As the gateway city connecting Shanxi and Hebei, Yangquan is of self-evident importance to the Japanese army stationed in Shanxi. In order to support the garrisons around the two provinces at any time, the Japanese army also built a military airfield here.

Although the fighters equipped were not all the most advanced Zero fighters of the Japanese army. However, as far as the entire North China Battlefield is concerned, the Japanese Army's Army Aviation Unit has almost no opponents to speak of in the North China Battlefield.

In this case, the Japanese felt that they would not be attacked by sending infantry to ensure the safety of the airfield. In addition, Yangquan has been operated by the Japanese army for many years, even if there are anti-Japanese troops around, it still can't get close to the warning area of the airport.

After all, the place where the airport is located is not far from Yangquan City. In the event of an enemy situation on the airfield, the Japanese garrison troops stationed in the city can also quickly rush to support. As a result, the Japanese deployed only one infantry brigade at the airfield.

In order to cooperate with Zhao Tiehu's action to seize the airport this time, Mr. Zhu specially ordered the independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army stationed in Yangquan to cooperate with Zhao Tiehu and his party to set up an ambush for reinforcements. Even Mr. Zhu felt that once Zhao Tiehu succeeded, perhaps the Eighth Route Army could also take the opportunity to counterattack.

With the change of the anti-Japanese situation in China, the Japanese army has also strengthened the encirclement and suppression of the Eighth Route Army operating in North China. In response to the base areas behind enemy lines of the Eighth Route Army, the Japanese army also carried out many large-scale encirclement and suppression operations.

And in each encirclement and suppression operation, the Japanese planes were the most headache for the Eighth Route Army. If Zhao Tiehu can destroy the two large airfields of the Japanese army in Shanxi in one battle this time, it will undoubtedly solve the sword that has been hanging in the headache for the Eighth Route Army.

The liaison officer sent to the independent regiment saw that the sky was already dark, and said in a timely manner: "Commander Lin, you can act!" Wait until you follow us, and before you reach your destination, you must not tell the troops where the battle is! ”

"Good! Please rest assured, the commander-in-chief has explained earlier, and we will definitely cooperate with your actions! ”

At the station of the independent regiment, which had just finished dinner, the whistle for an emergency assembly soon sounded. The officers and men, who had thought that it was a little early for dinner today, quickly rushed out of the barracks with their weapons and began to assemble on the playground.

To the surprise of the officers and soldiers, after they had carried their weapons and equipment, the battalion and company commanders who led the team just said: "Let's go!" ”

As for going there, the battalion company commander did not say anything at all. The entire independent regiment soon stepped on the starlight, walked in the mountains and went straight to Yangquan City. Even if a soldier looked out in the direction, he was still strictly ordered not to speak.

On the contrary, it was a wolf squadron that acted with the regimental headquarters of the independent regiment, and each member of the team had a flashlight in his hand. It's just that the flashlights are all hugged with red cloths. If you shine in this way, you can see the road ahead, but you won't be able to see it easily.

The chief of staff of the Independent Regiment, who followed the Wolf Warrior Squadron, also said with envy: "These people's equipment is really good!" I just took a look, and almost all of them are equipped with double guns! This is the Wolf Army? ”

"Envy what they do! This operation was personally ordered by the commander-in-chief, and what we have to do is to cooperate with their actions. I don't know what these people are up to, but we should be able to reap a lot of benefits.

In the past, I always heard from other troops that cooperating with these people would make a lot of money every time. This time, pulling out our entire independent regiment to help, there must be a big operation. So wait a minute, and explain that the troops must strictly observe the pre-war discipline. ”

"Yes, Captain!"

As the order was conveyed all the way, many officers and soldiers on the march realized that tonight would definitely be a big operation. When the independent regiment arrived at its destination, the independent regiment commander was also surprised to see that the trenches had been built.

On the other hand, the leader of the wolf warrior squadron who led the team said in a timely manner: "Commander Lin, because of the limited time, the fortifications we have built are not long enough and not perfect. Therefore, the next thing you need to do is to make the fortifications as large as possible.

As for the battle, it is estimated that it will start before dawn. The perimeter is guarded by my men, so you can dig the fortifications with confidence. There is just one thing, I hope that the people of your independent group will not go out at will! ”

"Good! I'm going to pass it on now! If I can't guess, the front shouldn't be far from Yangquan City, right? When you get here, can you tell me what exactly you want to do? It's not going to be an attack on Yangquan City, is it? ”

Looking at the officer beside Commander Lin, the Wolf Warrior Squadron Leader thought for a while, pulled Commander Lin to the side and said, "It's Yangquan Airport not far from here!" Our operation this time is to snatch all the little devil's planes and drive them back to Yan'an! ”

"What! Are you kidding? Grab the plane, do we have someone to fly the plane? ”

"Of course there is! If it weren't for such a big battle, do you think it would alarm your commander-in-chief? ”

As soon as these words came out, Regiment Leader Lin suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and continued: "Then are we here to fight a block? ”

"Not bad! If all goes well, there shouldn't be any fight tonight. Therefore, rest assured that you will build fortifications. As soon as the signal is received from our side, the Japanese troops in the city will definitely be dispatched quickly. What you have to do is to annihilate all the Japanese troops who have come out of the city to support.

