Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

The loss of popular support caused the Jinsui Army to begin to suffer some impacts on its military expansion.Even though Yan Xishan is rich and powerful, as Taiyuan and other tax-paying places are occupied, the little property he has accumulated is constantly shrinking.

When will he be unable to pay the army's salary, maybe it will be the time when the Jinsui Army is completely over.Now, even if Lao Jiang wanted to win him over, he would not be able to give him enough military expenses, and more would just give him some subsidies.

On the other hand, the Eighth Route Army still did not provide troops with military salaries.But even so, young people in the Eighth Route Army-controlled areas also hope to join the Eighth Route Army.Knowing this situation, Yan Xishan also felt sore in his heart.

After being angry, Seishiro Itagaki looked at his subordinates who didn't know what to say, so he could only continue: "At present, the troops in Xinzhou, have you noticed any abnormal actions by the Eighth Route Army?"

'Report to the general, I have not received any enemy information from Xinzhou for the time being.The Eighth Route Army also seems to be on the defensive in Xinzhou.As long as our troops did not enter their control area, the Eighth Route Army appeared to be very quiet and did not take the initiative to attack us.

However, the Eighth Route Army seems to be more active in the areas bordering Shanxi and Hebei.Both the 115th Division and the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army were active there.It's just that all small troops are active, and no traces of their main activities have been found yet. '

After listening to the intelligence officer's report, Seishiro Itagaki looked at the battle map and said: "It seems that the Eighth Route Army is still keen to expand their territory. It's just that they are now constantly encroaching on the occupied areas of our front army.

Whether it is Xingtai, Baoding or Shijiazhuang, it is a strategic channel to protect our Shanxi dispatched troops.Once this channel is blocked by the Eighth Route Army, we may be in trouble.The Eighth Route Army is very good at making decisions before moving! "

Originally hoped to take advantage of the opportunity of the front army to attack the independent column, and take advantage of the situation to wipe out the Jinsui army, so that North China and Central China will be connected.But now it seems that it is really difficult to do this.

After thinking for a while, he asked, "Where is the No.14 division now?"

'Still in the Xinxiang area, but according to the information we have received, the No.14 Division seems to have also been harassed by the Eighth Route Army troops.Previously, General Doihara seemed to have planned to directly use one of his divisions to enter Zhengzhou. '

Facing what the intelligence officer said, Itagaki shook his head and said: "With the Doihara division alone, I am afraid it will be difficult to capture Zhengzhou. The top priority is that they still have to join us. Only by opening up this passage connecting North China and Central China, can we Have an advantage.

It seems that our offensive gave the Eighth Route Army an opportunity to expand its territory.Now it seems that the Eighth Route Army has formed resistance troops in the North China region under our control, and even Shandong and Henan now have their troops. "

In Itagaki Seishiro's view, the strength of the Doihara division is naturally very strong.But the previous battle of Kaifeng also consumed a lot of strength of the Doihara Division.Now that the Eighth Route Army is keeping them in check, it may be a bit difficult for them to pinch the Jinsui Army back and forth.

Compared with the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army, garrison troops were deployed on the borders of their respective defense areas.The area bordering the Jinsui Army and the Central Army also deployed troops.It is really difficult to get through the connection between the two divisions.

The second thing that caused Itagaki a bit of a headache was that places like Jincheng and Xinxiang were not considered strategically important.It seemed difficult for the divisions of the Japanese army to advance quickly.After all, the luggage of a division is not a small amount.

Thinking of the current chaotic situation in Changzhi, Itagaki said cruelly: "From the Jinzhong area, another infantry brigade will be transferred into Changzhi to strengthen the local security control. The troops transporting luggage will be increased to a regiment."

An infantry brigade was sent to escort the supplies before, but the sneak attack troops of the Eighth Route Army still succeeded.Not to mention the loss of a lot of troops, the Eighth Route Army destroyed a large amount of combat materials they raised.

Now that the Zhengtai line is still not repaired, in order to raise combat supplies for the front line, Seishiro Itagaki has tried his best.It can be said that the people living in the Japanese-controlled area are indeed living in dire straits.

Compared with the taxes they paid before the war, now under the control of the Japanese army, many ordinary people are even exploited by the little devils for their rations.Under such circumstances, many people had to choose to leave their homes.

