As heartbroken as Wang Ping was political commissar Cheng Xiao.
I originally thought that the casualties in one night would not exceed one company, but now it seems that the casualties are almost three companies.
Wang Ping took a deep breath and said to Cheng Xiao: "Political Commissar, I did not complete the task. The promised one company has now become three companies. When the battle is over, I will personally send a telegram to the military division and ask for punishment!"
"As for me, the regiment leader and the political commissar, I didn't fight well either!" Zeng Quan said.
"Artillery sneak attacks are originally the guerrilla warfare that our Eighth Route Army is best at. I was almost caught off guard by the Japanese's anti-guerrilla warfare. If Yang Xiong hadn't reacted quickly, our losses would have been even greater!"
At this moment, Cheng Xiao changed the subject and said, "Okay, I've heard of people trying to take battle merit, but I've never heard of people trying to take punishment. If I really want to take responsibility, I, Cheng Xiao, can't run away."
After saying that, Cheng Xiao raised the telegram that the chief of staff had just handed over in his hand.
"Commander, political commissar, I just realized after reading the telegram that almost a thousand Japanese died in your hands last night. Adding in the Imperial Alliance Army, that's more than 1,300 people. With more than 400
The human casualties were equivalent to more than a thousand lives of the Japanese and puppet troops. If such a ratio of battle losses is sent to the military division, not only will they not be punished, but they will also be rewarded."
"Why didn't you tell me about such a huge victory just now? It made me anxious when I saw the casualties!"
Chief of Staff Zeng Quan's tense expression immediately relaxed.
"Political commissar, regimental commander, the battle report only stated the number of enemies wiped out. Because the time was too short, the number of seizures has not yet been calculated. But I am sure that the number is indispensable."
"Regiment commander, political commissar, chief of staff, the seizures brought back by the troops have been tallied up!" As soon as he finished speaking, a staff officer rushed in.
Cheng Xiao grabbed the telegram and started browsing it.
Soon, a thick smile enveloped his face.
"Okay, okay! With these gains, I can finally make up for the losses suffered yesterday afternoon!"
After reconfirming the content of the report, Cheng Xiao said directly: "Commander, Lao Zeng, all the seizures include 12 mortars, 11 heavy machine guns, 13 grenades, and 11 new machine guns equipped by the little devils. Czech Republic
Make 6 of them, and have two kinds of rifles. The Japs are equipped with nearly 400 38-guns, the Imperial Alliance Army is equipped with nearly 300 medium-sized guns, and the rest are all ammunition!)"
"Captain, I suggest that all the captured Czech-made machines be added to the machine gun bunkers on the three lines of defense behind to strengthen the firepower!"
Wang Ping nodded and replied: "The new machine gun equipped by the little devil can also be used. I used it on the battlefield. Its performance is similar to that made in the Czech Republic. It can be used as a submachine gun when you hold it in your arms, and it will not jam like a crooked gun!
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Just as the heavy atmosphere at the headquarters relaxed, another combat staff officer hurried in.
Wang Ping, who originally thought something had happened, knew it was a good thing as soon as he saw the excitement on the other person's face.
"Regiment commander, political commissar, chief of staff, our soldiers who monitored the Japanese and puppet army garrison came back to report that the Japanese troops have not left the garrison to attack us so far!"
Political commissar Cheng Xiao immediately thought of the analysis that team leader Wang Ping made about him before setting off last night.
"Captain, did you say yesterday that the Japanese troops are out of strength?"
"It's very possible. If this is confirmed, our loss last night will be even more worth it!" Wang Ping replied with a flash of surprise on his face.
"The longer the Japs stay at their base, the shorter the bloody battle we have to face today and the fewer casualties there will be!"
Soon, another staff officer rushed in: "Regiment Commander, Commander Zhang of the First Battalion telegraphed: The Japanese army is gathering their troops scattered outside the mountain. Currently, two Imperial Association military camps and one infantry squadron of Japanese soldiers have been assembled!"
"Battle Commander Zhang asked for instructions if we should attack the troops and hit them!"
"No, tell Zhang Qing and continue to lurk and wait. There will be plenty of battles for him to fight tonight!" Wang Ping refused directly.
Cheng Xiao's mind suddenly flashed a picture of Wang Ping's bold words when he accepted the military subdivision mission.
Then he stared at Wang Ping and asked: "Captain, are you really targeting the Japanese artillery brigade?"
"Not only the artillery brigade, but also the large amount of weapons and ammunition carried by their baggage brigade!" Wang Ping replied arrogantly.
"Political Commissar, Zhang Qing's telegram further supports our inference. The losses yesterday afternoon and last night have left the Japanese army with insufficient strength and loss of offensive capabilities! With such a good opportunity in front of me, I will definitely not let it go!"
Then he stared at the political commissar and continued to ask: "By the way, is there any news about the military division?"
"Whether we can capture the Japanese artillery brigade and the baggage brigade tonight, we can't have any accidents with the main force of the military division."
"If the main force of the military division cannot attack Laiyuan City on time tonight and force the Japanese and puppet troops in the mountains to return for reinforcements, our independent regiment will not only have no chance to kill the Japanese artillery and baggage troops, but we will have to finish it ourselves!"
"No problem!" Cheng Xiao affirmed.
"The two regiments dispatched by the military division are elite, have many veterans, and are well equipped. There will definitely be no problems."
"I contacted the commander two hours ago. The two regiments are now lurking in place, waiting for darkness to launch an attack on Laiyuan City on time!"
"So, you can do whatever we want to do with the regimental commander here. Don't worry about the military division!"
"That's good!" Wang Ping breathed a sigh of relief obviously.
Wang Ping waited until after lunch at noon to hear the news that the Japanese troops had left the camp.
Wang Ping also rushed to the former enemy headquarters immediately.
Not long after, the fourth line of defense was enveloped by Japanese artillery fire.
Three bombers with huge roars took turns dropping bombs on the fourth line of defense!
"The little devil is bound to win, the artillery fire is more fierce than the front battlefield!" Wang Ping, holding the telescope, sighed in a deep voice.
Cheng Xiao replied affirmatively: "That's for sure. After suffering such a big loss at the hands of our independent group, now that we finally have the opportunity to fight back and retaliate against us, we must use all our strength!"
The Japanese army's firepower output regardless of consumption would cause huge casualties to the defenders no matter what.
After putting down the telescope, Wang Ping's expression became extremely solemn.
"Get me through the Third Battalion Commander Yan Song, I want to talk to him!" Wang Ping, who seemed to have made up his mind, ordered decisively after walking back and forth at the headquarters.
Political commissar Cheng Xiao immediately asked: "Is there something wrong?"
Wang Ping shook his head and replied: "The Japanese offensive today will definitely be unprecedented. Our fighting style must change, otherwise the third battalion will definitely not be able to hold on tonight!"
"Captain, the call has been connected!" The communications soldier walked to Wang Ping with the phone in hand.
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