Chapter 629: Offense is the Best Defense (Ask for Subscription!) ）

The 13th Division of the Fifth Column, in the middle of the entire Fifth Column, can be said to be the first-class main division with the strongest combat effectiveness.

It is such a first-class main division, and its predecessor was an expanded unit formed by the former First Division of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. In the entire 13th Division, almost all of its commanders above the company and platoon level were former cadres and fighters of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. However, because the speed of expansion of the troops is too fast, it is the main division with the largest proportion of anti-United Nations fighters. There are more than 6,000 troops, and the number of the original Anti-Japanese Federation is only more than 1,000.

However, although the composition of the army was very complex, most of the fighters were made up of captured Manchurian soldiers. However, after several months of ideological and military training, coupled with one victory after another. These Manchurian soldiers, who used to wear Han Jiān skins, had already regarded themselves as real soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, and completely integrated their hearts into the entire Eighth Route Army.

Division commander Li Yuanqing, before the reorganization of the troops, was the commander of the First Division of the First Army of the Anti-Japanese Alliance led by Deputy Commander Yang Jingyu. There has always been such an idea in his heart: that is, since he joined the Anti-Japanese Federation, he has not had the same fighting experience for decades.

During his ten-year combat career, even as a division commander, he lived a life of lack of clothes and ammunition. In the face of the heavy encirclement and suppression of the Japanese puppet army, he was ready to starve his military life at any time. What's more, in the middle of the entire Anti-Japanese Federation, there are countless ordinary soldiers.

However, since Commander Liu Hua arrived at the Anti-Japanese Federation, almost everything that happened around him has undergone earth-shaking changes.

In the Japanese puppet army, the troops were heavily encircled and suppressed, and there was almost no chance of victory. Under the command of Commander Liu Hua, almost all battles were won with fewer victories. The armament of the entire army has already reached a level that he never dared to imagine, along with the arrival of victorious battles one after another. As for the ammunition in the hands of the soldiers, in the words of the commander, as long as it does not affect the marching speed of the troops, you can take as much as you can with you in each battle......

In the past, before the reorganization of the Anti-Japanese Federation, this was something that division commander Li Yuanqing did not dare to imagine at all.

Therefore, in the face of a large number of facts, for the division commander Li Yuanqing. Liu Hua, the commander of the field army, is like a god, and he exists in his heart. Therefore, during the half-year-long contact, Division Commander Li Yuanqing hardly missed even the slightest opportunity to learn all kinds of military knowledge with Commander Liu Hua.

After receiving the task of blocking the 124th Division of the Japanese Army for a week, Li Yuanqing, who was already full of confidence in the combat effectiveness of his troops, can be said to have returned to the stationing of his troops with confidence. Then, with the troops equipped with good equipment and sufficient ammunition, they collided head-on in the direction of the march of the Japanese 124th Division.

The two-day rapid march hurried by, and just as everyone's faces were slowly showing tiredness, a telegram from the special operations division was handed to Li Yuanqing. The tiredness on the face of the division commander Li Yuanqing was immediately swept away.

"The 124th Division of the Japanese Army, there are only fifty kilometers left from your department, counting one day's journey. According to the order of the command, our special operations division is about to break away from contact with the Japanese army and accept a new combat mission. Therefore, in the next time, it will be up to you to continue to take on the task of blocking the Japanese army... Forget the 13th Division, which will be able to achieve greater victories in the next battle, the commander of the first regiment and one battalion of the Special Operations Division...."

After reading the telegram in his hand, the tired look on Li Yuanqing's face was immediately swept away. Then, lù out of the excited god sè. After handing the telegram to the political commissar, Li Yuanqing ordered loudly: "Correspondent, map..."...

After reading the telegram in his hand, Wang Xiaoming, the political commissar who was calm and calm, did not behave too much like Li Yuanqing. Because, in his heart, the disparity between the strength of the enemy and the enemy, after all, is too great. One is not good, and there are more than 6,000 people in his thirteenth division, so he will stay here.

