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Volume 1: Up the Songhua River Chapter 2585: Joint Attack on the Kwantung Army Border Guards (Part 1)

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    The words of Lieutenant Colonel Wu Zhengmin, deputy director of the Division's Staff Office, were like enlightenment, which shocked Zhao Yuhe. The original campaign plan to deal with the Kwantung Army's border garrison had a big loophole. The emergence of this loophole  , which was caused by the change in the main mission of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps.

    According to the original plan, the Outer Mongolia Field Corps attacked from the front, and the directly affiliated corps attacked from the side and rear. Then, the two corps formed an encirclement, with the Outer Mongolian Field Corps as the main force, annihilating the Kwantung Army border garrison in one fell swoop, and the directly affiliated corps continued to attack.  Advancing in the northeast direction, directly seizing the flanks of Japan's Far East Expeditionary Force, and cooperating with Liu Tiehan's East Point troops, they strive to annihilate the last heavy Japanese army group in the north on the Far East battlefield.

    However, because the Kwantung Army troops in the Western Manchuria area took advantage of the situation and retreated early, the Western Manchuria Interceptor Corps Jingzhan Banner only had five brigades of troops, forcing the division commander to change the campaign plan and mobilize the Outer Mongolia Field Corps along the Baia-A railway line.  Quickly go south, join the Western Manchuria battlefield, and annihilate the Kwantung Army border garrison. The task is handed over to the directly affiliated corps.

    Originally, the campaign plan after the change was impeccable. Both the Outer Mongolia Field Corps and the directly affiliated corps far exceeded the Kwantung Army Border Guards in terms of strength and equipment. There was no need for a single corps to complete the campaign plan.  question.

    Now, after Wu Zhengmin's reminder, Zhao Yuhe realized that both the division commander and himself had taken it for granted. They believed that the Outer Mongolia Field Corps, with more than 300,000 troops, launched a fierce frontal attack. Under strong pressure, the Kanto army  The military border guard will definitely retreat to the northeast.  In this case, they just ran into the encirclement of the directly affiliated corps.  Frontal interception, the forces on both wings are brought together, and an encirclement is formed.

    The campaign plan is understandable, but it misses a key issue. What should the Kwantung Army's border garrison do if it goes in the opposite direction? Even if the Outer Mongolia Field Corps attacks frontally and can drive half of its troops into the encirclement of the directly affiliated corps, then  .  Whether the remaining tens of thousands of Kwantung Army troops turn to the Far East battlefield or break out toward Aershan, they will be uncertain factors and will have an unpredictable impact on the Western Manchuria battlefield and the Far East battlefield.

    Zhao Yuhe woke up from his deep thoughts and said to Wu Zhengmin: "Chief of Staff Wu. Immediately report your analysis just now to the division command and request the division commander to adjust the plan for the northeastern border campaign. The Outer Mongolia Field Corps will not go south for the time being and lead the annihilation of Guandong."  After the military border garrison, we will carry out the original plan. It is extremely urgent and the telegram must be sent immediately!"

    "Also, because the battle plan needs to be adjusted accordingly, the headquarters of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps and the brigades directly under the corps are ordered to temporarily stop offensive preparations. Wait for orders from the headquarters! However, the 11th and 12th Brigades that are outflanking the right wing  Brigade. Let¡¯s continue to carry out the original mission, and the time to complete the mission remains unchanged!¡±

    Wu Zhengmin thought for a moment and said: "Chief of Staff, you are the supreme commander of the campaign, so it would be more appropriate to send a telegram to the division commander in your name!"

    Zhao Yuhe glanced at him, suddenly smiled, and said: "Chief of Staff, it's not like you don't know the rules of our independent division. Besides, you are the chief of staff and have the right to report any issues on the battlefield to the division!  Seeing that Wu Zhengmin was still hesitating, he said impatiently: "Okay! Stop talking nonsense and do it quickly!"

    In the southeastern part of Outer Mongolia, where the headquarters of the Outer Mongolia Field Corps is located, the commander, Major General Sun Zhenbang, is still standing on an isolated hilltop. His staff tried to persuade him several times to go to the tent below to rest for a while, but he refused.

    Looking at the sun that had already set slightly to the west, Sun Zhenbang's eyes were filled with anxiety and impatience. He didn't know why Chief of Staff Zhao hadn't given the order to attack when everything was ready. "What on earth is going on? Could it be,  Is there something abnormal happening in the Kwantung Army troops, or are the troops directly under the corps not in place yet? But no matter what, you, Chief of Staff Zhao, have to send me a telegram to explain the situation, and just let me wait like this?" He thought in his mind.  I thought very dissatisfied.

    Colonel Wang Jun, chief of staff of the corps, quickly walked out of the tent at the foot of the mountain, climbed up the hill, and said with a telegram: "Commander, Chief of Staff Zhao sent an urgent order to temporarily stop offensive preparations for our corps.  Turn to the battlefield to rest and wait for orders from the command center when to start the attack!¡±

    "What?" Sun Zhenbang exploded at that time, "Are you giving the command blindly? My more than 300,000 soldiers were exposed to the sun for several hours. With bullets loaded and bayonets unsheathed, nearly a thousand soldiers suffered from heat stroke.  , thousands of troops are full of anger, and he doesn't say a word? He can't vent his anger, isn't this nonsense! No, I have to ask Chief of Staff Zhao, what is this song about?  Once out?"

    Sun Zhenbang walked a few steps angrily, suddenly stopped, turned around and asked Wang Jundao: "Chief of Staff Zhao didn't say, why did you suspend the attack?"

