"Brigade commander, according to the investigation, what we encountered with the leading reconnaissance unit was the reconnaissance unit of the 313th Wing of the 41st Division of the Devil. Our reconnaissance detachment of more than 50 people suffered several casualties, but killed more than 30 of the devil's reconnaissance unit. This is the weapons and ammunition that seized the devil's reconnaissance unit. ”

When Li Yunlong arrived with the main force, the captain of the reconnaissance detachment of the independent brigade reported to Li Yunlong the latest reconnaissance situation.

At this time, Li Yunlong had already commanded the main forces of the Independent Brigade to attack northward along both sides of the Tongpu Railway, and at this time, all units had already advanced towards the Kouquan River in accordance with the battle plan.

At this time, the little devil 313 Wing actually stopped at Kouquan River and did not go south, which was indeed unexpected by Li Yunlong.

Nodding, Li Yunlong waved his hand to the leader of the reconnaissance team who reported the situation and said, "Continue the investigation!" ”。

"Yes, Brigadier General!" The commander of the reconnaissance detachment saluted and left.

At this time, the commanders and fighters of the various units who had already initially formed the opposite side of the village on the south bank of the Quanhe River to complete the attack and encirclement quickly rushed to Li Yunlong's side at this time.

Seeing that everyone had arrived at him, Li Yunlong asked Wei Dayong to take out the military map and unfold it, and waved his hand to signal everyone to come forward and gather for a combat meeting.

"Brothers, according to the report of the cavalry reconnaissance detachment, the main force of the 313th Wing of the Japanese Army has built blocking fortifications on the north and south banks of the Kouquan River, which should be earlier than our independent brigade entered here. Judging by the current situation, the Japanese army of the 313th Wing has decided to pay attention to blocking our northward march here at the Kouquan River. ”

After a pause, Li Yunlong continued: "According to reconnaissance, there are two squadrons of Japanese troops stationed in Xiamizhuang Village, probably more than 500 people. In addition, at the southern end of the railway bridge over the Kouquan River, there was a squadron of Japanese troops stationed, plus some directly subordinate troops. It is estimated that the 313th Wing of the Japanese Army deployed an infantry brigade along the south bank of the Kouquan River to prevent us from crossing the river north. ”。

"Brigade Commander, the water of the Kouquan River has been raining lightly and sometimes heavily due to the recent period. At present, the water level of the Kouquan River has risen, and the water depth of dozens of kilometers upstream and downstream is very large, and the water flow is urgent. The railway bridge over the Shangkouquan River on the side of the Xiamizhuang River in front of you is the only passage. Otherwise, it would take a lot of time for us to cross the river up and down the railway bridge. Moreover, it is very difficult to build a bridge. Zhang Dabiao, the head of the first regiment, looked at the map and said with a solemn look.

Li Yunlong nodded and said, "Da Biao is right! Therefore, if you want to attack Datong in the north, the railway bridge over the Kouquan River must be captured. And right now, the main force of the 313th Wing of the 41st Devil Division is here to block us from going north. The terrain here is good, as long as the Japanese army blocks us in the defensive positions on the southern line of the Kouquan River, and when it is dawn, we can only give up the possibility of going north. ”。

"Brigade commander, let's fight! We are ready to attack. The devils only deployed the strength of an infantry brigade in the area on the south bank of the Kouquan River, and even a reinforced brigade could not stop our onslaught. Ma Wenhai, the third head of the regiment on the side, smiled and said arrogantly.

"Don't be careless!"

Li Yunlong pointed to a place on the map and said: "Xiamizhuang is a small village on the right side of the railway bridge port on the south bank of the Kouquan River, but the terrain is still extremely dangerous. There are not many paths into the village, only two. But the little devil has two squadrons of troops stationed in the village, and it seems that the commander of the 313 wing of the devil is not a bad pen. We can't be careless and careless. ”。 Three k

"So be it! The first regiment attacked the village of Xiamizhuang, and the second and third regiments each sent one to uproot the Japanese troops who had built blocking fortifications on both sides of the railway crossing at the southern end of the railway bridge on the Kouquan River. Settle the battle in less than ten minutes. Let's first get rid of the Japanese troops in the area on the south bank of the Kouquan River, do you understand? ”

Zhang Dabiao and the others looked at the map and said in unison: "Yes, brigade commander, I promise to complete the task." ”。

Immediately, Li Yunlong personally deployed and commanded Wang Chengzhu's artillery battalion to concentrate artillery fire and prepare to start artillery fire to cover the 1st Regiment, 3rd Regiment and 2nd Regiment and other dismounted infantry units to attack the Japanese troops deployed at Xiamizhuang Village and the southern end of the railway bridge in the area on the south bank of the Kouquan River.

Just as the units of the Independent Brigade were carrying out their operations, the commander of the 313th Wing of the Devil Wing Masuda Kentai behind a dirt slope in the area on the north bank of the Kouquan River had already heard the sound of gunfire coming from the south bank of the Kouquan River.

When the Japanese blocking force on the south bank of the Kouquan River reported that the enemy had advanced into the area on the south bank of the Kouquan River, the old devil Masuda Kentai realized that sure enough, the main force of the independent brigade had gone north from Huairen County. This is to fight Datong! What hubris!

But Masuda Kentai is also dignified in his heart, the combat effectiveness of the independent brigade, which has annihilated the elite 2nd Division, 3rd Division, 6th Division, and most of the Japanese Yoshimoto garrisoned in the annihilated Huairen County not far away, reminds Masuda Kentai all the time that the combat effectiveness of the independent brigade is absolutely not to be underestimated.

"Report to the captain of the brigade, there is already an independent brigade on the periphery of Shimomizhuang Village, and according to the report of the deputy captain of the first brigade, Jiro Tanimura, the independent brigade approaching their defensive position is at least between 1,500 and 2,000 people. And the other party is ready to attack, and will be attacked at any time. Soon, a devil staff officer made a serious gesture to Masuda Kenyasu, who was looking at the map.

Hearing this, Masuda Kentai frowned, and in the night, the old devil looked at the map in the dim light.

"Ordered Jiro Tanimura to give him two squadrons of troops, and he must hold out in Shimomezhuang Village for at least an hour. Tell him to rely on the buildings in the village and fight in close quarters with the troops of the Independent Brigade who attacked them. Let them not attack with pigs, he will understand. Masuda Kentai waved his hand, pretending to order calmly.

Sure enough, seeing that Masuda Jiantai had a calm face, the devil staff officer who reported the situation paused heavily and said, "Hai, captain." Then he walked away to give the order.

And at this time, Kotaro Kusunoki, the chief of staff who was familiar with Masuda Kentai, said in a low voice: "Captain, Tanimura commanded the troops of two squadrons to defend Xiamizhuang, I'm afraid I can't stop the onslaught of the independent brigade!" ”。

"If you can't stop it, you have to block it, an hour of time is already the minimum."

Masuda Kentai shook his head and said, "At present, it has been confirmed that the main force of the Independent Brigade is going north to attack Datong, and we are the last imperial army unit that can stop them." At this time, there was only one brigade left in Datong City, although there was still a part of the Imperial Army. However, the defense force of Datong City is not much, and once the Independent Brigade hits Datong City, with the few troops in the city, it will not be able to stop the independent brigade, a tiger and wolf division. ”。

Kusunoki Kotaro was silent, it was an indisputable fact that the Independent Brigade was the division of tigers and wolves.

And Masuda Kentai then said in a condensed voice: "Send a report to the military department, the independent brigade, the division of tigers and wolves, has entered the south bank of the Kouquan River, and is encountering our department, and the battle is about to break out, ask for instructions!" ”。