The battle in Dingzhou City was completely over, and there were less than 1,000 captured devils, most of whom fought stubbornly to the death, but captured nearly 4,000 puppet soldiers.

The prisoners were taken over by the troops sent by the Second Army, which followed closely, and the captives cleaned up the battlefield in Dingzhou City. The main thing is to remove the corpses from the city and clean up the streets.

The military flag of the People's Liberation Army was hung on the streets, and the First Army sent troops to go door to door to inform the people that Dingzhou had been liberated and had returned to the embrace of the motherland.

At noon, the gongs and drums in Dingzhou City were noisy, and firecrackers were lit everywhere. The lively scene has not appeared in Dingzhou for a long time, and even the New Year's season has never been as lively as it is today.

As the main combat force to conquer Dingzhou, the Sharp Knife Division was able to enter the city, and the people welcomed it. They delivered water and eggs, and took the little things they had in the house to the street.

Almost every three of the soldiers of the Sharp Knife Division have a hanging color, including the division commander Yang Fei, which can be said to be scarred.

But looking at the enthusiastic people, looking at the longing and yearning for freedom in their eyes. The soldiers felt that it was worth it, even if they lost this life, then what was it.

The dead soldiers were also disposed of by the relevant troops and their bodies were gathered together. The local people volunteered to help, and a local monument was built so that future generations could commemorate these martyrs who died for the liberation of Dingzhou.

While the city was busy for the post-war period, Gao Dong, Hu Xinghan, Huang Youde and Luo Li were standing in front of the map in front of the original devil's military police headquarters to discuss the next battle plan.

A map was spread out in front of everyone, and several people looked at Baoding on the map with solemn faces, and their eyes showed great caution.

"Now that Tang County has been taken by the Second Army, then Wangdu County is left in front of us and Baoding!" Gao Dong's hand pointed heavily at a small red dot on the map, and said in a deep voice.

"We also paid a lot of price for conquering Tang County, and the devil's defense there was very tight. There are three layers inside and three layers outside, and even small artillery is dragged into the trenches, which is a bit like us! ”

Huang Youde sighed and said: "In Tang County, we sacrificed more than a thousand soldiers, and the devils guarding there were actually only two brigades. With the addition of the two regiments of the puppet army, our casualty ratio is as high as 1 to 4. If we die four enemies, we will sacrifice one warrior! ”

"Little devil, this is fighting a war of attrition and casualties with us!" Hu Xinghan said hatefully: "Their firepower is not good, then fight with us." Anyway, if you want to die, you have to pull our people to pad their backs, it's so ruthless! ”

Gao Dong listened to everyone's words and said with a wry smile: "The Japanese have been very ruthless in their battles, and the previous battles were all battles of encirclement and annihilation. Now we're fighting, but Kiyoji Kazuki has been operating a solid defensive position for a long time! ”

"Moreover, the devils also put a large number of fortifications in the city, threatening us with the lives of the common people to prevent us from launching a large-scale attack. It is precisely because of this factor that our offense has always been very passive! ”

Gao Dong said coldly: "We must end this passivity, if we keep fighting like this, when we finish fighting the whole of Hebei, our people will almost be finished." After all, the devil's army is still more than us, we can't fight like this, we must change! ”

"Chief of Staff, I have already sent troops to reconnoitre. It may be that Wangdu County is the gateway to Baoding, so a small county town is actually very well defended, and it is only stronger than Dingzhou and Tang County. Huang Youde sank down and said: "The Japanese put a whole division there, and a division of the puppet army is stationed there. A small county town is almost crowded, and the devil is going to fight with us in Wangdu! ”

Gao Dong's face was also not good-looking: "I read the reconnaissance report you sent just now, and it is indeed a bit tricky." Kiyoji Kazuki realizes that if we capture Baoding, we will pose a great threat to him. Therefore, strengthen the defense force of Wangdu to ensure that we can delay the time for us to attack Baoding! ”

'It's an uphill battle and we have to win it. Whether we can achieve the next strategic goals depends on whether we can take Wangdu in the shortest possible time and come to Baoding City! Gao Dong slammed his fist on the map: "The defense of Dingzhou will be taken over by the local people first, Luo Li, you leave a company in Dingzhou, teach the people to use weapons, form a militia self-defense team, and guard the safety of Dingzhou!" ”

Luo Li, the commander of the Fifth Army, nodded: "After collecting a large number of devils' weapons, you can leave about a regiment of equipment in the middle, I will select capable young men from the people to form a militia group, and then let the troops left behind train them to defend this place as soon as possible!" ”

Gao Dong nodded: "We must make our rear safe, we can't work hard to build a place, and then we will be threatened by devils, this kind of thing must not happen!" ”

"Let's set off tonight and attack Wangdu County overnight. This time, the army marched together and quickly crushed Wangdu County with heavy troops, leaving no room for the enemy to counterattack! Gao Dong said in a deep voice: "With the power of thunder, completely defeat all the preparations of the enemy!" ”

Just when Gao Dong and several generals were discussing the next battle plan, in the capital, an urgent military deployment was also being carried out in the headquarters of the Central China Dispatch Army. The thick smell of gunpowder permeated the entire headquarters, and every devil had a strong murderous aura on his body.

Now even devils know that the time has come for their survival. Whether or not Baoding can be held is related to the fate of the entire Central China Dispatch Army, so no devil dares to slack off.

"Your Excellency Commander, the 200th Division has left for Baoding, and it will arrive tomorrow. They have all been replaced with new equipment, and I believe that after arriving in Baoding, they will be able to greatly enhance Baoding's defense! ”

"Your Excellency Commander, an artillery brigade supporting Baoding has also been sent to Baoding, and it should also arrive tomorrow. Now the number of artillery in Baoding is about 700, which can fully cope with the attack of the People's Liberation Army! ”

Seiji Kazuki frowned and listened to the reports of his subordinates. But his eyes were always glued to the map, his eyes fixed on the position of Baoding, and he didn't move away for a long time.

"How is the defense around Baoding completed?" Kiyoji Kazuki suddenly raised his head and looked at one of the generals to his right.

The general's face was fair, his eyes were bright, and his hair was combed back. If it weren't for the mustache on his lips, this man would still be a handsome man.

This person's name is Kawashima Yoshinori, and he is the commander of the Baoding garrison, responsible for commanding all Japanese troops and puppet troops.

He had just flown to the capital from Baoding not long ago, and immediately came to attend an emergency military meeting convened by Kazuki Kiyoji.

Hearing Kazuki Kiyoji's question, Yoshinori Kawashima immediately nodded: "According to your orders, large-scale fortifications are already being built. As long as we can hold on for three days, our work will be completed. Our army is driving away 100,000 men, and we are working day and night, and your Excellency Commander can rest assured that he will not slack off! ”

Kazuki Kiyoshi nodded, looking at Yoshinori Kawashima with infinite expectation in his eyes: "You go back immediately, the troops and reinforcements that should be given to you are all in place." Next, you only need to do one thing well, hold Baoding, and repel all the attacking Chinese troops. Fight for the honor of our Central China Dispatch Army! ”