There is a lot of countryside.

Hashimoto Ohiro, the squadron leader in charge of stationing here, has been very troubled recently.

Ordinarily, as the squadron leader of a strengthened squadron stationed in Dayou Township, he shouldn't be distressed.

But a few days ago, a squad and a company of security forces who went to feed the Haojiagou gun tower were wiped out.

In addition to being shocked and angry, he was also distressed and scared.

Squadrons like theirs that are stationed in important towns and villages are reinforced squadrons. Originally, a squadron usually only had three squadrons plus a squadron headquarters of dozens of people.

However, his reinforced squadron has five squadrons, but one squadron was sent to the Haojiagou gun tower alone. One squadron was lost last time when supplies were delivered. It is said that there are still three squadrons left.

However, there is not only one blockhouse in Dayou Township. There are at least four or five blockhouses in a township, and some large towns even have seven, eight, or even a dozen.

Even if a small detachment of Japanese troops and a platoon of security forces were placed in each gun tower, those gun towers alone would consume a small team of soldiers.

Therefore, at this time in Oyu Township, the only troops that Hashimoto Ohiro could directly command were two squads, plus one battalion of security forces.

Because compared to the Japanese army, the number of security forces assigned to various gun towers and strongholds is larger, otherwise they will not be able to form combat effectiveness and deterrent effects on surrounding villages.

The thing that worries him now is, of course, how to deliver the supplies to the Haojiagou gun tower?

The road from Dayou Township to Haojiagou Blockhouse is a winding road that can accommodate large vehicles. Someone must be keeping an eye on it. Once he sends people out, he will definitely encounter another attack and battle.

Since last time a small team was sent to deliver supplies, they would still be robbed and the people would be wiped out.

Then you definitely can't send just one small team this time, otherwise it will still be unsafe and you will still be sending supplies to the enemy.

But if he sends out two teams, that will be all the people, and Dayou Township will be empty by then. If the enemy raids his lair while he sends all the people to transport supplies, he will have no choice but to commit seppuku.

So he is very distressed now.

But fear of being attacked was not the reason why he did not deliver supplies to the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold.

Because every time supplies are delivered to a gun tower stronghold, the supplies must be delivered in a timely manner when the supplies in that gun tower stronghold are about 5 to 7 days away. When the supplies in the gun tower stronghold are about to be exhausted.

It not only ensures sufficient supplies but also ensures the freshness of supplies and vegetables. This time is just right.

But so much time has passed since the last time the supplies were transported and were attacked and robbed by anti-Japanese armed forces.

The supplies at the Haojiagou gun tower are almost exhausted, and I have called several times to urge them. After all, there are about 300 people stationed there. If the supplies are not sent, they will be too hungry to fight in two days.

When the time comes, there is no need for the enemy to attack, and you will collapse from hunger first.

Therefore, it is urgent to deliver supplies to the Haojiagou gun tower, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!

Of course, there is actually another way.

Hashimoto Okuro was wondering whether to notify the soldiers at the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold to use this method to replenish supplies.

That is to eat locally and grab food among the people in the local villages.

Just hold on until the support you ask for comes.

But doing so is also risky. If this is what the other party has in mind, they will just wait for the people from the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold to come out and rob the nearby villagers.

After all, since people can take action against a small team plus a company of security troops transporting supplies, they will not be afraid of a small team of Japanese troops and a company of security troops who have left the gun tower stronghold.

Moreover, it is certainly impossible for all the Japanese troops of the small group and the security forces of the two companies to leave the stronghold. They must retain most of the people to stay at the stronghold to ensure that the stronghold is not lost, because there is a lot of military supplies stored in this stronghold.

And he also knew that several cannons from the logistics squadron were robbed.

He received the notice that a fully-equipped squadron, and because it was transporting supplies, was a strengthened squadron, so it was put away. I heard that the commander of the wing commander in charge of the security station in this area had a look on his face.

nice.

