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

Chapter 279 Luo Jing meets the chief, Chen Ziyun’s suggestion shocks everyone
The Japanese army has a very strong intelligence agency. They will set up spy agencies everywhere to obtain relevant information.

Here in the Jinsui Army, the little devil has his own intelligence personnel, and the Jinsui Army can't hide many things from them.

The Japanese army already knew that Chu Yunfei's troops had been expanded into the Glory First Division.

They even knew that the First Division of Glory was stationed in Pucheng, which could directly threaten the position of Pingyang City.

Later, Yan Laoxi specially transferred him to Xiangning City in order to show his favor.

At present, the Glory First Division is still kept secret in Xiangning City. The little devil doesn't know about it for the time being, but he only knows that they are near Jicheng.

"Before the battle, the 27th Division followed the army headquarters and advanced to Pingyang City to undertake the defense task here, and at the same time serve as the general combat reserve team."

"The main force of the independent mixed third brigade, the special garrison team, and the first division of the Royal Association Army are responsible for the defense of Yuanpingcheng, which is too far away."

"The Ninth Brigade was formed independently, one part of the 16th Brigade assisted in the defense, and one part of the Eighth Brigade was transferred to assist in the defense."

"The intelligence agencies continue to carry out operations and must find the location of the Glory First Division."

"In this Zhongtiao Mountain battle, we must not let them affect our battle."

The commander of the First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, had a serious expression on his face and immediately issued a combat order.

"Hi, Your Excellency Commander." Hua Guzheng agreed immediately.

In the following time, the little devils' troops actively prepared.

A large number of troops began to mobilize, and they began to gather towards the designated area.

Currently here in Zhongtiao Mountain, the Fifth Army (Third Army, 14th Army, and 17th Army) is in charge of defending the west, and there is also the 80th Army directly under the theater.

The 14th Army Group (15th Army, 93rd Army, and 98th Army) is in charge of the eastern defense, and there is also the Ninth Army directly under the theater.

In addition to these troops, the 43rd Army of the Jinsui Army was stationed in the Shunwangping area in the east of Zhongtiao Mountain.

The 27th Army is stationed in the Lingchuan City area in the northeast area of ​​Zhongtiao Mountain.

On the east side of the Taihang Mountains, in the border area between Hebei Province and Henan Province, there are also troops from the 24th Group Army (temporary Fifth Army, 40th Army).

Of course, judging from the position of the 24th Army, it is difficult for them to advance to the battlefield for support and can only carry out support operations on the periphery.

The 27th Army is the direct line unit of the Principal of the Capital. It has relatively good overall weapons and equipment, with more than 2 people in the army.

During the winter offensive at the end of 39, its troops achieved certain results. At one time, they took down three or four towns and approached Luzhou City, an important town in the southeast of Shanxi!
So up to now, the little devil has assembled a certain number of troops, and launched an attack on it first, forcing his troops to stay away from Zhongtiao Mountain.

In addition, the little Japanese built strongholds and fortifications on its main route to Zhongtiao Mountain in order to be ready to block its support to Zhongtiao Mountain.

As for the 43rd Army, this is the Jinsui Army. Yan Laoxi deployed them here for the same purpose as when he arranged for the independent 48th Brigade to station in Lancheng and other areas.

This is the bridgehead in the southeast of Shanxi established by Yan Laoxi. He plans to use the 43rd Army as the backbone to gradually expand the influence of the Jinsui Army in the southeast of Shanxi.

Of course, the 43rd Army was temporarily assigned to the first theater command after the battle, but they did not obey the orders at all.

Not long after the battle started, the 43rd Army quickly withdrew from the battlefield.

In other words, the main defense force of Zhongtiao Mountain is only eight armies.

They are divided into east and west areas for defense, with a total force of about 16.

However, the conditions here in Zhongtiao Mountain are difficult, and the empty salary has been tacitly accepted.

Many troops have a company, and it is not bad to have 90 or [-] people.

Each company under some troops has only 50 people, which is completely a platoon!
Therefore, it can be said that these eight armies have 16 people. In fact, they can have 3 or [-] people, which is considered good.

The little devil fought against Zhongtiao Mountain and learned the lessons of several previous defeats.

This time they assembled an absolutely superior force, adopted the strategy of cutting in the middle, interspersing on both sides, double encircling, and annihilating one by one.

The focus of their attack is on the west side. There are 36 divisions, 37 divisions, and 16 independent brigades.

