I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 240 Xuyi Defensive Battle ([-])
Wuchang Xingyuan.

Wang Shihe, the head of the bodyguard in the attendant room, held a telegram, walked swiftly to Principal Chang, stood at attention and saluted, "Commissioner, the Huben regiment has already called back."

The meeting had just ended and Principal Chang, who was busy handling official duties, looked up at Wang Shihe and waved his hands hurriedly and asked, "What do you mean? How are they doing now?"

Wang Shihe quickly replied: "The Huben regiment reported that they have recaptured Xuyi County and wiped out more than 300 Japanese troops in the city and more than 2000 defenders who defected and surrendered to the enemy!

At present, the Huben regiment is deploying defenses in Xuyi, preparing for a decisive battle with the enemy's chasing troops!
Head Xu also asks you to rest assured, don't worry about them. "

Principal Chang was surprised and delighted when he heard the words: "What? They took back Xuyi City?"

"Yes, appointed seat." Wang Shihe nodded seriously.

Principal Chang couldn't help but exclaimed: "Well done. Xu Qingfeng and the others are worthy of the title of Tiger Brigade. It's really gratifying."

Seeing that Principal Chang was in a good mood, Wang Shihe showed a rare smile and nodded in agreement: "What the commissioner said is true. With the recapture of Xuyi County, not only the Tiger and Ben regiment can escape from danger.

The gateway to central Jiangsu is also guaranteed! "

"Yes." Principal Chang nodded slightly and said, "Call back to the Huben Corps and commend Xu Qingfeng, Zhou Weiguo and other meritorious officers.

In addition, tell Xu Qingfeng that if Xuyi County can hold on, he will do his best to hold on.

If they cannot defend, they can be ordered to retreat to Huai'an or the Sihong and Lingbi areas to rest and recuperate. "

"In addition, the troops in the 3rd Theater Command are telegraphed to strengthen the defenses in central Jiangsu to prevent the Japanese army from continuing to take advantage of the situation and advance northward!"

"Yes!" Wang Shihe responded hurriedly, turned around and left quickly.

……

Jinling, headquarters of the Japanese Army in Central China.

In the war room, Shunroku Hata, then the supreme commander of the Japanese army in Central China, was holding an emergency military meeting to discuss the northward advance plan that was in a stalemate.

“Everyone, the 13th Division and other main offensive forces have been forced to retreat to Bengbu and Linhuaiguan, and the positions on the north bank of the Huaihe River have fallen into the hands of the Chinese Army again.

According to information, the Chinese army on the north bank has continuously increased its troops, and its current strength is nearly ten times that of our troops marching north.

At present, it seems that within a short period of time, it will be difficult for the imperial army to continue northward along the Jinpu Railway and join forces with the North China Front's southward troops in Xuzhou. "

Shunroku Hata spoke first with a serious expression and introduced the situation on the battlefield.

Then the conversation changed, and he scanned the generals and staff officers present like a knife and asked, "I don't know, do you have a good plan?"

One of the Japanese major generals couldn't help but said angrily: "General, the reason why the northward strategy has turned into the current situation is entirely because of the China Army Tiger Regiment!
If they hadn't been in Hefei first, the Sakamoto detachment of the Imperial Army would have been completely wiped out, resulting in the Imperial Army's flanking outflank troops being delayed in getting in place.

It also caused the imperial army to dispatch troops from Chuzhou and other places to support the front line of Hefei.

The Chuzhou area would not be empty of troops, and they would not have the opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to sneak attack Chuzhou City, destroying it and cutting off the imperial army's logistical supplies.

And the battle on the front line of Bengbu should have already ended with the imperial army winning a big victory, so before we re-formulate the strategic offensive plan for the northward advance.

The capable troops should be concentrated first to wipe out all the culprits, so as to comfort the spirits of the warriors of the imperial army who died in the battle. "

The views of this Japanese major general immediately got the approval of many devil generals present at the meeting.

As soon as the major general of the Japanese army finished speaking, a senior officer also stood up and said in a dignified voice: "This tiger regiment is the Chinese army led by Xu Qingfeng.

From the Songhu battlefield, to the Jinling battlefield, and then to the Jiangbei battlefield, they caused huge losses to the imperial army.

Regardless of whether its founder Xu Qingfeng is still alive, this force must be annihilated!

Otherwise, if they exist for one day, it will be a day of shame for our Central China Front Army! "

Shunroku Hata raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and said in a solemn voice: "Takamori Detachment, Yamada Detachment, and the 18th Mixed Brigade have surrounded it in the area south of Xuyi, and are intensifying the encirclement and suppression. I believe there will be news soon. ”

"Therefore, today, we mainly discuss how to break the deadlock in our front army's northward advance strategy!"

After Hata Shunroku finished speaking, he turned to Chief of Staff Masanori Kawabe who was sitting on his left and said: "Kawabe-kun, do you have any good battle plans?"

