Bright Sword: I am an undercover agent in the puppet army

The brigade commander said seriously: "It will be a few days before the war breaks out. From now on, each of your regiments must be 100% alert!
Although the Lone Wolf Staff Officer will provide us with intelligence information at any time, what he provides is only general information, and it is impossible to be comprehensive and detailed.

Therefore, you need to spread out your entire intelligence network and monitor the Japanese army's every move in real time.

This was our army's home ground, and it was also our army's first battle since it started three-three system training and was equipped with M1 Garand semi-automatic rifles.

Therefore, in this battle, we must not only show the power of our army, but also do our best to eliminate the Japanese army's vitality and lay a solid foundation for completely reversing the situation in Shanxi!

Okay, that’s all I have to say.

Staff Officer Liang had not returned yet, so everyone had a quick meal at the brigade headquarters while waiting for him.

The meeting is over! "

Several people stood up and saluted.

The brigade commander stood up and walked out of the meeting room first.

The chief of staff followed closely behind, and then Ding Wei, Kong Jie and others also walked out talking and laughing. All of them had a proud look on their faces and were full of confidence in the upcoming battle.

With the radio, they can not only keep in touch with the brigade headquarters in real time, but also cooperate with other regiments at any time to increase the casualties against the enemy by at least 30%.

Only Li Yunlong did not show any joy on his face, because this time, he, Kong Jie, Cheng Xiazi and Xu Shengji all got a radio, but he himself made a wasted trip and got nothing.

No, it can’t be said that I didn’t get anything. At least I got a meal at the brigade headquarters.

But is Li Yunlong the kind of person who needs these little things?

The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Ding Wei and his companions became even happier upon seeing this, and would tease him from time to time, because Li Yunlong rarely suffered setbacks.

……

three days later.

As soon as the 37th and 36th Divisions of the Japanese Army arrived at Linyangquan County, Kenzo Kitano convened a meeting of officers at the regiment level and above to discuss this mopping-up operation.

In fact, the 1st Army's combat department had worked out a detailed combat plan a few days ago. Simply put, it was to dispatch eight regiments to form an outer blockade.

Then, they used the battalion as a unit to launch a dragnet-style sweep of the Eighth Route Army's Taihang base.

The main content of this meeting was which troops to send for blockade and the allocation of their respective sweeping areas.

After some discussion.

It was finally decided that the 4th Division, which was the Osaka Division's engineering regiment, cavalry regiment, artillery regiment, and quartermaster regiment, plus the 37th Division's artillery regiment, engineering regiment, quartermaster regiment, and the 36th Division's artillery regiment, a total of eight regiments would be responsible for the outer blockade.

The terrain in the Taihang area is dangerous, and it is difficult for cavalry and artillery to do anything. Therefore, Kitano Kenzo simply handed over the task of blockade to these regiments.

The other nine infantry regiments were all deployed in the mopping-up operation.

Kitano Kenzo led the attack and the combat tasks were distributed fairly. The commander of the 37th Division, Hirata Kenkichi, and several regiment commanders of the 37th and 36th Divisions naturally had no doubts.

Kitano Kenzo nodded in satisfaction, and then said seriously: "Everyone, some time ago, the Chinese Eighth Route Army launched the Hundred Regiments Campaign, which not only destroyed a large number of railways and caused estimated losses to the empire, but also caused a large number of casualties to the imperial army. It has become the top concern of the empire.

This battle not only concerns the face of the empire and the locust army, but also the destiny of the empire.

Since you all have no doubts about my plan, please go all out in the next battle!"

"Hi Yi!"

All the senior Japanese officers bowed their heads and agreed.

Kitano Kenzo said: "Today's meeting ends here. I have prepared a few tables of banquets in the camp to welcome you all.

Tomorrow morning, we will start taking action!"

After saying that, Kitano Kenzo stood up from his chair.

"Hi Yi!"

The senior Japanese officers also stood up and bowed their heads again.

……

That night.

The Japanese army's combat plan appeared on the meeting table of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army.

The chief of staff said: "Our Taihang base area is only this small, and the Japanese army has dispatched 9 infantry regiments to conduct a dragnet sweep, and the gaps between the regiments are basically no more than 10 kilometers.

Once an exchange of fire broke out, several nearby Japanese troops would be able to arrive to provide reinforcements within an hour.

If it weren't for the Osaka Division, our army wouldn't be able to inflict heavy damage on them, and even breaking out would be a luxury!"

The brigade commander nodded in agreement and added: "However, with the Osaka Division as a traitor, the prey becomes the Japanese, not us!"

The chief of staff looked at the sand table map in front of him. The staff of the Operations Department had already marked the mopping-up routes of the Japanese troops on it.

"Brigade Commander, I wonder which Japanese army you plan to eat first!"

The brigade commander pointed and said, "The 37th Infantry Regiment of the 226th Division of the Japanese Army!"

