Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 381 Chu Yunfei hesitates? Chang Ruiyuan: Lend him courage! The general attack begins! (Big chapter!)
In the blink of an eye.

Another seven days passed.

Northern Shanxi, Front Headquarters.

Fang Ligong and other combat staff officers looked at each other in bewilderment.

Discussing the situation on the battlefield in a low voice.

"At present, all troops have arrived at the designated location, and Huang Huanran has called several times to urge them to go."

Luo Weiguo couldn't understand: "But the Lord has not issued a combat order yet, why is that?"

not far away.

Chu Yunfei has been sitting in front of the battle map for ten minutes.

Didn't communicate with anyone.

This time, the meditation time was much longer than before.

Luo Weiguo, Zhang Dayun, Zhao Pengcheng and others all turned their eyes to Fang Ligong.

Fang Ligong is the person who knows Chu Yunfei best among them.

At this time, I was also confused.

He smiled bitterly, touched his chin and explained: "I don't understand the situation now."

Then he turned to look at Chu Yunfei's adjutant Zhao Pengcheng: "Pengcheng, after you went to the front line, did Junzuo behave in any strange way?"

Zhao Pengcheng recalled it carefully.

They did go to the forward command post for a few days a week ago.

These days, Chu Yunfei not only plays chess with Qian Bojun.

Basically, it means going to the front line to inspect.

Meet with grassroots commanders and soldiers.

Boost morale.

Business as usual.

If you think about it this way.

There is really nothing strange about it.

“There’s nothing strange about it.”

Zhao Pengcheng scratched his head.

Zhang Dayun changed his train of thought and then asked, "Then is there anything you are not satisfied with at the moment?"

Zhao Pengcheng thought about it carefully, and then replied: "Commander Chu seems to be dissatisfied with our combat strength and the amount of ammunition and artillery shells in stock. He believes that if the Japanese army deploys heavy troops on the second line and counterattacks, it is very likely that we will be caught off guard."

"Heavy troops?"

Fang Ligong frowned: "Could it be that you are worried about the Japanese cavalry and armored forces?"

"A year ago, the Battle of Zhengtai Road."

"The Japanese cavalry and armored forces were severely damaged (from the perspective of battle reports)"

"If the Japanese army intends to reinforce, it may indeed pose a considerable threat to our army."

Luo Weiguo nodded: "The Japanese defense line is loose on the outside but tight on the inside. Once our army breaks through the enemy's defense line with all its strength, it is very likely that we will collide head-on with the Japanese second-line reserve."

"If it was the Japanese infantry or cavalry, that would be easy to deal with."

"But if it's an armored unit, things will be difficult."

Zhang Dayun took over the conversation: "Our army's anti-armor combat training in the field is not very good, and our anti-armor weapons can only rely on direct-fire artillery, which is likely to cause considerable casualties to the combat troops."

Several people were talking.

Zhou Weiguo, led by a combat staff officer named Yu Zhenghao (from the Officer Training Corps, who joined the team at the same time as Lin Yi and others), walked into the former general command headquarters.

"Report, Zhou Weiguo has arrived as ordered."

After hearing the voice, Chu Yunfei put on a smiling face.

He turned around and waved to Zhou Weiguo: "Come, come, come."

"Yes!"

Zhou Weiguo walked over quickly.

Chu Yunfei quickly pointed to the north of Datong City and said, "South Datong, Huairen and the surrounding areas are very suitable for our large-scale deployment, but they are also suitable for the Japanese mechanized forces to perform."

"Even the few armored forces are a huge test for our infantry regiments at this stage."

"I am worried that the Japanese army will gather cavalry and armored forces along the line from Datong north to Fengzhen and Tianzhen. Once our army's all-out attack is thwarted, they may take advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack."

"You will personally lead the team to investigate this area and confirm whether there are any signs of the enemy's main forces moving around."

Zhou Weiguo nodded: "Yes!"

The execution is very high and he is about to leave.

