After a day of waiting, Liu Hua finally learned that Xue Yue and his troops had arrived at Shimen Bridge, which he had once occupied. After receiving the information, he immediately issued a series of orders.
"The political commissar led the Second Division troops to quietly advance towards Shimen Bridge. They were not allowed to attack. They followed from a distance. If the enemy withdraws or reinforces Changde, eat them if they can. If they can't be eaten, they will block them layer by layer. They must give them to us.
Attack Changde to buy enough time."
"The First Division, the Third Division, and the directly affiliated troops all moved toward the vicinity of Changde and surrounded Changde County in a covert manner. No attack is allowed without my order."
"Director Li and the logistics department are here as the rear of the entire army. After I capture Changde, they will immediately enter Changde and evacuate the county seat for me."
Soon, all the troops began to move, and Liu Hua led his troops to quietly surround Changde. After a night of hard work, the four regiments of the First Division and the Third Division had quietly surrounded Changde, and the remaining two
The elite regiment was left by Liu Hua to carry out the main attack, and all the artillery was in place, waiting for Liu Hua's order.
After completing the siege, Liu Hua was not in a hurry to attack the city. He knew that it would take a long time to break through the heavily guarded Changde County, so he had to wait quietly, hoping that Xue Yue could go farther. The reconnaissance battalion
The soldiers had already quietly entered the city under Liu Hua's order, armed with short guns.
The most important order Liu Xiaogang received from the commander of the army was to protect the ammunition depot and material warehouse in the city. After Liu Xiaogang led the troops into the county, he began to continuously assassinate the enemy's skirmishers and disrupt the enemy. In less than one night, the entire army
The soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion all put on the uniforms of the Central Army, held Central Army equipment in their hands, and hid in several residents' houses.
"Commander, sorry, something happened. We lost more than 300 soldiers last night." The division commander who was left behind by Xue Yue heard the bad news as soon as he got up.
"Damn it, you're bothering me with such a small thing. Just to see if you're staying out all night, don't make a fuss about it." The teacher said depressedly, not taking it to heart.
At this time, the political commissar was awakened by the investigators early in the morning. It turned out that Xue Yue had left Shimen Bridge early in the morning and marched towards Taoyuan. The political commissar quickly led his troops around Shimen Bridge and followed closely.
Another day passed, and Liu Hua received the report from the political commissar and knew that Xue Yue had captured Taoyuan. The opportunity has come. Liu Hua thought to himself.
"Order the troops to seize the time to rest at night and start attacking the city tomorrow. Send a report to the reconnaissance battalion Liu Xiaogang and ask them to start taking action tonight to harass the enemy, disrupt their military morale, and prevent them from resting tonight." Liu Hua ordered to the communications staff officer.
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The temporary headquarters of the reconnaissance battalion, "Telegram from battalion commander, battalion commander, and regiment commander." Liu Xiaogang, who was walking around in the yard, immediately called all the company and platoon commanders after seeing the order.
"Just now the commander of the regiment sent a telegram, asking us to attack tonight, harass the enemy, prevent them from resting tonight, and undermine their military morale. How about it, comrades, do you have any ideas?" Liu Xiaogang looked at the soldiers below happily.
said.
Soon, the result of the discussion came out. All troops were divided into platoons and dispersed throughout the county. They attacked the enemy's headquarters and military camps. It did not require killing a large number of enemies, as long as they could not rest.
Liu Xiaogang quietly led the security platoon of the reconnaissance battalion to the vicinity of the general headquarters. The enemy was very tightly defended. A heavy machine gun was driven at the door, and patrols formed every few minutes. Liu Hua and his troops lay down in several households.
On the roof of a private house, I quietly looked at the surrounding environment.
"Hit." After the order, a patrol of 12 people was instantly engulfed by the powerful firepower of the guard platoon. No one was left alive. Xiaogang did not collect the weapons and ammunition of the 12 people, and immediately disappeared into the ambush with more than 30 people.
Battlefield, rush to the selected battlefield on the other side of the headquarters.
"Division Commander, the patrol outside the headquarters was attacked, and one platoon was lost." The commander of the security battalion of the headquarters immediately ran over to report, waiting for the division commander's order.
"What are you still doing? Take your troops and destroy the attackers." The division commander roared.
Suddenly, an explosion sounded again. "Check quickly, what's going on?" the division commander asked quickly.
"Division Commander, a group of stored ammunition was blown up by the enemy. The attacker has disappeared." the chief of staff said in a low voice.
"You loser, order the first regiment to find the attacker." The division commander said harshly.
"It's not good, division commander, the headquarters of the third regiment was attacked and killed..."
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Slowly, the gunshots in the city rang out one after another. "Order all the troops to enter a state of combat readiness. Send a report to Commander-in-Chief Xue." The division commander said this roguely,
In this way, the entire county was immediately brightly lit, and all the troops were called up to search for the attacking troops. At this time, the gunshots that had been ringing for a long time suddenly fell silent. Just like this, the continuous attacks made everyone in the city tense.
Even the teacher is no exception.
"Commander, the commander-in-chief said this is a common tactic and let us deal with it ourselves." After hearing this, the division commander shook his head.
After a night of tossing, everyone in the city had red eyes and patrolled listlessly. "Send a report to the legion commander and successfully complete the mission." Liu Hua said immediately after getting the enemy information from the investigation.
"Legion Commander, the reconnaissance battalion has successfully completed its mission."
Order the artillery to prepare for bombardment, and I will immediately go to the forward position.
"Commander Sun, you take two mortar companies to the east gate to conduct a feint attack. Commander Wang, you also take two mortar companies to the west gate to conduct a feint attack. When the cannon fire sounds at the south gate, it is an siege order. Immediately
Execute." Liu Hua ordered to the two of them.
Liu Hua rode his horse and soon arrived at the hidden artillery position.
"Chen Guangrong, how are the preparations going?" Liu Hua asked when he saw the artillery battalion commander walking over.
Legion commander, just relax, I guarantee that the first shell will knock down the city tower." Chen Guangrong said with a smile.
"Okay, if you don't collapse, you see how I deal with you. I ordered the bombardment to start in ten minutes. The bombardment will last ten minutes, and then the shooting will be extended." Liu Hua said seriously.
"Yes, Commander of the Corps. The artillery battalion guarantees to complete the mission. Commander of the Corps, please rest assured." Seeing Liu Hua's serious gaze, Chen Guangrong immediately stood at attention and said.
"Well, go ahead and carry out the order. Don't save cannonballs for me." Liu Hua nodded.
"Where's Sniper Company Luo Wenhua?" Liu Hua shouted.
"Report to the commander of the army, Luo Wenhua is here to report." Liu Hua nodded when he saw Luo Wenhua in front of him.
The sniper company of the Seventh Army is now very large. It can be said that it is the largest in the entire Chinese army. Although the 120-man sniper company is not equipped with standard sniper rifles, the Seventh Army has been winning battles and has captured countless sniper rifles.
After the efforts of countless craftsmen, the telescope was finally transformed into the first sniper rifle. Although it was a modified Mauser rifle, for the soldiers of the sniper company, it was already able to hit the enemy 600 meters away. The entire company was equipped with modified rifles.
60 pieces, which can be described as strong strength.
"Captain Luo, the artillery battalion will conduct a ten-minute artillery bombardment later. You must use the cover of artillery fire to reach a place 500 meters away from the city wall within ten minutes. When the troops attack later, as long as it is
I will destroy all the enemy troops that are outcropping and cover the troops to attack the city."
"Yes, Corps Commander, the sniper company will ensure the completion of the mission." Luo Wenhua said with a military salute.