In fact, after learning that the Eighth Route Army had broken through its own defense line and was advancing towards the Japanese defense areas in other provinces, there were not a few Japanese and puppet army officers who had the same idea as Ishikawa.
Even the commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, had this idea.
Of course, this old devil couldn't show it openly. After learning that the Eighth Route Army's tactics had been adjusted, the main force originally gathered near Licheng quickly dispersed and advanced.
Shinozuka Yoshio openly mobilized various troops to quickly return to the defense, preventing the Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang area from infiltrating into the defense areas of other imperial troops.
On the other hand, it conveyed the news to the Japanese military headquarters in northern Henan, western Shandong, central Hebei, southern Hebei and other places that the Eighth Route Army troops might advance at any time.
It is also recommended to strengthen defense and be ready for battle at any time.
In order to achieve immediate results, or perhaps for reverse stimulation.
Yoshio Shinozuka made the matter very serious in the communication, and said that the Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang area were powerful and well-equipped and should not be underestimated.
Unfortunately, in this regard, Shinozuka Yoshio's notice seemed to be slightly slower than the Eighth Route Army's roundabout, interspersed, and infiltration operations.
After all, the Eighth Route Army abandoned Licheng, which was already heavily pressed with troops, and suddenly turned its troops around. It broke through the defense lines against the weak defense areas of the Japanese army, continuously expanded the battlefield, and even penetrated into other provinces. This was also a temporary strategic maneuver.
There is also an attack by the old suspicion formation.
The Japanese army did not notice it at the first time.
On the other hand, after Yoshio Shinozuka's reminder was conveyed, the Japanese troops in western Shandong, northern Hebei, central Hebei, and southern Hebei did not seem to pay special attention to the matter.
In the past two years, the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi has been very rampant.
The Imperial First Army was unable to mop up the enemy effectively, and was even defeated by the Eighth Route Army many times. It had already become the laughing stock of the entire army.
Compared with the disadvantages of the First Army's operations against the Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang base area,
The Japanese troops in western Shandong, central Hebei, southern Hebei, including northern Hebei, achieved quite good results.
The Eighth Route Army troops, struggling to survive in the remote mountainous areas of the occupied areas, have been in a very difficult war of resistance.
Compare these two.
Perhaps the former First Army troops could be considered the elite of the Japanese army, but now they have lost all face and dignity because of constant setbacks at the hands of the Eighth Route Army.
In the eyes of other Japanese officers, Shinozuka Yoshio's reminder was more like an excuse for his incompetence in fighting.
Of course, out of caution, the Japanese army strengthened the Luxi defense line and even mobilized an artillery regiment.
Including a considerable number of Type 92 70mm infantry guns, Type 38 75mm mountain guns, Type 38 105mm field guns, and even a few Type 96 150mm howitzers.
With such a powerful firepower configuration, the Japanese officers were convinced that no matter what kind of combat unit the Eighth Route Army was.
Even the shocking news from Shanxi is the armored corps built by the Eighth Route Army.
No matter how many main combat units of the Eighth Route Army there are, even the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the entire Taihang base area.
Don't even think about getting even half a step past Luxi's defense line.
In this regard, the Japanese leftist who was responsible for guarding the Luxi defense line was full of confidence.
"Your Excellency, the Commander of the First Army, is too alarmist. The Eighth Route Army in the Taihang area is rampant. It is really the First Army's combat effectiveness that is too overwhelmed, and it has completely lost the majesty of our Imperial Japanese Army.
If these rampant Tuba Road dare to abandon their base areas and go deep into our military defense area alone.
I must let the First Army take a good look at what the real elite of the empire is! "
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And just when the little devils on the Luxi defense line were ready.
Kong Jie is leading the other half of the mechanized combat troops southward along the Shanxi-Hebei border area.
After a short break to replenish personnel and replace damaged vehicles.
Kong Jie led his troops to southern Hebei, and after joining the main force of the Eighth Route Army of the southern Hebei Military Region, they split into two routes. Kong Jie led the rapid reaction force to take the lead in going south along Pinghan Road, bypassing HD, and then advanced from the Nanle County area to northern Henan. Clear checkpoints along the way.
Field troops from southern Hebei followed up.
At this time, Kong Jie had already contacted the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region Command.
After the three parties converge, they are expected to attack the Kaifeng area. After completing the predetermined goal, they will pass through northern Henan, bypassing the western Shandong area where the Japanese are focused on defense, and detour back to the southwestern Shandong area.
This was a battle plan that Kong Jie and Li Yunlong had discussed early in the morning before leaving, to make a two-way detour and then join forces in the middle area of Luxi.
When analyzing the battle situation at that time, Kong Jie directly said: "The Luxi Defense Line has always been one of the key defense lines of the Japanese. If the situation is turbulent this time, the Japanese army may strengthen the defensive strength of the Luxi Defense Line.