At the same time, the 41st Division and the independent mixed Ninth Brigade were responsible for the central advance, cutting off the connection between the Fifth and 14th Army Groups.

Then the 41st Division and the Ninth Brigade will assist the 36th Division and other troops to double encircle the Fifth Army and take the lead in encircling and annihilating it.

Here in the east, the 14st Division will be on the east side of the 21th Group Army, and the 35th Division will attack from the northern Henan area.

To the north of them, there was the 33rd Division and the 41th Cavalry Brigade, cooperating with the [-]st Division and other troops to attack.

Of course, the above-mentioned little devil troops will receive a certain number of puppet troops to assist in combat.

For example, the 21st Division and the 35th Division attacked in the northern Henan area. They also had three divisions of the Imperial Association Army with more than 2 troops to assist in the battle.

Judging from the deployment of troops on both sides, if the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain defend in an all-round way, they still have the power to fight.

But the little devils have already completed their combat reconnaissance, and they will quickly attack the command organization and cut off the communication between the defenders.

At the same time, a large number of their elite teams will go deep and quickly seize favorable terrain.

The attacking troops on the east and west sides will also quickly intersect to seize the Yellow River ferry and cut off the retreat route of the Zhongtiaoshan defenders.

At the same time, they will quickly launch a blockade to prevent the troops on the south bank from crossing the river to support them.

In combat, the little devil will also use gas bombs so that the deployment can be completed quickly.

Therefore, the little devils are fully prepared for this battle, and they are sure to win.

At the beginning of April, in Xiangning City, the headquarters of the Glory First Division is here.

Chu Yunfei arranged for troops to train with Chen Ziyun and Fang Ligong one after another.

At the same time, they also used their free time to continuously conduct combat simulations.

Chen Ziyun was even more busy day and night. He led Zhou Wenbo, Li Yang and other officers of the artillery regiment to go out to conduct investigations.

The system rewards that Chen Ziyun still has the right to use the drone five times, which Chen Ziyun cherishes very much.

He was reluctant to use it in the previous battles.

But now he did not hesitate. He fully used the rights to use drones on both sides of the area south of the Fen River for reconnaissance.

He checked the terrain in detail and measured the relevant data so that he could set up the artillery shooting grid!

Until the afternoon of April [-]th, Chen Ziyun was drawing maps at the Artillery Regiment Headquarters.

The division headquarters called directly, and Chu Yunfei asked Chen Ziyun to report to the division headquarters immediately.

At the same time, he asked Chen Ziyun to hand over the work of the artillery regiment!

Although Chu Yunfei didn't say anything about it, it was obvious that he was leaving the army after the handover.

Chen Ziyun found Liang Guoping, the battalion commander, and Zhou Wenbo and Li Yang, the battalion commanders, and quickly handed over.

After arranging these things, Chen Ziyun immediately left for the division headquarters.

When we arrived at the division headquarters, we had just met Chu Yunfei, so we didn't even have time to speak.

Secretary Xu next to Yan Laoxi appeared, and he came to Chen Ziyun with a smile.

"Chief Chen, Commander Yan specially sent me here to personally welcome you and Commander Chu to the Commander's Department."

Secretary Xu came over and spoke directly.

Chen Ziyun was not too surprised, he was familiar with this and got into the car directly.

After getting in the car, Chen Ziyun closed his eyes and slept again.

At eleven o'clock in the evening, Chen Ziyun and Chu Yunfei came to Yan Laoxi's cave again.

Yan Laoxi warmly greeted them to continue to sit on the goose feather quilt, and kindly asked about the situation of the First Division of Glory.

Chen Ziyun and Chu Yunfei gave detailed answers, reporting very carefully, down to each company.

"The future of the Jinsui Army still depends on you young people."

"Especially you young talents who have received formal education and have new combat concepts."

"The number of the First Division of Glory was approved by me personally. I hope you can always remember that you are the glory of the Jin Sui Army and the San Jin."

"In the future, you will be able to serve as army commanders and commander-in-chief of the group army."

"If it is not needed by the front line, Yunfei can serve as the deputy army commander for training, and then be directly promoted to be the army commander."

"Ziyun can also go to the Artillery Headquarters, first serve as the chief of staff, and later as the deputy commander of the artillery, or even the commander of the artillery."

"It's just that the front line needs you. The First Division of Glory will definitely not be able to do without you."

