The two Japanese units that successfully joined the division, although only had a short rest for the afternoon. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoBut for the Japanese soldiers who walked all night, this half-day rest time is undoubtedly very precious, and it also restores a lot of physical strength to the tired expatriates who are tired.

Even though many expatriates feel that there is too little time to rest, these expatriates also know that soldiers are fast. It's already very rare to be able to give them half a day's rest. If you change to the army, I am afraid that it will not be possible to rest this afternoon.

After all, what they need most right now is time, if they don't hurry. When the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army who followed arrived, I was afraid that many of them might not be able to leave, and finally lost their lives here.

The reconnaissance troops of the Eighth Route Army, who had been staring at them, were actually very worried that the little devils would camp here until dawn when they began to set up camp. In that case, I'm afraid they will need to use some extraordinary means.

Fortunately, at the moment, the little devil took the initiative to allocate the camp, and the reconnaissance unit was undoubtedly relieved. Watching the little devil continue on the road, the corresponding telegram was quickly sent to the main force of the 2nd Infantry Division, which was ready for an ambush.

After receiving a telegram from the reconnaissance unit, the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, who had been waiting in the ambush area for many days, also breathed a sigh of relief: "The little devils camped and rested before, and I thought they were not in a hurry!" ”

'I don't think so!' According to the order sent by the commander, the cavalry units of the 2nd Cavalry Division were harassed by those little devils today. It is estimated that the little devils will also know that there are many dreams at night! ’

'Yes! Earlier, the Eastern Hebei Army Sub-district also sent a telegram, and the little devils in North China also began to move in the direction of Luanping. If they want to meet as soon as possible, these little devils must also hurry up.

After all, the little devils should not be stupid, they should know that we will not let them retreat easily. If these little devils rest for one more night, they may be overtaken by our cavalry troops, and it is normal to march overnight! ’

The main commanders of the Second Division, who were staying at the temporary headquarters, also began to discuss one after another. For them, waiting for the little devil in the ambush area every day, although there is no danger, it also makes them a little anxious to wait.

In fact, in the temporary camp, there is also a dispute about whether to march overnight. It's just that in the face of the cavalry units of the Eighth Route Army that are pressing step by step, even if they know that it is too tiring to continue to hurry, the little devil can only choose to hurry up.

As in the previous night's march, the Japanese scouts scattered as the large force began to march. The role of these scouts is to explore the road in advance and ensure the safety of the follow-up main force.

When this tens of thousands of Japanese troops began to march in the direction of Beiping. Every two hours, the unit sent a telegram to the Kwantung Army command informing them whether they were safe at the moment.

Making such a provision is also to prevent this retreating army from Chengde, once it is annihilated by the Eighth Route Army, they will not know it at all. It can be said that the more you fight with He Zhengdao, the more temporary rules will be formulated by the Kwantung Army.

Wait until the scouts of the little devil arrive at a three-way traffic artery. Looking at the still silent mountain beams and roads in the distance, the Japanese scout cavalry who arrived here also looked very nervous and cautious.

The captain of the cavalry wing led by him, looking at the map illuminated by the flashlight, said with a little worry: "The terrain here is very complicated, in order to ensure the safe passage of the follow-up main force, we must be extra careful when we reconnoitre." ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

Three squadrons of cavalry were sent out and began to enter the three roads that branched off, and these cavalrymen also rode slowly and consciously. Use the flashlight in your hand to shine on the mountain beam from time to time, hoping to see if there are any ambushes on the mountain beam.

Just as the wing captain was waiting for the news, a gunshot suddenly sounded in front of him, and the captain of the cavalry wing said with a tight expression: "Baga, there is indeed an ambush of the Eighth Route Army here." The first brigade, immediately rush to reinforcements and find out the situation! ”

'Hey! ’

Under his orders, a cavalry brigade of Japanese troops quickly rushed to the place where the guns rang out. It's just that what the cavalry wing captain didn't expect was that it didn't take long for the other two directions to hear the sound of fighting gunfire one after another.

'Na! Did the Eighth Route Army ambush so many blocking troops at this intersection? ’

Listening to the exclamation of the wing leader, a Japanese soldier next to him said: "Wing Captain, judging from the frequency and intensity of the gunshots, it should not be the main force of the Eighth Road. Come to think of it, it's the guerrillas of the Eighth Route again! ”

Under the reminder of this Zhongzuo, the wing captain also listened carefully for a while, and found that the gunfire was indeed not dense. Other than that, only the nearest road to Beiping on the left seems to be able to hear the sound of machine gun fire.

Thinking of this, the cavalry wing commander said again: "The rest of the troops are divided into two roads and immediately rush to reinforcements. Be sure to open up this marching route in the shortest possible time to ensure the safe passage of the follow-up main force! ”

'Hey! It's just Co-Captain, which way do we go next? ’

'The one that breaks through first, we'll go that way.' Also, send someone to inform the general of the news! ’

In fact, all three roads can reach the territory of Beiping. It's just that the road on the left is the closest in comparison. But judging from the frequency of gunshots, the road on the left seems to be the road that the Eighth Route Army focuses on defending.