The Chief of Staff was puzzled and said: "The left and right wings of the Japanese 226th Infantry Regiment are respectively supported by the 225th Infantry Regiment and the 227th Infantry Regiment. If we take them as our targets, we will have to face almost the entire field force of the 37th Division!"

Brigade Commander: "That's why we must seize the initiative and hurt the Japanese right from the start, making them lose their minds!"

The chief of staff suddenly felt that his knowledge could not keep up with the development speed of the 386th Brigade.

Since when, their 386th Brigade has become so powerful that it has the strength to defeat an entire Japanese division. You know, even during the Battle of Cangyunling, their 386th Brigade could not defeat even an infantry regiment of the Japanese army.

Of course, it was just a coincidence that Li Yunlong's New 1st Regiment defeated the Sakata Regiment in the battle of Cangyunling.

Strictly speaking, Li Yunlong only killed the Sakata Regiment's regiment headquarters, and it cannot be said that he defeated the Sakata Regiment.

Because whether it was casualties or loss of weapons and equipment, the New 1st Regiment suffered more.

The New 1st Regiment merely achieved the strategic goal of breaking out of the encirclement, nothing more.

The brigade commander added: "Immediately send a telegram to Li Yunlong and Ding Wei, ordering them to quickly lead the Independent Regiment and the New First Regiment to set up an ambush at Yixianxia!"

"Then order the 771st Regiment to block the 225th Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Army, and the 772nd Regiment to block the 227th Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Army.

The New 36nd Regiment is responsible for pinning down the 222nd and 223rd Infantry Regiments of the enemy's th Division and luring them towards Haoziling!"

"Yes!"

The communications chief next to him wrote down everything, then turned around and left to send a telegram to convey the order.

……

Taiyuan City.

Japanese 1st Army Headquarters.

Chief of Staff Kusunokichi looked at the document in his hand and said in surprise, "I originally thought Kitano-kun was just pretending to be nice to us, but I didn't expect he was serious.

The 36th and 37th divisions of the Locust Army had just arrived at Linyangquan and had only rested for one night when they launched the attack.

Shinozuka Yoshio frowned slightly and said, "I always feel like something is wrong. Kitano Kenzo's actions since coming to Taiyuan are really too abnormal compared to when he was in the Northeast."

Kusunokichi thought for a while and said, "Commander, I think I may know the answer."

"Oh?"

Shinozuka Yoshio looked at Kusunokichi with a puzzled look, and Kusunokichi quickly said: "To put it bluntly, these Osaka people are not without fighting power, but they have always regarded themselves as businessmen, and soldiers secondly.

Therefore, these vegetable vendors probably treat war as a business.”

Shinozuka Yoshio: “Is there any connection between the two?”

Kusunokichi did not answer but asked: "Commander-in-chief, who is the opponent of the locust army in the northeast?"

Yoshio Shinozuka: "Soviet people!" The Japanese army stationed hundreds of thousands of troops in the Northeast, and they were never there to deal with the sparse Anti-Japanese United Army, but to always be on guard against the Soviet people in the north.

In fact, the Soviet Union and Japan have always been enemies.

The war with Tsarist Russia lasted for many years.

In terms of comprehensive strength, the Japanese army was far from being a match for the Soviet Union, which is why they did not attack the Soviet Union to the north.

It cannot be said that they have not tried. The Battle of Nomonhan was an attempt by the Japanese.

However, the Japanese were defeated completely in this battle, so their attitude towards the Soviet Union changed from attack to seeking peace and defense.

The Soviet Union's strategic focus has always been on Europe, not the Far East, so it has been slow to take action against Japan.

Kusunokichi asked again: "What about the locust army's opponents in Shanxi?"

Shinozuka Yoshio: "Of course it is the China Central Army, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Eighth Route Army."

Kusunokichi Kusunokichi: "That's it. Whether it's the China Central Army, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, or the Eighth Route Army, their combat effectiveness is far from being comparable to that of the Soviet Army, especially the China Eighth Route Army!

The Osaka Division was timid when fighting against the Soviet Army in Northeast China, but now it is striking hard at the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi. This is the nature of a businessman!
Because they are profitable, because they never make a loss, because they never fight a battle they are not sure of!"

Shinozuka Yoshio thought carefully for a while and said, "Kusan-san, after listening to your analysis, it seems to be the case."

After a pause, Shinozuka Yoshio changed the subject and said with emotion: "It seems that we can't look at things with a rigid attitude and perspective, but we have to analyze them from different angles!"

"I hope the Osaka Division can bring us a different surprise this time."

Kusunoshi Hideyoshi: "The locust army has dispatched two and a half divisions, more than 5 troops, enough to flatten the entire Shanxi. I really can't imagine that there will be any accidents."

Shinozuka Yoshio: "That being said, we still can't be careless!"

"Hey! The commander is right!" Kusunokichi bowed his head heavily and flattered him at a very timely moment, even though he scoffed at Shinozuka Yoshio's concerns.

But arguing with your boss is not a good habit. Even if you win, you are the one who suffers in the end.

……

That afternoon.

