The father of the sword is Kong Jie

Chapter 1252 Battle of the Eastern Mongolian Defense Line

Within Licheng.

Since the Eighth Route Army of the People's Liberation Army settled in Licheng, the people have felt completely at ease. In the words of some villagers:

You can sleep until dawn and don't have to worry about anything. Even if the sky falls, we comrades in the Eighth Route Army will still be there to hold on!

After the military competition in Licheng started, the common people joined in the fun. These days, they saw the Eighth Route Army, Shanxi-Sui Army, Central Army, US Army, British Army, Soviet Army, and French Army troops gathering in the city early in the morning, setting off for competitions, and returning to the military camp in the evening. , you can also visit some of the competition events, which is really lively.

The troops participated in military skills competitions and military exchange activities and learned a lot.

The military camp open day and weapons exhibition held a few days before the end of the competition pushed the grand occasion to a climax.

Okamura, who was hiding in the Nanjing headquarters, listened to the relevant information on the radio. He was itching with hatred, but he had no choice but to keep swearing. After completely defeating the Eighth Route Mongolian defense line, he must unite with the Kwantung Army and fight in one fell swoop. Defeated the Eighth Route Army and New Fourth Army in the pass.

The deputy commander-in-chief accompanied the delegation from Yan'an to visit this lively venue.

The leader of Yan'an lamented: "On the surface, it looks like just a joint military competition between the Allied forces, but the actual role and propaganda effect is far more than just a competition.

Comrade Kong Jie has great political vision!

Our nation has been poor and weak for a long time. Since the Revolution of 1911, our Chinese nation has officially opened the door to the world stage.

But after all, we have been closed off for too long, especially in terms of national strength, which is far behind many powerful countries in the West.

After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the national army lost one battle after another on the frontal battlefield. Most of the mountains and rivers were completely occupied, and the people basically lost their confidence.

Ordinary people are in a state of numbness and probably do not believe that our Chinese army is capable of driving away the Japanese.

But what the Central Army cannot do, our Eighth Route Army may not be able to do.

We just want to win more battles and hold more activities like this to help the people regain their confidence and enhance our national self-confidence.

When one day our compatriots as a whole nation completely believe that our Chinese army can defeat the little devils.

I think we are not far from the final victory! "

The deputy commander smiled and nodded: "This is indeed one of the purposes of Kong Jie's proposal to hold a military competition from various countries in Licheng."

Not only that.

This competition also has far-reaching significance.

As early as in the secret military meeting at the former enemy's general headquarters, Kong Jie bluntly proposed to the deputy commander-in-chief and deputy chief of staff and their leaders:

“After the fall of Northeast China, the anti-Japanese cause of our anti-Japanese comrades in the Northeast region was also vigorously carried out.

Their living environment was even worse than that of our Eighth Route Army behind enemy lines, and their fighting will was even more determined, but in the end they failed and were even wiped out by the Japanese army.

why?

In addition to the harsh living environment in Kwantung and the strength of the enemy Kwantung Army, the most important thing is that in the territory of the puppet Manchukuo created with special support by the Japanese army, we anti-union comrades basically have no way to unite with the masses. There is simply no mass. The arduous and outstanding war of resistance was carried out under the premise of basic foundation.

Kantung has been closed off for a long time, and the people of Manchuria have been completely paralyzed by the sugar-coated shells of the Japanese army.

In particular, the crusade teams and the traitors who betrayed the Anti-Alliance were even more complicit. These directly or indirectly led to the final destruction of the Anti-Alliance.

Therefore, for our plan to advance northward, successfully winning over the public base is even more important. "

Therefore, Kong Jie proposed that publicity work must be done well.

With the help of this military conference of allied countries in Licheng, the news will be thoroughly spread and the confidence of the entire Chinese people to fight against the Japanese aggressors and defeat the little devils will be awakened.

In addition, Kong Jie specially proposed: "While the main force of the first echelon is advancing northward, relevant propaganda cadres should be dispatched in advance to enter the target area in advance, integrate into the local people, and use the advantages of propaganda to convince the compatriots in Kanto:

Our Chinese army will definitely be able to defeat the Japanese army! "

"It is said that a distance can tell a horse's power, and time can tell a person's heart. After so many years of exploitation and oppression, I think the compatriots in the Kanto region should also realize the vicious intentions and wolfish ambitions of the Japanese army. ”

"Coupled with our propaganda offensive and the power brought by military victory, I think it can help us win over the mass base in the Kanto region."

Directly print out the slogan of the Allied Powers joining forces to fight against the Japanese invaders.

Isn't it enough to convince the Chinese compatriots that the Chinese army will definitely be able to defeat the Japanese army?

Soon after.

The military competition between various countries in Licheng, with noisy gongs and drums, is gradually coming to an end.

