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Chapter 784 This battle is such a waste!
Unlike the Japanese who were in a state of panic and received bad news one after another, Yang Yuanshan received almost all good news.

For example, at this moment, he received a report from the sentry saying that the soldiers of the sharpshooter squad had sent back two wounded soldiers from the tank company.

He immediately went out with a happy face and asked what happened.

Only then did they realize that the tank soldiers in the M3 tank lost by Kong Dacheng and his men did not fall into the hands of the Japanese, but were rescued by Wang Xikui and others.

What a surprise!

Yang Yuanshan immediately sent someone to send the two wounded soldiers to the field hospital.

Then he highly commended the soldiers of the sharpshooter squad, replenished their ammunition and dry food, and sent them back to continue fighting.

……

After dealing with this matter, he returned to the cave and received another telegram from the telegraph operator.

The report said that Kong Jie of the New Second Regiment, with his troops, had crossed the mountains and arrived at Liutiaogou, 10 kilometers away.

It will probably take another hour or two at most to reach Kutaoao.

While Yang Yuanshan asked the telegraph operator to call Kong Jie back and tell them not to worry too much, he asked Zhan Haishan, who was standing in front of the map and marking the enemy and friendly positions with red and blue pencils:
"Haishan, how is the progress of Captain Ding and his team?"

“It’s going well, and we are launching an attack on the enemy.

However, the fastest one was our Fifth Battalion.

With the help of the Second Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion, they attacked the Ehuling Heights south of Zhengtai Road very smoothly.

If the enemy does not have strong reinforcements, they will take it in half an hour."

Zhan Haishan replied.

"OK!
By taking over Evil Tiger Ridge, we will have a strong fulcrum for a frontal attack.

As long as we get a few cannons up there, the Japanese will start crying for their parents."

Yang Yuanshan said excitedly.

This Ehu Ridge is a strategic location at the outermost edge of the Japanese defense circle.

Although the altitude is not high, it is only four or five hundred meters away from the next commanding height further west. Mounting heavy machine guns can cover the soldiers' attack to the west. For a force like the Special Forces Regiment that relies on firepower as its king, it is of great value!
"But Captain, didn't you say before that we were just making a feint?
Now if the troops take those commanding heights as planned, wouldn’t that be a bit too much?

There is no need for comrades to make these sacrifices, right? "

Zhan Haishan asked curiously.

"If we don't hurt the Japanese, how can we make them lose their way and make stupid moves?"

Yang Yuanshan chuckled.

Then, seeing that Zhan Haishan didn’t understand, he explained:

"If we don't pay a price in the attack, the Japanese won't easily chase us when we retreat.

They are not stupid either. They will definitely suspect that our voluntary retreat is a trap.

Moreover, we have too many new soldiers. Without some hard battles, their combat effectiveness cannot be improved."

"alright, I got it."

Zhan Haishan nodded.

……

At this time, the fighting on the battlefield had become increasingly fierce.

The sound of cannons never stopped, frightening all the birds and beasts within a radius of twenty miles, causing them to flee in panic.

Yang Yuanshan couldn't stay in the cave anymore, so he walked out, climbed up the hillside, and observed the enemy with a telescope.

……

Time, just like that, passes by little by little.

After another hour of fierce fighting, Gao Yuanzhi from the artillery battalion sent a telegram to report:

"Captain, we only have five mountain artillery pieces left!
The artillery also lost 30%!

I can only hold out for another 20 minutes at most!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Yuanshan immediately walked back to the cave and ordered the telegraph operator:
"Send a telegram to Gao Yuanzhi, asking them to withdraw from their positions after firing all their mountain artillery and find a place to rest and wait for orders.

I will find a way to replenish his artillery and personnel."

"Yes!"

The telegraph operator agreed and immediately went to send the message.

Zhan Haishan beside him couldn't help but said with a pained look:

"Captain, this battle is such a waste!
30 mountain cannons were used up in just a few hours.

If the leaders at the headquarters knew about this, they would definitely criticize us severely.

There’s even a chance that you’ll be fired.”

