Sheepshead Village. It is less than fifty miles away from Lijiazhuang. It is quite risky for Lao Mu to set up his headquarters here. Zhang Qing also objected to setting it up here, but the location here is very good, if the troops are gathered here, they can support the frontline operations at any time, and Lao Mu chose such a place for his reasons.

However, the village has been abandoned. After repeated tug-of-war between the official army and the Yellow Turban Army, coupled with the sweeping operation of the Xiyuan New Army, they burned down all the houses that could be burned in the village here, and the entire village was definitely going to be abandoned.

"How's it going?" Lao Mu asked Zhang Qing.

"The offensive of the new army in the West Park stopped. It's all stopped. There are a lot of artillery and musket equipment in Lijiazhuang, after all, there is an arsenal there, and weapons are constantly supplied to them, and when they shoot, they use it as if they don't need money, damn it, they are richer than the troops equipped by Lao Tzu. Zhang Qing said. Lijiazhuang was not completely surrounded, and there were still two passages that were not blocked. Because there are dense fortifications, barbed wire. It is difficult for the Xiyuan New Army to get close and eat them, which gives them a lot of opportunities to strengthen their defenses, and for a time it is difficult for the Xiyuan New Army to eat each other, and in Lijiazhuang, there are constantly weapons being transported, and a large number of militiamen enter it, because they can get the weapons they want when they enter Lijiazhuang, many militiamen are unwilling to give up such an opportunity, think about it, it is difficult for them to get some weapons like spears. Now they are given muskets, this kind of weapon, which can only be given by front-line combat troops, and they are naturally unwilling to give up this opportunity, because with such combat experience, they can become official Red Turban soldiers. They won't care about that.

"The new army of Xiyuan is currently attacking unfavorably, but they have become a different tactic, they began to dig trenches, dodge in the trenches and advance, but they can't get too close, mainly because there are hand ** explosions. But the situation is still not very good for us. After all, the main forces of the new army in the West Park did not suffer too many losses. Zhang Qing said.

"How's the arrival of troops?" Lao Mu asked, looking at the map.

"At the moment we have reached twenty-one regiments, and they are spread all around. The closure has been preliminarily completed. However, if the new army in the West Park concentrates on breaking through, we will not be able to intercept it well, and we will also need **, trenches. As well as the position control, the strength is not too sufficient, the total strength is only 15,000 people, and other participating troops are still arriving one after another. Some of the troops who had suffered heavy casualties before are also resting. There is no way. The militia was used. Zhang Qing said with great difficulty.

"Also, Yang Village, Yang Village, this place, the official army defended here with more than 3,000 people, and there were more than 300 Yangcun guerrillas and other militia members who were holding out there, and there were tunnels to get there. Only some weapons and ammunition can be transported. The rest is up to them to hold on. Zhang Qing said.

"Isn't the opening there blocked?" Lao Mu asked.

"Nope. There aren't too many troops on hand. We don't have any reserves in our hands, and we only have one company left to use. It's still very difficult for us to defeat the enemy. Zhang Qing said.

"Where is the 323rd Regiment?" Lao Mu asked.

"Their troops are still recuperating, after all, most of the replenishment are some new recruits, and their combat effectiveness is still relatively low, although the weaponry has been improved to a certain extent, but. It is still very difficult to fight such a big battle, Yangcun is a difficult piece to gnaw on, and other troops are also actively reaching the assembly area, and at present, I think that we should strengthen the encirclement. to prevent the New Army of the West Park from escaping again. As for Yang Village, let's think of a way. Zhang Qing said.

Lao Mu knocked on the position of Yang Village. He was in a hurry. He wished he had plugged it himself. As long as Yang Village is here, the Xiyuan New Army will still be able to retreat in its entirety.

"That's right. There is also good news. News came from the Independent Guerrilla Brigade that they had intercepted several batches of logistical supplies for the Xiyuan New Army. Although there are still some that run. However, this is not a big problem, they still fundamentally cut off the logistics supply of the Xiyuan New Army, and the food and grass of the Xiyuan New Army may only last for seven days. Zhang Qing said.

"Hmm." Lao Mu nodded. However, the New Army of the West Park still has a strong assault capability. If they reopen the main communication route to the east, they will still not be able to block the enemy.

"I have an idea." Lao Mu looked at Yang Cun and said.

"What thoughts?" Zhang Qing asked.

