882 Don’t worry, the equipment will definitely be returned for you!
In the morning, when the dawn light enveloped the entire Huting stronghold.
In one night, the Huting stronghold has changed flags three times, from the Japanese plaster flag, to the red flag fluttering in the wind of the Eighth Route Army, and now to the military flag belonging to the Shanxi-Sui Army.
The Japanese military headquarters has also received news: the Huting stronghold was breached by the Eighth Route Army troops at night!
To the Japanese officers at the headquarters, this news was somewhat unexpected and even unbelievable.
The Huting stronghold is a stronghold where the retreating troops from the surrounding area of Ping'an County are concentrated for defense.
The fortifications, bunkers, and gun towers built on the outside are almost all specially constructed reinforced concrete structures.
In addition, the defensive force stationed in the entire Huting stronghold is quite powerful.
From combat squadrons to mechanized combat units, to tank units, and artillery units, they had everything, but they were still defeated by the Eighth Route Army overnight.
After the news spread, many Japanese officers could not sit still.
What this means is obvious.
This means that even if the Japanese army shrinks its forces in remote villages and towns to major counties and strongholds, and specially builds fortifications for defense, there is still a risk of being directly attacked by the Eighth Route Army.
The news quickly spread to the headquarters of the Japanese First Army.
A year or two ago, even if the Huting stronghold was captured by the Eighth Route Army, it would not be enough to alarm Yoshio Shinozuka, commander of the Japanese First Army. p>
But since the rise of the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle, especially the Eighth Route Army unit.
Yoshio Shinozuka even placed the main enemy of public security in northwestern Shanxi on the Iron Triangle of Northwestern Shanxi.
Therefore, he would pay special attention to any fighting that occurred around the three regiments of the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle.
Inside the headquarters.
Beichuan, the Japanese chief of staff, who felt strange about the battle process in which the Huting stronghold was attacked by the Eighth Route Army, ordered the intelligence department to investigate the details of the Eighth Route Army's attack on the Huting stronghold that night.
After figuring out the situation, Kitagawa rushed to the headquarters and reported to Shinozuka Yoshio: "General, the situation has been clarified.
This time, it was the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army led by Li Yunlong who made a sneak attack on the Huting stronghold at night.
This Li Yunlong carried out a comprehensive blockade of the Huting stronghold and completely cut off the water supply line of the defenders of the Huting stronghold.
After that, Major Furukawa used a disguised transport team to lure the New Second Regiment to attack, and a battle broke out between the two sides. The reinforcements that Major Furukawa quickly dispatched were able to eliminate the Eighth Route Army that was ambushed midway.
As a result, a mechanized combat unit of the Eighth Route Army arrived suddenly and reversed the situation of the battle, resulting in the disastrous failure of Major Furukawa's plan to lure the enemy."
"Can we find out clearly where this so-called mechanized combat force of the Eighth Route Army came from?" Yoshio Shinozuka asked with a frown.
"Yes, General, according to our army's investigation, this mechanized combat force seems to have been specially built by Kongjie recently!"
"Asshole, it's this damn Kong Jie again!"
Yoshio Shinozuka couldn't help but cursed, why is this damn guy everywhere?
After calming down, Yoshio Shinozuka focused his attention on the map, the area surrounding Ping'an County, then pointed his finger at the location of the Huting stronghold and said:
"The military value of the Huting stronghold is still quite important.
The presence of the Huting stronghold echoes that of Ping'an County. In addition, the Huting stronghold's terrain is uplifted and the surrounding areas can be alerted to ensure the smooth flow of surrounding traffic lines. It is also the advanced stronghold, intelligence center and transportation hub of our army.
There is no room for error in the Huting stronghold.
We must send troops to recapture it from the Eighth Route Army!"
Beichuan said with a bitter look on his face: "General, it may be difficult to recapture the Huting stronghold now."
"Why?"
"According to the information, Li Yunlong first led the New Second Regiment to sneak attack the Huting stronghold last night. Later, I heard that not long after Li Yunlong took the Huting stronghold, when the men and horses were exhausted and the troops were depleted, the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army took the opportunity to repel it.
He defeated the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army and then occupied the Huting stronghold!"
"Nani???"
"It's the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army again!!!"
Yoshio Shinozuka was a little dumbfounded.
In these days of fighting, the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army showed up frequently.
First, during the winter counterattack launched by a detachment of the Eighth Route Army, they took advantage of the situation and launched a sneak attack on Baiyang Town, the natural granary of the Japanese army.
