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

Chapter 204

"Clap clap clap."

"Bang bang bang."

"Suddenly."

Light machine guns, rifles, and submachine guns fired one after another.

The dense bullets continued to hit the puppet Mongolian infantry, and the puppet Mongolian army caught off guard was hit by bullets one after another.

After Chen Ziyun commanded more than 300 troops to appear in the southeast direction of Qicun Town, the puppet Mongolian army who launched an attack here was hit.

They were unable to concentrate their forces to participate in the battle, and were forced to deploy part of their troops to deal with Chen Ziyun's attack.

The six Japanese-style mountain cannons in the rear and the four Jin-style mountain cannons are still shelling.

The four Liao-made field guns on the western highlands are also launching precise strikes.

Fierce fighting continued here in Qicun Town, with deafening gunfire one after another.

The flares illuminated the surroundings brightly, and the troops of both sides launched a fierce offensive and defensive battle.

"Regimental Commander Chen has already led the troops to help us fight. We must defend Qicun Town, and we must not let the little devils capture Qicun Town."

"Ying Zuo, don't worry, the brothers have no plans to leave here alive!"

"Yes, even if we all die here, the little devil will have to pay a heavy price."

"Let these little devils know that the 48th Independent Brigade of the Jinsui Army is definitely not a coward!"

In Qicun Town, more than 200 officers and soldiers of the first battalion are still fighting tenaciously.

At this time, the battalion commander of the first battalion was already injured one after another, and his whole body was covered with coagulated blood.

But he didn't choose to go to the rear for treatment, and he always commanded the battle at the front.

Of the company commanders of the four infantry companies, two were killed and sacrificed, and the remaining two were still wounded and commanded the troops to fight.

The company commander of the machine gun company even transferred to cover the heavy machine gun, and died directly under the bayonet of the Japanese army.

The ability of the first battalion to stick to the present has something to do with the tenacious fighting of these officers.

It is precisely because of their fearless combat that inspires these fighters to fight to the death.

The fifth battalion continued to attack on the flanks, and more than 300 people under the command of Chen Ziyun were also advancing rapidly.

Inside and outside Qicun town, there are fierce gunfire everywhere.

At nine o'clock, the machine gun company of the fifth battalion began to return to the establishment.

With three mortars and four heavy machine guns returning to the Fifth Battalion, Wu Ziqiang began to strengthen his attack.

The fifth battalion's machine gun company directly bypassed Yanzhuang Town and came to the battlefield of Qicun Town.

This means that the cavalry company and the reconnaissance platoon have come to Yanzhuang Town.

Harada Kenzo is currently withdrawing the three cavalry regiments of the Seventh Division of the Puppet Mongolian Army, and more than 600 cavalry have withdrawn to Yanzhuang Town as a defensive force.

The Fourth Battalion of Japanese Field Infantry under his control, and the Third Guard of the Puppet Mongolian Army, planned to send out to support the battle.

"The Fourth Battalion of the Field Infantry quickly advanced to the highlands west of Qicun Town to deal with the artillery units of the Jinsui Army here."

"The Third Guard of the Puppet Mongolian Army quickly advanced to fight in Qicun Town to assist the frontline troops to take Qicun Town in the shortest time."

"The cavalry unit of the Seventh Division of the Puppet Mongolian Army is responsible for the security work of Yanzhuang Town, and makes every effort to ensure the safety of the headquarters."

Harada Kenzo directly issued a combat order at nine o'clock.

He wanted to gather more troops and take down Qicun Town quickly.

For Harada Kenzo, they were still unable to win Qicun Town after such a fierce attack, which would have a great impact on the morale of the troops.

This will directly affect their follow-up operations, so they must win Qicun Town.

The Japanese and puppet troops began to be dispatched, and they rushed towards the designated location.

After nine o'clock, the battle here in Qicun Town gradually became unfavorable to the Japanese and puppet troops.

The third battalion of the field infantry has more than 1000 and more than 1000 little devils. After continuous fighting, they still have [-] troops.

Although the fifth battalion they dealt with currently only has more than 400 troops, the overall strength of the fifth battalion is very strong.

The third brigade of the little devil infantry blocked the fifth battalion with all its strength, preventing the fifth battalion from advancing from the west to Qicun towns to support operations.

Because it is a field brigade, their heavy weapon configuration has twelve heavy machine guns and two infantry artillery.

However, until now, two infantry artillery had been destroyed due to successive attacks from four Liao-made field artillery.

The machine gun squadron was also destroyed with four heavy machine guns, which caused a large loss of heavy weapons of the third field infantry brigade.

The fifth battalion machine gun company returned to the establishment, and they had three 82MM mortars to support operations.

Coupled with the four field cannons at a long distance, the little devil was continuously bombarded, and the combat was very passive.

