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

Chapter 281 The First Glory Division is in a dilemma
At the end of April, as the commander of the First Army Yoshio Shinozuka led the personnel of the army headquarters to Pingyang City, an important town in southern Shanxi, the various units of the Japanese and puppet troops basically completed their combat deployment.

The First Army Headquarters began to set up a front-line headquarters in Pingyang City to uniformly command all departments for operations.

The 21st Division, 35th Division, 33rd Division, and the Fourth Cavalry Brigade, which launched an attack on the eastern part of Zhongtiao Mountain, arrived at the designated positions one after another.

The head of the little devil's division and brigade continued to call officers, deploy combat missions, and distribute combat materials.

The little devil's ministries that launched an attack on the eastern part of Zhongtiao Mountain also gathered towards the battlefield one after another at this time.

About 41 troops from the [-]st Division and the Ninth Brigade, an independent and mixed group, gathered in Jiangcheng and other areas. They will take advantage of the trend and go south to capture Yuanqu City.

Yuanqu City is where the joint headquarters of the 14th and [-]th Army Groups in Zhongtiao Mountain is located. The task of this Japanese army is to cut off the connection between the two Army Groups.

The 36th Division, 37th Division, and the Seventh Imperial Association Army formed a mixed force of more than 3 troops, gathered in Yunxian County, Wenxi City and other areas.

They will mainly attack the Fifth Army and complete the deployment of encirclement, annihilation and annihilation of the Fifth Army.

As for the independent mixed 16th Brigade, they were strengthened by the Puppet Mongolian Army. They had more than 1 troops and launched an attack from the west side of Zhongtiao Mountain.

This group of Japanese and puppet troops is rapidly advancing eastward along the north bank of the Yellow River. They want to directly connect with the 21st and 35th Divisions departing from the northern Henan area.

Once these Japanese and puppet troops establish contact, the entire retreat of the Zhongtiao Mountain defenders will be completely blocked.

It was completely impossible for them to retreat to the south bank through the Yellow River.

At the same time, the troops in the first theater here on the south bank should not even think about crossing the river to help fight here in Zhongtiao Mountain.

Of course, there are more than 1 Japanese and puppet troops on the west side, not too many troops, and most of them are puppet troops.

The Fifth Group Army counts the 80th Army directly under the theater, and they have the strength of four armies.

If they mobilize their troops to go south with all their strength, they will definitely be able to eat up the more than 1 Japanese puppet troops.

It seems that the more than 1 Japanese and puppet troops attacking on the west side are completely a loophole in combat.

But in fact, the Fifth Army has to deal with the 36th Division, the 37th Division, and the 41st Division, which are independently mixed into the Ninth Brigade.

These Japanese and puppet troops have more than 5 troops. If the Fifth Army does not strengthen its frontal defense, it will be easily broken through quickly.

Zhongtiao Mountain is long and narrow from east to west, covering hundreds of kilometers.

However, the widest point from north to south is only [-] kilometers, and the narrowest point is only [-] kilometers. There is no defense depth at all.

What's more, these four armies are short of major generals, and their overall strength is not very strong.

The little devil's deployment this time can be said to have no loopholes.

On May [-], the highest command organization in Peidu began to issue combat orders.

In view of the situation in Zhongtiao Mountain, they advocated immediate combat operations.

The 14th Army deployed the 93rd Army to take the initiative, and the Fifth Army deployed the 14th Army to take the initiative.

The Glory First Division in the west and the 27th Army in the east also launched operations.

After receiving the order here, the Chief of the First War Zone quickly issued the order on May [-].

"In order to defeat the Japanese attack attempt, we should take advantage of enemy aircraft and actively carry out guerrilla and other combat methods to crush the Japanese attack preparations."

At eleven o'clock in the morning, combat orders began to be passed from the commander's headquarters.

At twelve o'clock at noon, Chu Yunfei, commander of Xiangningcheng's Glory First Division, immediately held a combat meeting.

According to the order of the Minister's Ministry, the First Division of Glory must quickly deploy and prepare for battle.

The main force of its division moved eastward, and prepared to attack Fen County, Yicheng, and Jiangcheng.

The 14th Army, which cooperates with them, will take the initiative to attack from the Zhongtiao Mountain area and attack the Wenxi and Yunxian areas.

At present, the Glory First Division has two infantry brigades under its jurisdiction, directly under the artillery regiment, cavalry battalion, machine gun battalion, guard communication battalion and other units.

The total strength of the division is close to 5000, of which about 3000 are combatants.

Chu Yunfei waited until the officers came to the division headquarters, and he came to the map in person.

