On rainy days, it seems that the night comes faster. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Info looked at the gradually darkening sky, and the Japanese soldiers in the town, who also didn't have much rest during the day, knew that they would have to spend a somewhat torturous night next.

On the other hand, the combat units that suspended their attacks during the heavy rain looked at the rain that had weakened significantly after the sky gradually darkened, and they all felt that God really appreciated their faces, and knew that they were going to prepare for a large-scale attack next.

The 51st Army and the 77th Army, which were responsible for the offensive on the eastern and western sides, had already received a plan for joint operations conveyed by He Zhengdao. Even the 71st Army, He Zhengdao sent people over to make contact, hoping that the 71st Army would seize the attack and break through from the north.

Listening to the sound of rain outside the temporary command post and the gradually darkening sky, Keisuke Fujie, who was the commander of the division, had a pair of eyes that turned red, which was enough to explain his mood at the moment, as well as his physical and mental exhaustion.

Although the battlefield was temporarily calm, Keisuke Fujie still said in a hoarse voice: "Tonight will be a very dangerous night for us. How many troops do we still have that can fight until now? ”

According to previous statistics, there are less than 10,000 troops we can draw to participate in the battle. During the day, their attack still caused us a lot of casualties. Fortunately, our heavy artillery wing is still strong at present.

In addition to this, the 19th Infantry Brigade and two well-formed infantry wings. Together with the other troops stationed on the front line, we should be able to fight a tough battle with them with the strength at hand.

But if it continues like this, many troops are afraid that they will not be able to hold out for long. After a long battle, many of our troops are already very tired. Many soldiers on the battlefield now feel that they can't stand it. ’

As the chief of staff of the division, the Japanese major general also did not rest. As the chief of staff, he must also deal with the situation on the battlefield at any time. Sometimes, he even has to cooperate with Keisuke Fujie to make a battle plan.

Regarding the concerns expressed by the chief of staff, Keisuke Fujie finally said: "If you can't stand it, you must hold on." It's only the first day, and we can't easily throw in the towel. Moreover, the 13th Division sent a telegram earlier that they had made a certain breakthrough today.

Now they are less than fifty kilometers away from us. If they can defeat the blocking Eighth Route Army, I believe they will be able to join us by tomorrow night or the morning after tomorrow at the latest. When the time comes, we will be safe. ”

And at least one day and one night!

This is a death order issued by Keisuke Fujie to all the troops participating in the battle, if they can't withstand this day and night, many people in their division may die here. For such an ending, many Japanese soldiers were still unwilling.

It's just that what Fujie Keisuke didn't know was that the order given by He Zhengdao to the 1st Division was also to block the Japanese reinforcements for two days and one night. As long as the 16th Division is defeated tonight, the 1st Division can retreat early to join the headquarters.

In the evening, the defenders of the Japanese blocking position were still busy and nervous. It's just that many of the soldiers who are on standby in the trenches basically have their eyes closed. The trenches were wet, but they couldn't stop the drowsiness from coming.

At this time, outside the blocking position that had been taken over by the 2nd Division and the 1st Regiment, the reconnaissance regiment, which had had eaten well in advance, quickly divided into two reconnaissance battalions and went to the positions on the east and west sides.

When the reconnaissance regiment began to prepare for the attack, the rear positions of the Eighth Route Army, which had always kept useless heavy artillery units, also uncovered their artillery jackets and prepared to carry out the artillery bombardment of the Japanese troops in the town.

The rest of the mountain artillery troops, as before, were assembled in a straggler. All mountain artillery units received a map of the town's strength and defense from the reconnaissance detachment that had infiltrated the town, and knew that it was a key position for the Japanese army.

The first target of the mountain artillery unit was the position of the unused heavy artillery wing that the Japanese army had always retained. Even though the Japanese army also scattered the heavy artillery wing and arranged its positions, it was not left behind by the reconnaissance detachment that found out its position.

Looking at the time and the sky, He Zhengdao also said in a timely manner: "Chief of Staff, start attacking!" ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

The order was conveyed to the mountain artillery positions by telephone, and many artillerymen, who were already soaked in clothes, still looked excited and stuffed the shells into the barrels. With the commander's order, the roaring shelling began again.

With the sound of 'chirping', the sound of cannon was heard from the southern artillery position into the town. The defenders of the town, who saw this scene, immediately shouted in exclamation: "Shelling! Quick, find a place to avoid the shelling! ”

It's just that what the Japanese troops in the town didn't expect was that this round of artillery fire from the Eighth Route Army was not aimed at their barracks at all, but went straight to the heavy artillery position they sent heavy troops to protect.

Keisuke Fujie, who also heard the sound of shelling, looked at the flames and explosions rising in the heavy artillery position, and said with an angry face: "Yaga! That's where our heavy artillery units are located, how did the Eighth Route Army know that we were going to arrange heavy artillery there? ”

In the face of Fujie Keisuke's inquiry, the chief of staff also said with a confused face: "This is not very clear!" I think they must have sent a small team to reconnoiter us. Damn, we're only afraid of blending into the small forces of the Eighth Route Army here. ”

'You mean, the Eighth Route Army has infiltrated our barracks?' ’

'Yes, division commander! Only in this way can we explain that our heavy artillery positions will be accurately hit in advance by the artillery units of the Eighth Route Army. Without heavy artillery, we will fight back, only to be more difficult. ’

During the day's defensive operations, the mountain artillery and field artillery units attached to the 16th Division suffered heavy losses. The only thing that was saved was the more powerful heavy artillery unit. But they could not have imagined that the heavy artillery would be destroyed before it was opened.

