"Reporting to the regiment, the main casualties in this battle were the 1st Battalion. The 1st Battalion had a total of 141 casualties, including 36 casualties, 57 serious injuries, and 48 sacrifices. The casualties in this battle were mainly Japanese troops.

It was caused by the grenades. The cannons of these little devils were really accurate. They were basically accurate with one hit, and most of their targets were machine gun positions." Xu Xun reported directly.

Hearing this, Zhang Tianhai's heart sank slightly: The Zhiyi Regiment's training still couldn't keep up. This time, the Zhiyi Regiment's grenade can achieve such great results is entirely because the enemy launched the pig surprise tactic.

, if it weren’t for the pig surprise tactic, it would be really difficult to withstand it.

"Okay, I understand. Send people to invite some doctors from nearby places, even veterinarians. If they are unwilling to come, then be polite first and then arrest them directly. But when inviting people,

Pay attention to your attitude and remember to have a better attitude." Zhang Tianhai ordered.

"Yes, regimental seat." Xu Xun responded, then hurriedly ran to carry out the order.

At this time, it was already dawn. At this time, the people near the West Gaohuang Temple heard that the gunshots from the fighting on the Zhangshan side had stopped, and then they went to the mountain to look for sorghum noodles, steamed buns and the like.

These common people had heard that a battle had been fought all night in Zhangshan, with the roar of cannons. They also knew that these national army officers and soldiers were fighting to protect their homeland, so they also risked the enemy.

There is a danger of attack at any time.

The day's breakfast has just begun.

Zhang Tianhai glanced around, and then said to Li Chunfei next to him: "If the Japanese army does not launch an attack in the morning, you can organize the close fire squads of each company in your battalion to gather with the fire support squads of several other battalions for a meeting.

Come on! Let’s exchange experiences on shooting accuracy. We must form stronger combat effectiveness as soon as possible..."

"Yes, regiment. Our battalion has made a contribution this time. If we need to replenish our battalion this time, can we give priority to our battalion?" Li Chunfei asked in a low voice.

"You can rest assured about this. Your first battalion is the main force of our regiment. It is natural to give priority to replenishment, but you must get the first battalion ready for me." Zhang Tianhai said in a deep voice.

"I understand." Li Chunfei nodded.

…

Looking at Dai Anlan again, after leaving Zhangshan, he and Tan Yizhi led the 73rd Brigade straight to Yixian County to support the operation.

When Dai Anlan's troops rushed to Yixian to fight, the Japanese army had already occupied the high ground near Yixian County. In addition, the enemy's situation was unknown. The main force of Tang Enbo's army did not immediately attack Jiudingshan, the commanding heights near Yixian County.

Immediately launch a fierce attack.

Jiuding Mountain is located in the northeast of Yixian County. It is the highest commanding height near Yixian County. As long as Jiuding Mountain is occupied, one can overlook the entire Yixian County. In other words, by occupying this place, artillery can

Directly fire artillery to bombard any building in Yixian County.

The use of high ground can be much greater than that of hot air balloons. The hot air balloons can only serve as the eyes of the artillery, and they may not be able to hit them when they see them. But after occupying the high ground, the artillery can directly fire and destroy the places that can be seen!

South of Yixian County, Houtulou River.

Houtulou River sounds like the name of a river, but in fact it is not. It is a village that just relies on the sand river, so the name of the village also has the word "river" after it.

The winding sand river makes a gurgling sound, and the water mist spreads upward, revealing rainbows under the sunlight.

This should have been a beautiful sight in the plains for several miles, but unfortunately no one was enjoying it at the moment, and even the air was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

The headquarters of Tang Enbo's Corps was established here. The forward troops of the 20th Corps had already fought against the Japanese troops in Yixian County. However, they were suppressed by the Japanese artillery fire from Jiuding Mountain and could not make any progress.

Tang Enbo placed his hands on the table in the middle of the headquarters, his brows furrowed.

Because Tang Enbo's legion was the reason why they were able to move here, there was no time to fully arrange the legion headquarters.

Wan Jianfan, the chief of staff of the army, stood next to Tang Enbo, his brows also furrowed.

"Jun Zuo, now that we are under the Japanese artillery fire from Jiuding Mountain, our army is unable to move forward at all. The location here on Jiuding Mountain is too dangerous. If we don't pull out this cancer, our entire army's combat intentions and strategies will be ruined.

All of them will be exposed under the eyes of the Japanese army, and they will be very passive. I think it is better to concentrate the firepower first and remove the Japanese positions here on Jiuding Mountain. If the situation permits, we can remove the Japanese army on Jiuding Mountain and then remove them.

Our artillery is placed on Jiuding Mountain." Wan Jianfan said.

"Your suggestion is very good, but we don't know the enemy situation here in Jiuding Mountain, and our army has been exhausted after days of fighting. If possible, let the army rest for a while before launching a general attack." Tang Enbo.

said.

"Jun Zuo, you are the commander, and you also know the situation of our army. It is a necessary strategy to go down to Jiuding Mountain first. If the troops rest, I think it is also possible. After all, Zhang Zhen's 110th Division is now

We have already quickly carried them on our back, bypassing the West Gaohuang Temple and Baishan areas, and are rushing at full speed to Guoqizi Mountain to the north of Yixian County to set up defenses in order to cut off the enemies of Yixian County from escaping north," Wan Jianfan said.

"Then act like this! Go and issue combat orders! Send the main force of the 52nd Army in and out of the area east of Yixian County, which is the area closest to Jiuding Mountain, and then order the 25th Division to send a regiment to

Monitor the enemy near Yixian County, while the main force of the 52nd Army rests and reorganizes in the area east of Yixian County; the 85th Army enters and exits the southeast of Yixian County, echoing the 52nd Army to prevent the 52nd Army from

Everything fell into the enemy's attack circle." Tang Enbo said.

"Yes, Jun Zuo. The humble duty will be carried out immediately, but the humble duty still wants to ask Jun Zuo, what about the south and west of Yi County?" Wan Jianfan asked.

"I am afraid that we alone cannot form a complete encirclement of Yixian with the strength of our 20th Army." Tang Enbo sighed, "We can only rely on friendly forces. Sun Lianzhong's Second Army is also catching up.

?Leave the west and south to them! As for the southwest, the Japanese army probably won’t be stupid enough to go out there. This little devil suffered a bloody blow in the Zhangshan area last night. Presumably they won’t make the same mistake again.”

"Yes! Junzuo." Wan Jianfan responded and went to carry out the order.

While Tang Enbo and Wan Jianfan were still thinking about how to capture Jiudingshan as quickly as possible, Li Zongren, the commander-in-chief of the Fifth War Zone, happily took foreign reporters from Xuzhou to the Taierzhuang position to inspect the situation and share what the Chinese army had gained

News of a great victory.

Among these foreign journalists, there are war correspondents from the United States, Britain, Germany, and the Soviet Union. Anyway, reporters from the world’s major powers are concentrated here.

Just waiting for the press conference held by Li Zongren!

…

PS: To make up for last night’s second update...

Pay off the debt every day, shit, shit, shit.
Chapter completed!