In addition to the squadron that was eliminated in Daliu Town some time ago, this is the loss of two fully-formed squadrons.

This made him, the squadron leader with only two squadrons left, feel very unsafe.

…

"Battal Commander, the situation is like this. The Haojiagou Gun Tower Stronghold never received supplies after we snatched that batch of supplies.

Because there were only two squads of Japanese troops left in Dayou Township, they did not dare to divide their troops to deliver supplies.

It is estimated that in the near future, the Japanese and puppet troops from the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold will come out to steal the people's food.

In this case, that is a good opportunity for us!

After all, it’s hard to beat the devil who hides inside the turtle shell, but if you stick out your head, I’m sure to chop him into pieces!”

Wang Jiudao ran away for a few days, and when he came back, it was time for dinner. He sat in front of Chen Shanhe, eating and talking.

After hearing this, Chen Shanhe did not comment, but quickly poured all the food in his bowl into his mouth.

Then two big white steamed buns, one of three, were killed, and they immediately went back to the house and took out the map.

"Something's wrong!

After a squad of Japanese troops were killed, why didn't they replenish troops to Dayou Township and didn't even dare to transport supplies?

If we assume that the Japanese army's defense in the Shanxi occupied area is empty, this is what we think.

hiss……

I finally understood why the Japanese army had to wait until January next year to launch a raid and encirclement of the Eighth Route Army headquarters.

Co-author: Now in Shanxi, they have no soldiers!

It’s no wonder why they want to win over Chief Yan, because they want to divide the situation."

Chen Shanhe searched for historical events that he remembered in his mind. The month from September to October 1939 was the Battle of Changsha in the south.

In other words, the current focus of the Japanese army's preparations is Changsha in the south, not Shanxi in North China.

The reason why the Japanese army did not mobilize troops to besiege them with great fanfare may be that they wanted to enter the village quietly without firing a gun.

The second possibility is that because of the lack of troops, they are now quietly increasing their troops, just because they are worried that the headquarters will leave their encirclement.

They are just surrounding them now, but have no energy left for other actions.

Even if troops are transferred from other places, it will leave defense gaps in other places.

This was also the original intention of their quiet operation. After all, if anyone knew where they lost their soldiers, they would know where the territory controlled by the Japanese army was empty of defenses.

This is the reason why Dayou Township has not received reinforcements even though it has lost a team.

Because there is no one!

Moreover, a squadron, two cannons, six mortars, and a large amount of guns, ammunition, and food were lost near Panlong Town. Why is there still no big movement?

Because they don't have enough troops.

This can also explain why the Japanese army is adding equipment, because they have insufficient numbers and can only make up the numbers with equipment.

Use equipment to strengthen your firepower and ensure that your surroundings are intact.

This also explains why the squad in the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold, even a mere squad, has heavy machine guns.

All this is to increase firepower and ensure the integrity of the encirclement.

It all makes sense!

Chen Shanhe felt that this was also his opportunity.

Sun Tiansheng and Wang Jiudao walked in. Sun Tiansheng also listened to Wang Jiudao's explanation of the situation. When he came in, he saw Chen Shanhe comparing and drawing on the map.

"Batalion Commander, what do you think?"

Chen Shanhe raised his head, looked at Sun Tiansheng and Wang Jiudao, and asked them with a smile.

"I'm thinking about a question. What if you are Japanese soldiers in the gun tower of Haojiagou stronghold and you are about to starve to death?"

There is no need to answer this answer at all, everyone knows it.

If they were the Japanese troops in this gun tower stronghold, and their supplies were cut off, they would have only one choice, which is to come out and rob them.

After all, if you don't grab it, you will starve to death. In two days, you will be so hungry that you won't even be able to fight anymore. Then you won't be able to grab it if you want to.

This is Sun Tiansheng's idea.

