bookrebus Chapter 774: Counterattack: Targeting the 40th Division of the Japanese
Chapter 774: Counterattack: Targeting the 40th Division of the Japanese
Chapter 774: Counterattack: Targeting the Japanese 40th Division
774 Counterattack: Target the Japanese 40th Division
Ye Qingshan then stood up and walked to the large map of northern Guangdong behind him.
Looking at the densely packed marching routes of enemy and friendly forces drawn by the combat staff,
Ye Qingshan fell into deep thought.
Zheng Quezi and others knew that Ye Qingshan was making an important decision at this moment, but they remained silent, waiting for Ye Qingshan to make a decision.
No matter what Ye Qingshan decides.
Should we decide whether to wipe out the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade, or to attack the Japanese 40th or th Division?
They will not have any objections, they just need to obey orders and carry out their tasks.
Time passed minute by minute, and nearly five minutes had passed.
Ye Qingshan finally took action.
He picked up the command pole next to him and pointed to the area east of Shaoguan, covering the area of the Japanese 40th Division.
At this moment, Zheng Quezi and others seemed to have understood what Ye Qingshan meant.
Zheng Quezi turned around and said to the two division commanders Zhang Fa and Long Wendong, "Haha, Zhang Fa, Long Wendong.
You both lose.
Be willing to admit defeat.
Zhangfa, remember to bring me the box of expensive cigars that the commander gave you last time.
Long Wendong, your collectible Browning pistol also belongs to me."
"Hey!"
Zhang Fa and Long Wendong both sighed at the same time and shook their heads helplessly.
Ye Qingshan looked at the three people laughing and stared at them seriously, which made them quiet down immediately.
He sat upright and didn't dare laugh anymore.
Ye Qingshan ignored the little episode of the three people and continued in a deep voice:
“It seems that you have already guessed my decision.
That’s right, I’m going to start with the Japanese 40th Division.
What Zheng Quezi said is right.
I've been feeling depressed in northern Guangdong for so long.
We've finally waited for you old brothers to come back, now it's time to let you go up.
Let me vent my anger.
Look at how energetic you all are.
It is obviously a waste of your talents to only set you the goal of annihilating a mixed brigade of the Japanese.
Then let's go and destroy the Japanese 40th Division, as for the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade which has penetrated the deepest.
I also mowed grass and hunted rabbits, and cleaned up together."
After listening to what Ye Qingshan said, Zhang Fa and Long Wendong still had some worry in their eyes.
"What are you two looking at? If you have any concerns, just tell me directly."
Ye Qingshan sat back in his seat and saw the little movements of Zhang Fa and Long Wendong.
Said to the two of them.
Zhang Fa immediately stood up, walked to the map, pointed at the Japanese troops north of Shaoguan on the map, and said:
"Commander, if we want to eat up the Japanese 40th Division.
According to my calculations, our current military strength is insufficient.
Even if Commander Zheng's Second Division arrived, it would still not be enough.
Unless we can get the first division back, it would be best if our armored division could come back as well.
I think this is a more secure way to get there.
Otherwise it would be too risky.
Now, the Japanese 40th Division and the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade are attacking east of Shaoguan.
The two armies together had nearly 30,000 devils.
It is too difficult to make dumplings and eat these 30,000 devils at once."
"unless……"
"Unless what?"
Ye Qingshan asked with a smile.
“Unless the commander can dispatch an elite force to bypass Nanxiong and seize this place.
The retreat route of the Japanese 40th Division can be cut off.
That was the only route for the Japanese 40th Division to retreat northward.
As long as our infiltrated troops can capture that place and hold it.
This could buy us enough time to split and encircle the Japanese 40th Division.
But the Japs must know this, they can't be unprepared.
Due to the terrain north of Shaoguan, there are only two roads leading to Nanxiong.
It is very difficult for our infiltration troops to pass through.
Once the action is discovered by the Japanese, they will certainly be alert and try to successfully cut off the enemy's retreat.
There is no chance at all.”
"I'm done."
After Zhang Fa finished speaking, he sat back.
"I have the same opinion as Commander Zhang.
How to cut off the retreat route of the Japanese 40th Division and defend Nanxiong.
Even, they had to face the Japanese 6th Division and the reinforcements sent from the south by the Japanese 3rd Division.
It's too difficult.
To achieve this, you must have an elite force.
We also have to launch a surprise attack on Nanxiong without telling the Japanese and then hold on for a long enough time.
I can’t figure out how that can be done.”
"Master Zheng, how do you think we can do this?"
Long Wendong turned to look at Zheng Quezi and asked.
Zheng Quezi spread his hands: "I don't know either."
"You didn't know, yet you urged the commander to destroy the 40th Division of the Japanese.
