Liao County Shepherd Tong Temple, 33rd Division Headquarters. Knowing that there was an abnormal movement of the Japanese army in the city, Chief of Staff Zhou hurriedly led a group of staff officers to start intense work. Zheng Weiguo, the division commander, was empty, so he had to sit on the chair on the ground, waiting for the change in the military situation.

"Report to the sitting! A reinforced squadron of the Japanese army had left the city from the north gate and was now marching along the road towards Heshun. Commander Qi asks you whether to attack or not. A telegrapher hurried over, still holding a copy of the telegram in his hand.

Chief of Staff Zhou took a look, handed it to Zheng Weiguo, and said, "Division, do you want to order the 342nd Regiment to attack?" ”

Zheng Weiguo glanced at it and said, "Don't worry, this is Hai Lao Mingrong who released him to explore the way, don't startle the snakes, let them pass!" He got up and walked around the room, and sighed: "The Japanese army is really moving fast enough, and they rushed out of the city before the planes arrived." Lao Zhou, do you guess what other tricks Hai Lao Mingrong has? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou smiled awkwardly and said, "I really can't guess this!" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, this Hai Lao Mingrong is insidious and cunning, good at using tricks, and there is indeed a set of wars. However, the initiative on the battlefield is in our hands, and no matter how cunning he is, he can't make any big waves! ”

As soon as the reinforced squadron of the Japanese army left the city, it quickly concentrated its strength and rushed towards a high ground. Deputy Head Xu put down the binoculars and said with a smile: "The little devil really grabbed the mountain." Danza, you guessed it right! ”

Regiment Commander Qi Sixian explained: "The Japanese army has two major characteristics in mountain warfare, one is to grab the mountain, every battle must be robbed, if conditions permit, it will also grab more than two commanding heights to support each other!" ”

Deputy Regiment Commander Xu asked curiously: "Tuanzao, what is another major feature of the Japanese army's mountain warfare?" ”

Head Qi Sixian said: "Roundabout! He broke a branch of a tree, gestured on the ground and explained, "You see, if this is a hill, if the Japanese army cannot attack from the front, they will definitely go around to the flank, or even to the rear, and then launch a surprise attack." This is how last year's Niangziguan was lost! ”

The commanders and fighters of the 342nd Regiment are all from the Jin Sui Army. Most of them have experienced the Battle of Xinkou. I think of the tragedy and lessons of that battle. Everyone sighed.

Deputy Head Xu said with annoyance: "Hey, if the lady didn't lose it last year, then the devil would be rampant on the ground in Shanxi!" ”

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little sad, the chief of staff of the regiment hurriedly diverted the topic and said: "Tuanzao, what if the Japanese army is blocked in the valley?" Or is it a roundabout and a rush to the top of the mountain? ”

Head Qi smiled: "That's right, this is the devil's housekeeping skill!" He said. He drew a valley on the ground and explained: "Once the Japanese army is ambushed, they will attack the high ground on both sides at any cost, and at the same time send a small force to outflank it." Once you occupy the commanding heights, you will be pressed from the top to the bottom! ”

When everyone saw it, they couldn't help but gasp. They all said: "The little devil's hand is really vicious!" It's a counter-encirclement! ”

Regiment Commander Qi nodded and said, "It's really powerful, but it requires a high level of tactical ability and execution ability of the troops. Then, he explained the advantages and disadvantages of this tactic and how to deal with it.

The commander of the first battalion said in surprise: "Tuanza, where did you learn these good things?" Taiyuan Suiying School has never been taught! ”

Deputy Head Xu said with a smile: "These days, the group seat always runs to the division headquarters when there is nothing to do, it is a small stove opened by the division!" ”

Head Qi smiled and said, "Sort of!" Shizuo has recently been compiling an art of war, and I heard that I went to military school. I'll be asked to go over and help sort out the information. Actually, I know something. When I was in military school, I didn't learn any bullshit. That is, to help make a start. ”

Deputy Regiment Commander Xu Qi said: "What is the division doing to compile the art of war, do you want to open a military school?" ”

Regiment Commander Qi did not hide it either, and said: "Well, the division seat said that there are too few qualified officers now, and he plans to establish a camp school and throw all the officers of the division into it. ”

When everyone heard this, they were a little nervous and a little excited, and they asked one after another: "Tuanzuo, when will that school be opened?" Are we all going to learn? ”

Head Qi said: "At present, preparations are almost complete, and it can be officially opened when the teaching materials are compiled." Then he smiled and said to the group, "Do any of you want to go to further your studies?" If you want to go, sign up quickly, you won't have a chance if it's late! ”

Several officers hurriedly raised their hands, and Regiment Commander Qi asked the secretary of the regiment headquarters to report to the division headquarters after the war. While everyone was talking and laughing, the observation post suddenly reported, saying, "Tuanzao, another Japanese army is out of the city!" ”

Commander Qi hurriedly said: "Be careful to conceal and pay attention to observation!" The commanders and fighters quickly returned to the fortifications and hid.

