Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

685 The First Shot of the Counterattack Must Be Loud

Later, when Ye Qingshan saw that Xiao Shanling's beating was effective, he knew it was time for him to take the stage.

Ye Qingshan stood up, looked at everyone, and said, "Have you all remembered what Commander Xiao said?"

"Remember it clearly."

"Well, since you want to fight so badly and launch a counterattack against the devils so badly.

Then fight.

Then let our 89th Army fire the first shot in the domestic counterattack against the Japanese."

Ye Qingshan's words excited many officers of the 89th Army.

This means that Ye Qingshan agreed to their previous request to fight.

However, Ye Qingshan agreed to counterattack is one thing, but how to fight is another matter.

At this time, the location of southern Zhejiang where the 89th Army was stationed was actually not very good.

It is impossible to attack Songhu from the north.

To the east is the sea.

Therefore, the 89th Army can only attack in two directions.

One is to attack Jiangxi Province to the west, and the other is to attack Guangdong Province to the south.

In order to persuade Ye Qingshan, Xiao Shan ordered them to agree that their 89th Army should launch a counterattack against the devils.

I also did a lot of homework in advance.

So, in front of Ye Qingshan at this moment, there were several counterattack plans formulated by their 89th Army Operations Staff.

The 89th Army formulated combat plans to launch attacks on Jiangxi Province and Guangdong Province respectively.

Ye Qingshan just took some time to quickly read it through.

These sets of combat plans were made in great detail.

It is obvious that Xiao Shanling and the generals of the 89th Army have been preparing for this for a long time.

We will start implementing it after Ye Qingshan returns to China and gives his approval.

After reading these battle plans just now, Ye Qingshan had already made a judgment in his mind.

"I command."

brush!

Hearing what Ye Qingshan said, more than 20 generals and officers in the conference room stood up in unison and looked at Ye Qingshan.

"The entire army is simultaneously executing counterattack plans number three and number twelve.

The battle plan was slightly modified.

Plan No. 3, commanded by General Xiao, mobilized ten regiments, three main regiments, and seven reserve regiments.

Starts in two days.

I will personally command the counterattack plan No. 12 and mobilize the remaining 50,000 troops of the entire army."

When Ye Qingshan said this, many of the generals of the 89th Army in the conference room were also surprised.

To be honest, they didn't expect Ye Qingshan to play such a big game.

We must implement the counterattack plans No. 3 and No. 12 simultaneously.

You know, the scale of these two counterattack plans is very large.

Originally, according to their idea, they could only do one at a time.

But now, Ye Qingshan wants to do both at the same time.

Especially Operation Plan No. 12, which was originally a plan that was not favored.

Otherwise it would not be placed in the twelfth place.

However, now Ye Qingshan chose a very conventional Operation Plan No. 3, which they could understand.

But they also chose to implement Operation Plan No. 12 at the same time.

Moreover, judging from the deployment of troops, Operation Plan No. 12 is more like the main attack direction chosen by Ye Qingshan.

Operation Plan No. 3 is actually a secondary attack direction.

This is really incomprehensible.

But at this moment, Ye Qingshan was still speaking, and even if these people had their own thoughts and didn't understand, they didn't dare to speak out.

"I know what you are thinking now. Do you think it is very difficult to carry out two counterattack plans at the same time?"

Ye Qingshan laughed.

Then he shouted heroically: "Since we are going to counterattack, let's do it with the greatest momentum.

Inflict pain on the Japanese at one time and launch an annihilation campaign in a local area.

Only in this way can our counterattack be effective.

Only then can we really hurt the Japanese.

What's the point of making small moves?

What do you think? "

"Yes, Commander is right.

Since our 89th Army is going to counterattack, we must of course give the devils a hard beating."

Xiao Shanling, who was standing aside, also forced a smile and agreed with Ye Qingshan's decision.

No matter what decision Ye Qingshan makes at this moment, Xiao Shanling will definitely support him.

But in his heart, he was still a little worried about Ye Qingshan's decision to launch two large-scale counterattacks against the Japanese at the same time.

Although the 89th Army was strong, it was still very difficult for it to carry out two counterattacks at the same time.

In particular, the Japanese in these two counterattack areas are both very strong.

"We obey the commander."

As Xiao Shanling also chose to firmly carry out Ye Qingshan's orders.

The other 89th Army generals shouted one after another.

"In this case, the meeting is over and you can return to your units to prepare.

Commander Xiao, please stay for a moment."

After the meeting, as other generals of the 89th Army left one after another, only Xiao Shanling stayed.

At this moment, Xiao Shanling finally asked Ye Qingshan about his concerns.

