Entangled in the 541st Regiment was the 11th Cavalry Wing of the Japanese Army, and the wing commander Yuchusa Tanabe. The department has four cavalry squadrons and one machine gun squadron, and has four heavy machine guns under its jurisdiction, and its combat effectiveness is relatively strong. After the large army crossed the Luanhe River, they caught up and kept chasing and killing behind the 63rd Army, although there were not many casualties, but it brought great pressure to the soldiers. The recruits had never seen this kind of scene, and they began to desert or even break up directly when they couldn't bear it. Commander Feng was worried that he would be caught up by the enemy brigade, so he had to let the large army withdraw first, and he led the 541st Regiment to deal with the enemy.

Originally, Commander Feng had used his skillful military skills to get rid of the enemy's pursuit, but the 11th Wing of the Japanese cavalry inadvertently found the rut marks left by the artillery withdrawal when searching and advancing in the direction of the Chaobai River, so he followed the traces and chased after them. At that time, the 541st Regiment was exhausted and was resting on a high ground on the east bank of the Chaobai River. Tanabe ordered two squadrons to harass the attack, while the other two squadrons and the machine gun squadron took the opportunity to bypass the high ground and attack and occupy the ferry.

Captain Feng Zhan picked up the binoculars and observed it, and said in a deep voice: "Don't panic, everyone, the little devil only has a cavalry wing of more than 500 people, so let's rush to the ferry in a hurry." As long as we cross the Chaobai River, Commander Zhou will send someone to meet us. Wang Huajiu, how should you fight this battle? ”

Wang Huajiu, commander of the 541st Regiment, pointed to the ferry in front and said: "The brothers of the first battalion will follow me to seize the ferry, the artillery company will be responsible for covering, the second battalion will protect the military seat, and the third battalion and the cavalry company will be behind. Then he said to the orderlys: "First change the clothes of the military seat, and then break through the siege." ”

Commander Feng casually ripped off the general's uniform and said, "I'll just follow the queen of the third battalion." The 2nd Battalion also went on the offensive and tried to take the ferry in one fell swoop. If you can't take ......"

Captain Wang said: "If you can't get off the ferry, come and see you." ”

Commander Feng waved his hand and said, "I still see a fart when my head is gone!" Listen to me, don't worry if you can't take the ferry, leave a company to continue to pin down the enemy forces at the ferry, and the main forces of the 1st and 2nd battalions will outflank both sides of this high ground and kill the cavalry hanging behind our butts! ”

Although the 541st Regiment served as a rearguard, it was not fully staffed, and each battalion had less than 500 men. So where did the rest go? It turned out that there were too many recruits in the army, resulting in a small proportion of veterans in each regiment. In order to ensure the ability of large forces to march long distances. Commander Feng drew half of the men and horses from the 541st Regiment to other regiments. A mere 500 men attacked two squadrons of the Japanese army. Obviously, he couldn't catch it, so Commander Feng deliberately transferred the second battalion as well. As long as the ferry is taken, the crisis of the 541st regiment will be lifted.

Head Wang nodded and said, "I understand!" Command, Commander! ”

Commander Feng said, "Brothers. Commander-in-Chief Zheng is still waiting for us. Give me a good fight. Don't disgrace our 63rd Army, go ahead! ”

Head Wang hurriedly pulled out his shell gun and shouted, "Brothers, kill me!" ”

The soldiers of the 1st and 2nd battalions rushed west together with a loud roar. At the same time. Regimental mortars and flat-fire artillery also opened fire quickly, providing cover for the charging infantry.

Not to be outdone, the Japanese troops at the ferry quickly returned fire with heavy machine guns. They lined up four heavy machine guns at the crossing, forming a fire blockade of great width and depth. Although there were many soldiers who charged, the terrain between the ferry and the high ground was flat, and it was difficult to rush through without shelter.

The attack was unsuccessful several times, but the sound of gunfire was heard from the back of the high ground, presumably the Japanese army over there also attacked.

