Chapter 1687: Combat Column
There are more than 200,000 Japanese troops on Hainan Island, which is a force that cannot be underestimated, and everyone knows one thing, that is, once the Chinese troops attack the Japanese troops in Guangxi, the Japanese troops on Hainan Island will definitely not sit idly by, and they will definitely send reinforcements to reinforce them.
Cutting off the supply line from Qinzhou Bay to Nanning and blocking the Japanese reinforcements are both very important tasks, and everyone knows that the troops undertaking these two combat missions will certainly be under great pressure.
Bai Chongxi stopped talking, because none of the Gui Army troops in his hands could do this.
Chen Cheng didn't speak anymore, although the combat effectiveness of the Central Army troops was very strong, if they were allowed to undertake such a combat mission, it would also be pressure on them.
Zhang Fakui couldn't speak, because the number of troops in the Guangdong army was limited, and the combat effectiveness was also limited, and the Guangdong army was in Guangdong, so there was no way to transfer it.
The eyes of the three people looked towards Sun Weiguo at the same time, and they showed expectant expressions on their faces, they knew very well that if there was a unit that could undertake such a difficult combat mission, then it must be Sun Weiguo's troops, Sun Weiguo's 47th Group troops were well-equipped, able to fight well, and had always been the main force in the main force, the trump card in the trump card.
In this battle of Guangzhou, they inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese 21st Army, defeated more than 100,000 Japanese troops, and recovered Guangzhou.
"Commander-in-Chief Sun, the combat mission of cutting off the supply line from Qinzhou Bay to Nanning is very important, and the Japanese troops are likely to fight back wildly, if we can't cut off their supply line, I'm afraid we will be in a disadvantageous situation in the battle, which force do you think will undertake this combat mission?"
Bai Chongxi, the director of the Guilin camp, was the first to speak, he looked at Sun Weiguo, and asked with a serious expression on his face.
When Sun Weiguo heard Bai Chongxi's words, he naturally knew the meaning of Bai Chongxi's words, these two combat tasks must still be undertaken by the troops of the 47th Group Army.
Now, except for the 47th Group Army, other troops may not be able to undertake such a combat mission, of course, Sun Weiguo also knows that the combat mission of attacking Kunlun Pass is even more difficult, but now Bai Chongxi and others have not fully expected it.
"Director Bai, Minister Chen, Chief Zhang, if you trust, I am willing to lead the troops of the Honorary Third Division, the Security Division, and the Honorary Fourth Division to undertake the task of cutting off the supply lines of the Japanese army and blocking the Japanese reinforcements." Sun Weiguo looked at Bai Chongxi and the others, and said with a calm expression on his face.
"In this case, then there is Commander-in-Chief Lao Sun, but with the combat effectiveness of Commander-in-Chief Sun's 47th Group Army, I believe that these two combat missions will definitely be completed, after all, for Commander-in-Chief Sun's troops, these little devils are definitely nothing." Chen Cheng said with a smile.
"Commander-in-Chief Sun is really impressive, you can make such a decision, it can be seen that your determination to resist Japan is firm, after this operation, I will definitely personally ask the chairman for Commander-in-Chief Sun and the 47th Group Army." Bai Chongxi also said with emotion on his face.
Zhang Fakui looked at Sun Weiguo with a smile, but he didn't say anything.
But Sun Weiguo himself knows very well that Bai Chongxi and Chen Cheng are in charge of the command this time, one of them is in charge of the Gui Army and the other is in charge of the Central Army, and Sun Weiguo's troops are neither the Gui Army nor the Central Army troops.
Once the 47th Group Army falls into a crisis, then there may not be troops to rescue the 47th Group Army, even if no one says this, Sun Weiguo himself is clear.
"Director Bai, it is indeed beneficial to attack Kunlun Pass first, but Kunlun Pass has been a dangerous place since ancient times, and it is the gateway to Nanning, since the Japanese army intends to garrison it for a long time, then they will definitely build strong fortifications here in Nanning, so I think we must be extra careful." Sun Weiguo voiced his concerns.
Bai Chongxi smiled and nodded, and Sun Weiguo knew very well that Bai Chongxi might not take his words to heart.
The operational meeting lasted until more than five o'clock in the morning, and at this operational meeting, the plan for the counteroffensive against the Japanese army was summed up.
This battle plan was to cut off the connection between Kunlun Pass and Nanning with the troops of the 16th Group Army of the Gui Army, and at the same time to carry out a diversion attack on Nanning with one section; The 38th Group Army of the Central Army concentrated its forces to attack Kunlun Pass, and after the Japanese army at Kunlun Pass was completely annihilated, it cooperated with the 16th Group Army to attack Nanning; The first part of Sun Weiguo's 48th Group Army cut off the supply line from Qinzhou Bay to Nanning to block the Japanese reinforcements, and at the same time, the 26th Group Army was directly under the command of the Guilin camp and served as a reserve.
After this combat meeting, Bai Chongxi originally planned to leave Sun Weiguo to have breakfast together, but Sun Weiguo politely refused Bai Chongxi's arrangement.
After leaving the camp in Guilin, Zhang Fakui came to Sun Weiguo, his eyes looked at Sun Weiguo, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Weiguo, the task of your group army this time is very difficult, but fortunately, Cai Yankai of the 26th Group Army is my old acquaintance, I will greet him, and they can support you in the fight at a critical time. However, I heard that the little devils have gathered more than 200,000 troops on Hainan Island, and once a fight breaks out on the Guangxi side, the devil soldiers on Hainan Island may not be at peace. ”
Zhang Fakui looked at Sun Weiguo, and he muttered to himself.
"Thank you Commander Zhang for reminding me, if there is any difficulty on my side, I will contact Commander Zhang immediately, and I thank you in advance for your care of our 48th Group Army."
Sun Weiguo stood up straight, and he saluted directly to Zhang Fakui.
Zhang Fakui returned the salute to Sun Weiguo, and he was going to take Sun Weiguo to the Fourth Theater Commander's Headquarters to have a good talk, but Sun Weiguo also politely refused.
Now Sun Weiguo needs to return to Guangdong immediately, and he wants to assemble the Honorary Third Division, the Honorary Fourth Division, the Security Division, the First Ranger Brigade and other troops.
That morning, Sun Weiguo left Guilin in a hurry, and he hurriedly took the train back to Guangdong.
After returning to Guangdong, Sun Weiguo immediately began to make preparations, and he immediately formed an operational column with the Honorary Third Division, the Honorary Fourth Division, the Security Division, the First Ranger Brigade, the First Howitzer Regiment of the Artillery Division, the First Armored Battalion, and the First Armored Artillery Battalion, and prepared to go to Guangxi to support the operation, and this combat column will be personally commanded by Sun Weiguo to fight in Guangxi.
After making this arrangement, Sun Weiguo came to Zhanjiang Hospital, where he visited the wounded, and at the same time went to see the chief of staff Zhao Lerong.
At present, Zhao Lerong has come to his senses, he is recovering well, and he will be able to recover completely soon.
On 15 December, the combat column began to set off for Guangxi, less than three days before the combat time set by Bai Chongxi.