Although the Japanese army had a stronger artillery force than the anti-Japanese troops in China, it was not a cannon that could be equipped with all troops. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info as the garrison of Duolun, they are also equipped with a squadron of Type 92 infantry guns.

With the presence of such an artillery unit, the Japanese troops in the city also had a lot of confidence in defending the city. At present, the Japanese artillery in the city is also ready to counterattack the mortars that the Eighth Route Army has begun to erect.

The Japanese garrison headquarters in the city was also brightly lit and analyzing the situation in front of them. A staff officer suggested that it was best to report the situation, hoping that some additional troops could be sent over to support.

If the attacking Eighth Route Army is the main force of a division, then it will be difficult for them to hold Duolun. Even if they can inflict heavy damage on the siege of the Eighth Route Army, the consequences of losing Duolun are also very serious.

Facing the suggestions of the staff officers under his command, the garrison officer Miyagi Tian Daisa said with a headache: "We have received a telegram from the Independent Mixed Brigade earlier, they are on their way to Duolun, but the journey is not peaceful.

In the territory of Rehe, there are also a large number of guerrilla troops of the Eighth Route in action. They have destroyed the roads and bridges we have built earlier, and if they are allowed to hurry, they may be ambushed.

As for the troops around us, whatever the defenders of that town are drawn may lead to the fall of those towns. What we can do now is to gather all our forces and be sure to hold on to the main force to come. ”

At this time, a staff officer said in a timely manner: "Your Excellency, the independent mixed brigade is indeed a bit far away from us. But there is a line of reinforcements beside us, and if they march in a hurry, they should be able to arrive here by to-morrow evening. ”

The operational staff officer who said this quickly pointed to the road map of the puppet Mongolian army's march. As soon as this reminder came out, a staff officer immediately echoed: "Yes! The Mengqi army that attacked this time was also equipped with a cavalry division, and their combat effectiveness was also good.

If they can attack from the rear, they should be able to contain some of the forces of the Eighth Route Army. In this way, they will not be able to put in many troops to attack, and it will also relieve us of the pressure on defending the city. ”

If He Zhengdao was here at this moment, he would definitely smile and say, "Just wait for you to say this!" ”

Sure enough, with the reminder of the combat staff officer, Miyagida also felt that this could be had. After all, the puppet Mongolian army also serves their Kwantung Army, as long as they can contain the main force of the Eighth Route Army, they can contain it there!

Most importantly, there is no room for error in the city of Toron. Once the supplies stored here are destroyed, it will not be good news for the independent mixed brigade that is about to arrive lightly.

Without enough war supplies, how could they advance into the Xilin Gol League to engage the Eighth Route Army?

Accompanied by the Duolun Garrison Command, the final decision was reported to the Kwantung Army Headquarters. Mei Xinzhimeilang, who learned that Duolun was in a critical situation, also felt that letting the puppet Mongolian army reinforce Duolun was indeed a good emergency way to relieve the siege.

It's just that Li Shouxin, who received this order, felt very bitter. In the face of the telegram sent by the Kwantung Army with severe measures, even if he wanted to delay the time to engage the Eighth Route Army, he was afraid that it was unlikely to be done.

Even Matsuda Daisa, who was in charge of supervising the puppet Mongolian army, said very directly: "Li Jun, you stayed in Duolun for a long time in your early years, and His Excellency the commander asked you to lead troops to rescue, which is also a great trust in you.

Li Jun is the commander-in-chief of the empire's trust, and I hope you will not disappoint our expectations of you this time. Duolun City is not to be lost in the importance of the next decisive battle with the Eighth Road, and Li Jun must go all out! ”

Such words are undoubtedly a full affirmation of Li Shouxin. But Li Shouxin also knew that if he said anything difficult, he was afraid that the Matsuda Osa in front of him would not let him go easily.

If you really fail to make it to Doron at the stipulated time, once Doren really falls, then he is the best scapegoat. has cooperated with the little devil for so long, and Li Shouxin is still very clear about the little devil's nature of turning his face and not recognizing people.

Under the personal supervision of Matsuda Daisa, the puppet Mongolian army finally stopped as before, but the whole army accelerated and rushed to the Duolun side. He Zhengdao, who learned of this situation, also knew that it would be up to Lu Zhencao next.

This time, he gave the officers and men of the Third Infantry Division, the former Northeast Army, a chance to clean up the traitors, and I believe they will also cherish it. And He Zhengdao also hopes to use this opportunity to warn those traitors of the Northeast Army who are still working for the Japanese army.

Lu Zhencao, who also learned the news, immediately summoned his main commanders and said: "From now on, send elite small troops to block and lead the main force of the puppet Mongolian army into the ambush circle we have set up."

At the same time, we sent a telegram to the 3rd Cavalry Division, hoping that they would cooperate with our ambush and lure plan. The troops who ordered us to block and follow the attack must be blocked step by step, so that the puppet Mongolian army will be less vigilant, and feel that we are supporting Duolun, understand? ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

The combination of virtual and real is the true meaning of ambush warfare. The most important thing is that Lu Zhencao knows that Li Shouxin is a cautious and suspicious person. If he is allowed to go too smoothly, I am afraid that he will really suspect that there are traps waiting for him in front of him.

