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Chapter 293 Yoshio Shinozuka reverses the situation of the Japanese and puppet troops (please subscribe)

Qing Shui was a little confused. He came to the map and frowned tightly.

Jiangcheng was attacked, and the 41st Division asked for help with heavy troops.

Yuanqu City was attacked, and the 21st Division asked for help with heavy troops.

Qingshui Juju currently has more than 5000 combat troops, but they still have to attack Shun Wangping 17th Army and 43rd Army.

These two armies have four divisions, and their combat effectiveness is gradually improving, and their morale is also very high.

If the troops are mobilized to leave, these two armies may take the opportunity to break out.

They may even launch a counterattack to attack their own troops.

Qingshui Ruijin could never have imagined that the battle situation would become so complicated in a short period of time.

After getting this combat mission, Shimizu thought they would easily complete the combat plan.

It was the same at the beginning. The 17th Army, 43rd Army and other units were beaten and it was difficult to deal with them.

But since the Glory First Division came here, the entire battlefield situation has changed.

It can be said that Shimizu's whole life has been smooth sailing. He was promoted to the rank of colonel at the age of 44 and to the rank of major general at the age of 48.

He was promoted to Army Lieutenant General at the age of 50, and one year later he immediately served as Lieutenant General and Commander of the 41st Division.

However, now, he is a little hard to make a choice and doesn't know how to deal with the current situation.

After a long silence, Qingshui Ruijie made a decision.

He contacted the Major General Kenkichi Ikegami, commander of the independent ninth independent mixed brigade, and asked him to command more than 1000 Japanese troops and quickly return to Jiangcheng to aid.

Although the number of these 1000 or so little devils is small, they are equipped with tanks and armored vehicles.

As for the remaining 4000 troops, Qingshui Juju continued to command and stormed Shunwangping in order to quickly break through the position in a short period of time.

The 21st Division of Yuanqu City asked for help from the heavy infantry regiment, but he refused directly.

Qingshui Jun refused Yuanqu City's request for help on the grounds that there was fierce fighting in the Jiangcheng and Shunwangping areas and it was impossible to mobilize troops.

At four o'clock in the afternoon on May 21, the heavy supply troops of the [-]st Division in Yuanqu City collapsed.

The 2000-strong supply army has suffered a total of more than 700 casualties so far.

The captain of the Zhongjiao Alliance was even more desperate. The 41st Division in the north refused to send troops for reinforcements, and the 35th Division in the east just sent puppet troops to deal with it.

Moreover, there were constant sounds of fierce gunfire here in the east. He felt that even the more than 1000 puppet troops he had to deal with might not be able to reach Yuanqu City.

Under such circumstances, the captain of the Zhongjiao Alliance could only quickly ask for help from the 21st Division Regiment Headquarters.

At around four o'clock, Wei Monk's reconnaissance company gave a good lesson to the so-called elites of the Imperial Association Army drawn from Henan and Shandong Provinces.

More than 1000 Imperial Army troops suffered heavy casualties under their attack.

There were more than 500 puppet troops killed by them alone.

Many puppet soldiers wanted to charge with broadswords, but when faced with the assaulters' submachine guns, they were directly beaten into a sieve.

After suffering more than 800 casualties, the remaining puppet troops did not even care about the wounded and retreated toward the east in embarrassment.

The reconnaissance company troops quickly swept the battlefield and seized some useful guns and ammunition.

As for other weapons, they were handed over to the transport squad to carry, and they were all brought back.

At 04:30, the reconnaissance company launched another attack on Yuanqu City, and the pressure on the Japanese troops here increased instantly.

The captain of the Zhongjiao Alliance was forced to generate electricity again and requested the division and regiment headquarters to quickly provide tactical guidance.

The main force of the 21st Division, under the command of the division commander Tanaka Kuichi, quickly arrived on the battlefield.

They began to deploy and were about to launch an attack from the east.

However, after receiving messages from the baggage regiment one after another, Tanaka Jiuichi had a solemn expression on his face.

"Baga Yalu, what the hell is going on? Their 2000-man army was unable to defend Yuanqu City."

"Could it be that the main force of the enemy's first theater of war is crossing the river here on the south bank to launch an all-out attack on Yuanqu City?"

"It's impossible. The Yellow River has been blocked by aviation. It's impossible to gather the main force on the south bank to cross the river."

"A small detachment of broken troops and heavy supplies can completely handle it. What happened to Yuanqu City?"

"What are the 41st Division to the north and the 35th Division to the east doing? Why don't they rush to help quickly?"

Tanaka Jiuichi was confused. He temporarily stopped the attack and quickly generated electricity.

