Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 384 I will take my troops to Hangzhou

384 I will take the troops to Hangzhou

"Wait a moment!"

After a moment, Xiao Shanling also reacted and reached out to stop Ye Qingshan.

"Commander, you have to think it through.

Fighting Hangzhou is no small matter.

Attacking Hangzhou would be like stirring up a hornet's nest.

By then, it would not be a question of the Japanese 40th Division returning to provide support.

It is estimated that by then all the Japanese invaders in the entire Songhu area will swarm in.

We only have about 10,000 people, this is too big a deal."

Xiao Shanling's voice was trembling a little when he spoke.

He couldn't believe that if they really sent troops to Hangzhou, the Japanese in Songhu would go crazy.

"that's true!"

Xiao Shanling's words calmed Ye Qingshan down.

"Commander, Boss Dai sent urgent information.

According to the information sent back by the Military Intelligence Bureau agents in Hangzhou.

Half an hour ago, a Japanese troop left the city and headed south.

It should be to support Xiaoshan Airport."

A staff officer from the command center ran over to report the news sent by Boss Dai.

"Has the battle over there ended?"

Ye Qingshan frowned and asked.

"No.

Earlier, Commander Zhou had sent a telegram saying that their attack had encountered the Japanese defense forces inside Xiaoshan Airport.

Very stubborn resistance.

At present, the two sides are still exchanging fire.

The situation over there is not very good.”

Xiao Shanling shook his head and said.

"I understand."

At this time, Ye Qingshan also figured it out.

"Understand what?"

"The Japanese commander in Hangzhou should only be able to send out a handful of reinforcements.

So, before we destroyed Lin'an Airport.

The Japanese city defense commander in Hangzhou was slow to send out reinforcements.

He just didn't know which one to support.

But now Lin'an Airport has been destroyed by us.

The progress of Lao Zhou and his team at Xiaoshan Airport is not very smooth.

Then, the only support force in the hands of the Japanese commander in Hangzhou can go to support Xiaoshan Airport.

In this case, there must be not many Japanese defenders in Hangzhou at this time."

Ye Qingshan said, looking at Xiao Shanling beside him, and said: "I still decided to attack Hangzhou.

Now, there are still four hours until dawn.

Whether successful or not, after dawn.

I will lead my troops to evacuate."

Xiao Shanling wanted to say something else.

Ye Qingshan ignored him and continued, "Besides, it will take at least two days for the 40th Japanese Army to withdraw from the Jinhua front.

Later, you send a telegram to Chief Gu.

Let the friendly forces in Jinhua help to delay the Japanese 40th Division.

As for the other Japanese invaders in the Songhu area, they will be able to arrive within a day.

We will withdraw then.

We will not retreat northwards, as the Japanese coming from Shanghai will not pose a threat to us."

“To be safe.

I will only take Black Bear's special operations battalion and the bold Second Regiment. Chief of Staff, you will lead the Third Regiment and the Engineering Regiment westward to the Fuchun River rendezvous point.

To meet Lao Zhou and others.

After dawn, we will meet in the south of Tianmu Mountain in the west.

This is no different from our original evacuation plan.”

Xiao Shanling looked at Ye Qingshan's confident look and knew that Ye Qingshan had made up his mind.

"Okay, Commander.

I agree with your plan. You take the special operations battalion and the second regiment to scare the Japanese outside Hangzhou.

Maybe that's not bad either.

If the Japanese commander in Hangzhou could be frightened, he would withdraw the reinforcements they sent to Xiaoshan Airport.

Even better.

Otherwise, in another hour, the Japanese reinforcements would arrive at Xiaoshan Airport.

If Commander Zhou and his men had not destroyed the Japanese airport yet, they would have evacuated.

If they are entangled by the Japanese reinforcements, it will be disadvantageous for Commander Zhou and his men."

Xiao Shanling was also persuaded by Ye Qingshan.

“Yeah, I thought so too.

Chief of Staff, don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

I led my troops to walk around the outskirts of Shanghang City and scare the Japanese inside the city.

I only have so few men, how can I capture Hangzhou?"

Ye Qingshan knew Xiao Shanling's concerns and said this to comfort Xiao Shanling.

“Without further ado.

Chief of Staff, then let's act separately.

The command center will follow you. I will lead the guard company directly to meet up with Wang Dadan.

Keep the radio connected at all times.”

Ye Qingshan waved to the little warrior, signaling him to gather the guards and prepare to set off.

Since we are going to attack Hangzhou, speed is of the essence.

It is impossible for Ye Qingshan to bring the command center with him.

"Okay, Commander, please be careful."

Not long after, Ye Qingshan took Xiao Wusheng and the guard company to the north of the airport to meet up with Wang Dadan's Second Regiment.

Xiao Shan ordered the Third Regiment and the Engineer Regiment to gather and head west to meet Zhou Pingkou.

Two o'clock in the morning, five miles north of Lin'an Airport.

"Commander, you really came in person."

Wang Dachuan was also surprised when he saw Ye Qingshan coming with his guards.

"What? Wang Dadan, you are the head of the group now.

I'm going to lead you to kill the Japanese again. Are you unhappy?

Are you afraid that I will take your command?"

“No, no.

How can it be. "

Wang Dachuan quickly waved his hands.

Then, Wang Dachuan said excitedly: "General, it's been a long time since I fought with you.

I remember when you led your men to rescue us from the Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

He led us behind the enemy lines and killed the Japanese in a bloody battle.

