Shanxi Heshun, the battle is over. The gates and walls of the city were littered with the corpses of Japanese soldiers. A heavy machine gun that had been blown out was still resting on the wall. There were a large pile of bullet casings scattered under the gun carriage, as if to tell the fierceness of the battle just now.

Brigade Commander Chen rushed to the top of the city, looked around, and said happily: "Well, Heshun County has finally returned to the hands of our Chinese!" ”

He said to Commander Han again: "Old Han, you fought this battle so beautifully, you won a county seat in less than half an hour!" ”

Regiment Commander Han said with a smile: "Brigade Commander Chen, don't just praise our regiment, if it weren't for the comrades of the teaching regiment who went to the city in time to echo, this battle would not have been so smooth." ”

It turned out that the Japanese army controlled Heshun for too short a time, and did not understand the structure of the county and the weak links in its defense. When the two armies were fighting fiercely, a company of the teaching regiment took advantage of the chaos to kill from a broken city wall.

The Japanese army was originally small in strength, and one squadron had to defend four walls. Now the inner line is disrupted again, and it can't be supported at all. After the worst collapse, the city collapsed inside and out, and was taken by the 689 regiment in one fell swoop.

Seeing that the two regiment commanders still had to be humble to each other, Brigade Commander Chen said with a smile: "No matter whose credit is great, as long as Heshun is in the hands of our army, the 132nd Wing will not want to escape back easily." ”

Commander Han frowned and said, "There is news from the 33rd Division that the attack on Liao County is not going well. If the Japanese army does not retreat, it will be in trouble. ”

Brigadier Chen shook his head and smiled: "He dares!" "Now Heshun is under the control of the Eighth Route Army, and Liao County is dead. Unless Ebi's reputation is sure to hold on for more than a week, he can only sit back and wait.

Knowing that the Chinese army had attacked Heshun and Liao County overnight, Kazuki Kiyoji was a little panicked and stayed in the war room all night. To say that Xiangyue can become the commander of the Chinese garrison and the commander of the First Army, it is not a simple person. It's just that he has lost too much in the past two days, which has completely destroyed his self-confidence.

In the middle of the night, Kuramo Shuzo suddenly rushed to the war room. At this time, Kiyoji Kazuki was exhausted and was leaning back in his chair and napping. When he heard someone coming, he suddenly woke up and said, "Who? Oh, it's Kurashige-kun! ”

Kazuki Kiyoji sorted out his military appearance and said expectantly: "Cangmao-kun, did you bring any good news?" ”

Kuramo Osaku bowed his head and saluted, saying, "I'm sorry, Your Excellency Commander." I bring unfortunate news. ”

Kiyoji Kazuki's face suddenly turned pale. He looked at Cangmao Zhouzang in horror, for fear of learning from him the news of the annihilation of the 132nd Wing.

Cangmao Dazuo hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, the situation may not be as bad as you imagined, but it is just the fall of Heshun County." ”

Kazuki Kiyoji grabbed Kuramo Daisa's hand and said, "What about Liao County?" ”

Kuramoge Daisa said: "The troops under the command of Ebi Meiei Osa repelled the night attack of the Chinese army, and there was an artillery battle between the two sides!" ”

Kazuki Kiyoji breathed a sigh of relief, but soon became nervous again, and said, "Cangmao-kun, do you think the 132nd Wing is still sure to break through?" If it doesn't work, let them stick to it! I have ordered the 16th Division to send a wing to reinforcements! ”

Cangmao Dazuo said: "Your Excellency, with all due respect, it is not a good idea to stick to Liao County. The nearest reinforcement was only one brigade stationed in Binh Dinh County, and their strength alone may not be able to break through the Chinese army's interception. Even if the other troops were urgently transferred, it would take more than three days to prepare the grain and grass, and with the time of the march and the obstruction of the Chinese army, it would take at least a week to rush to Liaoxian. ”

Kiyoji Kazuki sat weakly in his chair and said anxiously, "What can I do about this?" What can I do? ”

Cangmao Dazuo said: "Your Excellency, I think it is better to let the 132nd Wing break through as soon as possible, and set off from Liao County as soon as dawn!" The brigade stationed in Pingding immediately rushed to Xiyang, and then met in the direction of Heshun County! ”

Kazuki Kiyoji stared at Cang Mao and asked in a deep voice, "What if the Chinese army ambushes the 132nd Wing halfway, can you guarantee that they all break through?" ”

Cangmao Zhouzang bowed and said, "I'm sorry, Your Excellency. I can't vouch for that! But I am sure that if the 132nd Wing is destroyed, the Chinese army will pay at least three times the price! ”

Kazuki Kiyoji waved his hand weakly and said, "How can that be, the 108th Division can't bear such heavy losses anymore!" ”

The 108th Division originally had four wings, and its 52nd Wing was annihilated at Dongyang Pass by the 33rd, 129th, and 178th Divisions. Although the number is there now, the unit is actually reorganized. Most of the 105th Wing and 117th Wing were annihilated in the Changle Village and Guanjiayuan areas, although there was only one brigade left in each, but their vitality was greatly damaged.

The only thing that is complete is this 132 Wing, if there is any accident in this unit, the division commander Xia Yuan Xiong Mi will definitely not be able to escape the involvement, and as the commander of the Nine Roads Encirclement and Suppression, Kazuki Kiyoji will not be able to escape the sanctions of the military court.