Messages were sent one after another from the 21st Division Headquarters, and the 41st Army Headquarters, 35st Division Headquarters, and [-]th Division Regiment Headquarters received messages one after another.

According to Qingshui rules, although Harada Kumayoshi is also the commander of the Lieutenant General's division, the 41st Division and the 35th Division under their command are all three-armed security divisions.

The 21st Division is a field division, with the same military rank and position, but different types of combat troops.

These two division commanders obviously wanted to bow their heads in front of Tanaka Jiuichi.

Shimizu Noriyuki and Harada Kumayoshi did not dare to delay, and quickly called back, explaining the current situation in detail.

And they said that they had quickly contacted the military headquarters and asked the military headquarters to coordinate!

After receiving the call back, Tanaka Jiuyi frowned tightly.

When it was clear that the north and east of Yuanqu City were obtained, the troops could not deploy troops to help.

He did not dare to delay, even if he did not receive an order from the military headquarters.

He immediately mobilized the 62nd Regiment, and the search regiment quickly returned to Yuanqu City for reinforcements.

As for other troops, they are on standby, waiting for combat orders from the military headquarters.

At this time, in Pingyang City, the frontline headquarters of the First Army was very busy.

The staff immediately marked it on the map and combat sandbox.

The expressions on their faces were solemn, and each of them frowned slightly.

In the original battle on Zhongtiao Mountain, the little devils' various ministries had the upper hand, and they were almost on the verge of a complete victory.

However, as changes occurred everywhere, the entire battle situation changed drastically, and their advantage seemed to be gradually disappearing.

The Third Army, the 14th Army, and the 80th Army gathered together for defense. About [-] troops built a complete defensive position.

The strengthened ties between their ministries will not give the special agents, infiltration troops, and paratroopers any chance to attack the command institutions and cut off the ties.

More than 16 Japanese and puppet troops of the independent mixed 1th brigade continued to attack from the west, but there was no progress.

The main force of more than 36 troops of the 37th Division and the 2th Division also encountered resistance.

The new force of the 21st Division can quickly participate in the exhibition and reverse the situation here.

However, Yuanqu City was hit, and the military headquarters needed to redeploy the 21st Division's combat missions.

The Ninth Army and the Tenth Division of the 93rd Army attacked the 35th Division from north to south, and the three divisions of the Royal Association Army. They are under pressure here.

The 33rd Division and the [-]th Cavalry Brigade suffered a strategic counterattack from seven divisions.

The 41st Division and the independent mixed ninth brigade continued to attack Shunwangping, but failed to achieve any results.

And now, there is also a crisis in their back road, Jiangcheng area.

The First Flying Regiment and the Third Flying Regiment have all been mobilized for rescue operations.

Countless bombers were dispatched one after another, bombing positions on all sides.

These staff officers at the First Army Headquarters were very fortunate that they still had control of the air.

Moreover, before the battle, it was also strengthened by the aviation force outside the customs.

Without these aviation forces, they felt that this battle might be defeated again.

"The Jin-Sui Army troops attacking Yuanqu City may be the troops commanded by Chen Ziyun himself."

"This Chen Ziyun is really terrifying. He can quickly seize the opportunity and take action decisively."

"Yuanqu City is the joint point of the two armies. If this place is recaptured by them, the two enemy armies will be able to communicate again."

"How on earth are their troops trained to maintain such high-intensity combat?"

"Your Excellency Commander, now we must do our best to secure Yuanqu City and we must not let it be recaptured."

The first section chief, Major, had a serious expression on his face and pointed at the map.

"The so-called move the whole body with one hair, Chen Ziyun has a keen sense of the battlefield, and can quickly catch our weak points and strike."

"What's even more frightening is that their appearance will affect other troops and boost the originally low morale."

"Chen Ziyun is terrifying not only because of his commanding ability, but also because he seems to have some magical ability that can greatly boost morale."

"Such people and such troops must not be allowed to exist!"

Yoshio Shinozuka had a serious expression on his face and spoke immediately.

Immediately afterwards, he picked up the baton and personally issued the combat order.

The First Flying Regiment assembled the reconnaissance aircraft team 83 and the bomber team 90 to directly carry out carpet bombing on the 14th Army and other positions east of Pinglu City.

The 16th independent mixed brigade was attached to the puppet Manchukuo army, and the puppet Mongolian army had more than 1 troops and continued to attack from the west.

The 36th Division, with more than 1 troops, launched an attack from the north.

The 37th Division detoured back to the east, and more than 1 troops attacked.These troops, supported by two aviation groups, besieged the 14th Army and other units on three sides.

