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

Chapter 373 Blocking

373 Blockade

"Since Commander Gu has given the order, let us defend Taizhou and Wenzhou.

That’s exactly what I want.

Originally, the arsenal and cement plant we built were both close to Wenzhou.

This is our important external supply port.

We can’t let it fall into the hands of the devils.”

"However, judging from the map, the Japanese 21st Division has already captured Ningbo.

If they go south immediately.

You can reach Taizhou in two days.

It’s too late to defend Taizhou.

Therefore, we can only give up Taizhou and focus on defending Wenzhou."

Ye Qingshan looked at the map and made a decision.

"Explain this clearly to Commander Gu."

"Then, have Zhang Fa's 209th Division move north immediately.

Send a main force regiment to Niutou Mountain and Lingjiang area to deploy defenses.

If the Japanese 21st Division moves south quickly.

Let them stay near Niutou Mountain and Lingjiang River, and find ways to block the enemy layer by layer to slow down the enemy's advance.

To evacuate the people in Taizhou, and to deploy the main force of their division in the Yandang Mountain and Bailong Mountain areas.

Try to get at least five days.”

"I heard from my father that the cement plant we built near Nanyan Dang Mountain has already started production.

A lot of cement has been stockpiled now.

That’s great, you can use it now.

Let Zhang Fa’s 209th Division take a group of them with it when it goes north.

When they arrived at Yandang Mountain and Bailong Mountain, they organized soldiers and local laborers to dig the mountains and build permanent defensive offensives.

This is currently the only effective tactic we have in our coastal areas to deal with the Japanese air force.

Otherwise, it will be like the 28th Army.

Under the heavy bombing of the Japanese air force, it collapsed in three days. "

"If nothing unexpected happens, their defense line in Yandang Mountain will be an important defensive fortification to resist the Japanese invasion from the south."

Ye Qingshan looked at the map and gave orders one after another.

"Okay, I'll send a telegram to Zhang Fa and ask them to leave immediately.

Their division was originally close to the cement factory.

It is also convenient to transport cement northwards.”

Xiao Shanling responded.

"So, Commander, where is our division?"

After Xiao Shanling left, Zhou Pingkou asked.

“Send a regiment from your division to set up an ambush at Wenzhou Port.

I have a hunch that the Japanese will fail to make an effective attack on the northern land.

They might use their naval fleet to directly transport troops and land near Wenzhou.

If they really do that.

Just let me eat them, the troops that landed."

Combining some memories from later generations, Ye Qingshan seemed to have guessed something.

The real intention of the Japanese invaders in attacking southern Zhejiang this time was revealed.

“Oh, and more.

To prevent the Japanese bombing, let the local officials in Wenzhou and Taizhou start from now on.

Evacuate the people and take shelter in the nearby mountains first.

Come back when the battle is over."

That night, Zhang Fa's 209th Division set out from Nanyan Dang Mountain and headed north by car.

Previously, in order to cooperate with the cement plant, Ye Qingshan purchased one hundred trucks from an American partner.

This time, it came in handy.

That night, more than 209 soldiers of Zhang Fa's th Division marched northward in a hurry.

At the same time, more than thirty truckloads of cement were brought on board.

After several hours of rapid march, the main force of the 209th Division arrived at Yandang Mountain, and Zhangfa began to study how to build defensive fortifications.

One of his regiments continued to move north, crossed the Ling River before dawn, and occupied the Niutou Mountain opposite.

Carry out blocking missions.

The artillery units remained on the south bank of Ling River as support.

"Hurry up, dig faster."

On Niutou Mountain, a group of Kuomintang soldiers were quickly digging pits and burying mines on the road near Niutou Mountain.

Buzz!

As daybreak approached, Japanese fighter planes appeared in the sky.

"The devil's fighter planes are all hidden!"

A group of soldiers quickly dispersed and hid in the surrounding ditches.

"Fortunately, it wasn't a Japanese bomber, but a reconnaissance plane."

"Keep laying mines."

"The appearance of the Japanese reconnaissance plane means that the Japanese are coming.

We must lay out the minefield before the Japanese arrive."

In the regiment headquarters, Lu Dahai was staring at the map.

"Commander, we must learn from the 28th Army's three-day rout.

The military commander asked us to stop the Japanese here for five days.

We can't act recklessly.

Otherwise, even the 28th Army with more than soldiers could not hold out for three days.

Not to mention that we are only about 2,000 people."

Deputy regiment commander Wang Dashan said seriously.

"Of course I know.

Deputy Wang, what do you think?

"It's simple, the Japs have an air force, and that's their advantage.

However, we also have our own advantages.

We also saw the area from Niutou Shang to Lingjiang when we came here.

The mountains are high, the forests are dense, and the terrain is complex.

We must take advantage of these dangerous terrains and stop the Japanese in batches.

Set up more minefields and use all the mines we brought.

Layer upon layer of blockades slowed down the advance of the Japanese army.

In addition, the most important thing is to disperse the entire regiment and act in company units.

In this way, even if the Japanese air force came, he would not be able to bomb the entire regiment.

Minimize the casualties inflicted on our troops by the Japanese air force as much as possible.

The core purpose of this battle is not to kill as many devils as possible, but to buy more time for the main force of the division."

Deputy Captain Wang quickly expressed his thoughts.

