I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 186 The Battle of Xuzhou
After completing a new round of reorganization of the Huben Regiment, Xu Qingfeng ordered Zhou Weiguo, Liang Shan, Sun Kui, Fang Shengli and others to take turns to train hard and recharge their batteries in Lujiang.

While Xu Qingfeng and the others were resting and training in Lujiang, the two strategic armies of the Japanese army, the north and the south, also completed the deployment of troops and materials.

On the northern battlefield, Han Fuqu, who had [-] troops, fled without a fight, and successively abandoned Jinan, Tai'an, Qufu and other places.

As a result, the natural danger of the Yellow River was in vain, and the Japanese army easily captured Jinan, the capital of Shandong, and Tai'an, an important town.

On January 1, the 13th Division of the Japanese Army in North China marched eastward along the Jiaoji Railway, and jointly captured Qingdao with the Japanese Marines who landed early, and then swept across the Jiaodong Peninsula.

Subsequently, the 10th Division went south along the Jinpu Railway, and the 5th Division attacked in the direction of LY along the Zhucheng and Juxian lines. Under the cover of aviation, the two main Japanese divisions advanced side by side in an attempt to join Taierzhuang and open the north gate of Xuzhou. .

On the battlefield on the southern front, about [-] people from the main force of the Central China Japanese Army also crossed the river north from Zhenjiang, Jinling, Jiangcheng (Wuhu) and other places, and went straight to Bengbu along the Jinpu Railway.

Marching to the Mingguang area, they were blocked by the national army, and the two sides fought fiercely for more than a month, winning and losing each other, and the situation on the southern battlefield entered a stalemate.

Faced with the simultaneous invasion of the two major armies of the Japanese army, the North and the South, the National Government also adjusted the deployment of the previous theater area in due course.

A total of 64 divisions and more than 100 million troops belonging to the north and south lines of Xuzhou were transferred to the unified command of General Li Zongren, commander of the 5th theater.

Including some troops that originally belonged to the 3rd war zone, General Li Zongren and his staff decided after discussion to use the main force to lure the enemy deep into the north of Xuzhou, central Shandong, and southwestern Shandong, gather and annihilate them.

The various units of the Guangxi Clique, one part of the Northwest Army, and some of the Central Army supported the banks of the Huaihe River on the southern line to prevent the Japanese army from going northward in central China to ensure the safety of Xuzhou's rear.

In this way, Lujiang, where Xu Qingfeng and the Huben Regiment were located, as well as the surrounding cities, were automatically transferred to the 5th War Zone and became the troops under the 5th War Zone.

As the national army stabilized its position in the north of the Yangtze River, the overall deployment of troops and personnel in the counties in western Anhui was also carried out one after another.

Naturally, the news about Xu Qingfeng's subordinates couldn't be kept secret.

The first to hear the news was the 11th Army, which led the defense of Xuzhou's southern line, and the commander was General Li Pinxian.

Li Pinxian graduated from Baoding Military Academy and followed Tang Shengzhi in his early years, working his way from platoon leader to army commander.

Later, after Tang Shengzhi was defeated and defeated, he transferred to the new Guangxi faction under the leadership of Li and Bai. Relying on his classmate relationship with Bai Chongxi, he was promoted all the way, and soon became a senior general of the Gui faction army.

Li, Bai and others regard him as a confidant of Humerus, so he is actually a member of the Guangxi family.

For Xu Qingfeng, a well-known military officer of the Whampoa direct line, he was not too cold, and felt a little tricky. He didn't know how to arrange the Huben regiment and Xu Qingfeng.

So, on the advice of his staff, he reported the matter directly to Principal Chang in Wuchang.

……

Wuchang Xingyuan.

Principal Chang is in the war room, listening to the deduction report of the Xuzhou battle by his staff.

The chief guard, Wang Shihe, suddenly walked in from the outside, walked quickly to his side, and reported in a low voice: "Committee, I just got the news that Xu Qingfeng and his Huben regiment were not destroyed in Nanjing, but He managed to escape to Jiangbei."

"What?" Principal Chang was startled when he heard this, and immediately got up and took the lead and walked towards the lounge next door.

Under the doubtful gaze of other staff members, Wang Shihe hurriedly followed.

The two came to the lounge next door, and Principal Chang immediately asked, "Where did the news come from? Is it reliable?"

Wang Shihe quickly handed over the telegram he was holding in his hand with respectful hands and said, "Commissioner, the information is from the 11th Army Command, and it is absolutely reliable."

Principal Chang did not answer the telegram, because he had read too many telegrams during this period of time, and he was really tired.

Instead, he asked in a deep voice: "Where is Xu Qingfeng now? What's the situation with his troops?"

Wang Shihe quickly replied: "They are now in Lujiang. According to the telegram, Xu Qingfeng and others have been recruiting troops in the Lujiang area during this period. The troops have returned to the size of a reinforced regiment, and are currently training intensively there."

