Chapter 1242 The mantis catches the cicada and the oriole behind
The chief of staff did not move, looked at the commander and continued to ask: "What about the food and combat supplies we parked in Yixian County?"
"With so many things, if they are snatched away by the Eighth Route Army, their strength will definitely increase greatly, and our previous blockade of them will be in vain."
The commander found the telegram sent by the aviation force, read it twice and replied: The things are still in Yixian County."
"The Eighth Route Army attacked Yixian last night and certainly didn't have time to rush to transport these things."
"The reconnaissance plane did not find a large-scale transport team in Yixian County, which means that the Eighth Route Army did not rush to transport those things during the day."
The chief of staff immediately understood what the commander meant, and then a trace of regret flashed on his face, and he continued: "If I had known this, I would not have sent out reconnaissance planes during the day, but directly sent bombers to blow up the military columns and the food in Yi County.
Okay, let the Eighth Route Army draw water from a bamboo basket in vain."
"I would rather destroy it than fall into the hands of the Eighth Route Army."
"It's too late now, the bombers have no conditions to take off."
"Even if they are forced to dispatch, they will not be able to find those military columns in Yixian County in the dark."
The commander stared at the sand table and thought for two minutes before replying: "Then we will dispatch again tomorrow morning."
"Yixian County's grain and supplies must exceed 20 million kilograms. If we want to deliver them to their base, we definitely can't do it in one night."
"So it won't be too late to bomb again tomorrow morning."
"Order the aviation force to prepare planes tonight, dispatch all bombers, and rush to Yixian County at dawn to bomb those military columns and all warehouses in Yixian City, destroying all food and supplies."
"Order the troops stationed around Yixian County to immediately mobilize a small group of elite troops and march into Yixian County with radios to find out what happened there?"
"The main force has also begun to gather around Yixian County. After understanding the enemy's situation, they can rush in directly. This can save a lot of time and not give the Eighth Route Army a chance to escape."
The chief of staff immediately replied: "I'll arrange my humble post now."
In Yi County, the garrison headquarters that the Japanese army abandoned voluntarily was not shrouded in darkness.
The lights were brightly lit inside, and staff officers and communications troops were coming in and out, reporting to Li Hao and the political commissar the latest status of each transport unit.
"Regiment commander, political commissar, the first transport team has set off. There are a thousand large trucks carrying two million kilograms of grain!" At seven o'clock in the evening, a communications soldier ran in and reported.
"Too slow!" the political commissar replied with a frown.
"If we load the trucks at this speed, by the time all the trucks are loaded and leave the city, it will be dawn, and the Japanese planes will definitely be patrolling back and forth in the sky again. The convoy will definitely have to stop and wait for dark before leaving. How will it be returned to the base area."
This is a big problem that must be solved. Otherwise, if the garrison is given another four days, it may not be possible to return all the captured materials and food to the base area.
Li Hao found Sun Jiawu, frowned and asked: "What is the attitude of the villagers in the city towards us? The loading speed is too slow just relying on our people from the base area."
"Also, during the day today, the blockade troops killed at least two hundred Japs and arrested more than a hundred suspicious persons. There are already many people who can definitely be Japs spies. They all come from several surrounding counties."
"I learned from their mouths that the Japanese already knew something had happened in Yi County."
"Because we can't figure out our reality, we haven't sent troops yet."
"I'm worried that the Japs will send out planes tomorrow to bomb the military columns in Yi County and outside the city."
"We would rather destroy those foods and supplies than let them fall into our hands."
"I have an idea: mobilize all the relatives in the city to help us transport supplies and food."
"First send the things out of the county, and then transport them back to the base little by little like ants moving."
"There are tens of thousands of people in the county, and there must be more than 20,000 young people. One person can go back and forth from the city five times. With the addition of mules, horses and carts, he will definitely be able to deliver all the supplies and food out of the county before dark."
"We will give each of the villagers who helped us twenty kilograms of grain as reward."
