Chapter 183 Chu Yunfei: I am just a melon-eater!

Author: Lonely Jungle

Chapter 183 Chu Yunfei: I am just a melon-eater!

"Old Li, currently there is only Zhang Dabiao's battalion at Laoye Ling, but the first battalion had already stationed at Laoye Ling three days ago."

After Zhao Gang took the telegram and read it, he smiled and said, "You have long realized that Laoye Ridge is very likely to be attacked by the Japanese?".

"certainly."

Li Yunlong nodded, pointed to the map on the table at the regiment headquarters, and said to Zhao Gang, who was weak in politics: "Look, Lao Zhao, Laoye Ridge is about ten kilometers away from Jinghai County."

"Although the roads in both places are mountainous, we can reach Jinghai County in more than an hour if we march quickly with our feet. Similarly, the Japanese can also make a detour from the flanks, passing through Laoye Ridge to the Shenxian Temple, and kill them in a detour

The main force of Xu Rui's troops is now in Heyuan County in the rear."

"Hehe, I really expected it to be good!"

Zhao Gang smiled and said, "In that case, order Zhang Dabiao to hold off at Laoye Ridge first. Lao Li, you personally lead the second and third battalions there. At home, I will watch with the remaining troops."

Li Yunlong nodded and said to Zhao Gang: "Old Zhao, I'll set off immediately, and I'll make friends here."

"Don't worry, Lao Li! Guard Laoye Ridge well. This way, Xu Rui's right wing will be very safe."

Zhao Gang pointed at the map and said in a solemn voice.

"Um!!!"

Li Yunlong nodded, not talking nonsense, and then quickly commanded the Shenquan Division of the Second Battalion and the Wang Huaibao Division of the Third Battalion, which had already been assembled at Zhengjiapu, the regiment headquarters, to march quickly to Laoye Ridge.

Of course, Zhao Gang was also at the regiment headquarters and asked the telegraph operator to send a report to Zhang Dabiao's headquarters who was already stationed at Laoye Ridge. From now on, he would conduct a tight defense and wait for the Japanese to surrender and die.

As for Xu Rui, Zhao Gang also asked the telegraph operator to send a report, and he called back to inform Xu Rui that Li Yunlong had assembled the second battalion of the new first regiment, and the third battalion set off from his own regiment headquarters and rushed to Laoye Ridge for combat.

And soon, in the 303rd regiment bunker headquarters in the south gate of Jinghai County.

Xu Rui quickly received a call back from Xinyi Tuan.

"Regiment Commander Li Yunlong has commanded his second battalion and his third battalion set off from his regiment headquarters and rushed to Laoye Ridge."

Xu Rui pointed to the reply telegram received by Chief of Staff Luo Youdu and said: "Zhang Dabiao's new regiment and battalion are now stationed at Laoye Ridge, and they have already sent a report to Zhang Dabiao to prepare for battle."

“In the direction of Laoye Ridge, there’s no big problem.”

After receiving the reply telegram, Luo Youdu nodded and said: "There is no problem at Laoye Ridge on the right wing, but what about the direction of Jiangjun Ridge on the left wing?".

"This is Chu Yunfei's territory. Although Jiangjun Ridge is easy to defend and difficult to attack, as there are mostly cliffs, the road on the slope below the cliff can be covered by the firepower of the 358th Regiment garrison on the cliff. It is extremely difficult for the Japanese to pass through the road below.

However, the Japs who divide their troops and move roundabout must be elite, and their firepower should not be fierce."

Looking at the map on the table, Xu Rui also had serious eyes.

He is not worried about the right wing. After all, Li Yunlong's commanding ability and his troops are very impressive.

However, if the garrison troops of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army in the direction of Jiangjun Ridge on the left cannot withstand the surprise attack of the Japanese roundabout troops and lose their position, the Japanese roundabout troops will definitely rush towards Dagu Town quickly.

Once Dagu Town is lost, the Japanese will march in a hurry and attack Lijia Town.

Lijia Town is now under the control of Chu Hua, the third battalion of the 303rd Regiment, and within ten days, Xu Rui ordered Chu Hua to command the third battalion. In Lijia Town, Qian Bojun, the first battalion of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army, was originally

Based on the fortifications built by the Ministry of Defense during the garrison period, a large number of defense fortifications were strengthened and built.

However, once they were defeated in Lijia Town, Xu Rui would not want to abandon the defense from Jinghai County and go north, even if he wanted to lure the enemy to move north.

"The 358th Regiment garrisoned at Jiangjun Ridge is the second battalion in the hands of Chu Yunfei. The second battalion has about a thousand people, which is actually the strength of two battalions."

Pointing to the map, Xu Rui said in a solemn voice: "With more than a thousand troops, it shouldn't be a problem to defend Jiangjun Ridge."

