dognovel Chapter 432: Chief Gu's Conspiracy
Chapter 432: Chief Gu's Conspiracy
432 Chief Gu's Conspiracy
“One of the main purposes of the valley defense line designed by Commander Gu is to block the Dachen River Valley.
After all, this is the most unobstructed passage for the Japanese to move south from the north.
Therefore, our 28th and 79th Armies relied on the advantageous mountains on both sides of the valley to deploy defenses and block the entire valley.
Everything was normal.
Even after the Japanese began their attack at the end of last month, our defense line remained solid.
But the accident happened on the first day of this month.
Our most important defensive position, Wuzhi Mountain, on the west bank of the valley, was suddenly attacked and captured by the Japanese.
The main force of the 28th Division of the 16th Army defending here suffered a defeat.
At this point, the Japanese 40th Division took the lead in opening a gap in the defense line on the west bank of the valley.
The war situation started to deteriorate from that time.”
Gu Zhutong's adjutant pointed to the long and narrow river valley north of Pujiang and several mountains on both sides and spoke to Ye Qingshan.
"Wuzhi Mountain is strategically located and easy to defend but difficult to attack. How could it be captured so easily by the Japanese?"
The chapter next to him raised a question at this time.
On their way here, they had actually studied Gu Zhutong's defense of the valley.
To be honest, these senior generals of the National Army are all very professional, and there is no problem with Gu Zhutong's deployment.
At this time, Ye Qingshan did not speak, but Zhang Fa asked the questions in his mind for him.
"Hey!"
Adjutant Gu sighed.
"I will only tell the two officers about this matter. Please do not disclose it to anyone else."
"The reason lies with the 28th Army defending the west bank of the valley.
A few months ago, the 28th Army was crippled by the Japanese 21st Division while rushing to support Ningbo.
Later, in order to restore the strength of the 28th Army as soon as possible.
In addition to recruiting soldiers, Tao Guang, commander of the 28th Army, also chose to surrender several gangs of bandits in the surrounding areas.
The largest group of them has more than 2,000 people.
Commander Tao organized it into a main force regiment of the 16th Brigade of the 46th Division, and later ordered this regiment to assist in the defense of Wuzhi Mountain.
As a result, this person quickly defected to the Japanese when they attacked.
The defense line on the north side of Wuzhi Mountain was wide open, which led to the successful sneak attack by the Japanese, and then the Wuzhi Mountain position was lost. "
"This……"
After hearing this, Ye Qingshan and Zhang Fa, the commander of the 209th Division next to him, were speechless.
What kind of tricks are these?
However, Ye Qingshan also knew that it was common for the national army to recruit bandits in this era.
However, before you recruit them, can't you investigate the true situation of the bandits you want to recruit?
In the final analysis, everything is the result of being too eager for quick success.
The commander of the 28th Army was too anxious to recover the troops under his command.
But it is understandable that in this era, only those who have guns can be kings.
If he loses his army, his power will plummet.
But at this point, it's all over.
The disaster has already happened.
At this time, Ye Qingshan finally understood why they had not been able to find out before.
This is why the Tenth Army’s defense line was broken through so quickly by the Japanese.
It was obvious that Commander Gu and the top brass of the 10th Army Group deliberately concealed this news from the outside world.
It's really embarrassing. Family disgrace should not be made public.
This time, if Gu Zhutong hadn’t needed Ye Qingshan, he would have gone to rescue his own 76th Division.
It is probably still impossible to tell Ye Qingshan the truth.
"Okay, let's talk about the 76th Division."
Ye Qingshan was too lazy to continue worrying about it.
It's none of his business anyway, and there's nothing he can do about it.
We can only learn from it and not make the same mistake in the future.
“Yes, Commander Ye.
Look, this is Huangyanwu, on the east bank of the valley.
After breaking through the Wuzhi Mountain position on the east coast, the two regiments of the Japanese 40th Division quickly moved south.
Then, the Japanese 235th Regiment quickly crossed the river in the Watou area and encircled the retreat route of the 76th Division.
Another Japanese regiment continued to move south and attacked our rear supply base Jinhua.
Because the Japanese were moving too fast, when the 76th Division received the message.
The Japanese 235th Regiment has already encircled the area.
Now, the 76th Division was surrounded by two Japanese regiments near Huangyanwu.
The 28th Army had collapsed, and only the other two divisions of the 79th Army were still struggling to hold on.
Two regiments of the 98th Division attempted to rescue the 76th Division, but were hit by Japanese artillery fire and the rescue failed.
The purpose of this battle by the Japanese 40th Division was to break through our valley defense line.
The most important goal is to annihilate the 76th Division.
The 76th Division is still holding out in the Huangyanwu area waiting for help. Commander Ye, you are the only one who can save the 76th Division now."
Gu Zhutong's adjutant looked at Ye Qingshan with expectation.
"It's not easy to rescue the 76th Division in this surrounding terrain."
Ye Qingshan still didn't speak. Zhang Fa next to him frowned and said.
Looking at the map, there are only two roads leading to Huangyanwu.
At present, it has been blocked by the devils.
As for the structure, that’s also what Ye Qingshan wanted to say.
However, in Ye Qingshan's opinion, the 76th Division should indeed be rescued.
Otherwise, if the 76th Division was completely wiped out by the Japanese, it would be a huge blow to the Tenth Army.
It will directly change the war situation in southern Zhejiang.
