Wang Hong's worries were completely gone, and he shouted excitedly: "Captain, if we can really control so many troops and occupy the areas designated by you, commander, then the connection between the garrison and the Laishui Independent Regiment will be opened."
Li Hao shook his head and replied: "This is not the only benefit."
"We have nearly a security group under our control, plus the guerrilla brigade operating in Yixian. If we encounter any big battle, they can completely hold back the remaining Japanese and puppet troops in Yixian."
Li Hao understood when he mentioned Wang Hong: "Captain, are you talking about us attacking Datong in the future?"
"With these troops holding back the other Japanese and puppet troops in Yi County, we can dispatch more troops to attack Datong."
"This is indeed one of the benefits!" Li Hao did not deny it.
Wang Hong was confused and stared at Li Hao and asked: "Are there any other benefits?"
Li Hao nodded, and then a mysterious smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He looked at Wang Hong and replied: "The third benefit is kept secret for the time being. If you really encounter such a fighter opportunity, I will tell you again so that you, the political commissar, will not worry after hearing this.
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In the Japanese military headquarters in Taiyuan, ever since the imperial army's sweep of the garrison ended, a smile has not appeared on the commander's face.
In the past few days, not only did the front army headquarters send reprimanding telegrams, but the army headquarters also called to warn him.
If the Shanxi garrison is defeated again, his position as commander will definitely not be guaranteed.
For several days in a row, he was particularly cautious when facing the telegrams sent by the garrison, fearing that his impulse would cause the troops to suffer further losses.
"Your Excellency, Army Commander, urgent report from the garrison in no-man's land!" the acting chief of staff hurriedly walked in to report.
"Is the garrison becoming restless again?" the commander asked with a sullen face.
"Hi!" the acting chief of staff replied as he handed the telegram to the military commander.
"Intelligence shows that the Eighth Route Army that occupied Huaiyuan decided not to leave, established the Huaiyuan base there, and formed the Huaiyuan Independent Regiment."
"Intelligence personnel lurking in Huaiyuan reported that the Huaiyuan Independent Regiment has begun to take shape. The total strength of the main force has exceeded 2,000 people. A large number of local troops and guerrillas have also been formed. They are well-equipped and have sufficient ammunition. Almost all of them have captured imperial weapons.
The army’s Japanese equipment and a lot of artillery are also equipped.”
"They joined forces with the garrison and entered the no-man's land last night. Using battalions and companies as units, they carried artillery to attack various strongholds in the no-man's land."
"In just one night, we lost contact with 13 small strongholds and two medium-sized strongholds."
The commander's face darkened at that moment, and he clenched his fists, wanting to order the troops to counterattack immediately and kill the Eighth Route Army that was charging into no man's land.
But when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back.
Only one out of ten troops were wiped out, and the remaining troops had trouble even protecting themselves, let alone taking the initiative to attack.
And now the no-man's land has to face not only a garrison regiment, but also the Huaiyuan Independent Regiment.
Being attacked from both sides, any accident may lead to a devastating blow to the troops stationed in the no-man's land.
Therefore, you must not be impulsive and must be cautious and cautious.
After forcibly suppressing his anger, he began to issue orders: "The aviation force will be dispatched immediately to find the Eighth Route Army that has entered the no-man's land and bomb them."
"The garrison in the no-man's land abandoned all small strongholds and concentrated its forces to defend medium and large strongholds under the cover of aviation."
"The base area of the garrison is too large and there are many troops. It is difficult to threaten them without enough troops."
"The Huaiyuan Independent Regiment cannot do that. Their base area is only within the scope of a county. As long as we deploy heavy troops to retake the county seat or station ourselves behind them, the independent regiment will be attacked from both sides and will not dare to concentrate its forces to attack no man's land."
"Nothing can happen in the no-man's land, otherwise the base areas of the garrison regiment and the Huaiyuan Independent Regiment will be connected together. Then it will be even more difficult for the imperial army to attack them."
At the garrison headquarters, the signal lights of the two radio stations have not stopped since dawn.
Several telegraph operators took turns receiving and sending telegrams.
Zhou Liang personally sat behind the telegraph operator and translated the message.
Hong Linfeng stood by and took away one telegram after it was translated?
"Captain, report on the success of the Laiyuan Independent Battalion!" Hong Linfeng took the telegram he had just translated to Li Hao to report.
"They captured three small strongholds last night, killed 96 Japs, 126 puppet soldiers, and seized 152 intact rifles, six light machine guns, one heavy machine gun, one mortar, ammunition, and food
Three big cars.”
"After dawn, the troops were divided into lurking in the East Village, Huangjiawan, and Lizhuang areas!"
Li Hao answered with satisfaction: "The good news for the three main battalions and the three independent battalions has arrived, and the results have been quite fruitful!"
"Call them back: continue the attack after dark."
"Pick the weak and attack the small and medium-sized strongholds first, and then attack the large strongholds."
"The Japanese are not stupid. Once they react, there is a more than 80% chance that they will abandon small and medium-sized strongholds. Then it will not be so easy to fight. We must seize the time."
"Yes, leader!" Hong Linfeng quickly accepted the order and was about to send a telegram.
Before anyone could move, Zhou Liang, who was translating the telegram, rushed over and reported nervously: "Commander, the first battalion is in urgent need of a telegram. The Japanese and puppet troops within their attack range suddenly abandoned their strongholds and gathered in the surrounding medium and large strongholds."
Hong Linfeng quickly looked at Li Hao: "Captain, the Japanese react faster than we thought."
Li Hao's reaction was much calmer. He looked at Hong Linfeng and explained: "The Japanese are afraid of being beaten by us."
"When I saw us sending troops, I wanted to shrink my head. I was afraid that I would lose my wife and lose our troops on the battlefield."
"However, everything has pros and cons."
"The Japanese have reduced their defenses. Although it has become more difficult to defeat, the number of medium and large strongholds is limited. The troops are shrinking inside the strongholds. On the surface, they still control the no-man's land. In fact, they can only control the two or three kilometers surrounding the stronghold. There is a large area of no-man's land.
The area will be left unmanaged and left to our own devices."
"Although these places are deserted, there are many places for activities. We will definitely be able to find fighter planes to attack the remaining Japanese and puppet troops in the no-man's land."
"Send a telegram to all the mopping up troops: The enemy is changing and we are changing. The enemy is shrinking its defenses and concentrating its forces. We are also concentrating our forces."
"Continue to attack the remaining Japanese and puppet troops in no-man's land through strong attacks, encirclement and reinforcements, etc."
"If the strength of one main battalion is not enough, then two main battalions will cooperate. If there are not enough troops, if the strength of three main battalions is not enough, I don't believe that we can't capture one of their strongholds."
After Zhou Liang left with the telegram signed by the group leader, Li Hao looked at Hong Linfeng and continued to ask: "Is there any news from Xiao Yuan?"
"Just sent back an email: We are negotiating with Chen Fusheng." Hong Linfeng replied.
"He is confident that he will take command of two security battalions and at least one security company. Who will be the battalion commander will need to give orders from the regiment commander."
"According to the Japs' argumentative plan, a guard battalion has a full strength of 350 men. Including the guerrillas operating within the defense area, the total strength exceeds 500 men, which is equivalent to a battalion of the main regiment."
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