sbdcsierra Chapter 708: Being Stared at to Death
Chapter 708: Being Stared at to Death
What bait?
Commander Bai and Yu Huohuo looked at each other and then looked at Zhou Weiguo in confusion.
"You said the Cavalry Division is bait, then who are you trying to lure?" Commander Bai looked at the map.
No matter from which angle you look at the target on the map, there is no need to use a cavalry division as bait.
"Sir, Commander, sending the Cavalry Division out is to lure out the enemy's aviation. Then our Air Force will ambush and annihilate their aviation."
"What's the purpose?" Yu Huohuo pointed at the map. "What's the purpose of doing this? Even if we can seize air superiority, it will only be temporary. They will soon mobilize the air force to take control. With our strength, everything is temporary."
Zhou Weiguo pointed at the map. "Commander, we only need a temporary advantage. Once we gain temporary air superiority, we can launch a blitzkrieg against them."
For the well-prepared Japanese army, a normal attack would inflict heavy losses, not to mention that they were facing a main brigade of the 14th Division in front of them, with the Chahar Detachment serving as the first line of defense next to them, and there was a second line of defense behind them.
If you want to fight, you have to hit it with one strike, otherwise you won’t be able to take it down.
"Blitzkrieg, do we have the ability to do that?" Commander Bai carefully studied why France lost so quickly. The reason was that Berlin's attack was too fast. Not only did their air force destroy the opponent's transportation routes, but it also surrounded the troops on the front line.
The supplies and troops from behind could not be delivered, and hundreds of thousands of troops were surrounded. In order to save these people, the only option was to surrender.
The other side can be so big because their military industry can keep up, but Shancheng doesn’t have such capabilities.
"Sir, we don't need the entire country to have this capability. As long as we have the capability to attack Xi'an, it will be enough."
Zhou Weiguo laughed cunningly. "We'll seize air superiority. After the air force returns to refuel, we'll immediately launch a surprise attack on their forward positions and rear transport routes, quickly raiding their airfields. Then, our ground forces will concentrate all their current tanks and, using a torrent of steel, open a similar route, allowing our infantry to advance."
"Following him, they won't even have time to gather their forces. Moreover, judging by the current situation, their main goal is to open up the road between Southeast Asia and Shanghai, so they won't overly defend the northern line."
Commander Bai took a cigarette from the table and lit it. After smoking nearly half of it, he looked up and said to Adjutant Li, "Convene a military meeting immediately to discuss the feasibility of this matter."
Xi'an City, headquarters of the Japanese 2nd Army.
After reading the latest news, Mei Jing Meijilang placed the message on the table and said to the Chief of Staff beside him, "They have transferred three aviation groups from the Ninth War Zone and Guangxi, including their elite Fourth and Sixth Groups. It seems that this time, they intend to launch a counterattack against us."
After Mei Jing Meijiro took over as the commander of the 2nd Army, he did not make much deployment in response to the defensive deployment made by General Okamura Yasuji. It was not until the 74th Army arrived in Baoji that he made an emergency deployment, placing the 14th Division in the middle, the Chahar Detachment on the side, and the 17th Division as the second line and the defense of Xi'an City.
"Yes, do we need to ask the headquarters to dispatch air force?"
Mei Jing Meijilang shook his head. "It's difficult. According to the battle plan formulated by the headquarters, our 2nd Army is on the defensive. The real main attack direction is the 11th War Zone where the 21th Army is located. They need to open up a connection with the st Army to facilitate our transportation and supplies from the Buddha Kingdom to the mainland."
It is absolutely impossible for the mainland to transfer air force here.
"They won't be withdrawn. We can only rely on the troops we have. The ones preparing for the counterattack this time are three armies of the Northwest Army, two armies of the Sichuan Army, two armies of the Guangxi Army, and two armies of the Central Army. The rest of the troops can be ignored. Their combat capabilities are limited. We should focus on the 74th Army, especially the independent regiment currently under their command."
"Damn it, are we being watched closely?" At the independent regiment headquarters in Chen Cang, Zhou Weiguo was so angry that he cursed out loud after reading the telegram sent by Chao Xiang Xiuling.
Fang Shengli, who was sorting documents, turned his head to take a look and chuckled, "People are afraid of being famous, just like pigs are afraid of being fat. We are the best fighters, so who else should we target if not us?"
"More than that." Chao Xiang Xiuling, who was sitting next to her, shook her head. "This telegram means they're keeping a close eye on the entire 74th Army."
Sano Tadayoshi dropped his pencil. "If we move now, the enemy will stare at us, not to mention fighting. Even if we go out without hesitation, their defenses will definitely be tighter than anyone else's, so we won't be able to attack."
"What do you think?" Zhou Weiguo crossed his arms and looked at Xiao Ye who was leaning against the door.
The Northwest Army was poorly equipped, and this time on the way north, Ono was smiling all the way. For him, this was an opportunity to make money.
Now, this opportunity was directly suppressed by Mei Jing Meijiro.
Monitor the 74th Army's every move, and report immediately if it heads to the front line. An aviation brigade and a brigade of troops should be prepared to deal specifically with the 74th Army and the Independent Regiment.
Zhou Weiguo knew that Ono had a way.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so calm.
Surveillance means the troops cannot move. There is no money to be made if they move.
Ono took out a cigarette from his pocket. It was produced in Shaanxi and had a strong smell. This was probably designed to cater to the large number of local people who smoked dry tobacco.
The smell of tobacco hit him. Xiao Ye took several puffs and then walked over to the map. After looking at it, he chuckled twice and sat down to look at Zhou Weiguo. "You don't seem panicked at all."
Zhou Weiguo smiled and said, "When it comes to the battle, you're actually more anxious than I am. In the past, you would have jumped up and down. But you're sitting here smoking so calmly. I'm not panicking because I'm not dying, but because I'm not panicking when I see you."
Being caught. Ono narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhou Weiguo.
I have to say that Zhou Weiguo was right. If the other party really targeted them and the command center did not allow the independent regiment to go up, he would really curse.
Asaka Hiderei looked up at Ono. "Yes, you, a money-grubber, are so calm this time. It's incredible. Ono, do you have a plan? If so, tell me now. Several aviation groups have already relocated and are waiting for the 4th Cavalry Division to move towards the Chahar Detachment to lure out their aviation. We're about to go into battle, so don't waste time."
Asaka Hiderei's bland words made Ono drop his cigarette into the ashtray and chuckle, "The Sichuan Army's 141st Division will arrive in Baoji tomorrow, right?"