Chapter 348 Isn’t this armored regiment sent to me? "Sir, are you going to the Ninth War Zone?" Zhao He wandered around outside the headquarters for a long time with a hesitant look on his face. Finally, he couldn't hold it back anymore, and then walked in and asked Meng Fanglia. "I saw you coming from afar. Why didn't you come in? Just to confirm this?" Meng Fan asked with a puzzled look on his face. Hearing this, Zhao He hesitated for a moment and then said it bravely. "Can you take me with you?" "Take you?" Now it was Meng Fan's turn to be confused. What does this mean? He is not going to fight, he is just going to the ninth war zone to act as a liaison. Didn't you see that you were bringing a few staff officers with you? There was also a battalion of guards, but that was it. "I'm not going to fight, why are you following me? Besides, there are still many Japanese troops around Yangcheng that need to be wiped out. These are enough for you to keep busy." Meng Fanlao shook his head and said.
Although Yangcheng was captured, there were still two divisions surrounding it. Although it is only a third-line division and its combat effectiveness is not very good, more than 20,000 Japanese troops are still a big hazard. Once the Japanese army receives reinforcements from the sea, it means that these two divisions will immediately become the vanguard. So this hazard must be resolved. Who knew Zhao He shook his head and said. "Sir, it's not like you don't know that the water network near Yangcheng is so dense that the armored troops can't play their role at all. It's useless to stay here. Why don't you take me to Changsha and see the world? Isn't it that the Japanese army sent them? The Kwantung Army? They must have tanks as well, so let our armored regiment fight the Japanese army to see who is more powerful." Hearing this, Meng Fanxia instantly understood this guy's plan. This is wanting to fight. But what he said is correct. The water network in the south is really not suitable for armored troops to march, and the roads are muddy. As long as it rains, all kinds of mud will seriously affect the speed of armored troops. Just taking an armored regiment to Changsha without permission, it is definitely impossible for him to agree to such a big thing. "I have the authority to allow your armored regiment to go to Changsha. This matter must be approved by the attendants." Meng Fanxiao shook his head and said. He would definitely not commit such a principled issue and directly stated that he would not agree to it. As expected, Zhao He was stunned when he heard this, and then thought about it and felt that this was really not good. This is a taboo for a general. Seeing Zhao He come back to his senses, Meng Fangliao thought for a while and then said. "Let's do this. I will report your request to the Master and see what the Master means. If the Master agrees, then you will come with me. If not, you will just stay here." "Yes, sir." Zhao He responded quickly without expecting the unexpected turn of events. Soon, Cun Yunsheng received a telegram from Meng Fanle, which specifically emphasized that Zhao He was eager to fight and wanted to go to Changsha to meet the Japanese army. "This Zhao He only thinks about fighting." Lin Yi didn't think much about it, but joked.
"Senzuo, do you agree to his request?" "I agree, why don't you agree? It's a good thing that the enthusiasm for war is high, and you can take the Guangdong-Han Railway and reach Changsha City directly." Cun Yunsheng said with a smile. "And if necessary, this armored regiment can also be sold to the Ninth War Zone." "Can they afford it?" Lin Yi was not surprised that Cun Yunsheng would say such a thing. "Why can't you afford some second-hand goods? And Zhao He is right. In Nanyang's generation, the role of tanks is indeed average, not as good as infantry tanks. The most important reliance here is aircraft and battleships. Whoever owns this will be the winner. This." Cun Yunsheng stretched out his finger and said. "Chariots are almost worthless. Of course, that doesn't mean they are not needed. For now, we already have enough tanks." "But the ninth theater is different. With these tanks, we will be able to face the five divisions of the Kwantung Army with ease, at least we won't be too frustrated." Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but nodded, thinking it made sense. If the ninth theater cannot hold it, then the five divisions of the Kwantung Army will definitely go straight to Yangcheng, or even the fourth theater. It is also possible that the Japanese army will directly attack Hanoi. There are more than 100,000 elite Japanese troops. Cun Yunsheng really can't guarantee that he can handle them. Therefore, necessary support is still needed. "Okay, call Fanla back and tell her that she agrees with Zhao He to take the armored regiment to Changsha. Remember, you have to win and never lose." Cun Yunsheng said solemnly. "yes." … After receiving the call back, Meng Fanglia handed the telegram to Zhao He and then said with a smile. "Okay, as you wish, the counselor agrees that you will lead the armored regiment to support Changsha. Go back and pack up immediately. Your armored regiment will all be towed by the train to Changsha at three o'clock in the afternoon." "Yes, sir." Zhao He stood at attention and saluted, then went back to prepare. After Zhao He left, Meng Fangliao said to the staff behind him. "Let's get ready and get ready to go." "yes." In the Ninth War Zone, Changsha City, the sound of gunfire never stopped outside the city. Thanks to the support of the 10th Artillery Regiment, this battle was fought particularly smoothly. At least, they haven't been so proud for a long time. Although we had won before, most of them were miserably. Such an absolute victory does not exist at all. The Japanese Third Division retreated five kilometers one after another. This did not exist before, but now they have done it. As for total annihilation, that's just shouting slogans. So far, an entire division has not been truly annihilated. At most, it will be severely damaged or most of them will be annihilated. "This battle was fought well. For at least three to five days, the Japs will not dare to continue to invade Changsha. Next, the Japanese troops outside the city should place their hopes on the upcoming Kwantung Army." Xue Yue looked at the battle report sent and at least annihilated The more than two thousand Japanese troops were still very satisfied. After all, this is the third division of the Japanese army, a very high-ranking Class A division, and its combat effectiveness is unquestionable.
