War of Resistance: Glory of the Beasts

Chapter 535 Real-time Strategy
"Chaoyang is back now. This is an honor for the Xu family. Old man, please don't be too harsh on him."

Old Xizi Yan was surprised when she saw Xu Chaoyang's strong build and broad shoulders. No, that should not be said. At this moment, when Xu Chaoyang appeared with the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal and the Red Star Medal of our party on his chest and with a glorious record of military achievements on his back, everyone would be surprised.

The old man turned around and took a look, not knowing what to say in front of such a high-ranking official. He could only sigh and make way.

In the past, the Japanese invaders forced our son not to light a lamp when he returned; now, the Japanese invaders force our son to talk to his superiors first when he returns!

Old Lady Yan walked over, stood in front of Xu Chaoyang and asked, "Chaoyang, I have to thank you for what happened with Ru Yuekou."

What he meant was that the 217th handed over the territory to Guo Zongfen, allowing the entire Shanxi-Suiyuan Army to encircle the Japanese in Fanzhisi. Now, as long as troops were sent out from Xinkou, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could attack the 16th Mixed Brigade from the front and back, and win a great victory like the one at Tuanchengkou. This was originally Xu Chaoyang's idea, otherwise, it would be impossible to seize Ru Yuekou by force.

But things are different now.

"Commander Yan!"

Xu Chaoyang stood up from the ground holding the horsewhip and clasped his fist towards Yan Laoxizi.

"Broad back and strong arms!" Old Lady Yan exclaimed in admiration when she saw Xu Chaoyang's physique.

Then he said resentfully: "Originally, I should have had a brave general like you, but unfortunately, he was kidnapped by your people."

The person he was talking about was Xu Haidong, the one who played a clown for the Northeast Army a few years ago.

"Commander Yan, what are you talking about? Now that the anti-Japanese front is unified, am I not also a member of your Second War Zone?"

How could the Jinsui Army not have famous generals? The most famous one was Fu Zuoyi at this moment. If we ignore his future fame and only talk about this moment, Fu Zuoyi's record can even be compared with Xu Chaoyang. Although he can't win, he still has the qualifications to compare.

"Hahaha." Old Xizi Yan completely ignored the compliment. She just smiled casually and asked politely, "What do you think of the Battle of Xinkou?"

This is a bit of a test for him.

Xu Chaoyang put his hands behind his back. He did this in front of Yan Laoxizi, because at this moment he was not representing Xu Chaoyang, but the entire red color. He absolutely could not lose his dignity at this moment.

"It depends on whether Commander Yan wants to win temporarily or annihilate the entire Tojo Corps that entered Shanxi in one fell swoop. If we can mobilize them all and eat up this force of the devils, it is estimated that there will be no more fighting in western Shanxi in the short term."

Old Xizi Yan frowned suddenly. He felt that Xu Chaoyang was exaggerating a bit: "Tell me more specifically." But he also wanted to hear what this ever-victorious general could say, so he asked this question.

"Commander Yan, please come in." Xu Chaoyang raised his hand and led them inside. The two of them walked into the room. Old Xu wanted to go in, but Deputy Director Li blocked the door and said, "Old man, it's not appropriate to go in now."

Old Xu was so angry that he almost glared: "This is my home!"

"Whose house? It's not a good time now. Wait a moment." After saying that, he turned around and shouted to everyone from behind: "Fuzhen, make some tea."

Old Xu was so angry that he kept humming!
"Yes, just make tea. If I don't come into the house, you can't even find the tea bowls!" Yuan Fuzhen came over at this time, grabbed the old man's sleeve, looked at him with pitiful eyes, and shook his hand slightly: "Dad~" As soon as the little noise came out, Lao Xu was convinced, and explained with a smile on his face: "I scolded the beast, I scolded the beast, what? The tea bowls are in the bowl rack, Fuzhen, there are good tea leaves in the kangqin!"

Squeak!

The door was closed at this moment.

Inside the room, Xu Chaoyang and Deputy Director Li were sitting around the kang table. After Yuan Fuzhen made some tea and brought it to the table, she tactfully turned around and left.

At this time, Xu Chaoyang began to draw a picture with the help of the water drops on the table: "Xinkou is a gourd mouth, with a small mouth and a big belly. It is surrounded by mountains and has the Tongpu Railway passing through it. It is the main transportation route from northern Shanxi to Taiyuan, the hinterland, and the Lingshan high point."

"After Ruyuekou was lost, Commander Yan wanted to fight the Japanese at Xinkou. He must have taken a fancy to the terrain of this place. Behind Xinkou, there is Xin County where troops can be stationed as a transit point, and further back, there is Taiyuan as the base camp. Its superiority far exceeds any place in Shanxi."

"After we took back Ruyuekou, Commander Yan's mind changed. He wanted to completely destroy the 16th Mixed Brigade, or at least defeat it. No matter what, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army had to win a few battles on the ground in Shanxi, isn't that right?"

When Old Man Yan looked at the rough map that Xu Chaoyang had drawn on the table, he immediately understood how powerful this kid was. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to have such a vision.

But that was something Xu Chaoyang had thought about countless times on the 3D map in his own era. Moreover, in a big battle like the Battle of Xinkou, which military fan wouldn't discuss why the -strong Allied Forces were defeated by the two divisions of the Japanese devils?

"Go on."

This is the top leader of the National Government. He won't tell you whether you are right or wrong until you have emptied your stomach. Then he will speak. This art of leadership that ruins the family is actually praised by later generations.
Xu Chaoyang sneered at the other party and said casually, "Commander Yan, don't worry about Ru Yuekou's 16th Mixed Brigade."

"Why?" Xu Chaoyang aroused the man's competitive spirit with just one sentence. Yan Laoxizi would never believe that so many of his troops could not match Xu Chaoyang's brigade.

"Because I have thought about it."

Xu Chaoyang reached out and wiped the water map on the table, and drew a simple map from Ru Yuekou to Pingxingguan. Mountains were replaced by ^ and water was replaced by ~. In fact, the map is quite simple when drawn like this, and not as difficult as imagined. It's just not easy to remember this map, but if you don't pursue details, it's okay.

"This is Ruyuekou, the second choice of the Tojo Corps after they were blocked at Yanmenguan, while Itagaki Seishirō chose to attack Pingxingguan, also known as Tuanchengkou."

"Now, my 115th Division has returned to Xinkou. Only the 71st Army is left near Tuanchengkou to stop the Japanese invaders. At this time, the 16th Division will definitely support the encirclement and suppression of the th Mixed Brigade. Then, Guo Zongfen will definitely be defeated."

"We have received reliable information that the Tojo Corps has already dispatched the 1st, 2nd and 15th Mixed Brigades. Ruyuekou will definitely not be able to be defended. Once Ruyuekou is breached, as long as the 16th Mixed Brigade can hold out for seven days, the th Division will be able to crawl behind Guo Zongfen and launch a surprise attack even if it has to."

"After Commander Yan knew that I had captured Ruyuekou, why didn't he immediately notify the Second War Zone and request for joint operations?"

Along the way, Xu Chaoyang pondered and finally figured out the wisdom of the Sun. The current situation was brought about by the Sun's coercion, and these contents had never appeared in history. However, Xu Chaoyang was still struggling over whether to listen to the Sun or to the orders of the 115th Division Headquarters.

If we had made a mistake, 217 might have been trapped at Ruyuekou.
Old Xizi Yan looked at the water stains on the table thoughtfully. After his eyelids twitched a few times, he still opened his mouth and said, "You, continue talking!"

(End of this chapter)