"With the 323rd Regiment as the backbone, an old unit will be transferred to strengthen it and form a new combat brigade. This combat brigade is the fourth brigade, which is a new combat unit, so that they have an official number and their combat effectiveness can be improved a lot. After all, it's a new name. It's an amazing motivation. And we should give them that opportunity, a chance to develop their will to fight. I think it's very appropriate to give them such an opportunity. Lao Mu said.

"But this number was given by the chief, and we have no right to do it. And the Fourth Brigade. I wonder what the chief means? Zhang Qing said embarrassedly. After all, what kind of number is in the hands of Shang Wu. It's not something the two of them can decide.

"And so it was decided. In any case, let me first explain this matter, we are going to attack Yang Village and occupy such an important place as Yang Village. Lao Mu said.

"Okay. I agree with you to do this, no matter what, they are also a heroic force. Zhang Qing nodded and agreed.

The independent brigade, the third battalion is having a meal, and Lao Huang is waiting in line with his big bowl to eat. Lao Huang's identity is not ordinary, because he was originally from the Xiyuan New Army, and his pants and clothes were still issued by the Xiyuan New Army, because the independent brigade itself lacked fabrics, and many soldiers wore ordinary people's clothes. Naturally, these captives did not have a new uniform, and each of them was only given a red turban. Then, they became Red Turban soldiers. They went there. It doesn't feel right. Because they were prisoners, despite joining the Red Turban Army. But this dress is too much of an eyesore.

"Hey, Chief Zhou. Hello sir. Lao Huang wanted to go back and steal a pair of pants to change because he felt that his face was very red. He felt embarrassed to be watched by a group of Red Turban soldiers.

"Oh. You're cooking. The captives in the back looked at the line behind them, and it turned out to be their circumference commander. They felt they should get out of the way of each other.

"Sir, why don't you go and eat first, we, we don't care." Several of the captives said.

"No, I can't. Resolutely no. This is our rule, and the order given by the magistrate, even me, must be obeyed. This is military discipline, this is the rule of our Red Turban Army, and it cannot be broken. Zhou Cang shook his head and refused. Zhou Cang will also cook in person. Zhou Cang felt that leading troops to fight should be like Lao Li, and the officers and soldiers were equal. Therefore, whenever he has the opportunity, he cooks himself, so that he can also mingle with his subordinates and understand some of their conditions.

"Look at you, you're from over there, how are you doing, the food is okay, if not, I'll add food to you. You are new recruits, and if you are not used to it, you should take care of it more. Zhou Cang said.

"Sir, we are all doing well, although the food is simpler, but everyone is the same, they are all brothers who eat in a pot, and this is how it should be." Many of the captives said so.

"But, sir." One of the captives said worriedly.

"What do you say, I'm a big boss, and I don't think as much as you think. What is there to say. Zhou Cang looked at the captive soldiers and said.

"Sir. I'll say. Lao Huang stood up and said.

"Sir, our participation in the Red Turban Army is voluntary, but, sir, why don't you change our clothes, we wear these clothes." Lao Huang said.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Cang asked.

"Sir, I don't feel like I'm on par with this side. The uniforms of the New Army in the West Garden are too ugly. Feel us and the brethren. It's not the same thing. Lao Huang said embarrassedly.

"yes. Sir, let's change our clothes, this is so fucking wrong in the clothes of the New Army in the West Garden. When I was fighting, I felt like I couldn't let go of my hands and feet. A lot of captives said. This independent brigade was supplemented with more than 200 captive soldiers, many of whom came here for the division of land, and they felt that they could live better here than on the side of the new army in Xiyuan. So, it's time to take part in the battle here.

"This, to be honest, I can't help it, the situation of our Red Turban Army, you know, our clothes are very lacking, let alone you. The clothes that my old Zhou is wearing are still from the Yellow Turban Army, and they are not as good as you. Zhou Cang said.

"But this is also a big truth, my old Zhou also wants to change the clothes of his brothers, and after changing the clothes, we are the regular army. It's a pity. Let's fight. Although the fight is good, it is not a regular army, and this clothes will naturally be destroyed. The common people have clothes, we can only change with them, otherwise, I will discuss with the administrator and find a way to change you into the clothes of the common people, what do you think? Zhou Cang said in embarrassment.

I heard my commander say this. Lao Huang, they are embarrassed to make any more requests.

"You're embarrassed. Actually, we are inferior to you. You were born in the regular army, and it's easy to get ahead, us. It's really not as good as you. A veteran advised.