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

Chapter 213 The new regiment and the 11th regiment were repelled
At [-]:[-] on September [-], the troops commanded by Tsuda Mitake continued to attack the Second Battalion of the New First Regiment.

In order to obtain the greatest results, Mitake Tsuda decisively issued a combat order, requiring the troops to use gas bombs directly.

One after another, poison gas bombs were fired towards the second battalion's position, and the smoke instantly covered the second battalion's position.

The Second Battalion of the New First Regiment quickly withdrew from the position, and the little devil quickly advanced.

At one o'clock, more than 500 Japanese and puppet troops from the original Pingcheng transport force joined forces directly with the troops commanded by Tsuda Mitake.

The new regiment gathered all the troops and moved to the east side of the battlefield, and they hurriedly adjusted their deployment.

According to the combat plan previously drawn up by the Japanese army, after Mitake Tsuda commanded the troops to get in touch, it was enough to quickly pick up the transport troops and return to the hilly area.

But easily defeated the Second Battalion, which boosted the morale of the little devils.

The two major captains of the third and fourth battalions of the field infantry took the initiative to ask for a fight, and even the [-]-day puppet cavalry escorting the heavy soldiers wanted to continue fighting.

Tsuda Mitake urgently needs to make up for his mistakes, so he immediately commanded the troops to attack without the slightest hesitation.

More than 200 heavy soldiers and artillery moved together, and the cavalry of the [-]-day puppet army attacked directly from the flanks.

Two field brigades with more than 2000 troops attacked from the front.

The Japanese and puppet troops launched a mighty attack towards the east. They had a big appetite at this time and wanted to completely annihilate the Xinyi regiment.

Eight Liao-made field cannons and three [-]-style mountain cannons were reunited with the heavy soldiers, and eleven artillery pieces were supplemented by a large number of shells.

The little devil's artillery unit became very frantic, and fired one after another to cover the shelling.

The dense shells fell on the beach like a rainstorm, and craters began to appear on the ground.

The new regiment fought and retreated, and gradually moved towards the Pingding Mountain, Jiangjun Mountain, and Zhaizi Mountain in the northeast of Xinkou Town.

The Japanese and puppet troops obviously did not intend to stop the attack at this point, and they continued to pursue and attack.

It wasn't until five o'clock in the afternoon that the little devils' troops stopped attacking as the Xinyi regiment gradually moved into the high ground to start defense.

Tsuda Meiwu dispatched dozens of Japanese cavalry to carry out detailed investigations to understand the situation on the battlefield.

Now the Japanese and puppet troops have pursued to the Tongpu Railway area. If they continue to attack, it will be dangerous.

The new regiment transferred to the highland defense, occupying the terrain advantage.

The 11th Jinsui Army Reserve Regiment assembled in Xinkou Town can go northward along the railway at any time to launch a combat strike against it.

Tsuda Mitake's ability is limited, but he also knows that this may be a trap, so he behaves very cautiously.

The Japanese cavalry launched a detailed investigation, and they learned everything.

At 05:30, Harada Kenzo began to dispatch the puppet Mongolian infantry.

More than 1000 puppet Mongolian troops arrived quickly and passed on the combat order of Harada Kenzao.

Harada Kenzao asked Tsuda Meiwu to command the troops to quickly withdraw to the hilly area to ensure the absolute safety of combat materials.

But after being strengthened by more than 1000 puppet Mongolian troops, Mitake Tsuda had an idea of ​​​​fighting.

"Gentlemen, now that our troops have repelled the Eighth Route Elite New Regiment, our morale is high, we should work hard!"

"The Xinyi Regiment has just retreated to the highland area. They can't launch an effective defense. We can quickly annihilate them."

"We have three brigades, more than 3000 infantry, and more than 300 cavalry, with a combat strength of more than 4000."

"What's more, the artillery has eleven cannons and has enough shells. With such strength, it can achieve amazing results."

Tsuda Mitake called the officers of the Japanese and puppet army together and said with a serious expression on his face.

Without more than 1000 puppet Mongolian troops coming, he may still be afraid of the Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army troops joining forces to fight.

But with the strengthening of these troops, the Japanese and puppet troops have more than 4000 combat troops.

With such a large number of troops, in the eyes of Mitake Tsuda, it is possible to start a battle and obtain results.

What's more, they still have some gas bombs in their hands. These gas bombs are a magic weapon against the Eighth Route Army.

Even if the new regiment's current weapons and equipment are not bad, they don't have gas masks.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Tsuda Mitake ignored Harada Kenzo's combat order, and he began to order the troops to launch an attack operation.

