"Half an hour to get there?"

Yu Zongping looked surprised and stunned.

The communications soldier replied: "That's right, that's what the telegram says!" ”

After speaking, the communication soldier handed the telegram to Yu Zongping.

Yu Zongping frowned slightly and said: "Laibang Township is 100 miles away from our base, to say the least, and most of them are mountain roads.

Unless the Tiger Ben Regiment can fly, how can it be possible to come over within half an hour? ”

Political commissar Ye Yun and deputy head Zhou Zichen were also puzzled.

"Yang Jing doesn't look like a person who likes to talk big, since he said that he can get there in half an hour, he should be able to arrive." Ye Yun thought for a while and said, "Doesn't the Tiger Ben Regiment have a special force?" Maybe this unit is on some secret mission, and it may be near our base at the moment. ”

"Hmm!"

Yu Zongping and Zhou Zichen both nodded approvingly, because apart from this reason, they really couldn't think of any other possibilities.

Zhou Zichen said: "Regiment leader, political commissar, since this is the case, what do you two think of Captain Yang's suggestion?" ”

"I think it works! The devil is menacing, and he must have cut off all our back roads, and it is almost difficult for us to break through to the sky!

The only way at the moment is to find a dangerous place to defend and wait for the rescue of the Tiger Ben Regiment, as suggested in Commander Yang's telegram! Yu Zongping expressed his opinion.

"Well, for the sake of today, we can only put our hope on the Tiger Bentuan."

Ye Yun also nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the two of them had no opinions, Zhou Zichen picked up a baton in his hand, strode to the wall, pointed to the map and said: "Luoxia Lingnan, north, and east are surrounded by mountains on three sides, and only a few trails can go up the mountain in the west, and the geographical location is very dangerous."

This time, the Japanese did not carry heavy artillery and did not dispatch aviation, as long as we held on to the danger, let alone half an hour, even half a day, or even a day, it would not be a problem. ”

After saying this, Zhou Zichen's expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and he continued: "However, once we go to Luoxia Mountain, we have no way to retreat, there is neither water nor food on the top of the mountain, even if we are sleepy, the little devil can trap us alive on it!" ”

Yu Zongping didn't answer and asked: "Even if we don't go to Luoxialing, do you think we still have a chance to break through and escape?" ”

"In that case, let's do it now!" Zhou Zichen said: "After I led the 1st Battalion and the guards to break off, the regiment commander and political commissar, you led the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion and other departments to evacuate first!" ”

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This time, the person in charge of leading the attack was the division commander of the 13th Division of the Japanese Army, Ogisu Tatsubing.

The old devil seemed to have discovered the attempt of the independent regiment, and immediately shouted to the adjutant beside him: "The Chinese army wants to break through to the east, and order all wings to step up their attacks, and they must not let their conspiracy succeed!" ”

Before the adjutant could speak, Qiu Yongli, the chief of staff on the side, took the lead and said: "Your Excellency, Division Commander, I look down on these branches and troops not to break through, but to climb Luoxia Ridge and defend it to the death!" ”

"Nani?" Ogizhou Libing looked at Qiu Yongli in surprise, and asked suspiciously: "These Chinese troops don't plan to break through?" ”

"Hayi!"

Qiu Yong shook his head violently, then took out a map, spread it on a bluestone in front of him, and said with a little finger: "Your Excellency the division commander, you see, less than 10 miles to the east, it is Luoxia Mountain."

It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, south, north and east, and only a few trails can go up the mountain in the west.

Therefore, according to the current situation and the analysis of the movements of the Chinese army, they should plan to climb the Luoxia Ridge, and then defend it to the death! ”

Before coming, Qiu Yongli had carefully studied the terrain around the base area of the Independent Regiment of the New Fourth Army based on the information transmitted by the special high school, so he knew the existence of Luoxia Ridge and the specific topography and landform of Luoxia Ridge.

After a pause, Qiu Yongli continued: "However, the terrain of Luoxia Ridge is extremely dangerous, we did not carry heavy artillery this time, once the Zhina army successfully escaped to Luoxia Ridge, and then want to annihilate it, it will not be so easy." ”

"Is the terrain dangerous?" Ogizhou Libing's eyes narrowed, revealing an indifferent look like a wolf, and he said disapprerovingly: "Although we are not carrying heavy artillery, the aviation unit will take off from Hefei and arrive here in two hours at the latest."

Since these Zhina troops are trying to defend themselves in vain, then let us show kindness and give them a chance.

In this way, it can also reduce the casualties of the imperial army a little.

After all, what we are facing this time is even the biggest and most difficult enemy of the Imperial Army, the China Tiger Regiment!

So, there's no need to be greedy!

As long as you can wipe it out, even if you waste a little more time, it's worth it! ”

After saying this, Ogizhou Libing's tone changed, and he ordered: "Pass my order, all wings reduce their offensive strength, as long as these branches and troops do not plan to break through and escape, then let them go up to Luoxialing!" ”

"Haya!"

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With the deliberate indulgence of the Japanese army, after 20 minutes, the independent regiment was able to escape smoothly to Luoxia Ridge with minor casualties.

However, when they saw more and more Japanese troops gathering towards the bottom of the mountain, the faces of Yu Zongping, Ye Yun, and Zhou Zichen and others became extremely solemn.

There was no joy at all when the plan succeeded.

Zhou Zichen looked at the bottom of the mountain and said, "How many people are here, little devil?" Is it just to deal with our independent regiment and use such a big formation? ”

Ye Yun suddenly thought of something, and his face changed: "Not good!" This may be another conspiracy of the little devils, their real goal is not my independent group, but they plan to use our independent group to deal with the tiger group, just like last time in Huoqiu County! ”

Yu Zongping said: "In this way, it wasn't that we sent a telegram to the Tiger Bentuan for help, but we fell into the conspiracy of the devils?"

Looking at the bottom of the mountain, it seems that there are more devils who are coming in a steady stream.

With Huo Qiu's experience, this time, the Japanese will definitely not let us break through easily! ”

Ye Yun said: "Now that the matter is now, there is no choice, immediately contact the Tiger Ben Tuan, tell the news to Captain Yang, and see what he means." ”

"Yes!"

Zhou Zichen took the order to leave, and then ordered the signal soldier to use a telegram to relay the current situation to the Tiger Buntuan.

However, as soon as the signal soldier sat down, he first received a telegram from the Tiger Regiment.

Wang Dali, Bi Yuntao and others were rushing with reinforcements at this time, at a super speed of tens of miles per hour.

Because he was worried that the independent regiment would not be able to withstand it, he followed Yang Jing's instructions and asked the signal soldiers to send a telegram in his name to inquire about the specific battle situation.

The communication soldier immediately took off his headset and said to Zhou Zichen excitedly: "Deputy regiment leader, the tiger group is calling!" ”

"Oh? What do they say? Zhou Zichen asked eagerly and eagerly when he heard this.

The communication soldier said: "Commander Yang is personally leading reinforcements and coming at the speed of a rapid march, let us hold on!" ”

Zhou Zichen seemed to see the hope of breaking through again, and immediately said: "Call back to Head Yang, and say that we will do our best to stick to it!" Please come as soon as possible, please! ”

"Yes!" The communications soldier saluted, immediately turned and sat down, and continued to send telegrams.

Zhou Zichen turned around and walked quickly towards the edge of the cliff, he wanted to tell the good news to the head of the regiment Yu Zongping and the political commissar Ye Yun immediately.

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