NCCnovel Chapter 385 Kaifeng is so important
Chapter 385 Kaifeng is so important
This question was asked.
Fang Shengli could say it without Zhou Weiguo's explanation. He pointed at the map and said, "It's not that we want to go out, but the Japanese army seems to want to force us to go out."
Chao Xiang Xiu Ling hummed; "Of course I know that. But why do we have to follow their way? And, I have another question, is Kaifeng really that important?"
Isn't it important?
Kaifeng is the capital of Henan Province. If a provincial capital is lost, it will be a big blow to Henan and the northern battlefield.
"You think this is not important?" Zhou Weiguo glanced at her sideways, but his tone was very calm. He did not complain, but just stated a fact.
Chaoxiang Xiuling tapped the map; "This is not the first provincial capital to be lost. If so, why bother with these empty things? Besides, fighting the Japanese army around Kaifeng, don't you think it's scary?"
Since the end of the first Battle of Kaifeng, the front line has stabilized around the Yellow River, but no large-scale fighting has broken out during this period. The Japanese army used this time to gather a large amount of military supplies.
If we compete with them in a consumption-based competition, we will be completely defeated.
They were well prepared, their transportation lines were cut off, and during this period of time, no one was there to deal with those traitors and bandits, so they had already fooled some people. Not to mention that the team was not there, even if they were there, they would be targeted if they went out.
"We have hundreds of thousands of troops here, but we can't compete with them in terms of consumption, strength and combat quality, and we don't even have an advantage in terrain. In this case, why don't we give up Kaifeng and lure them to the south, lengthening their transportation lines? Why do we have to defend Kaifeng? You know, the further south we go, the more favorable the terrain is for us. Also, if we don't go south, how can the Japanese army jump out?"
"If this is to be implemented, I'm afraid the entire war zone will have to change its combat plan."
"Why don't you give it a try? Fighting is not fighting. Besides, if we fight here and destroy Kaifeng, we will have to spend money to recapture it. No matter how you look at it, it's not appropriate to fight in Henan or around Kaifeng. To use a phrase from your side, it's called a trapped beast fighting. It's better to go south and fight them."
Sano Tadayoshi narrowed his eyes slightly, then opened them. After thinking carefully, he pulled Zhou Weiguo and said, "Your second wife is right. Fighting around Kaifeng is too crowded. If we want to break out of this vicious circle, we have to give up. Otherwise, the Japanese army will not risk advancing alone."
"I'm going to find the commander." Zhou Weiguo turned and left. Xiao Ya saw him going out and stopped him, saying, "Awen, let my second sister go with you."
In the military, as the supreme commander of the Lanfeng area, Yu Huohuo is discussing with several staff officers of the military how to respond.
He was a little surprised that Zhou Weiguo came uninvited, but as his most outstanding subordinate, he naturally loved him.
"Why are you here?" Signaling to a few staff officers to continue the discussion, he took Zhou Weiguo and Chao Xiang Xiuling into the next room.
Zhou Weiguo walked into the room and glanced at Yu Huohuo. "General, after we went back and had a careful discussion, we came up with a new plan, and we came here to tell you about it."
A new solution?
Yu Huohuo was worried about how the troops should deal with the two brigades and a detachment of the enemy this time. Hearing Zhou Weiguo's new idea, he hummed and said, "Since you have an idea, just say it."
"General, our suggestion is to abandon Kaifeng and Lanfeng and fight them in the central and southern regions of Henan."
what?
Yu Huohuo stood up suddenly. "Damn it, you are laughing at me while I am making fun of you." How could he say "give up Kaifeng"?
Out of habit, Yu Huohuo had already lifted his feet. Seeing this, Chao Xiang Xiuling quickly picked up the teacup beside her and handed it to Yu Huohuo. "General, General, calm down."
There is no way to calm down. Yu Huohuo was angry, but in the end he took the teacup and drank several gulps, then suppressed his inner irritation; "Why should I give up?"
"If they fight us here, they will suffer a great loss." Zhou Weiguo's words made Yu Huohuo slightly raise his head; "What do you mean?"
Chao Xiang Xiuling took over Zhou Weiguo's words and explained the situation of both sides in a few words. The most important point was that the transportation line was beneficial to the Japanese army but not to Wuhan. In addition, the battlefield was too shortened, making it inconvenient for sneak attacks on this side and for the other side to send troops.
In a word, fighting around Kaifeng was a disadvantage in every way except that we had more troops than the enemy.
"That seems to be the case."
The independent regiment is good at fighting siege battles, but you can't use them in this place. You have to be sneaky with tanks and other things. If you are not careful, the enemy's air force will come down and you won't have time to react.
Moreover, more than 100,000 people were consumed and were all near Kaifeng, making it easy for the enemy to find and destroy them.
"I'm going to the war zone headquarters."
Yu Huohuo left as soon as he said he would. A few hours later, he arrived at the war zone headquarters. Commander Bai, who was discussing with everyone how to contain and make up for the shortcomings in the Lanfeng direction, heard that Yu Huohuo was coming.
He was stunned for a moment, then asked his adjutant to take him to his office. As the highest commander in the Lanfeng direction, he should be in Lanfeng at this moment, not in Kaifeng where he was.
Now that he's here, maybe he has something important to report.
"Commander, Zhou Weiguo and others suggested that we abandon Kaifeng, Lanfeng and other places, and put the enemy into the central and southern Henan, and then fight against them." Yu Huohuo's straight-to-the-point words made Commander Bai nod and come to the map.
He was so smart that he immediately understood the beauty of Zhou Weiguo's suggestion. If he held on, his forces would be concentrated but he would not be able to really deal with the enemy. After all, his weapons and equipment did not have any advantages. In addition, the enemy's airport was too close to the front line. Without air superiority, he could not stop their bombing at all, and he did not even have time to prepare.
If a group charge is launched, the situation in the Battle of Shanghai, where an army of the Gui army was defeated after its charge, might be repeated.
"What do you think?" Commander Bai turned his head and looked at the theater chief of staff who came in with him.
The theater chief of staff bowed his head, thought for a moment, and nodded; "I think this plan is feasible. After all, if our forces are dispersed, we will have more room for movement, and we can also disperse their forces. Now that the forces of both sides are so concentrated, we cannot compete with them."
"Let's make adjustments." Commander Bai was not a hesitant person. He stood up, pulled his military uniform, turned his head and glanced at Yu Huohuo beside him; "Go back, after a proper attack, let Lan Feng out."
If he gives it up, a whole new world will open up. But he really wants to know what plans the Japanese army will make next.