For many troops who entered Guizhou to fight, the mountainous and forested terrain of Qianxi can be seen everywhere. It is precisely because of this geographical environment with many mountains and few places that many people living here are miserable.

In addition, most of the people living here are ethnic minorities who are accustomed to gathering in ethnic groups. As a result, the management and rule of Qianxi seem to be unsatisfactory, which also leads to the failure of trade here.

Compared with other prosperous places such as Guiyang and Dagu Xinchang, the transportation is also very convenient. But after entering Qianxi, although there are also official roads. But many of these official roads are built along the mountains.

With such terrain, the commander who leads the battle will undoubtedly be particularly careful on the march. After all, such terrain is very suitable for ambushes. Even the 99th Division, which was pursuing, also seemed to be very cautious.

In one breath, the 99th Division, which sent three outpost reconnaissance teams, hoped that these three reconnaissance teams would be platoon, company, and battalion units. It can be used as the main force of the division to follow up, and discover in advance the possible ambushes on the way forward.

If the other party sees a platoon of scouts, they may want to let them go. Well, what about seeing a company with a battalion? Perhaps the opponent will be allowed to open fire in advance to ensure the safety of the follow-up main forces and avoid being surrounded by the enemy.

Wait until it was close to evening, and watch the reconnaissance team of the 99th Division appear in the ambush circle. He Zhengdao and the officers and men who ambushed him all knew that this reconnaissance platoon should be the reconnaissance unit of the 99th Division, and it was good to let it go directly.

But with the appearance of a reconnaissance company in the future, He Zhengdao couldn't help but be a little surprised: "It seems that the commander of the 99th Division is still a cautious guy." Order the troops, continue to hibernate, do not alarm this reconnaissance company, let them go! ”

I know that this valley stretches for several miles, and it can fully accommodate the next division-level troops passing through here. He Zhengdao is not worried, let this one go over, and affect the next ambush.

But then, seeing the appearance of the reconnaissance battalion of the 99th Division, He Zhengdao thought that the main force had finally appeared. Just looking through the binoculars, it was found that the unit that entered the ambush circle was soon left behind.

Wang Tianlin, who also saw this scene, said with a little worry: "Division commander, did the enemy smell something?" ”

In response to Wang Tianlin's inquiry, He Zhengdao also shook his head with some frowns: "I don't see it!" Order a regiment and not attack. If the battle starts, let them send a battalion to prevent the enemy battalion from coming back. ”

'Okay! ’

After this order was quickly conveyed, when the first reconnaissance platoon successfully walked out of the ambush circle of the independent regiment, He Zhengdao finally began, and at the entrance of the ambush circle, the Central Army troops advancing on foot appeared again.

I saw that among the troops that came in one after another, there were also many troops carrying mortars. He Zhengdao finally showed a smile and said: "Chief of Staff, it seems that our day and night of waiting are finally not in vain!" Command the regiments and battalions to prepare for battle. ”

Even the mortar units saw it, which is enough to show that this is the main force of the 99th Division. He Zhengdao, who had been staring at the march of this army, saw a long marching line on the mountain road, and knew that this was the main force of the 99th Division that had been waiting for a long time.

With the logistics troops of the 99th Division, they also stepped into the ambush circle. He Zhengdao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Chief of Staff, let's start!" ”

A 'bang' of gunfire rang out, and a flare flew into the air. The first time he saw this signal flare, Zhu Definition also shouted: "All gun positions are available, open the cannon!" ”

Accompanied by the sound of flares, the sound of shells whistling. The commander of the 99th Division, who had always felt a little uneasy, finally said with a frightened face: "Enemy attack!" Spread out and dodge the cannons! ”

Voices of horror like this are still being shouted out from the mouths of many grassroots officers of the Central Army. But the ensuing fierce gunfire made the officers and men of the 99th Division know that what they were most worried about had happened.

The commander of the 99th Division, who was protected in the middle by the division headquarters guard battalion, looked at the officers and soldiers who were constantly knocked to the ground and killed by the explosion, and said with some anger: "Those people in the intelligence department, are they ****?" This is definitely the workhorse of the independent division! ”

According to previously received information, the separate divisions of the Red Army should have been at least a day away from them. But the question is, if the main forces of the Red Army are in front of what they are going to pursue, who will ambush them?

If you think about it on your heels, the information provided by their intelligence department is completely irresponsible. And such intelligence is often very deadly. This time, his 99th Division is really more auspicious.

After looking around, the division commander said very decisively: "Guard battalion, grab the small high ground in the valley, and order the rest of the regiments to quickly establish a defensive position with the small high ground as the center."

