Chapter 275 Yan Laoxi and Wei Junru generate electricity one after another

This time Yan Laoxi set up his stance to fight the Japanese army in Lancheng and Jingle City.

The main idea is to show the prestige of the Jinsui Army so that it can better take the initiative in all aspects.

However, as the frontline operations turned into crisis, Yan Laoxi began to murmur in his heart.

The Seventh Army is a direct unit under his command, and the commander-in-chief of the Army, Zhao Yinfu, is also one of his Thirteen Taibao.

If this unit suffered heavy casualties, it would definitely not be something Yan Laoxi wanted to see.

The 71st Division was locked in a bitter battle in Jingle City, and the 48th Independent Brigade was about to be encircled.

For a while, Yan Laoxi stood in front of the map and pondered, somewhat difficult to make a decision.

He wanted to win the battle, but the current situation obviously didn't allow it.

If we continue to force the battle here, the troops will definitely suffer heavy casualties.

Although the 48th Independent Brigade can fight, they cannot stop the hundreds of thousands of Japanese and puppet troops.

After Chu Yunfei and others received the message, they discussed it repeatedly.

Most of the officers wanted to carry out the orders of the Second War Zone Commander and head to Pucheng immediately.

"There is no need to defend Lancheng and Jingle City. It is obviously the best choice to withdraw all troops."

At the same time, Fang Ligong also began to personally draft a telegram to reply to the First Theater District Commander's Department.

He believed that excessive casualties in this unit were not necessarily a bad thing.

"More than 40,000 Japanese and puppet troops including the elite 27th Division of the Japanese Army stormed Lancheng and Jingle City."

"At present, Lancheng and Jingle City cannot stay any longer. There are heavy Japanese and puppet troops here."

"To the west of Pucheng is Jicheng. There are many troops here that are direct descendants of Commander Yan."

At the same time, Yan Laoxi also personally sent a telegram, preparing to summon Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun, and Fang Ligong.

"We need to choose carefully when arranging our trip to southwestern Shanxi this time, otherwise if an accident occurs, there may be serious consequences."

After they finished writing, Chu Yunfei asked Chen Ziyun to take the note back and at the same time asked the officers to return to their troops.

"The so-called 48th Independent Brigade, the elite Jinsui Army, is no match for the Imperial Army Field Division."

At this time, a general wearing three plum blossom stars stood next to Yan Laoxi. He pointed at the map and made suggestions directly.

"With our current strength, we can completely protect ourselves."

After the officers left, the three of them opened the note and looked at it.

They obviously have concerns. After all, wherever they make suggestions now, they will easily be settled later.

When they suffer heavy casualties, they can be quickly transferred to the Shanxi-Sui Army for deep rest and replenishment.

By four o'clock in the afternoon on December 31st, the Japs marched to the southwestern Shanxi area in a demonstration and directly bombed the Shanxi-Sui Army.

As they entered the car, the driver stepped on the accelerator.

The captain had a German-made shell gun hanging on his waist, with a serious expression and said nothing.

What's more, they still have a large number of aviation troops to assist in the battle. By that time, let alone ground troops.

Chen Ziyun pondered for a while, and then he made a direct suggestion.

At nine o'clock, the first theater commander's headquarters also sent a message.

After the three people met, Zhang Fengji continued to convey Yan Laoxi's orders.

Yan Laoxi also directly removed Yang Xingru from his position as commander-in-chief of the group army and imposed a symbolic punishment.

By two o'clock in the afternoon, the various units of the 48th Independent Brigade gradually broke away from contact with the Japanese and puppet troops.

And here at the brigade headquarters, Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun, Fang Ligong stayed.

Therefore, he hoped that the 48th Independent Brigade could quickly move to Zhongtiao Mountain and join the battle sequence in the first theater.

But now he felt that there was no need to continue the fight and quickly withdrew the Seventh Army.

"Everyone, Chief Wei asked us to go to Zhongtiao Mountain immediately; Chief Yan asked us to go to Pucheng immediately."

Chu Yunfei had anticipated this, so Fang Ligong stood up and distributed the pens and papers.

Yan Laoxi wants to completely control the southwestern Shanxi and northwestern Shanxi areas through the 48th Independent Brigade.

As long as the 48th Independent Brigade reaches the deep area controlled by the Jinsui Army, then this force cannot be at their mercy.

Fang Ligong understands the ways of the world, so it is obviously the best choice for him to reply to Wei Junru.

However, he had a conflict with the troops of the First War Zone stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, and Yang Xingru also fell out with Wei Junru.

The Second War Zone Chief's Department was also not to be outdone, and they also began to carry out large-scale reporting and propaganda.

Only a few officers wanted to carry out Wei Junru's order and go to Zhongtiao Mountain.

But soon, Yan Laoxi directly promoted Yang Xingru to the position of deputy commander-in-chief of the second theater.

To go to Zhongtiao Mountain now is to risk death.

"Okay, I'll go find Chen Ziyun right away and make a contribution." Chu Yunfei nodded and agreed.

“But overall, going to Pucheng is still a good choice.”

"Brigade Commander Chu, Commander Yan ordered the 48th Independent Brigade to arrive at Pucheng."

As a veteran of the Jinsui Army, Yang Xingru has opinions on the 48th Independent Brigade.

At the same time, the 48th Independent Brigade troops also began to gradually move toward the southwest to escape the encirclement of the Japanese and puppet troops.

In his opinion, although the 48th Independent Brigade has achieved successive victories, their troops have other elements.

And their next march will be very difficult.

In the same way, if he suggested going to Wei Junru and ended up going to Yan Laoxi, if Yan Laoxi knew about this, he would definitely be put in a bad position.

Keeping them in the northwest area of ​​Shanxi is to prepare to use the 48th Independent Brigade to gradually expand towards the north.

"Brigade Commander Chu Yunfei of the 48th Independent Brigade and Infantry Artillery Commander Chen Ziyun have made great contributions, and the commander-in-chief is determined to give them heavy rewards."

"In my name, I will generate electricity for Chu Yunfei, Chen Ziyun, and Fang Ligong."

Because of these two points, Yang Xingru inevitably has opinions about the 48th Independent Brigade.

In addition, after a battle, the 48th Independent Brigade did not have time to rest and recuperate, so their physical fitness was greatly exhausted.

As for other things, Chen Ziyun explained everything he could on the way.

So now, Wei Junru no longer serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the second theater.

The Japanese First Army has currently captured towns along the Tongpu Railway, and the areas where these towns are located are relatively flat.

"The relevant replenishment of troops, weapons and ammunition are ready and can be replenished at any time."

Li Yuanchun, the commander of the 24th Artillery Corps, originally planned to directly move the Zhou Wenbo Field Artillery Battalion and the Li Yang Artillery Battalion together.

It is worth mentioning that Yang Xingru previously served as the commander-in-chief of the group army.

After a moment of silence, Chu Yunfei nodded, and his eyes began to focus on Pucheng.

Chu Yunfei took out all the messages sent by the commanders of the first theater and the second theater.

However, at this time, the 48th Independent Brigade was temporarily taking a short rest at the Seventh Army's garrison.

"But I still want to hear your suggestions on where to go."

After Yan Laoxi listened to Yang Xingru's suggestion, he did not respond at first, but after thinking for a while, his face showed a thoughtful expression.

After the Japanese troops captured Lancheng and Jingle City, the First Army Headquarters began to carry out vigorous propaganda.

"Even if Chief Yan has thoughts about us, they will still have concerns. After all, getting rid of us at this time will require a lot of discussion."

Under such circumstances, they kept walking and stopping until they arrived at Pucheng on the 20th.

He looked at the map and nodded slowly.

Now that Wei Junru no longer serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Second Theater Command, he naturally no longer has the authority to command the 48th Independent Brigade.

Chu Yunfei nodded and glanced at the location of Pucheng on the map with a solemn expression.

"Contact the frontline troops and ask them to abandon Jingle City and gradually withdraw."

At that time, Chu Yunfei was only the commander of the 358th Regiment, but he united with the Eighth Route New Regiment to annihilate the Third Regiment.

The Pingyang City area is where the Japs gather heavily, and a division of the Japs is responsible for the defense.

Both sides began to put a lot of effort into publicity, and they both said that they had achieved significant results here.

Different from other occupied areas, there is a division in the east and south of Pingyang City.

As for the 48th Independent Brigade, Yang Xingru expressed his opinion.

"Please ask Brigadier Chu Yunfei, Infantry Artillery Commander Chen Ziyun, and Chief of Staff Fang Ligong to go to the commander's headquarters immediately."

"The elite troops of the Jinsui Army were vulnerable to the imperial army and fled in panic. Lancheng and Jingle City were captured successively."

Wu Ziqiang, Qian Bojun, Zhang Fugui, Shi Yuji and others looked at each other and hesitated to speak.

As a result, they joined forces and annihilated the battlefield observation group organized by the North China Front Army!

In the end, the little Japanese became furious and now gathered more than 40,000 Japanese and puppet troops to attack.
To be continued...