Predator Reborn

Chapter 30: Annihilate two more enemy brigades (1)

The ten days of training passed quickly. The independent division is now strong and strong. With sufficient financial support, the food and fodder stored in the baggage reserve is enough for the entire independent division to last for a month. Liu Hua does not plan to use it just yet. He prepares it for the future in advance.

When arriving, we are prepared to cross the grassland and the snow-capped mountains.

On this morning, all the commanders at battalion level and above of the independent division came to the division headquarters, and everyone could clearly feel that a big battle was about to be waiting for them.

"Everyone is here. After nearly ten days of rest, it's time for our independent division to go out and practice."

I saw the cadres all gearing up and pricking their ears when they heard the division commander say there was a battle to be fought.

"It seems that everyone is very motivated. In this case, I won't spoil everyone's happiness. Political Commissar, please announce the combat mission." Liu Hua smiled at the Political Commissar.

Political Commissar Li Qing suddenly heard that the division commander asked him to arrange a battle plan. He was stunned for a moment. He immediately understood that the division commander was going to help him establish some prestige in the independent division. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. He quickly stood up, picked up the clothes he and the division commander passed after several

Hours of discussion on completed battle orders.

"Comrades, I am now announcing the combat order." The conference room fell silent instantly.

Li Qing nodded.

"After reporting to the Military Commission for approval, I now order: Commander Sun Xingbang will lead a regiment and an artillery battalion to set off at noon and go straight to Changsha. They must show off the majesty of an independent division, so that the enemy will be frightened and the commander-in-chief of the Hunan Army, He Jian, will be frightened.

He brought back the Hunan troops on the front line to reduce the pressure on the central government."

"Yes, resolutely complete the mission." The first regiment leader stood up and said loudly.

"Except for leaving one platoon to escort the ammunition, all the baggage companies directly under the regiment gathered at the division headquarters baggage camp with the supplies they had stored for ten days. They were all commanded by Battalion Commander Li. The new regiment also fought with the baggage camp at noon.

Let’s set off. I will lead the team and I will notify you when the destination arrives.”

"The second regiment, the third regiment, the artillery battalion, the heavy machine gun battalion, the guard battalion, the reconnaissance battalion, and the sniper company are all commanded by the division commander. They will leave the city at six o'clock in the afternoon. The division commander will tell you the destination and operational objectives."

"Okay, the battle order has been announced. Let's go back immediately to mobilize before the war and adjourn the meeting." Liu Hua made the final summary.

On the way to Changsha, the 1st Regiment of the Independent Division was roaring to march. From time to time, the regiment leader Sun Xingbang walked to the slope of the roadside, picked up a telescope and looked at the front of the road. After nearly half a day's march, the 1st Regiment had almost arrived.

Zhuzhou is the boundary. You must know that the 3rd Division that was encircled and suppressed last time has been stationed in Zhuzhou. Sun Xingbang almost sent his entire reconnaissance company out to find out about the 3rd Division, for fear that something unexpected would happen and cause losses to the troops.

Finally, the troops passed Zhuzhou, and nothing happened. After Captain Sun released the warning, he ordered the troops to rest and eat. You must know that the division commander's order was to launch an attack tomorrow morning. Thinking of the division commander's order, Lao Sun

I admire you very much. It is obvious that the division commander wants to use the 3rd Division to force He Jian to transfer the Hunan Army back to the front line to relieve the pressure on the main force. You know, if you were yourself, you would never think of such a method, which can not only wipe out the enemy, but also cover the transfer of the main force.

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After resting for two hours, the group set off again. Although they were very tired, after ten days of training and the usual food, it was not that good. None of the comrades complained that they were tired. They all gritted their teeth and said

forward.

At dawn, the regiment rushed to the outskirts of Changsha City. Looking at the city wall under the moonlight at night, Commander Sun was a little confused. Fortunately, the division commander did not ask for a forced attack. He just wanted to scare He Jian. You must know how many times Changsha has passed now.

Tian's investigation revealed that the defenders had less than one division.

"Order the artillery company and all heavy machine guns to set up positions, and other troops to rest and reorganize first." Sun Xingbang immediately issued the combat order.

The first regiment quickly completed its pre-war preparations, and all artillery and heavy machine gunners were in place, waiting for the order from their regiment commander.

At this time, there was a little light in the sky, and the outline of the city wall could be vaguely seen. It seemed that the enemy had not discovered him yet, and was still walking leisurely and chatting on the city wall.

"start"

20 mortars made a dull sound, and 20 mortar shells drew a beautiful arc and landed on the city wall. "Boom, boom, boom..." As bursts of explosions sounded, there were constant shots of enemy troops on the city wall.

Bodies were blown down by shells.

He Jian, who was sleeping, was suddenly awakened by the sound of explosions. "Adjutant, what's wrong? What's wrong in the direction of the city gate?" the commander-in-chief shouted urgently.

"Report to the commander-in-chief, report from the city gate: There is about a division of Communist troops carrying mortars and attacking Changsha." The adjutant eagerly told his superiors the news he had just received.

"What, a division? Did you make a mistake? Where did the Communist army get so many people? Quickly, find out for me quickly. Let the guard troops defend immediately. We must not let the Communist army rush into the city. Quickly! You are still stunned.

What are you doing?" Seeing that the adjutant was still there, He Jian didn't bother to put on his clothes, got up and kicked the adjutant.