"Commander, isn't it too much of a stretch for us to rely on the 89 men of the th Army to attack the Japanese invaders in northern Jiangxi and Guangdong at the same time?"

"I know.

So, I only gave you 30,000 people."

After hearing this, Ye Qingshan laughed and walked to the large map of the command center.

Xiao Shanling also followed behind.

It turned out that Operation Plan No. 3 was to attack north Jiangxi to the west, with the main goal of capturing the Nanchang area.

Thus, they were able to attack from both sides together with the hundreds of thousands of National Army troops who were fighting a bloody battle with the Japanese in western Hunan, and the more than 200,000 elite Japanese troops who were attacking Changsha at the moment.

Operation Plan No. 12 is to move south and attack Guangdong Province with the goal of recovering it.

But in fact, Operation Plan No. 89 was not perfect. It was only proposed by a brigade commander of the th Army.

Before Ye Qingshan returned, many people were not optimistic about the counterattack plan to attack Guangdong Province.

In fact, in addition to the Operation Plan No. 89 to attack Guangdong Province, there was also an Operation Plan No. , which was to have the th Army directly attack Songhu.

This counterattack plan was more radical.

Even a radical commander like Ye Qingshan shook his head after reading it.

That was a strategy of dying together with the Japanese, a fight to the death.

Ye Qingshan gave up directly.

On the contrary, Operation Plan No. 12, which seems radical, has a high probability of success if it is carried out well.

Ye Qingshan liked it very much.

Attack north Jiangxi to the west, seize Nanchang, and cooperate with Xue Yue in the battle in western Hunan.

Although it is more stable, it is also more in line with the actual situation of the 89th Army.

However, Ye Qingshan didn't like it very much.

Helping others is not Ye Qingshan's style.

But Ye Qingshan still chose this plan, but gave it to Xiao Shanling to lead the troops to fight, and only gave him 30,000 people.

After all, this plan is the most mature and has a high probability of success if implemented.

However, Ye Qingshan still decided to lead the main force of the 89th Army himself to go south to counterattack Guangdong Province.

If Ye Qingshan can really recover Guangdong Province in one fell swoop, it will be a heavy blow to the Japanese.

Only then could he truly say that it was their 89th Army that fired the first shot in the country's counterattack against the Japanese invaders.

Significant!

At this moment, Ye Qingshan pointed to the north of Jiangxi and continued to say to Xiao Shanling: "Old Xiao, I know you want to attack north of Jiangxi.

To be honest, your battle plan for attacking northern Jiangxi is very mature.

It is also the most in line with the actual situation.

But it's not what I want.

Since this is the first shot in the counterattack against the Japanese, the target to be killed by this shot must be large enough.

After the victory, it is enough to boost the confidence of the people.

That’s what a counterattack means.”

Ye Qingshan could tell from several counterattack plans submitted by the 89th Army that Xiaoshan had made them more inclined to attack northern Jiangxi.

Because the 89th Army had as many as eight combat plans to launch a counterattack against the Japanese in northern Jiangxi.

But now, Ye Qingshan said that from a strategic point of view, it would be better to go south and attack Guangdong Province.

"Commander, I admit what you said.

Indeed, if our 89th Army could really go south to recover Guangdong Province and even capture Guangzhou.

Then our 89th Army will really become famous throughout the country.

But……"

Xiao Shanling showed a bitter expression: "This is indeed too difficult.

Although the Japanese did not have many troops in Guangdong Province.

But because they are on the sea, if there is an emergency, the Japanese fleet can provide support from the sea at any time.

By then, we will be very passive.

Besides, if we go south from southern Zhejiang, we have to pass through the many mountainous roads in Fujian Province.

The purpose of the surprise attack could not be achieved.”

Ye Qingshan also understood what Xiao Shanling said.

However, Ye Qingshan already had a solution in mind.

For example, Ye Qingshan knew that the probability of the Japanese naval fleet's possible landing support was low.

It was because when Ye Qingshan came back, he had already learned about it from Frank.

During this period, the main forces of the Japanese naval fleet were all in the Western Pacific, confronting the US Pacific Fleet.

A decisive naval battle may break out between the two sides in the Western Pacific at any time.

Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the main force of the Japanese naval fleet to support a local battle in Guangdong Province.

Withdraw their naval fleet from the Western Pacific.

The Japanese high-ranking officials still clearly knew which side was more important.

This is the gap in international information between Ye Qingshan, the commander-in-chief, and Xiao Shanling, the general.

Ye Qingshan knew all this, but Xiao Shanling and the generals of the 89th Army did not.

Again.

In fact, even if that time came, the Japanese really sent out a small fleet to support the war in Guangdong Province.

Ye Qingshan also has a way to stop it.

