Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

On May 7, a telegram was delivered to the Japanese, and the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain began.

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Chapter 170: When I go back to my hometown to visit my relatives, it’s not too much to bring some weapons with me, right?

On May 7, 1941, the sky was cloudless, and it was 8 a.m. in Zhongtiao Mountain.

Commander Wang stretched lazily and got up from his room. He walked to the door, twisted his head, and walked into the restaurant.

Although he was in Zhongtiao Mountain, Commander Wang's life was not hard.

Shanxi cuisine is not up to standard and cannot be served on the table, so Commander Wang certainly would not eat it. He immediately found a Cantonese cuisine master named Wang Jinling from the mountain city to cook for him in the army.

Cantonese cuisine emphasizes fresh ingredients, which is not a difficult task for Commander Wang. Money makes the world go round. The logistics department has vehicles specifically for purchasing ingredients for him. Every day, they purchase enough fresh ingredients from the south bank of the Yellow River across the river and deliver them to him.

"What are we eating today?"

"Teacher, I made you some Jiudi porridge and some snacks today!"

Master Wang bent down and led Commander Wang to the seat. Soon the kitchen helper brought up today's breakfast. The utensils for placing the tableware were all purchased at a high price, and some were even things from the palace.

Commander Wang is a man who pays attention to appearance and face. This place is not only where he eats, but also where he entertains other officers. The reason why Commander Wang can thrive in Taihang Mountains is not only because he is a Fenghua native who graduated from Huangpu, but also because he relies on winning over others.

With this kind of exquisite porcelain and fine dishes, it would be easy to get some inexperienced officers involved by occasionally inviting them to have a meal or two, and then everyone could make money together.

In addition to doing business with Li Yunlong, Commander Wang also had business dealings with the Japanese. As long as he could make money, it was no big deal for Commander Wang.

If you don't take it and I don't take it, how can you improve yourself? How can your boss improve? How can the specialists improve?

Relying on his connections, everyone turned a blind eye to Commander Wang's business in Taihang Mountains. Even when the Military Control Commission sent people to inspect some time ago, Commander Wang was not afraid at all. Someone would cover for him, and the logistics department would find a good excuse for the missing things.

As soon as he took a bite of the rice, Commander Wang frowned slightly and said, "The porridge today tastes a little off."

"Master, your tongue is truly formidable. Today's dishes were a few minutes late and undercooked. I've already warned you. If you're late again next time, you'll be severely punished!"

Commander Wang nodded. At this moment, an air raid alarm rang out from the nearby military camp. Commander Wang frowned and said, "Another air raid alarm! I can't even eat in peace!"

Although he said this, he did not stand up. The Japanese would not take action in the next few days. The Japanese who made a deal with him had already told him that the Japanese would launch an attack on the 10th. He just needed to prepare in advance. There was no need to rush today as it was only the 7th.

"boom!"

Just as Commander Wang was enjoying his breakfast, there was a sudden explosion. Commander Wang was so frightened that he hid under the table. After the explosion stopped, he stood up and said, "There was an explosion there!"

"Commander, it's the Japanese bomber that dropped the bomb!"

"What? Impossible! How could the Japs attack today?"

Commander Wang blurted out immediately, but then another huge explosion sounded.

"boom!"

"boom!"

Explosions were heard again at the headquarters of Commander Wang’s troops, followed by the shouts of the soldiers.

"Damn, the Japs tricked me!"

It was only then that Commander Wang realized that he had been deceived. He immediately stood up and rushed out of the restaurant. When he looked up, he saw more than a dozen Japanese planes wreaking havoc overhead, and there were also Japanese planes not far away.

The Japs are carrying out large-scale bombing.

"Commander, telegram!"

A signalman rushed to Commander Wang and handed him a telegram.

"The Japanese have launched a full-scale attack on Zhongtiao Mountain. The 165th Division must immediately take up positions! No mistakes are allowed!"

Looking at the telegram in his hand, Division Commander Wang immediately shouted, "Send a telegram to all units, immediately take up position, Guard Battalion, Guard Battalion, assemble!"

At this time, not far from Commander Wang’s headquarters, a group of people dressed in civilian clothes were rapidly approaching Commander Wang’s headquarters.

Many of these people were even old acquaintances of Commander Wang, and they were all Japanese devils who had done business with Commander Wang.

But this time, these devils carried weapons instead of money.

