After Sun Lianzhong arrived in Kaifeng, he listened to the report and arranged troops. At this time, he realized that the preparations for the attack on Kaifeng had been basically completed, and he was suspected of getting something for nothing and picking peaches. After thinking about it, Sun Lianzhong took a compromise method to give half of the credit for restoring Kaifeng to the Third Army.

At dusk the next day, accompanied by a loud bang, the ancient city wall of Kaifeng was blown up by hundreds of meters on both sides of the east and west. Zhou Zunshi, the 20th Division of the Third Army and the 27th Division of the Second Army, quickly attacked Kaifeng under the cover of artillery fire, advanced east and west, and launched a fierce battle with the Japanese army in Kaifeng.

After the first Kaifeng Battle, Zhou Zunshi's 20th Division strengthened its weapons and equipment, and made great progress in technology and tactics; the 27th Division of the Second Army, with the old foundation of the Taierzhuang Battle, can also be regarded as having experience in street fighting. Two divisions, with more than 20,000 people, have an absolute advantage in military strength.

After more than ten hours of bloody battle, Kaifeng was restored for the second time, more than 3,000 Japanese troops were wiped out, and the largest Japanese stronghold in western Henan was removed.

By the time the 35th Japanese Division broke through and blocked the layers and arrived in Yuanyang County, Kaifeng had been lost for a week. What stood in front of him were six divisions (including the 81st Division that was built after the capture of Kaifeng), one army (Sun Dianying's new Fifth Army), and an independent brigade of Chinese × army.

The former Yellow River path is the first line of defense, with more than 20 kilometers of deep defense, the Chinese × army with more than 100,000 yuan, the Pinghan Line is intermittent, and the guerrilla armed forces frequently harassed it. The situation faced by the 35th Division is very unfavorable. Moreover, the Tanaka Qin Infantry Regiment advancing west along Longhai Road has been destroyed. The division commander Harada Kumaki Yasuki tried to attack twice, but after all the failures, he did not dare to go further. After asking for instructions to go to the peak, the main force temporarily retreated to Xinxiang.

At this point, the battle developed from the Huaiyang Battle ended temporarily with the victory of the National Army. But this was not the final ending. Just like a brief rest in a boxing match, the enemy and us were adjusting, accumulating strength, and preparing for the next round of fighting.

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"Kaifeng is easy to attack but not defend, and more than 100,000 countries' × army have been stationed for a long time, and the pressure is very high."

"The Japanese army retreated to Xinxiang, which is a good move. It can not only peek at Kaifeng and maintain pressure, but also attack Shanxi along Jiaozuo, Qinyang, and the ancient Yangchanban of Taihang Mountain, open up the Henan-Jinjie passage on the south side of the Taihang Mountains, and achieve the merging with the Japanese invading Jin. If this goal is achieved, it will form an encirclement of the Eighth Route Army Taihang Military Region, Taiyue Military Region and the national army troops in the region, and then divide, erode, and destroy our anti-Japanese base."

"But our army won the battle, and almost all the western section of Longhai Road was destroyed, and the vast area south of the road was restored, which had formed a large strategic depth. It was difficult for the Japanese army to make a comeback."

"If the Japanese army does not make any major moves, our army should stop advancing north within the next two or three months and try to stimulate the Japanese as little as possible."

"The combat losses of each unit should be supplemented soon, but to ensure combat effectiveness, training and rectification must be stepped up. Moreover, within three months, the five detachments of the Third Column must be expanded to at least 20,000 people, which means that each detachment has a minimum of 4,000 guns. You must know that the next time the Japanese attack will not be at the brigade level, and it is possible that they will be at the division level."

"Even if it is a division-level attack, we don't have to be afraid. First of all, it is tactical play, and secondly, it is the cooperation of friendly forces. We are not fighting alone."

"In fact, we have experience and relatively mature styles of playing against the Japanese. What we should be more vigilant about is the erosion and blockade of the Japanese. The newly appointed Jun Tada is an opponent that needs research and attention. Although we are on the edge of North China, the pressure may be less, but we must not take it lightly."

"The center of gravity of the base area is moved westward, which means a new defense circle needs to be formed. The defense areas of each department are larger, and even if the troops are expanded, it will also show weaknesses. This requires the heads of each department to be more flexible when arranging troops, the troops should be mobilized faster, and the key defense areas should be more solid."

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At the military meeting, Yang Tianfeng talked a lot, and he would form documents and send them to the heads of the departments who failed to attend the meeting and convey them downward.

Yang Tianfeng said that western Henan, eastern Henan, strategies, tactics, related and unrelated for the time being. He hoped that his officers could broaden their horizons, improve their military literacy, and improve their command level.

The base area has more than doubled. With Shangqiu, Zhecheng and Huaiyang as the lines, the areas east of them are all under the jurisdiction of Yang Tianfeng, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Henan-Anhui border guerrillas. However, he was incompetent and his historical trajectory has also changed, so he needed even more independent command and smart and capable subordinates.

