Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

Yang Quanwu shook his head.

Yang Quanwu's dramatic retreat had some people calling him a coward. But he paid no heed to these voices. He wouldn't take action when he shouldn't, no matter how much criticism he received. But when the time came, he was ready to risk his life.

"The 27th, 28th, and 29th Regiments were all newly established over three months ago, and their combat effectiveness is limited. Although the troops were only scattered to harass the Japanese,

However, if the harassment became frequent, it would be easy for the Japanese to find them. The Japanese 27th Division had sent nearly men, and currently there were more than in the Xushui and Rongcheng areas. If they were found by the Japanese, the consequences would be disastrous.

As for me, I can't die, and Marx doesn't want to see me. The 29th Regiment should also operate in battalion units, not large groups. They'd be easily captured by the Japanese.

"Yes."

“3团、17团能集结多少就集结多少，听我命令进攻涞水的华北治安军独立第十一团、独立第十二团。22团、32团、33团开始集结部队，由22团团长刘亚飞指挥。进攻涿县的皇协军第四集团军、独立第九团、独立第十团。”

"Yes."

Yang Quanwu wanted to eliminate the Imperial Army and cut off the Japanese army's logistics. When the Japanese army's logistics were insufficient and needed to end this mopping-up operation and retreat, it would be time for the First Column to launch a full-scale counterattack.

"Oh, right, send a telegram to the Third Division. Tell them that my First Division is going to launch a major attack on the Japanese logistics, and have them tie down the troops of the 110th Division."

The Japanese army really did not see through Yang Quanwu's deployment.

It was because the First Division was too weak in this counter-mopping-up operation. The First Division's troops in the Yanbei area, in conjunction with the Second Division and the 120th Division's Yanbei troops, fought very well. Because in the Yanbei area, the Second Division and the 120th Division's Yanbei troops combined were not as strong as the First Division.

Moreover, there are many mountains in the Yanbei area, and the roads there are very narrow.

Suitable for ambushes.

In the Yanbei region, the First Division fought the Japanese army every day, without a break. But it was different in the Hebei region. Facing the strong attacks of the Japanese army, many units of the First Division operated in small units.

Mainly harassment.

Several large groups that did not disperse were chased and attacked by the Japanese army.

Before they dispersed to harass the Japanese, some regiments had fought several battles with the Japanese, but the results were not satisfactory. Therefore, the Japanese did not think that the First Division had any "conspiracy".

The 35th Division had not yet rested after entering Yi County when their vanguard was ambushed by the st Regiment and the Special Forces Regiment in Laishui.

To attract the 35th Division, the 35st Regiment and the Special Forces Regiment pulled out all the stops. They engaged the 35th Division's vanguard, an -man Japanese battalion, for over three hours. Had the th Division's reinforcements not arrived, the st Regiment and the Special Forces Regiment would have annihilated this force.

The 35th Division was furious.

Because of this ambush by the First Regiment and the Special Forces Regiment, more than 400 Japanese soldiers were directly killed.

But while they were furious, the 35th Division also felt a little secretly pleased. The troops from the First Division that ambushed the vanguard were two, perhaps even three, regiments strong. The 35th Division immediately concluded that this was the main force of the First Division.

Laiyuan is an important gateway city for Hebei to enter the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

The 35th Division judged that the main force of the First Division was in Laiyuan, blocking the Japanese army from entering the Jin-Cha-Ji base area. Therefore, the 35th Division accelerated its entry into Laiyuan. As expected, after the 35th Division entered Laiyuan, the First Division's blocking force became increasingly stronger.

After all, Laiyuan is the location of a divisional headquarters.

It was the most important base of Division 35. The st Regiment, the Special Service Regiment, and the local forces of Laiyuan joined forces to start a battle with the th Division.

The number of attacks on the 35th Division increased rapidly.

The casualties of the 35th Division began to increase.

But the commander of the 35th Division was even happier. This was because the performance of the First Division further demonstrated that this was the headquarters of the First Division. After all, the 35th Division was a Japanese division and its strength was truly formidable.

The three wings operated separately.

Each regiment had about 3,000 men, which was far beyond the reach of two or three regiments. Without a special method, the Eighth Route Army might not be able to ambush a 3,000-man Japanese regiment even if they concentrated 10,000 men.

But now it is the 35th Division that has entered Laiyuan, which is three such units.

One group is in the worst condition.

