This all-mechanized force moved extremely quickly without encountering stubborn resistance from a strong enemy. By the evening of the twentieth century, Chen Hanzhang's headquarters, which had made smooth progress, converged with a cavalry battalion of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment of the Jinsui Military Region and a squadron of the reconnaissance brigade directly under the military region on the Wulanhua line.

Looking at the huge mechanized cluster in front of him, hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles, and the commander and political commissar of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment who had served as a division commander during the Red Army period, he couldn't help but be taken aback. Touching the heavy armor of the T 34 tanks, looking at the thick muzzles, and then looking at the military trucks behind the tanks that were almost impossible to see, this veteran Red Army general could only sigh secretly.

It's not like I don't know, it's really frightening. In the sweep launched by the Japanese puppet army, the Japanese army stationed in Mongolia and Xinjiang dispatched tanks and cavalry mechanized clusters many times in order to eliminate this great trouble that penetrated deep into their hearts. However, the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment, because of its lack of anti-tank weapons, could only go around in the ravine where tanks could not enter.

Several surprise raids, but also because the Japanese cavalry mechanized group moved quickly, and the reinforcements arrived in a short time, and finally failed. In order to enhance its mobile combat capability, the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment smashed pots and sold iron to form its own cavalry. It's just a pity that these cavalry suffered heavy losses in last year's anti-sweeping operation, and most of them could only retreat to northern Jin to recuperate.

Now that I have tanks in my own people, I no longer have to be chased by Japanese tanks and armored vehicles to fight the Japanese army. Not to mention the fact that the Japanese army was reinforcing too quickly, and giving up the results that were already at your fingertips. There is no need to be helpless in the face of Japanese automobiles, cavalry, and mechanized troops.

How could he not let this man not leave his army and completely abandon this hot land when he was in the most difficult time in Daqingshan. Even the wild vegetables were not enough, and the veterans of the Red Army who were hungry and cold and still led the troops to persist sighed.

It's just Chen Hanzhang, but he doesn't have time to appreciate how much emotion this veteran has. Chen Hanzhang, who knew that the time was equal to the fighter plane, paved the map, and directly asked about the routes available in the Yin Mountain and the enemy situation along the way. The most critical thing is where the troops of the Jinsui Military Region have arrived so far, as well as the progress of the situation.

When it was learned that the main force of the Jinsui Military Region had already used the main force of the Japanese army stationed in Mongolia and Xinjiang in Suinan to basically transfer to the east. The attention of the Japanese troops newly mobilized to northern Jin and Suinan was concentrated on the eastern battlefield at the moment. The only cavalry cluster left behind shrank to the two major towns of Baotou and Guisui.

Only the puppet Mongolian army and a small number of Japanese troops were stationed on the entire Qingshui River, Tuo and Tuo lines, and the main forces were deployed on the Guisui to Baotou railway line, and most of the regional forces had basically been abandoned. The troops transferred from northern Shanxi to Suinan were mainly concentrated on the line from Datong to Jining on the Pingsui Railway, and the entire southwest of Suixi was empty.

The day before yesterday, he had already gone out of the Great Wall from the mouth of the tiger and the pass, and was marching to the Baotou area day and night. At this moment, it has entered the Hetao area from between Toh and To, and Helinger. And the two cavalry brigades in the vanguard have already crossed the intelligence of the Pingsui Railway on the Salazi line.

Chen Hanzhang hesitated for a moment and decided to divide the troops into two ways. With the 1st Tank Regiment, plus the 1st Cavalry Brigade, and two regiments of the 5th Division, they set out from Ulanhua on the spot and crossed the Yinshan Mountains to the south and went straight to Wuchuan and Guisui. And the goal of this road is very simple, that is, the entire political, economic, and transportation core of Suiyuan will return to Suiyuan.

The 2nd Armored Regiment, the 1st Armored Division Mechanized Infantry Regiment reinforced the 5th Division and one regiment, plus the 2nd Cavalry Brigade, forced a march south from the direction of Datan, west of Taolin County. In the middle, it avoided Taolin County, directly inserted into Jining, Fengzhen, and Datong, and blocked the passage of the Japanese army in northern Shanxi to reinforce the Suiyuan battlefield.