"Chief of Staff, how is the situation now?" He Jian, who hurried to the war room, asked quickly without taking a rest.

"General Commander, about one division of the Communist Army is attacking. The enemy's artillery fire is very fierce. We have repelled one attack by the Communist Army, but the brothers have suffered heavy losses. We have lost more than one battalion now."

"Where did the Communist army get so many troops so quickly? Are you clear?" He Jian asked in disbelief.

"It has been found out that it is an independent division of the Communist Army that was encircled and suppressed some time ago. After they wiped out Zhou Hunyuan's 1st Division last time, they have been staying in Chaling. Unexpectedly, they came to Changsha."

"Um, independent division, wipe out the entire 1st Division." After saying this, He Jian's face immediately changed. "Chief of Staff, how many troops do we have in the city now?" After all, life is always the most important thing.

"Commander-in-Chief, there are only two guard brigades. Should we transfer the 3rd Division that is resting in Zhuzhou to assist in the defense?" the chief of staff also reminded worriedly.

"Well, yes, in my name, ask the 3rd Division to send two brigades over, as soon as possible. Also, ask Li Jue's troops who were encircling the Communist Army on the front line to withdraw. Damn it, after fighting the Communist Army for so long, my own

My home base is almost occupied." I couldn't help but curse when I thought that Chiang Kai-shek gave himself the title of Commander-in-Chief of Bandit Suppression and asked him to send troops. Not only did he lose his troops, but his own home base was also attacked.

"But, Commander-in-Chief, where is the Chairman..." the Chief of Staff reminded.

"Don't mention that chairman to me. Our base is almost in jeopardy. How can we suppress the bandits? Send me a report immediately and ask them to withdraw their troops and return to Changsha." He Jian, who was already angry, heard what the chief of staff said.

It became even more popular during the time of Chiang Kai-shek.

"Commander, commander, good news." He looked at the correspondent running over in a hurry.

"What good news! Look how happy you are."

"Division Commander, the scout just sent us information that the enemy's 3rd Division left two brigades from Zhuzhou half an hour ago and are heading towards our ambush circle. They are still two hours away from here," the correspondent said happily.

He said. Liu Hua smiled, knowing that these were all within Liu Hua's expectations.

It turned out that not long after the regiment left, Liu Hua led his troops out of the city, aiming directly at the midway between Zhuzhou and Changsha. When several regiment and battalion commanders learned about his plan, they immediately thought of it.

This is a very generous move by our division commander. This time it is at least another enemy brigade.

In this way, under the encouragement of the chief officers and political commissars, every soldier rushed towards the destination screaming, and followed closely behind the regiment. Of course, the battle plan was still informed to the regiment commander through the radio.

The soldiers who rushed to their destination out of breath did not bother to rest. Each soldier quickly finished breakfast with water and cold steamed buns and began to build fortifications, preparing to ambush the enemy.

The artillery battalion was busy measuring shooting data. With the help of Liu Hua, Battalion Commander Chen Guangrong divided the position into countless small squares and labeled the data, so as to ensure accurate and fast shooting. You must know that this time, each group will

The regiment's mortars were used intensively. There were 40 mortars in total, and there was almost too much ammunition to be used. In the past, I would have never dared to think about it.

With Liu Hua's intervention, the heavy machine guns were all concentrated in the heavy machine gun battalion. There were nearly 60 of them in total. They were all camouflaged and lined up. They were marked in advance to shoot the boundary to ensure that no blind spots were left. Watching the soldiers under his command,

With the pre-war preparations completed in sequence, Liu Hua felt that he was getting closer to his goal.

The commander of the 3rd Division stationed in Zhuzhou was woken up by his adjutant early in the morning. He was very angry at first, but when he heard that Changsha was attacked by the Communist army and asked for troops to be sent to assist in defense, he immediately jumped up with joy. You know,

My chairman hates these warlords the most, but they are all people with armies and territory, so it is hard to do anything. Now he finally has the opportunity to let people from the Central Army enter the base of the Hunan Army to help defend him. When the time comes, he will not be able to rely on them.

Come on, then Changsha will soon be the territory of the Central Army. By then, you will definitely be appreciated by the Chairman. Maybe your military rank will be upgraded?

In fact, as the commander-in-chief of the Hunan Army, He Jian did not want the Central Army to help, because when the Central Army came, it would be like luring a wolf into the house. However, his Hunan Army was either stationed in various places or on the front lines to encircle and suppress the Communist Army. He could only let the Central Army

Come and intervene. But I have my own backup plan, because my Hunan Army will be back soon. If you don't leave by then, several of my divisions will still be afraid of one of your divisions.

When the commander of the 3rd Division thought of this, he immediately ordered his deputy division commander to take the 1st and 2nd brigades and all the artillery, a total of three artillery companies, to drive towards Changsha at full speed.

And he immediately reported his contribution to the Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Sure enough, the Generalissimo Chairman immediately called back, and in person, requesting that Changsha must be preserved and that he would find a way to keep the troops in Changsha. He also received praise from the Generalissimo Chairman.

Just as the commander of the 3rd Division was recalling the telegram personally drafted by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek, and thinking about his military rank being upgraded to another level...he didn't know that his two elite brigades and all the artillery were walking towards Liu Hua step by step to lay out his plans for him.

trap.