Show the sword, start from the guerrillas

While Li Yunlong was thinking about how to fight, Ding Wei and his men were still on their way west. The mountain road of more than 10 kilometers was not easy to walk, especially for the soldiers of the New st Regiment, who had fought repeatedly and were very tired, and their physical strength had declined significantly.

But even so, the comrades still marched with firm steps, carrying combat weapons and ammunition, to intercept the Japs in the front.

"Commander, we just received a telegram from the Independent Regiment. Take a look..." The communications soldier of the New 1st Regiment gave Ding Wei the battle report he had just received.

"Oh? Hahaha... Not bad, not bad. Old Li really enjoyed the explosion! In this way, we don't have to worry about what's happening behind us. We just need to head west and intercept decisively!" After reading the battle report, Ding Wei's joy was beyond words. He even walked with more energy.

Ding Wei and his men were a reorganized battalion with more than 500 combatants, and some militiamen were temporarily mobilized from nearby villages to help carry supplies. After learning about Li Yunlong's achievements, Ding Wei was now thinking about how to eliminate the group of devils that had penetrated deep into the base! However, they had not yet arrived at the place, so all their ideas had to wait until they saw the scene before making a decision.

"Map!" Thinking of this, Ding Wei asked someone to take out the map, then carefully checked it and made a decision: "Tell the guide in front that we will not go to Bei'aipu, but go directly south to Nan'aipu and wait for the Japanese there! Ask, is there a good path from here to Nan'aipu?"

After the order was issued, the messenger ran back and forth to ask the villagers leading the way and the militiamen who were the baggage team behind. It was amazing that both the guide in front and the militiamen behind knew the path from here to Nan'aipu. After asking, I found out that several wives in Baicaoping were married from Nan'aipu, and there were also women in the village who married there.

Well, some of the young men know their grandparents’ families, and some know their father-in-law’s families, so their motivation to lead the way is different...

With someone leading the way and changing direction, Ding Wei used the radio to contact his own Second Battalion, which was the one led by the Third Division Local 1st Regiment. Don't ask where the radio came from. Even the reconnaissance company of the New st Regiment has a radio, and the local regiment also has a radio. The Eighth Route Army attaches great importance to communications. They have captured many radios and purchased them from Mao Zedong over the years.

At this time, the team of the Second Battalion of the New First Regiment was less than 3 miles away from Qingta and was still wandering in the mountains. After receiving the telegram inquiry, Si Yong informed Ding Wei of his location. Si Yong still remembers it? It's the handsome company commander, who is now the battalion commander of the Second Battalion of the New First Regiment.

After reporting their own position, the soldiers of the reconnaissance company who were investigating ahead came back to report that the Japanese were already attacking Qingta, which made Si Yong and the commander of the 1st Regiment worried.

"Lao Mao, how much do you know about the situation over there with Li Guohao?" Under a big tree, Si Yong took off his hat, fanned himself with the wind, wiped his face with the fur, and asked Captain Mao.

"Didn't I tell you about the situation on Li Guohao's side on the way? There are only so many people and so little equipment!" Lao Mao, the commander of the 1st Regiment, used to be a company commander in the New st Regiment. Like Li Guohao and Si Yong, he was one of the oldest company commanders. Later, he was assigned from the New st Regiment and took some soldiers to the Third Division. Now he is the commander of the local regiment.

"What about the situation of the Green Tower? We can't just rush in rashly, there must be a method, right? At least, we have to know the situation of the Green Tower!" Si Yong asked.

"The situation of Qingta is actually not bad. Because of the Yunling River, Qingta was built along the river, separated to the left and right in the valley, just like a V-shaped human figure! And the village wall was built in the same way, with the Yunling River in the middle and the village wall on both sides. There is also a bunker at each foot of the V-shaped human figure!" "Also, because after the Yunling River comes down, the terrain over there is a bit low-lying, and there is a puddle of water that is not too big or too small in the south and east of the village." Captain Mao said.

"That's right, battalion commander, this is what we found out from our reconnaissance. The Japs are launching an offensive on the river bank north of the puddle, attacking the eastern side of the village!" said the scout.

"It depends on the situation. Li Guohao can still hold on for a while! So, Lao Mao, you and the 200-plus soldiers of your regiment will stay here to protect our rear! I will lead the Second Battalion and the reconnaissance company over the mountain to the west and enter Qingta from the north!" Si Yong made a decision and sought Lao Mao's opinion.

"You guys..." Lao Mao glanced at the soldiers of the Second Battalion and the Reconnaissance Company. One battalion and one company, together had less than 500 people, and he felt a little worried.

"Don't worry. Even though we are small in number, that is the result of repeated battles. Those who are left are all elite! And you have seen our equipment. The worst one is a semi-automatic weapon with strong firepower!" Si Yong pointed at the weapons on the soldiers and said proudly.

"Okay, we'll stay here! However, if there is any change in you, remember to contact me. We can break out from the south at any time!" said Lao Mao.

"We don't have to break out from the south. I know our commander, and when he reaches Nan'aipu, he will be able to come up with a way to get rid of these devils in one fell swoop! Okay, time is urgent, let's go to Qingta! Comrades, let's go..." Si Yong stood up and put on his hat. The sweat on his handsome face reflected the sunlight, which added a bit of charm.

Although in times of war, handsome guys don’t have an advantage over fierce guys, but when a handsome guy can kill the enemy by raising his weapon, he is truly charming!
At this time, Li Guohao in Qingta Village didn't know that Si Yong and his men were already close at hand! Although he knew from the radio that reinforcements were coming at a high speed, he also knew that it was not easy to cross the mountains and ridges, and it was hard to say when his comrades would arrive! Therefore, it is better to rely on oneself than on others. All he can do is to use the existing fortifications and weapons to delay the enemy's attack as much as possible!

"Commander, the Japanese grenade launchers are getting more and more accurate. Many of them have landed on our firing points. We have lost more than 30 comrades!" Someone in the command post reported to Li Guohao.

"Don't worry, sacrifice is inevitable, but we have no way out! Behind us are the people, they are our fellow villagers and relatives! We must at least hold on until dark, and buy an afternoon and a night for the villagers to move! Go tell the comrades not to be afraid of sacrifice, because our sacrifice is worth it, in exchange for the safety of our loved ones!" Li Guohao's voice was firm.

"Yes, Commander!" The cadre who had just spoken ran away with a thump.

"Reinforcements? I hope they arrive soon!" Li Guohao raised his head and looked at the mountains outside, thinking silently in his heart. (End of this chapter)