On the afternoon of August 19, 1940, the day before the battle started.
Zhou Weihan personally led the independent detachment headquarters to move forward to the west of Ci County and join the Second Regiment and Third Regiment that had arrived here first.
The soldiers of the Second Regiment and the Third Regiment were all hidden in a mountain forest in Ci County. After leaving the mountain forest, more than 40 miles to the northeast is the county seat of Ci County.
After Zhou Weihan arrived, he directly found Xu Dali and Wu Qin.
"How is the situation now? Is there any movement from the Japanese army?" Zhou Weihan asked.
"Report to the detachment leader, the Japanese troops in Ci County have not discovered the movements of our troops!" Xu Dalihui, leader of the Second Regiment, reported.
Xu Dali then rolled out a map and introduced the surrounding situation in detail.
"With the cooperation of local comrades, we have reorganized the positions around Fengle Station."
"We are now in Shicunying Town. Thirty miles to the east is Fengle Station. There are two small Japanese strongholds in the middle. There are three strongholds within thirty miles on both sides of the north and south. These strongholds
They surrounded Fengle Station. In addition, the Japanese army also had a medium-sized stronghold near Fengle Station, which formed a corner with it."
"There is also a Japanese military stronghold at the entrance of the railway bridge across the Zhanghe River to Anyang!" Xu Dali introduced.
Even though Zhou Weihan already knew the situation around Fengle Station through the previous intelligence from the reconnaissance company, he still took a breath of cold air.
"The little devil takes this railway line more seriously than his own father, like a turtle shell!" Zhou Weihan joked.
"The first battalion of our second regiment carried two combat defense cannons and destroyed the Xiaoxinzhuang stronghold due east first. Then, in order to save time, the second battalion, which acted as a reserve team, quickly carried two combat defense cannons and directly attacked the second stronghold due east.
At the stronghold of Daxinzhuang, the third battalion was divided into two to block the Japanese reinforcements at the strongholds on the north and south sides. After our second regiment successfully captured the stronghold, the third regiment directly attacked Fengle Station and the nearby Chencun stronghold!" Xu Dali gave the details.
battle plan.
"Well, sure!" Zhou Weihan didn't say much after hearing Xu Dali's specific battle plan.
"On the one hand, launching attacks in turns can save physical strength, and at the same time, it can reduce the marching time!" Xu Dali explained.
Because the independent detachment has combat defense artillery and Type 92 infantry artillery that can serve as direct firepower, the combat plan does not have any tricks, and the overall expression is just a quick word.
In Zhou Weihan's view, these regiment leaders all have strong combat command capabilities. Nowadays, Zhou Weihan is mostly responsible for the general strategic direction, and the specific combat plans are fully delegated to the commanders of each regiment. This is also a reflection on
A kind of exercise for their abilities.
"The attack time is six o'clock in the evening on the 20th. Let the soldiers have a full meal before the battle begins!" Zhou Weihan said to Xu Dali and Wu Qin.
The words are divided into two parts.
The New Regiment and the 28th Regiment also arrived at Lucheng and Licheng along the Handan-Changchang Highway respectively.
On the same day, Li Yunlong sent a signal corpsman to call Ding Wei to Li Jiazuo, where the new regiment was located.
Outside Lijiazuo Village.
Ding Wei turned over and dismounted, picked up the binoculars and looked north for a while, and then said to the guard: "Li Yunlong chose a good place. There is such a village in the mountains, and the Japanese Army's Handan-Chang Highway can be seen from the mountains!
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Then Ding Wei entered the village and found Li Yunlong.
"Li Yunlong, who among us is the commander-in-chief of this battle, why do you have to ask me to come to you in person? Are you commanding me, or am I commanding you?" Ding Wei came in and said.
"Captain Ding, Lao Li has no other intentions. The main reason is that he has made a new discovery, so Lao Li hurriedly called you over!" Luo Benzhong said hurriedly to smooth things over.
"Hey, Lao Ding, would you be interested in telling me who the commander-in-chief of the two regiments is?" Li Yunlong asked quibbled.
"Hmph, I think you have some evil thoughts again. If you have anything to say, please tell me immediately!" Ding Wei said with a cold snort.
