The father of the sword is Kong Jie

... In this way, the tug-of-war between the two sides continued for nearly two hours.

The Japanese field regiment stationed in She County, the Sangu Regiment, which had received the order to rush to Licheng immediately for reinforcements two hours ago, was blocked at the door of the house and failed to cross the defense line of the independent regiment for half a step. .

In two hours, Sangu, the captain of the Devils Alliance, launched as many as nine consecutive charges, but all of them ended in failure, and he paid a heavy price in casualties.

In contrast, the independent regiment, with the help of solid concrete fortifications, suffered basically negligible casualties during the two-hour confrontation.

The Eighth Route Army's defensive positions could not be attacked by force.

Mitani was in a hurry to turn around in the headquarters. Licheng was an important transportation hub for the Japanese army's southeast defense zone.

Once Licheng is lost, it is bound to affect the Japanese army's logistics deployment in the entire southeast of Shanxi during the next period of the Japanese army's sweeping of the Eighth Route Army's base areas.

The headquarters is constantly urging the reinforcements to reinforce in the direction of Licheng.

But it happened that his Sangu Regiment was blocked at the door of his house by a regiment of the Eighth Route Army with the help of fortifications, unable to move even half a step.

When the tenth attack was repelled again.

The devil officer in the forward command called dejectedly and said in the phone: "The attack failed again and failed to break through the enemy's position. Our attacking troops suffered more than 200 casualties."

Sangu Dazuo was completely insane. During the ten fierce attacks, he almost racked his brains, trying to break through the defense of the enemy's Eighth Route Army in one fell swoop, eliminate this hateful Eighth Route Army, and reinforce Licheng in time.

At first it was a common-sense infantry charge. After realizing that the opponent's Eighth Route Army's firepower configuration was quite strong, the old devil Sangu immediately adjusted his tactics and mobilized a large number of artillery to bombard the Eighth Route Army's fortifications.

He extravagantly hoped that these artillery could break through those tricky bunkers, gun towers, trenches, bunkers and other fortifications.

The Sangu Regiment, as an elite Japanese field company stationed in the entire Shexian area, has a powerful firepower configuration.

The [-]-type infantry artillery and the [-]-type mountain artillery pulled out more than a dozen in one breath, and launched a fierce shelling at the fortifications of the independent regiment.

The little devil's shells slammed down as if they didn't want money. The whole shelling lasted for nearly 15 minutes before gradually coming to an end.

After the bombardment was over, the expectant Mitani waited for the news. As a result, news came from the forward observation post that they were still met with fierce counterattacks by the enemy's Eighth Route Army during the new round of infantry charges.The previous shelling did not cause too much damage to the Eighth Route Army.

The frontier observation posts have seen with their own eyes that the various fortifications relied on by the Eighth Route Army are still alive and well.

Those strong fortifications blocked the fierce artillery bombardment for a full 15 minutes, but they were still not destroyed.

"Ba Ga, these bastards!"

Mitani's face turned livid, and he didn't know whether he was scolding the Eighth Route Army behind the fortifications, or the construction soldiers who built the fortifications extremely strong, and even built more than a dozen blockhouses with reinforced concrete structures in one go.

"Originally, these extremely strong fortifications were prepared for our Imperial Japanese Army. Now it should be those damn Eighth Route Army who are attacking under the cover of artillery fire with sacrifices!"

Looking at the enraged subject, the devil's adjutant beside him said something helplessly.

The strength of these concrete and even reinforced concrete fortifications far exceeded the expectations of the Japanese army.

After all, in the entire battlefield behind enemy lines, most of the Eighth Route Army troops facing them were short of ammunition and outdated in equipment, not to mention artillery that could blow up concrete structures, even small-caliber artillery that could deal with masonry structures was pitiful.

The Japanese army did not consider the use of concrete structures for defense at all.

This time, in response to the substantial increase in the equipment level of the Eighth Route Army, many fortifications with concrete structures were built.

As for how strong these fortifications can be, it is impossible for the Japanese army to test them with artillery after repairing these fortifications.

At present, the test has yielded results, and it is indeed extremely strong.

such a pity!
The battle has officially begun.

10 minutes ago, in Shexian County, two kilometers away from the main city gate defended by the Japanese army, there was an air defense headquarters somewhere in the main position where the soldiers of the First Independent Regiment of the Shanxi Northwest Anti-Japanese Independent Detachment of the Eighth Route Army were stationed.

"Regimental Commander, the devil's bombardment has ended, and it is estimated that infantry will be sent to launch a new round of attack!"