Thinking of this, Li Yuanqing, the division commander who was looking at the map with all his attention, asked in thought.

"Lao Li, Xiǎo Devil has a main division, more than 20,000 people, how are you going to fight?"

"There are more than 20,000 xiǎo devils, and there is also a field artillery wing. For our 13th Division, it is indeed a hard bone. nòng is not good, not only can you not eat it, but you will also collapse your teeth. However, I believe that as long as we are properly configured and tactics are properly applied, we will definitely be able to exchange the greatest victory for the most Xiǎo price and complete the task given to us by the headquarters of the 13th Division. Li Yuanqing said. ,

Seeing the political commissar and the chief of staff nodding approvingly, Li Yuanqing did not hesitate, and then ordered to Peng Shilu, the chief of staff in front of him. "Xiǎo devils slack off a lot of baggage and heavy artillery, and must take the road. In that case, we will destroy the entire road, slow down their march, and then look for an opportunity to destroy the enemy. ”

"Lao Peng, immediately order the division to belong to the reconnaissance company, the engineer company, and bring a mortar platoon. Under the unified command of Chen Tiejun, commander of the reconnaissance company, he immediately set out to destroy all the roads in front of the Japanese 124th Division and slow down its march. At the same time, taking advantage of the favorable terrain, he constantly attacked, sāo harassed the Japanese army, and shè killed their living forces. ”

"Well, I agree with that. This is to give orders to the húnxiǎo sons of the reconnaissance company..."As he spoke, Chief of Staff Peng Shilu stood up from the ground and strode towards the location of the reconnaissance company.

Looking at the departing chief of staff, political commissar Wang Xiaoming pointed to the map in front of him and continued to ask: "Lao Li, according to the combat effectiveness of the two companies. Delaying the Japanese army for two days should not be a problem. What about our main force, where are you going to choose the battlefield? ”

Seeing the inquiring eyes of the political commissar, Li Yuanqing's finger immediately pointed to a place name on the map, 'Sifang Camel'. Then, he said confidently.

"Lao Wang, the commander once said that offense is the best defense. You see, the Sifang Camel is located on the road that the Japanese army must pass, and it is only five kilometers away from us. Here, all day long, surrounded by a ring of mountains. We can take advantage of the powerful terrain here and fight a defensive battle with the Xiǎo devils. ”

As he spoke, Li Yuanqing took out a piece of paper and quickly drew a simple sketch according to the coordinates on the map. Then, he explained to Wang Xiaoming, the political commissar who was still suspicious in front of him.

"On the frontal ridges of the quadrangular camels, we can construct a large number of strong fortifications in depth. Then, send a certain number of troops to resolutely block the offensive of the Xiǎo devils. As for the main force of the division, it was hidden in the mountains on both sides of the road. When the Japanese offensive was frustrated in front of our positions, and at night, we could take advantage of the terrain and launch continuous attacks to regain the positions we had lost during the day and kill and wound a large number of Japanese living forces. Of course, as for how the troops evaded the Japanese scouts and lay in ambush in the mountains on both flanks, then they had the right to speak only by looking at the specific terrain. ”

"A fortification in depth that is sufficient to defend against heavy artillery and aircraft bombardment by the Japanese army, with 7,000 troops in our hands, should be completed in two days. It seems that this time, some of our reconnaissance company and engineer company have suffered..."Political Commissar Wang Xiaoming nodded and said very approvingly.

"Okay, since you agree, Wang, let's go now. The sooner the entire fortification is completed, our reconnaissance company and engineer company will be able to suffer fewer casualties ... Order the troops, set off immediately, seize the camels in all directions, and build fortifications..."Division Commander Li Yuanqing ordered with a decisive face.

Two days later, the entire Sifang Camel, with the efforts of thousands of warriors day and night, had turned into a huge construction site with a huge trench jiāo. The S-shaped trenches, like dragons, cut off the road to Baishan County.

And between the fortifications composed of three huge trenches, the trenches that crossed through each other, connecting the entire fortifications together, forming a huge spider web.

