Bright Sword: Hosting the independent regiment, all become special forces

Chapter 205 Stand firm in Shouyang and attack Taiyuan

Zhang Wei looked at the militia team in front of him with surprise, and there were a large number of civilians among them.

The mules and carriages behind them were loaded with a large amount of weapons and ammunition.

Seeing the busy people and militiamen, Zhang Wei felt a sore nose. This was originally the mission of the supply troops. The battle was very fierce, and the devil's planes almost kept attacking during the day.

The monk was even more surprised from ear to ear: "Head, how did they do this?"

The monks who were born in the Central Army have never seen such a scene, let alone him, even Zhang Wei has prepared the idea of ​​stabilizing Shouyang and trying other strategies. There are no weapons, ammunition, and iron fists. It is really impossible to attack Taiyuan City, which is heavily guarded and has a very complete defense system.

"Scrambling to transport at night, and hiding on the spot during the day, that's the only way to go, but it's really surprising that these weapons and ammunition can be transported in one day."

Xiaowangzhuang is about 70 kilometers away from here, and the logistics and transportation troops suffered heavy casualties, not to mention the militia and supporting people.

"Folks and comrades, don't worry, we will live up to your expectations."

After Zhang Wei finished speaking, he went to prepare for a new combat mission, and at this time he was in command of the Eighth Route Army.

The old chief and others frowned and looked at the Yangquan area. Li Yunlong's attack was not going well. Although there were less than [-] Japanese troops guarding Yangquan City and its surroundings, this was a city attack after all. Although Zhang Wei had accumulated some county towns before experience of.

However, the number of enemy troops faced was not so large, and the support troops of the Japanese army were still coming in a steady stream.

Their pressure is getting bigger and bigger.

Li Yunlong frowned and turned to look at Zhao Gang: "Old Zhao, we are being roasted on the fire now, and we can't get off the stage. This Yangquan City has a third more Japanese troops than planned, and this The plane didn't stop for a moment, and our artillery unit has basically run out of ammunition, but the outer positions of Yangquan have not been taken down yet."

Zhao Gang frowned and said nothing. It is not an option to fight like this. The Japanese army has basically adopted a stance of encirclement from all sides at this stage. If they continue to attack, it will be completely thankless.

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he threw the telegram in his hand to Zhao Gang: "In my opinion, it is better to send three regiments to the north to support, and first fight back the 41st Division. After the last anti-encirclement and suppression campaign, the 41st Division's strength was only two A coalition, and now they are going deep alone, I think this is a good opportunity."

Zhao Gang nodded: "Yes, Shouyang's attack went smoothly, and our side is the key defense direction of the devils. I'll send a telegram to the old chief."

After the old chief received Zhao Gang's telegram, before he came to the map, although the troops of the 41st Division entered the ambush area according to the original plan, the losses were not much. The ambush troops fought fiercely for a long time and wiped out about five or six hundred Japanese troops. , Because of the support of the enemy's air force, the ambush troops also suffered many casualties.

"Old chief. I suggest that we adjust the battle plan, agree to Li Yunlong's request, and transfer the troops of the three regiments to go north or west, and first defeat the two Japanese attacks. If Yangquan City continues to fight like this, the situation will be very unfavorable to us. "

The chief of staff pondered for a moment, then turned to look at the old chief: "Zhang Wei is already starting to attack the outlying positions of Taiyuan County. The official attack has not yet started, but it is still going according to plan. According to intelligence, Taiyuan City The defenders estimate that there are five infantry brigades and two field artillery brigades, Zhang Wei and the others may not be so easy to take down."

The old chief nodded: "It seems that the previous smooth sailing made us underestimate the combat effectiveness of the Japanese devils, but the combat results achieved at this stage are very good. Counting the puppet army, the preliminary estimated results have already wiped out seven or eight of them. Thousands of Japanese and puppet troops."

"Although the number of devils in Taiyuan City is not particularly large, they have the advantage of city defense after all. Li Yunlong has a large number of troops and it is so difficult to attack, let alone Taiyuan City, which is very well fortified."

At this time, the old chief shook his head: "I don't think so. The reason why I agree with Zhang Wei's bold plan to attack Taiyuan City is precisely because of the mass production of iron fists, which is of great help in dealing with the bunkers and fortifications outside Taiyuan City." If there are too many effects, I agree with Li Yunlong's request and transfer three regiments to the north for support, and we must defeat the 41st Division."

"Yes!"

