It was still the same as the previous times, and by the time the reinforcements sent by Zaozhuang arrived, the troops of the Eighth Route Army that attacked Ancheng had already disappeared without a trace. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Even if there were reconnaissance planes hovering in the sky, they still failed to discover the whereabouts of the Eighth Route Army.

It's just that Zhao Tiehu led the main force to attack Ancheng Town this time, which really made Matsuyama Haoyi, the commander of the Japanese brigade sitting in Zaozhuang, feel a hint of threat. In addition to sending troops to Ancheng Town, he also ordered troops to be drawn from Tengxian County.

The infantry wing previously dispatched in Teng County, after a period of search and investigation, still failed to find the whereabouts of the Eighth Route Army. At present, the Eighth Route Army has attacked several times, and it seems that they are all around Yixian, which makes Matsuyama Hiroyoshi suspicious.

Now, after the discussion of the brigade and regiment's operational staff officers, some operational staff officers quickly speculated: "General, judging from the situation of these Tubalu sneak attacks, they should have established a base area in the area around Yixian.

Each time they chose to sneak up at night and hide during the day. However, there are many mountains and forests around Yi County, and most of the garrison troops we have deployed in the area are only controlled at the township level, and it is very easy for Tuba Road to evade our reconnaissance.

Earlier, Tuba Road attacked the railway on the Tengxian side, probably to delay our arrival. Now that they know that our large army is coming, they choose to sneak up on us everywhere in an attempt to divert our attention.

In addition, I have a bold suspicion, that is, these dirt roads are sneaking up everywhere, just hoping that we will divide our troops. If an encirclement is formed around Yixian, I believe that something should be gained. ”

It was the speculation of this operational staff officer that made Matsuyama Hiroyoshi feel very likely. Therefore, it was ordered that the main force of the infantry wing stationed in Tengxian County began to be transferred to Lincheng and Zaozhuang.

In addition to strengthening the defensive vigilance of various towns and towns, the main force of the main force sent to Weishan earlier began to assemble in Yixian. And Matsuyama Hiroyoshi decided to send a large force into the mountains to search and arrest.

It turned out that those plainclothes spies couldn't find out where the Eighth Route Army was hiding, so he could only take this way and force the Eighth Route Army to come out and fight a decisive battle with it. At least Matsuyama Hiroyoshi knew that the Eighth Route Army had formed quite a few guerrilla units in Yixian.

Most of these guerrillas hid in the mountains, and some of the people living in the mountains also joined the guerrillas. As long as a large force is dispatched to carry out encirclement and suppression, with Matsuyama Hiroyoshi's understanding of the Eighth Route Army, I believe that the Eighth Route Army should not be able to see death and not save it.

Just when Matsuyama Hiroyoshi began to gather heavy troops and tried to launch a large-scale dragnet search for Yixian. Zhao Tiehu, who attacked Ancheng Town, only rested for about half a day, but in the afternoon, he suddenly ordered the troops to set out for camp.

Regarding this order, Li Chengwu said in surprise: "Detachment leader, if you march during the day, I'm afraid that you won't be able to avoid the reconnaissance of the little devil's plane, right?" Earlier, we scouts saw the little devils spinning around in the sky? ”

'If the little devil's plane doesn't come, I really don't want to march during the day!' What I want to see now is for the little devils to find out where we are. It's just that this time they marched in platoons and hid themselves when they saw planes.

We must let the little devils see the movement of our march, but we can't let the little devils see how many troops we have. Wait a minute, you explain to the platoon commanders, where we are going next, and where we will next assemble. ’

'Yes, Captain! ’

As Zhao Tiehu successively issued orders to each platoon, he even notified several surrounding guerrillas to cover up. It didn't take long for the assault team of more than 200 people to quickly divide into four combat detachments and start a rapid march according to Zhao Tiehu's instructions.

The little devil fighters who were reconnoitring near Ancheng, as well as the plainclothes spies deployed near the highway, soon received news that the Eighth Route Army had begun to march in the direction of Linyi. As soon as this news came out, Matsuyama Hiroyoshi was immediately startled.

Immediately, he said: "Send a telegram to the garrison troops in Linyi, and ask them to send additional troops to guard around Fei County." Damn, I said that these dirt roads are good how to run to Ancheng Town, it turns out that they want to escape to Linyi.

Kobayashi-kun, it seems that our judgment was correct before, this Tubalu is really likely to be the elite of Tubalu operating in the Yimeng Mountains. Now they sensed that something was wrong and planned to flee to Linyi. They must not be allowed to escape! ”

The troops of the Eighth Route Army, who realized that Zaozhuang had been turned upside down, probably wanted to flee into the Linyi area and take the opportunity to return to the Yimeng Mountains. Matsuyama Hiroyoshi immediately sent a telegram to the garrison troops in Linyi, asking them to send additional troops to guard the border between the two places.

Just when the Japanese garrison in Linyi received a telegram from Matsuyama Hiroyoshi, they were very surprised. The command of the first column also received a telegram from Zhao Tiehu, and he hoped that the column would send troops to put on a show.

Since the little devils want to make them feel that they want to escape into Linyi, and even prepare to join the main force of the column, then the main force of the column naturally has to cooperate. Take advantage of this opportunity to also let the troops of the column pull out for exercise.

After all, the little devils in Linyi actually wanted to intercept Zhao Tiehu's elite, and they had to guard against the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Yimeng area. It is believed that they will also have certain problems in the distribution of troops.

