flstandardbreds Chapter 431: Commander Gu is injured
Chapter 431: Commander Gu is injured
431 Commander Gu was injured
At this moment, Ye Qingshan was also worried about whether Gu Zhutong would cause trouble again when he went north to support him.
The truth is, there are too many outrageous actions taken by many senior generals of the National Army.
Sometimes Ye Qingshan felt very tired.
You have to be on guard, otherwise you may be sold out at any time.
“Continue to send telegrams to Commander Gu.
Once you have a response, report it immediately.”
This is the only arrangement Ye Qingshan can make for the time being.
This time, Ye Qingshan's army took the road from Qingtian to Lishui.
Moreover, on the way, Xiao Shanling and Ye Qingshan also formulated a subsequent defensive combat plan for southern Zhejiang.
Of course, in Ye Qingshan’s plan, he focused on protecting others.
It is his base in Wenzhou at this time. After all, there are Ye Qingshan’s arsenal, airport and other important facilities there.
We must not be captured by the Japanese.
Therefore, Lishui was chosen by Ye Qingshan as the most important frontier defense line in the north of his base.
For this purpose, Ye Qingshan brought not only the 209th Division, but also two teams of civilian workers with thousands of people.
After arriving in Lishui, Ye Qingshan will build a new line of defense in the river valleys and mountains north of Lishui.
Used to resist the Japanese army heading south.
The complex terrain in southern Zhejiang meant that the Japanese army could not rely on motorized troops to advance quickly as they did on the North China Plain.
The terrain in southern Zhejiang does not have the kind of flat terrain.
A situation where a strategic point collapses and the entire battle line collapses.
Now, even Gu Zhutong’s defense line north of Jinhua has collapsed.
Ye Qingshan was confident that he could rebuild a new line of defense in the mountains north of Lishui to stop the Japanese.
In particular, for the Japanese mechanized troops, the terrain and roads here are even more of a nightmare.
On the contrary, light infantry is more flexible here.
In other words, the firepower advantage that the Japanese are most proud of will be greatly weakened here.
Logistical support is even more difficult.
This is also the reason why the Japanese were reluctant to attack southern Zhejiang and Fujian Province.
The saying "a place that is not fought for by military strategists" is not just a casual remark.
When Ye Qingshan was building the artillery before, he was not in a hurry to form a heavy artillery unit.
This place is really not suitable for the use of heavy artillery.
Look at how Zhou Pingkou attacked Fuzhou and it took a lot of effort to transport the heavy artillery there.
On the contrary, the bombing of the air force is the best form of fire support to assist the land forces in the attack under this terrain.
On the morning of April 209, after two days of marching, Ye Qingshan's th Division finally arrived in Lishui.
The reason why it is so slow is that the road is really difficult to walk on.
The roads of this era were not the asphalt roads of later generations. They were all dirt roads and full of potholes.
On the other hand, Ye Qingshan’s 209th Division carried too much supplies and ammunition.
It also slowed down their marching speed.
In this terrain, Ye Qingshan's American-equipped division was too dependent on logistical supplies.
On the contrary, just like the Japs, their advantage was weakened.
"Commander, Black Bear's special operations battalion sent back a telegram.
They had arrived in Jinhua and repelled the attack of a Japanese regiment.
Currently, Jinhua is safe.”
After Ye Qingshan arrived in Lishui, Xiao Shanling also received good news from the special operations battalion.
"That's good.
By the way, have you contacted Chief Gu?"
Xiao Shanling shook his head.
"No, something's wrong."
Ye Qingshan said immediately.
"Yes, there may be a problem with Chief Gu."
At this time, Xiao Shanling had the same idea as Ye Qingshan.
This is so abnormal.
As the highest military commander of the Third War Zone, Gu Zhutong was at such a critical moment.
It shouldn't be hidden like this.
"Has the headquarters given any explanation?"
Ye Qingshan continued to ask.
"The command didn't say anything else, only asking us to rush to help Commander Gu."
"Damn it, the High Command is probably hiding something from us."
Ye Qingshan said with a gloomy face.
"Report, Commander.
Ning Yongchen is here to report."
It was at this time that Ning Yongchen appeared at the entrance of Ye Qingshan's command department.
"Come in."
"Why are you here?"
Ye Qingshan asked Ning Yongchen curiously.
During this period, Ning Yongchen has been secretly strengthening the intelligence department under Ye Qingshan, and he often goes out in a mysterious manner.
"Commander, I just came back from Nanchang.
Then I knew that the Japanese were invading in large numbers.
I just happened to be passing by here and have important information to report to you.
Just come over. "
Ning Yongchen said with a smile.
"What information? Tell me."
"Commander Gu was injured and his life or death is currently unknown."
"what!"
Ye Qingshan thought Ning Yongchen was going to report some information.
The result was such shocking information.
After hearing this, Ye Qingshan, who was about to sit down, immediately froze and looked up at Ning Yongchen.
"Is the news accurate?"
Ye Qingshan asked in a heavy voice.
“The news was passed on by our hidden agent again, so it should be fine.
But the information transmitted by the dark party was limited in number of words.
Please take a look."
As he spoke, Ning Yongchen handed a piece of paper to Ye Qingshan.
On the paper, there was a short line of words written: Gu was attacked, unconscious, and is being rescued.
After reading it, Ye Qingshan immediately understood why they had been unable to contact Gu Zhutong.
"Commander Gu is injured and unconscious?
Damn, that’s not good news.”
