The Japanese brigade headquarters and brigade commander did not break out after all.
The firepower of the reconnaissance company and the commando team was too strong. In addition to being equipped with a large number of light machine guns, almost everyone had a submachine gun that was as powerful as a light machine gun.
Although it has a short range and is not suitable for offense, it is definitely more than enough for defense.
More than a dozen submachine guns were lined up in a row and fired at the Japanese breakout troops. No matter how many Japanese soldiers broke out to protect the brigade commander, they would not be enough to kill them.
Until he was killed by a string of submachine gun bullets, the brigade commander didn't know how he was defeated in the battle of Baoding.
In front of the enemy headquarters of the garrison regiment, Zhou Liang ran over with excitement: "Captain, good news!"
"The commando team and the reconnaissance company successfully killed the Japanese brigade headquarters and the brigade commander ten minutes ago. They are now dividing their forces to capture the large and small arsenals and material warehouses in Baoding City."
Hong Linfeng was so excited that he almost jumped up and said with certainty: "Captain, without command, the little devils on the city wall will definitely become a mess. With the cooperation of the latent troops, we will definitely win this battle!"
"Report..." The messenger from the Seventh Battalion rushed in, dusty and dusty.
"The regiment commander, chief of staff, and battalion commander asked me to report that we have entered Baoding City and the north gate has been breached by us."
"Captain, we have broken through the south gate of Baoding, and at least one of the main forces has been killing them on the top of the city." Another messenger ran in to report.
"Captain, the Japs guarding the east gate gave up the city wall, but were blocked at the foot of the city wall by our latent troops. The siege troops have occupied the city head, and are attacking with the latent troops inside and outside to completely annihilate all Japanese troops..."
After all four main attack battalions entered the city, Li Hao's worries completely disappeared, and his serious face finally revealed a long-lost smile as he looked at Hong Linfeng's orders.
"Chief of Staff, the overall situation has been decided. No matter how hard the remaining Japanese troops in the city struggle, they will not be able to make any big waves."
"Pass my order. Except for the four main battalions of 5, 6, 7, and 8 and the latent troops commanded by Deputy Commander Luo, who will continue to eliminate the remaining enemies in the city, all other troops will withdraw from the battle."
After speaking, he walked to the map and pointed to several counties around Baoding for analysis: "In order to rescue Baoding, almost all the Japanese and puppet troops in these counties came out."
"This is a perfect opportunity to capture them."
"Chief of Staff, please formulate a battle plan immediately. I will launch a major counterattack and seize the opportunity to capture these counties."
"Contact the reinforcements first, and continue to hold back the reinforcements sent by these counties."
"Our troops carry heavy weapons and baggage ammunition. While replenishing equipment and ammunition for the reinforcements, they bypass the Japanese and puppet reinforcements and attack the county directly."
"Each siege force carries at least four mountain field guns, two large-caliber mortars, and ten mortars."
"If it's not enough, we can replenish it from what we captured on the battlefield. If we don't have enough artillery, ask the heavy artillery battalion to borrow some."
"After capturing these counties, the troops will continue their efforts and cooperate with all reinforcements to wipe out all the Japanese and puppet troops who are reinforcing Baoding. I will capture Baoding and several surrounding counties."
A single move can affect the whole body. Any local battle will have more or less impact on the entire battle situation, and the major counterattack the garrison is about to fight is no exception.
After the combat application was sent to the headquarters, the boss was keenly aware that this was an excellent opportunity to start a larger-scale counterattack.
Immediately issued orders to the Eighth Route Army around Baoding for joint operations.
At three o'clock in the morning, the gunfire in Baoding City stopped completely, but Baoding City did not quiet down, but became more and more lively.
"Reporting to Commander Li, I am Zhang Chengyun, deputy commander of the Second Independent Regiment. I am here to receive a batch of weapons and ammunition on orders from my superiors!" A middle-aged man was brought into the former enemy headquarters of the garrison by guards. He saluted first and then reported.
Li Hao was not polite and asked directly: "Hello, Deputy Commander Zhang, I am Li Hao. I would like to know how many transportation tools you have brought in total?"
"Report to Commander Li that I have brought a total of thirty mules and horses, ten carts, one baggage company and one main force company." Zhang Chengyun replied readily.
Li Hao thought for a moment and then ordered to a staff officer beside him: "Commander Zhou, go to the city immediately and ask Deputy Commander Luo to collect 500 rifles, 20 light machine guns, five heavy machine guns, and five mortars from the seized items.
150,000 rounds of ammunition were given to Deputy Commander Zhang."
After saying that, he turned his attention back to Zhang Chengyun: "Deputy Commander Zhang, I just calculated that these weapons and ammunition should be the limit of what you can take away."
"Bring these weapons and ammunition back first, and then send someone over if necessary."
Sending people to Baoding to transport weapons and ammunition was an order given by superiors to the Second Independent Regiment.
At that time, the regiment thought that they would be satisfied if they could bring back one or two hundred rifles and some bullets. Unexpectedly, there were so many, including heavy machine guns and mortars. They were shocked and quickly replied: "That's enough, regiment Li."
long."
"With these weapons and ammunition, the Second Independent Regiment will be able to expand into a reinforced regiment immediately."
Li Hao knew very well the purpose of the headquarters asking them to come to Baoding to replenish weapons and ammunition: it was not just to let them use these weapons to expand the troops into a reinforced regiment, but to prepare a larger military operation.
He shook his head and replied: "No, these weapons and ammunition are far from enough."
"You take these weapons and ammunition back now, and then send two more companies over, bring more mules, horses and carts, and the speed must be fast. I will prepare another 100,000 rounds of ammunition, 500 rounds of artillery shells, and 5,000 rounds for you.
grenades and hand grenades.”
"If there are still more transport vehicles, we can transport back another 500 rifles."
"You must be right to listen to me on this matter."
Someone gave him so many weapons and ammunition for free, so of course Zhang Chengyun would not refuse.
The face was already blooming with joy. I didn’t expect such a big surprise waiting for me during this trip, so I answered quickly!
"You don't have to wait to go back. I'll send someone to ride back now, let the regiment leader collect the transportation tools, and come over overnight."
Baoding City suddenly changed from a battlefield to a material transfer station.
The main force of the Eighth Route Army, local troops, and guerrillas all came here to rush to transport weapons and ammunition...
One day later, several counties around Baoding were the first to be attacked.
Faced with the large number of heavy weapons brought by the garrison, several counties with empty military strength were no match at all.
Just when everyone thought that this major counterattack was coming to an end, the county towns and strongholds more than 100 kilometers away from Baoding also began to be attacked.
Thanks to divine help, the Eighth Route Army operating here actually had heavy machine guns and mortars, which were usually not even equipped with rifles, and there were quite a lot of them.
The powerful firepower easily caught the Japanese army by surprise, and many county towns were captured and became the target of the Eighth Route Army.
Even if the county seat was not captured, the Japanese troops inside were beaten to a coward and dared not leave the city...
Five days later, Li Hao led the team back to Lingqiu, and the base area was still as peaceful as ever.
When the garrison attacked Baoding, the surrounding Japanese and puppet troops did have the idea of taking the opportunity to invade the base of the garrison and were ready to do so.
But the Battle of Baoding ended too quickly. Before the Japanese troops could complete their assembly, Baoding was lost.
Even a mixed brigade is no match for the garrison. They can at most gather the strength of a regiment, rush into the garrison base area rashly, and be surrounded by them. That is no different from actively seeking death.
The Japanese army immediately gave up the idea of invading the base area and stood still...
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