Traveling through 1937, starting from the Battle of Songhu

Chapter 140 Commander Tang inspects front line?

In fact, Wang Yaowu did not report the matter of Gu Changfeng's troops defending Chunhua Town.

One reason is that they are afraid that Liao Lei will be unhappy, and the other is that there is a serious leak of intelligence from the upper level.

He has a trump card but he doesn't use it. He's not stupid.

Of course, it is hard to say whether we can hide today, because Tang Shengzhi, the highest commander in Nanjing, has arrived at the front line.

In Jiangning Town, Wang Yaowu cautiously stayed by Tang Shengzhi's side.

He had just finished reporting on the battle situation on the front line when Tang Shengzhi spoke kindly.

"Zuomin, your 51st Division fought well. They fought well in the face of the enemy's repeated attacks."

"The most important thing is that our own losses are relatively small. It seems that the fortifications you mentioned last time are indeed very useful."

"Commander Tang, we just received news that a regiment of the Japanese has launched three attacks since this morning."

"Aside from throwing away 700 to 800 bodies, there's been almost no progress."

Wang Yaowu did not give a direct answer, but instead used facts to illustrate the importance of defensive fortifications.

"Well," Tang Shengzhi was very satisfied with the result.

Things that other troops disdained played a big role in the 51st Division.

In fact, digging tunnels was too hard work, and most of the national army in Nanjing were defeated in the Battle of Shanghai.

No one would be happy to dig such a large-scale defensive fortification after such a short rest period.

After the drawings were distributed, most of the troops dealt with them hastily and did not take them seriously at all.

"Commander Tang, I believe this new type of fortification is very useful and should be implemented throughout the army as soon as possible."

Wang Yaowu gave a reminder.

If everyone could do this, we wouldn't have suffered so many casualties on the battlefields and been defeated by the Japanese.

This drawing was submitted a long time ago, but it has not been implemented yet, which makes him very dissatisfied.

However, although Wang Yaowu is famous, it is almost impossible for him to interfere with the decisions of high-level officials.

Tang Shengzhi naturally knew it, nodded and said:

"Write me a detailed battle report. Using facts to convince the commanders of each army is much better than empty words."

He didn't believe that Wang Yaowu would lie to him about such a thing. There was no need!

At this time, he also hoped that the Battle of Nanjing could be won.

"Yes, Commander Tang, I will ask my subordinates to sort it out as soon as possible." Wang Yaowu said.

"The fighting here on your side has demonstrated the style of our Chinese soldiers. If all the troops were like your 51st Division, Jinling City would definitely be able to be defended!"

Tang Shengzhi gave a high evaluation of the 51st Division.

Facing the Japanese 9th Division, they were able to achieve such a record despite being at a disadvantage. It has to be said that the current situation is unprecedented.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yaowu smiled bitterly in his heart.

If Gu Changfeng's troops were not there, even if the 301st Regiment could do it, it would have suffered heavy casualties.

The Japanese artillery bombardment, tank units, and flying squadrons were not something his 51st Division could control.

Tang Shengzhi did not notice the strange expression on Wang Yaowu's face. He looked directly at his adjutant and said.

"After winning the battle, there must be rewards. Let the soldiers of the 51st Division be happy."

"Tell someone to buy 2000 meat buns, 5000 kilograms of pork, and 5000 kilograms of rice, and send them to the front line."

Wang Yaowu was stunned and said hurriedly, "Commander Tang, every army is in trouble right now. Isn't this a bit too much?"

It’s not that he doesn’t want it, he still understands the principle that a big tree attracts the wind.

Tang Shengzhi waved his hand and said, "We just need to stimulate the soldiers of each army."

"As long as they can be like your 51st Division, I, Tang Shengzhi, will equip them even if I have to pay for it out of my own pocket."

"Just accept it with peace of mind on behalf of the soldiers on the front lines."

Seeing Tang Shengzhi say this, Wang Yaowu could only express his gratitude.

At the same time, he also breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Tang Shengzhi would ask about Gu Changfeng, or go to Huxu in person to check it out, which would be uncomfortable.

.........

Tang Shengzhi was very happy, but Yoshizumi Ryosuke was so worried that his brows were furrowed into knots.

