"Even if there are only 500 defenders at each city gate, it is impossible for us to break through the city gate and enter Laiyuan City in a short time!" Political Commissar Cheng Xiao still has no intention of letting up!
Zeng Quan had always obeyed Wang Ping's orders before, but this time he shook his head and echoed: "Captain, I don't agree either. It's too risky to fight like this and it's not worth it!"
Whether Cheng Xiao or Zeng Quan, both of them care about themselves.
Therefore, until there is no definite evidence to convince them, Wang Ping can only wait with a frown.
"Captain, the telegram from the reconnaissance platoon was sent from Laiyuan City. They actually entered Laiyuan City. It's incredible!" Xu Guang, the communications platoon leader, said with shock on his face as soon as he rushed over.
Wang Ping grabbed the telegram and began to browse it. Soon, his frown relaxed, and he said with the same excitement.
"Masano, Chief of Staff, our opportunity has come!"
"This is the latest enemy situation report from Laiyuan City: In Laiyuan City, which is a large city, there is only one battalion of the Imperial Association Army to defend each city gate! If there are Japs, I am still a little worried. Now it is replaced by the Imperial Association Army, and there are
The reconnaissance platoon and the guard company are cooperating in Laiyuan City. I guarantee that we can enter Laiyuan City in one charge!"
Cheng Xiao was also moved at this time. He took the telegram and read it twice before asking: "Captain, how do you plan to fight!"
"I plan to launch an attack from the west gate of Laiyuan City. At night, at most one company of the Imperial Army will defend the city gate! The troops move as covertly as possible near the city gate. Two infantry cannons quickly blast open the city gate. The six gates are forced to open.
Fire artillery, five rounds to kill and injure the Imperial Alliance Army on the city wall. As soon as the defenders on the city wall are in chaos, the troops will start an assault and rush into Laiyuan City as quickly as possible!"
"After the battle started, the security company and reconnaissance platoon that entered the county town last night directly launched an attack on the Imperial Alliance Army garrison at the corner of the city wall, holding them back for five minutes and preventing them from reinforcing the city wall!"
Chief of Staff Zeng Quan replied with eyes shining: "In this case, we are 80% sure of entering Laiyuan City!"
Cheng Xiao did not agree to this plan so easily. He stared at Wang Ping and continued to ask: "What happens after we enter Laiyuan City?"
"The Second Battalion marched into Laiyuan City, wiped out a large number of Japanese and puppet troops in the city, and then took down the material warehouse arranged by the Japanese army in the west of the city. They defended on the spot to prevent the Japanese and puppet troops from counterattacking, and cooperated with the baggage company to help me evacuate the warehouse!
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"Next is the first battalion. As soon as the second battalion enters Laiyuan City, they will take the two mortars from the artillery company and rush to Zhangzhuang to build a blocking position here!"
"The main force of the Japanese army is in the Shangjie stronghold. If the Japanese know that our real intention to attack is the county town, and that we will enter Laiyuan City in one attack, then they will definitely dispatch the main force from the Shangjie stronghold to reinforce the west gate and block our retreat!
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"The mission of the first battalion is to hold this place for two hours no matter when the Japanese come, and then quickly break away from the battle, act as the rearguard of the whole regiment, and cover the main force's retreat to the station!"
"Next, let's talk about the three battalions and the two recruit battalions you led, Lao Zeng."
"It's certain that the Japanese will mobilize heavy troops from the streets to support the county. How many people will be mobilized? There will be enough fighter opportunities for you to seize. There is a lot to do."
"There are less troops to be mobilized. You can completely draw out a main company and a company of recruits to cooperate with a battalion, attack from the front and back, and eat the Japanese reinforcements. Even if you can't eat them, you have to find a way to hit them hard!"
"With more troops mobilized, let's see if there is a chance to directly capture the Shangjie stronghold!"
"Of course, it is not ruled out that the Japanese army will not send troops to reinforce the county town. After all, there are more than two thousand Japanese soldiers in the city. In this case, the Japanese army will definitely find a way to eat you and take revenge. At that time, you will have to choose the time to retreat, and you will be trapped by the Japanese soldiers.
Got dumplings!”
The greater the pressure, the greater the challenge and the greater the military achievements. Although Zeng Quan is the chief of staff of the regiment, only he knows that this is entirely because of Wang Ping and Cheng Xiao. Whether it is seniority or military achievements, he
They are still a bit behind the boss.
Qualifications take time to hone, and Zeng Quan has no control over them.
But military exploits can be controlled by oneself, so Zeng Quan must seize every opportunity to gain military exploits and gain military exploits to make himself more confident in his position as the regiment's chief of staff.
"Captain, please rest assured and promise to complete the mission!"
Wang Ping also wanted to train Zeng Quan. After all, he was one of his earliest veterans, so he gave him such a good opportunity.
After nodding, he ordered: "I have brought the remaining two radios of the communication platoon. I will give you one. If anything happens, send me a telegram immediately!"
"Thank you, Commander, I will definitely be able to win this battle!" Zeng Quan replied excitedly.
In the next two hours, through the method of exchanging new recruits for veterans, the first and second battalions of the independent regiment, the regiment's directly affiliated guard company, artillery company, and baggage company, under the leadership of Wang Ping and Cheng Xiao, were separated from the third battalion unknowingly.
, started to rush towards the west gate of Laiyuan City.
Chief of Staff Zeng Quan, with three battalions, one artillery platoon, and two new battalions, continued along the old road toward the Shangjie stronghold.
The Japanese and puppet army spies hiding in the third battalion saw that the total strength of the troops had not changed, and the infantry artillery carried by the troops were also there, so they continued to send intelligence to the county seat and told Ono in Laiyuan City that the attack target of the independent regiment had not changed.
March towards the upper street.
Laiyuan City Japanese Army Headquarters, Kazuki Yamamoto looked very relaxed when he came to the Ono War Room again.
"Your Excellency General, the latest information is that the march route of the main force of the Independent Regiment has not changed. More than 2,000 Eighth Route Army troops carry infantry artillery and continue to march to the streets!"
"Yoshi, General, it seems that we will wipe out the independent regiment's stronghold in Shangjie this time, so there won't be any accidents!" the chief of staff complimented with a smile on his face!
Such a good opportunity to completely wipe out the independent regiment may be something that Ono can only encounter once in his life.
Therefore, Ono must ensure that nothing goes wrong.
"Chief of Staff, any accident may happen on the battlefield, so don't get too happy yet! Are the reinforcements out of the city ready?"
"Hey, an infantry brigade of the imperial army has been stationed at the east gate. As soon as the independent regiment starts attacking our stronghold, they will attack immediately!" the chief of staff affirmed.
"Yo Xi, now we are waiting for the independent group to take the bait. By the way, the defense of Laiyuan City has been completed. I heard gunshots in the city two hours ago. As expected, there must be someone in the city tonight.
The enemy cooperates with the independent regiment to attack us!"
"Hi!" the chief of staff replied immediately.
"An infantry brigade guard is left at the brigade headquarters, two squadrons are responsible for guarding the ammunition depot in the center of the city, two squadrons patrol the city in small units, and one squadron protects the artillery brigade."
"The Imperial Association Army divided four battalions to protect our small ammunition depots and material supply warehouses scattered at the four city gates. The four battalions defended the four city gates respectively. One battalion was mobile, and the mountain artillery company and the mortar company directly under each regiment were demolished.
Score and help defend the four city gates!"
"As long as the rebel snobbery hidden in the city dares to emerge, the imperial army patrolling the city will definitely eliminate them as soon as possible to ensure the stability of Laiyuan City!"
