Chapter 509 No matter who is attacking Taiyuan City, I, Chu Yunfei, will definitely lend a hand!
Chapter 509 No matter who is attacking Taiyuan City, I, Chu Yunfei, will definitely lend a hand!
According to the actual situation, it has been just over a month since the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain. Even if the production capacity of Liaoyuan Arsenal was fully utilized, it would not be able to immediately complete the task of producing all the equipment for the Eighth Route Army in the entire Shanxi area.
It is not a wise thing to try to resist the Japanese reinforcements with our current combat effectiveness, but this opportunity is too rare.
The fighter plane is fleeting.
I don’t know when I will get such an opportunity again.
So the commander resolutely issued the order to capture Taiyuan, determined to seize this fleeting opportunity.
Before the war, the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder. When the independent regiment opened fire outside the city of Taiyuan, the entire Shanxi area, whether it was the Japanese army or other armed forces of China, felt a sense of tension in the situation.
"Commander, our secret agents lying in ambush in Taiyuan City sent us intelligence saying that the Eighth Route Army has launched an attack on Taiyuan City. In the first round of the attack, both sides even engaged in an evenly matched artillery battle.
The Eighth Route Army destroyed the enemy's airport during the attack and caused explosions in the enemy's hangar and fuel depot, causing heavy losses to the enemy.
Old Yan's adjutant handed several pieces of intelligence to Old Yan and briefly reported to him the current situation in Taiyuan City.
"Naiqiu, is the Eighth Route Army so powerful now? They just finished the battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, why are they going to fight again now?"
Old Yan frowned as he looked at the information.
Taiyuan has always been Old Yan's forbidden territory. Having been the King of Jin for so many years, he has long regarded Taiyuan as his own. The Japanese occupation was because the situation was stronger than the people. If it were occupied by the Eighth Route Army again, it would be totally unbearable for him.
The adjutant didn't know how to answer Old Yan's question. In fact, he was also wondering why the Eighth Route Army launched such a large-scale war in such a short period of time without any rest. Could it be that their combat effectiveness had far exceeded the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army's expectations of them?
Seeing that the adjutant did not answer, Old Yan continued to ask: "Have you figured out which team attacked Taiyuan City this time?"
"Sir, based on the information from all sides, the 386th Brigade Independent Regiment is currently tasked with the siege mission."
"The Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment? The one led by Li Yunlong? The one that took over dozens of our trucks and supplies? The one that had the Liaoyuan Arsenal behind it?"
Old Yan was very impressed by the Independent Regiment and asked a series of questions, all of which were directly related to Li Yunlong's Independent Regiment.
"Yes, sir."
Old Yan took another look at the intelligence and cursed, "Nigga!"
The adjutant was startled and didn't know how to respond.
"Pass on my order. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army will launch an attack on the surrounding counties upon receiving the order. Each regiment will be responsible for one county.
Anyone who recovers our homeland will be rewarded handsomely by me, Old Yan!"
Old Yan has been in the military for many years and it is obvious that he has a good grasp of the war situation. Now he has the Eighth Route Army in the front. In addition, the Japanese lost so many men in Zhongtiao Mountain before, so their defense must be empty. This is a perfect time to launch an attack to regain lost ground.
"Also, notify the guard regiment directly under the Jinsui Army Headquarters that I am going to cross the Yellow River and return to Jin. Everyone, gather immediately after receiving the order, and we will set off immediately!"
Old Yan showed great interest at this time and wished he could return to Jin, which he believed belonged to him.
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Not only the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army showed great interest, but other National Army troops also began to mobilize. They received orders from the southwest, asking them to seize the opportunity to launch an attack on the Japanese.
Anyway, the Eighth Route Army is holding the most core position. If he can gain an advantage on the outer battlefield, it will be a pleasant surprise.
However, some generals still couldn't stand this kind of behavior. Commander Tang Yuan of the 3rd Army of the Fifth Army Group was quite resentful about it.
"What do you think the Southwest Headquarters is doing? The independent regiment is fighting the enemy in the front, but we are just following behind them to pick up the spoils."
"Commander, be careful with your words."
Commander Cun reminded.
In the last battle, the Eighth Route Army saved the entire front line. The Kuomintang soldiers on the front line saw it very clearly. If it weren't for the Eighth Route Army's efforts, the entire front line would have been broken, and there would be no such great victory.
Therefore, these people still admire the Eighth Route Army and are somewhat disgusted by the actions of the Southwest Headquarters.
"Commander, what should we do?"
"With the order from the Southwest Headquarters, we are using the tiger's skin as a banner. We must help these comrades and help them withstand the pressure from the devils.
No matter what others think, we must help them contain the Japanese troops stationed in southern Shanxi and the Japanese troops who are reinforcing from Henan.
We must not let them cross our defense zone!"
Tang Yuan said in a sonorous and powerful voice.
"Yes! Commander!"
Commander Cun stood at attention and saluted Tang Yuan.
Jincheng.
Chu Yunfei is now stationed here, and is recruiting soldiers to form a new combat force with the 358th Regiment as the backbone. It is currently in the preparation stage, and he will be promoted to division commander on the spot after the order is issued.
"Commander, Commander Yan just sent me an order, requiring us to seize more lost territory when the Eighth Route Army launches an attack on Taiyuan City occupied by the Japanese."
Fang Ligong reported to Chu Yunfei.
"Well, although it's not nice to speak ill of others behind their backs, especially of your superiors, I have to speak out. Our superior is very kind to us, and he is good in every way, except that he is too narrow-minded.
The focus is only on the province of Jin.
If he could cooperate with the Eighth Route Army's attack in this battle and drive the Japanese out of Shanxi in one fell swoop, it would be a huge achievement for him.
I don't believe that the southwest direction will not make a big fuss about this, after all, they are also part of the National Army's combat sequence.
In this way, with the righteousness in hand, let alone the small land of Jin, even the entire North China can be taken by our commander. "
Chu Yunfei stared at the direction of Taiyuan on the battle map for a long time and said with some emotion.
Fang Ligong was listening on the side and thought it was best to keep quiet when his direct leader complained about his boss.
After Chu Yunfei finished complaining, Fang Ligong said, "Commander, this time the independent regiment is attacking Taiyuan City, what should we do?
What are your next thoughts?"
Chu Yunfei put on his white gloves, straightened his blue military uniform and said seriously: "No matter who is attacking Taiyuan City, I, Chu Yunfei, will definitely help!
Pass on my order: all members of the 89th Division are not allowed to care about the gains and losses of a single city or a single place. Our goal is to contain the Japanese in southern Shanxi, and at the same time prevent the Japanese in Shandong from reinforcing Taiyuan City.
If anyone dares to take a step back, I, Chu, will kill him!
Everyone, fight to the death! "
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