When Zhang Tianhai came to Pang Bingxun's corps headquarters, Pang Bingxun was listening to the situation report from the combat staff in the combat conference room.
"Regiment commander, according to the frontline situation report, there was a change in the Sakamoto brigade in the direction of Mengyin around six o'clock this morning. About a regiment of Japanese troops moved towards Juxian, and there was also an artillery squadron." Last night's The staff officer on duty reports during the meeting.
"The Japanese troops from the Mengyin direction are heading to Ju County. It seems that there will be big moves in the near future..." Pang Bingxun sighed. Shen Honglie's Marine Corps and Liu Zhendong's guerrillas were fighting in the Ju County direction. The Japanese army has increased its troops. The situation over there is not optimistic...
"Reporting to the commander of the army, Zhang Tianhai, the commander of the first regiment directly under the third theater, has arrived. Please see the commander of the army!" A guard ran in and reported.
"You've come just in time." Pang Bingxun said, "Please come quickly!"
Like most people, Pang Bingxun also believes that being able to become the leader of a reinforced regiment at such a young age as Zhang Tianhai has more than just his background.
It is said that there is no good person despite the great reputation. Pang Bingxun had previously inquired about Zhang Tianhai, but the result he learned was shocking - he disobeyed orders on the battlefield and even led a remnant unit to break out of the Japanese encirclement. went out; took the lead in breaking into the Marine Corps headquarters during the Battle of Songhu; and led the troops to the rear during the evacuation of the Battle of Songhu.
These things seem simple, but none of them are simple. The most important thing is that Zhang Tianhai successfully completed the tasks, and at that time, his troops were almost all newly recruited soldiers!
It can be seen that Zhang Tianhai is very tactical and has a very keen strategic vision. This is Pang Bingxun's judgment of Zhang Tianhai.
Soon, Zhang Tianhai came up.
"Brother Zhang, you're here. Come on, come on, the situation on the front line has changed. Come over and help me judge their intentions." Pang Bingxun greeted him enthusiastically.
"Has the situation on the frontline changed?"
Hearing this, Zhang Tianhai frowned slightly, and then followed Pang Bingxun to the map.
"Yes, I just received the battle report from the front line. About one regiment of the Sakamoto brigade stationed in Mengyin has gone to Ju County." Pang Bingxun said.
"Ju County?" Zhang Tianhai immediately found its location on the map, "Itagaki Seishiro wants to remove Linyi's peripheral stronghold..."
"Brother Zhang, the strategic intention of the Japanese army is very obvious now. They want to invade Xuzhou and open up the Jinpu line... Our third army is guarding Linyi. If Linyi is lost, Xuzhou may not be safe..." Pang Bingxun sighed, his eyebrows raised. The worry is obvious.
Zhang Tianhai shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't think so. Commander Li Zongren is not Zhang Xueliang, and we are not the Northeast Army at that time. It will not be easy for the Japanese army to capture Xuzhou. If there is no accident, there will be a fierce battle here in Taierzhuang, but The premise is that our troops guarding Linyi cannot lose Linyi. If Linyi is lost, Taierzhuang will be in danger."
"Why did Brother Zhang say this?" Pang Bingxun said hesitantly.
"As long as we do not lose Linyi, the Itagaki Division of the Japanese army will not be able to join forces with the Isoya Division in Taierzhuang. As long as the Isoya Division dares to advance alone, the hundreds of thousands of troops in the Fifth Theater and the First Theater will definitely give them a seam. Go to the pocket formation." Zhang Tianhai said confidently.
This confidence does not come from his own trust in the combat effectiveness of the national army, but because of historical reasons. This is how the Taierzhuang victory was won in history! His little butterfly is not enough to change the trajectory of history!
"In your opinion, what do you think of the transfer of the Sakamoto brigade? If it were you, how would you fight this battle?" Pang Bingxun asked.
"Just wait and see what happens. Now Commander Shen Honglie's Marine Corps is in Juxian, as well as the troops of Liu Zhendong, the first guerrilla commander in the theater. There is still a battle to be fought in Juxian. After the friendly forces have worn down the energy of Itagaki Division, We will then carry out a key attack on the prominent part of the Itagaki Division." Zhang Tianhai talked eloquently and recounted the operational ideas of the Linyi Battle in history.
"Using friendly forces to weaken the enemy's strength? Isn't this inappropriate?" Pang Bingxun frowned slightly. After all, doing so is indeed a bit unethical.
Zhang Tianhai shook his head and said: "Brother, what you said is wrong. As a soldier, you should expect the day when the horse-leather corpse will be returned. Even you and me are inevitable. This is a war, and it is a national war that bets on the destiny of the country. . Our first task is to defend Linyi and defend Xuzhou!"
After hearing this, Pang Bingxun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother Zhang is indeed a leader among men, and his level of consciousness is much higher than that of us veterans."
Zhang Tianhai smiled and said: "When it comes to combat command, Zhang Yulin thinks he is not as good as Brother Pang. I have long heard that he came from the Northeast Surveying and Mapping School. Not only has he repeatedly made extraordinary achievements in various battles, but also He also single-handedly created the 40th Army. If I say that, I will be ashamed."
"Hehe, let's not talk about such nonsense among our brothers. Then I will listen to your opinion, brother. If our Third Army is in trouble, I ask Brother Zhang to save me from the fire and water." Pang Bingxun smiled. road.
"Of course there is no problem with this, I will go all out. But I have already agreed, if the situation goes bad, we must ask the war zone commander for reinforcements, otherwise we will both be buried in Linyi!" Zhang Tianhai! Said very seriously.
From the beginning to the end, Zhang Tianhai believed that the combat power of the Itagaki Division was not illusory. It would be very possible if the commander of the Japanese Second Army Nishio Hisao strengthened the Itagaki Division with two artillery regiments and a cavalry regiment. It can happen!
"Brother, I understand." Pang Bingxun nodded and said very seriously.
"Then I'll take my leave now. The Linyi war is going on, and the Third War Zone is directly under the First Regiment. We will never stand idly by!" After saying that, Zhang Tianhai gave a military salute, very seriously.
"Cherish it!" Pang Bingxun also responded with a military salute.
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After Zhang Tianhai left, a staff officer asked Pang Bingxun: "Sir, do we really want to follow the advice of the commander of the Central Army Corps?"
A trace of worry flashed across Pang Bingxun's face, and then he said: "This Zhang Yulin is really a decisive general. His vision is also very vicious. Not only can he judge the general intention of the Japanese army, but also the subsequent changes in the battle situation. He also expected it. Fortunately, this person is a friendly force, otherwise we would suffer a big loss."
"Oh? Does the commander really think so highly of him?" The staff officer seemed a little unconvinced.
Pang Bingxun nodded and said: "Yes. If this person had already been appointed as the regiment commander during the Central Plains War, he might have been able to take over the headquarters of our 14th Division."
The staff officers looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
At this time, Pang Bingxun said: "Don't be stunned, just follow the advice of Captain Zhang Tianhai and formulate a preliminary plan. In addition, give priority to replenishing the 229th Regiment. After the replenishment is completed, the 229th Regiment will be placed near Ju From the county side, once there is an emergency, we will fully support Ju County!"
"Yes! Sir!" the staff members stood at attention and responded.
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