Hundreds of millions of cloud explosive bombs were fired at the beginning, and horses were riding on

Fang Zhongmou, commander of the 71st Division, also looked nervous. Since the 8th.

The 71st Division then fought against the Japanese 33rd Division. The result was more losses and less wins. The 21st Division had a strong overall strength and was supported by aircraft and tanks.

For a small unit of the Jinsui Army, failure to win is a helpless move.

The main reason is that the overall situation of the Ninth Army is not very good now.

Whether it is the 71st Division or other units, they basically lose more...only occasionally a few units can win.

So, now, everyone is anxious... There is still endless sound of artillery fire outside, and from time to time, Japanese planes come over for bombing.

These officers and soldiers of the Jinsui Army not only had to guard against sneak attacks by the Japanese air force, but also had to prevent sneak attacks by the Japanese reconnaissance troops... They were attacked from both sides.

What's more important is that they have no contact with the Central Army units... Logically speaking, this battle should be dominated by the Central Army, but the Central Army has also been beaten hard by the Japanese in the past few days.

Most of the dangerous coastal areas of the Yellow River have been occupied by the Japs... It is also difficult to defend the Yellow River by relying on the steep terrain. The Ninth Army is also quite stubborn... and has not contacted other troops.

Sun Ke's eyes were still very cold... He kept staring at the map on the wall...

I don’t know what I’m thinking about.

After a while, he finally said: "How is the situation at the independent column?"

"Where are they?"

Sun Ke had always known that the independent column had arrived nearby, and he kept in touch with their troops via telegram from time to time.

However, they all responded by refusing to support... This was also due to his pride in his heart.

When he was in Taiyuan City before, the Independent Column gave him a great insult. Not only did they provoke him in front of the city gate, they left and also put many planes in the sky to provoke him.

As the commander-in-chief of the Ninth Group Army of the Jinsui Army, Sun Ke had never encountered such a thing. In his opinion, wasn't this an insult...

Until the Taiyuan City military parade, Sun Ke still thought about revenge, but after watching the Taiyuan City military parade, he slowly gave up this idea.

The main reason is that the independent column is powerful... He himself is self-aware.

Even if you are disliked, you will have to break your teeth and swallow it in your stomach!

So much so that today, when the independent column wanted to come to help, he wouldn't let him come... But, that can't be done now... The Ninth Army was attacked from both sides. If there was no support, he would probably suffer a big defeat!

Therefore, the situation is urgent and we have no choice...

"Commander...the troops of the First Division of the Independent Column...have arrived near Jiyuan County..."

"It may still be hidden somewhere..."

"A few days ago, they said they wanted to cooperate with us near the ferry to fight a battle of annihilation against the 21st Division... However, we refused..."

Fang Zhongmou was a little sad when he said this. Everyone in the Ninth Army knew about the conflict between himself and the independent column.

After all, they were holding their breath last time when other people's planes were flying over their heads. Therefore, several officers followed Sun Ke's orders without hesitation, as long as it was the request of the independent column...

That is rejection, which caused them to reject it simply, but now they miss it so much and regret it so much.

"Oh? Ferry? What did they say?"

Sun Ke's eyes kept changing, and he kept looking at the ferry... very energetic.

"They said... let us attract the attention of the Japanese at the ferry... Try to get the Japanese troops to gather at the ferry... Then, their first division troops will directly cooperate with the inside and outside to make dumplings for the 33rd Division..."

"Starting from Jiyuan County... carried out rapid attacks on the Japanese in two directions: Yiyang and Tunzhen..."

"In this way...with the firepower advantage of the independent column...this 33rd Division force can be completely eaten..."

"These are the exact words of Zhang Dabiao, the commander of the First Division..."

Fang Zhongmou also kept looking at the map...

The location of this ferry is indeed different...

Not only does it border with their Ninth Army... but it also borders with a certain unit of the Central Army's Third Army...

The terrain is relatively steep...mostly high mountains and ridges...easy to defend but difficult to attack.

And there happens to be a deep trench in the middle... If the Japanese are attracted here... they can be completely annihilated... However, this requires an independent column to come.

Because, if you want to annihilate these devils, you need fire support.

The current Ninth Army's artillery alone is unable to form a large-scale fire suppression against the Japanese 21st Division.

Therefore, at this time... it is necessary to join the independent column.

Sun Ke kept looking at the map on the wall, thoughtfully... His side was constantly shaking... From time to time, a cannonball would hit directly from outside.

The shells coming one after another also made Sun Ke a little upset.

"I didn't expect...to meet the First Division of the Independent Column again...they were the ones who confronted us in Taiyuan City last time, right?"

Sun Ke remembered the First Division of the Independent Column. This was the unit that refuted him face to face. He would never forget Zhang Dabiao's smile...

"Yes...Commander..."

Fang Zhongmou also answered cautiously, thinking that he might not be able to cooperate again.

However, Fang Zhongmou was surprised and pleasantly surprised by his next sentence.

"Then let's cooperate with them..."

Sun Ke finally made up his mind...because the situation of the Ninth Army was too dangerous now, and all his troops were seriously injured.

However, the Japs' charge became more and more fierce... The combat effectiveness on their side became weaker and weaker, and the Yangcheng supply route was also occupied by the Japs.

They want money but no money now... they want arms but no arms, they want food but no food.

There has been a saying in China since ancient times when it comes to wars: "Before the soldiers and horses use food and grass, go ahead..."

Now that Yangcheng's supply route is cut off, they have no chance to continue fighting, so they must have the courage to risk everything!

"Commander...what about you?"

Fang Zhongmou couldn't believe his ears, thinking that he had heard wrong. After all, it was true that the two troops had enmity.

It is also true that his commander does not like the independent column.

So, he subconsciously asked, just to be sure.

"Cooperate with the independent column..."

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