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After issuing the order, all the Japanese generals in the Chu County Japanese Army Headquarters fell silent, and the atmosphere in the entire headquarters was extremely depressed.
They have always viewed the Chinese army in a superior manner, but now they find that the Chinese are far more powerful than they imagined in terms of combat command and combat effectiveness.
Take the current battle as an example. They have always felt that this battle should not be a big surprise. The imperial army of two divisions versus the army of five divisions is not challenging at all!
However, the result surprised them. The Chinese defenders not only held back the Imperial Japanese Army in Bengbu, but also completely annihilated the 101st Division on the southern front.
More importantly, judging from the posture of the Chinese army, the opponent's goal is obviously not satisfied with annihilating the 101st Division, but is preparing to swallow up all the imperial troops on the Bengbu front line.
Just now, Tanaka Shizuichi and a group of Japanese military officers performed a drill on the sand table, and suddenly they were covered in white hair and sweat. As long as the main force of the Seventh Division can return to the Bengbu front line in time, and the Bengbu defenders can hold out until the Seventh Division returns to aid, then the possibility of the imperial army on the Bengbu front line being annihilated is over 80%.
This result shocked both Tanaka Shizuichi and Kawabe Shozo. They were not only surprised by the amazing appetite of the Chinese army, but also by the powerful combat effectiveness of the Chinese army.
Not only the Seventh Division, but also the troops stationed in Bengbu were shockingly powerful.
You must know that the imperial army was attacking the city all day today, but was forced back by the defenders in the city. It can be said that the imperial army did not lose unjustly in this battle.
Speaking of the Bengbu front line, after receiving the retreat telegram from Chu County, Numata Shigetori felt relieved.
Although the army's siege of Bengbu lasted only four days, it seemed like a long four months or even four years to Numata Shigenori.
The intelligence collected by Utech is simply a trap. Not only does it far underestimate the strength of the Chinese military, but it is also completely inaccurate in many aspects.
It is because of intelligence errors that the Imperial Japanese Army suffered heavy losses. Not only is it unable to achieve its pre-established strategic goals, but it is also in danger of being annihilated. It is really depressing.
But it¡¯s okay, originally Numata Shigetori didn¡¯t know how to explain to the division headquarters and the front army, so this was a good excuse.
After taking a long breath, Numata Shigetori gave the order to retreat to his subordinates in front of him. He looked back at Bengbu City in the distance. Numata Shigetori swore that he would definitely come back.
However, before Numata Shigetori's order was sent out, the forward command received news from the frontline battlefield: the Chinese defenders launched a massive counterattack. The imperial troops in the east gate and south gate direction were strongly attacked by the defenders, and the troops fell into a trap. Fight hard.
According to news from the front line, the Chinese army has deployed a reinforced division at the South Gate and East Gate this time. It is almost impossible for the Imperial Army to withdraw quickly.
Numata Shigetori knew that this was the Chinese army in the city trying to buy time for the outer army. If the outer army completed the encirclement, it would be even more difficult for the thousands of imperial troops on the Bengbu front to break through.
After thinking about it again and again, Numata Shigetori knew that it was time for the warrior to cut off his wrist, and immediately said loudly: "Order: deploy all reserves to immediately reinforce the battle at the South Gate and East Gate, and order the troops on the front line to withdraw from the battle within twenty minutes. All baggage can be given up if necessary."
Following Numata Shigetori¡¯s order, the Japanese reserve troops outside the city quickly poured into the battlefield and fought with the counterattacking defenders.
At the same time, the Bengbu headquarters was also busy.
After the situation at the front was reported to the headquarters, Commander-in-Chief Zhang said with a serious face: "The little Jaap is going to run away. Order the troops to increase the intensity of the attack. At the same time, let the 112th, 113th, and 114th Brigades all join in the counterattack. We must hold the Japs back." Devil."
"yes!"
"Send another telegram to the Seventh Division and ask them to speed up their march, otherwise the little devil will have run away by the time they come!" Commander Zhang continued.
