Lao Lu, there are people from your independent regiment to the east. There are guns and cannons here early in the morning. What's going on? "The division commander asked with a dark face.
Commander Lu felt a little guilty: "I didn't know, wasn't it just a few mortars? Your army is responsible for battlefield intelligence, right?"
The division commander raised his hand to Commander Lu and nodded twice: "This matter... I'm telling you, it's not over. Listen to the sound of the shelling, it must be huge! You are the commander, don't tell me that you don't know! "
After saying that, he looked at the map on the table and poured the water from the tea jar into his mouth.
After dispatching the 92nd Infantry Artillery and being busy for most of the night, a small part of the secret service team broke out of the trap in the city. The tired atmosphere in the conference room immediately became a little tense.
Commander Lu hesitated to speak. The 1st and 3rd companies were nearby. Gao Yidao said that the 9th company was weak in defending the northeastern front alone, so he took the 2nd company to actively support the 9th company to understand Gao Yidao. It must not be that simple?
However, he is used to delegating power, and the companies basically did not let him down!
The constant coming and going of correspondents' reports interrupted Captain Lu's conversation!
"Report, a large number of cavalry were found in the west, no less than a brigade in size. They have left the hilly area and are rapidly outflanking our troops!"
"Continue to conduct reconnaissance and report immediately if there is any situation." The chief of staff wrote down the information and marked it on the map.
The commander finally felt relieved and finally discovered the traces of the Japanese cavalry. The non-appearance of the Japanese cavalry almost became his heartache.
Another one hurriedly entered the room: "Report, the Japs in the city are gathering out of the city, and there are signs of encircling our troops!"
"Haha, it's just right. After waiting for them both to come out, the opportunity finally came." The commander felt even more comfortable and laughed out loud.
The special agent group was also harassed by troops outside the city and rushed out of the city before dawn. Although most of them were lost, fortunately the structure was still there.
The task of destroying the traffic lines ordered by the division has almost been completed. In a short period of time, the Japanese will not be able to get through the train!
It was almost time to arrange the planned retreat.
Another correspondent entered the village. He went directly to the headquarters without greeting the guards: "Report, the cavalry vanguard appears in the south and must have crossed the Yellow River."
The commander's laughter stopped abruptly.
Another panting man entered the village: "To the north, the cavalry regiment has been in contact with the Japs' cavalry vanguard heading south."
Another correspondent entered the headquarters: "."
The situation took a turn for the worse in just over ten minutes.
The commander, several regiment leaders, and staff present were shocked. They immediately gathered in front of the map and watched carefully as the commander personally marked the enemy's location, time, and movements on the map.
The news coming is all related to the Japanese cavalry!
So, the First War Zone requested the Eighth Route Army to attack the county seat of Qixian County, saying that it would cut off the Japs' logistics line moving south. Obviously, it might be a trap set by some people in conjunction with the Japs!
Everyone present was dumbfounded.
"Immediately call for a meeting of all cadres above the regiment level!" There were enemies everywhere, and the commander's thinking was even a little confused.
Only some of the commanders were there, and some who had finished their night shift returned to the army command post to sleep.
"The enemies coming now are basically cavalry. The Japs coming out of the city are tanks and very fast. If we hold a meeting now, it will only be a waste of time!" Commander Lu reacted instantly.
Indeed, when the commander came to his senses, even if the correspondent rode on horseback to report the news, he could not be much faster than the Japanese cavalry. It was obvious that the Japanese had arranged a large encirclement.
The most urgent task now is to determine the direction of the breakout!
The earliest plan is to go east to western Shandong, and the alternative is to go west to the mountains.
Commander Lu's reminder was timely and at least gave the commander a comprehensive understanding of his views on the matter.
At present, there is no news from the east, and no news is good news.
The troops in the military divisions are somewhat complex, with more than 77, 880 types of formations including main regiments, independent battalions, county brigades, district squads, guerrilla detachments, public security teams, armed work teams, militia teams, and children's corps.
Another soldier ran into the headquarters: "Report, there is news from the armed task force!"
"Say." The staff officer immediately spoke with a dark face. This is too late, can't you finish it in one go?
"Captain Yu sent the news via carrier pigeon. Half an hour ago, a Japanese cavalry brigade was coming southwest after resupplying from the west gate of Huaxian County."
Okay, this time it’s all gone, no one is pulled in the four directions, and everyone looking at the map is no longer surprised. The lack of encirclement from the east makes people suspicious, but it’s normal if they all come.
The problem is, this time the reinforcements coming from all sides are highly mobile cavalry, not infantry!
Ding Deyi, who had been silent next to him, was suddenly shocked. Hu Yi was in the northeast of Qixian County, Gao Yidao was in the southeast, and Gao Yidao ran away with Luo Fugui, who came to borrow a heavy machine gun last night.
Is there any connection between this?
Something is not quite right. Could it be that the battle in the east was caused by these two careless people?
