The father of the sword is Kong Jie

Chapter 496 The Outbreak of the Jinnan Campaign
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Seven days.

The Battle of Jinnan, which the Japanese army had planned for a long time, broke out suddenly.

The Japanese army mobilized the main force of the First Army stationed in Shanxi nearby, including the No.30 III, No. After the subordinates of the regiment were defeated, they gathered the defeated soldiers from various ministries and re-expanded the team), the Ninth Brigade and other troops.

In addition, the army reserve team and several Kwantung Army flight teams were mobilized, and the airport was set in Shanxi.

The total scale is nearly 63 brigades, and they are going straight to the south of Shanxi.

The Japanese army divided into three groups and launched a fierce attack from the east, north and west of Dongtiao Mountain.

Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, although there have been wars from time to time, the southern Shanxi region has always been in the hands of the Central Army.

same day.

The news of the outbreak of the Jinnan Campaign spread to the Taihang base.

New regiment, regiment headquarters.

Ding Wei was a little surprised when he heard the news. He didn't expect the Jinnan battle to break out so quickly, but he was not particularly surprised. He had expected the outbreak of the Jinnan battle.

Sun Zhenguo, the battalion commander at the side, was a little worried, "Commander, the Japanese army is so powerful this time, and it seems that they are preparing to take Zhongtiao Mountain in one fell swoop. Do you think the national army can stop it?"

Ding Wei shook his head and said: "Wars are always full of too many uncertainties, and no one can say until the last step."

"Then what do you think the national army's chances of winning are?"

"Less than [-]%." Ding Wei said.

Sun Zhenguo was stunned, "Regimental Commander, is [-]% less? The Central Army in southern Shanxi has a lot of troops, and the equipment is not bad. This time, I have made up my mind to defend the important line of defense of Zhongtiao Mountain. In addition, Zhongtiao Mountain itself is easy to defend and difficult to attack, as long as the national army of Jinnan Kingdom has the determination to hold on, it may not be impossible to defend, right?"

Ding Wei said: "Thirty percent, maybe I overestimated the Central Army."

"Although Zhongtiao Mountain is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is narrow and long and lacks strategic depth. In addition, it is backed by the Yellow River, and its logistics supply is too dependent on the ferry. Under the bombardment of Japanese aircraft and artillery, it is very difficult for the national army to defend the ferry. .”

"Although there are many national army troops stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, they are not a unified whole. Instead, there are various troops from all sides. There are central army and local national army. The contradictions within the army cannot be smoothed out. Unified combat?"

"If people are not on the same page during the battle, and there are even internal intrigues and internal consumption, then the situation will be even worse."

"As for the national army's determination to stick to Zhongtiao Mountain you said, I don't think there may be any."

"The sudden outbreak of the Jinnan Campaign may have been expected by the national army, but when these things are imminent, the anxious guy may not have prepared in advance. The Japanese army has already planned, and one side is prepared. Come on, one side is rushing to fight, how will the result be imagined?"

"As for the capabilities of the National Army Command, we dare not have any expectations."

"Tell me, under such circumstances, I said that the national army has a [-]% chance of winning. Am I overestimating them?"

Under Ding Wei's analysis in a few words, Sun Zhenguo believed that the advantages of the national army stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain were quickly wiped out by their disadvantages and disadvantages, and even overtook them.

Sun Zhenguo smiled wryly, and said: "Commander, even though you said that, your lips are dead and your teeth are cold! If Zhongtiao Mountain is lost, it will deal a great blow to the Chinese army.

Once the nail of Zhongtiao Mountain is pulled out, the Japanese army can penetrate through the control of North China, and then turn around to deal with us who are too rooted, then they really have no scruples. "

Ding Wei said: "At this point, instead of worrying about the sky and waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative to attack and plan."

Sun Zhenguo's heart moved, and he asked: "Commander, do you have any plans?"

Ding Wei said: "The Jinnan campaign broke out suddenly. Although we have sent some troops to fight guerrillas near Zhongtiao Mountain, the main force did not participate in the battle."

"If the national army wins this battle, then of course everything is easy to say. They can just take all the credit for themselves, and then turn around and make fun of our Eighth Route Army."

"But once the national army is defeated, the national army's pissing nature will definitely throw the blame. We will definitely be blamed if we don't take the initiative to participate in the battle to support Zhongtiao Mountain."

Sun Zhenguo agreed: "This is completely conceivable."

"So we have to take the initiative to attack. We can't support Zhongtiao Mountain. It's okay to make noise in the rear of the devils. To divert some attention from the devils can be regarded as supporting the Jinnan campaign." Ding Wei said.

