Chapter 247 Annihilation of the Ancient Transport Troops

In the area west of Lancheng County, Chen Ziyun summoned the commanders of each battalion to discuss the combat situation.

The 358th Regiment did not achieve the desired results in this battle, but Chen Ziyun was able to accept it.

After all, there is no invincible army in the world, and in this battle, overall, the casualties and losses of the troops were within control.

In the past, the troops took advantage of their weapons and equipment to catch the Japs off guard, causing them to suffer heavy casualties.

Now the Japanese army has learned from previous lessons, enhanced weapons and equipment, and adopted more flexible tactics, which has also caused casualties to the 48th Independent Brigade.

Chen Ziyun will not be too surprised by this. After all, war is like this. When you come and I go, both sides will suffer losses.

Especially when facing the Japanese army, you must know that the overall strength of the Japanese army is not weak. In the later period, even the beautiful Chinese troops who were armed to the teeth suffered heavy losses.

Relatively speaking, the loss of the 48th Independent Brigade is still acceptable.

Moreover, the reaction of the Japanese army also sounded the alarm for them in time, so that they did not dare to be careless at all.

These puppet troops, which lasted more than a thousand days, were organized by deploying elite troops and strengthening heavy weapons. They were able to catch the 48th Independent Brigade off guard.

"In addition, we don't carry many lethal gas bombs, so they must be used at the most critical moment."

"In the next battle, we must be cautious about long-distance attacks, and all departments must maintain close contact."

Li Yunlong hid in a bomb crater. He picked up the microphone and kept contacting various departments to issue orders.

For a time, relevant news could be heard all over Jin Province.

In addition to making a series of combat arrangements for the First Army, the little devil is also very good at psychological warfare.

Such a blow can be considered a good thing for the current 48th Independent Brigade.

The cavalry battalion quickly attacked under the command of Zhang Wu, and three cavalry companies directly attacked the Japanese troops.

For a time, intensive firepower was directed at the Japanese troops. The Japanese troops were caught off guard, and their casualties and losses continued to increase.

At present, the 48th Independent Brigade is gradually advancing towards the Lancheng area south of the Yangcun area. The Japanese army analyzes that the defense here in the Yangcun area will definitely weaken.

These artillery pieces have strong combat strike capabilities. At first, the 772nd Regiment and other troops attacked.

"I think there is something fishy about this matter. Chen Ziyun's ability is very powerful."

Major General Yanashita Shigeharu, commander of the independent third independent mixed brigade, commanded the Japanese and puppet troops in Xin County to attack from the north.

This regiment is far from comparable to the 12th reserve regiment they attacked before.

Forty Jin-made submachine guns began to fire directly, and the heavy bullets were fired at them. The heavy baggage soldiers who wanted to retreat were beaten into a sieve one after another.

If they can make a breakthrough, they can quickly advance towards the Yangcun area.

They will be cautious in the next battle, and the troops will definitely not suffer heavy losses.

"If our new regiment had an infantry artillery company, a mountain artillery company, and a rapid-fire artillery company, hehehehe, these little devils would have taken it down long ago."

Nobuhiro Kojima had a serious expression on his face, and he began to issue combat orders.

In this battle, the total casualties of the Japanese and puppet troops were more than 200, especially the Japanese and puppet troops who attacked the artillery battalion, which suffered greater overall casualties.

If you want to contact the 48th Independent Brigade, you must be at a higher level.

But the Yamazaki Brigade here, with the arrival of Chen Ziyun, Jin Province, whether it was the Shanxi-Sui Army or the Eighth Route Army, won battles one after another.

By two o'clock in the afternoon, news began to spread that the independent mixed ninth brigade was on the high ground east of Lancheng and had defeated the 358th regiment of the 48th independent brigade.

The grenades fired by the two 150MM mortars exploded into a large area and were very lethal.

They still have to see how the attack in Xin County turns out before making a decision.

"The division commander's intention is to completely capture Lijiapo before the Japanese reinforcements arrive."

Even when doing soil work, you will encounter blows.

Of course, he said that rapid-fire artillery destroyed many heavy machine guns. In addition to the losses here of the New Regiment, there were also losses to other troops.

Hearing that the 358th Regiment was defeated in Lancheng, Li Yunlong showed a surprised expression on his face.

Even if a breakthrough cannot be made, the 48th Independent Brigade of the Shanxi-Sui Army can be contained when the battle begins in Xinxian County.

Army Chief of Staff Hanatani was in contact with Koshio Toranosuke of the independent ninth independent mixed brigade, and the two discussed it.