"slow."

Chu Yunfei continued, "Weiguo, I originally did not intend to let the assault regiment participate in this operation, but the reconnaissance platoons of the various infantry regiments have not yet successfully infiltrated the enemy's rear, and are unable to confirm the enemy's specific deployment."

The assault regiment had suffered heavy casualties in the previous Battle of Beitongpu Road.

There is still no time to recover now.

The original staff numbered over 800, but now only has 300.

At this stage when heavy weapons are increasing.

The responsibilities assumed by elite light-arms assault groups such as assault regiments will become smaller and smaller.

Chu Yunfei also began to think about it.

Is it necessary to transform Zhou Weiguo's troops into a truly unconventional force?

That is an elite special forces team similar to the Snow Leopards.

Create the prototype of modern special forces.

Exploring the combat mode of special forces can also be regarded as accumulating corresponding valuable experience for the future.

however.

The reconnaissance platoons and even the reconnaissance companies of each infantry regiment are the elite.

But in reality, the penetration ability is much worse.

When you really want to hire someone.

We still need to call Zhou Weiguo and the assault regiment.

It's hard to choose.

Zhou Weiguo nodded.

He could naturally understand Chu Yunfei's helplessness.

"Can Shancheng provide further intelligence support?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "Once we are outside the Great Wall, the eyes of the Military Control Commission will basically be of little use."

"Our army is hesitant to move forward. It's not just us who are anxious. Brother Huanran and the 14th Army have urged us several times. I'm afraid the headquarters must also bear a lot of pressure."

"But this operation is related to the future of the entire theater. If there is any mistake with so many troops, there will be no suitable opportunity for counterattack in the future."

Zhou Weiguo frowned slightly.

He quickly understood what Chu Yunfei meant.

At the same time, he also understood the current situation of the 80,000 to 90,000 main force troops in northern Shanxi.

Enter.

They were worried that the enemy would deploy a powerful counterattack force on the second line and catch them off guard.

But if we don't fight, we will hold on to our existing positions.

By the time the Japanese army's new troops were formed, they became the passive ones.

Now is the dilemma.

Zhou Weiguo leaned back, straightened his chest and saluted, saying, "Please rest assured, sir. My assault regiment will definitely complete this reconnaissance mission."

"Well, let's go."

After Zhou Weiguo left.

Chu Yunfei then arranged: "Brother Ligong, convey our army's concerns to the headquarters, and send the telegram to Director Lin Weilin of the First Aide-de-camp."

"Also, move the artillery position forward five kilometers to see what the Japanese are doing."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Ligong immediately turned around and left to go to the confidential room to draft a telegram.

The reason why he sent it to Lin Wei was naturally because Chu Yunfei believed that Lin Wei could understand his concerns.

Directly sent to the headquarters.

Chu Yunfei was worried that even if the group of senior commanders had the corresponding ability to distinguish.

It is also impossible to accurately judge the situation on the battlefield.

The most important thing is that they don’t necessarily expect Chu Yunfei to win the battle.

But Chang Ruiyuan is an exception.

soon.

Mountain city side.

The First Attendant Department immediately received a telegram from the former commander-in-chief of northern Shanxi.

Lin Wei glanced at the content of the telegram.

Then I knew what Chu Yunfei wanted to express.

He immediately found Chang Ruiyuan and reported the situation to him.

Chang Ruiyuan had indeed made a wrong judgment that Chu Yunfei was asking him, the principal, for help.

He said as if he was scolding his useless child: "Before the counterattack in northern Shanxi, they didn't even discuss it with me, the principal."

"The war has become so serious that we are now anxious."

Although his attitude was not very good, he did not say anything harsh.

Chang Ruiyuan was just a little angry, that's all.

Lin Wei stood not far from him.

After seeing that Chang Ruiyuan didn't say anything, he gave his own suggestion.

"Yun Fei became famous at a young age, so it's inevitable that he would be careless before engaging in a battle."