I still remember it vividly.”

"Hey, you remember it clearly."

"Of course, I will never forget that experience in my life."

"In this case.

Well, Wang is bold.

Do you dare to go to Hangzhou with me this time?"

When Wang Dachuan heard this, he didn't hesitate at all and shouted with his eyes wide open: "I dare, of course I dare.

Don’t even mention fighting Hangzhou.

As long as I follow the military commander, I would dare to charge into the damn emperor's palace.

Otherwise, how can I live up to the nickname "Wang Bold" that you gave me? "

"Hey, you're quite thoughtful.

Besides, I'm just taking you for a walk outside Hangzhou to scare the Japanese.

It would be better if we could force their reinforcements to withdraw from Xiaoshan Airport.

It can relieve some of the pressure on Zhou Pingkou.

I didn't say hit Hangtown.

How can we attack Hangzhou without artillery?"

This is what Ye Qingshan really thought at this moment.

"Cannon? Yes!"

"Ok?"

Wang Dachuan saw Ye Qingshan looking over and quickly explained, "Didn't the Third Regiment go to attack the enemy's Jilongshan artillery position?

Their sneak attack was successful.

The Japanese artillery positions on Jilong Mountain were destroyed and a number of their artillery pieces were seized.

There must be more than a dozen 75mm mountain cannons.

There are even two 120mm howitzers."

"What did you say?"

Ye Qingshan was also surprised that such a good thing could happen.

I was worried about not having enough weapons to attack the city, and I had really given up and decided to attack Hangzhou.

I really just plan to go for a walk outside Hangzhou and then come back.

But now, you actually sent me so many artillery pieces.

This made Ye Qingshan's suppressed intention to attack Hangzhou surge up again.

Soon, Ye Qingshan followed Wang Dachuan to the two 75mm mountain cannons.

"Damn it, the Third Regiment Commander is too stingy, I begged him for a long time.

Only then did he agree to give me two 75mm mountain cannons.

He regarded those two 120mm howitzers as his dearest than his own wife.

When I went over to touch him, he glared at me.

Commander, I think you should go and ask for it in person.

Otherwise, the Third Captain would not hand it over."

Wang Dachuan was still complaining nearby.

"Go, send a messenger to find the Third Regiment and ask them to deliver all the captured artillery.

And, don’t tell the Chief of Staff.

Let them hurry up.”

More than half an hour later, several military vehicles drove over.

"Commander, all the artillery you requested is here."

A major officer jumped off the boat and saluted Ye Qingshan.

“Hey, three groups are fine.

Even the Japanese military vehicles were seized.

It will be much more convenient to march with these two 120mm howitzers."

Ye Qingshan looked at the two 120mm howitzers towed behind the military vehicle and laughed out loud.

Later, Ye Qingshan also saw a group of puppet soldiers driving a lot of mules, pulling other 75mm mountain cannons.

Also followed behind.

"These are the more than 500 puppet soldiers we captured around the airport.

It's just right for them to do the hard labor."

The major officer said.

"good.

I remember you were from the artillery regiment, right?"

Ye Qingshan asked the major officer.

"My humble name is Cao Yuanliang, and I am currently the commander of the Second Battalion of the Artillery Regiment.

Before leaving the station, I was temporarily transferred to the Third Regiment. "

The major officer replied.

Ye Qingshan nodded.

Because this time they came here by taking the mountain road.

So the artillery regiment did not follow, but half of the soldiers of the artillery regiment were assigned by Ye Qingshan to various regiments to assist in the battle.

“Major Cao, now bring the artillery you brought with you, as well as the artillery from the Second Regiment.

And these captured puppet soldiers.

I'll leave them all to you to command, and form a temporary artillery battalion."

"Yes, military seat!"

"Let's go!

Target, Hangzhou! "

Ye Qingshan immediately led the second regiment to set off, as it was only a few hours before dawn.

*

At this time, at the Jinhua front, Gu Zhutong was personally in charge.

He commanded three armies with tens of thousands of troops to resist the Japanese 40th Army.

As a result, after midnight, Gu Zhutong received a telegram from Ye Qingshan at the command center.

"Sir, this is a telegram from General Ye.

They successfully launched a surprise attack on the enemy's Lin'an Airport."

Behind him, the adjutant handed Gu Zhutong a telegram and reported.

"Did he really succeed?"

Gu Zhutong was also surprised when he saw the contents of the telegram.

Regarding the incident where Ye Qingshan led his troops to infiltrate the vicinity of Hangzhou and launched a surprise attack on the Japanese airport.

Of course Gu Zhutong knew.

At this time, Gu Zhutong was Ye Qingshan's nominal superior.

Even if Chen Cheng wanted to transfer Ye Qingshan to attack the Japanese airport.

I also have to contact and say hello to Gu Zhutong first.

Of course Gu Zhutong couldn't refuse.

He also knew that the task of supporting the Wuhan battlefield was the top priority at this time.

Besides, it was Ye Qingshan’s troops who were assigned to carry out this dangerous mission.

They are not Gu Zhutong's direct troops, so even if they fail, he will not lose anything.

However, Gu Zhutong still didn't expect it.

The news of Ye Qingshan's victory came so quickly.

"This Ye Qingshan, he always brings surprises to people."

At the same time, Gu Zhu actually hoped that Ye Qingshan could really be his subordinate.

Rather than the nominal one now.

But after a moment, Gu Zhutong shook his head again, knowing that it was unlikely.