Yoshio Shinozuka is preparing to quickly annihilate the three armies here, thereby ending the battle in the western part of Mount Nakajo!
The main force of the 21st Division quickly returned to Yuanqu City to support the operations here and encircle and annihilate Chen Ziyun's troops here.

Yamamoto's special forces, infiltration troops, and paratroopers quickly advanced toward the east of Nakajo Mountain.

These troops want to infiltrate the 14th Group Army and other troops, thereby cutting off the connections between their departments.

The 83th independent fighter squadron of the [-]st Flying Regiment and the [-]rd independent reconnaissance aircraft squadron support operations in the Shunwangping area.

The 41st Division and other troops must break through the Shunwangping position in the shortest possible time and defeat the 17th Army and 43rd Army units fighting here!
In the northern Henan region, the 44rd Flying Regiment, the 32th Reconnaissance Aircraft Group, and the 33nd Bomber Group respectively supported the [-]th Cavalry Brigade and the [-]rd Division in combat.

The Fourth Cavalry Brigade made an all-out counterattack against the three divisions of the 27th Army in Lingchuan.

The 33rd Division made an all-out counterattack against the four divisions of the 14th Group Army, the 93rd Army, and the 98th Army.

These two little devil troops will be supported by an aviation team.

The troops of the 35th Division, the 20th Division, the 21st Division, and the 24th Division of the Royal Associated Army stayed in place, waiting for support from the 21st Division.

After the troops of the 21st Division deal with Chen Ziyun's troops in Yuanqu City, they will quickly move eastward to support the operations here.

The First Army Headquarters began to quickly convey combat orders. At [-]:[-] in the afternoon, a large number of aviation troops appeared on the battlefield, covering the sky and the sun.

Unlike the previous two flight groups that dispersed to support various operations, this time both flight groups have focused support.

The positions of the 14th Army, the Third Army, and the 80th Army were carpet bombed.

The Japanese and puppet troops, numbering more than 5, attacked them in three groups.

For a while, these troops gradually fell into a bitter battle.

The more than 21 troops of the 1st Division quickly advanced towards Yuanqu City.

At the same time, the 33rd Division and the [-]th Cavalry Brigade also began to quickly conduct counterattacks with the support of aviation.

Hundreds of bombers and reconnaissance planes began to drop aerial bombs continuously.

At around five o'clock, the 27th Army attacking from Lingchuan was bombed continuously. They were forced to disperse and stop the attack under the attack of the [-]th Cavalry Brigade of the Japanese Army.

At six o'clock, the 33rd Division also made progress in the battle. The 93rd Army and the 98th Army retreated to their positions and launched defenses on the spot.

The Third Flying Regiment began carpet bombing the 14th Group Army positions in response to the 33rd Division's offensive operations.

The Japanese aviation force was dispatched to strongly support the Japanese and puppet troops in their operations, and their passive combat situation gradually reversed.

The troops commanded by Chen Ziyun have now gradually invaded Yuanqu City.

The heavy baggage regiment suffered heavy casualties, but at seven o'clock, Chen Ziyun received the report.

The main force of the 21st Division has rushed over quickly for reinforcements. More than 1 people from three infantry regiments, artillery regiments, search regiments, and engineer regiments have advanced.

Chen Ziyun commanded only more than 1000 troops. If he confronted him head-on, he would definitely not be an opponent.

After careful consideration, Chen Ziyun began to assemble his troops and gradually move north.

The sky gradually turned dark, and at eight o'clock in the evening, the 21st Division surrounded Yuanqu City from three sides.

But when they advanced into the city, they did not find any Jinsui Army troops.

Lieutenant General Tanaka Jiuichi, the commander of the division, had an angry face and yelled loudly.

The captain of the Troops and Troops Regiment, his face was red and swollen, and there were finger prints on his face!
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, we have no idea where... they have gone."

"More than 600 people in our heavy equipment regiment were killed and more than 200 people were injured..."

"They evacuate, and we don't dare to pursue them."

Facing Tanaka Jiuichi's question, the captain of the Lieutenant Colonel replied fearfully.

Tanaka Jiuichi raised his hands again and repeatedly slapped the captain of the Zhongzuo United Team.

After some venting, Tanaka Jiuichi quickly reported to the military headquarters.

At the same time, he left the engineering regiment and the heavy baggage regiment with twelve mountain cannons to guard Yuanqu City.

He commanded the main force of the division and continued to advance eastward.

Tanaka Jiuichi directly targeted the Tenth Division troops south of the 14th Army and north of the Ninth Army.

More than 7000 troops of the [-]th Division went south to attack the Japanese and puppet troops, trying to open up contact with the Ninth Army.

However, so far, they have killed and injured hundreds of Japanese and puppet soldiers.

