As Zheka discovered the whereabouts of the main force of the Red Army's vanguard, the 86th Division, which had just set off from Guanling, also began to adjust the direction of the march. The two Gui divisions that cooperated with its actions also began to march in the direction of Longchang.

It's just that compared to the time they have to rush to the Longchang area, whether Zhou Hunyuan's column stationed near Longchang can withstand the attack of the independent division is also a question worth considering. Therefore, the Central Army near Longchang also began to be in full array.

When Zhou Hunyuan led the troops and rushed to the defense of Longchang. He Zhengdao led the reconnaissance battalion and also launched an attack on Zhika. In order to make Zhou Hunyuan feel that he had the opportunity to block himself, He Zhengdao also deliberately slowed down the pace when he attacked.

The artillery detachment, which was operating with the reconnaissance battalion, was ordered to launch an artillery bombardment of the Central Army of the garrison card. Seeing that this Red Army was even equipped with mortars, Zhou Hunyuan was even more sure that this was the elite vanguard of the Red Army.

On the phone, the head of the garrison card was strictly ordered to hold on. The main forces of several battalions that went to Longyin are now on their way back to help. But everyone knows that those reinforcements won't be able to catch up tonight.

In the process of the artillery attack, the sharpshooters of the reconnaissance battalion, under the leadership of He Zhengdao, used accurate shooting, constantly consuming the fighting spirit of these defenders. Until the regimental commander, who personally led the guard platoon into the battle, was blown up and killed, and the defenders finally surrendered!

There is only one battalion left left, which can hold out for more than an hour, and in He Zhengdao's opinion, this force is also tenacious. But for the attacking reconnaissance battalion, relying on strong firepower and artillery support, the casualties were pitiful.

By the time the Resident Card arrived, it was just getting dark. This means that at least the reconnaissance battalion has one night of transfer time. That night, many people in Zhika saw the Red Army leave overnight and march in the direction of Longchang.

When the news was reported by the secret agents overnight, the three regiments of the independent division also arrived in the town only half a day's journey from Zheka. This kind of information undoubtedly clearly told Zhou Hun Yuan that the independent division chose to break through at Longchang.

That night, the reconnaissance battalion, which had left the city overnight, rested as it marched to a valley outside the town. The three regiments of the independent division, which also left the captured town overnight, quickly disappeared under the surveillance of those secret agents.

It was very dangerous for the agents of the Central Army to follow these Red Army. If you get too close, you risk being discovered and caught by the Red Army. Too far away, and the Red Army may disappear.

The intelligence officer of the Central Army, who was in charge of this intelligence reconnaissance, also felt bitter in the face of the ever-increasing list of missing intelligence personnel every day. He felt that if this continued, he was afraid that the intelligence officers he had sent out would be wiped out by the independent division.

The reconnaissance battalion of the departing Kaka rested in the valley until midnight, when the officers and men of the logistics battalion were woken up. Protected by a company of the reconnaissance battalion, they began to bypass the card overnight and went to the place where the third regiment was located to join it.

The remaining main force of the reconnaissance battalion also launched an operation in the direction of Longchang overnight. However, this time, the reconnaissance battalion was divided into companies and launched an ambush on the road near Longchang.

When the companies of the reconnaissance battalion were acting separately, He Zhengdao looked at the platoon commanders of these companies and said with a serious expression: "Comrades, your next task is very important, and you need to act as an inducement for our main force.

Starting tomorrow, on the mountain road near the Dragon Field, you will carry out sparrow warfare and disturbance. Remember, I have only one request for you, to bring back all the soldiers you have taken out safely.

I don't want you to destroy many enemies, just make them feel that the dragon field is in danger. In the evening, everyone withdrew from the battle. Overnight to the staging area I am talking about. And tonight, the main force of our division will take Shuicheng. ”

Please rest assured, we will resolutely complete the task! ’

'Alright, let's do it!' ’

Li Xiangdong and Zhu were responsible for leading the fighters of a reconnaissance company. And He Zhengdao personally led the main force of a company to the Longchang area to launch a feint attack on Longchang.

As for the other two reconnaissance companies, one of them was responsible for blocking reinforcements from the direction of Shuicheng, and the other was responsible for reinforcements from the direction of Pu'an. According to the information He Zhengdao knew, Zhou Hunyuan's main force should not have arrived so quickly.

Therefore, as long as there is a dozen dragon fields, it is believed that other reinforcements will frantically reinforce in the direction of dragon fields. In this way, the main force of the independent division that attacked Shuicheng at night could successfully capture Shuicheng at the lowest cost.

Even if the time comes, Zhou Hunyuan will react and bring back the troops back to help Shuicheng, but I am afraid that it will be too late. Moreover, the transfer of troops in the past two days must have exhausted the main force of Zhou Hunyuan's third division.

