nucmednet Chapter 347 Meat Eating Time
Chapter 347 Meat Eating Time
347 Meat Eating Time
"Sir, based on the intelligence currently fed back from the front lines.
The Japanese divisions are all retreating.
And the retreat was swift.
The Japanese Third and Sixth Divisions, which had been entangled by us in the city, have all withdrawn from the city.
The Japanese 18th Division that attacked Yaohuamen has also given up the attack.
The 9th Division even left the Purple Mountain area and marched along the railway line towards Zhenjiang.
To sum up, we judge.
The Japs began to retreat in an all-round way. "
Behind Ye Qingshan, a major staff officer of the National Army was reporting to Ye Qingshan the specific battle situation on the front line.
At this time, it was nine o'clock in the morning on the 26th, and Ye Qingshan was on the Huangtu Mountain side.
It took only over an hour to completely wipe out the Japanese 13th Division.
“Why did the devil suddenly become so decisive?
This time, there is really no hesitation, a full retreat."
Ye Qingshan also felt emotional.
The Japanese retreat this time was a bit too quick.
Compared with the previous two days, the Japanese's behavior style has changed a lot.
"Could it be that the Japanese commander has been replaced again?"
Ye Qingshan guessed.
"Forget it, the Japs can replace whoever they want.
Given the current situation in Jinling, even if a god came, he would not be able to turn the situation around.
Now, we're going to do that.
The question is how to expand the results of the war.
Has there been a reply from Deputy Commander Xiao?
Have the 66th Army and the th Army in the city started to go out of the city to chase the devils?"
Ye Qingshan asked.
"this……
According to Deputy Commander Xiao's reply, the 66th Army and the th Army were not very willing to pursue the Japanese.
Action has been slow.”
The staff officer replied.
Ye Qingshan's face suddenly turned cold.
He also understood why the various National Army divisions responsible for the defense of Jinling City were unwilling to leave the city to pursue the Japanese.
Or maybe it's the fear that's at work.
"Idiot, don't you see what the situation is now?
The Japs were defeated like a mountain.
At this time, the Japs had no intention of fighting anymore, and they would not fall into their trap even if they chased them out.
If we don't punish the fallen dog now, when will we?"
Ye Qingshan was also angry at his lack of fighting spirit.
Among the generals of the National Army, this fear of the Japanese invaders is a big problem.
After a moment, Ye Qingshan also calmed down.
There's no point getting angry, you have to find a solution.
“Report to the sir.
Commander Song of the 36th Division sent a telegram saying that they, together with the st Division, had captured another ten artillery pieces from the Japanese on the north side of Purple Mountain.
At present, they are preparing to attack other artillery positions of the Japanese on the north side of Zijin Mountain.
The Japanese artillery were also fleeing.
But they have limited military strength.
We can’t keep so many of the Japanese artillery units.
They requested support.”
A Kuomintang staff officer ran over excitedly and reported the good news to Ye Qingshan.
“Oh, look at this.
This is what war is all about.
The 36th and 51st Divisions knew how to seize the opportunity."
Ye Qingshan said with appreciation.
He was very satisfied with the fact that Song Xilian and Wang Yaowu were targeting the artillery units in the hands of the devils.
Ye Qingshan ordered the national army to launch a full-scale counterattack.
The purpose of pursuing the completely defeated Japanese.
On the one hand, it was to kill more of the enemy's manpower.
On the other hand, it is to capture more spoils.
Especially the artillery in the hands of the Japanese, they are all good stuff.
These were the weapons that the national army lacked the most at that time.
“Tell Commander Song and Commander Wang that the 88th Division, the 208th Division, and the 83rd Army are on their way to support them.
Let them help me and tie up the Japanese artillery units.
We must not let them withdraw so easily.
Those artillery pieces of the devils are all ours.
They are not allowed to take it away.”
Ye Qingshan issued a very overbearing order.
"Yes!"
The staff officer next to him was also encouraged by Ye Qingshan's words.
He answered loudly and ran to convey the order.
Ye Qingshan stood there, thought for a moment, and continued:
"Send a telegram to Deputy Commander Xiao, asking him to inform all the divisions in the city about the results of the battle of the 36th and 51st Divisions at Purple Mountain.
And tell them.
There are also many Japanese artillery positions on the south side of Zijin Mountain.
And I remember that the Japanese had a lot of heavy artillery, right over there.
The 66th Army is the closest to that place.
If they go late.
These heavy artillery were later reinforced by the 36th and 88th Divisions.
Don’t say I didn’t take care of them when the time comes.
In addition, there is also an artillery regiment of the Japanese at Yuhuatai in the south of Jinling City.
It is up to them whether to eat this piece of meat or not."
Since the various national army units defending the city are not brave enough.
Then Ye Qingshan will provide them with enough temptation.
Faced with such a great temptation, Ye Qingshan didn't believe that the Kuomintang divisions defending the city could withstand it.
After Deputy Commander Xiao received Ye Qingshan's telegram at the command center in the city.
He also laughed: “Haha, Qingshan’s idea is good.
Now, let’s see if they will chase after the devils.”
So Deputy Commander Xiao sent Ye Qingshan's words intact to all the Kuomintang divisions in the city.
At this moment, the commanders of various Kuomintang divisions in the city were in a panic.
