Chapter 99 Emergency martial law!
After receiving the jackpot from He Zhengdao, Taizu and others who were far away in Yan'an were undoubtedly very happy. Zhangjiakou's successful liberation was aware of the puzzle of the Eighth Route Army in the northern liberated area, and it expanded a lot.
But what made Taizu and others even happier was that the Third Infantry Division wiped out the Japanese troops withdrawn from Zhangjiakou. Although the Third Infantry Division suffered thousands of casualties, they could still accept this loss compared to the elimination of tens of thousands of Japanese troops.
The most important thing is that while annihilation of this breakthrough Japanese army, the Third Infantry Division also successfully captured senior officials of the pseudo-Mongolian government, such as King De. These people have a very huge role in the Eighth Route Army.
In addition, what made Taizu and others most happy was undoubtedly the capture of this battle. Not to mention the large number of Japanese troops, the Japanese who left Zhangjiakou and brought a large amount of wealth was worth celebrating at the headquarters.
Although King De and others were officials of the pseudo-government, they were also a government after all. The wealth they had accumulated in Zhangjiakou was also taken over by the Eighth Route Army this time. With this money, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the pressure on the central government's finances.
Even Zhou Enlai, who received the telegram, said urgently: "Chairman, will I go there in person? The funds must be escorted back as soon as possible. In addition, I will bring good news to that kid!"
Hearing Zhou Enlai volunteered, Taizu thought for a while and said, "Okay! This time, they fought very well on the front line. We should all express it in terms of emotion and reason. If you go over, please express your condolences to the front line officers and soldiers on behalf of the Central Committee and the headquarters!
It’s just that there is a close distance from the front line, so you should be more careful along the way. Although it is already our liberated area, it is a newly opened liberated area after all, and the personnel situation is relatively complicated. Be careful in everything!"
‘I know, thank you for the Chairman! This time I will bring the saber with me and draw a company from the guard division. With their protection, I believe that as long as I don’t meet a large number of Japanese troops, safety will be guaranteed.’
As one of the three giants of the Eighth Route Army, Zhou Enlai's travel is undoubtedly a big deal. Fortunately, when He Zhengdao formed the Saber Special Forces, he reserved a team of special forces in Yan'an.
Every time the leader goes out, the Sabre Special Forces will protect each other with their personal protection. The guard division will also draw elites to accompany them to protect them. It can be said that with such a bodyguard team, the leaders' travel will become safer.
If some leaders were not used to this kind of support, then with the implementation of this protection system, some leaders gradually understood this benefit. After all, once they made any mistakes, the attack on the Eighth Route Army would be very huge.
As the general head of the Eighth Route Army's intelligence department, Zhou Enlai's importance in the Eighth Route Army was self-evident. This time, he went to the front line in person to express condolences to the frontline officers and soldiers on behalf of the Central Committee and the headquarters, which was also a great affirmation and encouragement to He Zhengdao's troops.
He Zhengdao was not clear about the good news that Zhou Enlai said. After learning the news, Taizu felt that he should have sent He Zhengdao to know as soon as possible. However, his opinion was stopped.
When Yan'an was happy to recover Zhangjiakou, the North China Front Army and the Kwantung Army seemed extremely angry and helpless. The angry one was naturally Mei Jilang. He felt that he had lost Zhangjiakou, but he also lost an elite force.
The helpless thing was Okamura Yasuji. His attempt to disrupt the attack rhythm of the Eighth Route Army did not succeed. No one expected that He Zhengdao had a main division hidden near Zhangjiakou, and the Japanese army breaking through fell into it.
Not only did the entire garrison troops be wiped out, but even a few very important figures to the Japanese army were captured by the Eighth Route Army. Such a situation would undoubtedly be another battle failure for the Kwantung Army and the North China Front Army.
Although the North China Front Army did not suffer much damage this time, Okamura Yasuji also suffered a lot from a long-term perspective. This also led Okamura Yasuji to feel that he would have to put more efforts in accepting the Japanese army in Chengde.
Considering that there are not many troops deployed around Peking at present, Okamura Yasuji also sent his only reserve force to the Miyun area. He is ready to respond at any time and withdrawn from Chengde.
Just after this infantry brigade was leaving from Beiping, He Zhengdao received the news. Seeing the actions of the North China Front Army, He Zhengdao was even more convinced that the Japanese wanted to support the Japanese army in Chengde.
Thinking of this, He Zhengdao quickly said: "Send a telegram to the Hebei Military Sub-district, asking them to send some main forces to put pressure on the North China Front Army. I want to see what choice Okamura Yasuji will make.
In addition, the third cavalry division and the 35th army were sent to them to organize elite troops and start raiding the Langfang area. Secondly, the third infantry division was sent to the third infantry division, so that they could start advancing towards Yanqing."
Listening to the combat orders issued by He Zhengdao, Ye Jianying also smiled and said, "Commander, you are going to surround yourself from three sides!"