“There’s nothing I can do! Haishan!

Just think about it, our enemy has three artillery regiments, and there are cannons carried by armored trains!

It’s quite good that Gao Yuanzhi and his team have been able to hold out for this long. The leaders are wise and will surely understand my dilemma.”

How could Yang Yuanshan not be heartbroken?
Although his mountain artillery came easily, he had to at least kill a Japanese lieutenant colonel before he could get the reward!

However, at the moment, the enemy is too powerful. If Gao Yuanzhi's artillery battalion does not hold them back, the attacking troops will certainly suffer heavy artillery fire and the losses will definitely be huge.

After hearing what he said, Zhan Haishan nodded and smiled bitterly:
"Yes, the enemy is too strong."

Then he said with golden light in his eyes:
"I never thought we could fight this kind of war with the Japs.

Tens of thousands of people from both sides of the enemy are fighting in a group. This is so exciting!
If I go back to the 772nd Regiment, my old comrades will probably envy me to death.

The most powerful enemy they have ever faced is probably the Japanese battalion or regiment!"

"Haha, after this battle, give our troops in northwestern Shanxi a few months to rest and recuperate.

If the Japanese dare to send one or two more divisions, we can easily teach them a lesson."

Yang Yuanshan said confidently.

He then gave the order to the telegraph operator:

"Send a telegram to Wang Quanfa and ask him whether Chu Kun's recoilless gun has destroyed the Japanese armored train!

The Japanese cannons are too big a threat to us, we have to deal with them!"

"Yes!"

After a while, the telegraph operator came to report:

"Captain Wang reports that they have broken through the Japanese's outermost defense line.

Captain Chu and his men are currently engaging in an artillery battle with the Japanese. If we give them another half an hour, they will surely be able to blow up the Japanese armored train!"

The M18 57mm recoilless rifle was invented by the Americans for the purpose of attacking enemy tanks and firing points.

Although this thing seems to be a little powerless when attacking heavy tanks, it can still easily attack the Japanese armored trains.

Absolutely professional counterpart!
So Yang Yuanshan did not doubt Wang Quanfa's report.

After a moment's thought, he decisively ordered:

"Call them back. I'll give Chu Kun 20 more minutes at most. After 20 minutes, no matter whether we succeed or not, we must retreat!"

"Yes!"

"Also, send a message to Commander Ding and Commander Su, as well as the other battalions in our regiment.

Inform them that the Japanese artillery attack is coming soon.

Let them take advantage of the Japanese artillery fire and pretend to be unable to resist, fighting and retreating!"

Yang Yuanshan issued another order.

"Yes!"

"Captain, do you want me to lead the guard battalion forward to support the other troops?"

Zhan Haishan stood up and asked.

“No need, just let Wang Ye go.

Please help me select 500 of the remaining recruits who have not been assigned a job, and I will take them to the artillery battalion."

Yang Yuanshan arranged.

Zhan Haishan quickly stopped him:
"Ah, to the artillery battalion?
Captain, this is very dangerous.

There must be a lot of Japanese scouts in the mountains and forests, if we run into them..."

He already felt that this special forces regiment could do without anyone, but it absolutely could not do without Yang Yuanshan.

"It's okay. I'll take a guard squad with me."

As he said this, he immediately shouted to Zhang Xiaohe who was standing guard outside:
"Xiaohe, go get a class and follow me!"

"Yes!"

Seeing his firm attitude, Zhan Haishan had nothing to say and could only go and select people immediately.

After a while, everyone was ready.

Yang Yuanshan immediately told Zhan Haishan:
"Haishan, you sit here and coordinate the command. If there is any situation, you just make the decision. I believe in your command ability!"

He didn't say this to flatter the other person, but meant it sincerely.

He knew that as a veteran from western Jiangxi, Zhan Haishan had commanded more battles than Yang Yuanshan!

In terms of command ability, I am far inferior to him.

Hearing his words, Zhan Haishan couldn't help but be deeply moved.

What a huge trust this is?

He nodded quickly:
"Don't worry, Captain. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

……

(End of this chapter)