Principal Chang fell into deep thought when he heard this. Seeing that he had not spoken for a long time, Wang Shihe tentatively asked, "Committee, how do you arrange Xu Qingfeng and Huben Group?"

"What's the opinion of the 11th Army?" Principal Chang did not express his opinion in a hurry, but asked again in a deep voice.

Wang Shihe said: "The telegram sent by General Li Pinxian is mainly to ask for instructions on how to arrange them. Maybe he doesn't know how to arrange Xu Qingfeng and the Huben regiment, so it is considered appropriate.

After all, we publicized that Xu Qingfeng had already died in Nanjing. No one thought that he would successfully break through. "

Principal Chang pondered for a moment, and said, "What do you think about this?"

Wang Shihe thought for a while, and said: "President, please forgive me for my humble position, the matter has come to this point, Xuzhou is in a tight situation right now, and it is time to employ people.

I feel that Xu Qingfeng's troops should be put into the battlefield and let them serve the battlefield, which is more valuable than keeping them in the rear or other arrangements.

After all, Xu Qingfeng's combat command ability is obvious to all. "

Principal Chang nodded when he heard this, and said thoughtfully: "Well, that makes sense. The war on the southern front of Jinpu is getting more and more difficult now, and Li Delin has deployed the main force north of Xuzhou.

As the Japanese invaders in central China continue to increase their troops, it is unknown whether the Huaihe natural barrier can be defended.

In this way, an order was immediately sent to Xu Qingfeng's troops, ordering them to be transferred to the 5th war zone, under the unified command of the commander-in-chief of the southern front, Li Pinxian, to participate in the battle of Xuzhou's southern front. "

Wang Shihe quickly reminded and suggested: "Commissioner, are you going to change the names and numbers of Xu Qingfeng and Huben Group?
Otherwise, once the British learn that Xu Qingfeng is still alive, they will inevitably have diplomatic and diplomatic troubles. "

Principal Chang nodded approvingly and said: "Well, this worry is not unreasonable."

After turning around and pacing and thinking for a while, Principal Chang said solemnly: "The Tiger and Ben regiment is a heroic unit with strong influence, and it is not appropriate to disband it at this time.

In order to motivate the soldiers on the front line, it should be retained.

But Xu Qingfeng had to let him use a pseudonym, at least to the outside world, and not his real name. "

"Then what is the appropriate name for Xu Qingfeng?" Wang Shihe continued to ask for instructions.

Principal Chang thought for a while and said: "Let's call him Xu Weiguo, I hope he can continue to fight for the country!"

"Xu Weiguo is such a good name!" Wang Shihe nodded in praise and echoed.

……

In Lujiang County, the temporary regiment headquarters of the Huben regiment.

Xu Qingfeng was having lunch with Liang Shan and Zhou Weiguo when Liu Bohui, the communications director, hurried over with a telegram.

After the whereabouts were discovered by the national army, the Huben regiment got in touch with the headquarters of the 11th Army and resumed radio communication.

"Director Liu, what's the matter?" Seeing Liu Bohui's hurried steps and solemn expression, Xu Qingfeng asked first.

Liu Bohui came to them, stopped and stood at attention to salute: "Reporting regiment, attendees, we have just received the latest order from the 11th Army headquarters."

"Oh?" Xu Qingfeng, Zhou Weiguo and the others were taken aback when they heard the words. After looking at each other, Xu Qingfeng put down the bowl and chopsticks and stood up first.

Liu Bohui immediately presented the telegram with both hands. While Xu Qingfeng was reading the telegram, Zhou Weiguo and Liang Shan couldn't help asking, "What's going on?"

Liu Bohui said: "The higher-ups ordered that our Huben Regiment be transferred to the 5th theater, and be under the direct command of the 11th Army's Commander's Department.

In addition, we also asked our group to change its name to Xu Weiguo. "

"Huh?" Zhou Weiguo and Liang Shan looked at each other in dismay, and asked in confusion, "Why did you change your name? Who gave the order?"

Liu Bohui said: "Principal Chang."

As soon as this remark came out, Zhou Weiguo and Liang Shan, who were both from Huangpu, were at a loss for words, and looked at Xu Qingfeng in unison.

Xu Qingfeng, who had finished reading the telegram, handed the telegram to the two of them, took out a cigarette, lit a cigarette and started smoking.

After hastily glanced at the telegram, Zhou Weiguo couldn't help asking: "Qingfeng, what do you think about this matter?"

Xu Qingfeng exhaled a big mouthful of smoke, and said with a wry smile: "Who dares to disobey the order given by the committee?"

Everyone was silent, indeed this matter is really not easy to defy.

Moreover, for ordinary people, it is a great honor for Principal Chang to bestow the name himself, as long as the surname is not changed, and it is too late for others to readily accept it.

Xu Qingfeng smiled wryly and shook his head, "Actually, changing the name is also beneficial to our Huben Group."

"The Japanese invaders hated me deeply, and once they learned of my appearance, they would definitely mobilize heavy troops to encircle and suppress them, and there would probably be many secret assassinations and attacks.