The commander of the first battalion, who rushed into the headquarters covered in dust, brought the latest news of the battle to the commander of the first regiment, Lei Dasheng.

There was no sadness on his face, on the contrary, there was a smile all over his face.

"Speaking of which, this little devil is really meticulous in his work. This specially built concrete fortification has taken all aspects into consideration, including anti-gun and anti-aircraft fortifications.

The devil pulled out more than a dozen cannons in one breath. I was still worried when I attacked!
But halfway through the bombardment, I realized that our worries were unnecessary.

The fortifications made of concrete are really not built. As long as the shells of the devils hit them, as long as they are not lucky, they can just fall in along the muzzle of our machine guns. Basically, they are tickling, at most on the concrete walls Blow out a small hole.

With this level of fortifications, let alone little devils, we might have a headache if we want to take them down. "

Lei Dasheng, the head of the first regiment, nodded. The strength of the concrete structure formula built by the little devil made him more confident.

Everything was as expected by the detachment leader.

Kong Jie is quite familiar with the strength of the concrete after the thickness is particularly enhanced, and even the prestressed steel bars are added, and the strength is completely improved.

This kind of fortification, on the Pacific battlefield, cannot be easily destroyed even with the level of equipment of the US military, let alone the current Devils Security Forces, which are at best second-rate troops.

After a little thought, Lei Dasheng said in a deep voice:
"With the bastard shell that the little devil gave us, I want to see what other ways the devil can think of to get in.

Hmph, the ways that the little devil can think of are all leftovers from our play. Now that our positions have completely established a foothold, tell the soldiers to continue to overhaul the fortifications after the battle.

In addition, while the little devil has not fully regained his senses, we will continue to hoard spare food and water sources. We are going to rely on these fortifications to fight the little devil for a while! "

"Yes!" The messenger who was on call at any time responded.

Lei Dasheng looked at the first battalion commander again, and said, "According to my prediction, after the devil's new round of attack is repulsed again, I'm afraid they won't attack blindly again for a long time.

Our first battalion must hurry up and get ready.

It is estimated that tonight, I will lead the second battalion, third battalion, and all the main forces of the fourth battalion to withdraw to the next battlefield. "

Speaking of this, Lei Dasheng patted the shoulder of the first battalion commander, looked at this old subordinate who had been with him for many years, and said earnestly: "First battalion commander, after I leave, all this place will be handed over to you!"

According to Kong Jie's battle plan, a regiment successfully captured the concrete fortifications outside She County.

In fact, there is no need for too many troops to defend with the help of these fortifications.

This is also part of the plan.

Leaving a certain elite, with the help of a particularly abundant firepower configuration, extremely stable fortifications, and at the same time reducing logistics consumption, withstood the Japanese attack with the least amount of troops.

Build a special slaughterhouse to continuously consume the vital strength of the Japanese army.

The main force of the regiment is to evacuate and rush to the next predetermined battlefield to carry out follow-up combat plans.

After the soldiers of the first battalion stayed, they not only had to block the subsequent crazy Japanese attack with fewer troops, but also created the illusion that the main force of the regiment was still there, so as to completely paralyze the judgment of the Japanese army.

The task is very difficult.

The first battalion has only more than 500 soldiers, and what they have to withstand is the attack of the Japanese army pouring in from Shexian County.

Even with strong concrete fortifications, powerful firepower configuration, and sufficient logistical support, this is still a fierce battle.

Day and night defense, dare not close your eyes at all, may face the crazy attack of the Japanese army and the surprise attack of various means at any time.

This is a huge consumption of the soldiers' physical fitness, and it is an extremely severe test of willpower.

Faced with such challenges and pressure, the first battalion commander responded fearlessly:

"Yes, please rest assured, the commander, all the soldiers of my first battalion swear to complete the task!"

"Bullshit, if the task is to be completed, we comrades must live well for me. Don't forget the principle of our old independent regiment, which is to obtain the greatest victory with the smallest sacrifice!"

"Hey, yes! Commander, don't worry, don't look at our small number of people, with the equipment and fortifications we have, it won't be a problem for ten days and a half months!"

The first battalion commander assured with a smile.

"Don't be careless, this battle must be won for me!" Lei Dasheng confessed.

"Under the premise of holding the position, just kill him for fun. This time, the old regiment leader proposed a battle plan to build a slaughterhouse and kill the Japanese invaders at the headquarters. Damn, just thinking about it makes people excited.

First Battalion Commander, if you command this battle well and play well, hehe, after the battle is over, I am afraid the boss will have to buy you a drink in person!

At that time, you kid will still be afraid of not being famous?