Of course, there are many things and more complicated, but the harvest of victory is also huge. The seized weapons, ammunition, grain, cotton and other materials will soon be harvested in autumn, as well as a large number of puppet troops and people who actively joined the army in the Restoration District, as well as the materials and rewards transferred from the war zone and the government. Not only did it create favorable conditions for the expansion of the third column, occupying the granary in eastern Henan, but it also solved the major problem of "food is the most important thing for the people" and "wars rely on logistics."

Only when people's living standards can maintain food and clothing, or have a slight improvement can they have a stronger enthusiasm for the War of Resistance. This may be different from most people's ideas, but it is the inherent thinking brought by Yang Tianfeng from later generations.

Left Chief of Staff Liang Moqing was in charge and deployed troops according to the plan. Yang Tianfeng took advantage of the brief decline of the enemy and us and led the guard battalion back to Yongcheng. The industrial relocation and diversion have been determined, and a large amount of work still needs to be guided and arranged.

The sunset has disappeared from the horizon, the twilight is overwhelming, and the outlines of the branches and leaves of the rich woods outside the window have become blurred, as if they are about to melt in the increasingly dense night.

Chairman Jiang sat on the couch, facing the window, listening to Dai Li's report on the rescue of Gao Zongwu and Tao Xisheng to Hong Kong. The secret agreement between Japan and Wang was about to be made public, and a heavy blow to the traitor Wang Jingwei, the traitor.

"Wen Bai, please President Kong, Secretary-General Zhang, Minister Wang... Well, Mr. Duanna, come to study and draft the "Letter to the World for the Secret Agreement for Japan and Wang"." Chairman Jiang waited for Dai Li to report, pondered for a while, and ordered Zhang Zhizhong, the director of the attendant's office.

"Yes!" Zhang Zhizhong took the order and left, leaving only Jiang Dai and the other two in the house.

Dai Li stood respectfully, knowing that the chairman must have something to ask him. His feet were a little numb, so he changed his center of gravity without leaving any trace.

"East Henan, great victory in western Henan, uh, the time is good to win, boost the people's morale, and curb the surrender and seek peace caused by Wang Ni." Chairman Jiang said slowly, and his words changed, looking at Dai Li and asked: "Yang Tianfeng played a great role. He was originally going to commend and commend again. But some questions need to be clarified, which is what forces and organizations are behind him and what kind of organization is supporting him."

Dai Li thought for a while and said, "The principal said it very well. The students have been sending people to observe and monitor, but they have not yet figured it out."

"Hmph!" Chairman Jiang Xiang sneered and said, "Can you get the scientific and technological secrets of various countries by using a single spy? I was just suspicious and had some speculations, but I was still uncertain. Seeing the A report you submitted yesterday, the power behind Yang Tianfeng was almost exposed."

"The principal is wise, and the student is dull." Dai Li had his own guess, but he didn't say it out.

Chairman Chiang reached out and pressed down, signaling Dai Li to sit down, showing a smile on his face, and said, "Radar, uh, how many countries have this thing? Japan, no; the Soviet Union, no; even France. According to the information of the Military Control Commission, now only Britain and the United States have it, right?"

"The principal analyzed it thoroughly. It is not difficult to guess the power behind Yang Tianfeng alone." Dai Li looked puzzled, but he never mentioned the information about the British and American radars he provided.

Chairman Jiang picked up the water cup and took a sip, and continued: "With the Sino-Japanese War, Western countries jointly issued a statement to support China morally and condemn Japan. The war in Europe broke out, and Germany and Japan colluded more closely. The heads of Britain and the United States may understand the principle of raising tigers as a disaster and causing disasters. Even if they are not able to support them publicly, they secretly aid China to fight against Japan, which is a very smart strategy. Of course, I tend to have the support of the Americans behind Yang Tianfeng, rather than the British."

"The United States is the most likely." Dai Li nodded in agreement, "It may also be a civilian group in the United States, and the US government may not know it or acquiesce it."

"Anyway, this will help our country fight against Japan." Chairman Jiang nodded slightly and said, "China's war of resistance is not just to defend the Chinese nation. This, this also protects the security and freedom of friendly countries. Assistance and support China, that is, assistance and support of friendly countries themselves. It only takes a small price to eliminate the permanent and endless disasters in the Pacific. This principle is not complicated, and I believe that many knowledgeable people in affluent countries will realize this."

"The principal's opinion is very important. Students can add it to the "Letter to the World for the 'Secret Agreement of Japan and Wang"." Dai Li flattered: "By exposing and refuting the 'Secret Agreement of Japan and Wang', friendly countries are vigilant and fight against Japan together. The situation of the War of Resistance may change significantly."

"I hope so." Chairman Jiang admired Dai Li to understand his thoughts.

"Then, to Yang Tianfeng--" Dai Li asked for instructions but stopped.
Chapter completed!