For the Japanese army pursuing the colonial army, Tonggucheng was a military important town that they had to capture. The 55th Division of the Japanese Army, which was responsible for attacking Tonggucheng, received a reply from the vanguard brigade and realized that there was a terrible battle in Tonggucheng.

In addition to ordering the troops to speed up their march, the commander of the Japanese division also sent a telegram to the rear commander, requesting the assistance of the air force. The artillery units, which were originally following behind the division, were also strictly ordered by him to speed up and quickly converge with the main forces of the division.

After the capture of Dagon, the morale of the Japanese combat units was high. It's just that many of the officers and soldiers transferred from the front line of the Anti-Japanese War know that the anti-Japanese war troops in China are far from being as simple as imagined. The two armies played against each other, and the outcome was really unknown.

At the same time, in order to find out the movements of the colonial army and the number of the troops stationed in Tonggucheng, the Japanese army immediately instructed the special high division to increase the intensity of intelligence gathering. Not long after, news was sent that the colonial army had withdrawn overnight and that there was only one division in the city.

"The 200th Division, the division commander Major General Dai Yu, this division's combat effectiveness is very strong, and their division commander is not simple!"

From the day the war of aggression was launched, the Japanese army has always had the habit of collecting generals of anti-Japanese war units. For the Japanese army, understanding the personality of each commander will also help them make targeted deployments and improve their chances of victory.

Repelled the first wave of Japanese attacks, Dai Yu didn't think he could sit back and relax. As the Wolf Army's reconnaissance unit continued to send him relevant news about the Japanese division, Dai Yu also felt a trace of pressure and felt that this should be a bad battle.

Personally with several main commanders under his command, Dai Yu began to inspect the fortifications that were still being strengthened one by one. For Dai Yu, even if the higher authorities have not ordered him to hold on to Tonggu City for a few days, the stronger the fortifications, the better.

Looking at the young men who were helping to build the fortifications, Dai Yu was also very curious: "Captain Sun, these people look like they should have received military training, right?" Although they didn't have guns, this spirit is very different! ”

"The general has good eyesight! But now, they are a group of people, at least in the eyes of some well-intentioned people, they are a group of young and strong people who were captured in Tonggu City and built fortifications for you. They don't know how to fight at all! ”

Listening to Captain Sun's words, Dai Yu thought about it and said with a smile: "Hmm! That's right! They're just a bunch of people! ”

For some reason, seeing this group of young men who were extremely skilled in building trenches and fortifications, Dai Yu suddenly remembered a word, that is, 'hiding soldiers from the people'. If the little devil really thinks that this is a group of people, he will definitely suffer a big loss at that time!

A team of nearly 3,000 people can be transformed into a main force at a critical juncture. For Dai Yu, it also allows him to have more reserves. And on the attacking side, it is estimated that he can't guess why he suddenly has an extra regiment!

Repelled the first wave of attacks by the little devils, Dai Yu also ordered the troops to change their defenses and recuperate. Not long after lunch, the confidential staff officer took an urgent telegram and said: "Division, there is an urgent telegram from the observation post ahead, and a large number of little devils are dispatched!" ”

"Understood! The air raid sirens were immediately sounded, and all fighters went into dugouts to take cover. Forward observation posts to keep a close eye on the movements of the Japanese army. On the side of the artillery position, you must do a good job of protective camouflage, don't easily expose the position! ”

"Yes, Master!"

As the piercing air defense sirens sounded, the officers and men and civilians who were building fortifications in the open field quickly took refuge in the air-raid shelters and anti-artillery tunnels that had been built. Taking advantage of this time, many officers and soldiers also began to rest.

As for the people, they do not stay with the officers and soldiers, but have another place to rest. The little devil who was scouting nearby heard the air raid sirens coming from the city, and hurriedly looked up at the sky.

But after watching it for a long time, these little devil scouts didn't see the shadow of the fighter plane at all, so they were very puzzled: "What about the fighter? ”

"I don't think it's there yet!"

"Then how did the troops in the city know that our fighters had been dispatched?"

"I don't know about this!"

Just as the Japanese army was curious, the wolf army, which had established a relatively complete radar air defense system, could detect any aircraft entering the colony in advance. At the same time, the two Eagle Strike Brigades near Tonggucheng are also ready to take off at any time.

According to Hu Biao's request, the Eagle Strike Brigade will also make an official appearance in the process of defending the Japanese army. After three years of low-key hibernation, the Eagle Strike Brigade now has four brigades and an aviation academy.

There are more than 300 pilots with actual combat experience, more than 500 junior pilots, and even more pilots who can fly fighter planes into the air. The aero engines and materials purchased from Meunia are being assembled one after another.

Even the first brigade of Shillong Airlines, which is the location of the Eagle's Nest, has now been equipped with the first batch of new fighters. These fighters are Hellcat fighters that can restrain the Japanese Zero. In a way, more advanced than the historical Hellcat fighters!

For Hu Biao, this fighter is also the last piston engine of the Eagle Strike Brigade. According to Hu Biao's request, the aviation design institute is currently developing a jet engine. In the future, the new fighter will also be equipped with jet aero engines.