Speaking of these fortifications, they are not simple civil fortifications. Of the three trenches on the front, each of them was a full three meters wide. Far more than the span of the soldier running, not to mention the xiǎo devil of the broken tuǐ. As for the depth, there is a difference between the front and the back. The depth of the trench facing the Japanese army was exactly 1.5 meters. However, the depth of the trenches behind the fighters reached a full two meters. As a result of this configuration, the xiǎo devils who were in charge of the attack on the front line could only see a trench in front of them within their field of vision. As for the positions in the rear, nothing is known about them ....

Of course, these surface fortifications are far from meeting Li Yuanqing's requirements. Under the supervision of division commander Li Yuanqing, in the middle of the three trenches, without a distance of 50 meters, an anti-aircraft gun with a depth of 5 meters was dug up, which was enough to accommodate a combat platoon soldier. It was used to defend against attacks by Japanese large-caliber artillery and aircraft. As for the mountains on both sides of the road, except for the two mountains that came out of the front, a simple fortification was constructed. On the back side of the entire mountain, countless hidden anti-aircraft guns were fired. Inside these dòng mouths were completely concealed anti-artillery dòng, two regiments, nearly four thousand men and horses. It was quietly hiding inside, preparing to launch the deadliest attack on the attacking Japanese 124th Division at a favorable time.

Looking at the cobweb-like position in front of him, Political Commissar Wang Xiaoming was immediately shocked. He exclaimed at Li Yuanqing beside him.

"Lao Li, I really thought that such a huge project, we only took two days and two nights to complete it for him... However, fortunately, when I set off at that time, I slacked off a lot of fried yào. Otherwise, such a large amount of work, with the sapper shovels in our hands, would not be able to complete it even if we were all exhausted to death. ”

Li Yuanqing nodded at the political commissar's amazement, and then replied confidently.

"We paid such a big price to build this fortification in depth. This time, whatever you say, we will turn this place into the grave of the 124th Division of the Japanese Army. ”

"Bang bang bang..." As soon as Li Yuanqing's words fell, a series of gunshots faintly reached everyone's ears. Half an hour later, in the trenches, under everyone's expectations, the reconnaissance company and the engineer company, which were responsible for slowing down the Japanese army's march, finally appeared in front of everyone.

However, at this moment, when it was time to set out, there were troops with a strength of more than 300 people. At this moment, with all the light and serious wounded, there are less than a hundred people left. In less than a few minutes, Chen Tiejun, the commander of the reconnaissance company with a face of gunpowder, appeared in front of Li Yuanqing.

"Report to the division commander, political commissar, reconnaissance company, engineer company, artillery platoon successfully completed the task, request to return to the team, please instruct the commander ..."

glanced at the soldiers behind Chen Tiejun's company commander, there were less than a hundred people, and almost all of them were wounded. Li Yuanqing nodded with satisfaction. Then, he said with a proud face: "Comrades, you have all worked hard. Here, I, Li Yuanqing, salute everyone, you are all heroes of my 13th Division. I am here to assure you that after the battle is over, I will personally ask the commander, for everyone, and for the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives. Commissar, immediately arrange a hygienist to bandage the wounds of the fighters. Then, arrange for them to rest, eat. Company Commander Chen will stay first..."

"Division commander, I'll arrange it, and a platoon of guards will come over to help..."

Looking at the soldiers in front of them, with the support of the fighters, they quickly walked to the rear. Li Yuanqing quickly retracted his gaze and asked Company Commander Chen Tiejun in front of him:

"Company Commander Chen, how is the situation of the Japanese army now?"

"Report to the division commander, after two days of harassment, we have killed and wounded more than 600 Japanese soldiers. In addition, six Japanese self-weight trucks and five artillery pieces were destroyed. Now the Japanese army is still five kilometers away from our forward positions. If nothing else, before noon, the Japanese forward units will be able to make contact with our troops. Speaking of the results of his troops, Chen Tiejun's tired face immediately smiled. Then, he said confidently.