"We have something to say when we criticize the national army in the future."

"Commander, what do you want to do?"

Ding Wei thought for a while, and gradually revealed his daring temperament, "Simple, pull out strongholds, attack towns, kill devils, and disturb the law and order of the Japanese army! If there is a chance, try to attack the county town of devils, it may not be impossible."

Sun Zhenguo said: "Regimental Commander, but the superior has no combat instructions."

"Does the superior have instructions not to fight?" Ding Wei asked back.

Sun Zhenguo was stunned, and shook his head helplessly, but that was not the case.

Ding Wei said: "The general will be outside, and even if the military orders are not accepted, our base is located in the area closest to the Japanese and puppet troops, so we must be flexible and fight randomly.

Besides, we are not attacking on a large scale, but contacting and fighting locally. It is also for the development of the base itself and to feed our new regiment. Even if the superiors know about it, they will not say anything. "

"Yes!" Sun Zhenguo convinced.

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New second regiment resident, regiment headquarters.

Li Yunlong's old face was full of smiles, and when he came out of the inner room of the regiment headquarters, he saw that Zhao had just returned, and immediately shouted happily: "Old Zhao, great news, the opportunity for us to eat meat has come."

After learning about the outbreak of the Battle of Jinnan, Zhao Gang said: "I said, Lao Li, the devils have gone to Jinnan, and you don't worry about the national army. You are smiling so happily, and you are somewhat gloating. .”

Li Yunlong snorted and said, "They all beat devils, the national army beats the national army, and we beat ours.

Not long ago, during the devil's spring raids, I didn't see the national army reinforcements to our Eighth Route Army.

Why, now that the devils are calling, do you think of our Eighth Route Army?

How can there be such a reason in this world?The hatred in southern Anhui, do we really forget it in a blink of an eye?

Besides, if you get dizzy, you can't die. The devils have gone to Jinnan. Since we can't help, why worry so much?
I'm not happy that the devils went to Jinnan, but I'm happy that the main force of the First Army went to fight in Jinnan, then our chance has come? "

Zhao Gang's expression changed, and he looked at Li Yunlong with some vigilance: "Old Li, don't mess around. According to the information from the superiors, the main force of the First Army has basically gone to the south of Shanxi to participate in the war, but the devils stayed behind in all the counties, villages and towns. The garrison here is quite a bit."

"It is probably to prevent our Eighth Route Army from taking advantage of the opportunity to fight. It is impossible for us to launch a counterattack while the devil's rear is empty."

However, Li Yunlong said indifferently: "The remaining devils in the county are third-rate troops who maintain law and order, and some puppet troops who are not even considered third-rate troops. There is nothing to say about defending the county. It is nonsense to expect them to take the initiative to fight." .”

"Our old Li didn't think about taking down a few counties. I don't have that big appetite yet, but it's still possible to take down some villages and towns, take the opportunity to pull out strongholds, wipe out some devils and traitors, and continue to expand our village."

Zhao Gang said: "We have a certain degree of initiative in the battle on the front line. As long as the scale is not too big, Lao Li, I will support you in whatever you want to fight."

"Hey, old Zhao, why don't you be the political commissar that our old Li likes? It's so interesting." Li Yunlong said with a smile on his face.

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Niukou Village.

When the news reached the Independent Regiment Headquarters, although Kong Jie didn't speak, the battalion and company commanders who came to the military meeting saw five words on the regimental commander's face - I want to make trouble.

"Comrades, opportunities are always reserved for those who are courageous and prepared. Right now, the main force of the First Army is going in and out to the south of Shanxi. They will not be able to return in a short time, but they leave this lair to us."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When the main force of the Japanese army returns after the Jinnan Campaign is over, the devils will be free to concentrate on dealing with our Eighth Route Army. Then our life will be difficult."

Kong Jie's eyes widened, and he spoke alarmistly.

"So right now is our last big chance to eat meat. Whether we can seize it depends on everyone's courage and ability."

All the military cadres were waiting for Kong Jie to say this!

The first battalion commander, Wang Leihuo, was the first to speak: "Regimental Commander, you can give the order directly! As long as you give the order, even if you ask the comrades to take down Taiyuan City, the comrades will never say anything."

Kong Jie glanced at the battalion commander, and said cheerfully: "Everyone has seen, this battalion commander really dares to say it, but this courage is still worthy of recognition."

