The Independent Regiment didn't have time to rest until one o'clock in the morning, because it was only then that it got rid of the pursuers behind it... temporarily.
Wang Zhisheng played a big role in this. He laid various types of mines behind the troops, including those hung on trees, laid in the water, and buried on the cliffs.
What was hung on the tree was a directional mine. When the branches shook, a fairy scattered flowers appeared in the air. The steel balls hit it and it was so refreshing.
Jumping mines are used to lay them in the water. The water covers up the smell of the mines so that mine-detecting wolf dogs cannot find them. After being triggered, they jump out of the water and explode. The height of the bounce is just as high as the dog's head.
What was buried in the cliff was a combination of mines and explosive charges. After the explosion, the broken stones fell from the sky, knocking down a large area of people and dogs.
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It can be said that Wang Zhisheng used his ability to lay mines to the extreme. The Japanese and wolf dogs following behind were unable to guard against him. He was repeatedly bombed and suffered heavy casualties. Later, even the wolves and dogs stopped barking, so he could only slow down and pull away from the independent group.
distance.
However, the soldiers of the independent regiment were also very tired.
Although Wang Xuexin had experienced similar extreme training as a soldier in modern times, such as building fortifications immediately after a rapid march, then moving positions, struggling all day without eating, and conducting surprise drills in the middle of the night...
These subjects are very tiring, but they are necessary because war may lead to emergencies like these.
Wang Xuexin has always thought that this kind of training intensity is enough or even a little too much.
However, it was only now that they were actually fighting that Wang Xuexin realized that the training intensity was not at the same level as actual combat.
At least you are mentally relaxed during training, because you know there are no enemies, so there is no pressure to survive.
But on the battlefield, the enemy may appear in front of you at any time, and the troops may fall into the enemy's encirclement at any time, or bullets and artillery shells may fly at any time...
This requires Wang Xuexin to remain nervous and vigilant at all times.
Not to mention anything else, just maintaining this state of nervous tension for a long time can make people collapse.
So after two battles and running around in the mountains for half the night, Wang Xuexin felt like he was almost drained.
What's even more torturous is that no one knows whether they can escape the enemy's roundup by walking like this, and no one knows whether they are still doing useless work in the end, and after all the hard work, they still have to fight to the death with the enemy.
Wang Xuexin is definitely not as good as other fighters in this regard.
The Eighth Route Army may not have the best firepower and equipment, but every one of them has been through hardships. This kind of intensity of fighting is commonplace for them. It can even be said that they grew up in this environment and are used to it.
However, Wang Xuexin, a modern man, is a bit overwhelmed. If he hadn't had some basic knowledge and tempered his willpower in modern times, he would have died long ago.
Therefore, when Li Yunlong shouted "rest where you are", Wang Xuexin's feet went weak and he collapsed on the ground.
"Company Commander, are you okay?" Xie Baoqing only said that Wang Xuexin was injured, so he stepped forward and asked, "Is the injury serious?"
"It's okay!" Wang Xuexin replied.
The injury on the arm was actually a minor injury, and it was much better after being bandaged.
If there is any problem, it is that Wang Xuexin failed to adapt to this environment for a while.
"Seventh company commander, seventh company commander?" At this time, the correspondent shouted in a low voice and came up in the dark.
"Here!" Wang Xuexin responded.
The correspondent came forward and reported: "The leader asked you to go there!"
"We'll be there soon!" Wang Xuexin groaned secretly in his heart. He had just sat down and his butt was still not warm yet.
However, Wang Xuexin still managed to stand up and followed the correspondent to find Li Yunlong's foothold.
It was a big banyan tree, and there were roots protruding like veins everywhere under the tree. Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang sat opposite each other on the roots and whispered something.
Seeing Wang Xuexin coming up, Zhao Gang asked Wang Xuexin to sit down and said: "Comrade Wang Xuexin, the enemy's target this time is probably you. Therefore, we decided to send a few scouts to disguise themselves as civilians with you and leave the large army to break out alone.
What do you think?"
Wang Xuexin couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this.
He understood what Zhao Gang meant.
There are still more than 600 people in the Independent Regiment. Although there are many people, it is powerful, but the target is also large. In addition, it also carries the wounded and marches slowly. It will definitely be difficult to get rid of the enemy if it follows the large army.
If Wang Xuexin took a few scouts and disguised themselves as civilians and left the large army, it would indeed be easier to break through.
To be honest, Wang Xuexin was a little moved.
The human heart is made of flesh, how can you not have any ideas when such a huge temptation is in front of you!
But Wang Xuexin thought about it and shook his head and refused: "Political Commissar, if I were a soldier, it would be okay for me to do this. But I am a company commander. I am abandoning my soldiers and running for my life...how can I lead my troops in the future?"
How to give them orders?"
In fact, Wang Xuexin also thought about it. Zhu Ziming was still in the army and others didn't know that he was a traitor. If he left, wouldn't the independent regiment be led into a trap by this guy?
When Li Yunlong heard this, his stern face started to smile: "You're right! These guys are like soldiers of the Independent Regiment. If you dare to leave today, let alone become the company commander, this Independent Regiment
Don’t even think about entering from behind the door!”
"Old Li!" Zhao Gang frowned and said, "What are you talking about?"
"What nonsense?" Li Yunlong raised his head and replied: "This is not just a matter of importance. If Xiao Dongbei can do this today, will other people be able to do it in the future? Who the hell is not born and raised by his parents?
Why do the others have to stay and fight against the Japanese? If I still keep people like this, what kind of war will the Independent Group fight in the future?"
Li Yunlong's words have their own truth. The independent regiment has this "wolf nature" that other troops do not have. The basis is that the entire regiment treats everyone fairly and does not make specializations. Li Yunlong himself often goes to the battlefield with a gun.
"Captain!" Wang Xuexin was a little confused when he heard this: "You are not being kind, I thought it was an order! Don't you want it to be the trap you dug? Just wait for me to jump down..."
"Who said it wasn't an order?" Li Yunlong raised his head and replied: "An order from the headquarters!"
"What?" Wang Xuexin was stunned. Does the chief still care about this?
Zhao Gang nodded and said: "It's an order from the headquarters. The leader agrees with our analysis and believes that this is an extraordinary period. Considering that you are not only a soldier, but also an outstanding military and tactical talent, we decided to ensure your safety first."
Life is safe!”
Wang Xuexin touched his nose, glanced at the wound on his left arm, and replied: "Political Commissar, I heard that the Japs' wolfhounds follow the smell of blood to find people. Look at my injury...it is definitely more dangerous to leave the army. I need
Protected by large forces!”
Li Yunlong laughed "hehehe" and gave Wang Xuexin a thumbs up: "That's right! This is how we respond!"
Zhao Gang shook his head helplessly. The two of them had formed a tacit understanding. Do they still have superiors in their eyes?