"Da Biao, organize light and heavy machine guns to start strafing."

These artillery pieces made Lao Li very envious.

More than a hundred infantrymen were completely out of control and could hardly stop effective counterattack firepower.

"Otherwise, given their deployment situation, it would be impossible for the attacking troops to withdraw."

At half past one, the First Army Headquarters issued a combat order.

Four heavy machine guns and four mortars continued to fire, suppressing the Japanese firepower.

After all, the heavy machine guns currently equipped by many troops were actually obtained by the brigade commander from Lao Li.

"90MM mortar, 150MM mortar, and 75MM mountain gun."

Li Yunlong had a solemn expression on his face, and he spoke directly to Zhao Gang beside him.

The machine gun battery advanced rapidly. After reaching the firing range, they began to set up heavy weapons.

Zhao Gang hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed.

After the three cavalry companies reached the distance, the grenade launchers in each row dismounted one after another, and each grenade launcher fired at the little Japanese.

At least after this battle, the Independent 48th Brigade, which had won successive victories, had high morale, and gradually underestimated the enemy, would no longer have any thoughts of despising the Japanese army.

The overall strength of the 358th Regiment made him somewhat fearful.

However, the 48th Independent Brigade has radios, but the New Regiment cannot establish direct contact with them.

At the same time, the directly subordinate cavalry reconnaissance platoon quickly moved back to cut off their retreat.

It will definitely be difficult to contact them.

However, through previous observations and combat reports from the brigade headquarters, he knew that the Japs had a lot of artillery.

In addition, they also began to receive relevant information, and learned that the new Eighth Route Army regiment, which was originally in the Yangcun area, seemed to appear on the Lijiapo battlefield.

"We consume a lot of ammunition. Fortunately, we are equipped with lethal gas bombs."

"But speaking of it, the Japanese military as a whole has undergone major adjustments. Their combat troops have gradually begun to receive heavy weapon reinforcements."

Therefore, Shinozuka Yoshio personally issued an order, asking Yanashita Shigeharu to command the Xinxian regional troops and gradually launch a tentative attack westward.

The captains of the four reinforced infantry squadrons fighting in Lancheng were all promoted to the rank of major.

Once the 358th Regiment attacks, they can use the high ground to defend.

"If we continue to attack Lijiapo, we will not gain much except paying heavy casualties."

"If you want to take down the little devil here, you have to take your time."

At one o'clock in the afternoon, the First Army Headquarters received a report from Nobuki Kojima.

Of course, Kojima Nobuhiro was also very cautious. He was afraid that the Jinsui Army troops would appear in his retreat.

Li Yunlong's new regiment is the strongest unit of the Eighth Route Army in the Yangcun area. If they leave, the defense here will naturally become weaker.

"Pillar, fire some cannonballs."

The reconnaissance platoon alone caused about a hundred casualties to them.

However, if the new group wants to continue advancing at this time, it will be quite difficult.

Not only do they have four elite infantry squadrons, but they also have four machine gun squads.

In addition, the commander of the other army, Yoshio Shinozuka, personally sent a message to the commander of the independent mixed third brigade in Xin County, Major General Yanage Shigeharu.

Even the First Army Headquarters has an ambition here, which is to use a two-pronged approach to completely eliminate the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army in the Yangcun area.

At this time, in the highlands east of Lancheng, at around 12 noon, the Japanese and puppet troops gathered together one after another.

"Create the illusion of an attack to confuse the little Japanese troops and not let them rest."

"The Japanese troops were on the high ground on the east side of Lancheng and repelled their attack."

By now, their number of artillery shells has been exhausted, and there are craters everywhere in front of the Lijiapo position.

"At present, reinforcements from all walks of life are continuing to advance here, and the general headquarters has begun to deploy reinforcements."

Four infantry guns and four rapid-fire guns, the number of guns is a full eighteen.

The grenades destroyed the Japanese machine guns one after another, while the light machine guns launched burst fire to attack the Japanese infantry.

Kojima Nobuhiro did not dare to neglect at all, and always checked the nearby situation to ensure that the position would not be attacked by surprise.

After military commander Yoshio Shinozuka inspected it, he immediately approved it.

The Yamazaki Battalion in the original drama only had a few grenade launchers, and its troops were also very weak.

"The leader of the 358th Regiment is Chen Ziyun. Can he defeat the battle?"

"The stupid little devils also have rapid-fire cannons. I have worked so hard to accumulate heavy machine guns, but they destroyed many of them."
To be continued...