The Japanese and puppet troops mobilized troops to continue to attack the Xinyi regiment in the Pingdingshan area, and the deafening gunfire continued.

The troops of both sides launched fierce offensive and defensive battles, and both sides suffered casualties.

However, Tsuda Mitake's attention was not on Pingdingshan at this time, but was paying close attention to the dynamics of the 11th Preparatory Regiment in Xinkou Town.

At 2000:[-], Mitake Tsuda began to receive reports, and more than [-] Jinsui troops were dispatched from Xinkou Town to fight northward along the railway.

After receiving this report, Tsuda Mitake showed an excited expression.

He actively carried out adjustments and deployments, and the Japanese and puppet troops made larger mobilizations.

On the afternoon of September 40, [-], the Xinyi Regiment was attacked by the Japanese and puppet troops and was forced to move to the high ground northeast of Xinkou Town to start defense.

However, the Japanese and puppet troops continued to attack in an attempt to annihilate the new group of troops.

The 48th Preparatory Regiment under the Independent 11th Brigade deployed in Xinkou Town rushed to the rescue under the command of acting head Wu Ziqiang.

However, the Japanese and puppet troops had been prepared for a long time. Before the 11th reserve regiment came to the battlefield, it was covered and bombarded by the little devil's artillery.

A large number of shells were fired one after another as if they didn't need money, and there were huge explosions one after another.

Immediately afterwards, the Japanese and puppet troops mobilized more than 3000 troops to quickly attack and attack the 11th reserve regiment with all their strength.

After the Eighth Route Xinyi Regiment deployed on the high ground discovered this scene, they quickly attacked and prepared to respond to the battle.

However, the little devil was already prepared, and a large number of poison gas bombs were fired, directly blocking the attack path of the new group.

The new group did not have a gas mask. Facing the poisonous gas, they could only be forced to retreat to the high ground.

At around nine o'clock in the evening, the 11th Reserve Regiment was repelled and began to retreat along the railway towards Xinkou Town.

Under the command of Tsuda Mitake, the Japanese and puppet troops carried part of the combat supplies and quickly launched a pursuit.

The supply troops, on the other hand, used the cover of night to quickly advance towards the hilly area.

At [-]:[-], Mitake Tsuda commanded a brigade of the puppet Mongolian army, two brigades of the Japanese army, and [-] puppet cavalry, equipped with eleven artillery pieces, stormed Xinkou Town!

They directly fought fiercely with the 11th Reserve Regiment in Xinkou Town, and the Japanese and puppet troops launched a group charge and continued to attack.

As time goes by, the hilly area, Harada Kenzo's headquarters is here.

After more than 200 heavy soldiers transported a large amount of combat supplies, Harada Kenzo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when he knew that Tsuda Mitake not only refused his order to fight, but forcibly detained the puppet Mongolian army to follow in the fight, he couldn't help but get angry.

They are all major generals, but the First Army Headquarters has a clear order, Harada Kenzo unified command operations.

By doing this, Mitake Tsuda obviously didn't give him any face.

"Stupid idiot, this is completely a trap set by the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army."

"They are deliberately retreating to attract them to take the bait. Just wait and see. Here in Xinkou Town, they will definitely be hit hard."

"Baga, Mitake Tsuda, that bastard, he will make us more passive in combat!"

"If these troops are severely damaged, we will hardly have many combat troops in Xin County."

Kenzo Harada was full of anger and roared loudly. He felt that Mitake Tsuda would definitely lose the battle.

According to his analysis, whether it was the defeat of the Eighth Route Army or the retreat of the Jinsui Army, they were all deliberately attracting Tsuda Mitake to the bait.

It's just that Harada Kenzo's voice just fell, and a major staff officer rushed to report.

"Your Excellency General, Your Excellency the Commander of the Tsuda Mibu Brigade commanded the troops to capture Xinkou Town, and directly established contact with us."

"The troops of the Jinsui Army originally deployed in Xinkou Town are gradually moving southward towards the county town!"

"The head of the Tsuda Meiwu Brigade achieved amazing results. They repelled the two most elite infantry regiments of the Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army one after another."

The major staff officer saluted and began to report.

Harada Kenzo couldn't help being stunned, with a surprised expression on his face, his face was full of disbelief.

He never expected that Mitake Tsuda would achieve such a result!

"This... How is this possible? Even the Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army have suffered casualties."

"But they...it's impossible for them to achieve such a result."

"More than 3000 troops, with [-] cavalry, supported by [-] artillery pieces, can they capture Xinkou Town?"

"The location of Xinkou Town is so important, they will definitely not give up easily."