If he comes into contact with the Japanese, it is possible
Now that the Japanese are surrounded on all sides, the situation is already very urgent. This is just a guess. Should we say it or not?
But the matter has not been verified, but as long as there is a slight possibility, it cannot be concealed.
Political Commissar Ding quickly stood up, came behind the group of people looking at the map, and cleared his throat: "I have a situation to tell you. Let's see if it will be useful."
Everyone saw Ding Deyi talking here, it was definitely not a trivial matter.
The commander had a dark face. Even if you are the political commissar of a friendly army, why don't you look at this? You bastard political commissar interfered in the military meeting.
Hold back the foul language: "Old Ding, if you have something to say, just say it quickly!"
Political Commissar Ding didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Hey, I'm just saying that two 'companies' of our independent regiment are defending in the northeast. They seemed to have made some moves last night, but I don't know the details."
Commander Zeng of the cavalry surrounding the map got the news: "Uh, are you talking about your Company Commander Hu? Yesterday he led his men to dig out an iron bastard from the fields in the west, but he didn't get any gasoline. How can he afford to do it? ?”
The face of the other group leader next to him darkened, and he said to himself: You are the shameless independent group that can only say this, you know how to make small calculations all day long! It's obviously a battalion, but if we call it a company, how can there be a company of three or four hundred people?
Those people combined are twice as many as my reinforced company!
The commander looked around, drew on the map, and understood immediately, with a hint of joy on his face: "Send a battalion for reinforcements immediately. The enemy has artillery. Don't let our friendly forces suffer a big loss! Old Ding, where are they?" where?"
The political commissar suddenly remembered that for the burst of artillery fire in the east, the Ninth Company happened to have two mortars. No accident, it must be those two who were careless. They ran twenty or thirty miles eastward in one night?
In his thoughts, he didn't pay attention to the commander's question.
Everyone saw that Political Commissar Ding was not squinting his eyes, and stood still thinking without answering.
"I asked you where they are now? Why don't you say anything?" The commander immediately became angry. Every minute and every second of time now is precious!
Commander Lu next to him quickly replied: "Before yesterday, their Second Company was to the east of our station, and their Ninth Company was to the north!"
After speaking, he pushed Political Commissar Ding next to him.
"What I'm asking is now, are you telling me about yesterday?" The commander immediately threw the water glass on the table to the ground.
The staff officer next to him quickly picked it up and put it on the table. There was a large circle of soil on the rim of the cup.
Political Commissar Ding finally came to his senses and was about to speak, but was interrupted by the commander.
"Ouch! Your independent group friend is really awesome! Do you think my bad commander is talking nonsense? Haha, Ding, I don't like to talk!" The commander was really angry.
"I think most of the people firing artillery in the east are the Second Company and the Ninth Company!" Political Commissar Ding felt prudent. This situation did not happen even when he faced the division commander. However, this time because his two company commanders lost their composure in the division, he quickly removed himself. Analysis said.
At this time, another soldier ran into the room panting: "The 2nd Battalion and 3rd Company of the Cavalry Regiment, about 20 miles to the east, engaged in a firefight with a Japanese squadron and another battalion of puppet troops who were 'ambushing' there!"
"Uh, what's going on? Tell me in detail!" Captain Zeng was shocked and jumped up from the side.
The soldier briefly explained the situation.
"Oh, what nonsense are you independent regiments? Let's attack the county town and let them guard the perimeter, but they go to attack the Japanese for gasoline? Do you know that it is a squadron! Do you know a squadron? There are more than two hundred Japanese. ! A battalion of puppet soldiers, how dare you provoke two broken companies? By the way..." The commander said this, but suddenly stopped.
Commander Zeng hurriedly said: "They also deserve credit for being able to discover the encircling Japanese infantry."
The commander raised his hand and pointed: "Your cavalry company is also involved, isn't it? If you act without authorization, how can I deal with it!"
After saying that, he continued to draw on the map, then raised his hand to look at his watch, then looked down at the map, and finally let out a breath: "The cavalry brigade is coming from the east. Calculate the distance. The place where we will fight with the independent regiment is no more than Fifteen miles, hey, we are now twenty miles away from the battlefield, and the Japanese are coming with cavalry. There is no way we can save this situation! You guys are going to piss me off, oops."
Headache.
"Commander, we now have to consider which direction the brigade should break out of!" the staff officer quickly brought the commander's train of thought back to his mind.
"Hey, the plan we made is to retreat eastward. If we really can't cross the Yellow River to go to Luxi, hehe, the soldiers of the Independent Regiment are good soldiers. They explored the road ahead first. You can pass my order and the various ministries will make arrangements immediately. Block the troops while the other troops separate from the enemy and retreat eastward!" After the commander finished speaking, he put his mouth close to the cup and sucked his mouth full of mud.
Commander Lu and Political Commissar Ding looked at each other and scratched their heads helplessly: "Your beloved general is such a good soldier!"
Political Commissar Ding glanced back: I mean, how good can your subordinates be?
(End of chapter)