Hearing this, Hebian Zhengshan stood up quickly and replied respectfully: "General, judging from the information we have so far.

The Chinese army on the north bank of the Huaihe River has a large number of troops and good morale. It also has solid fortifications and the Huaihe River natural moat as barriers.

However, our army continued to attack, causing a lot of casualties, and morale was also low.

Therefore, if there is a frontal attack, the chances of winning are actually not great. Even if they can win in the end, it may be protracted and there will be many casualties. "

Facing Hata Shunroku's increasingly stern gaze, Hebian Zhengshan paused and continued: "Therefore, I suggest that in addition to the 13th Division and other units, we continue to attack the north bank of the Huaihe River on the south bank to contain the main force of the China Army.

In addition, two troops will attack from Hefei and Xuyi in a detour to the north!

As long as these two partial divisions can successfully cross the Huaihe River north and attack the enemy's rear in a roundabout way.

It will inevitably cause the Chinese Army's main defense line on the north bank of the Huaihe River to shake, and they will have to retreat to protect themselves.

The natural danger of the Huaihe River was defeated by itself. The imperial army took advantage of the situation and continued to move northward, while joining forces with the North China Front Army in Xuzhou.

You can also take the opportunity to capture the vast areas in central Anhui, northern Anhui, and central Jiangsu! "

Shunroku Hata nodded slightly when he heard this, before he could even say a few words of praise.

A burst of rapid footsteps suddenly came from outside, and the old devil hurriedly followed the sound with Zhengshan and others by the river.

I saw a major officer belonging to the communications department, holding a telegram, running straight towards Hata Shunroku, Kawabe Masayama and others.

When he came to the front, he hurriedly stood at attention and saluted: "Reporting to the Commander and the Chief of Staff, I have just received a joint telegram from the Yamada Detachment and the Takamori Detachment.

The county town of Xuyi has been re-captured by the Chinese army. More than 300 imperial cavalry and dozens of elites from the special high school were all destroyed! "

"Nani?" Hebian Zhengshan was the first to ask in shock, "Why did this happen? Didn't the previous telegram say that Xuyi County was already under the control of the imperial army?
The Tiger Regiment of the China Army was pursued, pursued and restrained by the Yamada Detachment and the Takamori Detachment.

How could it be taken back by the Chinese army again? "

Although the old Jaap Shunroku Hata did not speak, his eyes towards the Jaap Communications Major became increasingly fierce.

Guizi Shaozuo was terrified by the sharp blade-like gaze, and he didn't dare to continue to look at him, but hastily lowered his head and said: "General, it is reported that the Huben Regiment of the Chinese Army used their tanks and chariots!
The first batch of more than 300 imperial cavalry warriors, including Konoe Fujiyama, who entered Xuyi County, lacked the weapons of anti-tank chariots.

Xuyi County was recaptured by the Chinese army. "

"What about the main force of the Takamori detachment and the Yamada detachment? What are they doing? Why don't they reinforce them in time?"

Hebian Zhengshan couldn't hide his anger and almost roared and asked.

The Japs Major quickly replied: "The Yamada detachment, the Takamori detachment, and the pursuing units of the 18th mixed brigade were all desperately blocked by the Tiger and Ben regiments. In addition, the Chinese army's tanks and chariot units attacked rapidly, so there was no time for reinforcements!"

Before the communications major finished speaking, Shunroku Hata, who had been silent, finally broke out.

"Ba Ga!" He roared angrily, pulled out his saber in front of everyone, and slashed fiercely on the conference table in front of him.

boom!There was a muffled sound, and a corner of the extremely hard conference table was chopped off by him.

Zhengshan by the river, the communications major, and all the Japanese staff generals present were all shocked and stood up one after another, bowing their heads with solemn expressions.

In the entire combat conference room, the sound of a needle falling could be heard in an instant.

Hata Toshirokuki's face was livid and his breathing was rapid. After a while, he slowly put away his saber, and said to the communications officer with a ferocious face: "Call Takamori Rei and Yamada Hirobumi back, and order them to wait 24 hours. Inside, Xuyi County must be captured again, and the rest of the Huben Regiment must be wiped out!

Otherwise, the two of them will commit suicide to apologize! "

"Hai!" The Japanese Major felt awe-struck in his heart. He quickly ordered his leader and left quickly, fearing that he would be too late and be affected by the furious Hata Shunroku.

……

In the south of Xuyi City, under an inconspicuous small mountain depression.

Yamada Hirobumi, Takamori Rei and others have merged their commands to form a joint command.

Prepare to command the two detachments and the various units of the 18th Mixed Brigade to be responsible for the next attack on Xuyi County.

In the temporary command post that had just been built, Yamada Hirobumi was devastated by the death of his younger brother in battle.

Several major Japanese military officers, including Rei Takamori and the head of the 18th Mixed Brigade, were busy discussing the next attack plan.

