In the end, the entire Japanese artillery testing plant and processing plant were captured.
It didn’t take long.
On the contrary, it took a lot of effort when the soldiers worked hard to load all the captured artillery and ammunition onto various combat vehicles.
"Captain, it took nearly half an hour to finally get all the various artillery pieces and shells stored in the Japanese warehouse onto the truck.
Good guy, luckily we brought enough vehicles.
That's it, it's pretty much packed, plus we soldiers still need to take up space.
If there were just a few less vehicles, we couldn’t pull back the ammunition and the artillery, and they would have to blow it up here. That would be a pity."
The big guy who couldn’t put it down and touched every door.
Looking at the cannonballs that were difficult for two people to carry.
Following Zhang Dabiao, who was busy together, wiping away the sweat he still produced even in this extremely cold winter, he returned to report.
"Everyone has worked hard!" Li Yunlong said.
Zhang Dabiao said happily: "Captain, our soldiers have said that this kind of work will be exhausting and everyone is happy with it!"
Uncontrollable smiles appeared on the faces of Zhang Dabiao and Li Yunlong.
"By the way, Commander, some of the artillery seized this time are large-caliber heavy artillery. If we seize it back, can we really keep it in our new second regiment?"
The atmosphere was originally quite pleasant, but Zhang Dabiao, the commander of the first battalion, suddenly made such a confused statement.
It was shattered in an instant.
A smile uglier than crying was frozen on Li Yunlong's face.
"Damn it, Da Biao, why don't you open any pot?"
Thinking of the helplessness I felt under the control of the old brigade commander's "telephone blackmail" for so many years.
Lao Li's heart was filled with tears.
And Zhang Dabiao’s words just now can be regarded as getting to the point.
Can Li Yunlong really keep such a large-caliber heavy artillery in his hands?
Lao Li was silent for a moment, and the brigade commander's voice seemed to have emerged in his mind.
Well...our Mr. Li’s work won’t be in vain, right?
……
Just after the artillery test site was secured, Zhang Dabiao quickly arranged for some skilled soldiers to quickly return to the area behind where various combat vehicles were temporarily parked.
Then, together with the soldiers who stayed behind, we quickly drove the combat vehicles to the Japanese artillery testing site.
It took nearly half an hour.
The soldiers worked together, either lifting, carrying, or pulling, to move all kinds of artillery and ammunition stored in the artillery testing ground and processing factory warehouse by the Japanese.
After everything is done.
Li Yunlong didn't dare to delay.
Pull all the artillery and ammunition into the car, give the order, and the soldiers embark on the return journey.
At the same time, before leaving, a fire was lit in the wooden factory building that could burn at the Japanese artillery testing ground and processing plant.
Under the light of the raging fire that quickly burned, the soldiers returned with a full load.
As for the largest artillery testing ground and processing plant of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi Province in Santai Township.
It is completely foreseeable that it will be completely burned to a pile of ashes before long.
Because this raid on the Japanese artillery testing ground went quite smoothly.
The news of the sneak attack on the Japanese artillery test site was not conveyed in time.
Until Li Yunlong and his party captured all the artillery shells and artillery at the Japanese artillery testing ground and processing factory, the entire mechanized combat force - at this time, it is more appropriate to describe it as a transport force, completely away from Santai Township.
Probably more than an hour passed.
Due to some noise coming from the artillery testing ground, the Japanese at a nearby medium-sized stronghold, out of caution, tried to contact the communications department of the artillery testing ground to ask what was going on.
I just haven't been able to get in touch.
Over time.
The little devil tried to contact the communications department of the artillery test site several times, but never received any response.
The Japanese lieutenant in charge of garrisoning the stronghold noticed something unusual, so he sent some scouts to conduct reconnaissance in the direction of the artillery testing ground.
As a result, the scouts returned in a hurry, saying that the artillery testing site had been raided.
It seems to have been ignited by someone's fire, and it is still in a sea of fire.
After the news spread quickly.
After learning the news, the Japanese military command departments at all levels completely exploded.
As the largest artillery testing ground and processing plant of the First Army in Shanxi, its important role is self-evident.
The artillery testing ground was raided by the enemy and even burned to the ground.
For the little Japs in the First Army, such news was like a bolt from the blue.
This matter is of great importance.
Naturally, the news soon alerted the headquarters of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi.
After all, Santai Township originally belonged to the jurisdiction of Taiyuan, but it was located in a relatively remote area on the outskirts of Taiyuan.
