The next journey was relatively smooth, and the troops successfully arrived at the Xiantang Mountain area before dark.

At this time, the local guerrillas had received notice in advance that the main force was coming. The local guerrillas were also very happy and immediately arranged a location for the new regiment in advance.

But they never dreamed that the main force coming would be so large, a team of five thousand people.

There is no room for living in several nearby villages. Fortunately, it is summer and outdoor camping is allowed. Therefore, most of the troops can only choose to camp outdoors for the time being.

Early the next morning, Li Yunlong summoned his main cadres and held a meeting, mainly to study the next step of work.

Li Yunlong was the first to speak: "Going to the Luzhou area and opening up new base areas is only one of the most important strategic deployments of our Eighth Route Army for a while now."

"The superior leaders have given such an important task to our New Regiment. This is their trust in our New Regiment."

"With such a good opportunity, we naturally have to seize it and strive to achieve success as soon as possible."

"As the saying goes, knowing yourself and the enemy will ensure victory in a hundred battles. We must first understand the enemy's strength, and then formulate corresponding strategies based on the enemy's strength."

"Now, deputy commander Xing Zhiguo will introduce to you the enemy situation in the Luzhou area."

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he lit a cigarette and started smoking leisurely.

As the leader of a group, you can’t just speak by yourself during a meeting!

If you can let others say it, you should try to let others say it. If you have to say everything yourself, then you will be exhausted.

Xing Zhiguo continued: "The leader also said just now that our target this time is the Luzhou area. There are a total of thirteen counties in Luzhou."

"Of course, the largest city among them is Luzhou City. The little devils stationed an independent mixed brigade in the Luzhou area."

"This brigade is the Ji Ze Brigade, and its brigade leader is Major General Yoshi Ze Akira. The headquarters of the Ji Ze Brigade is located in Luzhou City, and its troops are dispersed and stationed throughout the thirteen counties of Luzhou."

"In addition to the Yoshizawa Brigade, there are also some independent garrison troops in various places, but these troops are relatively small. There are also some coal mines, and there are also little Japanese garrison troops in the mines."

"All the Japanese soldiers combined have a strength of about 11,000. More than half of them, the strongest one is the Jize Brigade."

"In addition to the little devils, there are many puppet troops in the Luzhou area. According to the information we have learned before, there is an army of the puppet army stationed in the Luzhou area, which is the 48th Army of the Imperial Association Army. This one

The strength of the army is approximately fifteen thousand."

"But in addition to the 48th Army, there is also an independent brigade, four independent regiments, and more than a dozen independent battalions of the puppet army."

"Most of these troops are local ruffians and bandits who were recruited by the Japs. For example, the puppet army we encountered at the Wangzhuang stronghold, Wang Hu's battalion, is a member of the puppet army.

Independent Camp.”

"These independent brigades, independent regiments, and independent battalions are all relatively independent and belong to different mountains. They are basically local gangsters."

"This part of the puppet army totals more than 10,000 people. Taking into account the 48th puppet army, the total strength of the puppet army is about 27,000 or 8,000."

"Although most of these puppet troops are a ragtag group, they are still troops after all, and they still have some combat effectiveness."

"And after all, they have 30,000 people, so we can't take them lightly."

"The general enemy situation in the Luzhou area is like this."

Li Yunlong took a puff of cigarette and said with a smile: "There are so many enemy troops stationed in the thirteen counties of Luzhou. This shows how much the enemy attaches great importance to the Luzhou area."

"Don't look at the fact that we have just wiped out a Japanese division. That's because we have the main force to assist in the battle. Our new regiments cannot win one by one."

"So we still can't underestimate the enemy. However, although the enemy's strength is far superior to ours, our new regiment is not a vegetarian."

"If you can't eat it in one bite, then let's eat it in several bites. Even if it's the hardest bone, we can chew it off."

"However, the strength of our new regiment has not yet fully recovered. Our most important task now is to gain a foothold here, train the troops, and further expand the troops."

"At the same time, we will also launch some small-scale battles to gradually consume the enemy's strength and create conditions for the final decisive battle."

"I will now set a goal for everyone. We must break this hard nut within three months at the latest."

"So everyone should be mentally prepared in advance and be ready to fight a big battle or a tough battle at any time."

"yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

…

Luzhou City, inside the headquarters of Jize Brigade.

Major General Yoshizawa Akira was sitting in his office reading documents when there was a rapid knock on the door.

"Come in!"

A Japanese major opened the door and walked in. He said respectfully to Yoshizawa Akira: "Your Excellency, General, we have just received a report from the Xiangyuan garrison."