In the 87th Division headquarters, Division Commander Shen Fazao looked at his chief of staff and asked in surprise, "Song Xilian's 36th Division.
Did we really capture ten of the Japanese artillery pieces?"
"That's what the headquarters telegram said.
I just found the wounded soldiers from the 36th Division who were sent back from outside the city.
From them, we learned that the 36th Division had previously occupied an artillery position of the Japanese in the north of Zijin Mountain.
A batch of Japanese artillery were destroyed.
These prodigal bastards never expected that the war would develop so smoothly.
We don’t do that anymore.
Now, the devils outside the city are all fleeing.
The Japanese would blow up the artillery they couldn't take away.
The 36th and 51st Divisions are now all over the mountains, looking for the enemy's artillery units to attack."
After hearing what his chief of staff said, Commander Shen of the 87th Division also became uneasy.
"Damn it, why should we fight the devils to death in the city?
In the end, they got all the benefits.
Fortunately, Commander Ye sent us a message.
Otherwise, we would have missed such a good opportunity."
"Quick, gather all the soldiers.
Fight out of the city.
Our 87th Division must have a share of the Japs' artillery."
Commander Shen was also anxious.
If you go too late, you won’t be able to eat meat or even drink soup.
"Then, division commander, should we notify the 66th Army and the th Army?"
"Notice what?
Just take care of your own business, let them do whatever they want.
Anyway, Ye Qingshan currently represents the headquarters, and we are now executing the headquarters' order to pursue the Japanese.
what happened?
Even after the war, no one can find fault with me."
"The commander is wise."
Soon, the news that the 87th Division had left the city to pursue the Japanese invaders reached the 66th Army and the th Army.
"Has the 87th Division really left the city?"
Commander Xu asked at the Tenth Army Headquarters.
"Yes, Sir.
It was obvious that they were coveting the Japanese artillery.
Choose to continue to obey Ye Qingshan’s military orders.
Commander, what should we do now? "
“What else can I do?
Shen Fazao is a smart man and he understands it.
Before we could be sure whether Commander Tang Shengzhi was really under house arrest by Ye Qingshan.
We must obey the orders of Ye Qingshan, the chief of staff of the headquarters.
Even the headquarters hasn't said anything yet.
It would be unwise for us to jump out.”
"Forget it, let's fight the devils first.
Let the headquarters worry about Ye Qingshan’s affairs.
Let’s not get involved, lest we end up not getting any meat and getting into trouble.”
After hesitating for a while, Commander Xu made a decision.
"Notify the entire army to pursue the Japs.
Seize as many artillery pieces from the devils as possible."
"Yes, Commander."
By the afternoon, the Kuomintang army finally launched a full-scale pursuit.
On the northern front, the 36th Division, the 51st Division, the 88th Division, the 208th Division and the 83rd Army were the main forces, pursuing the Japanese th Division, th Division and th Division.
On the southern front, the 87th Division, the 10th Army and the 66th Army were the main force, pursuing the Japanese rd Division, th Division, th Division, etc.
The Japanese divisions also resolutely implemented the retreat plan personally formulated by the old Japanese general Matsui Iwane.
Ensure that their large force can retreat in an orderly manner.
There must be no rout.
To this end, they were willing to pay the price of having some artillery captured.
Students who often command battles know this.
On the battlefield, attacking is a science, but retreating is even more of a science.
There is a world of difference between a rout and an orderly retreat.
No matter how elite a troop is, if it suffers a defeat on the battlefield, the casualty rate will inevitably be high.
This time, the situation on the Jinling battlefield has deteriorated to this extent.
If Matsui Iwane could make the Japanese divisions retreat in an orderly manner, it would be extremely difficult.
The truth was, the news that the Japanese 13th Division was completely wiped out by the National Army.
It's so scary.
At this time, all the Japanese divisions on the Nanjing front were like frightened birds.
I can't wait to evacuate the Nanjing front line.
This battle really cannot be fought.
The commanders of the Japanese divisions were afraid that if they left too late, their divisions would become the second 13th Division.
This is the most feared situation on the battlefield.
A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist.
As long as I can run faster than my friendly forces, I won't be harmed.
Originally, the Japanese were about to be defeated.
But he was stopped abruptly by Matsui Iwane.
The method used by this old devil is also very simple.
That is, to use the artillery positions in the hands of the Japanese on the front line as bait.
Attract the national army to attack the Japanese artillery positions first.
Instead of pursuing the retreating infantry and baggage troops of the Japanese divisions.
The method used by the old Japanese soldier Matsui Iwane was to use artillery in exchange for the Japanese soldiers retaining more manpower.
Coincidentally, the generals of the National Army were also willing to accept this result.
In the view of the Kuomintang generals, it would be more practical to seize more artillery than to take the risk of attacking the Japanese divisions and killing more Japanese.
This battle has turned out like this.
The generals of the national army are already very satisfied.
They don't care whether the victory is expanded or not.
On the contrary, capturing more artillery pieces from the Japanese could actually enhance their strength.
It's rare for the enemy and us to have such tacit understanding.
Ye Qingshan also understood this, although he felt a little helpless.
But Ye Qingshan also chose to accept it.
After all, this is the current situation of the national army.