Now they have occupied the Huting stronghold again, which is quite unexpected.
Now the two old devils really have a headache.
As for the troops of the Jinsui Army, the Japanese really didn’t take them seriously.
Compared with the Eighth Route Army troops, the Huting stronghold occupied by the Jinsui Army will definitely be much less difficult to retake.
It's just that the Japanese army is currently concentrating its forces against the Eighth Route Army.
The main purpose for the Jin-Sui Army was to appease the Jin-Sui Army, while making distant and close attacks.
If we rush to attack the Huting stronghold and eliminate the 57th regiment, it will be more than worth the loss if Yan Laoxi is provoked to join forces with the Eighth Route Army.
Thinking of this, Yoshio Shinozuka asked: "Confirm that the situation at the Huting stronghold is not a conspiracy between the Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army?"
Beichuan thought for a while and said: "General, the Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army have always been at odds with each other, and there have been many frictions over the years.
It is unlikely that the two parties will unite. In addition, according to our army's intelligence investigation at night, it is in the direction of the Huting stronghold.
The Eighth Route Army and the Jinsui Army did fight for a long time..."
Changing the topic, Beichuan continued: "Of course, we do not rule out that the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army has secret connections with the Eighth Route Army.
But, General, I do think this is an opportunity."
"How do you say this?"
"General, imagine that the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army sneak attacked the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army. Regardless of whether this is true or not, at least that's what the external news said.
So, the subsequent impact will depend on the specific remarks that add fuel to the flames.
Our army can completely publicize this matter through the propaganda department, and even cause conflicts between the uninformed Eighth Route Army troops and the Shanxi-Sui Army.
No matter whether this contradiction can cause friction between the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army, it can at least create a gap between the two sides, forcing the two sides not to easily unite against the Empire of Japan.
If this condition can be met, although the Huting stronghold is important, relatively speaking, it is not that important.
As for the Huting stronghold, it would not be a good idea to use force.
It is better to negotiate privately with Yan Laoxi and use the school as a means of relaxation to regain the Huting stronghold!"
Yoshio Shinozuka nodded thoughtfully, "That's very good, Kitagawa-kun, then you will take care of this matter."
"Hi!"
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As time went by, the incident at the Huting stronghold spread rapidly.
After the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army captured the impregnable Huting stronghold defended by the Japanese army at night, it was robbed by the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army. As a result, the Huting stronghold fell into the hands of the Jinsui Army again.
After the news spread, all parties who heard the news were in an uproar.
"Yes, yes, that's what happened, old brigade commander, otherwise Lao Kong and I can't do this, and the rabble of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army are worthy of repelling our Lao Li's team?"
When asked by the brigade commander on the phone, Li Yunlong explained with a smile.
Who is the brigade commander?
As for Li Yunlong and Kong Jie's little calculation, the brigade commander had already found out everything.
So the brigade commander said: "Li Yunlong, you young master and I pretended to be confused because we knew better. I didn't say that it was wrong for you to capture the Huting stronghold and deliberately occupy the Huting stronghold with the help of the Jinsui Army.
I heard that after you captured the Huting stronghold, you not only seized a large amount of supplies and equipment from the Japanese army in the Huting stronghold.
We also took the opportunity to seize the equipment of one battalion of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army and half of the artillery battalion.
Good boy, I really have you, I have to congratulate you on getting rich!"
Li Yunlong: "…………"
"Old brigade commander, how can you make a fortune! You don't know that our new second regiment has been expanding in size during this period. The old sleeves in this regiment are almost out of use, and a bullet is ready to be broken in half. That is to say, this time we captured the Huting stronghold and made a little profit. Otherwise, if we go to the battlefield next time, the soldiers should fight the little devils with their fists!"
Upon hearing the brigade commander's words, Li Yunlong immediately complained.
The brigade commander said happily: "Okay, Li Yunlong, if you stick your butt out, can I know what kind of fart you farted?
As for the capture of the Huting stronghold, I won't talk nonsense with you. You go back and bring me the equipment of the Jinsui Army battalion and half of the artillery battalion."
"No, old captain, this is not robbery!"
The brigade commander smiled and scolded: "When you kidnapped the equipment of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army, I guess they were thinking the same thing!"
"You are the one who cares about you. Why do you think I did this? You kid stole the equipment of the 57th Regiment. They can't ask for it from you later?
Maybe, you will be accused of deliberately causing friction with friendly forces. If you put the equipment with me temporarily, there will be an excuse."