After analysis, the 35th Division concluded that the 35st Regiment was the headquarters of the 35st Division. After several battles, the st Regiment had demonstrated remarkable combat effectiveness, inflicting the greatest casualties on the th Division. Consequently, the th Division sent troops to closely pursue the st Regiment. The st Regiment was forced to split up and break out, but still could not escape the Japanese pursuit. After the st Regiment split up, the Japanese regiment following it also split into infantry battalions and divided its forces to pursue.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, a telegram from General Iida."

"read."

"The location of the Eighth Route Army's First Division headquarters has been confirmed. The 219th and 220th Regiments have been deployed to blockade the area from north to south, preparing to completely annihilate the Eighth Route Army's First Division headquarters and the First Division's First Regiment in the Qianhaigou area."

"map."

Commander of the 35th Division, Maeda Osamu, spread out the map.

After observing for a while, he finally found the location of the former trench. A smile suddenly appeared on his face and he said, "Yoshi, as long as we destroy the first division command center and the first division regiment, this expedition will be successfully completed."

This was the first time the 35th Division was deployed after its formation, and it was targeting the most powerful division in Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei.

Overall, the results were very good. Although casualties were considerable along the way from Peking, if all were added up, the 35th Division suffered approximately 1300 casualties along the way.

But the results are even more brilliant.

The reason why the main regiments of the First Division dispersed was because they could not operate on a regimental scale. Facing the Japanese army's sweep, the movement of large forces without a clear target and attitude would easily be caught up by the Japanese army.

It can be said that wherever the 35th Division went, the troops of the st Division were scattered.

Now he had captured the headquarters of a division in Laiyuan, as well as the first regiment, the largest main force of the division. As long as he destroyed the headquarters of the division, the 35th Division would have the most brilliant results in this sweep.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, urgent telegram from Peking."

Chapter 259 The sudden change in the situation in western Hebei

"Commander, General Maeda Osamu has called back. The 219th and 220th Regiments have surrounded the 35st Division Command and the st Regiment. If they are given another five days, they will be able to completely eliminate the st Division Command and the st Regiment. I hope the headquarters can give the th Division ten days."

Tada Shun sent a telegram asking the 35th Division to return as soon as possible.

The First Division's troops had been dispersed before. But the Eighth Route Army had this ability: even if the troops were dispersed, the small units could still survive. When the troops gathered, these units could all rejoin.

This is the case now.

Previously, many units of the First Division had engaged the Japanese, suffering heavy casualties. To survive, the units had no choice but to disperse and find their own locations. However, after the First Division's successive attacks on the Imperial Army in Zhuo County and Laishui, many small units were constantly returning to their units. Troops were returning almost daily.

In the first division, various troops emerged from all over the place.

Even after the first division assembled its troops, it began to advance towards Fangshan and Liangxiang. If they were allowed to enter here, Peking would really be in turmoil. At present, Peking cannot be said to be an empty city, but there are definitely not many troops.

As for the First and Second Armies of the North China Security Army in Fangshan and Liangxiang, Tada Shun simply did not trust them. Furthermore, with the capture of Zhuoxian and Laishui by the First Division, the logistical supplies of the Japanese frontline troops were completely destroyed, and the logistical route between Peking and the frontline troops was completely cut off.

Even if Peking currently had supplies to support the front lines, with Zhuoxian and Laishui already captured by Division One, they couldn't reach the frontline troops. Of course, Peking's logistics were also insufficient. The supplies prepared for this raid had already been consumed.

So we can only ask the 35th Division to come back.

But it was clear that Maeda Osamu, who was in high spirits, did not want to come back. Tada Shun immediately said, "Tell General Maeda that this is an order from the headquarters.

The 35th Division must return immediately, or the warlords will take action."

"Hai."

After sending the telegram to the 35th Division, Tada Shun's face immediately darkened.

"idiot."

Furious, Tada Shun threw everything he could throw. Then, pointing at Qi Xieyuan, he said, "Qi, is this the combat effectiveness of the North China Security Army you promised me? You asked me for money, weapons, and even heavy artillery and field guns, and I promised you everything. Your North China Security Army's weapons and equipment are even better than those of the Manchurian National Defense Army. But how are you repaying me? How are you repaying the Empire of Japan?"

Tada Shun was really angry.

Tada Shun did not like the Beiyang warlords of the puppet government in North China.

