Age of Rebirth

Chapter 620 Get out of the way

On April 32, [-], the new commander of the North China Dispatch Army, Neiji Okamura, commanded [-] troops, including aviation, armor, heavy artillery, and cavalry, and set off from Shexian County, Hebei to enter the hinterland of the Taihang Mountains. A barrier, Licheng, is the target of the attack. Neiji Okamura's intention is obvious. He opened up the road from Handan to Changzhi, gained a foothold in southern Shanxi, established a logistics supply line from Handan to the Taihang Mountains, and used Changzhi as the base to sweep the Taihang Mountains. district.

Sun Zhenbang's troops stationed on the front line of Licheng had no more than 30 troops. Facing more than [-] menacing Japanese troops, they could only implement the strategy of the division commander Tang Qiuli. After that, the soldiers divided into two groups, all the way to Changzhi, and all the way to Lucheng.

Neiji Okamura was not surprised at all when he received the report from the generals occupying Licheng that the whole city was empty. Facing the heavily-gathered Japanese imperial army, it would be strange if all the Chinese in Licheng did not run away. Well, to save the imperial army from spending all their efforts to eliminate these Chinese people, it's just that they didn't encounter the troops of the independent division, which made Ningji Okamura somewhat regretful. Dare to fight, but that's all, Okamura Ningji despised Tang Qiuli in his heart.

At Dongyang Pass, more than [-] miles west of Licheng, Sun Zhenbang stared in the direction of Licheng with a livid face. He had already reported the news of the Japanese army's massive attack to the division commander Tang Qiuli. The division commander's reply made him very discouraged, " According to the original combat plan, your Japanese army will carry out the plan to lure the enemy deep, and you must not be entangled by the Japanese army." According to Sun Zhenbang's idea, relying on the complete fortifications of Licheng, you should fight no matter what, and defeat Neiji Okamura's spirit, just like this Abandoning Licheng without firing the gun, he couldn't figure it out. [

Tang Qiuli did this out of practical considerations. Sun Zhenbang's troops have always been the second-line troops in the independent division, responsible for defending the Shanxi and Shaanxi sections of the Yellow River. In the sequence of the independent division, they belong to local troops. The strength of the four brigades is only about [-] people each, and there is no heavy artillery. If it hadn't been for the first army of Isoya Rensuke to break through the Henan line of defense, Tang Qiuli could adjust his troops and send his The troops pulled up, and Sun Zhenbang's corps was still staying by the Yellow River.

Compared with the field brigades of the Independent Division, Sun Zhenbang's Yellow River Defense Command troops were far behind in terms of strength, combat effectiveness, actual combat experience, and firepower. Using such troops to compete with the elite Japanese army In the Kwantung Army battle, Tang Qiuli would not do such a stupid thing. Even if he arranged for Sun Zhenbang's troops to carry out the task of luring the enemy deep, Tang Qiuli was not at ease. What if his troops were bitten by Neji Okamura? Can he escape smoothly? There is a question mark in his mind?

Sun Zhenbang didn't think so. The commander didn't want to lead the first-class main force. Wasn't the main force built by fighting?He thinks that now is a good opportunity. We can eat all the more than 30 people of Neiji Okamura. I dare not think that it is still possible to grab a piece of meat from him. The Realm of Man, with more than 3 people in his hands, was suppressed by the teacher and refused to move. Sun Zhenbang felt very depressed in his heart.

Tang Qiuli didn't know Sun Zhenbang's mood at this time. After receiving the report, he smiled coldly. As expected, the old devil Ningji Okamura started to attack the Taihang Mountains from the direction of Shexian County. He wanted to occupy Changzhi as a The foothold and attack launch, and the logistics base, Hanchang Avenue, are probably the only roads where cars can run in the Taihang Mountains.

He did not immediately give the order to attack Jingxing Pass, let the Japanese army go deeper, occupy those empty cities, and divide the troops thinly. At that time, it will be difficult for him to return to the army. The Japanese army occupied Licheng, and Lucheng should be next. Continuing westward to Xiangyuan, Qinxian, and Wuxiang, Yan Xishan should be anxious to get angry again, crying and begging himself to lend a helping hand.

The Japanese army progressed smoothly. After occupying Licheng, they did not stop and continued to advance to the hinterland of the Taihang Mountain base. Neji Okamura ordered to leave one unit of the Kwantung Army, one brigade stationed in Licheng, and two brigades stationed in Shexian County. There are two important nodes on the Hanchang Avenue, and a large number of supplies and medicines are stored in these two places, so there is no room for loss.

The troops of the Independent Division were driven into the depths of the Taihang Mountains by their own heavy troops. With the combat effectiveness of the Kwantung Army troops, they can defend Shexian County and Licheng. A corps of more than 3 people from the Independent Division was watching them, occupying Licheng, and did not send some troops to expand to the two wings to ensure the safety of the supply line. It was the first military operation for Neji Okamura to attack the Taihang Mountains mistake.

