It's night!

After Yang Jing led his troops to withdraw into Taierzhuang, General Sun Fanglu, who received the news, immediately led the personnel of the 2nd Army Command out of the city to greet him.

Among them is Chi Fengcheng, the commander of the 31st Division, and Sun Fanglu's troops, although the number is a group of troops.

In fact, there are only two or three divisions, with more than 30,000 people.

Among them, the 31st Division was the old unit he started with and was also the strongest combat-capable team in the entire 2nd Army.

"Captain Yang, I have long admired my reputation! When I see you today, it turns out that he is a hero and a boy!

This is not a place to speak, so let’s go to the city first and go to my command center before talking!” Sun Fanglu welcomed Yang Jing very enthusiastically.

As a soldier, the one whom you admire most is undoubtedly the strong, and there are only the strong ones.

The proud military achievements Yang Jing led the Hu Ben Group to Songhu and Nanjing Station have long been spread all over the country, and everyone in the world knows it.

What's more, the Hu Ben Regiment had just severely defeated the Japanese 10th Division in Teng County, killing thousands of enemies.

Yang Jing quickly stepped forward and saluted, "Sir Sun, don't be polite. The Japanese may chase after you at any time. You are the commander. Please give me some tasks and divide the defense zone!"

Sun Fanglu was a general, so Yang Jing nominally called him the chief.

This is also to unite the 2nd Army and fight this battle in Taierzhuang.

Yang Jing, who is well versed in the way of being a human being, naturally knows this truth.

Although General Li Delin, the commander-in-chief of the theater, ordered him to be the commander of the battle, he had no intention of using chicken feathers as a commander.

Seeing that Yang Jing was so low-key, Sun Fanglu not only did not take credit for himself, but also did not use the commander-in-chief to suppress him. His favor for Yang Jing suddenly doubled.

Sun Fanglu said: "I received orders from the War Zone Chief and the Commander Department, and you will serve as the tactical consultant of my Fifth War Zone, and at the same time, provide tactical guidance for this battle.

However, since your troops have fought with the Japanese invaders in Teng County for two days, the chief officials also stated in a telegram that you would first lead the troops to retreat to Zhao Village 10 miles south of Taierzhuang for rest.

First, the 31st Division of our unit defends Taierzhuang. When we are all done, you will go!"

It is worth mentioning that General Li Delin was not qualified to directly appoint Yang Jing as the tactical consultant of the Fifth War Zone, so he asked the commander again and received the nod of the chairman.

Yang Jing didn't want the 31st Division to face the angry Japanese army alone, and fought the battle so hard and suffered so much losses!

Because it won't take long to launch a full-scale counterattack.

The 31st Division was really exhausted, but what was lost was China's national defense power.

With the Tiger Group here, Taierzhuang will definitely be as stable as a rock, and there will be no need to pay such a large number of casualties.

Therefore, Yang Jing volunteered to Sun Fanglu: "Sir Sun, my Tiger Ben is not tired, and the battle in Tengxian was just a little exercise.

So, I ask you to tell the war zone commander's headquarters that my Huben regiment decided to fight side by side with the 31st Division to defend Taierzhuang together to occupy the Japanese army!”

Sun Fanglu thought Yang Jing was polite, so he kindly advised: "Guest Yang, this is the kindness of General Li Delin, the commander-in-chief, you can accept it!"

"Captain Sun, Yang is not polite, but for the sake of the entire battle situation, the 10th Division of the Japanese Army and the 14th Division are the two most elite field divisions among the Japanese army in North China.

Not only are they well-equipped and well-trained, they also have complete control over air superiority.

With our Hu Ben Group defending Taierzhuang together, your pressure will not be so great.

Therefore, Yang appreciates the kindness of Chief Li!" Yang said sincerely.

Seeing that Sun Fanglu had to say something else, Yang Jing's face suddenly became serious: "Sir Sun, this is the tactical guidance I provide for this battle as a tactical consultant! Please be sure to cooperate!"

At this moment, Sun Fanglu did not feel dissatisfied with Yang Jing's official position, but was moved.

This is not about snatching the military achievements, but about taking the initiative to put yourself in danger!

Who else besides Yang Jing’s courage and selflessness?

Sun Fanglu's expression was sincere and said from the heart: "Guest Yang understands the righteousness and puts the overall situation first in every aspect. Sun Fanglu admires it very much! I will send a telegram to Commander Li and tell you what you mean by Consultant Yang."

"Then I'll be in trouble!" Yang Jing bowed with a smile.

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The picture is drawn to Xuzhou, the head of the Fifth War Zone.

Because he was concerned about the evacuation of the Tiger Ben Group, General Li Delin, General Bai Jiansheng and others did not fall asleep tonight.

After receiving the report from Sun Fanglu from Taierzhuang, Li Delin smiled and said to Bai Jiansheng, "Brother Jiansheng, this Yang Jing is really interesting! He would not accept it if he asked him to take him down and rest.

If it were someone else, I would probably have to be grateful to me, right?"

Bai Jiansheng sat on the sofa, picked up the tea cup and first used the lid to lift the tea floating on the water. Then he took a sip and said seriously: "Dong De, I remember it is circulating in the army. During the Battle of Nanjing, Yang Jing once said such words, if you benefit the life and death of the country, *******!

Moreover, I have said before that Yang Jing is a loyal and righteous man, a national hero, and a pillar of the country!

Although this kind of person is rare in the world, it is not without it.

Yang Jing is a good example!”

General Li Delin suddenly had a whim and said, "If this battle plan to lure the enemy into depth can be implemented smoothly, so that the Battle of Xuzhou will end with our army's victory.

I decided to recommend Yang Jing as the deputy commander of my Fifth War Zone!"

Bai Jiansheng was not dissatisfied with Li Delin's intention to give his position to Yang Jing, but slowly put down the teacup and smiled slightly, "Duke De, the Chairman may not agree to your kindness!"

"You value Yang Jing, but Chairman is afraid that you will pay more attention than you.

When I was willing to temporarily transfer Yang Jing’s Tiger Regiment to our Fifth War Zone, it was just a helpless move to boost the morale of the soldiers of the various departments of our Fifth War Zone!

Therefore, the Chairman must be wary of Yang Jing getting too close to you and becoming a member of our Guangxi clan, and being far away from him!"

After a pause, General Bai Jiansheng continued: "And if Mr. Chiang reused Yang Jing, Yang Jing's career would never be just a deputy commander of the war zone.

If nothing unexpected happens, as long as his political awareness is not a problem, he will probably catch up and even surpass you and me in no time!"

Li Delin laughed at himself: "That's right, Yang Jing is a military genius who is rare in a century. The dragon among people. His future must be limitless. But I'm just trying to do it too much!"

After pausing, Li Delin asked again: "Who is the authorized that Yang Jing leads the Hu Ben Regiment and the 31st Division to guard Taierzhuang together?"

Bai Jiansheng smiled leisurely and said, "Duke De, please approve it. It is rare that Yang Jing has such good intentions!

Moreover, with the combat effectiveness shown by the Hu Ben Regiment and Yang Jing's command and command ability, with the two of them guarding Taierzhuang together, it will definitely ensure that Taierzhuang is safe and sound.

Moreover, with the Hu Ben regiment working together, the morale of the 31st Division will surely increase greatly, and casualties will be greatly reduced as a result!"

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After receiving the approval from the War Zone Chief Department.

So, Yang Jing led the Hu Ben Regiment to officially enter Taierzhuang, and with General Chi Fengcheng's 31st Division, respectively, were responsible for the defense of the North City and South City.

The 31st Division, plus the Tiger Ben regiment, had a total of more than 18,000 people, and it was impossible for them to be deployed in the city.

It’s not that there are so many people in the city, but that there are too many troops and it is difficult to carry out the city. It may also increase casualties due to the Japanese air raids and bombings.

Therefore, most of the main forces of the two departments entered the field defense fortifications that the 2nd Army had excavated and built in advance outside the city.

After arranging and deploying the troops, it was already the next morning.

Yang Jing asked Chief of Staff Ma Haifeng and Deputy Commander Wang Dali to take charge of the regiment headquarters, while he and Biyuntao, Fan Tietou, Raeer Duo, Ma Tong and other battalion commanders all went to rest.

The other battalions also take turns to rest to ensure the combat effectiveness of the entire army.

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If everything is as Yang Jing and Li Delin, Bai Jiansheng and others predict, Yang Jing, Sun Fanglu and others only need to hold on to Taierzhuang for three or five days.

After the Tang Keqin Army is assembled, it can launch a battle to wipe out the 10th Japanese Division and the 14th Division.

However, war is often full of variables and uncertainty.

It’s not how you think, how you develop.

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North China Japanese Army Headquarters.

When he learned that the Hu Ben Regiment had arrived at the battlefield in Xuzhou, considering that the defense of the Chinese army on the Jinpu Railway had been greatly strengthened.

The 5th Division was also blocked by Pang Gengchen's 40th Army and Zhang Xiuchen's 59th Army and other units, and it was difficult to make progress!

Major General Muto, who was then the deputy chief of staff of the Japanese North China Front Army, suddenly found the commander-in-chief of the front army, Shouichi Deanuchi and Naosaburo Okabe, and suggested to the two: "Commander, Okabe Jun, due to the current situation, I suggest that the plan of the Central China Imperial Army's First Division landing from Qingdao by water, and landing from Lianyungang, Jiangsu!

After capturing Lianyungang, we marched west along the Longhai Line and headed straight to Xuzhou, where the Chinese Army Command was located!”

Chief of Staff Naosaburo Okabe pondered for a moment and said, "Well! I think this plan is feasible!

Because even if the First Division landed in Qingdao, it would take a long time to threaten the hinterland of the Chinese army, Taierzhuang and Xuzhou! Other changes are inevitable.

However, once Muto-kun's plan is realized, we can cooperate with several other divisions of our North China Imperial Army and the Central China Imperial Army heading north to easily defeat hundreds of thousands of troops in the Fifth War Zone of the Chinese Army!"

Commander Shouichi Deanuchi also agreed with the emphasis, and then added: "In addition, in the name of the Front Army Command, the Navy's 1st Fleet was ordered to leave Qingdao Military Port immediately.

Drive to Lianyungang and cooperate with the cover of the First Division to land in Lianyungang for combat.

After succeeding, we directly used Lianyungang as our advance base and advanced west along the Longhai Railway, and went straight to the rear of Xuzhou in the fifth war zone!"

"Yo Xi! Commander, wise!"

Muto Akira and Naosaburo Okabe both bowed their heads heavily, and at the same time they flattered and flattered them without hesitation.

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To be continued...