If the Japanese are waiting for work and prepare defensive fortifications in advance, no matter how powerful our mechanized combat troops are, it may be difficult to break through the defense line, and they may end up with heavy casualties.
If we are infantry with regular roundabouts, then forget it.
If you want to infiltrate and invade Lu Di, Lu Xi is indeed the best shortcut. Even if you know that the Japanese defenses are tight, you might still have to try it.
They sacrificed the near for the far, and went all the way around. The speed was too slow and the distance was too long. Maybe the troops would fall down from exhaustion before the battle started.
But right now, we can take advantage of mechanized combat vehicles to carry out long-distance detours, penetrations, and penetrations.
This Luxi's defense is strong.
If we take the line from southern Hebei to northern Henan, and then take a circuitous route from southwestern Shandong to central Shandong, the Japanese defense will be obviously much weaker. "
"In addition, we know a lot about the situation in the bordering areas from northern Henan, southern Hebei to southwestern Shandong. Especially in the past two years, this little devil has been in frequent contact with the Central Army. There have been constant battles on the surface. Yes, private business dealings are in full swing.
Through private business, the little devils continued to seek huge profits and military supplies from the Central Army, paralyzing the vigilance of the Central Army and corrupting the army. Over time, they themselves also became corrupted.
The little devils were all busy doing business with Commander Tang. There was an endless stream of caravans coming and going. Many times, the merchants on the defensive line were not even guarded and opened the door directly for them to come in and out.
Lao Li, you said it's such a good opportunity. We finally came here this time. If we don't take the opportunity to make a profit from him, we would be sorry for our own conscience! "
Li Yunlong deeply agrees with this.
After the two hit it off.
Li Yunlong led the other half of the mechanized combat troops to join the main force in Jizhong and attack from Jizhong to Jidong. After completing the goal, they would go south along Jingpu Road and join Kong Jie's troops heading north from the southwestern area of Shandong. From the central area of Shandong, Attack the Luxi area and disintegrate the defense line of the Twelve Japanese Army from behind the Japanese defense line.
Taking advantage of the large-scale mobilization of Japanese troops and the empty rear defense line, they took the opportunity to destroy the blockades set up by the Japanese in northern Henan, southern Hebei, and western Shandong. At the same time, they supported the construction of local base areas, and at the same time destroyed the Japanese transportation hubs along the Pinghan-Han Railway and Jinpu Railway. Warehouses, production bases, transshipment centers, ordnance depots and other military and civilian facilities.
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This is the roundabout plan for the two fronts to join forces that Li Yunlong and Kong Jie have negotiated this time.
The little devils who were setting up their positions in the Luxi defense zone and getting ready to attack probably wouldn't have expected it even if they wanted to.
No matter how strong their defense is, the Eighth Route Army will not attack your defense line at all. Instead, they will avoid the most important and take advantage of the least and attack in a roundabout way.
All the efforts of the Japanese were in vain.
Of course, in order to completely conceal the truth, Chen Cang was secretly assassinated and paralyzed by the Japanese army's judgment.
In Jizhong, Commander Lu also sent some troops to try to advance towards the Luxi defense zone and launch a local sheep attack to attract the attention of the Japanese army and cover the roundabout plan of Kong Jie and his two men.
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Time passes quickly...
Just when the Eighth Route Army headquarters, including the boss, deputy chief of staff, and brigade commander, were worried about the safety of Kong Jie and his two men, who were going deep alone and fighting in roundabout ways.
Li Yunlong's side has completely gone crazy with the killing, or to be more accurate, he has gone crazy with the winning, winning with hemp.
It turns out that the little devils have been in the Luxi area in recent years in order to deal with the scattered Eighth Route Army guerrilla units that are attacking everywhere, and to centralize the management of scattered rural areas and villagers.
The Japanese army carried out a large-scale construction of villages and villages along some major railways, highways and other transportation lines, gathering all the villages that were originally scattered in the suburbs and mountainous areas, and centralized management of the villagers.
Learn the Northeastern Army's strategy of merging and establishing troops in the three northeastern provinces.
It can not only concentrate rural resources and strengthen the management of those farmers, but also completely isolate the Eighth Route Army's guerrilla troops from the people, destroying the Eighth Route Army's basis for survival.
In addition, they overhauled roads, built more strongholds, stretched defense nets, dug ditches, and fortified defenses everywhere. They wanted to completely block the Eighth Route Army in the Luzhong area of Xixi until they were exhausted.
Originally, this series of military blockade methods were considered clever.
After all, Shandong, which had been occupied by the entire province, was isolated and helpless, and had no military-industrial base. The Eighth Route Army troops with logistical supplies were basically helpless against the Japanese military blockades such as gun towers and strongholds when they lacked guns, ammunition and artillery.
Of course there are disadvantages.
Due to the limited strength of the Japanese army, they overhauled their strongholds and artillery towers, and used a small number of troops to efficiently concentrate on defense. Originally, they were able to make do with the Eighth Route Army troops in the well-known base areas, which had backward equipment and scarce ammunition.
