Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

"Baka. How can the 29th Division make such a decision on its own?"

Ningji Okamura was furious.

Now is the most important time for the mop.

Although the Hebei-Rehe-Liaoning Advance Army's development was less than satisfactory, it still had nine main regiments, eight of which were in eastern Hebei. Previously, the 9th Division suppressed them, and later the 8th Division swept through eastern Hebei. Furthermore, their respective operations contributed to their slow development.

But once the 29th Division left Jidong, only some puppet troops would remain in Jidong.

Ningji Okamura had no hope for the puppet army.

These puppet troops could not even defeat the guerrillas, let alone fight against the main forces of the Eighth Route Army.

In the current situation, if we leave Jidong alone, no one knows what will happen next. The Eighth Route Army is a typical unit that will flourish with a little sunshine. Once the suppression force in Jidong is gone, the Eighth Route Army in Jidong will swell like a balloon.

However, the 29th Division was a Kwantung Army unit and was not included in the North China Front Army.

For the 29th Division, it must first stabilize Rehe. It is impossible to watch the situation in Rehe deteriorate for the sake of Yidong.

"What was the designation of the Eighth Route Army that ambushed the 50th Regiment?"

Being able to ambush two battalions at once, this must not be an ordinary Eighth Route Army unit.

You Weijingsan shook his head and said, "General, we don't know where the 29th Division came from. But it's definitely not the Jidong 11th Detachment that has been fighting in Rehe, nor is it the special forces regiment of the th Column's Chadong Detachment.

Neither of them has such strength. The only one with such strength and capable of sending troops should be the main force of the 8th Column of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Army. "

"Baga, this Ba Zong ruined my plan."

Every time his plan fails, it is related to this Eighth Column.

The Eight Columns are like his nemesis.

Now the Eighth Column troops have arrived in Rehe, causing unrest in Rehe.

The 29th Division, which was originally prepared to stabilize the situation in eastern Hebei, would definitely leave eastern Hebei.

Compared to Rehe, Gangcun Ningci attached more importance to Jidong. Jidong was as important as the Yizhong Military Region. Even if he swept the Jizhong Military Region, if something happened in Jidong, it would be a waste of effort.

Thinking of this, Ningji Okamura was really angry.

"General, there is even worse news."

"Anything else?"

You Weijingsan sighed and said, "The 34th, 35th, and 40th Regiments of the Pingbei Detachment of the th Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Column, along with the th Independent Regiment, have entered the Huairou, Shunyi, and Miyun areas. We only have a few garrisons here, and it's difficult to stop them from advancing here. If we allow them to advance like this, they will establish contact with the Eighth Route Army in eastern Hebei."

If the two Eighth Route Army units join forces, the situation here will be completely disrupted."

Ningji Okamura felt that the current situation was very tricky.

If this is allowed to continue, something really big might happen.

Because he had transferred the newly trained 63rd and 69th Divisions south, there weren't many troops in this area. There were only a few local garrisons and some puppet troops. The th Column's Pingbei Detachment had deployed over men into this area. If left unchecked, it was very likely that the entire area would fall into the hands of the th Column.

Due to insufficient troops, Ningji Okamura felt that he was really stretched to the limit.

Ultimately, Okamura Neiji decided he couldn't pass up such a good opportunity. He said, "Since we can't seal off the Northern Yue region of Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, we'll deploy two battalions from the 63rd Division and three battalions from the 69th Division. This will form a temporary mopping-up force of five battalions. They'll replace the 35th Division and sweep through the th District of Central Hebei."

"All units should speed up and continue the sweep according to the original plan. Complete the sweep within five days and drive all Eighth Route Army troops in central Hebei into the Tuo River."

Chapter 447 Preparing to Save Yourself

The Ji-Central Military Region was the center of the Hebei chaos.

Shen County.

This is currently the headquarters of the Ji-Zhong Military Region, located in the center of the Ji-Zhong Military Region.

The northern part of Shen County is District 9, the northeastern part is District 10, the eastern part is District 8, the southern part is District 6, and the western part is District 7.

The sweep of central Hebei has reached its thirteenth day.

Despite the problems in eastern Hebei and the ongoing battles against Japanese and puppet forces in the First and Third Divisions of western Hebei, Okamura Ningji was determined to eliminate the Eighth Route Army in central Hebei. Therefore, Okamura Ningji was willing to endure unfavorable conditions in various regions in order to continue his sweep of the central Hebei military region.

The Japanese army was advancing at a rapid pace. The main forces of the Tenth District had already crossed the Daqing River. The Ninth District was largely occupied by the 35th Division, and the Eighth District was also largely controlled by the Japanese and puppet troops from Shandong. The same situation was also true for the Sixth District.

Within thirteen days, the Hebei-Central Military Region had lost nearly half of its base areas.

Moreover, if the current situation continues, it will only be a matter of time before the entire Jizhong base area is swallowed by the Japanese army. Therefore, everyone in the Jizhong Military Region Command was very busy, with serious expressions on their faces. Although the Jizhong Military Region was well prepared for the anti-mopping-up operation, it did not expect the Japanese and puppet troops to come so fiercely and so resolutely this time.

