People are shining their swords, secretly helping the Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi

Chapter 233 Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun's Promise
Of course, Tanaka Shinichi wanted to command the troops to advance and go to the Yangcun area to launch combat strikes.

But the First Army Command had a different idea, which made Tanaka Shinichi unable to fight at all.

At 09:30 on the evening of the [-]th, Shinozuka Yoshio issued another combat order.

The 110th Regiment and other troops transferred from Hebei Province were directly withdrawn from Xinxian County. This force must quickly go to the Zhengtai Railway.

The First Army asked them to cooperate with the independent mixed eighth brigade stationed on the Zhengtai Railway, and do their best to defend the Zhengtai Railway.

At ten o'clock, the 224th and 225th Wings also began to withdraw.

These two regiments are going to return to the area south of Taiyuan to ensure the garrison mission of the Tongpu Railway between Taiyuan and Shannan.

The 237th Regiment is equipped with artillery, one armored corps, and more than 4000 troops. It is temporarily responsible for the defense of Xin County.

The First Army Command naturally has no right to deploy the more than 3000 troops stationed in Mongolia under the command of Shinichi Tanaka.

But Shinozuka Yoshio's meaning here is obvious, they will not advance to the Yangcun area to fight.

After all, the large-scale sabotage operation of the Eighth Route Army has just come to an end, and they urgently need to station in relevant areas for defense.

Now advancing towards the Yangcun area, it may be possible to fight with the main force of the Jinsui Army, which Yoshio Shinozuka is unwilling to do.

In his opinion, Xin County has regained control, and the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army were also repelled. This result is already good.

As more than 2 troops of the First Army were withdrawn one after another, only more than 4000 troops were left to defend Xin County.

Tanaka Shinichi, chief of staff of the Major General of the Mongolian Army, was very angry, but he had no right to command the troops of the First Army to fight.

Even if he ran too far now and quarreled directly with Yoshio Shinozuka, it would have no effect.

At eleven o'clock in the evening, Tanaka Shinichi led the troops and left Xin County with anger on their faces, and they withdrew to the northern Shanxi area.

After all, there are more than 3000 troops under his command, either cavalry or mechanized infantry. These troops cannot fight alone on the high ground.

For Tanaka Shinichi, withdrawing to the area controlled by the Mongolian Army is obviously the best result.

By one o'clock in the morning on September [-]th, Xin County was completely silent.

The 41th Regiment, which belongs to the 237st Division, temporarily undertakes the defense task of Xin County.

Of course, there are no complete blockhouses in Xin County at this time, and the Tongpu Railway in the county has been completely destroyed.

The rails, sleepers, etc. were dismantled and taken away. The little devil can only control Xin County, but it will take time to restore the smooth flow of the railway.

It was at this time that Chen Ziyun had already led the 358th regiment to withdraw to the independent 48th brigade station, and reunited with the brigade's main force.

In this battle in Xinxian County, the overall casualties of the Independent 48th Brigade were huge, and they paid the price of more than 3000 people killed in battle.

If it wasn't for Wei Junru in the first theater and Yan Laoxi in the second theater to continuously replenish, their troops would have lost their combat effectiveness long ago.

As soon as Chen Ziyun came back, he got an order from the brigade's messenger.

At one o'clock in the morning, Chen Ziyun came to the brigade headquarters.

"Guo Canzuo, this is Chen Ziyun, the infantry commander of the Independent 48th Brigade and concurrently the head of the 358th Regiment."

"Ziyun, this is General Guo Jiqiao, Chief of Staff of the First Theater."

When Chen Ziyun came to the brigade headquarters, he soon found that Chu Yunfei was accompanying a general in the uniform of a lieutenant general in front of the map.

After he entered the room, Chu Yunfei immediately introduced him.

Looking at Guo Jiqiao in front of him, Chen Ziyun immediately saluted.

Guo Jiqiao returned the gift and carefully sized Chen Ziyun in front of him.

"Chen Ziyun, I have heard of your name as early as when we were fighting in Cangyun Ridge."

"Bombarded the headquarters of the Sakata Regiment and killed the leader of the Sakata Regiment, Nobutsu Sakata."

"Subsequent annihilation of the Japanese elite third regiment, twice annihilation of the independent and mixed fourth brigade, and more than 8000 reinforcements stationed in the Mongolian army."

"Officer Yan said that you are a strong general of the Jinsui Army, and even Chief Wei privately called you the number one general in the second war zone!"

"It's just that I didn't expect that you are not only proficient in artillery command, but also command infantry in combat. It's rare, really rare."

Guo Jiqiao looked at Chen Ziyun in front of him, and praised him without hesitation.

Chen Ziyun hastened to be humble, and gave the credit to Chu Yunfei and the chief officer's department.

He said that without Chu Yunfei's leadership and command, he would not have achieved such victories, and the chiefs of the first and second theaters added time and time again.