"It's a pity that we couldn't completely wipe out a Japanese regiment. It would be great if we captured a regiment flag." Li Yutang, commander of the Tenth Army, said with some regret. The Anti-Japanese War has been going on for five years, and as a result there is not even a single alliance flag. However, many of their troops were wiped out by the Japanese army and their designations were cancelled. "How can the kid's alliance flag be so easy to capture?" Of course, if there is, that would be better. "Your Tenth Army has suffered three consecutive battles and suffered heavy casualties. Although it has added a group of new soldiers, its combat effectiveness has not been fully restored. This time it has to face the Japanese attack again. Can it bear it?" Xue Yue asked Li Yutang with concern. . Hearing this, the smile on Li Yutang's face disappeared instantly, and he looked sad. "Sir Xue, to tell you the truth, it is indeed a bit overwhelming. Less than 30% of the veterans are left. Some of the new recruits are originally soldiers of the militia. You also know how much combat effectiveness they have compared to others." "Well, I know these. Where are your weapons and equipment? Are there any gaps? Shancheng allocated a batch of fine weapons and equipment before, how are they used?" Xue Yue naturally knew that the Tenth Army needed a good rest, but now that the Japanese army is attacking one after another, there is no time. "It's easy to use, but it consumes too much bullets. Brothers went to the battlefield, and one of them didn't pay attention. He didn't hold the fire, and all the bullets were fired in one shot. You'd better hurry up and replenish me with a batch of weapons and ammunition. If there is another battle like this, The brothers must not be able to hold on to the intensity," Li Yutang complained quickly. It's easy to use the fine art equipment, but it's really difficult if the logistics can't keep up. "I know, you don't have to worry about weapons and ammunition, it will be solved soon." Xue Yue gave him a reassuring look. Li Yutang was completely confused now. When did he become so generous? Could it be that Yamashiro's conscience discovered it? Or did Xue Yue get rich? At this moment, the communications staff member walked in and reported with joy. "Sir, the Sichuan Army has sent someone." Xue Yue was about to speak, but Li Yutang couldn't help but interrupt. "Which Sichuan Legion? Deng Jinkang's Sichuan Legion? When did he come?" In the conscience of heaven and earth, Li Yutang really did not expect that it was the Sichuan Army in the south. He thought it was Deng Jinkang's Sichuan Army. "The one from the south, to be more precise, it should be called the Nanyang Task Force." Xue Yue rolled his eyes at him angrily. If you don't know, don't interrupt. "Come on, follow me to pick them up. It depends on whether your Tenth Army can be equipped with art masters this time. Huang Zhengcheng also called over. Doesn't he dislike the fact that the number of artillery pieces is too small? All at once." Xue Yue said and strode outside. At this time, the Changsha Railway Station had become somewhat dilapidated due to the artillery fire, and traces of the fire could even be seen in some places. "Three battles in Changsha have almost turned this place into ruins." As soon as he got off the train, Zhao He came to Meng Fangliao. Looking at the scene in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh. "You guys haven't participated in the Battle of Changsha, have you?" Meng Fangliao asked doubtfully. "You must have experienced bombing." Zhao He obviously didn't want to mention it, and Meng Fan was annoyed and didn't ask any more questions. "Let your armored regiment be unloaded and maintained first. Don't let it slip. It may go into battle soon." Meng Fangli reminded. "Don't worry, it's already under maintenance, and it will definitely not fall off." Zhao He assured, patting his chest.
