Chapter 137: Encirclement and annihilation of Niudao brigade (I)

In the Meichuan Town, Guangji County, the 44th Army fought very hard, and relied on the terrain along the way to block Major General Niudaoman's detachment. Bai Chongxi drew two armies from Huangmei to join the blocking battle, but he could not withstand the progress of the Niudao Detachment. The defense line of ** was constantly broken, and Guangji County was in danger.

However, the destruction of Imamura detachment made Niushima Man take care of it and slowed down the attack. In order to lure the enemy into the depths, Bai Chongxi ordered the Guangji front line to retreat one after another and lure the Japanese army forward. Lieutenant General Inaba Shirou fell into deep contradictions. The destruction of Imamura was like a blow, which made the lieutenant general feel distressed. It shows that the heavy troops south of Guangji were gathered, and the Niushima Man Detachment had weak forces in the face. Continuing to attack, it was inevitable that he would get into the cage of the ** and not attack. Once the ** was in the north, the Niushima brigade would still be in danger.

Let’s listen to the opinions of the front-line generals, the helpless decision of the General Inaba Shirou. Niujima was a very cunning general. The destruction of the Imamura detachment surprised him, so he slowed down his attack to avoid diving into the encirclement of the **. But Bai Chongxi’s luring of the enemy deeper made him very moved. His combat effectiveness was poor in front of him, and his troops were almost invincible in attacking and advancing. He saw that Meichuan-Guangji County was in front of him. As long as he took Guangji, he would take the initiative. Besides, there were two chariot squadrons who were assigned to him. ** gathered heavily in Guangji. As long as he accelerated the attack progress, he would break through the ** defense line without waiting for him to set up his formation.

Just when Niujima Man was unsure of his mind, the division commander's inquiry telegram also arrived. So he found Chief of Staff Nakajo Utsuru Shun Nakasa. Nakajo is also a warlike guy who likes to take risks. Nakajo calmly read the division commander's inquiry telegram. "General, the division commander's telegram is actually a bit reluctant to give up the attack. When asking for our opinions, I just want to see if we have the ability to defeat the Chinese army in front of us."

Nakasa paused for a moment and saw the major general's reaction. Major General Niujima was staring at Nakasa. He heard him continue, but Nakasa stopped, so he hurriedly said, "Nakajo, please continue."

With a simple and orderly idea, he said slowly: "General, the Chinese army in front of us are all second-rate troops, and it is estimated that only one or two divisions have a slightly stronger combat power. The main force is in Guangjinan, and it will take time to come. As long as we take down Guangji County, we can rest and standby. The key at the moment is that we must break through the defense line of the Chinese army in one breath."

Major General Niujima asked worriedly: "Kun Nakajo, if the Chinese people deliberately let us go to Guangji, we will be alone and surrounded by the heavy troops of the Chinese people!"

Nakajo said confidently, "General, we have two chariot squadrons, which have more chariots than Taierzhuang's 10th Division when attacking. Besides, how can the combat effectiveness of the 10th Division be compared with our 6th Division? Even if there is really a surround, my point of view is to concentrate the main force and make a breakthrough at a little bit, and see how the Chinese army blocks our elite 6th Division of the Imperial Army."

The opinions of Chief of Staff Nakajo restored Ushimamama to confidence and arrogance. "Nakajo, it's a pity that you are the chief of staff. You should lead troops." Nakajo heard the voice of the major general's words and expressed his joyfully, "General, this is all your guidance." Ushimamama nodded, "Nakajo, you go and arrange an attack."

Bai Chongxi was also taking risks to give up Guangji. In order to create an illusion for the Japanese army and to tempt the speed of advance, he planned to annihilate the enemy at the regional south of Guangji. At this time, Yue Han took a telegram at the right time, suggesting that Bai Chongxi lure the enemy deeper and give up Guangji, and at the same time increase the harassment of the Japanese enemy behind Huangmei, Taihu and other Japanese troops, cut off the supply line of the Japanese army, and force the Japanese 6th Division to take down the Tianjia Town Fortress. In this way, the Japanese army would have no chance to rest in Guangji, so they could only give up Guangji and concentrate their main force to attack Tianjia Town. The southern line ** could wait for the work and fight another ambush in Siwang Town.

Bai Chongxi was overjoyed when he received the telegram. Yue Han was always surprised. So he ordered the 27th Army of Yang Sen to actively move towards the Xiaochikou of Huangmei and draw another army to join the sequence of attacking Xiaochikou of Huangmei. The more powerful the attacks of these two parts, the better. Even if they cannot defeat Xiaochi, the Japanese transportation line must be cut off to the minimum. Force the Japanese to concentrate their efforts to attack the Tianjia Town Fortress and create fighter jets for the South Line **.

The ** in Guangji area continued to resist in the current way, consuming Japanese troops. Guangji County was evacuated urgently, and various materials were transported out of the city. The county government and relevant quasi-military forces were responsible for escorting the people out of the city. Guangji County did not leave a grain of food, a bullet, or a well for the Japanese.
Chapter completed!