Age of Rebirth

The first thousand and forty-fifth chapter Songshaoguan blocking battle

The troops of the Sulu Mobile Corps of the Independent Division quickly went south and rushed straight to the Chengjiang River. The Dian army troops who stayed in Kunming rushed to the blocking position of the Japanese No. How much good equipment do you have to leave behind for the little devils in the regiment?

What made the soldiers of the Dian army very depressed was that in the blocking positions of the Japanese army, apart from broken limbs and charred corpses, most of the guns were blown into parts. The shocking situation made the soldiers of the Dian army feel nauseous. The task of clearing out the remnants of the enemy was completed with ease. "" ""

Searched the positions, found few guns, none of the alive and kicking Japanese soldiers, those Yunnan Army officers blinked their eyes vigorously, sweating on their foreheads, there are more than 2 little devils in a division, just It was unbelievable and unbelievable to be killed by a burst of artillery.

Fortunately, it’s not like returning empty-handed. Dozens of wounded Japanese soldiers with missing arms and legs, covered in blood, and unconscious were sent to the Yunnan Provincial Government Building as if they were treasures. Ministry, to the boss Chairman Long Yunlong for review. [

The soldiers of the Yunnan Army were depressed, and there was someone even more depressed than them, that is, Colonel Yu Guanghan, the chief of staff of the Sulu Mobile Corps, led a whirlwind of fast columns, and worked for a long time without even a solid battle. When it comes to playing, Kunming has a small test of skill, but it is not enough.

When I arrived in Jinning, I thought the Seventh Army of the Japanese Army would come over. An artillery brigade, two tank regiments, and four rocket launcher battalions were ready, and I was waiting to give the little devil a sap head-on, but Kenji Iijima, After arriving in Chengjiang, Yu Guanghan's arrangement was useless.

After Yu Guanghan received the report from the reconnaissance team, he was so angry that he scolded his mother, and wondered, did the little devil run away by himself?Even the Yunnan Army has battles, so why can't it be my turn?Through the telescopic lens, the distant field was empty and quiet, not even a single Japanese soldier was there.

Yu Guanghan was complaining, just in time, Tang Qiusheng called him, "Guanghan, an hour later, the fast column rushed to Chengjiang. Now, the encirclement of Chengjiang has not been completely formed, you hold on for a while," Yu Guanghan Han hurriedly said in the walkie-talkie: "Commander, is the fast column reestablished? I want to lead the fast column and take on the main attack mission in one direction. Please approve the commander!"

Tang Qiusheng snorted, and said somewhat displeasedly: "Guanghan, don't forget your responsibilities. You are not a brigade commander, but the chief of staff of the Corps. Quickly return the column to the original organizational system, and you return to the Corps Headquarters." Yu Guanghan let out a long sigh, what a good opportunity to lead troops, just lost. "" ""

At [-]:[-] p.m. on September [-], the corps directly under the Independent Division passed through the urban area of ​​Kunming and reached the outskirts of Chengjiang. In this way, the two main corps of the Independent Division surrounded the remaining [-] troops of the Seventh Army of the Japanese Army. In the Chengjiang area, Iijima Kenji climbed a mountain in the northwest of Chengjiang, and saw the independent division troops rolling in traffic.

Coming from different directions, his face changed color at that time. He didn't expect that the Seventh Army became a favorite, and it attracted so many troops from the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli. Now, even if he breaks through, he can't do it Iijima Kenji has a personal experience of what it means to "bound oneself in a cocoon".

With a gloomy face, after returning to the headquarters, Iijima Kenji sent a telegram to Terauchi Shouichi, "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, the Seventh Army's attack on Kunming is at a critical juncture, and the independent division suddenly appeared behind our army. To avoid being attacked by the enemy, I led the army to retreat to Chengjiang in the southeast of Kunming. At present, our department is surrounded by the superior forces of the independent division, and there is a possibility that all the jade will be destroyed at any time. I implore the commander-in-chief to arrive in Kunming quickly to solve the current crisis. It is extremely urgent! "

Iijima Kenji was in a hurry, and Terauchi Shouichi was even more anxious than him. Stars appeared in his anxious eyes from the direction of Duyun, and he followed behind him. The independent division that was two days away from him suddenly disappeared. , This has always been a mystery solved by Shou Yifa in the temple.

On the battlefield, it is the scariest thing for an opponent to suddenly disappear without whereabouts. No one knows where the disappearing opponent pounces and bites him hard. In the process of going south from the North Loushan Pass to Yunnan, the main force of the southern dispatched army from Japan and China did not go smoothly.

Along the way, they were constantly harassed by a small group of Chinese armed forces, bridges were destroyed, and landmines exploded from time to time on the road. Sometimes, in order to eliminate dangerous minefields, more than 20 people lived under the sun in the mountains in the south of China. Among the mountains, waiting for a few hours.

What was even more exasperating was that there were not even a Chinese citizen along the way, and there was no way to catch a guide. Shouyi in the temple was tortured until he lost his temper, and he couldn't even see his opponent. Who was he angry at?Chutian's special warfare detachment caused troubles for the Japanese army far beyond the expected effect.