At the same time, on the east side of Qicun Town, the Puppet Mongolian Army is the first, and the second guard is responsible for assisting in combat operations. Their full strength is 500 people.

However, in successive battles at this time, they also suffered about 300 casualties.

Chen Ziyun didn't command the troops to come over, and they could all be devoted to fighting in Qi villages and towns.

However, after Chen Ziyun commanded more than 300 troops, they entered the town and quickly withdrew their troops.

Because they have [-] Liao-made field artillery to assist in the battle, the puppet Mongolian army must do their best to ensure the safety of these Liao-made field artillery.

The 600-man troops of the First Guard are currently withdrawn to the artillery positions and are responsible for protecting the artillery.

The 600-man unit of the Second Guard is trying its best to search for Chen Ziyun's troops in an attempt to annihilate them.

However, the searched puppet Mongolian army was constantly attacked, and the casualties of the Second Guard continued to increase.

At this time, only the first and second brigades of the Japanese independent infantry were fighting in the town.

These two brigades are not field infantry brigades, but two separate brigades under the Second Brigade, each with only 800 soldiers.

Moreover, they lacked heavy weapons. As the Japanese and puppet troops on both sides could not provide effective support, they began to become passive in combat.

After all, the second battalion, the third battalion and two machine gun companies rushed to help and strengthened the defense of the first battalion.

These two machine gun companies have six 82mm mortars and eight Japanese heavy machine guns!
Such a heavy weapon can bring greater resistance to the little devil's troops.

Kenzo Harada also received a report from the front line and had to send troops to help in order to increase his combat power.

It can be seen from this that without the independent and mixed fourth brigade to assist in operations in hilly areas, the Japanese and puppet troops gradually became passive in combat.

And the situation on the battlefield has also begun to change.

Of course, there is not only the credit of Li Yunlong's new regiment for rushing to help, but also Chen Ziyun's effective command in the face of danger.

At 09:30 in the evening, the third security team departing from Yanzhuang Town was directly ambushed by the reconnaissance platoon on the road.

After more than 700 puppet Mongolian troops were ambushed, they dispersed immediately, and a lieutenant colonel of the puppet Mongolian army who was in command of the battle hurriedly gave orders.

The Liao-made 81MM mortars attached to them began to be erected.

At the same time, the Liao-made heavy machine guns they were equipped with fired continuously in an attempt to suppress the firepower of the reconnaissance platoon.

The reconnaissance platoon adopted a combat group ambush operation, and five assault groups were deployed in different positions.

Fifteen soldiers fired with Czech-style semi-automatic rifles, luring the puppet Mongolian army to suppress fire.

Once the firepower of the puppet Mongolian army was exposed, eight snipers, two light machine guns, and two mortars immediately launched precise strikes.

As the reconnaissance platoon continued to fire, the casualties of the third guard continued to increase.

The lieutenant colonel could not capture the detailed location of the reconnaissance platoon, so he could only order the troops to search.

But while their troops were advancing, the cavalry company rushed out directly under the command of the company commander.

Four cavalry platoons advanced rapidly with a large number of cavalry, while each row of light machine guns and grenades provided cover.

A cavalryman with a Jin-made submachine gun rode his horse and galloped, quickly approaching the puppet Mongolian army.

The two heavy machine guns of the machine gun platoon and the two mortars fired rapidly to provide cover for the cavalry.

The Pseudo-Mongolian Third Guard of more than 700 people suffered casualties one after another.

After ten o'clock, they retreated in embarrassment under the cover of the cavalry of the [-]th Division of the Puppet Mongolian Army.

At the same time, the fourth battalion of the Japanese field infantry, which attacked the field artillery company, also failed to obtain results.

They were hit head-on by the guard company, and Sun Ming commanded the guard company to grasp the commanding heights.

The soldiers used submachine guns, light machine guns, and grenades to launch firepower one after another.

The little devils did not gain anything in several attacks, but paid a lot of casualties. In the end, after they contacted Kenzo Harada with electricity, they were also forced to withdraw.

Until eleven o'clock in the evening, Harada Kenzo issued a general retreat order with a gloomy face.

The attacking Japanese and puppet troops withdrew from the battlefield one after another. By midnight, all the villages and towns had returned to silence.

"Turn the tide from the collapse, and help the building to collapse."

"Head Chen's command this time is a classic."

"Without Commander Chen, we might be defeated in this battle."

In Qicun Town, Chu Yunfei and his party have already arrived here.

Fang Ligong looked at Chen Ziyun, who was covered in blood, and said with an expression of admiration.

"Ziyun, it is our honor to have you as a hero in the Independent 48th Brigade."

"Brother Li Gong's words are true. In such a situation, the only one who can turn defeat into victory is you, Chen Ziyun."

"This time, you fought beautifully. You Chen Ziyun is really extraordinary!"

