At the First Army Headquarters, Xiao Zhuoyinan sat dejectedly on his chair. The battle in Zhongtiao Mountain had escaped his control. He had been puzzled...
"Miyamoto-kun, I have carefully reviewed the battle in my mind over the past two days. There is nothing wrong with the imperial army's use of troops. Judging from the actual combat effects in the first phase, it has exceeded expectations;
The main force of the Chinese Army was also defeated by the Imperial Army as expected. The 14th Army and the 5th Army were defeated. Just when the Imperial Army was about to close the net, a 78th Army came out halfway, almost changing the situation of the battle by itself. result.
If the East Route Army lost Jingzhou carelessly and fell into Zhao Sihu's trick, the 37th Division's Anda Jun is a veteran in the army and has learned from past mistakes. It still did not escape Zhao Sihu's plan. Now the entire division is deeply surrounded by the 78th Army. in, at stake;
The 30,000-strong North Route Army was blocked by one brigade of the 315th Brigade at Panwang Mountain. After several days of fierce fighting, more than 3,000 people had been killed or injured. This is already a regiment. When did China's Central Army become so capable of fighting? ? "
Your Excellency, the Commander, is a little confused. There is no point in thinking about this now. What needs to be solved urgently now is how to rescue the 37th Division and the entire West Route Army, instead of being like a resentful woman and worrying about how the 78th Army suddenly became so good at fighting. Such a meaningless thing.
The Chinese have been fighting wars for thousands of years. Isn't it normal for an army of millions to produce a few generals who can fight? For example, Zhao Sihu, Chu Xiong, etc.
When he thought of Chu Xiong, Miyamoto shivered for no reason and quickly reminded Xiao Zhuoyinan:
"Your Excellency, Commander, Chu Xiong, the Chinese tiger, was released by the Eighth Route Army. His military use is as cunning as ever. He led the main force of the independent brigade of more than 10,000 people to suddenly appear near Panwang Mountain. I suspect they have another conspiracy.
This is a more ferocious tiger. The West Route Army is in ruins. Lieutenant General Anda calls again to ask for tactical guidance. Their situation is very bad;
Thousands of people were crowded into a narrow area. Every time the Chinese fired their guns, they could take away several or even a dozen warriors. Food, drinking water, and medicine were all in short supply. The wounded could not receive medical treatment, and their morale was low.
There was no food inside and no reinforcements outside. Although the air warriors could provide some support, they could not change the overall situation of the 37th Division being besieged.
In order to rescue the 37th Division, the 16th Brigade and the 224th Regiment on the left and right wings of the West Route Army also suffered heavy casualties and may be surrounded by the Chinese at any time..."
"A strong man cuts off his wrist. Your Excellency, Commander, it's time to make up your mind!"
The decision was undoubtedly painful, and Xiao Zhuoyinan fell into deep thought...
The white hair on his temples was visible to the naked eye, and his eyes were no longer sharp. After Chu Xiong and Zhao Sihu took away the halo of being a famous general, he was just an ordinary old man.
After a long time, Xiao Zhuoyi Nan breathed a long sigh of relief, his whole person became senile, and he gathered enough strength to say:
"Send another batch of transport planes to airdrop a batch of supplies to Anda Jun. The empire needs them to fight the Chinese to the end and hold back the main force of the 78th Army;
The time has come to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor!
Order the independent mixed 16th Brigade and the 224th Regiment of the 36th Division to alternately cover the withdrawal from the battle and return to the western front;
Ordered Lieutenant General Qing Shuigui of the North Route Army to lead the North Route Army to withdraw to the northern front, luring the enemy's New 93rd Army to pursue it. "
Xiao Zhuoyinan finally made up his mind to withdraw troops from the eastern front, but he still had certain illusions and wanted to turn defeat into victory, and was unwilling to withdraw from the entire Zhongtiao Mountain.
As the chief of staff, Miyamoto only has the right to make suggestions. Since the commander is unwilling to accept the reality that the Battle of Nakatiao Mountain has been a disastrous defeat and wants to struggle again, he can only accompany the commander.
