The most cattle cottage in the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 626

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, news came from the military.Gao Jiu's guess was correct. The main force of the 3rd Division of the Japanese Army really moved to the direction of Jingzhou. They didn't stop in Jingzhou, and drove directly to the direction of Dama Mountain.

When Gao Jiu heard the news, his face was very ugly. He immediately picked up the phone and wanted to call the Commander of the Ninth War Zone. He notified the commander of the war zone of the situation.

The commander-in-chief did not expect such a big change in the battlefield situation, and he became a little flustered. He told Deputy Commander Zhang, the chief of staff and others what Gao Jiu had said, and everyone was also very nervous.

How should this battle be fought?Is it necessary to withdraw troops?The officers couldn't make up their minds for a moment.Deputy Commander Zhang said: "Let's listen to Mr. Gao's opinion."

The commander-in-chief called Gao Jiu himself and invited him to come to the frontline headquarters.

Gao Jiu didn't refuse, and immediately drove to the frontline headquarters of the ninth theater.

After Gao Jiu came to the war room, the commander said: "Mr. Gao, you know everything about the situation. How do you say the battle should be carried out? Do you want to order the troops to retreat and end the battle?"

Gao Jiu shook his head and said: "No. Now the main force of the 9th Corps is stuck with the Japanese army, retreating will shake the morale of the army, and if they are chased by the Japanese army, they will definitely suffer heavy casualties.

In the process of disengaging from the Japanese army, the 12th Corps would also suffer heavy losses if it was pursued by the Japanese 6th Division.The battle will continue according to the original battle plan.

I suggest that the 9th Corps continue to maintain the current offensive and defensive operations with the Japanese army in Shayang County, consume the Japanese troops, send additional reinforcements to the direction of Jingzhou, to reinforce the 12th Corps, and use the 12th Corps to block the Japanese 6th Division and 3rd Division Divisional attack.

As long as the 12th Corps can stop the Japanese army in the direction of Jingzhou, our army will take the initiative in Shayang County. The Japanese army here cannot compete with the 9th Corps. This battle will definitely win. "

The commander-in-chief certainly hoped that this would be the result, but he sighed and said, "Mr. Gao, your plan is very good, but I don't have any reinforcements in hand. What can I use to reinforce the 12th Corps?"

Gao Jiu smiled and said, "Why not? You still have a main force in your hands, why don't you send them up?"

The commander's eyes lit up, and he blurted out, "You mean to send the 21st Corps up to reinforce the 12th Corps?"

After Xue Dongsheng's rebellion, the 21st Corps was transferred to the rear of Yichang for rest and reorganization, and all senior generals were under review.At this time, the commander-in-chief was still a little worried about pulling the 21st Corps up.

Gao Jiu said with a smile: "You should trust the national army troops in your hands. They are not Xue Dongsheng's personal, nor are all the generals of the national army greedy for life and fear of death, defecting to the enemy. They are now under review. If you can trust them, they will be more grateful and will do their best to fight this battle to prove their innocence."

Speaking of this, Gao Jiu said in a low voice: "Don't worry, I have already explained to the big boss of the military command, let them send a military command supervision team next to every general above the division commander, there will be no problem .”

The Commander breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Deputy Commander Zhang said happily: "That's great. I think it will be implemented in this way."

At this time in the war room, Mi Jun's advisory group also put a table for them.According to the prior agreement, they only have the right to make suggestions, but not to make decisions.

Hearing Gao Jiu and others chattering here, they don't understand Chinese very well.The translators assigned to them saw that something of this magnitude was happening and didn't translate for them.

Clearly unhappy with the situation, Weidman asked, "What the hell happened?"

The interpreter dared not speak, and said, "You can go directly to the officers."

The reason why the translation is like this is because the chiefs of the Ninth War Zone hate these American guys very much. They don't know much about the situation of the Guo army, and they don't know much about the situation of the Japanese army. The chiefs can't understand their arrogance , gesticulating, so the officers try not to give these Americans a chance to intervene.

Here, Gao Jiu said: "In fact, this transfer of the Japanese army brought a major turning point in this battle. Since the main force of the Japanese 3rd Division has been transferred away from Zhongxiang, I will send troops immediately after returning to Take down Zhong Xiang!

Then they marched westward to attack the rear of the 11th and 112th Divisions of the Japanese Army, and flanked the troops of the Ninth Corps on both sides. "

The commander-in-chief was very happy when he heard this, and he said: "If this can be done, this battle will definitely be won."

Deputy Commander Zhang and the generals of the national army in the war room also felt very relaxed and started talking and laughing.

Colonel Weidman and the members of the Mi Army's advisory group were even more surprised to see that these national army generals were nervous at first and dared not show their atmosphere, but now they put on a relaxed look.

Seeing that Gao Jiu had finished talking with the commanders, he and Gao Jiu were old acquaintances after all, so he leaned over and said, "Hello! Mister Gao, nice to meet you." Saying that, He stepped forward and hugged Gao Jiu.