As long as he finds a vacancy, Zhao Tiehu believes that the main force of the column should be able to win a few battles. In this way, through continuous fighting, the troops can not only be tempered, but also increase the combat capture of the main force and enhance the combat strength of the column.

Looking at the telegram sent by Zhao Tiehu, Zhang Jingshan, the commander of the column, said with a smile: "This kid dares to let Lao Tzu cooperate with him." However, listening to this kid say this, it seems that he can really pull the troops out to fight a few battles! ”

The political commissar on the side also smiled and said, "Indeed! If the little devils in Linyi start to assemble on Zaozhuang's side, then the troops they previously deployed nearby are estimated to be transferred a lot. In this way, we do have a chance to fight a few battles!

So be it! Anyway, this kid said in the telegram, let's make a show, then send a detachment down the mountain first, and give the sentry posts of a few little devils under the mountain. Those little devils are at the bottom of the mountain, and they really cause us a lot of trouble.

First of all, let our comrades in Linyi see what is happening in the Linyi garrison. Once they move to Zaozhuang's side, our side will do it. Nesting in the mountains every day, many of our soldiers feel that they are about to rust! ”

'Good! Since the political commissar also agreed, let's quickly gather all detachments and discuss the specific combat plan! ’

Many batches of supplies were received from Zaozhuang, and this winter was not bad for the officers and men of the first column. In addition, a batch of weapons and ammunition were also stored, and Zhang Jingshan and Li Yu both felt that it was time to pull the troops out to fight two battles.

During this time, the little devil seemed to be very worried that the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Yimeng Mountains would form a coalition with the troops in Zaozhuang. Therefore, when the infantry brigade was dispatched to Zaozhuang, the 32nd Division ordered the garrison in Linyi to strengthen its vigilance.

As a result, the little devils stationed in Linyi have sent additional troops to garrison several important traffic intersections in the Yimeng Mountains, as well as some places where the Eighth Route Army often operates. The troops in the mountains are indeed a little uncomfortable.

The most important thing is that the guerrillas operating under the mountain are indeed greatly restricted and threatened because of the containment policy of the little devils. It's just that considering the huge disparity between the enemy and our forces, Zhang Jingshan did not order the troops to act rashly.

Now that Zhao Tiehu's side needs the cooperation of the column, and can contain part of the Japanese puppet army in Linyi, Zhang Jingshan feels that there is no problem in sending the main force down the mountain to compete with the little devils.

As Zhao Tiehu guessed, when Zhao Tiehu made the move to retreat to Linyi. The first to carry out the operation was the Japanese puppet army stationed in Mengxian County, which began to set up checkpoints on some traffic arteries.

At the same time, the garrisons and security chiefs of the towns and villages in the territory also received a notice from the county garrison headquarters. Once it is found that the Eighth Route Army is passing by, it will be reported immediately. Linyi, on the other hand, also began to send additional troops to Mengxian County.

Not long after the little devils stationed in Linyi were dispatched, the Japanese troops responsible for besieging the Yimeng Mountains were attacked at many outposts overnight. After the news came, the Linyi garrison officer was also shocked.

Troops were immediately dispatched from all over the country to rush to the front line for reinforcements, and the news was also reported to the headquarters of the 32nd Division. And this move was naturally believed by the Japanese army that the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Yimeng Mountains was responding to the Eighth Route Army that fled from Zaozhuang.

The division commander Kimura Hyotaro immediately ordered: "Order the Linyi garrison officer to block the Tuba Road out of the Yimeng Mountains at all costs." In addition, a telegram was sent to the Zaozhuang garrison officer to speed up the encirclement and suppression. ”

In Kimura Hyotaro's view, a jujube village is a headache for him. If even Linyi is in chaos, then their 32nd Division this winter, I'm afraid they don't want to have a good rest. Therefore, this battle must be resolved quickly.

Just when the brigade commander Matsuyama Hiroyoshi ordered the troops to advance to the front line of Anseong. On the evening of the second day, Beizhuang Town, which was under the jurisdiction of Zaozhuang and bordered Linyi, was attacked by the Eighth Route Army again, and the town defenders were also wiped out.

After the news came, Matsuyama Hiroyoshi once again ordered the encirclement and suppression troops to speed up, and at the same time sent a telegram to the Japanese garrison in Mengxian County, asking them to start oppressing from the Linyi side and be sure to block the fleeing Eighth Route Army.

It's just that after Zhao Tiehu who fought Beizhuang, he learned that the elite of the little devil's brigade was basically dispatched to the border between the two places. Immediately ordered the troops to turn back, take the captured supplies, and once again burrow into the vast mountains nearby.

And this time, Zhao Tiehu chose to hide in the mountain, as long as it takes a little more time, he can detour to the territory of Teng County. And the main force of the Japanese brigade that rounded up and wanted to intercept the assault team transferred from the mountains, which was undoubtedly wishful thinking.

When the main force of the Japanese brigade successfully converged with the Japanese army in Mengxian, they found that the Eighth Route Army, which was supposed to be in the encirclement, seemed to have disappeared without a trace. This result also surprised Matsuyama Hiroyoshi.

But this time, after the disappearance of the Eighth Route Army, for more than half a month, the territory of Zaozhuang seemed to be calm. This made Matsuyama Hiroyoshi, who was holding his breath and wanted to vent, suddenly feel that he didn't know where to sprinkle this anger!