Compared with other steep and narrow valley terrain, the valley selected by Zhao Tiehu as the ambush point this time has a relatively flat and empty terrain. www.biquge.info Even though the terrain on both sides of the valley is relatively steep, the distance between the open areas in the middle is still relatively wide.

As the highway from Jining to Zaozhuang, there are many caravans coming and going here. Even if the infantry brigade and regiment drove from Jining this time, the convoy was also able to pass smoothly from this road, so the road conditions were relatively safe.

In addition, there was an artillery team that acted with the main force, and many Japanese soldiers felt that the Eighth Route Army that dared to ambush them here would not be able to seek death unless they really wanted to die. Otherwise, in such an ambush in a place where the troops can be deployed, it will be the Eighth Route Army that will suffer in the end.

After all, in terms of weapons and equipment, many Japanese troops felt that they still had an absolute advantage in the face of the Eighth Route Army. What's more, there are thousands of infantry accompanying them, and there are not many anti-Japanese troops in the entire Shandong who dare to confront them head-on!

It was out of this self-confidence that the advance team, which was responsible for the vanguard of the troops, was attacked by several more mines. After walking back and forth in the valley flats, I didn't find anything wrong.

As for the slopes on both sides, they only stood at the foot of the hill and observed nothing, and if they were willing to go up the hill and search, they might be able to find ambushes hidden in the trenches.

I watched the little devil who looked around at the foot of the mountain for a while, and shot a few more temptations into the mountain, and finally returned to the open area of the valley. There, the little devil's convoy and troops also began to camp and prepare to rest here for the night.

Marching in the field and camping to rest is also a common thing for little devils. In order to ensure the safety of the large army, the little devils also arranged troops to be on duty at the entrance and exit of this valley.

Before the Japanese army left, this highway between Jining and Zaozhuang would not allow anyone to pass. Fortunately, it was already night, and even if there were some caravans walking, they did not dare to camp in the wilderness at will.

After all, the world is so chaotic, and camping in the wild with a large number of goods is undoubtedly an extremely dangerous thing. Even if there were gunmen in charge of the escort, I am afraid that these guards would not agree to take such a danger.

Watch as the little devil begins to camp in the center of the valley and take over the entrance and exit of the valley. Zhao Tiehu, who had been lurking on the mountainsides on both sides, also issued combat orders in a timely manner.

The artillery positions built in the back hills on both sides have also received the latest shelling parameters. For the little devils to camp together, it is undoubtedly more convenient for them to carry out shelling next. If you go down with a cannonball, I believe that the harvest will be not small.

In addition, in order to increase the hit efficiency of the first round of strikes, Zhao Tiehu ordered the troops involved in the ambush. The mortars and grenadiers that he carried were carefully moved forward, so that they could hit the camp of the little devils.

As for the snipers, they also let Zhao Tiehu be distributed on the commanding heights around the ambush position. The next thing they have to do is to take advantage of the chaos to snipe the officers of the little devils. As for the soldiers, it will be solved by the infantry with an ambush.

Everything was ready, and I saw that the camps were busy and the cars transporting supplies were also driving into the temporary camp one after another. Zhao Tiehu, who personally calculated the direction, explained to the mountain artillery detachment of the artillery unit, focusing on the location of the little devil's car.

Even if these little devils who can't be completely annihilated into the valley tonight, they can destroy the large number of weapons and ammunition they are carrying, which will be a victory for Zhao Tiehu. In the later stage, the little devil wants to transport supplies, and I believe it is not as easy as it is now.

After all, the little devil has an infantry brigade accompanying him this time, and there are only a few anti-Japanese war forces who dare to fight the idea of the convoy. So the convoy transporting supplies behind, the little devil can't send another infantry brigade, right?

The railway line has been destroyed, and for a short time the little devils can only transport supplies by road. As long as he finds the right opportunity, Zhao Tiehu believes that he can always find a supply team of little devils, annihilate them all and seize the materials he carries.

As long as you persist for a longer time, there will be problems with the logistics and supply of the little devils, and I believe that in the end, the little devils can only choose to increase their troops, or simply end this long-term fruitless clean-up operation. Either way, it will be beneficial to Zhao Tiehu.

The little devils continue to increase their troops, which means that the more supplies they need. Zaozhuang, where the railways in the territory have been completely interrupted, even if there are some material reserves, how many materials do they need to consume to feed a large number of little devils?

Seeing that the little devil had finished camping, and many cooking soldiers had already begun to bury the pot and cook, Zhao Tiehu sneered: "It seems that the little devil is quite enjoyable!" Sleeping in the wilderness, and still in the mood to cook in a pot. Don't eat rice, get ready to eat cannonballs! ”

After saying these words, Zhao Tiehu summoned the special combat team members around him and ordered: "Through the two artillery detachments, you are not allowed to stop the shelling without my order!" Tonight, let them give me an open call. ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

After the order was delivered, I couldn't see where the little devil was. But as far as the two artillery detachments are concerned, when they built their artillery positions earlier, they have already adjusted the angle of the artillery, and all they have to do is to desperately reload the shells.

In addition to the captured 75 mountain guns, there were also a large number of Type 92 infantry guns used for artillery shelling. As for the mortars, Zhao Tiehu was placed in the rear of the blocking troops, ready to join the ranks of the artillery battle at any time.

Compared to the artillery position in the back hill, the adjustment requires the observation post at the top of the hill to convey instructions. Mortar positions, located at the rear of the positions, can be flexibly maneuvered and choose the most suitable position for shelling.

Accompanying the two artillery detachments behind the mountain, they were preparing for the shelling one after another. After receiving the order from Zhao Tiehu, the commander of the artillery detachment also said in a timely manner: "The artillery is in place!" ”

The artillerymen, who had been waiting for a long time, entered their respective artillery positions one after another, and began to open the bolts and stuff the shells into the barrels. When everything was ready, the commander of the artillery detachment in charge of the command waved the red flag in his hand and shouted: "Release!" ”

As the artillerymen pulled the ropes, dozens of guns roared at the same time. Looking at the shells flying out of the barrels, heading straight for the valley flat on the other side, the artillerymen were equally curious about what the next outcome would be.

It's a pity that the position they chose couldn't see the scene of the shells falling to the ground with their own eyes. At this moment, Zhao Tiehu and the others, who were staying on both sides of the mountain beams in the valley, saw the shells fired from behind the mountains on both sides.

Watch these red objects like meteors in the night, slowly falling into the little devil's barracks. Many officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route lying in the trenches felt that this scene was too dazzling, and they were reluctant to take their eyes off.

Compared with the joy of the officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, the little devils who are stationed in the temporary camp at this moment. When someone saw an unknown object in the sky, his face turned pale and said, "Yaga! Shelling! How can it be? ”

Seeing this scene, many little devils found it unbelievable. But some of the officers of the little devils were stunned for a moment before they suddenly shouted: "Shelling! Avoid! Enemy attack, defense! Quick, spread out, don't huddle together! ”

Amid the roars of these little devil officers, the first round of shells fell instantly. When the shell came into contact with the ground, a loud explosion rang out as expected. The little devil's originally peaceful camp instantly became noisy.

The little devil troops who stayed in the valley also heard the loud shelling from the valley camp. Looking at the shells falling round after round, many little devils looked very incredulous. In their opinion, this artillery battle is really not small.

On the other hand, Zhao Tiehu, who was staying halfway up the mountain to watch the results of the artillery battles, watched the cars being blown up. The weapons and ammunition carried in the car naturally appeared very happy when the shells exploded and caused the explosion.

Smiled and said, "Hmm! Not bad! It seems that our two artillery detachments have had good training results during this time, and the artillery fire is very accurate. If you want to eat, it is estimated that even if there is a pot of braised pork in front of them, it is estimated that the little devil will not be able to eat it! ”

Song Dabao, who watched the effect of the shelling together, also said in amazement: "I really can't imagine that we also have such a day." With so many artillery, even when I was in the Northwest Army before, I rarely had the opportunity to see such a scene! ”

In many Chinese anti-Japanese war troops, unless they are troops at the level of military divisions, it is possible to be equipped with artillery. If it's some miscellaneous division, it would be nice to have a few mortars. An artillery battle like today's is indeed a rare sight!

No sooner had the headquarters been set up, and before he had time to eat a hot meal, the commander of the infantry brigade heard a loud explosion in the makeshift camp. As soon as he walked out of the headquarters, he was surrounded by several adjutants.

He was very worried: "General, we have been ambushed!" Damn, the enemy's artillery fire is fierce! ”

'Yaga! And what about our artillery brigades? What do they do for food? Why not fight back quickly? ’

'The artillery brigade is setting up artillery, but the enemy's artillery fire is very strong, and the artillery brigade has suffered a lot of losses before! To be on the safe side, let's get out of the makeshift camp as soon as possible! ’

Just when an officer suggested that the temporary camp be abandoned and a breakout began. Zhao Tiehu said at the right time: "Let our mortars do it and lure the little devil over." Come in and want to withdraw, that's so easy! ”

With multiple mortars on both sides of the valley, the bombardment was launched condescendingly, and the little devils in the valley were once again hit hard. There are many little devils who are like headless flies, all they can do is to find a place to lie down and hide.

But even so, a little devil officer soon discovered that the shells were fired from the mountain beam. Immediately commanded his subordinates: "The enemy is on the mountain, immediately organize a counterattack and destroy these damn sneak attackers!" ”

When these little devils who escaped from the barracks and escaped smoothly seemed to want to find the ambushers desperately. These little devils who had just entered the foot of the mountain were beaten by shells again. One gun and grenade after another, it also made the little devil miserable.

At this moment, a small detachment ambushed at the exit of the valley also pulled off the explosives buried at the mouth of the valley. Some of the little devils who stayed on guard at Taniguchi soon took a dirt plane. The entire plain valley instantly became extremely lively!