The Hutou Mountain detachment, which was transferred to the Kulao Ridge overnight, still rested during the day as usual. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Wait until the evening, Zhao Tiehu took the soldiers of the detachment who changed into civilian clothes and came out of the Kulao Ridge and rushed to the first reconnaissance site.

Xinguan Town, which is the closest to Kulaoling, is also a relatively populous town under the rule of Yushe. With the Japanese army stationed in Yushe, Xinguan Town also set up a town office, with a puppet army and a small group of Japanese troops stationed.

Because of the continuous attacks on Zhang Zhuang and Liu Cheng during this time, the Japanese puppet army stationed in Xinguan Town was on high alert at night, for fear that the enemy would sneak attack at night. In fact, two days ago, someone was really preparing to attack Xinguan.

It's a pity that before the sneak attack of the troops, the sentinels arranged by the Japanese army outside the town discovered the enemy's situation. After the two sides hurriedly exchanged hands outside the town, the anti-Japanese troops who were preparing to attack Xinguan quickly retreated, and the garrison did not pursue them.

After dawn, the Japanese army team stationed in Xinguan learned that the anti-Japanese troops preparing to attack Xinguan last night were not the Eighth Route Army as they imagined, but the main battalion of the National * Army stationed in Xinguan.

Originally, these national troops wanted to sneak attack at night, but they didn't expect that the troops were discovered by the puppet army on duty before they got close to Xinguan Town. After the puppet army fired their guns, the Japanese squad, which was already on standby, quickly rushed to the aid and launched a block on the attacking national * army.

As a result, it was obvious that the national army who was preparing for a sneak attack did not eat the meat, but instead put in nearly a platoon of soldiers. Although the puppet army also suffered casualties, on the whole, the national * army suffered a little loss and did not get any advantage.

Listening to the report of the scouts sent during the day, Zhao Tiehu said with interest: "The battalion commander of this national * army seems to be also a person. It's just that the main battalion can't beat a town where a squad is stationed, it's really a bit embarrassing! ”

'Captain, although the weapons and equipment of these national armies are better than ours, the level of fighting is also very poor. The most important thing is that the little devils in the town are too cunning. Originally, the national * army wanted to lure them to an ambush outside the town, but the little devil was not fooled at all. ’

That's normal! In recent years, the level of operational command of the grassroots officers of the little devils has not been bad. Under such unfavorable conditions at night, it is undoubtedly a very risky thing to take the initiative to pursue the anti-Japanese forces that are attacking the town.

The previous time we fought the ambush of the little devils in Zhangzhuang, that was because the number of Japanese puppet troops stationed in Zhangzhuang was relatively large, and the little devils felt that they had a chance of winning. Nowadays, most of the little devils are closed to ensure the safety of the town.

If you really want to chase it out, it's good to win. If they lose, not only will the lives of these little devils be lost, but I am afraid that the town they are stationed in will also be recovered. The risk and return are obviously higher than the former. It's not good, and the little devil is not stupid! ’

Taking this opportunity, Zhao Tiehu also instilled some information about the grassroots officers of the little devils to the team members. At least Zhao Tiehu hopes that all the team members will establish a correct understanding, that is, 'despise the enemy strategically and attach importance to the enemy tactically'.

After all, this is also Taizu's strategic and tactical thinking!

Under the leadership of the scouts, Zhao Tiehu reconnoitred around the outside of the town. Looking at the puppet army patrolling outside the town, as well as the little devils who came out to patrol from time to time, Zhao Tiehu also felt that Xinguan Town's night defense measures were quite good.

Just looking at these vigilant Japanese puppet soldiers, Zhao Tiehu suddenly asked: "How is the situation of the little devil's vigilance during the day?" ”

It seems to be a little more relaxed than at night, although there are also puppet soldiers and little devils patrolling. However, it is difficult to see the little devils in the town during the day. Even if there are devils who come out, most of them come out to check the situation of the puppet army sentry. ’

After listening to the scout's report, Li Chengwu, who was following Zhao Tiehu, suddenly said: "Captain, you don't want to attack during the day, do you?" ”

'What? Can't you? ’

But during the day, there are a lot of people in the town, and if there is a real fight, I am afraid that it will cause many casualties among the people. The most important thing is to attack Xinguan Town during the day, just afraid that it will alarm the reinforcements of the surrounding Japanese puppet army, right? ’

'All I want is for the little devils to send reinforcements!' The nearest little devil from here, if you are walking, it will take an hour to arrive at the earliest. Do you think it will take us an hour to raid these little devils?

The most important thing is that you don't think that the little devils seem to think now, we are only afraid of sneak attacks at night. During the day, on the contrary, they feel very relieved. In this case, doesn't it give us an opportunity to take advantage of?

