People are shining their swords, secretly helping the Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi

Chapter 156 Breaking the Tongpu Railway
The news of Chen Ziyun angrily scolding Zhang Fugui has spread, but everyone is not too surprised by it.

After all, Chen Ziyun once beat Zhang Fugui violently, so the conflict between them is no secret.

Of course, this matter still has a greater impact on many officers and soldiers of the Seventh Battalion of the Independent Infantry.

Although these officers and soldiers have followed Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui for a long time, they still have certain feelings for Chu Yunfei.

In the original drama, when Li Jiazhen was in town, only a small number of people around Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui actually shot Chu Yunfei.

Otherwise, with a battalion of about [-] troops, it would be very easy for them to deal with Chu Yunfei.

And it was precisely because the officers and soldiers knew that Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui had attacked Chu Yunfei, they were confused for a while.

That's why Lao Li led the cavalry company to easily reach the battalion headquarters.

Otherwise, with the weapon configuration of a battalion, more than 100 cavalry units want to fight to the battalion headquarters, unless they are heavenly soldiers and generals.

You must know that each squad of the Jinsui Army is equipped with a light machine gun and a submachine gun.

These automatic weapons are the biggest nemesis of cavalry.

"Why does the battalion always have trouble with Commander Chen? The brigade now attaches great importance to Commander Chen."

"It's not a sensible thing for Ying Zuo to directly fall out with Commander Chen."

"If the brigade seat promotes some new recruits without any combat achievements, it's fine if the camp seat and Commander Qian don't see it."

"But Commander Chen has illustrious military exploits. With his military exploits alone, even if he is exceptionally promoted to be the regiment leader, there will be no problem."

"It's more than that. Commander Chen can easily command artillery and infantry operations. I don't think there is any problem even if he is the deputy brigade commander."

Some officers and soldiers of the Seventh Battalion of Independent Infantry began to discuss in private.

Even though they are the old subordinates of Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui, they feel that it is not a wise choice to fall out with Chen Ziyun now.

Of course, these words will definitely not reach Zhang Fugui's ears.

These officers and soldiers also knew Zhang Fugui's temper, if he knew, he would definitely not spare them lightly.

Zhang Fugui led three companies to the artillery battalion station, and Liang Guoping welcomed them with a smile.

In terms of qualifications, Liang Guoping is also a lieutenant colonel, one level higher than the major Zhang Fugui.

And in Chu Yunfei's army, everyone knew that Liang Guoping's background was Yan Laoxi.

So even though Liang Guoping and Chen Ziyun have reconciled now, Zhang Fugui is still unwilling to offend Liang Guoping.

Zhang Fugui and Liang Guoping exchanged pleasantries for a while, but they didn't make trouble at the Artillery Battalion.

Now Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui are also willing to sell for a price, Yan Laoxi and the Japanese army are both willing to come and go.

Liang Guoping was arranged by Yan Laoxi in Chu Yunfei's army, so Zhang Fugui was naturally willing to establish a good relationship with him.

Chen Ziyun also took this into consideration.

At 10:30 in the evening, Chen Ziyun began to issue combat orders.

The ministries began to leave Qicun Town and advance directly to the east.

The east side of Qicun Town is hilly terrain, advancing towards the northeast area, which is the JS area where the Japanese Harada Detachment Headquarters is located.

At this time, the Harada detachment had already received the telegram from the headquarters of the First Army, so they also began to carry out large-scale transfers.

As early as seven o'clock, the Harada detachment began to evacuate along the railway.

Up to now, the detachment headquarters of the Harada detachment has also left the Jinshan Highlands, and they have evacuated to the east of the Tongpu Railway.

The Headquarters of the First Army asked the Harada Detachment to advance southward and directly meet with the Sato Detachment.

After the two detachments reconcile, there will still be 6000 to [-] people. They will serve as a mobile force to ensure the security of the occupied area.

Shinozuka Yoshio's meaning is very clear, that is to ask all ministries to continue to stick to the stronghold of the gun tower to prevent Chen Ziyun and other troops from attacking.

The Sato detachment and the Harada detachment will be in the Xinxian area. Once other occupied areas are attacked, they can quickly move along the railway to support operations.

The First Army is currently adopting a defensive strategy, rather than taking the initiative to attack.

After all, in the previous two attacks, whether it was the Sato detachment or the Harada detachment, they both paid a lot of casualties.

However, the first army's strategy is obviously difficult to achieve results, because they still ignore the strength of Chen Ziyun's artillery force.

