Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

The Sixth and Seventh Armies of the Third Army were hidden in the mountains 25 kilometers away from Anyang, while the Mountain Infantry Division was lurking in Jiulong Mountain overlooking Anyang.

The Eighth Army of the Fourth Army moved to Jiyuan, the Ninth Army moved to the Dan River Gorge north of Boai, and the Tenth Army moved to the mountainous area north of Huixian north of Xinxiang.

"Old Li, these mountainous areas are not conducive to mechanized marching. It is better to order all troops to prepare in advance according to the requirements to prevent unexpected accidents from preventing them from reaching the target area!"

"Well, we'd better prepare now. With such a large number of people entering the mountainous area, the logistics cannot be guaranteed, and the advantage of the armored forces cannot be brought into play, which is also a disadvantage.

I think we can first order the engineers to build roads and bridges according to the requirements of the various troops in advance. If our troops cannot reach the designated location due to personal reasons, don't blame us, Lao Li, for turning his back on us!"

After Li Yunlong's order was issued, the engineering troops of the independent column and the engineering troops of each army group were immediately deployed to the various preset marching routes.

The sounds of explosions and bridge building came one after another.

In three days, the engineering corps of the independent column had opened up the marching roads from Jincheng to Jiyuan, Danhe Gorge and Boai, and had completed complete camouflage.

Finally, it was the early morning of September 1943, 9. When all the lights in every house were turned off and Pingshun entered sleep, the lights in the command center of the military fortress were on.

"Mengzi, what are the movements of the little devils?"

"According to the information provided by the Central Army and the information sent back by our intelligence station in the enemy-occupied area, the Japanese troops have gathered in Boai, Xinxiang and Kaifeng as planned and can launch an attack at any time!"

"If that's the case, then we can start moving! I order the Third Army and the Fourth Army to march according to the established objectives, pay attention to maintaining radio silence, and each unit to handle special situations flexibly.

I have only one request, don't bring shame to the Independent Column, and don't bring shame to China, otherwise I, Lao Li, will spank him!"

The operator recorded the message quickly, then bit the pen cap:

"Commander, do you want to send the last sentence?"

"Send it, of course I have to! And send it to me three times, repeatedly emphasize it!"

"Yes!"

The order was given to each unit, and the entire Jincheng and Linzhou were mobilized, advancing rapidly to various places according to the established plan!

At this time, the North China Front Army Headquarters Building in Peiping was also brightly lit.

Okamura Neiji stood in front of the sand table, looked at the troops that had gathered in various areas, and nodded.

"Everyone, Henan Province is not only a key section of the Pinghan Railway and a major passage connecting the northern and southern battlefields, but also an important grain-producing area in China. Its strategic location is extremely important.

Moreover, Henan Province is the birthplace of the so-called Chinese civilization, which is equivalent to their totem. As long as Henan Province is taken, they can advance to Xi'an and threaten Chongqing, and China's determination to resist the war will collapse!

At that time, we only need to put a little pressure on the Chongqing government, and they will definitely stand on our side, eliminate the so-called independent column together, and continue to expand to Southeast Asia! The entire China will become the rear base of the empire, providing a steady supply of materials for our empire's rise!

Everyone, this battle is a battle that will determine the fate of our country. It is extremely crucial. Please work hard! Please!"

After saying this, Okamura Yasuji bowed, which ignited the enthusiasm of these militarists.

"Ha Yi! Serve the Emperor with loyalty!"

The North China Front Army Headquarters immediately became busy, and orders were continuously sent to various troops.

According to Okamura Yasuji's plan, the Japanese would send the most powerful 1st Division to advance to Jiyuan and try to open up a second bridgehead across the river.

The 1th Division, whose combat effectiveness was second only to the 110st Division, marched towards Boai to cover the st Division from the flank.

The 27th Division and the 9th Brigade attacked from south of Xinxiang towards the Yellow River Bridge and occupied the area south of Zhengzhou to ensure that the large force could cross the river.

The 3rd Tank Division moved to Jiaozuo, maintaining mobility and ready to support Jiyuan and the Yellow River Bridge at any time.

As for the assembled troops in Kaifeng, the plan was very simple. They were divided into three groups and marched towards Zheng County.

The Japanese devils flew up like flies all over the sky, making the man in Chongqing unable to sleep.

He was not only worried about whether his First War Zone could defend Zhengzhou, but also worried about whether the Independent Column would take the opportunity to cross the Yellow River and extend its sphere of influence to the south of the Yellow River.

"Send a telegram to Jiang Dingwen, asking him to make sure that no soldier of the independent column crosses the Yellow River without my order while blocking the Japanese invaders!"

After receiving the information, Jiang Dingwen was also very disdainful.

Although the Independent Column won many victories in recent years, that was because the Japanese suffered heavy losses on the battlefield in China and their combat effectiveness was weakened.

If he is given a chance, the Japanese will definitely be defeated without return.

Could it be that the 14 armies with a strength of more than 400,000 soldiers could not defeat the Japanese army's 150,000 troops?

People like Jiang Dingwen are like this, forgetting the pain once the wound has healed.

Doesn't he have any idea how brutal the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain was just across the river?

Or is it because they have recently acquired a lot of M-type equipment, and now they are confident enough? Do they dare to challenge the Japanese?

"Send a telegram to the independent column. The battle will begin soon. Tell them to control their troops and never cross the Yellow River. The enemy situation is complicated and the troops are intertwined. If there is any accidental injury, they will have to bear the responsibility themselves!"

After receiving the telegram, Li Yunlong slammed the table in anger.

"The damn Central Army is all the same. We are still worried that they will be defeated by the Japanese and want to provide aircraft support, but we didn't expect them to not appreciate it at all and directly refused to see us? Damn it!"

"Old Li, don't get angry with them. They are being very stubborn now, but they will regret it someday! Also, let's not blow up the Yellow River Bridge, because we will have to cross the river when the time comes! Since they don't invite us now, if they invite us again later, we will stay here for a long time!"

"It's really Xiaodao's butt, it opened my eyes! How are our troops prepared?"

"It is now expected that the 8th Army of the 4th Army will be the first to engage in battle with the Japanese. They are facing the 1st Division of the Japanese! The pressure is huge!"

"Remind Li Jiayu that the Japanese First Division is not simple and has heavy artillery units. Tell them to be careful!"

"Well, my opinion is to just beat the First Division hard and drive them away. Once they reach the Henan Plain, our armored forces can chase them away!"

"Hahaha, alright, let them get ready and see what they can do tomorrow!"