NCCnovel Chapter 266: Chaos in Southern Shanxi
Chapter 266: Chaos in Southern Shanxi
Before Wang Meng left the military fortress, he heard a sharp whistle.
The military and military-industrial fortresses were brightly lit, and all the troops and units were fully armed and ready to meet the invading enemy at any time.
Even at the Taihang Mountain base behind the military fortress, a company moved in and began to make preparations.
Once a military fortress is attacked, the command center will immediately move to the military fortress.
The 3rd Armored Division around Pingshun also took action upon hearing the news.
The reconnaissance battalion was handed over to Wang Meng's personal command.
The remaining regiments began to cover the surrounding areas with their respective bases as the center, implementing grid-based prevention and control to ensure that all suspicious personnel had nowhere to hide.
There was no time for pre-war preparation meetings, so Shen Quan issued combat orders to each regiment on the command tank.
"All regiments, divisional troops, supplementary regiments and militias must ensure that there are no blind spots in their respective defense zones, especially key locations such as bridges, tunnels, and intersections. We must ensure that nothing goes wrong. Our main target of the search is the small group of infiltrating Japanese. If you encounter any suspicious persons, arrest them immediately! Remember that this group of Japanese has undergone special training, so everyone must ensure their own safety!"
The 1st Armored Division, the 2nd Armored Division and three infantry divisions, which are slightly farther away from Pingshun, also control various important traffic routes, but their defense focus is on large-scale enemy attacks.
Pingshun Airport and Qingyang Airport also entered a state of combat readiness. Four F6F Hellcat fighters took off for combat duty, and the remaining fighters and bombers were fully fueled and fully ammunition, ready to engage the enemy at any time.
Several transport planes at Qingyang Airport also opened their rear doors, and Wang Ming's special operations squadron and Wei Dayong's 201st Unit began to board the planes, preparing to return to Pingshun for support.
The entire southern Shanxi was fully mobilized and prepared for war.
Yan Xishan, who was in the Second War Zone on the other side of the river, was woken up in the middle of the night by the staff officer on duty.
"Commander Yan, something terrible has happened!"
Yan Xishan sat up with a thud, quickly put on his coat, and ran to the headquarters.
"what happened?"
"Commander Yan, according to our intelligence, all the troops in southern Shanxi have been mobilized, and even the militiamen are loading bullets into their Mauser rifles!"
Yan Xishan was sweating profusely. If Li Yunlong sent troops to his territory through the Yongji Yellow River Bridge, his Second War Zone might not be able to withstand it!
"Isn't Li Yunlong getting married today? Is this a cover?"
As he was speaking, Yan Xishan had already arrived at the Second War Zone Command.
The sounds of radio and telephone calls were heard one after another, creating a chaotic mess.
"What? I can't hear you! Speak louder! Is the infantry division in Yuncheng moving south?"
"Let me confirm with you again, are there more troops at the Yongji Yellow River Bridge?"
"Are there fighter jets already in the air?"
Yan Xishan's head was buzzing with noise and his heart was in a mess.
"Report to Chongqing immediately. All the troops in the Second War Zone have entered combat status! Call the Independent Column and ask them what they are doing?"
The staff officer immediately turned around and prepared to implement it.
"Wait, remember to have a better attitude!"
After Yan Xishan finished speaking, he pinched the bridge of his nose and slumped in his chair.
It turned out that he still believed that the Second War Zone had the strength to fight against Li Yunlong. As long as his 18 troops could be fully deployed, it was still uncertain who would win.
(The Second War Zone had 32 Infantry Divisions, 14 Infantry Brigade, 5 Cavalry Divisions, 3 Cavalry Brigade, including the Eighth Route Army.)
However, it now seems that he was too optimistic.
Excluding the Eighth Route Army, the regular troops and ground forces under his command totaled more than 200,000.
These 200,000 troops are huge in number, but their equipment and training are uneven, and many local troops are not even fully equipped with bolt-action rifles.
Therefore, asking them to use these 200,000 troops to fight against an elite force that has air superiority, is equipped with semi-automatic rifles, and half of which are armored divisions, is simply like a moth flying into a flame and an egg hitting a stone.
"Perhaps, we have missed the best opportunity to destroy the Independent Column!"
At two o'clock in the morning, the transport captain of Chongqing was also gently awakened by his secretary.
"Sir, this is an urgent message from Commander Yan Xishan of the Second War Zone."
"This Yan Xishan always makes a fuss."
The transport captain lost all sleepiness as soon as he read the telegram.
"Damn it, how come we didn't receive any intelligence about such a major military operation?"
However, the transport captain has no time to investigate responsibility now, and the key is to preserve the second war zone.
"Order Wei Lihuang of the First War Zone to remain alert. If the independent column moves westward, immediately cross the river and attack southern Shanxi to the north! To relieve Shaanxi from its predicament!"
"Also, send a telegram to Li Yunlong of the Independent Column to inquire about their movements and motives."
The commander of the 386th Brigade, who had just returned to his base, also rushed to the brigade headquarters upon hearing the news.
"This is weird. Everything was fine when I left. Why is there such a big noise all of a sudden?"
"Brigade Commander, should we move?"
"So, order the 771st and 772nd Regiments to enter combat mode, and send coordinators to the nearby independent columns to provide all-round support. Also, send observation posts in the direction of the Japanese and Yan Xishan's troops, just in case!"
After the brigade commander gave the order, he also asked Li Yunlong through the radio what he was up to.
At this time in the southern Shanxi military fortress, Li Yunlong calmed down a little and gradually began to take over Zhao Gang's command.
"Old Li, can you do this?"
"It's okay, Lao Zhao. I can tell which is more important than the other. Even if...even if Xiuqin was killed by the Japanese, I will avenge her!"
"Good job, Old Li, let me report the current situation to you..."
Zhao Gang reported the situation of each unit to Li Yunlong, and then was specifically responsible for the defense of military fortresses and military-industrial fortresses, and also took on the task of external liaison.
"Call back Yan Xishan of the Second War Zone and Chongqing. Our troops are conducting military exercises. Please do not pay too much attention to them, restrain your troops, and prevent unnecessary misunderstandings."
"Also, send a telegram to the 386th Brigade, telling them that there are some minor problems at the moment, but everything is under control, so they can rest assured!"
The militia in the textile factory had discovered the bodies of the independent column soldiers in the dark and reported it to Lin Shubing and Wang Meng.
"Mengzi, I think they have already run away!"
"Well, you go to the scene first to check out the situation. I will lead the reconnaissance battalion of the 3rd Armored Division to chase them! Be careful!"
"the same as you!"
After Lin Shubing finished speaking, he got off the jeep and ordered the guards he brought with him to load their guns and carefully enter the textile factory.
"Leave a squad with the police and militia to guard the textile factory and screen all people coming in and out!"
After entering the factory, Lin Shubing met Director Fang.
"Principal Lin, I have assembled the militia and have guarded all the entrances to our factory. We will follow your orders and not enter the dormitory area!"
Lin Shubing nodded. According to their estimation, those who were able to infiltrate through layers of checkpoints must be the Japanese special forces.
With the strength of their militia, if they really encounter the Japanese special forces, they will only be able to be defeated.