The atmosphere at the Datong Northern War Zone Command is still as tense and busy as every day. Although the front-line defense operations are very good, everyone maintains this serious expression on their faces. Every slight change on the battlefield touches people's nerves. Especially in the face of the casualties on the Chahar defense line, even normal people feel collapsed. As senior commanders, it was the first time that they experienced such a cruel battle. Their inner tolerance and responsibility on their shoulders are several levels higher than that.

At this time, Fu Zuoyi looked at the arrows of his defensive dynamics and Japanese offensive dynamics in front of the military map, and was feeling a little heavy. He turned his head and looked at Lin. Lin was sitting in front of the sand table with a small bag of soybeans in front of him, chewing while looking at the sand table in front of him. Fu Zuoyi looked at the general who was only 30 years old and couldn't help but feel a sense of jealousy and mixed appreciation. Since the war started, the two of them have been working together for 8 days.

In other words, the Chahar Battle has been fought for 8 days. The man in front of him, no matter how the situation changes, was calm. Fu Zuoyi was sure that he could not do this. Just yesterday, a staff officer reported the casualties to him endlessly, and Lin just interrupted the staff officer and said: "I don't want to listen to the casualties. Tell me if the position is still there." When the staff officer replied clearly, Lin still whispered: "In the future, report the situation, don't report the casualties numbers, report the results directly. The first-hand information we get is the situation, do you understand?"

After a few days, the combat staff discussed in private. Although the Deputy General Lin spoke little and spoke slowly, every sentence was very concise and hit the nail on the head, and gave people a feeling of being arrogant without anger. Fu Zuoyi said: "Deputy Commander Lin, the Japanese army is drawing the 12th Division of the Tianzhen Defense Line to the Zhangbei Defense Line, and the 22nd Division of the attack on Kant Defense Line was also transferred to the Zhangbei Defense Line to strengthen the offensive. I am worried that the defensive pressure on the Zhangbei Defense Line will increase."

Lin said: "Mr. Fu, we are just trying to figure out the idea of ​​Siou Shouzao. We stubbornly blocked the Chahar defense line for 8 days. The Japanese army was not only severely damaged, but the key is that we successfully curbed the Japanese army's strong offensive and completely collapsed the Japanese overall strategic plan. I guess that the Japanese commander Nishio Shouzao, including the Japanese base camp, has no confidence in breaking through the Chahar defense line. As for the Japanese army's 12th Division and the 22nd Division were transferred to the middle to strengthen the offensive, which may be to cooperate with the southern front."

"Fighting on the South?" Fu Zuoyi asked in confusion. Lin Wei smiled and said, "According to the intelligence, the Japanese army concentrated heavy troops in Shijiazhuang and did not march towards Henan. The Japanese army would never let go of this piece of fat in Shanxi. So soon the Japanese army will launch an attack on Niangziguan. Therefore, the Japanese army on the northern front must launch a new round of offensive in Chahar. The Japanese may think that they launched a fierce offensive in Chahar, and we must increase troops one after another in Chahar. The New Third Army, the 120th Division transferred to Chahar is the best proof."

Fu Zuoyi asked: "Are you saying that the Japanese army made a misjudgment?" "Lin definitely said: "Yes, the Japanese army did not expect that I had strong supplementary troops. With the consumption of the Chahar Battle, the Japanese base camp would think that my defense on the southern front was empty, so it was imperative for the Japanese army to launch the Niangziguan battle. I am sure that the Japanese army's offense in Chahar will weaken, but the southern front will be tested. However, the Japanese army has already taken our routine, and I now fully see Commander Mu's intention. Ensure that the northern front Chahar and Datong defense line are not lost, and the southern front will let the Japanese army in order to plan longer-term strategic goals."

"A longer-term strategic goal?" Fu Zuoyi became even more confused. Lin said: "Commander Mu's intention was very obvious. If he defended the Chahar and Datong line, he would ensure the safety of Suiyuan, Baotou and Wuyuan. Our bases would not lose, and he would have enough capital to fight with the Japanese army. When the Japanese entered Shanxi on the southern line, he fell into the trap of our strategy. The Tianshan barrier formed by the complex terrain in Shanxi will make it difficult for the Japanese army to move forward, and the Japanese army will be trapped in it and it will be difficult to extricate themselves. The key is that Commander Mu thought of the future counterattack, and Chahar's strategic location was simply wonderful. I really didn't expect that Commander Mu thought of a large counterattack against the Japanese army in the future!"

Fu Zuoyi suddenly realized and said, "I have been with Commander Mu for so many years, but I have never seen that he has such an idea. It seems that he has long been confident in defending Shanxi. It turns out that he has resisted the opposition and refused to defend Niangzi Pass, with the purpose of attracting the Japanese army to enter Shanxi. After you said that, I suddenly realized that I have completely opened up the Chahar and Datong line. If we counterattack in the future, we can attack Datong and Chahar, and we can attack Baoding and Shijiazhuang to the south, and we can directly point to Zhangjiakou, Peiping and Tianjin to the east. We can attack Duolun and Chifeng to the northeast, and even use troops to the three eastern provinces. No wonder the Japanese army invested heavily in the northern line."

Lin said: "Not only that, Chahar and Datong defense line will inevitably involve a large number of Japanese troops, which is incalculable for the national battlefield." Fu Zuoyi said overjoyed: "It seems that we should adopt the suggestions of the headquarters and use the cavalry troops to carry out counterattack operations on the front line of Kangbao." Lin Wenting breathed a sigh of relief. The headquarters suggested that the counterattack operations be carried out on Kangbao. Fu Zuoyi disagreed. As the commander of the theater, he had the power to reject the suggestions of the headquarters. Lin's preaching changed his mind.

