Chapter 145: Fierce Battle at Nanxun Road (Five)

**When the Japanese army was fighting bloody battles with the Japanese army on Ruiwu Highway and Ruitong Highway, the Japanese 106th Division took the initiative to attack the De'an line along the left and right sides of Nanxun Road, and was stubbornly blocked by the 8th Army and the 64th Army. Especially Yue Han, annihilated a corps of the 15th Division of the Japanese army on the front line of Ruiwu Highway, greatly hitting the Japanese army's arrogance, restraining the Japanese 15th Division, and the 33rd Division moved closer to the 106th Division.

Xue Yue, commander of the First Corps, looked at the situation between the enemy and us on the map, and a bold idea came to his mind. Why not seize the forces of the enemy's only one division on the Nanxun line, lure the enemy into depth, and encircle and annihilate the 106th Division. So Xue Yue sent Chen Cheng his idea to Chen Cheng. Chen Cheng felt that this idea was very bold and risky. ** can only fight that kind of position defense battle. Once the front line is loose, the army will be defeated and attack the defensive position in the rear, and it is very likely to disperse the troops of the expected ambush. If the Japanese army takes advantage of the victory and bite the tail of **, **Not to mention wanting to encircle and annihilate the Japanese army, it would be good to be able to protect their positions from being destroyed.

A combat plan was brewing in Xue Yue's mind. It seemed that there were some immature places, but he couldn't explain it clearly. The telegram could not explain his combat plan. Chen Cheng also wanted to fight on the Nanxun Line, but he did not dare to take too much risk. In a hurry, he slapped his head, "Oh, why did you forget him?"

So, Chen Cheng sent Yue Han to explain Xue Yue's idea and his worries. Yue Han knew very well that the Japanese army's increase in troops changed history, and Xue Yue's idea changed the course of the Nanxun Battle. In the history of Nanxun Battle, there were only three Japanese divisions on the battlefield in Jiangnan. Now, on the battlefield in Jiangnan, the Japanese army has 6 divisions. Therefore, the Japanese 106th Division and ** were stalemate on the De'an line for about 7 days, and their vitality was severely damaged, forcing the Japanese Westward Advance Corps to turn back for reinforcements. This triggered the largest battle of Nanxun.

Now, Xue Yue's idea just returns to the track of history. But it turns into a *** who takes the initiative to lure the enemy, and then finds an opportunity to encircle and annihilate the enemy. Yue Han? Thinking of the "Tianlu Tactics" created by Xue Yue, that is, the tactic of retreating and decisive battle. So he asked Chen Cheng: "Captain Chen, what plan does Commander Xue have?" Chen Cheng replied: "Brother Boling's plan is not yet mature, so he didn't tell me clearly." Yue Han? He had a clear idea, so he said on the excuse: "Captain Chen, I'm very good at this. I'll communicate with Commander Xue before talking, is it okay?" Chen Cheng thought, "Okay, Xiao Zhou, just think about it before talking." Then he added: "Wait until I tell Brother Boling, you can contact him again."

Chen Cheng replied to Yue Han and asked him to contact Xue Yue. Yue Han immediately called Xue Yue, "General Xue, Chief Xue wants to launch the Nanxun Battle. Chief Xue's plan is not yet mature, so I want to ask us to study and study together." Xue Yue was very happy: "Mr. Yue, I have known for a long time that you are a tactical expert. I was in a hurry and forgot to ask you to learn more. Chief Chen communicated with me, please give me some more thoughts." Then he did not make any more politeness. Xue Yue said his thoughts carefully, especially the immature areas. Yue Han understood that Xue Yue was worried about the same thing as Chen Cheng was worried, because he was afraid that once he retreated, he would not only not gain a firm foothold, but was taken advantage of by the Japanese army, which would waste all the previous efforts of the battle.

