Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 1041 Long Yun fought for his life

Tang Qiusheng's Sulu Mobile Regiment's rapid column arrived at its intended target, Masi Camp in the southeast of Kunhu Lake, one and a half hours ahead of the division commander's order. A telegram was sent to the Yunnan Campaign Headquarters in Qujing. Tang Qiu, who had not slept all night,

Li, slammed the table and shouted "Okay!" The staff officers in the headquarters were startled. They hadn't seen the division commander so excited for a long time.

When the troops of the ** Division rushed to the outskirts of Kunhu to assemble, the fighting here had already reached a fever pitch. Following Tang Qiuli's tactics, Long Yun retracted all the Yunnan troops exposed in the outer positions into the suburbs.

and the city, this move did not allow the Japanese army, which made full use of its artillery firepower, to take advantage of them.

Although the Yunnan Army changed its fighting style, which significantly slowed down the Japanese attack speed, Kenji Iijima, the commander of the Japanese Seventh Army who could command the operation, did not pay too much attention. He fought against Bai Chongxi's Gui Army in Nanning, and fought against Bai Chongxi's Gui Army in Chishui River.

He fought against Liu Xiang's Sichuan Army and fought against Xue Yue's Central Army at Loushanguan.

In his opinion, among the several armies in China, the Yunnan Army's combat effectiveness, soldier quality and equipment were the worst. The Battle of Nanning lasted for more than ten days. Although Nanning was finally captured, the soldiers of the Imperial Army paid a heavy price.

, as for Loushanguan, it was simply the nightmare of His Excellency Shouyi in the temple. By the Chishui River, not even the shadow of the Chinese soldiers was seen, and the Seventh Army received a head-on blow.

Regarding the Battle of Kunhu, Lieutenant General Kenji Iijima believed that it was the easiest battle to fight since coming to Southern China. These Chinese local army soldiers used outdated rifles to fight against the imperial artillery and watched the Yunnan Army

The soldiers' flesh and blood were flying under the cannons of the Imperial Army. Kenji Iijima's long-held depression flew up into the blue sky like a wisp of breeze, and he felt indescribably relieved.

This only reflects the power of the Imperial Army. After a day of fighting, more than 100,000 Imperial Army troops suffered only more than 3,000 casualties. When he saw the casualty statistics report, Iijima Kenji himself could not believe this fact and was so excited.

Next, he sent a telegram full of confidence in victory to Commander-in-Chief Juichi Terauchi, who was rushing in this direction.

"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, after a day of fierce fighting in Kunming, the troops of our Seventh Army have broken through the Chinese local army positions on the evening of the 11th and wiped out more than 40,000 enemies. The battle is progressing smoothly. Tomorrow at 12 noon

Before this battle can be ended, the flag of the sun is flying over Kun Lake. At that time, General Hsiao will lead all the soldiers of the Seventh Army to welcome the arrival of the Commander-in-Chief."

Kenji Iijima's confidence was not unfounded. After one day of fighting, he had already seen through the weakness of the Yunnan Army. The fight in southern China was being rewritten. It was also a moment for the Imperial Japanese Army to feel proud.

Kenji Shima was so optimistic, and everyone in the Seventh Army was filled with arrogant and victorious optimism.

Terauchi Juichi did not have the optimism of Iijima Kenji. His main force was trekking hard on the rugged mountain road in northern Yunnan. There was no blockage from the Chinese army along the way. However, natural conditions made it difficult for the main force of Japan's Southern China Expedition Army to

The enemy, what he was most worried about was Tang Qiuli's troops.

The reconnaissance force serving as the rearguard continued to send information about the Chinese devil Tang Qiuli and the mobilization of troops. On the second day after the withdrawal from the Loushanguan front line, Guiyang fell into the hands of the Japanese Army. This Chinese force was

Appearing from the direction of Duyun, Temple Shouyi was startled and broke into a cold sweat, and couldn't help but secretly rejoiced.

If he returned to Nanning according to the order from the base camp, more than 200,000 imperial troops would fall into the ambush of Tang Qiuli's troops. The losses to the imperial army would be immeasurable. Therefore, he sent a telegram back to Kenji Iijima.

At that time, it was specifically pointed out that "the Battle of Kunhu should be ended as soon as possible, and the ** division troops should be strictly guarded against to reinforce Kunming from the directions of Guangxi and northern Guizhou. After the battle, troops should be dispatched immediately to guard these two directions."

Kenji Iijima's original intention was to make the Commander-in-Chief happy. Unexpectedly, there was no such thing as a pre-congratulation. Instead, it was meant to pour cold water on him. He was very disapproving of it. The troops of the devil Tang Qiuli also

As far away as Guangxi, he just turned around and came to Yunnan after over 100,000 imperial soldiers were crushed. Is this unlikely?

The soldiers of the China Army Division were not made of iron and did not even need to rest. Therefore, Iijima Kenji did not take it seriously when Juichi Terauchi reminded him, and only sent a few small troops to the east of Kunhu Lake.

and the northwest direction, conducting alert reconnaissance, a large-scale battlefield, only God knows how effective a few hundred people can be.

Around eight o'clock in the morning on the 12th, the Japanese army's three offensive troops broke into the suburbs of Kunhu Lake. The urban area was already exposed to the firepower of the Japanese army. Long Yun gritted his teeth and threw troops one by one into fighting the Japanese army for every corner.

During the battle at a position, Japanese artillery fire flooded every offensive area like a volcanic eruption.

The Yunnan Army troops filled in a regiment, and it was not long before they were all beaten. Long Yun also became red-eyed and sent his own guard regiment to various positions to serve as supervising troops. Whenever troops were found to retreat without fighting, officers would be on the spot.