Zhang Wei took Monk, Duan Peng, and Leng Feng to the outskirts of Pingtou Town. This was the last stop of the attack on Taiyuan County, and it was also the area defended by the retreating Japanese troops who attacked Shouyang.

"Record all the defensive deployment of the Japanese army. There are two bunkers on the top of the mountain over there. There are not many fortifications in the town, but we must also be careful whether the houses are reinforced by the Japanese army."

Zhang Wei put down the binoculars in his hand and wondered: "The Japanese army in Pingshan Town is only the size of a brigade. Where are the other Japanese troops? Something is wrong!"

The map was spread out, but the map he had was not particularly detailed. Zhang Wei called the monk and Duan Peng to continue to be vigilant, and Leng Feng and the two continued to look for the possible positions of the Japanese army to deploy or ambush on the map.

However, the terrain of Pingshan Town is not enough to hide more than a brigade of troops. Small-scale troops are in ambush. Unless the Yamamoto Special Forces is involved, Zhang Wei really has no troops to pay attention to.

"Lijiagou, Zhaojiapo, Hedong, these places will not deploy too many Japanese troops, and our reconnaissance troops are conducting reconnaissance, why don't we go back first?"

Zhang Wei nodded. As soon as he left, the Japanese reconnaissance plane just flew over his head. Ever since he learned that the Eighth Route Army had plans and actions to attack Taiyuan City, the Japanese devils had been worried all day long, for fear that the Eighth Route Army would come out with a large number of them. troops.

Not only the Japanese army was wondering, but the Jinsui Army and the Central Army were also very puzzled. The speed at which the Eighth Route Army expanded its troops was simply unprecedented and unheard of.

The reconnaissance plane flew away, and Zhang Wei and others got up and returned to the headquarters in Angongpo. The telephone lines and radios had just been fixed. Artillery positions were also deployed around. The Japanese aircraft only found the anti-aircraft artillery positions and did not dare to descend further for fear of being shot down by anti-aircraft artillery.

The reconnaissance troops reported the reconnaissance results one after another, Zhang Wei and others gathered for a meeting, and the brigade commander's headquarters has now been established in Shouyang County.

The latest recruits for them are not soldiers after rigorous training, but the former militia units, which prevents them from being directly integrated into the current infantry tactics and formations, and can only be used as a reserve team.

"Our Special First Regiment currently has about [-] combat troops. What about Shen Quan and your Special Second Regiment? Our regiment fought the main attack before. You should have more people, right?"

Shen Quan was not happy anymore, and turned to look at Da Biao: "What is the main attack? It belongs to your regiment. Doesn't our regiment also help you defend Shouyang? Our regiment doesn't have many people, and there are more than 2000 infantry. "

Zhang Wei nodded, not counting the logistics troops and the anti-aircraft artillery troops, even if the special operations brigade and the supply troops were added, there were less than 6000 people in total.

It is not impossible to attack Taiyuan City with this force, but it is difficult to take it down.

Ningji Okamura, the headquarters of the Taiyuan Front Army, was also very entangled. The number of Eighth Route Army troops in front of Yangquan County had decreased a lot, but he didn't know the specific whereabouts.

"General, I believe that the enemy in front of your Excellency the Sixth Division may have begun to move into Shouyang County, and their goal is to attack Taiyuan City."

"Yes, I also agree with Mr. Xiaochuan. The despicable Chinese people may be planning to attack my Taiyuan City. General, we should transfer Yangquan garrison troops to support Taiyuan City. You know, Taiyuan City is the well-deserved leader in Shanxi. The political and economic center, Taiyuan City must not be lost."

Ningji Okamura naturally knew this truth. It was not the first time Yangquan City had been taken down, and even if it was handed over to the Eighth Route Army, so what?It's just that the blocked area has been slightly expanded, and there are a few more blocked routes.

That's all.

"General, a large number of enemies attacked our railway and road lines again in North China yesterday. Although the combat power is not strong, there are a lot of them. There have even been "vicious attacks" in the model security area. Our Longhai Railway Line The last special train was blown up, causing countless losses. It has not yet been investigated.”

Neji Okamura rubbed his temples. He always believed that the Central Army was nothing more than dead bones in the grave, and the Eighth Route Army was the great enemy. The recent combat operations further proved his idea that the Eighth Route Army was more difficult than he imagined. deal with a lot.

"Order the Seventh Infantry Regiment to return to Taiyuan City, and the defenders in Yangquan City must not take the initiative to attack."

