Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 374: Overkill!
Outside Ping'an County, Li Yunlong, wearing a black leather jacket and an Eighth Route Army cap, stood on a tank with a cold look in his eyes.

He held a rechargeable loudspeaker provided by Boss Lin in his hand to ensure that his voice reached the ears of every soldier.

"Son of a bitch Ichiro Hirata!"

The first sentence that Captain Li spoke was very sweet:

"I've already written a letter warning him not to bully the people of Heyuan County!"

"This bastard ignored the warning and even sent troops to Fangcheng Town a few days ago to forcibly capture civilians and seize food!"

"We, the Eighth Route Army, are fighting to prevent our brothers and sisters from being bullied!"

"The Japanese and puppet troops in Heyuan County are bullying us civilians like this. Tell me, can we tolerate this?"

Li Yunlong had received intelligence from the underground party in Heyuan County, so he wrote a letter to warn Ichiro Hirata not to bully the people of Heyuan County.

Even the 20th Division did not dare to bully the civilians at will. I didn’t expect that Hirata was so bold. He actually ignored the warning!
Captain Li had such a bad temper that he naturally wanted to teach Ichiro Hirata and the Japanese devils in Heyuan County a lesson.

"cannot!"

More than 5000 Eighth Route Army soldiers armed to the teeth shouted in unison.

Li Yunlong shouted, "The Japanese and puppet troops in Heyuan County have been burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of evil for over a year now. What do you think we should do?"

"Kill, kill, kill—"

The warriors' murderous aura, which seemed to have condensed into substance, was like a raging wave crashing against the shore, soaring into the sky!
"set off!"

"Destroy Heyuan County!"

Captain Li had a stern look on his face and waved his hand.

Looking at the sharp momentum of the troops, Zhao Gang secretly sighed that this was the most powerful and most motivated elite division he had ever seen.

In terms of momentum alone, even the Japanese elite 20th Division and the National Army's German-equipped Division cannot compare to the current New st Regiment.

At present, Li Yunlong may not be the strongest in the Eighth Route Army in terms of tactical command and military capabilities.

But when it comes to leading troops and boosting morale, Li Yunlong is absolutely unique. He can make soldiers roar with just a few words.

As Li Yunlong's order was issued, all troops marched towards Heyuan County in a mighty manner according to the combat plan.

The 105st Company of the Cavalry Battalion and the Blade Commando were in charge of reconnaissance at the front, followed by the st Infantry Battalion, the mm Artillery Battalion, the Tank Battalion, the st Motor Vehicle Company, the Logistics Transport Team, and the nd Infantry Battalion and the rd Infantry Battalion.

A team of more than 5,000 people formed a queue more than five kilometers long on the road.

Not long after setting out, the New 1st Regiment's massive movement was immediately discovered by Japanese scouts sent from surrounding counties.

After all, the Japanese in Ping'an County suffered this loss. They were not prepared at the first time, and it was too late to call for reinforcements.

However, as soon as the Japanese and puppet troops in the surrounding Yunxian, Anhua and Heyuan counties received the intelligence, they quickly retreated into the county towns and hid there, not daring to come out.

Although it seemed that the main force of the Eighth Route Army in Ping'an County was heading towards Heyuan County, they knew very well that Li Yunlong was cunning. Before the fight started, no one knew Li Yunlong's real target.

A powerful dragon crossed the river right next to their bed, and the Japanese and puppet troops could not sleep well.

In addition to the Japanese in Heyuan County, the Japanese gendarmerie in Yun County, Anhua and other places also received Li Yunlong's warning letter.

However, the Japanese in Yun County and Anhua were very honest and did not dare to send troops out to burn, kill and loot.

They were well aware of the strength of Li Yunlong and the New 20st Regiment. Even the th Division, which was as powerful as it was, could not do anything to Li Yunlong. The New st Regiment was not something they could afford to offend.

"How many troops did the new regiment dispatch?"

Heyuan County.

At the Japanese Military Police Headquarters, after listening to the report from the staff officer, Ichiro Hirata suddenly stood up from his chair as if a spring was installed on his butt, and hurriedly looked at the staff officer who came to report and asked.

"About 20 people, including more than 105 12mm heavy artillery pieces, medium tanks, and a large number of heavy and light machine guns, mortars and other heavy weapons!"

The Japanese scouts had already figured out the size of the new regiment and sent it back by telegram.

"Nani?!"

Upon hearing the scale of the troops and weapons and equipment, Ichiro Hirata's pupils suddenly shrank.

At present, the total military strength of Heyuan County is only three Japanese infantry battalions and one puppet army regiment, two old Type 75 mm mountain guns, two Type infantry guns, and dozens of light and heavy machine guns.

This amount of troops and firepower can easily deal with a division of the Nationalist Army.

However, the Eighth Route Army dispatched 105 heavy artillery and tanks to fight them, which was simply an overkill.

According to information from insiders planted in the Locust Alliance Army, many officers and soldiers of the Locust Alliance Army have already considered escaping or surrendering.

Once the Eighth Route Army arrived, these puppet troops would inevitably lose the courage to resist facing the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery and tanks.

At this time, Hirata Ichiro was very regretful. He should not have continued to send troops to Fangcheng Town to capture civilians and rob food a few days ago. Perhaps Li Yunlong would not have led his troops to attack Heyuan County so quickly.

At present, the fortifications inside and outside Heyuan County have not been completed.

Ichiro Hirata knew he had already lost without fighting.

Hirata took a deep breath. Since this battle was inevitable, he had no choice but to fight to the death.

