At about 4:30 in the morning, a series of sharp whistling shells directly broke the tranquility on the battlefield.

The more than 40 mountain artillery that Chiang Kai-shek had worked hard to gather together, under the control of hundreds of gunners, was like shells that cost money. For the first time, he unscrupulously poured a large-caliber shell with his fastest rate of fire to the still dark security guards blocking positions.

More than 40 large-caliber mountain artillery shells exploded, and the entire blocking position was immediately illuminated by the flames generated by the explosion of the shells. Round after round, in less than five minutes, the blocking position, which was baptized by more than a thousand shells, was completely shrouded in intense artillery fire and smoke.

Facing the attacks of the three mountain artillery battalions of the Guard Division, the officers and soldiers of the guard division hidden in the various anti-aircraft artillery holes did not suffer any losses. However, the blocking positions completely exposed to the artillery fire of the Northern Expedition Army were built according to the ability to withstand mountain runs before the war. However, with too many shells landing at the same point, huge gaps were still blown up on the long blocking positions.

The twenty-minute shelling ended, and the thick and pungent smoke enveloped the position before it could dissipate. A large number of elite Northern Expedition Army soldiers appeared directly in front of the position under the cover of night.

The sound of killing and the dense sound of machine gun fire... swept across the entire battlefield, replacing the sound of artillery just now.

Teams of Northern Expedition officers and soldiers were like yellow waves, launching attacks on the blocking positions of the security divisions that had already appeared in many gaps.

However, what made the attacking troops of the Northern Expedition Army aggrieved was that when every attack was about to break through the garrison division blocking positions in front of him, there was always a small guard unit who suddenly came out very suddenly and shattered his attack without mercy.

Although this situation made the frontline officers and soldiers very depressed, it created a very acceptable illusion for their commander-in-chief Lao Jiang.

Under the continuous attack of 20,000 elite Northern Expedition Army, the guard position of the guard division has reached a critical moment. In this case, as long as the 125th Regiment, which he had high hopes, can suddenly launch an attack from behind the guard division. Then, the entire blocking position will be opened by itself without any surprise.

There are five minutes left, and the 125th Regiment agreed to be coming at five o'clock in the morning. Commander-in-Chief Lao Jiang stood at the lookout, holding a telescope, staring at the battlefield that was a bit faintly visible under the reflection of artillery fire. The excited screams of the combat staff directly reached his ears.

"Report to the commander-in-chief Wang Zhaoguo of the 125th Regiment, the troops will choose a favorable breakthrough point in five minutes and launch an attack on the back of the security division."

"Okay... Immediately copy the telegram to the Chief of Staff and order the Chief of Staff. Once a breakthrough is opened, the vanguard troops must break into the security division's position as fast as possible, and approach the rear of the security division regardless of everything. They will directly attack the security division's nest Gaomi County... As for the expansion of the breakthrough and the extermination of the security division's remnants at the position, they will be handed over to the subsequent troops to complete it." Lao Jiang was in a good mood and ordered with an excited face.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

The 26th Division of the Northern Expedition Army, as the vanguard of this attack, faced the situation in danger, and seemed to be able to break through the security division, which was already in danger. The major general of the 26th Division was almost full of strength, completely ignoring the casualties of his subordinates. Under the cover of a large number of light and heavy machine guns and mortars behind him, he launched attacks one round after another...

After another round of attack was crushed by the security division, neither the commander of the 26th Division nor the commander-in-chief of the front enemy He Yingqin, he did not take it seriously. He once again drew the troops of an infantry regiment and rushed to the forefront.

And just when an infantry regiment that he had transferred to him was just in contact with the guards of the garrison division, a burst of gunfire like a burst of beans directly from the rear of the garrison division's blocking position, it was very clearly transmitted to He Yingqin's ears.

Rapidly lift the telescope and look in the direction of the gunfire...

The guard division blocking position less than 15 kilometers away from the front battlefield, "More than a thousand soldiers of the Northern Expedition Army, like heavenly soldiers and generals, launched an unstoppable attack on the back of the guard division blocking position under the cover of the light and heavy machine guns and mortars behind him...'

"Damn it, Wang Zhaoguo of the 125th Regiment has finally started to take action..." The sudden sound of gunfire sounded behind the guard division directly made He Yingqin think that the 125th Regiment had taken action.

After breathing a sigh of relief, Chief He Yingqin, who had been shrouded in confidence on his face without realizing it, said directly to the two division commanders in front of him with an expectant command.

"What are you still standing there? The ambush prepared by the Commander-in-Chief has begun to take place, and we cannot fall behind... Immediately suppress the forces and firepower of the two divisions to this point, concentrate the forces, and break through the blocking position of the security division in one fell swoop. Hurry, we must seize this opportunity..."

"Yes, Chief of Staff..." The two division commanders who seemed to have seen Shengli wave to him, answered directly, and rushed towards their respective troops with excitement.

