12dz Chapter 335 New Supply Route
Chapter 335 New Supply Route
335 New Supply Route
"Now, can our division be free to rescue the 13th Division?"
Tsukada continued to ask.
The Japanese major general next to him actually wanted to say that now all their divisions have joined the battle.
Even the 3rd Division, which serves as the general reserve, is now caught in a fierce battle in the city of Jinling.
There is no division that is idle.
However, the Japanese major general thought about it and changed his statement after a moment.
He said helplessly: “At present, it is the closest to the 13th Division.
They are the 9th Division and the 18th Division.
If we need to withdraw troops to rescue the 13th Division, it seems like this is the case now.
They are the perfect fit.”
"Then let the Ninth and Eighteenth Divisions go.
In addition, transfer the 11th Division back from the Qinhuai River.
Let them join up with the 3rd Division.
Then, the Sixth Division and the Third Division continued to launch a fierce attack on the city of Jinling from the east and south.
The Chinese are now fighting a war on two fronts.
I don’t believe that they still have hundreds of thousands of troops fighting in Xuzhou.
Can the Chinese military and industrial logistics support these two large-scale battles at the same time?
As long as we persist, we will win.”
Tsukada Gong said firmly.
He was also thinking of taking advantage of the opportunity when Ye Qingshan mobilized heavy troops to encircle their 13th Division in the north of Jinling City.
Allow the Japanese Third and Sixth Divisions to gain control of the situation in Jinling City.
The purpose of calling back the 11th Division was simply to strengthen the offensive power of the 3rd Division.
"Hi!"
The Japanese major general responded and then went to convey Tsukada's order to the old Japanese.
“Also, when will our new supplies arrive?
The deadline I gave them was this afternoon."
After a while, the old devil Tsukada Ko also asked.
What he was most concerned about, and what had the greatest impact on the battlefield at this time, was the issue of new supplies to the Japanese.
"Commander, a new batch of supplies.
It was sent from Hangzhou last night.
In order for the supplies to be delivered smoothly this time.
General Sakai deliberately ordered the supply convoy not to take the previous route.
Instead, he changed to a new route, starting from Hangzhou and detouring to Liyang.
Also because the new supply line has become longer.
Therefore, the arrival time is also forced to be extended, and it may not arrive until tomorrow afternoon."
The Japanese major general explained.
"Hey, Sakai-kun is doing the job.
It's still reliable.
As long as a new batch of supplies can be delivered safely tomorrow, I will ask for credit for him at the base camp."
The old devil Tsukada nodded.
This explanation is acceptable.
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However, at this time, Ye Qingshan had actually already learned that the Japanese were going to take a new supply route.
"This intelligence sent by Commander Chen is very timely!"
Ye Qingshan took the information he had just received from Chen Cheng.
His expression was solemn.
"The Japanese's new supply convoy has chosen a new route.
It might arrive tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
It happened too fast.”
"The main thing is that this intelligence only said that the Japs' new supply convoy has changed its route.
Starting from Hangzhou, take the south route.
But the specific route was not mentioned. "
Ye Qingshan was very dissatisfied with this vague information.
However, Ye Qingshan could also understand.
It was already quite good for the National Army's intelligence agents to be able to collect this level of intelligence from the Japanese.
The Japs must have kept the new supply route highly secret.
It’s normal if you can’t get it.
But the Kuomintang agents couldn't do it, so Ye Qingshan had to find a way.
Find out which route the Japanese's new supply convoy is taking.
We also need to find a way to destroy it.
"We must not allow the Japs' ammunition supplies to be delivered.
Otherwise, the counterattack plan will definitely fail."
Ye Qingshan walked back and forth in the command center, thinking about a solution.
After a moment, Ye Qingshan raised his head, looked at a Nationalist Army staff officer next to him, and said, "Send a telegram to the 209th Division.
Ask them where they are now? "
Not long after, the 209th Division called back.
“Sir, Commander Sun said they are currently south of Changzhou.
I am taking the 18th Brigade of the Japanese for a stroll."
A staff officer ran in and reported.
"Tell Sun Mingxu and Zhang Fa to head south immediately.
Infiltrate near Lishui River and wait for orders."
"Yes!"
Ye Qingshan can now use the supplies to ambush the Japanese new supply convoy.
There is still only Sun Mingxu's 209th Division.
"To generate electricity for Luzhou Airport..."
"Whether we can find the enemy's supply convoy depends on them."
After Ye Qingshan issued the order against the Japanese new supply convoy.
He turned his gaze again and looked towards the north of Jinling City.
He had to be prepared to ensure that the new supply convoy of the Japanese enemy could arrive safely without being stopped.
So, the best way.
Within two days, they would wipe out the Japanese 13th Division that was surrounded by them.
Even so, this task is a bit difficult.
Ye Qingshan also wants to give it a try.
"The Japanese 13th Division actually gave up on breaking out and chose to hold their ground near Huangtu Mountain.
It seems that the old devil Hagisu Rikihei is determined to hold on and wait for help."
Ye Qingshan looked at the small blue flag on the map that had just been planted by the staff officer.
It was the main force of the Japanese 13th Division who chose to hold their position at this time.
A small hill called Loess Hill.
Soon, other Kuomintang staff officers brought Ye Qingshan a more detailed topographic map of the area near Huangtu Mountain.
This loess mountain is only two or three hundred meters above sea level.
In fact, it is not suitable to stick to it.
But there was no way, with the old Japanese soldier Hagisu Rippei around, they couldn't find a more suitable terrain than here.
"Sir, according to the report from the reconnaissance team.
The main force of the Japanese 13th Division has currently retreated to the Huangtu Mountain area.
Fortifications are being built.
Their main position was on the Loess Hill, and they occupied the surrounding low mountains.
And a village at the foot of the mountain, two stone bridges, and a small dam..."
The combat staff pointed to the locations on the map and spoke to Ye Qingshan.
“It’s still a place that’s easy to defend but difficult to attack.
No wonder the devils chose this place.”
After looking at the terrain around Huangtu Mountain, Ye Qingshan finally understood why the old Japanese soldier Hagisu Ribei chose this place.
If the main force of the Japanese 13th Division really chooses to defend this place to the death.
This is going to be a tough nut to crack.
But no matter how hard it is, we have to chew it.
"Send a message to the 83rd Army to speed up the march.
Arrive at the designated location before 1:00 p.m.
We are leaving too.”
Time was running out, Ye Qingshan knew that he could not delay any longer, and immediately led the Second Militia Division to Huangtu Mountain.
Fortunately, the two sides were not far apart.
We can get there by marching for more than an hour.
On the way, Ye Qingshan received another telegram from Wang Yaowu of the 51st Army.
"The Japanese 9th and 18th Divisions have begun to move towards Yaohuamen?"
Ye Qingshan was not surprised by this.
The Japanese 13th Division chose to hold its ground in Huangtu Mountain, waiting for reinforcements from other Japanese divisions.
"Let Wang Yaowu's 51st Division go to Linggu Temple to deploy defenses.
The Japanese Ninth Division will be handed over to their 51st Division to block it."
Ye Qingshan said calmly.