"Order the Third Battalion and Ninth Battalion to speed up the transportation of supplies, and order the Fourth Reorganized Transportation Regiment of the Imperial Association Army to deliver the supplies to Shitou Ridge before tomorrow. If there is any delay, the military will handle it!"

"Hay!"

As soon as Okamura Ningji finished speaking, a confidential person quickly handed over the telegram to the hands of the combat staff.

The combat staff looked solemn, glanced down, and said: "General, the enemy has already attacked the defensive fulcrum outside Taiyuan County, Lijiapo, Zhaojiagou and other places have been attacked, and the scale of the enemy is far beyond expectations. "

Neiji Okamura nodded: "Order the Seventh Infantry Regiment to arrive in Taiyuan City within three days."

"Hay!"

Zhang Wei didn't know so much at this moment. He was leading the Black Tiger Special Warfare Brigade to attack Lijiagou, while Shi Dafan and Geng Jihui were assisting the Special Second Regiment to attack Pingshan Town.

"Damn, isn't Lijiagou defended by a squadron of devils? Why is it so difficult to fight!"

Zhang Wei spat out the dirt in his mouth. Just now a mortar shell landed not far from him. Although he was fine, the dirt on his face collapsed.

"Captain, the firepower of this devil must be at least the size of three squadrons. It is estimated that the devil mobilized it temporarily last night. These insidious little devils."

Zhang Wei also didn't answer, stood up and turned on the bullet timer, quickly emptied the five bullets in the magazine, and the machine gunner and grenadier hand exposed by the devil were killed three or four in an instant, suppressing the firepower Instantly reduced a lot.

"Leng Feng, lead people to outflank the hillside on the left, don't let a devil escape!"

"Yes! One squadron, follow me!"

Zhang Wei simply observed the situation and asked, "Have the mortars arrived yet?"

The monk was hiding not far away at this time, and those who were suppressed could not show their heads. Duan Peng shrank behind the hillside with him.

"Duan Peng, go! Ask if the mortar is connected!"

"Yes!"

As soon as Duan Peng rushed out, a bullet shot from behind, piercing Duan Peng's upper right bear.

Zhang Wei was stunned, and immediately shouted: "Fire cover!"

Said that the whole person rushed down quickly, and briefly checked Duan Peng's injury. Fortunately, the problem was not serious, and he was hit just below the shoulder.

"You kid is really lucky!"

Duan Peng didn't speak, just grinned, but the wound on his body hurt so much that he gasped.

"Hygienist, bandage him and send him away, mother, why is the mortar company so slow!"

Zhang Wei hadn't finished speaking when the scream of shells suddenly came from the sky.

Damn, before my mortar company arrived, the Devil's mortars started firing again.

"Lie down!"

Zhang Wei's attack was not going well, but the Special Second Regiment's attack on Pingshan Town was indeed very smooth. The defenders seemed to have no will to resist at all. It seemed that there was only one squadron of defenders in the entire town.

Shen Quan was very puzzled: "It's strange, why are there so few people stationed in places that are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and look down on us?"

The soldiers of Langya were clearing out the remnants of the enemy in every house. They encountered a lot of trouble. Some crazy Japanese soldiers lay in ambush behind the door. Once they heard the sound of footsteps, they pulled the grenades on their bodies and rushed towards the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army. Time has added a lot of casualties.

Geng Jihui and Shi Dafan also discovered the problem. The Japanese army probably had some kind of conspiracy for not taking Pingshan Town seriously.

"airplane!"

The two looked at each other and spoke at the same time.

"Quick, all retreat! Quick!"

Shi Dafan and Geng Jihui shouted immediately, Shen Quan was still a little puzzled when he heard it: "What's wrong, the devil's counterattack is coming?"

Shi Dafan also did not explain, pointing to the sky, Shen Quan's face changed drastically: "Retreat quickly! Don't clean up the battlefield, retreat quickly!"

The soldiers moved quickly, but within half an hour they evacuated Pingshan County, until the last wounded soldier was transported out of Pingshan Town, and the roar of engines came from a distance.

It was the bombers of the Japanese army, and immediately launched a carpet bombing of Pingshan Town. Shen Quan said with a dark face, "Damn, these damned little devils are too insidious. When we have planes, we can beat them!"

The flight path of the Japanese bomber was right over the position of the anti-aircraft artillery regiment. With an order, countless anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns fired wildly at the sky.

(End of this chapter)