"Your Excellency, the division commander, all the divisions are winning victory after victory, and we are the only ones stuck here, unable to move."

"I think we should provide some fire support to the Ide Brigade."

The operations staff spoke.

In fact, if Yoshizumi Ryosuke really wanted to help, it was not impossible for him to do so. There were heavy artillery in the division, and if that didn't work, there was a flying squadron.

Any one of them can be used.

If you want to eliminate the enemy's mortar threat, you can sacrifice some artillerymen. There are still many ways to do it.

"The Chinese at Huxiu have dug their fortifications very cleverly, so the flying squadron is of little use."

Yoshizumi Ryosuke spoke calmly.

The operations staff looked at Yoshizumi Ryosuke and said nervously:

"The division also has Type 96 150mm howitzers and Type 92 105mm cannons."

The 9th Division is fully equipped, with 16 of these long-range heavy artillery pieces alone.

Plus various mountain cannons, field cannons, mortars, etc.

If I really want to go all out, I can even grind down the entire Lake Xiu.

However, Yoshizumi Yoshisuke was worried that these Chinese people in the lake frequently appeared with new weapons, which made him a little hesitant.

If the other side uses some heavy firepower again, his artillery regiment will easily be severely damaged.

In this way, he could basically withdraw from the Battle of Nanjing.

People from the Dijia Division.

Yoshizumi Ryosuke thought for a long time, and finally gave instructions to the operations staff.

"Order the Ide Brigade to continue the attack, and order the Yokono Regiment to be cautious and conduct exploratory attacks."

The difficulties of the Ide Brigade must be resolved.

Mainly, he also wanted to see how many secrets Hu Shu was hiding.

When the combat staff saw that the division commander agreed, he immediately bowed and ran to make arrangements.

Gu Changfeng almost fell asleep on the battlefield. Seeing that the Japanese were slow to attack, he pulled Ji Hongru to the back to smoke.

"Changfeng, do you think the Japs are plotting something?"

"Why is there no movement for so long?"

It had been almost two hours since the last evacuation, and the Japanese hadn't made any movement, leaving Ji Hongru somewhat baffled.

It was only four or five in the afternoon, and it wasn't time for dinner yet, but he still wanted to collect some more weapons from the Japanese!

Gu Changfeng had been thinking about this question for a long time, and couldn't help but smile when he heard it.

"The Japs should deploy their heavy artillery. It's useless if they don't."

The appearance of heavy machine guns directly caused the Japanese soldiers to retreat.

If the Japanese attack again, we must be prepared!

It would be difficult to deal with such fortifications without heavy artillery.

Ji Hongru looked behind him worriedly and said, "What should we do then?"

“Haha, Brother Ji, before we had this kind of defense, didn’t you have to fight?”

Gu Changfeng laughed.

"That's not the case. I just wanted to ask if you have any ideas. After all, the Japanese heavy artillery has brought down so many soldiers and caused so many casualties!"

Ji Hongru explained.

"Here I am." Gu Changfeng said with a smile.

The two people who came over were Li Jie and Xiao Wu.

After Gu Changfeng figured it out, he wanted to try to get hold of the Japanese heavy artillery.

So I called Xiaowu and Li Jie over directly.

The rocket launcher is light and has no problem crossing mountains and hills, and it is even easier for special forces to use it.

If they can find an opportunity, the special forces team and Li Jie's men can attack together and perhaps achieve different results!

"The two of them?" Ji Hongru's face was full of question marks.

Gu Changfeng didn't explain and directly ordered: "Xiaowu, you will lead the special forces team and go out to find the Japanese heavy artillery regiment."

"Li Jie, take your subordinates with you. If you find them, try to blow them up for me."

The Japanese heavy artillery is always a threat, so if you have the chance, you can still give it a try.

"Yes, Brother Gu, Commander Gu."

The two responded one after another.

"Let it go, there's no need to fight to the death!"

Gu Changfeng added.

This time he had been planning an ambush but it turned out to be a defensive battle. Otherwise he would have had to replace some heavy artillery and give the Japanese a heavy blow.

Of course, if he really doesn't find an opportunity, he still has to find a chance to change it out.

He couldn't let the threat persist; that wasn't Gu Changfeng's character.