Predator Reborn

Chapter 414 Wang Nanhu’s Decision

"Division Commander, now our army has penetrated a distance of 20 kilometers into Shanxi Province. After a series of rapid marches and battles, the soldiers are physically and mentally exhausted. In addition, it is already early in the morning. Therefore, Your Excellency, Division Commander,

I suggest that the troops set up camp on the spot to prepare for rest and replenish their physical strength. After dawn tomorrow, with the cooperation of the aviation troops, they can continue the attack, which may achieve better results..." Looking out the car window, the pace is getting faster and faster.

The heavy Imperial Army soldier, the chief of staff, quickly ordered to the division commander Doihara Kenji beside him, who was closing his eyes to rest.

"Well..." After hearing the words of the Chief of Staff, the division commander immediately opened his eyes, looked out the window at the panting soldiers who were marching quickly, and nodded with deep sympathy: "Yoshi, Chief of Staff

, immediately issued orders to each unit, and the troops camped on the spot for rest and recuperation. However, now that we have penetrated dozens of kilometers into the Eighth Route Army’s occupied area, we ordered all units to be vigilant to prevent the Eighth Route Army from conducting sneak attacks at night..."

"Hi, Your Excellency, Division Commander, I'll go deliver the order right away..." After saying that, the Chief of Staff signaled the driver to stop, got out of the Division Commander's vehicle, and gave the order to a group of messengers following closely at the headquarters.

With the order of the division commander, these little Japanese soldiers were already tired and out of breath after several hours of rapid march. Except for some unlucky security soldiers, the remaining little Japanese soldiers immediately sat down on the ground and started

Rest and recuperate. At the same time, piles of bonfires were quickly lit throughout the position...

Of course, the changes in the Japanese army's march plan were also communicated to them at the first time. Their military division headquarters had already been moved to the hands of Wang Nanhu in the Baita Mountain area. Commander Wang Nanhu and political commissar Chen Revolutionary. At this time

At this moment, the two men were holding the telegram sent by Chen Wei, the leader of the only regiment, frowning, pacing back and forth in the dark headquarters...

"Commander, this little devil's move has severely defeated our army. A reinforced brigade, and more importantly, less than 2 kilometers behind this reinforced brigade, there is a full-scale infantry

The regiment... If we launch an attack on this strengthened brigade, the Japanese regiment can rush to the battlefield in less than 15 minutes to launch a counterattack against us, or even counter-encircle us, and finally annihilate us... to that

At this time, it will be difficult for our troops to withdraw smoothly." Political commissar Chen Gegeyuan broke the tranquility of the headquarters and analyzed the enemy's situation described in the telegram to the commander Wang Nanhu who was also frowning next to him.

"Old Chen, things are not that simple. The total strength of this reinforced brigade alone is more than 1,400, and it is also equipped with a large number of heavy machine guns and mortars. For such an elite Japanese field force, you say, we need to pull

How many troops need to be sent out to resolve the battle in fifteen minutes? If nothing else, the commander of the Little Japanese Division has seen through our battle plan and has taken careful precautions against us..." Commander Wang Nanhu continued.

Immediately, as Wang Nanhu finished speaking, the entire headquarters fell into silence once again. In the huge headquarters, except for the footsteps of two people and the continuous sound of reports from the radio, there was no sound anymore...

"Damn it, I can't stand it. If you fight, even if all the troops are exhausted, you still have to fight me. I don't believe it. The three main regiments we have deployed in the front, more than 6,000 people, and even a reinforced brigade of the little devils

I can't even deal with it..." The arrow was on the string and he had to fire it. Thinking of the position he had set up and the guarantee he had made in front of the military commander Liu Hua, Wang Nanhu clenched his fist tightly and slammed it on the table in front of him.

"Commander, you can't act recklessly. That's one-third of our military division's strength. If you make a mistake, you may be surrounded by Japanese troops. This decision must be made carefully..." He looked at the two angry eyes in front of him.

Commander Wang Nanhu and political commissar Chen Gegeru hurriedly reminded him, fearing that the commander in front of him would make some unwise move.