"The same goes for the military column. The food and supplies are first moved away from the military column, hidden in the nearby mountains, and then returned to the base area."
"This way we don't have to worry about bombings from the Japs."
Wang Hong took a breath and replied: "Captain, you are right to remind us that we need to send supplies and food out of the county first."
"If the enemy is targeting you, all the supplies can be destroyed with just a few aerial bombs."
"If this is the case, we will suffer a big loss. I will make arrangements now."
"Not only the young and the strong, but also the old, weak, women and children can be mobilized."
"Twenty catties of grain are given to the young and strong in one night, and ten catties of grain are given to the old, weak, women and children."
"Even if you are an old man, as long as the food shipped out of the city exceeds 20 kilograms in one night, we will not suffer a loss."
Tangjiazhuang is the only way for independent groups to enter and leave the mountains.
In order to prevent the independent regiment from breaking out of the mountain, a base was established outside the mountain to destroy the area occupied by the imperial army.
The Japanese army built a very strong stronghold here, with nearly 400 troops stationed, including a Japanese squadron and two puppet companies.
These Japanese and puppet troops fought against the independent regiments several times almost every month.
Relying on the fact that he was well-equipped and the Independent Regiment was poorly equipped, he would send troops into the Independence Regiment's base area every few days to grab food, livestock, and improve food. By the way, he could also kill a few Eighth Route Army troops and weaken the Independence Regiment's strength.
Therefore, the Tangjiazhuang stronghold has always been a serious concern for the independent group.
After having weapons and ammunition, the regiment leader's first thought was to kill this group of enemies.
"Baba...dah...dah..."
At two o'clock in the morning, gunfire suddenly rang outside the stronghold.
The sound was very chaotic, with only one light machine gun and dozens of rifles, so the threat to the stronghold was almost zero.
If the Japanese and puppet troops inside stand still, even if the independent regiment carries all the three mortars it just equipped, it will be difficult to capture it.
But the Japanese squadron leader didn't think so. Every time the troops went into the mountains for raids, the independent regiment was as cunning as loaches. They would hit and run, and they couldn't be caught at all.
So I can only grab a little something every time, and the results are very little.
Now that the Independent Group has taken the initiative to come to the doorstep to die, I definitely can't let them go just like that.
"The first team, the 1st company of the Imperial Association Army, assemble immediately, go out and kill the Eighth Route Army outside. This is fat meat that is delivered to your door. If you don't eat it, you won't eat it for free." The squadron leader ordered as he looked at the scattered figures outside the stronghold.
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The adjutant reminded: "Sir, the independent regiment has not dared to confront us for several months. Tonight, it suddenly came to attack the stronghold. It is so strange. I am worried that there is a conspiracy here."
"Luring the enemy deeper..."
"This has always been a tactic that the Eighth Route Army is good at. A small group of troops attracts us to pursue, and the main force sets up an ambush in the mountains, waiting for our chasing troops to get into the pocket and then kill them all."
The squadron leader answered confidently: "The Independent Group must have a conspiracy, no doubt about it, but we are not afraid."
"Order the second and third squads, the heavy machine gun detachment, and the first and second platoons of the second company of the Royal Association Army to assemble immediately and be ready to attack at any time."
"The remaining Imperial Army and Imperial Alliance Army remain at the stronghold."
"We know the strength of the Independent Regiment. It is possible to wipe out an infantry squad of the Imperial Army, but it is absolutely impossible to wipe out a squadron of ours, so I am not afraid even if they have a conspiracy."
"I understand!" the adjutant shouted in sudden realization.
"Sir, you are trying to catch the mantis behind the cicada. When the independent regiment ambushed our attacking troops, the main force suddenly attacked and cooperated with the attacking troops to attack from inside and outside, severely damaging the independent regiment's ambush troops."
"Sir is wise, if the Independent Group really has a conspiracy tonight, it will definitely suffer a big loss. I will give the order now."
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