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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1016 Changes in the North

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    Chapter 1016: Changes in the North

    Two battlefields were formed in the southern region. On the northern front, Juichi Terauchi commanded nearly 400,000 troops, the main force of Japan's Southern China Expeditionary Force, and continued to follow the original battle plan to attack Chongqing, the capital of the Nationalist Government. The Central Army and the Japanese army fought a desperate battle on the Xifeng front line.  Fight.

    On the southern front, Tang Qiuli commanded 230,000 troops and was encircling the 120,000 Japanese troops who had withdrawn to Nanning. A huge encirclement was formed around Nanning. This encirclement included Nanning as the center.  Guinan region, Leizhou Peninsula of Guangdong.

    He is not in a hurry, nor does he cover up the actions of the troops. At present, the Central Army and the Japanese Army have not yet reached the point where they are inseparable. Furthermore, after Terauchi Juichi knows his plan, it is not obvious how he will react next.  At the same time, Tang Qiuli also needs to be wary of reinforcements from Taiwan, Hainan Island and Japan. If the Japanese give up Nanning, the land foothold in the Beibu Gulf, it means that the strategic direction of the Japanese base camp will have fundamental changes.  Change.

    On August 6, Tang Qiuli received a call from Liu Tiehan who was far away in the Northeast. "Commander, the war situation in the Northeast and Far East is still dull. The Japanese Kwantung Army and Zhukov's Soviet Far East Army are still facing each other on the front line of the Waixing'an Mountains. Analysis for several months  During the war in the Far East, Japan and the Soviet Union seemed to have reached a certain tacit understanding. "

    "The Soviet Far Eastern Front gradually reduced its troops on the outer Xing'an Mountains and withdrew to Europe. At the same time, the Kwantung Army also moved some of its troops back to the Northeast to strengthen its control over the Northeast. According to intelligence provided by the Intelligence Department at intelligence stations in various parts of the Northeast  Opposite our Jinzhou defense line in western Liaoning, in the Japanese-controlled area, along the Panjin and Shenyang lines, the Kwantung Army's troops have increased from the original four divisions to seven. In the Liaodong Peninsula, the Kwantung Army's guard strength is also gradually increasing. "

    "Based on all the intelligence, our Northeast Advance Command has drawn up the following combat plan. To the east is the main force of ten field infantry brigades, four artillery brigades, twelve thunder rocket artillery battalions, and a mixed cavalry brigade. In Liaodong  The purpose of launching the offensive on the peninsula is to seize several key points in the Northeast hinterland, such as Panjin, Yingkou, Fuxin and other places, to put pressure on the Kwantung Army and disrupt the Kwantung Army's deployment in western Liaoning. This battle also requires the cooperation of the ** Division's aviation unit  , please ask the division commander for comment on whether the above combat plan is appropriate.¡±

    Tang Qiuli handed the telegram to Chang Feng, chief of staff of the ** division and chief of staff of the directly affiliated corps, who had just arrived in Wuming, and said: "Chief of staff, take a look, this is a telegram from Commander Liu. What suggestions do you have?"

    Chang Feng read the telegram and said thoughtfully: "Commander, according to what was mentioned in Commander Liu's telegram, the Soviets and the Japanese seem to be tired of this endless confrontation, or in other words, the Kwantung Army is unable to break through the Soviet Union's outer Xing'an Mountains.  The defense line drove Zhukov's Far Eastern Front towards the Soviet Union, and the Soviet army did not have the strength to regain the Far East. If Commander Liu made any move in western Liaoning at this time, it would inevitably shift the Kwantung Army's attention to the East Point.  Come, this will disrupt your layout in the Far East and Northeast areas, commander, so I think it is best for the East Point troops not to move. "

    Tang Qiuli glanced at Chang Feng very appreciatively. This was what he was most satisfied with about Chang Feng. He could stand at a certain height, pay attention to overall issues, and keep in mind his responsibilities as chief of staff. He knew and believed that with Liu  With the current strength of Tiehandong's troops, they can sweep across the western Liaoning and Liaodong peninsulas and push the front to the hinterland of the Northeast, the junction of Jilin and Liaoning, without any great difficulty.

    At present, the strength of the East Point troops compared with the Kwantung Army in this area is two to one. They also have powerful firepower and equipment that far exceeds that of the Kwantung Army. There are seven or eight Kwantung Army divisions with more than 100,000 people. It is not that they are recharging their strength and squealing.  The opponent of the East Point Force is bound to form a decisive battle between the East Point Force and the Kwantung Army in advance.

    The troops of the Dongzhi family alone cannot form an overwhelming advantage over the Kwantung Army. Furthermore, the time for the decisive battle in the Northeast is far from mature. What's more, Zhukov will not let go of this rare opportunity.  They will definitely take the opportunity to regain the Far East region of the Soviet Union. The East Point has become a chestnut from the fire for the Soviets, destroying their strategic layout of driving out tigers and wolves, and fighting against tigers and wolves.

    After Chang Feng carefully finished his opinion, he looked at Tang Qiuli expectantly, hoping to get the teacher's judgment, but Tang Qiuli said with a smile: "Chang Feng, Teacher Liu can't stand the loneliness. The so-called quiet thoughts  Do you want to move? No matter who has nearly 300,000 troops, he will have to do something. Besides, we are fighting so lively in the south. With Commander Liu's temper, can he restrain himself from attacking the Kwantung Army?  The meaning of the question is understandable.¡±

    Chang Feng also smiled and said: "Don't mention it, Commander Liu is used to fighting tough battles. The old foundation of the East Point Army is the former Northeastern Army of Zhang Xueliang. Commander Liu, including Commander Liu, is a native of the Northeast.  With the strength, it is natural to regain the hometown, not to mention the strength of Edong Zhi."If we can do this in front of us, I am worried that it will damage your strategic layout in the Far East and Northeast regions, Commander."  "

    Tang Qiuli shook his head meaningfully and said: "Chang Feng, you are right to think about the problem from the overall situation. It is my established strategy to be quiet in the north and move in the south. I will send a telegram back to the East Point." Chang Feng hurriedly said  Take out your notebook.

