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

At four o'clock in the morning on August 21, as the North China Front Army Headquarters issued a combat order, the 21st Little Devils Division and other troops launched combat operations.

The 21st Division, the [-]st Independent Mixed Brigade, and the [-]th Independent Mixed Brigade took the lead in launching a dragnet-style mopping up operation here in northern Hebei Province.

They launched an advance search along the Ping-Han Railway and related roads to find armed forces behind enemy lines for operations.

The Japanese intelligence agency provided them with detailed combat situations so that the Japanese field troops could quickly target the armed forces behind enemy lines for strikes.

For a time, here in northern Hebei Province, battles of various scales were launched one after another.

Chen Ziyun, who was in Zhongtiao Mountain at this time, did not feel sleepy at all. He looked at the map and thought with a solemn expression on his face.

Chen Ziyun, a man of two generations, knew very well that after Okamura Neiji became the general commander in North China, the battlefield behind enemy lines suffered serious losses.

From a strategic point of view, the Japanese army gradually began to decline, but tactically the Japs still had the advantage.

Chen Ziyun was not very willing to take the initiative to attack this time. After all, the 201st Division had just continued high-intensity operations and urgently needed rest and replenishment.

However, given all the circumstances, Chen Ziyun obviously did not have much choice. He could only accept the combat mission.

As the saying goes, people cannot help themselves when they are in the world. No matter where they go, the principle is still the same.

"Commander Chen, Director Ouyang from the Communications Department is here. Do you want to see her?"

At this time, guards began to come outside the door and reported directly.

It's the end of August now, it's summer, it's four o'clock in the morning, and the sky is already a little bright.

Of course, the weather was very hot at this time, and Chen Ziyun did not expect Ouyang He to come.

After thinking for a while, Chen Ziyun still asked the guards to invite Ouyang He into the room.

At this time, Chen Ziyun also knew that this attack was probably planned by Ouyang He.

As for the reason, it has something to do with her hidden identity.

After all, the 201st Division took the initiative to launch operations in southern Shanxi and was more or less able to coordinate operations on other battlefields.

In fact, Chen Ziyun is also willing to fight like this. After all, he has always strongly supported Li Yunlong and others.

It was secretly helping at first, but now it's superficial help.

In view of the situation here in Zhongtiao Mountain, no one can find fault with Chen Ziyun's apparent assistance.

You must know that it is still very difficult for the 201st Division to defend Zhongtiao Mountain alone. They need the assistance of an independent detachment.

And within the 201st Division, Chen Ziyun's status is second only to Chu Yunfei.

Many officers were promoted by Chen Ziyun, and some troops also had high loyalty to Chen Ziyun!

It's just that Ouyang He's actions this time made Chen Ziyun somewhat dissatisfied.

"Commander Chen." Not long after, Ouyang He came to Chen Ziyun's room.

She was businesslike and saluted directly to Chen Ziyun.

Chen Ziyun returned the favor and moved a chair in front of Ouyang He.

Ouyang He first took out a handkerchief and returned it directly to Chen Ziyun.

A few hours ago, Ouyang He arrived in the northern Henan area, but his face was covered with sweat. Chen Ziyun gave her his handkerchief.

At that time, Ouyang He did not return it immediately after wiping off the sweat. Now after cleaning it, he returned it to Chen Ziyun.

"This is the information I just obtained. It is the detailed information about the two divisions of the puppet army."

"Huang Daofeng, the commander of the first division of the Imperial Association Army, and Xu Chengpu, the commander of the second division, are both from the Northwest Army."

"Most of the troops under his command are composed of soldiers, ruffians and bandits, and these troops have certain combat experience."

"Judging from their previous performances, they still have some combat effectiveness."

"It is said that Jinling is very concerned about them, and Wang Ni specially sent them a commendation message."

"These two people are definitely hard-core traitors, and they are determined to work for the Japs."

"It is precisely because of this that both the Japanese army and Wang Ni are preparing to set them up as a banner to attract more troops to join them."

After Ouyang He returned the handkerchief, he did not sit down immediately. Instead, he took out a document and handed it to Chen Ziyun again.

Of course, Chen Ziyun is not a loser. Huang Daofeng and Xu Chengpu, the puppet troops, Chen Ziyun first fought with them in the northern Shanxi region.

Chen Ziyun still knew something about their situation.

These puppet troops have some fighting capacity, which is why Chen Ziyun is unwilling to attack at this time.