"Go straight ahead on this road, and you'll find the headquarters of the 165th Division!"

"Ready for action!"

It was not just the 165th Division. Small groups of Japanese troops had infiltrated the entire Zhongtiao Mountain garrison, including the th Army, the th Army and other garrison headquarters. Relying on their familiarity with the surrounding terrain and secret channels for smuggling goods, these Japanese troops bypassed numerous checkpoints and sneaked directly into Zhongtiao Mountain.

"Onboard!"

When a group of Japanese soldiers were more than a hundred meters away from Commander Wang's headquarters, they immediately launched a charge and rushed towards the headquarters of the 165th Division.

At this time, the division headquarters was suddenly attacked by an air raid and was in chaos. When they heard the sound of the Japanese charging, some people were immediately scared and ran around.

"Uncle, uncle, the Japs are coming!"

The logistics director rushed into Division Commander Wang's headquarters. Division Commander Wang didn't bother to ask him whether he addressed his position or not. He asked in surprise, "The Japanese invaders broke in? So quickly?"

Although the 165th Division's base was located on the outskirts of Zhongtiao Mountain and there were other troops around it, Division Commander Wang did not expect the Japanese to break in so quickly.

"Uncle, let's go quickly, it will be too late if we don't leave now!"

Upon hearing this, Commander Wang immediately said, "Go to my room and get the money. We'll go to the frontline troops first!"

At this time, Commander Wang was not stupid. He absolutely could not abandon his troops and run away. The Japanese army was besieging them. Without the cover of the troops, he and the money in his hands could not get out of Zhongtiao Mountain. Fortunately, he had exchanged all the dollars for small yellow croakers for easy carrying.

While ordering the guard battalion to guard the command post, Commander Wang quickly returned to his room, packed some money, took his guards and several confidants, got into a car, and drove towards the front-line troops.

A few minutes later, Commander Wang, who had escaped from the command center, looked relieved, glad that he ran fast, otherwise he might be in great danger.

But at this moment, in a secluded place far away, Yu Zhigan and others were returning home to visit relatives and got lost in Zhongtiao Mountain. In the deep troubled times, they carried some submachine guns of Yamamoto Special Forces for self-defense when traveling far away.

When he saw Commander Wang's car, his eyes lit up and he immediately prepared to stop it.

However, Commander Wang was already a frightened bird. Seeing someone in the distance, who was not wearing a military uniform, and remembering that the Japanese had just disguised themselves as ordinary people, he immediately shouted, "There are Japanese ahead. Abandon the car, abandon the car!"

After the emergency brake, Commander Wang ran towards a small road not far away without caring about his life. The guards and confidants behind him were not in the mood to fight at this time, so they all abandoned the car and fled.

Yu Zhigan came to the front of the car, looked at the discarded supplies inside, and touched his head: "You ran away just like that? I was going to shoot to scare them! No wonder I always lost the battles before, my damn division commander is like this!"

As he spoke, Yu Zhigan searched the car for things. After finding the target item, he turned around and headed into the mountains. His family visit was completed and he could return to the army.

Chapter 171 Independent Column in Action

Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column Headquarters.

When Li Yunlong rushed back to the command center, exhausted, a whole day had passed.

"What's the situation over at Zhongtiao Mountain? Any news?"

Zhao Gang shook his head and said, "The situation is not optimistic. The latest intelligence we have received shows that the Japanese broke through the outer positions on the first day and are advancing deep into Zhongtiao Mountain. Not only are the defenders not offering any decent resistance, but some troops are even watching from the sidelines!"

"Damn these bastards!"

Although he already knew the ending, Li Yunlong immediately felt deep helplessness and anger when he was in the middle of it.

The army of nearly 200,000 occupied an advantageous terrain and had the Yellow River supply line behind them, but they were defeated by the Japanese in just 22 days. Forty thousand soldiers were killed, forty thousand were captured, and the Japanese suffered three thousand casualties. It was a great shame and humiliation!

"What about the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army?"

"The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army launched a counterattack. When the Japanese attacked Zhongtiao Mountain, they were preparing to cross the river to retake some land in Shanxi Province. However, they were stopped by the Japanese and have not yet completed the crossing. It is estimated that they will not be able to cross the river."

"I knew I couldn't count on them. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army lost all its fighting spirit in the battles of Taiyuan and Xinkou. What's left are just bastards who only care about preserving themselves."