If you fail, you are a sinner.”
Long Wendong was a little annoyed and yelled at Zheng Quezi.
Zheng Quezi ignored him, looked at Ye Qingshan, and said with a smile: "In terms of this kind of combat theory, I am not as good as you.
You and Commander Zhang both graduated from military academies, but I'm just a rough guy.
Fortunately, I was appreciated by the commander and was able to reach this position.
To be honest, letting me sit in this position is obviously an overestimation of me.
So, I don’t think about that.
Let the commander think about these brain-intensive combat deployments.
I just need to strictly follow the commander's combat orders.
The commander told me to attack the Japanese 40th Division, so I attacked the Japanese 40th Division with all my strength, even if I died in battle.
As for whether we can take it down, what should we do with the Japanese's retreat?
These are the duties of the commander.
I don’t even bother to think about it.”
"Since the commander is going to destroy the 40th Division of the Japanese, he must have an idea in mind.
Right, Commander."
Zheng Quezi looked at Ye Qingshan and asked.
After hearing what Zheng Quezi said, Long Wendong and Zhang Fa, who were standing next to him, fell silent.
Then, look at Ye Qingshan to see if Ye Qingshan really has a solution.
At this moment, Ye Qingshan looked at Zheng Quezi in surprise and said, "Zheng Quezi, your ideological awareness is getting higher and higher.
It seems that you have learned a lot from following your brother-in-law."
"Haha, that's right."
Zheng Quezi is not humble at all.
Then, Ye Qingshan continued, "The surprise attack on Nanxiong, cutting off the retreat route of the 40th Division of the Japanese.
You don't need to be responsible.
Of course I have a way.
The mission of your three divisions is to launch a counterattack against the Japanese tomorrow night.
Defeat the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade as quickly as possible and drive them back.
This task is handed over to Long Wendong, your Fourth Division."
Ye Qingshan gave the order directly.
“Yes, Commander.
The Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade is now in our hands."
Long Wendong's 4th Division was the first to arrive in northern Guangdong.
They have been fighting a bloody battle with the Japanese in northern Guangdong for ten days.
A lot of soldiers were lost, so Ye Qingshan assigned the easiest task of counterattack to their division.
“Zhangfa, your third master.
After the battle started, they attacked northward along Daqiao Town and captured Renhua County.
Destroy the Japanese ammunition and supplies stockpiled there.
Then, using this as a base, they attacked northward towards Danxia Mountain which was controlled by the Japanese Sixth Division.
Block the Japanese 40th Division north of Danxia Mountain and prevent them from joining the Japanese th Division. "
"Yes, Commander."
Follow the instructions.
Finally, Ye Qingshan looked at Zheng Quezi and said, "Zheng Quezi, your Second Division has the heaviest mission.
You must go north along the river valley, capture Zhou Town, and tie up the main force of the Japanese 40th Division.
Then, send the armored battalion you brought back and have them attack all the way north.
Don't worry about anything and rush to Chengnan Town.
According to the report from our reconnaissance unit, the logistical supplies of the Japanese 40th Division are stored there.
By then, it can finally be destroyed.
If you can't destroy it, don't force it.
Let the armored battalion continue to advance northward. If they encounter any enemy ambushes along the way, they should bypass them if possible.
If you can't get around it, just rush past it as quickly as possible.
Their target is Nanxiong.
When we get there, our troops will be there and we will join them.
At that time, their common task will be to defend Nanxiong for a week.
No matter whether we encounter the Japanese coming to rescue from the south or the north, they must stay there like a nail.
At that time, the main force of your division must hold on to the main force of the Japanese 40th Division and do not let them escape easily.
Slowly divide the battlefield.
The Japanese 40th Division, which has lost its supplies, will inevitably be in great chaos, given the strength of your division.
It is not impossible to seize the opportunity to defeat them.
The Japanese 40th Division had been bombed by our air force before.
There are many wounded soldiers in their division, and their combat effectiveness is no longer as good as when they were in Xiangxi.
Even if that happens, your division won't be able to defeat the Japanese 40th Division.
As long as we can hold off until Master Lu's entire division and our armored division arrive, everything will be easily resolved."
“Yes, Commander.
I understand. Our division will definitely complete the mission.
Also, I would like to ask.
"When the armored battalion reaches Nanxiong, will there really be a support force?"
Zheng Quezi asked.
"Of course. Can I lie about something like this?"
Ye Qingshan said with a smile.
“By the way, remember to have the armored battalion bring enough ammunition supplies.
In this battle, they may have to fight for a long time there, and it will not be easy to obtain supplies in the meantime.
They will be the key to the victory or defeat of this battle."
Ye Qingshan gave a special reminder.
“Yes, Commander.
I'll let the Armored Battalion know."