"He attempted to take advantage of the momentum of the Dragon City Restoration to counterattack northern Shanxi and lay the foundation for victory in the counterattack in North China."

"Now, judging from the strategic situation of both sides, as well as the reports from the 14th Army Group over the past half month."

"The main force along the entire Great Wall in northern Shanxi is now in a dilemma."

"However, we cannot confirm whether the enemy has really deployed armored units or corresponding cavalry units in the area north of Datong."

Chang Ruiyuan paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

The hard power of both sides.

If we look at the data on paper.

The main force on the front line in northern Shanxi is well equipped with heavy weapons.

Even better than the Japanese army.

In terms of light weapons, because they are equipped with American weapons, their firepower is stronger than that of the Japanese.

The support weapons are even worse.

The Japanese army has it, and it’s in episode 88.

It is also equipped with a large number of mortars and other indirect fire support weapons.

In this regard, it is an all-round beating.

But infantry units are not without weaknesses.

If the Japanese army really assembled a large number of armored and cavalry units north of Datong.

Even if the attack is launched with the accompaniment of elite troops.

It is easy to tear Chu Yunfei's battle line.

During the Battle of Nanchang, the National Army suffered a heavy loss at the hands of General Okamura Yasuji.

Apart from the city of Nanchang, most of the strategic locations around Nanchang were captured by Okamura Neiji's armored assault tactics!
"From previous intelligence, the Japanese Army stationed in Mongolia did have such combat units in its combat sequence, including their predecessor, the Chahar Corps, which had a corresponding elite mixed brigade.

The Japanese invaders also called it a small division.

The overall organization is based on intelligence.

About six thousand people.

However, the organization set up an infantry regiment with two large battalions.

The brigade has two tank battalions under its jurisdiction, which are equipped with Type 89 tanks and Type 94 armored vehicles.

But after our army suffered heavy losses in the Zhengtai Road Battle.

It has never been used in North China again.”

Chang Ruiyuan smiled and followed up on Lin Wei's words and said, "From this point of view, Yun Fei is not inconsiderate, he is too considerate."

He slammed the telegram in his hand on the table beside him.

He paced back and forth with a cane in his hand.

After a while.

He picked up the phone on the desk and said, "Ask Yunong to come over."

Soon.

About fifteen minutes later.

Dai Yunong hurriedly stood in front of Chang Ruiyuan: "Principal."

"Chief Dai, do we have any intelligence indicating that the Japanese army has assembled combat troops on the second line in an attempt to counterattack?"

Dai Yunong was stunned for a moment: "President, are you asking about the front line in northern Jiangxi or the front line in northern Shanxi?"

"Of course it's the front line in northern Shanxi."

Dai Yunong shook his head truthfully: "No, we have not received any intelligence indicating that the Japanese army still has the strength to launch a counterattack."

Chang Ruiyuan no longer looked at him.

But he didn't let Dai Yunong leave.

"From the perspective of the enemy and our own situation, the Japanese army is actually quite passive. Whether we break through the middle or outflank on both wings, the Japanese army will be overwhelmed. Our manpower and equipment have an absolute advantage."

“I don’t know where Yun Fei’s concerns come from.”

After Chang Ruiyuan got Dai Yunong's reply.
Changed attitude again.

Lin Wei was also accustomed to this: "Yun Fei is also commanding the main force of the entire war zone at this time. Since Yun Fei has concerns, the chairman might as well lend him courage."

Chang Ruiyuan snorted coldly: "I'm afraid he doesn't want courage."

Lin Wei remained silent.

Seeing that Chang Ruiyuan did not continue to express his opinion, he whispered: "Chairman, the Second War Zone is different from the Ninth War Zone. The troops there are weak and the support they receive is much less than that of the Ninth War Zone."

The Ninth Theater of Operations represents the entire nation’s efforts.

Even though the Second War Zone had Chu Yunfei's assistance, it was still a little more inexperienced than the Ninth War Zone.