However, the only way to rescue the 76th Division was to attack by force, and they had to break through the Japanese blockade in the south.
At present, Ye Qingshan looked around and it seemed that only his 209th Division had such strength, and it was not far from Huangyanwu.
The rest of the national army had either been defeated and lost their combat effectiveness.
Or they are still fighting with other Japanese troops or maintaining defense lines in other directions and cannot get away.
But the Japanese were determined to wipe out the 76th Division.
Even if Ye Qingshan's 209th Division really went to rescue, they would have to take great risks and pay a heavy price.
"Okay, I will lead my troops to rescue the 76th Division."
After Ye Qingshan pondered for a moment, he nodded.
He must take on this rescue mission.
Because he had no reason not to accept it.
Gu Zhutong was nominally his immediate superior, so it would be inappropriate for him to disobey orders.
“Excellent, Commander Ye.
Then please send troops north immediately. The 76th Division has been holding out in Huangyanwu for three days.
If they continue to delay, they may not be able to hold on.”
Gu Zhutong's adjutant was also very surprised when he heard that Ye Qingshan agreed to rescue the 76th Division.
“Humph, a division has more than 12,000 people, relying on the terrain of Huangyanwu.
Not to mention three days, I can even hold on for half a month.
If he doesn't even have this much fighting power and resilience, there's no point in rescuing him."
Ye Qingshan snorted coldly.
Gu Zhutong's adjutant felt a little embarrassed and stopped talking.
Because, what he said just now was actually to let Ye Qingshan send troops as soon as possible.
With the strength of the 76th Division, it can indeed hold out for a period of time.
"We have come here at a rapid pace, and my soldiers are very tired.
They need to rest.
I still have to wait for the artillery to catch up.
Go back and tell Commander Gu that I will send troops to rescue the 76th Division in three days."
Ye Qingshan said in a deep voice.
"Three days..."
Adjutant Gu Zhutong wanted to say something, but when he saw Ye Qingshan's eyes, he gave up.
"Okay, I will go back and report the truth to Chief Gu."
“By the way, Commander Ye.
The traitor's name is Zuo Anhe. If Commander Ye encounters him later, please do not let him go."
Gu Zhutong's adjutant left.
"What an idiot! A good defense line has been ruined because of a bad apple."
Ye Qingshan could finally speak his true feelings.
"Commander, do we really want to rescue the 76th Division?"
Zhang Fa asked.
"Ah."
Ye Qingshan nodded.
What he just said was all true, and he was not just trying to please Gu Zhutong's adjutant.
“The 76th Division was indeed saved.
Otherwise, if the 76th Division was completely wiped out by the Japanese in Huangyanwu, the Tenth Army would have collapsed.
Without the 10th Army, we will have to face the two major armies of the Japanese on our own.
Moreover, this was only the first wave of attack by the Japanese.
I'm worried that the Japanese will send more troops here later.
We need the Tenth Army as an ally.”
"Send the order, let the soldiers have a good rest.
Let the artillery behind catch up as soon as possible, and we will send out troops in two days."
"Also, notify the aviation team to assist us in our operation in two days."
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On the other hand, Gu Zhutong's adjutant returned to the field hospital a few hours later.
At this time, Gu Zhutong had just finished the operation and regained consciousness.
"How about it?
Did Ye Qingshan agree to rescue the 76th Division? "
Gu Zhutong asked his adjutant while lying on the hospital bed.
“Sir, Commander Ye has agreed to send troops.
But after three days, their soldiers need to rest.”
After hearing this, Gu Zhutong fell silent.
The other national army generals nearby suddenly became angry.
"Commander Gu, Ye Qingshan is obviously trying to refuse.
I said it a long time ago.
Ye Qingshan is not one of us, so it is unlikely that he would take such a big risk to rescue the 76th Division."
A major general chief of staff next to him said.
"Oh, this is troublesome."
"Okay, let's all go out.
Let Commander Gu have a good rest."
Seeing that Gu Zhutong didn't say anything for a long time, everyone didn't dare to disturb him anymore.
Then everyone left the ward.
After everyone left, Gu Zhutong asked his adjutant, "I sent a telegram to the headquarters.
Hasn't the High Command responded yet?"
"Sir, no."
After hearing this, Gu Zhutong became so angry that he started coughing violently.
“I must rescue my 76th Division.
Send another telegram to the headquarters, telling them that if they don't want to see the complete annihilation of the Third War Zone.
I don’t want to see southern Zhejiang and Fujian Province fall into the hands of the Japanese.
Just agree to my proposal.
Let Ye Qingshan temporarily serve as the supreme commander of the Third War Zone. There is currently no more suitable candidate than him.
At this time, the headquarters is still holding on to checks and balances, and must let the Japanese succeed in their conspiracy? "
"Cough cough!"
As Gu Zhutong spoke, he started coughing violently out of anger.
"Sir, please have a good rest.
I'll send the telegram right away."
The adjutant patted Gu Zhutong on the back and helped him lie down.
After the adjutant left, Gu Zhutong said to himself: "Ye Qingshan, wait until you become the acting supreme commander of the Third War Zone.
My 76th Division must be saved even if you don’t want to.
I hope you won’t let me down.”
Having said that, Gu Zhutong closed his eyes and rested.
Gu Zhutong had no choice. He was also worried that Ye Qingshan would not sacrifice his own troops' casualties to rescue his own 76th Division.
To this end, he came up with this conspiracy.