I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 221 Successfully broke through and attacked Chuzhou

After receiving the notice from Takamori ordering the artillery to fire, Tanabe Shoichi, who was sitting at the command post behind, was a little confused, but still gave the artillery group the order to execute accordingly.

After receiving the order, the two artillery regiments of the Japanese army, with dozens of field guns with a caliber of more than [-] mm, adjusted and locked the original blockade position in the east of the city as quickly as possible, and opened fire one after another.

For a moment, artillery shells roared into the sky one after another, like falling meteors. After piercing the night sky, they viciously hit the Japanese position outside the east gate.

First, groups of dazzling red lights rose from the ground one after another, heading straight into the night sky.

Immediately afterwards, there were loud explosions that suddenly resounded.

Boom boom boom...!
The guards and reconnaissance companies, including Chen Qifeng and Wang Changgui, who had already withdrawn from the Japanese positions and moved nearly a thousand meters to the east, could not help feeling lingering fear when they saw the Japanese positions that had been bombed into a sea of ​​flames.

Wang Changgui said to Chen Qifeng with admiration: "Fortunately, everyone in the group has the foresight, otherwise we would be in disaster now!"

Chen Qifeng nodded and said: "Yes, the regiment uses troops to predict the enemy like a god, so we have to obey!"

On the Japanese side, Takamori Ling looked at his own position outside the east gate, which was turned into a sea of ​​flames under the fierce bombardment of the artillery group, and thought he had a plan.

He couldn't help but ordered with joy: "You Xi, order the troops to regroup and counterattack against the east of the city again.

If they are blocked by tanks and chariots of the Chinese Army again, they will call for artillery support. "

The devil's counterattack this time was much smoother.

Because Xu Qingfeng had already led the tank battalion and the cavalry company moved eastward to retreat, and the devil's counterattack troops were not blocked at all.

It wasn't until they called the artillery group to stop the shelling, and rushed to the east gate position that was bombed by their own shells, that there was no shadow of a Chinese soldier?
After hearing the news, Ying Senling was shocked and angry: "Nani? All the Chinese troops have escaped?"

"Yes, General, the position outside the east gate is empty. The Chinese army should have broken through and fled."

A second lieutenant who came to report the news lowered his head and said in fear.

"Bagaya Road!" Ling Yingsen couldn't help but feel annoyed and angry when he saw so many artillery shells on his side hitting the open space. He immediately drew his sword and ordered: "Order all troops to pursue eastward immediately and never let the tiger return to the mountain! "

Under the order of the Takamori Order, thousands of Japanese troops quickly crossed the Dongmen position that had just been covered by artillery fire, and went straight to the east to follow and chase the Huben regiment.

But before chasing him far, he was ambushed by the tank battalion and cavalry company led by Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo.

Especially the powerful firepower of the tank battalion, a wave of powerful firepower covered hundreds of devils directly, and the rest of the devils were so scared that they no longer dared to pursue them, and turned around and ran away.

Xu Qingfeng, Zhou Weiguo and others commanded the tank battalion, and the cavalry company took advantage of the situation to chase and kill them in the opposite direction. Relying on their strong mobility and firepower, they killed about 200 more devils before they stopped pursuing and retreated eastward.

At this point, all the Japanese chasing troops were driven back.

However, Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo did not really retreat, but retreated about ten kilometers, and then hid again.

On the devil's side, after learning that the pursuit was in an ambush, he was worried that if he pursued again, he would encounter another ambush.

Therefore, after consideration, Ling Yingsen reluctantly issued an order to stop the pursuit, and instead led his troops into Hefei City.

Seeing that the Japanese did not dare to pursue any more, Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo led the tank battalion and cavalry company to disarm the ambush and began to retreat in a swaggering manner.

It was night anyway, so there was no need to worry about being discovered by Japanese planes or air raids.

……

Early the next morning, Wuchang Xingyuan.

Wang Shihe hurriedly came to Principal Chang and reported to Principal Chang who had just finished washing and was about to have breakfast: "Principal, I just got the news that Hefei fell last night."

Principal Chang's face darkened, he raised his head and asked, "Is the Xu Yuanquan Department's loss great?"

Although he had been mentally prepared for the fall of Hefei, Principal Chang was still a little angry when he heard the news.

After all, it was an important town.

Wang Shihe hurriedly said: "There are about 9000 people left in Xu Yuanquan's department, and they successfully broke through last night."

"What about Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo? How is the situation? Where are they now?" Principal Chang remembered his two junior students.

"Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo's troops took the initiative to stay behind after Xu Yuanquan's troops withdrew from Hefei. After inflicting heavy casualties on the Japanese invaders, they also successfully broke through, but their current whereabouts are unknown."