Li Yunlong thought about it, and it made sense. He thought to himself that the brigade commander had actually spoken, and this batch of equipment might not be saved, so he could only settle for the next best thing and said: "Okay, since you have spoken, I will give it to you! p>
But you have to be considerate of the difficulties faced by your old subordinates!
In this way, I will give you half of the guns and ammunition captured by a battalion of the Jinsui Army. Is that okay?"
The brigade commander said: "In addition, bring me the equipment of the other half of the artillery battalion."
Li Yunlong: "..."
"What, you can't bear to part with it?"
"Old brigade commander, you don't lead the troops at the front line. I don't know how difficult it is to live with daily necessities..."
"Don't you kid, stop talking nonsense to me. With all the artillery that your New Second Regiment has accumulated, you can still be wealthy by setting up an artillery battalion, right?
What's going on? You, Li Yunlong, still want to get an artillery regiment? Then I can't bring out an artillery brigade?"
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Old brigade commander, you just need to bring out an artillery unit, that's what you should do!"
The two chatted and laughed for a while. After hanging up the phone, Lao Li felt a pain in his body.
Yes, after a phone call, the seizure was reduced by half.
But it’s not easy for a brigade commander, and Li Yunlong can actually understand.
This is a tacit understanding between both parties.
The Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle is at the forefront of the battle, and has developed the fastest in recent years. Compared with other Eighth Route Army combat groups, due to the large gap, this development has been a bit unbalanced.
In Li Yunlong's words: "It's like a team. That guy Lao Kong is a big dog now. Damn it. When the soldiers of their team are holding beautiful weapons and equipment and attacking the little Japanese on the front line, our Eighth Route Army troops have many soldiers.
There are no decent rifles yet!"
Therefore, the brigade commander plays a balancing and distribution role in the middle.
What if you, Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, have seized the equipment and expect you to take the initiative to distribute it to other regiments?
Let’s not talk about whether you two are happy or not, even if you are willing to give it.
As the group leader, the other group leaders will also feel somewhat unhappy and embarrassed.
This is also a war, so who needs to rely on brother troops to support themselves?
After hanging up the phone, the brigade commander called the headquarters again, and said with an apologetic smile on the phone: "Boss, don't worry, that's what happened, there will definitely be no problem.
In addition, this time according to the plan of Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, it was the Jinsui Army who attacked our team first, and we are justified in this matter.
I'll go back to Commander Yan to ask for compensation and losses, as well as equipment and supplies. I think this is quite appropriate!"
Take a look.
This is the art of the old brigade commander, without suffering losses on both ends.
A team headquarters.
Kong Jiezheng solemnly promised on the phone:
"It's outrageous. It's really outrageous. What Li Yunlong did was so unkind!
Brother Zhongshan, please put your heart in your stomach, I will definitely have to stand up for you in this matter.
Blame me, blame me, blame me. I told Li Yunlong about this, but maybe I didn’t explain it clearly. That guy is just a stickler, so I accidentally misunderstood him.
Don’t worry, we will definitely get this batch of equipment back for you, there won’t be anything wrong with this matter!”
Snap!
After hanging up the phone, on the other end was the headquarters of the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
Yang Chongshan sighed, "Captain Kong is indeed a real person!"
Kong Jie's words seemed to give Yang Chongshan a reassurance.
It seems reasonable to need equipment.
As everyone knows, on the other side of the phone, when Kong Jie explained the whole story.
Chief of Staff Xu Guoan laughed directly: "Looking at Yang Chongshan's equipment, it is completely useless.
Since I have known Li Yunlong, I have never seen him spit out the bones in his mouth."
Political Commissar Li Wenjie had a look of astonishment on his face: "Captain, what Commander Li did... is really amazing!"
Kong Jie laughed and said: "I have known for a long time that there is no good medicine in Lao Li's gourd.
If Li Yunlong looked at the Jinsui Army and the equipment that came to his door in vain, would he still be the old Li we know?"
"Captain, what about the equipment that Yang Chongshan needs?"
"Just drag it! Anyway, Li Yunlong stole the equipment, not me, Kong Jie."
After saying that, Kong Jie immediately shouted: "Signal soldier, call me the number of the New Second Regiment immediately!"
"Captain, what are you doing?"
Kong Jie said: "Nonsense, of course you are looking for benefits from Li Yunlong. This old Li can't live alone, right?"
Li Wenjie: "..."
I couldn't help but mourn two seconds of silence for Yang Chongshan...