Looking at the scorching battle in the forward position, He Zhengdao, who was staying in the rear to watch the battle, also knew that after such a battle, he was only afraid that the group responsible for defense and blocking would have a lot of casualties.

But the problem is that such casualties will often be seen in the next War of Resistance Against Japan. Only soldiers who can survive can truly be called veterans. And whether a unit is elite or not, the number of veterans is also very important.

Even if he knew this, He Zhengdao finally ordered the artillery brigade to send a mortar battalion to join the defense of the forward positions. Naturally, this is also to intensify the artillery strikes on the forward positions.

It's just that to He Zhengdao's surprise, according to the calculations of the artillery brigade, the little devil's field artillery brigade exceeded the range of the mountain artillery battalion. This means that if you want to knock out the opponent's field artillery position, I'm afraid it's a little difficult.

Facing the unreachable little devil's field artillery position, He Zhengdao directly ordered: "Order Zhu to define the artillery parameters of the mountain artillery battalion three kilometers behind the little devil's offensive position, and wait for my order at any time."

In addition, the mortar battalions that fought in conjunction with a regiment were ordered to disperse. After a few shots, you will change places, the field artillery of the little devil is not ambiguous, and you must pay attention to avoiding the counter-shelling of the other party. ”

In fact, with the addition of the mortar battalion, the Japanese troops who were suppressing the forward positions were equally miserable in the face of the shelling that suddenly became fierce. As for the puppet army that cooperated with the battle, it was useless to rout and flee again.

Seeing this situation, Nanyun Qinichiro, who was also extremely angry, scolded: "Yagaya Road, these imperial alliance troops are all incompetent to work. Ordered our troops, temporarily retreated. Let the field artillery brigade. Prepare for shelling! ”

With the order to retreat, the little devil in charge of the attack. Even when retreating, it also seemed orderly. And this time. Soon the sound of heavy shelling sounded again from the positions.

'Hurry back to the artillery hole, the little devil has started shelling again!' ’

There was no time to carry the bodies of the dead soldiers, and the defenders on the rest of the positions hurriedly drilled into the anti-artillery holes. After the previous round of fighting, the expressions on each soldier's face seemed much more resolute.

It's just that seeing that there were still comrades-in-arms who were talking and laughing around them, they have disappeared at this moment, and the mood of many soldiers is a little low. But they all know that when they put on this military uniform. I realized that this kind of thing would happen sooner or later.

The backbones of the squad platoon leaders also said with serious expressions: "Comrades, I know that you are very sad now. But you should also experience the previous battle, the little devil is more powerful than we imagined.

But even so, we drove them off the ground. As long as we hold out until the evening, I believe that the commander and the division commander will definitely not let the little devil have a good time. All we have to do is hold on until dark. ”

Compared to the daytime battles. The officers and men of the independent column knew better that night was the time when they could show their strength. There is not much time left before it gets dark, and many grassroots officers believe that He Zhengdao will not let the little devil have a better time tonight.

A regiment of fighters on the position took a short break. Waiting for the past tense of the shelling. Looking at the infantry brigade of more than 1,000 people, there were less than 300 people left, and Nagumo Kissichiro's expression was also solemn.

I don't think there's much time until dark. Nangumo Kissichiro said quickly: "Kuroki Daisa, it's not much time before it gets dark. Our army came from a long distance. There is a great need for a safe and stable place to rest.

So, it's up to you to command the battle yourself. Pull all your infantry wings up for me, and I will order the field artillery brigade to cooperate with you. I believe that these enemies in front of us will not be able to withstand our attack. ”

Kuroki Village, who still has two infantry brigades left, also knows very well what Nagumo Kissichiro means. He also saw the attack of the 1st Infantry Brigade before. But the result seemed to surprise him.

According to the information they had, the defenders on the opposite side should be a poorly equipped local force. But now it seems that the other party's weapons and equipment are only more elite than the Central Army they have come into contact with.

Thinking of this, Kuroki Village quickly said: "Your Excellency Brigade Commander, I need the remaining troops of the puppet army division to attract firepower for my wing. It can be seen from the attack just now that the Chinese army that blocked us should be an elite force.

In order to ensure our next battle, I feel it is necessary to preserve some of our strength. Let them consume the firepower and attention of the defenders of China, and believe that my wing will be able to successfully capture the defensive positions of the China army. ”

'Yo! Your suggestion is very reasonable, and I will give the order to the Imperial Allied Army now, so that they can fully cooperate with your attack!" ’

At this time, the puppet army that fell in the forward positions of the Red Army had already numbered as many as three or four thousand people. This can almost be said to be crippled for a puppet army division with an establishment of less than 10,000 units.

But in the face of the order of the chief of staff of the Japanese army, the commander of the puppet army still had no way to refuse, and even in order to encourage the remaining officers and soldiers to be able to kill the enemy bravely, he also decided to personally lead the team to fight, and it was necessary to capture this difficult Red Army position in one fell swoop.

At this time, He Zhengdao received a telegram from Niu Zhikun of the cavalry division that the cavalry division had completed the encirclement. Hearing this news, looking at the Japanese puppet army that launched an offensive formation again, He Zhengdao knew that this should be the last wave of Japanese attacks today.