However, this situation of extremely dispersed forces will basically be in vain once it encounters the main force of the Eighth Route Army with strong offensive capabilities.
When encountering such a mechanized combat force led by Li Yunlong with particularly powerful firepower, tanks and armored vehicles roared forward amidst the roar of their engines and loaded with large amounts of artillery.
The large number of stronghold and gun tower defense lines built by the Japanese suddenly turned into a pure shoddy project.
In addition, the Japanese defense force was not large to begin with.
It was basically a horizontal push all the way, and Li Yunlong, who was directing the battle, had a great time.
A large number of guns, ammunition, and military supplies were seized and piled up in cart after cart.
The commotion became louder and louder, and Eighth Route Army troops from various local bases blocked by the Japanese military came to help.
After looking at the scene of his brother's troops, roaring with thunderous chariots, pushing all the way, he couldn't care less about the mouth that could almost fit a fist.
He just followed behind to assist in the battle, and also enjoyed the pleasure of fighting behind tanks and armored bodies.
Li Yunlong has never been so generous.
The equipment seized along the way was directly distributed to the Eighth Route Army troops in the local base areas.
Regardless of whether it is the main force, local troops, or even militia troops, as long as it is one's own troops, all will have a share.
Li Yunlong, who was sitting in the co-pilot of a military truck, laughed happily: "Haha, I really became a money-splitting boy this time!
I'm afraid the God of Wealth is not as generous as I am! "
The local Eighth Route Army troops took advantage of it, and they also did practical things. They followed Li Yunlong's mechanized combat troops to assist in the battle.
As a result, the entire team led by Lao Li responded quickly. As the battle continued, more and more materials were seized and more and more enemies were eliminated. In addition, vehicles were continuously seized and added to the team, as well as temporarily incorporated locally. combat troops.
The entire combat force is like a snowball, getting bigger and bigger.
Until they followed the road line of the Little Devil and pushed for more than ten miles, almost destroying all the Japanese fortifications and gun towers in the surrounding areas.
Li Yunlong arranged for the soldiers to do a brief inventory and reported the general data:
"Captain, there are probably at least ten regiments of brother troops fighting behind us now!"
"Haha, damn it, it's so good, aren't we better than the teacher?"
It's just that with so many troops gathered together, it's not a problem. It's easy for the Japanese army to gather the main force to target them, or to carry out aerial fire strikes.
After Li Yunlong distributed a large amount of artillery ammunition captured by the Japanese to various troops, he also gave everyone some captured Japanese vehicles, dividing the combat teams into multiple attacks to expand the overall results.
At the same time, the Japanese army was unable to effectively carry out concentrated strikes.
Just like that, it lasted less than a whole morning.
It took the Japanese army a year or two to build various blockade fortifications in the entire area. However, they were completely paralyzed by the counterattack of Li Yunlong and the local Eighth Route Army troops.
What makes the Japanese army even more heartbroken is that their large collection of military supplies, ammunition, and gun reserves were originally hoarded in these important forward strongholds. They were used as base stations to carry out large-scale attacks against the Eighth Route Army troops in the Luxi base area after the beginning of spring. Sweep.
In order to strive to eliminate these Eighth Route Army troops in one fell swoop.
The result was good, Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared.
In vain, these Eighth Route Army troops who broke through the strongholds were advantaged.
The emergence of Li Yunlong and the unstoppable attack launched by mechanized combat troops can be said to have directly reversed the situation in this area of western Shandong. The Eighth Route Army troops were becoming more and more difficult and the situation of the war was almost unsustainable.
The local Eighth Route Army troops took the opportunity to launch a counterattack and breakthrough war against the Japanese military blockade, which quickly turned the entire area into a mess.
the other side.
Kong Jie led the mechanized combat troops southward and learned that the Eighth Route Army troops in the Shanxi-Hebei-Luyu base area lived a very difficult life.
After entering northern Henan, the first thing Kong Jie did was to contact the Central Army troops through Monk Wei, who was originally from the Central Army.
What are you doing?
do business.
Captain Kong, known as Kong's God of Wealth and Kong's 50,000 yuan, was never short of money. After conquering Datong, he became extremely rich.
I don’t know how many cars were loaded with gold bars, silver dollars and so on.
Along the way, many were sent out from central Hebei, southern Hebei and the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan border area.
After contacting the Central Army and learning that the Central Army also required daily tickets, Kong Jie used the daily tickets to directly purchase a division's grain for one year from the Central Army.
This is big business, big money owner.
Don’t dare to neglect!
When it comes to the sincerity and efficiency of the Central Army's business, it is really amazing. The food was shipped the next day.
It was transported overnight by truck after truck. When Kong Jie checked it, he took a look inside.
Good guy, what you give him back is all new food!
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At that time, Kong Jie was immediately speechless...