"Old Chen, now we have no choice but to fire... Are we just going to watch a main division of the Japanese army walk into our ambush circle with such swagger? If so, the ambush we arranged here will not only complete the

The task cannot be accomplished. More importantly, the more than 10,000 troops ambushed in the Baita Mountain area may suffer a devastating blow from the Japanese army if they do not make a mistake... What is more important is that after passing Baita Mountain, there will no longer be any favorable terrain.

We can use it. By that time, we really have no way to stop the Japanese army from advancing..." Although Wang Nanhu was very clear about the political commissar's words. However, at this critical moment, Wang Nanhu

You can only make a dangerous decision.

After listening to Wang Nanhu's words, the political commissar who was just about to persuade his old partner in front of him immediately lowered his head in silence. Because, what the commander just said was not only true, but more importantly, this

At this moment, the military region headquarters and a large number of agencies have taken root in Taiyuan. Even if all the troops in the three divisions are wiped out, they cannot let a little devil enter Taiyuan. Otherwise, they will become the entire **

* Division, the sinner of the entire Eighth Route Army.

"But, Lao Chen, don't worry, I won't fight hard. The troops in front are all excellent and well-trained warriors. It would be a pity if they were lost like this. In this way, let's think about it together.

, how can we solve the problems we are currently encountering and find a way to completely wipe out the Japanese avant-garde reinforcement brigade... You know, our goal is that when the main force of the Japanese army arrives in the Baita Mountains, we must kill at least one infantry regiment.

You little devil, you have only accomplished less than a quarter of the goal." Looking at the silent political commissar, Commander Wang Nanhu said quickly.

"Well... if we deploy two infantry regiments to a strengthened brigade of the Japanese army, equip them with a certain amount of heavy firepower, and encircle and annihilate them, judging from the combat effectiveness of the enemy and our armies, it will take at least half an hour.

Able to complete the mission and successfully evacuate the position... In other words, the problem we are facing now is how to block a Japanese infantry regiment behind the vanguard group for at least fifteen minutes." After listening to Wang Nanhu's words.

, Political Commissar Chen Gegeru could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. At the same time, he pointedly explained the problems that the two people needed to solve...

"Commander, political commissar. I think you have forgotten a unit. At the front, we have not only deployed three artillery regiments. More importantly, the artillery regiments under the direct jurisdiction of the divisions have also been deployed at the front. Can we consider letting them

The artillery regiment participated in the battle. You know, the artillery regiment has 36 mountain guns of various types. In terms of heavy firepower, our artillery regiment can completely suppress the firepower of a Japanese regiment." Just as the two people fell into deep thought again.

At that time, the divisional chief of staff, who had been silent in the headquarters, suddenly spoke.

"Yes, after working on it for a long time, why did we forget Zhou Zhigang's artillery regiment... If the artillery regiment joins, the problem in my mind can be easily solved..." Commander Wang Nanhu suddenly walked away from his thoughts.

He came out and said excitedly.

"Commander, we can not only use our artillery regiment, but also the engineering regiment... Let the engineering regiment plant a large number of explosives in our ambush position... If the engineers and infantry are properly configured, we can completely annihilate the Japanese army in the time it takes to strengthen the brigade.

, can be reduced to 15 minutes. Coupled with the addition of the artillery regiment, it is completely possible to complete the almost impossible task of annihilating the Japanese reinforcements and successfully retreating." With the reminder from the chief of staff, political commissar Chen Revolutionary's thoughts also changed.

was completely opened. He immediately thought of the engineering regiment of the military division. Because, in his impression, the blasting of the engineering regiment, if used properly, can have huge lethality.

"Well, three cobblers are really worth one Zhuge Liang. I didn't expect that a problem that I still had no clue about just now was solved immediately after being reminded by the Chief of Staff. Chief of Staff, you have made a great contribution in this battle.

Ah..." Commander Wang Nanhu's frowned brows have completely relaxed at this moment, and the worried look just now is no longer visible.