Thinking of this, He Zhengdao immediately said: "Order the first regiment of the reconnaissance brigade to prepare for a counterattack." As long as the Japanese army is in chaos, you will cooperate with the 2nd Division to launch a counterattack. Strive to get rid of this mixed brigade before dawn.

The artillery brigade was ordered to immediately launch an artillery counterattack against the Japanese attacking Japanese troops as long as the Japanese artillery fire was extended. Ordered a regiment on the position, as soon as the artillery brigade began to extend its firepower, immediately rushed out of the position to encircle and annihilate the Japanese army.

Now I can send a telegram to the cavalry division, and let them give me the fastest speed to defeat the puppet cavalry division that served as the rear guard of the Japanese army. The reconnaissance battalion of the reconnaissance brigade gave me the field artillery battalion that the Japanese army had placed in the rear. Send the report! ”

With the order of He Zhengdao, the cavalry division was expanded to more than 16,000 people, divided into three arrows. Under the guidance of Niu Zhikun's saber, a surprise attack on the puppet Mongolian cavalry division began.

The puppet Mongolian cavalry who had already been killed by the reconnaissance battalion and released the reconnaissance post listened to the shaking of the horses' hooves from ahead. They were somewhat shocked, but when they looked at the Red Army cavalry all over the mountains, they knew that it was over.

At this moment, the Japanese field artillery brigade began to extend its artillery fire, and the attacking Japanese infantry wing, urging the rest of the puppet infantry division, began to launch a group charge attack.

At this time, Zhu Definition also smiled and said, "Okay! The little devil's artillery fire is extended, and it's our turn! ”

With the roar of ten mountain guns, the Japanese infantry wing, which was preparing to attack, was instantly hit hard. Nagumo Genichiro, who was watching the battle from the rear, said in disbelief: "Baga, why does our enemy still have mountain artillery? ”

Looking at the little devil infantry who were bombed behind him, the puppet army who was driven to the front felt relieved, but also seemed a little hesitant. Now, do they continue to charge, or quickly retreat behind?

The Japanese troops, attracted by the Red Army's shelling, had no idea that the puppet Mongolian cavalry they had used for defense had been routed. By the time the Puppet Mongolian cavalry division broke out and rushed to Nangumo to report the news, the cavalry division of the independent column had already been killed.

Listening to the sound of gunfire and shouting from behind, as well as the scene where the Japanese army began to retreat, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Blow the trumpet, it's our turn to counterattack!" To the east, lead a group of people to surround and annihilate this little devil for me.

Tell our warriors that only dead devils are good devils. Any devil who doesn't take the initiative to lay down his arms will be shot by me. For the time being, I don't need a captive of the little devils yet. However, that little devil Major General must be keeping an eye on me! ”

'Yes, Commander! You can rest assured! ’

In the defensive position of the first regiment, when the ticking of the charge began to sound, the officers and men of the first regiment and the second regiment, who also knew the beginning of the counterattack, also jumped up from the trench and rushed down the position excitedly: "Comrades, rush! Kill the little devils! ”

Compared with the officers and soldiers of the 2nd Division on the position, they began to pursue the little devils who were in a mess. As a regiment of the reconnaissance brigade in reserve, it had already rushed ahead of them on war horses, entangled with the little devils.

With a group of submachine guns, in the case of close combat, the little devil is powerless to resist at all. As for the puppet soldiers who couldn't escape for their lives, they quickly threw away the rifles in their hands and lay on the ground with their heads in their hands to signal surrender.

For these disguises of voluntary surrender, the officers and soldiers of the first regiment of the reconnaissance brigade did not have time to contain them. At this moment, under the leadership of Li Xiangdong, they had already attacked the place where the little devil was most resolute.

The independent column, which formed a two-sided attack, soon cut the little devils into scattered squads after the cavalry divisions arrived one after another. Concentrate superior forces and constantly eliminate these rout little devils.

After the main force of the Second Division arrived, the puppet army division, which had already been disabled, surrendered with a good understanding of the current affairs. As for the puppet-Mongolian cavalry division, those who also died fled and fled, and the only ones who fought with the Red Army seemed to be the mixed brigades of little devils.

It's a pity that the little devils who had lost half of the infantry brigade before, after the field artillery brigade was also taken by the reconnaissance brigade and cavalry battalion, there were very few troops they could use to block it.

Without any effective fortifications, how could they outrun the Red Army on horseback with only two legs? Even if the little devil has a squadron of cavalry, but in this case, it will not play much role at all.

By the time it got dark, it seemed that the battle was over. Nanyun Kinichiro, who was still in high spirits when he came to Tokatsu before, has been beaten into a sieve by the cavalry of the assault reconnaissance brigade.

The other little devils who fled in all directions are finally annihilated by the question of how much time is left. He Zhengdao, who finally came to the battlefield, looked at Nanyun Qinichiro, who was a little dumbfounded, and nodded with satisfaction.

said with a smile: "Although it is a dead little devil major general, it should be worth a lot of money!" This will be the official knife, I want it! ”

After receiving the general's knife from Li Xiangdong's hand, He Zhengdao also looked very happy. After all, this is the first general's knife he captured when he came to this era. This is extraordinary! (To be continued.) )