Captain Zhang's expression was dazed for a moment. Although his regiment only held the position for three days, it felt like three years in his heart.
In the past three days, the offensive of the Ninth Mixed Brigade was like huge waves. The 770 regiment was almost breathless. In less than three days, the number of their regiment dropped from two to two.
The number of more than 1,300 people dropped sharply to just over 1,000 people.
Both Captain Zhang and the entire regiment understand that if they continue to fight at this pace, they will all be wiped out in the next two or three days.
Despite this, no one in the group mentioned retreat, and everyone was ready to sacrifice.
Now that he suddenly heard the arrival of reinforcements, Commander Zhang suddenly felt like he had survived a desperate situation.
He quickly asked: "Have you asked how many reinforcements the brigade commander sent to us?"
"Captain, don't worry." Li Yingchun said, "The brigade headquarters just called us. Commander Gao has sent us a whole battalion of reinforcements, which will arrive soon."
"Very good."
Commander Zhang happily slapped his thigh, "Do you know which troop was sent? The 386th Brigade or the New 1st Brigade?"
"No?" Li Yongchun said with a smile: "The reinforcements coming are not our Eighth Route Army, but the Second Battalion of the Liantai Militia."
"The troops of the Liantai Militia?"
Captain Zhang was surprised at first, then overjoyed.
Although he has not had much contact with the Liantai Militia, he has long admired the name of the Liantai Militia. This unit has always been famous in Shanxi for not taking money seriously.
Fighting has always been a routine. Use planes, bombardment, cannons, and infantry before charging. If you still can't defeat it, then repeat the routine again. If you repeat it a few more times, you can always defeat the enemy on the opposite side.
This has also led to many national troops who are jealous of them and always give the Liantai Militia a sour evaluation when talking about the Liantai Militia...it hurts others!
It's a sour thing, but who doesn't envy the Liantai Vigilante Group's wealth?
Just when Commander Zhang was happy, a soldier in charge of the lookout suddenly pointed forward and shouted: "Captain... our reinforcements are coming!"
For a time, the originally silent trenches suddenly became boiling. Many Eighth Route Army soldiers who had been resting in the trenches stood up and looked into the distance.
Li Yingchun pushed Commander Zhang: "Old Zhang, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and welcome our reinforcements."
"Oh...right, right..."
Captain Zhang, who had come to his senses, quickly walked towards the back of the position. Soon they saw a group of soldiers wearing iron-gray German military uniforms and carrying various weapons filing in from the trenches. The leader was a group of soldiers.
The wearer is a major with the rank of major.
Captain Zhang greeted him and stretched out his hands from afar: "Hello everyone, it's been a hard journey. I am Zhang Qianxun, the leader of the 770th Regiment, and welcome you!"
Seeing that the military uniform was somewhat worn, his face was full of smoke, and his right hand was full of calluses, the visitor first saluted him and said loudly: "Report to Captain Zhang, Nong Tiancai, the commander of the fourth battalion of the Liantai Militia Group, has been ordered to report to you!"
After finishing speaking, Nong Tiancai stretched out his hands and held Zhang Qianxun's hands tightly.
As the two shook hands, a soldier from the Liantai Militia also entered the position one after another.
Looking at the energetic soldiers passing by, Zhang Qianxun was filled with joy and wanted to say something, but he felt a little embarrassed when he said it.
Zhang Qianxun's expression was noticed by Nong Tiancai, and he said directly: "Captain Zhang, our senior officer told me before we came here that our battalion will be under your command after we come here. Please give your order."
We must obey all orders, so please give the order!"
"Okay...then I'm welcome."
Zhang Qianxun is also a person with a cheerful personality. After hearing this, he stopped being polite and pointed to the right side: "Captain Agricultural Battalion, have you seen the right side? It is located at the protrusion of the entire position, and it is also the target for the Japanese army.
The most threatening position.
Since three days ago, the Japanese's mixed ninth brigade has launched a non-stop attack there.
In three days, we fought for this position no less than six times. We lost no less than 400 soldiers on that position alone. Logically speaking, you have just arrived, so we should not hand over the heaviest burden to you.
You, but..."
"Captain Zhang..."
Nong Tiancai interrupted him, "I just said that before we came here, our senior officer gave us an order to follow your command after we come here. No matter how difficult the task is, we will not flinch.
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So here I assure you, as long as there is one person alive in our fourth battalion, the position will not be lost!"
After saying that, Nong Tiancai turned around and strode towards the right position.
Looking at Nong Tiancai who had left, Zhang Qianxun knew that it would be redundant to say anything at this moment. The only thing he could do was to solemnly salute his back, and then watched groups of soldiers enter the right room.
The position on the side was almost reduced to rubble by artillery shells.
"Quick... seize the time to build a position!"
After Nong Tiancai led the troops into the position, he immediately ordered the troops to rush to repair the position. For a while, the position was full of soldiers waving engineering shovels and the sky was filled with dust.
Naturally, the commotion caused by the 770th Regiment could not be hidden from the Japanese troops who were watching closely.
The 86th Infantry Regiment of the Japanese mixed Ninth Brigade was responsible for launching the attack on the 770th Regiment. At this time, the commander of the regiment, Colonel Kamio Ueno, was discussing with the commander of the regiment, Hitami and the first lieutenant colonel, how to restart the attack.
Suddenly hearing the report of a group of reinforcements coming from the Eighth Route Army on the other side, Ueno Kamefu was a little surprised and said: "No, haven't our fighter planes blocked the road from Liantai County to Pingan County by the Chinese? Logically speaking, reinforcements from the Chinese are impossible.
It should show up without any warning, right?"
Ren Jianyu thought for a while, "Your Excellency, Wing Commander, is there a possibility that these Chinese reinforcements were flown in by the Chinese?"
Only then did Ueno Kame suddenly realize: "Hey... it is really possible. If you don't tell me, I would have forgotten it. This morning, the brigade headquarters sent a notice that the Chinese people urgently built a field airport in the suburbs of Ping'an. It seems that these reinforcements
It was really flown in by the Chinese.
Come on, let’s go over and take a look!”
After saying that, he took the lead and walked out of the bunker.
The two came to an observation post. Ueno Kame pushed the observer away and lay down in front of the observation mirror to look. After looking at it for a while, he made a sound.
"Hitomi-kun, take a look at it. The costumes of the Chinese reinforcements across the street seem a bit strange."
Renjian Yuichi came over, looked at it and then his expression changed, "No... Your Excellency, Captain, the reinforcements coming from the other side are the Liantai Militia!"