After Chen Ziyun got the defense situation of the Japanese army, he immediately commanded the troops to advance towards the hilly area on the east side.

Next, he planned to use the hilly area on the east side of Qicun Town as the core, and continue to attack the Tongpu Railway, destroying the Japanese artillery blockhouses and railways.

The battalions quickly began to mobilize, and Chen Ziyun commanded troops to enter the hilly area overnight.

Under his personal command, various ministries began to build positions, and at the same time, the cavalry companies continued to attack and carry out investigations.

At nine o'clock the next morning, Chen Ziyun, who received a detailed report from the cavalry company, began to hold a combat meeting.

At this time, the three artillery companies under the artillery battalion have been stationed in different positions, and a perfect artillery position has been built.

They have covered the range of the railway, and can launch effective shelling at any time.

"Currently, the main force of the little devils is gathering in the Xin County area. Their strength is 6000 to [-] troops, which belong to their mobile combat force."

"On the other hand, along the railway line, there were only a small number of Japanese troops stationed, and the blockhouses and bunkers were mainly controlled by the Imperial Association Army."

"In the next battle, we must focus on destroying these blockhouses, completely cutting off the Tongpu Railway, and completely losing contact between the north and the south."

"The [-]th Battalion of Independent Infantry operates from the left, the [-]th Battalion of Independent Infantry operates from the right, and the guard company attacks from the center."

"The Artillery Battalion is responsible for supporting operations, and the two companies of the Seventh Battalion of the Independent Infantry serve as reserves."

After the officers arrived at Chen Ziyun's headquarters, he pointed to the marks on the map and directly issued a combat order.

One part of Zhang Wu's cavalry company is responsible for the battlefield security mission, and the main force is deployed here in the artillery battalion.

They wanted to guard against Zhang Fugui. If Zhang Fugui had other ideas, the cavalry company needed to attack quickly to resolve the crisis.

"Yes, Commander Chen." After receiving the order, the officers all agreed.

At ten o'clock, the various ministries began to make preparations, and Chen Ziyun personally coordinated the battle between the infantry and artillery.

At eleven o'clock, Chen Ziyun's troops launched a combat operation.

Under the guidance of the artillery observation post, six Bofors mountain cannons, five [-]-style mountain cannons, and four Liao-made field cannons started shelling one after another.

Among the fifteen cannons, two Liao-made field cannons have detailed shooting parameter tables.

So they can achieve precise strikes, and one shot of grenade directly hits the blockhouse.

The other guns were tested, and after calibrating their shots, they also began to hit their targets.

A Bofors mountain gun directly fired armor-piercing shells, easily destroying these bunkers and gun towers.

At twelve o'clock, the infantry began to charge. They advanced quickly and directly annihilated the Japanese and puppet troops.

Fierce gunfire continued to ring out, and the fifteen cannons displayed their due combat effectiveness.

Moreover, the bunker tower built by the little devil is completely fixed, which is a good opportunity for the expanded artillery battalion to practice.

They were practically training and could easily adjust their guns at any time without any threat.

Here in the artillery battalion position, artillery pieces are deployed in different positions, and the artillerymen quickly launch shelling under the command of each squad leader.

One round after another, the shells escaped from the barrel one after another, and were fired directly into the distance.

Here at the battalion headquarters, although Liang Guoping is the battalion commander, the companies are directly in contact with the artillery observation post, and basically he is not in command.

Standing beside Liang Guoping, Zhang Fugui watched his subordinates repeatedly carry the shells and deliver them to the loader, feeling a little displeased.

But looking through the binoculars and watching the blockhouses and bunkers along the railway line being destroyed one after another, he had a slightly surprised expression on his face.

"Zhang Battalion Commander, you must be very surprised, but I'm completely used to it."

"Commander Chen is a general, whether he is commanding infantry or artillery, he is completely handy."

"Who would have thought that our Jinsui army would have such a dazzling moment."

"You also know the situation of our brigade. With the talent of the brigade, if he was not limited by his background in Huangpu, he would have been the teacher by now."

"As for Chen Ziyun's sudden appearance, even Officer Yan must pay attention to it because of his outstanding military exploits."

"I have a hunch that in the near future, the Independent 48th Brigade will probably become a division-level force."

"What we have to do now is not to compete for a moment, but to look at the future."

"Whether it's the brigade seat or Commander Chen, neither of them are in the pool, and they must be prosperous in the future."

"We can't compare with them, but as long as we follow the trend and get promoted in rank, there is no problem."

