readytorunbook Chapter 303 Lure the enemy deeper
Chapter 303 Lure the enemy deeper
Chapter 303: Lure the enemy deep into the Independent Column’s Yangquan Headquarters.
The radio beeped and transmitted the latest developments on the front line to the command center every moment.
The lights in the room made the large map on the wall exceptionally clear. The map used flags and marks of different colors to show the detailed positions of both the enemy and us.
Gaoda and Qi Tongwei stood in front of the map, their eyes scanning back and forth on the map, analyzing every detail of the battle situation.
Gaoda turned to Qi Tongwei beside him and said, "Political Commissar, the current situation is proceeding according to our plan. Two of the three armies of the North China Front are being blocked by other brother troops."
"It shouldn't be a big problem for the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army to hold back the Japanese advancing northward from the south."
Gao Da continued to analyze: "Yu County has the 386th Brigade and other main forces of the Eighth Route Army. It should not be difficult to hold back the Japanese army."
"Now only the 65th and 66th Divisions are marching towards Yangquan from the middle route. I plan to send the 65th and 66th Divisions into Yangquan, lure the enemy deep into our territory, and then eat them up in one gulp."
After listening to Gaoda's words, Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment.
He nodded slowly in agreement: “Commander, I agree with your action.
The two divisions have less than 5 Japanese soldiers. With the current strength of the independent column, we are fully capable of destroying this large army of Japanese soldiers."
"The two divisions in the middle are the main forces of the North China Front Army. If we kill them, the other two Japanese armies will naturally withdraw."
Gundam agreed and said, "Commissar, you are right, that is exactly what I planned.
Concentrate all the strength of the independent column to wipe out the Japanese army in the middle. This time we must give Okamura Neiji a hard beating. Let's see if he still acts arrogantly. "
Afterwards, the two began to formulate a detailed combat plan within the command center.
Gundam's finger moved across the map, pointing out the planned locations and routes of action for the Independent Brigade, the New 1st Brigade, and the Peace Brigade.
The independent brigade was the main force and was at the forefront, attracting the troops of two Japanese divisions.
The New 1st Brigade and the Ping'an Brigade made a flanking move, completely surrounded the enemy's central force, and then annihilated it.
Gaoda decided to place the main battlefield at Dazhai Mountain, which was a must-pass place for the Japanese army in the middle route and would also become the burial place of two divisions.
The communicator suddenly stood up and said, "Commander, we have received a telegram from the 386th Brigade."
Gaoda quickly took the telegram, quickly scanned the contents of the telegram, and then showed a satisfied smile: "Political Commissar, the 386th Brigade has wiped out a complete Japanese regiment in the area of Yu County."
Gao Da continued with a smile and said, "Political Commissar, the 386th Brigade will be famous in the Eighth Route Army. The brigade commander should be very proud of this. This is the first team to destroy the Japanese regiment since the start of the war. The commander must be very happy."
Qi Tongwei nodded in agreement: "This is indeed a remarkable achievement. This action of the 386th Brigade will greatly boost our morale and also deal a heavy blow to the enemy."
Gundam looked at his watch. He knew that the situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly and there could be no delay: "Political Commissar, time waits for no one. You must immediately issue our latest tactical arrangements to all troops." Gundam ordered.
"Yes, Commander."
Qi Tongwei responded and immediately turned and left the command center.
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Inside the independent brigade headquarters.
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang sat in the command center, both of them focused on the map spread out on the table, discussing the next combat operations.
On the map, the mountainous areas outside Yangquan are densely marked, showing the current battle situation.
The troops outside the independent brigade have already engaged in fighting with the 65th and 66th Divisions, and the two sides have launched a fierce battle in the mountainous areas outside Yangquan.
The Japanese attack was very fierce, with continuous artillery fire and bullets raining down, but the independent brigade's blocking troops were not to be outdone. Relying on the advantage of terrain, they stubbornly resisted the enemy's attack.
Li Yunlong looked at the map in front of him, tapped his fingers on the map, and said, "Political Commissar, now the 65th Division and the 66th Division are attacking our positions with all their might. I have an idea. Let these two divisions in to fight."
Zhao Gang thought for a moment, "Brigade Commander, the combat effectiveness of these two Japanese divisions is not weak. It would be risky to let them in to fight."
Li Yunlong nodded. He certainly knew this. He knew that it would be difficult to defeat two divisions with the strength of the independent brigade.
He took a deep breath and then said slowly: "I know the risk is great, but we can't always be passive and defensive. We need to take the initiative and look for opportunities."
Just as Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang were nervously discussing the battle plan in the independent brigade headquarters, the communicator rushed into the headquarters and broke the silence in the room: "Report to the brigade commander, there is a call from the column headquarters."
Li Yunlong quickly took the telegram from the communicator and quickly scanned the contents of the telegram. The next second he laughed heartily: "Political Commissar, take a look at this telegram. It came just in time."
He handed the telegram to Zhao Gang.
Zhao Gang took the telegram, scanned it quickly, and smiled: "Brigade Commander, it seems that not only you have this idea, but even the commander has this idea, let the devils in to fight."
"The independent brigade is not strong enough to deal with the two Japanese divisions. If the New 1st Brigade and the Ping An Brigade also join in, the two Japanese divisions will have no way to escape."
Li Yunlong nodded heavily: "Political Commissar, you are right.
This time, the commander wants to completely wipe out the two Japanese divisions."
"In this case, we must withdraw all the troops of the independent brigade on the periphery and let the devils in."
"Political Commissar, go and notify all the regiments immediately and ask them to take immediate action to lure the Japanese division in." Li Yunlong gave the order.
"Yes, Brigadier."
Zhao Gang replied and immediately turned around and left the command center.
at the same time,
In the headquarters of the Shinichi Brigade and the Heian Brigade, when Gundam's instructions came, the commanders of the two brigades responded quickly.
Ding Wei held the telegram tightly and said, "Comrades, the commander's order has been made clear. Our New 1st Brigade must act immediately and cooperate with the Independent Brigade and the Ping'an Brigade to lure the two divisions of the devils into Yangquan and annihilate them in one fell swoop."
Kong Jie also gave the order: "We must move to the designated location as quickly and covertly as possible."
As the order was issued, the soldiers of the New 1st Brigade and the Ping'an Brigade quickly sorted their equipment and checked their weapons.
The troops of the independent column began to move their positions rapidly in the middle of the night.
In the mountainous area outside Yangquan City, the independent brigade's blocking troops had begun to retreat in an orderly manner. They fought and retreated, luring the two Japanese divisions to advance deeper.
Under the cover of night, the soldiers of the independent column marched quickly through the mountains, their figures looming in the moonlight.
With the rapid actions of the various troops of the independent column, a huge encirclement was quietly spread outside Yangquan City.