When the artillery of the Eighth Route Army began to shell, Song Xilian, who was also preparing for the attack again, also gave the order to start the attack. They were followed by the feints of the 51st Army and the 77th Army.

The Japanese defense unit in charge of the southern position felt a little nervous as they listened to the sound of firefighting from other directions. It's just that what they can't figure out is that the Eighth Route Army didn't send a large force to attack their blocking position.

Just when they felt fortunate and puzzled, the reconnaissance battalion led by Chen Siming had already followed the path found by the lurking team and successfully went around to the back of the Japanese army. Along with it passed by the trail, there was also a reconnaissance battalion that cooperated with the 51st Army.

Looking at the Japanese blocking troops who were exchanging fire with the 51st Army, Chen Siming also said appropriately: "Lao Liu, then we will be separated." Remember the tasks assigned by the commander to the brigade commander, and don't get too entangled with the little devils on the battlefield.

All we have to do is rush into the town as fast as we can and make the little devils chaotic. As for the matter of clearing out the remnants of the enemy in the little devil's position, just leave it to the troops of the 51st Army to be responsible, we are here to rob things tonight. ”

'Know, don't worry, Lao Chen! Take care of yourself! ’

After the fork in the road split, a reconnaissance battalion led by Chen Siming sent a company to cooperate with the reconnaissance team to attack the town. The rest of the troops began to attack the Japanese blocking positions from the rear.

The 2nd Division and the 2nd Regiment, which had rushed to cooperate with the operation, were also the same as the previous sneak attack by the little devils, staying out of sight of the little devils' blocking position. As soon as the reconnaissance battalion began to attack from the rear, they immediately launched a frontal assault.

According to He Zhengdao's previous confession, if you can use fewer guns, you can use as few guns as possible, and quietly solve the battle, which is more conducive to the effect of surprise attacks. For this reason, the crossbow corps, which was attached to the reconnaissance battalion, became the unit that served as the vanguard of the attack.

Under the crossbow arrows that demanded their lives, the little devils who were not on guard at all did not expect the Eighth Route Army to attack from behind them. It wasn't until a little devil was lucky that he was killed by a crossbow arrow next to him, and he realized that someone had sneaked up on him.

The little devil who directly pulled the trigger to warn him said loudly: "Someone is sneaking up behind!" Shoot! ”

Listening to the roar of this little devil, a commando who was originally quietly approaching was also very angry: "Damn, call a fart!" Let you call it like that, and our plan for a sneak attack will be ruined again. ”

After scolding, he quickly pulled a grenade and threw it into the trench where the little devil was hiding. The sound of the grenade explosion soon caused the Japanese troops in the blocking position to look back, only to see the reconnaissance troops that had launched a surprise attack.

'Commando, speed up and start the clearance! ’

With Chen Siming's order, the commandos armed with submachine guns also increased their running speed. The sound of gunfire made the Japanese soldiers who were waiting for the engagement realize that their rear roads had been copied.

But how these Eighth Route Army got around behind them, they didn't know at all. After all, in their rear, it was where the division headquarters was located. It's heavily guarded there, too!

Hearing the fierce gunfire coming from the Japanese position, the 2nd Regiment, which was responsible for the frontal attack, also launched an attack. The mortar company, which had been erected in advance, also launched an artillery bombardment of the Japanese positions when the troops began to charge.

Compared with the blocking position that the little devils arranged on the periphery before, this blocking position is not far from the town. The Japanese soldiers who were on guard at the entrance of the town immediately realized that something was wrong when they looked at the sound of gunfire coming from the blocking position in front of them.

After sending someone to report the news, these troops in charge of vigilance and patrol immediately prepared for engagement. At this moment, the saber special operations team, which had been infiltrating the town for half a day, was already waiting outside the Japanese army headquarters.

The mission of the Saber Special Operations Team tonight is also the same as before, that is, to raid the headquarters of the Japanese division. For the division commander of the 16th Division, Keisuke Fujie, He Zhengdao issued a nirvana order.

As for the camouflage battalion commanded by Lin Tie, their task was to raid the Japanese army's baggage warehouse. As soon as the Japanese army in the town was in disarray, they took down these warehouses built from private houses.

When the time comes, affix the seal of the 67th Army and send a few soldiers to guard it until the arrival of the large army. In this case, these sealed warehouse materials are naturally the trophies of the Eighth Route Army.

Fortunately, He Zhengdao is clear that the strength of Lin Tie's battalion is still somewhat insufficient. For this reason, he gave Lin Tie an order, that is, to pick a good warehouse to occupy. The rest of the warehouses will be up to whoever rushes into the town first! (To be continued.) )