Yan Laoxi looked at Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun in front of him, and said with emotion on his face.

The two hurriedly humbled themselves, expressing that they were incompetent.

The two sides continued to talk for a full 10 minutes.

Yan Laoxi said a lot. He held the teacup and took a sip of tea slowly.

Immediately afterwards, he handed a telegram directly to Chu Yunfei, while he continued to drink tea.

Chu Yunfei took the message and opened it to check, only to find that it was from the Chief of the First War Zone.

As for the content of the message, Yan Laoxi is asked to make arrangements. On the [-]th of this month, officers above the Second Theater Army will go to Luojing in western Henan to attend a meeting.

At the same time, after the telegram, Yan Laoxi asked Chu Yunfei, the commander of the Glory First Division, and Chen Ziyun, the infantry commander, to leave for Luojing immediately.

Of course, the first theater commander's department and the second theater commander's department are at the same level, and they cannot command each other.

However, this telegram was only sent in the name of the First War Zone Commander's Department, and it was signed here with Chief of Staff He Jingzhi!
He Jingzhi currently not only serves as the chief of staff, but also the chief officer, logistics, national army administration, etc., and is one of the four giants.

With his status, he can naturally command the second theater.

Yan Laoxi can ignore Wei Junru's telegram, but He Jingzhi must give the face he deserves here.

Therefore, he has made arrangements that some officers above the military level will be transferred from the Second War Zone to participate in the combat meeting in Luojing on April [-]th.

When He Jingzhi asked Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun to leave for Luojing immediately, Yan Laoxi was somewhat reluctant.

Before that, Wei Junru had vigorously cultivated these two people, constantly giving them various supplements.

The meaning of this is obvious, it is to pull these two disciples of the emperor into the camp of the first war zone.

Up to now, Yan Laoxi has put in a lot of hard work and formed the first division of Glory.

This division has more than 1 troops, and its combat effectiveness far exceeds many military-level troops of the Jinsui Army.

If such troops were taken away, Yan Laoxi would definitely not be able to accept it.

But he couldn't refuse He Jingzhi's order.

So he deliberately met with Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun first to see their attitudes.

Chen Ziyun was a man of two generations, so he didn't know what Yan Laoxi was thinking.

He pulled Chu Yunfei and stood up in a hurry, vowing to make a promise.

Yan Laoxi looked at Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun carefully, and after thinking for a long time, he nodded.

Chen Ziyun and Chu Yunfei lived in Kenanpo overnight. After dawn, they set off immediately, crossed the Yellow River, and headed directly to the Chief of the First War Zone.

As for the Glory First Division, it is naturally managed by Deputy Division Commander Hao Shiwen and Chief of Staff Fang Ligong.

Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun were still accompanied by a small number of guards.

According to He Jingzhi's content, those who attended the meeting were all at military level or above.

Not to mention Chen Ziyun, even Chu Yunfei is not qualified enough.

But He Jingzhi not only asked them to participate together, but also asked them to go to Luojing in advance. This matter was obviously a bit strange.

However, they can also guess that this is definitely related to the battle at Zhongtiao Mountain.

The two of them kept discussing this matter along the way, until the evening of April [-], when they arrived at Luojing.

When they arrived in Luojing, Guo Jiqiao, the chief of staff of the theater, greeted them in person.

Unlike Yan Laoxi's style, Guo Jiqiao asked Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun to rest first.

At ten o'clock in the evening, Guo Jiqiao personally accompanied them to dinner and left directly.

Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun came to the room to rest, and the night passed quickly.

At six o'clock the next day, there were vehicles waiting outside.

After the two people washed up, they took the car directly to the chief's headquarters without even eating breakfast.

When he came to the Chief's Department, Chen Ziyun saw many busy staff members.

There are people discussing around the map and sand table.

The radio and telephone were also busy.

Not long after, Chen Ziyun saw Guo Jiqiao walking over accompanied by an officer wearing three general stars.

This general is not tall, wears glasses, and is gentle. He is the famous He Jingzhi!

"Chief, this is Chu Yunfei, the commander of the First Glory Division, and this is Chen Ziyun, the infantry commander of the First Glory Division."

"Mr. Chu, Commander Chen, this is Chief He. This time you came here, and Chief He personally explained it."

After Guo Jiqiao came over, he directly introduced both parties.

Chen Ziyun and Chu Yunfei stood at attention and saluted immediately.

