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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1674: Covertly Reaching the Enemy

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    On the day the Singapore Campaign Headquarters entered Kuala Lumpur, according to the order of division commander Tang Qiuli, the headquarters was located at the brigade headquarters of the 1st Brigade of the Sulu Mobile Corps. Tang Qiuli's intention was simple, it was a cover-up.

    The Sulu Mobile Corps has five brigades, stationed in the area south of Kuala Lumpur. The straight-line distance from the defense line of the Japanese Hengshan Brigade on the opposite side is less than four kilometers. The first brigade is in a prominent position on the entire front. It can be like this  Said that Tang Qiuli's command headquarters was infinitely close to the forward position.

    Originally, the ** division's army was deployed in the area south of Kuala Lumpur. There were more than a dozen brigade-level units alone. The Singapore campaign headquarters was hidden here and would not alert the Japanese army on the opposite side at all. The Japanese army would not  Thinking that the top officer of the ** division was opposite, observing him with great interest. Tang Qiuli stood in front of the high-power artillery mirror and could clearly see that the opposite man was holding a 38-gun and going back and forth at the sentry post.  Drifting Japanese soldiers and barbed wire fences.

    Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, commanding staff and agency personnel were busy setting up radio stations and connecting telephone lines. In less than an hour, the 1st Brigade Headquarters became the Singapore Campaign Headquarters. Of course, all of this was done in  It was carried out under confidentiality and without prior notification. The information about the Singapore Campaign Command and the stationed brigade headquarters was only known to a few people. Major General Guo Fengqi, commander of the 1st Brigade of the Sulu Mobile Corps, was one of the insiders.

    While Guo Fengqi was busy working, he thought in his mind, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The last time we attacked Hong Kong, Liao Zhenbang's 2nd Brigade, Wang Yiwu's 10th Brigade, and Zhao Shoushan's 11th Brigade all participated.  There was nothing I could do. That was the general ordered by the division commander in Guangzhou. I could only covet it. But this time it was different. The division commander¡¯s headquarters was located at his own brigade headquarters. The opportunity was great!  "

    Guo Fengqi got close to Zhao Yuhe, "Chief of Staff, this time we are attacking Singapore. Do you have a reserve team in the battle deployment of the division commander?" Guo Fengqi also thought about it. The main attack mission is impossible, so he can be a reserve.  The team is not bad either.  Moreover, we must hurry up, otherwise, the brigade commanders of several other brigades will hear about it and won't fight over it, just those few guys.  When I hear about war, it¡¯s like eating pie!

    Zhao Yuhe looked at Guo Fengqi who looked eager, guessed his thoughts, and said with a smile: "Brigadier Guo, in accordance with the requirements of the division commander. Troops who are not participating in the battle are not allowed to know the deployment of the battle. You are also an old man.  Son, you should know how to do it!¡±

    Guo Fengqi licked his face and said: "Chief of Staff, it's not that I, Old Guo, meant any foul. This is a greeting in advance. Our first brigade has reserved the places for the reserve team. Look, our position is closest to the little devil.  Moreover, you are familiar with the situation of the Japs. You don¡¯t need to prepare at all. You can just pull them up and fight. It saves you and the division commander. If you don¡¯t use such troops, isn¡¯t it a waste?¡±

    Zhao Yuhe smiled from ear to ear and whispered to Guo Fengqi: "Commander Guo, if you want to be in the reserve team, you have to go to the division commander in person to tell him. Just agreeing on my own doesn't count." After saying that, he looked towards  Tang Qiuli's back, mouth licking.

    Guo Fengqi hesitated for a while. He could have a tough time with Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, but in front of the division commander Tang Qiuli, he would never be so courageous. Regardless of the age of the division commander, he was younger than the brigade commander, but there were dozens of people in the whole army.  The brigade commander was nervous every time he was in front of him. It wasn't that Tang Qiuli was harsh and demanding. It was a kind of awe from the heart, a feeling that cannot be expressed in words!

    While Guo Fengqi was hesitating, Major General Yu Guanghan, Chief of Staff of the Sulu Mobile Corps, pushed open the door of the shelter and came in. Seeing Zhao Yuhe, he quickly stood at attention and saluted, "Report to Chief of Staff Zhao, Chief of Staff of the Sulu Mobile Corps Yu Guanghan, Feng Corps  Commander Tang¡¯s order, if you have any questions, please see the division commander!¡±

    Zhao Yuhe took Yu Guanghan's hand affectionately and said, "Guanghan, don't do this in front of me!" Zhao Yuhe and Yu Guanghan were not only familiar with each other, but also had a very personal relationship.  Well, when Zhao Yuhe served as the division chief of staff, Yu Guanghan was the deputy chief. During the time they worked together in the staff office, they had a tacit understanding.

    When Tang Qiuli heard what Yu Guanghan said, he turned around and asked, "Guanghan, aren't you in Yangon? You rushed to the front line in Kuala Lumpur. Is there anything important for Brother Qiusheng?"

