Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 2925 Seize the Tiger's Mouth Outpost!

Ma Hu trotted all the way to the intelligence department where Jiang Li was. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Jiang Li leaning over the table, busy with several maps and densely packed intelligence notes.

Ma Hu panted and said with a smile: "Captain Jiang Li, are you busy?"

Jiang Li looked up and saw that it was Ma Hu. He smiled and stood up and said, "Brother Ma, what brings you here? You look so anxious. Is there something urgent?"

Ma Hu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The captain asked me to be responsible for investigating the movements of the Japanese at the Tiger's Mouth Outpost, but we only have so few people in the reconnaissance squadron, which is not enough, so I want to borrow some people from you."

Jiang Li was embarrassed when he heard this. He sighed and said, "Brother Ma, it's not that I won't help you. Our intelligence department is small in number, and everyone is fully occupied with their respective areas and tasks. If I transfer some people to you, my work here will be in chaos."

When Ma Hu heard this, his brows furrowed into the shape of a "川" character, and he said anxiously: "Captain Jiang, you also know the importance of this mission. If the Japanese come from the Tiger's Mouth Outpost, it will be dangerous if we don't find out their details. Just think of a way to support me."

Jiang Li pondered for a moment and then said, "Brother Ma, I really can't lend you any people. However, I can let the intelligence personnel outside keep an eye on some areas for you, such as the direction of Songyuan and Fuyang Town, which may be related to the Japanese marching routes. Once they find the movements of the Japanese, they will report to you immediately. This can also alleviate the pressure of your shortage of manpower to a certain extent."

Ma Hu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly said, "Captain Jiang, thank you so much! Although I can't borrow people directly, with the help of intelligence officers like you, I feel more confident."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Brother Ma, we are all comrades in the same trench, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Go back and arrange your reconnaissance mission. I will also notify the intelligence personnel outside as soon as possible and ask them to focus on the areas you mentioned."

Ma Hu nodded and said, "Okay, Captain Jiang, I'll leave first. When this mission is completed, I'll treat you to meat!"

After saying that, Ma Hu left Jiang Li's intelligence department in a hurry.

After returning to the reconnaissance squadron, Ma Hu immediately gathered the remaining backbone members and told everyone that Jiang Li had agreed to let intelligence personnel help keep an eye on some areas. At the same time, he redeployed the next reconnaissance mission.

"The rest of us will be divided into three teams. One team will serve as a support team and continue to move towards the Tiger's Mouth Outpost. If you find that the first two reconnaissance teams have been discovered by the enemy, report to me immediately and conduct rescue while ensuring your own safety.

The other team went to Songyuan to conduct reconnaissance on the road towards Fenghuang Mountain, to guard against the Japanese sending troops from Songyuan to harass our base.

The mission of the third team is particularly important. You are responsible for the safety of the area around the camp, cooperate with the sentinels and patrols, and do not allow the enemy to infiltrate. Do you understand?"

All the team leaders responded in unison: "Yes!"

Afterwards, each team of scouts took quick action and rushed to their respective posts according to Ma Hu's deployment.

Ma Hu looked at everyone's backs as they left and breathed a sigh of relief. There were still a dozen people left by his side. These people would serve as a mobile force with him and would stay in the base for the time being.

At the same time, the Japanese Army's Second Division, with nearly 28,000 people, was marching majestically on the road like a black steel dragon.

Dust was flying on the road, raised high by heavy military boots and wheels, and filled the air, forming a dim mist.

Walking at the front of the team were the vanguards of the Second Division, which consisted of two infantry squadrons. With three sidecar motorcycles leading the way, they vigilantly observed the surrounding environment, fearing to miss any movement.

They had learned from the previously defeated imperial army that their enemies were good at ambushes, so as the vanguard, they dared not relax at all.

Behind the vanguard were neatly lined infantry formations. The well-trained Japanese soldiers marched in unison, making thump-thump-thump sounds. Between the lines were several trucks loaded with ammunition and supplies, which swayed with the bumps on the road, making creaking sounds.

On both sides of the infantry square were cavalry troops riding tall horses, patrolling back and forth like guards for the entire troop.

In the sky, several Japanese reconnaissance planes roared past, making sharp roars.

They hovered above the team, constantly reporting the surrounding situation to the ground troops and providing air support for this huge army.

At the rear of the team is the heavy weapons unit.

Tanks and armored vehicles were moving slowly, their tracks leaving deep marks on the ground, and they were constantly roaring and emitting bursts of black smoke.

Behind the tanks and armored vehicles was a long line of artillery.

The cannons were pulled by the baggage train's trucks and hung at the very end of the entire army.

The entire Second Division's marching troops stretched for several kilometers and were extremely powerful.

General Maruyama was shaking constantly in the bumpy car, enjoying the feeling of having a large army approaching and completely crushing the enemy.

The Anti-Japanese Brigade has less than 5,000 people, while his strength is five times that of the enemy, and he has air support. This time, he wants to see how the Anti-Japanese Brigade will ambush him!
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At the same time, the Japanese soldiers heading towards Hukou Outpost from Songyuan had already arrived at Hukou Outpost in advance.

Although the Hukou outpost had long since become a ruin, there were still many fortifications that could be used.

The Japanese quickly occupied this place. They had two infantry squadrons.

The captain of the team immediately gave the order after arriving at the Tiger's Pass Post:
"The First Squadron quickly occupied all the usable defensive fortifications at the Tiger's Mouth Outpost.

The first infantry squad of the second squadron quickly climbed to the top of the cliff to take a look.

The second infantry squad went to the west of the Tiger's Mouth Post to conduct reconnaissance in the direction of Phoenix Mountain. If they found any trace of the anti-Japanese brigade, they would report it immediately.

The third infantry squad will scout in the direction of Sanchongguan, and report back to me immediately after discovering the enemy!"

"Hi!"

Several infantry squads received the order and left, conducting reconnaissance in the direction of Phoenix Mountain and Sanchongguan respectively.

It can be said that Maruyama’s idea is actually similar to that of Kujo Miyakita. They both want to cut off the connection between Laoye Ridge and Fenghuang Mountain, and then defeat them one by one.

But the difference between the two people is that Maruyama was more cautious and did not divide his troops to attack.

In this regard, General Maruyama is much smarter than Kujo Miyakita. Because fists clenched together are the most advantageous, and splitting up the troops will only lead to being defeated one by one by the enemy! .