As reconnaissance planes began to dispatch one after another, at eight o'clock in the morning, the main force of the Little Japanese Air Force began to dispatch.

Twelve fighter planes covered 24 bombers and came to Shanyang City, Huaiqing City, and Jiyuan City for bombing.

The focus of its bombing was Huaiqing City and Jiyuan City. These two towns were carpet-bombed by Japs bombers.

Bombers lowered their altitude one after another and carried out precise bombing.

Because we knew that the troops here did not have any air defense capabilities, even the Little Japanese fighter jets lowered their altitude in a show of force.

They used aircraft cannons to shoot at the ground, and their arrogance was extremely arrogant.

The Japs are bombing Jiyuan City and other areas on a large scale. It seems that they are going to attack Huaiqing City and Jiyuan City areas with great fanfare.

At the same time, they released news through various channels that the Japanese army would gather the main force to quickly carry out an annihilation attack on Li Yunlong and Chu Yunfei's troops.

Even the tens of thousands of troops from the 37th Division began to gather, making signs of advancing towards Shanyang City.

However, at this time, outside Xinxiang City, the 37th Division is here.

Lieutenant General Nagano Yuichiro of the division was riding in a truck, with no expression on his face.

Yamamoto Kazuki, who was wearing a military uniform of the Great Zuo, was sitting aside with a serious expression on his face.

Yamamoto Kazuki's life was tough enough. He was with the independent 16th Brigade.

However, after Wakamatsu Heiji's troops were attacked, Yamamoto Kazuki quickly left. He withdrew directly to the 37th Division.

Yamamoto Kazuki also attended the combat meeting held by several generals of the Japs in Xinxiang City.

And he commanded the Yamamoto advance team to launch operations overnight, guiding the Japanese troops to take a series of actions.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, the independent third and fourth brigades have arrived at their designated positions."

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, I have just received news that the troops of the 35th Division have also advanced to Anyang City."

"Our tactical confusion played a decisive role. At present, they are completely confused by us."

A proud expression gradually appeared on Yamamoto Kazuki's face, and he reported directly to Nagano Yuichiro on the side.

After the Japanese troops assembled in Xinxiang City, several of their generals quickly gathered together for discussion.

Originally, they were going directly westward to attack Shanyang City and other areas in search of guerrilla detachments. The decisive battle of the 7th Guerrilla Corps was a plan supported by the Japanese generals.

But thinking that there was an elite force in the northeast of Xinxiang City, they became cautious.

Finally, at the suggestion of Kazuki Yamamoto, they received support from the North China Front Army Headquarters.

These Japanese generals decided to first attack the mobile combat group entrenched in Qi County and the eastern foothills of Taihang Mountain.

Then they advanced to the west and had a decisive battle with Li Yunlong and Chu Yunfei's troops in the northern Henan region.

In order to confuse the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army in northern Henan, they carried out a series of false illusions.

The Japanese troops in Xinxiang City had already launched operations overnight.

They were led by Yamamoto's advance team and marched in separate directions.

Up to now, the independent mixed third brigade has been stationed in Dongyao Town, Wulong Town, and Nancun Town, blocking the mobile combat group from the west.

The Fourth Independent Mixed Brigade was stationed in Baisi Town, Xiaohe Town, and Wangzhuang Town, blocking the mobile combat group from the east.

The 35th Division was intensively stationed in Anyang City. They were blocked by the mobile combat group from the north.

The 37th Division stayed in Xinxiang City, blocking the mobile combat group from the south.

The mobile combat group is currently stationed in Yunmeng Mountain, Lingshan, and Qixian areas.

Yunmeng Mountain is the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, and the area where the independent mixed third brigade is stationed completely cuts off the road to retreat to the Taihang Mountains.

These little devils move very covertly, and they advance in a dispersed manner.

The Japanese and puppet troops of Yamamoto's advance team dispersed with them and marched under the cover of night.

Therefore, their actions did not attract the attention of the mobile combat group.

After Nagano Yuichiro heard Yamamoto Kazuki's report, he showed a proud expression on his face.

After looking at the map, Nagano Yuichiro quickly called the communications staff.

He immediately arranged for the communications staff to quickly contact the aviation force. He asked the aviation force to continue dispatching.

This time, the aviation force was to carry out carpet bombing on the mobile combat group, thereby cooperating with the ground forces to completely annihilate it.

