Nansha River battlefield, temporary command of the Japanese H Regiment.

"Boom boom boom boom..." The sound of cannons on the battlefield was rumbling, and the shouts of killing were shocking.[..com]

In the temporary command of the regiment, the radio station sounded and the phone ringing rings that rang from time to time, and Japanese communications and staff members came in and out from time to time, making the entire command seem particularly noisy.

Lai Wuping, the current Major General Brigade Commander of the Regiment, was accompanied by Chief of Staff Miki, holding up a telescope to watch the battlefield where artillery fire was everywhere.

"God of General, Tang Enbo's army is very fierce." Chongyue Miki put down the telescope in his hand and said in a deep voice to Lai Wuping on the side.

"Well, the army of Tang's troops is so well equipped and strong in combat, it should be second only to the Tiger Army of Qiao Anbang's troops." Lai Wuping nodded in a heavy mood. Now Lai Wuping's 8th Brigade is surrounded by more than 100,000 Tang Enbo's troops. Although with the support of the aviation force, he barely blocked the attack of Tang Enbo's troops with the support of the air force, he was no longer able to break through the siege.

"General, don't worry too much. General Doihara's 14th Division is less than 30 kilometers away from us. I believe we will be able to meet us soon." Seeing Lai Wuping's expression serious, Chongyue Miki immediately comforted him.

"Yes." Lai Wuping nodded silently, put down his telescope and turned to the conference table temporarily composed of ammunition boxes and sat down. In fact, Lai Wuping was not worried about whether the 14th Division could arrive. What he was most worried about was whether the Hu Ben Army, the Segu Detachment, had just been eliminated, would join this battle. As long as the Hu Ben Army did not join, his own regiment might successfully break out of the encirclement of Tang Enbo's troops under the 14th Division. If the Hu Ben Army joins, the uneasiness in Lai Wuping's heart will become stronger.

Tang Enbo's 20th Corps Command was established here in Xiji Town, more than ten kilometers northwest of the Nansha River battlefield.

In the headquarters, Tang Enbo was holding his arms with one hand, smoking and staring at the battle map in front of him. While he was thinking, a burst of rapid footsteps suddenly sounded behind him.

When Tang Enbo heard the sound, he turned around and saw that the Chief of Staff had already walked in excitedly and saluted Tang Enbo: "General, the 52nd Army reported that the Huben Army, which was under Qiao Anbang, had arrived from Yicheng and Zaozhuang. The 52nd Army asked for instructions. Should they be allowed to enter the battlefield?"

"Thu Ben Army?" Tang Enbo was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then said with some displeasure: "This Qiao Anbang is quite active in catching military achievements. Our six armies and more than 100,000 troops can't destroy a mere Japanese army?! Tell the 52nd Army that the Hu Ben Army is not allowed to pass and let them stand on time."

"But Chief, the reconnaissance unit of the 75th Army found that the 14th Division of the Japanese army had passed Teng County and was advancing towards the Nansha River. It seemed that it was coming to rescue the regiment." The Chief of Staff said with some concern.

"Strictly order Zhou Lei, be sure to block the 14th Division for me and win time for the main force of the army to encircle and annihilate the 14th Division. In any case, this time we will eat the 14th Division. We will win glory for the principal and promote my Huangpu Army's power!" Tang Enbo said righteously.

"Yes!" The Chief of Staff stopped persuading, immediately stood up and turned around and took the order and left.

Guo Zhuang, Hu Ben Army Headquarters.

Qiao Anbang had just called Chu Jingming and received reinforcements from Chu Jingming's Second Division on the Eastern Front, Zhang Zizhong and Pang Bingxun's troops finally curbed the offensive of the Sakamoto Detachment and stabilized the front line in the Tancheng area.

As soon as Qiao Anbang put down the phone, Yali walked out of the confidential room beside her. Before she could stand at attention, she reported to Qiao Anbang: "The Chief Secretary, the First Division called and said that the 52nd Army of Tang Enbo's troops prevented our army from entering the battlefield. Commander Li and his friends called to ask for instructions on what to do."

"What? Tang Enbo doesn't let us pass? Tang Enbo is afraid that we will compete with him for military achievements!" Qiao Anbang frowned when he heard this, paced back and forth with one hand on his back for a while, and looked up at Yali, "Give power to each division, tell Li Yifeng and others to temporarily station on the spot, and wait and see what happens. The reinforcements of the 14th Division of the Japanese Army are coming. When Tang Enbo is attacked from both sides, he will ask our army to participate in the battle."

"Yes!" Yali responded, then turned around and left.

Xuzhou, the Fifth War Zone Command.

Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi were both anxiously waiting for the battle situation on the front line. Suddenly, a colonel communications staff rushed out of the confidential room next door, quickly came to Li Bai and the two of them and stood attentively and saluted: "General, Chief Bai, the Second Army's victory report. More than half an hour ago, the Hu Ben Army had captured Yicheng and Zaozhuang one after another, and wiped out the Segu Detachment. At present, the Hu Ben Army's horses are constantly advancing towards the Nanshahe battlefield. Chief Sun's second army's enemy 27th Division and the 31st Division have replaced the defense of Zaozhuang and Yaicheng from the Hu Ben Army. However, according to front-line intelligence, the Hu Ben Army seems to have not been able to participate in the Nanshahe battle."

Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi were happy at first, and then asked again: "Why? Why can't the Hu Ben Army participate in the battle?"

