mtl008 Chapter 419 Promise
Chapter 419 Promise
As soon as the Japanese bomber group left, Zhang Wenwu and Ouyang Heng led their men back to the headquarters of the new 100th Division.
"Division Commander, it seems that these Japanese planes are going to support the 100th Division of the Japanese Army. It seems that the th Division of the Japanese Army can't hold on any longer." Ouyang Heng said to Zhang Wenwu with some joy. The fact that the th Division of the Japanese Army could not hold on any longer was a very good thing for the new th Division.
"Well, judging from the direction the Japanese bombers are flying, they should be going to support the 16th Division of the Japanese Army. But, Brother Ouyang, based on the intelligence we have received so far, the 16th Division of the Japanese Army is only in a small area. If so many Japanese bombers go there to support us, will they bomb our troops or the few remaining people in the 16th Division of the Japanese Army? It feels weird no matter how you look at it." Zhang Wenwu was not as excited as Ouyang Heng. Instead, he felt that the actions of the Japanese bombers were a bit strange.
Ouyang Heng reacted immediately after hearing Zhang Wenwu's analysis. Yes, the actions of the Japanese bomber group were a bit strange. Logically speaking, these bombers should be supporting the Japanese reinforcements. There would be no use for these bombers from the 16th Division.
Zhang Wenwu kept thinking about this problem on the way to the division headquarters, but he couldn't figure it out after thinking for a long time. Later, Zhang Wenwu simply stopped thinking about it. He thought that there would surely be news soon. These bombers couldn't just come out with bombs and fly around and then go back.
Sure enough, fifteen minutes later, the communications staff officer walked into the headquarters with a telegram. After Ouyang Heng took the telegram and read it, he said to Zhang Wenwu: "Division Commander, the Japanese bombers have begun bombing the defense circle of the Japanese 16th Division."
After Zhang Wenwu heard Ouyang Heng's recent news, he was obviously stunned. What is the Japanese army doing? They are not going to rescue their 16th Division. They are helping the Chinese troops to destroy the 16th Division of the Japanese Army.
"Division Commander, are the Japanese crazy? Why are they behaving so abnormally in this battle?" Ouyang Heng was also a little overwhelmed. The behavior of the Japanese in this battle had made him feel that he could no longer keep up with the battle rhythm of the Japanese.
Zhang Wenwu rolled his eyes at Ouyang Heng and thought, you ask me, who should I ask? This is completely beyond the syllabus. He would have to ask the commander of the 11th Army of the Japanese Army, General Okamura Yasuji, to find out the reason. Of course, perhaps the commander of the Japanese reinforcement force on the opposite side, the commander of the 13th Division, General Ogisu Rikihisa, should also know some reasons.
But I can't ask the people who know the reason. Even if I ask, they won't tell me. This is obviously a big conspiracy within the Japanese army.
"Brother Ouyang, don't say you are curious about this matter. I am also puzzled. I guess even Commander Li in the war zone is probably confused. I think if we want to figure this out, we can only ask the commander of the Japanese army, General Okamura Yasuji. How about we send a telegram to General Okamura Yasuji? See if he can give us an explanation? Haha." Zhang Wenwu couldn't help laughing when he spoke.
Ouyang Heng was just curious. This battle had a beginning and an end, but there was no process. This would make anyone who came here extremely curious.
Thirty minutes later, the new 100th Division received a telegram from Commander Li of the Fifth War Zone Command. The content of the telegram was very simple. The 100th Division of the Japanese Army had been completely wiped out. The new th Division had successfully completed the combat mission of blocking the Japanese reinforcements and could retreat to Xiangyang at any time for rest and standby.
"Brother Ouyang, arrange the troops to prepare for retreat. We didn't expect that it was the Japanese bombers that helped us quickly eliminate the remnants of the Japanese 16th Division. This battle was a complete mess. Forget it, as long as we win. After returning to Xiangyang, we will have plenty of time to review the entire process of this battle." Zhang Wenwu also issued a retreat order to Ouyang Heng.
Ouyang Heng nodded. The main task now was to withdraw the troops safely and quickly. The overall losses of the new 100th Division in this battle were still acceptable. Now that the combat mission had been completed, there should be no unnecessary casualties during the retreat.
"By the way, Commander, Li Zhengying hasn't started to arrange gifts for the Japanese army yet. Do we still need to continue arranging gifts for the Japanese army?" When Ouyang Heng was about to turn around to arrange the retreat, he suddenly remembered that the battle on the Japanese 16th Division's side ended too suddenly, and Li Zhengying had not had time to arrange gifts for the Japanese reinforcements on the position.
Zhang Wenwu was also stunned. Damn, who knew that the Japanese 16th Division would be destroyed so much earlier than he expected? "Forget it, don't leave any gifts this time. I'll find a chance to thank the Japanese next time. Our mission has been completed. There is no need to let the brothers take risks anymore. Let's withdraw."
Ouyang Heng also nodded. Indeed, if Li Zhengying was to take his men to the position to arrange gifts for the Japanese reinforcements, then the blocking position would have to be held for a while longer. Who knew how the Japanese reinforcements would attack in the future?
If the Japanese army launched a fierce attack, the officers and soldiers on the position would suffer heavy casualties, which would be a loss.
In the headquarters of the 13th Division of the Japanese reinforcement force, the division commander, Lieutenant General Ogisu Rikuei, excitedly ordered the chief of staff, Major General Ishikawa Takuma, "Mr. Ishikawa, after the attacking troops in front, after the artillery support, formally launch a full-scale attack on the blocking positions of the New 22nd Army of the Chinese government. There is no need to worry about casualties. From now on, I only need to attack the blocking positions of the Chinese army. Do you understand?"
Chief of Staff Major General Takuma Ishikawa understood that the previous bomber group should have destroyed the 16th Division, and the timing was just right for him to launch a full-scale formal attack. He could complete the task assigned by the headquarters and not rush to rescue the remnants of the 16th Division in time, killing two birds with one stone.
Now even the Chief of Staff of the 11th Army, Lieutenant General Sadaichi Yoshimoto, has not said that he will come over, which means that the 16th Division is completely hopeless.
"Yes, please rest assured, Your Excellency the Division Commander. I will personally arrange the attacking troops this time, and we will capture the blocking positions of the New 22nd Army of the Chinese Government before sunset." Chief of Staff Major General Takuma Ishikawa solemnly assured the division commander Lieutenant General Rikuhei Ogisu.