After hearing these words, Guo Jiqiao nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately afterwards, Guo Jiqiao read Wei Junru's awards to Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun.

At the same time, he began to ask whether the Independent 48th Brigade needed assistance from the First Theater.

Guo Jiqiao has followed Wei Junru for a long time and has always served as an aide.

At the end of 38, he followed Wei Junru to participate in the highest military conferences in North China and Northwest China.

During the period, Guo Jiqiao reported on behalf of the former enemy general headquarters in the second theater and won applause.

The principal even praised him as the most standard chief of staff, which can fully prove Guo Jiqiao's staff ability.

"The importance of Zhongtiao Mountain is self-evident. It is the bridgehead to stop the Japanese army from going south in North China."

"The Japanese army in North China launched several attacks before, but failed every time."

"Both of you are disciples of the Son of Heaven. Chief Wei attaches so much importance to the Independent 48th Brigade, Naturally I Hope You Can Make a Difference."

"If there is a crisis in Zhongtiao Mountain in the future, Chief Wei hopes that regardless of whether he is in office or not, you will do your best to support and cope with the battle."

"At this time, if you have any assistance, the first theater will definitely provide assistance to meet any of your needs."

Guo Jiqiao came to the map and pointed to the Zhongtiao Mountain area in southern Shanxi.

Chu Yunfei made a statement on the spot that the Independent 48th Brigade will definitely assist and support the Zhongtiao Mountain operation with all its strength.

After all, Chu Yunfei's current status was not only due to Chen Ziyun's series of military exploits, but also directly related to Wei Junru's promotion.

And Wei Junru gave Chu Yunfei support time and time again, and Wei Junru sent the six Bofors mountain cannons built by Chen Ziyun's artillery unit.

But Chen Ziyun looked at the location of Zhongtiao Mountain on the map, and his heart was full of sorrow.

No one knows better than Chen Ziyun what the outcome of the Zhongtiao Mountain battle will be a few months later.

This battle is known as the greatest shame in the history of the War of Resistance.

The defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain were completely defeated and suffered heavy casualties.

And all of this is related to many aspects.

In order to solve the "cecum" of Zhongtiao Mountain, the little devils used unprecedented combat methods.

By the time they started fighting, Zhongtiao Mountain had already been infiltrated, and the Japanese army had an absolute advantage in all aspects.

Chen Ziyun wanted to remind him, but he finally swallowed the words.

As for the reason, it is very simple. Many things, even Wei Junru, the commander-in-chief of the first theater, cannot control it.

Chen Ziyun is a small regiment-level cadre, his suggestions will not be taken seriously.

Even if Wei Junru can get Wei Junru's attention, can Wei Junru change?

The answer speaks for itself!

For example, the Fourth Army, which is known as the iron chain of Zhongtiao Mountain and plays an absolute defensive core role in Zhongtiao Mountain, is going to be transferred to leave Zhongtiao Mountain.

The Fourth Army had to cross the river and undertake the task of defending the relevant areas in Henan Province south of the Yellow River.

After the battle of Zhongtiao Mountain started, they crossed the Hebei again to support the battle, but it was of no avail.

The withdrawal of the Fourth Army was a decision made by the accompanying capital, and even Wei Junru could not change it.

"Brigade Commander Chu, Commander Chen, you graduated from the Whampoa Military Academy and the Army Artillery Academy respectively, and after graduation you came to the Jinsui Army."

"Even if you are from Jin Province, I'm afraid you can feel the game of various forces, and most of the time you can't help yourself."

"Although Chief Wei is the commander-in-chief of the first war zone and concurrently serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the second war zone, many things are beyond his control."

"I don't need to say much about the importance of Zhongtiao Mountain. I just hope that you will do your best to assist in the battle during times of crisis."

Guo Jiqiao looked at Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun, his tone full of helplessness.

As the most standard chief of staff, Guo Jiqiao can still see many things.

But Wei Junru is powerless, let alone a chief of staff.

However, the strength currently demonstrated by the Independent 48th Brigade is obviously different.

The threat they can bring to the Japanese army is unimaginable, and even one or two armies may not be able to compare with the independent 48th brigade.

Wei Junru and Guo Jiqiao put their hopes on the Independent 48th Brigade.

"Guo Canzuo, don't worry, if there is a crisis in Zhongtiao Mountain, our department will definitely do our best to help."

"Even if we pay heavy casualties, we will do our best to ensure the safety of the Zhongtiaoshan position."

Chu Yunfei looked at Guo Jiqiao in front of him, and made a promise.

Chen Ziyun hesitated for a moment, but also made a promise.

He knew how difficult the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain was, but thinking of the innocent officers and soldiers who died tragically, Chen Ziyun was still willing to try.

