The Japanese general who was responsible for leading the siege of the 3rd Regiment of Longya was named Sakai Tatsuzo, with the rank of major general, and was a senior operational staff officer of the North China Front Command, specifically responsible for commanding the Japanese puppet army on the East Road.

Sakai Ritsuzo and a group of puppet army division commanders and brigade commanders set up their headquarters in Raoyang County and commanded the troops to fight remotely.

At this time, the atmosphere in the command headquarters was a little solemn, because there was constant news from the front line that the offensive had failed repeatedly, and although the Japanese puppet coalition army had an absolute advantage in strength, it could not break through the defensive line of the besieged dragon's tooth troops at all.

Sakai Ritsuzo sat at the head of the conference table with a gloomy face, and the puppet army officers sat on both sides, all a little restless walking on thin ice.

Looking at the silent group of puppet army generals, Sakai Lizo snorted coldly and said: "Everyone, your troops have been unable to attack Zhengjiazhuang Village for a long time, and the fighters have been delayed. ”

As soon as Sakai Rizo said this, a group of puppet army officers were even more restless, and the commander of a division led by him boldly said: "General Sakai, please calm your anger, and bring someone to the frontline battlefield to supervise the battle in person, and this dragon's tooth army will definitely be completely wiped out!" ”

Sakai Lizo snorted coldly: "That would be better, I'm here, waiting for your good news." ”

"Yes!" A group of puppet army officers got up one after another, bowed their heads decently, and then turned around and left.

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The temporary regimental command post of the third regiment, Wu Ming came back from a round of inspection just now, and the deputy regiment commander Zhao Youde happened to receive a telegram from the signal soldier, and when he saw him coming, he hurriedly greeted him and said: "Regiment commander, you came just in time, I was about to go to you, the cavalry battalion called, they are less than five kilometers away from here, and they want us to prepare for a breakthrough!" Join them inside and out, and take the opportunity to fight your way out of the encirclement! ”

Wu Ming's expression was shocked when he heard this, he stepped forward to take the telegram and read it, and after reading it in a hurry, he pondered for a moment and said to Zhao Youde: "Old Zhao, immediately send an order to all battalions, and the military chief officer of the company directly under the regiment will come to the regiment headquarters for a meeting, and I will deploy the breakthrough battle plan!" ”

"Yes!" Zhao Youde suddenly agreed, saluted and turned to leave.

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Five kilometers south of Zhengjiazhuang Village, there is a small river, Liu Jianhua and Zhao Tiezhu led the cavalry battalion to the river, looking at the trickling river, the two quickly sent people along the river to find a bridge or end in two directions.

However, the cavalry who had been sent out soon reported that there was no bridge over the small river, and that there were two larger rivers at each of its sources, and that it would be at least another half an hour's walk to cross the river if it was to be crossed at the end of the detour.

The half-hour journey was calculated at the speed of a cavalry battalion, or tens of miles.

Zhao Tiezhu asked, "Battalion commander, what should we do?" ”

Liu Jianhua pondered for a while and said, "Pick a few with good water quality and go down to the river!" ”

"What do you mean?" Zhao Tiezhu was a little puzzled, did he want to swim over? Of course, people can, but how can horses be equipped? It's too late to build the bridge, and besides, the terrain here is open, and the devil reconnaissance plane may go and return at any time, once they find it.

The intention of rescuing the three regiments has been exposed, and the rescue plan may become even more difficult.

"I think the water in such a small river must not be very deep, let them go down and try it to see if it is possible for people to wade across the river." Liu Jianhua said.

Zhao Tiezhu suddenly realized: "Yes, it makes sense. After saying that, he personally turned over and dismounted, selected a few cavalry warriors with good water ability, and ran towards the river.

It didn't take long for Zhao Tiezhu and the others to jump into the river like dumplings and walk slowly into the river.

Soon, they walked to the middle of the river, and at this time, the river had just reached their chest, and Zhao Tiezhu took the lead and walked forward for about four or five meters, seeing that it was about to touch the opposite bank, but the water was getting shallower and shallower.

Zhao Tiezhu was overjoyed and turned back to Liu Jianhua and said loudly: "Battalion commander, no problem, the water is not deep, and there is not much silt in the riverbed below, we can wade through the water!" ”

Liu Jianhua also showed a happy smile, waved the horsewhip forward and said, "Cross the river!" ”

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In Zhengjiazhuang Village, the officers of the third regiment and above have arrived and are holding an emergency breakout meeting.

"Regiment commander, deputy regiment commander, lead a battalion and a company to cover the retreat of the main force of the regiment!" The commander of the first battalion said.

"First battalion commander, don't fight with me, leave it to our third battalion after the queen, you protect the regiment commander and deputy regiment commander, and they take the opportunity to break out of the encirclement." The commander of the third battalion said.

The other battalion and company commanders immediately argued, and in the end, Wu Ming slapped the table and shouted: "Don't fight, I will personally lead the guard company and reconnaissance company directly under the regiment to the task of the palace!" You follow the deputy commander to break through with all your might! ”

Zhao Youde and several battalion and company commanders couldn't help but change their faces when they heard this, and Zhao Youde said: "Regiment commander, how can this be, you are the commander of a regiment!" ”

Several other battalion and company commanders also nodded their heads in agreement and persuaded them.

Wu Ming raised his hand and said conclusively: "It is precisely because I am your regiment commander that I can't let my soldiers be my palace, time is urgent, so it is decided, I will personally lead the reconnaissance company, the guard company is behind the palace, and Deputy Regiment Commander Zhao acts as the commander of the regiment, and commands the soldiers of the whole regiment to take the opportunity to break through!" ”

Everyone still wanted to persuade again, but Wu Ming said: "Don't say more, carry out the order!" ”

"Yes!" Zhao Youde stepped forward and saluted one after another, respecting Wu Ming very much.

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Shimen County.

Qiao Youhua was sitting in front of the door of the temporary headquarters smoking, Guo Meng walked in from outside, she was originally escorting the people of Shimen to retreat to Luquan, and after learning that the three regiments were surrounded, she hurried back.

Seeing Qiao Youhua sitting there alone and smoking a cigarette in silence, Guo Meng's heart was a little gloomy, and he stepped forward and asked, "How is the situation of the third regiment now?" ”

Qiao Youhua looked up at her and said, "Why are you back?" I have already ordered Liu Jianhua and Zhao Tiezhu to lead the cavalry battalion to rush to reinforcements, so they should be there soon. ”

Guo Meng came over and sat side by side with him, thinking that he was worried about the breakthrough of the three regiments, and comforted him softly: "Don't worry too much, the personnel and equipment of the three regiments are very good, and there is a cavalry battalion to take over, so they will definitely be able to break out of the encirclement." ”

Unexpectedly, Qiao Youhua suddenly smiled dumbly, looked at her and said, "Do you think I'm worried about the third group?" ”

Guo Meng said in surprise: "Isn't it?" ”

"Of course not, the third regiment is also a class A regiment of Lao Tzu, equipped with advanced German and British weapons, with sufficient ammunition and a complete structure. Now there is a cavalry battalion, a trump card and sharp blade force, to respond, no matter how bad it is, it can break out of the encirclement! Qiao Youhua couldn't help but smile and said, "If you don't even have this confidence, then this battle is still a fart." ”

Guo Meng was a little confused, and looked at him with confusion: "Then you are worried, what are you thinking?" ”

"Of course, I'm thinking about how to win the next decisive battle! How can the more than 100,000 puppet troops on the East Road be served in one pot! Qiao Youhua said in surprise.