Age of Rebirth

On the day the Singapore Campaign Command was stationed in Kuala Lumpur, according to the order of the division commander Tang Qiuli, the headquarters was set up at the brigade headquarters of the [-]st Brigade of the Sulu Mobile Corps. Tang Qiuli's intention was very simple, it was a cover-up.

The Sulu Mobile Corps has five brigades stationed in the south of Kuala Lumpur. The line of defense of the Japanese Hengshan Brigade on the opposite side is less than four kilometers away. The first brigade is in a prominent position on the entire front. It can be like this It is said that Tang Qiuli's headquarters is already close to the forward position.

Originally, the army of the Independent Division was deployed in the area south of Kuala Lumpur. There were more than a dozen brigade-level units alone. The Singapore Campaign Command was hidden here, and it would not disturb the Japanese army on the opposite side at all. The Japanese army would never think of it. , the number one officer of the Independent Division was just opposite, observing him with great interest. Tang Qiuli stood in front of the high-powered artillery team mirror, and could clearly see that the opposite was holding a [-]-gun, dangling back and forth on the sentry post Japanese soldiers, and barbed wire fences.

Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, commanding the staff and agency personnel, was busy setting up radio stations and connecting telephone lines. In less than an hour, the [-]st Brigade Headquarters became the Singapore Campaign Command. It was carried out under the condition of confidentiality, and there was no prior notice. The news of the Singapore Campaign Command and the stationed brigade headquarters was only known to a few people. Major General Guo Fengqi, the commander of the [-]st Brigade of the Sulu Mobile Corps, was one of the insiders.

Guo Fengqi was busy with his work, while thinking about it in his heart, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The last time we fought in Hong Kong, Liao Zhenbang's Second Brigade of the Corps, Wang Yiwu's Tenth Brigade, and Zhao Shoushan's No.11 Brigade participated. No, there is no way, that is the general the division commander ordered in Guangzhou, and I can only be greedy. This time it is different. The division commander's headquarters is set up in his own brigade headquarters. "[

Guo Fengqi made friends with Zhao Yuhe, "Chief of Staff, this time to fight the little devils in Singapore, is there a reserve team in the division's battle deployment?" The team is also good.Moreover, we have to hurry up, otherwise, the brigade commanders of the other brigades will hear about it, and they will not fight over their heads, just those guys.When you hear about a war, it's like eating a pie!

Zhao Yuhe looked at the longing Guo Fengqi, guessed his thoughts, and said with a smile: "Brigade Commander Guo, according to the division commander's request. Troops that are not participating in the battle are not allowed to know the deployment of the battle. You are also an old man Now, you should know how to do it!"

Guo Fengqi licked his face and said: "Chief of Staff, it's not that my old Guo intentionally fouled. This is an advance greeting. Our first brigade has reserved the reserve team first. Look, our position is closest to the little devil. Moreover, I am familiar with the situation of the little devils, there is no need to prepare at all, you can fight when you pull it up, you and the commander can rest assured, if such a troop is not used, it is a waste!"

Zhao Yuhe grinned from ear to ear, and whispered to Guo Fengqi, "Brigade Commander Guo, if you want to be in the reserve team, you have to ask the commander in person. I just agree, and that doesn't count." Tang Qiuli's back, Nunuzui.

Guo Fengqi hesitated for a while. He could argue with the chief of staff Zhao Yuhe, but he definitely didn't have the guts to face the division commander Tang Qiuli. Regardless of the division commander's age, he was younger than the brigade commander, but there were dozens of them in the army. The brigade commander was nervous every time in front of him. It wasn't that Tang Qiuli was so harsh and demanding. It was a kind of awe from the heart, a feeling that couldn't be expressed in words!

While Guo Fengqi was hesitating, Major General Yu Guanghan, chief of staff of the Sulu Mobile Corps, opened the door of the shelter and came in. Seeing Zhao Yuhe, he immediately stood at attention and saluted, "Report to Chief of Staff Zhao, Yu Guanghan, chief of staff of the Sulu Mobile Corps, Commander's order, I need to see the division commander!"

Zhao Yuhe took Yu Guanghan's hand affectionately, and said, "Guanghan, don't do this in front of me!" Zhao Yuhe and Yu Guanghan are not only familiar with each other, but also have a very personal relationship. Well, when Zhao Yuhe was the director of the division's staff, Yu Guanghan was the deputy director. During the time they worked together in the staff, they cooperated tacitly.

Tang Qiuli heard Yu Guanghan's words, turned around, and asked, "Guanghan, aren't you in Yangon? You hurried to the front line in Kuala Lumpur. Brother Qiusheng, is there anything urgent?"

Yu Guanghan replied: "Teacher Commander, after serious consideration, Deputy Commander Tang felt that it was necessary to prepare one or two brigades of reserve troops on the basis of the three main attacking brigades. Send me to meet Master Chen!"

Tang Qiuli was surprised, and said: "On this matter, I can explain it clearly on the phone, why did you make a special trip here? It is absolutely necessary to have a reserve team. Do you have any preparations? On the way to Kuala Lumpur , I have already considered this issue, brother Qiusheng and I thought about going together!"

