Chapter 202 The Elegy of Chahar's Sent Corps (IV)

After returning to the division headquarters, Qian Zhuangfei had summarized the progress of each unit.

Liu Yimin took a look. The Second Education Brigade, the Fourth Education Brigade and the heavy firepower troops led by Liu Jian have already taken Yangqu. Chen Dayong's 7th Education Brigade has maintained contact with the Dike-free troops, and now it is an independent mixed second brigade.

Being closer to the embankment, both sides may join forces.

In the direction of the Zhengtai Line, Zeng Zhongsheng led the First Education Brigade, the Third Education Brigade, the Fifth Education Brigade and the heavy firepower troops to arrive in Yangquan, and formed an encirclement. According to investigation, there was only one brigade defender in Yangquan City, and the 15th Brigade was independently formed.

The main force has been opened to calm down, and it is possible to attack the Niangzi Pass.

In the direction of Niangziguan, Zhang Hongtao reported that the Japanese army from Shijiazhuang had about a gang. At 11 a.m., the first wave of squadrons was tentatively attacked and was repelled. The second wave of squadrons launched at 11:30 and was repelled.

The Japanese army suspended the attack, probably waiting for reinforcements.

After reading the situation, Liu Yimin knew that the Japanese army did not understand the strength of the instructor at all. He thought that the troops that occupied Niangzi Pass were not very large, otherwise they would not have used only one corps to attack. So he ordered Zeng Zhongsheng to speed up.

Yangquan attacked a little, and the entire army attacked, quickly resolved Yangquan's defending enemy, advanced eastward to pacify, and encircled the independent 15th Brigade under Niangzi Pass. He ordered Zhang Hongtao to effectively strengthen the fortifications, make preparations for firecrackers, anti-virus, and air defense, and to fight against the Japanese attack outside Niangzi Pass.

, and also intercepted the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade. It was strictly ordered Zhao Shan to lead the Eighth Brigade to speed up the marching speed and quickly reinforce Zhang Hongtao's 6th Brigade, withstand the Japanese army's two-way attack on Niangzi Pass, and buy time for the main force to arrive and annihilate the enemy.

As for Liu's group establishment on the Tongpu Line, Liu Yimin asked them to follow the combat plan and after the independent mixed second brigade and the dike are mixed, they will set up positions and encircle and annihilate them on the enemy's retreat path to the Tongpu Line.

Then, Liu Yimin sent a report to Wu Zheng, asking him to lead the baggage regiment to rest and recuperate in Jinzhong, and rush back to Taiyuan to be responsible for the transfer of Taiyuan materials. The new regiment was handed over to the command of the cavalry division Hu Laohu to monitor the movements of Itagaki troops on the front line of Jinzhong.

Hu Laohu reported that Itagaki Group did turn around and withdraw to Huozhou, asking whether to follow and pursue.

Liu Yimin ordered Hu Laohu to send small troops to monitor the enemy, and the main force rested and stood by.

After giving the order, Liu Yimin thought about what Itagaki was going to do in front of the map.

Liu Yimin naturally knows this person very well. He is bold, likes to take risks, is quite strategic, and often disobeys. He is a very outstanding figure in the Japanese army. Now that he dares to disobey orders and refuses to withdraw from Hebei, he must have something to do.

The big plan. This plan now has only two points. One is to drive the army northward to regain Taiyuan. The other is to concentrate its forces and difficult to advance. Defeat the national army, occupy southern Shanxi and southeastern Shanxi. You can even cross Zhongtiao Mountain and enter Henan and Shaanxi.

Compared with the two plans, if the general Japanese generals would naturally choose to regain Taiyuan. If that were the case, when the Japanese army arrived from Huozhou, their main force would have eliminated the independent mixed second brigade, and the embankment would not be blocked by your troops and

Independent Mixed 15th Brigade, using railways, the troops can be quickly concentrated near Taiyuan, using fortifications built by Yan Xishan outside Taiyuan City to fight against the Japanese army, etc., the Eighth Route Army, Wei Lihuang 14th Army, the Jinsui Army surrounded, and the Taiwan

It is the end of a complete destruction of the army. Itagaki will never adopt this plan. If he wants to retake Taiyuan, he does not have to return to Huozhou and waste fuel. He just needs to turn from Qin County to Jinzhong to attack and advance.

