Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 395 finally appeared!
Ping'an County.

The new regiment headquarters.

Having just finished dinner, Li Yunlong stared at the map with a frown on his face.

He knew that the three main forces of the Japanese had approached the Eighth Route Army's base in northwest Shanxi.

But this time, neither Li Yunlong's intelligence network nor Chu Yunfei's intelligence network found the main force of the Japanese.

"Don't the Japanese plan to attack northwest Shanxi... heading for Xing County?"

Captain Li guessed.

But then he shook his head, thinking that Boss Lin’s information should not be wrong.

Moreover, the cost of incorrect intelligence was unbearable for the Eighth Route Army, and many soldiers and civilians in the base area would be sacrificed.

"The main force of the Japanese should be hiding somewhere in Heyuan County."

"Now, it depends on when the devils will attack!"

At this moment, Communications Platoon Leader Zhang Zhilian walked in quickly, saluted Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang, and reported:

"Reporting to the regimental commander and political commissar, Deputy Commander Xing of the Jinzhong base sent an urgent telegram. Half an hour ago, a small Japanese force infiltrated near Meng County and was eliminated by the Sword Commando. Currently, the 21st Division, the 26th Division and other troops are approaching the Zhangjiagang and Wangjiawan defense lines!"

Zhao Gang's expression sternly changed. "It seems the Japanese soldiers on Zhengtai Road are losing their patience and are finally planning to attack the Jinzhong base."

"Judging from the current situation, the main force of the Japanese intends to attack from Zhangjiazhai and Wangjiawan at the same time, using a two-pronged approach to penetrate our Jinzhong base."

"Furthermore, the Japanese have deployed an independent siege artillery battalion this time. The situation in the Jinzhong base area is not optimistic."

There were nearly 4 people in the Jinzhong base, while the attacking Japanese soldiers numbered about 2, plus 1 puppet troops. The total enemy and our forces were 3 to .

In terms of artillery firepower, Xing Zhiguo had 4 artillery battalions, while the Japanese had about 3 artillery regiments, plus an independent heavy artillery battalion.

The artillery firepower of both sides was evenly matched. In terms of overall advantage, the Japanese attacking the Jinzhong base had a greater advantage.

However, the Jinzhong base had complete defensive fortifications, which could inflict heavy casualties on the attacking enemy.

Li Yunlong nodded: "Yes."

Zhao Gang continued with a worried tone, "The Jinzhong base area is indeed difficult to attack this time. The Japanese deployed the 45-year-old 240mm heavy howitzer. Although this thing is old, it poses a huge threat to our fortifications and infantry."

According to the intelligence information sent by Boss Lin, Zhao Gang has learned that these 240 heavy artillery were generally used by the Japanese to bombard permanent fortifications and suppress firepower in major battles, causing heavy losses to our military and civilians.

Li Yunlong said calmly, "The battle for the Jinzhong base area should have started in the next two days. The Japanese attack on northwest Shanxi should also have started in the next two days."

"After we eliminate the main force of the Japanese troops from the Imperial Guards Mixed Brigade, we can send a portion of our main force to Meng County to reinforce Deputy Commander Xing."

In Li Yunlong's previous military career, he had fought countless battles that were more difficult than this one.

And every time he fought, he would keep his head on his belt and fight his way in and out of the hail of bullets.

Zhao Gang, who had just taken over as the political commissar of the new 1st regiment, had relatively little experience and was a little impatient, which Li Yunlong could understand.

Li Yunlong was almost scared to death when he participated in the battle for the first time. Zhao Gang killed 3 Japanese soldiers in his first battle, which was much better than him.

After experiencing many major battles like this, Zhao Gang naturally remained calm even when faced with a catastrophe.

"Where are the Japs hiding?"

Zhao Gang nodded, quickly calmed down, stared at the map and muttered to himself.

At that moment, the communications officer hurried in, raised his hand and saluted to report: "Reporting to the regiment commander, political commissar, the sharp blade assault team leader Wei Dayong just sent a telegram, saying that the Japanese reconnaissance cavalry appeared in the direction of Heyuan County, followed by a large group of Japanese and puppet troops, and they are heading along the highway towards Ping'an County."

