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Chapter 745: The Reappearance of the ‘Songhu Defeat’...Part 2 (Please subscribe!)

The reappearance of the ‘Songhu defeat’

One day later, the two Kwantung Army field divisions, which were advancing lightly, were less than fifty kilometers away from their target Yichang City. An urgent telegram from the front line was finally delivered to Chen Cheng via radio waves.

"Commander-in-Chief, there is an urgent call from the front line..." Seeing the relaxed-looking Commander-in-Chief and combat staff officer in front of him, he said anxiously.

"Read..." Chen Cheng waved his hand and said with an indifferent expression. Because he believed that with the 500,000 *** soldiers on the front line, there would be absolutely no accidents when he blocked the Kwantung Army's attack of 250,000 people.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief... The 186th Division of the Sichuan Army on the front line has an urgent call. One day ago, the position of the third regiment of the 186th Division faced the powerful offensive of the Kwantung Army. It only lasted less than three hours and was defeated by the Kwantung Army.

The infantry brigade made a breakthrough. So far, the entire 186th Division position has been completely occupied by the Kwantung Army. At the same time, the Kwantung Army troops of the two field divisions are advancing lightly, along the breakthrough, and quickly advance towards Yichang, where the headquarters is located.

In an attempt to block our army's retreat to Chongqing and Sichuan..." the combat staff reported in a low voice.

"What are you talking about? The 186th Division's defense line was breached by the Kwantung Army. How is it possible? As far as I know, the 186th Division is an integrated armor division with more than 10,000 people. It only lasted less than a day and was defeated.

The Kwantung Army broke through, why is this happening?" Chen Cheng's face was immediately shrouded in shock. He asked the combat staff in front of him with an incredulous look on his face.

"Commander-in-Chief, this is true. Currently, a large number of Kwantung Army troops are using the 186th Division position as a breakthrough point to extend to both sides of our army's defense line. In addition, according to reports from local militia groups and guerrillas distributed in various places, the Kwantung Army's two

The troops of three light-armored divisions have already advanced along the breach to a position less than fifty kilometers away from Yichang. It will take at most one day to reach the city and complete the siege of Yichang City." The combat staff replied affirmatively.

"Asshole, there are more than 10,000 people, and they can't last even one day. The party and the state have spent so much military food to feed them. What do they do for food? Pass my order, and the Military Law Department will immediately set off to the front line. According to military law, the 186th Division will be shot.

All commanders above grade 1 must uphold military law." Chen Cheng's face immediately showed an angry look. Then, he ordered with a murderous look on his face.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief. However, according to the frontline battle report, there are more than 10,000 people in the entire 186th Division, except for more than 1,000 seriously injured people. Before the position was breached, they evacuated the position in advance according to the order of their division commander. The remaining

All combat personnel, including commanders at regiment level and above, were killed in action..." the combat staff officer replied with an embarrassed look on his face.

"The whole army was killed. How could this happen? More than 10,000 brothers, they only lasted less than a day, and the whole army was killed. What on earth is going on?" The combat staff officer just finished speaking, and his angry look appeared again.

It shrouded Chen Cheng's face. Then, he asked with a serious face.

"Commander-in-Chief, the situation is like this. According to the report of the soldiers who were withdrawn from the 186th Division, before the war, the entire 186th Division did not receive any weapons and ammunition supplements from higher-level agencies. Therefore, during the battle, both in terms of weapons and equipment, and in terms of ammunition,

There is a huge shortage of weapons and ammunition. Facing the well-equipped elite Kwantung Army, all the 186th Division can do is to block the Kwantung Army's offensive through life-consuming hand-to-hand combat. Therefore, the casualty rate of the troops is very high.

It’s huge…” the combat staff reported.

"Why didn't I get ammunition replenishment? Didn't I give an order to all the troops before the war? The Munitions Department must replenish sufficient weapons and ammunition to each combat unit. Why did this happen? Send a telegram to their army headquarters immediately.

, asked them why they did not replenish sufficient weapons and ammunition for the 186th Division." Hearing the explanation of the combat staff, Chen Cheng's anger became even more intense. Because, as a direct descendant of Chiang Kai-shek, what he hated most in his life was himself.

subordinates, embezzling military pay...this kind of thing happens.

After Chen Cheng's order was issued, the combat staff in front of him did not leave immediately. A look of embarrassment immediately appeared on his face. He wanted to speak, but after a brief hesitation, he could not speak.

"Don't worry. If you have anything to say, just say it. I won't blame you..." Chen Cheng waved his hand impatiently and gave a decisive order to the hesitant combat officer in front of him.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

"Commander-in-Chief, the situation is like this. The entire 168th Division is composed of the Sichuan Army, and the Army Group Headquarters is directly affiliated with the Central Army. Therefore, whether it is in terms of ammunition supply or military pay, there are some... these situations, you

It should be clear, so there is no need for me to explain..." the combat staff officer replied.

"Bastards, scum, they are all a bunch of worms, worms of the party-state... At a time when the life and death of the party-state is at stake, they are still engaged in some factional disputes. Don't they know that because of their partisanship, hundreds of thousands of ***

Will the troops be guillotined by them? The party and the country will be destroyed in the hands of these people... They are all a bunch of guys who deserve to be shot..." Chen Cheng slammed the desk in front of him and cursed angrily.