Now, Itagaki must have made up his mind to go south to attack Yan Xishan's tribe and Wei Lihuang's tribe.

The old Japanese devils of Itagaki were ruthless. After the Battle of Xinkou of the Jinsui Army and the 14th Army, the losses were too great. It would be no exaggeration to say that they were defeated. If Itagaki concentrated its strength to attack at this time, it would be a disaster for thousands of miles.

The ending. Because in history, the Japanese army stopped advancing south after capturing Pingyao, which gave Wei Lihuang troops and the Jinsui army a chance to breathe. In addition, Chiang Kai-shek urgently dispatched various troops to reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain, so he stabilized in Zhongtiao Mountain.

The situation has changed now. The Japanese lost Taiyuan, and at the same time there was no burden of digesting and consolidating Taiyuan. The two divisions killed them, and the consequences were really terrible, because the troops in the southern Shanxi direction were still in the escape stage and had not been completed yet

In addition, he recovered Taiyuan, Chiang Kai-shek might relax his vigilance and he would not have time to mobilize his army to reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain. In this way, it would be very smooth to go south. The only way is to let Yan Xishan and Wei Lihuang take action immediately and withdraw quickly

Defences towards Zhongtiao Mountain were arranged, and Chiang Kai-shek urgently dispatched troops from western Henan to support the river and strengthened the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line. In this way, although Linfen and Yuncheng were lost, the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line would not be broken.

After the situation was judged clearly, Liu Yimin immediately generated power to the headquarters, reported the intelligence that Itagaki Group turned around to Huozhou, and also reported the situation that Itagaki was going to sweep across southern Shanxi, and also reported the consequences that it might have if the defense line of Zhongtiaoshan was lost.

After saying that, the headquarters was asked to immediately inform the head office of the Second War Zone, Wei Lihuang's 14th Army, and report directly to Chiang Kai-shek, asking the troops in southern Shanxi to quickly mobilize, strengthen the walls and clear the fields, block and delay the enemy's attack speed, and the main force turned to Zhongtiao Mountain to deploy defense.

Zhu, Peng, Zuo replied that their judgment matched Liu Yimin's judgment and had already informed Yan Xishan and Wei Lihuang. He now decided to forward the original text of Liu Yimin's telegram to Yan Xishan and Wei Lihuang, and report to Chiang Kai-shek urgently.

Only then did Liu Yimin feel relieved and began to generate electricity for the Chairman, asking cadres to cross the river and form a local anti-Japanese democratic government regime in Shanxi, and consider the candidates for the Taiyuan City Administrative Head, striving to build Shanxi into a strong anti-Japanese base that relies on each other with Shaanxi.

After these things were done, it was already dark. Liu Yimin asked Huang Wenhu and Li Xiaoshuai to come over with food, staring at the map while eating, thinking about how to solve the problem of Itagaki Group after destroying the Second Independent Mixed Brigade and the Fifteenth Independent Mixed Brigade.

question.

As I thought about it, I was a little fascinated. I don’t know where itagaki, an old devil who actively advocated invasion of China, has now arrived. I don’t know how many kind and helpless Chinese people are destroyed because of the whimsical thoughts of this old devil. I don’t know how many Chinese there are.

The soldier was about to fall under the invader's butcher knife again. The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, and he couldn't help but throw the bowl in his hand.

The sound of the bowl falling to the ground finally woke Liu Yimin up from deep thoughts, and a soft female voice came from his ears: "What are you thinking? You are so fascinated that you don't eat any more food, and you even fell down the bowl!"

As soon as Liu Yimin looked up, he saw Soong Mei-ling looking at him with a smile. The female secretary named Song Yaoguang was bent down to clean up the broken bowls on the ground.

Liu Yimin was embarrassed and said, "Madam laughed." After that, he blamed Luo Ronghuan, Cai Zhong, and Ren Ying, who was behind Soong Mei-ling, didn't know how to call him, and let Mrs. Jiang laugh.