On the afternoon of September [-]th, the Japanese army entered Yanfang, less than [-] kilometers away from Songshaoguan. At this moment, they received a telegram from Kenji Iijima, full of confidence in capturing Kunming. Juichi looked at the telegram and found no reason. It may be that Iijima is too optimistic, or it may be the disappearance of the independent division, which has always been his heart disease. In short, Terauchi Shouichi definitely does not have the blind optimism of Iijima Kenji.

But where is the problem?This feeling of uneasiness, whether it is instinct or something major is happening, but I can't catch it when I feel it, almost collapses Shousuchi, and loses sleep all night. On the morning of September [-], the Japanese army continued to march towards Songshaoguan, without the small group of armed forces. There is no harassment from time to time, and there is no sound of thunder from time to time, so quiet that it makes him feel uneasy.

In the afternoon, I had already arrived at Huashan. Looking from this small town, I could already see the faint shadows of the woods and hills near Songshaoguan. Shouyi in the temple breathed a sigh of relief. As long as I crossed Songshaoguan, the road to Kunming would be Yimapingchuan. Even if Qiu Li played tricks, it was too late.

Terauchi Shouichi hadn’t breathed out yet, when he received a telegram from Kenji Iijima asking for help. After reading the telegram, he jumped up from the canvas chair as if his ass had been scalded. The strength of the Corps encircled the Seventh Army in the Chengjiang area. How could it be like this?

Could it be that the troops of the Independent Division fell from the sky?Also, where is the disappearing independent division?If they were in Chengjiang, how did they surpass themselves and run to the front?Why not attack yourself?Instead, they aimed at the Seventh Army?

The question of counting was like a mess in Si Nei Shouyi's mind. It took him a while to sort out his thoughts. To advance to Kunming and rescue the Seventh Army is the most important issue. If this army is lost again, the south The number of the dispatched army will be revoked by the headquarters, and he himself will go to a military court.

"Order the troops, cancel the rest, immediately pass through Songshao Pass, and launch an attack on Kunming overnight," Terauchi Shouichi gave the order. He knew that the several days of marching on the mountain road, coupled with the constant harassment of small groups of armed forces in China, would exhaust the soldiers mentally and physically. It's very big, but they have to march overnight. The situation of Kenji Iijima is at stake. [

Night gradually fell on the land of northeast Yunnan. In the western sky, Huoshaoyun put away the last touch of crimson red. To the northwest, there were large groups of dark clouds, overwhelming the dark sky, and the cool and earthy mountain wind blowing towards us. In the dark clouds, a few lightning bolts pierced the sky, and the dull thunder reverberated dully.

After a while, big raindrops fell from the sky, hitting the Japanese soldiers mercilessly on their way. Then, the strong wind picked up again, shaking the branches and making screams. The heavy rain came unexpectedly. The land in northeast Yunnan, Shrouded in a white mist of rain and fog.

Temple Shouyi's face was livid, and his mood was extremely bad. The heavy rain caused great trouble for the troops to march at night. All his orders were the same, "speed up the march," the Japanese soldiers cursed, dragging their tired bodies , In the flash of lightning, a group of ghosts staggered in the rainy night, their military uniforms were already soaked, and the icy cold penetrated into their bones.

In front of Songshaoguan, a mountain peak less than 100 meters above sea level and a large natural karst cave became Li Honggang's headquarters. A dense network of telephone wires stretched out of the cave, and the "tick" sound of the radio station kept sending out information from all sides. The news reached here that Li Honggang led the 29th Corps to Songshaoguan just four hours earlier than the Japanese army after a long and rapid march.

In all fairness, Songshaoguan is definitely not a good place to fight. There are no dense jungles, low shrubs, and clumps scattered on the low hillside. The only commanding height is the mountain where the headquarters is located. Four hours , To be able to build decent fortifications on the hard rocky mountain, the physical strength of the soldiers is several times higher than usual.

Li Honggang knew how difficult it would be to stop the 29 Japanese troops under such terrain conditions with the 7 troops of the 20th Corps. What gave him confidence was a tank brigade, an artillery brigade and Four rocket artillery battalions, this is the hole card in his hand.

Li Honggang, who is a seasoned soldier, deployed two lines of defense, artillery and rocket artillery, to divide the terrain of Songshaoguan into several areas, leaving no dead ends for shelling. The sound of rain outside almost covered the noise inside the cave. Li Honggang asked Wang Bingde, Chief of Staff of the Corps, "Are the troops in place? This heavy rain is not good for the Japanese army, nor for us."

Wang Bingde replied: "It's all ready, but the convoy from the Joint Logistics Command to deliver the medicine hasn't arrived yet." Li Honggang's eyes twitched, and he said, "Call me immediately. It would be a staggering number."

Suddenly a vague voice came from a walkie-talkie. Li Honggang picked up the receiver and said, "Report to the headquarters of the Corps. I am the reconnaissance battalion of the Second Brigade. Fifteen kilometers away from Songshaoguan, I found the vanguard of the Japanese army. The strength is about one regiment." The army, the large Japanese army, is coming from the direction of Huashan ten kilometers away."

Li Honggang put down the receiver and said to Wang Bingde: "Convey my order. The first brigade dispatched two regiments to go out of Songshaoguan to eat up the vanguard of the Japanese army. Be careful not to use artillery fire." Wang Bingde immediately conveyed the order.

Li Honggang walked to the entrance of the cave, looked at the white mist of rain, and murmured: "This battle is destined to start in the heavy rain."

(To be continued)