"Commander, please stop talking about me... You and the political commissar have been very busy with the ambush battle these days. It is reasonable to forget these little things... Let's formulate a specific battle plan.

, the time is getting closer and closer. Therefore, I suggest that we strive to wipe out the Japanese vanguard brigade before tomorrow night..." After hearing the commander's praise, the chief of staff said modestly.

"Okay, then we will give the Japs' vanguard brigade a good battle plan and annihilate them all in the shortest possible time..." Wang Nanhu smiled and responded. Immediately, the three people looked at this

I began to study the map of Shanxi on the table... In less than half an hour, I came up with a battle plan to assemble two infantry regiments, an engineering regiment, and an artillery regiment to completely wipe out the Japanese vanguard group and severely damage the Japanese Second Infantry Regiment.

, appeared on the table at the headquarters.

"It's finally done, Commander. I believe that the Japs' vanguard brigade will not be able to escape from our grasp tomorrow...and the Japanese Second Infantry Regiment. Although we cannot wipe them all out. But with the weapons in our hands,

The artillery regiment and the engineering regiment will definitely give them a heavy blow..." After carefully checking the battle plan in his hand, political commissar Chen Gegeru said with excitement. It was obvious that he was full of confidence in the battle plan drawn up by several people.

"Old Chen, if this is the case, then we will start the layout overnight. However, in order to facilitate the coordination among the four regiments on the front line, I suggest that Comrade Lin Wei, the commander of the only regiment, serve as the commander-in-chief of the entire campaign, and the engineer regiment

Commander Comrade Li Guohua serves as the deputy commander and will uniformly command this battle." Looking at the excited chief of staff and political commissar in front of him, commander Wang Nanhu gave the final order.

"Yes, Commander, I will convey the order right away... Let Commander Lin lead the troops to start the deployment overnight..." Political Commissar Chen Guangye said nothing, and walked towards the radio room next to the headquarters with the battle plan in hand.

While Commander Wang Nanhu and others were studying countermeasures in the headquarters, Lin Wei, the leader of the only regiment, was also pacing back and forth in his temporary regiment headquarters, looking very anxious. As for the specifics

The reason is also because of the Japanese vanguard brigade...

"Political Commissar, have all the troop losses been calculated?" Finally, while the regiment leader Lin Wei was waiting anxiously, the political commissar hurried in.

"Old Lin, the statistics have been calculated. Except for the reconnaissance company that is still operating around the Japanese army, the entire regiment has sacrificed a total of 457 cadres and soldiers, and 126 were seriously injured. Except for 13 cadres and soldiers in one battalion who survived, the rest all died heroically..." See

Facing the group leader Lin Wei who looked anxious in front of him, the political commissar quickly told the figures he had just calculated.

"Alas! In one night, we lost a full third of our strength. More importantly, the Japanese army changed their offensive formation at this time. With the current strength of our only regiment, there is no chance to attack...

I really didn’t expect that the commander of the Little Devil Division would be so cunning. He immediately saw through our army’s battle plan and deciphered our army’s formation very accurately.” Commander Lin Wei shook his head helplessly. Thinking of the Japanese army

The reinforced group at the front had a headache.

However, just when the headquarters fell into silence, a burst of hurried footsteps came from far and near, quickly walking towards the temporary regiment headquarters: "Regiment leader, political commissar, commander, urgent call..." Walking into the headquarters, I saw

Behind Lin Wei and the political commissar in front of him, the chief of staff holding the telegram spoke immediately without any pause.

"Um, the commander's telegram... did the commander have any new orders?" Lin Wei, the regiment leader, took the telegram handed over by the chief of staff doubtfully and began to read it.

"Okay, now we have a solution. I will let the little devil be arrogant, and now I will let you have a good taste of the power of our Eighth Route Army. The commander is worthy of being the commander. Such a dangerous situation will be solved immediately in front of him..."

Lin Wei, who had just read less than half of the contents of the telegram, immediately clapped his hands because of the wonderful contents of the telegram.

"Captain, what are you so happy about? You know, our top priority now is how to deal with the Japs' avant-garde strengthening brigade..." Looking at the smiling commander, the political commissar asked in confusion.

