The sound of gunfire from the south also surprised the 51st Army, which was preparing for the next round of attack. Although they knew that the unit responsible for attacking the Japanese army in the south was the 67th Army under the command of He Zhengdao.www.biquge.info

But in Xu Youchang's opinion, after the battle of Huaibin to encircle and suppress the 10th Division of the Japanese Army, and the fact that they have been blocking the little devils for so long, it stands to reason that the new 67th Army at this time no longer has much combat effectiveness.

At this time, you should seize the time to rest. Not long after the 51st Army launched an attack, they immediately launched an attack from the south against the Japanese troops stationed in the town.

Even the Feng Public Security Department of the 77th Army, which arrived in the west, was also shocked when he learned the news. It seems that he didn't expect that He Zhengdao would rush ahead of them again and attack the Japanese army in the town.

It's just that what Feng Zhi'an didn't expect was that not long after they arrived, Qiu Jingshan, who had been promoted to the head of the military training regiment, sent him a letter about the current enemy's firepower deployment map.

Looking at this arming map, Feng Zhi'an was also surprised and said, "Such a detailed arming map? It seems that your intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities have surprised me again! Could it be that you have troops mixed in? ”

Facing Feng Zhi'an's inquiry, Qiu Jingshan also said with a wry smile: "Junzao, like you, I have just received this information. According to the information brought by the liaison officer, the 51st Army also sent a copy of such a defense map before.

With this deployment map, the 51st Army had previously destroyed half of the little devil's mountain artillery position. Right now, in front of us, there is also a small devil mountain artillery position that must be knocked out. It's just that we have the little artillery at hand, I'm afraid that it won't be able to form an effective countermeasure! ”

Listening to Qiu Jingshan's words, Feng Zhi'an also said helplessly: "No way, who told our family to be poor!" This time, they don't mind if we recruit more troops, but most of these newly recruited soldiers are new recruits who have just learned to shoot.

Originally, I also thought about asking for some artillery from above. But except for a few mortars and mountain artillery, in addition to the capture, it is estimated that it is almost impossible to count on the government to help us equip it.

In those years, the troops did not have a strong artillery and shrank from the battle. But who called us a ragtag army! If you have a chance this time, you have to grab a few little devils' mountain cannons to arm them! ”

'Military seat, the little devil's mountain cannon is not so easy to grab! ’

'There's no way to rob it, then you have to grab it!' No matter what, we are also an army, and we can't use artillery every day, it's all mortars! If this continues, we are afraid that we will always have to carry the title of a ragtag army! ’

According to what Feng Zhi'an learned, the Eighth Route Army, which was operating in the northwest and north China, continued their glorious tradition of dealing with the Central Army in the past. When fighting the little devils, the equipment of the little devils is constantly growing and developing.

In the words of Mao Taizu, 'there are no guns, no artillery, the enemy made it for us', it is with this kind of battlefield capture that several main divisions of the Eighth Route Army are now basically equipped with mountain artillery battalions. But he has only one army and only one mountain artillery company.

Every time he thought of this, Feng Zhi'an also felt guilty. In his opinion, since the Eighth Route Army was able to capture the artillery of the little devil, it has now become the 16th Division of the Japanese Army in the urn. Could it be that they still can't grab a few mountain cannons?

The previous counterattack battle in Shihe allowed the 77th Army to capture a lot of Japanese standard equipment. Although there was no heavy weapon such as mountain artillery, some light armament still made the 77th Army equip a main regiment with all-Japanese equipment.

At least Feng Zhi'an hoped that the 77th Army, which had won several more battles, would be able to replace all the equipment of the troops with the equipment of little devils without relying on the issuance of weapons and equipment by the Nationalist Government. When the time comes, let's see who dares to say that they are a ragtag army!

When the 77th Army also began to deploy an attack, Xu Youchang, who was concerned about the exchange of fire in the south, and Feng Zhi'an, watched the mountain artillery units on both sides fight back and forth for a long time, and heard a louder cannon sound than the mountain artillery.

As soon as they heard the sound of the cannon, both of them couldn't help but exclaim: "It's not good, I'm afraid it's going to be bad this time, the little devil has used heavy artillery!" ”

When the two of them were worried about why they were right, He Zhengdao said happily: "If you see it, I'll say that the little devil is in the shadows!" Their heavy artillery units are really waiting for our mountain artillery troops to counterattack!

Taking advantage of the little devil's attack, he ordered the sniper team to infiltrate in the form of a squad. Let our mortar units, in the form of detachments, carry out artillery cover. Prepare close-range hunting tactics at the same time! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Although He Zhengdao still had a heavy artillery battalion in his hand, he didn't want to use it at this time. He knew that in terms of the amount of heavy artillery used alone, the little devil was undoubtedly much more powerful than the heavy artillery battalion in his hands.

The most important thing is that the little devil's cannonballs are enough. And his heavy artillery battalion, nominally a battalion, actually had only eight 105 caliber guns. As for the shells, they were all captured from the previous time.