“Okay, then let’s adjourn.
You all go back and prepare.
The counterattack will begin tomorrow night in the early morning."
After Zheng Quezi, Zhang Fa and others left, Ye Qingshan looked at the map and asked Xiao Wusheng:
"Has the telegram to Meng Jifei been sent?"
"Yes, Commander.
Captain Meng has responded and they are aware of the mission.
A suitable flight route is being worked out and we will depart tomorrow afternoon."
"Ah."
After hearing this, Ye Qingshan nodded slightly.
“Warn him again about their mission this time.
This was different from their previous interception of Japanese fighter planes or escorting of bomber groups.
This mission must be secret.
We must not let the Japanese find us.
The flight route can be in a circle, but it must be successful.
If they fail, our counterattack plan at night will be cancelled."
Ye Qingshan was still worried and wanted to give Meng Jifei some more instructions.
“Yes, I noted it.
I'll send a telegram to Captain Meng later.
Commander, anything else?"
The young warrior took a notebook and wrote down Ye Qingshan's orders.
Let's go to the telegraph room together later and send the telegram.
"Send another telegram to General Xue Yue.
Tell them about our counterattack tomorrow night.
But don't say that our target is the Japanese 40th Division.
Let them help to contain the Japanese Third Division in southern Jiangxi.
We must not let the Japanese Third Division move south.
If the Japanese Third Division really moves south, we might be starved to death.
As long as Xue Yue mobilized the army and made a gesture of encircling the Japanese from the south.
I believe that by then, that old devil Anami Korechika will see that we have surrounded his 40th Division.
He also didn't dare to let his Third Division move south.
If he really went south.
I think General Xue Yue will definitely seize this opportunity.
At that time, perhaps what we would leave behind would not just be a division of the Japanese.
It is not impossible to leave the 11th Japanese Army behind."
Ye Qingshan spoke to himself while the young martial artist wrote down the order.
“By the way, urge Zhou Pingkou and Lu Dahai again.
Now, of the main forces of my 86th Army, only these two and the armored division are missing.
Let them speed up.
Our counterattack time is one week.
Within a week, they have to be back.”
The reason why Ye Qingshan dared to launch a counterattack was that he aimed to destroy the Japanese 40th Division.
Of course it is impossible that the confidence comes from the three main divisions that Ye Qingshan currently has.
In fact, the total strength of the three main divisions returning to northern Guangdong at this moment is only about 50,000 people.
It only accounts for half of Ye Qingshan’s 86th Army of people.
The other half of the elite troops are still in the hands of Zhou Pingkou and Lu Dahai and have not returned yet.
Later, as long as they can get back in time.
Ye Qingshan believed that there would be absolutely no problem in destroying the Japanese 40th Division.
In fact, if it weren't for the various units of his 86th Army returning one by one.
This left Ye Qingshan with no choice but to destroy the Japanese 40th Division.
If Ye Qingshan’s 86th Army’s elite troops could return to northern Guangdong at the same time.
His target would not be the Japanese 40th Division.
At that time, he would have to instigate Xue Yue in Hunan Province to mobilize the more than 400,000 main forces of the national army under his command.
Let’s just wipe out the entire 11th Army of the Japanese.
But there is no way now, as there is a time difference between the return of various units of the 86th Army.
Ye Qingshan could only settle for the second best and aim to annihilate the Japanese 40th Division.
Unless there are other opportunities in the battle later, Ye Qingshan will see the chance to wipe out the Japanese 11th Army in one go.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult to wipe out the Japanese 11th Army.
The old devil Anami Korechika is extremely cautious.
Even if we want to destroy the Japanese 11th Army at that time, we cannot do without Xue Yue's help.
Therefore, at this time Ye Qingshan informed Xue Yue in advance so that he could be mentally prepared.
Not long after, Ye Qingshan's telegram was sent to Xue Yue.
"Ye Qingshan is going to counterattack the Japanese tomorrow night?
Is this guy crazy?
He has so many troops?
Can we launch a counterattack against 100,000 Japanese soldiers?"
Xue Yue was also shocked when he received Ye Qingshan's telegram.
To be honest, he couldn't imagine why Ye Qingshan dared to launch a counterattack against 100,000 Japanese devils in northern Guangdong.
The main reason is that Ye Qingshan didn’t say much in the telegram.
Xue Yue didn’t know much about Ye Qingshan’s latest situation.
The news he had received before was that Ye Qingshan was resisting the Japanese attacks in northern Guangdong.
Always fighting on the defense and it was very difficult.
This made Xue Yue think that Ye Qingshan's side was much weaker than the Japanese and could only passively defend.
Now Ye Qingshan suddenly wanted to counterattack, but Xue Yue didn't react.
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