"The Wangzhuang stronghold suffered a devastating blow from the enemy. A small group of imperial troops stationed at the stronghold were all shattered into pieces."

"Nani?"

Yoshizawa Akira couldn't help but his eyes widened in surprise, and he quickly asked: "Who did it? Have you found out?"

The Japanese major said quickly: "We have basically investigated clearly, it is Li Yunlong's new regiment."

"Li Yunlong?"

Yoshizawa Akira's face changed slightly. He was too familiar with this name.

Nowadays, most of the senior Japanese generals have heard of Li Yunlong.

Especially the little Japanese stationed in Shanxi are very familiar with the name Li Yunlong.

Yoshizawa frowned and asked: "Aren't they in the Heyuan area? How come they came to Xiangyuan?"

The Japanese major continued: "The specific reason is still unclear, but we have found out that after they destroyed the Wangzhuang stronghold, they did not return to the Taiyue area, but rushed to the Xiantang Mountain area. They are currently stationed in Xiantang Mountain

nearby."

"Xiantang Mountain?"

Yoshizawa Akira quickly stood up and came to the huge map on the wall. He stared at the map and said thoughtfully: "It seems that these Tuba Road are planning to stay in the Xiantang Mountain area for a long time?"

The Japanese major replied: "This possibility cannot be ruled out for the time being."

Yoshizawa Akira continued: "Li Yunlong suddenly led his troops to Xiantang Mountain. Is this a signal?"

"It shows that the enemy is ready to attack the entire Luzhou area. The Luzhou area is sandwiched between the Taihang Mountains and the Taiyue Mountains, dividing their two bases into two halves."

"What will happen if the enemy army captures the Luzhou area? These two base areas can be connected together, which is very beneficial to the development of the enemy army."

The Japanese Major quickly said: "Your Majesty General, will the enemy be so bold as to attack the entire Luzhou area?"

Yoshizawa Akira said: "If it were before, they would definitely not dare because they did not have the strength at all, but that is not necessarily the case now."

"The just-concluded Peace War has proven their strength. In recent times, the forces of these Tuba Road have expanded rapidly."

"Thirty thousand imperial troops were surrounded and annihilated by them in the Ping An area. This is enough to show that their strength is already quite terrifying."

"So Li Yunlong's troops are just their vanguard, coming to attack the front line. Once they are fully prepared, they will definitely attack the entire Luzhou area."

The Japanese major asked: "Your Majesty General, if this is the case, our current situation will not be good. If the enemy really concentrates its main force to besiege us, we may fall into a heavy siege by the enemy."

Yoshizawa Akira's expression became extremely serious at this moment, and he said thoughtfully: "From the overall situation, we have gone deep alone. The Luzhou area has a special terrain, standing between two mountains.

"

"The imperial army in the south is not completely under control yet, so it is equivalent to being surrounded on three sides."

"Once they cut off the main route to Jinzhong from the north, we will be completely surrounded by enemy forces."

"Li Yunlong settled directly in Xiantang Mountain, probably to prepare for this. Once they gain a firm foothold, they can send troops from Xiantang Mountain and cut off the Tailu Highway. This will basically cut off our connection with Jinzhong."

"In this way, we are completely surrounded by enemy forces."

"Before, they didn't have such strength, so we didn't have to worry at all, but now they have enough strength, and our situation has become dangerous."

The Japanese major asked quickly: "Then what should we do? Should we take the initiative to drive Li Yunlong's new regiment out of the Xiantang Mountain area, and drive them out while their foothold is not stable? Isn't this right?

How can this passive situation be avoided?”

Yoshizawa Akira couldn't help but sigh and said: "Li Yunlong's new group is powerful, and these Tubal are very cunning. If we take the initiative and go deep into the mountains, we may not be their opponents."

"If you are not careful, you may end up defeated, so don't act rashly."

Akira Yoshizawa, an old devil, is quite cautious, and with Li Yunlong's reputation in full swing, Akira Yoshizawa does not dare to provoke Li Yunlong easily.

Especially now that they don't know Li Yunlong's specific strength, they will definitely not get any benefits if they attack rashly.

Akira Yoshizawa is very clear about this.

The Japanese Major said with some dissatisfaction: "If we don't take the initiative to attack, we will miss a good opportunity and have to sit back and wait for death."

"Baga~!"

Yoshizawa Akira said angrily: "What does it mean to sit and wait for death? How can the imperial army sit and wait for death?"

"Hai!"

The Japanese Major said respectfully: "I made a mistake while humble in my position. Your Excellency, General, please forgive me."
Chapter completed!