"Alas, I won't be able to take it for a while." Regiment Commander Wang sighed and shouted: "First Battalion Commander, you immediately take the Second Company and the Third Company to move to the north side of the high ground, leave the first company to me, and the second battalion commander to take the second battalion to the south side of the high ground." I've got a good look at it, and you'll beat me hard as soon as the little devil attacks the high ground! ”

"Yes, Tuanza!" The two battalion commanders were busy following the order to lead the troops to transfer. Commander Wang led a company to continue to maintain pressure on the enemy forces in the direction of the ferry. The 541st Regiment is the oldest regiment of the 63rd Army, and most of the soldiers are the backbone brought out by Feng Zhanhai from the old forests in the northeast. One of the battalions and one company was the most elite, and their marksmanship was not bad. Of course, the Japanese army also had a good marksmanship, and the two sides fired at each other from a distance of three or four hundred meters. For a while, no one could help anyone.

On the high ground, the regimental artillery of the 541st Regiment was also fighting with the heavy machine guns of the Japanese army. It is said that no matter how powerful the heavy machine gun is, it is no match for mortars and flat-firing guns. However, the Japanese army did have a lot of experience in the use of heavy machine guns, and their tactics were also very rigorous. The 541st Regiment tried several times to "snipe" the heavy machine-gun positions of the Japanese army with anti-aircraft guns, but was unsuccessful. As for the 82 mortars, they hit the Japanese positions many times, but the shells had weak penetration and could not penetrate the improvised bunkers above the positions. Originally, there were still 150-mm heavy mortars, and each regiment of the Northeast Army had four, but unfortunately they were evacuated ahead of schedule because they were inconvenient to move.

On the other side of the plateau, Tanabe Yunaka Saku is also stepping up preparations. Finally caught a big fish, so naturally he would not sit idly by and watch the 541st Regiment attack his ferry troops. Tanabe Nakasa asked for help from the surrounding Japanese troops through the radio, and at the same time commanded two squadrons to press up to the high ground. The Japanese liked to outflank the most, so they attacked the high ground and sent a small team to each flank of the high ground.

As soon as the two squads bypassed the high ground, they collided head-on with the 1st and 2nd Battalions, which were also carrying out a roundabout mission, and the two sides fought without saying a word. After a fierce battle, the Japanese army was weaker and had to leave a dozen corpses behind and flee. Isamu Tanabe, who was attacking the high ground on his back, also suffered a big loss under the resistance of the third battalion, and fled back in embarrassment.

"Immediately report to His Excellency the division commander that we have encountered the main force of the Chinese army, and the combat effectiveness is very strong. Your Excellency the Division Commander is requested to give tactical guidance immediately! ”

"Hello!"

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After realizing that there were no soft persimmons on the high ground, Isamu Tanabe quickly gave up the idea of "independent settlement" and turned to containment, trying to drag the 541st Regiment to the east bank of the river, and then wait for the large army to come and encircle.

Commander Feng also saw the intentions of the Japanese army, felt very anxious, and urged: "How did the artillery company do it, why can't you take the machine gun position at the ferry?" ”

The commander of the artillery company gritted his teeth and personally operated a 37 flat-fire gun to fire at the Japanese positions. This artillery is a Japanese 37-mm flat-fire infantry sniper copied from the Shenyang Arsenal. It has a good suppression effect on improvised bunkers and machine gun positions. But the performance of the weapon is only one aspect, and ultimately depends on the level of use of both sides.

Woohoo Woo ...... A Japanese heavy machine gun finally showed its flaw, and it was destroyed in one fell swoop by the artillery company commander. However, another Japanese heavy machine gun immediately rained a dense stream of bullets on the anti-aircraft gun position, and the four members of the artillery crew fell in a pool of blood before they could cheer.

"Alas!" Commander Feng angrily punched the trench.

The deputy regiment commander was worried that he would be besieged by heavy Japanese troops if he delayed for a long time, so he hurriedly suggested: "Military seat, why don't you blow up the cannon and heavy machine guns, and then disperse the company as a unit to break through!" "This is a must-do solution, as half of the men and horses may fall on the way home, but it is much better than the total annihilation.