"Ba Ga Lu, damn Chu Yunfei, damn Li Yunlong, damn Chen Ziyun, what the hell are they doing!"

Kenzo Harada gritted his teeth and said, his eyes were full of anger.

Of course, the main reason for his anger is that these victories were not obtained by himself.

Harada Kenzo cursed fiercely, and he started to go to Xinkou Town overnight to meet with Tsuda Mitake directly.

At one o'clock in the morning on September [-], Harada Kenzo and Tsuda Mitake began to meet.

To say that Mitake Tsuda commanded more than 8000 independent mixed fourth brigades before, only more than 2000 people were beaten.

When they met, Tsuda Mitake was a little ashamed.

But now the situation is completely different. Harada Kenzo also lost the battle after coming over.

But Mitake Tsuda fought all the way from the north of the hills to Xinkou Town.

The Eighth Route New First Regiment and the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army were repelled by them one after another!

Of course, the little devils don't know that the independent 48th brigade is adjusting its establishment. They thought it was the 358th regiment in Xinkou Town.

Tsuda Mitake, who thought he defeated the two most elite infantry regiments, was inevitably a little arrogant at this time.

"Mr. Harada, we have suffered heavy casualties, but the Xinxian Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army have also suffered heavy losses."

"Moreover, they did not know what they could do, and tried to continue fighting with us, but they didn't know that the situation has completely changed now."

"We were supplemented by transportation troops and supported by hundreds of cavalry. After successive victories, our morale was high."

"Now the troops are resting overnight, and then we will go south and attack the county directly!"

"Harada-kun, the hilly area does not need so many troops to defend!"

Tsuda Mitake came to the map, with a serious expression on his face, and directly made a request.

He plans to leave an infantry brigade in the hilly area, equipped with four Liao-made 77MM field guns to defend.

Three Japanese brigades, one puppet Mongolian brigade, and three hundred cavalry all assembled in Xinkou Town.

In addition, eight Liao-made 75MM field guns, eight [-]-type field guns, three [-]-type mountain guns, and four Liao-made howitzers should all be equipped for combat.

"Harada-kun, we will quickly regain the county seat in the shortest possible time."

"If the battle goes well, we will fight a beautiful battle of annihilation here in the county."

"As for you staying on the hills, of course, if you wish, you can stop the Eighth Route Army."

"If you don't want to, we can easily intercept the Eighth Route Army by deploying some grenades."

"In the next battle, we will try our best to wipe out the Jinsui army here in the county."

"The so-called Jinsui Army's giants Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun, this time I will make them pay a heavy price in casualties."

Tsuda Mitake was full of confidence and said directly in a commanding tone.

Harada Kenzo inevitably had a displeased expression on his face, but he was also aware of the current situation.

The little devil has always worshiped the strong. Tsuda Mitake commanded the troops to win the battle, and the Japanese army respected him very much.

If Kenzo Harada issued an order to prohibit combat, it would directly arouse public outrage.

"Tsuda-kun, is this a trap for them, we still have to be more cautious."

"I suggest that our troops stay put for the time being and observe their next move."

"After all, these thousands of troops are our last combat force. Once they are seriously injured, the consequences will be disastrous."

Kenzo Harada took a deep breath, and he spoke directly.

Of course, he said this, not entirely because he was worried that this was a trap.

If it were him, Kenzo Harada, who had won such a victorious battle, he would not hesitate to command the troops to go south and take back the county seat of Xin County.

But now that Tsuda Mitake has won the battle, Harada Kenzo must find a way to stop it.

Otherwise, once Tsuda Mitake really seized the county seat, Harada Kenzao would be even more ashamed.

Tsuda Mitake glanced at Harada Kenzo with a sneer on his face.

He ignored Harada Kenzo, and directly called the communications corps, and began to issue combat orders.

The First Brigade of Independent Infantry in the hilly area, four Liao-made howitzers, and eight [-]-type field guns began to receive orders.

These little devil troops already knew that Tsuda Mitake commanded the troops to win the battle, so after receiving the order, they executed it quickly without any hesitation.

Kenzo Harada's face was ashen, he glanced at Tsuda Mitake sullenly, and then directly returned to his command.

Now the little devil wants to fight from top to bottom, and Kenzo Harada is commanding all the departments in a unified manner even in name.

But he wants to issue an order to prohibit combat, and these little devils will definitely not implement it.

After all, the Japanese army is famous for its superiority and superiority.

However, after Harada Kenzo returned to his headquarters, he immediately started generating electricity to contact the First Army Command.

He is going to use the First Army Command to put pressure on Tsuda Mitake!
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