"Your Excellency, Commander, if you want the New 93rd Army to continue the pursuit, you can do something about Shuzhong. The infantry regiment commander is always very happy with success. If we let the news out, pretend to be unable to hold up, and retreat in large strides, he should order the New 93rd Army and the Eighth Route Army Independent Brigade in pursuit.”
Xiao Zhuoyi's eyes suddenly glowed with a frightening light, and a rare flush appeared on his face, just like the flashback before death...
"Yoshi, Miyamoto-kun is indeed the elite of the empire. Most of the troops of the New 93rd Army are gathered and broken troops. It is okay to rely on the dangerous terrain to fight defensive battles. Once pursued, it is easy to escape. When the time comes, the imperial army will kill them. After turning around, can these defeated soldiers be twisted into a rope?
Call Duanmu over quickly! "
Xiao Zhuoyi'nan is like a dying person grabbing a life-saving straw and placing his hope on someone's brain. He understands the race too well...
In Panwang Mountain, the sound of artillery was rumbling, and the Japanese offensive was still going on, but there was a little more thunder and less rain.
The Japanese troops invested in a squadron each time, rarely used the strength of a brigade, and were not very determined. It was a bit like masters competing in martial arts, paying attention to the point, so the casualties on both sides were not large.
The New 93rd Army would fight battalions one by one. A circle of dozens of battalions would be enough for the little Japanese.
At the headquarters of the Japanese North Route Army, General Qingshui of the 41st Division and Major General Xianji of the Independent Mixed 9th Brigade were taking a break from their busy schedules to play chess. Lieutenant General Adachi would definitely vomit blood if he saw this scene.
The chess game between the two sides has entered the middle of the game, but the two players played like the final game. It was also calm and gentle, with a gentle breeze and drizzle. This was completely different from their previous styles.
"Mr. Chi, when do you think the message from the Commander will arrive?"
General Qing Shui said calmly.
"Qingshui-kun, Anda-kun is still trapped in a tight siege. The imperial army cannot afford the loss of a division, especially the commander. Are you so sure that the commander will order the withdrawal of troops?"
"Mr. Chi, Mr. Anda and I are classmates, and our private feelings are like brothers. If it were me, I would be very willing to carry a three-foot command knife and go to Langya Valley to rescue Mr. Anda, even if it means risking my own life;
But you and I are generals, not samurai during the Warring States Period. One of our decisions affects the lives of the 30,000 warriors on the North Road, and even more so the interests of the empire.
The 37th Division is in dire straits. We can't risk the entire Northern Route Army just for the sake of the 37th Division!
The Imperial Army didn't do its best, so why wasn't the 93rd Army trying to preserve its strength? What's more, the Chinese Tiger has already appeared on our side, waiting for us to make a mistake!
Once we are fully committed and suffer heavy casualties, the Independence Brigade will pounce on us like hungry tigers——"
"Report, your Excellency Commander, urgent call!"
Qingshui and Chizhi had imperceptible smiles on their faces, Mr. Anda, I'm sorry...
An hour later, the Japanese North Route Army began to withdraw its troops. The 41st Division and the Independent Ninth Brigade cooperated with each other and took turns covering, without leaving too many loopholes and even traps.
At almost the same time, outside the closed gate, the 16th independent mixed brigade and the 224th Regiment, which suffered heavy losses, began to break through. They were not as easy as the Northern Route Army...
"Damn it, you want to run away? There's no way! I have to let you escape even if you don't die!
The 805th Regiment was ordered to surround and annihilate the remnants of the 224th Regiment with all its strength. No one should be let go. 6,000 people should deal with more than 1,000 Japanese. If they can be let go, Lao Xu can report to the cooking class!
The 806 regiment surrounded the three towers and chased the 16 brigade out. "
In the headquarters of the 78th Army, Zhao Sihu said domineeringly that he was a bit like Chu Xiong. Wang Junjie nodded slightly to Zhong Guoliang, and Zhong Guoliang took the order and left.
It is unrealistic for the 806th Regiment to wipe out a whole brigade, but the 805th Regiment is different. The 224th Regiment itself has only more than 2,000 people, but it has suffered a lot. Total annihilation is certain.
Deputy Brigadier Zhao's decision-making is correct, let's arrange it!