In order to execute the commander's combat orders, Chu Yunfei planned to personally command the 48th Independent Brigade and the 11th Reserve Brigade (13th Reserve Regiment) to fight eastward.

The artillery regiment directly under the division headquarters, the cavalry battalion, the machine gun battalion, and the guard communication battalion fought together.

The 13th regiment, the supply battalion and other troops stayed in Xiangning City.

Chu Yunfei will take these troops forward to Guanwang Temple and Dongyue Town to the east of Xiangning City to gather at the front line, waiting for follow-up orders from the Minister's Department.

After Chen Ziyun heard Chu Yunfei's deployment, his scalp exploded instantly.

If others don’t know, how can he know the seriousness of such a deployment!
There are 41 divisions in Yicheng and Jiangcheng areas, which are independently mixed into the Ninth Brigade.

There are 2 little devil troops here. If they stick to it with all their strength, the first division of glory will definitely fight a tough battle.

In the nearby Wenxi City and Yun County, there are more than 36 troops from the 37th Division and 3th Division of the Little Devils!

According to the plan, the 14th Army will take the initiative to attack them.

The 14th Army was founded by Wei Junru, and Wei Junru once served as its commander.

The army has long been organized under Wei Junru's first war zone, and it is also a direct-line army, so it is naturally taken care of.

The overall strength of their three divisions is not weak. If they all go out to fight, they will definitely be able to contain the little Japanese troops.

It's a pity that their 85th Division is currently on the south bank of the Yellow River, and their 94th Division is defending at the junction of the Fifth and 14th Armies.

The 17th Army under the Fifth Army directly undertakes the defense of the junction of the two armies.

However, the 17th Army has only one 84th Division, and its strength is weak, so the 14th Division of the 94th Army was deployed to coordinate defense.

The 14th Army is currently able to mobilize only one 83rd Division.

Thousands of troops counterattacked more than 3 Japanese soldiers in Yunxian and Wenxicheng, but there was no chance of victory.

As long as they take the initiative to go there, they will probably be eaten by the little devils in an instant.

This meant that the more than 3 troops of the Yunxian and Wenxicheng divisions could attack the Glory First Division from the south at any time.

What's more, here in Pingyang City, there are still left behind troops such as the 41st Division, as well as the 27th Division temporarily seconded to the First Army.

The 27th Division maintains its complete organization. If they attack from the north to the south.

The more than [-] troops of the Glory First Division attacked, but they had to bear the attack of [-] to [-] puppet troops.

At that time, even if they are well-equipped with weapons, they will be wiped out in an instant.

Chu Yunfei obviously did not expect these situations, Chen Ziyun immediately got up and came directly to Chu Yunfei.

The situation of the 14th Army was checked by Chen Ziyun on the map of the Minister's Department a few days ago.

He reported to Chu Yunfei immediately. As for the detailed deployment of the Japanese and puppet troops, Chen Ziyun definitely couldn't say.

"The reconnaissance platoon of the cavalry battalion and the reconnaissance connection company of the artillery regiment conduct reconnaissance. There are many troops assembled by the Japanese and puppet troops."

"Even here in Pingyang City, there are heavy Japanese troops. If we attack eastward, we will easily be attacked from three sides."

"The 14th Army may not be able to mobilize its main force to attack, and we will become the target of public criticism."

"Master, we still have to tactfully implement the orders from the Chief's Department, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!"

Chen Ziyun had a solemn expression on his face. He looked at Chu Yunfei in front of him and said hurriedly.

After Chu Yunfei heard Chen Ziyun's report, he looked at the map.

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong made annotations. Although there were no details about the Japanese and puppet troops, the combat situation was very clear.

As long as the First Division of Glory advances towards the east, it is very likely that they will fall into the encirclement on all sides.

At that time, they will definitely suffer a devastating blow, and no troops will come to help.

You must know that the side of the accompanying capital also personally contacted Yan Laoxi by sending electricity, asking the Jinsui army deployed in the west of Shanxi to attack the Tongpu Railway with all its strength.

However, Yan Laoxi only sent troops to advance symbolically to Pucheng and other areas, and his main force was not mobilized at all.

Obviously, the Jinsui Army will not fight with all their strength here!

The First Division of Glory is in the sequence of the Jinsui Army, and the first theater is considered a secondment this time.

Although Yan Laoxi did not explicitly send a telegram, his series of actions have already demonstrated his attitude.

As long as the Glory First Division launches operations at full strength, if they encounter any danger, the Jinsui Army will not send out rescue.