After the execution, the soldiers immediately returned to the front line. The Yunnan soldiers were beaten with blood everywhere. The Yunnan soldiers held on with just one breath.

Although the soldiers of the Yunnan Army fought desperately, they were still compressed and retreated step by step by the superior firepower of the Japanese army. By about nine o'clock in the morning, the fighting had spread to the urban area and around Kun Lake. Fierce fighting was taking place everywhere. Long Yun held the gun in his hand.

All troops have been deployed on the front line, and even the last unit of the Yunnan Provincial Government Security Regiment has blocked the Beijiaochang position.

The blood of the Yunnan Army was almost drained. Long Yun was on the roof of the provincial government building, looking at the smoke-filled suburbs of Kunhu and the sound of gunfire getting closer and closer. His hand holding the telescope couldn't help but

I started to tremble. All the property of the Yunnan Army was detained in Kunming. It was only around nine o'clock.

There are still nearly two hours before Tang Qiuli's troops arrive. Long Yun is not sure at all whether he can survive these last two hours. The fighting situation reported from various places is not optimistic. The Japanese army

The offensive was even more fierce than yesterday. The Yunnan army suffered heavy losses and retreated step by step. They didn't even have any reserve troops in hand.

If that direction is tight, what can be used to plug the hole? Long Yun promised himself that Tang Qiuli would stick to Kunming's decision all morning. He couldn't help but regret it. Squatting in northwest Yunnan was better than spending all his money in the end. He couldn't help but feel

He said to himself, "Tang Qiuli, Tang Qiuli, you have caused me so much trouble. Could it be that the foundation that I, Long Yun, have worked so hard on for decades, was destroyed by just one telegram from you?"

With the sound of gunfire and the roar of artillery, Long Yun heard the hoarse shouts of the staff in the headquarters, "What? The Japanese army broke into the city from the direction of Baini Mountain, and the Tianying defense line in the northern suburbs was completely lost? Guard the Fourth Brigade

The casualties are all over and the position is lost? Commander Liu, please ask for reinforcements? OK, I will report to Chairman Long immediately." The chaotic shouts made Long Yun even more confused.

Forget it, even if you want to break out now, you can't do it. Hundreds of thousands of troops are entangled with the Japanese, and it's difficult to evacuate. Two hours later, how many of our Yunnan Army soldiers will be alive? Put down the telescope, Long

Yun sighed and said, "Unexpectedly, I, Long Yun, have been traveling in Yunnan Province for more than 20 years, and once I lost all my family wealth, I didn't even have a chance to recover my fortune." The indescribable desolation in his words gave him the feeling of a hero's end.

"Chairman, Chairman, Vice Chairman Tang is calling. The ** Division troops will launch an attack on the Japanese army in twenty minutes!" A senior staff officer shouted, waving a telegram in his hand and running up to the provincial government building.

Ding, before anyone arrived, the sound of ecstasy had already reached Long Yun's ears.

"What?" Long Yun took a few steps to meet him, grabbed the telegram, and quickly browsed through it. His hands trembled, he closed his eyes, and murmured to himself: "God bless you, the sky has eyes, and if God does not perish, we will be in Yunnan."

"Jun, God will not destroy me, Long Yun, Kunming will be saved," he suddenly opened his eyes.

Urgent orders came: "Quickly, notify all units of the news that Vice Chairman Tang's troops are about to launch an attack on the Japanese army. Show some blood and show off the prestige of the Yunnan Army. Hurry!" "It's Chairman, right away!"

Notify all units," the staff officer agreed and ran down quickly.

Long Yun didn't think much about why the ** division's troops arrived at the Kunming battlefield an hour and a half early. He didn't have the heart to think about this problem. The feeling of escaping from death made him collapse for a while, and his mind went blank. There was only one thought.

Thought, the Yunnan Army was saved and Kunming was saved.

The rapid column of the Sulu Mobile Corps, under the command of Chief of Staff Yu Guanghan, suddenly appeared behind the Japanese army from the northeast corner of Kunming. The direction of attack chosen by Yu Guanghan was exactly where the Japanese army did not expect it.

The fast column, with two tank regiments as the forerunners, covered two infantry brigades with more than 30,000 people, and entered the attack starting point. The fierce battle in Kunming was all seen in Guanghan's eyes. The Japanese troops attacking along this route were about two divisions.

The regiment has more than 50,000 people, which seems to be the main direction of its attack.

The First Brigade of the Rapid Column Artillery unloaded the artillery from the tractor, and it took less than an hour to construct the field artillery position. Looking at the jagged battlefield, Yu Guanghan grinned, what is this called?

What's the matter? There are four rocket launcher battalions, but they don't dare to use them. Once these big guys open fire, even the Yunnan Army will be wrapped in a sea of ​​fire and a hail of bullets.

Otherwise, more than a hundred rocket launchers would fire a salvo, not to mention more than 50,000 little Japs. Even if there were twice as many, they would still be cannon fodder. At exactly nine-thirty, hundreds of large-caliber heavy artillery would suddenly start shelling, and the attack would go smoothly.

The Japanese army was knocked upside down by the sudden hail-like shells.

After thirty minutes of rapid artillery fire, the Japanese troops of the two divisions suffered more than a quarter casualties. The main reason was that the artillery attack was so unexpected. More than a hundred tanks roared and kicked up dust all over the sky. More than 30,000 tanks were killed.

The soldiers who were still sweating were thrusting into the Japanese army like sharp knives.

"Commander, behind our attacking force in the northeast, the main force of the ** Division appears. The number is unknown. Preliminary investigation shows that there are about a hundred tanks and more than 600 large-caliber artillery. Our 19th Division and the 2nd

The Eighteenth Division has suffered heavy casualties," a staff officer shouted wildly and broke into Kenji Iijima's headquarters.

(To be continued)