Soong Mei-ling smiled and said that she didn't blame them, she didn't let her shout. She wanted to see what the most famous young general in China looked like in the command center now.

Liu Yimin smiled and said modestly: "Mrs. The most famous young general is just a patriotic soldier."

Soong Mei-ling looked at Liu Yimin carefully and said, "Look at you, you don't care about anything for the sake of war, and no one cares about the torn clothes." As he said that, he stepped forward and looked at the ripped hole in Liu Yimin's top with his hand.

Liu Yimin was embarrassed, blushing like a monkey's butt, sweating heavily, and was at a loss.

Soong Mei-ling laughed and said, "I didn't expect that the general who made the Japanese devils frightened would blush!"

Cai Zhong frowned on one side, and wanted to have an attack. Luo Ronghuan coughed and said, "Madam Jiang, please sit down and talk. We are all soldiers, and it is normal for our clothes torn. Please rest assured that Mrs. Jiang, Commander Liu's lover has received it.

The order was rushing to the front line. When she came, she could take care of the life of Commander Liu."

Soong Mei-ling turned around and looked at Luo Ronghuan, then sat down, and said in a loving tone: "Teacher Liu, you are so young and have a bright future. The Chinese people have unlimited high expectations for you and look forward to you killing the enemy and making meritorious contributions. The Japanese must hate you

Extremely, put it to death and then hurry up. I hope you take care of yourself for our War of Resistance. After your wife comes, please tell her that work is important, and taking good care of you is more important. If her work is really busy and cannot leave, you can be worthy

A female assistant is responsible for your daily life. When I came, the chairman also repeatedly explained this to you."

Liu Yimin hurriedly said, "Chairman Xie and his wife are concerned. I am so young and in good health. I dare not work for the trivial matters of life." Then he changed the topic and asked his wife how she felt about Taiyuan and whether the afternoon trip was going smoothly.

Cai Zhong was no longer willing to let Soong Mei-ling talk to Liu Yimin again, so he hurriedly stepped forward to report the situation of Mrs. Jiang going to the field hospital to comfort the wounded in the afternoon and visiting the victims in the city. After the report, Cai Zhong then said that Mrs. Jiang was tired all day long.

I will return to Nanjing tomorrow. Please report quickly and not affect Mrs. Jiang's rest.

Cai Zhong's last words were obviously eager to see off the guests, and Soong Mei-ling frowned. Liu Yimin had already recovered at this time, so he went down the road and took advantage of the situation and said: "Mrs. Jiang, the War of Resistance has just begun, and we are in trouble in the future.

The days are still coming, and I have a heartless request, I don’t know if I can say no?”

Soong Mei-ling smiled and said, "Tell me, I'll listen!"

Liu Yimin then said: "The war between China and Japan is a decisive battle that concerns the fate of the two countries. Now, on the surface, Japan has developed industry and has a deep potential for war, but in fact it is not like this. Although Japan has a good industrial foundation and the education level of its citizens

High, the army has advanced equipment, but it has a fatal weakness, which is that it has no resources. If Japan's oil, steel and rubber supply lines can be cut off, the Japanese will soon surrender automatically. And Japan's largest oil, steel, is currently

The import places of the United States are all. The United States' attitude towards the Sino-Japanese War is to remain neutral, which is actually the greatest unfair to China that we are invaded. Americans shout to remain neutral, but privately let Japan be influential.

We constantly import oil, steel and other strategic materials from them, and then create murderous weapons to attack us. It can be said that without the steel and oil of the United States, Japanese aircraft would not be able to build warships, and they would not be able to drive even if they were built.

I think Mrs. Roosevelt is a great politician with great strategic vision. As long as we promote and strive for it in the United States, we will definitely be able to

We have won the support of the United States for us. Besides, the Japanese are extremely ambitious. The current policy of the United States is actually to raise tigers. I wonder, after the wife returns, should we discuss with the Chairman and visit the United States as soon as possible?

Meet the members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and meet President Roosevelt. I believe that with the charm and wisdom of Mrs., the United States will definitely be able to move from maintaining neutrality to supporting our war of resistance.”

Soong Mei-ling heard her eyes lit up, and her beautiful eyes kept sweeping around Liu Yimin's face.

