Rise From Eight Hundred

For the 2,000 Japanese infantry who were trapped in this desperate area, the Japanese North China Front Army really tried its best.

At least after the war, no one could deny their tremendous efforts.

Even if it is known that as long as it is a plane dropping supplies, the Chinese anti-aircraft guns on the ground will not fire a single shell, but as long as it is a bomb droper, there will be little 'mushrooms' in the sky. The despicable Chinese people have made it clear that they are below. Sit back and wait for supplies to be harvested.

But even if there is a one percent chance of landing on the trapped imperial officers and soldiers' positions, there are hundreds of kilograms of supplies, right? On average, everyone has something to eat, right?

This can only be said that Japanese commanders at all levels are too pessimistic. In fact, the actual situation is far better than they budgeted.

Taking 3 waves of airdrops totaling 30 tons of supplies as an example, the supplies that will eventually fall on the Japanese positions are probably more than 2 tons. Excluding the weight of parachute bags and other weights, the weight of food, medicine and other supplies will never exceed 2 tons to prevent them from being trapped. On average among the 1,908 Japanese soldiers who were still alive at that time, the amount of food each person could receive was approximately 2 kilograms.

If you can eat sparingly and survive for a week, you will never starve to death!

To put it bluntly, this wave of air support was really powerful for the Japanese troops in the encirclement. At least it allowed them to escape the tragedy of fighting to the death or starving to death if they surrendered.

What's more, the fighting on the ground is still going on. Under the cover of bombers, 170,000 Japanese troops are attacking the Chinese soldiers' defense lines day and night.

From a certain point of view, the trapped Japanese troops were not without any vitality. Even Colonel Shigenobu Yoshitoshi, who was desperate and prepared to have a disembowelment several times, regained some confidence and managed to carry on his body which was extremely weak due to hunger several times. They expressed condolences to the Imperial officers and soldiers in the trenches and told them personally about the Empire's efforts on their behalf to boost their morale.

Ground and air support are only on the surface, and the "work" done by the Japanese secretly is not only for young and old.

In order to avoid being embarrassed as much as possible before he left office, Duo Tianjun even secretly ordered the intelligence department of the North China Front Army to deliberately leak information: "The Front Army is deploying the 33rd Division of the Zhongtiao Mountain Frontline and the 4th Independent Mixed Brigade back to southern Hebei to cooperate with the Chinese side. Let’s fight again!”

After the Chinese intelligence department received this information, they were naturally shocked. There were nearly 30,000 Japanese troops. If they really returned to southern Hebei, the strength of the Japanese troops in southern Hebei would be close to 100,000. Just the Si Xing Regiment and the Eighty Can the group army stop it?

The Ministry of Military Affairs is far away from Tang Dao. Tang Dao doesn't know what their attitude is, but the Second Theater Command can send Tang Dao three inquiry messages in a row. The stingy old man even personally sent Tang Dao a text message: "A group of defeated troops. What's the use? If we can't solve the current war as soon as possible, we should stick to the Zishan defense line and continue to maintain the current situation in southern Hebei. Our current theater strategy must be defensive. The decisive battle for the country lies not in the north, but in the south!"

The stingy old man's subtext is very obvious, that is, he hopes that Tang Dao will not be impulsive. If he cannot devour the trapped Japanese troops in one go, just let them go. The main strategic purpose of the second theater now is to hold the line of defense without asking for help. Make merit but seek no fault. Don't irritate the Japanese too much, lest you lose the current situation.

Don't think that Duo Tianjun only talks but doesn't do anything. Yuancheng has sent six special trains to Yuncheng, and at least three infantry brigades and artillery units from the independent 4th mixed brigade have boarded the train to transfer to Yuancheng.

It seems that for the sake of these two thousand Japanese troops, the Japanese North China Front has already planned to overturn the table, and even ignores the strategy formulated by the base camp.

"Let him be strong when he is strong, let him be strong when the breeze blows on the hills, and let him be when the bright moon shines on the river!" Tang Dao's reply to the stingy old man was simple and clear.

‘Come as many as you want, I’ll take it! ’ Tang Dao’s arrogance on paper is about to come out.

"This kid is simply arrogant! So arrogant! Who does he think he is, the commander of the war zone?" The stingy old man took Tang Dao's call back and paced back and forth angrily in his small courtyard, his head without much hair on his head. The oily shine can be seen under the sunshine of spring.