This is because these individuals possessed extensive experience in Chinese politics, having served as key figures in the Beiyang government over twenty years prior. Figures like Wang Kemin, Dong Kang, Tang Erhe, Zhu Shen, and Wang Yitang were prominent figures in the early Beiyang government. Some members of the puppet government in North China even served as acting president or prime minister.

Apart from them are the warlords who once held heavy military power.

Just like Qi Xieyuan, the governor of Jiangsu Province back then.

Because they were once big shots, even though they defected to the Japanese, they still had a temper. For example, Qi Xieyuan cooperated with the Japanese but was unwilling to flatter them.

But the Japanese still needed them, so they gave them power.

Shortly after taking office, Tada Shun was humiliated by the Eighth Route Army's First Division and Eighth Column. He was determined to redeem himself from this humiliation, but the North China Front Army was truly undermanned. Therefore, he decided to support Qi Xieyuan's North China Security Army.

Tada Shun doesn't like Qi Xieyuan, nor does he completely trust Qi Xieyuan.

But still gave the greatest support.

It really is like giving money when you need it and giving people when you need them.

Especially weapons.

What do the Japanese troops have the most now?

Weapons and ammunition.

According to statistics from the Nationalist government, from July 1937 to December 7, within a period of one and a half years, the Nationalist army lost 1938 heavy artillery, mountain artillery, and field artillery, more than 12 mortars, more than 660 heavy machine guns, 1300 light machine guns, and more than 4000 rifles.

But many people said that the national army statistics were seriously reduced.

It is believed that the weapons and equipment lost by the Nationalist army far exceeded this number. In addition to the regular Nationalist army, there were also a large number of local armed forces such as the security group. Many of them also lost their weapons.

According to their statistics, from the July 1938 Incident until December 12, the National Army and other armed forces affiliated with the National Army system lost more than rifles.

Of the Nationalist losses, most were captured by the Japanese, with over 20 rifles now stored in the North China Front Army warehouses alone.

In order to support Qi Xieyuan and to form the North China Security Army as soon as possible, Tada Shun supported almost all of Qi Xieyuan's requests.

The rifles given to Qi Xieyuan were all relatively new Zhongzheng or Hanyang rifles. Qi Xieyuan also wanted to increase the firepower of the North China Security Army, so he also equipped them with cannons, mortars, heavy machine guns, and light machine guns.

Even the North China Security Army Group Army has a directly-controlled heavy artillery battalion with two heavy artillery pieces.

It can be said that compared to the historical situation, the weapons and equipment of the North China Security Army were much better. In the past, although the North China Security Army built by Qi Xieyuan also received weapons and equipment from the Japanese army warehouses, they were very short of heavy machine guns. In desperation, Qi Xieyuan even bought a batch of European weapons from arms dealers to equip the North China Security Army.

But now Tada Shun felt that the North China Front Army was short of troops, so he supported Qi Xieyuan so much.

The results of it?

Tada Shun had never seen such a weak army.

"Commander, it's not that I'm not working hard. It's simply because the army has only been around for so long. You know, the soldiers of the Security Army are newly freed peasants who have never even touched a gun before. It's inappropriate to send them into battle after just two or three months of simple training. If you give the Security Army a little more time, I will definitely train a powerful Security Army to cooperate with the Imperial Army in combat.

"A farmer who just put down his hoe? Those Eighth Route Army soldiers are all farmers."

Tada Shun was about to cry.

Initially, the sweep went smoothly. However, within a few days, the situation changed dramatically. First, the Japanese troops sweeping the Eighth Column's base lost two brigade commanders, rank 18th major general, and five colonel-level officers in a single day.

This doesn't make sense.

However, the 8th Column had not yet redeployed when something big happened in Hebei.

The previous news was all good news. The 35th Division had even penetrated the source, seizing the First Division's headquarters and inflicting heavy damage on the First Division's First Regiment and the Special Forces Regiment. Even the 35th Division's commander, Maeda Osamu, stated that they could wipe out the First Division's headquarters, the First Regiment, and the Special Forces Regiment within five days.

But now?

The Fourth Army of the North China Security Army, the Ninth Independent Regiment, and the Tenth Independent Regiment, totaling over 5,000 men, were crushed by the First Division's three regiments, which only had 3,000 men. They had originally occupied the county town, leaning against the city wall, giving them an absolute advantage.