The improved Hellcat fighter, in Hu Biao's opinion, fought until the end of the war, and there was still no big problem. In the past few years, it is believed that the new jet fighter should also be able to develop and successfully test flights. In this regard, Hu Biao is confident!

Half an hour after the air defense sirens sounded, the reconnaissance units located on the ground discovered their formation of fighters. Seeing this scene, the little devils in charge of reconnaissance were also extremely shocked, they knew that a guarded air raid and an unguarded air raid, the latter was more damaging.

The 200th Division, which is now stationed in Tonggucheng, has made air defense preparations half an hour ahead of schedule. Even if their fighters flew into the sky and bombed Tonggu City, presumably the final bombing effect would not be as satisfactory as it should be!

As these little devils in charge of reconnaissance thought, they could not see any valuable bombing targets, and the formation of Japanese fighters who were ordered to carry out air raids could only dump more aerial bombs into the relatively clear fortifications outside the city.

Half an hour after the bombardment ended, the defending troops hiding in the bomb shelters heard the sound of the air raid siren being lifted. The officers and men all calmly began to repair the fortifications damaged by the bombing, and they were not at all afraid of the bombing as before.

Just when the Japanese reconnaissance team was about to pass the information back, the wolf army reconnaissance team hidden in Tonggu City launched a surprise attack on it. After the chaotic gunfire rang out, several Japanese reconnaissance teams were wiped out of the city.

Dai Yu, who was inspecting the position, heard the gunshots coming from outside the city, and said with some surprise: "Where are the guns?" ”

"Master's seat, it's a dense forest outside the city! It's a bit far away from us, why don't you send someone over to see it? ”

Without waiting for Dai Eucalyptus to give an order, Captain Sun smiled and said, "It's okay!" Someone is cleaning up the rats that sneak up on us, so don't worry too much. The main force of the little devils is estimated to arrive here in the evening! ”

"Order the troops to stand on guard! No unauthorized attack without an order! ”

"Yes, Master!"

After finding a relatively safe place, Dai Yu also smiled and said, "Captain Sun, is that your person?" ”

"That's right! The little devils are menacing, so we naturally have to take precautions as soon as possible. In the dense forests outside the city, we sent a lot of reconnaissance and vigilance troops. They had relayed the news over the radio. ”

"Awesome! With your help, we can save a lot of worry! ”

"That's all trails! The real tough battle depends on you to fight! ”

As far as the officers and men within the Wolf Army are concerned, they have already received Hu Biao's instructions earlier, that is, to do their best to help the expeditionary army and reduce the casualties of the expeditionary army. In terms of intelligence, more help and support will be given to the expeditionary troops, and the logistics will also be better!

Staying in the city and waiting for the evening, the forward troops of the Japanese division finally appeared in the sight of the forward defense troops. To Dai Yu's surprise, the main force of the Japanese division that arrived at Tonggu City was not in a hurry to attack.

Instead, some people were dispatched from time to time to carry out reconnaissance and gather intelligence along the perimeter of Tonggu City. In this case, Dai Yu didn't let the little devil be too leisurely, and transferred some elites from the guard battalion under his command to shoot scouts who killed the little devil.

Just when Dai Yu suspected that the Japanese division would launch an attack overnight, he found that the night was uneventful. But Dai Yu didn't know that when the 55th Division of the Japanese Army was resting and on alert, the independent division that had been dormant for a long time also began to move.

Looking at the terrain around Tonggu City, Hu Biao also said directly: "This is the first battle since the formation of our independent division, and we must show the morale and prestige of the independent division." My request was very simple, to completely annihilate this Japanese division.

Send a report to the 200th Division, telling it to hold on for a day and a night. Tomorrow, they will be able to withdraw from the battle! Alert troops were ordered to begin their interception deployment. After the battle started, I wanted follow-up reinforcements of the Japanese army, but I couldn't come in time to reinforce them! ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

If another commander says something like this, others may think they are talking nonsense. How can a reorganized Japanese army division be so easy to deal with? can be replaced by Hu Biao, and the commanders and fighters of the newly formed independent division feel that it is normal.

The rapid march overnight moved towards Tonggucheng, and the Japanese troops who were resting did not know, and Dai Yu and his subordinates, who were on guard, also did not know. When Tianming received the telegram from the independent division, Dai Yu was also slightly relieved.

"Stick to it for a day and a night, and we'll be able to do it! Call back to General Hu, and my 200th Division promises to complete the task! ”

"Yes, Master!"

Just after breakfast, the artillery wing of the 55th Division of the Japanese Army began to launch a fierce artillery bombardment of the defensive positions of the 200th Division. Looking at the defensive position covered by artillery fire, Dai Yu knew that this day was estimated to be a bit difficult!

Fortunately, their defensive positions have been repaired perfectly, and the Japanese will have to pay a heavy price if they want to break through their defensive lines. Taking advantage of the time when the Japanese army began to storm Tonggu City, Hu Biao ordered the troops to start resting.

When the officers and men of the troops who had marched all night were rested, it was the turn of the independent division to attack. At that time, the result of waiting for the Japanese army outside the city was bound to be completely annihilated. The officers and men of the whole division have no doubt about this!