Liangcheng is located at the southern foot of Yinshan Mountain, at the foot of the Great Wall, at the northeast edge of the Loess Plateau, adjacent to Fengzhen in the east, adjacent to Shanxi Zuoyun and Youyu in the south, Zhuozi in the north, and Hohshi, Helinger and other places in the west.

Although this small border town is not very famous, its strategic location is extremely important. As the jurisdiction of Ulanqab, the reconnaissance brigade sent a main regiment to move here in advance when it launched the campaign to recover Suiyuan.

When the second division and the second regiment of Datong successfully annihilated the infantry brigade that was trying out of the city. The reconnaissance regiment responsible for taking Liangcheng and attacking Ulanqab was also prepared to raid Liangcheng at night.

In order to ensure that the contact between Suiyuan and Zhangjiakou and other places was blocked, the campaign to recover Suiyuan was first launched from the direction of Liangcheng. In doing so, it can also effectively connect with the 2nd and 4th Divisions that attacked Datong to regain the base areas.

The Japanese garrison brigade stationed in Liangcheng had no idea about the impending night attack. It's just that many defenders in the city know that in the direction of Datong, which is not far from them, the Eighth Route Army is carrying out a recovery operation.

Even in Suiyuan, it is rare to see the Eighth Route Army active. But it is so close to Datong, and the commander of the little devil in the city still tells the garrison guarding the city to strengthen patrols during the day and at night to guard against the sneak attack of the Eighth Route Army.

But in such weather and atmosphere, most of the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade stationed here are composed of puppet troops. In this case, no matter how strict the commander of the little devil is, it is impossible to send his troops farther outside the city to conduct reconnaissance.

As for the city, the officers and men of these garrisons patrolled during the day, and they did not find anything wrong. In short, the so-called order to raise the vigilance was only a few days hot, and it didn't take long for the patrols of the garrison to begin to relax.

After all, not long after the New Year, the temperature at night in Suiyuan was still below zero. Looking at the snow outside the city, which is still unmelted, it is more comfortable to nest in the house and bake the fire in this weather.

After recovering Qingshuihe and Youyu from the independent column, places like Liangcheng did not send large troops to garrison. However, there are still guerrillas and underground party activities, providing the main force with local enemy information.

Most of the people who settled in Liangcheng were Shanxi people during the Xikou period. For these people, in the face of the fall of Shanxi, the fall of Guisui and Datong, they still hope to see Liangcheng also recovered.

Even during this time, the little devils in the city stepped up the interrogation of outsiders. But in the era of war and chaos, it is also very common for a few relatives to flee for refuge. What's more, the little devils in the city are extremely limited.

The main force that really guards Liangcheng is still those puppet troops sent from North China. It seems to have thousands of defenders, but its combat effectiveness is also extremely limited. The reconnaissance regiment responsible for recovering the city has also completed the reconnaissance of Liangcheng.

After receiving the order from Li Xiangdong, the commander of the first regiment to set up a temporary headquarters outside the city immediately said: "Order the first battalion and the second battalion to prepare for battle." Send someone to inform the small detachment in the city to launch a surprise attack on the Japanese headquarters tonight.

Let our comrades in the city cooperate and not cause too much panic. After the battle began, the 3rd Battalion was responsible for guarding the defense from Liangcheng to Chabu. All the cavalrymen who have orders will be detained and interrogated by me.

After fighting Liangcheng, we rushed to Zhuozi to cut off the retreat of the Japanese army. If they want to escape, let them go in the direction of eastern Mongolia! If you don't escape, just wait for us to surround and annihilate you! This time, we are here to recover Suiyuan. ”

In the eyes of many people, Suiyuan doesn't seem to remember much. Even if many people know that Suiyuan is a place controlled by the Jin Sui army. After the Qiqi Incident, the speed at which Suiyuan fell was faster than that of Taiyuan.

Even if the independent column captured Guisui City once, the situation at that time did not allow the Eighth Route Army to send troops to garrison. Now the Suixi Military Division is developing rapidly, and the expansion of the cavalry division is not small, and it is already capable of holding here.

It was in view of this situation that He Zhengdao decided to expand the Suixi Military Division to the Suiyuan Military Division, after the recovery of Suiyuan. It was used as the defense area of the third division of the column, and a main division was sent to Suiyuan to resist the war.

As long as Suiyuan and Datong are taken, the current puppet Mongolian government centered on Zhangjiakou must be careful that the Eighth Route Army advances and fights at any time. With this forward position, the Eighth Route Army could advance into the Chahar and Mengdong regions at any time.

With the order of the reconnaissance regiment issued, the reconnaissance detachment lurking in the city quickly got in touch with the underground party in Liangcheng. During this time, for the underground party lurking in Liangcheng, there is no doubt that they have been looking forward to the siege of the main force.

As an underground party, they lurk in enemy-occupied areas, and the risks are undoubtedly very high. If you are not careful, you may be blocked at home by the Japanese army and arrested. If Liangcheng can be liberated, then they will be able to say their identities openly.

'Captain Zhao, will you do it tonight?' ’

In a small grain and rice shop in Liangcheng, the shopkeeper of the rice shop looked at a middle-aged man, and asked this with a surprised face. As the head of the underground party in Liangcheng, the shopkeeper also longs for Liangcheng to be liberated as soon as possible and return to the jurisdiction of the Republic of China government.

The reconnaissance captain, who led a reconnaissance company to infiltrate Liangcheng, said with a smile: "Yes, I just received an order from my superiors, and I will start a recovery operation against Liangcheng tonight." At that time, we will launch a surprise attack on Liangcheng.

The superiors asked me to convey the task to you, first of all, to ensure that after the battle starts, the people do not go out at will. In addition, pay attention to the situation in the city at any time, and guide and respond to the attack of the large army. ”

'Good! Finally waiting for this day! Tonight, it's the end of these little devils and traitors! ’

As the reconnaissance detachment finished conveying the order, the shopkeeper of the rice shop also asked the guys in the store to deliver food for people. The news of the siege of the city was conveyed by the main force tonight, and weapons were issued to the intelligence officers in the city.

Tonight is also an important day for them. And they also hope that when the main force captures Liangcheng tonight, they can also share some work for the main force. Contribute to the formation of a democratic government.

After nightfall, the county, which was still lively during the day, soon returned to a deserted situation. In addition to the garrison guarding Liangcheng, it is also necessary to carry out night patrols, and most of the little devils in the city are nested in the barracks and ready to rest.

Most of the members of the reconnaissance detachment distributed at several security points in the city began to come out of the security points one after another. And the clothes they wore included the clothes of the common people, and naturally there were also those who wore the clothes of the puppet army in the city.

After the order for tonight's attack was conveyed to the underground party, each group received an operational order from the reconnaissance detachment. The first task to do is to clear out the patrol teams that are patrolling the city.

However, considering that the siege had only begun at that time, the various action teams were not in a hurry to start. Instead, according to their respective division of labor, they arrived at the predetermined attack position in advance and waited. When the time comes, the action begins.

And at this moment, in the grain and rice store that was also out of business, twenty elite scouts were also ready for battle. The guy in the rice shop, who was also a liaison officer of the underground party, also looked at these fighters with envy and awe.

On the other hand, at this moment, the shopkeeper of the rice shop looked at the pocket watch in his hand from time to time, and occasionally looked at the situation on the street through the window. Looking at the puppet soldiers who patrolled the streets from time to time, the shopkeeper of the rice shop also knew that they were afraid that they would not end well tonight.

Looking at the firewood guy who made a popping sound from time to time in the fire, the people in the backyard of the entire store did not speak. It wasn't until there was less than half an hour left before the attack time that Captain Zhao, who led the team, finally spoke.

'Comrades! Get ready for action! A squad, deal with that patrol squad. If nothing else, they should be passing by here on the street in a few minutes. Remember, don't give the enemy a chance to shoot a warning. ’

'Yes, Captain! ’

The scouts who were making a fire in the room also quickly took out the half-fingered gloves issued to them by the column. The scouts in charge of the raid also began to equip their special warfare bows and crossbows with crossbow arrows, ready to hunt down patrols who passed through the streets when they arrived.

Considering the problem of keeping warm in winter operations, He Zhengdao specially instructed the logistics department to develop this kind of half-fingered combat gloves that were very common for the saber special combat units in later generations. Even if the workmanship is not as good as that of later generations, it is also very warm.

Later, after the development was successful, He Zhengdao also equipped the officers and men of the reconnaissance brigade with a pair. With such gloves, it can also greatly reduce the frostbite of soldiers in winter field combat. Even if it was a bit extravagant, it was necessary in He Zhengdao's opinion.

Since the Sabre and Reconnaissance Brigade are all elite units of the independent column, the things equipped for them are naturally more advanced. Taking advantage of the existing conditions, He Zhengdao has also been committed to providing the best logistical support for his officers and men.

'Secretary Xu, let's go! When we clear the street, we will leave a team behind to cooperate with you. If the battle is fought, make sure that the rebels do not storm the people here. ’

'Captain Zhao, rest assured, we are ready, and you yourself should be more careful. ’

After a brief handshake and salute, the two reconnaissance teams that stayed in the rice shop soon lurked in the shadows on both sides of the street. At this moment, the shopkeeper Xu, who was standing upstairs in the rice store, also looked at the end of the street with great concern.

It didn't take long for a patrol with torches in the distance to appear in their sight. For these patrolmen guarding the city, they also hate such night patrols, but they also need to make a show.

Therefore, when they patrol, the pace of action is relatively fast. The reason is that after completing a patrol circle, they can return to the patrol site early to take a rest. They are equally reluctant to patrol if they have a choice.

It's just that before midnight, they didn't dare to deal with it. Because, those little devils nesting in the barracks will also ride a three-wheeled motorcycle out for a spin from time to time. If you see them slacking off on patrols, they will inevitably be reprimanded.

If you are unlucky, it is normal to get a few slaps. For this reason, it is still necessary to make a show occasionally. At least until midnight, these patrols still have to hang around the city from time to time to prove that they are still doing their duty! (To be continued.) )