The unexpected breakthrough of the Yihe Bridge, as the only traffic bridge on the Yihe River, together with Taierzhuang and Xinyi County, has a very important strategic position from any point of view. However, with the Yihe Bridge being completely destroyed by the East China Field Army, the dream of the Japanese puppet reinforcements to successfully cross the bridge and reach Xinyi County was also shattered.

Because the average width of the entire Yi River is more than 50 meters, plus the water is turbulent. It can be said that it is a natural defensive position.

Therefore, in order to concentrate more superior forces and join the battle to encircle and annihilate the Japanese puppet reinforcements, east of the Yihe River, that is, directly opposite the ambush battlefield, the headquarters did not put too many troops for positional defense. Because, in the eyes of everyone, even if the Japanese puppet army plugs in its wings, it is impossible to fly across the turbulent Yi River to break through"............

The 1st Regiment of the Sixteenth Army, because of the Taierzhuang offensive and defensive battle, many prisoners were replenished in the first month, at this moment,

The total strength has changed from less than 100 people at the beginning to more than 400 people today. Of course, among the more than 400 people, Li Shengda's battalion, because of the successful capture of an integrated company of the Imperial Allied Army on the battlefield, accounted for almost half of the troops.

"Battalion commander, after statistics, among the more than 180 recruits who have just been reorganized in the whole battalion. Except for thirty people who were left behind and added to the platoon directly under the battalion headquarters. The remaining 150 or so people have all been divided into three companies. According to your order, in order to make these recruits better form combat effectiveness, all company platoon commanders are assigned to each squad to serve as squad leaders" After hurried to the scheduled battlefield, the instructor ran to Li Shengda out of breath and reported.

"Lao Zhang, good job." In the course of training and fighting, pay attention to discovering a combat backbone and train them to become future squad leaders. Now that the troops are fighting again, when the time comes, there will be a large number of prisoners to replenish us, and we must not let these company and platoon commanders go all the way to the grassroots level to serve as squad leaders," Li Shengda replied.

"I'll give the order right away............"

And just after the half-hour rest of the troops, the panting regimental correspondent stood in front of Li Shengda and said anxiously.

, "Battalion Commander Li, the regiment commander ordered the first battalion to immediately take the village of Gaozhuang as the center and build a blocking position on the spot to block the Japanese puppet army west of the Yi River and all possible swim through the encirclement. ”

"How is it possible for the Japanese puppet army to swim across and break through, this is a big river with a width of fifty meters, no matter what, since the regiment commander gave the order, our battalion must act in accordance with the order. Go back and tell the regiment commander that with my Li Shengda and all the commanders and fighters of the first battalion here, I will definitely not let the puppet army break through from our position" after a short shock. Li Shengda, the correspondent in front of him, replied with a confident face.

Looking at the messenger who was leaving quickly, Li Shengda turned around and ordered: "1 King Bu, notify all the commanders above the platoon level in the battalion to come to the battalion headquarters for a meeting in ten minutes, and ...... quickly."

, "Yes, battalion commander......"

On the outlying positions of Gaozhuang, more than 200 commanders and fighters of the first battalion, under the command of battalion commander Li Shengda, quickly waved the sappers in their hands. With the favorable terrain on the outskirts of the village, the most basic blocking positions were excavated.

In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed. Just when the blocking position outside Gaozhuang Village slowly appeared, a tendency appeared. A series of deafening shell explosions reached everyone's ears.

, "The ambush of the main force of the battalion commander against the Japanese pseudo-reinforcements began" in the battalion headquarters. As soon as the sound of the explosion reached everyone's ears, the instructor next to him said excitedly.

Quickly rushed out of the command headquarters and raised the telescope in his hand. Sure enough, on the battlefield on the other side of the Yi River, which stretched for several kilometers, "there was already a deafening sound of gunfire that was very familiar to everyone."

At the same time, puffs of black smoke from the explosion of the shells quickly skewered up from the road......

"Lao Wang, pass the order, and the troops speed up. Whether the enemy can break through from the Yi River or not, we must be prepared. In addition, a platoon of troops was dispatched to the riverside to enter the well to conduct covert reconnaissance, pay close attention to the battle situation on the other side of the river, and report immediately if there was any situation." Putting down the binoculars in his hand, Li Shengda, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, regained his composure in a very short time. Then, facing the instructor beside him, he commanded decisively.

"Battalion commander, I'll give the order right away............"

On the ambush battlefield west of the Yi River, the huge battlefield slowly returned to calm after a brief period of chaos caused by a sudden attack. Groups of Japanese puppet troops, under the coercion of their respective officers, slowly gathered together and prepared to build ......fortifications.

