novelhk Chapter 297: Behind Enemy Lines
Chapter 297: Behind Enemy Lines
297 Detour Behind Enemy Lines
However, no matter how difficult it is, the 66th Army must deliver supplies to the th Division on Purple Mountain.
This is a death order issued by Ye Qingshan.
As for how to implement it, that is the business of the commanders of the 66th Army.
On the evening of the 66th, the th Army joined forces with the th Division on Purple Mountain to fight against the Japanese th Division.
Ye Qingshan drove to the training ground in the west of the city.
Sun Mingxu's 209th Division had already gathered on the training ground.
"Chief of Staff, my division has assembled."
When Sun Mingxu saw Ye Qingshan coming over, he reported loudly.
Ye Qingshan looked at Sun Mingxu and the Chief of Staff Zhang Fa behind him.
He said in a deep voice: “This operation is extremely important.
are you ready? "
“Yes, Chief of Staff.
We are ready.”
Sun Mingxu said with a wry smile.
The task that Ye Qingshan assigned to their 209th Division this time was too difficult.
To be honest, Sun Mingxu did not think that he could serve as the commander of this major operation.
He was originally a logistics officer, and the reason why Ye Qingshan put him in the position of commander of the 209th Division was because of him.
It was entirely because Ye Qingshan trusted him, but he actually knew it himself.
His command ability is not enough to be the head of a division.
It is because Sun Mingxu knows himself well.
Therefore, for this operation, his request to Ye Qingshan was to transfer the commander of the Second Militia Division, Zhang Fa.
Let him be the chief of staff for a period of time.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to fight this battle.
In the end, Ye Qingshan agreed.
As the chief instructor of the militia, Zhang Fa has a profound influence not only on many recruits of the 209th Division, but also on other recruits.
At the same time, he was the one with the highest military rank among the 300 veterans of the Teaching Corps who came down from Zijin Mountain.
At this time, Ye Qingshan was completing the training of the militia in the city.
All these veterans of the teaching corps had been dispersed by him.
He was sent to Sun Mingxu's 209th Division and other militia divisions to serve as commanders.
They were more familiar with the rules and could control the officers.
At this time, Ye Qingshan glanced at Zhang Fa who was standing behind Sun Mingxu.
The other party remained the same, with a stern face and no smile.
"Zhangfa, have you memorized the mission clearly for this operation?"
Ye Qingshan asked Zhang Fa.
"Yes. Chief of Staff.
Remember it clearly.
Attack the Nanjing-Shanghai railway line and destroy the enemy's logistical supplies.
We will mainly engage in guerrilla warfare and avoid a decisive battle with the main force of the Japanese invaders."
Zhang Fa responded loudly.
The rules are very clear. The reason why he was able to rise from a lieutenant colonel in the teaching corps was like riding a rocket.
He is now the chief of staff of a division, and Ye Qingshan is his mentor.
Chollima often has it, but Bole doesn't often have it.
But Zhang Fa knew that he still did not have Ye Qingshan's 100% trust.
Failed to enter the core circle of Ye Qingshan's group.
And this battle will be the opportunity Ye Qingshan gives him to prove himself.
"Let's go,
I have informed Deputy Commander Xiao to gather all the boats at the Xiaguan Ferry.
It is for your use tonight."
"Yes!"
Ye Qingshan watched as Sun Mingxu's 209th Division disappeared into the night.
I couldn't help but sigh.
He formulated a plan to bypass the enemy and attack the enemy's railway supply line.
It is dangerous in itself.
Ye Qingshan was worried about other Kuomintang troops going, and he estimated that other Kuomintang troops were unwilling to go either.
Moreover, if Ye Qingshan did not allow his own troops to participate in the war, it would easily cause dissatisfaction among other national army commanders.
In this situation, Ye Qingshan could only send his own troops over.
Originally, Zhou Pingkou's 208th Division was stronger.
Zhou Pingkou's command ability is also stronger than Sun Mingxu's, and he is more suitable for this operation.
But Ye Qingshan did not let Zhou Pingkou go.
Because Zhou Pingkou's 208th Division is the elite division that Ye Qingshan focused on building.
At this time, they were also the best-equipped and most powerful ace troops under Ye Qingshan's command.
This was kept by Ye Qingshan for use in the decisive battle with the Japanese.
If they are sent out now, when Ye Qingshan fights the Japanese in a decisive battle, he will not have a powerful force to use.
Therefore, Sun Mingxu's 209th Division had to carry out this operation.
"Old Sun is gone?"
Not long after Sun Mingxu led his troops away, Zhou Pingkou arrived by car.
“Well, we just set out not long ago.
You're a step too late. "
"Old Ye, you should have let my 208th Division go for this operation."
Zhou Pingkou looked at Ye Qingshan and said.
"Your division cannot move for the time being. We will have more important tasks for you later."
Ye Qingshan said this and left.
Seeing that things had come to this point, Zhou Pingkou didn't say much.
An hour later, Sun Mingxu and Zhang Fa, leading more than 209 people from the th Division, arrived at Xiaguan.
The dark ferry seems quiet.
But the river pier was already filled with ferries of all sizes.
To transport the 209th Division downstream tonight.
Ye Qingshan stopped the fleet's operation tonight to transport supplies from the other side.
"Commander Sun, all the ships are ready.
You can come on board at any time."
Luo Hu, who was in charge of the military police battalion guarding the Xiaguan ferry, spoke immediately after meeting Sun Mingxu.
Xiao Shanling had already explained everything to him.
"Come aboard!"
After Sun Mingxu gave the order, all the soldiers of the 209th Division immediately boarded the ship.
Carry the weapons and ammunition on board.
“All artillery and heavy machine guns were moved onto the large ship.
Soldiers take small boats, so they go faster."
Zhang Fa stood on the shore and gave orders to the officers of the 209th Division.
It took a full two hours for all the soldiers of the 209th Division, as well as the weapons and ammunition they carried, to board the ship.
"Commander Sun, Chief of Staff Zhang, I wish you a triumphant return."
Luo Hu saluted the two men.
As Xiao Shanling's confidant, Luo Hu had already learned about it from Xiao Shanling.
What mission will the 209th Division carry out tonight?
This kind of roundabout action of infiltrating behind enemy lines is extremely dangerous in itself.
Moreover, they now have to infiltrate behind the powerful Japanese army.
If you are not careful, you may never come back.
Luo Hu expressed his respect for the troops who were going to carry out this mission.
It is cloudy tonight. There is no moonlight in the sky and the clouds block out the stars.
The vision tonight is very dim, and you can't see your hand in front of you.
And this was also the day that Ye Qingshan deliberately chose.
In this way, Sun Mingxu and his companions would not be easily discovered by the Japanese on the downstream shore when they sailed downstream.
After all, Ye Qingshan had once led the special operations battalion to go downstream and launch a surprise attack on the enemy's rear.
That time, the Japanese prince was successfully captured.
Ye Qingshan was worried that the Japanese would set up a sentry post on the downstream shore after learning from the last lesson.
This time, Sun Mingxu and his team's actions could easily be discovered midway.
In order to ensure the success of this operation, Ye Qingshan also redistributed the two torpedo boats from Chen Cheng to provide escort.
It was also very dangerous for the fleet to sail on the dark Yangtze River.
Fortunately, many of the captains of these fleets are fishermen from the area, and they are very familiar with the water currents nearby.
Ensure the fleet can sail safely.
Not long after Sun Mingxu's 209th Division left by boat,
A group of uninvited guests arrived at the Xiaguan Ferry.