After listening to Brigadier Chen's report, the boss was immediately overjoyed. Although Nishiyama Masao led the remaining troops to break out and escape, more than 6,000 enemies were killed in total, which was equivalent to crippling the Japanese 4th Brigade. This was definitely considered a success for the Eighth Route Army.

The above is another big victory after Hulu Gorge.

However, when Brigadier Chen said that the Japanese army had dispatched fighter planes, the boss couldn't help but asked with some concern: "The Japanese have dispatched fighter planes, so what are the casualties of each regiment of your 386th brigade?"

Brigadier Chen: "The Independent Battalion suffered the heaviest casualties due to two consecutive days of frontal attacks by the Japanese 4th Brigade, with approximately more than 1,000 casualties."

"Except for the independent battalion, the other battalions of the New First Regiment suffered more than 400 casualties, the independent regiment suffered more than 400 casualties, and the 772nd Regiment and the 771st Regiment each suffered less than 200 casualties."

"About 500 of the casualties were caused by Japanese fighter jets."

"Fortunately, the main purpose of the Japanese fighter group was to support the 4th Brigade's breakout, and they did not use full firepower, so they did not cause too many casualties to our army."

After Brigadier Chen finished speaking, the chief of staff next to him smiled and said: "Boss, Wang Chengzhu's independent battalion can be said to have taken the greatest credit in the battle of Huluxia and today's battle!"

"In the hands of Wang Chengzhu, the Independent Battalion became an invincible heroic force. Even Yan Laoxi and Chongqing gave it a rare commendation."

"But I don't know how you want to reward this Wang Chengzhu."

The boss smiled and said: "Chief of Staff, it seems you like this Wang Chengzhu very much?"

Chief of Staff: "Don't you like people who can develop troops and win battles, especially those who defeat the powerful Japanese invaders with the weak?"

Boss: "Of course I like such a talent, and he doesn't cause trouble or violate discipline. He's not like that idiot Li Yunlong, who will definitely create bigger troubles for me every time he makes military exploits."

"As for how to reward Wang Chengzhu, I haven't thought about this yet. To be honest, with his military exploits and his ability to develop troops, even if the independent battalion is reorganized into a regiment, let him be its commander.

It’s not an exaggeration, it’s even a bit unfair.”

"Isn't it still within Li Yunlong's three-month evaluation period? How to reward Wang Chengzhu? Let's wait until Li Yunlong's evaluation period is over."

Speaking of this, the boss seemed to have thought of something and said: "By the way, although we have won the last two battles, the independent battalion as the main force also suffered huge casualties in these two battles.

So Brigadier Chen, next you have to fully assist Wang Chengzhu to develop the independent battalion again, do you understand?"

Brigadier Chen was about to speak, but the chief of staff on the side was the first to laugh: "Hahaha! Boss, I think your worries are completely unnecessary.

Although the Independent Battalion suffered a lot of casualties, the spoils captured in these two battles were even greater. As long as Brigadier Chen collects less wool from the Independent Battalion, why does he need his assistance in the development of the Independent Battalion?"

"Moreover, in the past two months, our Eighth Route Army has been developing quite well in the northwestern Shanxi region. It seems that it is all thanks to Wang Chengzhu."

"Let's just say that the Independent Regiment was able to restore its morale and even double its strength without the help of Wang Chengzhu."

"Also, almost all the weapons and equipment of the new second regiment planned to be formed recently were handed over by the independent battalion."

"Yes, yes! Hahaha!" The boss slapped his forehead: "Look at my memory, I have forgotten all these things."

Chief of Staff: "Boss, you don't have a bad memory here. You are confused when you care."

The boss smiled and said nothing, while Brigadier Chen looked embarrassed.

However, Wang Chengzhu has repeatedly made military exploits, and as a brigade commander, he has a bright face, not to mention how beautiful he is in his heart.

The chief of staff thought of something and continued: "By the way, boss, the Japanese 4th Brigade is stationed in Fangshan County, which is more than 100 kilometers away from Wangjia Village. In addition, their military horses, military trucks and other transportation means

The tools have been lost in the battle.

Therefore, I infer that Nishiyama Masao will definitely not lead his troops to return to Fangshan County overnight, and most likely will rest in a certain stronghold for one night and wait until dawn tomorrow before setting off again."

"In today's battle, the Japanese 4th Brigade not only suffered heavy casualties, but also broke through in a hurry. I estimate that almost 80% of its weapons and equipment, especially heavy weapons, were lost.

Now is the perfect opportunity to destroy it in one fell swoop!”

"Since the regiments of the 386th Brigade have already gone to Wangjiacun, why not take this opportunity to investigate the whereabouts of the remaining Japanese 4th Brigade and eliminate them smoothly?"

After listening to the chief of staff's words, the boss immediately nodded with deep understanding: "Well, today is indeed an excellent opportunity to eliminate the Japanese 4th Brigade."

Then, several people studied the map for a while and felt that this plan was feasible.

So the boss said to Brigadier Chen: "Commander Chen, please contact Wang Chengzhu immediately and tell him, Li Yunlong and others our designated combat plan."

Brigadier Chen looked troubled and said: "Boss, I'm afraid this battle plan cannot be implemented."

The boss was stunned: "Why?"

Brigadier Chen: "Because we can't contact the Independent Battalion."

Hearing this, the boss became even more confused: "Isn't there a radio station in the Independence Camp? And yesterday I asked you for help through the radio station, so why can't I contact you?"

Brigadier Chen said awkwardly: "Because... because after Li Yunlong discovered that there was a radio station in the Independence Camp, he directly took the radio station for himself.

After the Independent Battalion reported the news to the brigade headquarters, we lost contact with the Independent Battalion."

Hearing this, the boss suddenly felt angry, and he slapped the table in front of him heavily.

There was just a 'pop' sound, and the writing and ink documents on the desktop immediately bounced away, and then fell to the ground with a clatter.

The dust between the gaps on the tabletop also fell downwards with a swishing sound.

"Li Yunlong is such a fool. He succeeds more than he fails. Because of his greed, he missed the perfect opportunity to eliminate the Japanese 4th Brigade. When he comes back, I will have to punish him severely!"

Originally, Li Yunlong robbed the independent camp's radio station. Although Brigadier Chen also felt that what he did was unfair, he had no idea of ​​punishing Li Yunlong.

After all, the New Regiment Headquarters does not have a distribution radio, nor do the other regiments of the Eighth Route Army. The Independent Battalion is only a battalion-level combat unit and is equipped with a radio. It is indeed a bit too lavish and ostentatious.

Even if the radio station was captured by the independent battalion based on their own abilities.

But after listening to the battle plan of the chief of staff and boss, Brigadier Chen also wanted to shoot Li Yunlong.

The chief of staff was a good old man, and he also valued Li Yunlong very much. At that time, Li Yunlong disobeyed military orders and broke through from the front in Cangyunling. When the boss wanted to punish him, the chief of staff interceded for him.
Chapter completed!