In response to this situation, the Eighth Route Army, who knew that the Jinsui Army was unable to accept these refugees, also felt that the people there were living too hard, so it was necessary to attack the enemies of Taiyuan.

Regarding this plan, the Eighth Route Army headquarters and the Central Committee have discussed it.But after some consideration, some leaders of the headquarters felt that the current timing for the Eighth Route Army to capture Taiyuan might not be too ripe yet.

In addition, after the capture of Taiyuan, how the Jinsui army will deal with it will also be a more difficult issue.After all, in the eyes of outsiders, Shanxi is the territory of the Jinsui Army.Taiyuan is also the place where Yan Xishan is ruled!

If the Eighth Route Army regains Taiyuan and Yan Xishan hopes to take over Taiyuan, will the Eighth Route Army give it or not?

If it is not given, I am afraid that the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army will really confront each other.If it is given, the Eighth Route Army is not just making wedding dresses for others.This kind of loss-making business doesn't seem to be worthwhile when you think about it.

After the reconnaissance team entered Changzhi this time, the 129th Division, which entered the Xingtai area, also began to extend its tentacles to Yangquan and Jinzhong areas in Shanxi under the order of the headquarters.While accepting the people, it also attacked the Japanese and puppet troops there.

It's just that the troops of the 129th Division still did not attack the county towns in these areas.According to the order of the headquarters, their main task now is to expand the construction of the anti-Japanese base areas in rural areas.

When the Shanxi Dispatch Army transferred an infantry brigade from Jinzhong to Changzhi to implement the strategy of Jing'an, and set up the headquarters in the 129th Division in Xingtai, they also felt that this was a good opportunity.

Looking at the hanging map, Master Liu Bocheng said with a smile: "It seems that the little devil really thinks that they have already grasped the situation in Jinzhong, so they dare to safely transfer an infantry brigade from Jinzhong. There should not be many troops here. right?"

'There are still many!At least in these counties, the Japanese army still deployed many elite troops.The former North China Front Army has replenished many troops to the Shanxi Dispatch Army.Just to deal with the battle of Jincheng, they still have enough troops. '

Listening to what Political Commissar Deng said, Commander Liu Bocheng continued: "Yes! The little devil is in Taiyuan, and there is still a whole division of troops that has not been dispatched. It seems that the division commanded by Itagaki is serving as a reserve force.

At this time, he was still reluctant to send this division out to fight.It is probably also worried that our troops in Xinzhou will attack it.He suffered a loss last time, and he seems to have become more cautious.

If we send a main force to attack Jinyang City, do you think he can stand still?If he mobilizes troops to support Jinyang, and then let He Lao's troops move again, he will probably be frightened again, right? "

Although it was not long after arriving in the Xingtai area to form a new anti-Japanese base area, the main force dispatched here in the early days did really well.The 129th Division, which brought the main force of the division here, has indeed never fought any large-scale battles.

Now the troops of the 129th Division have also been greatly expanded.In addition to the two brigades and one regiment, there are many new main regiments.The 129th Division, which has nearly [-] main forces on hand, is also considered to be the better-developed unit among the ten main force divisions.

Under such circumstances, Liu Bocheng also hopes that the troops can get more exercise.After all, it seems a bit wasteful to only expand the troops without letting them fight.Most importantly, only by fighting can we get more weapons, ammunition and resources.

Hearing Liu Bocheng's suggestion, Political Commissar Deng also smiled and said: "If the commander wants to fight, he should send a telegram to the headquarters to ask for instructions. I think it is still possible to send a main force to attack Jinyang.

At least for now, the Japanese army in Xingtai still cannot pose an effective threat to us.Most importantly, if we fight this way, the Japanese troops stationed in Changzhi and attacking Jincheng will worry about being copied! "

After the reorganization of the troops, such a big development has been achieved.The commanders of each division seem to have a lot more confidence and confidence than before.When we set up combat missions, we are more confident than before!Don't panic if you have soldiers under your command! (To be continued.) 8

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Since the end of the winter offensive, Seishiro Itagaki, who served as the commander of the Shanxi dispatched army, felt that the forces in his hands were too scattered.Because there are too many garrison points, they often have no time to rescue some places.

With the lessons learned from the previous time, after the end of the winter offensive, Itagaki distributed most of the troops sent from North China to the garrisons in various places under his command.They even deliberately reduced the number of puppet troops in each city.

