Chapter 268 Commando, attack! (The helmsman
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The battlefield situation department changed rapidly, and the generals needed to respond and deal with the situation in a timely manner according to the progress of the battle. Originally, He Zhengdao's plan was to drive the train safely to Yuanping, and finally transport the train supplies at Yuanping overnight.
But what he didn't expect was that at the beginning of the operation, the Japanese army did not know that he was coming for two trains. Even their troops in Datong were currently concentrated in Shuozhou and around Datong, blocking the main force of the column heading north.
The cooperation between the Eighth Route Army headquarters and the main divisions in the column operations also exceeded He Zhengdao's expectations. The most important thing was that during the Taiyuan operation, Taiyuan's troops became empty and eventually the main force of the Japanese army returned to aid.
Even the Fifth Division, known as the "Steel Army", was severely reduced by the counterattack of the 116th Division and the 127th Division. Many weapons and ammunition became the spoils of the Eighth Route Army troops. This situation was much beyond He Zhengdao's expectations.
At present, the 120th Division has tightened the reinforcements of Taiyuan and marched into Xinzhou. The Japanese army from North China cannot reach Xinzhou in a short time. Without railway troops, the transportation speed alone cannot be faster.
What's more, if you don't walk through the defense zone of the 120th Division, you must walk through the defense zone of the 115th Division. It is undoubtedly a dream to make a big stride into Xinzhou. This leaves a chance for the Eighth Route Army to sweep Xinzhou. It would be a pity if you don't seize it.
When He Zhengdao's request for instructions was sent back to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, looking at the current main force of each division in Xinzhou, General Peng said excitedly: "Commander-in-Chief, this matter is a problem! The Japanese army stationed in Xinzhou is really insufficient at present.
If the reconnaissance brigade can take down Xinzhou City, the First Division can take down Yuanping City. With the entire Xinzhou area, it is difficult for the Japanese army to find a reorganized gang. It seems that we can take down all of these county towns!"
Regarding the excitement of President Peng, President Zhu thought for a while and said, "It's not bad to eat too much! You can attack Xinzhou now, but we can't control Xinzhou at all. As for the current strength of our army, we can't do this.
But this time, we may be able to annihilate the forces deployed by the Japanese army in Xinzhou. Finally, we will find some places that are easy to defend and difficult to attack and establish a frontier position. In this way, we will also have room for strategic transfer in the future.
Since Xiao He is confident of killing the Japanese in Xinzhou City, then why not let us play with him? Besides, as long as we defeat the Japanese army stationed in Xinzhou, I believe that the Japanese army wants to attack our base again, it will probably be possible until the New Year is over."
Listening to President Zhu's analysis, Chief of Staff Zuo Quan also smiled and said, "Yes! It seems that this time, all our troops can get sufficient training. Most importantly, after we have Luliang, we can connect the base areas together.
If we might lose a lot of troops this time, but in comparison, the Japanese suffered even heavier losses. It seems that He Zhengdao has hit it again this time. This is really called the last new Taiyuan Battle!”
As the headquarters agreed to He Zhengdao to modify the combat plan, a combat order that swept Xinzhou was soon sent from the headquarters to each division. The 120th Division and the 115th Division were responsible for blocking, and the 116th Division, the 129th Division and the column were responsible for the attack.
With the approval of the headquarters, He Zhengdao asked the train to stop at Douluo Station outside Xinzhou City. Seeing the two trains stop, the defenders at the station seemed somewhat surprised. But at this moment, the machine gun set up on the train suddenly fired.
The small town defenders, caught off guard, were soon annihilated by the reconnaissance brigade in the train station. With the help of the small station's phone, He Zhengdao called the Japanese army in Xinzhou for help, saying that the train was currently attacked at Douluo Station.
Upon hearing this news, the garrison officers in Xinzhou seemed very surprised, but soon sent two infantry brigades to carry out rescue. After a while, He Zhengdao received a call from the garrison officers in Xinzhou and knew that the reinforcements in Xinzhou had set off.
At this time, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Leave a small team to clean the battlefield, and the rest continue to board the bus. We are ready to go to Xinzhou. Remember, half an hour later, we called the Xinzhou garrison officer and said that we had successfully broken through."
‘Yes, Commander!’
A simple lure from the mountain led to the reduction of two infantry brigades in the Japanese army stationed in Xinzhou. This also means that when the train arrives in Xinzhou, Xinzhou will completely be out of defense against the column.
When the train arrived not far from Xinzhou, He Zhengdao looked at Song Yuping beside him and said, "There is only one task you have to do next, attack the Japanese command in Xinzhou and control their radio stations.
If nothing unexpected happens, the garrison officers in Xinzhou will definitely go to the railway station. And they should deploy the most troops at the railway station. Therefore, their command will definitely be empty, and that is your opportunity.
I've given you half an hour, and I've sent a telegram to the operation team in Xinzhou. At that time, they will answer you in Xinzhou City. In this case, your team will cooperate with them and clear the Japanese army in the city for me."