The Japanese Army's 4th, 36th and 37th Divisions arrived successively at the outskirts of Taihang Mountains.

Considering that it was late in the day and they were unfamiliar with the terrain, fighting at night might be disadvantageous to them.

Therefore, Kitano Kenzo did not order a direct mopping-up operation, but instead ordered each regiment to surround the Taihang Mountain area from the outside according to the original plan, and planned to take action after dawn tomorrow.

……

Nothing happened all night.

The next morning, just after daybreak, each regiment swept the designated area along the target route according to the combat plan.

The Osaka Division's slogan was loud and clear.

In fact, as soon as the infantry regiments left the sight of the 36th and 37th Divisions and entered the outer area of ​​Taihang Mountains, they set up camp and enjoyed the comfortable picnic life.

In order to improve their lives, some Japanese soldiers chose to go into the mountains and hunt in the wild. From time to time, gunshots could be heard from the mountains and forests.

More Japs were lying in their tents and snoring, which was the consistent tradition of their Osaka Division.

In stark contrast to the Osaka Division, the Japanese soldiers in the 36th and 37th Divisions were extremely excited, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

Especially the 37th Division, they came here just to make merit!

Kenkichi Hirata even wanted to prove that the combat effectiveness of their special division was no less than that of the regular Type A division.

And this time, it is undoubtedly the best opportunity!

……

One line gorge.

Temporary Command Post of the Independent Regiment of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army.

Li Yunlong asked Zhang Dabiao who was standing beside him, "Captain of the First Battalion, where are the Japanese?"

Zhang Dabiao: "According to the information just sent back by the reconnaissance company, the Japanese 226th Infantry Regiment is about 20 kilometers away from here."

Li Yunlong's face turned serious: "There are still 20 kilometers left? Are they cuckolds? Go and speed them up."

"Yes!"

Zhang Dabiao agreed and was about to turn around and leave, but Li Yunlong stopped him and said, "Wait a moment."

Zhang Dabiao turned around and looked at Li Yunlong in confusion: "Captain, do you have any other instructions?"

Li Yunlong: "Don't move too much, don't scare the fish away, understand?"

"understand!"

Zhang Dabiao agreed again and waited for a moment. After making sure that the regiment commander Li Yunlong had no other instructions, he turned around and left to convey the order.

……

15 kilometers west of Yixianxia.

Ichiro Umekawa was the captain of the 226st Battalion of the th Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Army, with the rank of major.

Because the order from above was to search carefully step by step and not miss any place where the Eighth Route Army might be hiding, the Meichuan Battalion moved forward very slowly.

It took two full hours to advance only 5 kilometers.

After another fire burned the deserted village to ashes, Umekawa Ichiro said with a gloomy face: "Baka! All the damn Chinese ran away. I couldn't catch them alive to get any information. Could it be that the news leaked out?"

“Pah, pah, pah, pah!——”

As soon as he finished speaking, a series of crisp gunshots suddenly rang out in front of him. Umekawa Ichiro's face suddenly changed and he shouted, "Where are the gunshots coming from?"

A Japanese lieutenant next to him said: "Captain, on the hillside east of the village."

Soon, a Japanese soldier hurried over and reported to Meichuan Ichiro, "Report! Captain, we found traces of the Eighth Route Army ahead! The enemy took advantage of the locust army's sweep to launch a sneak attack, killing and wounding several locust army soldiers!"

Umekawa Ichiro was not angry about the death of several of his subordinates. He said excitedly: "Yoshi! The damn Eighth Route Army finally showed its tail, which means they haven't run far!

How many of them are there?

Japanese soldier: "About one company. They are well-equipped and don't look like guerrillas."

Umekawa Ichiro became even more excited: "If it's not the guerrillas, then it must be the main force of the Eighth Route Army!

Immediately surround the hillside ahead and wipe out all the Tubalu on the hill!"

After saying that, Ichiro Umekawa walked forward with a saber slung over his shoulder.

At this time, the sound of gunfire was getting farther and farther away. Then, another Japanese soldier came running over and bowed his head to report: "Report, Captain, the Chinese Eighth Route Army ran eastward!"

Umekawa Ichiro: "Chase, chase immediately!"

The captain next to him said, "Captain, since this is the main force of the Eighth Route Army, it means that the enemy's strength is obviously not just a company, it is very likely a battalion, or even a regiment. Should we report this situation to the regiment headquarters?"

Umekawa Ichiro shouted, "Idiots! We finally found the Eighth Route Army, are we going to give the credit to those idiots from the Second and Third Battalions?"

"As for a battalion or even a regiment of the Eighth Route Army? Don't you think, Kitajima, that with the strength of our brigade, we can't even deal with a regiment of the Eighth Route Army?"

"Hi Yi!"

The Japanese captain quickly bowed his head and said, "If it were somewhere else, I wouldn't worry, but this is the territory of the Chinese Eighth Route Army after all. The locust army is not familiar with it, so I think it's better to be careful."

...(End of chapter)