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"Commander-in-Chief, this is not the time to be angry. The two field divisions of the Kwantung Army, with 50,000 Kwantung Army troops, are already very close to Yichang City. I believe that our urgent need to delay is to deal with these two field divisions.

Otherwise, the five hundred thousand troops gathered by the party and state in Hubei will be surrounded by the Kwantung Army..." the combat staff reminded in a low voice.

"Let's go to the war room and talk..." After saying that, Chen Cheng quickly walked out of his office...

In a busy war room, as the two field divisions of the Kwantung Army approached Yichang City, a group of combat staff officers, under the command of the chief of staff, immediately became busy. The atmosphere in the entire war room also became solemn.

As soon as Chen Cheng's figure appeared in the war room, the anxious figure of the chief of staff appeared in front of Chen Cheng.

"Commander-in-Chief, you are here..." the chief of staff asked, seeing Chen Cheng with a heavy face in front of him.

"Well...Chief of Staff, I have just learned about the specific situation. How is it? How is the situation now...?" Facing the sad-looking Chief of Staff in front of him, Chen Cheng nodded and walked over quickly.

In front of the huge combat sand table, he asked with concern.

"Commander-in-Chief, the situation is not optimistic. As the 186th Division's position was breached, the two field divisions of the Kwantung Army unexpectedly penetrated deep into the rear of our army. At the same time, the Kwantung Army troops on the front line responsible for attacking our army's position,

has slowed down the pace of the offensive. It is obvious that these Kwantung Army are waiting for their surprise troops to occupy Yichang and cut off our army's retreat. They will attack from the front and back and annihilate in one fell swoop the 500,000 people gathered by our party and state in Hubei.

*Elite..." the chief of staff replied with an unlucky look.

Quickly scanning the combat map in front of him, he saw that it was about fifty kilometers away from Yichang City. The sun flag representing the two light field divisions of the Kwantung Army and the 50,000-strong army was clearly marked on the combat map. Seeing the map,

The troops were pointing directly at the 50,000 elite Kwantung Army troops in Yichang City. Chen Cheng's brows immediately wrinkled.

"Chief of Staff, how many excited troops do we have around Yichang... In addition, is it possible to mobilize the Kwantung Army's raiding forces to march against local guerrillas and local militia groups along the route, destroying roads, laying landmines, etc.

The marching speed of this Kwantung Army..." Pointing to the battle map in front of him, Chen Cheng asked rhetorically.

Seeing Chen Cheng's expectant look in front of him, the chief of staff wanted to give an affirmative answer. However, in the face of the facts, after a brief reflection, he had to shake his head in pain. Then, he spoke.

"Commander-in-Chief, these two divisions are light divisions that have given up all heavy weapons. Destroying roads and laying mines will have no effect on them. Similarly, because the Japs have too many troops,

The small attacks launched by local militia groups and guerrillas against them have had no effect... So far, these 50,000 troops are like a group of lunatics, advancing towards Yichang desperately..."

Seeing Chen Cheng's face, a look of despair slowly appeared. The chief of staff changed the topic and continued to speak.

"However, Commander-in-Chief, around Yichang, in addition to a main division in Yichang City, we also have a mobile force of an army that can be mobilized to reinforce Yichang and participate in the defense of Yichang. In addition, we can also mobilize an army from the front line.

The reserve team will arrive in Yichang within two days... Therefore, what we need to do now is to defend Yichang City for two days with the strength of an army in hand..."

"Okay, convey my order. All troops around Yichang will immediately assemble to the Yichang area. No matter what, they must stick to Yichang for two days. At the same time, the telegram orders all local militia groups and guerrillas along the way to use all means to attack the Yichang area.

The Kwantung Army's assault force launched continuous attacks..." In the face of life and death, Chen Cheng showed the decisiveness that a senior commander should have in the first place. Facing the chief of staff in front of him, he gave a decisive order

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"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

Seeing the chief of staff leaving quickly, Chen Cheng immediately turned his attention to the deputy chief of staff on the other side and continued to give orders.

"Deputy Chief of Staff, immediately report the situation faced by our army to the Ministry of National Defense truthfully and request instructions from the Chairman..."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

In the former enemy headquarters of the Kwantung Army in Wuhan, the commander, General Mitsuichiro, had already set his sights on the two raiding units as the battle situation suddenly changed, hoping that the two raiding units could successfully complete their orders.

Unexpectedly surrounded and occupied Yichang, cutting off the Japanese troops' retreat to Chongqing and Sichuan...

"Your Excellency, Commander, telegram from Air Force reconnaissance aircraft..." A combat staff officer hurriedly walked in. Then, he reported loudly.

"Read..." Meijin ordered every time General Lang opened his mouth.

"Ha Yi, the reconnaissance plane investigation shows that our raiding force is less than fifty kilometers away from Yichang City. It will take up to ten hours to complete the siege of Yichang. However, half an hour ago,

There are three groups of troops, about three main divisions, advancing rapidly towards Yichang from three directions. At the same time, the agents hidden in Yichang City also sent an urgent message indicating that a group of troops stationed in Yichang City

*The main division started imposing martial law on the entire city an hour ago and building fortifications outside the city..." the combat staff reported.

"Yo Xi, it seems that the *** troops in Yichang City have discovered our intentions. However, it is too late to discover our intentions now...Immediately convey my order:

A flying division attached to our Kwantung Army immediately divided its troops into three groups. They bombed the Japanese troops who were reinforcing Yichang City from these three directions, carrying out devastating air strikes on them and slowing down their speed of reinforcing Yichang City.

In addition, a bomber squadron and a fighter squadron were deployed to carry out air strikes on Yichang City, slowing down the progress of the enemy's fortifications, forcing the entire Yichang City into chaos, and creating powerful conditions for our assault force's attack..." Mitsu Toshiro

The general ordered decisively.

"Ha Yi, your Excellency, Commander, is wise..." the combat staff replied quickly.

"In addition, order the raiding troops of the two divisions to speed up their march and complete the siege of Yichang City within ten hours. Otherwise, military law will be engaged..." General Mizuchiro continued to order.

"Hayi..."

A few hours later, the news that the reinforcements were attacked by Japanese air strikes and suffered heavy losses reached Chen Cheng's ears. After receiving the news from various reinforcements, the chief of staff rushed to Chen Cheng's office as soon as possible.

"Commander-in-Chief, something happened..."

"Did the Japs launch an aerial attack on Yichang City? I heard the explosion just outside the city..." Chen Cheng frowned and said.

"Not only our city of Yichang was attacked by the Japanese air force. According to the headquarters order, the three main divisions that quickly reinforced Yichang were violently bombed by at least one air force wing of the Japanese army. At present, the three main divisions were attacked by Japanese aircraft.

We have already suffered heavy losses. At the same time, due to the continuous harassment by Japanese aircraft, the marching speed of the troops has to be slowed down..." The chief of staff shook his head and replied with an almost desperate look on his face.

"What, the losses were heavy. Did the three division commanders report how long it will take for the troops to reach Yichang City?" Chen Cheng asked with a look of disbelief on his face, staring at a pair of red eyes.

"The three main divisions each lost about one regiment of troops. However, the heavy weapons and various baggage ammunition carried by the troops were almost completely lost during the bombing. Coupled with the continuous harassment by Japanese aircraft, the three main divisions

, it will take at least ten hours to get to Yichang City..." the chief of staff replied.

"Asshole, how could this happen? In ten hours, in ten hours, Yichang City has fallen into the hands of the Japs. Chief of Staff, is there any other way to save the current crisis..." For a moment, Chen Cheng's face changed.

He immediately showed a look of despair. He asked the chief of staff in front of him with an expectant look on his face.

"Commander-in-Chief, the fall of Yichang seems to have become a foregone conclusion. I believe that our first priority now is how to preserve the effective strength of hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops... Otherwise, once the troops are surrounded by heavy Japanese troops,

Another 'Songhu defeat' will be staged on the Hubei battlefield..." the chief of staff reminded carefully.

"You are right. No matter what, we must ensure the safety of the 300,000 elite troops in our hands. As long as we have these 300,000 elites, we will have the strength to fight a decisive battle with the 250,000 Kwantung Army...quickly

, Immediately report the situation of our army to the Ministry of National Defense again, and ask the Chairman to make a decision as soon as possible..." Chen Cheng nodded in agreement. Then, he ordered very decisively.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

At this moment, as Chen Cheng's first telegram was sent to the Ministry of National Defense and handed into the hands of Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Kai-shek, Chairman of the National Government, also immediately summoned his think tank and confidants to his

office to discuss specific solutions.

However, just when a few people had just understood the entire battlefield situation and started to get down to business, an aide from the presidential palace rushed in with a look of panic. Then, regardless of the dissatisfied looks from the military and political circles, a man with a look of panic

He spoke.

"Chairman, the urgent telegram just sent by Commander Chen..."

Chiang Kai-shek knew that if his student Chen Cheng sent him an urgent telegram, then there must be a very urgent military situation. Thinking of this, Chiang Kai-shek immediately frowned. He waved his hand to the attendant in front of him, and then

, ordered decisively.

"read…."

"Yes, Chairman..."

"Commander Chen reported that the Japanese Air Force launched a devastating air strike against the three main divisions that were reinforcing Yichang half an hour ago. At present, the fall of Yichang has become a foregone conclusion. After research and decision by the headquarters, it has been decided to give up on its own initiative.

Yichang, assemble hundreds of thousands of troops distributed on the front line, find a suitable battlefield again, and engage in a large-scale military decisive battle with the main force of the Kwantung Army. Let the Chairman make a decision..." the aide replied decisively.

"Yichang has fallen...Niang Xipi, how could this happen? Hundreds of thousands of elite Japanese troops can't even stop the 50,000 Kwantung Army. What does Chen Cheng do for a living? I'm going to shoot him..." After a brief shock,

Chiang Kai-shek roared with anger.

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