Age of Rebirth

Chapter [-] Fighting with Yan Xishan

On the Texas battlefield, after several days of fierce fighting, Liu Tiehan's East Pointing troops suffered a cumulative casualty of more than 3 people, exceeding the establishment of two entire brigades. At this price, more than 5 Japanese troops were killed, and the defense line did not lose an inch. The Ten Thousand Japanese Army was pinned down in the Dezhou area and could no longer move forward.

The newly added four brigades and one directly affiliated regiment have a total of more than 18 people. Therefore, the total strength of the East Pointing Army has not decreased but increased, reaching more than [-] people, becoming the largest military force in the independent division system. The strength even exceeds the number of troops commanded by the division commander Tang Qiuli himself.

Although the total strength of the Japanese army is still at a disadvantage compared with the Japanese army, the difference has narrowed. Liu Tiehan can breathe a sigh of relief. On the local front, he can organize a large-scale attack and repel the Japanese army in front of him for more than ten kilometers.

On November 13, six infantry brigades, two artillery brigades, and one cavalry brigade led by Li Honggang, the chief of staff of the Independent Division, rushed to the Dezhou battlefield. The Mobile Corps, more than [-] people from Tang Qiusheng's department, also rushed to the Texas battlefield. [

In this way, on the Dezhou battlefield, the three main forces of the independent division were concentrated, with a total of more than 39 people. In terms of military strength, it has greatly exceeded the total strength of the Japanese army after the loss, and it has more than double the firepower advantage of the Japanese army. It provided a powerful condition for encircling and annihilating the Japanese army that invaded Shandong.

Tang Qiuli's idea of ​​finding an opportunity to annihilate a Japanese army that he had predicted before the war finally became possible in the Dezhou area at the junction of Hebei and Shandong after more than ten days of fighting in the Yellow River Basin theater.

The current situation is that, with the Yellow River as the line, from west to east, an obvious battle line has been formed. The westernmost point is the Datong battlefield completely dominated by Yan Xishan's troops in Shanxi Province, which contains about 20 Japanese troops. As the center, there are currently more than 12 troops led by Feng Jiwu, the deputy commander of the independent division, including two divisions of the Jin army, and the [-] Japanese troops attacking the Niangziguan defense line, forming a stalemate.

On the Texas battlefield at the easternmost point, the Japanese army currently has about 25 troops, and they fought fiercely with the troops in the east for several days, so they lost all their vigor and became exhausted. This is the most beneficial direction for the independent division. Tang Qiuli put the idea of ​​​​annihilating the Japanese army on Liu Tiehan, Tang Qiusheng, and Li Honggang.

Looking at the entire northern front, except for the Niangziguan battlefield in the middle section, which must be on the defensive, the Datong battlefield and the Dezhou battlefield all have favorable conditions for launching a general attack on the Japanese army in front of them. Unfortunately, Yan Xishan in Shanxi has more than 30 soldiers in his hands. The elite Jin army, gathered in the direction of Datong, did not dare to launch a counterattack against the enemy on the opposite side.

Regarding Tang Qiuli's plan to launch a counter-offensive in Datong and Dezhou at the same time and strive for annihilation, at least defeating the main forces of the two Japanese armies, he was skeptical. A certain number of reinforcements, reinforcements to the front line of Datong, jointly launch an attack on the Japanese army, otherwise, the Jin army's plan to counter the Japanese army will never be able to undertake this important task, and will also bear the heavy trust of Vice Chairman Tang.

After receiving a telegram from Yan Xishan, Tang Qiuli, who was circling with 10,000+ Japanese troops in the hinterland of Taihang Mountain, was furious. Yan Xishan was talking nonsense in broad daylight. The more than 6 people in Jiwu's hands are guarding Niangziguan, the east gate of Shanxi, for Yan Xishan.

All this, Yan Xishan will not be unclear, he is still thinking, hoping that the troops of the independent division will take the lead for him in the direction of Datong, and the battle will go smoothly. The last punch, taking advantage of the chaos to win, think about it, defeating more than 30 Japanese troops in one fell swoop, this is a remarkable result. In this way, Yan Xishan can obtain the maximum benefit at the minimum cost.

The war was not going well. The Japanese army, which had already fought with the troops of the independent division and suffered both losses, could not move at all. The defense line composed of more than 30 Jin troops who were waiting for work, Datong was absolutely in trouble. In terms of victory or defeat, Yan Xishan could benefit from it , It can be said that it is both right and left, taking advantage of everything.

Tang Qiuli could see through Yan Xishan's small plan at a glance, and his telegram to Yan Xishan was extremely blunt, "Brother Baichuan, you can't do it again. The former, you have followed the strategy of the war zone. The important place Niangziguan, if it wasn’t under the command of General Feng Jiwu, the deputy commander of our independent division, who rushed to Niangziguan to deploy defenses in the starry night, and seized the opportunity, the Japanese army would have already arrived at the city of Taiyuan. ? I’m afraid I’m already on the way to flee in a panic.”

"Brother Baichuan's idea is that my independent division troops are at the front, and Tang will definitely not let Niangziguan lose. Later, you asked me in every possible way to transfer the elite troops of the Jin army to Niangziguan to garrison. Datong front line What is the intention of the 10,000+ Jin troops in Liulin and Yonghe Pass on the east bank of the Yellow River staying far away from the enemy?"

