NCCnovel Chapter 700 Dai Anlan shows off his wealth
Chapter 700 Dai Anlan shows off his wealth
After Wan Da'nian's actions, the Independent Column completely controlled a large area east of the Pinghan Line, which also became the rear base for the Independent Column's attack on Zheng County.
After four days of rest, Li Yunlong and Wang Meng decided to launch an attack on Zheng County.
"Old Li, this operation involves the cooperation of the Third Army and the Fourth Army. We should first give guidance and then let the various armies implement it."
“Well, the Third Army’s Sixth Army will continue to stay in Anyang to block the enemy, and the Seventh Army will attack the north bank of the Yellow River Bridge to ensure the annihilation of the enemy’s 27th Division.
The three armies of the Fourth Army launched attacks on Zhengxian from Xingyang, Xinmi and Xuedian respectively.
Wang Meng pointed his finger to Bagang in the southeast of Zheng County.
"Old Li, there is the enemy's 35th Division in this area!"
"Well, we are the attackers, and we have the initiative. When they are in trouble in other directions, the Japanese will consider transferring the 35th Division over there, and then the southeast direction will be open to us.
So, my idea is to leave them alone for now and see if the Japanese get anxious or not! "
"Okay, then I will issue a combat mission immediately and ask them to submit the combat plan before 8 o'clock tonight. At 8 o'clock tomorrow, all fronts will launch a general attack!"
At this time, at the Third Army Headquarters on the north bank of the Yellow River, Dai Anlan (Zi Yangong) met his old acquaintance Hu Lian (Zi Junru).
"Brother Junru, how are you? I heard from the Chief of Staff that you were coming to our place, and I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night!"
"Brother Yan Gong, it's been a while since we last met. How have you been these years?"
Dai Anlan pointed to his busy command center, full of energy and enthusiasm.
"Brother Junru, what do you think of what I have here? One group army, two armies and a mountain division!"
Hu Lian showed an envious look. In Chongqing, the momentum of both of them was similar, and Hu Lian even had one over Dai Anlan.
Because in the Battle of Stalingrad, known as the "Battle of Stalingrad in the East", the Japanese offensive momentum was crushed and he won the favor of Chang Guangzhou.
"Yangong, you have a strong army now. I envy you! I just found that your troops are equipped with a large number of armored vehicles and cars. Is it basically mechanized now?"
"Haha, not entirely. My Third Army has a mountain division that specializes in elite infantry and is equipped with more mountain equipment."
Hu Lian was amazed. He never thought that the independent column would "evolve" to this extent and directly create a mountain division.
"Yan Gong, are you ready to launch an attack? Do I need to evade?"
"Haha, the Chief of Staff has said that you can observe the entire process, but it is limited to you personally. The intelligence here must not be leaked at all before the battle is over."
Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Wang Meng was giving him a favor, otherwise how could he have been allowed to observe the entire process of this command center full of military secrets?
"Junru, our enemy this time is the Japanese 27th Division, which has a total of three infantry regiments and one mountain artillery regiment, plus other directly affiliated troops, probably the Japanese.
The three infantry regiments of the Japanese were stationed in the left, middle and right places of Taohuayu, about five kilometers north of the Yellow River Bridge.
The mountain artillery regiment is stationed at the bridgehead of the Yellow River Iron Bridge! "
Hu Lian seemed to have lost sight of what was going on. It seemed that the reason why the Japanese placed the mountain artillery regiment at the bridgehead of the Yellow River Bridge was to make the independent column hesitant.
Now this Yellow River Iron Bridge is a hot commodity. The Independent Column wants it, and so do the Japanese.
Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, neither the Independent Column nor the Japanese will be easily destroyed.
In order not to damage the Yellow River Bridge, the Independent Column would definitely not use heavy artillery and aircraft to bomb the bridge or any area near the bridge, including the 27th Division Mountain Artillery Regiment on the north bank of the Yellow River Bridge.
（第27师团山炮兵第27联队下辖3个大队，共拥有3 699名官兵，马3 600匹，36门山炮。
Each mountain artillery battalion had 999 officers and soldiers, 720 horses, and 12 mountain cannons.
Each mountain artillery squadron consisted of 195 officers and men, 138 horses and 4 mountain guns.)
The Japs' calculations were very detailed, and it could not be called a conspiracy, but rather an open plot.
This is equivalent to your opponent tying your child to his body and then boxing with you. Do you dare to fight back?
"Yan Gong, this battle is not easy to fight! What do you think?"
"Hey, the Japanese thought their mere 36 mountain cannons could cause any trouble. When attacking Taohuayu, I have an army, two armored divisions and an infantry brigade. Even without the cover of heavy artillery, I can still capture the Yellow River Bridge!"
The next morning, the 4th, 5th and 6th Air Force Divisions of the Independent Column were dispatched, and fighter planes fought with the Japanese planes. The bombers flew over Zheng County and carpet-bombed the Japanese positions.
After half an hour of bombing, the Japanese had not yet recovered and were hit again by the independent column's artillery.
On the other hand, on the side of Dai Anlan's Third Army, heavy artillery with a caliber of 105 mm and above began to attack the positions of the Japanese infantry regiment.
The large-caliber artillery shells blew the Japanese infantry positions into a cloud of dust.
A 150mm shell would hit the Japanese soldiers' heads. Any Japanese soldiers within 20 meters who had not entered the bunker would be torn into pieces directly. Any Japanese soldiers within 50 meters would also be killed by shrapnel. Even those two hundred meters away would be temporarily deafened.
After half an hour of artillery preparation, a quarter of the Japanese were killed.
Hu Lian, who was in the headquarters of the Third Army, was holding a telescope and watching the roar of hundreds of artillery pieces. He felt an unprecedented shock in his heart!
"Junru? Junru? What are you doing?"
Hu Lian came back to his senses after a while, glanced at Dai Anlan who had a calm face, and felt contempt in his heart.
"Yan Gong, you are a wealthy family now, and you have hundreds of artillery pieces at your disposal. I, Hu Lian, have never seen such a grand scene, and you don't allow me to be stunned for a while!?"
"Hahaha, not much, not much. We already have artillery divisions, artillery brigades, artillery regiments, artillery battalions, and artillery companies. Just keep a low profile!"
Hu Lian ignored Fang Dai Anlan who was "showing off his wealth" and focused on the artillery position.
Hu Lian's eager eyes were completely cast on the self-propelled howitzer. This "big toy" with a strange shape and high maneuverability made him envious.
"Junru, do you want it? If you want to join the independent column, I will recommend you a corps commander. Two armored divisions and an infantry brigade are all yours!"
When Hu Lian heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, but then it dimmed immediately.
A soldier's pursuit of advanced weapons is like a swordsman's desire for a big sword, which is difficult to suppress.
But now he is in the Central Army, and has received a lot of favors and appreciation from Chang Guangzhou, and he has no choice but to do what he wants.
"Ah, just look at it, there are some things I dare not ask for!"