"But the current defenders of the 2nd Battalion of the 358th Regiment at Jiangjunling Ridge probably don't know that the Japs are detouring from here in Jinghai County. If Jiangjunling Ridge is lost during a surprise attack, it will be a big trouble for us."

Luo Youdu said in a condensed voice.

"That's right."

Xu Rui nodded, then thought about it and said, "Although I occupy Lijia Town, the whole line from Jiangjun Ridge to Dagu Town is Chu Yunfei's territory."

"Especially Dagu Town, which is Chu Yunfei's current regiment headquarters. If Chu Yunfei doesn't want to lose Dagu Town, then the Jiangjun Ridge in front must be controlled by him."

Seeing this, Luo Youdu said: "Commander, do you want to take the initiative to send a report to Chu Yunfei to warn that the Japs have divided their forces and are planning to go through Jiangjun Ridge to kill Heyuan County?"

"certainly."

Xu Rui said: "Although our relationship with Chu Yunfei is a bit bad now because of Lijia Town.".

"However, Chu Yunfei is the most proactive among the Jinsui Army in fighting the Japanese. In the battle in Luye County, this guy's second battalion was almost eaten by the Japanese. So, for us, give Chu

Yun Fei sent a report, I believe this guy will understand that he can't do anything alone."

Pointing to the map, Xu Rui continued, "Besides, Jiangjun Ridge is the outer security stronghold of Dagu Town, where the 358th Regiment headquarters is currently located. Once it falls, it will be extremely bad for Chu Yunfei."

"Then send the report to Chu Yunfei immediately!"

Luo Youdu said.

"Um!!!"

Xu Rui nodded, and then said to Gu Jiaping, the communications staff officer: "Send a report to the 358th Regiment through the radio immediately."

"Inform the Japanese that they will divide their forces and take circuitous routes, and that they are about to raid Jiangjun Ridge."

Gu Jiaping, the communications staff officer, secretly memorized the content and asked, "Commander, is this how you send it?"

"There are no others?"

Xu Rui nodded and said, "Just say it like this, Chu Yunfei will understand."

"When I fight the Japanese, there's no point in watching him as if he's just a bastard."

Communications staff officer Gu Jiaping nodded and said, "Yes, regimental seat." He immediately walked aside and ordered the communications soldiers to quickly send a report to the 358th regiment.

A few minutes later, in Dagu Town, at the headquarters of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.

"Ta-ta-ta, tap-ta-ta!!!"

Following rapid footsteps coming out of the communications room, Second Lieutenant Lin Qihe, the communications staff officer of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army, hurried up to Chu Yunfei and Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Fang Ligong with a telegram. He stood at attention, saluted and reported in a concentrated voice.

Said: "Report to the regiment, Chief of Staff, received a warning radio from the 303rd Regiment."

"Warning radio?"

Hearing this, Chu Yunfei stopped staring at the sand table, then took the telegram from Lin Qihe and said doubtfully.

"yes!"

Lin Qihe nodded and said solemnly: "The 303rd Regiment called. They have already started a battle with the Japanese 36th Division and the 41st Infantry Regiment, a total of 30,000 Japanese soldiers, in Jinghai County."

"Currently, more than 2,000 Japs have been annihilated. But the Japs have now divided their forces. One group of more than 2,000 Japs has already detoured towards Jiangjun Ridge on the left wing of Jinghai County. They sent us a warning radio, Jiangjun Ridge.

There will be a surprise attack, please pay attention."

Chu Yunfei frowned, handed the finished telegram to Lieutenant Colonel Fang Ligong, Chief of Staff, and said, "It's an unforeseen disaster."

"I am just a commoner, and I am actually dragged into the war in Jinghai County. Xu Rui's call to us is not only to warn us, but also to prepare us for the battle in Jiangjun Ridge!"

After receiving the telegram and reading it, Lieutenant Colonel Fang Ligong, chief of staff of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army, put down the telegram and said: "Regiment leader, I understand Xu Rui's intentions.".

"But now, should we order the Second Battalion stationed at Jiangjun Ridge to prepare for battle, or withdraw from Jiangjun Ridge?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head and said without any hesitation: "It is impossible to order the Second Battalion to withdraw from Jiangjun Ridge. The terrain of Jiangjun Ridge is steep and easy to defend but difficult to attack."

"Especially now that the regiment headquarters is here in Dagu Town, and Jiangjun Ridge is the only way to the regiment headquarters. If this place is lost, the Japanese will kill all the way to Dagu Town. Do we have to move the regiment headquarters out, brother?

Dagu Town?”

When Fang Ligong heard this, he shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Of course not."

"Dagu Town is a good place. At least the facilities in the town are good. If we evacuate here, we may only be able to move to other mountainous areas."
Chapter completed!