If Huang Daofeng and Xu Chengpu were to command troops to attack, Chen Ziyun would defend on the spot. Even if the puppet army had a few more divisions, he would not care.

After all, with the current weapon configuration of the 201st Division, in a defensive state, a certain number of Japanese and puppet troops are no match for them.

However, it is somewhat difficult for the puppet troops to defend and Chen Ziyun to command the troops to attack.

The weapons configuration of Huang Daofeng and Xu Chengpu's puppet troops is not too bad, and they also have a lot of heavy weapons.

It is not an easy task to deal with them, especially since the 201st Division has just experienced several fierce battles and has added a certain number of new recruits.

Defense is always easier than attack.

Especially when the weapons are similar, defense definitely has a greater advantage.

Chen Ziyun took the file and looked at it carefully. The information recorded in it was relatively detailed.

For example, the experience and character of officers such as Huang Daofeng and Xu Chengpu, as well as the approximate strength and deployment of their troops.

Even some regimental and battalion-level officers have detailed records.

There is much more to these situations than Chen Ziyun knows.

"This is the information I got through the First Theater District Commander's Department. Of course, I also used some other connections."

"Commander Chen, let me tell you the truth here in the attendant's room. I have a background in communications, and I only came into contact with intelligence later on."

"Of course, when I come to the 201st Division this time, I can return to my old profession."

"But if Commander Chen needs relevant information, it won't be difficult for me. I can still provide it."

Ouyang He looked at Chen Ziyun in front of him and explained in detail.

Chen Ziyun just nodded, and then came directly to the map.

He looked at the document in his hand for a while, and then looked at the location of Jiangcheng and other areas on the map.

With such detailed information, Chen Ziyun became more confident about the next battle.

"Director Ouyang, your information is very important and can reduce many of our casualties."

"Thank you very much. If you need any help in the future, please ask Director Ouyang for help."

"If Director Ouyang has nothing else to do, I won't keep you here."

"After all, it's late now, and we might be criticized by others if we are here alone."

Chen Ziyun looked back at Ouyang He and said directly.

After finishing speaking, Chen Ziyun ignored Ouyang He and continued to look at the map.

Ouyang He's face was slightly surprised. She didn't expect Chen Ziyun to say such a thing.

You must know that she is very beautiful and is the center of attention no matter where she goes.

Not to mention in the 201st Division, even when she was in the attendant's room of the capital, she was the object of everyone's pursuit.

But now, Chen Ziyun actually took the initiative to issue an eviction order, which inevitably surprised Ouyang He. "I didn't expect that Commander Chen, who is known as the leader of the Jinsui Army, would cherish his reputation so much."

Ouyang He said with a hint of ridicule. She glanced at Chen Ziyun and walked out directly.

Because Chen Ziyun was thinking about the next battle and ignored her at all.

After arriving outside the room, Ouyang He stopped.

She looked back at Chen Ziyun's room and couldn't help showing a curious expression.

But this expression quickly disappeared. Ouyang He left Chen Ziyun and returned directly to his communication office.

Time is passing and the sky is gradually getting brighter.

Early in the morning, around eight o'clock, Chen Ziyun rubbed his temples. He had already drawn up a specific battle plan.

It was at this time that the mechanical sound of the system began to appear in my mind.

When Chen Ziyun went to fight in the northern Henan region, the system issued a series of tasks.

Among them are two tasks, which are to annihilate the 20th and 24th Divisions of the Imperial Association Army and kill two puppet army commanders Li Tiejian and Zhang Yanfeng.

There is also a special challenge mission, which is to annihilate the Sakuma Corps and kill the regiment leader Sakuma Shigemori!
The Sakuma Corps was composed of the puppet 20th Division, the 21st Division, the 24th Division, and the Japanese Cavalry Fourth Brigade.

After that, Chen Ziyun fought very hard, just to completely annihilate the [-]th Cavalry Brigade and complete the challenge mission.

But unfortunately, it was not completed in the end.

However, after the battle ended, the three puppet divisions had been completely annihilated.

Three puppet army division commanders were also killed one after another. Even Sakuma Shigemori, the major general commander of the [-]th Cavalry Brigade, committed suicide in the end.

The system has settled two ordinary tasks, but the special challenge task has not been settled yet.

And now, the system mechanical sound appears.

"Ding dong, the system has completed its judgment."

"The host's special challenge mission is judged to be half completed by the system."

"The system rewards the host with 1906 French Schneider 65 54MM mountain guns!"

"The system rewards the host with 65 rounds of French [-]MM mountain cannon shells!"