The middle-aged woman stood under the eaves with tea, looking at her eldest brother who was always deep and rarely showed his anger like a trapped animal, with a wry smile on her face.

Of course she can understand why her eldest brother is so angry. The Battle of Zishan has already earned a lot of money for the 2nd War Zone, but Tang Dao doesn't know how to give up when it's good. Fighting for a mere 2,000 people and the Japanese is very likely to cause chaos. The foreseeable chain reaction destroyed the good situation that took more than a year to maintain in the second theater.

And this is just one of them. What may really arouse the eldest brother's anger is that Tang Dao's disobedience this time is very likely to destroy the dream of the eldest brother, the king of Jin Province.

As a personal secretary who has been with the stingy old man for more than ten years, how could the middle-aged woman not know how reluctant this man who has been working hard in Shanxi Province for 20 years is to part with the business he created? His biggest dream is to regain control of Shanxi Province. Provincial power.

Seeing that the war situation in the north is calming down, as long as this situation continues to be maintained, once the time is right to launch a counterattack, the first offensive target of the second theater is Jin Province, and returning to Jin Province is not out of reach.

If Tang Dao's insistence caused the stimulated Japanese North China Front to go crazy and the defense lines of the Yellow River and Zhongtiao Mountains to destabilize, the one who disliked him would have taken the opportunity to remove him from the position of commander of the Second Theater Command.

Moreover, it was Shancheng who wanted Tang Dao to stop this battle, which would have little practical effect but might cause turmoil in the war situation.

That person is more afraid of the turbulent war situation in the north than the stingy old man. The southern battlefield is already in full swing. Whether in terms of military strength or economy, China cannot fight a decisive battle with the Japanese army in both the north and the south at the same time.

Tang Dao's impulsive behavior has forced this person into a dead end?

"Brother, anger hurts the liver. You are old, so take care of your health!" It was not until the stingy old man vented his anger that the middle-aged woman came forward and handed him tea, saying softly.

"Hey! I said it early on that Tang Dao is a double-edged sword. If used well, it can hurt the enemy, but if you are not careful, it will hurt yourself. Look, it's about to cut me, an old man!" The bitterness hanging on the corners of the stingy old man's mouth after taking the teacup is much stronger than the tea.

"Brother, Tang Dao is arrogant enough, but have you ever thought about the time when this guy was not arrogant? But the Japanese took advantage of this arrogant man that time?

Some people say: Time is the best medicine. People's hearts are like this, so why not the war situation? Why don't we wait and see. If the Japanese really want to go crazy, you are a general of China, how can you be afraid of a crazy opponent?" The middle-aged woman said softly.

Being praised by his cousin, the stingy old man narrowed his eyes slightly. After taking a few sips of tea, his face looked much better. He handed the teacup to the middle-aged woman and walked to the study with his hands behind his back: "It is planned to send a telegram to the Four-Line Regiment. The battle zone needs to be vigilant about the changes in the battle situation in Zhongtiao Mountain. There are no reinforcements to send. The Ji'nan Office will deal with the changes in the battle situation on its own."

The middle-aged woman sighed slightly. She knew that Tang Dao had offended her eldest brother. Although the eldest brother was a hero in his lifetime, his tolerance was narrow after all. It was a pity for Tang Dao, a young man who was so outstanding that he shone.

When the Battle of Zishan was won, the telegram drafted by this person to the Ministry of Military Affairs to apply for promotion to Major General should have been torn to pieces.

From then on, there would only be Colonel Tang in the Second War Zone, but never Major General Tang!

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"Commander, you have really offended the commander this time, and you actually sent such a cold telegram." Shangguan Yun smiled bitterly and handed the telegram he had just received to Tang Dao.

In any case, the Four-Line Regiment is at least a regiment directly under the war zone. As a result, Tang Dao actually replied to the commander-in-chief with such a telegram. Can you imagine how angry the old man was?

"Haha! As a commander of a war zone, he only thinks about his great cause of becoming a provincial king, and he can't even see the Japanese's inferior trick of making something out of nothing. If I don't fight him, I'm ashamed to wear this military uniform!" Tang Dao just glanced at the telegram and threw it aside lightly.