The First Cavalry Army of Huade, Liao Hui came to harass him again. Since the troops were on the front line, they have been on standby. Seeing Chahar fighting fiercely, he almost volunteered to attack by phone every day. However, Lu Dahu did not give him a chance at all. The task given to them was to assist in defense to prevent the Japanese cavalry from detour from the north to the rear of the defense line. In addition, once the Japanese army broke through the defense line, they had to take on the mission of preventing the Japanese army from moving deeper. The previous line was fierce, and it was nonsense to say that Lu Dahu was not itchy in his heart, but as the leader of the army, he had to suppress his desire to fight.

"Commander, the Japanese army has been attacking for 8 days. The infantry troops are fighting fiercely, but we are here to watch the fun. You can't volunteer to the headquarters. We will take the initiative to attack and fuck his family." Liao Hui began to complain as soon as he entered the house. Lu Dahu laughed and said, "I'm more anxious than you, but we must have a global perspective. Our task is to ensure the safety of the northern part of the defense line and prevent the Japanese cavalry from sneak attacking."

Liao Hui said dissatisfiedly: "I understand the truth. A few years ago, you were enjoying the grassland. Do you know how uncomfortable I feel? I watched you gallop across the grassland, and I was almost crazy." Lu Dahu joked: "What's so uncomfortable about you? Ma Hongbin's son-in-law is hugging the little girl every day, and you're almost so beautiful that your nose is so beautiful. Why are you lingering in the gentle country every day? You are not lying on your feet! "Military! You are a full man and don't know that the hungry man is hungry. If you can do it, I won't argue with you. If you have a combat mission, you must give it to me." Liao Hui said seriously.

Lu Dahu laughed and said, "The War Zone Command has not had any orders, and I can't do anything. OK, I promise you, I will think of you first once there is an action. Today, my brothers are rare to come here, so let's have a good meal." While the two of them were chatting, the wine and food were placed on the table. As the brothers took the seat, a combat staff member hurriedly walked in: "Report the seat of the division, the War Zone Command called!" Lu Dahu took the telegram and quickly browsed a few times and said, "The War Zone Command ordered our troops to catch the fighter planes and launch a sneak attack on the Japanese army."

Liao Hui took the telegram and slapped his thigh happily and said, "I haven't been here for nothing today. You just promised me not to regret it. You stopped drinking and waited for me to come back to celebrate the wine." After that, Liao Hui hurriedly put on a neat dress. Lu Dahuxiang pretended to be angry and said, "Nonsense, my chief officer has not issued an order yet, you actually want to act without permission. I think you have been on the move for too long. How do you know that I will let you go to war?" Liao Hui was a little confused and said, "Military, you won't make fun of me!"

Lu Dahu said seriously: "You can only be defeated by knowing yourself and your opponent. You have no experience in fighting with the Japanese army. Don't you want me to teach you some experience?" Liao Hui hurriedly said: "Security, I'll listen carefully." "Let's go! Go to the war room!" The two walked into the war room and came to the huge military map. The two looked at the map, and then said in unison: "The soldiers came out of Wuliqi!" "Haha! It's really a hero who sees the same thing!" Liao Hui was insincere.

Dahu said: "Don't be proud, arrogant soldiers will be defeated. The individual combat quality of Japanese cavalry and their immediate fighting skills are not inferior to me, and they are basically the same. As a commander, you must keep a clear mind. Their only flaw is that the individual strength is not enough, so you must be patient. You have already thought of the target of the attack. Although the Japanese logistics supply unit is a second-line unit, its combat effectiveness is also very strong. In addition, the Japanese cavalry unit escorts, you must not be careless." Liao Hui stood at attention and said, "Military! Don't worry, I will definitely bring you good news!"

Liao Hui's division headquarters is located in Wuliji, north of Huade, about 50 kilometers away from Huade. His division headquarters is stationed with the 27th Cavalry Brigade, and the 28th and 29th Cavalry Brigades are stationed in Shanda and Bairiwula areas further north, respectively, and serve as defense on this line. Three hours later, Liao Hui rushed back to the garrison, and he simply convened a military meeting and deployed combat missions. First, he sent five reconnaissance cavalry to reconnaissance. In order to conceal the whereabouts of the army, he led the 27th Brigade to set off quietly in the evening.

It was dark shortly after the troops set out. Although the grassland grass in late autumn did not wither, it became very dry. The cavalry troops made a brushing sound, which made a tidy rhythm and a pleasant sound. There was no noise from the soldiers and war horses. Perhaps the war horses were just going to war. Like the soldiers, they were eager to fight, and were full of passion. The shiny helmets in the dark, the spurs shining dark light, and the riding rifles gathered into countless moving spots and shone with a bright moon.

"Reporting the division seat, there are still 10 kilometers away from Uliqi," the vanguard unit rushed to report. Liao Hui, who was riding on the horse, took out his pocket watch and looked at it in the moonlight and said, "Order the troops to stop advancing and wait for the reconnaissance results. After a while, the troops stopped advancing, and the surroundings suddenly became very quiet. Occasionally, the war horses made noises, indicating the existence of the army. Liao Hui was used to sitting on the grass, the combat staff took out the map and turned on the flashlight to let the division seat view the map. While looking at the map, Liao Hui ordered the brigade commander beside him to take the time to rest, and said that if he was lucky, the fighter plane would arrive soon.

As Liao Hui expected, at 2 a.m., a scout cavalry was about 60 away from the ground in the east of Wuliqi and found a Japanese baggage unit camping.

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Chapter completed!