On December 8, the 1st Guards Division surrounded Baotou, and the 2nd Division attacked Guyang.

On the same day, Jun Tada, commander of the Japanese North China Front, arrived in Datong and unified command of the operations on the northern and southern fronts.

"After we occupy Baotou and Guyang, the first stage of the oil defense war is over!"

Jiangdong stood in front of the map and said to the officers of the Young Guards and the 35th Army:

"The recovery of Baotou and Guyang is only a matter of time. The first phase will end with our temporary victory. Next is the second phase of the battle. The Japanese army has arrived. There will never be another easy battle like yesterday.

Already."

The officers' expressions gradually became serious.

After yesterday's day of fighting, no one doubted Jiangdong's ability and prestige anymore. The officers of all departments were convinced and absolutely obeyed Jiangdong's command.

"Does Commander Jiang already have a second-stage combat plan?" Fu Zuoyi asked.

"We don't have a combat plan yet. Let's see how Tada Shun uses the old devil to make his move. We'll see what happens!"

Jiang Dong said truthfully:

“The first is to protect the oil fields, and the second is to protect the Hetao. If these two points can be achieved, we will try to drive the Japanese army out of Suiyuan or rush to Suixi!

Adjust strategies and tactics according to battlefield conditions!"

Jiang Dong looked at Lu Zhuoran aside,

"Tell everyone about the various aspects of the situation."

Lu Zhuoran nodded and stood in front of the battle map without any hesitation.

"The main force of the 1st Guards Division is surrounding Baotou, and the reconnaissance battalion is attacking the airport. The attack is going smoothly!

Li Zhaoying and Han Mo's 2nd Division are launching a fierce attack on the Japanese army in Guyang. Yesterday we annihilated two infantry regiments and a tank squadron of the Japanese 26th Division. There are not many remaining soldiers of the Japanese 26th Division in Guyang County.

, military morale is also on the verge of laxity.

Let’s put it this way, as long as we want it, the battle between Guyang and Baotou will end today.”

The officers' eyes showed excitement. Lu Zhuoran paused and continued:

"The Daqingshan guerrilla detachment has moved to Dorqi. If nothing unexpected happens, they will be able to cut off the railway from Guisui to Baotou today, further delaying the movement of the Japanese army.

The guerrillas from other directions are not idle either. They carry out various raids in the rear of the Japanese army, disrupting the Japanese army's material supplies and troop transportation, and supporting the frontal battlefield as much as possible!

Therefore, it is impossible for the local police and security teams of the Japanese army to participate in this battle, they must maintain the main transportation lines and supply lines!"

The officers nodded thoughtfully.

The all-out war between China and Japan is about to enter its fourth year. The main officers of each faction have gradually realized the importance of guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines. Guerrilla warfare is no longer a small fight that cannot be promoted, but has truly been taken seriously.

"As for the Japanese army, judging from the information currently available, the ones fighting on the northern front are mainly the 27th Division, the 57th Division and the troops stationed in Mongolia, as well as some troops of the puppet regime. The total strength of the Japanese army has not exceeded the pre-war estimate.

The leading troops of the 27th Division have arrived in Guisui, and the main force is still in Jining. The 57th Division and other puppet troops just set off from Datong yesterday.

The main way for the Japanese army to transport troops is railway transportation. They do not have trucks that can transport two divisions at one time, so as long as there is a problem with the railway line, the speed of the Japanese army's troop transport will be greatly reduced."

"I will immediately give orders to the National Army guerrillas and ask them to cooperate with the Red Party people to destroy the railway as much as possible!"

Fu Zuoyi fought against the Japanese in Suiyuan for many years, and there were guerrillas under his direct command everywhere.

Jiang Dong smiled and nodded.

"The Japanese First Army and the Twelfth Army marched to the central Shanxi area with the intention of taking the initiative to attack southeastern Shanxi and western Shanxi."

Everyone's eyes moved downwards as Lu Zhuoran spoke.

"Under the order of the Military Commission, the 39th Army Corps on the southern front has established a joint command headquarters with the 5th Group Army and the 14th Group Army.

