Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 993: Close the door and beat the dog

At the foot of Duyun City, Yamashita Fengwen, who was furiously attacking Xiyun Peak, did not know that Tang Qiuli had launched an operation against him. From the direction of Nanning to Dushan, Duyun's logistics supply line was, as always, harassed by small groups of Chinese armed forces.

But it has never been interrupted. All kinds of materials and ammunition are continuously sent to the front line of Xiyunfeng to meet the massive daily consumption of the 15th Army. (_--)

More than 100,000 people from ten brigades directly under the corps concealed their movements and quietly approached Dushan and Duyun. This was Tang Qiuli's request for the troops. Before the Central Army's Guiyang defense battle had begun, they secretly completed the attack on Yamashita Fengwen's troops.

The Japanese encirclement, especially the two brigades led by Chang Feng, must not alert the Japanese defenders in Dushan.

More than 100,000 people marched over mountains and ridges, leaving the main roads behind and marching through mountain paths. Sometimes, there were no roads at all. The commanders of the brigades directly under the corps complained about this, and for no other reason than that.

All heavy equipment was forced

Staying in Libo, the units of the directly affiliated corps, which have always been confident in fighting like this and have a high degree of mechanization, are very uncomfortable. Suddenly I can't see the rolling tanks and artillery carriages. I feel empty in my heart, as if there is a lot missing.

rely.

The soldiers who were accustomed to riding in cars were miserable in the hot and humid climate of July in southern Guizhou. They complained to some extent that they had to go through ravines and climb high hills instead of walking on the main road.

What did the teacher think? These situations were reflected in Tang Qiuli's ears, but he didn't say anything.

He declined the horses brought by the special guards and marched on two legs with Mei Xue like the soldiers. Tang Qiuli had his own plan. His purpose was to suddenly appear behind Shanxia Fengwen and complete the battle.

The suddenness can not only resolve the battle as quickly as possible, but also reduce casualties.

At the same time, he also discovered that since the direct-affiliated corps was transformed into a mechanized force, the troops have become increasingly dependent on vehicles. Marching cannot be separated from four wheels. The future battlefields in Southeast Asia will mostly be jungles and mountainous areas, which can be used by mechanized corps.

There are not many areas, and relying on vehicles will limit the mobility of the troops. Without cars, tanks and artillery, there will be no war.

It seems that all the soldiers of the directly affiliated corps, including officers at all levels, have forgotten the old tradition. Taking this opportunity, Tang Qiuli wanted them to review their previous memories. Seeing that the division commander and Secretary Mei were both walking in the same way, Tang Qiuli complained.

, the soldiers who spoke strange words couldn't help but stick out their tongues, and marched honestly step by step. After walking for two or three days, they gradually got used to it.

Arriving near Danzhai in the southeast of Duyun, Tang Qiuli ordered his troops to hide on the spot, and then held a military meeting. A large cave, which could accommodate hundreds of people, became a natural conference room. This meeting included regiments from various brigades.

A senior officer, as soon as he came in from the hot outside, a cool breath hit his face, and the heat all over his body disappeared instantly.

After dozens of officers had finished their preparations neatly, they were waiting for the division commander to speak, but Tang Qiuli just stared at everyone and did not speak for a long time. There seemed to be a hint of sullenness in his eyes, which made these officers who were smiling proudly on the battlefield feel in their hearts.

Frustrated and just as he was guessing, Tang Qiuli finally spoke.

"Everyone has worked hard these past few days. Instead of sitting in a comfortable car and walking on a nice road, I have to go into a ravine. All of you here must have muttered secretly, am I, Tang Qiuli, fooling around?" he said.

Here, Tang Qiuli's tone turned serious and his face became stern.

"Have you ever thought about it, if the car breaks down, runs out of gas, and is blown up by Japanese planes, and if the roads are all mountainous and the car cannot be driven, what will we do? Will the war stop? Wait until the car is repaired? I see.

None of you know how to march on foot. If you were

In the past, we would arrive at these mountain roads one day earlier than now. All the brigade and regimental officers have become masters." These words made the officers at all levels blush. The division commander would never say such harsh words. Think about yourself.

The performance is quite poor.

Tang Qiuli slowed down and continued: "Okay, I won't say too much. Following this opportunity to fight against the Japanese Fifteenth Army, each brigade must carry out targeted mountain and jungle training. I order

, the fifth brigade passed through the road between Dushan and Duyun tonight and entered the west of Duyun.

In order to get busy, the 6th Brigade entered Kaimen, the 7th Brigade entered Jiangzhou, and the 8th Brigade advanced to Pinglang. The mission of each brigade was to block Fengwen's retreat westward at the foot of the mountain and block the Japanese troops who might come from the direction of Huaxi.

For reinforcements, the above troops set out overnight and must arrive at the designated location within twenty-four hours."

Tang Qiuli deployed his troops in this way to prevent Yamashita Fengwen from escaping westward from Guiyang after being attacked. Although the journey from Duyun to Guiyang in the west is a rugged mountain road, the Japanese army would also take this direction in order to escape, and it was also to warn the Japanese army.

The Central Route Army rescued Yamashita Fengwen from this point. In front of him was Xiyun Peak, which was insurmountable. Behind him were Changfeng's two brigades approaching from the direction of Dushan. There were four brigades on the left and right. It was like catching a turtle in a urn, and a big bag opened up. Yamashita Fengwen

You can't escape even if you have wings.

At the same time, Tang Qiuli also ordered Ma Chaoyang's regiment to advance to Yulin in southern Guangxi to contain the Japanese troops who might land in Beibu Gulf and move north to reinforce Yamashita Fengwen. That night, four brigades of troops took advantage of the darkness to cross the border.