At this moment, Xue Yue drove over with people. As soon as he got off the train, Xue Yue was attracted by the tank behind the train. Beat his lungs! Have the tanks been sent? Is this an American tank? It's several times stronger than the Little Devil's Bean Tank. This Sichuan Legion is really generous, much better than the gang of pickpockets in Shancheng. Every time I ask for a munition, I grind and grind, which is not straightforward at all. "I am Xue Yue, who is Meng Fanliao?" Xue Yue looked at Meng Fanliao and Zhao He and couldn't tell who was who for a moment, so he could only ask with a puzzled expression. "Hello, sir, my name is Meng Fanxiao, captain of the Eastward Detachment of the Nanyang Task Force." Meng Fanxiao immediately stepped forward and saluted. "So young? You are young and promising. Are there tanks behind these?" Xue Yue praised, then pointed to the tanks being consigned behind the train and asked curiously. "Yes." Meng Fan nodded. "It doesn't seem to be in the list of supported weapons." Xue Yue looked at the list, and there was no tank recorded on it, but now that he saw the tank, he thought that a group of tanks were also supported. But he doesn't have tank troops. This is troublesome. Basically, all the tank troops were in the hands of the Fifth Army, but they ended up in Tianzhu. "Ahem, sir, this is the armored regiment of our eastward detachment. This time it was ordered to support the ninth theater, so it is not on the list." Meng Fanlao coughed violently, what a joke, Are they targeting their tanks? "Oh, that's it. I thought even the tank was given to me, but you guys are so generous." Xue Yue's face turned red. He really thought the tank was here for support. Then the handover of weapons and equipment began. Not all of the three art masters arrived, and there will be more to follow. Currently, there is only one artist arriving with the military column. Even so, it was enough to make Xue Yue excited for a long time. Especially Li Yutang, his face was full of excitement. His Tenth Army will be equipped with art mechanics, which was something he never dreamed of before. Unexpectedly, it has actually come true now. "Damn it, the fine art equipment is good. It's much better than the fire sticks we have, but the bullets are too useless. Colonel Meng, are there enough ammunition tubes?" Li Yutang looked at the weapons and equipment that were being brought out, and he couldn't bear to kept asking. "If you don't say you have enough control, at least you won't be short of bullets." Meng Fan didn't care about boasting, because if something went wrong later, he wouldn't be able to bear it. "That's fine. If we had so many weapons and equipment earlier, at Wanjialing, could I have let the 106th Division escape? Maybe I could capture a few alliance flags and let hundreds of people escape?" Li Yutang said with excitement.
Meng Fan was not surprised by Li Yutang's excitement, because he was once a cannon fodder and naturally knew the attraction and morale brought by good weapons. Why were they willing to follow Cun Yunsheng in Zenda? In addition to giving them dignity like human beings, it is weapons and equipment. The morale improvement brought by all the beautiful equipment is really different. "I made you laugh. I finally saw so many beautiful weapons and equipment. I'm so excited. I heard there are three divisions?" At this time, Li Yutang kept asking like a chatterbox. "Well, there are only three divisions, no matter how many we have, we can't come up with them." Meng Fan spread his hands. "No one expected that the Japanese army would mobilize the Kwantung Army south, and there would be five Class A divisions and more than 100,000 elite troops. The pressure would be extraordinary." "It's better if you captured Yangcheng and stirred up a hornet's nest, causing the Japanese army to really panic. Otherwise, the Kwantung Army would not have been mobilized." Xue Yue seemed very calm. In other words, the three battles in Changsha have made him no longer nervous the first time. The more than 100,000 Japanese troops were just like that. He believed that he could definitely block the Kwantung Army's fierce attack. It's not like he hasn't fought against Class A divisions before. The third division in front of him was beaten severely by him last time and suffered heavy losses. "Now that we have an armored regiment and an artillery regiment, I have an idea. To wipe out the third division in front will just give the incoming Kwantung Army a start." Xue Yue looked at the tanks that were being unloaded and proposed an idea. Bold ideas. (End of chapter)