Chu Yunfei said in an excited tone, his face was full of approval.

At that time, Qian Bojun led the regiment headquarters to evacuate, and the Japanese and puppet troops were about to completely destroy the 358th regiment.

But Chen Ziyun came to the battlefield in time, and after a series of commands, he finally repelled the Japanese and puppet troops.

Chu Yunfei was a little envious of this excellent commanding ability.

Even if it was Chu Yunfei, he thought that he might not be able to turn the tide.

"The overall strength of the Japanese puppet army is still very strong, and the puppet Mongolian army that assisted in the battle this time is not weak."

"Although we repelled it, the losses of various ministries are still huge. We need to make adjustments immediately."

"The focus of our defense will still be on Qicun Town, but in the future we will defend Qicun Town and not fight against Qicun Town."

With a solemn expression on Chen Ziyun's face, he suggested immediately.

Up to now, all the ministries participating in the war have suffered relatively large casualties.

The first battalion was full of 800 people, and the combat strength was only more than 200 at this time.

The total strength of the second battalion and the third battalion is only 900 people.

When these three battalions are full, the total strength is 400 people.

But now, they paid half the casualties.

Wu Ziqiang's fifth battalion and artillery units also suffered various casualties.

Most importantly, the ammunition consumption of artillery units is staggering.

Departing from the Independent 48th Brigade to Xin County, they successively fought against the Fourth Independent Mixed Brigade and the troops stationed in Mongolia.

The 358th regiment is directly under the artillery company, and lost two Jin orogenic cannons. At present, there are only four Jin orogenic cannons and more than 100 shells.

The Second Mountain Cannon Company under the Artillery Battalion of the 11th Reserve Regiment, six Japanese-style mountain artillery, were captured and replenished on the battlefield, but there were only more than 200 shells left.

The only thing to worry about is that Zhou Wenbo's field artillery company, with four Liao-made field artillery, has enough shells.

They have a total of 700 shells. This time they brought over [-] shells, and now they have more than [-] shells.

The field artillery company can be quickly replenished through the supply company directly under the brigade headquarters.

Even if they light up all the shells they brought over, the baggage company can go back to transport relevant shells to replenish them at any time.

"Ziyun, I will deploy it myself immediately, you go to rest right now."

"Director Lin, immediately arrange for Chief Chen to go for treatment."

"If Captain Chen has the slightest surprise, I'm the only one who asks."

Chu Yunfei looked at Chen Ziyun covered in blood, and some wounds were still bleeding, he said worriedly.

Immediately afterwards, he directly arranged for chief of staff Lin Zhiqiang to escort Chen to rest and receive treatment.

Chen Ziyun couldn't hold on any longer, so he nodded in agreement.

After all, if Chen Ziyun fell now, it would have a great impact on the morale of the troops.

With Lin Zhiqiang following him, Chen Ziyun could tell his battle plan and let him report to Chu Yunfei.

After Chen Ziyun left, Chu Yunfei ordered all the ministries to clean up the battlefield immediately and rest the troops.

The first battalion was seriously injured, they couldn't continue fighting, Chu Yunfei arranged for them to withdraw to the rear to rest.

The other troops continued to build defensive positions.

At two o'clock in the morning, Lin Zhiqiang returned to Chu Yunfei's place, and he reported Chen Ziyun's battle plan in detail.

Chen Ziyun wanted to defend Qicun and not fight against Qicun, which meant that it was obvious that Qicun should be defended here.

But here in Qicun Town, he had to give up completely.

After all, this place has been severely damaged, and with the character of a little devil, he will definitely send aviation troops to retaliate.

If the troops were continued to be deployed in Qicun Town, the little devils' bombing alone would cause heavy casualties.

Chen Ziyun suggested that the focus should be on the defense of the highlands west of Qicun Town, and take this as the core to gradually spread and stick to it.

Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong, Lin Zhiqiang and others discussed repeatedly.

At three o'clock in the morning, they began to issue combat orders.

The field artillery company, the second mountain artillery company, the second battalion and the third battalion with more than [-] people deployed on the high ground for defense.

The fourth battalion of the 358 regiment, the fifth battalion of the 11th regiment, and the artillery company of the 358 regiment were deployed to the east of the highlands to prevent the Japanese and puppet troops from going south through Qicun Town to fight.

The guard company of the brigade, the cavalry company, and the reconnaissance platoon of the 11th reserve regiment serve as the reserve team and are deployed in the area south of Qicun Town.

For a while, the departments of the Independent 48th Brigade began to advance towards the designated position, actively deploying defenses.

And here in Yanzhuang Town, Harada Kenzo, after some venting, led the Japanese and puppet army officers, standing in front of the map and thinking about the next attack strategy.

Up to now, this Japanese puppet army has suffered a lot of casualties.

(End of this chapter)