Miyamoto Hideyoshi didn't understand Ma Tong's little thoughts, and immediately scolded with a heavy face: "Baga! This is an order! Masang, you immediately lead the security team to continue to lead the charge!"

This old devil also knows the principle of giving both kindness and power. After speaking, he raised his hand and patted Ma Tong on the shoulder, and then said: "Ma Sang, don't worry, I will lead the main force of the imperial army to follow you and cover you, so you don't have to

Worried about being blocked by Tubal Road.

When this battle is over, I will immediately go to the brigade commander to personally request merit for you, so that your military position and rank can be further improved!"

If the military rank and position goes one step further, wouldn't it be Major General and Brigade Commander?

There must be brave men under the heavy reward. In addition, Ma Tong has no choice but to accept the order. At worst, he just needs to pay more attention when opening the road ahead.

After all, Ma Tongke has mastered many skills to save his life on the battlefield.

Therefore, after a moment of hesitation, he accepted Miyamoto Hideyoshi's order: "Miyamoto Taisun, I don't care whether you are promoted or not, it is mainly to show my loyalty to the imperial army.

I will lead the security team to open the way and lead the way!"

"Yoshi!"

Miyamoto Hideyoshi narrowed his eyes slightly and showed a look of approval.

Who said that the Imperial Alliance Army is useless and will only lose control at critical moments? Isn’t this very useful?

After Ma Tong saluted Miyamoto Hideyoshi, he turned around and ran towards the security team behind him.

Arriving in front of the team, Ma Tong immediately recounted Miyamoto Hideyoshi's order.

A puppet battalion commander glanced at the Japanese in front of him and said: "Commander, you can't listen to the Japanese's nonsense. Look at their appearance, they probably suffered a loss at the hands of the Eighth Route Army. Why wipe out the Eighth Route Army?"

Yes, it’s completely nonsense.

The Japanese want to push us out and use us as cannon fodder!"

"Have you noticed the Lion Rock in front? I estimate that the Eighth Route Army is ambushing on the mountain in front, waiting for us to trap you!"

"Yes, yes, Captain, you may not believe the Japanese nonsense anymore!"

The other puppet army officers also spoke in agreement.

Ma Tong's face sank and he said: "Of course I know this is Japanese nonsense, but do we have a choice?"

"Don't worry, I know it in my heart. When we enter Lion Rock, forget it if we don't encounter the Eighth Route Army. If we encounter the Eighth Route Army, we won't help each other and just shoot bullets into the sky."

"If the Japanese are defeated, we will throw away more guns and ammunition when we retreat."

"In this way, the Eighth Route Army will remember our words if they win, and they won't blame us if they lose!"

"Yeah! What the leader said makes sense!"

"Following you is simply the wisest choice in my life!"

…

After listening to Ma Tong's words, the puppet army officers nodded in deep agreement, and some even flattered him.

This group of imperial soldiers do not have much ideals and ambitions, they just want to make ends meet and have enough to eat.

Ma Tong: "If you have no other opinions, then pass on my words. We will set off immediately in one minute!"

"yes!"

The officers of the Imperial Alliance Army nodded and accepted the order.

A minute later, under the command of Ma Tong, a group of Imperial Army troops marched towards Lion Rock in a mighty manner.

Lion Rock, on the top of the mountain.

Kong Jie had a panoramic view of the actions of the Japanese and puppet troops. He smiled half-heartedly and said to Ding Wei: "Old Ding, it seems that the Japanese are still planning to break through from the front, but this time the little Japanese is smarter and actually let the puppets

The army takes the lead."

Ding Wei: "These puppet soldiers are traitors to their country and seek glory. They deserve to be used as cannon fodder by the Japanese!"

Kong Jie: "That makes sense!"

Soon, the Imperial Army, which was leading the charge, arrived at the mountain pass. When they saw the messy road and the corpses of the Japanese on the ground, they didn't understand that they had been tricked by the Japanese.

Whoever takes the lead in clearing the way is clearly here to be used as cannon fodder.

But it's too late to say anything now, because if we retreat, we will also fall prey to the enemy's bullets.

There was no other way. The puppet soldiers could only bite the bullet and continue to move forward. However, compared to before, their movements were obviously much more careful, and they walked closer to the sides of the mountain wall.

In this way, even if you are attacked, you will only be attacked by the Eighth Route Army on one side of the mountain, instead of being attacked by the Eighth Route Army on both sides at the same time like walking in the middle. The chance of survival is doubled.

Seeing the Imperial Army entering the valley, Kong Jie said: "Old Ding, do you want to fight or not?"

Ding Wei said: "Our target is the Japanese. It's okay even if we let these puppet soldiers pass. After the Japanese enter the valley, we will fight with these puppet soldiers together!"

"Yeah! That's okay too!"

Kong Jie nodded.

Soon, all the puppet troops of the Luliang Security Group entered the valley. Although the Japanese in the rear were confused as to why these puppet troops were not attacked, they still followed closely.

"Hit! Comrades, beat me hard!"

Ding Wei gave the order and decisively issued the order to attack.

"Pah, pah, pah, pah..."

"Thud, tug, tug, tug, tug!——"

In an instant, gunshots rang out like explosive beans, pouring towards the Japs down the mountain and covering them.

However, this time there were no landmines, and the Japs were prepared in advance. The moment the gunfire rang out, the Japs immediately relied on the favorable terrain to counterattack.

Therefore, the independent regiment's attack did not catch the Japanese by surprise as it did last time. Instead, it was like a conventional offensive and defensive battle, with both sides fighting equally.

However, after all, the independent regiment had the advantage of geographical location, and its number of people was more than that of the Japanese, so it still had the upper hand overall. Although it could not cause a large number of casualties to the Japanese, it blocked the way forward, making it impossible for the Japanese to move forward at all.

Advance half a step.

On the top of the mountain, Ding Wei and Kong Jie did not personally participate in the battle this time, but commanded from a high position.

Suddenly, Kong Jie discovered the unusual behavior of the Imperial Army: "Oh! These puppet soldiers have a strong desire to survive. They did not fight back, but fired guns into the air."

Ding Wei said coldly: "Hmph! That's why these puppet soldiers saw that this battle will be defeated, so they took this strategy. Even though they are so cowardly now, as long as the devils have the upper hand, these guys will do more dirty tricks than anyone else.

!”

"However, our main target right now is the Japanese. Let's let them go for now. Even if they break through our blockade, it won't matter. In the end, they will become our prey."

Kong Jie nodded with deep approval: "Old Ding's words make sense!"

Ding Wei: "The messenger!"

"have!"

Several messengers immediately trotted over.

Ding Wei: "Give me an order. If these Imperial Alliance troops continue to shoot into the air, we will let them go first and concentrate our firepower on the Japanese behind them."

"Of course, if these Imperial Army soldiers don't know what's good and what's good, then I'll beat them to death!"

"yes!"

The messengers made a promise and then turned away to convey the order.
Chapter completed!