On the contrary, he sent some troops to block and follow the attack, and he would think that these troops were the troops of the Eighth Route Army to block them from reinforcing Duolun. In this case, he may seem more relieved when he walks in!

Make corresponding arrangements and quietly wait for the arrival of the puppet Mongolian army. The second cavalry division and the first regiment that feinted to attack Duolun City finally waited for the arrival of the second cavalry regiment. The cavalry of the two main regiments also successfully joined forces outside the city of Duolun.

Looking at the main cavalry regiment that appeared on the other side, the Japanese puppet army in the city also became even more nervous. Even if it was late at night, they couldn't see clearly how many troops of the Eighth Route Army were outside the city.

But standing on the top of the city and looking at the past, almost all outside the city were surrounded by the cavalry units of the Eighth Route Army. This situation also confirmed the speculation of the Eighth Route Army that it wanted to capture Duolun at night, and it also strengthened the confidence of the Japanese army in the city to persevere to the end.

Just when the mortars erected by the cavalry regiment finally launched an artillery bombardment on the city of Duolun. The Japanese infantry artillery squadron in the city soon began to adjust their gun positions and prepare for a counterattack against the Eighth Route Army outside the city.

As a result, the Japanese troops in the city vomited blood because the artillery of the Eighth Route Army that set up mortars, after firing three shells from each artillery, the artillerymen operating these guns immediately moved these guns and moved their positions.

By the time the Japanese infantry guns in the city counterattacked, the shells fell into uninhabited areas. On the other hand, the artillery of the Eighth Route Army, which had previously shelled, changed the cluster artillery fire to free shelling, so that the Japanese artillery in the city did not know how to counterattack.

Miyagitian, who heard the news, was also a little surprised: "Baga, it seems that the Eighth Route Army outside the city knows our weapons and equipment very well. They seem to have been prepared for this! ”

What made the Japanese puppet army in the city even more aggrieved was that the second cavalry regiment that arrived later also joined the ranks of the artillery bombardment of Duolun. In the face of the Eighth Route Army shelled from both sides, the Japanese puppet army defending the city could only carefully avoid artillery fire.

But the problem is that the artillery bombardment of the Eighth Route Army is completely undisciplined, one shot in the east and one in the west, God knows where the shells will hit. Even more surprising to the Japanese artillery, the follow-up Eighth Route Army actually began to use large-caliber mortars to counterattack.

Faced with this situation, Miyagida could only order: "Order the infantry artillery squadron to be broken into pieces to carry out artillery countermeasures against the Eighth Route Army outside the city." In any case, the artillery units of the Eighth Route Army cannot be allowed to carry out artillery bombardment on us at close range. ”

When the city was awakened by the rumbling sound of artillery, the Saber special combat team members who stayed in the dark also installed all the time bombs they had brought into the city earlier. Looking at the time on the watch, everyone began to wait silently.

'Wait for the explosion in the lower city, and we'll take advantage of the chaos to blow up a few more little devils' warehouses.' Whatever is in those warehouses, we're going to make the little devils bleed profusely tonight. If necessary, provoke a conflict between the Japanese puppet army in the city. ’

'Yes, Captain! We all know about this, and we must make the little devil vomit blood angrily! ’

The special operators who had changed into the uniforms of the little devils were quietly waiting for the previously installed time bomb to be detonated. And the two main cavalry regiments outside the city at this moment also knew that there should be some movement in the city next.

Although they didn't know much about it, they knew that the military department had arranged for a group of people to enter Duolun City earlier. And they are also waiting this time to see if there is a chance to take advantage of the chaos and take Duolun City in one fell swoop.

If given the chance, they will certainly not let it go. However, without receiving the siege signal from the city action team, they could only use artillery bombardment on Duolun City, and they were not allowed to easily dispatch infantry to attack the city.

In fact, if their infantry division came over at this time, it shouldn't be difficult to capture Duolun City. After all, compared to their cavalry divisions, which were armed only with a certain number of mortars, the main infantry divisions had large-caliber artillery.

With large-caliber artillery to cooperate with the offensive, even if the defense of Duolun City is very strong, it is believed that it will be difficult to resist large-scale artillery bombardment. In this case, I believe that the chances of taking Duolun City will be much greater than their attack!

The Japanese puppet army in the city was nervously dodging the shells that kept hitting the city. In some important areas in the center of the city, there was a sudden earth-shattering explosion. The sudden explosion even drowned out the sound of artillery fire outside the city.

Even next to the Japanese garrison, there was a loud explosion. The shock wave created by the explosion caused the lights of the garrison headquarters to be extinguished in an instant. For a moment, the entire command also became nervous.

'Enemy attack! Be vigilant! ’

The security officer in charge of the security of the headquarters immediately realized that this explosion after explosion should indicate that the sneak attack force of the Eighth Route Army was mixed in the city. And this time is undoubtedly the most critical moment!

If you let these elite troops attacking the city really rush into their headquarters. Then if you want to defend Duolun City, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult. For this reason, it is particularly important to ensure the safety of the headquarters at this moment! (To be continued.) )