At eight o'clock in the evening, the reconnaissance platoon sent a squad leader back to report the situation.
"Commander, today the Japanese army has transferred an infantry brigade from surrounding counties and is marching towards Laishui."
"Other troops are all drawn from the front line. They are at least fifty kilometers away from Laishui. It will take a day and a night to get here."
This is definitely the best news I have received since last night.
The regiment leader stared at the map and said happily: "The Japs march takes a day and a night. When they reach their destination, they need to rest for a day to recharge themselves before attacking. This means we still have two days to prepare."
"Political Commissar, go and inform the logistics department. The main force must have enough food for these two days. They must eat a meal of confiscated canned meat every day. We must also be energetic. Wait for the Japanese to come and deal with them."
After saying this, the regiment leader looked at the reconnaissance squad leader and ordered: "Go back overnight and tell your platoon leader to keep an eye on these Japanese and puppet troops."
"Before attacking, make sure the strength and equipment of the Japanese and puppet troops are fully understood. The more detailed the better."
As soon as the reconnaissance squad leader left, the communications squad leader rushed in, followed by someone else.
The regiment leader recognized him at a glance as the commander's guard squad leader, and immediately asked: "Squad leader Zhang, why are you here? Does the leader have any orders for us?"
The guard squad leader saluted with a military salute and replied with a serious expression: "Captain Zhou, I have been ordered to come over and announce an order."
"Tonight the garrison regiment occupying Yixian County will come to reinforce the independent regiment and attack the Japanese and puppet troops who are about to counterattack Laishui. After the superiors studied and decided, the garrison regiment will form a joint command post with the independent regiment after it is in place to jointly command the troops for operations."
"Comrade Li Hao, the commander of the garrison regiment, serves as the commander-in-chief, and you, commander Zhou, serve as the deputy commander."
"Among them, Comrade Li Hao has the power to make smart decisions in battles!"
"That's great..." Captain Zhou was so excited that he almost jumped up.
Looking at the guard squad leader, he replied: "Go back and tell the leader that the independent regiment promises to obey orders and follow the command of Commander Li."
"Captain Li is famous for his ability to fight the Japanese. I can fight with him and listen to his command. I am convinced."
The guard squad leader did not expect that Captain Zhou would agree so neatly and without any sign of reluctance.
The commander sent him here because he was worried that Commander Zhou would be unconvinced.
After all, both of them are captains. In terms of age, Captain Zhou is taller than Li Hao.
The commander wrote a special letter for this purpose.
If Captain Zhou has any dissatisfaction, write the letter directly to him.
After reading out the order, the guard squad leader was already ready to get the letter.
Unexpectedly, Captain Zhou's reaction was completely opposite to what he expected. Not only was he not dissatisfied, he was actually very happy.
There is a reason for this.
Ever since he witnessed the cavalry battalion's assault on Binqi Brigade, Commander Zhou had been full of interest in the garrison.
Whenever there is an opportunity, he will learn some information about the garrison from Zhou Wu's mouth.
The more I learned about him, the more shocked I became, and I also had a heartfelt admiration for Li Hao, the leader of the garrison.
Soldiers all admire heroes.
In the eyes of Captain Zhou, Li Hao is his hero.
It's a dream to join forces with such a hero.
Moreover, he also learned from Zhou Wu: Li Hao rarely fights uncertain battles.
If you don't take action, it's enough. Once you take action, it will be a victory and a great battle.
After the two forces join forces, the independent regiment will not only not suffer losses, but will also take advantage.
With military exploits and benefits, the regiment leader would certainly not refuse such a good thing.
Li Hao arrived faster than they expected.
He took a cavalry company with him and hurried on, arriving at Laishui County at three o'clock in the morning.
"Hello, Captain!"
Zhou Wu stood in front of Li Hao, excited and embarrassed.
Although the cavalry battalion fought many victorious battles in Laishui, it also suffered heavy casualties. Such results were definitely unqualified in the eyes of the regiment commander.
He quickly asked for punishment: "Because of the command error, the cavalry battalion lost more than a hundred soldiers. Please ask for punishment."
Li Hao shook his head and replied: "I have read all your battle reports. Not only are there no mistakes, but they are also meritorious."
"Because of your timely attack, you successfully killed the Binqi Brigade."
"As for the sacrificed soldiers, I will definitely avenge them when I come here this time. The losses of the cavalry battalion will also be made up by the Japanese."
"Intelligence shows that the Japanese attacking Laishui this time have a cavalry brigade specifically coming to deal with you."
"By eating this cavalry brigade, the losses of the cavalry battalion will be made up, and there will be more."
"Quickly introduce to me who is the leader of the Independent Regiment Zhou..."
The regiment leader kept his word. He said that if he could kill the Japanese cavalry brigade, he would definitely do it.
Zhou Wu's serious face immediately burst into laughter, and he quickly introduced: "Captain, this is Commander Zhou of the Independent Regiment. He was born in the old Red Army and has a lot of combat experience."
"This is Political Commissar Li, and this is Chief of Staff Huang."
"Captain Zhou, this is our Commander Li, followed by Chief of Staff Hong."
After getting to know each other, Captain Zhou led the way, and everyone entered the independent regiment headquarters, which was also the joint headquarters that was about to be established.
Li Hao was the first to speak: "Captain Zhou, since my superiors have appointed me as the commander-in-chief of the joint command, I will not waste any words. From now on, the joint command will be officially established."
"Let me talk about the situation of the garrison regiment first: in addition to the cavalry battalion that is already cooperating with the independent regiment, I also brought three main companies, two firepower companies, and one cavalry company, totaling more than 800 people."
"It is equipped with a total of six heavy machine guns, six mortars, four mountain cannons, and thirty thunder cannons."
"In addition, I also brought 1,500 rounds of mortar shells, 200,000 rounds of rifle bullets, 20,000 rounds of heavy machine gun bullets, grenades, and 6,000 hand grenades to the independent regiment."
"The troops and ammunition are on their way behind. We will be here at eight o'clock tomorrow morning."
"Captain Zhou, please introduce to me the current situation of the Independent Regiment first. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be victorious in every battle."
Captain Zhou was so happy.
With the ammunition brought by Li Hao and those captured in several battles, the independent regiment does not need to worry about ammunition for at least half a year.
As for the artillery shells, if you use them sparingly, it will definitely be enough for a year.
Suppressing his inner excitement, he answered: "The Independence Regiment also has nearly 600 combat troops, as well as a heavy machine gun company equipped with 11 heavy machine guns, an artillery company equipped with 16 mortars, and four infantry cannons."
"The reason why we have such good equipment is thanks to the cavalry battalion of the garrison regiment."
"Most of the heavy machine guns and mortars were captured by our joint cavalry battalion in the battle. In addition to replenishing battle losses, Battalion Commander Zhou did not ask for other heavy weapons. They were all given to our independent regiment."
Li Hao replied calmly: "It's just a few mortars, nothing."
"The Japanese who counterattacked Laishui this time brought a mountain artillery brigade. If they want to be divided, they will divide the mountain artillery."
"In order to fight for the end of the battle, the independent regiment and the garrison regiment each seized the equipment of a mountain artillery company."
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