During the War of Resistance Against Japan: After being scattered at Cangyunling, he brought back a

Not to mention Commander Song, I've hardly ever met any commanders at the division or brigade level.

"No!"

"My sending you is not a discussion, but represents the official stance of the New Third Front Army!"

"Tell Song Zeyuan that if the 29th Army does not send troops, the Kwantung Army can retreat into the Qindao area!"

"But the 29th Army cannot withdraw into the Qindao area!"

"If the New Third Front Army suffers a defeat, the 29th Army bears an indispensable responsibility!"

"Secondly, it is the responsibility of all anti-Japanese armed forces in China to annihilate the Kwantung Army!"

"I can refuse to send troops, unless the New Third Front Army is wiped out. Otherwise, I will definitely take the air force and the army with me!"

Xie Jinyuan spoke slowly.

But the chill in his words sent a shiver down their spines!

"Yes! Commander-in-Chief!"

Zhang Dabiao immediately straightened his back and spoke loudly.

He then quickly turned and left the command room.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Actually, the 29th Army might not even be needed!"

After Zhang Dabiao left, Chu Yunfei couldn't help but speak up.

There were some things he was too embarrassed to say during the conference, but now that it was just him and the Commander-in-Chief, he spoke frankly.

Seemingly noticing the confusion on the Commander-in-Chief's face, Chu Yunfei continued, "Commander-in-Chief!"

"Regardless of the 29th Army's combat capabilities, whether the 29th Army will actually send troops is a matter of uncertainty!"

"I think it's better to send the Sixth Army!"

Chu Yunfei took a deep breath and said.

Although the Sixth Army Group has not yet fully completed its mechanization process, it is only carrying out interception missions.

With the help of the air force, there is a good chance that the Kwantung Army can be held back before it fully withdraws into the Qindao area.

"No!"

"The terrain is unsuitable!"

"And now there's an even more important task I need to teach you!"

Xie Jinyuan said in a deep voice.

"More important?"

"Task?"

Chu Yunfei suddenly said excitedly.

It should be noted that after the Sixth Army entered the pass, it did not fight a single decisive battle.

Their sole mission was to encircle and suppress Du Yuming's Fifth Army.

Although it was satisfying, it was far from what he had expected.

After all, units such as the Second Army Group, the Third Army Group, and the First Army Group have all performed remarkably well.

"Ok!"

"Although the Japanese troops inside the Great Wall are making considerable moves, they cannot provide support to the majority of the Kwantung Army in the short term!"

"As for the Qindao area, it can only be said that reinforcements may arrive!"

"The only remaining uncertainty is still beyond the Great Wall!"

"Outside the pass?"

"Ok!"

"Intelligence has been received! Umezu has mobilized all his troops outside the pass, preparing to arrive near Shanhaiguan first!"

"To prepare for the main force of the Kwantung Army to retreat northward and withdraw from the interior of China!"

347 "Commander-in-Chief! The Kwantung Army doesn't have many troops left outside the Great Wall, does it?" Chu Yunfei asked, his brows furrowing instinctively.

If everything is arranged in advance, then it is not necessarily possible for them to escape from the pass.

"No less than 150,000!"

"However, this is all the troops that Umezu can mobilize!"

"Therefore, the mission of the Sixth Army Group is even more important. We must spare no effort to lay out our defenses at Shanhaiguan first!"

"I'm going to lock the door and beat the dog!"

"Let the entire 600,000-strong army of Umezu be annihilated in the Qindao area!"

Xie Jinyuan's eyes flashed with a ruthless glint.

"Yes! Commander-in-Chief!"

"Yunfei will definitely complete the mission!"

Chu Yunfei suddenly straightened his back, his face full of excitement.

"Don't underestimate me, kid!"

"The 150,000 troops, though not elite, are nearly five times stronger than our own!"

"Also, Umezu might have a backup plan!"

Xie Jinyuan gave his instructions.

According to his calculations, this force of 150,000 was intended to support the retreat of the Kwantung Army.

Their combat strength is unlikely to be very high.

But whether they held their ground at Shanhaiguan or entered the pass to reinforce the majority of the troops.

This will also have a significant impact on the course of the battle.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Do not worry!"

Chu Yunfei gave a standard salute and quickly left the command room.

"Old Zhao!"

"Old Zhao!"

After Chu Yunfei left, Xie Jinyuan shouted loudly towards the door.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Notify Wu Baili, special forces team to assemble within five minutes!"

Xie Jinyuan picked up the pistol on the table and shouted.

Chapter 244 Song Zeyuan's Choice! Zhang Dabiao Arrives! [Please Subscribe Automatically!]

29th Army Headquarters.

It is located on a major transportation route from Taipei to Qindao.

Qindao area is located in the region surrounding the White Sea.

It is also an important town in the north.

But it was mostly used for naval garrisoning.

So even though the 29th Army didn't have many troops, it still lived quite comfortably in the Qindao area.

Compared to Taipei, the frequency of raids was almost nonexistent.

"commander!"

"I must say! This battle in Taipei!"

"Commander Xie! You've displayed the spirit of China!"

Inside the headquarters, Song Zeyuan's deputy looked at the telegram in front of him and couldn't help but shake his head.

His eyes were filled with shock.

Six hundred thousand Kwantung Army soldiers!

In the end, he ended up like this.

Was the Kwantung Army too weak in combat, or was the New Third Area Army too strong?

After a moment's thought, Song Zeyuan's deputy had no choice but to believe the latter.

After all, the Kwantung Army's combat effectiveness was such that they could have captured Taipei in half an hour after issuing a report!

It was only when the new Third Front Army arrived on the battlefield that the situation was turned around.