Therefore, changing the name can avoid these as much as possible.

Only our army can play a greater role on the battlefield.

Besides, didn't President Chang's telegram say that, in order not to let the British pursue it, and to avoid diplomatic and diplomatic disputes.

At this time, the national government did not have the energy and strength to argue with the British.

Changing his name to Xu Weiguo, both in public and in private, has more advantages than disadvantages. "

Zhou Weiguo nodded sympathetically and said, "That's right, just like I was named Zhou Weiguo from Zhou Wenhua."

Liang Shan said: "In this way, our Huben Regiment will have two Wei states."

"Hahaha." Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo looked at each other with a smile, and then said in a serious tone: "I, the soldiers, at this time of national crisis and the survival of the country, can even sacrifice their lives, let alone a mere name. "

Zhou Weiguo nodded and said, "That's right, as long as you can beat devils, it doesn't matter what your name is."

"Then I'll call back the 11th Army?" Liu Bohui asked for instructions.

Xu Qingfeng raised his hand to stop him and said, "Don't worry, the call back to the 11th Army will be delayed for an hour or two.

In addition, there are some additional requirements in the telegram, saying that our department has a lot of recruits, and there is a serious shortage of weapons, ammunition, food and equipment.

Please make supplements from the chief of the group army, so that our department can form combat effectiveness as soon as possible and rush to the front line to participate in the battle! "

Liu Bohui accepted the order happily: "Yes!" Then he turned and left.

Xu Qingfeng greeted Zhou Weiguo and Liang Shan and said, "Come on, let's continue eating."

……

Fengtai, the frontline headquarters of the 11th Army.

Commander Li Pinxian is discussing frontline military affairs with his staff aides.

A communications second lieutenant came quickly with a telegram, stood at attention and saluted him: "Report to the headquarters, the Tiger Regiment will call back."

Hearing this, Li Pinxian glanced at him, reached out to take the telegram and read it hastily, his brows suddenly furrowed.

Seeing this, a major general's chief of staff next to him couldn't help but ask: "Commander, what's wrong? What did the telegram from the Tiger Regiment say?"

Li Pinxian handed him the telegram, and said angrily: "This Xu Qingfeng, if I want food and equipment for 5000 people, he will really reach out sometime."

The major general's chief of staff took the telegram and read it hastily, and said in a deep thought: "Commissioner, calm down, Xu Qingfeng's troops have not returned to the team since they broke through the siege in Nanjing.

The shortage of food and equipment must be true, and it is reasonable to ask for supplies at this time. "

Li Pinxian snorted angrily and said: "I know this, the key is that I am short of food and ammunition, and the frontline battle is so stalemate, the daily consumption is huge.

What do you want me to give him to supplement the equipment and food for 5000 people? "

As he said that, Li Pinxian was still not relieved, and began to complain: "Besides, this kid is from Huangpu, and his troops are also from the 87th Division of the Central Army.

If you want food and equipment, you should also go to the committee to ask for it, what the hell are you asking for from our Guangxi department? "

The major general's chief of staff thought for a while, and said: "The chief executive is right. In this case, we can forward Xu Qingfeng's request to Wuchang Xingyuan. As for whether to give it or not, that's up to the old man.

At that time, if he doesn't give it, we won't give it either, and the Huben group can't blame us.

After all, his own principal didn't give him any additional equipment, so who could Xu Qingfeng blame? "

Li Pinxian's eyes lit up when he heard it, and said: "Well, it makes sense."

After finishing speaking, he immediately turned his head and told the second lieutenant of communication: "Immediately follow the suggestion of the chief of staff and send a telegram directly to Wuchang Xingyuan.

Weapons, equipment and food are required on a scale of 1 people! "

"Boss, this?" The second lieutenant of communications came to his senses for a moment.

The major general's chief of staff reacted quickly and immediately shouted: "You will do whatever you ask me to do."

The communication second lieutenant realized this, and hurriedly saluted: "Yes, I understand!"

……

Wuchang Xingyuan.

Principal Chang had already concluded the deduction and discussion with his staff, and found that whether the Xuzhou battle could be won in the end mainly depended on the northern front.

Because the North China Front Army invested much less troops than the Central China Front Army.

Most of the main forces in the 5th theater are located north of Xuzhou, especially the elite Central Army, such as Tang Enbo's regiment.

For this reason, Principal Chang has decided to fully support Li Zongren's planning and deployment in the north of Xuzhou.

As soon as Principal Chang finished his work and returned to the lounge, the chief guard Wang Shihe reappeared.

"Commissioner, the 11th Army has called, claiming that the Huben Regiment is short of food and pay, and needs to be supplemented urgently." Wang Shihe said salutingly.

With that said, he handed over the telegram.

This time Principal Chang took the telegram, read it hastily, and couldn't help frowning: "1 people's equipment, food and supplies?"

PS: In order to avoid being foolish, many characters or positions in the book have used pronouns or transliterations, such as staff, who are actually high-ranking officials... Please forgive me, readers.

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