Chapter 3: The momentum of the host and the guest (2)

Before 5 a.m. on February 5, the skylight in Suiyuan and northern Shanxi was not yet bright. Except for the lights revealed in the military camps in some places, most of the mountainous areas and plains were shrouded in darkness. However, at 5 a.m., in Suiyuan and some places in northern Shanxi, dense sounds of cannons sounded. Where the cannon sounded, balls of fire burst into pieces torn the darkness in advance, illuminating the surroundings as daytime!

"According to the call ahead, except for Datong, the Second Route Army, other troops have started in Linhe, Baotou, Guisui, Liangcheng, Yuanping, Ganxian, Daixian, Yingxian and other places. The start is not bad!" In the command of the Yulin War Zone, Zhou Mingyuan saw the telegram sent from the front and said enthusiastically, "When the air force joins again after dawn, I want to see how the two old Japanese devils, Lianhuofan and the harem Chun, respond! Sugiyama Yuan's face must be worth seeing, but unfortunately we can't appreciate it!"

"That 'Silly Yuan' is probably a big deal of heartbrokenness, plus a bitter face!" Zou Degui, the General Logistics Department of the People's Army who came to Yulin to assist in the transportation of materials, smiled, "This time we are snatching food from the tiger's mouth, making a big profit. Sugiyama Yuan was just a big loss but lost. If you look good, that's the ghost!"

Xu Chaoyuan, Hong Fei, Guan Cheng, Weng Zhaoyuan, Zhu Rong and others gathered at the command center were also happy when they heard this.

After laughing for a while, Zou Degui said strangely: "The third and fourth routes have started, why is there no movement in the second route? From the distance, Pianguan to Guisui is much further away than Shanyin to Datong!"

The Third Route Army wanted to capture Youyu, Liangcheng, Zhuozishan, Taolin and other places along the way, and the distance was more than 250 kilometers, but now it has taken Youyu and launched an attack on Liangcheng; the Fourth Route Army set out from Panguan and is now attacking Guisui, with a distance of more than 210 kilometers. The Second Route Army is about to attack Datong, which is only more than 70 kilometers away from the northern border of Shanyin County controlled by the People's Army. Even if the mountainous areas are interspersed, the distance is only more than 100 kilometers. Third, the Fourth Route two attacks were far away but attacked on time, while the second Route was close but lagging behind. This inevitably made Zou Degui, who had just arrived at the command center and was not familiar with the situation, was confused.

"In order to ensure that the battle was launched on time, the third and fourth routes took some adaptations in advance. In the surrounding areas of Datong, the Japanese army was in Zuoyun and Huairen, and the two places were close to Datong. The second route army just wanted to make adjustments in advance and could not work. They had to postpone the time to attack Datong backwards." Zhou Mingyuan explained the relevant situation to Zou Degui.

In order to advance northward to Taolin in the Daqingshan area as soon as possible, the Third Route Army, which was composed of the 121st Division, had already advanced to Youyu on the evening of the 3rd. Youyu is more than 110 kilometers away from Datong and more than 150 kilometers away from Guisui. In addition, the cold winter is severe and there are few people. Defeating the enemy here one day in advance will not alarm the Japanese army in other places.

With the cooperation of a brigade of the Special Column and the 121st Division's reconnaissance battalion, it was not difficult to solve the problem of a small team of Japanese troops and two companies of the puppet Mongolian troops in Youyu County. In this way, the 121st Division had a reliable forward position when the battle started, and it was more confident to perform the task of interspersing north to Taolin.

Similar to the situation of the 121st Division, the 122nd Division of the Fourth Route Army also advanced northward on the evening of the 3rd and established a forward position.

There are more than 210 kilometers from Pianguan to Guisui. Although this distance is not short, it only takes a few hours if you take a car from the Jinsui highway. However, in order to avoid driving too early at night, the 122nd Division also needs to adopt the method of infantry first and motor vehicles following up.

Without using a car, it is impossible for infantry to run more than 200 kilometers overnight. If the 122nd Division wants to launch an attack on Guisui on time, it can only advance northward in advance.

After careful reconnaissance and careful preparation, the 122nd Division quietly occupied Qingshuihe County on the evening of the 3rd and advanced northward to the Sandaoying area in Helinger. In this way, the distance between the 122nd Division and Guisui was shortened to more than 70 kilometers between the Sandaoying and Guisui. This distance required at most two hours for motor vehicles, and infantry could arrive with the help of carriages. Therefore, the 122nd Division did not go north from Panguan on the evening of the 4th, but advanced from Sandaoying and Helinger to Guisui.