The system sound began to appear. After hearing the system sound, Chen Ziyun couldn't help but show a slightly disappointed expression.

Although dozens of artillery pieces and artillery shells were given this time, for Chen Ziyun, what he currently lacks is not weapons and ammunition.

Chen Ziyun would definitely be happier if the system gave him something else.

Especially when he heard that the 1906 artillery piece was an antique from more than 30 years ago, Chen Ziyun was not very willing to have it.

Moreover, after the system awards are completed, a special reminder is given that these awards will be stored in Yangcheng, and Chen Ziyun can seize them when he regains Yangcheng.

Obviously, the system made relevant awards after a series of judgments on whether Chen Ziyun had completed the special challenge task.

This mission was not completed, but the Fourth Cavalry Brigade was severely damaged, and the brigade commander Sakuma Shigemori also died.

But to say it was completed, the remnants of the Fourth Cavalry Brigade broke through, and Sakuma Shigemori committed suicide after the battle.

In the end, the system gave such a reward, and Chen Ziyun was somewhat dissatisfied.

But the system cannot be negotiated, he can only appoint.

Chen Ziyun sat on the chair and began to carefully read the introduction of this Schneider mountain gun.

The 65MM mountain cannon is indeed very rare.

But after reading the relevant introduction, Chen Ziyun couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

The Schneider 1906 mountain gun is another classic after the 1897 75MM field gun.

The 1897 field gun, with titles such as French Rapid Cannon and Miss 75, was a product that transcended the times.

Even now, the performance of this gun is not outdated at all, and it can fully undertake division-level artillery support.

The Italian cannon that Lao Li calls in the original drama is actually this French fast cannon.

Of course, this French fast cannon also has shortcomings, that is, it is very bulky and has large recoil.

For this reason, the Schneider 65MM mountain gun came out a few years later. The gun has a maximum range of 500 meters and weighs [-] kilograms.

And it can be disassembled and transported short distances by manpower.

It can launch grenades weighing about five kilograms. It maintains the advantage of the French rapid fire cannon with a fast rate of fire. It can fire twenty rounds per minute at the fastest!
Speaking of which, if such artillery were placed on other battlefields, it would definitely become obsolete.

But on the battlefield here, such artillery can be said to be a powerful weapon for supporting artillery at the regimental and battalion levels.

Especially for the 201st Division stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, this is the best artillery.

You must know that the field artillery units under the 201st Division almost always conduct operations in a certain area.

It's better to say that the field artillery made by the army is better. Zhou Wenbo's field artillery regiment, the Soviet-made 76.2MM field artillery, is almost used as a fixed fort.

If it weren't for the reinforced packhorses and mules that were systematically rewarded, it would have been impossible to transport these field artillery pieces.

At this time, the domestic horses were far less heavy-bearing than the Japanese horses, and some heavy field artillery could not be transported.

Especially on the rugged mountain roads of Zhongtiao Mountain, it is very difficult to mobilize these field guns.

And if the 201st Division is equipped with Schneider Mountain Cannon in large quantities, it will be of great benefit to the troops' mobile operations.

After seeing Schneider's introduction to the mountain artillery, Chen Ziyun couldn't wait to lead his troops to attack Yangcheng immediately.

He took a deep breath and hurried to the division headquarters without any hesitation.

When Chen Ziyun came to the division headquarters, Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong were both here.

Ouyang He, the director of the Communications Department, is naturally here too.

After seeing Chen Ziyun coming, their eyes focused on him.

"Master, I have already drawn up the attack plan. As for the troops participating in the battle, just let the mountain artillery regiment attached to the first brigade take charge."

Chen Ziyun saluted Chu Yunfei and then said directly.

"Ziyun, I can rest assured that you can do things. You can just give the order directly."

"By the way, you may not know yet, but there is a large-scale operation in Hebei Province."

"The little devils dispatched more than 2 troops to carry out large-scale raids directly in the northern Hebei area."

Chu Yunfei nodded and spoke directly.

Chen Ziyun was not too surprised by this. After all, raids by the Japanese army would gradually become routine in the future.

"It seems that the troops fighting behind enemy lines will have to bear greater pressure."

"This old devil Okamura Neji is not easy to deal with."

Chen Ziyun had a solemn expression on his face and spoke slowly.

"Master, Captain Li Yunlong of the independent detachment has sent a message."

At this time, a communications soldier came to Ouyang He and reported softly.

Then Ouyang He took a telegram and came directly to Chu Yunfei to report. (End of chapter)