However, Wang Jiudao gave another answer: "Battal Commander, if I were a Japanese soldier in the gun tower stronghold, I would still have combat effectiveness and supplies!

Maybe I can last a few more days!"

After hearing what he said, Sun Tiansheng thought about it carefully and suddenly realized it.

"Why didn't I think of that?

If it were me, as soon as I heard that the supplies had been robbed, I would have put away four or five days worth of supplies.

I immediately cut off the daily consumption of the two companies of puppet troops and halved their daily consumption, as long as they don't starve to death!

The puppet soldiers didn't dare to blow up the thorns. After all, they just didn't have enough food as usual. They still had food to eat, but the daily portion was half less. If they could still survive, they wouldn't resist.

The puppet army's five-day food supply has been reduced by half, which means there are more supplies for a company of puppet troops to survive for five days.

A Japanese squad only had 54 people, which was almost half the number of puppet troops.

In other words, it turns out that a small Japanese army group had 5 days of food.

After deducting half of the puppet army's daily consumption, there will be 10 days of food.

For these 10 days, they also need to deduct half of the food distributed to the puppet troops to ensure that the puppet troops do not starve to death.

So there are 5 days left, plus the original 5 days of food.

That is to say, if the food reserves in this gun tower stronghold are exhausted, there are still 10 days left!

So we don’t have to be happy too early!”

Wang Jiudao nodded: "That's what I think. These devils are very good at fighting. They won't be unable to come up with this method!"

Chen Shanhe nodded and approved their ideas and then put forward another point of view.

"If you were the Japanese squad leader in the artillery tower, would it be possible for you to wait until 10 days later for the Japanese troops in the town to send supplies?"

Obviously, this is impossible!

If you don't leave any room and wait until things come to an end before doing something, then you are not a qualified soldier, let alone become the captain of a Japanese army squad.

And it is impossible for the Japanese army to exploit the puppet army so harshly, because in the artillery building, the Japanese army only has one squad and the puppet army has two companies.

Therefore, Wang Jiudao's hypothesis is just a hypothesis, and their first hypothesis is more reliable.

Of course, Chen Shanhe believed that the Japanese army might really reduce the consumption of the puppet troops, and at the same time send personnel to plunder the grain reserves in nearby villages.

Because the summer harvest has ended, there are still many people in the village who have stored grain, which allows them to easily obtain food supplies.

"Okay, then I will send out reconnaissance personnel in the direction of the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold!

Once there is any disturbance, it will be quickly conveyed back in the form of a message tree!"

Chen Shanhe nodded: "Okay, hurry up and arrange the arrangements. I suspect the Japanese army will take action soon!"

After Wang Jiudao went out to arrange people, Sun Tiansheng said to Chen Shanhe: "Batalion Commander, why don't we go and remove the gun tower stronghold now?

In this case, we can capture the devils in advance before they harm the people!"

Chen Shanhe shook his head: "The Japs' gun towers need to be pulled out, but not now. We just need to ensure that the Japs' troops who come out to grab food do not harm the people as much as possible!"

This made Sun Tiansheng very confused. He didn't understand what his battalion commander was thinking.

Chen Shanhe pointed at the map and let him see for himself: "What does it mean to win a turret?

I want to capture Dayou Township.

Every township will have a warehouse, which serves as a transfer point for weapons, equipment and supplies. A mere Haojiagou gun tower stronghold is nothing!

What I’m interested in is the material warehouse in Dayou Township!”

After hearing this, Sun Tiansheng became excited: "Batalion Commander, just give the order, what should we do?

As long as you can fight the Japanese, you will be put through fire and water!"

Chen Shanhe pointed at the map and said: "In Dayou Township, there are currently only two teams!

Ostensibly we were going to attack the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold, and we fought fiercely, attracting the Japanese troops from Dayou Township to come out for rescue.

But in fact, our real goal is these reinforcements. If we eat the reinforcements from Dayou Township, Dayou Township will definitely be empty of troops. Only a small team cannot block my cannon.