"From the comparison of the strength between the enemy and us, except for Yingxian and Datong, the other places are not a big problem." After listening to Zhou Mingyuan's explanation and understanding the relevant situation, Zou Degui asserted, "By night today, good news will definitely come!"

In addition to Yingxian, there were more Japanese troops in Datong, and at most, the Japanese troops in other places were a battalion. Baotou and Guisui also each had a cavalry division of the puppet Mongolian army, while Linhe did not even have Japanese troops, but only the puppet Mongolian army. In contrast, the People's Army used to attack various places to at least three times the enemy's strength! In addition, the light and heavy firepower far exceeds the enemy, it is not uncommon to achieve results in one day.

"Hailan and his friends arrived in Datong around noon. It would be impossible to solve the Datong enemy in half a day." Zhou Mingyuan shook his head and continued, "Although other places will have results, we should pay more attention to the movements of the North China Front Army and see how many Japanese troops will be sent by Sugiyama Yuan. If time is too late, you might as well use Datong as bait and then make some ideas from the reinforcements. This festival has not yet passed, and we cannot turn away the gifts given to the Japanese! "

"The railway from Yanggao to Datong has not been restored yet, and we have air advantages, so it is difficult for the Japanese to achieve rapid reinforcements. This time should be guaranteed." Xu Chaoyuan said, "When Jifeng takes Yingxian, other forces of the First Route Army should also complete their respective tasks. In this way, the First Route Army and the Second Route Army can completely compete with the Japanese troops coming to assist in Datong!"

"Things are not that simple." Zou Degui, who has always been good at calculating, had other concerns and shook his head and said, "At present, these Japanese devils are already dishes on the plate, but the North China Front Army cannot ignore it. The strength of the Japanese Air Corps in North China has been restored. Although our air force has advantages, while confronting the Japanese air force, there are inevitably places on the ground that cannot be taken care of.

Moreover, the Pingsui Railway east of Yanggao has been restored by the Japanese army, and our air force now does not have the ability to fight night. Before tomorrow, if the Second Route Army could not take over Datong, or the First Route Army could not arrive at Datong, then our army would have to go through more trouble in Datong.

With this day and night, Japanese reinforcements can reach Datong by railways and highways tomorrow morning. Let’s see how many Japanese troops Sugiyama Yuan can transfer to see if we can be faster than the Japanese!”

There are only more than 320 kilometers from Peking to Yanggao. Even if the Japanese army cannot successfully increase their troops due to the People's Army Air Force bombing on the ground during the day, Sugiyama Sora can use the night to send Japanese reinforcements to the Yanggao area. The distance between Yanggao and Datong is less than 60 kilometers, and it is not a vain to Japanese reinforcements arrive in Datong tomorrow morning!

"If all the air force is dispatched after dawn and bomb the Pingsui Line east of Yanggao, can it delay the Japanese reinforcements for a while?" Hong Fei asked, "Or, we will concentrate our efforts to bomb the Japanese army in Datong and speed up our army's resolution of Datong?"

"Our Air Force dispatches, and the North China Aviation Corps will not be idle now." Zou Degui shook his head and continued, "Although we have six flight regiments now, the number is now greater than the existing fighter jets of the Japanese in North China and are more than the performance of the Japanese, it will definitely take a lot of time to solve the Japanese flies. In this way, the damage the Air Force can cause to the Pingsui Railway tomorrow will be limited, and the impact on Sugiyama Yuanzeng will not be too great. However, it is feasible to bomb the Japanese army of Datong after dawn. This can also reduce the difficulty of the Second Route Army attacking Datong."

Zou Degui fully demonstrated the ability of "Shopkeeper Zou" to be careful in calculations, but his analysis made everyone present feel stressed and their moods became a little heavy.

"Mr. I said it was right before. You must not underestimate the enemy at any time." Xu Chaoyuan sighed, "I thought our army had the advantage in this battle and could rest assured. Now it seems that the Japanese army in Suiyuan and northern Shanxi cannot make waves, so it is hard to say about Sugiyama Yuan."

"No one wants to do a loss-making business. The old devil of Sugiyama Yuan could not use the entire North China Front Army to deal with us. Otherwise, Yan Xishan in southern Shanxi, Cheng Qian on the Pinghan line, and Haichuan and others would not give up the opportunity to expand north." Zhou Mingyuan had other insights and said with a smile, "If Sugiyama Yuan wants to maintain the stability of the Japanese army's current area, it is impossible for him to mobilize troops from other places in large quantities. In this way, the North China Front Army can use to reinforce Datong and confront our army, that is, several newly formed brigades, and some of the troops transferred from central China will not exceed three divisions at the top!