After the report, the communications staff handed over a telegram in his hand.

Li Yunlong took the telegram and read it, his expression immediately brightening with joy: "Son of a bitch, finally here!" Li Yunlong's gestures were filled with a murderous aura that was intimidating without anger: "Order the Blade Commando to continue surveillance. Be careful not to be discovered by the Japanese scouts. Report the Japanese scouts' location every hour."

"Yes!"

The communications officer saluted and turned to leave.

"Old Zhao, you stay at the regimental headquarters. I'll go to Jiangjunling to command the battle. I think the Japanese will launch a surprise attack in the early morning."

The main force of the new regiment has already deployed an ambush in the direction of Jiangjunling, and Zhang Dabiao is watching at the front line.

Now that the Japanese have appeared and a major war is about to break out, Li Yunlong naturally has to go to the front line in person to command the troops in battle.

"Okay." Zhao Gang nodded. "Be careful on the road."

Li Yunlong put on his military cap and fastened his military belt. "Also, call Ding Wei and Kong Jie. The Japanese troops in Heyuan County have already set out. Keep a close eye on the movements of the Japanese troops in Anhua County and Datong. Don't let them surround you."

"Okay, I'll call Captain Ding and Captain Kong right away." Zhao Gang nodded. Although the New 1st Regiment had only been in northwestern Shanxi for a short time, the base had already been completely blocked by the Eighth Route Army. Not only the three defensive fortification groups, but even the towns had telephones. The next development plan was to connect every village with roads and telephones.

"The sea!"

Li Yunlong shouted loudly outside the door.

Guard Dong Dahai, with a gun on each side, ran in quickly and thrust his body forward: "Here!"

Li Yunlong ordered: "Immediately arrange a jeep and let's go to Jiangjunling!"

"Yes!" Dong Dahai accepted the order, but Zhao Gang stopped him, "Wait."

Zhao Gang said to Dong Dahai, "Listen to me, if a regimental commander were to go into battle with a submachine gun and a machete, I'd hold you accountable."

Dong Dahai looked at Li Yunlong humbly and said, "Yes."

Li Yunlong laughed heartily: "Old Zhao, you underestimate me too much. If I want to go to the battlefield, can Dong Dahai stop me?"

Zhao Gang smiled slightly: "Then I will find another guard for you, two people should be able to stop you, right?"

"You are such a ruthless kid."

Li Yunlong's face darkened and he walked out quickly.

Then, Li Yunlong sat in the jeep, and under the protection of three large trucks loaded with a guard platoon, the convoy drove towards Jiangjunling.

……

At 4 a.m., at the front line of Jiangjunling, the crazy cold was still invading every part of the earth, and the earth was silent as if it was frozen to death.

The officers and soldiers of the Japanese Guards Mixed Brigade were fully armed, holding Type 38 rifles with bayonets. Their helmets and bayonets emitted a faint and cold light in the dark night.

In the team, four Type 4 75mm mountain guns and four Type 4 infantry guns were waiting for unified action.

Sakurada Takeshi looked at his watch in the light of a flashlight. After a night of rapid march, he thought he had not alarmed anyone and arrived at the Jiangjunling Defense Fortification Group. About one kilometer ahead was the forward position of the Eighth Route Army's Jiangjunling Defense Fortification Group.

According to the reconnaissance of Yamamoto's special forces and reconnaissance aircraft, there is approximately an infantry battalion of the Eighth Route Army stationed in this group of fortifications.

When the hands of his watch slowly pointed to 4 a.m., he waved his hand decisively and whispered, "Let's go!"

"Follow me to wipe out the Eighth Route Army's frontline positions. No need to use guns, use bayonets."

A squadron leader, holding a command saber in his hand, led a squadron of Japanese soldiers and quietly moved towards the front line of the Eighth Route Army.

Four 4mm mountain guns and four infantry guns were set up by the Japanese artillery, with their muzzles pointing towards the fortifications, ready to provide artillery support at any time.

(End of this chapter)