The guerrillas in western Hebei and the security regiment are dependent on each other, and the relationship between the outside and the inside is one of the outside. If they had not involved the Japanese army on the Pinghan Line, then more than a dozen counties in western Hebei would have fallen into the clutches of the Japanese army. At that time, Ping'an County will have to fight alone, not to mention the construction of a base area, whether it can gain a foothold in Hebei will become a problem.

Not to mention the cavalry battalion. They are the heartfelt flesh of the 129th Division, and the 129th Division is the most important ally of the security regiment, and it was not long ago that it extended a helping hand. If you don't even save the cavalry battalion today, who will save the security regiment in the future?

Therefore, whether it is from the perspective of national interests or from the perspective of interests, we must come to the rescue of each other. Of course, sending troops to rescue each other is not a joke. Although Zanhuang County is close to Ping'an County, it is not within the scope of the security regiment's strength, and the Japanese army has laid a net here, which can be described as full of murderous opportunities.

Now I don't even know how to deploy the Japanese army's troops, let alone save people if I rush to send troops, even the security regiment may have to get in. Therefore, when sending troops, we must also pay attention to strategy, and we cannot do stupid things such as reporting salaries and fighting fires. But what can be done to successfully rescue friendly forces and avoid major casualties? Zheng Weiguo quickly fell into deep thought.

Seeing that Zheng Weiguo didn't speak, Wang Da was a little anxious and said, "Lao Zheng, are you willing to send troops?" ”

This is somewhat impolite, but as the saying goes, saving soldiers is like fighting fire. When it's time to die, I can't care about so many face-saving things.

Zheng Weiguo understood Wang Da's mood very well at the moment, and comforted: "Of course we will send troops, don't worry!" After speaking, he asked the herald to call Duan Shuanghu and several battalion commanders over.

Duan Shuanghu was discussing the marching route of the training with Ma Biao, the commander of the first battalion, and hurried over after receiving the order. From a long distance, he shouted loudly: "Regimental seats, all battalions are ready, when will it start?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said in a deep voice: "The situation has changed, and today's training has been cancelled. ”

At this time, several battalion commanders rushed over and asked, "Tuanzao, what's wrong?" Is it going to be a big battle? ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded, briefly explained the current situation, and then gave an order: "Zhang Changgui! ”

Duan Shuanghu hurriedly said: "Tuanzao, did you forget? The troops directly under the regimental headquarters will not participate in the training today! The Changgui brothers are all training their own skills. ”

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and asked, "Who among you knows more about cavalry?" ”

Wu Quanfu, the commander of the third battalion, hurriedly said: "Tuanzao, give me the task!" My riding skills are no worse than Changgui'er! ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "It's you!" You go and assemble the cavalry of the troops directly under the regimental headquarters and quickly rush to Lijia Town, Zanhuang County. Remember, if you find the Western Hebei guerrillas, the cavalry battalion of the 129th Division, or other anti-Japanese friendly troops on the way, you must remind them that Lijiazhen is a trap set by devils. If this task is completed, you don't have to go to Lijia Town, just go back directly. ”

Wu Quanfu said: "Okay, I know the truth." What if you don't touch them along the way? Or are they already attacking Lijiazhen? ”

Zheng Weiguo said solemnly: "Then you have to be careful, don't put yourself in it!" If the friendly forces have not yet attacked Lijiazhen, you can warn them with a warning shot or shout through a loudspeaker. If the friendly forces have already attacked Lijia Town, try to meet them to break through and evacuate, and you can decide what to do according to the actual situation. ”

Wu Quanfu said: "I understand! ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, remember, save yourself and destroy the enemy!" Go ahead! ”

The cavalry directly under the security regiment was divided into two parts, one was the communication cavalry belonging to the guard company, and the other was the reconnaissance cavalry belonging to the special forces brigade, all of which were taken away by Wu Quanfu. Although these two cavalry units were not prepared for long-distance training before, the cavalry was originally a mobile and flexible unit, so they were quickly dispatched.

Zhang Changgui also rushed over when he heard the news and said, "Tuanzao, is there a task?" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Hurry up and gather all the troops directly under the regiment headquarters." ”

Zhang Changgui said: "Except for the artillery and snipers, who went farther, the rest of the troops have already been assembled. ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Okay, you immediately notify the artillery and sniper platoon to stop training and let them come back immediately!" ”

Zhang Changgui responded, and hurriedly led people to separate to inform the artillery company and sniper platoon.

