coobybook Chapter 156 Brother has plenty of strength
Chapter 156 Brother has plenty of strength
Wang Meng almost pulled out all his hair. He stared at the paper with empty eyes, at a loss as to what to do.
Looking at the crazy Wang Meng, Lin Shubing felt a little bit sorry for him.
"Mengzi, this is actually very simple."
Wang Meng gave a bitter smile, not realizing how easy this was.
Whether it was after liberation or now, these academic masters are like gods. Can they be invited with just a few words?
"Simple? Don't be ridiculous!"
Lin Shubing took a piece of paper and a pen, sat in front of Wang Meng, and prepared to talk to him.
"Mengzi, if they don't come to our Ping'an, there are only three reasons."
In fact, Wang Meng was just confused by the situation.
First, they doubted the strength of the Independent Column and Pingshun County, especially their scientific research strength, and were unable to provide them with sufficient support.
Second, this is still the territory of the Japanese, and it is not very safe. These masters may devote themselves to the cause of science, but what about their families?
Third, they are afraid of leaving orthodox universities or research institutions and coming to these small places where they will be looked down upon.
"Mengzi, it sounds like three things, but it's actually just two words: strength!"
Wang Meng came to his senses instantly. If you don’t have the strength, it’s nonsense to just talk about feelings with others.
"Humph, what I have the most is strength! In May, launch an offensive immediately and capture Linfen and Changzhi!"
Wang Meng pondered secretly.
"We're going to the First Armored Division today. We're almost done with training. There's still half a month left, so it should be enough to practice group assaults!"
An hour later, in the headquarters conference room of the military fortress.
Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Wang Meng, Lin Shubing and Dai Anlan met for a meeting.
Li Yunlong went straight to the point and announced that on May 1st of the Gregorian calendar, a surprise attack would be launched on the Linfen area, and Linfen and Fenglingdu would be captured in one fell swoop.
"Captain Dai, this time your armored division will lead the charge. The Japanese soldiers stationed in Linfen are old acquaintances of ours, the 69th Division. The ones stationed in Yuncheng are also old acquaintances of ours, the 37th Division."
Dai Anlan's eyes lit up. He had been waiting for this day for a long time, commanding a well-equipped armored division to take back the Chinese people's land.
"Commander, I'm ready. The more than 12,000 officers and soldiers of the First Armored Division of the Independent Column are also ready!"
The 69th Division has two brigades under its command.
步兵第59旅团驻扎在临汾一带，下辖独立步兵第82、83、84、85大队，共计5500余人。
In addition, the division's communications team, engineering team, and supply team are also stationed in the Linfen area.
步兵第60旅团驻扎在长治，下辖独立步兵第86、118、119、120大队，共计5700余人。
After Wang Meng introduced the situation of the Japanese devils, he also gave Dai Anlan a warning.
第37师团下辖：第37步兵团步兵第225、226、227联队，装甲车第37中队。
还有山炮兵第37联队、工兵第37联队、轻重兵第37联队、通信队、兵器勤务队、卫生队、第1、第2野战医院、病马厂。
"Commander Dai, Pingshun County is more than 300 kilometers away from Fenglingdu, so it will be a long raid. Commander Li and I have discussed that this time your armored division will push from the inside out."
Dai Anlan nodded. He naturally knew the intention. They had advantages in terms of manpower and equipment over the Japanese.
"Chief of Staff, I have no objection. But I have a question. After we take over Fengling Ferry, do we need to divide our forces to defend it?"
"No need. We have discussed this with the brigade commander. After we take it, Fenglingdu and Yuncheng will be handed over to the independent regiment for garrison. Before the independent regiment arrives, you should leave a battalion behind to cooperate with the local guerrillas to hold the area first!"
"Yes!"
In the past half month, the 1st Armored Division has been preparing for battle and carried out two or three night raid drills.
Everyone knew that there was going to be a war, and the entire division was ready to go.
Wang Meng also recalled the special operations squadron and issued a top-secret order.
It was seven o'clock in the evening on April 1942, 4, and it was just getting dark.
The First Armored Division had nearly a thousand vehicles of various types, marching in formation, pointing westward.
"Commander Dai, I wish you a safe journey and look forward to your victory!"
Dai Anlan saluted with high spirits.
"If you don't take Yuncheng, I'll bring my head with me! Independent Column's First Armored Division, target Yuncheng, charge at full speed!"
The steel torrent under the blackout roared towards Yuncheng.
The division's armored reconnaissance battalion advanced ten kilometers and cleared the enemy's observation posts.
At the same time, the 1st and 2nd Regiments of Pingshun County took over the defense areas of the former armored division respectively, and dispatched an armored reconnaissance battalion to harass the Japanese in the direction of Changzhi and Yangquan, giving the Japanese the illusion that it was just a small group of the Eighth Route Army causing trouble.
From the North China Front Army Headquarters, news came that various artillery towers and strongholds in the defense zone were attacked by armored vehicles.
"Baga, is this the revenge of the Independent Column?"
"General, do we need to take the initiative? We can't let the Eighth Route Army do whatever it wants in our occupied areas!"
Yoshio Shinozuka thought for a while and shook his head.
"From the intelligence from various strongholds, although it is only a small raid by the Eighth Route Army, these are all baits of the cunning Eighth Route Army. When our troops leave the strongholds and artillery towers, we will see the Eighth Route Army everywhere in the mountains!"
"Ha Yi, the Eighth Route Army is so cunning!"
"Pass on the command from the headquarters. Without complete assurance, neither the Imperial Army nor the Security Army may leave their base! Strengthen the alert!"
"Hayi!"
Yoshio Shinozuka retracted his head into his turtle shell. He didn't believe that his "glans" could be cut off like this.
At three o'clock in the morning, the vanguard of the Independent Column Armored Division arrived at the outskirts of Fenglingdu.
In the command tank, Dai Anlan and Wang Huaibao gathered in front of the map and began to decide whether to change the battle plan based on the actual situation.
According to intelligence, the Japanese 225th Regiment's 4st Infantry Battalion and a heavy artillery unit were stationed at Fenglingdu, equipped with four 1915mm heavy howitzers of the Taisho 150th year (the th year of Emperor Taisho, i.e. ).
The shells fired by this howitzer weigh 36 kilograms and have a range of 8.8 kilometers. They have a strong deterrent and destructive power against tank clusters and armored vehicle clusters.
"Deputy Commander Wang, the reconnaissance battalion has sent us intelligence that there is a Japanese infantry battalion stationed in Fenglingdu Town. This is consistent with the previous intelligence. We should still follow the established plan!"
"I agree!"
According to the original plan, Dai Anlan led 30 Type tanks from the Second Battalion of the Tank Regiment and cooperated with the First and Second Battalions of the Armored Infantry Regiment to attack the defense zone.
Wang Huaibao commanded the rest of the troops to turn around and move towards Yuncheng to complete the external cleanup and encirclement before dawn!
At four o'clock in the morning, the reconnaissance battalion eliminated the outer sentries and reached the Japanese artillery position - Phoenix Mouth.
The reason why it is called Phoenix Mouth is because the protruding high slope looks like the mouth of a phoenix, facing Tongguan.
At the Fenghuangzui artillery position, there was a squadron of Japanese soldiers and a heavy artillery unit. The rest of the Japanese soldiers were in Fenglingdu Town, five miles away.
The four 150mm heavy artillery at Fenghuangzui often bombarded military trains and passenger cars on the Longhai Railway, attacking China's transportation lines.
Therefore, when a train passes the railway opposite Fenghuangzui, it is called "breaking through the barrier!"
"Reporting to the headquarters, the Phoenix Mouth garrison has about an infantry squadron and an artillery unit!"
"Received, waiting for the signal, the Second Tank Battalion and the First Armored Infantry Battalion will charge, and the Second Battalion will block the reinforcements from Fenglingdu Town!"
"Yes!"
In the darkness, dozens of dark shadows broke into the Phoenix Mouth...