    "Brother Tiehan, I am very quiet and thoughtful, and my family is rich. Seeing me fighting in the south, are my hands itchy? The time has not come yet for the battle against the Kwantung Army. The main task in front of Dongzhi is to consolidate the Jinzhou bridgehead in western Liaoning and expand  Strengthen the strength of the troops, strengthen training, and prepare to fight big and fierce battles. As I said before, it is Brother Tiehan¡¯s East Point Force who must be the only one to regain the Northeast. Don¡¯t be impatient and wait for the opportunity, Tang Qiuli.¡±

    After Liu Tiehan received Tang Qiuli's telegram, although he was puzzled, what did the teacher mean by the timing?  Still, he carried out the order to the letter, disbanded the troops that were ready to go, and concentrated on expanding and training the troops according to Tang Qiuli's request, ignoring the Kwantung Army's constant small moves in Shenyang and the Liaodong Peninsula.

    There is another doubt hidden in Liu Tiehan's heart that he has never mentioned to anyone. The division commander wants the East Point troops to be on standby. Could it be that he has already judged that at some time in the future, something major will happen that will change the pattern of the Northeast and Far East?  ?

    The day after receiving Liu Tiehan's telegram, Tang Qiuli received another telegram from Sun Zhenbang, commander of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, "Commander, the situation in Outer Mongolia is stable. The transformation of the former Outer Mongolia army has been completed. Dingbian Special Economic Zone  The Mining Bureau¡¯s mining company in Outer Mongolia has begun to exploit various mineral resources.¡±

    "In addition, the security situation in Outer Mongolia has changed. The Soviet Transcaucasian Front suddenly increased a large number of troops on the border with us in the Lake Baikal region. Although there was no provocation, the situation suddenly became tense. Our border guards  Five brigades of the main force will be sent to the area to deploy defenses to deal with future changes. "

    Tang Qiuli read Sun Zhenbang¡¯s telegram.  He sneered and said to Chang Feng: "The Japanese and the Soviets are enemies who fight to the death, and now they are making moves in western Liaoning and Outer Mongolia almost at the same time. They both think they are out of breath."  After a while, I started to feel restless now that I had the strength to challenge others.¡±

    Chang Feng said worriedly: "Commander, we don't have many troops in Outer Mongolia. Commander Liu's troops are confronting the Kwantung Army in the northeast, and the main troops are in the south. Once the situation in Outer Mongolia changes suddenly, it will be too late for the troops to return for reinforcements."  Tang Qiuli said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter. The Soviets don't have the courage yet. It's just a test. Call Sun Zhenbang back and set up marking lines along the border with the Soviet Union. We will resolutely fight back against the Soviet provocation. Don't be afraid of severe punishment."  ¡±

    "Issued an order to Yuan Jinghao, commander of the Zhilu Garrison Area, to transfer six brigades from the troops in the garrison area to form the Second Army of the Outer Mongolia Border Defense Army, which was placed under the battle order of the Outer Mongolia Border Defense Army and sent to Erlianhot to prepare for the war.  Tell Yuan Jinghao, be generous and don't fool me with some second-rate troops. Han Tie's marines will go to Tianjin for training. At the same time, they will take on part of the security tasks that will be left vacant after the troops of the Zhilu garrison are transferred north to Erlianhot City. "

    Tang Qiuli was in Wuming, arranging military deployment in the far north, while Xue Yue was in Zunyi, but the fight was very difficult. On August 2, Xue Yue arrived in Zunyi, took over the command of Gu Zhutong, and immediately mobilized the Seventh Group Army of the Central Army.  The 21st Army and the 13th Army urgently reinforced the Fourth Group Army, which was fighting a bitter battle with the Japanese army on the Xifeng front line.

    On August 3, Xue Yue issued a general mobilization order to deploy a second line of defense in Zunyi and deployed the strength of two group armies. Xue Yue had no intention of defending these two lines of defense. He placed his last hope on the third line of defense.  , the first two lines of defense at Loushanguan Pass in the Tongzi area are just to gain buffer time for the Loushanguan Pass defense line.

    It should be said that Xue Yue's military vision was good. The Loushan Pass tightly blocks the only access to Chongqing. There are natural barriers of Chishui River and Yachi River on the left, and Dalou Mountain stretches for hundreds of kilometers on the right. It can be said that one man can guard the pass and no one can open it.  Besides, the Central Army has no retreat, and behind it is Chongqing.

    Xue Yue's reinforcement of Xifeng's troops was not so much reinforcement as it was to replace the Fourth Army, and then alternate cover and retreat to Zunyi, the second line of defense. The two lines of defense delayed and consumed the Japanese offensive momentum, and gradually wore down the Japanese army.  The spirit of the people, the real iron wall, is at Loushanguan.

    When Xue Yue mobilized his troops, at the Xifeng front line, he used a group army with more than 80,000 troops to block the Japanese Fourth Group Army with nearly 400,000 troops. Tomorrow, he will withstand countless attacks of the size of Japanese divisions, with Japanese troops falling from the sky above his head.  The shells on the ground were like locust-like charging formations of Japanese infantry. They were covered with bruises and could not see anything.

    (To be continued)
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