At eleven o'clock in the evening, the brigade commander's long-awaited communications staff officer finally appeared.

Rushing into the war room like the wind: "General, the blockade line reports that no formed Eighth Route Army has entered Baoding tonight, and there is no sign of troop build-up in the Eighth Route Army base on the other side of the blockade line, and it is very quiet. ”

"It's good if there are no troops!" The brigade commander was happy on the spot, and looked at the deputy chief of staff ordering: "Five minutes later, the four city gates will be opened at the same time, and the troops will go out and kill the Eighth Route Army attacking us outside the city." ”

"During the entire counterattack, the artillery provided artillery support to the attacking troops at any time, and the flares could not be broken to ensure that the attacking troops were not ambushed."

"Woooooooooo......oo Rumble ......"

A shell exploded in the offensive position of the Eighth Route Army north of the city, heralding the official start of the Japanese counteroffensive.

In less than half a minute, the four offensive positions outside the city were enveloped in artillery fire.

In the splashing firelight, sandbags were constantly torn apart, the Eighth Route Army was blown into the sky, and the logs used to strengthen the position were blown away......

"Horn ......"

Several flares flew into the sky and exploded, and the dazzling white light instantly illuminated the battlefield.

The devil at the head of the city stared at the outside of the city without blinking, holding a rifle and a light machine gun on his shoulder, shooting wherever there was any suspicion, making sure that there was no danger around the city gate.

Half a minute later, the city gate confined in the north of the city was suddenly pushed open a crack, and more than a dozen devils quickly drilled out, rushing out of the city gate hole in battle, and after making sure that there was no danger around, he half-squatted on the ground, holding a rifle, and continued to observe the surroundings.

The ensign who took the lead crouched directly in front of the city gate and quickly made a safety gesture to the city gate.

The city gate, which had only opened a crack, was completely opened, and the devils were like floods bursting the embankment, gushing out in a steady stream.

Heavy artillery, field artillery, mountain artillery, mortars, after five minutes of fighting, the artillery fire began to extend.

The devils who had already left the city immediately launched an attack on the offensive position, intending to take advantage of the fact that the Eighth Route Army on the position had not yet reacted from the circle to approach the position, and take the offensive position of the garrison regiment in a surprise attack.

Japanese Brigade Headquarters, Operational Staff Officers, Communications Staff Officers, Heralds...... In and out, constantly summarize the latest battle situation outside the city.

"General, the garrison in the north of the city reported that the attacking troops have taken the offensive position of the Eighth Route Army, the Eighth Route Army is fleeing in disarray, and the attacking troops are pressing forward step by step, chasing and killing them." A communications staff officer ran in to report.

As soon as he finished speaking, an operational staff officer came over: "General, the attacking troops in the south of the city encountered a minefield of the Eighth Route Army on the way to attack, but it did not affect the overall situation. ”

"The troops have broken through the minefield and captured the offensive positions of the Eighth Route Army, and they are really chasing the deserters of the Eighth Route Army!"

The brigade commander was pleased, but did not lose his cool.

Turning his head to the deputy chief of staff, he ordered: "Remind our counterattack troops that the Eighth Route Army is the best at night warfare, guerrilla warfare, and movement warfare, and must not advance alone when chasing the enemy." ”

"All troops must fight steadily and steadily, and do not give the Eighth Route Army a chance to sneak attack them."

"As long as there are no other Eighth Route Army in Baoding, we can slowly clean them up."

"It would be better if we could drag out the battle until dawn and have planes come to reinforce us."

"Send another telegram to the troops on the blockade line, and if you find that the garrison regiment is gathering troops and crossing the blockade line, you must report it as soon as possible."

Li Hao, the former enemy headquarters of the garrison regiment, also received a telegram from the front line at the same time.

After reading the telegram, Hong Linfeng hurriedly reported: "Regiment leader, the devil's mind is all for you to judge correctly." ”

"He Jun reported: The Japanese army simultaneously slaughtered out of Baoding City at 11:05 p.m., launched an attack on their offensive positions, mortars, mountain artillery, and heavy artillery, all of which were used, and they were all annihilated."

"Delusional!" Li Hao snorted coldly.

After glancing at his watch, he ordered: "It's half past eleven, and it's been more than twenty minutes since the devil came out." ”

"We have prepared in advance to adapt to all changes, even if the devils are equipped with more artillery than us, they will not be able to take advantage of it in a short time."

"Give the devils another half an hour to counterattack, and we will set off in half an hour to kill Baoding City."

"The commander of the Japanese brigade will definitely receive the news as soon as possible, and in order to avoid the emptiness of the troops in Baoding City, we will take advantage of it and withdraw immediately."

"The four main battalions seized the opportunity, and they could also fight a rout battle for the Japanese army, and then kill a few hundred people."

"Immediately forward my decision to the four battalion commanders on the front line, so that they can adapt to the situation and prepare for a counterattack."

The headquarters of the Japanese brigade was still as lively as just now, from the brigade commander to the staff officer, and everyone had a smile on their faces.

So far, all they have received is good news.

There was no news of the entry of other Eighth Route Army troops on the blockade line, and if this form continued, they won the counterattack.

"General, the North Gate Sortie Force reports that they have chased the Eighth Route Army into the mountains, killing hundreds of people along the way. The troops are steadily advancing according to the order, eliminating the remaining Eighth Route Army. Another staff officer ran in to report.

One by one, the good news was delivered here, and if you carefully read it, you will find that these telegrams have one thing in common.

It was only written that where the troops had been killed? How many Eighth Route Army were eliminated along the way? Didn't write about his own casualties.

It's not that the Japanese didn't want to write, but they simply couldn't count.

The outside of the city was already disorganized, there was an exchange of fire everywhere, it was dark again, and if you didn't pay attention to it, the Eighth Route Army would disappear into the woods.

In order to bite the Eighth Route Army to the death and not lose it, the Japanese army could only give up rest and stop to count losses, follow behind the Eighth Route Army, and pursue all the way forward.

At this moment, if any devils stop, they will find that their losses are far greater than they imagined.

In order to play this pursuit battle more likely, the main forces of each battalion did lure the enemy in front.

But their most elite reconnaissance platoon, the guard platoon, all followed behind the Japanese to strike at lone soldiers.

The battlefield was so chaotic that the sporadic gunfire behind the pursuing troops did not attract the attention of the captain.

In order to increase the offensive firepower, the deputy chief of staff reinforced each sortie with a large number of heavy machine guns and mortars.

These are all to be carried by people, and at first, gunners and machine gunners with a weight of forty or fifty pounds can still keep up with the team.

Running and running, they fall behind.

In the eyes of several captains, the place where the troops had chased and killed must be safe.

As long as the troops do not advance alone and do not give the Eighth Route Army at the front an opportunity, there will be no problem with security.

As for the artillery and heavy machine gun units that have fallen behind, there is not even the Eighth Route Army behind, and there can be no danger.

The reconnaissance platoon, the guard platoon, and the troops who kept breaking away from the team, making the Japanese army mistakenly think that the Eighth Route Army had suffered heavy casualties, all stared at these devils......

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