Putting down the map in his hand, Chen Hanzhang pointed to a large number of tanks, half-track armored vehicles, and military trucks behind him and said to the commander of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment: "Comrade, what I want to know now is that if we don't take the highway from Wuchuan to Guisui and the Taolin line. From here to the line of Zhuozi Mountain, there is no road for me to pass through these iron horses. ”

In response to Chen Hanzhang's inquiry, the detachment leader smiled bitterly and said, "Old Chen, there shouldn't be any big problem with the tank. Last year, when the Japanese army swept us, tanks were also dispatched in Suidong and Suizhong districts. Moreover, from Wulanhua to Zhuozi Mountain, as long as you avoid its camp and take the line of the Dahei River, the mountains are relatively gentle in some places, and the tanks should be able to pass through Guò if they are not too steep. ”

"But these trucks, I'm afraid it's very difficult to go off the road. From Ulanhua through the Great Beach, this route is all mountainous. It's better to get to the north, but if you enter the front line of Hongzhao and its battalions, the terrain will be more complicated. Although the mountain is not very high and not very steep, I am afraid that the truck will be difficult to get through. Lao Chen, are you reconsidering the choice of the first-line line? ”

"If you insist on dividing your troops, then the troops on the eastern front can choose to turn south from the direction of Taolin County. There is a direct road to Zhuozi Mountain in Taolin County, although the road condition is a little worse, but it can be directly passed by vehicles. From that direction, we can plug directly into Zhuozi Mountain. But Lao Chen, do you think it's appropriate to divide the troops at this time? ”

"Now the defenders of Fengzhen and Jining in Suinan are garrisoned by the third mixed brigade transferred by the Japanese army from northern Shanxi. We are more agile in our movements. But it also caused the forces in that direction to not occupy an absolute advantage. If the Japanese army is in full swing, then our weak troops after dividing their forces are in danger of being broken by the enemy forces. ”

"The Japanese army has a whole independent mixed third brigade in Suinan, as well as a cavalry group from Baotou to Guisui, and a large number of Japanese puppet troops. In particular, the cavalry group has its main vital forces in Guisui. In the direction of Baotou, at present, it is only a force to ensure the control of zhì. If we divide our troops, it is easy to face the Japanese army from east to west. ”

Hearing this, Chen Hanzhang smiled and said, "I also want to twist into a rope and rush through Yin Mountain together." But there is no way for Brother Comrade, there is indeed a highway to use from Wulanhua to Wuchuan and Guisui. But judging by what you just introduced, the road is too steep. Such a large number of mechanized cavalry troops, crowded on a mountain road, is quite a dangerous thing. ”

"If the Japanese blow up one of our tanks, they can block the entire road. My tanks are very good at cross-country, but they can't climb mountains. With such a narrow and complex road, it is even more dangerous for us to advance in a line. Time is victory, and if we are blocked on the front line of Centipede Dam, and wait for the Japanese army to recover and mobilize troops to block the passes, then we will pay a greater price. ”

"In this complex terrain, it was our best choice to split up and attack. In view of this kind of terrain, we have conducted many drills in the northeast. Although the mountains of the Xing'an Mountains are not as high as here, they are not as steep as here. But in the mountains over there, there are dense forests and plenty of swamps. ”

"The terrain is more or less complex, and it's not much more difficult for us here than it is over there. What's more, I still have you brothers who are familiar with the terrain and the enemy's situation. The most important thing is that I believe in my troops. After the division of troops, no matter in any direction, even if they are facing a division of the Japanese army, they will not have any fear. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Hanzhang pointed to the map and said to the commanders of the various units around him: "I not only have to divide the troops, but also divide them again on the Eastern Front." Bailing Temple, let's put it first. A division of the puppet Mongolian army is not worthy of our attention. Since the terrain from Wulanhua to Zhuozi Mountain is complex, then we are dividing it. ”

