Liang Jian: Peaceful battle, I will bring a group to help the scene

Chapter 310 Divide the troops to the south and strengthen the rear!
Takeshita Taro said solemnly: "That's right, Tada-kun.".

"Then, the enemy troops who ambushed the imperial army commanded by Kazuo Hanato must have crossed the river to the south bank of the Nanliu River, so where will they go next?"

Tada Hideki looked at the military map on the table in front of him, and immediately stared at it.

Then, a chill rushed straight to his forehead.

"Division Commander, after the enemy troops in the direction of Longxudu cross the river, they will definitely attack Mingjia Town!"

Pointing to the map, Hideki Tada's complexion changed slightly, and immediately said: "If I ambushed Kato Kazuo's enemy commander, I will definitely do so next."

"After all, even if we know the situation in the direction of Longxudu now, it is simply impossible and too late to send troops to intercept and kill the enemy troops crossing the river at Longxudu."

"The enemy troops who ambushed the imperial army commanded by Kazuo Kato, must have time to slowly clean up the battlefield, and then cross the river, which is more than enough time. And we, sending troops to Longxudu now, there is no time at all The intercepting dragon must cross the enemy army in the direction."

Takeshita Taro looked at the map, nodded solemnly, and said, "Tada-kun is right."

"In particular, the enemy troops that ambushed Kato Kazuo are most likely to be troops from the New First Regiment of the Eighth Route Army. As for the 303rd Regiment of the enemy Jinsui Army that we are facing across the river, there is no sign of a large force moving eastward in secret."

"So, for the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army who is good at night marching, mountain warfare, and guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines, the opponent can completely take a detour to the Mingjia Town after crossing the river from Longxudu to the south bank of the Nanliu River. past."

Tada Hideki nodded, agreeing with Takeshita Taro's analysis.

Then, Tada Hideki said in a concentrated voice: "Division commander, what should we do?".

"Only the 67rd Infantry Battalion of the 10th Infantry Regiment stayed behind in Mingjia Town, with a strength of more than [-] people. Although according to the call from the troops left behind in Mingjia Town [-] minutes ago, , They have preliminarily completed the construction of fortifications for the defense of Mingjia Town that was blown into ruins."

"It is not a problem to block the attack of thousands of enemy troops on Mingjia Town, but it is impossible for the enemy troops in the direction of Longxudu to ambush and annihilate the two elite infantry brigades of the 67th Infantry Regiment commanded by Kazuo Hanato. Underestimate."

After a pause, Tada Hideki said directly, "Division Commander, I think it may be necessary to transfer troops to the south to strengthen the garrison in Mingjia Town in the rear."

"Otherwise, if there is an accident in Mingjia Town, it will be a catastrophe for the tens of thousands of troops here on the front line."

"The reason why the 36th Division and the 41st Infantry Regiment failed was because the rear was cut off by the enemy. It was a big reason."

Takeshita Taro nodded and said, "Tada-kun is right."

"so!"

Feeling helpless, Takeshita Taro continued, "We can only move our troops south to strengthen the garrison in Mingjia Town in the rear."

"Although the food, grass and ammunition we carry with the army are enough to fight for half a month. However, Mingjia Town in the rear is now the place where the army's logistics supplies must pass. If something happens next, it will be very important to the morale of the soldiers on the front line. big impact."

Tada Hideki nodded, and immediately said in a concentrated voice: "Then the commander of the division, transfer troops to the south to strengthen the garrison in Mingjia Town in the rear. How much should we transfer?".

"The strength of an infantry brigade!"

After thinking for a while, Takeshita Taro said: "Mingjia Town is actually not very big, with two infantry brigades stationed there, it is enough to withstand the attack of thousands of enemy troops.".

"In addition, if the enemy troops in the direction of Longxudu really cross the river to the south bank and rush to Mingjia Town in a detour, then I will stay at the garrison in Mingjia Town to wait for work, and it will not be a problem to block them. Besides, deploying troops An infantry brigade going south will set off next, enough to arrive at Mingjia Town a few hours before the enemy in the direction of Longxudu detours to attack Mingjia Town."

After a pause, Taro Takeshita said, "So, it should be enough to transfer an infantry brigade south."

"Next, if the enemy forces in the direction of Longxudu really turn around and attack Mingjia Town, we will have time to send another force to the south to cooperate with the defenders of Mingjia Town to attack inside and outside."

Seeing this, Tada Hideki nodded and said, "What the head of the division said is true."

"Then transfer an infantry brigade from the 31th Infantry Regiment of the 58st Brigade to the south, division commander, do you think it is feasible?"

Takeshita Taro nodded and said, "It's possible!".

"Yes, division commander!"

Tada Hideki nodded, and then waved his hand to signal a devil staff officer on the side to go out and dispatch troops to the south immediately.

After waiting for the devils to go out to send orders to dispatch troops, Tada Hideki looked at the map and continued in a concentrated voice: "Division commander, what should we do now?".

"The smuggling operation in the direction of Longxudu failed, and the two infantry brigades commanded by Kato Kazuo were all broken. I guess, Xu Rui, who is on the north bank, already knows the situation in the direction of Longxudu."

"Next, Xu Rui will definitely strengthen the defense along the river. Even if we change the feigned attack into a real crossing attack, we can't complete it."

Hearing this, Takeshita Taro secretly felt bitter, very helpless.

Although before the war, Takeshita Taro had already raised the importance of Xu Rui.

But after the fight, Xu Rui's superb commanding ability still gave him a great surprise and shock.

Moreover, the opponent's friendly forces are very strong. Takeshita Taro has now basically determined that the enemy army ambushing in the direction of Longxudu is most likely to be the troops of the Eighth Route Army's Xinyi Regiment.

Now, the two enemy forces are close together, Taro Takeshita feels that the next battle will be very difficult.

"What time is it now?"

Takeshita Taro suddenly asked.

"It's already one o'clock in the morning, division commander."

Tada Hideki looked at the watch on his right wrist and replied immediately.

"Stop fighting, let's attack after dawn!"

Takeshita Taro thought for a while, and said helplessly: "We have no benefit in fighting at night.".

"After dawn, let's wait for the support of the aviation fighters dispatched by the headquarters, and then try to use the remaining iron assault boats to organize crossing attacks from other river sections!"

"Now, let the soldiers rest in the camp."

Hearing this, Tada Hideki also agreed.

"Master, I also agree."

Tada Hideki nodded, then thought for a while, reminded Taro Takeshita, and said in a low voice: "Then the battle situation of more than 2000 soldiers lost in the direction of Longxudu, should you send a report to the headquarters of Taiyuan City?".

"What does Tada-kun mean?"

Seeing Hideki Tada's reminder, Taro Takeshita's mouth twitched, and he asked.

"More than 2000 troops have been lost, and it is impossible not to report to the headquarters."

Tada Hideki thought for a while, and said bitterly: "Otherwise, the commander may trouble us afterwards."

"What's more, we didn't expect that there would be enemy troops in the direction of Longxudu. After all, it is a ferry point that has been abandoned for hundreds of years!"

After hearing the words, Takeshita Taro thought about it, and it was not unreasonable for Tada Hideki to say this.

"never mind."

Taro Takeshita pondered for a while, and then said helplessly to Hideki Tada: "Let the communications corps send a report to the headquarters to report the losses caused by the failure of Longxudu's smuggling operation!".

(End of this chapter)