At this moment, a communications soldier walked in quickly.

Facing the questioning looks of several people, he stood at attention and saluted: "Sir, there is an urgent call from the Front Army Headquarters!"

Seeing that the communications soldier did not continue to report the contents of the telegraph order, Order Takamori immediately waved his hand: "Read it!"

After receiving the instructions, the Japanese communications soldier took the message and read: "Your Majesty the Commander ordered the Yamada Detachment and the 18th Mixed Brigade of the Yingsen Detachment to capture Xuyi again within 24 hours and annihilate the remaining Tiger Ben regiment!

If the task cannot be completed on time, Yamada Hirofumi, the leader of the Yamada Detachment, and Takamori Ling, the leader of the Takamori Detachment, will kill themselves and apologize! "

As soon as these words came out, Takamori Rei and Yamada Hirobumi, who was sitting on the ammunition box and felt sad, couldn't help but darken their faces.

Especially Takamori Ling, no longer has the high spirits of discussing the deployment of the offensive plan just now.

I saw Hirofumi Yamada stood up suddenly, walked quickly to the side of the communication soldier, and snatched the telegram from his hand.

Then, under the astonished gaze of the communications soldier, he rolled up the telegram into a ball, stuffed it entirely into his mouth, and swallowed it hard.

This scene not only dumbfounded the communications soldiers, but also Takamori Rei and the commander of the 18th mixed brigade and others who were present.

After swallowing the telegram, Hirofumi Yamada pulled out the major general's sword from his waist, and said to Takamori Rei and others in a stern voice: "Everyone, my department is responsible for attacking the southeast of the city, and I will leave the south and west of the city to you!
Things have come to this, we have no choice but to win!

I will personally lead the suicide squad to launch an attack, and strive to complete the victory in one battle. This battle will last until the death with the Tiger Regiment. Either the enemy dies or we die!
If we win, we will see you in Xuyi City. If we fail, we will see you in the deep end! "

After finishing speaking, Yamada Hirobumi walked out of the command post with a saber in his hands.

Takamori Rei and others were shocked by Yamada Hirobumi's determination.

At the same time, the inner frenzy was awakened.

After several people looked at each other in dismay, Rei Takamori said to the head of the 18th Mixed Brigade beside him: "The matter has come to this, we should follow the example of Yamada-kun and fight to the death! Strive for victory!"

"Yo Xi, let's split up and act!" the commander of the 18th Mixed Brigade said in a serious voice: "Divide the troops into three groups and launch an all-out attack at the same time.

It can disperse the troops of the defenders in the city to the maximum extent!As long as we go all out, we will definitely be able to take Xuyi County and wipe out the rest of those damn Huben Regiment! "

……

After Yamada Hirobumi left the command post, he brought his accompanying adjutants and guards to the temporary positions of the 17th and 18th Wings under his command in a murderous manner.

Without any extra words, he directly ordered the two commanders in charge of commanding the troops: "Concentrate all artillery fire and launch an attack on Xuyi County immediately!
In this battle, I will personally lead the charge, either the enemy will die or I will die! "

"Hai!" Sensing Yamada Hirobumi's determination and courage, the two Japs captains nodded in unison without any hesitation, and immediately rushed back to their command posts.

About 10 minutes later, the artillery unit of the Yamada Detachment, which also received the order, roared with dozens of artillery pieces one after another.

Smash the cannonballs hard toward the east gate and southeast corner of Xuyi.

At about the same time, the two artillery units of the Yingsen Detachment and the 18th Mixed Brigade also launched a fierce bombardment on Xuyi City from the south and west of the city respectively.

Under the combined artillery fire of three Japanese artillery units, the officers and soldiers of the [-]st and [-]nd Battalions of the Huben Regiment who were guarding the city and behind the ruins of streets near the city suffered considerable casualties.

In the city, in the temporary regiment headquarters.

When Xu Qingfeng, Zhou Weiguo and the others heard the intensive shelling and explosions coming from three directions outside the city, their expressions changed drastically.

Zhou Weiguo said: "It seems that the devil's attack is about to start!"

Xu Hu said from the side: "Listening to the sound of cannons, the scale of the Japanese bombardment seems to be quite large!"

As soon as the two of them finished speaking, Chen Qifeng walked quickly from outside and saluted: "The regiment, west of the city, east of the city, and south of the city have all come under heavy fire from the enemy. It seems that the enemy is going to launch a full-scale attack!"

Xu Qingfeng's expression froze when he heard the words, and he immediately said: "Order the artillery battalion and the tank battalion to prepare for firepower counterattack respectively.

As long as the devil's bombardment starts to extend, I will counterattack with artillery fire outside the city!

In addition, I ordered the cavalry company, guard company, and baggage company to prepare for battle and be ready for reinforcements at any time! "

(End of this chapter)