Chenzhuang Village is the gateway to Xian County, Hebei Province, and an important passage into the base area in central Hebei. The soldiers of the 331st Regiment are quietly lurking here. They were dressed in camouflage made of weeds and branches, and the fortifications they built were cleverly integrated into their surroundings. From a distance, it is one with heaven and earth, and no one would have imagined that there is a large army lurking here.

Of course, the 331st Regiment will not come here for no reason, they are cooperating with the Hebei guerrilla army to attack Xianxian, preparing to ambush the reinforcements coming from Jiaohe Town.

After the Hebei guerrilla army conquered Hejian, the morale was high, and the soldiers thought about recovering Xianxian County. Because Xianxian is the gateway to the river, the Japanese army can counterattack at any time if it occupies this place. In addition, many of the officers and men of the guerrilla army were from Xianxian County.

Seeing that the hometowns of his comrades-in-arms have been recovered, his hometown is still under the ravages of the Japanese army. The soldiers from the county were not happy, and they asked their superiors to fight.

This happened to be in line with Commander Meng's wishes, so he decided to fight another battle and recover Xianxian. However, the strength of the guerrilla army alone may not be enough, so Duan Shuanghu was also brought in.

Coincidentally, Duan Shuanghu was also trying to fight a battle, firstly, to satisfy the soldiers' desire for battle, and secondly, to attract the attention of the Japanese army and make them sure that Zheng Huzi was still in Jizhong.

Both sides have their own needs, and they hit it off at the moment. After some discussion, the two sides decided to set up a joint command, with Meng Qingshan as the commander-in-chief, Duan Shuanghu as the deputy commander, and Director Xiong as the chief of staff.

The specific operational plan was as follows: Commander Meng personally led the main force of the guerrilla army to feint Xianxian, and Duan Shuanghu led the 331st Regiment to send reinforcements. The Japanese army had only one independent 7th Mixed Brigade in the Cangzhou area. One of the brigades and the puppet army attached to it had been annihilated in Balipu, and the remaining troops were already stretched, and there were not many reinforcements that could arrive in time.

If the first wave of reinforcements can be solved, the Xianxian defenders probably have no heart to defend it. Of course, if you really want to defend it, you are looking for death. The 331st Regiment could completely destroy the reinforcements and then transfer them to block the enemy in the city.

Behind the side of Chenzhuang Village, 331 Headquarters. Duan Shuanghu used a telescope to observe them one by one, and was relieved to be sure that there were no flaws in each position. This is the first time he has independently commanded a battle of this level, and there is absolutely no room for error.

Seeing that he was too nervous, Director Xiong quipped: "Isn't it just a Japanese puppet army that strengthens the brigade?" Haven't you fought before, as for sweating so much? ”

Duan Shuanghu was a little embarrassed. Explained: "An ambush on the plains is no better than in the mountains. There is no good terrain to take advantage of, and it can only depend on the quality of the warriors. Besides, this is the first time I have commanded an operation independently. If you mess up, how can you explain it to the teacher! ”

Director Xiong comforted: "Don't worry. I checked them all three times. The battle plan was also planned four or five times in my head. You can't go wrong! ”

Duan Shuanghu nodded, he was still very convinced of Director Xiong's ability, so he leaned on the trench and squinted for a while. But when I woke up. Still did not see the arrival of enemy reinforcements.

Director Xiong was not as calm as before, and he said anxiously: "The enemy is likely to take a small road to Xianxian, and I have asked the cavalry to search everywhere." ”

Duan Shuanghu said: "Very likely, did you inform Commander Meng?" Don't let them be caught off guard by the devils! ”

Director Xiong said, "It has been notified. Commander Meng said that he had also sent a large number of scouts to reconnoiter around. Plus, the siege is going well at the moment, so he doesn't want to give up! ”

After the battle between the rivers, Zheng Weiguo gave a lot of captured weapons to the guerrillas, plus the four flat-firing guns they had captured, it was still very easy to attack Qixian County. After all, there were not many defenders in Xianxian, and the Japanese army only had one squadron.

Duan Shuanghu smiled bitterly: "I don't want to give up either!" Hey, where did the little devil's reinforcements go? ”

As he was talking, the front post suddenly called and said that the enemy's vanguard had been seen. Duan Shuanghu was overjoyed and hurriedly informed all battalions and companies to prepare for battle.

After a while, a team of puppet soldiers slowly drove from the front. Every time you push a step, you have to observe carefully, for fear of being ambushed.

Director Xiong scolded with a smile: "These ghost grandsons, no wonder they came so slowly, at this speed, I'm afraid they won't be able to reach Xian County after dark today." ”

Duan Shuanghu smiled: "The devil is scared by us!" In the future, I will let the devils run away when they see our banner of tiger and sheep! As he spoke, he also informed all battalions and companies not to act rashly, and to wait until all the Japanese puppet troops entered the encirclement before making a move.

Although the terrain here was not suitable for ambushes, the puppet army and the Japanese troops who followed behind still searched and advanced all the way, so anxious that the soldiers felt like cat's claws.

Da Da This sudden situation startled the soldiers of the 331st Regiment who were ambushed on both sides of the road and the Japanese puppet army who were advancing along the road.

Director Xiong exclaimed, "Not our cavalry! "The cavalry company of the 331st regiment and the cavalry battalion brought by the night owl only sent small detachments to search around, and it is impossible for them all to come out from one direction at once.

Duan Shuanghu was also anxious, and said, "Could it be the cavalry reinforced by the devils?" But why did you come from the direction of Wuqiang? It's obviously a base there! ”

The Japanese puppet army was also like a great enemy, and hurriedly spread out on the road, and it seemed that it was a friendly army coming. The Japanese army has basically completed its tactical moves, and the puppet army will not work, and some companies and platoons have already shown signs of collapse.

