As an important source of tax revenue for the Guizhou army, Dagu Xinchang has always been a place of commerce and trade that the Guizhou warlords valued. Whoever owns this land has a stable tax revenue. With money, it will be easy to expand and raise an army.

Even He Zhizhong, the commander of the newly formed 103rd Division, also chose this site as the location of their 103rd Division. This time, he received an order from Chairman Chiang, but he also did not bring all the troops out.

He Zhizhong, who has four main regiments and many garrison militia regiments, feels that leading the three main regiments this time should be able to clean up the Red Army Independent Army that broke into the territory of Xifeng alone. After all, according to intelligence, this independent regiment was only about three thousand people.

The strength of three to one, plus they also have a Xifeng garrison regiment, is far superior to this lone Red Army in terms of strength. The remaining main regiment of the 103rd Division remained in the new drum field.

Looking at the information sent by the reconnaissance company one after another, He Zhengdao also said happily: "Chief of Staff, it seems that this Division Commander He still cares about his nest very much!" I didn't follow the instructions and transfer out the main forces of the whole division! ”

Isn't that right? If he really pulls out the main force of the whole division, I'm afraid that this battle will be really difficult for us to fight. Now 3,000 against 9,000, we are also under a lot of pressure! ’

Even if the ambush position was built in advance, in Wang Tianlin's opinion, the strength of the newly formed 103rd Division should not be underestimated. Fortunately, in the intelligence transmitted back by the reconnaissance company, the 103rd Division was not seen to carry mountain artillery.

Despite the mortars, in the ensuing ambush battle, the independent divisions with mountain artillery had a great advantage in heavy firepower. For burying the mountain cannon in Xifeng at the beginning, Wang Tianlin also felt that this was a stroke of genius.

Regarding Wang Tianlin's still concerns, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Chief of Staff, with the firepower of our two main infantry regiments, plus two regiments of mortar companies, heavy machine gun companies and artillery battalions.

Under such a saturated attack, how long do you think they can hold on with the current strength of the Qian army. What's more, this Guizhou Army was reorganized from the remnants of the 25th Army. When they run into us again, their fighting spirit is only not high.

I believe that many Qianjun will feel fortunate to be able to pick up a life from the main force in the previous time. As long as we succeed in the ambush, if we can't completely annihilate them, we can at least defeat them and stop them from trying to take our back route. ”

After listening to He Zhengdao's analysis, Wang Tianlin also felt that it was possible. Before the Independent Regiment was in Xifeng, ambushing the 59th Division of the Central Army, wasn't it also a fight against the Central Army, and there was no power to fight back?

After analyzing these, He Zhengdao said to the correspondent: "Call the headquarters and tell the brother troops who are attacking the new drum field." The 103rd Division also left a main regiment, and their divisional artillery battalion was also not accompanied by it. ”

I felt the need to remind the Red Ninth Army that attacked the new drum field. After all, a regular main regiment of the Guizhou army, plus an artillery battalion under the division. In terms of fighting defensive battles, it still has a lot of advantages.

What's more, in the Dagu Xinchang area, there are still many garrison militias. These people, once the Red Army launches an offensive, believe that they will also cause certain problems to the Red Army. Therefore, it is better to remind the attacking troops that they need to be careful and guarded.

After receiving the telegram from the Independent Division, Mao Taizu also said very quickly: "Send a report to the Red Ninth Army Corps, and truthfully feedback the situation reported by the Independent Division to them." Let the Red Ninth Legion try to be as careful as possible with the enemy's shelling when attacking. ”

'Yes! ’

When the information was forwarded to the Red Ninth Legion, the legion commander Luo Zhihui also felt that this information was very timely. If you boldly attack, it is really possible to make the attacking red group fall behind. The role that an artillery battalion can play should not be underestimated!

'Correspondent, convey this situation to the Red Regiment in time. Order the rest of our troops involved in the offensive to steadily advance and take the new drum field, and try to avoid major casualties! ’

With the radio waves of the two armies, it was transmitted back and forth in the territory of Qianxi. The Independent Division, which had been waiting for almost a day, finally waited for the news that the 103rd Division was about to arrive in the ambush circle. For a time, all the commanders and fighters of the Red Army were ready to attack.

As the killer weapon of this ambush, the officers and men of the artillery battalion, although they felt that it was too tiring to go back and forth. But he still insisted, set up the mountain artillery, and waited for He Zhengdao's order at any time to launch an artillery bombardment of the 103rd Division again.

As for the outside of Xifeng City, Zhang Cheng was not in a hurry to attack, but instead sent people to the city from time to time to persuade him to surrender. It's a pity that the commander of the garrison in the city didn't dare to surrender casually. If he surrenders, he will surely die.

In view of this situation, Zhang Cheng, who came to the artillery company directly under the regiment, asked: "Wait a minute, you aim at the city tower and launch an artillery bombardment." Earlier, our scouts saw that there seemed to be quite a few officers on the castle tower.