    ¡°Chief of Staff Zhao said in the telegram that regarding the deployment of the Northeast Border Battle,There is a huge loophole, and he is asking the division commander for instructions to make adjustments to the deployment!  "Wang Jun replied.

    "Huh?" Sun Zhenbang frowned and thought in confusion, and the anger in his heart subsided. He absolutely believed that Chief of Staff Zhao would not order a suspension of the attack for no reason. It was not Chief of Staff Zhao who said he was worried about gains and losses or was hesitant.  style, "Chief of Staff, do you think there are any loopholes in this campaign plan?" he asked.

    "I still can't figure it out yet!" Wang Jun replied honestly.

    "Chief of Staff, do you think that after our corps launches a frontal attack, we can drive all the hundreds of thousands of little Japanese into the encirclement of the corps directly under the corps?" Sun Zhenbang asked a key question.

    Wang Jun thought seriously and said: "That is the most ideal situation, but the battlefield situation is changing rapidly, and we cannot guarantee that the purpose of the attack will be completely achieved - Commander, you are saying that the loophole mentioned by Chief of Staff Zhao lies in  In our Corps?" he asked in surprise.

    Sun Zhenbang suddenly lost interest and said, "Besides this, are there any other possibilities? However, suspending the attack does not mean no attack. Order the front-line troops to take turns to rest and eat, and continue to maintain the offensive posture against the Japs. We must not let  Stop these bastards! I won¡¯t fight them for now, but I¡¯m going to scare them into a cold sweat!¡±

    Mechanized vehicles and heavy equipment are stuck in the swamp. Major General Ren Zhaoquan, commander of the 11th Brigade of the Directly Affiliated Corps, who is worried about this and has nothing to do, does not know that the main force, which is ready to go, has suspended the attack and he is still there.  Annoyed by the predicament before him, the summer scenery outside the Great Wall with shallow water, green grass, bright sunshine and blue sky became very abominable in his eyes!

    Fu Dechun, the brigade chief of staff, was also very anxious. The engineer battalion tried its best, and an infantry regiment was transferred to help. Within three hours, there was no way that a tank or artillery truck could cross this meadow.  , this is not the way to go!

    Fu Dechun thought about it, and suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind. On the right wing of the 11th Brigade, weren't there troops from the 12th Brigade marching? Why not ask them how they are progressing, if the 12th Brigade does not have its own troops at the moment  We can discuss the dilemma and temporarily borrow some heavy equipment. The 11th Brigade can move forward lightly, leaving the heavy equipment behind to slowly figure out a solution!

    Fu Dechun came up with a good idea for himself and became cheerful. He hurriedly walked to the anxious brigade commander Ren Zhaoquan and expressed his thoughts. Sure enough, Ren Zhaoquan's eyes shone and he praised Fu Dechun repeatedly.  It¡¯s just that he¡¯s very scheming!

    Ren Zhaoquan immediately wanted to call Chen Han, the commander of the 12th Brigade, but he shouted at the top of his voice: "I am Lao Ren! Brigadier Chen, where are your troops now? But hurry up, according to the order of the Chief of Staff  But as a rule, don¡¯t hold back our left wing outflanking troops. When the time comes, my old man¡¯s face will be disgraced!¡±

    Fu Dechun, the chief of staff next to him, was speechless for a while, and said to himself: "I never saw it before. The brigade commander would still play such a trick. It is obvious that his troops are trapped in the swamp, and yet"  He couldn't help but shake his head, dumbfounded.

    Major General Chen Han, commander of the 12th Brigade, has always been known for his honesty and loyalty in the directly affiliated corps. He is similar to Ouyang Yishan, commander of the 2nd Brigade. In addition, the 12th Brigade is a later-formed unit and is ranked higher than  Compared with the senior brigade commanders, he is still a junior, and he does not have as many evil intentions as Ren Zhaoquan.

    Hearing Ren Zhaoquan say this, a look of shame flashed on his face, and he said honestly: "Brigade Commander Ren, this time, it really hindered the right-wing roundabout troops. To be honest, our 12th Brigade is now surrounded by a swamp.  Trapped, covered in mud, all trucks and heavy equipment unable to move!"

    After a pause, Chen Han sighed, and then said: "It's all my fault. In order to take a shortcut, it ended up delaying the troops even more. Ren Brigade Commander, your 11th Brigade will go first. The left wing cannot be without troops. I will try my best to keep up."  , do you think this is good?"

    Chen Han's tone was absolutely sincere, but also filled with deep self-blame. On the other end of the walkie-talkie, Ren Zhaoquan grinned and was almost petrified. He couldn't even laugh or cry. Tell me, why are you telling this lie? You're so bullshit.  Well, aren¡¯t you just digging a hole for yourself?

    Chief of Staff Fu Dechun came over and whispered: "This is a good time. Now that the big words are out, let me see how you end it?"

    However, Ren Zhaoquan's face was quite thick. He could challenge the top brigade commanders of the directly affiliated corps. He was not comparable to an honest guy like Chen Han. At that moment, he said without changing his face: "Chen Han  Brother, I was joking just now. To tell you the truth, our 11th Brigade is in the same situation as you. We are stuck in the swamp. So far, the engineer battalion has been struggling for several hours and there is not even a truck.  Get it over!"

    Chen Han, who was on the other end of the walkie-talkie, was so shocked that he didn¡¯t care.??Pursuing the bullshit made by Ren Zhaoquan just now, he asked nervously: "Commander Ren, our two brigades are in the same situation. We cannot overcome the difficulties caused by the swamp in a short time. However, the chief of staff issued a fatal order and cannot do it on time."  Reaching the designated location will affect the progress of the entire campaign, what should I do?¡±

    (To be continued)
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