Age of Rebirth

From a normal point of view, Lieutenant General Shinyuemon, the commander of the 20th Division of the Japanese Army, was right in his judgment. It was also an experienced move for him to verify with the troops on the central and western fronts, but he forgot one As a matter of fact, the [-]th Division was ahead of the other two attacking units with a distance of more than [-] kilometers. However, the Japanese army is still more than [-] kilometers away from the blocking line of the independent division.

Moreover, Major General Chen Mengqiao, the commander of the [-]st Brigade of the Marine Corps, only allowed the use of mortars, which confused Lieutenant General Shinyuemon. He believed that if the independent division had heavy artillery, the casualties of the Shimbashi Wing , and not just that, after all, this is a sudden ambush, without heavy artillery, the independent division troops on the south bank of the river are at best a battalion, at most, no more than a reinforced battalion.

On this point, Lieutenant General Shinyuemon's judgment is generally good. It's not that he is stupid, but what happened on the battlefield gave him the basis for his judgment. He suddenly got up and ordered: "Kuroda-kun, Order No. 20, Major General Kono, head of the No. [-] Brigade, immediately use the brigade's main force to attack the south bank of the Nahe Bridge violently, and tell Mr. Kono that my decision to have lunch in Zhuanghe County cannot be changed! Others of the division Troops, immediately advance quickly from the current position, and if they are blocked by the independent division, use the most violent artillery fire to destroy the will of the Chinese soldiers to resist!"

The advancing front of the [-]th Division was not just a single point in Wulu Town on the south bank of the river, the troops were divided into multiple routes.The advance width of the division troops is more than forty kilometers in any direction.The situation encountered by the Xinqiao United may happen. Therefore, it is the most effective method to use the most violent attack to destroy the resistance of the defeated independent division troops, and not to be intimidated by the bluff of the Chinese. fall!

However, the direction the 21st Brigade is advancing.It is Zhuanghe County, the only place leading to Lushunkou, and the head of Xinyouweimen followed him.At this moment, Lieutenant General Shinyuemon not only did not blame the captain of the Shinbashi United who had lost the battle for the first time, but also thanked him.It's him.With the strength of a brigade, we tested the strength and true intentions of the independent division, and bought enough time for the retreat of the large number of wounded soldiers in Zhuanghe County!

After receiving the order, Major General Kono, the head of the No. 20 [-]st Brigade, first ordered the main force of the brigade to quickly advance towards Nahe, and ordered the heavy artillery unit of the brigade to move forward immediately.Completely blow up the position of the independent division troops on the south bank of the river.Open the channel for the troops to pass, and then send a telegram, scolding the captain of the Xinqiao United as a bloody sprinkler, ordering him to return to the north bank of the river immediately and stand by.

At this time, Major General Chen Mengqiao, the commander of the first brigade, had already left the command post of the first regiment. He knew that the small victory just now would not change the overall situation. The river will be stained red with blood. The troops under his command are not just the first regiment. There are four points that must be adhered to.

When leaving the command post of the first regiment, Chen Mengqiao solemnly discussed with Meng Jianzhu, "Brigade Commander Meng, the blocking front of the first brigade is more than [-] kilometers wide. I can't cover everything, so please help me command the first regiment. With the Second Regiment and the reinforcements directly under the First Brigade, all the troops from Wulu Town to Xuling Town are under your command, and you and I are each in charge of a section, how about Brigadier Meng?"

Chen Mengqiao believed in Meng Jianzhu's commanding ability. Judging from a person's talent, it can often be shown in one thing. Naturally, Meng Jianzhu couldn't ask for it. He was a soldier who felt itchy when he heard the sound of guns, but he still declined: "Thank you!" Brigadier Chen's trust, without the division commander's order, I can't participate in the command of the troops. Of course, if Brigadier Chen orders me, Meng Jianzhu, to assist the first brigade in guarding the position, I am obliged! I promise to obey the order!"

What Meng Jianzhu said was the truth. The command given by the division commander was to serve as the reserve team in the war zone, and to manage the Zhuanghe City Hall and the garrison headquarters. Now, he went to the front to fight. Isn't this a blatant disobedience to the division commander's order? Teacher, is that easy to provoke?Although he felt itchy and uncomfortable, he did not dare to agree to Chen Mengqiao's request.

Chen Mengqiao saw Meng Jianzhu's concerns, and said with a smile: "Brigade Commander Meng, don't worry about this matter. I'm just going to report the battle situation to the division commander just now. If you make this request casually, it will definitely be fulfilled! If you make it like this Isn't it a waste for the generals to sit idle in Zhuanghe County!"

With Chen Mengqiao's words, Meng Jianzhu, who was eager to stay on the front line and throw off his arms for a big fight, immediately agreed, "That's OK! If the teacher blames me, Brigadier Chen, you can help me take care of it!"

Chen Mengqiao's telegram soon arrived in the hands of Tang Qiuli, who was in the temporary headquarters of the Liaodong Peninsula Theater in Bayuquan. After reading the telegram, he burst out laughing and said, "That's right, Chen Mengqiao's first brigade opened the record for the first time, eating up a brigade of the Japanese army." , I didn’t hurt anyone, Director Ge, besides the direction of the river in Wulu Town, did fighting happen in other directions?”