"Yes! Just these few telegrams sent by the war zone really made me feel the helplessness of Yue Wumu when he received the twelve gold medals!" Shangguan Yun sighed slightly.

"It is really ridiculous to worry that the Japanese will go crazy and affect the entire war situation in North China. The Japanese army dared to withdraw 30,000 main forces from the Zhongtiao Mountain front, reducing its strength by a quarter. Could it be that all the more than 200,000 troops of the four major armies in Zhongtiao Mountain are dead?

Don't those battle-hardened generals and lieutenant generals know that true defense is not just to defend blindly, but to defend and attack? Who would let go of such a great opportunity?" Ye Chenghuan walked over, his eyes full of sarcasm.

"Hehe, I don't know about others, but I know that the 4th and 5th armies have been ready for battle since the Japanese army began to mobilize troops. As long as one person from the 33rd Division dares to leave, the 4th and 5th armies will give the Japanese invaders a blow.

More than 50,000 Japanese invaders have been reduced by half, 80,000 versus 250,000. Commanders Tang and Zhao will not give up such a rare opportunity." Tang Dao laughed.

"But I think these two are probably preparing in vain. For example, Tianjun, a guy with great ambitions but little talent, has been so humiliating in the battle of Zishan. Who would dare to take such a big risk to move the troops in Zhongtiao Mountain? If he had that courage, the battle of Zishan would probably not be 40,000 Japanese troops but 80,000."

"Haha! That's not the case. The bullshit 4th Independent Mixed Brigade has already started boarding. Maybe those special trains are not empty at all. They are just normal rotations and rest. The Japanese troops on the Zhongtiao Mountain front have never decreased at all." Shangguan Yun also laughed.

"Only fools would believe the Japanese's ridiculously low-level 'stealing and replacing'."

"You said that those people in high positions know the truth that we, the frontline shrimps, know. How come those people in high positions can't see through it? They always use strategies and the overall situation to make things up!" Zhuang Shisan, who had arranged the logistics and supplies, came over and gave each of the three people a cigarette.

"Those people! It's not that they don't understand, they are just used to being high up. All they see is power and money. In their eyes, we, the frontline soldiers and the common people, are just a few numbers." Tang Dao lit a cigarette and replied lightly.

"If it were a prosperous time, we, the big soldiers, would not be able to resist the will of those big men who could turn the tide, but now it is a chaotic time, and their will is not as absolute as they imagine. We, the soldiers, and the millions of people in southern Hebei, are flesh and blood people, not numbers!"

"But the commander, if those people are dissatisfied with this and use a military order to deal with us, how should we deal with it?" Zhuang Shisan's face was filled with worry.

"Then we will catch the Japanese and beat them hard. Not only will we scare them, but we will also let them know that our Four-Line Regiment is strong and we are not a flag that can be manipulated by others! Anyone who wants to deal with us will have to pay a price."

The blue smoke could not block the slightly shining eyes of Tang Dao.

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"Commander Tang has been a little reckless this time. Look how angry he made the commander of the theater. He said harsh words without even a single reinforcement." Wang Xiaoqiang was eating canned Japanese beef. He seemed worried about Tang Tuanzuo.

Really, during this period, the head of the Japanese canned beef king was full, but for some reason, he seemed to be addicted to this stuff, and he wanted to grab a can and eat it when he had time.

No, when the brigade commander came to inspect, he didn't even give out cigarettes. Instead, he gave each of the brigade commander and the guards a can of beef. It was very exciting to chat while eating.

"Don't worry about Captain Tang. You'd better worry about yourself! But someone has sued you, saying that you have been greedy for pleasure recently and can't sleep without eating ten cans of beef every day. Look. "Are you throwing yourself into a trap?" Brigadier Cheng swallowed a mouthful of beef with satisfaction and said casually.

"Conscience of Heaven and Earth, Chief, please don't listen to Old Xu's nonsense. This guy is too petty. Isn't it just that my soldiers picked up a few supply packages from the gap between our two regiments' positions and did not distribute them to them? I am an old comrade for many years. As for the rumors about me behind my back!" Wang Xiaoqiang said with his mouth full of beef.

"Are you sure it's a gap in the battlefield?" Brigadier Cheng glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang, who had an aggrieved face and was still eating meat.