‘Not bad! I just want Okamura Yasuji to know that he is now a dish in my bowl. At this time, if you don’t take good care of your home and protect your yard, you still want to support others. Then don’t blame me for being rude!’
When these words attracted laughter from the command center, He Zhengdao's eyes saw the Chifeng area again. When the Third Infantry Division surrounded and annihilated the Zhangjiakou garrison troops, the First Infantry Division entering the Chifeng area finally launched an attack again.
After receiving an emergency telegram from Chifeng, Mei Jiro said in surprise: "Where is it! In Chifeng area, a large number of main forces of the Eighth Route Army were found? Why didn't our troops notice it at all before?"
In just one night, the First Infantry Division captured several counties bordering the Xilingol League. These counties are naturally very important strategic frontier towns for the Kwantung Army.
But even so, the Japanese and puppet troops stationed in these counties did not resist for too long and would attack the ferocious Infantry Division and take it down. The Kwantung Army also knew that the loss of these counties so quickly this time was also related to the firepower of the Infantry Division.
Looking at Mei Jiji Meiro who was furious, the intelligence officer also said helplessly: "General, although we have a large number of troops deployed in the Chifeng area, the area is too large and the population is relatively sparse.
Even if the defenders of each city will send patrol troops to guard and patrol every day. However, it is not easy to find the main force of the Eighth Route Army who is interested in hiding in a larger area.
Compared with the Eighth Route Army's raid, what I am more worried about is the firepower exposed by the Eighth Route Army this time. According to the telegram sent by the Linxi garrison officer, the Eighth Route Army actually used a large number of heavy artillery when attacking Linxi City.
It can be seen from this that this Eighth Route Army unit that infiltrated Chifeng is the real elite of the Eighth Route Army. The most important thing is that as they occupy these counties, even the Tongliao area may become their next target of attack!”
Just as the intelligence officer made such an analysis and judgment, a staff officer rushed into the command center in panic and said, "General, Jilin Province sent an urgent telegram! Yang Jingyu's troops of the Anti-Japanese United Army captured Mengjiang City the night before yesterday."
‘Baga! How is it possible? Hasn’t the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces been wiped out by us?’
Mei Jiruo, who was a little angry, looked a little angry when he looked at the telegram sent by Jilin Province. Compared with Chifeng and Chengde, Jilin Province is the real core ruling area of their Kwantung Army.
But in this place, which is regarded as the rear base camp, a county town was actually captured by the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces. The most important thing is that this telegram was sent only today. This shows how incompetent the garrisons of Jilin Province were.
After all, it was almost two days before a county town was captured, they discovered this. I have to say that this situation made Mei Jiro Yu feel that the Kwantung Army he commanded had become a little incompetent?
After reading the telegram sent by Jilin Province, it stated that the number of anti-Japanese forces that captured Mengjiang reached several thousand. Most importantly, the equipment and appearance of this army were also very different from the previous anti-Japanese forces.
The intelligence officer who also saw this telegram immediately said: "General, this rebellious armed force must be eliminated. We organized a large-scale encirclement and suppression operation in Kyrgyzstan Province earlier, but we did not find the whereabouts of this force.
Now they suddenly appeared, their weapons, equipment and clothing were complete. It can be basically judged that they should have contact with the Eighth Route Army. Even the weapons and supplies they now have were provided by the Eighth Route Army.
If this army is not wiped out as soon as possible, Jilin Province will never have peace. Compared with the Eighth Route Army currently in Rehe, I think this armed force is more destructive. In addition, it is necessary for us to strengthen the personnel investigations throughout the Northeast!"
Listening to the intelligence officer's analysis, Mei Jiro Yui slowly calmed down from his previous anger. As the intelligence officer said, the current war in Rehe looks very fierce, but in fact it won't hurt them.
But Jizhou is different. It is the core control area of the Kwantung Army, which is related to whether the rear of the entire Kwantung Army can be stable. If this Anti-Japanese United Army unit, which has increased its number and combat effectiveness, will really cause chaos.
Thinking of this, Mei Jiro Yu immediately said: "Order the Kanto Army troops stationed in Jilin Province to immediately organize elite troops to encircle them. This time, even if these rebels flee into the mountains, they must be eliminated resolutely.
This time, the Fengtian defenders were generated, and they were asked to strengthen the investigation of various cities and checkpoints. When they found that there were unidentified personnel, I allowed them to deal with the situation on the spot. In addition, the Fengtian government also strengthened its publicity.
All the people who dare to contact the Eighth Route Army will be severely punished. All the garrison troops in various places will enter a state of combat readiness. As for when the state of combat readiness will be lifted, it depends on when they can solve these damn rebel forces next!"
For the Fengtian and Jilin Province issued by Meiji Meiro, Fengtian and Jilin Province, entered a state of martial law. That also means that the Kanto Army is standing in front again. For many people in the Northeast, they are probably going to be in a dire situation again! (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!