The Japanese Army Headquarters in Laiyuan City and the Ono Brigade were in a very good mood.
Since Kato Colonel, the commander of Qinggu Valley Transfer Station, commanded his troops to severely inflict heavy losses on the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, the supplies, weapons and ammunition transported to Laiyuan City have never been attacked again.
In less than half a month, Ono's brigade had enough supplies and ammunition reserves to dispatch troops.
With supplies and troops in hand, Ono no longer had any worries about the encirclement and suppression operations.
"Chief of Staff, according to the order of the Military Headquarters, our encirclement and suppression operations will be directed by ourselves and fought independently. The Military Headquarters will not overstep the command and will provide us with sufficient air support. Therefore, I request the General Staff to inform us within five days.
, formulate a complete combat plan!"
"Hi!" The supplies were transported smoothly, and the chief of staff breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he stared at Ono and asked, "I wonder if the General has any requirements!"
"Of course it is to completely annihilate our old rival, the Independent Regiment!" Major General Ono replied without hesitation, and then a look of gritted teeth appeared on his face, which shows how deep Ono's hatred for the Independent Regiment is.
The chief of staff stared at the map for almost a minute before replying: "According to intelligence, in addition to the county seat and the Qinggu Valley Transfer Station, the Eighth Route Army is active elsewhere in Laiyuan, and they have also formed a large number of guerrillas and locals in these places.
force."
"The idea behind this humble position is that the entire army will use an infantry brigade and a regiment of the Imperial Association Army as a unit. The troops will be divided into multiple routes to sweep through all the villages controlled by the Eighth Route Army. If they encounter resistance, they will be eliminated on the spot, and the Eighth Route Army will be driven back to the mountains step by step!"
"Finally, concentrate all the troops and firepower to annihilate them here, where the independent regiment is stationed, and eliminate this cancer in Laiyuan territory in one fell swoop!"
"I agree!" Major General Ono replied with a satisfied nod.
Then he continued: "But you must pay attention to the fact that the Eighth Route Army is best at guerrilla warfare and mobile warfare. After dividing the troops, each unit must be prepared for the Eighth Route Army to use various methods to destroy our attacking troops!"
"Also, we now have the strength of nine regiments of the Imperial Association Army, as well as a large number of artillery and air support. These forces must be used well. Especially the Imperial Army Army troops. If used properly, they can greatly reduce the Imperial Army's role in encirclement and suppression operations.
casualties!"
"Hi, General, I have taken note of everything and will definitely follow your instructions!" the chief of staff replied respectfully.
Ono was very satisfied with the current performance of the chief of staff. A smile appeared on his serious face and he affirmed: "In that case, then do what you said and formulate a combat plan for me as soon as possible!"
At the location of the Independent Regiment, when the Japanese Ono Brigade and the Laiyuan Guard Division of the Imperial Japanese Army began to make final preparations for the encirclement and suppression, the Independent Regiment also began to prepare.
The independent regiment headquarters, chief of staff Zeng Quan, political commissar Cheng Xiao, director of the political department Deng Hongtao, and logistics director Jiang Hongchun, who had just returned from the military region for a few days, all stood around a table covered with maps in front of Wang Ping.
With the enemy in sight, Wang Ping did not hesitate and asked Zeng Quan directly: "Chief of Staff, how are the preparations of the various units?"
"The main force of the regiment, the county brigade, the district squadron, the district squad, and the guerrillas in each village are all ready. During this period, patrols at various intersections in the base area have also been strengthened to prevent the Japanese from sending troops to infiltrate our base area in advance."
"Currently, the 1st Battalion and the regimental security company are staying at the regiment headquarters!"
"The second battalion, the third battalion, and the firepower battalion are all outside the mountain. Because we defeated the Ono Brigade and captured several radio stations last time, after excluding the surrender, there are still five radios left. Now each main battalion of the independent regiment is equipped with a
There are two radio stations at the headquarters and the regiment headquarters to facilitate contact and command operations. Therefore, as long as we have orders, they can receive them at any time. If they have any information, the regiment headquarters will also receive it as soon as possible!"
"Very good! Order all the troops outside the mountain to lurk. Before the counter-encirclement and suppression operations begin, all troops must not expose their targets!" Wang Ping ordered with a serious look.
Wang Ping then turned his attention to Jiang Hongchun.
Before he opened his mouth, Jiang Hongchun had already understood God's report.
"Regiment commander, political commissar, I have prepared materials and ammunition for counter-encirclement and suppression!"
"For the main force, I have sent them two basic amounts of ammunition, and the local troops have sent one basic amount of ammunition. As for the guerrillas, although it is a little less, each gun can average twenty rounds of ammunition, which is enough for them.
Used for cold-blooded shooting of Japanese invaders!"
"In addition, the one thousand ceramic landmines you told me, Commander, were all completed five days ago and have now been distributed to all guerrillas and local troops. When the Japanese attack, they will definitely be given a huge surprise!"
"I will pack all the remaining ammunition into boxes. No matter which unit needs ammunition, the logistics department guarantees that it will be delivered within one day!"
Wang Ping has always been very satisfied with Jiang Hongchun.
Therefore, after listening to the report, Wang Ping directly turned his attention to Deng Hongtao, who was in charge of the base area.
"The head of the regiment, the political commissar, and the mobilization work in the base area has almost been done. After the hostage incident more than half a month ago, the people in the base area have completely understood the nature of the devils. Especially when we rescued those who were taken hostage by the devils
After becoming a common people, the villagers’ support for us has reached an unconditional level.)”
"As long as the evacuation order is issued, every village can be guaranteed to be evacuated within two hours, and the walls will be cleared and nothing will be left for the Japanese."
Wang Ping was very satisfied with the result, and then said with a proud face: "Now that we are ready, let us use practical actions to tell the Japanese that our independent group cannot be eliminated just by encirclement and suppression."
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.
The gate of Laiyuan City still opened on time at ten o'clock in the morning as usual.
However, when the city gate was opened, the people gathered at the city gate were not allowed to enter the city. They were directly dispersed by dozens of Japanese and puppet troops who rushed out.
Then I saw a group of heavily armed Japanese soldiers marching out of the county town and taking over all the positions at the city gate.
Nearly half an hour later, there was finally movement at the heavily guarded city gate.
A mixed force composed of the Imperial Army and the Japanese Army, carrying heavy machine guns and mortars, dragging infantry and mountain artillery, as well as heavy baggage trucks filled with various supplies, marched out of the city gate in a mighty manner.
"The Japanese raids have begun. We must notify the regiment immediately!" The leader of the reconnaissance squad lurking at the gate of the city reacted immediately.
"Go and inform the commander of the third battalion that the Japs have begun their raids! Go and inform the nearest guerrillas to clear the country and use guerrilla warfare to hold back these Japanese and puppet troops!"
"Others, follow me and go directly to meet these devils and teach them a lesson first!"
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