However, at this time, Xue Yue had not yet realized the "Tianlu Warfare Tactics", (it was not until the Battle of Changsha that Xue Yue was in charge of the ninth war zone). Therefore, he was not mature about the retreat and decisive battle. During the conversation, Yue Han felt that Xue Yue had the idea of ​​retreat and decisive battle, but he was not mature. So Yue Han brought out Xue Yue's "Tianlu Warfare Tactics" and talked about the tactics of retreat and decisive battle above Xue Yue's idea. To be ashamed, he just returned Xue Yue's things to Xue Yue in advance.

After hearing this, Xue Yue was enlightened and the immature thoughts in his mind were integrated into the scattered and immature ideas in his mind. Xue Yue said anxiously: "I understand that the key to the Nanxun Battle lies in Nanchang's defense. As long as Nanchang withstands the attack, we can place the main force on the two wings of Nanchang to form a ladder retreat and resist, so as to avoid retreating in the front and impulsing the rear position. At the same time, the Japanese troops were constantly consumed in the ladder resistance, and finally lured the Japanese army into our battlefield. The main force on both wings took advantage of the situation to detour and cut off the Japanese retreat route and form a large encirclement." After all, he was the founder of the retreat decisive battle, Yue Han? It was clear at a glance.

Yue Han said happily: "Sir Xue is really a master. Yue has not yet matured, so he realized it first." Yue Han? He was really embarrassed to plagiarize Xue Yue's achievements again, so he first made it clear and revealed his intention to fight with Xue Yue for tactical results. Xue Yue was very satisfied with John Ping's performance. This young man was not simple. He clearly pointed out himself, but he wanted to attribute this great contribution to him Xue Yue. The general's vanity was greatly satisfied.

Yue Han? Suggest Xue Yue to report the plan to Chen Cheng immediately. Chen Cheng received the combat plan reported by Xue Yue, and it was indeed decent. This new idea of ​​retreating and decisive battle is different from previous battles. Xue Yue is a person with extraordinary strategy and understands the tactics of retreating and decisive battles. The combat plan is naturally well formulated.

According to Xue Yue's plan, the 74th Army will be the garrison troops in Nanchang to attract Japanese troops to attack, while the 8th Army, 64th Army and other units are arranged on the left side of the Nanxun Line, gradually retreating in stages, and prepare the Second Division, 12th Army and other units are arranged on the right side of the Nanxun Line along the Ruiwu Highway, retreating in stages, resisting in stages, and luring the Japanese army. When the Japanese army's veterans are exhausted at the city of Nanchang, the main force will take the opportunity to cut off the Japanese retreat route and encircle and annihilate the 106th Japanese division. Xue Yue is confident that even if the 15th Japanese division and the 33rd Division follow up and pursue, the main force will also have the ability to seize the opportunity to decide how many Japanese troops will be cut off based on the equipment of the troops. It may not be a myth.

Chen Cheng reported Xue Yue's plan to the Military Commission. The Military Commission was attracted by this new retreat and decisive battle. This tactic is very suitable for **. Chiang Kai-shek thought about it over and over again and decided to give it a try and check whether Xue Yue's retreat and decisive battle strategy was effective. With a big stroke, he agreed to the Nanxun battle plan of the Ninth War Zone.

Chen Cheng urgently mobilized his troops and prepared for a battle that he had long wanted to fight on the Nanxun Line. The combat plan was issued to the various units in the theater. Luo Zhuoying's corps' main task was to restrain the three divisions of the Japanese army's westward corps, and the troops directly under the theater and the First Corps were responsible for the Nanxun Battle.

The 74th Army was urgently dispatched by Wuning to Nanchang, and the rest of the troops retreated along the two wings of Nanchang on their own fronts. The 8th Army and the 64th Army began to retreat one after another according to the plan, luring the Japanese 106th Division to attack Nanchang. The remaining troops on the De'an line were immediately transferred to the 8th Army, and the 64th Army was rearranged to make arrangements and open the front of De'an.
Chapter completed!