In the middle of the night, Japanese Chief of Staff Kitagawa rushed to the headquarters and reported to Yoshio Shinozuka that the artillery testing ground had been attacked.
Yoshio Shinozuka was completely dumbfounded when he suddenly heard the news.
From this winter, the troops led by Nakong Jie took the lead in launching a major counterattack against parts of the area occupied by his First Army.
This bad news comes one after another.
As the commander of the First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka originally thought that when things got to this point, there would be no particularly bad news, which would be enough to surprise him.
Anyway, I’m already numb.
But now, these Eighth Route Army troops have reached Santai Township without any noise, and successfully attacked the largest artillery testing site of his First Army.
Simply unforgivable!
"These damn bastards, where did they get the information? They even managed to reach Santai Township!"
Under the impact of this bad news, Yoshio Shinozuka could no longer regain his previous calmness. He couldn't help but hit the desk with his fist and reprimanded loudly.
"What do the combat troops on the outer lines of Santai Township do for food?
Is it possible that such a large enemy force was unaware of the surprise attack on the testing site?
Our mighty First Army, even the artillery test site was taken over by the Eighth Route Army. Is there anything more ironic than this?
This was a complete fiasco!"
Beichuan on the side asked: "General, do you think it must be the Eighth Route Army?"
Yoshio Shinozuka said categorically: "Besides the Eighth Route Army, are there any other teams around us that dare to be so rampant?"
Beichuan was silent, this is indeed the truth.
"General, you are absolutely right.
It could only have been done by members of the Eighth Route Army.
In the past few days, the Eighth Route Army has launched attacks on our army's remote towns, counties and small and medium-sized strongholds every day after it gets dark.
It even resulted in a large number of garrison troops stationed outside Santai Township going around for reinforcements, but the troops were empty. This mechanized combat force of the Eighth Route Army suddenly appeared and took advantage of the situation.
A sneak attack on our army’s artillery testing site!”
Immediately afterwards.
Under the orders of Yoshio Shinozuka, the relevant departments of the Japanese army quickly made statistics on the general situation of the sneak attack on the artillery test site and the damage to the artillery test site.
The relevant clerk came to report: "Report to General, the situation of the sneak attack on the artillery test site has been investigated clearly.
We conducted a detailed search of the artillery testing ground and processing plant, as well as the general surrounding area, and did not find any enemy corpses.
Judging from the traces of the battle, our guard troops did not put up particularly effective resistance.
The barbed wire defenses on the outer line were pried open in advance.
Most of the garrison soldiers were killed in Tongpu, and their bodies were all burned to charcoal in the fire.
In addition, around the test site, we found traces of being crushed by some artillery pieces hoarded by our army at the test site and processing plants. We also found a large number of rut marks on the mountain road 800 meters away from the artillery test site.
Judging from the ruts, it seems to be some large transport trucks, including some motorcycles."
"As for the artillery lost by our army, including the relevant number of artillery shells, the statistics have been completed.
The list is as follows.
4 Type 91 ten-centimeter field guns, 2 75mm cavalry field guns, 1 Type 38 150mm field howitzer, 3 Type 97 70mm light mortars... 4 Type 98 20mm anti-aircraft machine guns
Gate, eight 40mm anti-aircraft guns of the Chinese army were captured... nearly 1,200 artillery shells of various types were lost..."
Bang!
"Damn it!"
As the list continues to be enumerated, it means that when the artillery testing ground is raided by the enemy this time, his First Army will suffer greater losses.
After listening to the report, Yoshio Shinozuka's face became increasingly ugly.
"Mr. Beichuan, it seems that the situation is worse than we expected. These Eighth Route Army troops not only attacked our army's artillery testing site, judging from the battle situation.
Our defenders were easily defeated by the Eighth Route Army.
Obviously, the Eighth Route Army has enough time to steal all the artillery we have hoarded at the artillery testing ground and processing plant..."
Yoshio Shinozuka didn't say the rest.
This means that with the destruction of the artillery testing ground, his First Army suffered heavy losses, but the Eighth Route Army seized a large number of artillery and ammunition, and its strength will be greatly improved as a result.
Under the circumstances of one ebb and flow.
One can imagine what the result will be.
The two old devils were so depressed that they almost vomited blood.
Beichuan, the Japanese chief of staff, sighed helplessly in his heart:
Ever since the Northwestern Shanxi Iron Triangle, especially the first anti-Japanese independent detachment of the Eighth Route Army led by Kong Jie, gradually grew, everything has been like a nightmare.