Although the number of heavy weapons in the Second World War zone has now reached half of the total number of the national army.

But that was something Chu Yunfei fought for himself.

It has nothing to do with you, Chang Ruiyuan.

Chang Ruiyuan mainly invested in his own central army.

Dai Yunong, who was standing aside, was not ignorant of military affairs.

But at this moment he was like a deaf and dumb man.

He didn't express his opinion.

Instead, he tried to reduce his presence.

Although he knows.

From today's perspective.

There is no evidence that the Japanese deployed armored and cavalry units on the second line.

Even the frequent actions of the Japanese army in the Ninth War Zone indirectly confirmed that the North China Front Army was unlikely to be allocated too many resources.

Their Military Control Commission is not just there to sit there and do nothing. All signs indicate that the brutal Japanese are already at the end of their strength.

Their economy is close to collapse!
But what if?
Chu Yunfei is known for his ability to predict the future.

Almost all combat generals know this.

What's more, he is extremely proud, even to the point of being arrogant.

If Chu Yunfei was not more than 80% sure, how could he sit still?

As for senior staff such as Lin Wei and Director Lin.

Obviously he is better than himself in military command.

Director Lin always maintains a cautious attitude.

Then there is nothing more to say.

Chang Ruiyuan was silent for a moment, and seemed to have made a difficult decision: "Speed ​​up the delivery of the US aid originally scheduled for the Ninth War Zone to the Second War Zone."

"Since Chu Yunfei needs courage, I will send him another telegram, asking him to give it a try. If he fails in the battle or makes a mistake in command, I will not punish him severely."

This batch of American aid was originally intended for delivery to the Ninth War Zone.

When Chang Ruiyuan assigned it to me before.

Lin Wei began to have doubts.

It was believed that someone else wanted to intercept a batch of relief supplies that originally belonged to Chu Yunfei.

It was then used in operations in the Ninth War Zone.

Now it seems.

This person is not He Yingqin, nor Chen Cixiu, nor Xue Yue.

This is the chairman in front of us.
The Chairman seemed to attach much more importance to the Battle of Changsha than he had expected.

Lin Wei rolled his eyes in his heart. Severe punishment?

Ha ha!

Is there any time when Chu Yunfei makes inappropriate commands?

Every battle and combat plan commanded.

Almost everything that can be considered has been taken into consideration.

Even if an emergency occurs, we can adjust quickly and find the most advantageous way to play.

How could it be possible that the command was inappropriate?

It would be better not to add this sentence.

Judging from Lin Wei's understanding and contact with Chu Yunfei.

After adding this personal remark, it will most likely only have the opposite effect.

Lin Wei reminded him, "Chairman, in my opinion, Yun Fei's purpose is not to urge us to allocate supplies as soon as possible. The North China Front Army has suffered repeated setbacks, and this is also a good opportunity for them to avenge their previous defeat."

"Weiwen, do you mean to say that the enemy might really be planning to be relaxed on the outside but tight on the inside?"

Chang Ruiyuan couldn't understand why Lin Wei insisted on his point of view.

But this matter doesn't make sense at all.

If the Japanese army was really deployed like this.

So how do we explain the repeated setbacks in the 14th Army’s attacks?

Is it possible that the combat effectiveness of the main force of the Central Army has become so poor?
The 14th Army Group commanded by Guo Jiqiao had a total of 40,000 troops.

All necessary equipment has been replenished.

From Chang Ruiyuan's perspective.

“The 14th Army has sufficient manpower and heavy weapons.

Beat it like this.

Even Chu Yunfei sent heavy artillery units for support, if the main force of the Japanese army had not fought to the death to defend!

How strong should the Japanese army's combat effectiveness be?"

Lin Wei was silent for a moment and then slowly said, "Chairman, the Japanese army is good at defensive operations, but in most cases, they need to take the initiative to attack."

"I believe that it is not only us who are eager to end this war and win the war, but also the Japanese."

