Age of Rebirth

Chapter 660

The second phase of the Shijiazhuang outskirts campaign started according to the original plan. The Japanese army's largest heavy force group around Pingjin, originally intended to retake Shijiazhuang, was repelled by Tang Qiusheng's Sulu Mobile Corps to Suning with lightning speed. On the front line of Xian County and Xian County, facing the tide of offensives from the independent division troops, the more than [-] Japanese troops who were exhausted and beaten repeatedly were in a state of stagnation. The two sides fought fiercely on the front lines of Suning and Xian County.

The purpose of the attack by the Sulu Mobile Corps was not to completely wipe out the Japanese army. Tang Qiuli did not have such a big appetite to swallow 10,000+ Japanese troops in one gulp. Twist it so that the Japanese army can't be separated. The target of his battle is Tianjin, which is fat and oily, and also, Neiji Okamura, who was transferred back to the Huangyadong base for his life.

Three of the four brigades attached to Feng Jiwu's troops, which Tang Qiusheng had always used as a strategic reserve, had moved secretly to the vicinity of Baoding a few days ago. Tang Qiusheng's order to them was to quickly and quickly Captured Baoding, which was empty of Japanese garrison forces, and turned eastward to participate in the attack on Tianjin.

The remaining brigade, attached to Liu Chunbu of the [-]st Cavalry Brigade of the Independent Division, marched northward to Huailai and Xinbaoan, where it merged with a brigade that had been monitoring the movements of the Japanese troops in Zhangjiakou. The garrisoned Japanese troops wiped out the outer forces of the Japanese army in Beiping, blocked the Japanese troops who might go south to join the Tianjin battlefield, and waited for an opportunity to seize Zhangjiakou.

In addition, Tang Qiusheng also drew three brigades from his own troops, and assigned them to the Tongbatu Department of the Second Cavalry Brigade of the Independent Division to form an attacking corps, led by Chief of Staff Yu Guanghan, to cross the Beijing-Tianjin Corridor and aim directly at the provincial capital of Rehe Chengde, then went south, cut off the connection between Northeast China and North China, and attacked Tianjin.

Tang Qiusheng formed an attack regiment with six infantry brigades and one cavalry brigade to attack Tianjin. The only thing that made him worry was that Zhangjiakou had more than 6 Japanese troops, two infantry brigades and one cavalry brigade. This Japanese army going south to Pingjin is definitely a threat to the troops in any direction.

In fact, Tang Qiusheng sang the empty city strategy. The troops that stormed the Japanese army on the front lines of Suning and Xianxian counties had only five brigades with a strength of more than 6 troops. Compared with the 10,000+ Japanese army, their strength was at an absolute disadvantage. However, he had With the cooperation of the aviation team, and the fact that the Japanese army had been beaten dizzily, they couldn't react for a while, so there would be no problem for the time being.

This is also a matter of no choice. All the troops of the independent division are entangled with the Japanese army, and there is no force to mobilize. With Tang Qiusheng's steady and cautious character, it is a last resort to make such a risky move. He still hopes to deal with Zhangjiakou. The Japanese army increased the pressure so that they would not dare to act rashly. For this reason, he sent a telegram to the division commander Tang Qiuli, suggesting to coordinate the Jin army troops to attack Zhangjiakou and contain the Japanese army so that they could not join the Tianjin battlefield separately. , to ensure peace of mind.

Looking at the telegram, Tang Qiuli was quite hesitant. With six infantry brigades and one cavalry brigade with more than 7 troops, he attacked the huge Tianjin. The strength of the Japanese garrison in Tianjin was only one division. , but that is one of the old lairs of the Communists in North China. The whole city’s military police constitution, plus the puppet army and traitors, no less than 10,000+ people. The Japanese army on the outskirts of Shijiazhuang and Cangzhou can draw troops to support Tianjin at any time , this battle is not easy to fight.

As for Yan Xishan's Jin army, Tang Qiuli has already dealt with them enough. If the Jin army can contain the Japanese army in Zhangjiakou and attack the troops in Tianjin, it will have eight infantry brigades and two cavalry brigades with a strength of more than 10. , it is enough to fight Tianjin, Yan Xishan's Jin army, Tang Qiuli's command can not move, the situation is so good, let them intercept the Japanese fleeing west, let alone take the initiative to attack Zhangjiakou, Yan Xishan will not do it Such a losing business.

He knew Brother Qiusheng's worry. The total force was less than 18 people, but they had to be divided into several battles. The troops in that direction were weak, but Tianjin had to be fought. Yan Xishan had no hope, so he could only mobilize troops from Shandong. The battle can be divided into two phases. In the first phase, Baoding will be fought first to see Okamura Ningji's reaction, and Tianjin will be captured in the next step.

After reading Tang Qiusheng's telegram, he made some adjustments to the battle plan. The order he issued to the Sulu Mobile Corps was that the current combat mission was to attack Baoding, and the purpose was to test Neji Okamura's reaction before making a decision. In the next step of the battle, the rest of the troops will continue to clean up the Japanese troops on the outskirts of Pingjin and advance to the headquarters in the northeast; the order of Liu Tiehan's troops is to quickly deploy five brigades of troops and march westward to Baoding to join the sequence of attacking Tianjin troops.

