Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 740 Yano Otonzaburo’s plan

Tang Qiuli's arrival at the front line of Shanhaiguan was undoubtedly the greatest encouragement to all the brigade commanders who participated in the combat meeting. This was an undefeated God of War, and his glorious achievements had penetrated into their hearts. At the same time, they

I am also proud that the division commander could personally go to the front line of Shanhaiguan to explain the importance of this place. The losses of several days and the huge pressure brought by the superior strength and firepower of the Kwantung Army have been swept away.{}

Tang Qiuli was secretly frightened by the huge casualties suffered by the Niangziguan garrison. Such a main force could not collapse. Next, Feng Jiwu informed the meeting that a large number of reinforcements were coming.

The venue was filled with excitement at that time. Several brigade commanders who were formerly directly under the ** division and later transferred to the Niangziguan garrison winked at each other and said, "The division commander is here, so we can't have a big fight."

In particular, the two artillery brigade commanders of the Niangziguan Garrison Corps jumped up. They had been holding back their anger for the past few days. They were suppressed by the little Japanese artillery and could not hold their heads up. The casualties of the troops were not counted.

, was also forced to adopt a strategy of constantly changing artillery positions, reducing the forward artillery support capability to the lowest point.

There is no way, as soon as the artillery fire is fired here, the Japs' heavy artillery will come to the door immediately. We have one gun to deal with the Japs' seven or eight cannons. This time, it's better. Four artillery brigades are coming, especially the First Artillery Brigade.

Commander Zheng Yong was a great expert in artillery warfare and a senior in the artillery of the ** Division.

, Within the artillery system of the ** Division, Zheng Yong's name is no less than that of Tang Qiuli. Not only the artillery brigade commanders are happy, but the air defense brigade commander is also so excited that his face is red. Two air defense brigades came at once.

Look at the little Japanese planes, they dare to carry out low-altitude bombings brazenly.

The happy atmosphere of his subordinates affected Feng Jiwu. He banged the table and said: "Well, all brigades should pay attention. Our reinforcements will be arriving soon. We will use all the little wealth you have hidden.

Don't always tell me that we are poor and need soldiers. Tomorrow, we will launch a full-scale counterattack against the little devils.

Assault, punch him hard. One thing to note is that the assault distance should not be too far to prevent the Japs' artillery fire. If you hit him, retreat quickly. Also, the anti-gun holes in each position must be reinforced overnight. You can go back when you get back.

Arrangement, Zhenbang and the commander of the second brigade of your regiment will stay for a while."

After Feng Jiwu finished speaking, he turned to Tang Qiuli and said, "Sir, do you have any other instructions?" Tang Qiuli stood up and said with a smile: "What instructions? You guys didn't play very well during my absence.

, as soon as I intervene, I will get it

The overall deployment is messed up. Are you looking for trouble if you don't enjoy your leisure time? By the way, announce an order to fix the new 1st brigade to the 6th brigade in the border area and integrate them into the battle order of the Niangziguan garrison. Commander Feng, you

Another person has been imported."

There was a burst of laughter from below. The division commander's non-interference showed his absolute trust in all commanders and in all the troops participating in the war. After the meeting, Feng Jiwu, Sun Zhenbang and his second brigade commander studied together to recover the Montenegrin defense line tonight.

The battle plan for the 337 Highlands.

Tang Qiuli did not participate. He wanted to let Feng Jiwu go. His mind had already turned to the subsequent battles. The whereabouts of the reinforcements was the biggest problem. Tang Qiuli had a plan to use the reinforcements to fight against the Kwantung Army in the Shanhaiguan area.

The troops struck hard and used the usual ambush fighting style, which at least caused the Kwantung Army troops to bleed heavily. If it was not a last resort, Tang Qiuli would never engage in any kind of head-on and exhausting positional warfare.

Nearly 200,000 troops were hiding their whereabouts, so the Kwantung Army commander did not know that reinforcements were coming. This was the key to winning the subsequent battle. After thinking carefully for a while, he issued an order to Le Yiqin, commander of the ** Division Air Force:

"Commander Le Yiqin of the Dingbian Air Force, all your fighter planes will immediately join the Shanhaiguan battlefield to ensure that Japanese reconnaissance planes cannot fly over the eastern Hebei area. The bombers are loaded with new aerial bombs and are preparing for war around the clock. The specific combat plan is,

You decide for yourself."

This mission is very clear. The eyes of the Japanese army are not allowed to see the whereabouts of the large troops advancing in the eastern Hebei area. As for the new bomb, it is the napalm "Fo Guang". Two air defense brigades have joined the air combat.

Tang Qiuli can let go

Otherwise, with the little wealth of the ** Division Air Force, it would not be enough trouble. With the experience of annihilating the Itagaki Division last time, he knew the terrain from Suizhong to Shanhaiguan very well, so he could choose a suitable ambush location.

It's not difficult.

In the beautiful coastal city of Xingcheng in the Western Liaoning Peninsula, the headquarters of the Kwantung Army's southern troops, Lieutenant General Otozaburo Yano, deputy chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, are presiding over a military meeting. The room full of generals is shining, and the senior generals of the Kwantung Army are sitting at attention.

Expressionless, looking like a Japanese soldier

Typical faces of arrogance and arrogance, some of the major generals were ashen-faced, several large four-open windows, the sea breeze blowing in could not disperse the smoke in the room or blow away the sweat on their foreheads. It seemed that the meeting

It has been going on for a long time, and the atmosphere is not very pleasant.

Lieutenant General Yano Otozaburo, ever since he received this appointment, his right eyelid has been twitching. He has stayed in China for many years and knows the folk proverb "The left eye will jump to wealth, and the right eye will jump to misfortune". No one knows why.