Since then, in the confrontation with the Eighth Route Army, and in the defeats again and again, his First Army seemed to have been going downhill.
Not long ago, there were even rumors that Yoshio Shinozuka, the commander of the First Army, had already received a lot of criticism due to the frequent defeats of the Japanese army against the Eighth Route Army in Taihang, Taiyue, and northwest Shanxi in Shanxi.
Beichuan even heard some gossip.
The higher-level command department is even preparing to change generals.
It is necessary to replace Yoshio Shinozuka, the commander of the First Army, and transfer Yoshio Shinozuka to the reserve force in the rear.
"General, we can no longer hesitate. We must use an absolutely subversive battle to completely break the curse of our First Army's continuous defeats against the Eighth Route Army in recent years."
Beichuan, who was thinking about these things in his head, couldn't bear it anymore and spoke firmly.
"I believe, General, that only under your leadership can our First Army truly achieve final victory!"
Yoshio Shinozuka naturally understood Kitagawa's thoughts, and Yoshio Shinozuka had also heard about the news from the superior headquarters that the generals were to be changed on the spot.
Once upon a time, I just took office as the commander of the First Army.
When he was in charge of the security of the entire Shanxi Province, Yoshio Shinozuka was very high-spirited and even had ambitions buried deep in his heart.
But to this day, I don’t know when, as the combat troops of the First Army were defeated again and again at the hands of the Eighth Route Army.
This old ambition seems to be gradually disappearing.
Yoshio Shinozuka is naturally unwilling.
He believed that the development of the First Army could only truly grow under his own hands. If it were in the hands of others, the First Army would inevitably fall into ruin.
"Sakata's broken jade, Yamazaki's death, the destruction of the observation group, the failure of the cage policy, the destruction of Ishii's regiment, the disastrous defeat of the fourth brigade..."
One after another.
Yoshio Shinozuka muttered.
"It's time to teach these damn Eighth Route Army a bloody lesson!"
Under Kitagawa's suggestion, Shinozuka Yoshio, who seemed to have regained his composure, calmed down, then raised his head and asked: "How is the relevant intelligence investigation going?"
Beichuan nodded heavily and replied: "General, please rest assured, after several months of exploration, we have completely locked in the largest and almost the only large arsenal of the Eighth Route Army - Huangyadong Arsenal.
Location.
As the largest arsenal in the entire Eighth Route Army.
In recent years, a large amount of equipment has been seized during the confrontations between the Eighth Route Army and Shanxi Northwestern Iron Triangle, as well as other combat units and our army.
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For example, Kong Jie once seized a large amount of equipment from the arsenal of the North China Security Army.
Basically, they were used by the Eighth Route Army in the operation and production of the Huangyadong Arsenal.
The arsenal of the Eighth Route Army is indeed developing rapidly. Although we do not have the most accurate information, according to the speculation of our military intelligence department, the Huangyadong Arsenal of the Eighth Route Army has various mechanical equipment.
I'm afraid a considerable amount has accumulated.
Moreover, the production technology of the arms controlled by the Eighth Route Army seems to be advancing by leaps and bounds.
Even the most conservative estimate of monthly output of firearms is upwards of 1,000.
They even have the military industrial capability to independently produce various types of artillery.
General, in other words, the Huangyadong Arsenal is the most important source of equipment and ammunition for the Eighth Route Army, and it is also the biggest hidden danger for our empire's troops.
Similarly, if our army can destroy the Eighth Route Army's largest military production base, Huangyadong Arsenal.
Then we will surely usher in the most significant victory since we faced the Eighth Route Army."
After a pause, Beichuan said firmly: "He can even reverse the unfavorable situation in which our army has gradually been at a disadvantage against the Eighth Route Army in recent years.
It even wiped away the shame of our First Army’s repeated defeats in battles with the Eighth Route Army.”
There is another sentence that Beichuan keeps in his heart:
Perhaps successfully destroying the Eighth Route Army's Huangyadong Arsenal can also stabilize Yoshio Shinozuka's command position and prevent him from being replaced at the last moment.
Finally, Beichuan also added a special sentence:
"In addition, General, in a few days the Chinese people will celebrate the so-called Spring Festival, which is the most important festival of the year for the Chinese people.
This time, the Eighth Route Army achieved considerable victory through attacks from all parties.
I think after this battle is over, they will definitely not give up celebrating the Spring Festival.
This is the time when their defense is at their loosest and their vigilance is at its worst.
If our army can take this opportunity to attack the Eighth Route Army's arsenal.
Victory will definitely belong to our Japanese Empire!"