By daybreak, the situation was gradually becoming clearer.
Originally, according to the breakout plan drawn up by Jin Guanghuiji and more than a dozen combat staff, the 27th Division had to capture Yi County before dawn to block the possible counterattack of the Chahar Independent Regiment. The previous capture of Zijin Pass opened the way for the main force of the North China Front to enter the Taihang Mountains.
But now, neither of these two tactical goals have been achieved.
In Yixian County, the Second Regiment of the Garrisoned Infantry of the 27th Division attacked fiercely all night, and finally broke into the city before dawn. However, at dawn, they were suddenly counterattacked by the Chinese Army Corps, and the counterattack was extremely violent. It was so big that a squadron of Japanese soldiers who broke into the city could not withstand it and were driven out again.
After being driven out, the little devil finally realized that there were people from the Chahar Independent Regiment hiding in the city.
Because the Chinese ** team that was engaged in the counter-assault just now was armed with a submachine gun. Apart from the Chahar Independent Regiment, which other Chinese ** team has this kind of firepower
The performance of the First Infantry Regiment stationed in the direction of Zijing Pass was even worse. After fighting all night, not only failed to break into the pass, but the opponent counterattacked before dawn, losing nearly half of the regiment and the remaining half of the regiment. Forced to switch to defense, the meeting was crying and calling for reinforcements from the third right of Matsuyama, and had lost its ability to attack.
People from the Chahar Independent Regiment were also found in the direction of Zijingguan.
At this time, the Japanese's breakout plan was actually completely bankrupt!
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Anan Weiji immediately called a meeting with all his staff.
Although Anan Weiji was stubborn, he was not incapable of listening to opinions, so he did not continue to break out to the west.
"Gentlemen, I won't say anything else. I'll just say a few points." Anan Weiji's cold eyes swept across the faces of the dozens of division commanders, brigade commanders or company commanders who were present at the meeting, and he said seriously , "First of all, the 27th Division failed to capture Zijingguan and Yixian as planned. This means that our previous breakout plan has actually gone bankrupt!"
There was a low murmur immediately at the meeting place. Obviously, this news surprised everyone, but it was just a surprise.
After a pause, Anan Weiji continued: "Secondly, the main force of the Chahar Independent Regiment has been discovered near Fengtai and Daxing, and there are also tank units fighting in coordination. This means that our retreat route back to Peking has been cut off. At least it is impossible to return to Peking without paying a considerable price."
The division commander, brigade commander, and regiment commander at the scene were immediately in an uproar.
If the news just now only surprised them, then this news is no less than a bombshell for them! Most of the senior Japanese generals present were mentally prepared for the fact that they could not take the Zijin Pass and cross the Taihang Mountains. Many senior generals did not even want to cross the Taihang Mountains.
But the way back is cut off and we can't return to Beiping City. This is serious!
Because this means that their North China Front Army has lost its foundation!
After sighing, Anan Weiji said again: "Gentlemen, the imperial army has been almost surrounded by the Chinese army in the area from Fengtai, Daxing, Gu'an, Gaobeidian, Yixian to Zijingguan. The Taihang Mountains are blocking the front, and the Chahar Independent Regiment is blocking the way as we retreat. It’s really a dilemma. Let’s talk about what to do next.”
"I'm afraid there's nothing to hesitate about at this time. I can only choose to continue to break out to the west!"
"Suo Ga, just like shooting a bow without an arrow to turn around, hesitation is the most taboo at this time!"
"That's easy to say. We haven't even taken the Zijin Pass, so how can we break through to the west? Just go over the Taihang Mountains?"
“It’s not impossible to cross the Taihang Mountains directly. You can also cross the towering Taihang Mountains without taking the Taihang Baxing Mountain!”
"Baga, continuing to break out to the west at this time can only lead to a dead end. The only way to survive at this time is to retreat to Peiping, and then rely on the triangle of Peiping, Zhuoxian and Gu'an to launch a long-term defense! In fact, from the beginning, I will not We agree to break through. Relying on the iron triangle of Beiping, Zhuoxian and Gu'an, we can hold on for six months!"
The dozens of senior Japanese generals who attended the meeting immediately started arguing, and their opinions were mainly divided into two groups. One group believed that we should fight back to Peiping, while the other group believed that we should continue to the west and invest more elite infantry to attack Zijingguan until we fought. Enter Shanxi through Puyin Trail, and then block Puyin Trail.
Seeing that Anami Yui had not stopped the quarrel among the staff attending the meeting, Kasahara Yukio finally couldn't help it anymore.
"Baga, what time has it been? You are still just arguing!" Yukio Kasahara said angrily, "If you continue to argue, the last chance will be lost. By then, you will not be able to return to Peiping or cross the Taihang Mountains. Waiting for your return. With all the officers and men of the North China Front, the only way to go is to collectively crush them."
Only then did the quarrels at the meeting subside.