The two main divisions, 20,000 troops, instantly launched a decisive attack on the guard division's blocking position one point. In addition, the sudden attack by the 125th Regiment behind the guard division. In the telescope of Chief He Yingqin, he was still in a stable command just now. Faced with his own attack, an orderly guard division's blocking position became chaotic in an instant...

Faced with the two elite troops in front and behind, the guards who were attacked by a key attack were dissatisfied with the battalion. After only 'persevere for less than five minutes, they cooperated very well and began to show signs of collapse'...

Seeing this, a hint of excitement directly enveloped He Yingqin's face and ordered very decisively.

"Tell all the officers and soldiers on the front line, and with one more effort, the guard division will be almost unable to hold on..."

"Dadadada...Boomboo..." The dense gunshots and grenade explosions, the guards of the guard divisions of less than one battalion finally 'can't withstand' the attack from both front and back. Under the leadership of officers at all levels, even the bodies of their comrades were not cared about, and they hurriedly withdrew from the blocking position and began to 'escape'.

In an instant, on the blocking position that lasted several kilometers, a huge gap with a front width of more than 500 meters was directly deployed to the vanguard of the Northern Expedition Army.

"Report to the Chief of Staff. The blocking position of the security division has been broken through by our army... The force of a regiment of our 26th Division has broken into the rear of the blocking position of the security division and has joined with the '125th Regiment'..." The excited voice of the combat staff sounded directly at the command center...

Just when Chief He Yingqin had not reacted from his excitement, another combat staffer's excited voice came to his ears: "Report to the Chief of Staff. The 125th Regiment reported that they had discovered that there were two regiments of troops in the location of the security division headquarters to defend. Should the troops launch an attack on the location of the security division headquarters first..."

"Li Guosheng's division command..." A surprised smile immediately flashed on He Yingqin's face.

Without thinking, he said with certainty: "Yes, once we can take down the security division headquarters and Li Guosheng. The entire security division will be killed in name only because of the loss of command... Order, the two main divisions, do not take into account the remnants of the security division on the position, and enter the rear of the security division from the breakthrough in the shortest time. Then, under the leadership of the 125th Regiment, attack the security division command center... At the same time, we will break through the security division defense line and the next combat plan, and report to the commander-in-chief..."

"Yes, Chief of Staff..."

The order was issued, and Chief of Staff He Yingqin rushed towards the breakthrough under the escort of a group of guards...

The breakthrough with a front width of more than 500 meters is for a Northern Expedition vanguard with a total strength of less than 20,000. At most half an hour, you can cross the breakthrough and enter the huge ambush circle carefully prepared by Li Guosheng for them.

Under the leadership of the "125th Regiment" played by the First Regiment of the Guard Division, the elite Northern Expedition Army broke into the rear of the guard division's blocking position. Facing the order of Chief He Yingqin, he had almost no doubt and rushed directly along the road toward the ambush circle carefully prepared by Li Guosheng for them...

At this moment, Li Guosheng, the commander of the security division who was hated by Chiang Kai-shek, was standing in the huge command center, listening to the combat staff constantly reporting the latest battle situation on the frontline...

"Reporting Division... The regiment responsible for seducing the enemy has completely entered our ambush circle"... The reporting Division... According to the statistics on the frontline, the total strength of the Northern Expedition Army that broke into the blocking position of our security division has exceeded 6,000 people... Their subsequent troops are still continuing to advance. In addition, this Northern Expedition Army seems not very interested in the other remaining troops in our blocking position, but just rushed towards the breakthrough point regardless of everything... "Another combat staffer reported with a puzzled look on his face.

"Haha, this old Jiang really can lift me up. For the sake of my Li Guosheng's head alone, he actually used the forces of two main divisions... Brothers, if nothing unexpected happens, the mission of a regiment to lure the enemy has been successfully completed. The ultimate goal of these two main divisions is either our command center..."

"Since they want to break in, then come in... If the three elite infantry regiments trained by Li Guosheng don't even have this appetite, then the Japanese devils during this period will be in vain..." Li Guosheng said with a bold look on his face.

“Yes, teacher…”

Less than five minutes after the combat staff left, another combat staff rushed in panting and reported: "Reporting the division seat, Commander Zhang of the Guard Regiment called, and more than 2,000 soldiers of the Guard Regiment have all moved in place. They can launch an assault on the Northern Expedition Army at any time to block the breakthrough on the blocking position..."

"They came in quite timely... Ordered Commander Zhang Huxiao, and the troops were on standby on the spot. Without my order, the Northern Expedition Army would be put in as much as they came..." Li Guosheng ordered with a confident look on his face.

"Yes, division seat... In addition, the secret service regiment called, and the 30,000 troops of the Northern Expedition Army had left the garrison and pressed towards the direction where our blocking position was. If nothing unexpected happened, you can reach the battlefield in a maximum of twenty minutes... In addition, the Northern Expedition Army's logistics and baggage location and their artillery units only left the guarding force of the infantry battalion. Commander Yang reported whether the secret service regiment could take down these two strategic locations..." The combat staff continued to report.