Ge Zhenzhuang, the chief of staff of the division, replied: "No, division commander, the 20th Division of the Japanese Army on the Eastern Front advanced the fastest, and the No. [-] [-]st Brigade in the direction of Zhuanghe was the fastest of the [-]th Division. The fast troops, the Japanese army on the central and western lines, are still about [-] kilometers away from our blocking line, and the river is the first to start! According to the advancing speed of the other two Japanese troops and the road conditions, one and a half In an hour, the blocking battle will start in full force!"

After thinking for a while, Ge Zhenzhuang said: "Master, the blocking force in the direction of Bayuquan, the commander of the No. 20 Ninth Corps' First Brigade Jingzhanqi requested that the theater headquarters immediately retreat from Bayuquan to the area around Dalongdi and Jiuzhai Town!"

Tang Qiuli didn't seem to hear Ge Zhenzhuang's words, and he said to himself: "This Meng Jianzhu is really unwilling to be lonely. He must have gone to the front line and was arrested by Chen Mengqiao. It's okay, just like him on the battlefield. Show it off!"

Seeing that the teacher didn't pay attention to what he said just now, Ge Zhenzhuang repeated it, and Tang Qiuli said with a half-smile: "Why, Jing Zhanqi has a guilty conscience. He is the main field brigade, and he can't protect my safety, Tang Qiuli. Director Ge ,Call back to Chen Mengqiao on the front line of Zhuanghe, the first battle has been achieved, and the spirit of the Japanese army has been slightly defeated. Congratulations. Regarding the request for Meng Jianzhu to assist you in command, the theater command agrees to your request, and the specific division of labor can be discussed between the two of you!"

Ge Zhenzhuang saw that the teacher ignored Jing Zhanqi's suggestion at all, shook his head helplessly, turned around and left, and within ten minutes, Shan Hu and Jing Zhanqi came in together, and Shan Hu said with a serious face: "According to the teacher's instructions, the teacher The top members should leave the front line and go to a safe place to command the battle, please immediately withdraw from Bayuquan and move to the area of ​​Dalongdi and Jiuzhai Town, I have already discussed with Director Ge, the command organization is evacuating!"

"You!" Tang Qiuli was completely speechless in the face of Shanhu who moved out of the division headquarters. In fact, this regulation seemed to be aimed at him. If he disagreed, Shanhu would order the special guard to carry him away, "Jing Zhanqi, is this your idea? Why, facing the Japanese attack, are you at a loss?" He didn't dare to compete with Shanhu, and vented his dissatisfaction to Major General Jing Zhanqi, the commander of the No. 20 Ninth Corps First Brigade body.

Jing Zhanqi looked at Tang Qiuli without fear, and said: "Reporting to the commander, I asked Captain Huang to do this. To be honest, I will be distracted and unable to concentrate on commanding if the commander stays in Bayuquan. Combat, it is better for the division commander to move to a safe place! This is the greatest encouragement and support for Jing Zhanqi and the officers and soldiers of the first brigade!"

"You...!" Tang Qiuli pointed at Jing Zhanqi, but couldn't say a word, thinking dumbfoundedly, "Well, I have become a burden for the troops!"

"Okay! You have won, Huzi. The theater headquarters will be transferred immediately and withdraw from Bayuquan, so as not to distract Brigadier Jingda! If I fail to win this battle, won't I be responsible?" Tang Qiuli looked uneasily The compromising Jing Zhanqi looked at Shanhu who had no room for negotiation, and said discouragedly.

Jing Zhanqi immediately smiled and said, "Master, is that right? Why do you need to sit in Bayuquan yourself? Isn't it just tens of thousands of little devils? Leave it to me!"

Watching the commander and his party leave Bayuquan by car, Jing Zhanqi heaved a sigh of relief. To be honest, the commander was in the defense zone of the first brigade. The attacking little devil must capture the key targets, and the battle must be very fierce. If something goes wrong with the division commander, he can't make up for it if he chops himself up.

After the call back from the theater headquarters reached Chen Mengqiao, it was immediately forwarded to the first regiment and the second regiment. Meng Jianzhu was finally relieved, and happily said to Sun Zhiyuan, head of the first regiment of the first brigade of the Marine Corps: "Mr. Sun, we This time we are going to fight side by side! If you have any disagreement, feel free to raise it, I, Lao Meng, am not a domineering person!"

Through the ambush just now, Sun Zhiyuan sincerely admired Meng Jianzhu's commanding ability. Besides, he is now the brigade commander, and it was only natural for him to command himself at that time. "Brigade commander Meng, the regiment promises to obey orders!" he declared.

"Brigade Commander Meng, commander of the regiment, the forward observation post reports that the Japanese army has approached the north bank of the Nahe River! The size is about a brigade!" A staff officer put down the phone and reported.

"Here we come!" Meng Jianzhu lifted his spirits and raised his binoculars to observe the situation on the other side of the river. After watching for a while, he ordered: "Immediately order the first regiment and the second regiment, and all soldiers immediately enter the fortifications to hide to prevent the Japanese artillery bombardment! Little devil!" Put down the capital, and after a while, the custody is fierce!"

(to be continued) (to be continued...)