The troops here in Zhongtiao Mountain will not come out in full force.

After all, they occupy a favorable terrain for defense, and they are not opponents of the little devil.

Let them all take the initiative to attack, which is no different from sending them to death.

"Master, now we are in a dilemma."

"To assist the first war zone with all my strength, that will definitely make Yan Zhang angry."

"But if we stand by and watch, once something happens in the first war zone, everyone will be furious, and we will become scapegoats again."

"If we follow what Commander Chen said, we will go eastward with all our strength, and it will be dangerous."

At this time, deputy division commander Hao Shiwen hesitated for a long time, he slowly got up, and directly made a suggestion.

There was no expression on Chu Yunfei's face. He looked at the map and fell into deep thought.

Hao Shiwen's words made sense, no matter what the first division of Glory did, it would be wrong.

How to grasp the scale well, neither offending Yan Laoxi nor offending the first theater, is the most important thing.

Of course, Chen Ziyun also knew that the first division of Glory was a bit thankless right now.

Even if Chu Yunfei stood still and devoted allegiance to Yan Laoxi.

But Zhongtiaoshan suffered a disastrous defeat, and the companions were furious. It was inevitable that Yan Laoxi would push Chu Yunfei and others out as scapegoats.

It is very difficult for people to survive in the cracks.

Chen Ziyun has a system in his body, but he can't change everything.

Not to mention that he can't fully command these 1 people, even if he can command [-] to [-] troops, so what.

The Jinsui Army and its direct troops can do anything.

Even if there is the Japanese army as the enemy, they can still fight in the same room!
"Master seat, the main force of the division can gather at Yunqiu Mountain south of Xiangning City and stand by."

"Advance to the area north of Jishan City in the Fenhe River with a secret, pay close attention to the movements of the Japanese and puppet troops in the south of the Fenhe River, and wait for the opportunity to move."

"At the same time, an elite team was dispatched and advanced to the Guanwang Temple in the east of Xiangning City, Dongyue Town's first-line guard."

"Let's deploy first and wait for follow-up orders. According to follow-up orders, we are deciding how to launch operations."

"Chief Yan, as long as we win the battle and keep our troops without too many casualties, we won't be held accountable."

Chen Ziyun pointed at the map and directly suggested.

Hearing Chen Ziyun's suggestion, Chu Yunfei had a thoughtful expression on his face.

After a moment of silence, he nodded and agreed.

Immediately afterwards, the officers began to conduct detailed discussions.

On the night of May [-]rd, the First Division of Glory began a secret transfer.

Li Chongtao, deputy commander of the independent 48th brigade, commanded the 358th regiment and prepared the 11th regiment to station in Yunqiu Mountain.

The brigade headquarters was directly under the cavalry battalion, and the machine gun battalion secretly advanced to the area north of Jishan City.

Chen Ziyun commanded the artillery regiment to be stationed in Yunqiu Mountain, and at the same time Chen Ziyun unified command of all the above troops to fight.

The 11th Reserve Brigade is subordinate to the 12th Regiment, which is attached to the brigade's mountain artillery company, and advances to Guanwang Temple and Dongyue Town to gather and guard the front line.

As for the other troops, they followed the division headquarters and stayed in the Xiangning City area on standby.

During this night, the first division of Glory was secretly mobilizing.

At this time, here in Pingyang City, in the frontline headquarters set up by the First Army.

The chief of staff, Hua Gu, is leading the staff to keep marking on the map, and the positions of the little devil's various ministries are marked out in detail.

In addition, the Zhongtiaoshan area on the map is also densely marked with detailed locations of the garrison army headquarters, military headquarters, and division headquarters in the first theater.

Not long after, Kazuki Yamamoto, who was wearing the military uniform of Dazuo, came quickly into the room.

During this period of time, Yamamoto Kazuki has been here in southern Shanxi. He himself also put on makeup several times and followed the spy traitors to Zhongtiao Mountain for reconnaissance.

Because of the annihilation of the field observation group, no one mentioned the new tactics of the Yamamoto special team.

The North China Front Army Headquarters and the General Headquarters of the Dispatch Army are deeply concerned about this matter.

"Yamamoto-kun, this is the best time to prove you."

"You are completely responsible for commanding the infiltration force. You must cut off the communication between the various departments of the Zhongtiao Mountain garrison in the shortest possible time."

"At the same time, you must also unite with the airborne troops to quickly seize favorable terrain and cooperate with the main force to quickly break through."

"Of course, if conditions permit, I hope you can show amazing results and destroy their command organization."

"It would be great if we could capture some of their generals."

