In the headquarters of the New Regiment, Li Yunlong smoked a cigarette and asked: "How is the situation?"

Xing Zhiguo replied: "I just learned about the situation. Ding Wei and the others blocked the main force of the Japs for another day. The Japs' offensive was very fierce and the troops suffered heavy casualties."

"According to the plan, tonight, Ding Wei and the others will evacuate their position under the cover of darkness."

Li Yunlong nodded slightly, and then said: "If Ding Wei and the others withdraw, the Japs can continue southward and cut off our road back to Luzhou."

"By that time, we won't be able to return to Xiantang Mountain. If the little devil sends an elite force to attack Xiantang Mountain quickly."

Xing Zhiguo couldn't help but frown when he heard this, and said: "But our troops are still resting and recuperating. Do we have to go south overnight?"

Li Yunlong waved his hand and said: "Our soldiers are not made of iron. They are always struggling like this. Whoever can bear it should rest when he should."

"If you don't get enough rest, you won't have the strength to fight the Japanese!"

Xing Zhiguo asked: "Then what do you think we should do?"

Li Yunlong pondered for a moment and said: "We can only ask our superiors to send troops to help us defend Xiantang Mountain."

"If nothing else, at least Ding Wei and the others should retreat towards Luzhou, just in case."

"If the little devil really wants to attack Xiantang Mountain, let Ding Wei and the others return to Xiantang Mountain to help us defend Xiantang Mountain."

"At that time, we will also contain the Japs from the outside to ensure the safety of the Xiantang Mountain base area."

Xing Zhiguo thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid this is the only way."

"Then I'll send a telegram to the brigade commander immediately!"

Li Yunlong said casually: "You don't need me to remind you how to write this telegram!"

Xing Zhiguo ignored Li Yunlong at all, turned and left.

After a while, Xing Zhiguo returned to Li Yunlong.

Li Yunlong asked casually: "How is it?"

Xing Zhiguo smiled and said: "That's it!"

"The brigade commander has ordered Ding Wei's new second regiment and some troops directly under the military region, about 4,000 people, to retreat in the direction of Xiangyuan and be ready to withdraw into Xiantang Mountain and Xiangyuan City at any time to assist in defense."

Li Yunlong chuckled and said: "Hey! I guess Ding Wei must be scolding me right now!"

"But we have built a lot of fortifications along the Tailu Highway. With these things, we should be able to stop the Japs for a while. Ding Wei should also thank me for giving him such a good service.

Chance."

"Ha ha!"

Xing Zhiguo laughed and said: "But with Lao Ding's personality, after this battle is over, he will definitely settle the score with you."

Li Yunlong said nonchalantly: "Just let him come, I'm not afraid of him."

"Now that we are wealthy, we are still afraid of these poor relatives!"

"And Ding Wei has helped us a lot this time. Even if he wants some benefits, that's what he should do."

Xing Zhiguo said with a smile: "When did Li Yunlong, who lives on a dime, become so generous?"

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunlong chuckled and said, "Isn't it because of poverty before? It's different now. Now that our lives are better, we can't just watch our former brothers live a hard life!"

Xing Zhiguo then asked: "What about us?"

Li Yunlong said: "Have a rest today and go south during the day tomorrow."

Xing Zhiguo nodded slightly, and then asked: "What about Chu Yunfei and the others?"

Li Yunlong said: "Let them talk about it later! Anyway, this boy Chu Yunfei has promised us that he will not just sit idly by. This boy also means what he says."

"It's just that they suffered a lot of losses in the previous battle, so they probably need some rest."

“Let’s contact you then!”

…

Just as Li Yunlong guessed, Ding Wei was indeed scolding Li Yunlong at this moment.

According to the order, Ding Wei had already secretly withdrawn from the position with his troops.

"Damn it!"

Ding Wei couldn't help but cursed: "What the hell is this! We have become workers for him, Li Yunlong."

"They have done all the limelighting, and now they ask us to wipe their butts. That's fine. Now they ask us to guard their homes for them."

"What a bully!"

The deputy captain next to him said quickly: "Captain, please stop complaining. Isn't this all for the sake of the overall situation?"

Ding Wei said: "Of course I know, but we can't pretend to be confused and be taken advantage of."

"We are helping Li Yunlong now. He, Li Yunlong, should compensate us in the future. We cannot forget this debt."

"What is Li Yunlong's background? He is a scoundrel. If you don't chase him for it, he will definitely get nothing."

"hey-hey!"

The deputy commander chuckled and said, "I think Commander Li has changed a lot recently."

Ding Wei nodded and said: "That's true. This kid has indeed changed a lot in recent times. Is it because he has more money and even his character has changed?"

As we were talking, a soldier ran over and said, "Report to the captain, the little Japs seem to have noticed that we have retreated."

Ding Wei asked: "Did they send troops to chase?"

The soldier replied: "They have already dispatched troops and are preparing to sneak attack our position."

Ding Wei said with a serious face: "Inform the troops behind us and try to delay them."

"Aren't there landmines placed along the way? They should be able to hold them back for a while."

"Send the order immediately. The troops should speed up and get rid of the little devil as soon as possible."

"yes!"

A soldier next to him responded quickly and turned around to convey the order.

Ding Wei turned his head and glanced behind him, and said with a smile: "Little devil, I want to chase you now, it's too late!"

"Grandpa won't play with you anymore!"

"Speed ​​up your retreat! Get out of here as soon as possible!"

"yes!"

"I know everyone is tired, so we should hurry up. When we get to a safe place, we can rest for a while. Then we will have enough energy to fight with the little devil."

Under Ding Wei's instigation, the soldiers speeded up and retreated into the distance under the cover of night.

…

Higuchi Kiichiro had just fallen asleep when he was woken up again.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, we have just received news that the enemy's main force has secretly withdrawn from the position."

"Nani?"

Higuchi Kiichiro couldn't help but widened his eyes in surprise and asked, "Did they run away?"

"Hai!"

Higuchi Kiichiro said angrily: "Then why are you still standing there? Chase me immediately?"

A Japanese officer replied: "Your Excellency, division commander, please calm down. They have been prepared for a long time. I'm afraid they will hold on until dark just to retreat at night."

"They have placed mines on their positions and along our pursuit route. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Imperial Army to catch up with them."
Chapter completed!