"yes!"
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Speaking of Li Guoyao, after receiving the telegram from Bengbu, Li Guoyao also felt helpless. He also wanted to get the main force to Bengbu quickly, and then devour the Japanese and puppet troops on the front line.
However, things went counterproductive, and the little devils were not stupid. Judging from the situation coming from the front, it was clear that the other side had discovered their strategic intentions and was shrinking their troops and retreating.
Before receiving the telegram from the Bengbu front line,?Guoyao just received a telegram from the 135th Division in Sangjian Town, saying that the Japanese troops in Sangjian Town suddenly retreated. Obviously, the little devil knew that the battle had been lost.
Li Guoyao calculated the distance between the main force of the 7th Division and Bengbu. It was more than fifty kilometers. Even if we work hard, it would probably take more than six hours. It was too late.
After all, the little devils are not weak in fighting. If they want to retreat, it is impossible for the 59th Army and the 31st Army to stop them.
After thinking about it again and again, Li Guoyao decided to change his tactics and immediately ordered Xie Baojun's troops to rush to Hechi Town, stop the Japanese infantry regiment in Sangjian Town, and then annihilate it.
At the same time, the main force of the Duba Brigade behind them should not rush to Bengbu, but directly penetrate Chuxian County to attack the headquarters of the 13th Division.
When Li Guoyao came to think of it, the main force of the Japanese army was now out. Chu County definitely did not have many troops and the defense was empty. If the Duba Brigade was fast enough and launched an attack before the main force of the Japanese army returned to Chu County, there would be a great chance to capture Chu County. county.
Li Guoyao then sent his plan to Bengbu, and asked the 59th Army and the 31st Army to get out of the way and let the Japs retreat south.
Although Commander-in-Chief Zhang, Liu Shiyi and others were very unwilling to do so, as the cooked duck flew away, they also understood that what Li Guoyao said was the truth. Based on the actual situation of their two troops, it would be difficult to drag the little Japanese away. Stayed for over six hours.
As long as the little devils are willing to leave the two brigades behind, they can withdraw from the battle at any time.
Rather than fighting in vain in the end, it is better to adjust tactics in time. If we can capture Chu County, the best, but at the worst, we must annihilate the little Jaap's regiment in Sangjian Town.
Quietly, the tactics of both sides changed again. Soon the Japanese troops on the Bengbu frontline withdrew from the battle, and then withdrew all the way south to Guangming.
In Hechi Town, Xie Baojun¡¯s troops had just arrived, and a fierce battle broke out among the Japanese 104th Regiment guarding here.
The little devils of the 104th Regiment thought that the main task of Xie Baojun's unit was to continue to return to Bengbu, so they relied on the town to fight against them. Little did they know that Xie Baojun and others' target this time had become them.
At the same time, the 135th Division in Sangjian Town also caught up under Li Guoyao's order, and soon surrounded the 104th Regiment in Hechi Town.
It is said that the Japanese Army Chuxian Command received the news that Numata Shigetori and others had withdrawn from the battle. When they turned back to ask about the situation of the 104th Regiment, they discovered that the Regiment was actually surrounded by Chinese troops. They were immediately shocked.
Tanaka Shizuichi knew very well that once the imperial army on the Bengbu frontline withdrew, there would be no need for the 7th Division to go to Bengbu, and then their spearhead would be aimed at the 104th Regiment.
Although he already had such a premonition when he ordered the 104th Regiment to intercept the 7th Division, and even made the decision to abandon the 104th Regiment, when the time came, Tanaka Shizuichi was still a little hard to accept.
After some consideration, Tanaka Shizuichi decided to go all out and ask for help from the Front Army Headquarters, requesting the Front Army Headquarters to immediately send aviation units to escort the 104th Wing and cover their breakout.
After all, it is a main force unit. If it is annihilated by the Chinese army like this, Tanaka Shizuichi will definitely not be reconciled.
Compared with this, how much is your own face worth?
And from this aspect, Tanaka Shizuichi is still a qualified commander! (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com