Originally, Xie Tian thought that Chu Yunfei would shirk the troops and not dare to mobilize without the orders of the Second Theater Commander. However, he did not expect that Chu Yunfei just pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked at Xie Tian and said, "Brother Bao Qing, How do you want me to cooperate with the 358th regiment in attacking Qizhou?"
This was indeed an accident. Chu Yunfei's card was not included in Xie Tian's battle plan.
However, Xie Tian would never mind an extra boost. He laughed and stood up, pointing at the sand table placed on the side of the county government hall: "Brother Yunfei, why don't we talk there."
Chu Yunfei nodded and stood up. Fang Ligong beside him was so anxious that he kept winking at Chu Yunfei.
Attacking Qizhou is not a trivial matter. The last time Xie Baoqing wrote to you, he encouraged you to attack Qizhou. It took me a lot of effort to stop you. Now that Xie Baoqing wants to attack Qizhou, let him lend him a Let him lay the road.
The snipe and the clam fight against each other and the fisherman gets the advantage. When they fight to the point of losing both sides, perhaps that will be our opportunity.
As a result, Chu Yunfei walked directly to the sand table with Xie Tian as if he didn't see Fang Ligong's eyes.
He wanted to know how Xie Tian fought, and he was victorious every time he fought in this battle.
Walking to the sand table, Xie Tian took a look, pulled out a few flags and changed their positions. His move shocked Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong.
"Brother Baoqing, are you saying that the New Second Regiment of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army captured Yanmen Pass?" Chu Yunfei looked at Xie Tian in surprise and asked.
Xie Tian nodded: "This happened a few days ago."
We don’t even know what happened a few days ago?
Chu Yunfei looked at Fang Ligong with a dark look, and Fang Ligong gave him a helpless smile.
Due to changes in the front line, the only contact between the 358th Regiment and the Second War Zone is telegraph. It is normal for the various departments to not report the battle situation in a timely manner.
Xie Tian put the removed flag back into another position on the sand table and explained: "The Zhongcun Division broke through Pingxing Pass and reached the ancient town. It is still entangled with Li Yunlong's troops. The 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army retreated from Pingxing Pass to Daxi Their next goal is probably to unite with the 129th Division and the 386th Brigade to encircle and annihilate the Zhongcun Division in the ancient town area. They may also go south to attack Yangquan City. This depends on the appetite of the Eighth Route Army headquarters. But they have indeed already It’s no longer around Pingxingguan.”
As he spoke, Xie Tian continued to play with the flags on the sand table and continued to explain: "In addition, the Japanese Qiaomu Brigade has arrived at Caicun, and the Banheng Brigade has also occupied Wutai County. The only one that has not made an inch forward is the Watanabe Division of the Kwantung Army. Regiment, they were stubbornly blocked by Fu Zuoyi's Ninth Regiment at Gaoqiang, Baihu, and Huai'an. The current general strategic situation is basically like this. The enemies in Taiyuan, Yangquan, Datong, Zhangjiakou, and Gucheng Town have been divided. Now it seems a bit chaotic, everyone seems to be working on their own, there is no order at all."
Chu Yunfei frowned tightly and stared at the sand table without looking at Xie Tian, and asked, "Is your information accurate?"
Xie Tian nodded: "I can't guarantee the accuracy of twenty-four hours, but I can still guarantee the accuracy of seventy-two hours. Among them, the changes in the enemy and enemy situation near Yanmen Pass, ancient towns and Qizhou can ensure the accuracy of twenty-four hours. sex."
Chu Yunfei tapped the edge of the sand table quickly with his fingers. After Xie Tian fiddled with the sand table again, the strategic situation in northwest Shanxi was completely different from before.
Xie Tian looked at Chu Yunfei and said, "So, I want to attack Qizhou."
As he spoke, Xie Tian placed the red flag representing the People's Liberation Army in Qizhou's position, and conveniently pulled down the Japanese plaster flag on Qizhou.
Chu Yunfei's expression changed and he said: "With Qizhou captured, Taiyuan will become an isolated city."
Xie Tian chuckled: "Yes, we will capture Qizhou. To the north of Taiyuan is my brother Xie Baoqing and Yunfei's territory to the east, to the south is the Luliang base of the 343rd Brigade of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and to the west are the heavy troops of the two legions of the Second War Zone. Defensively, the Japanese in Taiyuan cannot escape except by going to heaven or earth."
Chu Yunfei looked embarrassed. If Xie Baoqing captured Qizhou, both directions northeast of Taiyuan would actually be Xie Baoqing's territory. Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment had already been surrounded by Xie Baoqing's troops on three sides, or rather surrounded on three sides. It was protected, and there was no way to come into contact with the Japanese from any direction.
The other direction facing the 358th Regiment is Shanyin County, which is currently occupied by the Eighth Route Army. In other words, the 358th Regiment will have no battles to fight in the future and will become an infant in its infancy.
Chu Yunfei glanced at Xie Tian speechlessly and said: "Brother Baoqing, please tell me directly. How can I cooperate with the 358th Regiment when you attack Qizhou?"
Xie Tian smiled bitterly, but he did not arrange a position for the 358th Regiment in this battle, nor did he need the 358th Regiment's assistance. He was just borrowing a path from Chu Yunfei.
However, since Chu Yunfei couldn't sit still, Xie Tian had no choice but to temporarily change his local strategy.
Xie Tian smiled slightly and pointed at Yang Qu with his baton: "Here."
Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and looked at Xie Tian and asked: "Surround the area for reinforcements. Brother Baoqing, do you want me to block the reinforcements from Yangqu direction for you?"
Xie Tian chuckled: "Isn't that overkill? Brother Yunfei, you lead your troops to cooperate with my armored infantry regiment to capture Yangqu. After you capture it, Yangqu will be yours. I don't want it. My armored infantry regiment will continue to attack Push forward, all the way to the front line of Caizhuang, Jinyang Lake."
Chu Yunfei looked at Xie Tian in surprise and said, "You want to fight on two fronts? Don't you need to call on your armored infantry regiment to fight Qizhou?"
Xie Tian nodded and said: "To be honest, my regiment has sneaked into Qizhou. I came here to let the second regiment go out to attack Qizhou with great fanfare and attract the attention of the Japanese army in Qizhou. When the opportunity is ripe, my two regiments should cooperate with each other to regain Qizhou in one fell swoop."
Chu Yunfei looked at Xie Tian with toothache and asked, "Do you have three regiments of troops now?"
Xie Tian smiled: "More than that, that's why brothers are eager to conquer Qizhou now, otherwise so many troops crowded together will become a big problem."
Chu Yunfei finally understood that they did not need his help to attack Qizhou. They had already planned it long ago. The purpose of mobilizing the army was to give him face, otherwise it would be the same if they sent troops directly from King Yu Cave.
If the 358th Regiment participates in this battle, it will simply be an attempt to take advantage of someone else's success.
Moreover, they also gave him Yangqu County for free, and he owed this favor greatly.
The Armored Corps has advanced to the front line of Caizhuang, Jinyang Lake. Wouldn't it have already reached the outskirts of Taiyuan?
He really wants to attack Taiyuan.