Chang Ruiyuan admitted.

What Lin Wei said actually makes sense.

The Japanese army's combat effectiveness is extremely strong.

They are well trained.

With the help of strong fortifications.

It is not impossible to resist the attack of their main force.

During the Battle of Nanchang.

When Luo Zhuoying's troops and the 74th Army counterattacked the Nanxun Line.

Wasn’t the Japanese army able to fight against them without losing an inch of territory?

Chang Ruiyuan was under the influence of Lin Wei.

My heart began to lean towards Lin Wei's judgment.

This is basically the role that staff members play.

Their brains just need to be more useful and have stronger capabilities.

Otherwise, what are the points of being a think tank or a staff member?
It’s a pity that Lin Wei is the only useful person around.

Liu Fei had been sent to the Ninth War Zone by him.

The other senior military officers were basically defeated by Chang Ruiyuan.

At best, we can listen to their opinions, but we will never adopt them.

Chang Ruiyuan subconsciously began to lean towards Chu Yunfei's opinion.

But there was still a voice in his heart telling him.

The combat effectiveness of the main force of the Central Army cannot be so weak!

Just as Chang Ruiyuan found it hard to believe in his eyes.

The 14th Army's almost all-out attack.

What they were dealing with was just the "bait" of the Japanese army.

If this is true, what prospects are there for the battle in northern Shanxi?

It is better to switch to a strategic defensive posture.

Relying on the current favorable terrain, they held their positions and confronted the Japanese army.
No! How could I have such an idea?

Chang Ruiyuan's mind was working rapidly.

However, he finally made a decision that was beneficial to the battle in northern Shanxi.

That means no interference and no command!

"Regarding the established combat strategy, the command will not change it, nor will it urge him to attack. Let Yunfei find his own opportunity."

"Yes."

Lin Wei was overjoyed and turned around to leave to pass on the message.

Looking at Lin Wei whose steps seemed a little brisk.

For a moment, Chang Ruiyuan doubted whether his strategic command level had regressed.
It only took a second.

Chang Ruiyuan regained his previous confidence.

In his opinion.

In fact, Chu Yunfei himself is a person who will not release the eagle until he sees the rabbit.

Although he never broke his promise to Chu Yunfei.

But what is the current situation of the National Government?

Chu Yunfei knew it clearly in his heart.

Now that he has given in, Chu Yunfei needs to show a corresponding attitude.

At least you need to maintain the offensive and be able to see the corresponding results!

Northern Shanxi-Yanmen Pass General Front Command.

"Mr. Yun, there's a call from the headquarters." Fang Ligong quickly walked up to Chu Yunfei and handed him the telegram.

He had just sent a telegram to the Second War Zone to confirm the collection of military rations.

After Chu Yunfei put down the telegram in his hand, he turned around and asked, "Has the 30th Artillery Regiment advanced?"

Fang Ligong nodded: "Yes, the artillery fire can now cover the Japanese positions in Huairen County."

"There is no need for them to attack Huairen. The time is almost ripe. Notify Ouyang Xianpeng and have them turn their guns to bombard the Japanese positions in Shuo County."

"Also, order the 1st Battalion of the 31st Mountain Artillery Regiment to be deployed to Daiyue Station and be ready to reinforce the 1st Infantry Regiment at any time."

"The mountain artillery battalion directly under the Flying Tiger Attack Army was deployed to the Jingping line to assist the Fifth Infantry Regiment in launching an attack on Pinglu."

"Order the First Infantry Regiment to clear out the remaining enemies in Daiyue, Jinshatan, Shangxizhuang, etc., and ensure that a small-scale offensive is maintained against Huairen County."

"The Second and Third Infantry Regiments will clear out the Japanese and puppet troops in Shuo County within three days."

PS: Daiyue Station is located in the north of Shuo County. At this time, the Japanese army had completed the blocking and evacuated to Huairen County.

"Yes!"