Wang Shihe Dao.

"Why is the whereabouts unknown?" Principal Chang asked puzzledly: "Didn't they also break through?"

Wang Shihe said: "According to the news from the Secret Service and Xu Yuanquan's troops, Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo's troops seem to have broken through from the front and have withdrawn to the enemy-occupied area.

Therefore, the current whereabouts cannot be determined! "

Principal Chang was a little surprised: "Break out from the front? Withdraw to the enemy-occupied area? Isn't this a self-inflicted trap?"

After saying that, he immediately ordered: "Use the radio to contact the Tiger Brigade immediately and ask them about their current situation and location."

"Yes!" Wang Shihe happily accepted the order, saluted and was about to turn around and leave.

Another senior general came over with a hurried look. This person was none other than Chen Cheng, then the top leader of Hubei Province, the Wuchang garrison commander, and the commander-in-chief of the Sixth Theater, and Principal Chang's absolute confidant.

"Cixiu, what's the matter?" Seeing Chen Cheng's hurried expression, Principal Chang asked quickly.

Chen Cheng went straight to Principal Chang, stood upright, saluted, and then said: "Commissioner, I just got the news that the 13th Division of the Japanese Army, under the cover of aircraft, tanks and artillery, broke through our army's The line of defense north of the Huaihe River.

The defense line on the southern line of Jinpu Road is in danger of collapse. "

"How could this happen?" Principal Chang was shocked when he heard this. He stood up and said, "Didn't you report yesterday that the Huaihe defense line is as stable as Mount Tai?"

Chen Cheng said with a troubled face: "It is reported that the Japanese invaders illegally used poison gas bombs during the attack, supplemented by aircraft, artillery and even warships and gunboats, to bombard our Jiangbei position indiscriminately.

The troops defending Huaihe suffered heavy losses, and the defense line was broken through by the Japanese invaders! "

Principal Chang frowned and said: "The Battle of Xuzhou is now at a critical moment. Li Zongren and others have begun to prepare for the Battle of Taierzhuang. The southern part of the Jinpu Line must be stabilized in a short time!"

After saying that, Principal Chang suddenly raised his head and said decisively to Chen Cheng: "Immediately order all units of the 31st Army to launch a counterattack against the Japanese army, retake the original position at all costs, and defend the Huaihe River defense line!"

"Yes!" Chen Cheng didn't dare to disobey, so he could only bow his head and accept the order.

……

On the south bank of the Huaihe River, Bengbu City, the headquarters of the Japanese 13th Division.

At that time, Lieutenant General Ogi Ryū of the 13th Division was discussing the military situation with the chief of staff and other subordinates.

"Everyone, under the cover of aviation and artillery, our army broke through the Chinese Army's defense line on the north bank of the Huaihe River two hours ago.

Next, we only need to stabilize our position and continue to advance north! "

Dizhou Libing took the lead and said, "What do you think about this?"

Chief of Staff Akutagawa Taro was the first to speak: "General, although our army has made breakthroughs, our army has been fighting the enemy on the north shore for more than a month, and the loss of troops is not small.

The consumption of food, grass and ammunition is also huge, and it is urgently needed to replenish it!

Therefore, I suggested to order the troops crossing the river to quickly switch from offense to defense to prevent the Chinese army from counterattack!
In addition, quickly contact the logistics troops to deliver food, grass and ammunition supplies to Bengbu to supplement the battle damage of our frontline troops! "

Taro Akutagawa's words immediately aroused the approval of all the senior officers of the 13th Division present.

One of the chief officers couldn't help but nodded and echoed: "General, Your Excellency the Chief of Staff is right, and I agree with you!"

The Oguri soldier also nodded slightly and said: "Well, what Chief of Staff Akutagawa said is true, so we have decided to order the logistics department to quickly transport a batch of supplies!"

"Hay!" Several devil officers and staff officers bowed their heads and took orders.

At that time, although the Japanese captured Bengbu and broke through the national army's Huaihe defense line.

However, due to the shortage of troops and the ongoing battle, its actual control area is limited to the towns and passes along the Jinpu Railway.

Moreover, because the national army implemented a plan to strengthen the walls and clear the country during their retreat, the Japanese were unable to obtain food and grass supplies every time they captured a place.

There is no ammunition to replenish, so all their ammunition, food and grass supplies come from the supplies they transported from Nanjing!

Among them, in order to ensure the smooth flow of logistics supply lines and facilitate the distribution and transfer of materials.

The Japanese army established one of its largest military depots and advance bases in Chuzhou, north of the Yangtze River.

After hearing the news, the Japanese Army Command in Nanjing quickly began to mobilize manpower and material resources, transporting and mobilizing a large amount of materials to the front line of Chuzhou.