In addition, send a telegram to the 86th Division, so that they can rush to support as quickly as possible. If it was too late, Lao Tzu's 99th Division would be wiped out. And when the time comes, they will not want to have good fruit to eat. ”

Knowing that under the current circumstances, Xu Guang, the commander of the 99th Division, who could only adopt the strategy of sticking to and waiting for reinforcements, still made the wisest choice. And its most elite guard battalion is still very quick to seize the small high ground.

He Zhengdao, who had been observing the situation on the battlefield, saw that the small high ground in the valley was occupied. Immediately, he said: "Chief of Staff, order the second regiment to attack and divide the ninety-ninth division, and not let them converge in one place." ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Wang Tianlin, who also knew that this battle could not be delayed, immediately transferred the order to the Second Infantry Regiment. The 2nd Regiment, having received the order, soon sent the main force of the regiment and began to carry out a surprise attack, dividing the Central Army, which was preparing to return to the headquarters of the division.

When the 99th Division was cut in half in this valley, He Zhengdao continued: "Order the 3rd Regiment and the 4th Regiment to besiege the enemy's rearguard troops and logistics troops as quickly as possible, and the 1st Regiment and the 2nd Regiment will be flanked on both sides.

At the same time, the artillery battalion was ordered, focusing on striking the enemy on small heights. There were many enemies there, so they fired shells there. Li Xiangdong ordered the remaining personnel of the reconnaissance company to gather and go into battle with me. ”

'No, Commander! How can you go to the battlefield in person? ’

'Nonsense! I am the division commander, and I have the final say in the operational command. Don't waste time, get the order on quickly. One more second of delay and we will sacrifice one more comrade. This battle must end as soon as possible. ’

Seeing that the Central Army, which had seized the small heights, began to establish a relatively stable defensive line, He Zhengdao also saw that many of the Red Army who had assaulted were knocked to the ground. This made him feel the need to go down and command the battle himself.

Most of the enemies in the small highlands used flower machines, and He Zhengdao probably guessed that this was the elite unit of the 99th Division. Failure to defeat this elite unit will lead to heavy casualties in the Independence Division.

Even if in the end, the 99th Division is annihilated, He Zhengdao will feel that it is not cost-effective!

In the face of He Zhengdao's insistence, Wang Tianlin also seemed helpless. can only explain to Li Xiangdong: "Company Commander Li, if something goes wrong with the division commander, you don't have to come back!" ”

'Yes, Chief of Staff! ’

Regarding He Zhengdao's belligerence, Li Xiangdong was actually very helpless. However, he knew that as the commander of the first division, He Zhengdao was able to fight on the front line, which would also help improve the morale and courage of officers and men.

When He Zhengdao arrived at the attack position of the Second Regiment with the reconnaissance company, looking at He Zhengdao, the regiment commander Xu Renyi was also startled and said: "Division commander, why are you here?" ”

'Alright, don't talk nonsense! Let the first battalion withdraw first, the opponent's fire is very fierce, and this rush will only increase our casualties. By the way, what about the mortar company of your regiment? Hurry up and bombard me! ’

'Commander, I've already called just now, and I should be there soon!' ’

At this moment, the commander of the artillery company of the 2nd Regiment also appeared at the right time. Seeing He Zhengdao who appeared here, the company commander was also startled. And He Zhengdao didn't say much, and personally instructed the mortar company to set up artillery.

At the same time, he ordered: "Commander Xu, gather the machine gunners of your regiment, and wait for the reconnaissance company to carry out the attack together." When the artillery company starts shelling, you start to charge. Remember, don't stop on the road, go up with all your might! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Although Xu Renyi felt that this would cause his own personnel to be bombed by mistake. But he felt that He Zhengdao must have his reasons for doing this. In fact, this is nothing more than a tactic of coordinated infantry and artillery.

When the machine gunners assembled, He Zhengdao also ordered Li Xiangdong to wait and cooperate with these machine gunners to fight. And He Zhengdao, who was personally staying in the artillery position, said in a timely manner: "Five rapid fires, release!" ”

With the rapid loading of artillery shells, the dense mortar shells made the Central Army on the small high ground can't help but run away. And at this time, the machine gunners of the 2nd Regiment, with the cooperation of the reconnaissance company, began to launch a charge on the high ground.

Some of the Central Army machine gunners also planned to fight to the death when they arrived. The sharpshooters of the reconnaissance company began to wield their might, killing them with a single shot on the position, ensuring the safety of the assault force.

By the time the five waves of artillery shells were finished, the soldiers of the reconnaissance company had already rushed forward before the Central Army on the position could react. They were also equipped with flower traps, and they used the intensive fire of machine guns to successfully open a breakthrough.

Seeing that the reconnaissance company of the division headquarters rushed forward, the commander of the second regiment couldn't help but secretly say that he was beautiful, and immediately sent out the main force of the first battalion that had been frustrated in the previous attack. This also means that this ambush battle is also coming to an end!