If it were replaced by other units of the Central Army, it might be unbelievable to see a unit of the Eighth Route Army appear in a grand manner on their own blocking position. However, for the officers and men of the first battalion of the military training regiment, it seems to be more or less taken for granted.

As the reserve officer corps of the 77th Army, many of the soldiers trained in the first battalion of military training have the status of party members. In this case, even if the army commander Feng Zhi'an knew, he didn't say much, and he was even happy to see it.

The reason is actually very simple, although the Eighth Route Army recruits party members in his troops, which is somewhat of a pull-up. But after these people were assigned to the troops to lead the troops, the command and leading abilities they showed were very good.

Looking at the problem from another angle, the combat quality of the grassroots officers trained in the military training regiment is indeed very good. And the military backbone sent by the Eighth Route Army is now basically the main pillar of the grassroots officer corps in the 77th Army.

Originally, according to Feng Zhi'an's meaning, the military training regiment was the backbone of the 77th Army and had to be withdrawn to the rear. But Qiu Jingshan suddenly asked for orders to stay, and finally withdrew from the battle. The reason why he would agree was also because he knew that he could cooperate with the reconnaissance battalion that assisted.

Changing to other battalion-level troops, perhaps it will not be so easy for the two sides to cooperate in combat. At this moment, the pursuing Japanese troops had reached the front of the blocking position, and a reconnaissance company assisting in the defense was also quickly put in position.

Looking at the fighters of these reconnaissance companies, quite a few squad and platoon commanders had a box gun pistol in addition to a rifle. The rest of the ordinary soldiers used the 38 big covers and Czech light machine guns used by the Japanese army.

This kind of weaponry, compared with many of them who are still using Hanyang-made troops, also has obvious advantages in weapons. The most surprising thing about the soldiers of these military training regiments were the snipers of the reconnaissance company who were in position behind the position.

The weapons used by these snipers are wrapped in cloth except for the sight of a scope on the gun. In addition to knowing that it was a gun, many soldiers felt that this gun should be very powerful.

Ma Shuangbing, the commander of the reconnaissance company who stayed on the position, looked at Qiu Jingshan and said, "Staff Officer Qiu, wait a minute, let your troops not shoot first, and my sniper team will shoot first." In this way, the chasing little devils can't figure out the details of us.

There is another situation that I need to explain to you, my reconnaissance team has already found out that the Japanese mountain artillery wing is still about five kilometers away from the infantry. This means that they could establish artillery positions at any time.

Once the little devil fires the artillery, we want to hold the position, but I'm afraid there will be a bit of a problem. For this reason, we must kill and wound more of the pursuing little devils before they set up artillery positions, and finally take the opportunity to leave after they have opened fire.

Our battalion commander, already ready in the back, believes that those little devils who are arranging will let the pursuing little devils drink a pot. In order to ensure your safety, I want you to retreat first, and my company commander and I will evacuate last. ”

'Company Commander Ma, isn't this okay? I'm really grateful that you've come over to help. How can I make your highness queen? ’

In the face of Qiu Jingshan's resignation, Ma Shuangbing continued: "Staff Officer Qiu, this is the task assigned by our commander. You've done a good job this time, and there's still a lot of work to be done to rebuild the troops.

So, please don't fight with us about the order of retreat. What's more, that's what we're good at in itself. This battalion of yours will play a great role in the future reconstruction of the 77th Army, you should understand? ”

Although some words were not clear, Qiu Jingshan was also very clear. In the future, if the 77th Army recruits and expands its troops, the officers and soldiers trained in the first battalion of the military training regiment will be sent to the grassroots units to lead the troops.

In the first battalion, in addition to many military backbones sent to the 77th Army, there are also many military backbones personally introduced by Qiu Jingshan to join the party. These people will play a vital role in controlling the 77th Army in the future.

After confirming the retreat order of the troops, Ma Shuangbing returned to his company and told the platoon commanders to take care of the officers and soldiers of the battalion around him as much as possible when they were in battle. After all, these are the military backbone of the future 77th Army.

Although doing so would put the fighters of the reconnaissance company at more risk. But for the soldiers of the reconnaissance company, they also know that these soldiers who are dressed in the coat of the Central Army and are actually their own comrades are indeed more difficult than them.

If they can survive more, they will also bring more benefits and soldiers to the Eighth Route Army in the future. The difference in their tasks has also allowed the officers and men of the first battalion of military training to receive more care and preferential treatment.

Looking at the Japanese pursuers who arrived at the junction at the foot of the mountain, the soldiers of the reconnaissance company who were ambushed in the blocking position, and the officers and men of the first battalion of military training did not act rashly. Until these pursuing little devils entered the range of fire of the defenders of the position.

The first to shoot was still the sniper of the sniper squad. These snipers, in addition to receiving the sign language of 'shoot' from Ma Shuangbing, gave the first bullet to the officers and soldiers in the pursuit of the Japanese army at the foot of the mountain.

Looking at the sniper who was furthest from the road, he actually shot first, and the gun hit the little devil who was pursuing on the road. Many soldiers in the first battalion of military training couldn't help but look back.

