kingnovel Chapter 327 The war is about to begin
Chapter 327 The war is about to begin
While the battalions were gathering, Gu Changfeng made a direct call to the 115th Division.
When the call was connected, Gu Changfeng laughed and said, "Commander Yang, have you dug up the devil's ancestral grave? How come all the devils in Jinzhong were alarmed?"
It was Staff Officer Li who answered the phone. After hearing what Gu Changfeng said, he handed the phone to Commander Yang speechlessly.
In fact, Commander Yang was also depressed at this time. The news that came to his command center one after another shocked him.
He didn't expect that his decision to swallow up the Japanese Second Mixed Brigade would actually alarm the entire Jinzhong Japanese.
The situation at this point was somewhat similar to Li Yunlong's attack on Ping'an County. It was simply amazing.
The slightly different thing is that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has little strength in the Jinzhong area, so Yan Laoxi doesn't feel much.
Of course, all the Japanese devils in Jinzhong were dispatched, and the National Government naturally received the news quickly. After hearing the report, the principal issued an order to bring all the high-ranking officials of the National Government directly to the headquarters.
On the night of the first day of the new year, senior officials were supposed to celebrate the New Year happily, dancing and drinking.
Now that's good, because of the Battle of Huangtuling, everything is lost, so just watch carefully!
Afterwards, the commanders of the various Chinese war zones also turned their gazes towards Jinzhong.
At this point, some were worried, while others were just sitting there watching, and everyone had a different mood.
Inside the 115th Division Headquarters, Division Commander Yang's thoughts turned, and he smiled bitterly:
"Damn it, I didn't know it would cause such a big commotion. It's just that we blew up the Japanese headquarters and wanted to take over their Second Brigade."
When facing Gu Changfeng, Commander Yang had nothing to hide. Their friendship had stood the test of time.
Moreover, at this time he also wanted to get help from Gu Changfeng's Independent Regiment. The matter was too big and his 115th Division and 120th Division could not handle it at all.
After hearing what Commander Yang said, Gu Changfeng's expression froze for a moment, and thunder roared in his heart.
He remembered that the commander of the Second Mixed Brigade of the Japanese army, Abe Nobuhide, died at the hands of the Eighth Route Army.
But this is not a later event, so why did the time sequence change?
Gu Changfeng was recalling some things, but he did not stop talking and continued to ask:
"Commander Yang, the Japanese are heading towards you now. This is a sign of a major war. Do you have any ideas?"
Commander Yang gritted his teeth and said, "There are too many devils. We can't hold on by ourselves. We will evacuate soon."
The news from headquarters has now reached him, and the Japanese are rushing towards him. He no longer has the mind to destroy the Japanese Second Brigade. The important thing is to evacuate first.
Head-on confrontation is not their style, but they were quite brave this time. They didn't expect it to turn out like this in the end.
Hearing that Commander Yang wanted to evacuate, Gu Changfeng suddenly remembered that he had changed the time sequence.
Lieutenant General Abe Nobuhide is likely to die in this battle, so the room for maneuver is not...
Thinking of this, Gu Changfeng said anxiously: "Commander Yang, please don't retreat. Whether this mop-up can be completed early depends entirely on you."
"I'm already gathering troops here. If the Japanese want to attack us, we'll fight them."
He now has five battalions under his command, with a total strength of over 9000, plus a militia company of more than 4000 people. It will be no problem for him to fight a big battle with the Japanese, not to mention that he has the special forces as his sharp knife.
"The total number of troops mobilized by the Japanese is estimated to be over 50,000. Are you sure we can fight them with our strength?"
After getting Gu Changfeng's answer, Commander Yang became a little hesitant.
In terms of military strength, his 115th and 120th Divisions are okay, but their weapons and equipment are far inferior and they are completely incomparable to the Japanese.
Gu Changfeng said directly: "Commander Yang, the Japanese brigade commander Abe Nobuhide is likely dead. You just need to trap the Japanese from the Second Brigade. We still have time."
These words made Commander Yang's eyes widen. Gu Changfeng dared to make a judgment on something he was not even sure of?
Gu Changfeng did not give Master Yang a chance to think and continued:
"I'm 26% to % sure that Abe Nobuhide is dead. As long as you hold on, I can handle the Japanese th Division."
His confidence comes from strength. Now each battalion is equipped with two 107 rocket launchers, and the special forces team has four. Each battalion has more than 4 rounds, and the special forces team has more than rounds. This alone can produce unexpected results.
Moreover, he also has a heavy artillery battalion, so he doesn't have to be afraid of the Japanese 26th Division.
Commander Yang gritted his teeth and said, "I have to report this to headquarters. If headquarters approves, I'll play a gamble with you."
He knew very well that if they really fought the Japanese this time, the losses would be huge, but if they succeeded, the Japanese in the Jinzhong area could basically declare their withdrawal, which would give the Eighth Route Army a good time to develop.
"Commander Yang, whether you fight or not, I will definitely cause trouble for the Japanese. This time I am bringing all my wealth with me."
Gu Changfeng encouraged Commander Yang again. He was determined to fight this battle anyway. This was a rare opportunity to avoid letting the fire spread to Gaojia Town.
"Okay, I'll try my best."
Commander Yang did see Gu Changfeng's determination, but their 115th Division was not as confident as the Independent Regiment, so whether they could fight depended on what the headquarters considered.
At 9 o'clock in the evening, the career of brigade commander Abe Nobuhide as lieutenant general in China came to an end before he even began.
Abe Nobuhide died, and the Japanese doctor was ultimately unable to save him.
This matter soon reached the ears of Tadaharu Midorikawa, and then the Japanese headquarters, Jun Harumiya, Shiro Inaba, and other division commanders received the news one after another.
For a time, the news of Abe Nobuhide's death was everywhere. The news spread so quickly that it could not be hidden from the principal's eyes and ears.
It has to be said that Abe Nobuhide's death affected too many people, including the commanders of various Japanese military regions in China, the National Government, Yanzhou, and even the Japanese headquarters.
Mountain city, inside the headquarters.
The principal sat at the top seat, his face full of shock, and he was speechless for a long time.
Some well-informed senior government officials naturally knew what had happened, and their faces were all filled with surprise and confusion.
"Fisherman, can this be confirmed?"
The death of Lieutenant General Abe Nobuhide had such a huge impact that he was worried that it was fake news.
Hearing the question, Dai Yunong replied solemnly: "It can be confirmed. This matter has been verified by our internal personnel and is almost certain."
Great! After receiving the confirmation, the headquarters was filled with amazement and everyone started whispering to each other.
More than a year after the war began, Lieutenant General Abe Nobuhide was the highest-ranking general to die on the front line. No wonder everyone only dared to speak after hearing the confirmation.
"The Japanese are making frequent moves in Jinzhong. It seems they are serious this time."
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Government spoke.
"After all, a lieutenant general has died. It would be strange if the Japanese did not send troops." Chief He continued.
In fact, everyone now understands that although the Eighth Route Army has gained great prominence, corresponding retaliation from the Japanese will certainly follow.
The principal pondered for a moment, waved his hand to stop everyone, and then said:
"The death of the devils will be a good thing for us, Lieutenant General. Newspapers will be printed and distributed overnight. I want to let all the Chinese military and civilians know about this."
Such an exciting event happened at the beginning of 39 years. It must be said that it was a great boost to the morale of the Chinese military and civilians, so he let go of his grudges at this time.