Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 1016: Changes in the North

Two battlefields were formed in the southern region. On the northern front, Juichi Terauchi commanded nearly 400,000 troops, the main force of Japan's Southern China Expedition Army, and continued to follow the original battle plan to attack Chongqing, the capital of the Nationalist Government. The Central Army and the Japanese army fought a desperate battle on the Xifeng front line.

Fight.

On the southern front, Tang Qiuli commanded 230,000 troops and was encircling the 120,000 Japanese troops who had withdrawn to Nanning. A huge encirclement was formed around Nanning. This encirclement included Nanning as the center.

Guinan region, Leizhou Peninsula of Guangdong.

He is not in a hurry, nor does he cover up the actions of the troops. At present, the Central Army and the Japanese Army have not yet reached the point where they are inseparable. Furthermore, after Terauchi Juichi knows his plan, it is not obvious how he will react next.

At the same time, Tang Qiuli also had to be wary of reinforcements from Taiwan, Hainan Island and Japan. If the Japanese gave up Nanning, the land foothold in the Beibu Gulf, it would mean that the strategic direction of the Japanese base camp would have fundamental changes.

Change.

On August 6, Tang Qiuli received a call from Liu Tiehan who was far away in the Northeast, "Commander, the war situation in the Northeast and Far East is still dull. The Japanese Kwantung Army and Zhukov's Soviet Far East Army are still facing each other on the front line of the Waixing'an Mountains. Analysis for several months

With the coming war in the Far East, Japan and the Soviet Union seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding."

"The Soviet Far Eastern Front gradually reduced its troops on the outer Xing'an Mountains and withdrew to Europe. At the same time, the Kwantung Army also moved some of its troops back to the Northeast to strengthen its control over the Northeast. According to intelligence provided by the Intelligence Department at intelligence stations in various parts of the Northeast

Opposite our Jinzhou defense line in western Liaoning, in the Japanese-controlled area, Panjin, and Shenyang, the Kwantung Army's troops have increased from the original four divisions to seven divisions. In the Liaodong Peninsula, the Kwantung Army's guard strength is also gradually increasing."

"Based on all the intelligence, our Northeast Advance Command has drawn up the following combat plan. To the east is the main force of ten field infantry brigades, four artillery brigades, twelve thunder rocket artillery battalions, and a mixed cavalry brigade. In Liaodong

Peninsula launches offensive, aiming to

The purpose is to seize several key points for attacking the hinterland of Northeast China, such as Panjin, Yingkou, Fuxin and other places, to put pressure on the Kwantung Army and disrupt the Kwantung Army's deployment in western Liaoning. This battle also requires the cooperation of the ** Division's aviation units. The above combat plan

If it is appropriate, please ask the teacher for approval."

Tang Qiuli handed the telegram to Chang Feng, chief of staff of the ** division and chief of staff of the directly affiliated corps, who had just arrived in Wuming, and said: "Chief of staff, take a look, this is a telegram from Commander Liu. What suggestions do you have?"

Chang Feng read the telegram and said thoughtfully: "Commander, according to what was mentioned in Commander Liu's telegram, the Soviets and the Japanese seem to be tired of this endless confrontation, or in other words, the Kwantung Army is unable to break through the Soviet Army's outer Xing'an Mountains.

defense line, driving Zhukov's Far Eastern Front towards the Soviet Union.

, and the Soviet army does not have the strength to regain the Far East. If Commander Liu makes any moves in western Liaoning at this time, it will inevitably shift the Kwantung Army's attention to the East Finger. This will disrupt your efforts, Commander, in the Far East and

The layout of the Northeast region, so I think it is best for the East Point troops not to move."

Tang Qiuli glanced at Chang Feng very appreciatively. This was what he was most satisfied with about Chang Feng. He could stand at a certain height, pay attention to overall issues, and keep in mind his responsibilities as chief of staff. He knew and believed that with Liu

With the current strength of Tiehan Dongzhi's troops, they can sweep across the western Liaoning and Liaodong peninsulas and push the front to the hinterland of the Northeast and the junction of Jilin and Liaoning. There will not be any big difficulties.

At present, the strength of the East Point troops compared with the Kwantung Army in this area is two to one. They also have powerful firepower and equipment that far exceeds that of the Kwantung Army. There are seven or eight Kwantung Army divisions with more than 100,000 people. Instead of recharging their energy, they are squealing.

The opponent of the East Point Force is bound to form a decisive battle between the East Point Force and the Kwantung Army in advance.

The troops of the Dongzhi family alone cannot form an overwhelming advantage over the Kwantung Army. Furthermore, the time for the decisive battle in the Northeast is far from mature. What's more, Zhukov will not let go of this rare opportunity.

They will definitely take the opportunity to regain the Far East region of the Soviet Union. The East Point has become a chestnut from the fire for the Soviets, destroying their own strategic layout of driving out tigers and chasing wolves, and fighting tigers and wolves.

After Chang Feng carefully finished his opinion, he looked at Tang Qiuli expectantly, hoping to get the teacher's judgment. Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "Chang Feng, Mr. Liu can't bear the loneliness. The so-called quiet thoughts

Do you want to move? No matter who has nearly 300,000 troops, he has to do something. Besides, we are fighting so lively in the south. With Commander Liu's temper, can he hold it back? It is also a good idea to attack the Kwantung Army.

The meaning of the question can be understood."

Chang Feng also smiled and said: "Don't mention it, Commander Liu is used to fighting tough battles. The old base of the East Point Army is the former Northeastern Army of Zhang Xueliang. Commander Liu, including Commander Liu, is a native of the Northeast.