Transfer the three brigades of the Li Honggang Department of the No. 20 Ninth Corps of the Independent Division, and the two brigades of the Han Tie Department of the Yellow River Henan Garrison Corps of the Independent Division. Once there is a fight, the Japanese army in Cangzhou will never sit idly by. The main task of Liu Tiehan's troops is to maintain strong pressure on the Japanese army in Cangzhou, and never let the Japanese army reinforce Tianjin one by one. There are not enough troops. Refers to the troops categorically difficult to complete the task.

Once again, Tang Qiuli used all his troops, pressed ten fingers against the fleas, and couldn't relax that one. Seeing that there were only four brigades, with more than 5 troops, defending the huge Shandong, Tang Qiuli was heartbroken Faxu, if the Japanese landed at any port in Shandong at this time, it would be too late for him to cry.

Thinking of this, I hated Yan Xishan so much, if he took the initiative to deal with the Japanese army in Zhangjiakou, why would I have to transfer troops from Shandong? While still en route, Tang Qiuli issued an order to attack Baoding, Huailai, Xinbaoan, Fengning, and Chengde.

The Sulu Mobile Corps and the affiliated Niangziguan Corps launched a sudden attack on their respective combat targets at the same time, attacking the Huailai and Xinbao'an troops. After more than three hours of fierce fighting, they completely conquered the two places and defended here. The Japanese army, the strength is only one brigade, but there are nearly [-] puppet troops. These puppet troops, who have taken some kind of ecstasy drug from the Japanese, fought more fiercely than the Japanese soldiers.

Staring at the blood-red eyes, they competed with the troops house by house. Unfortunately, the weapons equipped by the Japanese were really not good. Under the overwhelming artillery fire from the Independent Division, the Japanese retreated. These puppet troops were used as scapegoats to cover the retreat of the Japanese army. Most of the Japanese troops in the two brigades escaped and ran all the way to Zhangjiakou in a panic. The troops did not pursue them.

With the conquest of Huailai and Xinbao, the connection between Zhangjiakou and Pingjin has been cut off. Zhangjiakou has become an isolated city hanging in the northwest of Hebei. There is no way out for more than 6 Japanese troops. Then, the troops were divided into multiple groups. Going north to attack Fengning, the rest of the troops swept across Pingbei all the way. The large and small strongholds of the Japanese army were turned into tombs where they were buried in the artillery fire. To Liu Chun's cavalry brigade, a lot of horses and prisoners were sent.

Yu Guanghan, chief of staff of the Sulu Mobile Corps, led three infantry brigades, Tongbatu's second cavalry brigade, marched overnight, and crossed the Beijing-Tianjin Corridor. The Japanese strongholds and checkpoints were all pulled out. When they entered the outskirts of Chengde, they encountered King De's cavalry unit, which consisted of a cavalry brigade.

This cavalry brigade rushed to the Xinglong area of ​​the Beijing-Tianjin Corridor to block the northward advance of the independent division troops according to the order of the Communist instructor. The Japanese army officers took over the command in an all-round way, and even the brigade commander Ba Genna stood aside.

The one who took over the command was a major Japanese cavalry officer. Besides, Bagna was also a major general, but he was shouted and scolded by this little bastard, and Bagna's guards couldn't see it. Contradicting a few words, this is a hornet's nest, the Japanese army commander must shoot this Japanese who dared to contradict the officers of the Imperial Army, thanks to the begging of Ba Genna and other officers, he was given a meal Whip, he finally saved his life, and the whole brigade held his breath.

Despite repeated urging and scolding by the Japanese officers, the cavalry marched slowly and dawdly. The cavalry reached the speed of walking out of a heavy troop. Originally, they planned to establish a blocking line on the Xinglong line. In the area around Zhangzi, they encountered Tong Batu's troops.

Both sides were cavalrymen, both of whom were grown-up men on horseback. They were not slow to react. The platoons of vanguards collided suddenly and showed their sabers almost at the same time. After one round, there were casualties for each other. Upwind, circle back the horse's head, and when they hear the orders issued by each other, they can't help but stop, dare to say, they are all *** people! [

The situation was quickly reported to their respective commanders. Tong Batu frowned. He met the puppet Mongolian army and was still a compatriot. Changing his life, Tong Batu made up his mind to recruit these compatriots who worked hard for the Communists.

The Japanese commander who received the report issued only one order: "Give me the killing opportunity!" The cavalry on both sides lined up and confronted each other. I know how many times, just the light machine guns in the hands of the cavalry in the front row can't be seen at a glance, and the cavalry behind them are holding mortars, and most of them are carrying submachine guns slung over their shoulders. God, this is still cavalry troops?The equipment of the entire field infantry!

That's right, this is Tang Qiuli's standard equipment for the cavalry units of the Independent Division. Not only can they move quickly, but they can also fight tough battles and defensive battles. Before they knew it, the pseudo-Mongolian cavalry felt a chill in their hearts. Come here, how many brothers can ride a horse?

The instructor's shouts and curses were particularly ear-piercing. Under the new rising sun, nearly ten thousand cavalrymen confronted each other. The scabbards shone with a dim luster under the sun, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

(To be continued)