"Sir, there are no signs of activities of the new regiment in the valley ahead!" After arriving at Zhouzhuang, the squadron leader led the main force to personally pull out a net to search for the new regiment, and at the same time sent a large number of scouts to search further away, but in the end nothing was found.
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"Captain, are you saying that the remnants of the new regiment were not hiding in this area and had escaped under the cover of night!" Looking at the getting darker and darker sky in front of him, the exhausted deputy captain frowned and analyzed.
"It shouldn't be possible. This is a suitable place for hiding troops, and they won't be discovered by planes. If they leave this area, they won't even be able to hide from our planes for reconnaissance!" The frowning squadron leader also hesitated to answer this question, but seriously
After analysis, he rejected the idea.
"Also, in one night, they continuously attacked two villages over long distances. In addition, it takes time for them to break through our blockade. How could they have time to leave the battlefield so far? Even the best imperial army can't do it, let alone even the best ones.
The remnants of the Eighth Route Army who can’t even eat enough are defeated!”
"There must be something missing. We didn't find it in the search. That must be it!"
The vice-captain nodded and continued to ask: "It will get dark soon. Should we go back to the stronghold first and wait until dawn tomorrow to continue the search?"
"No! If you give the New Regiment one more night, they will really run away!" the squadron leader replied, shaking his head.
"We'll stay here tonight!"
After speaking, the squadron leader drew a circle on a point on the map. This circle was exactly in the middle of all search areas today.
The deputy captain reacted immediately: "Captain Yingming, this is the middle of all the possible hiding spots of the Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army will definitely take action tonight. As long as it moves, no matter where it is, we can guarantee to arrive within an hour!"
"In this case, no matter how cunning and cunning these Eighth Route Army troops are, they will not be able to escape our pursuit and interception!"
"I will immediately report our ideas to the brigade headquarters. I believe the brigade commander will definitely agree!"
"Go for it!"
After the telegram was sent to the brigade headquarters, after only a few seconds of hesitation based on the map, Major General Matsumoto made a decision.
"Call them back and agree to their battle plan!"
"This is an excellent opportunity to encircle and annihilate the main force of the remaining remnants of the new regiment. As long as there is a slight chance, we cannot let it go!"
"The only anti-Japanese armed force in Linfen is the remnants of the New Regiment. Only by eliminating them can Linfen's public security be completely eliminated!"
"But! If they stay there and don't go back, only one company of the Imperial Association Army will be left to defend the Zhoutang Town stronghold. What if the remnants of the New Regiment are hiding near Zhoutang Town and suddenly launch an attack on Xintang Town? I'm worried
Xintang Town Council cannot hold on." The chief of staff expressed his concerns!
"Hiding near Xintang Town. Not to mention that there is no terrain to hide troops around Xintang Town. Even if there is, the New Regiment will not hide anywhere unless their commander is stupid!" Major General Matsumoto made a very certain judgment.
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"Look at the map. The more than ten kilometers surrounding Xintang Town are the rare plains in the Taiyue area. Hiding here, as soon as they are exposed, they will have no place to hide within two or three hours, and they will always be exposed to our pursuit and firepower.
Down!"
"Also, we have stationed a large number of troops in Zhoutang Town, and the Eighth Route Army does not have the ability of a prophet. It is impossible to know that we will transfer troops during the day and hide them under the noses of our heavy troops, unless they are crazy."
"Also, even if the remnants of the New Regiment are really hiding near Zhoutang Town, we are not afraid!" Major General Matsumoto continued his analysis.
"Although the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Alliance Army is not very good, there is definitely no problem in using it for defense!"
"There are only more than 200 people in the remnants of the new regiment. With more than 200 people attacking the stronghold defended by a company of the Imperial Association Army, there is no problem in holding on for two or three hours. Two or three hours is enough for them to return to the stronghold to support them. So, Chief of Staff, you
Feel free to give the order."
Without the special tactics brought by Wang Ping, and without the sufficient weapons and ammunition provided by Wang Ping's consecutive victories to replenish the New Regiment, the New Regiment would indeed not have the strength to take down the stronghold defended by a company of the puppet army, even if the New Regiment was given one night.
Come to attack, the result will be the same.
At dawn, Wang Ping found Zhong Chenggong.
"Company Commander Xiong, I asked my comrades to bring three hundred kilograms of the grain we seized last night, and also provided dozens of kilograms of pork to maintain the meeting. I don't care what method you use, you can cook all the grain and pork within an hour.
Soldiers, have a hot meal, there is an operation tonight, everyone must eat well and eat well!"
You can imagine the difficulty of cooking on a hill with only bushes without exposing the target.
Just as Xiong Changhe was about to give his opinion, Wang Ping glanced over with an unquestionable look.
Although he has not been in contact with Wang Ping for a long time, he still understands some of Wang Ping's personality and style.
Once this expression appears on the face, it means that the order leaves no room for negotiation.
He gritted his teeth and replied: "Captain, please rest assured and promise to complete the mission!"
Hot rice, hot dishes, and large chunks of braised pork. In the Eighth Route Army, any veteran will understand that this is the prelude to a tough battle.
Therefore, after a full meal, the veteran began to quietly organize weapons and ammunition.
The two company commanders also found Wang Ping together to learn about tonight's action plan.
"Last night, the reason why we chose to hide next to the Zhoutang Town stronghold is because it is indeed very hidden here. The little devils didn't expect us to hide here!"
"Actually, there is another reason I didn't mention, which is related to tonight's battle plan."
"Now I can tell you that I am going to attack the Zhoutang Town stronghold tonight!"
The two company commanders both looked disbelieving and stared at Wang Ping.
"What? You think my battle plan is a fantasy and impossible to realize!" Wang Ping asked with a smile.
Seeing that Wang Ping was still in the mood to joke with everyone, the expressions on their faces looked much better and they felt more confident, but they were still very worried.
Wang Ping seemed to see what everyone was thinking, and ordered Li Wen with a confident expression.
"Please introduce the situation of the Japanese stronghold in Zhoutang Town to the two company commanders."
When they learned that the Japanese and puppet troops at the Zhoutang Town stronghold left early in the morning and did not come back until dark. There were only more than a hundred Imperial Alliance troops left in the entire stronghold, the two of them were directly shocked.
"The leader of my regiment is so powerful. He can predict the Japanese army leaving the stronghold early in the morning. Otherwise, how could he dare to take everyone and hide directly next to the stronghold in Zhoutang Town.
The enemy is considered dead even before the battle begins. If you fight with such a commander, it is impossible not to win.
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