Dayou Township is just a town. The city wall is not high or thick. It is only because there are large groups of Japanese troops stationed there that no one dares to mess with it.

If there is only one small group of Japanese troops inside, it will be easier to fight than the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold!

After all, the turrets are purely military structures that are definitely more difficult to attack, and the town walls are actually very short and cannot withstand two cannons.

Since there are easy ones to fight, why should I seize the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold that is difficult to hit?

I can surround him, but not attack him, and prevent him from getting out.

When he is too hungry and collapses, I will kill them!

Therefore, my target has never been the Haojiagou gun towers, but the Japanese in Dayou Township.

My goal has always been to surround the area for reinforcements and then sneak in. I have never thought about chewing hard bones. After all, my teeth are not too hard now. If I can't chew hard bones, I will chew soft bones!"

Chen Shanhe said that he wanted to eat soft rice so confidently. No, this doesn't seem to be called eating soft rice. It's called bullying the weak and fearing the strong, and picking the weak persimmons!

Sun Tiansheng was suddenly a little worried: "Battal Commander, many of our 240 or so people are not well trained now. If we directly attack the Japanese army and attack the towns by force, even if there is only one small group of Japanese soldiers, there will be other puppet troops." Woolen cloth!

Will it be too much?

Do you want to talk to Captain Li of the new regiment and try to get him to send some troops there? Then it will be the same as before, two to one plus five, and each person will have half the weapons, equipment and supplies!"

Chen Shanhe smiled and asked him: "Who do you think is more senior, me or Li Yunlong?"

You don’t need to tell me, I know it.

I am a battalion that I raised by myself, and it is a battalion with only more than 240 people. It cannot even be fully staffed.

He was in the regular army, and he was also a regimental commander!

We make it sound like we are cooperating with each other, but to put it bluntly, if we keep doing this, it’s a bit like I’m commanding him and my position is bigger than his!

So when we are sure and within our capabilities, we shouldn’t bother him!

It’s not about losing face, but we have to learn to face this kind of thing ourselves!

Just two small groups of Japanese troops and one battalion of puppet troops!

I didn’t say we were just going to fight head-on. We have the equipment advantage, so why not use it?

We have a cannon, and I know how to use it, and I can shoot pretty accurately!

Siege the city, no problem!"

Therefore, Chen Shanhe did not plan to inform Li Yunlong this time, but planned to do it himself.

…

Hashimoto Okuo had just hung up the phone. He had just informed the squad leader of the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold to allow him to send troops out to borrow food from the people in nearby villages.

Of course, we say we are borrowing food, because that sounds nicer, but why don’t we pay it back?

It will definitely not be paid back.

Because he really did not have enough soldiers to escort food and supplies to the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold at this time, he suspected that this was the enemy's reinforcement plan, so he could only ask the Haojiagou stronghold to borrow food himself.

But after making this decision, he was worried that this was obviously a conspiracy of the enemy.

Lure out the Japanese troops from the Haojiagou stronghold and defeat them one by one.

But sometimes the most difficult thing in this world is conspiracy.

He is clearly plotting against you, but he leaves no escape route at all.

However, after struggling for a long time, Hashimoto Okuo still ordered the Japanese squad at the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold and the two companies of puppet troops to raise their own food. He had no choice but to do so.

He suspected that it was a conspiracy for the enemy to encircle the point and call for reinforcements, and it was also a conspiracy for the enemy to lure out the Japanese squad inside the gun tower.

However, he can't break it, so he can only ask for reinforcements. It will take time for reinforcements to arrive.

After receiving the telephone order from Squadron Hashimoto Ohiro at the Haojiagou Gun Tower Stronghold, they understood the seriousness of the current situation. If they did not take action, they would really stop.

Kazuo Jifu, the captain of the Japanese squad at the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold, was also a resolute man. He would not wait until the supplies were really used up before thinking of a solution.

