The screen returns to Dongyang Village.

Each squadron of the Yamazaki Battalion had completed the siege of the 1st Company of the Independent Battalion on the ridge on the left. Then, following the order from the battalion leader Yamazaki Jihei, they immediately launched a siege on the 1st Company.

Unfortunately, the Yamazaki Brigade was dispatched this time with only a few 60mm caliber mortars and no other heavy firepower weapons.

The first company is not only well-equipped, but also occupies favorable terrain. The trees, rocks, etc. on the mountains can also effectively block the Japanese mortar attacks.

As a result, the Yamazaki Battalion launched several attacks in succession but failed to work. Not only that, it also suffered hundreds of casualties.

At this moment, a Japanese scout suddenly hurried to Yamazaki Jihei and reported: "Report to the captain, something bad is going on. There are several Eighth Route Army troops due west, north, northwest, and northeast of Dongyang Village.

Come this way!"

Yamazaki Jihei seemed to have expected this. He asked: "How many people came to China Tubal Road in total?"

Japanese Scout: "We are not sure yet, but it is estimated that there will be no less than 1,000 people!"

The corner of Yamazaki Jihei's mouth raised slightly, revealing an imperceptible sneer. The haze from the loss of hundreds of soldiers just disappeared from his face: "No less than 1,000 people? It seems that it should be Wang Chengzhu's independent battalion without a doubt!"

Hearing the news, Yamazaki Jihei was not frightened, but he was frightened by Kobayashi Jiro. He said with a bitter look on his face: "Captain, you have seen the battle just now. This independent battalion is not very different from other Eighth Route Army troops."

Likewise, they are not only well-equipped, but also very powerful in combat.

This is the hinterland of the Eighth Route Army's defense area. I'm worried that we won't be able to eliminate the independent battalion in a short time. On the contrary, if other main forces of the Eighth Route Army arrive again, the situation will not be good!"

Yamazaki Jihei said indifferently: "No, no, no, Kobayashi-kun, your worries are completely unnecessary.

The combat effectiveness of this independent battalion is good, but because of this, we should destroy it!"

"I have already thought of a countermeasure. It is really difficult to eliminate the Tuba Road in front of me huddled on the mountain. However, we can use it as a bait to encircle the reinforcements and eliminate the reinforcements of the independent battalion one by one."

"As for what you said about attracting the main force of the Eighth Route Army, it's okay if they don't come. If they dare to come, they can be wiped out in one fell swoop!"

Kobayashi Jiro was startled by Yamazaki Jihei's bold idea: "Captain, with our strength, it is not a big problem to deal with the Independent Battalion or even the New Regiment, but if we add other main forces of the Eighth Route Army, it will be

It’s not that easy anymore, you have to think twice!”

Yamazaki Jihei said: "Of course I know that the main force of the Eighth Route Army is not so easy to deal with, but Xiaolin-kun, you should know better. Compared with destroying the main force of the Eighth Route Army, it is more difficult to find them. This bunch of Eighth Route Army troops always huddle in the mountains and forests, hiding their heads and tail!"

"And today may be a perfect opportunity to eliminate the main force of the Eighth Route Army!"

"Of course, your worries are not unreasonable. It is indeed very difficult for our Imperial Army's 5th Brigade to eliminate the main force of the Eighth Route Army alone."

After saying this, Yamazaki Jihei suddenly pointed around and said: "Kobayashi-kun, look at the terrain around here, there are mountains everywhere.

The Eighth Route Army does not have any artillery, so if we retreat to any hilltop, we can easily hold on until reinforcements arrive!"

"At that time, our 5th Brigade will cooperate with the main force of the imperial army on the periphery to create a central flower for the Eighth Route Army, which will surely severely damage it.

By then, we will not only be able to solve the trouble of the Eighth Route Army, but also wash away the huge humiliation it brought to our Imperial Japanese Army!"

Kobayashi Jiro finally understood what Yamazaki Jihei meant: "Captain, what do you mean is that after the main force of the Eighth Route Army arrives, we will immediately send a request for help telegram to the wing headquarters and ask the wing captain to provide us with tactical guidance?"

Yamazaki Jihei: "Yoshi!"

Kobayashi Jiro immediately flattered him and said: "Your Excellency, the Captain, is wise. I believe that after this battle, as long as we can eliminate or severely damage the main force of the Eighth Route Army, you will definitely be rewarded by the Captain and even the Brigade Commander!"

Yamazaki Jihei's ambitions went far beyond that. Japanese army captains generally only had the rank of Major, and even some regiment captains only had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Speaking of which, he, the lieutenant commander, is only a hair away from the position of captain, and he is also an officer that the Japanese army values ​​​​and focuses on training.

Otherwise, Yamazaki Jihei would not have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel when he was still the captain.

Therefore, Yamazaki Jihei's real purpose is to use this battle to accumulate military merit and promote him to the rank of captain in one fell swoop.

Faced with Kobayashi Jiro's flattery, Yamazaki Jihei smiled secretly, and then scolded with a stern look on his face: "Order the 1st and 2nd Squadrons to change the attack to a feint attack!"

"Then order the 3rd and 4th Squadrons to immediately set up ambushes on the only way forward for the Eighth Route Army, and be sure to eliminate all those who are rushing to support them!"

"The 5th Squadron serves as a reserve!"

"Hiyi!"

Kobayashi Jiro nodded heavily, then turned and left to deliver the order in person.

After the order was issued, the Japanese soldiers from the 3rd and 4th Battalions of the Yamazaki Battalion immediately evacuated the battlefield and came towards the direction of the Eighth Route Army reinforcements.

At the same time, the Japs of the 1st and 2nd Squadrons also stopped charging, and the attack was an encirclement.

On the mountain ridge.

The soldiers of the First Company of the Independent Battalion were condescending and had a panoramic view of these actions of the Japanese.

A platoon leader bent over and came to Xu Hailang and asked for instructions: "Company commander, why did the Japanese stand out and stop attacking? Are they going to retreat?"

Xu Hailang looked at the direction in which the Japanese 3rd and 4th Squadrons were evacuating, and said: "It's not that simple. If the Japanese want to retreat, they should go in the direction they came from, and this direction is obviously where the main force of our army is.

position."

"It looks like our reinforcements are coming!"

After a pause, Xu Hailang frowned, and then continued: "However, the little devils knew that our reinforcements were coming, but they did not choose to leave, but went up to meet our reinforcements. It seems that their

It’s quite ambitious!”

The platoon leader said: "Company commander, you mean, these Japs are going to deal with our reinforcements?"

Xu Hailang nodded heavily: "If nothing else happens, it should be like this!"

"Right now, the enemy is hiding and our reinforcements are coming out. If the Japs set up an ambush halfway, wouldn't they fall into the Japs' trap?"

After learning about the Japs' intentions, the platoon leader showed a worried expression. This was how the Independent Battalion dealt with the Japs before. Could it be that the Japs are still treating the Japs in their own way today?
Chapter completed!