"Report to the Chief Executive, the 52nd Army of Tang Enbo's troops prevented the Hu Ben Army from entering the battlefield." The colonel's staff member stood up and replied.

"Well? What does this Tang Enbo want to do?" Li Zongren was furious when he heard this.

"Dong De must not be angry. Tang Enbo was afraid that the Hu Ben Army would compete for his military achievements, so he did not allow the Hu Ben Army to participate in the war." Bai Chongxi said thoughtfully.

"Hmph, Tang Enbo is short-sighted. Being a division commander is too much. Chairman Jiang is actually a confidant. Appointing the position of commander of the army is actually a mistake of the country and army!" Li Zongren snorted indignantly. Li Zongren has never had any good feelings for Tang Enbo.

"Dong De is at ease. At present, the 14th Division of the Japanese army has arrived near the Nansha River. The purpose is very clear, to rescue the 14th Division surrounded by the 20th Corps. Once the 20th Corps blocking troops cannot block the attack of the 14th Division, then the 14th Division will take the opportunity to counterattack. Tang Enbo will be unable to support it. At that time, he may take the initiative to ask Qiao Anbang's troops to participate in the battle!" Bai Chongxi analyzed.

"I'd better generate electricity for Tang Enbo and tell him to put the overall situation first, immediately send the Hu Ben army to join the war, and fully encircle and annihilate the Circuit Regiment to ensure the victory of this battle!" Li Zongren sighed.

"Yes!" The colonel's staff officer quickly stood up and turned around and left.

On the western front of Nanshahe River, the 75th Army blocked the position.

After the 14th Japanese Division arrived, it immediately launched a fierce attack on Zhou Lei's 75th Army under the cover of aircraft, tanks and heavy artillery. The 139th Division of the 75th Army and the 6th Division resisted with all their might. The battle entered a tragic and white-hot stage from the beginning.

In order to rescue the K Regiment, the 14th Division can be said to have done its best to attack. The 14th Division of the Japanese Army was the best of seventeen permanent divisions, with well-equipped and numerous personnel, and its combat effectiveness was among the top among the seventeen permanent divisions. The total strength of the 75th Army was only about 20,000, which was not at all superior in terms of military strength. Under the full attack of the 14th Division, the 6th Division and the 139th Division suffered heavy casualties. After less than an hour of fighting, the two divisions lost several battalions of troops.

The situation was particularly serious, and Zhou Lei, the commander of the 75th Army, quickly reported the situation to Tang Enbo.

Xiji Town, the 20th Corps Headquarters.

Tang Enbo just received an urgent call from Li Zongren from Xuzhou. After reading it briefly, he put the message aside with dissatisfaction and said disdainfully: "I called back to the war zone chief, saying that our soldiers were so motivated that they could destroy the brigade before the Japanese reinforcements arrived. The Tiger Army should have a good rest! Please rest assured that our troops would definitely wipe out the brigade before dark!"

Before the Chief of Staff left, a communication soldier hurriedly walked in with a burst of rapid footsteps. Before he could stand attentively, he said to Tang Enbo urgently: "Master, it's not good. The 14th Division is on the offensive, and the 75th Army suffers heavy casualties. Commander Zhou called to inquire!"

"What?" Tang Enbo was shocked when he heard this, and cursed in anger: "Fanzhu, it's a bunch of fucking buckets, and one army can't stop the Japanese and a division!"

"Please calm down. As far as I know, the 14th Division of the Japanese Army is well-equipped and has many troops. It is a strong Armored Division. It is probably difficult to resist with the 75th Army alone!" The Chief of Staff paused and said, "Now the main force of our army is besieging the 1st regiment, and we really can't draw out the extra troops to block it. In the humble opinion, it's better to let the Hu Ben Army join the war as soon as possible. With their joining, we can encircle and annihilate the 8th Brigade as soon as possible. Once the 1st regiment is annihilated, the 14th Division will retreat without fighting."

Tang Enbo's face turned pale after anger. After a long time, he waved his hand in embarrassment and said, "Notify the 52nd Army and release it immediately. Please ask the Hu Ben Army to join the war."

"Yes!" The chief of staff and the communications soldier stood up at the same time, and then the communications soldier turned around to take the order.

After watching the communications soldiers leave, the Chief of Staff saw Tang Enbo's angry expression and immediately stepped forward and whispered: "Master, don't be too angry. The Hu Ben Army is well equipped and has strong combat power. We can secretly order the front-line divisions to suspend the offensive, and the Hu Ben Army will take the lead. After the Hu Ben Army and the 8th Brigade fight both sides, they will then ask the divisions to launch a general attack on the whole line. At that time, the credit for encircling and annihilation of the regiment will be yours."

When Tang Enbo heard this, his eyes lit up immediately. He nodded and said, "Well, just do it."

Guo Zhuang, Hu Ben Army Headquarters.

Yali reported to Qiao Anbanghui again with an urgent telephone: "Chief, the front line calls, the 52nd Army of Tang Enbo's army sent a liaison officer, requesting our army to set out immediately and participate in the siege of the 丨 regiment. Please tell me whether to participate in the war on the front line?!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Anbang smiled indifferently and said, "Tang Enbo still couldn't stand it anymore. Haha, tell Li Yifeng and others to set out immediately and launch an attack on the Japanese regiment, and be sure to encircle and annihilate the regiment as quickly as possible."

"Yes!" Yali responded happily with her breasts raised and then left.
Chapter completed!