Li Yunlong never expected that the "Self-Defense Forces" would have such a bold plan.
Because in his mind, the "Self-Defense Forces" are just a bunch of rabble.
His idea is correct. The "Self-Defense Forces" are indeed a bunch of rabble, with low morale, backward equipment, greed for life and fear of death...
The independence regiment's previous defeat of Xu Degong's troops of the Third Route Army, which is known as the most powerful among the "Self-Defense Forces", is a clear proof.
However, Li Yunlong forgot a saying in the world: "A strong dragon will not suppress a local snake." What's more, this "strong dragon" came to compete with the "local snake" for territory.
If the "local snake" didn't know how to be okay, he would be beaten to paralysis in one or two blows.
But if the "local snakes" realize this, that is, as long as this "powerful dragon" gains a foothold here, there will be no way for them to survive in the future.
So, no matter how greedy for life and fear of death this "local snake" is, he will still fight to the death.
Li Yunlong didn't take this "local snake" seriously at all. When he heard Zhang Dabiao's report that he had defeated a "self-defense army", he even said with disappointment: "I thought you were fighting with that crackling
As for the Japanese, it turns out they are still the 'Self-Defense Forces'! Do we still need to fight the 'Self-Defense Forces'? Just scare them!"
Then he hung up the phone and turned around to discuss with Zhao Gang how to deal with a Japanese brigade on the way.
"The Japs will probably arrive in one day!" Li Yunlong said, "What I'm worried about is not the Japs infantry. Although they have more troops than us, if they are mixed into a brigade... their combat effectiveness will not be much better!"
What Li Yunlong said was not bragging.
Mixed brigades are basically used to deal with guerrillas, and most of them are equipped with light equipment.
At this time, the combat effectiveness of the independent regiment was not what it used to be. Moreover, after the airport was built, there was air fire support, so it was not a big problem to prevent the Japanese attack.
"What I'm worried about is the Japs' ghost cannon!" Li Yunlong said: "We have all used this thing. It has a short barrel and is very powerful. Its range can reach as far as more than five miles, but our defense line can only be pushed out two or three miles... The Japs
There is enough distance to deploy this ghost cannon! By then, the ghosts will be able to hit our steel plant, but we will only be able to stare!"
Zhao Gang nodded and said, "Then we can blow it up with a plane!"
"Old Zhao!" Li Yunlong said: "It's easy to say this, but you don't know about the ghost cannon. Once you hide it in the grass or in a trench, it will be difficult to find its location even from the ground. The plane is flying in the sky.
Could he still be clairvoyant and discover it?"
Zhao Gang listened to Li Yunlong's analysis and felt that it made sense.
Said: "What should we do? We can't let the devils blow up the steel plant!"
"Unless..." Li Yunlong touched his chin and said, "Unless we can counterattack!"
"Counterattack?"
"Yes, counterattack!" Li Yunlong said: "As soon as the Japanese ghost cannons fire, we will know the direction of the Japanese artillery positions. Then, under the cover of rocket fighters, we will launch a counterattack against the Japanese, defeating the Japanese in one fell swoop and knocking out their artillery.
Position! As long as we can capture or blow up the Japanese ghost cannon, the rest will be easy!"
This plan is quite bold.
The total strength of the independent regiment is only over 3,000, while a Japanese brigade has over 6,000 troops.
In addition, there are tens of thousands of "self-defense forces" watching from the dark. Li Yunlong actually wants to counterattack?
But Zhao Gang thought about it and felt that Li Yunlong's plan still made sense.
Because only by destroying the Japanese artillery positions can we take the initiative in the battle. It would be better if we could capture a few ghost cannons... The Eighth Route Army could use ghost cannons to deal with ghost cannons and keep out the enemy's artillery shells.
Thinking of this, Zhao Gang nodded in agreement: "That's it, let's discuss the detailed plan!"
At this moment, gunfire rang out again from the direction of the first battalion.
Li Yunlong immediately knew that it was the "Self-Defense Forces" again, because he heard some clues from the gunshots... The guns used by the Japanese were 38-gauge guns and were usually new and well-maintained, while the guns used by the "Self-Defense Forces"
But they are old guns and off-brand guns with almost polished rifling.
The gunshots of the former are crisp and crisp, while the gunshots of the latter are a bit dull.
Li Yunlong suddenly got angry for no apparent reason, and he cursed: "These sons of bitches, I don't want to get involved with them, they are so angry now!"
With that said, Li Yunlong picked up the phone and called Zhang Dabiao: "First battalion commander, beat me so hard that these sons of bitches will hurt!"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Dabiao reported anxiously on the other end of the phone: "Commander, there are too many 'self-defense forces'! They have gathered at least seven or eight thousand people in this direction. They are rushing in desperately, let's stop them quickly."
Can’t stand it any longer!”
"What?" Li Yunlong was stunned when he heard this and thought to himself: These sons of bitches are going to capsize in the gutter today? I still don't believe this evil!
With that said, he took out the box of cannons and ordered: "Guard company, follow me!"
"yes!"
Li Yunlong led the guard company to the south turret, where there was a gap that was blown up when the independent regiment attacked.
Because Li Yunlong's defense was mainly on the periphery, and manpower was concentrated on repairing the airport, there was no time to repair the wall and the collapsed turrets.
Obviously, this is the weak point of the Eighth Route Army's defense and also the focus of the enemy's attack.
Sure enough, after a while, a group of "self-defense forces" shouted and rushed in this direction... The speed surprised Li Yunlong.
Li Yunlong gave the order, and the guard company fought with the enemy.
When the fighting became tense, even the militia newly formed by laborers were sent in.
Not only that, other workers were also armed and prepared to fight to the death with the "self-defense forces".
However, the "self-defense forces" still surged up like a tide, one after another. Li Yunlong felt incredible when he saw this situation. He beat and cursed: "Damn, these 'self-defense forces' are eating."
What kind of medicine did you take? Everyone dares to risk their lives with me today! If you have such courage, why don’t you go fight the Japanese!"
What Li Yunlong didn't know was that the reason why the "Self-Defense Forces" dared to risk their lives with him instead of fighting the Japs was because the Japs gave them a way to make money and the Eighth Route Army came to cut off their "way to make money".
The "Self-Defense Forces" thought that they would never have the enjoyment they had before. If they did not drive away the Eighth Route Army, they would have to disband and go back to the mountains to suffer as bandits. How could they not fight the Eighth Route Army?
As the saying goes, "People die for wealth, and birds die for food."
These desperadoes dare not risk their lives for their country, their beliefs, and their nation, but they will risk everything for money.
Seeing that the "Self-Defense Forces" were about to rush into the steel plant through the gap, at this critical moment, a roar of engines suddenly sounded in the air, and then a rocket flew from the air...