Major General Kaohsiung, as the supreme commander of this unit, also calmed down from the panic at the beginning, and began to understand the specific situation of himself, including his own troops, through his own observation......s.

"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, according to the report of the Perimeter Reconnaissance Force. Currently, in our south, north, west. There are a large number of Chinese armed forces surrounding us, and in a maximum of ten minutes, these Chinese troops can complete the encirclement of our army," said the chief of staff to the brigade commander in front of him.

"South, North, West...... then, what about our East? After a short period of thought, Major General Kaohsiung asked with a frown.

"According to the cavalry scouts, the only bridge to the east of us that passes through the Yi River has been completely destroyed by the Chinese troops. Because the Yi River is blocking our way, the Chinese troops are not deployed to the east of us," the chief of staff reported, pointing to an operational map spread out on the ground.

"Yaga, cunning Shina, do they want to be here, to wipe out us all, bastard, what are the scouts for, why didn't they find the ambush force of the Shina people in advance......" Major General Kaohsiung cursed loudly.

"Now I order that the 1st Infantry Brigade, the 12th Division of the Imperial Army, 12 or 2 Regiments, immediately set up a blocking position to the south of us, and in any case, must block the offensive of the Chinese people. The 2nd Infantry Brigade, 122 regiments of the 13th Division of the Imperial Army, arranged blocking positions in the west. The 3rd Infantry Brigade, two regiments of the 14th Division of Huang Evil Jun, arranged blocking positions in the north. The independent artillery brigade immediately set up artillery positions in the tidal flat positions along the river to provide artillery support at any time. In addition, inform the three division commanders of the Imperial Allied Army to go to the river immediately, reconnoiter the specific terrain with me, and prepare to swim across the Yihe River from the east to break through" After a short period of contemplation, Major General Kaohsiung ordered very decisively.

"Ha Yi, Your Excellency the Brigade Commander is wise ............."

On the beach by the Yihe River, Major General Kaohsiung, who had already regained his calm, completely ignored the deafening gunfire in the north, south, and west. Surrounded by a group of officers, he stared solemnly at the river in front of him, which looked very stable, but was a full fifty meters wide, and was silent............

However, compared with the calmness of the brigade commander, the chief of staff of the brigade next to him was not so calm. Because, in just half an hour, the three armies, although blocking the offensive of the East China Field Army. However, the troops responsible for holding their positions also paid heavy losses.

At this moment, the position of blocking on three sides, in the face of the enemy's offensive, may break through at any time. If the brigade commander in front of him can't find a way out as soon as possible. Then, the only way left for yourself is to fight to the death. Well, at this point, the chief of staff no longer ignored the solemn atmosphere around him and spoke.

, "Brigade commander, the sniper unit has repeatedly sent telegrams for help, asking for a retreat, you see............"

"Baga, order the troops, be sure to hold your ground. Without my order, if there is a person who retreats, no matter who it is, military justice is engaged," Major General Kaohsiung scolded with an angry face.

For a while, the faces of dozens of officers around him were shrouded in a miserable white look. Keep your head down and don't say a word......

As the saying goes, in this tongue ratio, everything is missing, but there is only one thing that is missing, and that is Han jiān. Just when Major General Kaohsiung faced the Yihe River in front of him and had no way. A young staff officer, with a Chinese, appeared in front of everyone.

"Report to Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, this man of China said that he has a way to get us across the river......,1,

"Nani, you have a way to get us across the river. Yo Xi, you are very good, as long as you have a way to let us cross the river, I will immediately appoint you as the commander of the Imperial Army.

In addition, you will be rewarded with a thousand pieces of ocean. How about it, tell me quickly, what kind of way can you let us cross the river" Looking at the Chinese people in front of him, Major General Kaohsiung was as if he had seen a living treasure, and said movingly.

, "Thank you Taijun, thank you Taijun" to hear such a generous reward. Han Jiān's face,

Immediately, he smiled flatteringly, like a heartfelt dog, and said excitedly.

"Okay, tell me about your solution?" He waved his arm impatiently. Major General Kaohsiung asked expectantly at the Chinese people in front of him.

"Yes, Taijun is fifty meters ahead, and there is a shallow. The entire surface of the river is not more than two meters deep. We were able to hike through the shallows and swim across the river............"

Han Jiān said with a flattering face, just like offering a treasure.

"Yo Xi, great, now I will appoint you as the commander of the Imperial Army. At the same time, I order you to show us the way, take us through the Yi River, and break through" Major General Kaohsiung's face was immediately enveloped by a thick smile. He commanded with a jī look on his face.

"Yes, Taijun, I will definitely take everyone through the Yihe River safely............"@.