Li Yunlong took a look at the map. He was too far away from Zhongtiao Mountain and could not get there now. Moreover, the situation there was useless for Li Yunlong to go there. Except for a few generals, the rest were rotten to the core and could not be saved.

Now we can only take advantage of the fact that the main force of the Japanese is in Zhongtiao Mountain to develop and strengthen ourselves as much as possible, and at the same time give the Japanese a painful blow. It must be heavy, otherwise if we miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to find such a good opportunity in the future.

The Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain was definitely an opportunity for Li Yunlong. The main forces all moved south, and northern Shanxi and Chahar areas were very empty.

"Which route are the Japanese taking in terms of logistics?"

"The transportation is along the Tongpu Line. However, the Japanese have learned their lesson this time and have deployed heavy troops along the railway. The Japanese Fourth Division is responsible for guarding the railway. In addition, there is a regiment stationed around Taiyuan City. The defenders in Taiyuan City have not moved!"

What Zhao Gang meant was to tell Li Yunlong not to try to save Zhao from Wei as he did before and behead the Japanese Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko, because the Japanese were on guard against him this time.

"Let's not go to Taiyuan this time. Let's attack here first to attract the Japanese's attention. I have a bold idea, but I need to think it over."

Hearing that Li Yunlong had another bold idea, Zhao Gang couldn't help but tremble in his heart. Li Yunlong's last bold idea was to go to Taiyuan and behead Shinozuka Kazuo. Could it be that he wanted to attack Taiyuan this time?

Li Yunlong pointed to the Tongpu Railway and said, "The Japanese rely on this railway for their logistics. We must cut off their supply line and buy some time for the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain!"

"At the same time, this is also a training exercise. Our troops are expanding quite quickly, and most of the soldiers are new recruits. No matter how well they are trained, they will be useless without actual combat experience. The main force of the Japanese army is heading south, so we should take this opportunity to clear out all the Japanese strongholds around the Tongpu Line!"

In the original space, when the Japanese launched a large-scale attack on Zhongtiao Mountain, our army was also destroying the Japanese's logistical supplies in order to support the national army in Zhongtiao Mountain. However, because our army lacked heavy weapons, the Japanese deployed heavy troops along the way and used the strongholds around the railway as fulcrums. Our army's sabotage operations did not cause much damage to the Japanese.

But now Li Yunlong has a rocket launcher, which allows him to carry out targeted cleaning of the Japanese artillery towers and strongholds, and can easily eliminate the Japanese strongholds along the railway.

"Not just the area around the Tongpu Line, notify all troops except the 11th and 12th detachments. Starting today, launch an attack on all enemy strongholds within the defense zone. Eliminate them all. At the same time, expand our jurisdiction outward, especially to the enemy strongholds in the Wutai Mountains. Leave no artillery towers untouched and destroy them all. Open up a path for our army to Chahar!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Gang had no objection to Li Yunlong's proposal and did not ask the reason. Zhao Gang was also very clear that while the main force of the Japanese was away, it was the best time to weaken their strength.

Li Yunlong was a little anxious. After the Japanese finished their attack on Zhongtiao Mountain, they would rest for a while and then launch a sweep of the Taihang Mountain base in August using the "Three Alls" policy.

This time, the Japanese raiders used artillery towers and bunkers as points, and then formed a dragnet-style sweep that finally surrounded all our troops in one area for the final battle.

The Japanese called it an iron wall encirclement, and the method of sweeping was called a fishing net sweep. Each stronghold and bunker was a knot in the fishing net, and our army's base was divided into pieces like the grids in the fishing net, and then the Japanese destroyed them one by one.

And it was not just our soldiers who were targeted, but also the civilians in these grids. Under the Japanese's Three Alls Policy, the entire Taihang Mountains were filled with blood debts committed by the Japanese. Countless civilians were massacred by the Japanese and their villages were burned down.

"Commander, what about us?"

Wei Dayong's face also showed this time.

Yu Zhigan was sent out, and Wei Dayong also felt itchy and wanted to kill a few Japanese devils.

"you?"

Li Yunlong rolled his eyes at Wei Dayong and said, "You stay by my side and don't go anywhere!"

As the battle of Zhongtiao Mountain began, the Japanese bombing of Ping'an County gradually stopped. Except for the guard battalion, Li Yunlong dispersed all his troops and began to attack the Japanese strongholds everywhere, as well as the railway line.

Headquarters of the 129th Division.