After hearing this, Xiao Shanling also realized the seriousness of the problem.
As the highest commander of the Third War Zone, if Gu Zhutong died, the Third War Zone would be leaderless.
Even if the Supreme Command reappoints a new commander of the Third War Zone.
Let’s not talk about how to gain the recognition of Gu Zhutong’s direct subordinates.
It takes a lot of time just to familiarize yourself with the complex situation in the Third War Zone.
In this situation where the Japanese army is approaching in large numbers, this is definitely very bad news.
Ye Qingshan was in deep thought. He also knew that once Gu Zhutong really died, the situation in the Third War Zone would probably change.
To be honest, during this period, Ye Qingshan felt quite comfortable working under the name Gu Zhutong.
Gu Zhutong may know that Ye Qingshan’s situation is special.
Therefore, both sides have always had a clear sense of boundaries.
Gu Zhutong basically did not give any orders to Ye Qingshan, but occasionally sent people to ask Ye Qingshan to help bring some supplies from the United States.
Ye Qingshan was quite satisfied with his boss.
If Gu Zhutong died this time, he would be replaced by someone who disliked him and would give Ye Qingshan some difficult orders.
Ye Qingshan also had to worry.
“Well, now it has happened.
We are powerless to change it, we can only take it one step at a time.”
Ye Qingshan finally sighed.
"No matter what Commander Gu does, and no matter who becomes the new supreme commander, the war in southern Zhejiang must not be over."
Ye Qingshan said firmly.
This is his base camp.
No matter what other national troops do, Ye Qingshan will fight the devils to the death.
He had no way out.
"Chief of Staff, I will lead the 209th Division to the front line this afternoon.
You will stay in Lishui and command the civilian workers to rebuild the defense line in the mountainous area north of Lishui as we discussed before."
Ye Qingshan was not prepared to change his plan.
"it is good!"
Xiao Shanling responded.
On April 5, Ye Qingshan led his troops to Jinhua.
As soon as he arrived in Jinhua, Ye Qingshan saw many fleeing civilians and a large number of defeated Kuomintang soldiers.
According to the news coming from the front line over the past two days.
Ye Qingshan also had a general understanding of the dire situation on the front line at this time.
The Japanese 40th Division broke through the th Army's defense line from the Dachen River Valley. The specific reason is not clear at the moment.
But the defense lines of other national army units did not collapse as quickly.
The other armies of the Tenth Army are still resisting completely.
This also greatly eased the speed of collapse of various units of the National Army.
So far, the 28th and 79th Armies of the National Army are still fighting bloody battles with the Japanese around the Dachen River Valley.
At the same time, the 70th Army and the 23rd Army Group were resisting the Japanese 21st Division on the Shengzhou front.
The war over there is stable.
But as long as Jinhua is lost, the national army in Shengzhou will inevitably retreat.
Otherwise, we will be surrounded by the Japanese from front and back.
"Commander Ye!"
Ye Qingshan led his troops to Jinhua first, allowing his 209th Division to rest and recuperate here.
That afternoon, a lieutenant colonel of the National Army rushed to Jinhua and met Ye Qingshan.
"Commander Ye, I am Commander Gu's adjutant.
I am here to see you on behalf of Chief Gu."
"How is Commander Gu doing now?"
When Ye Qingshan heard what Adjutant Gu Zhutong said, he knew that Gu Zhutong should not be dead.
Most of them were rescued.
But even if Gu Zhutong didn't die, he must have been seriously injured.
Afterwards, he was still unable to continue serving as the supreme commander of the Third War Zone.
"Commander Gu is no longer in danger of death.
Now, I am recuperating in the Houtou Mountain area. "
the adjutant said.
Ye Qingshan frowned and said, "Why don't you send Commander Gu to the rear? This is nonsense!"
The adjutant shook his head helplessly: "Commander Ye, it's not that we don't want to send Commander Gu back to the rear.
It was Commander Gu who refused to come back."
"what happened?"
"Because the 76th Division was surrounded by the Japanese near Huangyanwu."
The adjutant said angrily.
After listening to this, Ye Qingshan immediately understood.
Ye Qingshan had already had a detailed understanding of the situation of the Tenth Army, Gu Zhutong's direct subordinate.
The 76th Division was the most elite division under Gu Zhutong.
Half a year ago, Gu Zhutong had commissioned Ye Qingshan to help the 76th Division purchase a batch of 60mm mortars and 75mm howitzers from the United States.
The entire 76th Division, with more than people, can be said to be
It is the most capable main force division among the Tenth Army under Gu Zhutong.
If the 76th Army was completely wiped out by the Japanese, it would be a devastating blow to Gu Zhutong's Tenth Army.
In this way, Ye Qingshan could understand.
Why did Gu Zhutong refuse to retreat to the rear to recuperate even though he was seriously injured?
"Commander Ye, your troops are the only ones that can save the 76th Division now."
Gu Zhutong's adjutant looked at Ye Qingshan and said almost pleadingly.
Ye Qingshan also understood that this was the real purpose of Gu Zhutong asking Ye Qingshan to come to the rescue as soon as possible.
"Tell me about the specific situation on the front line."
Ye Qingshan didn't rush to answer.
Instead, he asked Gu Zhutong's adjutant to describe the situation in the Dachen River Valley on the front line.
Ye Qingshan also has to decide based on the situation. If he can't save the person, there's nothing he can do.
He couldn't let his troops die in order to save the 76th Division.