“Yeah, pretty much what I thought.

Deputy Regimental Officer, let's lead the troops separately.

I will lead a battalion to the north to stop the Japanese.

The minefield on your side, hurry up and finish it. "

"it is good!"

On September 21, the 62nd Regiment, the vanguard of the Japanese st Division, arrived at the northern part of Niutou Mountain.

"beat!"

Lu Dahai led a battalion and ambushed the 62nd Regiment in the north of Niutou Mountain.

They hit and ran, the battle lasted less than twenty minutes.

But it left a deep impression on the Japanese 62nd Regiment.

"Baga, send a telegram to the division commander.

They said we had just been ambushed by a regiment of the Chinese army.

Although the exchange of fire with this Chinese army was brief, the enemy's firepower was extremely fierce.

The fighting style is obviously different from that of other Chinese armies.

It is very likely that Ye Qingshan’s 86th Army has joined the battle.”

The commander of the 62nd Regiment of the Japanese Army, Yasutomi Sawada, looked at the dozens of Japanese corpses that were killed and wounded after the surprise attack.

With a gloomy face, he said to the Japanese major behind him.

"Hi!"

It was not the commander of the 62nd Regiment of the Japanese who deliberately exaggerated the strength of a battalion of troops led by Lu Da who had just exchanged fire with them.

Instead, the Japanese captain made his judgment based on the intensity of the gunfire.

According to the past experience of these Japanese regiment commanders.

This level of gunfire could be attributed to at least a regiment of Nationalist troops.

However, the Japanese regiment commander guessed that it might be Ye Qingshan’s 86th Army that joined the battle.

But no one could have guessed that this was just the firepower of a battalion under Ye Qingshan's command.

Although the Japanese knew that Ye Qingshan's 86th Army had been equipped with American weapons.

However, the Japanese at that time had never fought against an army equipped with all American weapons.

It is not clear how fierce the firepower of the American-equipped troops is.

Not long after, the Japanese 21st Division Headquarters sent orders to Sawada Yasutomi.

Let them open up a passage to the south from Niutou Mountain.

However, the Japanese division commander also warned Sawada Yasutomi to deal with Ye Qingshan's blocking force.

You must not be careless.

We can’t treat them the same way we treat other national armies.

In fact, Ye Qingshan completely wiped out their 13th Division, and this achievement deeply shocked the Japanese high-ranking generals.

At this time, Ye Qingshan didn't know.

He has been put on the kill list in the Japanese army.

All the senior Japanese generals considered it a great honor to defeat Ye Qingshan's troops.

As for killing Ye Qingshan, he will even receive personal commendation from the Emperor.

"Hey, Ye Qingshan's blocking troops.

It is indeed somewhat different from other Chinese armies.

I want to see how they stop my regiment."

Although Yasutomi Sawada received the warning from his division commander.

However, these Japanese officers, who were always arrogant, did not fully heed this warning.

Yasutomi Sawada also hopes to lead his own regiment.

Defeating Ye Qingshan's troops would be his best chance to be promoted to general.

“Send out a reconnaissance team to search forward.

Fire support team, follow up at any time.

If we encounter an attack from the Chinese army again, hold on to them until the end.

Wait for the main force to surround us."

Sawada Yasutomi gave the order.

This was a blocking action against Lu Dahai, who took advantage of the terrain, launched a sudden ambush, and then quickly retreated.

This wasn't the first time I encountered this Japanese regiment commander.

He has a lot of experience in dealing with this.

Afterwards, Lu Dahai led a battalion and fought with the Japanese 62nd Regiment for a day north of Niutou Mountain.

"Damn, these Japanese reconnaissance teams are like mad dogs.

Once you bite, you can't get rid of it.

Everyone hurry up, we can't stay here anymore.

Retreat south."

With the help of the cover of night, Lu Dahai was able to escape from the two Japanese reconnaissance teams that were following him closely.

Then, he led his troops to retreat south.

Sawada Yasutomi had a gloomy face as he stood seven or eight miles away, looking at the many Japanese corpses lying all over the road.

“Baga, Ye Qingshan’s troops are indeed different.

We specially designed counterattack tactics to deal with the blocking of other Chinese troops.

It failed.”

"Sir, the firepower of this Chinese army is surprisingly fierce.

Four or five soldiers fought with the momentum of an entire squad.

With the same number of people, they can rely on firepower to directly suppress our pursuit team.

The bullets they used

And there aren’t as many of them as we thought.”

A Japanese officer nearby summed it up.

“We have fewer people, but our firepower is stronger.

Act quickly and don't hesitate at all.

Sure enough, the troops under Ye Qingshan's command are indeed difficult to deal with."

"Your Excellency, Captain, please look."

At this time, a Japanese squad leader also ran over, holding a captured "Big Eight" in his hand and handed it to Sawada Yasutomi.

“We seized the rifles used by the Chinese.

Different from other Chinese armies."

"What kind of rifle is this?"

Some of the other Japanese officers nearby did not recognize the M1 Garand rifle and asked curiously.

“The American-made M1 Garand rifle.

The standard equipment of the US infantry at this time."

There are some Japanese officers who know what's good.

“This rifle can be loaded with eight rounds at a time, and the bullets are automatically loaded into the chamber, ensuring that the rifle has an extremely high rate of fire.

It’s a very good rifle.”