……

North of the Huaihe River, Guzhen, the headquarters of the 31st Group Army of the National Army.

Li Pinxian, the commander-in-chief at the time, was also in a meeting with a solemn face. The content of the meeting was naturally the Jiangbei defense line that had just been breached by the Japanese army.

"What are you doing for food? Two divisions can't defend the Huai River defense line?"

Just when Li Pinxian was furious at his two main division commanders.

A major officer suddenly ran over with a message.

Without waiting for Li Pinxian to ask, he stood at attention and saluted him: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief and order the 31st Group Army to retake the defense line on the north bank of the Huaihe River within three days and expel all Japanese invaders from the north bank at all costs!"

Li Pinxian was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly stepped forward to take the telegram, read it hastily, and suddenly looked around at all the subordinates present with a pale face.

In front of them, he suddenly slammed the telegram in his hand on the conference table in front of him, and shouted sharply: "Did you hear it? This is an order from the committee! If we can't finish it within three days Task.

Everyone here and I, Li Pinxian, why do you apologize to the committee and the compatriots all over the country? "

"Boss, the Japanese army is in full swing right now, and it may not be easy to regain the lost Jiangbei position."

A national army colonel present said somewhat pessimistically.

Li Pinxian was furious when he heard this, grabbed the telegram and threw it at him: "Asshole, what I want to hear now is not a complaint, but a beneficial counterattack plan!

Can your staff office stop letting other people's ambitions destroy your own prestige?Come up with a practical counterattack plan for me and help me regain the north bank position. This is what you should do! "

At this time, a major general and brigade commander expressed his opinion: "General, please calm down. The enemy's troops are at the peak of strength. If we launch a head-on counterattack, I'm afraid it will be very difficult to be effective."

Therefore, we need to find the enemy's weaknesses and attack them.

From the current point of view, although the enemy on the south bank of the Huaihe River has fought and won consecutive battles, in essence, they are far away from the army. Continuous fighting will inevitably consume a lot of food, grass and ammunition.

At this time, if we can use a partial division to detour and penetrate deep into the enemy's rear, attack and destroy its logistics supply line.

Attack the enemy's logistical supply capability, thereby weakening the enemy's continuous combat capability.

In this way, if we use our main force to counterattack from the front, we will be able to get twice the result with half the effort and recapture the north bank position in one fell swoop! "

Li Pinxian is also a person who understands military affairs. After listening to the suggestion of the brigade commander, he immediately turned around and walked towards the battle map as if he came to his senses.

Come to the combat map, and quickly start looking for fighters along the southern end of the Jinpu Line.

“The main base, the enemy’s main supply line, should be the railway line on the south bank of the Huaihe River, judging from the terrain and location.

Chuzhou will inevitably become the main advance base and military station for the Japanese army to cross the Yangtze River north and attack both sides of the Huaihe River.

Therefore, if we can have an army to launch a surprise attack on Chuzhou at this time, it will definitely work! "

The major general and brigade commander who gave the advice pointed to the Chuzhou area on the map again.

Li Pinxian's gaze immediately shifted to the Chuzhou area. After watching for a while, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "That's right, Chuzhou must be an important logistics supply station for the Japanese army!"

"But, can our army threaten Chuzhou now?"

After finishing speaking, Li Pinxian turned his head and looked around.

"I'm afraid we have to contact Hu Zongnan's headquarters for this!" Gao Shen, another major general present, said: "After the fall of Pukou, Hu Zongnan's headquarters quickly retreated north, and they should be resting in the Mingguang area now."

"I'm afraid Mr. Hu can't command him." Li Pinxian frowned and said, "Don't say it's me, I'm afraid it's Degong's order, and he may not listen to it."

"At this point, we have to report this news to the commission, and ask the commission to mobilize troops to cooperate with our raid on Chuzhou!"

Everyone present nodded, there was nothing they could do, Hu Zongnan was from Huangpu Central Army, and their 31st Group Army was from Guangxi.

Even if Li Pinxian is now in a high position and authority, it is impossible to command Hu Zongnan.

……

Wuchang Xingyuan.

After the news of the 31st Army Group arrived, Colonel Chang couldn't help but frown and said, "Li Pinxian wants Mr. Hu to raid Chuzhou in the south?"

Wang Shihe nodded and said: "That's what the telegram said. General Li believes that Chuzhou is the advance base for the Japanese army to move north. As long as it is captured, the Japanese army's logistics supply line can be cut off.

In order to support the troops on the north bank of the Huaihe River, regain the lost positions, and consolidate the defense of the Jinpu southern battlefield! "

(End of this chapter)