In fact, what makes us most embarrassed is the first batch of reinforcements that may arrive tomorrow morning. After our Air Force troops dealt with the North China Aviation Corps, the railway east of Yanggao will be fully bombed by our Air Force, and the Japanese subsequent reinforcements will be difficult to advance!

On the contrary, after all the troops of our army were solved by the Japanese troops in Suiyuan and northern Shanxi, they could easily advance towards Datong. As they grew stronger than us, Sugiyama Yuan's subsequent reinforcements became prey to our army!

In other words, as long as we can surround Datong today and deal with the Japanese army severely, and withstand the three axes of Japanese reinforcements tomorrow, even if the scale of this battle is further expanded, it will still be under the control of our army!"

Zhou Mingyuan's analysis made everyone suddenly realize! What Zou Degui said before did make sense, but he ignored the limited railway capacity, the damage to railway transportation by the People's Army Air Force after destroying the North China Aviation Corps, and the attack and delay on Japanese reinforcements! Even if Sugiyama Yuanzhen could draw three divisions to reinforce Datong, he would never be able to arrive overnight!

"After calculating, I forgot about the railway capacity!" Zou Degui patted his forehead and smiled at himself, "It's great. If Sugiyama Yuan adds troops to the north of Jin, then we can arrange it calmly and give this old devil a good look!"

Under the attack of the People's Army Air Force, the Japanese reinforcements will definitely not be able to advance faster! In this way, if the fighter jets are well grasped, Zhou Mingyuan's previous idea of ​​using Datong as bait to annihilate Japanese reinforcements is indeed possible. This is consistent with the goal of "attracting two to three divisions" before the war by Zhao Zhenzhong and Zhou Mingyuan to reduce the pressure on the guards.

Zhou Mingyuan and others looked forward to the battle situation at the Yulin War Zone Command Center, with a passion. But just woke up by the staff on duty and rushed to Lian Zhuofan, who was sleepy and rushed to the command center. After reading a few telegrams, his original sleepiness disappeared!

"Baotou is in an emergency! Guisui is in an emergency! Yingxian is in an emergency! Daixian and Wangxian are in an emergency! Where else is there no emergency?! Tactical guidance! Tactical guidance! How many troops can we have to guide?!" Renzuo's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and his face was dark and dark toward the chief of staff of the Corps, Ishimoto Inzo, who had been waiting in the war room, the commander of the 26th Division, Jun Yu, the commander of the 26th Division, and the commander of the 1st Brigade of Sakai Hoji Sakai and others, "Who can you tell me how many troops the Chinese People's Army has dispatched this time? Why didn't the intelligence agencies notice it at all?"

The Chief of Staff of the Corps, Ishi Benzo, saw that everyone was not saying a word, so he had to bite the bullet and replied: "Your Excellency, you have confirmed to all parts of the corps by telegram and telephone. Except for the above urgent areas, Linhe, Yuanping, Qingshuihe, and Linger, Youyu, Liangcheng and other places have lost contact. Other places are still under the control of our army.

Judging from the emergency telegrams and telephone reports from various places, the Chinese People's Army will not be less than 60,000 troops this time, and will carry many heavy artillery. If an unexpected incident occurs in various places where contact is lost, the enemy's troops will probably be more than 100,000 troops this time.

As for the intelligence agencies, our Corps' intelligence agencies have not been established. Before that, the troops stationed in Suiyuan and northern Shanxi obtained relevant war situation notifications from the Kwantung Army or the North China Front Army."

"100,000?!" When Ren Nuoba was stunned when he heard this estimated number, although his eyes widened, he was a little lost. He didn't listen to what Ishimoto Insan said later.

Renumaba himself has not outstanding combat command capabilities. He was promoted to major general when he was nearly fifty years old because of his hard work in the army and good personal relationship with the emperor. Although he later served as the commander of the 9th Division, his post in the past six months was more to supplement his post and did not participate in any major combat operations.

Faced with Suiyuan and the situation of deteriorating rapidly in northern Jin, Lianzuoba was really panicked and had no plans to respond. After he came to his senses, he turned to Jun of the Harem and asked: "Haven Lord, the current situation is worrying, what advice do you have?"

In Liannuma, I think that the harem Jun had been in northern Shanxi for a long time and had fought with the People's Army. In addition, the Japanese army in northern Shanxi not only came from the 26th Division, but also made defenses. The harem Jun should have a good idea.

