Miaogou is a very inconspicuous township for the people of Suiyuan. The 9th Brigade of the Japanese Army, which departed from Guisui, had to pass through here at noon the next day. And here last night, it was lively all night.

After receiving instructions from the reconnaissance battalion, the local guerrilla brigade moved the entire township into the mountains overnight. By the time dawn came, there were no more people in the entire township or village.

Even if some people were reluctant to leave, they could see that the guerrillas were mobilized overnight, and every family was busy evacuating. Many people also feared that it would be dangerous for them to stay in Miaogou, where the war was about to take place.

In the face of life and death, the common people also know the truth that 'life is more precious than anything else'. What's more, the guerrillas who evacuated them also said that if the house was damaged, the Eighth Route Army would send someone to repair a new house for them.

In this case, what reason do they have not to transfer? Most of those who really want to be determined not to be transferred have been almost cleaned up by the guerrillas. Because, most of these people who refused to go with the Eighth Route Army were squires who had dealings with the Japanese army.

It was only as the independent column launched the winter offensive that the guerrilla troops in various places launched a crackdown and clean-up of these little devil squires. The little devils can't get out of the city, and they undoubtedly have no backers.

Most of the really rich and powerful people have moved to live in Guisui and Guisui at the moment. Most of the landlords who stayed in the countryside were relatively enlightened squires. Even the neutral squires did not dare not cooperate with the transfer of the partisans in this situation.

With the knowledge of the first day of the march, the Japanese cavalry squadron, which continued to serve as the main outpost, no longer paid much attention to these empty villages. What they didn't know was that these villages were not garrisoned by guerrillas today.

Looking at the Japanese cavalry who rode away after firing a few shots at the entrance of the village, a reconnaissance platoon lurking in the village said in surprise: "Platoon commander, what are these little devils doing?" Put a few shots into the sky, do they have too many bullets? ”

For such a situation, the reconnaissance platoon commander also felt a little incomprehensible. But he still said quickly: "No matter what medicine is sold in the little devil's gourd, wait for the little devil's cavalry to leave, and hang the bombs we planted earlier."

In addition, I will pay attention to the ambushes that will be waited for, and I will withdraw after one round. Focus on attacking the baggage team of the little devils, and we will withdraw after the fight. Such a large territory is enough for us to deal with the little devils. ”

Shortly after the departure of the squadron of cavalry serving as outposts, a reconnaissance platoon, hidden in the village, quickly scurried out a few men onto the road. All the explosives that had been planted earlier were hung up and quickly withdrawn to the village.

As for the ambush team carrying light machine guns, they also found a hidden place and dealt a fatal blow to the approaching Japanese army at any time. The day before had been calm, and the Japanese seemed to feel that their trip should be safe.

It's just that they didn't expect that the reconnaissance regiment that captured Zhuozi was the closest to them. The reconnaissance cavalry battalion is undoubtedly the elite unit of the main regiments of the reconnaissance brigade. These people's riding skills and combat literacy are extremely strong.

Now that they have arrived in the Miaogou area, it is undoubtedly unlikely that the Japanese Ninth Brigade will want to march as easily as yesterday. But all this, the little devil who is currently continuing to rush does not know.

By the time the Japanese squadron, which had served as an infantry outpost, was advancing in great strides as usual. When they arrived near the village, they looked at the village with no people or animals, and knew that the people here had fled.

In the eyes of the guerrillas, this is called diversion. If these little devils want to come, they are fleeing. The people, fearing that they would be harmed, fled ahead of time. In this way, the little devils will not find fun, but they will not delay their march.

As a few Japanese soldiers were walking along the path that had been walked by a squadron of cavalry, one of the infantrymen seemed to feel something kicked in his foot. Just as he looked down to see if he had tripped over Shidi, there was a stunned explosion behind him.

As the number of battles experienced by the reconnaissance brigade increased, it also laid a higher level than before when laying tricky mines and tripping mines. This mine-laying method, in which the front is stepped on and the rear explodes, is also a tactic created by the new recruits of the reconnaissance brigade.

But undoubtedly, the effect is very obvious. After all, the people in front are fine when they walk, and the people in the back naturally don't have to worry. But now that's it. Those who walk in front need to worry, and those who follow behind will be even more worried!

The troops on the march were suddenly startled by this series of explosions. The infantry wings behind were soon scattered to both sides of the road, vigilantly watching around for any ambushes.

However, the problem is that most of the routes chosen by the Ninth Brigade are relatively easy to take and ambush. At a glance, except for a few small hills, there is no place where the Tibetans can ambush!

Takimoto Ichima, who also heard the sound of an explosion in front of him, was also suddenly startled and immediately asked, "Where did the explosion happen?" How did the troops stop advancing? What's going on up ahead? Check it out! ”

As the officer who went to check on the situation came back to report that there was a sudden explosion on the road at the entrance of the village in front. An infantry squadron on the march killed and wounded dozens of people, which made Takimoto Ichima very angry.

