The Japanese army advanced very quickly, but the first regiment directly under the Third War Zone also retreated quickly, and it didn't take long for Qu Xinji to be given up.
The Japanese army at this time is no longer the Japanese army of a day ago. Some of the current Japanese army have guns and cannons, and they are not afraid of the national army at all. After all, in their view, the current national army is a mantis.
Although the Japanese artillery unit suffered certain losses, the base number of more than 100 guns is no joke.
The shells exploded with a rumble, but not a few troops could withstand it.
As a result, the Japanese army quickly occupied these nearby areas.
However, under Chiang Kai-shek's strict orders, the national army has gradually begun to form a huge encirclement around Lanfeng again!
This time, even Hu Zongnan's First Army was dispatched. What they wanted was for fresh troops to join, and then they would carry out encirclement and annihilation operations against Lan Fengzhi's 14th Division!
The operational goal of the Chinese Army Headquarters is to get rid of this place before the Japanese army arrives, otherwise it will be extremely detrimental to the Chinese army!
On this point, both Chiang Kai-shek and Cheng Qian saw it very clearly.
Unless absolutely necessary, it is absolutely impossible to carry out such a plan that would harm the country and the people. At the same time, they also knew that once the levee of Huayuankou of the Yellow River was really blown up, the person who gave the order would be infamy for eternity!
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Kaifeng, the headquarters of the First Corps.
Commander-in-chief Xue Yue could hardly suppress his anger at this time - his eyes were red at this time and his whole face was tense, as if a sentence was written on it: Don't mess with me!
"Come here! Call the 27th Army immediately and ask about their location. Ask where they are now." Xue Yue was suppressing his anger. After all, Gui Yongqing's attitude now made him very angry.
On the surface, Gui Yongqing seems to be very active in resisting Japan and very obedient to orders, but in fact? The troops moved slowly and slowly, and it didn't look like they wanted to go to the battlefield.
Which officer would like a subordinate who behaves in a submissive manner?
As long as Xue Yue's head is normal, he must be very angry with such behavior - look at the 71st Army. Under the fierce attack of the 87th Division, they just recaptured Lan Feng outside Lan Feng City. Close the station.
Comparison only hurts. Compared to the rapid action of the 71st Army, the 27th Army is still on the road. Does this make Xue Yue feel comfortable?
It's obvious that Gui Yongqing is delaying the fighter plane! In other words, I am afraid of heavy casualties among the troops!
"Yes! Sir!" a combat staff officer responded, and then hurriedly carried out Commander-in-Chief Xue's order.
Not long after, the combat staff member came back. He said to Xue Yue: "Sir, Commander Gui Yongqing of the 27th Army sent a message back. He said that the troops are already attacking the post!"
After learning the news, Xue Yuecai breathed a sigh of relief: This is in place, which is better than still on the way. Otherwise, if Chairman Chiang wants to hold him accountable, how can he handle this?
At this time, Lanfeng, if viewed from above, shows that the 27th Army is capturing Maoguzhai to the military key post east of Lanfeng. Once the post is captured, Maoguzhai and Lanfeng will It was cut into two pieces.
At this stage, Hu Zongnan's 17th Army (which only has one First Army under its command, so it is appropriate to call it the First Army) is attacking Maogu Village east of Gangtou, while the 8th Army of the 71st Army The troops of the 17th Division attacked the Japanese positions on the outskirts of Lanfeng County in the area west of Gangtou.
As for the west and south sides of Lanfeng, they were handed over to Yu Jishi's 74th Army and Li Hanhun's 64th Army respectively.
For a time, the fighting was very fierce.
At this time, Song Xilian's military department received a request for an audience, an officer to be precise.
"Reporting to the military, Guo Qiliang, acting commander of the first regiment directly under the third theater, wants to see you!" A guard ran to Song Xilian and reported.
Song Xilian said directly without thinking: "Okay! Let him come in!"
After Guo Qiliang came in, he saluted Song Xilian directly and said: "Reporting to the military seat, humble duty, Guo Qiliang, deputy commander and acting commander of the first regiment directly under the third theater, on the order of commander Zhang Tianhai, specially to report to you check in!"
When Guo Qiliang said that he was ordered by the regiment leader Zhang Tianhai, he specifically said it more seriously.
"What? Are you saying that you are following the orders of that boy Zhang Yulin?" Song Xilian almost couldn't believe her ears. Please note, wasn't Zhang Tianhai being imprisoned in Kaifeng at this time?
"Yes, military seat!" Guo Qiliang responded in a deep voice.
Seeing Guo Qiliang's very serious expression, Song Xilian couldn't help but laugh and said: "Guo Qiliang, are you kidding me? This commander looks like a fool with a burned-out head. What?"
Faced with Song Xilian's doubts, Guo Qiliang showed no fear at all. He said very seriously: "Absolutely no report to the military commander. It was Commander Zhang who handed over his humble position before leaving the regiment. You must come to meet the military commander at this time. Then tell the military commander that our regiment has made some preparations before leaving Lanfeng, which may be helpful for this battle."
"Oh? Did Yulin leave you some tips before he left your group? Tell me, what preparations have you made?" The smile on Song Xilian's face disappeared and was replaced by a kind of Serious attitude.
After hearing Song Xilian's words, Guo Qiliang approached Song Xilian's ear and lowered his voice and said, "That's it..."
It took Guo Qiliang about a full minute to tell Song Xilian the whole story and details. The language was logical and clear, and the key was easy to understand.
After Song Xilian heard this, he asked with some disbelief: "Is this true?"
"If I have made a false statement, please shoot me!" Guo Qiliang stood at attention and saluted, his tone was very serious. After all, he was personally involved in this matter, so he couldn't be wrong!
After hearing Guo Qiliang's assurance, Song Xilian believed it. He said in a deep voice, "If this preparation is really useful, by then, I will give you and Zhang Yulin the first credit!"
"Thank you, sir!" Guo Qiliang responded without too much perfunctory response.
Ignoring Guo Qiliang's words, Song Xilian said directly to the nearby Chief of Staff Zhong Bin: "Chief of Staff Zhong, order for me the 264th Brigade of the 88th Division and a regiment of the 87th Division to immediately march to the south of Lanzhou City. Fight in the direction! Be sure to stay close to the two hundred meters south of the city! This is a death order, do you understand?"
"Yes! Military seat!" After Zhong Bin responded, he immediately went to carry out Song Xilian's order without any hesitation.
Whether it is for the 71st Army or the First Regiment directly under the Third War Zone, this is an excellent way to redeem the sin of losing Lan Feng!
By then, when everyone mentions the Battle of Lanfeng, most people will think that it was recaptured from the hands of their 71st Army!
Only in this way can the big hat placed on the 71st Army due to Long Muhan and Gui Yongqing's unauthorized retreat be removed!
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PS: The second update is here!
Ahhhh. I almost missed it.
Let me explain again, this plot is very necessary and plays a role in paving the way for the rest of the story. Even if you find it uninteresting, I personally think you should finish it, otherwise it will look very abrupt.
