When Zhang Tianhai was high-spirited and prepared to bide his time while preparing for a decisive battle with the Japanese aggressors, the Xinqiang River front line should not be underestimated, especially Guan Linzheng.
On the south bank of Xinqiang River, Taolin Temple.
As the headquarters of the Fifteenth Group Army Headquarters, it should have been peaceful and peaceful, but at this time it was in a state of panic - because of the defeat on the frontline battlefield, the Japanese army had already come over. If they did not withdraw, even the General Headquarters would have to directly It was taken away by the Japanese army.
"Sir, retreat quickly! On the south bank of the Miluo River, in addition to Zhang Hanchu's 25th Division, Zhao Gongwu's 2nd Division has also arrived on the south bank of the Miluo River. Now Qin Yizhi's 195th Division is responsible for covering the commander-in-chief We have to retreat, wait until we retreat to Miluo County, and then fight the Japanese invaders!" Chief of Staff Yao Guojun persuaded Guan Linzheng earnestly. He knew that Guan Linzheng was very unconvinced at this time. He was unconvinced as to why the Japanese army could defeat Xinjiang so quickly. Qianghe, even Zhang Tianhai can hold his own for a while.
As for Yao Guojun, Huangpu's junior student in the fourth period and chief of staff of the group army, Guan Linzheng usually followed his advice, but now he has become more powerful and he also wants to continue to work for a while, but after thinking about it, he He still felt that he should follow the former's advice, so he sighed deeply and said: "That's it, just withdraw! You should admit that your skills are inferior to others!"
"Yes! Sir!" Yao Guojun was overjoyed and quickly arranged for Guan Linzheng to retreat.
In fact, Guan Linzheng also knew that if he did not withdraw, it would be too late by the time the Japanese army reached Taolin Temple!
If he retreated at this time, then at least Guan Linzheng would still have three armies and eight divisions in his hands to resist the Japanese attack. If nothing else happened, wouldn't Zhang Tianhai's theater guard troops still be in Changle Street? It's still okay to take a dozen shots.
With the retreat of Guan Linzheng's 15th Group Army, the Japanese Sixth Division advanced all the way and pushed straight forward.
News of the retreat of the Fifteenth Group Army soon reached the theater guard force headquarters. Zhang Tianhai, the former enemy commander of the theater guard force, made a prompt decision and directly initiated the emergency plan - the artillery battalion withdrew first, along with the cavalry battalion of the first guard regiment, The third and fourth battalions, as well as the first and fourth battalions of the second guard regiment, retreated backwards together, while the main force of the third guard regiment prepared to move toward Jukou Town.
Yes, the two battalions of the Third Guard Regiment were preparing to march, rather than marching immediately.
According to Zhang Tianhai's arrangement, he still deployed seven battalions in the direction of Changle Street: the General Headquarters Guard Battalion, the First Battalion, the Second Battalion, the Fifth Battalion, the Sixth Battalion of the First Guard Regiment, and the Second and Third Battalions of the Second Guard Regiment. What is there to be afraid of? Aren't there two battalions or a demonstration and reinforcement camp? If you look at it this way, you can still hold on. If it doesn't work, the third guard regiment will be put up to support it. After all, there will be nine battalions.
Zhang Tianhai was confident that with the current strength of the theater security forces, how could they not be able to withstand the Japanese army for even two days? Unless the Japanese army wanted to encircle and annihilate their theater security forces - for this, Zhang Tianhai actually knew in his heart that the unit he commanded had probably become a thorn in the side of the Japanese army, and he would not be happy to pull it out.
"Old Zhang, are we really not going to wait for orders from the top before taking action?" Zhou Fangjie quietly pulled Zhang Tianhai over and asked secretly.
"Why wait? If you wait any longer, my army will be dead." Zhang Tianhai's eyes widened, "The difficulties in establishing the artillery battalion are obvious to all, even the cavalry battalion. If it weren't for the fact that the cavalry battalion is too How can I feel so sorry for you when you are so difficult to support?"
"Yes, almost a quarter of the horses in the cavalry battalion have been replaced, but the artillery battalion is the most difficult to set up. If you have any responsibilities, I will shoulder them with you!" Zhou Fangjie said bluntly, he is definitely Zhang Tianhai's loyal follower, if it weren't for the latter, he would have died when he was in Nanjing, let alone hold the position of deputy chief.
"Don't worry! There can be no responsibility. We still have nine battalions of troops. If we replace them with other troops, there will be three regiments. This is not a small force. Carry out Commander Xue's mission , that's completely enough. Even if we retreat completely according to the plan, we still have two regiments of troops on hand. If we can't defeat them, then how can we not escape?" Zhang Tianhai looked at Zhou Fangjie at this time, as if he was mentally retarded...
"That's right!" Zhou Fangjie smiled and felt relieved.
Hey, if you follow this smart old man, you will feel at ease and stable, as stable as an old dog...
So, when Zhang Tianhai and others started to play tricks, trying to preserve their strength for another fight later, what was Commander Xue Yue busy with?
Changsha, the headquarters of the Ninth Theater Command Commander.
Due to the fall of Cao Xie Ridge, the Fifteenth Army retreated. At this time, the headquarters of the theater commander was also very busy. Telegrams were ringing, and even the officers inside were walking around, doing their own things, very busy.
"Sir, all the troops are now in place. The six divisions we have prepared on the south bank of the Laodao River are definitely enough for the little devil to drink from. At that time, we will order the 15th Group Army to fight back, together with the humble theater guards. The troops tried their best to besiege the headquarters of the Japanese Sixth Division and the Third Division with fifteen divisions. I also believe that there will be gains!" Wu Yizhi stood in front of Xue Yue, full of confidence.
Indeed, Wu Yizhi has the strength to say these words!
He will still pay attention to the movements of the Ninth Theater Guards - just because he delegates power does not mean that he will not pay attention.
Wu Yizhi knew very well that under the leadership of the former enemy commander-in-chief Zhang Tianhai, adjutant commander Zhou Fangjie, and chief of general staff Li Yinglun, the combat effectiveness of this unit was gradually increasing, and it was still strong enough to fight the Japanese brigade head-on without falling behind. That kind!
For such a unit, Wu Yizhi is willing to delegate power, and hopes that this unit can gradually become a sharp blade in the Ninth Theater that can cut off a large piece of the Japanese army's flesh!
After hearing Wu Yizhi's report, Xue Yue nodded slightly. This was what he had expected: he was going to recreate the Heavenly Furnace strategy in northern Hunan, and he was going to use scorching flames to extend the Japanese Eleventh Army from the direction of Yueyang. These two sharp swords will melt away!
"The troops of the Fifteenth Group Army are already retreating now. With Guan Linzheng's ability, it is not difficult to escape intact. It's just that the security forces in the theater are not sure whether they can withdraw." Xue Yue looked at Wu Yizhi.
Wu Yizhi also knew that Chief Xue Yue was asking for his opinion, so he said openly: "Sir, I believe that there is no need to worry about the security forces for the time being. With Zhang Tianhai's little naughty boy, the situation is not good now. Maybe they are ready to run away. The key is, where should they put their troops? Jukou Town? "
After hearing Wu Yizhi's words, Xue Yue also began to think about where to withdraw the theater guard troops.
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PS: Update is here, there will be another one tonight!
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