Sword: Heart of Iron

Chapter 40: Encirclement and Annihilation of the Enemy at the Tuancheng Gate

Everyone gathered around the eight-immortal table.

Wang Feng pointed on the map with his finger: "The Japanese army is currently concentrated in the East and West Paochi areas, with about two battalions."

"It is also equipped with an artillery battalion equipped with several large-caliber artillery pieces."

"The caliber is at least 105 mm."

Commander Lin clasped his hands over his chest and nodded secretly.

Wang Feng continued to explain to everyone: "On the front battlefield, the most powerful troops should be the 358th Regiment and the Second Reserve Army."

"These two troops will be responsible for the main attack, and the 17th Army will provide reinforcements on the side."

Commander Lin raised his eyebrows slightly: "358th Regiment?"

"A regiment's strength?"

Wang Feng said bitterly, "Yes, it is an elite reinforced regiment, just like my unit, and is affiliated with the 33rd Army."

"The regiment commander's name is Chu Yunfei, a fifth-term student of the Whampoa Military Academy, from Wutai, Shanxi, and a fellow countryman of the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone."

Teacher Lin suddenly realized.

It is well known that the organization of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has always been chaotic.

Some division-level units are, to put it nicely, an infantry division.

In fact, there are two groups.

A division has only about three to four thousand people at most.

Those who suffer from drought will die from drought, and those who suffer from waterlogging will die from waterlogging.

This is common.

Wang Feng continued: "At the same time, on the left, there are two battalions of Japanese troops making a flanking move."

"The situation is still quite serious. Although the Japanese supply lines have been cut off, they can still use aircraft for airdrop support. Although the scale of the supply is not large, it should not be underestimated."

"The frontline troops are currently locked in a stalemate with the Japanese army. If no reinforcements arrive, it will be difficult to sustain the next offensive operations."

Commander Lin frowned.

Wang Feng's analysis of the battle situation was very accurate.

"We currently only have two regiments of troops, and the follow-up troops are expected to arrive in a day."

"I may have to ask my junior to take care of the main attack mission."

Commander Lin said bitterly.

The ambush was only part of the entire Pingxingguan Battle.

Currently, most of the troops of the 115th Division are deployed in the Caijiayu area.

Intercept the 9th Brigade coming from the rear.

Drawing out the combat strength of two main regiments is already the limit.

Wang Feng hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, my unit will take the lead in the attack."

"The 115th Division then detoured to the Japanese flank and intercepted their retreat."

Teacher Lin thought for a moment and added:
"How about this? I will send the 686th Regiment to cooperate with your temporary st Brigade to fight and encircle the remaining Japanese troops. One regiment is enough."

Wang Feng accepted it gladly and did not refuse.

The battlefield is not a game of house. There is no need to be polite. The more soldiers you have, the better.

After both sides briefly formulated an encirclement and annihilation plan, they immediately moved towards Tuanchengkou.

At this time, on the front battlefield.

358 regiment headquarters.

Chu Yunfei put down the telescope and walked quickly to Fang Ligong's side: "Tell Qian Bojun to telegraph that if you can't capture the high ground, don't come back to see me!"

Through the telescope, he could clearly see the situation on the front line.

There were about three squadrons of Japanese troops stationed on the high ground, taking advantage of the terrain to command the enemy.

Qian Bojun led a battalion to launch several attacks, but apart from leaving a field of corpses, there was no result to speak of.

Fang Ligong frowned and suggested:
"Commander, the Japanese troops on the high ground are resisting too stubbornly. I think we should boil the frog in warm water. If we continue to attack like this, I'm afraid there will be heavy casualties."

Chu Yunfei waved his hand: "No! Absolutely not."

"Raise an army for a thousand days, use it for a while."

"I, Chu Yunfei, want troops that can fight tough battles. If we can't even take down a high ground, how can we defend Shanxi!"

"Quick, tell Qian Bojun to take the high ground within half an hour."

"No mistakes!" Fang Ligong breathed a sigh of relief: "I understand!"

Chu Yunfei put his hands behind his back and continued to look towards the front through the observation port.

Chu Yunfei knew exactly what Fang Ligong meant.

I came from the Whampoa Military Academy, and it was not easy for me to get along in Shanxi.

Fortunately, relying on the identity of being a fellow townsman of Commander Yan, he has been working in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army for nearly ten years.

Only then did he get the position of leader of a reinforced regiment.

The 358th Regiment has more than people, and they have all the cannons and guns they need.

What a wealthy life!
Many people saw it with envy and excitement.

If it was the 358th Regiment, it would have been crippled in this battle.

When it is rebuilt, it is inevitable that someone with ulterior motives will take advantage of it and it may become just an ordinary infantry regiment.
Thinking of this, Chu Yunfei snorted coldly.

Facing a powerful enemy, as Chinese soldiers, how could we be afraid of fighting and not move forward?

Forget about changing the organization. As long as we can completely wipe out these thousands of Japanese troops in front of us, I will do it without hesitation, even if it means killing myself!

"Report to the commander, there is an urgent telegram from the Sixth Army!"

Chu Yunfei turned around and took the telegram.

Glancing up and down, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Order all troops to launch a full-scale counterattack!"

"Attract all the Japanese firepower to the front!"

The battle at Tuanchengkou lasted for another five hours.

During this period, the 358th Regiment, as the main attacking force, launched multiple attacks on the main Japanese forces despite the bombing from airplanes and artillery.

As the battalion commander of a battalion, Qian Bojun was appreciated by Chu Yunfei.

The combat command capability is still very good.

After receiving the death order, he mobilized the entire battalion, launched a frontal feint attack, and attacked from both sides. After paying the price of two or three hundred people, he successfully captured the high ground.

Cooperating with the second and third battalions below, they forced the Japanese army to retreat about half a mile.

Guo Zongfen's Second Reserve Army also fought very well.

Although this force was named "reserve", its combat effectiveness was not inferior to the main force on the front line.

With the cooperation with the 17th Army, they fought back and forth with the Japanese army. Although they did not push the front line forward, they also tied down the forces of two battalions.

At the same time, the two independent brigades on the Pingxingguan flank immediately headed north after receiving the news and joined the encirclement team.

Wang Feng's troops and the 686th Regiment marched quickly along the Weidai Highway after a night of marching.

The road was very spacious. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Eighth Route Army marched side by side, but they were clearly separated and did not disturb each other.

At dawn on the 27th, we officially arrived at the back of Dongpaochi.

Most of the Japanese troops were attracted to the front, where only about three squadrons were stationed.

But relying on the advantageous terrain and temporary fortifications built in advance.

Although the troops are small in number, they are still capable of fighting.

Li Tianyou, the regiment commander, said: "Commander Wang, all parties worked together in this battle. It's really wonderful!"

Wang Feng rode on the captured white horse and pulled the reins: "The Japanese invaders are just a drop in the ocean of national war."

"Please trouble your troops to attack the right side of Dongpaochi."

Li Tianyou nodded: "No problem!"

"Comrades, prepare for battle!"

As he spoke, he took out the pistol from his waist and called out to the soldiers behind him.

The Eighth Route Army emphasizes unity between officers and soldiers, and only those at the level of Division Commander Lin will be equipped with horses for long-distance marches.

The cadres at the regimental level all walked with the ordinary soldiers.

After arranging the friendly forces, Wang Feng began to deploy his troops.

"One regiment will attack from the front, and the other regiment will attack from the flank."

"Mountain artillery battalion, mortar battalion, prepare for battle."

"All troops, check your equipment and launch the attack in twenty minutes!"

(End of this chapter)