Li Yuanqing nodded and said with satisfaction: "Good job, if nothing happens, after the battle is over, I will expand your reconnaissance company into a reconnaissance battalion, continue to work hard, and lead the troops well." In addition, when you are resting later, go to the new regiment to select some clever points, supplement them into your reconnaissance company, and prepare to be the reserve of the whole division. ”

"Yes, division commander..."Chen Tiejun rushed out of the temporary headquarters with a smile on his face.

At this moment, Wang Xiaoming, the political commissar who had arranged more than 100 wounded, returned to the headquarters and asked, "Lao Li, how far are we from the Japanese front?" ”

"It's not far off. At most one xiǎo hour, we can fire with the forward troops of xiǎo devils. Chief of Staff, ordered the 37th Regiment on the frontal position, Regiment Commander Hu Beiwen to prepare for battle. After the battle began, according to our predetermined battle plan, the camera retreated, and it was absolutely impossible to fight hard with the main force of the Japanese army. When it comes to the evening, we're cleaning up these xiǎo devils. ”

"Yes, division commander..."Chief of Staff Peng Shilu quickly took the order.

It is located on the top of a mountain at the very front of the Sifang Camel that is less than 200 meters above sea level. The troops of a company of the 37th Regiment were hiding in the winding trenches, quietly waiting for the arrival of the xiǎo devils. And this task is to hold on to the place for a period of time, and then, quickly disengage from the Japanese army, abandon the position, and retreat. Time passed minute by minute, and in the anxious waiting of more than a hundred warriors, at the end of the road, an ugly menstrual period finally appeared. Immediately after, in the light of the sun, the reflection of two rows of bayonets appeared in everyone's eyes. Finally, the long-awaited Japanese advance unit appeared in everyone's field of vision.

Just when the company commander raised the telescope in his hand, ready to observe the specific enemy situation. The sentinel, who went out to reconnoiter the enemy's situation, quickly climbed over the trench in front of the soldiers, jumped into the trench, and came to the company commander's side.

"Report to the company commander, it's already clear. The forward troops of the xiǎo devils add up to the strength of a squadron. More than 180 xiǎo devils were not equipped with any heavy weapons other than grenadiers and light machine guns. In addition, two kilometers behind the forward troops were the main forces of the Japanese division. ”

"Well, an infantry squadron that is not equipped with any heavy weapons. Since we came to die, then we accepted it unceremoniously. Instructors, inform the fighters to prepare for battle. All crooked machine guns and grenadiers, without my orders, are forbidden to fire in advance and storm the target. The corners of the company commander's mouth showed a sneer, and he ordered decisively.

And at this moment, the Japanese forward troops who discovered the abnormality on the hill also stopped. After sending two heralds to report the situation to the main force of the division behind him. The squadron leader of the Japanese army, who was riding on a war horse, slowly walked to the foot of the mountain, raised the telescope in his hand, and also began to observe the enemy situation.

See the trenches on the hill in front of you. A kilometer away in sight, the fortifications that have completely cut off the entire road. The face of the Japanese squadron leader not only did not show any fear, but a smile appeared on the face. With a confident face, he said to several xiǎo captains beside him.

"Yo Xi, I finally met the real main force of the Eighth Route Army. Today, we must let these cunning Eighth Route Army know that our Kwantung Army troops are invincible in the world..."

Since the dispatch of these arrogant Kwantung Army units from Shanhaiguan, they have been continuously attacked by special operations divisions and reconnaissance companies. The ubiquitous attacks made these Kwantung Army soldiers, who were accustomed to frontal combat, miserable. I can only watch as bullets take away the lives of my comrades. Watching countless comrades-in-arms be blown up by ubiquitous mines, or directly take their lives.

The attacks along the way have already numbed this arrogant xiǎo devil. And at this moment, seeing the enemy's main force, he can finally fight a real battle happily and avenge the comrades who died along the way. This could not but make these arrogant Kwantung Army soldiers excited and moved.

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