"As early as in the capital, I heard about you."

"Chu Yunfei was born in Huangpu, and Chen Ziyun was born in the Army Artillery College."

"Students in the committee, you have fought well in a series of battles in Jin Province."

"Even the committee member keeps praising you, saying that you are his best students, but it's a pity that you are in the Jinsui Army."

"If you were in the direct line army, the committee would like to make you the army commander and the commander-in-chief of the group army."

He Jingzhi returned the greeting and said with a smile.

Immediately afterwards, he stretched out his right hand and shook hands with Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun successively.

Then he brought Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun directly to the map.

After exchanging pleasantries, He Jingzhi pointed to the location of Zhongtiao Mountain on the map and began to introduce the situation.

Although the Japanese army continued to manufacture smoke bombs, they said that this time they would gather heavy troops to fight against the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army.

However, after repeated analysis, the Chief of the First War Zone directly judged that the little devil was going to attack Zhongtiao Mountain.

The importance of Zhongtiao Mountain is self-evident, and how to deal with the next battle has become the focus of their discussions.

"After repeated analysis by the chief officer's combat military order department and the theater chief's department."

"Based on the situation between the enemy and ourselves, we have summarized three response strategies."

"The first point is that the Zhongtiaoshan defenders quickly retreated southward, abandoning the Zhongtiaoshan position in order to consolidate the defense line on the south bank of the Yellow River."

"Second point, take advantage of the fact that the Japanese army has not yet completed its assembly, and take the lead in attacking to defeat the Japanese army's offensive."

"The third point is to adopt mobile tactics, change the internal line operations into external line operations, and disintegrate the Japanese attacking forces."

Chief of Staff Guo Jiqiao pointed to the map and began to introduce the coping strategies summarized here by the Minister's Ministry based on various aspects.

"Master Chu, Commander Chen, you fought during the promotion period, but achieved amazing results."

"Only four Japanese major generals were killed by you, and there were 3 to [-] troops annihilated by you."

"We called you here this time. We want to listen to your suggestions on how we should respond to this Japanese attack."

He Jingzhi looked at Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun and spoke directly.

Chu Yunfei glanced at Chen Ziyun beside him, and then took the lead in answering.

Zhongtiao Mountain is hundreds of kilometers long from east to west, its widest from north to south is no more than [-] kilometers, and its narrowest point is only [-] kilometers.

The Japs attacked several times, all from north to south.

This means that the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain did not have enough defense depth, and it was completely a one-line defense.

It is now 41 years, counting from 37 years, it is already the fourth year.

Not to mention small and medium-scale battles, even large-scale battles have been fought more than a dozen times.

Each department's front-line defensive operations would collapse as soon as the Japanese army broke through at one point.

Then evacuation will become a sheep herding state, resulting in heavy losses.

Therefore, Chu Yunfei made a suggestion to adopt the strategy of attacking from the front with the main force and clamping down on both sides of the elite troops to break up the offensive of the Japanese troops.

His suggestion is obviously to use the second and third coping strategies to deal with the little devil's attack.

After hearing this, He Jingzhi and Guo Jiqiao nodded, and then they looked directly at Chen Ziyun.

Chen Ziyun looked at the markings on the map with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Up to now, everyone has not realized the seriousness of this battle.

Moreover, they were also confused. The total strength of the Japanese and puppet troops assembled to participate in the war was not weaker than that of the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain.

And there will be a large number of aviation troops to assist in the battle, followed by infiltration troops and airborne troops.

The current situation in Zhongtiao Mountain has reached the point where even gods cannot save it.

No matter how you fight, you are doomed to lose, it's just that the severity is different.

Now that He Jingzhi, who is in charge of combat, is right in front of him, Chen Ziyun decides to try to avoid a disastrous defeat.

"Chief, I suggest abandoning Zhongtiao Mountain and retreating to the south bank of the Yellow River with all our strength to consolidate the river defense position and prevent the Japanese army from crossing the river."

"Then at the right time, we will gather the first and second theater troops, cross the river and gradually take control of Zhongtiao Mountain and restore the Zhongtiao Mountain position."

Chen Ziyun took a deep breath, looked at He Jingzhi, and said with a serious expression on his face.

He Jingzhi couldn't help but show surprise after hearing Chen Ziyun's suggestion.

Even Guo Jiqiao and Chu Yunfei on the side stared at Chen Ziyun in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)