Rise from the sword

Chapter 363 Respective Artillery!
On the road to Shou County, the commander of the 20rd Infantry Regiment of the No. 33 Sixth Division, Koza Shinji, sat on an excellent military horse cultivated by the empire for decades, with his head upright and his chest in his stomach, and the imperial samurai sword on his waist With the horseshoe ups and downs.

At this moment, the Colonel's mood was excited, impatient, impatient, and even weeping with joy.

Li Yunlong can finally be eliminated.

Finally, Li Yunlong's independent regiment can be wiped out.

He had been waiting for this day for six months.

A full six months.

It may not be long, but God knows how he got here in the past six months?
Since the investigation team from the base camp was attacked outside Yangquan City, and since the special forces of the Independence Regiment attacked the Shijiazhuang Pilot Station, as the city closest to the Independence Regiment's station on the important transportation line of the Empire in North China, the defense pressure on Yangquan has increased sharply.

According to the post-event investigation report, the assailant was killed by a single shot hidden 400 meters away. This almost unavoidable method made him terrified every day, and he rarely went out, for fear that a bullet would suddenly pop out and smash him.The situation at the Shijiazhuang military station made him sleepless. Several times he dreamed that someone sneaked into his headquarters secretly and smashed him to pieces.

The same is true for other officers in Yangquan, who are restless day and night, and even the countryside and Qingxiang are almost extinct.

This kind of suffering reached its peak after the independent regiment occupied Shou County. Anxiety, irritability and even fear have always haunted the 33rd Regiment in Yangquan.

but···
Taking a deep breath, and then exhaling it heavily, Kosa Shinji just felt refreshed.

This time, nearly Wan Huang's army attacked Shou County, and Li Yunlong had no hope of surviving.

"Your Excellency, we are only thirty miles away from Shou County."

At this time, a captain of the Imperial Association Army came over, nodded and bowed to Shinji Kozawa.

Shinji Kozuo, who was happy in his heart, looked at the captain of the Ninth Regiment of the Imperial Association Army who bowed and flattered in front of him, suddenly frowned, his face was gloomy, and he remembered something.

This time, Li Yunlong was indeed unable to escape.

But Li Yunlong's independent regiment is the same as the general Eighth Route Army troops. They are well-trained, have rich combat experience, excellent weapons and equipment, and even have a large number of artillery. There is beyond.

Moreover, according to intelligence, the other party has built a large number of strong fortifications in Shou County.

In this attack, his 33rd regiment will launch the first round of attack, the purpose is to draw out the enemy's firepower and bunkers for the heavy artillery unit, and consume the opponent's defensive power. To put it bluntly, it is cannon fodder.

Who made him the second-tier division's unit?

So, after this battle, how much is left of the 33rd Wing?He has seen the fighting power of Li Yunlong's independent regiment many times with his own eyes, and has a clear understanding.

As for the Royal Association Army in front of us...
Although the Imperial Association Army was mobilized from other places this time, it is much stronger than the security team in Shou County, and its organization is also organized according to the imperial imperial army. Some of the weapons and equipment are from the imperial system, and they were transferred to him. Cannon fodder.

Cannon fodder cannon fodder.

But in the face of the light firepower of the Independent Regiment, which is more ferocious than the Empire, especially the terrifying mortar firepower, what can they do?
These guys don't have the spirit of bushido, and they don't have the slightest loyalty to the empire. At that time, let alone consume the weapons and ammunition of the independent regiment, they may be consuming his weapons, ammunition and supplies.

Also, Li Yunlong is very good at raiding enemy commanders, such as the captain of Cangyunling Sakata Xinzhe.According to Yamamoto, this was a standard special operations tactic.

For a while, Shinji Kozuo only felt his scalp numb. Although the marching speed was not fast and there was no wind blowing, he also felt chilly all over his body, and the heavy military uniform on his body could not bring any warmth.

"Report, the first battalion has exchanged fire with the enemy's small unit."

The troops continued to advance, and suddenly there was a brief gunshot in the distance. After a while, a communication devil reported to him. "

At the same time, a newspaper devil ran up:
"Regimental Captain, the heavy artillery position has still been constructed, and General Shinozuka ordered our troops to launch an attack immediately."

In order to eliminate Li Yunlong, who was always on his mind, Yoshio Shinozuka personally took command and came to the scene to supervise and command the battle.

"Yo Xi."

Shinji Kozuo nodded, suppressing the fear of his own life in his heart, and ordered:

"Order: The first brigade launches an attack immediately."

Although it is impossible to figure out the internal fortifications of Shou County, the devils still have a clearer investigation of the external ones. There are not many external fortifications in Shou County, and the head of Li Datu made up his mind to fight the devils in the city of Shou County.

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Yoshio Shinozuka was naturally very clear about Li Yunlong's deployment.

At this moment, he was in a field command post, looking at the map on the table, and listening to Yamamoto's report. In this battle, Shinozuka Yoshio pulled Yamamoto to be a reconnaissance team.

Yamamoto reported:
"The deployment of Li Yunlong's position is obvious. The positions outside the city are relatively simple positions, which cannot defend against heavy artillery. Therefore, he should plan to carry out street fighting in the city to kill the vital forces of the imperial army."

"There are complex mountains behind Shou County. This is the retreat route prepared by Li Yunlong. Defense positions and a large number of minefields have been deployed on both wings to prevent our imperial army from cutting off the retreat route."

The Yamamoto special team is very good at investigation, and quickly figured out the general deployment of Shou County.

"Can you detour and cut off Li Yunlong's retreat route?"

Yoshio Shinozuka asked.

He wanted to annihilate Li Datuan.

With an army of [-] and three large-caliber heavy artillery pieces, Yoshio Shinozuka became more courageous, and now dared to call Commander Li by his first name, and his headache didn't hurt anymore, and he even felt very comfortable.

"Shou County's flank defense forces are not clear."

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes:
"However, Li Yunlong made up his mind to defend Shou County and fight a war of attrition. I don't recommend cutting off its retreat at the beginning. We can attack and consume the opponent's strength first. After the heavy artillery destroys its ammunition depot, let the 78th Regiment attack the two wings and cut off its retreat. .”

"Yo Xi."

Shinozuka Yoshio nodded:
"Just do as Yamamoto-kun says."

Afterwards, Shinozuka Yoshio adjusted the white gloves in his hands, holding a samurai sword, his tone was solemn and murderous:
"Order."

"The No.30 triple wing started to attack, and the flight squadron took off to prepare for support."

"The Second Heavy Artillery Brigade is preparing to destroy it after the 33rd Regiment investigates the Shou County firepower and artillery positions."

"The First Heavy Artillery Brigade is also ready for shelling."

Following Yoshio Shinozuka's order, on the rear heavy artillery position, two 150-caliber heavy artillery from the Second Heavy Artillery Brigade raised their barrels, and beside the position, an artillery observation balloon slowly lifted into the air.

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"Captain, the devil is here."

Behind Shou County, in a solid underground bunker, Li Yunlong also received news from the front line, and there were all independent regiment and battalion-level cadres inside.

The reconnaissance platoon leader of the first battalion was responsible for reporting to Li Yunlong:
"The forward observation position has already exchanged fire with a small group of devils. According to the order, they retreated quickly after a brief contact with the enemy."

"in addition···"

"According to the observer's report, the enemy's heavy artillery position has also been constructed, but we have not been able to find its exact location, so we can only speculate on its approximate location. The little devils guard the heavy artillery position very strictly, and a large number of devils formed a three-dimensional formation along the heavy artillery position. There is a ring-shaped security circle of [-] kilometers, surrounded by cavalry troops patrolling and guarding, and scout fighters cannot approach."

"It's almost between these hills."

The reconnaissance platoon leader pointed to a location on the map.

"It's about seven kilometers away from the city gate of Shou County."

Zhao Gang visually measured the distance at a glance, and then spoke solemnly:
"The location of this artillery position is well chosen."

At a distance of seven kilometers, all the moves of the Independence Regiment were out of reach. Even if a small group of troops were sent to sneak attack, even Wang Gensheng couldn't infiltrate the security circle set up by devils and cavalry patrols.

"Hey hey..."

Li Datuan didn't care about it, and was even a little proud:
"The three-kilometer ring-shaped warning circle, it seems that the little devil is quite frightened."

"The little devil is afraid that we will send a small group of troops to attack their artillery positions."

Zhang Dabiao hit the nail on the head.

Licking his lips, Captain Li secretly regretted it.

He really had this idea, and even made arrangements to send a small group of troops with mortars to raid the devil's heavy artillery position, but the warning circle was three kilometers, and the exact location of the heavy artillery was unknown, so the devil's move made him unable to do so.

boom boom boom

Suddenly, dense explosions came from outside, and the humming of aircraft engines could be heard in the sky, and everyone looked solemn.

This is the little devil started to attack.

"It's the Seventy-Five Mountain Cannon, and the Ninety-two Type, not the heavy artillery."

Zhang Dabiao's ears moved.

"normal."

Li Yunlong looked at the map around Shou County:
"Our first line of defense, the little devil, should be clearer. The defense is not strong, so we won't use heavy artillery."

Then, he said to Zhang Dabiao:
"Go to the front line and watch. You don't have to stick to it. You can bleed the little devil properly and then withdraw. The outside positions can't even hold the 105 caliber guns, let alone the little devil's 150 heavy artillery."

"Yes."

Zhang Dabiao saluted, then ran away.

Then, Li Yunlong looked at Yansheng:

"You take the troops and set off now, and you decide when to do it yourself."

"Yes."

Yansheng nodded and left the bunker.

Shou County area.

Yoshio Shinozuka shot with all his strength from the beginning, without too much probing, a regiment of devils rushed forward in a mighty way, it was the old trick, the infantry rushed after the artillery bombarded, but this time the artillery had a larger caliber and more numbers .

After the infantry arrived near the county seat of Shou County, fierce fighting broke out between the two sides. The independent regiment opened up all its light and heavy firepower, knocking down a large number of devils and puppet troops. Positions and fortifications, firepower points.

If it cannot be destroyed, 150 heavy artillery will be used to accurately bombard the fortifications under the guidance of the high-altitude artillery observation balloon.

Facing the power of the 150 heavy artillery and the continuous attack of the devils, the outer positions of Shou County, which lacked reinforced concrete, were quickly lost, and even the city wall was blown down with several big holes.

As for the 240 heavy artillery, it is always in a dormant state.

In the evening of the same day, when the fighting outside the city had just ceased, Yansheng quietly left the city. He took the artillery company that had been lurking outside, two 120 heavy mortars, four 82 mortars, and more than 200 soldiers, to Taiyuan. let's go.

　It's a bit short and I'm not very good at writing battle scenes, so I just deleted most of them.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)