The central Hebei region is a vast open area consisting entirely of plains.

When the Japanese army pressed forward, the Eighth Route Army had few options. After all, the Japanese had aircraft above them, tanks below them, and artillery firepower was also superior. It was difficult for the Eighth Route Army in Hebei Province to find any positions to resist them.

Otherwise, the Eighth Route Army in Hebei Province would not have used such bizarre tactics as mine warfare, tunnel warfare, and village warfare. More importantly, in previous anti-mopping-up operations, the Japanese army suffered a certain percentage of casualties, and then lost the determination to continue the mopping-up operations.

But this time it was clearly different.

The Eighth Route Army in Hebei Province has been developing for so many years, and its main force is still very powerful. Facing the Japanese army's sweep, after several unsuccessful attempts to break through, they chose to resist and retreat step by step.

The Yizhong Military Region had already been mobilized, so local troops and militias participated in the counter-mopping-up operation. The Japanese army pursued the main force of the Eighth Route Army in Jizhong, and local troops and militias harassed the Japanese army in various ways. The entire Jizhong base area was littered with mines.

Therefore, although the Japanese army's mopping-up operation seemed to be going smoothly, casualties were increasing.

But it was obvious that the Japanese army had made up their minds this time. They did not care about the casualties at all and were determined to completely wipe out the Eighth Route Army in Hebei Province. Under such circumstances, the Eighth Route Army in Hebei Province could only retreat.

Fortunately, the Hebei-Central Military Region had already unified its thinking and made preparations to counter the mopping-up operation.

If we continue to be optimistic and complacent, then during this massive Japanese raid, most of the Wing and Central Military Districts are likely already occupied by the Japanese. It's very possible that the Japanese army has directly penetrated the Central Military District.

But after preparation, the Jizhong Military Region built a defense line in every village and laid mines on every important road, which greatly slowed down the offensive of the Japanese and puppet troops.

"Commander, Political Commissar, Commander Nie's telegram.

"How to say?"

"The First Division has severed the 35th Division's connections with Peking and Baoding, cutting off its logistical supplies. The 35th Division is now short of supplies and ammunition, and will likely not be able to engage in combat anytime soon. The Third Division is flanking the 35st Independent Mixed Brigade, pinning down both the st and rd Independent Mixed Brigades. The main forces of the First and Third Divisions are now searching for an opportunity to penetrate the rear of the Japanese and puppet troops."

"it is good."

Lu Zhengchao felt a little relieved.

Previously, the 35th Division had been moving south at a rapid pace, putting immense pressure on the Ninth Sector. Now that the 35th Division is stationary for a short period, the Ninth Sector's situation will improve significantly. However, simply stationary the 35th Division alone will not fundamentally change the current situation in the Wing-Central Military Region.

The biggest problem facing the Jizhong Military Region at the moment was its inability to break out of the encirclement as quickly as before. The Japanese army pressed forward, setting up blockades at every step. This prevented the Jizhong Eighth Route Army from successfully breaking out several times.

"Commander, if we don't find a solution now, we will be driven to the Seventh District by the Japanese. We will either be annihilated by the Japanese in Shijiazhuang or Tuohe, or we will have to temporarily go to Beiyue District to recuperate.

If we're going to the Beiyue District for rest and recuperation, we need to start planning now. With so many of our troops pouring into the Seventh District, we won't be able to quickly advance into the Beiyue District from Shijiazhuang and Tuohe, leaving us vulnerable to Japanese air raids. If our troops become even slightly disorganized, it will be difficult for us to safely retreat to the Third District.

Chief of Staff Sun Yi was very worried.

Sun Yi went from the Jin-Cha-Ji Military and Political Cadre School to the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region, and now serves as the Chief of Staff of the Ji-Central Military Region. The benefits of Sun Yi coming to the Ji-Central Military Region as Chief of Staff are obvious. This increases the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region's command over the Ji-Central Military Region and strengthens the connection between the two sides.

Historically, the May 1st mopping-up operation lasted for more than ten days before the Jin-Cha-Yi Beiyue District began to take action.

It was because of the misjudgment made by the Jin-Cha-Ji side at that time.

It is believed that the May 1st raid was just a simple routine raid.

By the time they realized something was amiss, more than ten days had already passed. By then, Marshal Nie had reacted and ordered all the military sub-districts under the Jin-Cha-Ji region to support the Ji-Zhong Military Region in its counter-mopping-up operation. However, the best opportunity had already been missed, and the Ji-Zhong Military Region had been lost.

But this time is different.

Before the counter-mopping-up operation, both sides already had a plan and were able to cooperate.

Sun Yi is the best bridge.

Previously, a large number of grassroots commanders from the Jin-Cha-Ji Beiyue District were transferred to the Yi-Zhong Military Region. It was precisely because of Sun Yi that their deployment was so smooth. Otherwise, the Ji-Zhong Military Region would have been a mixed bag, with many troops from diverse backgrounds. It would have been difficult to smoothly integrate these grassroots commanders from the Jin-Cha-Ji Beiyue District into the Ji-Zhong Military Region. These grassroots commanders played a significant role in this counter-mopping-up operation.