At this moment, only the neighing sound of a horse was heard, and a handsome horse with a tall head suddenly burst out from the intersection. The leader wears a white hat, a cloak, and a saber in his hand. Immediately after that, a large group of cavalry poured out behind him, all dressed in the same attire.

Director Xiong was taken aback and said, "Where are the Muslims!" ”

"Kill!" The leader shouted, and the cavalry roared and killed the Japanese puppet army. The Japanese army had the intention to attack, but was blocked by the puppet army in front of them. The puppet army had the intention of escaping, but was blocked by the Japanese army.

Just when the Japanese puppet army was entangled, the Hui cavalry had already slashed with big knives. Several puppet soldiers who were running slowly suddenly moved their heads. At this time, the puppet army was even more panicked, and the Japanese officers executed several deserters one after another. was rushed into chaos by the puppet army.

Duan Shuanghu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Look at this plane, it should be an ally!" The 2nd and 3rd Battalions were informed to outflank from the left and right flanks respectively, and the 1st Battalion quickly detached from the battlefield and tried to intercept the enemy's escape route, and the 4th Battalion ......"

Director Xiong suddenly interjected: "The four battalions will not move first, and these Hui people still don't know where they are coming from!" ”

Duan Shuanghu said: "Okay, just do what Director Xiong said, and immediately convey the order to all battalions!" ”

The signal corps quickly took action, and now the 331st Regiment is not what it used to be, and its timely communication capability on the battlefield has far surpassed that of the Japanese army. Even compared to the armies of the great powers during World War II, it is not bad. Of course. It still can't be compared with the U.S. military in the late war, after all, their Motorola walkie-talkie is too strong, and the 33rd Division has money and nowhere to buy it.

Woowoo...... The loud trumpet suddenly sounded, and the sound shook all over the world. Immediately after that, several fierce tiger flags pounced on the sheep from the fields. erected in the wilderness. The flag is fluttering. The tiger above spreads its teeth and claws, and wants to choose people to devour, which is hideous and abnormal!

Boom Boom Boom ...... Mortars and grenadiers also began to wield. Artillery fire fiercely bombarded the Japanese positions, blowing up the troops they had just gathered to pieces.

The Japanese puppet army had gradually gained a foothold, but it was suddenly attacked by such a fierce attack, and it was immediately dizzy. The commander who came to help, Komatsu Ichiro Shaoza, exclaimed: "It's not good, the reinforcements of the people of China have arrived, retreat immediately, quickly!" ”

The Hui cavalry was also taken aback, but they finally relieved themselves when they saw that the 331st Regiment was going to the devils. The Hui people led by him waved their sabers and shouted: "It's Commander Meng's reinforcements, brothers will kill with me!" ”

The cavalrymen were overjoyed and shouted in unison: "Allah! "One by one, they rushed forward desperately.

As soon as the night owl gathered up the cavalry, he sighed when he saw this, and said, "Hey, it's a step too late, and the good work will be robbed by others!" ”

The deputy battalion commander was anxious and said, "Battalion, what should we do now?" ”

The night owl snorted and said, "Copy the path, our horse is good, and we will definitely be able to block the devil in front!" ”

The deputy battalion commander hurriedly led the brothers to rush out of the city, shouting as he rushed: "Brothers, all work harder, don't let the return be compared!" ”

When the soldiers of the cavalry battalion heard this, they immediately rushed after them, and rushed out of the path as soon as they slipped away. Although the Oriental horses are all two-string horses, their physical strength is indeed better than that of most Chinese horses, and they have both strength and speed when they run.

The Japanese army was already flustered, and after being hit by the 331st Regiment repeatedly, they had no intention of resisting, so they had to rush towards the road and try to escape back to the stronghold of Jiaozhen. But where is Duan Shuanghu willing to put it? This is the first time he has commanded a battle independently, if he lets the devil run away like this, how will he see people in the future? So he commanded four battalions to pursue in turn, and ordered the cavalry to take a shortcut and continue to intercept the Japanese army.

Anyway, this is a plain, the advantages of the cavalry can be fully exploited, and there are fewer restrictions on the road, almost all the sections can be attacked.

As a result, the Japanese army finally couldn't bear it anymore, and the formation of the troops began to be chaotic, and they soon collapsed. However, this also made it difficult for the pursuing troops to reinforce, and they could only be chased separately.

Duan Shuanghu sighed, feeling that it was impossible to annihilate completely, so he ordered the first battalion and cavalry troops to continue to pursue the remnants of the enemy, the second and third battalions to clean up the battlefield, and the fourth battalion to pack up and prepare to return to Xian County.

Director Xiong hurried over and said, "Old Duan, don't be in a hurry to leave, I just sent someone to contact that group of Hui cavalry." ”

Duan Shuanghu's face was full of unhappiness, and he said: "Hmph, it was all they who blindly mixed up and turned the good siege and annihilation battle into a rout battle. I'll go first, I want to see you! ”

Director Xiong smiled: "Hey, don't be so stingy, people also happened to run into it!" ”

Just as he was persuading, the leader of the previous Hui cavalry hurried over and said with a humble face: "This is Brigade Commander Duan, right?" I'm really sorry that I accidentally disrupted your plan to destroy the enemy. ”

Duan Shuanghu saw that people were sincere, and his mood suddenly improved a lot, so he said, "Forget it, you are also unintentional!" Dare to ask which part of the brother is it? ”

The Hui leader saluted and said, "We are the newly formed Hui Teaching Corps of the Jizhong Military Region, and my name is Ma Benzhai!" (To be continued......)