Hurry up and adjust your artillery and get a hit. If a few officers of the Guizhou Army could be killed, this battle might be much easier. Although the division commander ordered us to make a feint, if we can take Xifeng in advance, we will be much easier to fight in this next battle! ”

Listening to Zhang Cheng's words, the artillery company commander also said seriously: "Please rest assured, the regiment commander, we will strive for the first hit!" ”

The artillery company commander, who had personally adjusted the parameters of the artillery, heard Zhang Cheng say after asking for instructions: "Let's open the artillery!" ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

As the three mountain guns launched shelling at the same time, the commander of the garrison regiment, who was encouraging the officers and soldiers to hold on to the city tower, heard a violent explosion in his ears as soon as he heard the words 'be careful in the regimental seat', and he didn't know anything in the blink of an eye!

Looking at the three shells, two of which directly hit the city tower, Zhang Cheng also said excitedly: "Good fight!" Go on! ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

Except for one mountain cannon, which was adjusted again, the other two mountain cannons roared again. These shells one after another made the Qianjun and civilian regiments on the city wall tremble. They felt that this battle could not be fought at all.

At this time, Zhang Cheng ordered again: "Order the regimental mortar company to open artillery fire when it arrives." The heavy machine gun company directly under the regiment carried out fire cover, and fought for another fire, forcing these militia groups to take the initiative to abandon the city and surrender! ”

From the binoculars, Zhang Cheng, who could see the panic in the city tower, felt the need to add another fire. If we can take Xifeng City before the arrival of the main force, it will also be an encouragement to the newly expanded regiment!

Sure enough, as the heavy machine guns of the regiment roared, the officers and men of the mortar company directly under the regiment also began to move the mortar positions forward. Looking at the Red Army with these cannons, the officers and soldiers of the militia at the head of the city were even more frightened.

Although there were garrison officers, the militia was ordered to shoot. But in the face of heavy machine gun fire, these militia soldiers did not dare to appear at will. Even if you shoot, most of the bullets will fly into the sky.

Moreover, a regiment of sharpshooters also cooperated with the heavy machine gun company to carry out accurate shooting. Most of the militia soldiers who were exposed to gunfire could not escape their shooting. Looking at the people around him who fell one after another, the militia soldiers on the city wall were even more frightened.

When he arrived at the deputy commander of the garrison in the city, he looked at the regiment commander who had been killed in battle, and the two battalion commanders who were seriously injured, and he also felt full of bitterness. In the face of the Red Army, which had artillery, how could they hold out until the 103rd Division rushed to support?

'Quick! Send a telegram to the 103rd Division and ask them to speed up. The Red Army has already launched an offensive, and we are almost unable to hold on. ’

Naturally, a telegram was received from the garrison regiment that the lone independent regiment had launched an attack. He Zhizhong also did not dare to slack off, and ordered the troops to speed up again.

If this independent regiment really takes Xifeng City, if they want to pursue it at that time, I'm afraid it won't be so easy. If the other party is defending the city, with only the weapons they carry, if they want to recapture Xifeng City, I am afraid that there is not much hope!

It was also the telegram sent by the garrison regiment asking for help that made He Zhizhong feel that the only regiment attacking Xifeng was the Red Army Independent Regiment that took Xi Shui and Renhuai. And he had no idea that the main forces of the independent division had been waiting for them for a long time.

Knowing that the 103rd Division was speeding up to aid Xifeng again, He Zhengdao also smiled and said, "Okay! It looks like this guy is in a hurry! Command the troops, get ready for battle. As soon as the main force of the 103rd Division enters the ambush circle, attack immediately! ”

After the order was delivered, the officers and men of the Independent Division, lurking in the trenches, also looked very expectant and nervous, staring at the official road ahead. Once the battle is fought, all they have to do is shoot the bullets from their guns as fast as they can.

Along the way, the officers and men of each independent division knew about it. Today, they are no short of guns and ammunition. So, when the battle starts, they can shoot as hard as they can, and don't worry about running out of bullets!

At this moment, in the logistics regiment that was also hidden behind the ambush position, Wu Zhefeng, who was captured in Renhuai, was a little worried about the division headquarters. He knew that the next 103rd Division would be really more auspicious.

It's just that he knows very well that although the independent regiment is currently using them as reserves, they will be ready to participate in the next battle at any time. But in reality, they still did not have the full trust of the independent division.

If he dares to do anything to warn him in advance, the fate that awaits him is also death. And this point, other prisoners of the Guizhou army who were sympathetic to the 103rd Division were also aware of this.

Once the battle starts, it seems that only a matter of time is left before the 103rd Division is defeated or destroyed. Once the 103rd Division is defeated, the entire Qianxi region will be undefended against the main force of the Red Army.

Even Guiyang, which the independent division will attack this time, will also be under the front of the main force of the Red Army. It seems that this time, the prospects for the encirclement and suppression of the coalition forces are worrying! So, does this mean that joining the Red Army is also a good option?

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