Kasahara Yukio turned to Anami Yuki again and said: "Si
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Your Excellency, the Taihang Mountains are steep and difficult to navigate. Since ancient times, only the Eighth Route of Taihang has been passable. It is absolutely impossible for the imperial army to find a passage from other places. If they attack Zijin Pass, the chance of winning is also slim. Not to mention the strong combat effectiveness of the Chahar Independent Regiment. , and the aviation force coordinates operations..."
As if to confirm Yukio Kasahara's words, bursts of aircraft roared suddenly from the sky.
He Zhongzhi, the commander of the 3rd Flying Regiment directly under the North China Front, looked up and saw only a dozen Il-Fifteen fighter jets flying quickly from a height of several hundred meters. Seeing these dozen fighter jets, He Zhongzhi looked up. Tadashi's face instantly became embarrassed, because his third flying regiment no longer existed.
"Did you see that?" Yukio Kasahara pointed to the fighter jets flying in the sky and said in a deep voice, "Without aviation cover, the opponent's fighter jets can swoop down and shoot at the imperial army unscrupulously. In this case, it is absolutely impossible for the imperial army to capture Bauhinia. Off, so we don’t have to waste any more time.”
After a pause, Kasahara Yukio continued: "While the Chahar Independent Regiment has just arrived and has not yet had time to build strong defenses on the Fengtai and Daxing front lines, while Peiping has not yet been lost, hurry back and fight, and maybe there will be more Once the opportunity is available, a solid triangular defense fortification will be built based on Beiping, Zhuoxian and Gu'an... "
However, before the words could be spoken, a communications staff officer hurriedly walked in.
"Your Excellency, Commander!" The communications staff officer quickly walked up to Anan Weiji, paused and said, "Section Chief Jin Guang bids farewell!"
"Nani, farewell message?! King Jinguang?!" Anan Weiji's expression suddenly became serious after hearing this. He hurriedly took the telegram and looked at it. After reading it, his face suddenly became more and more embarrassed.
Yukio Kasahara said in a deep voice: "Your Excellency, Commander, what happened?"
"Kasahara-kun, the situation has become even worse!" Anami sighed, and then said, "The military police left behind in Peiping were all shattered just now, and Jin Guangjun has also died for his country! As well as the various departments of the Imperial Alliance Army in Peiping City, They have all turned traitors and surrendered to the enemy, and now the difficulty of retaking Peiping has increased exponentially!"
"Baga!" Kasahara Yukio was also dumbfounded.
After learning that Peiping had been lost, all the gendarmerie remaining in Peiping had been wiped out, and all the puppet troops in Peking City had turned traitor, Kasahara Yukio immediately became confused, but Anami Weiji still maintained his composure. Although this old devil had no brains. It works, but his character is still very tenacious, and he can still be calm at times like this.
At that moment, Anan Weiji shouted: "Order, all ministries deploy on the spot and build fortifications!"
"Hai!" The dozen or so senior generals present at the meeting nodded heavily and dispersed.
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High in the sky, Boris led twelve Il-Fifteen fighter jets roaring past.
Boris's mission on this trip was mainly to cooperate with the first battalion staying at Zijin Pass to defend, and to conduct aerial reconnaissance of the main force of the North China Front Army on the way. It was precisely because of this that he made a special detour to Peiping, and then started from the direction of Zhoukoudian. Flying in the southwest direction, we finally discovered the large Japanese troops of the North China Front on the road between Baima Township and Shiting.
After discovering the suspicious target, Boris immediately assigned one of the Il-Fifteen fighter jets to fly back to report the news. This was the disadvantage of not having an airborne radio. If it was equipped with an airborne radio like the Zero fighter that the little devil had just equipped, it would be No need to run back and forth, just report via radio.
Then, Boris led the remaining eleven fighter jets and flew directly to Bauhinia Pass.
Boris originally thought that there would be a large-scale battle waiting for them at Zijingguan, but when they arrived at the end of the field, they found that it was quiet in front of Zijingguan, and the Japs had already withdrawn!
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In Ba County, the temporary headquarters of the Chahar Independent Regiment.
Du Junjie quickly walked into the war room and reported to Xu Rui and Wang Husheng: "Commander, political commissar, the 27th Japanese Division that attacked Zijingguan and Yi County has retreated!"
"Withdrawn?" Wang Husheng said, "It seems that the little devil has come to his senses."
Xu Rui said: "The little devil only reacted at this time, but it was too late."
After a pause, Xu Rui asked again: "How are the defenses of the Eighth and Ninth Battalions in Daxing and Fengtai being constructed? There is also a telegram to the veteran, asking him to immediately take the surrendered puppet troops out of the city and towards Fangshan. If we advance in the direction of attack, that's fine if the little devils don't counterattack. If they do, just use these puppet troops as cannon fodder."
Du Junjie agreed, and just as he was about to leave, a correspondent walked in quickly.
"Commander, there are also political commissars!" the correspondent reported, "The flying brigade reported that the main force of the North China Front has been deployed from Shiting to Baima Township, and they are stepping up the construction of fortifications. It seems that the Japanese have no intention of returning to Peiping. Instead of breaking out to the west and storming Zijingguan, we will defend between Shiting and Baima Township!"
"Really?" Wang Husheng was overjoyed when he heard this, "That's great!"