After hanging up the phone, he immediately summoned all the team leaders under his command to assemble and assign tasks.

"Lieutenant Hashimoto said that supplies can't come in at once and he needs to wait for reinforcements. He just called us and asked us to eat in a nearby village!

So I am issuing an order here, Captain of the Dongfu Temple Squadron, you lead a platoon of security forces to Dongpo Village to collect the villagers’ grain reserves.

Squad leader Tsushima Hengo, you also take a platoon of security troops to Dawozhuang Village to collect the villagers' grain reserves."

After hearing this, the two squad leaders immediately got up and shouted "Hi" to take the order!

The two company commanders of the puppet army were not qualified to stand here for a meeting. They could only follow orders.

Then the two teams of men and horses each took a platoon of puppet troops and moved separately, heading to Dahuozhuang Village and Dongpo Village to forcibly requisition the villagers' food reserves.

"Sure enough, the Japs really sent people out, but unlike what the company commander guessed, the Japs didn't just send one squad, but two!

Go and release the message tree!

But the Japanese sent not one squad, but two squads, and they went to two villages separately, so how should we place the message tree?"

Not too close to the stronghold, not too far away, where you can see clearly but not very clearly, there are two people monitoring every move in the stronghold.

They are the scouts sent by Wang Jiudao.

At first, they guessed that if the Japanese army wanted to grab food, they would definitely go to the nearest Dongpo Village, because Dongpo Village was a big village with four to five hundred people.

Unlike other small villages with only two to three hundred people, some even have only one or two hundred people.

Unexpectedly, the Japanese army was so courageous that they even divided their troops to grab food.

However, since there was no secret code agreed upon in advance, just placing a tree could not clearly explain the current situation of the Japanese army in detail.

When their reconnaissance personnel here encountered the Japanese troops leaving their stronghold to grab food, they immediately knocked down the message tree and asked the people on the distant hilltop to knock it down as well.

They only knew that once the news tree fell down, the Japanese troops would come out to grab food. This was a mistake on their part.

But the messages were still sent back from one hilltop to another. The tops of the hills were as far apart as possible, but they could still see each other's trees.

Very quickly, just knocking down a tree and sending a message across the hills was very fast.

So Wang Jiudao quickly received the report that the Japanese troops were dispatched to grab food. He happily opened the door of Chen Shanhe and reported the news.

But what he didn't know was that one of the investigators at the front was running wildly. He was going to run for more than ten miles and come back to report that the Japanese army was not just sending out one troop.

"Battal Commander, the news came back from the news that the Japanese troops at the Haojiagou gun tower stronghold have taken action!"

"Haha! These little devils finally couldn't help but take action. I thought they were more tolerant!"

Sun Tiansheng also suddenly stood up with joy on his face, and immediately called for battle: "Battalion Commander, the Japanese army does not dare to let too many people leave the stronghold. According to their habits, at most one small team plus one platoon of puppet troops.

I will lead a company over there, and I can easily take them down by attacking the few with more troops!"

Chen Shanhe didn't think so: "Our current strength is still very small, and the training of the soldiers has not yet been effective!

Our current backbone is the 36 brothers from the original mountain stronghold, plus the 30 veterans supported by Captain Li of the new regiment, and dozens of veterans who have surrendered. The others are mediocre and have mediocre marksmanship.

It’s not allowed, not even with a bayonet!

Although it may look like it is just a small squad of Japanese troops and a platoon of puppet troops, if you are not careful, you may have to pay a heavy price.

Now even if one person is injured or killed, I still feel heartbroken!"

After saying that, he stood up and said: "A lion fights a rabbit with all his strength. No matter whether the enemy comes out as a whole team or only one small team, we use the entire battalion to fight against the opponent. The best result is that there is no one in our army."

Casualties, the enemy troops were all captured!"
Chapter completed!