Yu Guanghan's old face flushed, and he said with some coyness: "Teacher, Deputy Commander Tang and I asked to come in person to see if we can command the reserve team to participate in the Singapore campaign! Commander, I will tell you that I haven't been here for a long time. Fishing for the battle, my heart is itching!"

Tang Qiuli laughed and said, "Guanghan, I'm afraid I've disappointed you. I won't send a chief of staff of a corps to the front-line troops, but since I'm here, let's stay and serve as the chief of staff." The deputy of the chief of staff, hearing the sound of guns and smelling gunpowder smoke, it is not in vain to come all the way in person!"

Seeing that this was the best opportunity, Guo Fengqi was dozing off, so he brought a pillow. Afraid that the task of the reserve team would be assigned to other brigades by the division commander, he rubbed his hands anxiously, and secretly tugged at the corner of Zhao Yuhe's clothes. Guanghan winks fiercely!

Tang Qiuli seemed to ask casually: "Yuhe and Guanghan, do you two think that this army is more suitable to serve as the reserve team?"

Zhao Yuhe and Yu Guanghan said almost in unison: "Master, Brigadier Guo's first brigade is the most suitable reserve team!"

Tang Qiuli looked at his own Guo Fengqi with a half-smile, and said, "Brigade Commander Guo, you are very powerful. Shi Zhi just arrived on your land, and it took only a few hours. As far as the chief of staff of the corps, I let you buy it, well, I order that Guo Fengqi, the first brigade of the Sulu mobile corps, will serve as the reserve team for the Singapore campaign, and the whole brigade will immediately enter the state of preparation!"

Guo Fengqi was elated, and he stood at attention and replied: "Yes, commander, the first brigade promises to prepare meticulously, demand itself according to the standards of the main attacking force, wait for the commander's order, and be ready to go into battle at any time!" Then, he left in a hurry and went to arrange troops. The hasty posture seemed to be afraid that others would take away the task.

Tang Qiu looked at Zhao Yuhe and Yu Guanghan, and seemed to say with some emotion: "I am afraid that the deployment of the Singapore campaign, in the eyes of many brigade commanders, is superfluous. The troops on the front line are not used, but they have to use the troops just now." The three brigades that ended the Battle of Hong Kong are going to gather from their original bases to the front line, which is a waste of time and money, and an unnecessary move!"

Neither Zhao Yuhe nor Yu Guanghan spoke. Indeed, the brigade commanders stationed on the front line in Kuala Lumpur complained quite a bit. As the division commander said, both of them had heard it to some extent. It's a private discussion that can't be put on the table, and it's impossible to hold a brigade commander accountable. Moreover, this just reflects the attitude of the commanders of the army to actively seek war, which should be said to be a good thing! [

Tang Qiuli said to himself: "The Japanese army who captured Hong Kong and Singapore will definitely be vigilant. The actions of the Japanese army also prove this point. Our frontline troops, as usual, can confuse the Japanese commander to the greatest extent. I don't want to see a broken Singapore, and use three brigades with urban combat experience to fight Singapore. It is based on this consideration that even if it is superfluous, it must be done. I hope the commanders at all levels below can understand me. intention."

Zhao Yuhe smiled and was relieved, "Master, the brigade commanders on the front line have complaints in their hearts, which is understandable. They are all eager to fight. It has been a long time since the end of the East India Campaign. The troops have no combat missions. It’s not easy to have the Battle of Singapore, and everyone is not jealous. Commander, the brigade commanders on the front line, don’t know that you are in the brigade headquarters of the first brigade, otherwise, they will definitely come to you, scrambling for missions , You didn’t see Brigadier Guo’s panic-stricken posture!”

Tang Qiuli smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this, I'm just expressing my feelings. Where are the troops?"

Zhao Yuhe replied: "Master, Liu Hongzhang's brigade, Chu Ziye's brigade, and Liao Zhenbang's brigade have already arrived in Jadia, more than 170 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, and are expected to arrive at the designated location at midnight on August 120th. A tank brigade under Commander Battle has advanced more than [-] kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, and all participating troops can reach the designated position by midnight on August [-]."

Tang Qiuli shook his head and said, "No, I'm going too fast, Yuhe and Guanghan, please inform the troops to strictly implement the order of the concealed march. The attack position and the specific marching speed are in the hands of each unit!"

Zhao Yuhe couldn't help but said: "Master, our total attack time is [-]:[-] am on August [-]th. From the time the troops arrived at the attack position to the time the attack was launched, there were only five hours. Are you too nervous? Commander, my personal opinion is that on the night of August [-]th, the attacking force can reach a distance of [-] kilometers from the attack launching area, hide and stand by, and enter the attacking position three hours before the attack is launched, so that it does not appear to be hasty!"

Tang Qiuli shook his head and said, "No, the Hengshan Brigade of the Japanese Army in Singapore has become a frightened bird. If there is a slight disturbance or smell, there is no guarantee that the Japanese army will not destroy the urban area first, and then retreat without a fight. , What I want is a surprise attack! The troops of the three brigades and the tank brigade are all experienced veterans, one hour of preparation time is enough!"

(To be continued)