, if Chief of Staff Hideki Tojo hadn't happened to be transferred back to the country to report on his duties at the base camp, the position of commander of the troops going south would not have fallen to him.

Commanding these proud and powerful generals, Yano Otonzaburo gets a headache just thinking about it. In the Japanese military circles, which place the most emphasis on qualifications and origin, especially within the Kwantung Army, which has been operating in Manchuria for more than 20 years, family background is even more important. With his background

In addition to his seniority and family background, Yano Otonzaburo felt bitter when facing division commanders who almost all came from famous families, had outstanding military exploits, had high qualifications, and had the same military rank as him.

With more than 300,000 troops, additional sea and air power, and a large amount of artillery fire, the battle lasted for five days and cost the lives of more than 50,000 soldiers, but it was still unable to shake the blocking position of the Chinese army on the opposite side. A small Liugu River, let

The Kwantung Army, known as the "Flower of the Imperial Army," has stalled. The headquarters and the general staff of the base camp are sending several telegrams a day to urge the results of the war. Yano Otonzaburo really doubts whether the strong combat effectiveness of the Kwantung Army that he was convinced of before is true.

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Just now, Lieutenant General Yano Otozaburo, in his capacity as commander, decided to change the combat deployment. He used half of his troops to continue attacking the Chinese army position on the opposite side to attract the attention of the Chinese army. The other half of the troops detoured northward, from

Although it will take more than ten days to open a breakthrough in the direction of Lingyuan and enter the Pingjin area in North China, this can ensure that the troops heading south can complete the tasks assigned by the base camp and headquarters.

This is also the battle plan that Lieutenant General Yano Otonzaburo locked himself in a room with more than a dozen senior staff members and racked their brains to come up with it. The main point is to use the Chinese army to defend the Eastern Mongolia area north of Lingyuan.

empty lot,

Pass through Lingyuan, Shuiquan and Pingquan, then go south, capture Shanhaiguan, encircle the Chinese troops on the Liugu River line in the western Liaoning area, and then continue south to relieve the siege of Tianjin, which can also reduce the losses of the troops and avoid a frontal attack.

This is a plan that kills two birds with one stone. After formulating the battle plan, Lieutenant General Yano Otonzaburo was full of pride and ambition. He wanted to create unprecedented achievements in the Liaoxi and Hepingjin areas. To be fair, this guy still has a very strategic mind and a

With his eyesight, he could see the exact direction of the breakthrough at a glance. From Lingyuan to Dongmenning City, he was indeed fascinated by Feng Jiwu's soldiers. Yano Otonzaburo's battle plan, once implemented, would affect the entire defense line of Feng Jiwu's regiment.

pose a great threat.

He had to consider the consequences of being attacked by the Japanese army. The only feasible solution was to retreat to Zunhua and Tangshan lines and establish a new blocking defense line to ensure the smooth progress of the Tianjin campaign. In this way, Tang Qiuli was in the Shanhaiguan area.

The plan to inflict heavy damage on the Kwantung Army would also fail, and the reinforcements from the Japanese Army would become the positional blocking battle that Tang Qiuli was most afraid of.

After the battle plan was formed, Yano Otonzaburo reported it to the Kwantung Army General Headquarters and the General Staff Headquarters, and at the same time began to prepare for the war, convening all senior officers above the brigade commander level for a meeting to implement the plan. Who knows, one of his

The senior military officers who participated in the meeting almost unanimously opposed the deputy chief of staff's battle plan.

The reason is simple. The Kwantung Army's troops heading south were ordered to enter the Pingjin area in North China as quickly as possible. Together with the imperial army stationed in Tianjin, they would attack the main force of the Tang Qiuli tribe of the Chinese army and encircle them.

In the periphery of Tianjin, we will then completely annihilate them, otherwise

, the Kwantung Army will not use one-third of its troops, the entire air force, and a huge naval fleet to attack the Shanhaiguan defense line. What is needed is time. The Tianjin North China Army, which was besieged by the superior strength of Tang Qiuli's troops, has already

At the most critical moment.

Lieutenant General Yano Otozaburo, who suffered collective opposition, was stunned on the spot. The saying "hot face against cold butt" is the most appropriate way to describe his mood at this time, and all the generals did not want to be responsible for the bypass Lingyuan raid plan.

This is very shameless and cowardly work for the troops. They cannot defeat the troops of the North China Army head-on. Just like the Chinese, they use despicable methods. For the Imperial Japanese Army, which advocates decisive battles with the main force, it is a great loss.

shame.

Yano Otonzaburo didn't want to get entangled in these trivial issues. He wanted to know the fundamental reason for opposing such a brilliant battle plan. Several veteran division commanders said in a lecturing tone: "Remind your Excellency, Commander, to pay attention.

At present, what the North China Imperial Army needs is time, and there are no more than ten days for you to waste."

Several young and energetic brigade commanders were even more unceremonious, "Your Excellency, Commander, I'm afraid that by the time your troops arrive outside Tianjin, all the 400,000 imperial troops in North China will be in pieces. Also, you

Did you know that the route from Lingyuan to Pingquan is full of rugged mountainous areas? What to do with heavy equipment, and how to ensure the transportation of baggage? You wouldn’t think that the outskirts of Tianjin can be wiped out just by relying on rifles and light and heavy machine guns in the hands of infantrymen.

Hundreds of thousands of that army, right?”

There was a burst of laughter, which made Lieutenant General Yano Otonzaburo almost faint with anger, but he could not get angry. The combat meeting was deadlocked here. He had to wait for the reply from the Kwantung Army Headquarters and the General Staff Headquarters in the silent atmosphere before proceeding.

Decide.

(To be continued)