At this time, Sun Zhenbang was no longer in the mood to complain, and he received an order from the division commander that he must never fight the Japanese army. Luring the enemy to go deep is the only task of your department. In front of the Japanese attacking arrows, the battalion commanders who participated in the meeting felt uncomfortable. They didn’t fight like this. They fired a few shots and ran away. Yes, is it embarrassing to spread the word?

Reluctant in my heart, my mood is not high, and I asked the commander how to fight this battle?Sun Zhenbang himself was also troubled in his heart, and told these officers in an angry manner that the battle meeting before the war was in vain?Can't fight, can't escape?Don't let the little devil catch up with you, and don't let the little devil get lost. How to fight is up to the commanders of each unit to decide according to the situation, but there is one thing, if the battalion suffers, you, the battalion commander, don't do it. The logistics department of the Yadong Base went to raise pigs.

The troops were scattered, and in Sun Zhenbang's hands, there were only two battalions of soldiers left, and there was a guard company of the Corps Headquarters and a mortar company. At this time, there was a fierce gunshot on the long-quiet battlefield. , the range of the gunshots is very wide. This is the army and the Japanese army. Sun Zhenbang sighed. The big battle is over. Get ready to go into the mountains and see if you can pick up small fish and shrimps. Look at the Japanese army. The small army, one guy, it's not a waste of time to deal with it anyway.

As soon as the troops set off, Kang Dezhu, the commander of the Second Brigade's reconnaissance company, came from behind panting. Behind him was an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel. The members of the Special Operations Detachment, Tang Qiuquan's subordinates, Sun Zhenbang was puzzled, why did the members of the Special Operations Detachment also arrive at Dongyang Pass?Aren't they in Shandong?It's really elusive.

The lieutenant colonel came to Sun Zhenbang, stood at attention and saluted, and then reported in a confident manner: "Report to Commander Sun, Bai Lishan, the captain of the 180th Detachment of the Special Warfare Detachment of the Independent Division, led a team of 23 six people to complete the reconnaissance of Licheng and Shexian County. Task, under the command of the detachment leader, cooperate with your corps to complete the task of luring the enemy into the depths, please instruct!" The young man is [-] years old, his eyes are shining, and he looks like a shrewd and capable commander.

Coincidentally, the reconnaissance company of the Second Brigade was also ordered to reconnaissance the situation in Licheng and Shexian County, and suddenly encountered the special warfare detachment [-]. The two sides were in danger of fighting. They were worried that they could not find Bai Lishan, who was in the headquarters of Sun Zhenbang's corps, and followed the reconnaissance Lian came over, and Sun Zhenbang returned the salute as a matter of routine, and said, "Then follow the Corps Headquarters!" After speaking, he turned and followed the troops.

Bai Lishan saw that the commander of the major general was not in a good mood, so he didn't say anything more. Kang Dezhu rushed up to Sun Zhenbang, "Commander, we have detected a situation in Licheng. The big army of the little devils continues to go deep into Taihang Mountain Attacking everywhere, there is only one brigade of devils in Licheng, where the supplies and medicines are piled up like a hill, the little devils are really rich, and there are two brigades of devils defending in Shexian County, which are also full of supplies and medicines, " After finishing speaking, he clicked his mouth and clicked his tongue.

When Sun Zhenbang heard it, he couldn't move at that time. He turned around abruptly, startling Kang Dezhu, and asked eagerly, "Is the information true?" Kang Dezhu nodded affirmatively, unable to understand the commander's intention, and then I would like to add that Captain Bai of the Special Operations Team [-] detected the same situation as ours.

Sun Zhenbang rolled his eyes a few times, and ordered the correspondent, "Notify the troops, stop advancing, and rest where they are!" He pulled Kang Dezhu and walked towards Baili Mountain. What he learned was exactly the same as what Kang Dezhu said. Pay attention to ask, how far is the large Japanese army from Licheng now?

Bai Lishan knew this well, and he told Sun Zhenbang precisely that the rearguard of the main force of the Japanese army had entered Lucheng, which was 43 kilometers away from Licheng. It is entirely possible for a group of little devils in Lucheng to blow up the supplies and medicines there. Even if the little devils in Lucheng come back to help, there will be too little time. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Now I have nearly a regiment of troops in my hand, and I can kill more than 2000 people in a brigade of little devils without much effort. She County is also more than 40 kilometers away from Licheng. Maybe even She County was taken down, he asked Bai Lishan: "Do you want to fight a battle with the [-]th special warfare team?"

Bai Lishan's eyes lit up, and he rushed back from Shandong in a hurry, hoping to make a big fight, but who knew that the mission he received was for reconnaissance, and he was not allowed to alarm the Japanese army. Call, if you have a chance, you would be a fool if you don't fight. He hurriedly asked: "Commander Sun, what do you say, the eleventh special warfare unit completely obeys your command."[

Sun Zhenbang knew that this matter could not be reported to the division commander. Since Su Jingfeng and Zhang Zizhong died in the country, the division commander personally issued an order prohibiting commanders above the brigade level from personally leading troops to the front line to fight. It is absolutely forbidden, and violators will be dismissed on the spot. He really can't afford to be hurt. Every senior commander of the independent division is a precious asset.

(To be continued)