Liu Yimin said again: "I know that the Chairman has sent someone to contact the US government, but the results are not ideal. One reason is that the Americans do not feel the threat of war and the policy has not been adjusted yet. Another reason is that the people sent are not allowed.

Li. If the wife goes there in person, I believe she will definitely gain a lot."

After Liu Yimin finished speaking, he stood there silently, waiting for Soong Mei-ling to digest what he said.

Soong Mei-ling thought for a long time before she smiled and said to Liu Yimin: "I didn't expect you to have such a grand strategic vision and your excellence was beyond my expectations. Thank you, I will consider it seriously. I hope the trip to the United States will be as good as you.

We can get what we deserve.”

After saying that, she asked her entourage secretary Chen Yaoguang to pour tea. Ren Ying hurriedly poured the tea and brought it to her. Soong Mei-ling took a sip and then opened her mouth to speak again.

Liu Yimin had no time to chat with her. At this moment, his mind had already reached the battlefield. He said, "Madam, tonight, there will be another battle on the land of Shanxi. Our army will encircle and annihilate the enemy to the evening and become independent.

The Second Brigade, the front line is about to start. At the same time, the 20th Division of the Japanese Army and the 109th Division may also have big moves tonight, and the General Guard in the south of the Jin Dynasty is also preparing for battle. I am busy,

I can't talk to my wife. Tomorrow morning, please return to Nanjing early in the morning. Our Political Commissar Luo and Director Cai will see you off at the airport, so I won't go. Thank you for your condolences to the Taiyuan front line. Please rest assured, we will always be

Fight with the Japanese until they completely defeated the Japanese. In addition, if possible, please advise the Chairman to give us more military spending and weapons and ammunition. They are all fighting against the Japanese, and they cannot favor one or the other."

Soong Mei-ling felt funny when she heard Liu Yimin's words. This young division commander drove him away while asking for military expenses. But who is Soong Mei-ling? Naturally, she knew that she could not interfere with Liu Yimin's command and combat at this moment, so she stood up and tidied up for Liu Yimin again.

In military uniform, I said I took care of myself and said goodbye.

After Ren Ying accompanied Soong Mei-ling, Cai Zhong stared at Liu Yimin's face and looked straight.

Liu Yimin touched his face with his hand, and felt nothing was wrong, so he asked Cai Zhong what he was looking at.

Cai Zhong said hatefully: "I want to use a knife to cut your face a few times to make you ugly and save you from causing trouble all day long."

Luo Ronghuan sighed too.

When Liu Yimin thought about it, these two guys were distorted again. They pretended to be intimate and wanted to win over the people's hearts to be simple. They said with a smile: "What do you think? Soong Mei-ling is an American student and likes Western culture."

, It would be good if you didn't hug me. Didn't you see me even holding hands with her? She is the first lady, so it wouldn't be too much to care about her subordinates. If any subordinate is uneasy because of her concern and intimate actions, then

It's not far from death."

Cai Zhong then asked: "Are you saying true?"

Liu Yimin said: "You go and see David and the others hug each other when they meet, and then you will understand that it is all Western etiquette. I heard that Chairman Jiang won over the miscellaneous military generals during the civil war and gave them money directly.

Giving a house, a car, and a woman, Mrs. Jiang’s methods are far worse than her husband. If Soong Mei-ling can have a good impression of us, then she will not be called Soong Mei-ling. She is trying to help her husband consolidate her dominance, otherwise

, People like her have long sneered at us when they see us. In her eyes, I am a vicious Red Bandit. But now it is anti-Japanese and we need to fight the Japanese, so she has come to comfort us so far.

When I talk to me, I felt like I was intimate. In fact, everyone knew in my heart that it was all for you to see.”

Luo Ronghuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I am very pleased that the commander is so awake! However, Mrs. Jiang would leave early and see her off tomorrow morning. In addition, Lao Cai, you draft a report for the central government and transfer Tang Xing.

Comrade Ying returned to the teaching instructor as the deputy political commissar of the Logistics Command, and asked her to take her children and parents to arrive in Taiyuan immediately. His father can temporarily work in the Logistics Command, and her mother can work at Ling Kun’s Education Committee.”
To be continued...