However, Jun of the Harem was not much better than Renzuobo. When Renzuo was forty-eight years old, he was promoted to major general with his qualifications and favored the Emperor, while Jun of the Harem was promoted to major general with his hard experience and good popularity in the army at the age of fifty. These two brothers basically belong to the type of good knowledge and theory, which is very knowledgeable and has low expectations.

When asked by Renzuobo, Jun-harem was secretly regretting: "Originally, he thought that it was a feasible move to occupy more territory in multiple places, but under the attacks of the People's Army, all the places had become sieves and could not be defended for a few days. If I had known this, it would have been better to shrink the troops in groups and shrink them in several places!"

After hearing Lianzuobo's name, Jun's throat was dry and his mouth was full of bitterness. He thought that Lianzuobo would hold him accountable for his previous inappropriate deployment of troops. After standing up, Jun's harsh hands said carefully: "Your Excellency, the Chinese People's Army has dispatched more than 100,000 troops this time, and the number of heavy artillery is large. The Emperor's team is scattered everywhere, which is probably difficult to resist. The corps' troops in Datong are not sufficient, so they must also prevent the attacks of the Chinese People's Army. In addition, the distance is different, and it is also very difficult to resist.

It is impossible to provide tactical guidance to all emergency areas. It is better to let the troops of Gan County and Dai County break through the siege and approach Fanzhi. After Fanzhi's troops arrive, they will reinforce Yingxian together. The troops in Suiyuan are concentrated in Guisui. The Corps sends troops to reinforce Guisui, and at the same time order Huairen's troops to go south to reinforce Yingxian. In addition, the Corps should also inform the North China side of the war situation and ask Commander Shanshan for help. It is best to let the Mixed 2nd Brigade return to the command of the Corps as soon as possible."

In any case, Jun of the Harem finally "squeezes" some countermeasures, and these countermeasures still make Renzuo feel "reasonable". The People's Army launched a large-scale attack in Suiyuan and Jinbei, and it is very likely that Datong would not let it go. The total strength of Datong is only about 15,000. Whether its own safety can be ensured is a problem, and how many troops can be sent out?

While Renzuo was thinking, Sakai Hoji had other opinions: "Commander, the Chinese People's Army has air advantages, and the imperial teams in Suiyuan and northern Shanxi are all within their attack range. If the enemy air force is dispatched, not only will our army's defense be more difficult in various places. I am afraid that even if we want to break through in the daytime, we will not be able to move forward. Therefore, the emergency forces in various places must stick to the night before breaking through!"

Although Renzuobo had a certain idea in his heart, he still asked his chief of staff: "Mr. Shi Ben, what do you think?"

"We must send troops to reinforce Yingxian, and after the rescue, Yingxian, Fanzhi cannot give up. That is the frontier for us to open up the connection with southern Shanxi." Ishi Benzo added.

"Okay, let's order Dai County and the troops of Gan County to reinforce Ying County through Fanzhi; Huairen's troops also went south to reinforce. Other emergency forces defended during the day and turned to Guisui and Datong at night. At the same time, the battle situation was reported to the commander of Sugiyama-moto, the North China Front Army." After Renzuobo combined the opinions of several people, a hodgepodge came.

The Japanese were thinking well, but they were just taken for granted in theory, but in fact they were not feasible! If the Japanese army had the ability to break through and move in from various places, they would not be unable to resist the People's Army's offensive and complained endlessly.

If the Japanese troops in various places hold on to aid aid, they may be able to hold on for a longer time, but once they want to break through and move forward, they will not say that the spirit of the army will be shaken, and correct the people's army's thoughts. After the People's Army launched in northern Shanxi, this time, it did not launch an attack on one place, but attacked multiple places at the same time. In this case, even if the Japanese troops broke through somewhere by chance, they would fall into the attack range of the People's Army again in the subsequent move forward.

For example, after the Japanese army in Yuanping Town broke through, if they wanted to move closer to Dai County and reinforce Ying County through Fanzhi, let alone whether the Japanese army could arrive in time when the long journey was long. Only attacking Gan County, the people's army in Dai County was its insurmountable iron wall.

Yuanping, Dongxian and Daixian had only one brigade of Japanese troops, but the People's Army used to attack these three places to absolutely dominate troops. In Dongxian, Daixian, the People's Army each dispatched an infantry regiment of 3,000 people and an artillery battalion equipped with 12 105 artillery guns. In Yuanping, in order to block the 20th Division that might go north to the south, the People's Army dispatched the 62nd Division Armored Automobile Regiment, an Air Defense Regiment, an Infantry Regiment, and two artillery battalions.

Under such superior forces and firepower, it is a dream for the Japanese army to break through and move forward! It is even a big question whether they can persist until night!

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