    Yu Guanghan replied: "Report to the division commander. After careful consideration, Deputy Division Commander Tang felt that it was necessary to prepare one to two brigades of reserve troops on the basis of the three main attack brigades. When necessary, they would be deployed on the battlefield.  Send me to meet Mr. Chen!¡±

    Tang Qiuli was surprised and said: "This is the matter. I can explain it clearly on the phone. Why do you have to come all the way? It is absolutely necessary to have a reserve team. Are you prepared for any disaster? On the way to Kuala Lumpur, I  I have already considered this issue, and Brother Qiu Sheng and I thought of going together!¡±

    Yu Guanghan's old face turned red and he said a little shyly: "SirDeputy Commander Tang and I requested to come in person to see if we could command the reserve force to participate in the Singapore Campaign!  Commander, I¡¯m not going to hide it from you, I haven¡¯t had a fight for a long time, and I feel itchy in my heart!  "

    Tang Qiuli laughed and said: "Guanghan, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. I won't put a corps chief of staff into the front-line troops. However, since I'm here, let's stay and serve as  The chief of staff¡¯s deputy, hearing the sound of gunfire and smelling the smoke of gunfire, it¡¯s not worthwhile to come all the way in person!¡±

    Guo Fengqi saw that this was the best opportunity. He was dozing off and came to the pillow. He was afraid that the reserve team would be assigned to other brigades by the division commander. He rubbed his hands anxiously and secretly tugged on Zhao Yuhe's clothes. At the same time, for  Guanghan winked fiercely!

    Tang Qiuli asked seemingly casually: "Yu He and Guang Han, which unit do you two think is more suitable to serve as the reserve team?"

    Zhao Yuhe and Yu Guanghan said almost in unison: "Division commander, Brigadier Guo's first brigade is the most suitable reserve team!"

    Tang Qiuli glanced at Guo Fengqi, who looked at him eagerly, with a half-smile, and said: "Brigade Commander Guo, you are very powerful. The division commander just arrived at your place. Within a few hours, the division commander appointed the chief of staff."  The chief of staff of the corps has been bribed by you. Well, I order Guo Fengqi, the first brigade of the Sulu Mobile Corps, to serve as the reserve team for the Singapore campaign, and the entire brigade will immediately enter a state of preparation for war! "

    Guo Fengqi was elated and stood at attention and replied: "Yes, Commander, the first brigade promises to prepare carefully, follow the standards of the main offensive force, wait for the commander's orders, and be ready to fight at any time!" The noise was so loud that even Guo Fengqi himself was startled.  Then, he hurriedly left and went to arrange the troops. His hurried attitude was as if he was afraid that others would take away the task.

    Tang Qiu looked at Zhao Yuhe and Yu Guanghan, and said with some emotion: "The deployment of this Singapore campaign, I am afraid that in the eyes of many brigade commanders, it is superfluous. The troops on the front line are not used, but they have to use the troops just now."  The three brigades that ended the Hong Kong Campaign still need to be mobilized from their original bases to the front line, which is a waste of time and money!"

    Neither Zhao Yuhe nor Yu Guanghan spoke. Indeed, the brigade commanders stationed on the front line in Kuala Lumpur had some complaints. Just as the division commander said, they had heard it to some extent, but these were all  This is a private discussion that cannot be brought to the table, and it is impossible to hold a certain brigade commander accountable. Moreover, this exactly reflects the active attitude of the commanders of the troops in seeking war, which should be said to be a good thing!

    Tang Qiuli said to himself: "After capturing Hong Kong, the Japanese army in Singapore will definitely be alert. The actions of the Japanese army also prove this. Our frontline troops will continue to conduct business as usual, which can confuse the Japanese commander to the maximum extent.  I don¡¯t want to see a broken Singapore. I use three brigades with experience in urban combat to attack Singapore. It is based on this consideration that even if it is unnecessary, I must do this. I hope the commanders at all levels below can understand my point.  intention."

    Zhao Yuhe smiled and felt relieved, "Division commander, it is understandable that the brigade commanders on the front line have complaints in their hearts. They are all eager to fight. It has been a long time since the East India Campaign ended and the troops have no combat missions.  It¡¯s hard to get through the Singapore Campaign, but everyone is still jealous. The division commanders and brigade commanders on the front line don¡¯t know that you are at the headquarters of the 1st Brigade. Otherwise, they will definitely come to your door and compete for the mission.  , Didn¡¯t you see Brigadier Guo¡¯s anxious attitude?¡±

    Tang Qiuli smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. I'm just speaking out of my feelings. Where have the troops reached?"

    Zhao Yuhe replied: "Commander, Liu Hongzhang's Brigade, Chu Ziye's Brigade, and Liao Zhenbang's Brigade have now reached the Jadiya area more than 170 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. They are expected to arrive at midnight on August 6.  At the designated position, a tank brigade of Commander Battelle has moved more than 120 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. All participating troops can reach the designated position at midnight on August 6. "

    Tang Qiuli shook his head and said: "No, we are walking too fast. Yuhe and Guanghan informed the troops to strictly implement the concealed march order. All troops must enter between one o'clock and two o'clock in the morning on August 8th."  The attack position and specific marching speed are controlled by each unit!"

    Zhao Yuhe couldn't help but said: "Commander, our general attack time is exactly three o'clock in the morning on August 8th. From the time the troops arrived at the attack position to the launch of the attack, there are only five hours. Are you too nervous?  Division Commander, my personal opinion is that the attacking force can arrive fifteen kilometers away from the attack area on the night of August 7th, stay hidden, and enter the attack position three hours before the attack is launched. This way, it will not appear hasty!"

    Tang Qiuli shook his head and said: "No, the Japanese Hengshan Brigade in Singapore has become a frightened bird. If there is a slight disturbance or a slight smell, there is no guarantee that the Japanese army will not destroy the urban area first., and then retreat without a fight. What I want is a surprise attack!  The three brigades of troops and tank brigades are all experienced veterans, and one hour of preparation time is enough!  "

    (To be continued)
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