"Ahem! How could there be a gap between our two groups? Wouldn't that allow the Japanese to sneak in?" Wang Xiaoqiang quickly shook his head in denial, and then explained weakly with an embarrassed look on his face: "The junction is the junction! But this can't be done It’s my soldiers’ fault! We picked up more. As the saying goes: Still as quiet as a virgin, as quick as a rabbit! My soldiers can pick up loot faster than rabbits. That’s also due to our regiment’s strict training.”

"You are so damn good at bragging to me that you grab as fast as you can, and you have the audacity to say that you picked it up quickly. I'm telling you, if there is another dispute over the distribution of spoils and you are sued here, you guys Everyone in Te Liang handed over 100% of their loot to the brigade. I am here to share the spoils. Bah, I am almost mad at you. I am not a bandit leader like you, Madman Wang. I am the one who shares the spoils." The brigade commander slammed the table.

"Yes!" Wang Xiaoqiang straightened his chest and answered loudly.

"Chief, is the canned beef delicious? Don't worry, go ahead and eat it. Not only will I take care of it, Captain Tang also specially prepared a car for you, saying it is a birthday gift for you." Wang Xiaoqiang's face softened slightly when he saw Brigadier Cheng. , and said with saliva on his face.

"This guy Tang Dao is a thoughtful person!" Brigadier Cheng said slightly, and then he remembered that his birthday was in February. If converted to the Gregorian calendar, it would fall on these days.

"Then I would like to ask one more question. How can a person with such a flexible mind like Commander Tang think of offending that old guy? After all, he still holds the title of commander! What if he is ordered to be a staff officer? How can we deal with the high-ranking officials?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked again.

It can be seen that Wang Xiaoqiang is still very worried about the big trouble caused by Tang Dao's telegram.

"Okay! If Captain Tang knows that you, Lao Wang, care about him so much, this brother's friendship will not be in vain." Brigadier Cheng glanced at Wang Xiaoqiang and said meaningfully: "But the reasons are more complicated, and may involve Regarding the transfer of the Four Elements Group after the Battle of Zishan, Tang Dao was preparing for the future. The reason why he did this was to express his attitude and to some extent draw his own bottom line.

You have to know that some people are not afraid that you are a famous general, but they are only afraid that you are a bastard who flips the table if you disagree!

So, have you figured out something? "

"I understand, I understand! Captain Tang is so wise!" Wang Xiaoqiang suddenly understood, as if he had learned something.

"That's to deal with those politicians who have no regard for the people of the country. Our 80th Group Army is not capable of this. Anyone who plays this trick with me should go and become a cook." Brigadier Cheng knew this as soon as he saw this person's appearance. What is he thinking?

"No way, absolutely not, absolutely cannot learn from a 'villain' like Captain Tang!" Wang Xiaoqiang shook his head like a rattle.

"But the emotional intelligence of remembering the officer's birthday like Captain Tang can be learned." Brigadier Cheng nodded happily.

Wang Xiaoqiang

I'm sorry, it's a lie that the brigade commander came to raise troops to investigate, but it's true to fight against the autumn wind.

There was no way, who put his position in the best position? He picked up five or six tons of supplies dropped by the Japanese army from the 772nd Regiment alone. He was so quick and quick that he also picked up the supplies at the junction with the 771st Regiment. Most of them escaped, so it would be strange for Commander Xu of the 771st Regiment not to 'snitch'.

In addition, who asked him to be so high-profile? When the brigade commander came, he not only gave canned beef for dinner, but also arranged a can for each of dozens of people in the guard platoon. If not brigade commander Cheng Da, who would he butcher?

The mentality of the nouveau riche is really bad! Commander Wang Da, who paid a cart full of 300 cans of beef to send the brigade commander away, has kept a low profile on food since then. Anyway, when anyone comes from the brigade headquarters in the future, even if they are as expensive as the deputy brigade commander or chief of staff, they will all be served with plain porridge. Steamed buns became the famous Wang Laoji of Brigade 683!

Wang Xiaoqiang has grown up, but the Japanese soldiers in the encirclement are really hungry and thin.

Because of Duo Tianjun's saucy maneuvers, not only did he fail to save the 2,000 Japanese troops from the Chinese top brass, but he actually pushed them into a more complete abyss.

No one expected that the famous encirclement and annihilation battle that resounded in the North China battlefield would last for a full 35 days!