"Haha, political commissar, the commander has given us an idea...Now, with this order from the commander, we no longer need to worry about the Japanese army's reinforced brigade...Here, look, this is what the commander has given us alone.

The combat order jointly issued by the First Regiment, the Second Regiment, the Engineer Regiment, and the Artillery Regiment requires our four regiments to conduct unified actions to eliminate the Japanese vanguard brigade and severely damage the Japanese Second Infantry Regiment..." As he spoke, Lin was already smiling.

Wei handed the telegram in his hand to the political commissar's hand.

"Chief of Staff, immediately send a telegram to the Independent Regiment, Engineer Regiment, and Artillery Regiment, asking them for their current specific location. At the same time, order them to set out overnight and be sure to arrive at the Changgukou area, the assembly point specified by the commander, tomorrow morning.

Stand by and prepare the battlefield for the little devils..." Since the commander has appointed himself as the commander-in-chief of the four regiments. Of course, the regiment leader Lin Wei did not hesitate at all. Under the shocked eyes of the chief of staff and political commissar, he ordered loudly.

"But, commander, why should we order the other three regiments..." Looking at the excited expression of the commander in front of him, the chief of staff quickly reminded him.

"Chief of Staff, just go and convey the order. This is the commander's order..." Lin Wei didn't say much.

As the telegrams from the military division headquarters and the commander of the only regiment Lin Wei arrived at the regiment headquarters of the three regiments, the three regiments did not hesitate and immediately followed the orders in the telegram and set off with their troops overnight.

The commander rushed to Haseguchi, the final ambush location planned by the commander, fearing that one of his mistakes would delay the entire battle...

Finally, after almost eight hours of rapid marching, the remaining troops of the *** Regiment, less than a thousand men, under the leadership of regiment leader Lin Wei, became the last unit to arrive at Changgukou... and just

When the only regiment arrived, the other three regiment leaders were already waiting at the mouth of the valley with their troops...

"Captain Yang, Commander Li, and Commander Zhou. I really didn't expect that I hurriedly and slowly rushed behind you. I made everyone wait for a long time. I, Lin Wei, am here to say that I am waiting for this battle.

After the fight, I will invite you to my regiment headquarters for a drink..." Looking at the three regiment leaders in front of him, Lin Wei immediately said apologetically.

"Old Lin, this is not your fault. Your only regiment has been fighting all night in the front. The troops are very tired. In addition, there are so many seriously injured people. It is understandable that they should be behind us.

.As for this meal, I will definitely remember it. Let’s go to the valley first. I have asked the cooking team to prepare breakfast for the soldiers of the only regiment. Everyone will be able to have hot meals soon..." Looking at the tired face of Du

Lin Wei, leader of the first regiment, and Yang Dezhi, leader of the second regiment, immediately stood up and said...

After a hearty breakfast, the soldiers slowly regained their strength. At the same time, the four regiment leaders also gathered together to have final discussions about the battle the troops would encounter this afternoon...

"Lao Lin, since the commander named you to be the commander-in-chief, just give us the order. I, Lao Yang, will definitely support you?" Looking at Lin Wei with an embarrassed expression in front of him, Yang Dezhi knew that Lin Wei was embarrassed and quickly comforted him.

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"Yes, Commander Lin, we must obey the Commander's orders unconditionally. Just give the order..." Seeing the embarrassment on Lin Wei's face, the remaining two commanders also expressed their opinions.

"Then thank you three brothers for your support. As I said just now, you must help me point out what I did wrong... This is what I think. According to the battle plan formulated by the commander, the four

The regiment was divided into two. The Duyi Regiment, two battalions of the Duer Regiment, and one battalion of the Engineer Regiment were responsible for ambushing the Japanese advance guard reinforcement brigade. The Artillery Regiment, the remaining two battalions of the Engineer Regiment, and one battalion of the Duer Regiment were responsible for severely inflicting heavy losses on the Japanese advance guard.

Second Infantry Regiment..." Seeing the three regiment commanders who remained silent, Lin Wei continued.