"Of course, such a good advantage. Our security division will not take advantage of it... Tell Yang Xiankun to use the smallest casualties to take down the location of the Northern Expedition Army's logistics supplies and the artillery position of Lao Chiang. Since we want to cut the flesh, we will cut off a piece of big fat meat from Lao Chiang that could make him heartbroken."

"At the same time, I ordered Commander Yang Xiankun to seize the position. I must keep it tightly to ensure the safety of these baggage and artillery..." Li Guosheng's eyes showed a greedy edge. He ordered decisively.

Looking at the combat staff in front of him who were about to go to convey the order, Li Guosheng seemed to have thought of something and continued to ask: "Staff Officer Li. In twenty minutes, can the vanguard troops of the Northern Expedition Army all enter our ambush positions..."

"Yes..." Staff Officer Li replied affirmatively.

"That's good. In just twenty minutes, the follow-up troops of the Northern Expedition Army will arrive at the battlefield. You immediately send a telegram to Zhang Huxiao, the guard regiment. Once the vanguard troops of the Northern Expedition Army have completely entered our ambush position, don't hesitate and launch an assault immediately to block the breakthrough... Of course, the specific attack incident will be decided by the regiment commander Zhang Huxiao, but the final attack time must not exceed twenty minutes. You must block the breakthrough before the follow-up troops of the Northern Expedition Army arrive at the battlefield...." After a brief contemplation, Li Guosheng ordered with a firm face.

"Yes, the teacher's seat. I will immediately issue an order..."

The front-end command center led by Chief of Staff He Yingqin, under the protection of a large number of guards, had already broken into the rear of the guard division's blocking position from the breakthrough point, and entered the ambush position carefully prepared by the three infantry regiments of the guard division...

At this moment, Chief of Staff He Yingqin was two kilometers away from the breakthrough. Listening to the increasingly faint sound of gunfire behind him, he saw both sides of the kilometer of the road he was on. There was still a quiet place, and even a trace of the shadow of the remaining soldiers of the security division were not seen. A bad premonition immediately appeared in his heart.

In He Yingqin's eyes, even if he is progressing smoothly, his opponent's guard division will be beaten to the point of falling. However, behind the guard division blocking position, especially when he goes to the guard division command, it is impossible for a guard division officer and soldier to appear on such a long distance road.

Now, Ning Jing, who was completely out of place in the area around him and the battlefield behind him, seemed to be telling Chief of Staff He Yingqin that there was a huge trap waiting for him to drill around him.

Thinking of this, Chief of Staff He Yingqin couldn't help but tremble. A worried expression just appeared on his face and asked decisively to the deputy behind him...

"Where is Wang Zhaoguo of the 125th Regiment, so long has passed, why didn't the Commander Wang Zhaoguo come to see me?"

As soon as the words fell, before the deputy behind him could react, a series of deafening explosions of shells came directly from the location of the breakthrough in the rear.

When Chief He Yingqin, who was only a little nervous just now, had a face turned pale because of this.

The training of his years of military career allowed him to determine the caliber of the shells that were constantly exploding...

"It's a 75mm mountain cannon... Could it be our own artillery unit... No, the breakthrough has been opened, and the follow-up troops led by the Commander-in-Chief have almost arrived at the battlefield. At this time, how could the combat staff immediately contact the position that was held at the breakthrough? Let's ask what the current artillery is going on?"

Facing the changing face in front of him, He Yingqin, who looked nervous, did not dare to neglect his troops, so he quickly took the order and left...

With He Yingqin's anxious waiting, a message that made him almost vomit blood on the spot reached his ears.

"Report to the Chief of Staff, the breakthrough we just opened in the rear was attacked by at least two mountain artillery battalions of the guard division... The entire breakthrough was completely covered by artillery fire. Our follow-up troops were directly divided into two sections of the guard division's artillery fire, and the entire position was in danger..."

"The breakthrough was saturated artillery bombarded by the security division, and our vanguard was divided into two by artillery fire... What did the security division want to do? Do you want to eat the two main divisions of our army that had already penetrated into the position in one bite... What are you still standing there? No matter how much the price you pay, you cannot lose the breakthrough. Immediately order the artillery troops in the rear to counterattack and suppress the artillery fire of the security division..." He Yingqin, shocked, ordered with an anxious look on his face.

However, what surprised him was that the combat staff in front of him did not leave immediately, but said with a embarrassed look: "Chief of Staff, according to the latest reply from the artillery troops in the rear, the artillery position of the security division is just outside the range of our army. If the entire artillery position is transferred, it will take at least two hours..."

"Two hours, two hours later, the entire breakthrough was razed to the ground..." The angry Chief of Staff He Yingqin roared in anger.

Then, thinking of the more than 10,000 soldiers whom I commanded around me, he no longer had any hesitation and directly ordered: "Without artillery, we should use infantry to fill in it. In short, we must not lose the breakthrough at the back... Also, order all troops to stop advancing immediately and stand on the spot. At the same time, call me the commander of Wang Zhaoguo of the 125th Regiment. I want to know what happened...."

"Yes, the master's seat..." (To be continued...!~!
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