In order to speed up the support, the Japanese army in Yangquan City will definitely dispatch a car team to project a large group or so of troops as quickly as possible. And what your independent regiment has to do is to completely annihilate this Japanese brigade that came out of the city to help.

The reason why I told your people not to walk around is because my people will plant mines on the roads. To avoid accidental injury, it is best for you to stay on the side of the ambush. Once the battle is over, you can quickly retreat! ”

When the Wolf Warrior Squadron led the independent regiment to the blocking position, Zhao Tiehu led the rest of the combat team to also appear outside the airport. In order to ensure the smooth operation, Zhao Tiehu, who arrived outside the airport, first gave the order to rest.

Until midnight, the entire airport was mostly asleep, except for the sentries patrolling and guarding. Seeing that the time was about the same, Zhao Tiehu ordered: "Action!" ”

Accompanied by a team of soldiers who were ready to be in place, they began to touch the isolation zone and sentry post near the Japanese airfield. Crossbow arrows and the slight sound of gunfire continued to reap the lives of Japanese sentries and patrols.

When the machine gunners on the arrow tower of the airport were eliminated, the special combat personnel who took over the commanding heights of the airport also quickly changed into Japanese military uniforms and began to take over the security guard of the airport. Slowly, the rest of the soldiers in charge of the assault entered the airport one after another.

After dealing with all the awake Japanese soldiers, Zhao Tiehu, who touched the barracks of the Japanese airfield, also said in a timely manner: "Take the squad as a unit, and the squad is responsible for a dormitory, all of them will be wiped out, and no prisoners will be left!" ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

Compared with Zhao Tiehu, who still had some spare words from time to time in Nanyang, he returned to the mainland to fight this time, and in order to ensure absolute safety, he decided to wipe out all the thousands of Japanese soldiers and pilots at the airport.

As the Japanese soldiers' dormitories were opened, the Japanese soldiers were slit their throats while they were asleep. The entire silent airport seemed to be gradually filled with blood. The flight team that cooperated with the operation all arrived at the place where the plane was parked.

Looking at these planes parked at the airport, many pilots were also excited: "Great! Now we finally have a plane! It's just that many of these planes are old planes of little devils! ”

"It's nice to have a plane! I didn't hear the wolf head say that after we returned to Yan'an, the biggest task was to train pilots. As for wanting to fly the plane, when Captain Du and their team expands, they can just grab it from the little devils. ”

"Let's count the number of planes first, as far as we are concerned, I'm afraid that we will definitely not be able to fly so many planes. The bombers had to be all gone, followed by fighters, and finally reconnaissance planes. Start taking inventory! ”

Accompanying the flight team members began to be at the airport, constantly counting the Japanese battlefield parked at the airport. Zhao Tiehu and others, who were in the rest area of the airport, also opened the doors of the dormitories one by one mechanically, and then carefully obliterated the sleeping Japanese soldiers inside.

It was confirmed that there were no fish that had slipped through the net, and even the telegraph room at the airport was under control. Zhao Tiehu also said in a timely manner: "Start counting the ammunition depot at the airport, fill the plane with fuel and load ammunition, and prepare to take off immediately after dawn." ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

"Send a telegram to the Red Nest to inform them that the Nest has been captured and that all the birds have been taken!"

"Yes, wolfhead!"

Far away in the war room of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army on hundreds of highways, even if it was late at night, all the personnel on duty did not sleep. Mr. Zhu, who had been staying at the headquarters, couldn't remember how many cups of strong tea he drank.

When the telegraph man who was waiting on the radio watched the telegraph flash, he immediately said excitedly: "The red wolf is calling!" ”

When the telegram was quickly translated and sent to Mr. Zhu, the boss was also very happy and said: "Beautiful! The first step of the battle plan was a complete success, it seems that this kid really has a bunch of powerful guys under his hands! ”

"Yes! Although I don't know, how did that kid train such a group of powerful soldiers. However, tonight's battle with them is also a platoon that we selected to send over earlier. I don't know, how successful they learned from each other! ”

"I want to know, just wait for the next time I have a chance to go back to Yan'an to have a look! What's more, that kid came to us two days ago, didn't he say it? The training of these troops is very expensive, but if they can be trained, their combat effectiveness is still very strong.

If we can train more troops like this, it will be much easier to fight the sneak attacks of the little devils in the future. Don't you think it's terrifying that a force that can take down an airfield without alerting the Japanese sentinels? ”

After successfully completing the first step, Zhao Tiehu did not dare to be careless. He knew very well that if he wanted to fly the plane back to Yan'an, he had to race against time. If something goes wrong with that link, they may be intercepted by the Japanese army.

When the pilots become familiar with the aircraft, the other teams are responsible for helping with the logistics. Those aviation explosives and fuel that could not be taken away were all arranged into traps by Zhao Tiehu. As for the weapons and ammunition that can be taken away, they are all loaded into trucks and ready to be transported.

Once the planes take to the skies for combat, it is believed that this airfield will soon be in ruins before the Japanese army arrives. Removing this nail in front of the house, Zhao Tiehu believes that it is also a great thing for the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi!