Knowing that it was not those guerrillas but the regular army lurking in the village in front of him, Takimoto Ichima, who was the commander of the brigade, was a little worried. He knew that the Eighth Route Army should already know about their retreat to Ulanqab.

It's just the news from the search team that entered the village, and there are not many Eighth Route Army lurking in the village at this moment. But even so, sending two squadrons into the village in a row ended up with heavy losses.

It is clear that the Eighth Route Army is more familiar with the terrain of the village, and it is hiding in the shadows. If only one squadron is sent over, it is estimated that it will only increase casualties. In this case, Takimoto Kazuma quickly ordered the troops to withdraw.

As a result, looking at the search team that lost another half of the squadron, Takimoto Kazuma's expression was undoubtedly very angry. Immediately said: "Let the mortar squadron prepare, and raze the village in front of me to the ground." I see how they hide! ”

The reconnaissance platoon, which was also cleaning the battlefield and observing the movements of the Japanese army, watched the Japanese artillery begin to set up its guns, and was also aware of what the Japanese were planning to do. The reconnaissance platoon, which was lurking in the village, immediately realized that they were preparing to withdraw.

"Platoon commander, the little devil is going to prepare for the shelling, let's avoid it first!" ’

'Okay, all retreat back to the mountain. Put all the weapons and ammunition used to clean up the battlefield in the cellars of the villagers. It's a pity that the little devil is blown up like this, and the yards of the villagers are afraid that they will suffer. ’

'It can't be helped! However, when our main forces arrive, let the engineering troops build new houses for them! At this time, I can't take care of so much. Such a dozen can at least delay them for a while. ’

The officers and men of the reconnaissance platoon who were talking also did not dare to stay in the village for long. Previously in the village, they could make the little devil disgraced. But when they encounter the little devils carrying out artillery bombardment, they also have no way, and if they don't leave, they can only be bombed.

If they really take a shell, they will be doomed too. At this time, it is naturally not the time to be rash!

When the reconnaissance platoon quickly withdrew from the village and got out of the range of the Japanese mortars, the mortars set up by the little devils did not choose any targets, and directly poured artillery fire into the village. The rest of the main forces of the 9th Brigade continued to advance under the sound of artillery.

The remnants of the squadron that was previously in charge of the search were still ready to enter the village after the shelling was completed. Of course, for the sake of safety, there is still a squadron to cooperate with them. But this kind of ending is destined to lead to nothing.

At least in such an artillery bombardment, it is estimated that the corpses of the Japanese soldiers who were previously destroyed by the reconnaissance platoon soldiers could not be moved. This also means that when the people return to the village, they will have to collect the bodies of these little devils.

As for the Ninth Brigade, they could not take the bodies that had been killed. What can be done is to collect the bodies as much as possible for cremation and leave with the ashes of these soldiers. But the problem is, there is no time for this right now.

Therefore, burying them with the small village in front of him may also be a choice made by Takimoto in desperation.

Even some Japanese soldiers did not want their companions to be buried here. But they also knew that it was undoubtedly impossible to take the corpses of these people on the road.

The only thing they can do is to have a chance to return here in the future and collect the bodies of these companions. But I believe that they will not have such an opportunity in the future. Of course, that's all for later.

Look at the village under the roar of cannons, sinking into a cloud of dust and gunsmoke. The fighters of the reconnaissance platoon were not in a very good mood, but they could not do anything. The reason is simple, they have only forty or so people, and they are simply not capable of fighting an entire ninth brigade.

But looking at the Japanese soldiers who continued on the road, the reconnaissance platoon commander immediately said: "Go!" Go to Linliupo! Wait and follow the little devils and bite their baggage troops to death. Bombing one of our villages will cost them dearly. ”

With the order of the reconnaissance platoon commander, the group quickly rode the war horse placed in the mountain behind the village, and quickly detoured to the road where the little devil was going. At a place called Lin Liupo, an ambush of the Japanese rearguard baggage troops began.

At the time when the reconnaissance platoon began to bite the rearguard units of the 9th Brigade Regiment, from time to time rushed up and took two bites. A company of the reconnaissance cavalry battalion launched an ambush on the cavalry squadron serving as the vanguard in a dangerous place in Miaogou Township.

Looking at the sudden sound of machine guns, the leader of the Japanese cavalry squadron, who was already wary of this dangerous place, immediately shouted: "Speed up the assault!" Rush over and don't stop! ”

Faced with the machine-gun trains arranged on both sides, the cavalry squadron leader knew very well that he could only escape his life if he accelerated through the fire net. Otherwise, their entire cavalry squadron might be wiped out.

Just when the cavalry, who was lucky enough to escape the attack of the machine-gun train, did not have time to breathe a sigh of relief. The cavalry squadron that rushed out of the mouth of the valley said in horror: "Cavalry, prepare for battle!" ”

Looking at the hundreds of cavalry that appeared in the open field ahead, and the remaining Japanese cavalry squadron with only a few dozen cavalry remaining, he naturally realized that they had no way to escape. Without destroying the cavalry in front of them, they would not be able to escape at all.

On the other hand, the commander of the third company of the reconnaissance cavalry battalion, who had been waiting for a long time, drew his saber at the right time and said, "Comrades, rush!" ”

'Kill! ’

Under the orders of the company commander, hundreds of cavalrymen began to charge the Japanese cavalry with rifles. For such a situation, the devil cavalry, who had just escaped, could only charge with a strong spirit.

The two cavalry fought on the not spacious snow, and the end result was snow spilling the meadow. Looking at the little devil cavalry who fell on the snow, as well as many of his own casualties, the cavalry company commander was somewhat distressed.

It's just that he knows that if he wants to block this little devil's elite cavalry, the only choice is to wipe them out. And cavalry against cavalry is undoubtedly the most concise and fast way. If you change the infantry, it is estimated that you will not be able to catch up.

'Send the wounded to the rear hospital as quickly as possible, and send the bodies of the fallen comrades as well. As for the corpse of the little devil, follow the old rules. The rest of the people began to lay mines to block the road, telling the little devils that the road was impassable. ’

'Yes, Company Commander! ’

For the sacrificed comrades, every soldier of the reconnaissance company was distressed. But they also knew that as the elite troops of the reconnaissance brigade, their casualties were also greater than those of other units. Every time you fight, there are casualties of varying severity.

In the previous round of cavalry duel, they also paid more than a dozen cavalry casualties. Compared to the devil cavalry they killed, the soldiers of these reconnaissance companies also knew that they were worthy of the elite codename.

The battlefield was quickly cleared, and the machine-gun platoon that had previously blocked the cavalry was still lurking in this pass. For them, to control this pass, even if there are many people in the Ninth Brigade, they don't want to cross this place easily.

At the same time, the reconnaissance company, which had ended the fighting, began to lay mines on the road. Unless the Ninth Brigade does not pass here, they will undoubtedly have to pay a lot of money if they want to go on this road.

Most of the soldiers of the rest of the cavalry battalion were scattered in the surrounding mountains and villages. And this pass will also be an important blocking position for them to block the Ninth Brigade and let it delay here for at least a while.

Just when the reconnaissance cavalry battalion was making corresponding preparations, a regiment of the cavalry division that rushed from Baotou also arrived in the Miaogou area. The commander of the cavalry battalion was undoubtedly very happy to learn that a cavalry regiment had arrived.

He knew very well that with the cooperation of a cavalry regiment, their operational plan of blocking the Ninth Brigade at Miaogou would also be more thoroughly perfected. And the rest of the cavalry units of the reconnaissance brigade are not very far from Miaogou.

This means that as long as the battle drags on until nightfall, the main forces of the Eighth Route Army, which will be assembled in the Miaogou area tomorrow, will besiege the Ninth Brigade that intends to flee to Ulanqab. When the Ninth Brigade wants to break through, I'm afraid it won't be so easy!

The cavalry regiment that arrived, except for a part that continued to serve as cavalry, all the rest were converted into infantry, and cooperated with the soldiers of the reconnaissance cavalry battalion to carry out peripheral blocking and harassment. In a word, it is to prevent the 9th Brigade from marching happily.

This kind of assault made the march of the Ninth Brigade extremely painful. Even many times, the little devil didn't even have time to pick up the corpses of the fallen soldiers, so he continued to speed up.

When the main force of the 9th Brigade arrived at the pass, he looked at the section of road that needed to be passed and the corpses of cavalrymen who had fallen in the middle of the road. The infantry squadron that served as the vanguard established a defensive position at the right time, and did not dare to continue to advance at all.

Even on the hillsides on both sides, there was no movement of any enemy. But they all knew that the cavalry squadron that served as the outpost was afraid that all of them had been killed. This means that there is a great deal of risk in passing through this path.

Takimoto Kazuma, who learned of this situation, looked at the somewhat tired troops, and suddenly said: "Establish a defensive position on the spot, and order the logistics troops to start burying pots and cooking." Let the 1st Wing go over with the artillery squadron and test the road ahead.

If there are no problems, let the 1st Wing and the artillery unit cross the road first and go to the open field in front of the road to establish a defensive position. If there is really a Zhina army to block it, no matter how much it costs, open this road. ”

'Hey! ’

chose to bury the pot to cook on the spot, and more often saw the troops who had walked for a long time, and they were somewhat hungry. Since there are blocking troops of the Eighth Route Army in the front, it is also very important to solve the problem of feeding the troops while taking advantage of the fact that the troops are repelling the blocking troops.

The most important thing is that Takimoto Kazuma knows that only when the troops are well fed and drunk can they have the strength to fight. It is still very necessary to take advantage of the time to eat to boost the morale of the army. Otherwise, the next road will be even more difficult.

The 1st Wing, which received the attack mission, and the artillery squadron, also broke away from the main force and came to the vicinity of the pass through which they needed to break through. Looking at the dangerous terrain on both sides, the first wing captain who was responsible for opening up this road also had a headache.

If there is really a blocking force of the Eighth Route Army in this place, it is estimated that they will pay a very heavy price if they want to open this road next. But since he accepted this order, even if he fights the first wing, he must fight to the end! (To be continued.) )