The scouts had also said earlier that the town was not well defended during the day, and that people from nearby villages were still coming in and out of the town. This means that as long as we are careful, we can sneak into the town and directly attack the little devils.

As long as the little devils in the town are solved, the remaining puppet army will definitely not be desperate. Before the nearby little devils arrived for reinforcements, I was afraid that we would have ended the battle and moved to other places long ago.

And what I want is for the little devils to send reinforcements, and now the place where the little devils have the most troops is the county seat. If they knew that Xinguan was attacked, they would definitely send reinforcements. When the time comes, the county's troops will be empty.

If you can toss the little devil a few more times, I'm afraid that the little devil will not be able to figure out whether to start the sweep from here or from Zhang Zhuang's side. In this case, doesn't it reduce the combat pressure on our main forces? ’

As Zhao Tiehu briefly explained the combat ideas, the soldiers thought about it and felt that it made sense. Even if it is very risky to attack during the day, but this time they came out with two mortars, they should be able to defeat these little devils!

Thinking of this, Li Chengwu immediately smiled and said: "Captain, listen to you, do what you say!" ”

'You guy, when can you use your brain more?' I forgot to tell you one thing, in view of our previous victories in battles, the regiment headquarters has decided to expand us into the Hutou Mountain Guerrilla Brigade, and I will continue to serve as the captain.

As for your words, you have also been promoted to detachment leader in turn. But I think that with your current three-legged cat kung fu, you have to command a detachment to fight, but I am afraid that there is still some lack of ability. So, you have to study harder.

The three of you detachment commanders are the military backbone of the future brigade, and in addition to knowing how to manage the troops, you also have to learn how to command a battle on your own. After the training of recruits is over, I will organize all detachments to conduct actual combat training to suppress bandits.

Raise supplies through the suppression of bandits, and let the recruits see blood and accumulate some actual combat experience. At that time, how to formulate a battle plan to suppress bandits will be up to you to think and arrange. I have only one requirement, and that is not to make loss-making trades.

If anyone pays too many casualties in battle, Lao Tzu will also punish you. So, take this opportunity and learn a little bit. Although I don't know how to lead troops into battle, there are some experiences that you can still learn.

Don't listen to me all day long, if Lao Tzu made the wrong decision that day, you can also argue with reason. When you are able to consider issues from the standpoint of a commander, then you will be considered a qualified grassroots commander. ’

Taking advantage of this opportunity to go out to reconnoitre, Zhao Tiehu also mentioned the expansion of the detachment to the three of them. Even if there is not even a detachment at the moment, the promotion of troops to the level of a brigade means that they can bring more soldiers.

As for recruitment, everyone felt that if they were given a little time, they believed that more and more young people would join the army in the future. I just want to be a good future detachment leader, and the three of them also feel excited and pressured!

After admonishing the three squad leaders at the right time, Zhao Tiehu thought for a while and said, "It's hard to come out once, and I guess I won't be able to sleep when I go back so early." It's better to wait for us to find a chance to fight and scare these little devils.

The three of you detachment leaders, and a few more who have poor shooting skills, we will shoot targets in actual combat tonight, and use these Japanese puppet soldiers as targets. The rest of the soldiers are on alert, and if the little devils don't attack, we will harass them.

At the very least, the little devils in the town can't sleep peacefully, and it is estimated that they will be sleepy during the day, so that when we attack during the day, it will also relieve some of the pressure. How's that, interested? ”

'Yes, Captain, count me as one, right?' ’

Li Hao, who stayed by Zhao Tiehu's side, raised his hand at the right time to join, but Zhao Tiehu shook his head directly and said: "Big head, your shooting level is already very good, this opportunity is left to other fighters."

Tonight we are mainly attacking the Japanese puppet army in the town, so we can't beat them too badly. Otherwise, the little devil will send troops to the county seat overnight to ask for help. When the time comes, we won't have a chance to sneak up on the town during the day.

Our main task tonight is to make these Japanese puppet soldiers unable to rest well. Forget it, the three of you squad leaders pick people, and pick the ones that usually stinky in marksmanship. Don't worry, there is no shame in this, marksmanship is not good, and it will always be good to practice more. ”

For Zhao Tiehu's strange request, the team members felt a little incomprehensible before. After listening to Zhao Tiehu's explanation, they felt that it was reasonable. Even the three detachment leaders felt that Zhao Tiehu really took care of the feelings of each soldier.

The chosen warrior is because the marksmanship is indeed a little inferior to that of other team members. It's a bit embarrassing, but this time they have the opportunity to participate in the battle, and they are equally happy and will make up their minds to work hard to improve their marksmanship in the future.

And the fighters who were not selected naturally had good marksmanship. This feeling of recognition also makes them happy. It will also inspire them to continue to practice their marksmanship in the future and continue to become one of the fighters with good marksmanship!