Then he asked in a low voice, "Mr. Gao, what did you tell them?"

Gao Jiu didn't have to hide anything from him, and brought him and the Mi Army Advisory Group to the map, explaining the changes in the battle and the new measures to be taken by the Ninth War Zone.

After listening to Weidman and others, they also felt that the deployment of the battle was very correct. They were all very happy. Weidman has now seen that these chiefs in the ninth war zone respect Gao Jiu very much.Because of this, he respected Gao Jiu more and more.

He felt that there were countless mysteries about Gao Jiu, and hoped to know more about Gao Jiu.He said: "Mr. Gao, after this battle is over, I want to treat you to a banquet, and I hope you can honor me."

Gao Jiu said cordially: "Mr. Weidman, we are already old friends, and you are welcome to visit my house at any time."

Hearing Gao Jiu's kind response, Wei Deman felt a little flattered, and he said happily: "I will definitely pay a visit."

Weidman can't see anything new in the headquarters of the Ninth Theater now, and he is not used to the command style of the generals of the national army.He really wanted to follow Gao Jiu to see how Gao Jiu fought, so he made a request.

For these arrogant Americans, Gao Jiu also couldn't understand their arrogance and arrogance. He also wanted them to learn more, so he agreed to his request.

Gao Jiu found the commander-in-chief and deputy commander Zhang, and said that he would take the rice army advisory group to the Sichuan army and let them see how the Chinese fought.

Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander Zhang have long been impatient with these American people who are accustomed to pointing fingers, and wished to find an excuse to let them leave, so they immediately agreed, but for the safety of these Americans, Commander-in-Chief I still care about it very much, because despite their low official positions, they represent the powerful US government.

Therefore, the commander-in-chief wanted to warn Gao Jiu to ensure the safety of the Mi Army advisory group. After the words came to his lips, he remembered that Gao Jiu was in front of him. It would be inappropriate for him to say something to remind him, but no. Reminder, I feel something is missing again.

So, he said: "Mr. Gao, Mr. Weidman, I wish you a successful start and a safe return."

He didn't say the polite words "Victory in the first place, success in no time," but replaced the latter sentence with "Return safely."When he said the four words "return safely", he also specially strengthened his tone.

Gao Jiu smiled faintly, and bid farewell to the Commander and Deputy Commander Zhang.Now that the battle situation is pressing, Gao Jiu didn't delay at the headquarters of the Ninth War Zone. He waited until the Mi Army Advisory Team packed up and drove back to Jingmen County immediately.

After meeting Commander Yang and the Deputy Commander of the Sichuan Army, Gao Jiu briefly introduced the changes in the deployment of the entire campaign, as well as the adjusted combat deployment that he had agreed with the Chief of the Ninth War Zone.

Commander Yang heard that the main force of the Japanese army in the direction of Zhongxiang had been transferred away. He was very interested in taking down Zhongxiang City, and he planned to personally take the main force to capture Zhongxiang City with Gao Jiu.

Gao Jiu said to him: "Brother Yang, there are not many Japanese troops in Zhongxiang City, so you don't want to go there yourself. You take two divisions and go back to the rear of the Ninth Corps. If the troops of the Ninth Corps can't resist When the Japanese attack was retreating, you led these two divisions to take resolute measures to launch a fierce attack on the Japanese army."

Gao Jiu planned to lead three divisions to attack Zhongxiang, and then to copy the rear of the Japanese 11th and 112th Divisions.

Commander Yang and the others trusted Gao Jiu very much, knowing that he must have his reasons for such an arrangement, so they agreed.

Colonel Weidman and members of the Mi Army Advisory Group were not restricted here, and the translator faithfully translated Gao Jiu's combat deployment.

Since they had formed a good habit in the ninth war zone and did not participate in the decision-making of the national army, they followed Gao Jiu to the direction of Zhongxiang City with full of suspicion.

On the way, Weidman asked inexplicably: "Mr. Gao, why did you send your Sichuan Army troops to help the 9th Corps? Didn't you use all the main forces to copy the Japanese army's retreat? Could it be that the 9th Corps With such a strong force and American equipment, are you afraid that their Japanese army will be defeated?"

Gao Jiu knew the national army very well. Although they had a certain combat effectiveness, they were good at conducting offensive and defensive operations with a solid position.Now that the troops of the national army are in a state of field combat, if the troops learn that the Japanese army is outflanking their rear from the direction of Jingzhou, the morale and morale of the 9th Corps will definitely be shaken, and the Japanese army opposite them will launch a large-scale attack on them Attack like crazy, they will be defeated.

Many generals of the national army have the idea of ​​​​preserving their strength. At that time, it is easy to be defeated like a mountain.

The Ninth Corps faced the 11th Division and the 112th Division of the Japanese Army. In fact, since the start of the war, the two divisions of the Japanese Army have not tried their best. When they moved to Damasan and Jinjiazhai and attacked from the direction of Jingzhou, they took advantage of the wavering of the Ninth Corps of the National Army and attacked the National Army with all their strength, defeating the troops of the Ninth Corps in one fell swoop.

After Gao Jiu deployed the troops of the Sichuan Army, it would be able to prevent the Ninth Corps from retreating and boost the morale of the troops.The reason why Gao Jiu did not let Commander Yang inform the Chief of the Ninth War Zone of his actions was also because he was worried that the troops of the Ninth Corps would know that they had reinforcements, and some generals would not fight the Japanese with all their might, thinking of sacrificing the Sichuan Army. It will also weaken the combat effectiveness of the 9th Corps.

Gao Jiu explained his thoughts to Weidman and others in detail, but unfortunately, Weidman and others could not understand.Although they are all professional soldiers, they don't understand the characteristics of the generals of the national army, and it sounds like a tongue twister.However, the Mi Army's advisory group trusted Gao Jiu very much, so they didn't ask any more questions, and followed Gao Jiu and the others to continue marching.

At a distance of 52 kilometers from Zhongxiang, there was a fork in the south, and the deputy commander of the Sichuan Army led a division to continue in the direction of Zhongxiang.Gao Jiu, the Chief of Staff of the Sichuan Army and others led the other two divisions to turn south to copy the rear of the 112th and 11th Divisions of the Japanese Army.

In the evening of this day, the Sichuan Army troops led by the Deputy Commander of the Sichuan Army came to the outside of Zhongxiang City and began to build fortifications, preparing to attack the city tomorrow morning.

The Japanese army in Zhongxiang City was the Japanese army unit that was beaten away by Gao Jiu.Although they did not have an established artillery unit, they still retained more than two-thirds of their strength. Including the gendarmes and puppet troops in the city, there were still more than [-] people.

Seeing the troops of the Sichuan Army of the Guo Army coming to the city, the Japanese army did not take the initiative to attack, but made preparations for defense, and at the same time reported to the campaign headquarters.

In order to cooperate with this Yichang battle, the Japanese Central China Dispatch Army mobilized four divisions. For this purpose, a front-line headquarters was specially organized, and the chief of staff of the Central China Dispatch Army personally took command.They heard that the troops of the Sichuan Army were going to copy the back of the 3rd Division, and they were not worried, because all this was within their plan.Their task is to stick to Zhongxiang, not to attack, to preserve their vitality as much as possible, relying on the city, to attract the main force of the Sichuan army.

Gao Jiu and the others are also desperately rushing on their way. Since they only have a small amount of American equipment, only the Sichuan Army Command Organ, the Mi Army Advisory Group, and the Artillery Unit can travel by car. A large number of Sichuan Army officers and soldiers can only walk long distances on two legs trek.

It has to be said that the hard-working spirit of the officers and soldiers of the Sichuan Army ranks among the best in the national army.Although these Sichuan Army officers and soldiers are not tall enough, they have a tenacious energy. They marched on the road silently, without the urging of the officers at all.

As the sky gradually darkened, Gao Jiu and the others ordered the troops to camp and bury pots for cooking.They summoned officers above the regiment and asked them to mobilize the officers and soldiers to continue marching overnight tonight, and they must insert themselves into the rear of the Japanese 112th Division before two o'clock this morning.

Today's Sichuan army, after the last Yichang battle, the officers and soldiers fought cruel hand-to-hand with the Japanese army, and their sturdy temperament became more and more obvious. The officers and soldiers all said that they are not afraid of fatigue and will definitely rush to the designated location.

The Japanese Central China Dispatch Army was also dispatching troops and generals. In order to get close to the front command, the chief of staff of the dispatch army personally led the command organization to the headquarters of the Japanese 11th Division, where the command system for this campaign was established.

The chief of staff asked the main force of the 6th Division of the Japanese Army to leave Jingzhou City at night, and the main force of the 3rd Division of the Japanese Army to arrive at Jinjiazhai.At 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, a fierce attack on the 12th Corps of the National Army will be launched.

He ordered the 11th Division and the 112th Division of the Japanese Army to launch a full-scale attack on the Ninth Corps of the National Army at the same time.

The Japanese army decided to go all out to defeat the troops in the Ninth Theater in one fell swoop.

A large number of Japanese troops were constantly mobilizing at night, and there was a busy scene on the road.

The Ninth War Zone Frontline Headquarters.

In the past few days, in the offensive and defensive operations carried out in Shayang County, the troops of the national army have gradually lost their superiority in firepower.It's not that they don't have American equipment and air force support, but that they don't have aerial bombs and large-caliber shells.

As soon as the cannon is fired, ten thousand taels of gold. A round of 1mm howitzer shells is almost 105 oceans. The price of an aerial bomb is as high as 180 oceans.These bombs and artillery shells cannot be produced in the country, and they were transported thousands of miles from the United States. If the freight is included, the value is even more difficult to estimate. Therefore, the national army’s ammunition reserves are not large. After these days of combat consumption, they have already Not much left. The officers and soldiers of the national army could only fight head-on with the Japanese army, and the casualties were gradually increasing.

(End of this chapter)