Yoshio Shinozuka looked at Kazuki Yamamoto, and said with an expectant expression on his face.

Although he was subject to greater restrictions and oppression, Yoshio Shinozuka still supported Kazuki Yamamoto.

In his opinion, Yamamoto Kazuki's new tactics can work.

So this time, he defied all opinions and put Yamamoto Kazuki in charge of commanding the infiltration troops.

In addition to arranging a large number of field troops here, the First Army also used special agents and traitors to organize infiltration troops.

These troops will immediately penetrate into the depths after the battle, attack the command organization, and cut off the communication between the various departments of the defenders.

At the same time, they will seize favorable terrain and cooperate with the main force to break through.

During this period of time in southern Shanxi, Kazuki Yamamoto also focused on training these spies and traitors to ensure that they had a certain fighting ability.

"Your Excellency, Commander, please rest assured that we will not let you down in this battle."

"We will come up with results to prove our strength."

Kazuki Yamamoto immediately bowed and said respectfully.

Shinozuka Yoshio nodded in satisfaction, he explained in detail, and then let Kazuki Yamamoto to prepare.

After sending Kazuki Yamamoto away, Yoshio Shinozuka contacted the 27th Division without any delay.

At present, the 27th Division has followed to the Pingyang City area, and they are deployed nearby as a mobile force.

The 36th Division, 37th Division, and 41st Division of the Shanxi First Army were not all dispatched.

They just deployed the main force to participate, and left one to be responsible for the defense of the occupied area.

This is also their only loophole, that is, their main force is concentrated on the front line of Zhongtiao Mountain.

There are not many troops left behind, but they are responsible for a large area of ​​​​occupation, and their defense is very weak.

However, after Chen Ziyun appeared, a series of butterfly effects appeared.

The 27th Division was seconded here in Jin Province. At this time, it served as a mobile force, ready to support operations everywhere.

At around nine o'clock in the evening, Tominaga Nobumasa, head of the 27th Division, Chief of Staff Fukuda Osamu, and Major General Suzuki Keihisa, head of the 37th Infantry Regiment, came to the headquarters one after another.

The 27th Division is a triple regiment field division, under its jurisdiction are the first, second and third infantry regiments stationed in the station.

The Division Headquarters is directly under the Search Wing, Engineer Wing, Supplies Wing, and Mountain Artillery Wing.

And non-combat units such as communication teams, field hospitals, and sick horse factories.

Its total strength is close to 2, and its overall strength is very strong.

They participated in the Battle of Hankou with the 11th Army before, and later assumed the task of defending the occupied area of ​​​​Ji Province.

Not long ago, they repelled the 48th Independent Brigade in Northwest Shanxi and captured Lancheng and Jingle City.

"According to our inside information, not long ago, a meeting of senior officers was held in Luojing No. [-], No. [-], and No. [-] theaters in Western Henan."

"Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun made an exception to participate in this meeting, so I conclude that their troops may participate in the next battle."

"This battle was carefully planned by the Front Army Command, and there must be no surprises."

"So your divisions must be ready at any time. Once you find their troops, you must attack quickly."

"No matter what, they must be intercepted to prevent them from disrupting our combat operations."

After Tominaga Nobumasa and his party came over, Shinozuka Yoshio said with a serious expression on his face.

"Hi, Your Excellency Commander."

"Please rest assured that we have formed the Suzuki detachment and they can respond quickly."

"Once the troops of the First Glory Division appeared on the battlefield, Suzuki's detachment quickly attacked them and restrained their troops."

"Then the main force of our division will also quickly launch operations, so as to attack their troops with all their strength and prevent them from participating in the Zhongtiaoshan area."

Tominaga Nobumasa had a serious expression on his face, and he answered directly.

The Suzuki Detachment is composed of the First Wing of the Garrison Infantry, the Search Wing, and the First Brigade of the Mountain Artillery Wing.

Their total strength is about 5000 people, and they are equipped with a large number of trucks and sidecar motorcycles.

These troops are able to maneuver quickly, so as to quickly advance to designated areas for combat.

Shinozuka Yoshio nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.

Then he began to issue orders to deploy some armored units and artillery units to strengthen the Suzuki detachment.

The Suzuki detachment with these enhancements naturally has stronger combat effectiveness.

Up to now, Yoshio Shinozuka is still very cautious towards Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun's troops and does not dare to be careless in the slightest.

The little devil was actively preparing here, and at this time in the Taiyue Mountain area, Li Yunlong, who hadn't shown up for a long time, hurriedly found Brigadier Chen.

(End of this chapter)