Planting mines on a large scale on the grassland is naturally a very scenic thing. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 But during the war years, no one cared about things like damaging the environment or damaging the grassland landscape. What's more, He Zhengdao also had a special explanation earlier.

After the end of this operation, the mines that had been buried in the steppe earlier, as long as they were not triggered, would be removed by the sappers. At least He Zhengdao didn't want to see this originally beautiful grassland become a forbidden area.

But this way of fighting really made the supply team feel helpless. Even the puppet Manchu cavalry, who served as a patrol guard for the convoy, were afraid when patrolling, for fear that the horses that stepped down would step on the mines buried under the turf if they were cold.

Knowing that the supply team encountered such a situation, Naito Shoichi, who was leading the main force of the division to Xilinhot, also felt very helpless when he learned that this specially formed supply team had encountered such a situation.

Looking at the chief of staff beside him, he asked, "Do you think that the Eighth Road will know, that is our temptation?" ”

In the face of such an inquiry, the chief of staff of the division also hesitated and said: "General, this should be unlikely!" Maybe it was the Eighth Route Cavalry, who didn't dare to face our escort troops, so they thought of such an attack and harassment method!

General, I think it would be better for them to find a relatively safe place to rest in order to let the escort troops move on. As long as they follow behind the main force of the division, I believe that their presence will also make the Eighth Road feel uneasy.

As long as the Eighth Route Cavalry attacks, I believe that our escort troops will give the attacking Eighth Route Army an unexpected surprise. Even if the Eighth Route Cavalry does not attack, it will be of some benefit to the main force if they stay behind us. ”

In fact, after entering the Xilin Gol grassland, Naito Shoichi also felt that there were always cavalry troops of the Eighth Route following behind him. This kind of cavalry tailgating and reconnoitring really made him feel a little uneasy.

The current escort force from the territory of the Hung Yen League is not actually escorting the so-called material supplies. Their intention in entering the Xilin Gol grassland was to lure the cavalry troops of the Eighth Route to encircle and suppress them.

As a result, the Eighth Route Army is not taking the bait now, which really makes Naito Shoichi very helpless. But as the chief of staff of the division said, having such a wing of cavalry and infantry behind them can also make them feel more at ease in the front.

Looking at the supply convoy that had suffered from landmines, the speed of its march slowed down more and more. The reconnaissance cavalry of the Eighth Route Army, who had been observing the convoy, gradually realized that something was wrong with the situation.

It stands to reason that if the things that this convoy is escorting are the materials needed by the Japanese division in front. Then the supply team should speed up the march and join the main force of the division as soon as possible to hand over the supplies.

But at the moment, the little devil's convoy stopped and stopped, and he didn't seem to be worried about the cavalry raid of the Eighth Route Army at all. This unusual situation made the cavalry division commander feel that there was a problem with this convoy transporting supplies.

'Bring the map!' Spread! ’

The commander of the cavalry division, which also did not have a fixed headquarters, also set up the headquarters on horseback. He was there, and the command of the cavalry division was there. With the radio he carried, the cavalry division commander could also report the situation to the commander at any time.

If he had any orders, he could also use the radio to give them to the cavalry regiment at the division headquarters. This kind of mobile combat and command method is also an operational command mode often used by cavalry divisions, and it is not easy to be targeted by little devils.

After looking at the map drawn by the reconnaissance cavalry after entering the Xilin Gol grassland, the cavalry division commander pointed to a place and said: "Order the engineer battalion to dispatch troops as quickly as possible and go here to plant an explosive device." ”

The chief of staff, who was standing on the side, hesitated a little and said, "Division commander, do you think the little devil's convoy will rest here?" ”

'Quite possibly! Judging from the route they traveled, this abandoned pasture should be the best place for them to rest. Although there is no one living there, the old walls and simple houses are still there.

If you were the commander of this escort unit, would you choose to camp in the wilderness or rest in this well-walled pasture at night? ’

After such an analysis, the chief of staff also felt that the division commander's analysis was reasonable. Although this kind of ambush is somewhat gambling. But once the bet is right, then the fate of this Japanese supply force can be imagined!

As the commander of the cavalry division thought, when fighting in the field in the steppe area, although many troops would carry tents. But compared to living in a house, the taste of living in a tent is somewhat uncomfortable.

Moreover, there are more wolves in the grassland area, and once you encounter a large group of grassland wolves, it is also a headache. In contrast, wolves generally do not dare to approach human settlements easily if they are blocked by a wall.

After the deployment of the engineer battalion, this abandoned pasture located in front of the escort troops was quickly turned into a blasting field ready to be detonated. As for the lead of the detonation, it was naturally pulled far outside the pasture by the engineer battalion.

After burying the detonator, the engineer battalion quickly left the abandoned ranch. Before nightfall, a puppet Manchurian cavalry patrol appeared on the periphery of the ranch.