By fully mobilizing the Eighth Route Army's intelligence network, the Deputy Chief of General Staff truly gained insight into the Japanese army's secret mobilization of troops in eastern Mongolia.

"It seems that the Japs are really going to make a big move against the Mongolian defense line. It's pretty much what Kong Jie guessed. There are troops stationed in Mongolia, and there's also the Kwantung Army heading south."

The deputy commander said solemnly: "It's good to come, I'm just worried that the little devil won't come.

We originally built this line of defense in eastern Mongolia to achieve the goal of concealing the enemy and covering the main force's northward operations. But the little Japanese came to die on his own, so we had to accept such a big gift.

Just use the Mengdong defense line to defeat him again! "

The teacher also smiled and said: "Yes, it just so happens that all the Allied forces are holding a military competition in Licheng this time. As landlords, we, the Eighth Route Army, are worrying about what special programs to entertain the Allied forces these days. !

Isn’t the problem solved now? "

As he said this, everyone couldn't help laughing.

Time passes quickly.

Two days before the end of the Licheng Military Competition.

Before the rankings and results of the military competition between the various parties were officially announced, the organizers of the Eighth Route Army deliberately whetted everyone's appetite and said that the results would be announced later.

And there is still a big drama before the results are announced.

The Allied generals all speculated about what kind of drama it was. Some said it was a bonfire party, and others said it was the elite equipment hidden in the Eighth Route Army.

They made random guesses, but no one guessed the right thing.

Until the deputy chief of staff made a shocking statement: "This is a feast to defeat the Japanese invaders!"

Then, under the leadership of the deputy chief of staff who did not explain, they loaded up the vehicles with generals from allied countries and followed the Eighth Route Army's secret and safe troop transport channel to the eastern Mongolia region.

On the way, the deputy chief of staff explained to everyone:

"We have received intelligence that in the past few days when we were holding a military competition in Licheng, the Japanese army secretly mobilized the Mongolian troops stationed in the eastern Mongolia area and the Kwantung Army to prepare to gather forces to launch a surprise attack on the eastern Mongolian defense line built by our army.

The noise of this battle is probably not small. It is much more lively than the military competition in Licheng.

On behalf of our Eighth Route Army, I invite all generals to watch a great show! "

After these words, the generals and representatives of the Allied countries were all in high spirits.

Beat up the little devil! This is almost a grand event that everyone present wants to see.

The delegates were full of expectations. They had long heard that these magical Eighth Route Army troops were beating the Japanese invaders on the battlefield behind enemy lines.

But many generals only heard about it and had not seen it with their own eyes.

Naturally, I have to open my eyes this time.

Soon after, the visiting team successfully arrived at the headquarters of the 35th Route Army in Eastern Mongolia.

Captain Song and Lao Fang, who are in charge of front-line defense, and Commander Xu of the mobile armored force formed a joint command headquarters to brief everyone on the situation.

Lao Song introduced the military simulation sandbox at the headquarters to everyone: "Everyone, please take a look, this is the simulated sandbox situation of our eastern Mongolian defense line.

This is the first-line defensive fortification of our Mengdong defense line.

A composite defense belt is composed of anti-tank trenches, dragon teeth, barbed wire, and minefields. It is supported by the composite fortress fortification group and is staggered along the entire defense line.

The second line of defense is mainly composed of supply areas, fortress groups, and transfer stations, including air defense and artillery positions. It is mainly responsible for blocking the Japanese who break through the first line of defense.

The third line consists of frontline airports, oil depots, supply bases, medical stations, maintenance stations, etc. This is where mobile troops are stationed, ready to launch pincer attacks against Japanese troops who break through the depths of the fortress.

Our tactic is called a breakwater (an important hydraulic structure, its main function is to prevent the intrusion of waves and form a sheltered water area to ensure that there is sufficient water depth and stable water surface in the port to facilitate the safe berthing and operation of ships. ) tactics.

First, use the criss-crossed frontline permanent fortifications to weaken the Japanese offensive, then use the fortress group to block the Japanese attack, and finally use powerful mobile troops to completely divide, surround and annihilate the Japanese troops that broke into the defense zone. "

“In addition, our entire defense area has fortress artillery and mobile artillery widely deployed, as well as a large number of communication stations, radar stations, and dense fixed and mobile anti-aircraft artillery positions, which can be said to be both offensive and defensive.

When the battle begins, the Japanese army will be surprised to find that the Mengdong defense line, which they thought was fragile and could be broken with one attack, is actually just a superficial phenomenon. Our army has already secretly constructed various core fortification groups.

Just waiting for the little devil to come and throw himself into the trap! "

After the words fell, thunderous applause erupted in the conference room, and the representatives of the Allied countries were even more amazed. After this deployment, such a perfect defense line with both offense and defense, they thought to themselves, even if their own country's elite troops came to attack, It may not be possible to break through.