On the road from Shan to Duyun, they rushed towards their respective goals. The rest of the troops were hiding in place and everything was ready. Tang Qiuli was waiting for the sound of gunfire from Guiyang.

After placing the troops, Tang Qiuli quietly left the troop station with the special guard and headed towards Xiyun Peak. The four brigade commanders who stayed in the east of Duyun strongly opposed the division commander's risk. Xiyun

There are tens of thousands of Japanese troops on the other side of the peak, and safety cannot be guaranteed. If you want to conduct reconnaissance, you can send the reconnaissance battalions of each brigade to go there, and there is no need for the division commander to go there in person.

Tang Qiuli had his own reasons. Yamashita Fengwen had already set his sights on Xiyun Peak and did not care to focus on other aspects. In the high mountains and ridges of southern Guizhou, there is nothing safer than a small army. Furthermore, check

Knowing the terrain is the first condition for arranging combat missions. No one could mess with him. Under Mei Xueqian's instructions and the worried eyes of the brigade commanders, Tang Qiuli and Shan Hu, with more than a hundred special guards, hid in

In the dark night.

When the sky was just getting brighter, Tang Qiuli and the others had already approached the Longtou River Bridge. After getting in touch with the reinforcement group that had arrived nearby, accompanied by the group leader, they quietly approached the right side of the bridge. In the dawn light, Longtou

Jiangdaqiao was shrouded in mist, and the river water that had surged in the past few days had already dropped a lot.

The grassy riverbed still showed traces of the aftermath of the flood. The Japanese army moved quickly enough. In just a few days, four gun towers were built on both sides of the Longtou River Bridge. There were also several groups of Japanese soldiers on the bridge.

Cross-patrolling with live ammunition, it seems that both Yamashita Tomomi and the Japanese Southern Expeditionary Force Headquarters attach great importance to maintaining the lifeline of the attack on Duyun.

On the bridge, groups of cars loaded with supplies and covered with canvas passed by from time to time. This originally narrow and rugged mountain road was widened and repaired by the attacking Japanese logistics troops, and it could now run away from the heavy-duty trucks. Tang Qiuli nodded with satisfaction, Japan

When the people finally did something good and launched an attack on Yamashita Fengwen, this road was just in time for the mechanized troops of the Directly Affiliated Corps to quickly advance to Duyun.

Just when Tang Qiuli went to Duyun to inspect the terrain, Guo Huawen in Duyun City received a telegram from Liu Zhi, "After receiving this order, Guo Huawen, commander of the 19th Group Army on the Duyun front line, mobilized troops from the two armies and rushed to

Guiyang, participate in the battle to defend Guiyang, and the remaining defense will be taken over by the troops sent by the 11th Group Army. With this order, Liu Zhi, commander-in-chief of the Eastern Route Army of the Southern Guizhou Defense Line."

After reading the telegram, Guo Huawen tore it into pieces. What was Liu Zhi doing? The Japanese army frantically attacked Xiyun Peak and reached a stalemate. Can the troops withdraw? Now, he still has less than 100 pieces left in his hands.

50,000 people, two armies were transferred, and nearly 30,000 people were left. How could Duyun be defended, and how could this battle be fought?

He said that he sent troops from his direct 11th Army to take over the defense, but he fought so hard in Duyun. With more than 90,000 people in his hands, Liu Zhi just stood still and watched the soldiers of the 19th Army fighting with the Japanese.

People are beaten to death and alive, even if two armies are transferred, who can guarantee that Liu Zhi will send troops?

This was an idea that Liu Zhi came up with after racking his brains. He would not dare to send troops unless Guiyang sent troops. His honor and disgrace were all given by the old man. If he annoyed him, there would be no good results. Guo Huawen's troops could not be mobilized.

Evenly tolerated

If he loses his direct troops, the 11th Group Army can never be sent into the big hole in Duyun. Therefore, Liu Zhi neither wants to send his direct troops to Guiyang nor loses Duyun, so he thought like this

A bad idea.

By transferring part of Guo Huawen's troops, he could complete the old man's mission without compromising his own strength. According to his plan, Guo Huawen had more than 80,000 people, and if he transferred more than 20,000 people, he could support them in Duyun, but he would not

Think about it, after more than ten days of bloody battles with the Japanese army, the 19th Army has reduced its strength by more than half. Will it still be able to mobilize troops? Liu Zhi simply considered this.

This was a military order. Guo Huawen did not dare to disobey him. He knew Liu Zhi well and knew that the troops Liu Zhi promised to replace Duyun's defense were most likely a lie by this guy. Therefore, he also came up with a trick, "Mr. Liu

"Commander Xunjian, the fighting in Duyun is intensifying, and all troops of the department have been deployed to the front line, forming a stalemate with the Japanese army."

"Rushly withdrawing troops at this time may endanger the security of the Duyun front line. However, I resolutely carried out the orders of the commander-in-chief. After the troops sent by the 11th Group Army took over the defense of our two armies, the 19th Group Army was transferred to Guiyang.

Our troops can advance westward quickly. If this is appropriate, please ask the commander-in-chief for instructions." This was Guo Huawen's reply to Liu Zhi.

He knew that Liu Zhi would definitely be dissatisfied and would get angry, but he could only do this. He would treat Liu Zhi and his army in whatever way he wanted. He had more than 90,000 troops in his hands and was reluctant to use them.

Duyun, who was already in a tight situation, was mobilizing troops. Fortunately for him, Guo Huawen was waiting for Liu Zhi's call back, preparing to file a few more lawsuits. When he looked up, he saw Chu Tian walking in with a telegram in his hand.

(To be continued)