However, there were too many Japanese and puppet troops here, and they never broke through the position.

At this time, the 21st Division was moving towards their back flank to outflank them, preparing to completely eat them up.

The 14th Army, 15th Army, and 98rd Army under the 93th Group Army have to face the attack of the 33rd Division and cannot mobilize troops south again.

At nine o'clock in the evening, the commander of the 21st Division came over aggressively.

But when they arrived at the battlefield, they fell short again.

"Bagaya Road, what is going on? We deployed troops to the north, and the 14th Division did not withdraw to the [-]th Group Army position."

"Wherever they can go, the search wing immediately launches an investigation to search for their whereabouts."

"Other troops, attack the Ninth Army with all their strength. We will completely annihilate the Ninth Army overnight!"

Tanaka Jiuichi was very angry after missing one after another without achieving any results.

He began to command the troops and launched an attack on the Ninth Army with all his strength.

The 21st Division, 35th Division, and Imperial Army troops attacked the Ninth Army with all their strength.

For a while, the position of the Ninth Army was filled with gunfire.

Commander Pei of the Ninth Army commanded three divisions to defend tenaciously. They stood firm and tried their best to defend against attacks by Japanese and puppet troops.

At this time, the Zhongtiao Mountain battlefield changed again.

After the headquarters of the Little Japanese First Army was adjusted, they once again took the initiative.

The 36th Division, the 37th Division, the independent mixed 16th Brigade and other units made every effort to encircle and annihilate the 14th Army, the 80rd Army, and the [-]th Army in the west of Zhongtiao Mountain.

The 21st Division, the 35th Division, and the three divisions of the Imperial Association Army were trying their best to encircle and annihilate the Ninth Army in the eastern part of Zhongtiao Mountain.

The 33rd Division and the 14th Cavalry Brigade contained the main force of the [-]th Army.

The main force of the 41st Division and the independent mixed Ninth Brigade besieged Shunwangping, while the other force defended Jiangcheng with all its strength.

In the Li Yuanzhen area, the 27th Division and the [-]th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army continued to attack the Glory [-]st Division.

Now there are four military units that are trapped in the encirclement and suppression by the superior Japanese and puppet troops.

If they were completely annihilated, the impact on the battlefield would be unimaginable.

After receiving the report from the First Army Headquarters, Yoshio Shinozuka showed a proud expression.

At around ten o'clock in the evening, Major General Kenkichi Ikegami, commander of the independent mixed ninth brigade, who was commanding the operations here in Jiangcheng, specially sent troops to make a detour.

He defended Jiangcheng with 2000 troops, and more than 30 tanks and armored vehicles maneuvered around the periphery to defend against the independent regiment and the new second regiment.

The 1000-man troops made a detour and advanced towards Zijin Mountain, preparing to raid the field artillery camp positions.

At eleven o'clock, the 27th Division also mobilized troops to attack the western part of Zijin Mountain again.

Ding Wei and Kong Jie realized that something was wrong, and they quickly commanded the troops to withdraw.

The Zijin Mountain position was firmly defended, but the crisis in Jiangcheng was completely resolved.

That is, at this time, the area south of Shunwangping.

In a small highland, Chen Ziyun was eating dry food and looking at the map with a solemn expression on his face.

Not long after, Monk Wei, the commander of the reconnaissance company, came here with a general wearing a major general uniform.

After seeing the major general, Chen Ziyun stood up and saluted.

This major general is none other than Chen Munong, the division commander of the 14th Division of the 93rd Army under the [-]th Group Army.

The Tenth Division was connected by reconnaissance and moved to the area south of Shunwangping.

Chen Ziyun knew that when his troops left Yuanqu City and the main force of the 21st Division came back, they would definitely continue to advance eastward.

Therefore, he promptly dispatched the reconnaissance company troops to bring over the [-]th Division to prevent them from being annihilated.

"Commander Chen, I have heard your name for a long time. I never expected that we would meet here."

"Thank you so much for your generous help this time. I will definitely be grateful in the future."

"Now our division must quickly return to its formation to assist the group army in holding its position and blocking the Japanese attack from the northeast."

Chen Munong returned the greeting to Chen Ziyun, and then said directly.

The Ninth Army could not get through contact, and now they planned to continue to defend their positions.

But Chen Ziyun smiled and shook his head. He invited Chen Munong to come to the map and explain it in detail.

Now, the total strength of their army is more than 8000, and the little devils have no idea about it.

Whether they participated in the battle in the Shunwangping area or in the Fengmenkou (Ninth Army position), they were able to catch the Japanese and puppet troops by surprise.

(End of this chapter)