"The main force of the Jinsui Military Region, according to the current pace of advancement, one day the vanguard cavalry unit will arrive in Baotou. Let's not go and grab food from the brother troops, that little thing is not enough for the big brother troops to stuff their teeth. In this way, the deployment of the western front remained unchanged, and from Wulanhua along the first line of the highway, rushed through Wuchuan County at the fastest speed, and entered the periphery of Guisui. ”

"However, the terrain here is complicated, and almost the entire road is in the middle of the mountains, so you have to pay attention. During the march, infantry guards were to be placed on the ridges on both sides. If you encounter a Japanese attack, rush over as fast as you can, and don't do any entanglement. ”

"Medium tanks were placed in front and rear to cover the infantry on the march, and the cavalry, taking advantage of their small dependence on the road, marched along the ridge. A fast tank with strong mobility and try not to rely on road marches. It's better to spend more fuel, but also to speed things up. ”

"The central line is composed of two companies of medium tanks of the 2nd Armored Regiment and the 2nd Rapid Tank Battalion, equipped with the 15th Regiment of the 5th Division, the 2nd Cavalry Brigade, the heavy mortar battalion of the division's artillery, and two companies of the self-propelled artillery regiment of the 1st Armored Division. Seize Zhuozi Mountain and cut off the Pingsui Railway. ”

"With the mechanized infantry regiment of the 1st armored division, the 13th regiment of the 5th division, the 1st armored regiment of the medium tank battalion, and the 1st fast tank battalion and two companies, they made a detour through Taolin and directly inserted the Jining-Fengzhen railway line. Cut off the railway connection between Jining and Fengzhen, and block the road for reinforcements from the Japanese army in northern Jin to Suiyuan. ”

"The armored reconnaissance battalion of the 1st armored division strengthened the 3rd company of the 1st Rapid Tank Battalion, the 1st and 6th self-propelled artillery companies of the division, and two companies of the anti-aircraft artillery regiment of the division. After following the Western Group into the Guisui area, it immediately went west to join the main force of the Jinsui Military Region. Cooperate with the main force of the Jinsui Military Region, take the line from Baotou to Guyang, and advance out of the Wula Mountain line, and control the east coast of Wuliangsuhai. ”

"The thirteenth regiment of automobiles, which followed our actions, was divided into three. The first battalion followed the troops of the Western Front, and after entering the Guisui area, it left two companies outside to cooperate with the operation of the Western Cluster. The strength of one company is used to join the detachment that cooperates with the troops of the Jinsui Military Region, and all vehicles and personnel must obey the command of the Jinsui Military Region. ”

The 2nd Battalion followed the Eastern Front and was specially used to coordinate the operations of the 5th Division and 13th Regiment. As for the 3rd Automobile Battalion, I will send two cavalry companies to escort you back to the Sunit Left Banner. Our fuel is limited, and we have no rear operations in a short period of time, so we cannot guarantee the fuel consumption of so many vehicles for a long time. Allowing the 3rd Automobile Battalion to return to the rear is also a way to lighten the burden. ”

After neatly explaining all the tasks, Chen Hanzhang turned his head to the commander of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment and said, "Comrade, you are more familiar with the terrain and enemy situation here than I am. Your battalion will act with the troops of the roundabout Taurin. The central front was to be coordinated by the reconnaissance units that had been parachuted here before, and as for the western front, the main forces of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment were invited to act in concert. ”

Hearing Chen Hanzhang's plan, and then looking back at the rows of tanks and artillery behind Chen Hanzhang, as well as the confidence on the faces of cadres at all levels of the Anti-Japanese Federation, although the Red Army veteran was a little worried, he finally nodded at all the deployments of Chen Hanzhang.

He turned around and gave an order to the staff officer beside him, asking him to immediately forward Chen Hanzhang's deployment to all departments of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment. All units of the Daqingshan guerrilla detachment were instructed to cooperate with the anti-union detour troops. In addition to leaving the chief of the political office to command a battalion to cooperate with the operations of the Eastern Front, he himself returned to the unit with the troops of the Western Front.