Looking at the quiet pasture, the cavalry captain said, "Go to two people and see if there are people in the ranch?" ”

During the time they entered the grassland, they found that the grassland, which originally had a lot of herdsmen's activities, had turned into a grassland with empty fields. If it weren't for the existence of these abandoned pastures, many puppet Manchu cavalry would have felt that they had come to the wrong place!

Waiting for the three cavalrymen to enter the ranch on horseback, after some inspection, he said helplessly: "Platoon commander, it's an abandoned ranch again." It seems that the herdsmen who used to live here are afraid that they have all been arrested by the Eighth Road. ”

Even if these cavalrymen knew in their hearts, the Eighth Route Army would definitely move the herdsmen living here. But in their mouths, moving away becomes grabbing. In doing so, I also hope to discredit the Eighth Route Army and pull hatred for the Eighth Route Army!

The cavalry platoon commander who heard this quickly said: "Looking at this day, it is estimated that we will not be able to go too far." When the convoy comes, it is estimated that you will have to find a place to rest. Double-check it again, and send the message back if there is no problem! ”

With such an order from the platoon commander, many puppet Manchu cavalry also felt that this pasture, which was not small in scale before, was indeed a good habitat. With a simple trimming, it can be turned into a military camp in the wild.

If there is a wall, it will be safer for them to patrol at night. If they were patrolling in the field, they were also worried that the Eight-Way Scouts, who came out from time to time, would suddenly sentry them.

During the period of entering the grassland, there were also many sentries who were shot by the Eighth Route Army with bows and crossbows at night. So much so that now these cavalrymen who are on duty at night do not dare to go too far from the camp, for fear that they will not be able to come back if they go far.

After some inspection, the cavalry platoon commander felt that this ranch was indeed suitable for their escort troops to rest and recuperate. In addition to the fact that there are walls to block the surroundings, those abandoned houses are much more comfortable than living in tents.

If they had a choice, none of them would have come to the steppe to fight or be on duty. Staying in the city where they used to be on duty, they felt more secure and at ease. Not long after, the cavalry platoon commander sent two cavalrymen back to report the news.

The commander of the Japanese army wing in charge of escorting the troops, after learning the news, did not think much about it. Having received a telegram from Naito Shoichi earlier, they did not need to continue to follow the main force of the division, but had to choose a place to rest and wait for the siege of the Eighth Route Army.

After listening to the sentry's report, the Japanese wing commander also said carefully: "Have you carefully inspected the abandoned pasture?" ”

'Yes, Taijun! Our platoon commander personally inspected the ranch, which was quite large, and it used to be the location of the general flag. A wall of nearly two meters has been built outside the ranch, and some houses inside the ranch are well preserved. ’

I also know that these little devils, this time they ran from the city to the grassland, and they are not used to living in that kind of field tent. The words of the patrol sentry really moved the wing commander, who also wanted to take a good rest.

It didn't take long for the Japanese wing commander to quickly order the convoy to speed up. When the convoy arrived at the periphery of the ranch, a Japanese cavalry unit also entered the ranch to inspect it. After confirming that there was no problem, the convoy quickly drove into the ranch.

After parking all the cars in the usual playground of the ranch, the captain of the Japanese army who stepped out of the car looked at the abandoned ranch and looked equally satisfied. He felt that it could also be turned into a military camp.

Thinking of Naito Shoichi's order, the wing commander also said in a timely manner: "Let our cavalry troops carry out an inspection around the ranch to see if there is any Eighth Route Cavalry within five miles of the surrounding area."

The rest of the infantry began to choose a place to camp, and also arranged for the troops to go up to the pass wall to prepare to stand guard. This place is good, a simple repair, and it can also be used as a temporary camp for our troops to rest here for two days. ”

'Hey! ’

The staff officer beside him soon gave the order of the wing commander. Knowing that there was no need to worry about the journey, the officers and men of this escort unit also seemed very happy. Despite what it seems, it still looks a little desolate and uninhabited.

But with their presence, there was no shortage of supplies for the time being, and they were able to have a safe shelter to rest for two days, and these officers and soldiers were equally satisfied. For a while, the entire ranch camp also became lively.

When these little devils and the puppet army were happy, several reconnaissance and cavalry teams of the Eighth Route Army saw this escort force enter this abandoned pasture. After making sure that these little devils did not come out, the scouts of the Eighth Route Army were also very happy.

After the news reached the division headquarters, the cavalry division commander was also very excited: "Haha, this time Lao Tzu finally made the right bet!" Chief of Staff, pass on my order, the Second Cavalry Regiment is ready to encircle and suppress this little devil tonight! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Every day watching this group of little devils dangling under their noses, the commanders and fighters of the 1st Cavalry Division felt uncomfortable. It's just that without orders from their superiors, it's not easy for them to attack. Now, this opportunity has finally arrived! (To be continued.) )