The order to attack was given.

Fang Ligong quickly left and returned: "Sir, the attitude of the headquarters is somewhat intriguing."

"That's not the Chairman's style."

Chu Yunfei was also surprised to see the changes made by Chang Ruiyuan.

He didn't even think about commanding himself to fight.

It would be good for Elder Chang Rui to just be a clay sculpture!

Chu Yunfei was afraid that he would give blind orders.

Mobilize his reinforcements and combat supplies.

Even if Chang Ruiyuan didn't ask a question.

He is confident that he can win this battle in northern Shanxi.

We have fought for everything we should fight for, and we have prepared everything we should prepare for.

The general offensive is naturally about to begin!
the other side.

Yang Fangkou.

The Flying Tigers attack the army headquarters.

As the direct commander of the left-wing group.

Qian Bojun has actually been in a state of anxiety for nearly a month.

but.

He after receiving the telegram.

It was also a lot more relaxed at this time.

"Old Bian, it seems that my previous judgment is the same."

Qian Bojun handed the telegram to Bian Fucheng with a satisfied look on his face: "The purpose of maintaining a long-term small-scale continuous offensive is not only to obtain more supplies from the mountain city."

"It's actually for training purposes."

"These additional combat troops had not previously participated in actual combat. After the rotation and attack in the past month, they have basically completed the actual combat training in the true sense."

"Our combat effectiveness has actually been further improved!"

After reading the telegram, Bian Fucheng was also very happy: "I have waited for such a long time."

"This is the official start of the general offensive. I will immediately make specific combat arrangements. The commander's tactics are not much different from the third combat plan we agreed upon earlier."

Qian Bojun nodded: "Well, go and pass the message!"

Forty-fifth minute after Chu Yunfei gave the order.

Artillery position of the 30th Artillery Regiment.

Ouyang Xianpeng was very excited.

Not far from him.

The soldiers carried the shells with great effort.

Make final preparations before shooting.

"Every class, take your positions~!"

As the command was given.

Each gun began to calibrate the firing parameters.

"Attention, gun position one, gun position two, reload one round, fire!"

Two shells were fired.

Cut through the sky!

The 30th Artillery Regiment's current artillery bombardment is a target attack carried out after the calculations of the calculation battalion.

In fact, it just means running away according to the coordinates on the battle map in hand.

Plus the assistance of Chu Yunfei's skills.

Basically, there is no such thing as a missed shot.

soon.

The phone rang at the headquarters of the 30th Artillery Regiment and the Measurement Battalion.

"Reporting to Captain Huang, the target has been hit accurately."

"very good!"

Huang Yongrui smiled slightly: "This shows that our previous work was not in vain. Inform the group leader and let them bombard with all their might!"

"Yes!"

Following Ouyang Xianpeng's order.

One 105mm shell after another was fired rapidly.

Like a roaring beast.

Iron rain is falling.

The earth shook.

The explosion of the shells rumbled like thunder.

The smoke of gunpowder soon filled the battlefield.

The air wave was like an invisible giant hand, hitting everything on the battlefield hard.

The sandbags on the edge of the trench were overturned, the wooden stakes were blown to pieces, and the fragments flew everywhere, making a sharp whistling sound.

The Japanese troops on the front line of Shuo County could not even transmit their warning sounds far away.

One gun, six rounds a minute.

Eight guns.

One minute is enough to fire more than forty 105mm high-explosive bombs.

Under Chu Yunfei's artillery guidance skills.

The intensity of the shelling was very high.

The Japanese outer positions were quickly torn to pieces.

The second and third regiments had to act together.

Liu Wang was standing next to Sun Xinpu at this time.

Sun Xinpu raised his telescope and looked at the explosion in the distance.

He obediently covered his ears.

Five minutes later.

The shelling stopped.

The two of them turned their heads and looked at the phone beside them in tacit understanding.

as predicted.

Less than a minute.

The phone rang.