Even if the outcome of the defeat cannot be changed, it is worth doing to minimize casualties and losses as much as possible.

Guo Jiqiao nodded, and he had a detailed conversation with Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun.

Guo Jiqiao didn't leave the brigade headquarters of the Independent 48th Brigade until after four o'clock in the morning, when the sky was a little bright.

Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun personally sent Guo Jiqiao away, and after he left, they returned to the brigade headquarters.

They came to the map at the same time, and both of them looked at the location of Zhongtiao Mountain on the map at the same time.

"Since the Chief Guard deployed the defensive troops here, the Japanese army has launched no less than ten large-scale and large-scale battles."

"Every time they fail, Zhongtiaoshan is also called the Oriental Madinat."

"But, Ziyun, the real Maginot has been conquered, let alone Zhongtiao Mountain."

"How cunning the Japanese army is, it is completely unimaginable what attack Zhongtiaoshan will face next."

"Without Chief Wei's assistance in promotion, we would not be where we are today, let alone the independent 48th Brigade."

"If Zhongtiao Mountain encounters a crisis, we will do our best to assist in the fight."

With a serious expression on Chu Yunfei's face, he looked at Chen Ziyun beside him and said.

Without Guo Jiqiao here, Chen Ziyun let out a deep breath.

What kind of blow will Zhongtiaoshan face?

Chu Yunfei couldn't imagine it, but Chen Ziyun's heart was like a mirror.

Infantry, engineers, cavalry, artillery, armor, aviation, airborne and other arms, as long as the little devils have arms, all are dispatched to participate.

The puppet Mongolian army in the Suicha area, the puppet Manchukuo army outside the pass, the Imperial Association army in Yu province and other areas, all those that could be mobilized were also mobilized.

In addition, all the intelligence personnel that the little devil can mobilize are all mobilized.

Before the battle, the Japanese army had a detailed understanding of the positions of the command organs at all levels of the defenders.

They also know the personal information of officers above the garrison regiment.

Even when adopting encirclement and annihilation operations, the Japanese and puppet troops could clearly call out the names of officers to persuade them to surrender.

When it comes to combat, it is a routine method to use poison gas bombs to attack.

It is no exaggeration to say that even if there are three or four troops like the current independent 48th Brigade stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, they will not be able to change the defeat.

It's a bit better for them to support from the outside.

"Brigade, among the troops under the First Army of Jin Province, there are only three division-level troops."

"But these three divisions are all deployed in southern Shanxi to contain the Zhongtiaoshan defenders."

"And in the area north of the Yellow River in Henan Province, there is still a division of the Little Devils deployed on the east side to cooperate."

"The forces of the four divisions are restrained. If the Japanese army wants to wipe out the Zhongtiaoshan defenders, they will definitely gather all the troops."

"The scale of the battle will be unprecedented in Jin Province, even the Battle of Xinkou is incomparable."

"Since we have made a commitment, we still have to plan ahead and prepare early."

"Otherwise, with our current strength, once Zhongtiao Mountain is in crisis, even if our entire army is wiped out, it may not be able to play any role."

Chen Ziyun pointed at the map and said with a serious expression on his face.

Chu Yunfei glanced at Chen Ziyun and nodded.

The two of them didn't rest all night, but they didn't feel sleepy at all.

They began to discuss at the brigade headquarters, preparing to organize the independent 48th brigade again.

Currently, the Independent 48th Brigade has 358 regiments, 11 reserve regiments, and 12 reserve regiments.

The brigade headquarters is directly under the field artillery battalion, guard company, communication company, supply company and other units.

The 358th regiment is a strengthened regiment with a total strength of about 4000 people.

Both reserve regiments have a normal establishment, with a total strength of around 400 people.

The weapons and equipment of these troops are relatively chaotic. Chen Ziyun's proposal is first of all to unify the regiment-level weapons and equipment as much as possible.

It is also more convenient to replenish weapons and ammunition in this way.

The 12th Reserve Regiment is currently equipped with the standard direct-line central army weapon configuration, Mauser rifles, Czech light machine guns, and Type [-] heavy machine guns.

They also have some 60MM mortars, 82MM mortars, and the mountain cannons are Shanshan Cannons.

The 358 regiment and the reserve 11 regiment adopted Japanese-style and Jin-made weapons and equipment.

Considering the current supplementary capacity, Chen Ziyun proposed to continue to adopt this model.

Japanese weapons, as well as weapons such as Mauser, can be replenished by capturing them.

Jin-made weapons can be supplemented by distribution from above.

"The 358th regiment, the 11th regiment will continue to use Jin-made, Japanese-style weapons."

"Preparing the 12th regiment will continue to use Mauser and other weapons."

"Another 11 regiments and 12 regiments are prepared, and a supplementary company can be formed to strengthen the company."

After thinking for a while, Chen Ziyun directly offered a suggestion.

(End of this chapter)