Understand that they don't have much time to fight the Eighth Route Army, and the longer they delay, the higher their risk. In this case, as long as one route can be opened, the one that is safe to take will go.

The main forces, which were walking in the rear, naturally did not have the same good equipment as the cavalry wings. Compared with the cavalry, which are equipped with a flashlight, most of the troops that follow up march with torches and lighting.

And some cars that can also provide lighting also pull the supplies that the troops urgently need. On both sides of the car, there were a large number of Japanese expatriates who were a little out of breath but still did not dare to stop, and the little devils walked in front and behind the line.

When the Japanese garrison officer learned that there was a blocking force of the Eighth Route Army at the three turnouts, he also said with a tight heart: "Have you found out the scale of the blocking force of the Eighth Route Army?" ”

'Report to the general, the wing commander has confirmed earlier that it should be the guerrilla troops of the Eighth Route that are blocking us. However, there are quite a few eight roads on the road on the left, and a certain number of machine guns are also equipped.

On the other two roads, no machine guns were heard from the Eighth Road. However, according to cavalry reconnaissance, they set up a number of obstacles on the road. At present, the cavalry wing is making every effort to clear the dirt eight roads that are blocked. ’

'Yo! Tell you the Wing Commander that you must clear the way for the troops to march as quickly as possible. ’

'Yes, General! ’

With the words of the garrison officer, the cavalry hurried back to the front to convey the order. At this time, looking at the road on the left, a narrow intersection, was blown up by the Eighth Route Army, and the cavalry wing commander also looked very depressed.

If you want to clean up the dirt and rocks that block the road, I am afraid that there is not enough time for one night. Thinking of this, the commander of the cavalry wing immediately said: "Order the cavalry brigade, continue to fight, and I will go to the other two roads to see the situation." ”

After some comparison, the commander of the cavalry wing found that the other two roads had also been set up by the Eighth Route Army. But in comparison, the middle road seemed to be easier and easier, with only a few rocks and wood piled up on the road.

As for the road on the far right, although there are no landslides, it is a longer detour. So, after some consideration, the commander of the cavalry wing decided to storm the center.

After the cavalry sent to the right road was transferred back, the cavalry wing was also changed to infantry, and launched a fierce offensive against the Eighth Route Army guarding the middle road, while the other two roads were responsible for dragging the Eighth Route Army on the position.

Wait until the cavalry wing, after paying the price of nearly three hundred people. After looking at many Balu who looked like corpses on their backs, and finally chose to give up their positions, the cavalry wing commander also breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the captured blocking position, it was also covered with a lot of bright red blood. And the construction of these positions seems to be very simple. But even so, they paid a lot of money to take this position.

It's just that at the moment, there is no time for him to feel sorry for the loss of the cavalry wing, and immediately said: "Send a squadron to continue to explore the road forward to find out the situation, and the rest of the troops will dismount and clear the road as soon as possible."

After the main force has passed safely, the troops of the remaining two roads can retreat. In order to avoid unnecessary losses, tell the cavalry commanders in charge of the other two ways to attack only need to drag the eight roads on the position, and there is no need to storm them! ”

It was feared that the casualties would be too large, and the cavalry wing would be greatly demoralized. The co-captain made such a decision in the end. In the past, for the Eighth Route Army that dared to block them, the cavalry wing would not let it go easily.

Knowing that the road in the middle of the three turnouts had been opened up, and the other two roads were still fighting, the Japanese garrison officer also said helplessly: "Baga, in this way, we have to walk nearly 20 kilometers more!" ”

'General! I'm afraid that we have no choice at the moment, although the road on the left is the closest, but the Eighth Road also knows that it is a shortcut, so he does not hesitate to blow up the road and block it, the purpose is to delay our time.

Fortunately, it was only the guerrillas of the Eighth Route who were blocking us, and their combat ability was limited. I think it's great to be able to open up a road that allows us to keep moving forward. It's just that the speed of the troops' march is going to speed up.

If we can keep the same pace of march tonight as last night, perhaps we will be able to join up with the reinforcements from North China around tomorrow afternoon. As long as we meet them, we are truly safe. ’

The accompanying staff officer also comforted him at the right time. In the current situation, they should be glad that it was not the main force of the Eighth Route Army that was blocked at the three turnouts. Otherwise, they will definitely be stuck here.

It was difficult for them to know that in fact, the three main companies of the 2nd Infantry Division were responsible for the blocking of the three turnouts. It's just that the main company, which was responsible for blocking on the left flank, was allowed to use machine guns to block the attack.

The remaining two companies were not allowed to use machine guns, only rifles. And the road in the middle is actually a road of no return chosen by the Second Infantry Division for the little devils!