"It's better that you, Old Ding, understand me as an old comrade. Since the battle meeting was held at Yamawang Mountain, I sent people to conduct a thorough investigation of the situation on the Handan Chang Highway!" Li Yunlong said.
"The Japanese army in Handan City regularly transports a batch of supplies to Changzhi via the Handan-Changzhi Highway. On the 20th, a batch of supplies was transported there. Don't you think this is a coincidence? It can make him run away if he hits something in our hands.
Already?" Li Yunlong said with a grin.
Ding Wei smiled and said nothing, knowing that Li Yunlong was still holding back his words.
Seeing that Ding Wei didn't answer, Li Yunlong continued: "I have decided to pay attention to this batch of supplies. As long as we grab this batch of supplies, do you think the little devils in Changzhi will not be in a hurry? They will definitely send troops to reinforce the nearby strongholds."
We will also provide reinforcements, which not only makes it easier for the Fourth Regiment of the Independent Detachment to attack Changzhi Airport, but we also don’t have to take the initiative to attack the Japanese strongholds. Isn’t this killing three birds with one stone?” Li Yunlong said clearly and logically.
"Then, I don't believe that you, Li Yunlong, would miss me if you have such a good sale!" Ding Wei said.
"The main thing is to ambush the Japanese transport convoy. The time is uncertain. It may be an hour or two ahead of time. In addition, I have to trouble you brother to block Changzhi's reinforcements and buy my new regiment some time!" Li Yunlong laughed.
He said.
After hearing this, Ding Wei looked at the map on the table and made some mental calculations, using part of the new regiment's force to ambush the Japanese transport convoy, and part of it to block or eat the Japanese reinforcements at nearby strongholds.
Ding Wei had to admit that although Li Yunlong made the plate bigger, he also attracted the dwarfed Japanese dramas in the stronghold in disguise, reducing the casualties of the troops.
"Fifty-fifty!" Ding Wei stretched out a hand and said.
"What are you doing, what are you doing? You are robbing with just your mouth. You are robbing the little devil with me, and you are robbing me. Where can you find such a good thing? How about we change the two groups!" Li Yunlong said
He suddenly jumped up from his stool and shouted loudly.
"Hey, Li Yunlong, there are quite a few Japanese troops in Changzhi. I'll help you block the Japanese reinforcements. Why don't you give me some hard work?"
"If I hadn't planned this transport convoy, wouldn't the Japanese army in Changzhi still send troops? Besides, we didn't ask you, Old Ding Bai, to help. It's 30% at most. If it works, I'll do it. If it doesn't, I'll get it. I don't believe you will.
Let the Japanese troops from Changzhi come over!" Li Yunlong gritted his teeth and gave Ding Wei 30%.
Unexpectedly, Ding Wei said happily: "It's a deal, Political Commissar Luo, as you can see, this is what Li Yunlong promised. If he regrets it then, it won't happen!"
"Okay, after everything is done, I will personally take the people to deliver the supplies to you!" Luo Benzhong said, patting his chest.
Li Yunlong looked at Ding Wei's appearance and wished he could give himself a slap in the face. He thought to himself, after all, it was too much.
"Then send a report to Zhou Weihan. This matter is not just something we talk about, but also requires his nod!" Li Yunlong said.
Later, Li Yunlong asked Zhou Weihan to send a message to the telegraph operator assigned to the new regiment.
On the other side, Zhou Weihan received the telegram from the New Regiment, browsed it quickly, and then handed it to Xing Zhiguo.
"I knew Li Yunlong was not a worry-free guy, he was full of tricks!" Zhou Weihan said.
"This is feasible. Even if the battle on the New Regiment's side is advanced, it won't have much impact on Ci County!" Xing Zhiguo said.
"Li Yunlong's analysis in the telegram was very clear. The Fourth Regiment can indeed reduce the pressure, but we can't let him go so easily! He has to vomit out some of the seized materials!" Zhou Weihan said with a smile.
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"Damn, are they all bandits? They are all darker than me, Li Yunlong, and they cost 20% of the money when they open their mouths!" Li Yunlong said cursingly when he saw Zhou Weihan's call back.