You can't run away from the title of battle hero! "

After finishing drawing the pancake, Lei Dasheng left the first battalion commander with a smirk on his face, and immediately made preparations.

……

While Yituan was in full swing with the Sangu Regiment in She County, battles in several other directions in Licheng also started one after another.

After the siege of Licheng by the main forces of the Eighth Route Army began, Licheng faced Liao County in the north, Xiangyuan in the west, and Lucheng in the south.

In the middle of the mountain road leading to Licheng, without exception, all were ambushed by the Eighth Route Army along the way.

As a result, the Japanese and puppet defenders who were struggling to hold on in Licheng, even though they kept asking the headquarters for reinforcements, fought for nearly four hours at a stretch, but still did not see half of the reinforcements.

The battle around Licheng has completely turned into a mess.

In addition to Licheng itself being besieged by the main force of the Eighth Route Army, the confrontation between the Japanese army and the Eighth Route Army intensified in the vicinity of Liao County, Xiangyuan, Lucheng, and Shexian County.

The commanders who led the team this time were all elite generals of the Eighth Route Army. They flexibly applied various tactics on the battlefield one by one.

Lei Dasheng, the leader of the first regiment in charge of blocking the attack in Shexian County, took the opportunity to sneak attack and take down the devil's concrete fortification, and then blocked the gate of Shexian County ingeniously, catching the little devil by surprise.

I was stunned to block the devil at the door of the house, and I was so anxious that I couldn't rush out half a step.

Wang Leihu, head of the Second Independent Regiment, led the main force and launched an ambush on the steep mountain road from Xiangyuan to Licheng, almost annihilating a reinforcement brigade of the Devils.

The head of the 769th regiment, Wang, led the main force of the regiment to fight directly to block the Japanese army from Lucheng to reinforce Licheng.

That is, the third mixed brigade of the Japanese army, led by the escaped general Ishikawa.

As soon as the battle between the two sides started, he realized that the blocking Eighth Route Army was by no means an ordinary team. The old devil Shi Chuan, who had an extremely cautious personality and was completely frightened by the Eighth Route Army, really quickly ordered to withdraw all the troops to Lucheng, and then closed the city gates. Can't hold on.

No matter how you ask for help in Licheng, you won't come out if you say nothing.

He had already recognized his opponent, who was definitely the elite main force of the 386th and 385th Brigades of the Eighth Route Army.

That's not a joke, it could kill you if you go out.

As for the Japanese reinforcements coming south from Liao County, they were stopped by the main force sent by Ding Wei.

Therefore, around Licheng, with Licheng as the center, there are four points in the battle: Shexian County in the north, Xiangyuan in the west, Lucheng in the south, and Shexian County in the east. On the combat map of the headquarters of both sides.

The Japanese army then discovered in the follow-up investigation that the main force of the Eighth Route of the brigade was rapidly approaching five points including Lucheng, Shexian, Xiangyuan, and Licheng.

Wave after wave continued to gather, and it seemed that the battle of the Eighth Route Army besieging Licheng not long ago would be repeated.

At the same time, it seems to be responding to the attack of Li Cheng and other five points.

In the Taihang base area, including the Taiyue base area and the Zhongtiaoshan base area, the Eighth Route Army troops began to try to attack the blockade line built by the Japanese army.

The commander-in-chief of the Japanese army dispatched to North China, Neiji Okamura, the commander-in-chief of the devils, took all the situation of the battle into his heart, and pointed out:

"The Eighth Route Army suddenly attacked Licheng, and the bases began to attack our army's blockade. It seems that the Eighth Route Army has realized something, and does not want to sit still. It is ready to try to break through the blockade."

A staff officer pointed out: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, the Eighth Route Army took advantage of the false news of collective military weddings and victory celebrations from the base area, and suddenly attacked Licheng, which really caught us by surprise."

Okamura nodded, this is true.

Then the devil's chief of staff pointed out:

"However, there is an old saying in China that is very good. When disasters come, blessings depend on them, and when blessings come, disasters subdue them. Although the Eighth Route raid on Licheng by our army was an accident, it seems that this bad thing may not be able to turn into a good thing. "

Okamura smiled and said, "Oh, what's your opinion, Tanabe-kun?"

A truly capable person is not a good thing or a bad thing that everyone can easily distinguish, but the ability to turn the original bad thing into a good thing.

Turning decay into magic is the style of a general.

Tanabe, the chief of staff of the Japanese army dispatched to North China, pondered for a while, and replied: "General, I think it's better to follow the tricks, avoid the easy ones and focus on the heavy ones, and then defeat them..."