Commander Fu in the rear is smiling like a flower. After this battle on the Eastern Mongolia Defense Line is over, his 35th Route Army will definitely be able to make a name for himself.

More are sighing:

This is our Eighth Route Army unit, a brotherly unit. When our 35th Route Army is in trouble, all directions come together to provide reinforcements. In an instant, the original crisis turns into a trap waiting for the little devil to fall into his own trap.

If this had been the case when the principal was under command and the Japanese were launching a massive attack on our 35th Route Army defense zone, a telegram might have come over:

"Yisheng! You have to endure it. I'm looking forward to news of your triumphant victory!"

It’s really a judgment call!

……

The General Headquarters of the Chinese Expeditionary Forces in Nanjing was listening to the carnival of military competitions from the Eighth Route Army and the Allied Forces in Licheng.

General Okamura's face was as dark as water: "Rejoice as much as you like, sooner or later I will make you complacent Eighth Route Army pay a heavy price!"

According to the plan of Okamura and Umezu Yoshijiro.

This time, in order to concentrate troops, a surprise attack on the eastern Mongolian defense line was launched.

The Japanese army secretly mobilized the troops stationed in Mongolia and the Kwantung Army, including the Manchuria National Defense Force supported by the Japanese, totaling nearly six divisions.

In addition, China dispatched military aviation units and advance teams to assist.

On August 15th, the day when the Eighth Route Army's Licheng Military Conference ended.

Early in the morning, when the sky was just getting light, they suddenly launched a fierce attack on the Eastern Mongolian defense line.

The poor little devil thought he had a well-hidden battle plan. At this moment, the marching route, troop strength, and even the specific deployment of the Japanese army were quite clearly presented in the Eighth Route Army Special Experimental Zone Headquarters. Kong Jie, Li Yunlong, and Ding Wei On the military map in front of the three people.

Li Yunlong was overjoyed: "Haha, Lao Kong, you really got it right. This devil really can't stand his temper and wants to sneak attack our Mengdong defense line!

I heard that the Kwantung Army lost a lot of money. Now it’s interesting. This little devil is trying every possible means to help us advance northward! "

Kong Jie said with a smile: "The Japanese are declining now. They are like a big ship full of loopholes. Sooner or later, they will sink into the sea. He will fix it here and there, but in the end he will find that he can't fix any loopholes. .”

The Great Line of Defense in Eastern Mongolia.

When it was first built, according to the discussion results of Kong Jie, Commander Fu and other generals, the focus was always on the interior of the fortification group, including some core tunnel fortifications.

To the outside world, it follows the old rules and further disguises itself, giving the impression that the fortifications have many loopholes and have not yet been completely built into a system.

It really attracted the little devil!

After the battle had completely begun, this battle should have been massive, but in fact there was not much suspense at all.

As soon as the Japanese attack broke out, the Japanese officers commanding at the front realized that something was wrong.

This is completely different from the situation reported by intelligence that the Eighth Route Army's defense line in eastern Mongolia has many loopholes and its fortification defense capabilities are weak.

The defensive belts of the Eighth Route Army were combined with the complex chain of fortifications. Once the Japanese attack started, it was like stabbing an ant's nest.

I thought it was a weak point in the defense line. Just as the Japanese mobile elites broke in, they suddenly discovered that something was wrong. The Eighth Route Army had already built a trap like a dragnet inside the fortification group.

The Japanese followed up and prepared to use their mobile elites to advance and completely open the breakthrough before the main infantry force had time to deploy.

The mobile elites who took the lead in the charge were all lost, and then they were met with extremely fierce firepower from the Eighth Route Fortification Group.

In an instant, the casualties spread rapidly. The first attack was defeated in such an embarrassing manner, and nearly half of the soldiers were killed directly.

Interestingly, Nikkei thought it had found a flaw in the eastern Mongolia defense line. This attack was divided into three main directions of advancement, and local simultaneous attacks in multiple directions.

Basically, with the assistance of aviation units, the first advance of mobile elites serves as the breakthrough point.

This coincided with the Eighth Route Army's intention to take the lead in using front-line defenses to destroy the main force of the Japanese mobile troops.

The visiting representatives from various countries who were sitting at the command post at the rear looked at the military simulation sand table in front of them and listened to the news that was constantly being transmitted to the command post. Their hearts were in their throats.

The battle between the two sides seemed to be stuck at a critical node from the beginning.

According to the plan of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters:

After the first and second line fortification groups completely weaken the Japanese army and inflict heavy losses on the Japanese mobile troops, the Eighth Route Army mobile troops on the third line will take advantage of the situation to attack, completely destroy the last remaining mobile troops of the Japanese army, and then launch an attack on the Japanese two-legged divisions. The massacre of the regiment.

It depends on how long the little devil can last!

(End of this chapter)