Commander Feng said worriedly: "After crossing the Chaobai River and the Yongding River, I am afraid that I will not be able to run a few if I disperse and break through." If you can't do it, the whole regiment will attack together. His grandmother's. A small ferry crossing. I don't believe I can't take it off if my ass is bigger. The 1st and 2nd Battalions were informed to turn around and attack the crossing again, and the artillery batteries continued to cover. ”

The 541st Regiment, under the command of the regiment commander Wang Huajiu, quickly began a new round of attacks. The Japanese side had one less heavy machine gun and much weaker firepower, but they fought very tenaciously on their positions. Although at one point, the fighters rushed to a distance of only fifty meters from the ferry. But after the last defeat, he was defeated.

If you have enough time. According to the strength of the 541st Regiment, it will definitely be able to take the ferry. But now the main forces of the Japanese 11th Division are rapidly approaching. There are also traces of the 27th Division stationed in Tianjin on the side. As long as one of these two Japanese troops arrived before dark, they could inflict a fatal blow on the 541st Regiment.

"It was reported that a Japanese brigade was found in the lower reaches of the Chaobai River. It's hurrying closer to here. ”

"Report to the military seat, dust is found in the east, and a large number of enemy forces are suspected to be approaching."

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To add insult to injury, two enemy forces arrived at the same time! Commander Feng said with annoyance: "Damn, it seems that I can only fight hard, inform me, the whole regiment will be bayonet, ready to charge!" Alas, I knew that Lu Dao should have crossed the river earlier. ”

In fact, it may not be safe to cross the river early, and if Tanabe suddenly kills from behind when the troops are halfway crossed, he is afraid of more casualties. Commander Feng said this just to complain.

"Brethren put on their bayonets and prepare to charge!" The soldiers of all battalions and even the soldiers knew that it was time to fight hard. They were all killed from the pile of dead people, and they had long been accustomed to life and death, and one by one silently inserted their bayonets, and then pinched the grenades hanging from their waists. The safety covers are all removed, and you just need to pull the strings later.

The regiment commander Wang Huajiu's face was bruised, and he raised his shell gun and was about to charge. At this moment, a fierce burst of gunfire suddenly broke out at the ferry port occupied by the Japanese army. Hundreds of people who came out of nowhere suddenly burst out of the river. One by one, there were either shell guns or grenades in their hands, and they were swept and exploded violently, and they were beaten very fiercely.

The Japanese army only cared about guarding against the impact of the 541st Regiment, and did not pay attention to the back at all, and was killed for a while. Of course, they only have more than two squadrons of troops, and they can't do it even if they want to take care of both sides.

"Reinforcements have arrived, brothers will kill me!" Although Commander Wang didn't know which people came to the rescue, as long as he killed the devil, he was a friendly army, so he hurriedly led the brothers to rush forward.

Commander Feng also rolled up the sleeves of his shirt just now, and prepared to charge with the large army with his bare arms. At this time, seeing the overall situation, he was not in a hurry, and shouted loudly: "The artillery company and the cavalry company stay!" Three battalions also stayed! Go to the bottom of the high ground and ambush at once, and if the little devil dares to let the cavalry reinforcements, he will beat me hard!" ”

As expected by Commander Feng, as soon as Tanabe heard the sound of gunfire, he knew that the situation in the direction of the Ludao ferry was not good, and hurriedly led his troops to bypass the high ground to reinforce, exposing the flanks of the entire column to the third battalion. He probably thought that the cavalry was fast, and the troops on the high ground had no time to adjust, but he didn't expect that Commander Feng had already prepared.

Woohoo! The commander of the third battalion flew with a shell gun in his hand, and shouted an order: "Fight, give me a hard beat!" ”

Not only did the three battalions of four or five hundred guns fire at the same time, but the artillery and even mortars and anti-aircraft guns were not idle. Although the anti-aircraft artillery squad suffered a big loss in fighting the devil's heavy machine guns, it was still handy in fighting the unsuspecting cavalry, and a string of shells whistled away, and even the men and horses were beaten to minced meat.

The cavalry company commander was anxious and hurriedly shouted: "Don't beat the horse, just hit the people." Seeing that several more horses had been killed, his heart ached, and he hurriedly led the cavalry company to charge in advance. There were more than 100 cavalry under Tanabe Yong's command, but they were so desperate that they didn't dare to entangle with the cavalry company, so they had to flee desperately to the east. The cavalry company chased after him, slashed and slashed hard, and captured more than 30 war horses, so he was not happy.

