Chapter 109 The tough Gui Jun
The Gui army, whether during the Republic of China or the War of Resistance Against Japan, was a powerful combat force in China. And Li and Bai, who now control the Gui army, are also regarded as the leader of the "New Guizhou Clan", and even Chairman Jiang is a little afraid of it.
The two main divisions dispatched to participate in the encirclement and suppression this time are also regarded as the main force in the combat sequence of the Gui army. Compared with the combat effectiveness of the Sichuan army during this period, they are undoubtedly much stronger.
But for He Zhengdao, the stronger the Gui army at this moment, the greater the threat to the Red Army. As long as the two Gui military advisors are defeated, I believe that Li and Bai will also consider the consequences of sending troops again in the future.
In addition, the Red Army fought all the way, and there were many officers and soldiers who died at the hands of the Gui army. This battle also had a bit of revenge for the old Red Army in many columns.
Seeing that 6 Suo entered the ambush circle, the Gui Army still maintained a strict formation. Even He Zhengdao must say that Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi still spent a lot of effort on military training. Their equipment was no less than that of the Central Army.
Although this time, He Zhengdao successfully led the two Gui military advisors out. However, when dealing with these two Gui military advisors, He Zhengdao also put in a desperate effort. He also intended to transfer the strongest first and second divisions of the column to fight.
Facing the Gui army entering the ambush circle, the Red Army officers and soldiers lying in the ambush circle were also quietly waiting for the arrival of the battle. The Gui army walking in the ambush circle also seemed very vigilant and concerned about the surrounding situation.
Just after the Gui army's baggage troops successfully entered the ambush circle, He Zhengdao, who was standing in the trench, said to the guards beside him: "Signal flare! Start attack!"
Accompanied by three harsh and dazzling signal flares, they were knocked into the sky. The commanders of the Gui army, who were marching, immediately realized the arrival of the crisis. The grassroots commanders ordered the troops to defend on the spot as soon as possible.
This quick entry into the battle made He Zhengdao feel a little solemn. He quickly ordered: "Appoint the first and second divisions, this battle does not require any ammunition consumption, and there is enough time. I will concentrate my firepower to eat them a little bit."
Worried that the two divisions were eager to win, they might be subject to strong counterattacks from the Gui army during a strong attack. He Zhengdao also felt that this battle was to suppress the Gui army from afar in equipment.
Although the two main divisions of the Gui Army responded quickly in the face of the sudden ambush, the artillery units of the column that had been waiting for a long time also fired a shell that was fired at the Gui Army.
Looking at the artillery shells flying from both sides of the forest, Commander Gui, who was protected by the guards, also felt incredible: "How is this possible? There are at least hundreds of mortars bombarded at the same time. When did the Red Army have so many artillery?"
Even if it is very difficult to believe, watching the shells falling in the team, the two division commanders of the Gui Army also ordered the troops to seize the favorable terrain and prepare to launch an on-site defense counterattack. In their opinion, the number of Red Army troops who ambushed them seemed not large.
At the same time, the two military advisors Gui's telegrams also came to Xue Yue's hands. When they learned that the two military advisors Gui were in trouble, Xue Yue also seemed to be excited and said, "It's bad! We are afraid we're fooled again!"
If he didn't quite understand what the division was going to march to the sky before, then when he received a telegram from Military Advisor Gui, he guessed that the division was fighting, which was the idea of these two Military Advisors Gui.
As long as these two Gui military advisors were defeated, the Red Army would be flat. With his understanding of Long Yun, it was almost impossible to order him to send troops across the river. Even if he crossed the river, he would not dare to chase him too tightly.
In Xue Yue's vision, these two main divisions of the Gui Army were used as trump card. `This time, the division seemed to realize the threat of these two Gui Army soldiers and consciously launched an ambush on them.
After looking at the map, Xue Yue couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "I'm afraid it's too late! The closest thing to the Gui army is Liu Wenhui's army. If this old fox sends troops to ask for help, it's very difficult!"
The staff officer who heard Xue Yue said at the right time: "Commander-in-chief, you can transfer this telegram to Chief Li. With their friendship with the Sichuan Army, I believe Liu Wenhui must also give some sincerity?"
As the telegram was transferred to Li Zongren, he learned that his two military advisors Gui were ambushed. Li Zongren, who looked at the map, also said angrily: "How did Xue Yue command this? Our two divisions have become completely alone!"
On the contrary, Bai Chongxi, who was standing aside, said directly: "Delin, it will be useless to blame him at this time. If Xue Yue is inappropriate in command, then the commander of this division is also a very cunning guy.