But he quickly said: "Didn't the cavalry squadron just pass through this village and that intersection?" Why hadn't they been ambushed before? Ba Geya Road, there must be an enemy hidden in that village, send an infantry squadron over to check it out. ”

Thinking of the road that had been passed by the cavalry squadron before, they had not been blown up by the bombs planted in the road. Then the most likely scenario is that the bomb was just planted, after the passing of the cavalry squadron.

This means that on the road that looks very flat, only the village that is very close to the road is most likely to hide the attacker who planted the roadside bomb. This made Takimoto Kazuma feel that it was necessary to strike a blow.

With a squadron of infantry, under the orders of Takimoto Kazuma, they soon entered the seemingly deserted village. But the rest of the troops also continued to advance under the orders of Takimoto Kazuma.

As for Takimoto Kazuma, it was even if he wanted to send more troops to fight the troops that were disturbing their march. But he also knew that this would waste their precious time and distract him from the forces at hand.

As long as the entire infantry brigade is together, even if it is to fight the Eighth Route Army in the field, Takimoto Kazuma also believes that it is not an easy thing for the Eighth Route Army to easily deal with his Ninth Brigade.

On the contrary, if the time is delayed, let the main army of the Eighth Route Army bite it. Without reinforcements, his 9th Brigade would not be able to hold out for long. So, he had to order the troops to speed up the march.

The reconnaissance platoon that stayed in the village, watched the troops moving on the road, and the Japanese infantry squadron that was searching for the village. It was also understood that the Japanese commander seemed to have guessed that there were troops lurking in this village.

The squads went into battle positions and fought street battles with the little devils in the village. Remember, put the little devil in the village and fight again. These more than 100 little devils are not allowed to let me go. I want to see if the little devil can really move forward boldly. ’

'Yes, platoon commander! ’

As the reconnaissance platoon soon dispersed among the alleys and farmhouses of the village, the squadron of little devils entered the village. Looking at the remaining footprints on the ground, he immediately said: "Ba Ge Ya Lu, there is indeed an ambush in this village, and it is divided into three teams to search." ”

The little devils who began to enter the village in three ways all seemed very cautious. If you want them to choose the battle mode, this kind of search into the village is undoubtedly the most annoying. The reason is that this terrain is too favorable for the defending side.

Sure enough, as the three little devil detachments began to enter the village, they disappeared from the sight of the Japanese army on the road. Short, loud gunshots were soon heard in the village, as well as the occasional explosions.

Listening to the sound of gunfire coming from the village, the officer who accompanied Takimoto Ichima immediately smiled and said, "General, you are really right." In this village, there is indeed a small army of the Shina people. They're finished! ”

If you compliment, you will undoubtedly be flattering. But after a while, the gunfire subsided. Many Japanese soldiers on the march felt that something was wrong with the situation. Because, I didn't see any Japanese soldiers coming out of the village.

For this situation, Takimoto Kazuma was also a little surprised. After all, a squadron to search a village, in his opinion, was quite enough. Now that the search is complete, shouldn't you hurry out and return to the team?

After waiting for a while, Takimoto Kazuma said a little anxiously: "Send another squadron over to see what the situation is in the village, so that the infantry brigade of the first wing can be ready." Once there is a situation, urge the village in front of you to be destroyed. ”

'Hey! ’

As the herald relayed the corresponding order, a squadron of Japanese infantry ran into the village again. Not long after, I saw the corpses of Japanese soldiers lying in the lanes of the village. But their weapons and ammunition seem to be gone.

As they inspected the village, gunshots rang out around the corner, on the wall, and on the roof. Almost every time a gunshot was fired, it was realized that a Japanese soldier was killed. This sudden blow shocked the Japanese army.

'Herald, go and report to the captain. According to my judgment, the troops hiding in this village should be the regular troops of the Eighth Route Army, not the guerrilla troops that harassed them before. Report the news as soon as possible! ’

'Hey! ’

As soon as he heard that the regular army of the Eighth Route Army appeared, he also knew that this trip to Ulanqab was more to preserve the vitality of the Ninth Brigade. If the pursuers of the Eighth Route Army arrived now, they were only afraid that they would be in real trouble.

Takimoto Kazuma, who also listened to the report, was also surprised and said, "Na! The regular troops of the Eighth Route Army? ”

'Hey, Your Excellency Brigade Commander, judging from our previous encounters with the other side, they are certainly not the guerrillas of the Eighth Route! ’

With such an answer, Takimoto Kazuma finally realized the urgency of time. Even if there are not many people who appear, it also means that the main force of the Eighth Route Army will not be too far away from them! (To be continued.) )