After receiving the order, the communications staff quickly arranged for communications troops to generate electricity.

A telegram was sent, and at the same time Nagano Yuichiro began to contact various ministries to determine their detailed locations.

The Japs have surrounded the mobile combat group from all sides. They are actively deploying and preparing for battle.

At this time, in Qixian and other areas, various units of the mobile combat group gradually realized that something was wrong.

Especially after Zhang Ming, the leader of the New Third Regiment, returned with additional troops and quickly reported the presence of Japanese troops in Anyang City.

Lu Mingshi, Ding Wei and others quickly gathered together, and at the same time groups of scouts were quickly dispatched.

"We retreated in time, and the little devil didn't notice us."

"These little devils did not march in a centralized manner, they advanced to Anyang City in scattered directions."

"There were many Japanese and puppet troops in plain clothes leading the way for them. The maximum number of little devils could not exceed 2,000."

"According to our observations, there are at least several thousand Japs in Anyang City."

Zhang Ming quickly reported. Of course, he also made other discoveries in Anyang City.

Those were anti-aircraft weapons. In addition, after their search, they also found some supplies.

These supplies were all food supplies and were hidden by the little devils, but they were eventually found.

However, as a large number of little Japs appeared in Anyang City, the joy of discovering weapons and supplies was instantly washed away.

In particular, the scouts sent out successively reported that Japanese troops were found on both the west and east sides.

This means that the combat maneuver group is besieged.

"The little devils are quite cunning. They even dispersed into different areas, making it really difficult for us to detect them."

"And there were plainclothes Japanese and puppet troops leading the way. These plainclothes must be familiar with the terrain."

"Lu Ming, what should we do now? Should we break out quickly?"

"Before the little devils take action, we directly attack the little devils in the west and open the way to retreat to the Taihang Mountains."

Ding Wei looked at Lu Ming, with a solemn expression on his face, and spoke directly.

He was planning to take the opportunity to evacuate towards the Taihang Mountains to the west, and he felt there was still a chance.

Yunmeng Mountain and Lingshan Mountain are at the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain. As long as the troops pass through the mountains here in Nancun Town, they can withdraw to the Taihang Mountain east of Lingchuan.

As for Dongyao Town and Wulong Town, the terrain here is flat. Although it is conducive to the deployment of mobile combat groups, it is also conducive to the gathering of little devils.

"Deputy detachment leader, the kid hasn't taken action yet. I'm afraid he's just waiting for us to take action."

"If we evacuate to the west, it means giving up highlands such as Yunmeng Mountain."

"Once we give up here, the Japanese army will quickly take control, and our retreat will be cut off."

"If my retreat is cut off and I am unable to evacuate to the Taihang Mountains, the consequences will be disastrous."

"So now Nancun Town must be the main gathering area for the Japs."

Lu Ming pointed at the map and made a direct analysis.

After Ding Wei listened, he thought carefully for a while, and then his expression became solemn.

What Lu Ming said makes sense. Now the mobile combat group can completely rely on high ground to hold on.

Although the Japs are conducting a siege, if they want to quickly deal with the mobile combat group, they have to see if they have a good mouth.

Among other things, the mobile combat group currently consists of the New First Regiment, the New Third Regiment, the Armored Vehicle Battalion, the Sun Ming Guard Battalion, and the Wei Heshang Guard Battalion.

Not counting the artillery attached to the two regiments, they still have one artillery battalion and five artillery companies.

They have powerful artillery units, but it is difficult for these artillery units to use their full firepower during transfer operations.

But they stayed on the high ground and carried out shelling from a high position, which was enough for the little devil to drink from a pot.

You must know that among these artillery units, there are 150MM and 120MM large-caliber mortars.

There are also 77MM long-range field guns and a large number of 92 infantry guns that are convenient for mobile combat.

The mobile combat group only needs to defend Yunmeng Mountain, Lingshan and other highlands.

Then they are a tough nut. If the little devil wants to eat this tough nut, he has to look at their abilities.

Ding Wei, Lu Ming, and Zhang Ming quickly discussed.

They decided to adopt a defensive strategy, and at the same time they quickly contacted Li Yunlong.

The three people reported the situation here in detail, and Li Yunlong quickly called back. He would immediately lead his troops to rush over for reinforcements.

Immediately afterwards, the mobile combat group began to organize defense forces.

Prior to this, Zhang Ming had replenished his troops to about 2,000 men.
To be continued...