"Immediately forward this telegram to the First Army Headquarters, requesting tactical guidance!"

Heyuan County is an important military town in northern Shanxi. Hirata didn't believe that Shinozuka Yoshio would watch Heyuan County being captured by the Eighth Route Army.

Because once Heyuan County is captured by the Eighth Route Army, the Eighth Route Army will seriously threaten the traffic on the Tongpu Railway. Every military train passing through the Beitongpu Railway may be robbed by the Eighth Route Army!

"Order all locust troops and locust auxiliaries to take up defensive positions according to the battle plan and prepare for battle."

Since Ping'an County was captured by the Eighth Route Army, Ichiro Hirata has assembled all Japanese and puppet soldiers and conducted targeted drills and deployments based on the city walls to prevent the New 1st Regiment from attacking Heyuan County.

As his orders were given, the heavy-hearted devils and the trembling puppet troops quickly entered their designated positions.

There is no wall that is impenetrable. The Eighth Route Army was so "high-profile" that the Japanese and puppet soldiers in Heyuan City had already learned that the Eighth Route Army was going to attack Heyuan County.

After thinking for a while, Ichiro Hirata continued to give orders to the staff:

"Immediately request the First Army Headquarters to dispatch aviation units to bomb the new regiment's heavy artillery and tank units."

Hirata knew very well that the strength of the New 105st Regiment lay in its firepower, especially its artillery firepower. Even in the entire Type A division of the British Empire, there were not many 12mm heavy artillery equipped, not to mention the 75 tanks. Each tank gun had the firepower of a mountain gun, and it was a mountain gun that could be moved at any time. It could get close to the city wall and shoot, thus destroying the wall.

As long as Li Yunlong's heavy artillery and tank units are blown up, this man and his troops will be like toothless tigers, just for show and to intimidate people.

Without heavy artillery and tanks, Li Yunlong would not be able to easily capture Heyuan County.

As long as they can hold out until the reinforcements from the 26th Division arrive, the Eighth Route Army will naturally retreat back to Ping'an County.

The order was quickly conveyed, and the commander of the First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, received a telegram from Ichiro Hirata.

"Send out 105 men, carrying a large number of heavy artillery and tanks, and march towards Heyuan County."

"Lieutenant Colonel Ichiro Hirata requests tactical guidance and requests the dispatch of aviation reinforcements."

Looking at the telegram sent by Ichiro Hirata, Yoshio Shinozuka frowned and suddenly became nervous.

Heyuan County is an important military town and is very close to the Beitongpu Railway. Once Heyuan County is captured by the Eighth Route Army, the Beitongpu Railway, which the 14th Division has just repaired and opened, will be seriously threatened by the Eighth Route Army.

The Eighth Route Army dispatched heavy artillery and tanks, and the locust armies and locust association armies in the three surrounding counties combined were no match for them.

Obviously, the Eighth Route Army has the advantage in this battle.

Soon, Shinozuka Yoshio called Mutaguchi Ren'ya to discuss countermeasures. Yamamoto Ikki was in the final stage of formulating the battle plan to attack northwest Shanxi, and Shinozuka Yoshio did not send anyone to disturb him.

This time, Yamamoto Ikki had to make two battle plans, and because of the fear of them being leaked, he had to make them alone.

The fake combat plan they created had to look the same as the real one in order to deceive the Eighth Route Army Headquarters and Li Yunlong, and thus cover up the implementation of the real combat plan.

"Commander, this is the locust army's opportunity. Please immediately send air force units to northwest Shanxi to bomb the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery and tank units, even if it means suicide attacks!"

After reading the telegram sent by Ichiro Hirata, Mutaguchi Ren'ya looked delighted and then made a suggestion to Yoshio Shinozuka.

"I'm afraid this is another trap set by Li Yunlong." Yoshio Shinozuka rubbed his forehead. He had been fooled by Li Yunlong too many times. Dangdang was different, so he was a little hesitant about the order to send the air force.

Yoshio Shinozuka expressed his concerns. The Eighth Route Army could have marched at night to attack Heyuan County, so why did they choose to march so brazenly during the day?

Is there something fishy going on?
Mutaguchi sneered, "The last time Li Yunlong attacked Ping'an County, he also marched openly in broad daylight. He even spread the news in advance, inviting the Chinese people in Ping'an County in northwestern Shanxi to watch. In the end, the locust army destroyed more than 20 heavy artillery pieces and more than a dozen tanks."

"Li Yunlong has been doing too well recently."

"He thought the locust army couldn't deal with him, that the locust army was afraid of him. If nothing unexpected happens, this person must have spread the news in advance, inviting the Chinese people in Heyuan County to come and watch."

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded. Mutaguchi guessed correctly about the last point. Just now, Ichiro Hirata brought news that a large number of people appeared around Heyuan County.

"It seems that Li Yunlong is nothing but an arrogant person."

After listening to Mutaguchi's analysis, Shinozuka Yoshio nodded, thinking it made sense. His nervousness vanished, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth:
"Immediately order the entire 54th Aircraft Squadron to move out. Their mission is to bombard the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery and tanks on the Heping Highway. Destroy them at all costs!"

At present, Sugiyama Gen has handed over the command of the 54th Flying Squadron to Yoshio Shinozuka.

Yoshio Shinozuka also had his own plan in mind. As long as the air force destroyed the Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery and tank units this time, the next raid on Li Yunlong's troops in northwestern Shanxi would be much easier.

Even if it means having a few planes shot down, it's worth it!
"Hi."

Mutaguchi Renya went to convey the order quickly with murderous intent.

(End of this chapter)