Zheng Weiguo immediately gave another order and roared: "Duan Shuanghu! ”

Duan Shuanghu hurriedly came out of the queue and said, "Here!" ”

Zheng Weiguo ordered: "You lead the four main battalions to start immediately, and the target is Zanhuang County!" Now the troops directly under the regimental headquarters are still assembling, and I will come later. Remember, before the artillery arrives, try not to exchange fire with the devils! ”

Duan Shuanghu said loudly: "Yes! Before leaving, he asked again: "Tuanza, what is the deployment of the Japanese army and the current situation of friendly forces?" ”

Zheng Weiguo was a little helpless and said: "It's not clear for the time being, I can only take one step at a time." Now that the enemy situation is unknown, we must be cautious after entering Zanhuang County, and we must not act rashly. ”

Duan Shuanghu said with some excitement: "Tuanza, don't worry, it's not the first time we've fought with devils!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said sternly: "We can't take it lightly, the devil has suffered so much loss in our hands, and it is time to remember it for a long time." Don't underestimate them. ”

After some advice, Duan Shuanghu quickly drove towards Zanhuang County with a large army. Fortunately, the troops were supposed to carry out long-distance training, and the weapons, ammunition, lunch boxes, and water bottles were already carried, otherwise there would have been a lot of delay.

Another advantageous factor is that the troops are now in the county seat, and not in Qiliba on the Taihang Mountains. If you rush from Qiliba to Zanhuang County, when you arrive, I'm afraid that even the daylily will be cold.

Hasn't the main force been resting at Qiliba all the time? Why did you go out to the front line of the county? In fact, since robbing the devil's military column, Zheng Weiguo moved his headquarters back to the county seat. Although Qiliba is safe, it is too remote after all, and it is difficult to respond in time once the Japanese army attack. The robbery of the army is quite secretive, but if the Japanese army goes all out to investigate, it is still very likely that they will come to the door, so Zheng Weiguo has been on full guard these days.

After Duan Shuanghu took the lead, Zheng Weiguo ordered all local troops to urgently assemble and prepare for battle, and at the same time ordered auxiliary troops such as logistics and heavy sanitation to follow up.

When Li Zhen'an heard about it, he rushed over and said, "Tuanzao, the enemy has not yet invaded the territory, so it is better not to make an emergency mobilization, so as not to cause unnecessary panic." ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said: "The struggle in the future will only become more and more cruel, and it is impossible to live a peaceful life." If the villagers want to survive, they must adapt to it. ”

As he was talking, Yu Laogen got a new piece of information, which was sent by a carrier pigeon. He opened it and looked at it, and said happily: "Tuanzao, it is the deployment of the enemy's troops!" ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly asked: "Lao Gen'er, how many troops does the enemy have in Lijia Town?" ”

Yu Laogen took a look at it and said, "A garrison brigade, and hundreds of puppet soldiers. This is only the strength of the area around Lijia Town, and there must be reinforcements in the direction of Yuanshi County. ”

Wang Da's face changed, which was even worse than what he had learned.

Zheng Weiguo also frowned, damn, it's another brigade. And judging from the layout of the Japanese army, the reinforcements are only afraid that they will be stronger. He took the information and looked at it and asked, "Are there still cavalry?" Immediately send this information to Deputy Head Duan. After saying that, he said to the orderly, "Go, bring the battle map." ”

After getting the map, Zheng Weiguo squatted on the ground and looked at it. This military map was captured from the devils, and it was marked in great detail, even down to the number of wells in each village.

Wang Da said nervously: "How is it?" Is there any hope of rescue? ”

Zheng Weiguo was also a little anxious, he waved his hand and said: "It's hard to say, the enemy situation is complicated, so you can only do your best." "Actually, it mainly depends on the current situation of Ji You and the cavalry battalion, if they can see through the devil's conspiracy, it would be great.

Wang Da stomped his foot heavily, sighed, and said: "If the Jiyou and cavalry battalions are finished, our party's hard work in western Hebei will be in vain!" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "I know the way!" Don't worry, Lao Wang, our security regiment will never sit idly by and watch the friendly forces annihilate! ”

After the artillery was ready, Zheng Weiguo quickly marched east with the troops directly under the regimental headquarters. Although the guns were heavy, they were dragged by horses, and they were faster than the infantry. Hurried all the way, and finally arrived in Zanhuang County at noon.

Zheng Weiguo asked the correspondent: "Where is the main force now, and have you been in touch with them?" ”

The correspondent said: "They didn't have a radio with them when they left, and we were all marching carrier pigeons and we couldn't use them, so we couldn't get in touch for the time being!" ”

Zheng Weiguo was a little annoyed and said, "Why did this kid Duan Shuanghu run so fast!" I should have let them bring the radio with me. Ahem, it's too late to say anything. ”

Wang Da said: "I have a way! ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "What way?" ”

Wang Da said: "Blow the trumpet! Don't you have a trumpeter? ”

Zheng Weiguo slapped his thigh and said, "Why did you forget this stubble?" Quick, let the trumpeter blow the trumpet and see if you can contact the main force. ”

After blowing for a long time, there was not even an echo, who called the terrain open here?

Zhang Changgui said: "It seems that the main force has gone far!" ”

Zheng Weiguo was worried that Duan Shuanghu and their lone army would go deep into the devil's loss, so he hurriedly ordered to continue to catch up. When they were about to arrive at Beima Village, the troops directly under them finally got in touch with the main force led by Duan Shuanghu with a trumpet. Before I had time to rejoice, a dense burst of gunfire suddenly came - the devil had already exchanged fire in front!