After the order was issued, the chief of staff asked very incomprehensibly: "General, as long as we knock out the last firepower point on the position, it will be impossible for the Eighth Route Army to block our attack." At this time, let the troops retreat, will it be a bit more than worth the loss! ”

Ono was in a good mood and patiently explained: "No, Chief of Staff, even if we knock out this firepower point, the remaining attacking troops on the battlefield will not be able to break through this line of defense. ”

"Don't forget, there are still many troops of the Eighth Route Army on the position. And the machine gun that we attacked with the team was knocked out by the Eighth Route Army, and if we continue to attack at this time, we will fight with the Eighth Route Army! ”

A look of sudden realization quickly flashed across the chief of staff's face.

"The general is right, our first and second echelon offensive troops are the ones that the Eighth Route Army first knocked out all the machine gunners, and then took the opportunity to counterattack and eliminate them."

"The same mistake must not be made a third time, or the general, you are thoughtful!"

Ono nodded in affirmation, "Yo Xi, that's what it means!" ”

"Now that the Eighth Route Army on the position has no permanent firepower points to rely on, as long as we relaunch the offensive and equip the attacking troops with a sufficient number of machine guns and grenadiers, we will definitely be able to break through the third line of defense of the Eighth Route Army in one attack!"

The Japanese puppet army suddenly retreated, which made the commander of the third company, who was ready for a death battle, feel unprepared.

But his reaction was also very fast, and then he gave an order: "All of them, enter the defensive artillery hole, the little devil is going to shell!" ”

After the five-minute artillery bombardment, no matter how many people the Japanese army sent to launch an attack this time, they quickly withdrew from the position with more than 200 people who were still alive on the position.

"Report to the brigade commander, the Eighth Route Army on the position has retreated, we have not encountered any resistance, and we have successfully occupied the third line of defense of the Eighth Route Army!" It didn't take long for a second lieutenant officer to rush to Ono to report the good news.

In less than an hour, and with only two infantry squads lost, the Imperial Army took the third line of defense of the Independent Regiment.

In addition to being happy, more than a dozen officers of all sizes looked at Ono with admiration.

The happiest of them all was the chief of staff, who suggested to Ono without thinking about it.

"General, it's still an hour before dark. I think we should take advantage of the victory and pursue it, make persistent efforts, and take the fourth line of defense of the Independent Regiment in one fell swoop! ”

Major General Ono was also very impressed, but after hesitation, he refused.

"Don't forget that we also need air reinforcements, it takes half an hour for the bombers to take off here, half an hour to go back, and they can't fly at night, and an hour is not enough for them to provide us with any air support!"

"Now that we have a way to deal with the defense line and the dark fortress of the Independent Regiment, then we don't need to worry, and the warriors need to rest after a day's battle!"

"Also, this is the territory of the Independent Regiment, they are familiar with the terrain, and at night they will definitely attack us with guerrilla warfare, which they are good at. Therefore, we also need time to choose a suitable station to guard against the night attack and counterattack of the Eighth Route Army! ”

"Then stop attacking!" The chief of staff was also very cheerful and answered directly.

Then he changed his words and added: "However, general, we still have to guard against the Eighth Route Army launching a counteroffensive against us at night and recapture the third line of defense we have just taken!" ”

"The battle just now has proved that in the face of the powerful imperial army, even if the Eighth Route Army has a machine gun bunker, it is impossible to stop our attack."

"But at night it's different, we don't have air support, and the artillery fire will be much slower than during the day. Only then will the gap between us and the Eighth Route Army be narrowed to the lowest, and the Eighth Route Army will have a chance to turn defeat into victory in the face of us. ”

"So I'm sure that the Eighth Route Army will definitely not let go of this opportunity!"

"Although I don't know what the Eighth Route Army will do with this night. But in order to prevent accidents, we must take all the circumstances into account, including the Eighth Route Army taking the opportunity to counterattack the third line of defense that we have just taken. ”

"Yo Si! The reminder of the chief of staff makes sense! Ono replied with a serious face.

Then he raised his binoculars and re-observed the position of the Eighth Route Army that he had just taken!

Soon, the hilltop high ground behind the position was targeted by Ono, and a smile flashed across his face.

Then, without waiting for the chief of staff to speak, he directly ordered: "Chief of staff, do you see the high ground behind the position, where the mountains are high and dense, and it is very suitable for hiding soldiers." You draw two infantry squadrons, a heavy machine gun squadron, a mortar squadron, and a battalion of the Imperial Army, and then go there after dark, and set up positions centered on the top of the mountain. Be prepared to defend and be ready to attack at any time! ”

"In addition, another battalion of the Imperial Allied Army, an infantry squad of the Imperial Army, and a heavy machine gun squad will be stationed in the third line of defense that we have just occupied, and then establish a defensive position in the direction of the Eighth Route Army to prevent the Eighth Route Army from attacking the third line of defense at night!"

"Traitor!" These are the words that pop into the head of the chief of staff.

Then he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The brigade commander is worthy of being the brigade commander, and as long as he has the opportunity, he will not forget to calculate his opponent." ”

But his mouth was complimentary: "The general is wise, as long as he occupies the high ground on the mountain, the third line of defense can ensure worry-free." In addition, you only put three or four hundred men on the defensive line, which must be to tempt the Eighth Route Army to attack the third line of defense. At that time, no matter how many of them come, as long as our troops hiding on the high ground on the top of the mountain attack, these Eighth Route Armies will be completely annihilated under the front and rear attacks of the imperial army. ”

Ono enjoyed this compliment in his heart, but he still commanded: "Okay, go and give the order immediately, time is running out!" ”

"Also, in order to ensure the safety of the garrison at night, let the warriors have a good night's rest, recuperate their spirits, and go to the station of the Independent Regiment tomorrow. Our garrison tonight must be far away from the positions of the Eighth Route Army, and ensure that the artillery on their positions cannot reach the garrison! ”

"I remember that there was a clearing between the first and second lines of defense that we had taken, the terrain was flat, and the terrain was very high, and it was large enough, and if the garrison was placed there, as long as the alert troops were arranged, there would definitely be no problem in terms of safety."

The safety of the camp at night has a direct impact on whether the troops can launch an attack on the next line of defense of the independent regiment tomorrow.

The flattering smile on the chief of staff's face disappeared all of a sudden, and then replied with a serious face: "Please rest assured, the general, the humble post must be arranged!" ”

The atmosphere of the former enemy headquarters of the independent regiment was very solemn, and everyone kept their faces calm and did not speak, immersed in the battle that had just ended.

Three companies plus three machine-gun bunkers, in the face of the Japanese army that changed the way of attack, did not hold out for even an hour.

And that's not even counting the fact that the Japanese casualties were only two infantry squads.

Although more than two companies of the Imperial Association Army died, in the eyes of these people in the command, the Imperial Association Army and the devils were not comparable at all. No matter how many people die on the battlefield, as long as the devil is willing, he can make up for it at any time after the battle is over.

If the devils of the next few lines of defense also attack in the same way, then the last three lines of defense in the hands of the independent regiment will not even be broken through at noon tomorrow!

Faced with this result, everyone had a very bad premonition about the next battle of the independent regiment! I even started to worry about it.

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