With the strength, it is natural to regain my hometown, not to mention, with the strength of Dongzhi, if I can do this in front of me, I am just worried that it will destroy your strategic layout in the Far East and Northeast region, Commander."

Tang Qiuli shook his head meaningfully and said: "Chang Feng, you are right to consider the problem from the overall situation. Static movement in the north and movement in the south is my established strategy. I will send a telegram back to the East Pointer." Chang Feng hurriedly said

Take out your notebook.

"Brother Tiehan, I am very quiet and restless. I have a rich family. Seeing me fighting in the south makes my hands itchy. The time has not come yet for the battle against the Kwantung Army. The main task in front of Dongzhi is to consolidate the Jinzhou bridgehead in western Liaoning and expand

Strengthen the strength of the troops, strengthen training, and prepare to fight big and vicious battles. Again, to regain the Northeast, it must be Brother Tiehan’s East Point Force. Stay calm and wait for the opportunity, Tang Qiuli."

After Liu Tiehan received Tang Qiuli's telegram, even though he was puzzled, what did the division commander mean by the timing? He still carried out the order to the letter and disbanded the troops that were ready to go. According to Tang Qiuli's instructions,

At Qiu Li's request, he concentrated on expanding and training his troops, and ignored the Kwantung Army's constant small moves in Shenyang and the Liaodong Peninsula.

There is another doubt hidden in Liu Tiehan's heart, which he has never mentioned to anyone. The division commander wants the East Point troops to be on standby. Could it be that he has already judged that at some time in the future, something major will happen that will change the pattern of the Northeast and Far East?

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The day after receiving Liu Tiehan's telegram, Tang Qiuli received another telegram from Sun Zhenbang, commander of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, "Commander, the situation in Outer Mongolia is stable. The transformation of the former Outer Mongolian army has been completed. Dingbian Special Economic Zone

The Mining Bureau's mining company in Outer Mongolia has begun to exploit various mineral resources."

"In addition, the security situation in Outer Mongolia has changed. The Soviet Transcaucasian Front suddenly increased a large number of troops on the border with us in the Lake Baikal region. Although there was no provocation, the situation suddenly became tense. Our border guards

Five brigades of the main force will be sent to the area to deploy defenses to deal with future changes."

Tang Qiuli read Sun Zhenbang's telegram. He sneered and said to Chang Feng: "The Japanese and the Soviets are enemies who fight to the death, and now they are fighting each other almost at the same time in western Liaoning and abroad.

Mongolia moved his hands and feet, thinking that he had finally breathed a sigh of relief, and now that he had the power to challenge, he began to feel restless."

Chang Feng said worriedly: "Commander, we don't have many troops in Outer Mongolia. Commander Liu's troops are confronting the Kwantung Army in the northeast, and the main troops are in the south. Once the situation in Outer Mongolia changes suddenly, it will be too late for the troops to return for reinforcements."

Tang Qiuli Ruowu

He said matter-of-factly: "It doesn't matter. The Soviets don't have the guts yet. It's just a test. They called Sun Zhenbang back and set up marking lines along the border with the Soviet Union. They will resolutely fight back against the Soviet provocation. Don't be afraid of hitting them hard. Just

Afraid of being beaten too lightly."

"Issued an order to Yuan Jinghao, commander of the Zhilu Garrison Area, to transfer six brigades from the troops in the garrison to form the Second Army of the Outer Mongolia Border Defense Army, which was assigned to the battle order of the Outer Mongolia Border Defense Army and headed to Erenhot to prepare for the war

, tell Yuan Jinghao, be generous and don’t fool me with some second-rate troops. Han Tie’s marines went to Tianjin for training. At the same time, they will take on part of the security tasks that were left vacant after the troops of the Zhilu Garrison District were transferred north to Erenhot City. "

Tang Qiuli was in Wuming, arranging military deployment in the far north, while Xue Yue was in Zunyi, but the fight was very difficult. On August 2, Xue Yue arrived in Zunyi, took over the command of Gu Zhutong, and immediately mobilized the Seventh Group Army of the Central Army.

The 21st Army and the 13th Army urgently reinforced the Fourth Group Army, which was fighting a bitter battle with the Japanese army on the Xifeng front line.

On August 3, Xue Yue issued a general mobilization order to deploy a second line of defense in Zunyi and deployed the strength of two group armies. Xue Yue had no intention of defending these two lines of defense. He placed his last hope on the third line of defense.

, the first two lines of defense at Loushanguan Pass in Tongzi area are just to gain buffer time for the Loushanguan Pass defense line.

It should be said that Xue Yue's military vision was good. The Loushan Pass tightly blocks the only access to Chongqing. There are natural barriers of Chishui River and Yachi River on the left, and Dalou Mountain stretches for hundreds of kilometers on the right. It can be said that one man can guard the pass and no one can open it.

Besides, the Central Army has no retreat, and behind it is Chongqing.

Xue Yue's reinforcement of Xifeng's troops was not so much reinforcement as it was to replace the Fourth Army, and then alternate cover and retreat to Zunyi, the second line of defense. The two lines of defense delayed and consumed the Japanese offensive momentum, and gradually wore down the Japanese army.

The spirit of the people, the real iron wall, is at Loushanguan.

When Xue Yue mobilized his troops, at the Xifeng front line, he used a group army with more than 80,000 troops to block the Japanese Fourth Group Army with nearly 400,000 troops. Tomorrow, he will withstand countless attacks on the scale of Japanese divisions, with Japanese troops falling from the sky above his head.

The shells on the ground were like locust-like charging formations of Japanese infantry. They were covered with bruises and could not see anything.

(To be continued)