In their opinion, it is difficult to hit the little devil on the road at such a distance. What's more, it has to be shot together. This kind of marksmanship also made these officers and men of the battalion, who were also soldiers, admire.

Jiang Tieshan, who was also lying in the trench, said with a little envy: "Damn, this kind of gun with a scope is cool to fight." It seems that next time I will mention it to Staff Officer Qiu to see if we can ask the independent column to give us a few of these guns! ”

As the military backbone of the 117th Division, Jiang Tieshan used to be a company commander in the 117th Division. After coming here for a year, he was promoted to battalion commander by virtue of his military exploits. Although he is still in training, as long as he decentralizes the troops, he is a battalion commander.

But for Jiang Tieshan, if he could choose, he would rather be a company commander in the old army than come here as a battalion commander. After all, staying in the 77th Army as a soldier and being a soldier in the old army are two different feelings!

A company commander who stayed next to him also said in a timely manner: "Battalion commander, should this gun be very expensive?" On the side of the Eighth Route Army, I'm afraid they won't give us such a weapon easily, right? I don't think they have many guns like this in a company! ”

That's nature! After this kind of gun is equipped with a scope, it can hit with one shot from a distance of five or six hundred meters. Alas, forget it! Mention this matter to Staff Officer Qiu next time, and ask him to suggest to the army commander that even if it costs some money, he will have to purchase a batch.

When the time comes, we will go down to the troops to lead the troops, and we will also have a sharpshooter squad in the battalion. This is to be on the battlefield, whether it is a block or an attack. If we run into a grenadier from the little devils, we can also take out those grenadiers out of their range. ’

Although he knew that this company commander had been developed into an underground party member by Qiu Jingshan. But before lurking, Jiang Tieshan still remembered the confession of the headquarters. Even if he usually shows an attitude, he has a good impression of the Eighth Route Army.

But in front of other good officers and soldiers, he never showed his true identity of the Eighth Route Army. There are not many people who know his identity, and the entire 77th Army is afraid. And he knew that there were quite a few people like him, the 77th Army.

The Japanese squadron in charge of the pursuit saw the gunfire on both sides of the hillside, as well as the officers and backbones who fell in an instant. Many little devils immediately lay down and began to shoot at the top of the mountain. And the machine gunner of the little devil also quickly set up a machine gun to counterattack.

At the same time, the soldiers who were lying in ambush in a trench soon heard the order of their respective commanders to 'shoot, shoot'. The rifle and machine gun opened fire at the same time, knocking over the nearest little devil in place.

Looking at the fierce gunfire on both sides of the hillside, as well as the soldiers who were constantly killed, one of the surviving Japanese second lieutenants also hurriedly said: "Signal soldier, hurry up and report to the captain, we are surrounded by a large number of enemy walls and urgently need tactical guidance!" ”

'Hey! ’

Just as the signal corps was about to get up and leave, the sniper, who had been observing the form of the battlefield, quickly killed the little devil who turned his head and was about to flee the battlefield. Such a situation made the team leader lying in a hidden place angry.

'Yaga! Machine gunners, cover the fire, and the five of you together, rush out as fast as you can to report to the captain. Damn, in addition, let our artillery units, give us artillery support! ’

Knowing that there were many marksmen with superb marksmanship on the hillside, the only way this squad leader could think of was to send a few more people at a time. If he didn't send someone to report the situation in front of him, he was also worried that the large army would be fooled when the time came.

Wait until the machine guns of the little devils start firing at the sniper units in the mountains. Snipers also take care of these machine gunners, as well as the little imps who are still trying to set up grenadiers with their lives.

Looking at the little devils who suddenly jumped up together and ran wildly behind the cat's waist, the sniper knew that these little devils were going to report the news. But when they fired, there were still two little devils who ran out of their sniper range.

Seeing this scene, the captain of the Japanese army squad also said excitedly: "Yo, hold on!" As soon as we bring the news back, the captain will definitely send troops and artillery to reinforce us. Now, we're going to hold them back! ”

'Hey! ’

Although they were not the supreme commander of the squadron, their squadron leader was killed and wounded by snipers as soon as they engaged. According to the battlefield regulations of the Japanese army, the person with the highest military rank will automatically take over the power of the commander.

Compared to the sergeant, most of them are non-commissioned officers, and this squad leader is a second lieutenant. According to the establishment of the Japanese army, the position of second lieutenant is naturally heavier than that of a military officer, and it is normal for him to take over the command of this squadron.

It is clear that the little devils under the mountain should be planning to form a tug-of-war with them, and take this opportunity to drag the troops on the blocking position. In addition to shooting a little devil, Ma Shuangbing quickly came to Qiu Jingshan's side through the trenches.

According to Ma Shuangbing's prediction, the Japanese brigade, which was not far from the squadron itself, believed that reinforcements would soon arrive. In this case, Qiu Jingshan and his battalion of the military training regiment had better retreat in advance, so as to ensure their absolute safety! (To be continued.) )