In Liaoxian County, an officer hurried to the headquarters of the wing, snapped a straight shot, and said: "Your Excellency, the first squadron has occupied the high ground north of the city and has not been intercepted by the Chinese army, and the second squadron is advancing north!" ”

Ebime was a little surprised, and said, "Has the Shina Army never attacked the 1st Squadron?" ”

The officer hurriedly said: "Yes, Your Excellency! ”

Ebimo Mingei paced around the room, holding his chin with his hand and said, "The Chinese army is really calm! At the moment, our planes have not yet arrived, isn't it the best time for them to attack? ”

The staff officer guessed: "Your Excellency, could it be that the Chinese army has lost the courage to attack because it has suffered too many losses in the artillery battle last night?" Although they have a lot of heavy weapons, they are far inferior to our army in application. If they really want to fight, their casualties will definitely be greater than ours! ”

Ebi thought for a moment and said, "Sodosne (is that the reason)?" Forget it, no matter what the Chinese army thinks, we still advance in the direction of Heshun according to the original plan, and order all squadrons to never allow rash advances. ”

The staff officer hurriedly said: "Haiyi! ”

After the Japanese second squadron left the city, it advanced a few hundred meters north under the cover of the first squadron, and then seized a high ground to hold on.

On the position of the 342nd regiment, the movement of the Japanese army could be clearly seen, and Deputy Regiment Commander Xu scolded with a smile: "This little devil is still really stunned, and he refuses to let go of a high ground!" ”

Commander Qi said with a smile: "The division said that the Japanese army suffers from a disease called compulsive disorder. Without occupying a few commanding heights, they have no sense of security. As he was speaking, his face changed, and he said hurriedly: "Quick, inform the troops to prepare for battle, the Japanese army is about to make a big move!" ”

Deputy Head Xu said: "How can you see it? ”

Commander Qi was about to answer, when the correspondent suddenly ran over with a small radio on his back and said, "Tuanza, Shizao wants to talk to you!" Commander Qi hurriedly took the loudspeaker.

Zheng Weiguo shouted at the division headquarters: "Hey, is it Commander Qi?" How's it going on your end? ”

Head Qi hurriedly said: "It's me!" Division, is there any movement of the Japanese troops in the city, the Japanese troops in the north of the city seem to be receiving a large army out of the city! ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "The judgment is very accurate!" It seems that these days have not been in vain. The main forces of the Japanese army are about to leave the city, and your regiment must be ready for battle and ready to fight at any time! ”

Captain Qi hurriedly said: "Yes, Shiza!" ”

Seeing that Regiment Leader Qi put down the loudspeaker, Deputy Regiment Commander Xu hurriedly asked, "Tuanzuo, what's going on?" The Japanese army is going to go out of the city in a big way? ”

Head Qi nodded and said, "That's right! The division headquarters ordered our regiment to immediately prepare for battle, cut off their retreat as soon as the main Japanese forces left the city, and force them to flee in the direction of Heshun. ”

Deputy Regiment Commander Xu was overjoyed and said, "Great, if this task is completed, our regiment will be regarded as a turnaround!" "The third battalion of the 342nd Regiment was attacked by the Japanese army at the Shapo position, and the whole regiment was disgraced.

The main force of the Japanese army soon left the city at the same time from the east, west, and north gates, and the troops were extremely well-organized. Zheng Weiguo put down the binoculars and couldn't help but sigh secretly. It is not easy to maintain such a military appearance in an unfavorable situation.

Chief of Staff Zhou also sighed and said, "Division, the enemy army is retreating without chaos, but it is a strong force!" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "It's really hard to deal with." ”

A staff officer suddenly pointed in the direction of the county seat and said: "Divisional seat, staff seat, look!" ”

Everyone hurriedly looked in the direction of his arm, only to see a puff of black smoke rising from the city of Liaoxian County, and then a fire. It started as a small fire, but it soon spread and half of the county was ignited. The raging flames rose several feet high in an instant, and the black smoke rose straight into the sky.

Director Xiong said suspiciously: "Why did the Japanese army burn the city? Isn't this cutting off your own back road? Is it because we are worried that our army will take advantage of the chaos to seize the city? ”

Another officer said angrily: "This is how the little devil is mad! What truth do they have to say! ”

Chief of Staff Zhou easily did not get angry, and was enraged by the atrocities of the Japanese army at this time. He said: "Shizuo, Japan is too vicious, the house is burned, how can the villagers live when they come back!" ”

The other soldiers were so angry that they scolded and asked for battle. Deputy Commander Huang of the 331st Regiment found Zheng Weiguo and said: "Master, the little devil is too deceitful, I ask to lead the 331st Regiment to fight the enemy and force them back to Liao County!" Let them taste the fire, too! ”

The warriors shouted in unison: "Yes, burn these beasts!" ”

In the north of Liao County, Hai Lao Mingrong Dazuo looked at the fire that rose to the sky in the city, and laughed proudly, and Rendan's beard also trembled.

The staff officer of the wing said: "Your Excellency, are you sure that the Chinese army will be fooled?" I'm afraid that they have lost the courage to attack! Time is pressing, let's continue to head north! ”

Ebiko squinted his eyes, looked a little unpredictable, and said, "No, wait a little longer!" I don't believe they can still hold their breath! As long as we can annihilate one of them, our next road will be much easier. ”

It turned out that Ebichi Mingrong knew that under the encirclement and interception of the Chinese army, it was almost impossible to retreat. So he set up a poisonous plan, preparing to first crush the chasing Chinese army, and then move lightly and quickly out of the encirclement.

In addition to preventing the Chinese army from taking advantage of the chaos to seize the city, the fire in the county town was also a signal to communicate with the army planes. If the Chinese army could not hold its breath and rashly launched an attack, it would be hit by the Japanese army's air-ground coordination. (To be continued.) )

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