In addition, the Military Commission also ordered the 17th Army to send troops to Shanxi to assist the 39th Army Corps and the Southern Route Army in fighting the Japanese invaders and defend southern Shanxi to the death.

The morale of all the ministries is high, and in addition to defending southern Shanxi, they may be able to achieve greater results."

Lu Zhuoran described the situation on the battlefield in Shanxi relatively briefly, mainly emphasizing the mutual cooperation between the north and south lines.

After the introduction of military information, Jiangdong stood up and said:

"Guisui is sandwiched between Yinshan Mountain and the Great Wall. It is an important transportation bridge connecting Suinan, Suibei, and even Suiyuan and Shanxi. It is the ideal place for strategic decisive battle in my mind.

Therefore, after regaining Baotou and Guyang, we should take the initiative to attack eastward to gain more space for future strategic decisive battles."

Led by Fu Zuoyi and Ma Hongkui, the officers slowly stood up and prepared to accept Jiang Dong's order.

Jiang Dong glanced around deeply, then quickly turned his head, pointed at the map and ordered:

"The departments of the 35th Army did not participate in the Battle of Baotou. After the meeting, Commander Fu led his troops to march eastward along the Pingsui Railway. Saraqi, Tao Sihao and other places only had Japanese railway troops, with few troops and weak combat effectiveness.

There are no reinforcements.

The 35th Army will take 1 to 2 days to clear out the Japanese strongholds in the western part of Dorqi, collect as much supplies as possible, and prepare for the next larger battle!

Commander Fu, the 35th Army can attack as far as Dorqi, and further to the west is the control area of ​​the Guisui Japanese Army. Don't rush in easily."

Fu Zuoyi led Dong Qiwu, Sun Lanfeng and others to accept the task neatly.

Jiang Dong looked at Ma Hongkui again, whose eyes were full of expectation.

"Ma Jiajun's goal is here, Wuchuan!"

Ma Hongkui raised his eyes and squinted at the location pointed by Jiang Dong.

"Wuchuan is the northern gateway to Guisui, and the Ma Jiajun are all cavalry. Pressing Wuchuan can bring huge psychological pressure to the Japanese army."

The look of expectation on Ma Hongkui's face was no longer there, and he showed some hesitation.

"Wuchuan is too close to Guisui. If the cavalry goes deep alone... there is a possibility of being surrounded and annihilated by the little devils."

Jiang Dong smiled,

"Behind Wuchuan is the Yinshan Mountains, with undulating mountains and crisscrossing ravines. If the Japanese army launches a large-scale attack, the Ma Jiajun can choose to retreat to Daqingshan and other places.

In addition, my people will provide you with intelligence support to ensure that these 20,000 people will not be surrounded."

What Ma Hongkui wanted was a simple and easy-to-succeed task like attacking Baotou. 20,000 cavalry was all he had, and he had no idea if he could go deep alone.

"What about supplies? Horses can eat grass, but people have to eat..."

Jiang Dong patted the big fat man on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"I have asked people to prepare five days of dry food for Ma Jiajun's brothers. It should have been delivered to the military camp by this time. Commander Ma does not need to worry.

In five days, the battlefield situation will be completely different from now, maybe we can still meet at the foot of Guisui City."

"this……"

Ma Hongkui's expression changed, and the officers of the 35th Army and the 39th Army were looking at him.

The people of the 35th Army didn't think much of Ma Jiajun before, and now they had a joking look on their faces.

If he gives up now, no one in the northwest will take the Ma Jiajun seriously.

Ma Hongkui really couldn't say anything to back down, so he muttered for a while and finally nodded.

Jiangdong was not worried about the Ma Jiajun's lack of effort, because he did not need the Ma Jiajun to capture Wuchuan County. He only needed the 20,000 cavalry to move between Guisui and Wuchuan.

If the Japanese army is defeated in the future, I believe that Ma Jiajun will be a good hand in fighting a downwind battle.

After the meeting, all departments began to take action in full swing.

At noon on December 8, the 1st Guards Division launched a general attack on Baotou. The 35th Army and the Ma Jiajun crossed Baotou City and fought toward the east along the railway like sharp knives.

The oil defense war is about to enter its second stage.
Chapter completed!