"Can you arrive in half an hour?"

Yu Zongping looked surprised and stunned by shock.

The correspondent soldier replied: "Yes, that's what the message said!"

After saying that, the correspondent soldier handed the telegram to Yu Zongping.

Yu Zongping frowned and said, "Laibang Township is at least 100 miles away from our base, and most of them are mountain roads.

Unless the Tiger Group can fly, how could it be possible to come here within half an hour?”

Political commissar Ye Yun and deputy commander Zhou Zichen were also puzzled.

"Yang Jing is not like a person who likes to talk big. Since he says he can arrive in half an hour, he should arrive." Ye Yun thought for a while and said, "Don't the Tiger Ben have a special force? Perhaps this army is carrying out some secret missions, and it may be near our base at this moment."

"Um!"

Yu Zongping and Zhou Zichen nodded deeply, because apart from this reason, they really couldn't think of other possibilities.

Zhou Zichen said: "Captain, political commissar, since that's the case, what do you two think about Captain Yang's suggestions?"

"I think it's feasible! The Japanese are coming in a fierce manner, and they must have cut off all our retreats. If we want to break through, it will be almost impossible to reach the sky!

The only way at the moment is to find a dangerous place to guard it first, just as Captain Yang suggested in his telegram, and wait for the rescue of the Tiger Group!" Yu Zongping expressed his opinion.

"Well, for the sake of this, we can only put our hope on the Hu Ben Group."

Ye Yun also nodded in agreement.

Seeing that neither of them had any objections, Zhou Zichen picked up a baton in his hand, stepped forward to the wall, pointed to the map and said, "Luxia Lingling south, north, east, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there are only a few paths to the west to go up the mountain, and the geographical location is very dangerous.

This time, the Japanese army did not carry heavy artillery and did not dispatch air force. As long as we take precautions, not to mention half an hour, even half a day or even a day, it would not be a problem."

After saying this, Zhou Zichen's expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and he continued: "However, once we go to Luoxia Ridge, we will have no way out. There is neither water nor food on the top of the mountain. Even if we are trapped, the Japanese can trap us to death!"

Yu Zongping asked without answering, "Even if we don't go to Luoxia Ridge, do you think we still have a chance to break through and escape?"

"Since that's the case, then take action immediately!" Zhou Zichen said: "I will lead the 1st Battalion and the Guard Company to cut off the rear, the regiment commander, the political commissar, you will lead the 2nd Battalion, the 3rd Battalion and other departments to evacuate first!"

…………

This time, the commander of the Japanese 13th Division was Ogisu Ribbing.

The old devil seemed to have discovered the intention of the independent regiment and immediately shouted to the adjutant beside him: "The Chinese army is trying to break out to the east and order the regiments to step up the attack. We must not let its conspiracy succeed!"

Before the adjutant could speak, Qiu Yongli, the chief of staff, took the lead and said: "Secretary Commander, I see that these Chinese troops are not trying to break through, but are planning to climb Luoxia Ridge and defend the enemy with a vigilant!"

"Nani?" Ogisu Ribing looked at Qiu Yongli with a surprised look and said in confusion: "Do you want these Chinese troops to break through?"

"Hayi!"

Qiu Yongli paused his head suddenly, then took out a map, spread it on a bluestone in front of him, and pointed his finger and said, "Secretary Commander, look, less than 10 miles east, Luoxia Ridge is there.

Here, it is surrounded by mountains on the south, north, east, and three sides, and there are only a few trails to the west to reach the mountain.

Therefore, based on the current situation and the trends of the Chinese army, they should be planning to climb Luoxia Ridge and then seize the dead!"

Before coming, Qiu Yongli carefully studied the terrain around the base of the New Fourth Army Independent Regiment based on the information sent by the Special High School Course, so he knew the existence of Luoxia Ridge and the specific terrain and landform of Luoxia Ridge.

After a pause, Qiu Yongli continued: "However, the terrain of Luoxia Ridge is extremely dangerous. We did not carry heavy artillery this time. Once the Chinese army escaped to Luoxia Ridge successfully, it would not be so easy."

"Is the terrain dangerous?" Ribing Ogisu narrowed his eyes, revealing a cold look like a wild wolf, and said disapprovingly: "Although we did not carry heavy artillery, the aviation troops took off from Hefei and could arrive here in two hours at the latest.

Since these Chinese troops are trying to defend themselves in danger, let us be kind and give them a chance.

This can also reduce the casualties of the Imperial Army.

After all, the biggest and most difficult enemy we face this time is the Imperial Army, the Chinese Tiger Group!

Therefore, there is no need to be greedy for merit and make progress!

As long as it can be wiped out, even if it is wasted a little more time, it is worth it!”

After saying this, Ogisu's tone changed, and ordered: "Tell me the order that each regiment should reduce the offensive strength. As long as these Chinese troops do not intend to break through and escape, then let them go to Luoxia Ridge!"

"Hay!"

...

Under the intentional indulgence of the Japanese army, the Independent Regiment was able to escape to Luoxia Ridge with minor casualties.

However, when he saw more and more Japanese troops gathering towards the foot of the mountain, Yu Zongping, Ye Yun, Zhou Zichen and others' faces became extremely solemn.

There is no joy of success at all.

Zhou Zichen looked at the foot of the mountain and said, "How many people did the Japanese have come here? Is it necessary to create such a large formation just to deal with our independent group?"

Ye Yun suddenly thought of something, and his face changed: "No! This may be the conspiracy of the Japanese. Their real goal is not my independent group, but their plan to use my independent group to deal with the Hu Ben Group, just like last time in Huoqiu County!"

Yu Zongping said: "So, it's not that we sent a power to the Hu Ben Group for help, but we were hit by the Japanese's conspiracy?

Looking down at the foot of the mountain, there seemed to be more Japanese people coming continuously.

With Huo Qiu's past lessons, this time, the Japanese will definitely not let us break through easily again!"

Ye Yun said: "At this point, there is no choice. Contact the Hu Ben Group immediately and tell the leader Yang about the news and see what he means."

"yes!"

Zhou Zichen took the order and left, and then ordered the correspondents to use telegrams to convey the current situation to the Hu Ben Group.

However, the communications soldier had just sat down and received a telegram from the Hu Ben Group.

Wang Dali, Bi Yuntao and others were marching in a very fast speed of dozens of miles per hour.

Because he was worried that the Independent Regiment could not bear it, he followed Yang Jing's instructions and asked the communications soldiers to generate electricity in his name to inquire about the specific situation of the battle.

The communication soldier immediately took off his headphones and said to Zhou Zichen excitedly: "Deputy Commander, the Tiger Ben Group is calling!"

"Oh? What do they say?" Zhou Zichen asked with a longing and anxious look on his face when he heard this.

The correspondent soldier said: "Captain Yang is personally leading the reinforcements and coming at the speed of an emergency marching. Let us hold on!"

Zhou Zichen seemed to see the hope of breaking through again and immediately said: "Call back to Captain Yang and said we must stick to it with all our might! Please come as soon as possible!"

"Yes!" The correspondent saluted, turned around and sat down, and continued to send a telegram.

Zhou Zichen turned around and walked quickly towards the cliff. He wanted to tell the good news immediately to the regiment commander Yu Zongping and political commissar Ye Yun.
Chapter completed!