After all, they were all grassroots commanders drawn from the main force of the Jin-Cha-Ji region and had rich combat experience. They made great contributions to the improvement of the combat effectiveness of the local forces of the Ji-Zhong Military Region.

Sun Yi not only served as a bridge between the Jin-Cha-Ji Beiyue District and the Ji-Zhong Military Region, but he was also an excellent staff officer himself. The Ji-Zhong Military Region was already in great danger. A decisive decision was needed at this time. Even if it meant evacuating the troops, plans had to be made as quickly as possible.

Of course, no matter which outcome, it was a forced outcome. Because any decision would mean the loss of the Jizhong Military Region. At its peak, the Jizhong base, which once covered more than 800 counties and had a population of million, would have a huge impact if it was lost.

It can even be said that if the Ji-Central Military Region was lost, the anti-Japanese resistance in the entire Hebei Province would fall into a slump.

Lu Zhengchao didn't speak immediately.

Instead, he thought for a moment and said, "Political Commissar, have all the logistics agencies been withdrawn?"

"They've retreated. They've reached District 6. They'll temporarily enter District 3's base to rest and recuperate. If necessary, they can continue to Fuping."

"it is good."

The Ji-Zhong Military Region has been here for several years.

The logistics department also had a large number of personnel. After the Japanese army's mopping-up operation began, Lü Zhengchao arranged for these people to leave the Yizhong Military Region because if they stayed, they would only slow down the troops' mobility.

Now that these logistical agencies are safe, the troops can maneuver freely.

Lü Zhengchao pointed at the map and said solemnly, "The Jizhong Military Region suffered a disaster this time, and the Beiyue District has done its best to help. Not only did they annihilate a large number of Japanese and puppet troops, but they also tied down the 63rd, 69th, and 110th Divisions. Now they have immobilized the 35th Division, the st Independent Mixed Brigade, and the rd Independent Mixed Brigade. They have done a good job, but this is the Jizhong Military Region, and we can't rely on the support of the Beiyue District for everything. Our Jizhong troops, as the main force in this counter-mopping-up operation, have not performed much so far. At this critical juncture when the base is facing survival, our Yizhong troops should carry forward the spirit of fearlessness and protect and defend our Jizhong Military Region. Our Jizhong Military Region troops must remain in the Yizhong base. My idea is to concentrate our troops to break through all the way and make up our minds to break the current 'iron wall encirclement' of the Japanese army."

"Commander, which path do you want to choose?"

Sun Yi did not object to Lu Zhengchao's idea.

The Jizhong Military Region now had to either abandon its base and retreat to the Beiyue area, or fight to the death to carve out a new path for the future of the Jizhong Military Region.

"27th Division."

Lu Zhengchao pointed towards the northeast.

He explained, "The Japanese are currently closing in from all sides. The 35th Division will not move for now, and neither will we. The Japanese and puppet troops coming from Shandong and southern Hebei are too strong, and it won't be easy for us to break through. Moreover, even if we break through to the east or south, we won't have a foothold and will be easily surrounded. There is only the 27th Division coming from the northeast, and this time there is only one regiment attacking the Shifen District. Previously, the 35th Division cooperated with the 27th Division's nd Regiment.

If the 35th Division remains stationary, the 27th Division will be exposed. We should concentrate our forces in the Hejian and Renqiu areas to break the 27th Division's encirclement and operate in the Daqing and Ziya River areas. If we can successfully cross the Daqing River and recapture the Shifen area, we will be able to escape the Japanese blockade.

If the Japanese want to continue to encircle us, they will definitely have to reorganize their forces. Over time, the Japanese army's logistical supply will become a problem.

"Commander, although the 27th Division has only sent the 35nd Regiment, and the th Division is currently stationary, the th Independent Mixed Brigade, transferred from Shandong, is not far from the nd Regiment. As long as we attack the nd Regiment, the th Independent Mixed Brigade will undoubtedly reinforce them."

"I know."

Lu Zhengchao nodded.

However, Lu Zhengchao continued, "But so what? Even with the 5th Independent Mixed Brigade, the Japanese and puppet troops in this position only number about 10,000. But the Japanese and puppet troops in other directions number tens of thousands. In comparison, the Japanese and puppet troops in this position are the weakest. This time, we will concentrate the 9th and 10th Districts, as well as the military district's mobile forces."

Tell all the troops that we have no way to retreat now and can only move forward. Either we die on the way to attack, or we die surrounded by the Japanese and puppet troops.

"I support the commander's idea."

Cheng Zhihua, the political commissar of the Jizhong Military Region, spoke.

He said, "Since the drought in North China, the Beiyue District has not been doing well. In particular, grain production has been declining, and the Beiyue District has begun to mobilize all its troops to participate in land reclamation and implement the "streamlining of the military and government" policy. If so many of our logistics agencies and troops enter the Beiyue District, their burden will be particularly heavy. Perhaps the food problem will become even more serious. If we can stay in Yi Zhong, we should still do our best to choose to stay in Ji Zhong.

Besides, if the Hebei-Central Military Region was really lost, they would have to go to the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Beiyue Region in disgrace.