When the 10th Division was encircled and annihilated, the heavy artillery battalion was used once. At this time, every shell should be spared. For this reason, after the little devil used heavy artillery, He Zhengdao used a mortar to fire back.

If you can't hit the heavy artillery troops of the little devils, then bully the little devils on the blocking position. After a few shells, change the place, even if the little devil is covered with heavy artillery, I am afraid that the effect will not be too great.

Not long after, Li Xiangdong took two telegrams: "Commander, Commander Xu of the 51st Army and Commander Feng of the 77th Army all want to come and visit you." Also ask if our situation is serious. ”

Regarding these two telegrams, which were almost sent at short intervals, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said: "Call back the two army commanders, just say that my people are not on the front line, and you are in charge of the battle here." During the fighting, it is also not appropriate to meet in private.

As for our previous losses, you can probably talk about it, or the same old way of saying half and half. Even these two army commanders are relatively friendly to our army. But at no time should you show all your hole cards to others.

At this time, not only the little devils are staring at us, but even the Central Army is also staring at us. If Lao Chiang's people knew that the two army commanders came to meet with me during the battle, how do you think Lao Chiang would feel? ”

After briefly explaining the reasons for refusing to meet, Li Xiangdong thought about it and felt that he really didn't think so deeply. As He Zhengdao's henchman, Li Xiangdong naturally knew that Xu Youchang had a good relationship with Feng Zhi'an and He Zhengdao.

The former had a close correspondence between the two during the Red Army period. The latter also has a good impression of the Eighth Route Army, and he owes He Zhengdao such a big favor before, so it is natural for him to come and say thank you.

It's just that none of these things can be put on the table. Once the Central Army knows about it, they may not be able to do anything about He Zhengdao. But for these two commanders, they have to worry about Lao Jiang playing some small tricks!

Receiving the telegram from He Zhengdao, the two army commanders were a little surprised. But when they heard that He Zhengdao was not on the front line, but still staying in the rear and commanding, they also felt a little regretful.

They don't know much about Li Xiangdong, the major general of the National People's Republic of China, the major general and brigade commander of the new 67th Army. On the other hand, Qiu Jingshan knows very well that Li Xiangdong is He Zhengdao's real descendant, and he is also a rare young major general and brigade commander of the Eighth Route Army.

Knowing that the previous heavy artillery counterattack of the Japanese army did cause some losses to the Eighth Route Army, but the losses were not too serious, the two army commanders were also slightly relieved. After all, the three forces are each responsible for one side, and the actual distance between them is not too far.

In their opinion, if He Zhengdao's side can preserve the artillery power. When they encounter a difficult task, they can also ask for cooperation. In this way, they will also be relatively easy to attack.

On the other hand, Li Zongren, who was staying in the rear to command the overall situation, was also relieved to learn that the 51st Army and He Zhengdao had launched attacks one after another. As for the 77th Army, which had just arrived, was arranging an attack, he was also very satisfied.

Only the 71st Army, which served as the main attacker, seemed to have not yet reached the northern position in charge because of the pursuit of the little devils. For this reason, Li Zongren once again sent a telegram urging him, hoping that the 71st Army could speed up and rush to the battle area.

As for those wandering little devils, when the time comes, other troops in the theater will also carry out dragnet-style purges. Song Xilian, who received this order, also felt a little helpless, but had to order the troops to speed up.

had already received a telegram from Lao Jiang before, and Song Xilian also knew that this time their army's main attack was decided. It's just that in this way, the casualties they will pay at that time will be greater than those of other troops.

Originally, I wanted the other troops to attract the attention of the little devils first, and then attack in the cold. Now it seems that if they want to launch an attack, they must first hurry to the destination and complete the final encirclement of the Japanese army.

When the 71st Army accelerated its movement towards the town, it was learned that the mountain artillery units of the Eighth Route Army in the south had turned off, but the position was still under attack by mortar troops. This situation made Keisuke Fujie also feel a little helpless.

Said directly: "Eight Geya Road!" It's just some mortar attacks, and they can't withstand it? Tell the front-line troops that unless the Eighth Route Army uses the mountain artillery unit again, the heavy artillery wing will no longer provide artillery support.

In order to suppress the mortar attack of the Eighth Route Army, another mortar squadron was transferred from the division and regiment. Now that there are the most troops stationed in the south, if they can't hold their positions any longer, let their headquarters go and be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor! ”

Although there is no shortage of heavy artillery and shells in his hands at present, in the opinion of Fujie Keisuke, it is too extravagant to use heavy artillery to counter the mortars of the Eighth Route Army. For this reason, it is the wisest choice to use mortars to counter the mortars of the Eighth Route Army.

It didn't take long for the Japanese blocking position, which had fired a few flares, to be patronized by mortars. Just when they thought that the Eighth Route Army was attacking more with mortars, a flare hit their position.

To the horror of the defenders in the position, the flares were lit up, and they soon heard a short burst of gunfire. As the gunfire fell, one soldier after another fell. This scene made the first reaction of all the little devils to shrink their heads quickly! (To be continued.) )