It seems that the troops stationed in these counties are no different from before.However, the number of troops stationed in these counties has undoubtedly increased a lot compared to before the war.After all, compared to the puppet army, the little devil's combat effectiveness is undoubtedly stronger.

It was precisely because of the increase in troops in his hands that Itagaki dared to launch a campaign against the Jinsui Army.After the victory of Changzhi in World War I, the front of the soldiers also pointed at Linfen again, trying to solve the Jinsui Army's troops occupying the front line of Linfen in World War I.

Even in order to open up the strategic channel between North China and Central China, the [-]th Division was specially dispatched to violently advance to the city, taking the opportunity to welcome the arrival of the Doihara Division.The next two divisions swept the Jinsui Army in Linfen and other places.

In the end, they could even turn their guns around and directly threaten the main force of the Central Army stationed in Zhengzhou and other places.At least in Itagaki's view, this strategic idea is still very good, and they are very confident that it will be successful.

The troops at hand have been replenished, and it is not that Itagaki has never thought about storming the areas recovered by the Eighth Route Army.It's just that in Itagaki's view, solving the Jinsui Army is also very important.Solving the Jinsui Army will also allow their soldiers to directly aim at Shaanxi.

After receiving the telegram asking for instructions from the 129th Division, Boss Peng looked at the map and said, "It seems that the 129th Division is a bit unwilling to be lonely! If they fight like this in Jinyang, it is estimated that the old devil Itagaki will definitely find that the main force of the 129th Division has arrived. Xingtai is here!"

On the other hand, Boss Zhu thought for a while and said: "Compared with Changzhi, Jinzhong is still much richer. According to the information provided by the 129th Division, the Japanese army only stationed one infantry regiment in Jinyang City. The overall strength is not too strong.

But now, the 129th Division has gained a firm foothold in Xingtai and other places.It's just that the expansion of the troops is a bit fast, and the weapons are slightly insufficient.Thinking about it, they also hope that they can seize a batch of weapons and ammunition for the troops by taking advantage of this attack on Jinyang City.

Although such a fight may make the Japanese army in Xingtai a little wary.But as far as the current situation is concerned, the Japanese army who believes in the direction of Xingtai may not dare to launch a sweeping war easily.Right now their troops in North China are very empty! "

According to the plans of the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters, the main task this year is to develop armed forces behind enemy lines.Of course, while developing, we must continue to attack and consume the strength of the North China Front Army, accumulating small victories into big victories.

As Mao Taizu said, this year is the year when the anti-Japanese troops and the Japanese army will form a stalemate.What the Eighth Route Army has to do is to cultivate its internal strength, lay a solid foundation for the troops, and wait for the time for a full-scale counterattack.

In Mao Taizu's view, it is still unwise to expose one's own strength too early.Even judging from the current situation, the Eighth Route Army is capable of recovering Taiyuan.But doing that would be somewhat worth the candle.

Boiling frogs in warm water is the current strategy used by the Eighth Route Army to deal with little devils.In general, the Eighth Route Army still needs to expand its troops to Hebei, Shandong and other places on the basis of consolidating its existing base areas.

Only if the anti-Japanese base areas behind the enemy lines continue to grow, I believe everyone will be surprised when these armed forces behind the enemy lines conduct joint operations in the future.But at this time, it is also a wise choice to temporarily hibernate.

After all, if the Eighth Route Army exposes its own strength too early, not only will the little devils devote all their efforts to encircling and suppressing it, but I am afraid that the Central Army will also raise its vigilance against it.Maybe it will also start to create some friction to delay the development of the Eighth Route Army.

At present, the 129th Division dispatched a regiment to attack Jinyang, in fact, it was also to support the armed forces behind the enemy lines of the Eighth Route Army operating in Changzhi.At least with such a dozen, the little devils near Taiyuan probably couldn't sit still and had to be called out to fight the fire.

Compared with Changzhi, a newly recovered place, Jinzhong is undoubtedly more important to the little devil.Therefore, based on the intelligence collected from various aspects and the suggestions made by the 129th Division, Mr. Zhu quickly approved the 129th Division's combat plan.

But in the call back, Boss Zhu also instructed the 129th Division that it would be best to send a new main regiment to launch an attack this time.As for the elite main force of the 129th Division, it is more appropriate to keep a low profile and dormant.