‘Yes, Commander, please make sure to complete the mission!’
Looking at these days, wearing Japanese uniforms, he quickly ran towards Xinzhou. He Zhengdao and others who were docking on the railway line also made the final assault preparations. It was not until half an hour passed that the two trains continued to set off for Xinzhou.
One round trip, more than an hour was enough for the reinforcements sent by Xinzhou to Douluo to go far. Even after receiving a call from Douluo Station, saying that the two trains had successfully broken through, but the garrison officer in Xinzhou wanted to curse.
The reason is very simple. Two infantry brigades were sent to Douluo Station for support. At present, the garrison they stationed in Xinzhou City only had one infantry brigade, and the rest were Japanese and puppet troops. These troops were okay to defend the city, but it was probably difficult to fight!
But no matter what, it is a good thing that the train can break through successfully. This also shows that the Eighth Route Army should have known that the two trains were also dispatching troops to seize the train. Compared with Douluo Station, Xinzhou Station is undoubtedly safer.
After ordering the security forces in Xinzhou to implement high alert, the garrison officers personally went to the train station to welcome the two trains. Next, before reinforcements arrived, their defenses would revolve around the two trains.
As the train was about to enter Xinzhou and began to sound the whistle, the garrison commander relaxed and said: "Order the troops to be alert, these two trains should not be lost. In addition, where is the 9th Brigade? "
‘Zhongzuo, we sent a telegram to inquire before. The Ninth Brigade called back and was retreating. At present, the Eighth Route Army is very brave in blocking. The Ninth Brigade cannot retreat faster, I am afraid it will take some time.’
‘Bageya Road, all these native Eighth Route Army members are dead!’
This time, the sharpness shown by the Eighth Route Army did indeed make these Japanese troops in charge of one side a headache. Faced with the Eighth Route Army who mostly lived in the countryside and in the mountains, they really couldn't find a solution.
If too many troops are sent, the other party will hide directly from the mountains and forests, so that they will not find the target of encirclement and suppression. If too few troops are sent, they may go there and their encirclement and suppression troops will be ambushed and eventually be severely damaged or completely wiped out by the other party.
The garrison officers who were responsible for Jing'an undoubtedly had a clear understanding of these Eighth Route Army fighting guerrillas. Before they could come up with a specific solution, they ushered in a large-scale military attack by the Eighth Route Army.
In this curse and expectation, the first train finally appeared in their sight. Looking at the bullet holes and smoke on the train, as well as the corpses of the machine gunners on the train, everyone knew that the battle was tragic.
With the first train, it successfully parked at the platform of Xinzhou Station. Looking at the slowly unfolding carriage, dozens of very vigilant Japanese soldiers began to walk off the train. But the machine gunners remained highly vigilant.
Looking at the vigilant appearance of these Japanese soldiers, the garrison officer of Xinzhou quickly stepped forward and said, "Where is your commander?"
‘His Excellency Zhongzuo, are you? In order to confirm whether this is safe, we need to check your ID!’
‘Baga, this is our Xinzhou garrison garrison Nozawa Tanakasa!’
As a result, the Japanese lieutenant who was wearing the rank of lieutenant and got off the car seemed to be very serious: "Please show your ID!"
Faced with such a situation, Nozawada was a little unhappy, but still took out his ID. Just as the lieutenant was checking the ID, fierce gunshots suddenly came from the city. The gunshots quickly attracted the attention of the Japanese troops at the railway station.
At this moment, He Zhengdao, who was hiding in the train, immediately said: "Do it! Commando, attack!"
The two reconnaissance brigade commandos with open doors suddenly rushed out of the carriage. They raised the submachine gun in their hands and began to massacre. As for the machine gunners on the train, they also pulled the trigger in their hands.
The machine guns set up by the Japanese army on the platform were caught off guard by them and died as if they were shot by the machine gun bullets. The officers around Nozawada were soon killed by the people around the Japanese lieutenant.
As for himself, he stared at a pistol on his forehead and said, "Sa Nozawa Tanaka, congratulations! Become a prisoner of my Eighth Route Army!"
‘You guys are the Eighth Route Army?’
Nozawada knew no matter how stupid he was to be with such a surprise attack, as well as the large number of Eighth Route Army officers and soldiers pouring out of the train car. These two trains were probably snatched by the Eighth Route Army a long time ago.
It can even be said that since the Taiyuan explosion, it was all carried out to cover the two trains. Nozawada, who realized this, admired the other commander's strategy, and knew that they were really finished.
When the two infantry brigades he sent back to the city, they believed that they would not be able to escape the consequences of being eliminated by the Eighth Route Army. Losing the protection of the city and scattered in this unfamiliar place, their fate was already destined.
Just when he was unwilling to become a prisoner and was about to take out his gun to resist, the lieutenant also pulled the trigger in his hand. A bullet shot through his head at close range, turning it into a corpse and completely fell into a pool of blood.
Chapter completed!