On the other side, Regiment Commander Wang Huajiu also led the 1st and 2nd Battalions to clear the remnants of the Japanese army at the ferry, and met the "friendly troops" who came to rescue them.

"Ha, are you Wang Huajiu? I've become the head of the regiment, and I'm doing a good job! The first cheeky man smiled heartily: "Why, can't you recognize me after only a few years?" ”

Commander Wang rubbed his eyes and shouted in surprise: "Deputy Commander Palace!" Traveler, why are you, woo...... They all said you were dead, and I thought I would never see you again in this life! ”

The deputy commander of the palace is called Gong Changhai, the word Xianzhou, who used to be a thief in the green forest, but he is very ethnic. After the Northeast Army entered the customs, he led his brothers to persist in the War of Resistance in the Northeast, and later joined Feng Zhanhai's troops. At the beginning, he was a brigade commander, and Regiment Commander Wang was his old subordinate.

After the 63rd Army entered the customs, the Military Commission ordered the reorganization of the army. In order to weaken the strength of the department, He Yingqin completely ignored the contributions made by Gong Changhai and other generals to the Anti-Japanese War, and ordered all the generals from the green forest to be removed from the army, otherwise the supply of the 63rd Army would be cut off. After the 77 Incident, Gong Changhai re-raised his troops in the Pingxi area, but soon it was rumored that he had been killed in a conflict, but he didn't expect to appear again at this juncture.

Gong Changhai smiled: "Cough, why are you crying!" Then he urged: "Let the military seat and the brothers withdraw, it will be too late." ”

Commander Wang hurriedly wiped away his tears and went to report to Commander Feng. At this time, Commander Feng had successfully cut off the "tail" and was rushing to this side with the rest and loot.

"Xianzhou, it's you!" Commander Feng recognized it at a glance, and for a while, he was surprised and hurriedly took a few steps forward to give Gong Changhai a bear hug, and said happily: "Ha Luha, Gong Fool, I know that you are not so easy to die!" "The fool is Gong Changhai's bandit, so acquaintances call him that.

Gong Changhai smiled and said, "The little devil is still there, how can I die!" This is not the place to speak, so I'll take you to a safe place first. ”

Commander Feng hurriedly said: "Okay, good! ”

Most of the boats at the ferry were blown up by the devils, and the rest were also moved to the positions to be used as bunkers. Fortunately, Gong Changhai was very familiar with the water potential in this area, and soon led everyone across the river from an underwater bridge. An underwater bridge is a road built below the surface of the water, and the water does not exceed the knee when people and horses wade across it, so it can be passed quickly and not easily detected.

After the 541st Regiment had all crossed the river, the Japanese army pursued them to the ferry, but they did not know the mystery of the Ludao underwater bridge, and they could not find enough ferries for a while, so they could only fire indiscriminately to the west. Watching the shells fall aimlessly, the fighters not only did not get afraid, but laughed loudly.

Gong Changhai praised: "The soldiers of the military seat are getting better and better. ”

Commander Feng smiled bitterly: "It's not that he was picked up like a rabbit by a little devil, his grandmother is a bear, and sooner or later he will have to take revenge." He asked again: "Xianzhou, where have you been all these years?" Why don't you come to me! We now have Commander-in-Chief Zheng under the cover, so we don't have to be angry with the bald head. You're back and you're going to be my deputy commander! ”

Gong Changhai nodded and smiled: "I've heard about it, I originally planned to come, but I didn't have the face to see you empty-handed, didn't I?" The little devil has been transporting goods on this road lately, so I'm thinking about beating him up and getting some greeting gifts or something. Unexpectedly, the little devil's convoy didn't wait, but waited for your old man. Saying that, the two of them stroked and smiled together.

Not far away, the receiving unit of the 53rd Army also arrived. It turned out that Zhou Fucheng was worried that Commander Feng and the 541st Regiment would not be able to withdraw, so he hurriedly transferred a main force regiment to respond, and sent Zhouqiao troops to erect a pontoon bridge on the Yongding River. Although the Japanese tried their best to catch up, they did not dare to pursue the 541st Regiment when they saw it crossing the Yongding River. (To be continued......)