He Zhengdao, who arrived at Longchang early in the morning, soon encountered the Central Army defense troops arranged on the periphery of Longcheng. Looking at those central armies who were waiting for them, He Zhengdao directly ordered a strong attack.

In order to reduce the burden of the next retreat, He Zhengdao ordered the artillery squad to start carrying out artillery bombardment. Hearing the sound of artillery bombardment coming from outside the city, the commander of the Central Army stationed in Longchang immediately sent a telegram to Zhou Hunyuan to report the situation.

Zhou Hunyuan, who was rushing to the Dragon Field, immediately said after receiving this call: "Give the defenders of Sige and Pingdi near the Dragon Field, and order them to rush to the Dragon Field as soon as possible to support." The other departments sped up and rushed to the dragon field.

It was necessary this afternoon to join the garrison at the Dragon Field. Order the defenders of Longchang, at all costs, to prevent the breakthrough of the Red Army. If they want to break through from the dragon field in one day, it is impossible for them to be so fast.

In this case, we have to race against the Reds. Whoever has reinforcements who can reach the dragon field first will be able to win the final victory. Tell the commander of the dragon field that I want his life if I throw it at the dragon field! ”

'Yes! ’

With Zhou Hunyuan's telegram sent, the Central Army stationed near Longchang also sent reinforcements to Longchang as soon as possible. And the defenders of Longchang, who had gathered nearly two regiments of troops, also desperately arrived at the attack of He Zhengdao's reconnaissance company.

Looking at the defenders who were constantly coming in from the city for reinforcements, He Zhengdao also smiled and said, "It seems that Zhou Hunyuan gave a death order!" Did this group of Central Army fight very bravely? Tell the brothers, don't worry about the bullets and increase the intensity of the attack. ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Instead of launching a charge, take the form of a confrontation and attack the defenders of the Central Army. Again, the fighters of the reconnaissance battalion did not feel any pressure. On the premise of preserving their own safety, they kept shooting reinforcements from the city.

When the Pingdi garrison, which was closest to Longchang, had just entered the territory of Longchang and served as an outpost, it was attacked by a reconnaissance company ambushed in the mountains and forests. A platoon of soldiers who ambushed them fired two shots at the outpost each.

Looking at the outpost unit that no longer had a living mouth, the platoon commander who led the team said with a smile: "It's done!" Brothers, withdraw! ”

As the most elite units of the Independent Division, the shooting level of these scouts is undoubtedly the highest in the division. A reconnaissance platoon against a national * army platoon, or in the case of a sneak attack, the other side has no ability to resist at all.

Waiting for the marching Central Army, hearing the gunfire coming from the front, it immediately entered the combat state. But after waiting for a long time, I didn't find any expected ambush of the Red Army on both sides of the marching road.

It wasn't until a battalion of the main force was sent to inspect the area where the previous exchange of fire was sent that the outpost platoon was completely annihilated, and the regiment commander who led the team also said with a solemn expression: "It seems that the Red Army guessed that we would support Longchang, and it will definitely send troops to block it in front!" ”

'Tuanza, what should I do?' ’

'What can I do?' If we can't make it to the dragon field tonight, we will all have to engage in military law! The 1st Battalion was ordered to serve as an outpost and continue to advance towards Longchang. In front of us is the Longtan Tiger's Den, and we must also break through! ’

The regiment commander, who knew how strict Zhou Hunyuan was in governing the army, did not want to be engaged in military law. All he could hope for now was that the Red Army would send few stopping troops. Otherwise, their main force will suffer heavy losses!

When the regiment commander will encounter the information of the Red Army's blockade, he will telegraph it to Zhou Hunyuan. The reply order he received was just as he had guessed. Zhou Hunyuan also ordered them to rush to Longchang for reinforcements at all costs.

In this way, the two main regiments of the Central Army, which rushed to Longchang, began to encounter the most painful march since they entered Qianxi. Every time the troops pass through the mountains and woods, they will appear very worried.

Because, near these mountains and woodlands, there are countless killing opportunities hidden. In many cases, these sneak attackers often shoot two or three rounds of bullets, and then flee into the mountains as fast as possible, letting them chase after them, or if they don't.

Even some, it seems, is far away from the mountain road, and they will coldly harvest mortar shells falling from the sky. After the same three-shot rapid-fire shell is fired, the artillery will disappear without a trace.

If it weren't for Zhou Hunyuan's strict order, the two regiments of the Central Army in charge of reinforcements would not want to advance half a step further to Longchang at all. Because, every time they advance a little bit towards the dragon field, they have to pay the price of some soldiers' dead and wounded.

Looking at the accumulation of wounded soldiers, each regiment commander said bitterly in his heart: "If this continues, by the time they arrive at Longchang, how many officers and soldiers will be able to enter the battle?" ”

And such an attack made the officers and men of the two reconnaissance companies responsible for blocking it also feel that this battle was too painful. Although they have been running in the mountains, every time they see the powerless appearance of the Central Army, they fall in love with such a battle!