Xuanhua County, in the headquarters of the seventh column, Ma Zhenguo pointed to the map in front of him and said: "I just got the latest news, at present, the 35th Division of the Japanese Army has arrived in Xinzhou, and the 5th Independent Mixed Brigade of the Japanese Army that retreated to the vicinity of Huailai is also stepping up preparations for war, as well as the 32nd Division of the Japanese Army and the 9th Independent Mixed Brigade in Datong, which have also been frequently mobilized and stepped up preparations for war in recent times. ”Li Guotao frowned and said with a serious face: "The Japanese army has moved frequently, and it is obviously preparing to launch a counteroffensive against our army.The 32nd Division, the 35th Division, the Fifth Independent Mixed Brigade, the Ninth Independent Mixed Brigade, two divisions and two independent mixed brigades, with a total strength of nearly 60,000 people, it seems that the little devil has made a bloody investment this time. ”"I'm afraid it doesn't stop there."
Ma Zhenguo shook his head and said: "According to the news from the headquarters, just yesterday the main force of the 10th Division of the Japanese Army landed in Tianjin.It is estimated that this group of little devils is also coming for us. ”"Haven't they already been transferred back to China by the Tenth Division," Li Guotao asked with some surprise on his face."
Didn't this just come back again," Ma Zhenguo said helplessly.Li Guotao frowned and sighed slightly and said: "In this way, we are indeed in some trouble, this tenth division is not as good as the 32nd division and the 35th division, it is the standing division of the devil, well-equipped, strong in combat effectiveness, and a large number of troops, the entire division has more than 20,000 people, even if the 32nd division and the 35th division are tied together, it may not be the opponent of this tenth division." ”Ma Zhenguo sighed softly and said: "Yes, I think when the Anti-Japanese War first broke out, it was this 10th Division that went south along the Gimpo Railway, all the way like a bamboo, successively captured Cangzhou, Dezhou, Jinan and other places, until it was planted in Taierzhuang, but even so, there is no doubt that the 10th Division is strong in combat.A few months ago, the 10th Division was transferred back to China, and at this time it was suddenly transferred back to North China, which clearly came for us. ”Li Guotao nodded lightly and said: "The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth, we have finally recovered Chahar, we must not give it to the little devils so easily, even if this battle is difficult to fight, it must be fought." ”Ma Zhenguo nodded and said: "The headquarters also means this, a few days ago, the headquarters has ordered that the troops of the ten regiments drawn from various military divisions will be reorganized into the ninth column.Assist us in the 7th and 8th columns to jointly defend Zhangjiakou.At the same time, the General Headquarters has ordered the Central Hebei Military Region and the Southern Hebei Military Region to transfer troops to support our department.That said, I wondered if the headquarters had no confidence in winning this battle. ”Li Guotao waved his hand and said: "Now that the battle has not started, who can say for sure what the result will be, we just need to do our best."
I believe that we will be able to successfully defend Zhangjiakou" Looking at Li Guotao's confident look, Ma Zhenguo was greatly encouraged, nodded firmly and said: "I also firmly believe that we will be able to win the battle to defend Zhangjiakou, no matter whether he is the 14th Regiment or the 9th Division, as long as it is a little devil, we will kill it correctly." ”"Haha" Li Guotao couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and then said with a serious face: "You are in a very good state now, I will go to the position and take a turn, the big battle is coming, you have to hurry up and urge all troops to actively prepare for war, you can't let the little devil catch us off guard" He got up and walked out.In mid-February 1940, just after the Spring Festival, the Japanese army could not wait to launch an attack.The 35th Division of the Japanese Army was the first to attack, and the 35th Division set out from Xinzhou, advanced to the southern area of Chanan, and occupied Lingqiu and Hunyuan counties successively on February 14, approaching Guangling.The newly formed Ninth Column of the Eighth Route Army built a defensive line in the vicinity of Guanglingwei County and was responsible for blocking the 35th Division.On February 15, the 32nd Division of the Japanese Army and the 9th Independent Mixed Brigade of the West Road left Datong and went north to Fengzhen.On the same day, the Japanese army on the East Road, with the independent 5th Mixed Brigade as the vanguard and the main force of the 10th Division as the backup, marched all the way north to Zhangjiakou.On the morning of the 16th, the 5th Independent Mixed Brigade of the Japanese Army concentrated its main forces and launched a fierce attack on the positions around our Gujiaying.In the headquarters of the Fourth Brigade of "Hey", Li Yongfu shouted loudly into the phone, but there was no response on the other end of the phone for a long time, and Li Yongfu threw the microphone directly on the table in anger."
His grandmother immediately notified the signal corps to restore the line as soon as possible, and the brigade headquarters must always ensure smooth communication with all units on the front line."
Li Yongfu shouted angrily."
Yes," a soldier of the Eighth Route Army replied respectfully, turned around and ran to deliver the order.At this time, a soldier of the Eighth Route Army shouted: "Brigade commander, commander phone." ”When Li Yongfu heard this, he hurriedly walked over, snatched the phone from the hand of the Eighth Route Army soldier, and said with a serious face: "Commander, I am Li Yongfu. ”"How is the situation now?"
Li Guotao's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone."
Report to the commander, at present, the Japanese army is storming our position, the devil's artillery fire is fierce, and there are planes to help the battle, our army is very passive, but please rest assured commander, we will definitely be able to hold the position."
Li Yongfu replied loudly."
Very well, be sure to hold your ground, and if anything happens, report to me immediately."
Li Guotao said solemnly."
Yes" Li Yongfu replied respectfully, and then hung up the phone.After hanging up the phone, Li Yongfu picked up a helmet on the table, buckled it to his head casually, and turned around to walk towards the outside of the headquarters.The guard hurriedly grabbed Li Yongfu and asked anxiously: "Brigade commander, where are you going?"
"Go to the front line, his grandmother's phone line was blown up again, and now Lao Tzu has become a blind person, what is the situation on the front line, Lao Tzu is not clear at all, where is Lao Tzu still in the mood to stay here." ”Li Yongfu replied impatiently.The guard hurriedly begged bitterly: "Brigade commander, the front line is too dangerous now, you can't go" "Fart" Li Yongfu roared loudly: "I don't know the situation on the front line, how can Lao Tzu command the battle."
You kid either go with Lao Tzu, or let Lao Tzu get out of the way, and then twitter here, Lao Tzu will lock you up for three days first. ”As soon as he heard this, the guard was so frightened that he hurriedly let go of the hand holding Li Yongfu, Li Yongfu snorted coldly and strode out, the guard hurriedly left the command headquarters with Li Yongfu, ordered a squad of soldiers from the guard company, and hurried towards the front line.aa2705221: