SWDnovel Chapter 205 Destroying a Large Quantity of Japanese Military Supplies: Li Jianghe's Ingenious I
Chapter 205 Destroying a Large Quantity of Japanese Military Supplies: Li Jianghe's Ingenious I
The violent shockwave shook the entire command center, and dust fell from the ceiling, landing on everyone's heads and shoulders.
Qingtian took a deep breath, a resolute look flashing across his face.
He knew that hoping for reinforcements was completely hopeless, and it was time to make a decision.
"Whoosh!!!!"
He suddenly drew his katana from his waist, the blade gleaming coldly in the dim light.
Seeing this, the staff officers and officers around him held their breath, thinking that he was about to give the order to "Banzai Charge," intending to perish together with the enemy and demonstrate the Bushido spirit of the Great Japanese Empire.
Unexpectedly, Qing Tian said resolutely, "Everyone, let's retreat!"
These words struck like a thunderbolt, stunning everyone in the command post. They all stared in astonishment at Qingtian, standing frozen in place.
"Colonel...?"
A staff officer stammered, "If we retreat, then all the supplies we stockpiled in Longtan Town will be..."
"What do you know!"
Qingtian interrupted him, her tone calm yet resolute:
"If we run out of supplies, we can get more from the rear."
But if life is gone, can you expect your mother to bring you back into the world?
He scanned the crowd and gave the order again:
"Gentlemen, retreat! Execute immediately!"
The people in the command post looked at each other, then bowed and saluted in unison:
"Hai!!!!"
The sudden retreat of the Japanese supply regiment took Wang Dayong, who was in charge of commanding the attack on Longtan Town, quite by surprise.
He held up his binoculars, watching the Japanese troops fleeing in panic to the north under the light of the flares, scratched his head, and said with a surprised look:
"What are you doing? Running away already? You're pretty quick on your feet."
After all, most of the Japanese troops they had encountered before had fought to the bitter end, preferring death to surrender.
This unit chose to flee after being attacked for just over an hour.
Is he really so afraid of death?
Despite his surprise, Wang Dayong gave the order without any hesitation.
He gave the communications soldier a stern order:
"Order the troops to intensify the attack, completely destroy the Japanese warehouse, and immediately disengage from the battle. Do not linger!"
Wang Dayong knew very well that although his Third Motorized Infantry Detachment was strong, it would be difficult to resist the large-scale arrival of the Japanese main force.
Now that the mission is nearing completion, there is no need to entangle with the Japanese army; preserving our strength is the key.
He couldn't help but think to himself: "The corps commander, Li Jianghe, is still the most quick-witted."
While the Japanese thought the main force of the Third Column was in Fujinshan, fighting fiercely with the Imperial Guard Division and the 13th Division, they launched a long-distance raid, marching over a hundred miles overnight, and suddenly attacked the flank and rear of the Japanese army on the northern front, catching the enemy off guard.
A raging fire was burning in Longtan Town.
One by one, the Japanese army's warehouses were set on fire, and the military supplies, medicines, fuels, and other items stored inside were reduced to ashes in the flames, billowing thick smoke.
Looking at the fire, Wang Dayong felt a pang of regret.
If we can take these supplies with us, they will be of great help in the subsequent battles.
However, with the main force of the Japanese army about to arrive, they had no time to move the items and had no choice but to destroy them with great pain.
In the joint command post of the Japanese Imperial Guard Division and the 13th Division.
Ogisu Rikihei and Iida Sadako were gathered in front of the battle map, looking at the urgent telegrams from the Japanese army on the northern front, their expressions becoming serious.
"Has Longtan Town been attacked by enemy armored forces?"
Ogiu Riki's eyes turned cold, and he tapped his finger heavily on the location of Longtan Town on the map:
"So, the main force of Fujinsan's Third Column went to attack the Tenth and Sixth Divisions?"
Looking at the distance from Mount Fujin to Ryutan Town on the map, Iida Sadamoto clicked his tongue in amazement and said:
"They covered a hundred miles in just half a night; such speed of movement is indeed unmatched by infantry."
"In addition, the tank units have extremely strong impact, making them truly invincible on this flat terrain."
"Now is not the time for lamentation!"
Ogisu Ritsubei interrupted him, saying urgently:
"Now that the main force of the Third Column has gone north to fight, the only enemy we face at Fujinshan is the 71st Army!"
"If we don't seize the opportunity to attack now, when will we?"
In his view, the 6th and 10th Divisions had already engaged the 3rd Column, which was just enough to tie down the enemy's main force.
They could have taken the opportunity to launch a fierce attack on Fujinshan.
The Third Column was indeed difficult to deal with, but in his eyes, the 71st Army was not worth mentioning at all, and he never took Song Xilian seriously.
Iida Sadaharu nodded repeatedly, deeply agreeing:
"That's right! The battle in the direction of Longtan Town has only been going on for a little over an hour, it shouldn't be over so soon."
"We can take advantage of this lull to make a breakthrough at Fujin Mountain and capture this position!"
After saying this, the two immediately issued a joint order for the Imperial Guard Division and the 13th Division to launch a full-scale attack on the 71st Army's defenses at Fujinsan during the night.
Deep in the Dabie Mountains, in the headquarters of the Third Column.
Li Jianghe was standing in front of the battle map when Yang Ruifu strode forward, reporting to his superior with a pleased expression:
"Commander, good news! The 3rd Motorized Infantry Detachment has achieved a great victory and has begun attempting to disengage from the battle!"
Li Jianghe was standing in front of the battle map when Yang Ruifu strode forward, reporting to his superior with a pleased expression:
"Commander, good news! The 3rd Motorized Infantry Detachment has achieved a great victory and has begun attempting to disengage from the battle!"
He pointed to Longtan Town on the map and added:
"I never expected the Japanese supply units to be so easily defeated."
Yang Ruifu originally thought that the battle might last until dawn before a winner was decided, but it ended in just over an hour.
Li Jianghe looked at the map and smiled calmly:
"This shows that our troops' ability to attack and break through enemy lines is stronger than before."
He abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming serious:
"However, their battle is not over yet."
"Send a telegram to Wang Dayong now, instructing him to order the troops that were originally ambushing the Japanese infantry regiment to cross the Shi River to the west after disengaging from the battle."
"When marching, turn on some of the vehicle lights to leave more marching tracks and attract the attention of the Japanese troops on the northern front."
"As for the main force, they should turn off all vehicle lights and, under the cover of night, march rapidly south to attack Yaoli Town!"
His fingertips landed on the location of Yaoli Town on the map, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
Yaoli Town is located between Fujinshan and Lu'an, and is a key node on the Japanese army's supply line in the south.
Li Jianghe's target tonight is not only the Japanese supply nodes on the northern front, but he also doesn't intend to let go of the Japanese supply lines on the southern front.
He was certain that the Japanese army would never have thought of this.
After all, marching over a hundred miles overnight and turning from the southern front to launch a surprise attack on the northern front was already quite unexpected.
Now, they are rushing back to the southern front and launching another surprise attack on the Japanese army's logistics nodes, taking them completely by surprise.
Upon hearing this, Yang Ruifu said with some concern, "Are we still going to attack the Japanese forces on the southern front? Could they already be on guard?"