The most important thing is that we all underestimated the size of the division. According to the telegram from the 132nd Division, the Red Army ambushed them had at least two divisions. This means that the division should have been expanded in Kangding.
In addition, the firepower of the Red Army that ambushed them is very strong. If we two divisions want to wait until reinforcements arrive, it is impossible. The only way today is to order them to save their main force to break through."
In Bai Chongxi's view, it would be better to ask Liu Wenhui to send troops to support him than to ask him to send troops to support him. If these two divisions defended the dead at this moment, the final result would be the entire army to be wiped out by the Red Army's ambush circle, and breaking through was the wisest choice.
As the "Little Zhuge" of the Gui Army, Bai Chongxi's command ability is undoubtedly recognized by the Gui Army. Even Li Zongren often has to rely on the ability of this partner.
‘Okay! I’ll report to Liu Wenhui later and ask him to send the main force to respond. In addition, let our troops break through!’
At this moment, He Zhengdao, who was staring at the battlefield situation, saw that the Gui army was indeed fighting tenaciously. Even the main divisions of the two columns that had the advantage of terrain, casualties began to increase in this confrontation.
Thinking of this, He Zhengdao immediately said: "Order the First Division and the One Regiment to cut off the liaison between the enemy's baggage troops and the main force. The First Division and the Second Regiment and the Third Regiment should focus on attacking the enemy's junction and eat up the Gui army's baggage troops first."
In He Zhengdao's view, as long as the Gui army and the baggage force are blocked, the weapons and ammunition they carry will not last long. Without the supply of weapons and ammunition, how long can they last?
After receiving the order from He Zhengdao, Zhang Cheng also looked solemn about Gui Jun's tenacity. Even if he had fought with Gui Jun before, in this case, Gui Jun's tenacity was beyond his expectations.
From He Zhengdao's orders, Zhang Cheng also saw the opportunity to dismantle the fighting spirit of the Gui army. He immediately said: "Order the artillery battalion to focus on attacking the enemy's junctions and separate the baggage troops from their main forces.
Tell the first regiment commander that no matter how much the price is paid, the first regiment must separate the Gui army's baggage troops in the shortest time. The other second regiment and the third regiment cooperate with the first regiment to launch an attack to block the Gui army's counterattack."
With this order issued, Zhao Erzai, the commander of the 1st Division, who was responsible for the closure mission, immediately said: "Order the artillery company to carry out key attacks on the enemy's junctions, the first battalion is ready to carry out assaults, and the second battalion and the third battalion are responsible for fire cover."
Under a series of orders, the Gui army's baggage troops, which were blocked in a small valley, also knew that they needed to meet with the main force as soon as possible. The main force ahead also knew the importance of the baggage troops.
Just as they were about to form a unity, a sudden charge of a regiment caught the Gui army, which supported the baggage force, off guard. Under the fierce artillery fire, a main regiment of the Gui army was also hit hard.
Seeing the already chaotic Gui Army, the first battalion commander immediately said: "Comrades, rush!"
With the machine gun platoon open, the first battalion became the first charge unit in the division. Looking at the first battalion rushing down from the ambush position, the commander of the Gui army also knew what the Red Army wanted to do.
The commander of the 132nd Division, who was in charge of the palace behind, immediately said: "Let the Second Regiment go over quickly and be sure to bring the baggage force out."
However, at this time, the first battalion, which seized the initiative, had already isolated the main force of the Gui army from the baggage force after paying a considerable price. The main force of the 1st Division, which continued to reinforce, also began to expand the isolated area.
When He learned that the First Division had successfully isolated the Gui army from the baggage force, He Zhengdao also seemed relieved: "Tell the First Division that it is necessary to take down the enemy's baggage force as quickly as possible. The rest of the troops will block the enemy's reinforcements."
Under this situation, the main force of the Gui army, suppressed in the valley, looked at the increasing Red Army blocking troops. It also knew that it was almost impossible for them to support the baggage troops.
At this time, Bai Chongxi's breakthrough telegram also came over. Seeing this telegram, the two isolated commanders of the Gui Army immediately decided to give up the baggage force and break through with all their strength.
Seeing the attacking Gui army begin to retreat, the number of Gui army attacking the blocking positions of the 2nd Division and the 3rd Regiment began to increase. He Zhengdao also realized that the Gui army was afraid that it would be planned to break through. In this case, it might be more beneficial to let go of a little hole.
Thinking of this, He Zhengdao immediately said: "I will give the Second Division 3 Regiment, so that they can make a clearance appropriately, so that the Gui army can break through. As long as they take down the enemy's baggage troops, they will not be able to run far!"
Without baggage, where can these Gui army run away when they are isolated and helpless?
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