Liang Guoping looked at Zhang Fugui beside him, and said with a smile on his face.

He knew that Yan Laoxi was trying to win over Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui recently, so he said such a thing.

It's just that Liang Guoping didn't expect that Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui were different from him.

Liang Guoping wanted to follow Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun behind, and just upgrade his rank.

But Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui are not limited to the Jinsui Army, as long as the price is right, they can also consider joining the little devil.

"Although I can't deal with him, I have to admit that he still has abilities."

"With his assistance in the brigade, the future is naturally limitless, including Commander Chen, who will definitely be reused by all parties."

"Captain Liang, there is a big tree behind you to enjoy the shade, but I don't have anything."

"But the old saying is good, people have to bow their heads under the eaves."

Zhang Fugui glanced in the direction of Chen Ziyun's headquarters, and said with a playful expression on his face.

When Liang Guoping heard Zhang Fugui's last words, he thought Zhang Fugui had figured it out, so he couldn't help smiling.

It's just that he didn't know that in Zhang Fugui's view, the more powerful Chen Ziyun was, the greater the threat to the little devil.

The more valuable he is here in the Japanese army, after all, he can make a secret move and catch Chen Ziyun off guard.

If he could bring Chen Ziyun's head to join the Japanese army, then his value would definitely increase a lot.

Moreover, the greater the military exploits Chen Ziyun gained, in Zhang Fugui's eyes, that was the ever-rising price tag.

These two people have their own ideas, and they can't intervene in the frontline battle, they can only continue to chat.

The fierce battle continued, and at three o'clock in the afternoon, the guard company had arrived at the railway.

Using the explosive packs they carried, they began to sabotage the Tongpu Railway.

It was at this time that the Japanese troops in the Xin County area had already received telegrams one after another.

More than 1000 people from the Sato detachment and more than [-] people from the Harada detachment quickly assembled.

The two detachment leaders also met quickly, with serious expressions on their faces.

"The area at the junction of Xin County and Yuanping City was severely attacked by the Jinsui Army. This Jinsui Army is the troops in the Suohe Town area."

"They mobilized artillery units to repeatedly bombard, and the blockhouses on both sides of the railway were destroyed one after another. Now they are starting to destroy the railway."

"The troops responsible for the defense here reported that they have suffered hundreds of casualties."

"If they are allowed to destroy it, the cage strategy personally designated by the Front Army Command will be broken by them."

"The army headquarters was furious when they got the news and asked us to attack with all our strength."

"At the same time, they have contacted the aviation unit and quickly dispatched to cover our operation."

Nakazu Sato said immediately after seeing Colonel Harada with a serious expression on his face.

Chen Ziyun commanded the troops and had been fighting for several hours. At first, the little devils were reported, and they did not dispatch for the time being.

Because they were hit one after another, they were also worried that this was a trap.

The Japanese army was afraid that Chen Ziyun's attack on the railway would be a bait to attract them to attack, and then launched an ambush.

So they didn't set off immediately, and now a large number of bunker towers have been destroyed, and the little devil is completely panicked.

After receiving the report, the First Army Command quickly deployed.

Two reconnaissance planes were dispatched first, and they conducted direct reconnaissance to cover the advance of the infantry.

At the same time, the four bombers are also ready. They will rush to the battlefield at any time and carry out carpet bombing directly.

"Our troops set out quickly, and the cavalry served as the vanguard, searching our way forward to prevent ambushes."

"The infantry is advancing in a dispersed manner, marching quickly towards the battlefield, the artillery unit follows behind, and at the same time dispatches one to ensure the absolute safety of the artillery."

"In view of the previous combat situation, we must adopt a steady and steady strategy in the next battle, and we must not be careless in the slightest."

"In addition, contact the army headquarters and request the aviation unit to destroy the artillery unit of the Jinsui Army as much as possible."

"As long as we can destroy their artillery units, then we are very confident in the next battle, and we will completely eat up this Jinsui army."

Harada Dazuo said directly with a confident expression on his face.

Lieutenant Sato immediately nodded in agreement, and he quickly arranged for the communication soldiers to generate electricity.

At 5000:[-], more than [-] Japanese troops marched northward along the railway.

At this time, Li Yunlong commanded more than 2000 troops, which had been deployed nearby.

After the Japanese troops attacked, Li Yunlong was ready to command the troops to launch a combat strike against them.

But at this time, the little devil's two reconnaissance planes appeared directly above them without any warning.

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