In Nanjing, the headquarters.

The chairman is very anxious!

Since the outbreak of the Songhu Battle, the Republic of China government has put most of the elite Central Army into the battlefield.

The success or failure of this battle is related to the fate of the entire country, so the Chairman is paying attention to the situation on the Songhu battlefield all the time.

Especially the Yunzaobang counterattack,

This battle is the most important battle that affects the life and death of the entire national army.

The Yunzaobang battle began on October 1, 1937 and lasted until October 20, a positional battle. The national army held on for 20 days.

During these 20 days of fierce fighting, the Japanese troops of more than six divisions only advanced a few kilometers.

Matsui Iwane's full-line offensive strategy centered on the central breakthrough was seriously hindered. The Japanese army consumed too much ammunition, especially the artillery shells, which could not be replenished in time. Sometimes, as a last resort, they even used bows and arrows dipped in gasoline and ignited to fire at the defenders.

The two divisions of Fujita and Yoshizumi, as well as the 101st Division, which were responsible for the frontal attack, were unable to use heavy weapons and equipment to continue the onslaught, and could only rely on trenches and light firearms to gradually advance in a nibbling manner.

The Chairman of the Supreme Marshal of the National Army Headquarters stood in front of the battle map all day long and thought hard. From famous generals to elite soldiers, almost everyone who should be assigned was sent.

However, in the face of the coordinated operations of the Japanese army on land, sea and air, they were still unable to restore the situation and were retreating steadily.

Especially when nine-tenths of the elite troops of the national army were deployed on the Songhu battlefield, the final result they faced was a casualty rate of nine-tenths of the national army's officers and soldiers, which was also a death rate of nine-tenths.

Seventy-eight out of ten officers and soldiers were injured or killed, which is unprecedented in the history of the army.

It was also the most painful thing that the Chairman had ever experienced.

During the Battle of Songhu, more than tens of thousands of wounded were sent to the rear for treatment through the military depot every day.

Many even died of injuries due to excessive injuries during transportation.

"Niang Xipi, what are you doing?"

"Why hasn't the 21st Group Army commanded by Liao Lei fully taken over Yunzaobang?"

"Does he want to be happy until all my elite troops are destroyed?"

The more he stared at the Songhu battle map in front of him, the more restless and angry the chairman became.

"Commissioner, Commander Chen has sent a report saying that the 7th Army and the 48th Army under the 21st Group Army have been assembled in Nanxiang and have quickly taken over the battle against Yunzao!"

"I believe it won't take more than a day to complete the defense!"

"The 32nd, 57th, 78th, 16th divisions and the tax police headquarters can be immediately transferred to the rear for reinforcement!"

"The 173rd and 174th Divisions of the 48th Army will take over the position again!"

"Because the 19th, 1st, 134th, and 133rd divisions that just took over the position a few days ago have also been disabled by the Japanese troops!"

Gu Zhutong, deputy commander-in-chief of the Third War Zone, stood beside the chairman and answered in a low voice.

"Nang Xipi! The 21st Group Army commanded by Liao Lei was too slow to take over the defense!"

"How is the situation with the Central Army that we dispatched to attack the Japanese troops on both sides of Hazao Bang? Have we driven out the Japanese troops on the south bank of Hazao Bang?"

"If our army fails in its counterattack on the north and south banks of Yunzaobang, it will inevitably lead to a sharp and comprehensive deterioration of the Songhu war situation."

"So I don't want to hear the news that our troops have been defeated again!"

"Didn't the man surnamed Bai suggest to me that he use his Gui Army troops to concentrate on establishing an assault group, adopt an active defense strategy of taking the initiative to attack, and use the Gui Army troops as the main force to implement a central breakthrough and push the Japanese army into the sea to reverse the situation?

The battle situation?"

"I already agree with his little plan. Doesn't he want to take this opportunity to show off the bravery and strength of the Gui army in front of various troops, to show off his majesty?"

"I have already approved his Ace of Knife plan to attack the Japanese army!"

"Why is it that in actual combat, their Gui army's response speed is so slow?"

"Are they aces or turtles?"

The chairman of the committee had a gloomy look on his face and shouted coldly.

Faced with the Chairman's impatience, Commander Gu immediately felt embarrassed.

In fact, the 21st Group Army commanded by Liao Lei was not slow at all in taking over the defense, and the opponent was still working non-stop, without taking off their armor, and immediately launched into the battle at Yunzaobang.

It's just that no matter how fast it is, the battlefield is so big, it still takes some time to fully take over the defense.

"Commissioned! In fact, according to the latest telegram news!"

"The 21st Group Army commanded by Liao Lei has begun fighting on the south bank of Yunzaobang!"

After a moment of embarrassment, Commander Gu immediately continued to respond in a low voice.

"So how is the battle situation now? How is our Central Army and the 21st Group Army commanded by Liao Lei doing against the enemy?"

The chairman asked anxiously.

"Sorry! Commission!"

"The news is not good! Because in the face of the fierce counterattack of the Japanese army's coordinated sea, land and air firepower, the central elite troops on the south bank of Yunzaobang have been fighting until now. The Tax Police Headquarters, the 61st Division, the 8th Division, the 59th Division,

The 61st Division, 67th Division, 77th Division, 90th Division and other units all suffered heavy casualties, and even the 8th Division only had a few hundred officers and soldiers left!"

"And the 19th Division, 1st Division, and Liu Yuqing's 26th Division on the other side also suffered a lot of casualties. Now their positions have been defended by the Sichuan Army's 133rd Division and 134th Division of Yang Sen's 20th Army Headquarters who have newly arrived on the battlefield.

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As soon as Commander Gu heard the chairman of the committee asking about the battle situation on the south bank of Yunzao Bang, he couldn't help but sweat broke out on his forehead, and he reported the report in a lower voice.

"Nang Xipi! Didn't I say that I don't want to hear any bad news again?"

"Are you trying to piss me off?"

Hearing this, the chairman immediately shouted in displeasure.

"..."

Commander Gu.

He suddenly didn't dare to say anything anymore. At the same time, he quickly searched his mind for any good news about the battlefield.

Suddenly he had a flash of inspiration,

Yes, it's stable.

"Commission!"

"I'll give you the good news right away!"

"Commander Chen sent a telegram this morning, reporting that a new company commander of the Eighth Division named Liu Feiyang led the troops to fight bravely, blowing up two infantry brigades of the 101st Division, and annihilating them all.

A Japanese infantry squadron!"

"The information has been carefully verified by Commander Chen. They are all true battle reports, not false!"

So Commander Gu immediately reported the good news battle report that Commander Chen sent in the morning and excitedly reported it.

"real?"

After hearing this, the Chairman's eyes lit up and he quickly asked.

"Absolutely true!"

Commander Gu replied firmly.

At this moment, Boss Dai walked in quickly, walking like the wind.

"Commission, good news!"

"Commander Chen sent another great victory report. Liu Feiyang's unit of the 8th Division has defeated several Japanese counterattacks and severely damaged the 101st Regiment!"

"The Japanese 101st Regiment has been crippled!"

Boss Dai didn't show off, and loudly reported the report as soon as he came in.

But after hearing this, the Chairman felt confused and it was so unbelievable!

Since the Battle of Songhu, when has a company defeated and severely damaged a Japanese regiment with such a brilliant record?

"Impossible, this is impossible!"

Even Commander Gu, who was reporting the good news next to the Chairman, exclaimed with disbelief on his face.
Chapter completed!