"After many urgings, on the [-]th, two divisions rushed to the front line of Niangziguan. As a result, the only mobile force of our independent division was unable to escape from Niangziguan. Today, the strength in hand far exceeds that of the Japanese army in front of us. Favorable, the Japanese army turned forward and fought against Zhao Chengshou's troops, and their spirit was frustrated. This attack was actually a response to the Japanese army's action to attack our Taihang Mountain base area. The request really makes Tang feel ashamed, I wonder what Brother Baichuan thinks? Tang is quite confused?"

"Now, with the excuse of breaking away from the strategic deployment in the theater, what Brother Baichuan has done is unbearable to Tang. He has reported all his actions since the war in the north to the Military Commission of the National Government. After repelling the Japanese attack, Tang will A certain person is going to Taiyuan to discuss with my brother face to face."

Tang Qiuli has long lost the minimum respect for this old abacus who tried his best to preserve his strength and used other people's guys to beat dogs, and he was not polite at all. His heart was full of regrets. With the current situation, Datong direction and In the direction of Dezhou, there is the possibility and opportunity to annihilate or defeat the Japanese army in front of them.

If this is the case, after a few battles, the total number of Japanese troops in North China will lose more than one-third, and the pressure on him in the future will be relieved a lot. Unfortunately, Yan Xishan has been shutting the door to make his own calculations, completely ignoring In the big picture, such a person will never become my help and ally. Shanxi will be in my pocket sooner or later. Yan Xishan, you have to pay the price for it.

Tang Qiuli secretly felt ruthless. I am afraid that Yan Xishan's future life will be much more difficult, but he himself has not realized what kind of person he has offended, and what price will he pay for it?

Tang Qiuli's dictation of the telegram this time was not as emotional and angry as last time, and his tone was calm. However, according to the recorded staff officer, his words were like knives and every word was like an arrow. Ting, but she knew that under Tang Qiuli's seemingly calm appearance, her heart was already burning with soaring anger. The cold light appeared in her eyes, and the murderous look was hidden. She smiled wryly and shook her head, feeling sorry for Yan Xishan. There will be good days.

Yan Xishan, who was sitting in Taiyuan, rolled his eyes wildly after receiving Tang Qiuli's telegram, with a clear look of hesitation. His generals and counselors, seeing the uncertain expression of Chief Yan, couldn't guess whether it was What kind of telegram made the old man look like this?

Yan Xishan pondered for a long time, then motioned to the adjutant to hand over the telegram to everyone for circulation. Those with vested interests in Shanxi, when they saw the telegram, they would be blown up immediately. He looked like, Chief Yan is also a member of the party, presiding over Shanxi's military affairs, how could Tang Qiuli be allowed to question, threaten, and insult like this. [

Some people came up with an idea to immediately send a letter of appeal to the Nanjing Military Commission to gain the initiative, so that the high-ranking officials in the government should not believe in Tang Qiuli's one-sided words. According to the conditions, the Japanese army in front of Niangziguan attacked back and forth, killing more than 6 troops of the independent division, and first broke one of Tang Qiuli's arms, let him know that Shanxi is not easy to mess with.

If Tang Qiuli's independent division hadn't been in North China, constantly provoking wars and causing the Japanese to suffer continuously, the Japanese might not have spent such a large amount of money to make this large-scale military attack on Shanxi Well, it's obvious that the Japanese have not been in North China for a day or two, and when Tang Qiuli didn't come, they didn't live in peace with us.

For the former suggestion, Yan Xishan didn't even lift his eyelids. It was purely a scholar's opinion. Lao Jiang had been thinking about Shanxi for many years, so he succeeded?Just relying on a telegram from Tang Qiuli, can I still have my old man's head?Slapping lawsuits is useless.

Yan Xishan's heart skipped a beat when he heard the latter suggestion. He raised his eyelids and looked at those people. They were all close to the Japanese in their bones. It would be a matter of time before they negotiated with the Japanese. Now is not the time. The Japanese army's pressure on the border is like negotiating with a gun pointed at your head, and you can't take advantage of it at all.

Killing Tang Qiuli's 6 horses, just kidding, you think it's as simple as eating steamed buns?Without 30 to [-] troops, it is impossible. Besides, behind Tang Qiuli, there is Lao Jiang, and there are hundreds of thousands of other direct troops. This is to make me openly break with the government and Tang Qiuli?

The few people who came up with such an idea should be careful, don’t sell themselves by the Japanese giving them some favors that day. Yan Xishan would not show these ideas on his face at all. He said generously: "The war in North China is tense. The baby is young and angry. It is reasonable to say some exaggerated things. I don't care about the old man. Don't say anything that is not conducive to the sincere unity. Remember?"

Everyone was stunned. How could Chief Yan, who has always held grudges, suddenly have the power of the prime minister? I really can't figure it out. Then, he ordered to send another division to the battlefield of Niangziguan. The front line of Datong, if the Japanese don't move, you can't. Don't move, even if the Japanese move, you have to be sure before moving, and you must not take the initiative to attack.

Speaking of this, Yan Xishan, with a simple and honest face, suddenly revealed his murderous intentions. These people, all of whom have cultivated for many years, have vaguely guessed what the old man was thinking, but none of them said it out. Who would make trouble for that?