Since there were many boatmen coming to help, and the width of the Yi River was much smaller than that of the Yangtze River, it didn't take long to cross the Yi River, and it took about six hours to complete.

It took only six hours to transport four main infantry reinforcement battalions and an eight-gun artillery battalion, plus the regimental baggage troops. This was already a good achievement.

When the main force of the Zhiyi Regiment arrived at Tangtou Town, it was already past four o'clock in the morning, and it would be dawn in two or three hours.

Seeing this situation, Zhang Tianhai immediately made a decision and immediately sent troops to the village north of Tangtou. As for the specific arrangements and negotiations, he directly left it to Zhou Fangjie and Guo Qiliang, and he directly obtained a report from Li Chunfei.

The battalion detached a company to follow him.

As for what Zhang Tianhai wanted to do, he made it clear directly. He wanted to rest immediately, and then take a small group of troops with him to observe the terrain in Tangshan Mountain during the day.

Regarding Zhang Tianhai's decision, both Zhou Fangjie and Guo Qiliang expressed their unconditional obedience. After all, the war was about to begin, and the overall situation of the entire regiment must be considered.

As for why they did not set off to Tangshan during the day, the reason was simple: they were afraid that enemy aircraft and infiltrating spies would discover their traces - once their whereabouts were exposed, the mission would be declared a failure.

Moreover, the cost of mission failure is very heavy. Once the Japanese army mobilizes the main force to encircle Tangshan, even if the regiment can break out of the Japanese encirclement, the losses it will suffer must be very heavy!

The moon was dark and the stars were sparse, there were no cicadas chirping or birds chirping, only fatigue all over the body. Zhang Tianhai and the officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion and the 1st Company took a rest in Lizhuang, north of Tangtou Town, and snoring could be heard one after another.

Yes, the entire 1st Battalion of the Zhiyi Regiment was stationed in Lizhuang at this time, and the artillery battalion was also stationed at the same time.

As for the regiment headquarters and directly affiliated teams, they are stationed in the nearby Dachenzhuang. After all, Lizhuang is also the village closest to Tangshan. As for the troops closest to Tangshan Au, it is Han Xingle's fourth battalion.

According to the three officers of the regiment, the fourth battalion's combat effectiveness has been greatly improved after the appointment of Han Xingle as deputy battalion commander, especially in terms of training. It is a battalion that has done a good job and has the most veterans.

We need to have the momentum of “competing for superiority”.

At dawn, it was not yet noon, probably around ten o'clock, and Zhang Tianhai set off with the company of the first battalion. He also took with him Xu Xun, the combat staff officer.

In Zhang Tianhai's view, Xu Xun, a young man from the Northeast, is quite alert when it comes to handling matters. Bringing him along can help a lot.

As before, Zhang Tianhai was still riding his horse, but this time Xu Xun came as his adjutant.

Spring has arrived, and the entire undulating mountainous area is surrounded by green and full of vitality. Perhaps it was the continuous spring rain that fell a few days ago that activated this vitality.

It is a pleasure to walk on this small plain and look at the continuous Yimeng Mountains in front of you and feel the vitality of this area.

Looking at the rolling mountains in front of him, Zhang Tianhai frowned slightly: Two weeks and fourteen days, no more, no more, no less, if he was allowed to go in alone, there would be no problem at all.

It is very difficult for these more than 3,300 troops to be stationed without the enemy noticing.

To achieve this, the first step is to select a location, and then look at the strength of the security force.

Tangshan is not far from Tangshan Col. It can be said that they are in the same mountain range. Even the explosions of artillery shells and grenades on the Tangshan side can be heard clearly.

An hour later, on a hilltop overgrown with weeds in Tangshan, Zhang Tianhai stood with his hands behind his hands as he looked at the surrounding terrain, his brows furrowed.

"Is there a col on the hilltop opposite here?" Zhang Tianhai pointed to the opposite side of the main battlefield of Tangshan Col and asked the three local guides around him.

A group of officers and soldiers from the Zhiyi Regiment were stationed at various key roads in the mountains to guard Zhang Tianhai. After all, they were very close to the frontline battlefield, and the enemy might come over at any time.

If the Japanese army really comes over and is not prepared, the 232nd Regiment will be stabbed. Therefore, during the alert period, Zhang Tianhai also ordered the combat company commander to prepare for a while.

"Sir, we have to go over two hills before we reach the col." One of the guides said.

Zhang Tianhai nodded and said: "Okay! Then take us there now!"

At this time, the sun came out, and the cold spring mist hit Zhang Tianhai's clothes. The sultry weather was really uncomfortable, maybe because it was still a coastal area, and the wind was not too hot yet, and it also brought

A little less refreshing.

"It's only been a month since the Spring Festival, has the weather become so hot?" Zhang Tianhai murmured.

The two hills mentioned by the guide seemed very close, but were actually very far away. However, Zhang Tianhai and others walked for a full hour before climbing over them. This was already considered a state of rapid march.

Standing on the top of the mountain pointed by the guide just now, Zhang Tianhai saw that there was a large col after the mountain, and it was overgrown with weeds and dense trees.

Zhang Tianhai stood with his hands behind his hands, his eyes fixed on this mountain col, but he kept thinking in his heart. The trees above him were also large and green, almost blocking out the sky and the sun.

"That's it." Zhang Tianhai said to Xu Xun beside him.

"Yes, Tuanzuo!" Xu Xun responded.

Then Zhang Tianhai turned around and said to the three guides next to him: "In the next few days, these guides will have to work hard and stay with the officers and soldiers of our army."

"But... sir, we agreed that we would only take one trip. If we don't go home in a few days, my mother will be worried." One of the guides scratched his head and said.

"Don't worry about this. I will send people to protect your families. If you are afraid that the troops will not be able to defend the soup, I can send people to Linyi or even Lanling to protect them. The price is easy to say, you three.

One ocean per day. The premise is that you must follow our large army and cannot leave the Tangshan area within half a month." Zhang Tianhai said seriously.

"Can't you do it even for one day?" Another guide asked.

"Don't say a day, not even half an hour. This is war! Our entire army must not be buried here because of the three of you!" Zhang Tianhai said coldly.

Zhang Tianhai paused and then said: "When the large troops come in, I will give the order to the gendarmerie. After the mountain is closed, anyone who leaves the mountain without receiving a warrant from the commander of the regiment will be shot!"

After hearing this, the hearts of the three guides suddenly trembled. They were not fools. The officer in front of them did not seem to be joking. His words were filled with murderous intent.

If they dare to leave without obeying orders, not only will they not get the money, but they will also lose their lives.

If you obey orders, you will get money, and your family will be protected by the army. Isn't this great?

So the three guides immediately made the wisest choice: "Sir, the three of us will absolutely obey your orders. We will never run around."

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