At this moment, Ye Qingshan also has the power in his hands to interfere in the war at sea.

After all, the series of preparations that Ye Qingshan made during his trip to the United States were not in vain.

Ye Qingshan did not tell Xiao Shanling about this for the time being.

Ye Qingshan now has many more cards in his hand than the outside world knows.

This is also one of the reasons why Ye Qingshan chose Guangdong Province as his first battle in the counterattack against the Japanese.

"Old Xiao, do you believe me?"

Ye Qingshan looked at Xiao Shanling and asked.

"Of course, I naturally believe the commander."

“Since you believe me, that’s fine.

As for northern Jiangxi, I'll leave it to you.

First, you will lead 30,000 people to attack the Japanese in northern Jiangxi.

Make as much noise as possible, and I'll get the air force to support you.

It would be better if we could capture Nanchang and support General Xue in western Hunan.

If we can’t take Nanchang, it doesn’t matter.”

"The commander wants me to start fighting in northern Jiangxi first, so as to draw the main attention of the Japanese in Guangdong Province to the north.

By then, the commander-in-chief will be able to lead the main force of the 89th Army and catch the Japanese off guard?"

"So be it.

However, it depends on the specific situation.

The mountains in Fujian Province are a big problem for us.

However, the mules and pack horses that we have kept in many households in southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian over the past two years should also be put to use.”

As for how to get the main force of the 89th Army, more than people, to cross the mountains in Fujian Province, it is not feasible to rely solely on cars.

The rugged road conditions over there are impossible to support so many cars crossing.

Pack horses and mules were the most suitable means of transportation.

At the beginning, Ye Qingshan implemented this project of paying money and letting the people help raise pack horses and mules.

It has been implemented very well in the past two years.

Ye Qingshan specially set up a sum of funds in the bank for use in this project.

Now, it's finally time to put it to use.

“Okay, Commander.

Then leave the northern part of Jiangxi to me."

Seeing Ye Qingshan so confident, Xiao Shanling couldn't help but feel a lot more at ease.

Then he left the command center.

Xiao Shanling also came all the way with Ye Qingshan from the Battle of Nanjing.

He had some understanding of Ye Qingshan's fighting style.

Every time, Ye Qingshan made seemingly risky and radical combat decisions, but he was successful in the end.

Only Ye Qingshan can grasp the details here.

This time, Xiao Shanling chose to believe Ye Qingshan and did not ask for details.

He just needs to do his own job and fight the battle in northern Jiangxi well.

After Xiao Shanling left, Ye Qingshan immediately took on the command role and commanded the main forces of the 89th Army in the name of the army group headquarters.

Even the arsenal, industrial zone, and local chamber of commerce issued a series of orders.

Let them fully cooperate with the headquarters' actions.

Finally, Ye Qingshan sent a telegram to inform Chen Cheng and the headquarters, briefly describing the next combat plan of their 89th Army.

But Ye Qingshan only told the headquarters that their 89th Army was going to attack northern Jiangxi.

However, he did not mention the plan to march south to counterattack Guangdong Province.

It’s just because Ye Qingshan wants to keep it secret, there are too many Japanese spies in the mountain city.

If this news were to leak out, the Japanese would probably know it soon.

As for the fact that Ye Qingshan returned to China, he was about to attack the Japanese in northern Jiangxi.

It took only half an hour for the headquarters to respond.

Just two words: agree!

The truth is, during this period, Xue Yue commanded the National Army in the Xiangxi area and fought a bloody battle with the Japanese for several months, suffering heavy losses.

The battle between the two sides at this time has fallen into a stalemate.

The headquarters also hoped that the 89th Army's attack on northern Jiangxi would help relieve the pressure on the hundreds of thousands of national troops in western Hunan, and even take the opportunity to defeat the devils.

If it weren't for the headquarters, it would be impossible to command Xiaoshan Ling and the 89th Army.

The headquarters had already ordered the 89th Army to attack northern Jiangxi from southern Zhejiang.

In fact, as early as two months ago, the headquarters had secretly sent a telegram to Xiao Shanling, promising him huge benefits.

Let him lead the 89th Army to accept the reorganization of the headquarters while Ye Qingshan is away.

At that time, Xiao Shanling will be appointed as the commander of an army group, and then he will be asked to lead the troops to attack northern Jiangxi and cooperate with Xue Yue in the battle.

But unfortunately, he was rejected by Xiao Shanling.

Xiao Shanling refused, not only because he didn't want to stab Ye Qingshan in the back, but mainly because from the perspective of the overall situation, Xiao Shanling knew very well that doing so would cause endless trouble.

It would only cause Ye Qingshan to completely fall out with the headquarters, and the harm caused by that would be much greater than winning a mere local battle.