Chu Yunfei's voice came from the microphone: "The 30th Artillery Regiment reported that the bombardment was very effective. You should be able to see it, right?"

"Yes sir, the enemy position has turned into a sea of ​​fire."

"So what are you waiting for? Launch the attack immediately."

"Yes!" Sun Xinpu hung up the phone and turned to look at Liu Wang on the side: "As we said before, you will focus on attacking the east, and leave the rest of the feint attack to us."

"Ah."

After the general offensive in the direction of Shuo County was launched.

Everything went quite smoothly.

Huang Baitao, commander of the right-wing group, also soon received Chu Yunfei's order.

Just when Huang Baitao was quite excited and thought that Chu Yunfei finally agreed to let them attack Lingqiu County.

However, Chu Yunfei unprecedentedly asked them to continue the siege of the Japanese and puppet troops in Lingqiu County.

Then they attacked Guangling.
"It's really strange. Why would Commander Chu issue such a combat order? If our main force attacks Guangling, our flank will inevitably be threatened by the Second Mixed Brigade."

Huang Baitao quickly thought of a possibility. He turned to look at Zhang Dongkai standing beside him and said, "Could it be that they want to use our main force as bait to lure the Japanese army out of the city for a field battle?"

Zhang Dongkai did not speak, but spread out the battle map beside him: "After such a long battle, we have already known that the main force of the Japanese Second Mixed Brigade is in Lingqiu City, with more than 2,000 people."

"The enemy has a complete defense system and fortifications, so it is not easy to conquer them."

"Since Commander Chu has issued such a combat order, he must have other considerations. What you just said about inducing the enemy to leave the city for a field battle is not impossible."

"I suspect that Commander Chu thinks that the 75mm mountain artillery assigned to us now is not enough to complete such a breakthrough mission. Instead of being pinned down here by the two thousand people of the Second Mixed Brigade, we should take the initiative and continue to attack in the direction of Zhangjiakou, or cooperate with the th Army to attack Hunyuan County."

Huang Baitao was silent for a moment and nodded: "Yes, but Commander Chu didn't want us to attack easily before. I still can't figure it out, did the Japanese really deploy a large number of counterattack forces on the second line?"

Zhang Dongkai was puzzled: "Where do they get their combat strength from? We have 400 million people and we can barely maintain the current size of the army. The Japanese..."

"It is very likely a newly formed ad hoc division."

"Draw them from their reserves."

"Don't forget how high Japan's literacy rate is."

“They have a perfect military-national education.”

"Even civilians who are unfit for military service taking up arms and taking to the battlefield are enough to pose a threat to our soldiers."

Zhang Dongkai sighed: "What a terrible opponent, and also a crazy enough opponent. If this is the case, then it is normal for Chief Chu to have some concerns."

Huang Baitao waved his hand and denied the claim: "Based on my understanding of Japan, even they cannot complete four conscriptions in just one year."

"If this is true, then the Japanese were not so-called conscripts, but forced conscription."

"I suspect that this group of troops is likely a mixed force of Japanese and puppet troops. There are many of them, but their combat effectiveness is not strong. Or there may not be such a force at all. Commander Chu is just worrying too much."

"Now, our left-wing group has launched a full-scale offensive. The Japanese army should take action. From their actions, we can speculate on their possible follow-up actions, and on this basis, we can gain the advantage of being the last mover in the face of change."

"Dong Kai, call Sun Ming and ask him to lead the 13th Regiment to build fortifications and monitor the main force in Lingqiu County."

Huang Baitao was also a rather conceited general, and at this time he already had a plan in mind.

When the general is out, military orders are not obeyed.

But it’s finally time.

Huang Baitao still hesitated for a moment: "Well, let me ask Commander Chu for instructions and request to conquer Hunyuan first and then Guangling. If possible, I will personally lead the 11th Infantry Regiment and draw two battalions from the 12th Infantry Regiment, and the mountain artillery troops to the north to attack Hunyuan!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)