"But don't think too much about it. Even if the main force of the first army is not here, it is too early to attack the county. If there is too much noise, it will not end well. In addition, the superiors have no clear combat instructions. Our military operations are still Focus on small-scale operations.”

Li Wenjie, the acting political commissar at the side, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that the regimental commander's head would get hot, so he promised the first battalion commander to attack Taiyuan City.

Shen Quan, the commander of the second battalion, asked: "Commander, since we are not attacking the county seat, what is our goal?"

Kong Jie chuckled, and said decisively: "The target, except for the county town that the devils strictly guard, the rest are our targets."

"In addition, it's not that the devil's county can't take action. It's just that they won't take large-scale military attacks. Instead, they can send a small group of combat troops into the city to harass."

"Military power supply stations, communication stations, and railway stations are all targets that can be attacked. The chaos inside the county can provide cover for our efforts to fight for the villages outside."

"With the departure of the main force of the First Army, the Japanese army's control over the occupied areas outside the county has actually fallen to a low point. This is an excellent opportunity for us to expand rapidly."

"Not only the military, but also the political and economic aspects can quickly expand outwards, and can erode the Japanese army in reverse..."

After some words, the cadres all looked excited, wishing to leave the meeting immediately to make military arrangements.

Shen Quan said: "Head, I suggest that not only our combat troops, local troops, and even militia troops should participate in the next expansion."

Kong Jie nodded and agreed: "Yes, multi-faceted military operations are carried out at the same time, and the local troops and militia troops can set the next level of goals.

In addition, we might as well set off another partial raid to destroy all the roads, railways, and strongholds that the Japanese army recently re-built around our base area.

The main force of the devils is going to attack Zhongtiao Mountain, so they won't let us stay in the rear area honestly, right?How can it be more fragrant to watch the excitement and participate in it in person? "

"Yes--"

The cadres responded in unison.

After Kong Jie finished the meeting, the cadres went to prepare separately.

Li Wenjie finally stayed and said, "Leader, I have something to report to you."

"Ok?"

"It's about reporter Shen. After the outbreak of the Battle of Jinnan, reporter Shen found me and said that he wanted to leave immediately and return to Jinnan."

Kong Jie said: "Jinnan is at war right now, what is she going to do at this time? She is not afraid of death and she is not acting like this."

Li Wenjie said: "Reporter Shen said that her family is still in Jinnan. She is worried about her family's situation and must go back and have a look. In addition, she wants to film the battle in Jinnan so that the public can report on the direction of the battle at any time. "

Kong Jie hesitated for a moment, sighed, and said, "Forget it, Reporter Shen is her own right to leave or stay, and I've said what to persuade her, if she really makes up her mind to leave... In this way, send two comrades Escort her for a ride."

Li Wenjie said: "Leader, why don't you persuade reporter Shen to stay? Such a good publicity talent."

Kong Jiele said: "Wen Jie, I remember this is your task?"

Li Wenjie: "..."

Right now, to seize the opportunity to expand outwards, Kong Jie still has a lot of things to do, and he can't take care of his children's love, so he quickly put this matter behind him.

After Li Wenjie saw Shen Wenyue again, Shen Wenyue insisted on leaving. In desperation, Li Wenjie arranged for two soldiers to escort Shen Wenyue to Jinnan.

"Reporter Shen, are you sure you don't see the team leader?"

Sending Shen Wenyue all the way to the station entrance, Li Wenjie asked.

Glancing in the direction of the regiment headquarters, Shen Wenyue shook her head, smiling like a flower, "Forget it, it's not like we won't see each other again, maybe we will see each other soon.

Commander Kong is a busy man, so I'd rather not bother him, Political Commissar Li, please take me to bid farewell to Commander Kong. "

"Okay, if you say goodbye, I will definitely bring it for you." Li Wenjie replied.

"Thank you!" Shen Wenyue said, after thinking for a while, she added, "I also want to thank Commander Kong for me. During this period of time in your Eighth Route Army base, I have seen a lot, heard a lot, and benefited a lot."

"China has a pure army like yours. It is indeed a national blessing. I promise Commander Kong that I will not forget it. After returning to the newspaper, I will find an opportunity to publicize the heroic deeds of the Eighth Route Army in the War of Resistance."

"Good!" Li Wenjie laughed.

Before leaving, Li Wenjie told the two soldiers separately, "Be sure to protect Reporter Shen on the way, and sneak in disguise on the other way to avoid exposure. After arriving in southern Shanxi, try to avoid the area where the Japanese army is active. If you have the opportunity, see if you can contact me." Go to Han Feng's guerrilla team."

"Yes!"

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(End of this chapter)