Cangmao Zhouzang couldn't help but say: "Your Excellency, if you don't break through, I'm afraid that the loss will be even greater!" ”

Hearing this, Kazuki Kiyoji was shocked, raised his head, and said in a hoarse voice: "Okay, Cangmao-kun, you have to let me think about it!" ”

Kuramoge Osa had to bow, then said goodbye and left, and just out of the war room, he suddenly ran into Major General Iida Shojiro.

Iida pointed inside and whispered, "Has Your Excellency the Commander made up your mind?" ”

Cangmao Zhouzang sighed and said, "Your Excellency the Commander is carrying too much pressure! With all due respect, this responsibility should not have been borne by him. ”

Major General Iida said suddenly, sternly: "Kuramo-kun, I didn't hear anything about what you just said, and I don't want to hear it in the future. ”

Cangmao Dazuo knew that he was speechless, and hurriedly said: "Hayi, thank you seniors for reminding me!" ”

Major General Iida nodded and said, "Well, go ahead!" Arrange the retreat of the 132nd Wing. Your Excellency Command, I think I'll convince him! ”

Cang Mao was overjoyed, bowed deeply, and said, "Then please Your Excellency!" ”

In the early morning of April 18, before dawn, the 33rd Division had already assembled and was ready to enter the battle at any time. Zheng Weiguo felt very satisfied when he saw that the soldiers were full of spirit and high morale. After making his rounds, he exclaimed, "Brothers, why have we come all the way? ”

The commanders and fighters shouted in unison: "Fight devils!" Fight devils! ”

Zheng Weiguo said loudly: "Okay! You haven't forgotten your mission! Then let me ask you, now that the 132nd Wing wants to run, can you agree? ”

The commanders roared: "No! No! ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Very good, now please ask Chief of Staff Zhou to give you a combat order!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou stepped forward, opened a document, and read: "331 Regiment!" ”

Deputy Regiment Commander Huang, who was acting for the 331st Regiment, stood up and said loudly: "Here!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "I order ......"

When the other officers present heard these three words, they all stood upright, their movements were uniform, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn. Zheng Weiguo looked at it, secretly rejoiced, and thought that he finally had the demeanor of a soldier, and most of the hard work of half a year was not in vain.

After the order was issued, there were still three officers standing on the school field and refusing to leave, namely Zhang Changgui, commander of the supplementary regiment and commander of the special service battalion, Wang Dazhui, commander of the sniper company, and Chen Wanchun, captain of the field service team.

Zheng Weiguo said: "What's the matter with the three of you? ”

The three of them said in unison: "Report the master's seat!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Say one by one, well, ladies first!" ”

Chen Wanchun said aggrievedly: "The Senza did not assign combat tasks to our service team!" ”

Wang Dazhui looked unhappy and said, "Master, we don't even have it!" ”

Zhang Changgui looked even more angry, and said: "You two have fought a few battles in Changle Village and Guanjiayuan, and our spy battalion hasn't even fished a single devil hair, and we have walked so far in vain!" ”

Zheng Weiguo opened the combat order and said, "Isn't this your combat mission? It's all reserves! ”

Chen Wanchun said: "Division, every time the reserve team does not come in handy, I don't want to be a reserve!" The other two were also clamoring for a change of mission.

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then I'll give you a task." After the sniper company and the women's squad start the battle, they can snipe at will from a distance of 500 meters from the enemy line! ”

Wang Dazhui was dumbfounded for a moment, and said hesitantly: "Master, that, there are not many of us who can hit the target at a distance of 500 meters. ”

Zheng Weiguo said angrily: "Who can blame this? The training methods have been taught to you, and the firearms are also the best equipment in the whole division and even in the country. If you can't do it, keep being a reserve! ”

Wang Dazhui had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree. Seeing this, Chen Wanchun also agreed, their marksmanship was even worse, but they were unwilling to admit defeat.

After the two left, Zhang Changgui asked happily: "Master, what is the task of our battalion?" Don't worry, even if we let us kill Ebi Mingrong, I'll take it! ”

Zheng Weiguo glared at him and said angrily: "Wang Dazhui is a grassroots officer, Chen Wanchun is a female soldier, they are petty, I can accept it." Are you, a colonel, also regard military orders as child's play? ”

Zhang Changgui saw that Zheng Weiguo was really angry, so he immediately coaxed, and said with a smile: "Master, don't be angry, I, I just want to fight for a chance to make meritorious contributions for the brothers." Otherwise, the brethren would have had a problem with me, the battalion commander. ”

Zheng Weiguo's face softened slightly, and he said, "How are you mastering the new weapon?" ”

Zhang Changgui hurriedly patted his chest and said, "Master, don't worry, there will be no problem!" Use me in the first battle, use me to win! ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, let the brothers get ready, I will give you a chance!" ”

Zhang Changgui was overjoyed, nodded his head busily, and said, "Xie Lu Xie Shizuo, Xie Lu Xie Shizuo!" Then he ran and told the brothers the good news.

Looking at Zhang Changguile's turbulent back, Zheng Weiguo shook his head helplessly. Chief of Staff Zhou said with a smile: "Division, the morale of the soldiers is high, this is a good thing!" ”

Zheng Weiguo was about to answer, when a messenger suddenly rushed to report, saying: "Divisional seats, staff seats, and observation posts report that there is an abnormal movement of Japanese troops in the city, and they may be about to leave the city!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou and Zheng Weiguo exclaimed in unison: "So fast! "PS: It's going to be on the shelves tomorrow, please order the first order, thank you!