According to the agreed battle plan, Jing Dagang's regiment was supplemented to the position.
Chen Feng's artillery battalion was arranged on both sides of the northeast corner and northwest corner, and their positions were arranged according to the range of Type 92 infantry artillery, mountain artillery, and field artillery.
Ding Wei and Wang Yigong arrived one day early, which can be said to be a great effort.
In order to make it more difficult for the Japanese troops to land, Ding Wei originally wanted to dig a few ditches to divert the river water to the river beach on the north bank. However, the terrain was a small slope, so he had to give up.
Ding Wei discussed with Wang Yigong and arranged for people to lay out mine formations on the river beach overnight, and also placed sharp wooden thorns on the nearby swamps and wetlands.
The conversation was divided into two parts. The Japanese reinforcements led by Yuzo Kuroda received advance warning, and the military train they were riding in was able to avoid derailing.
Stationed in Qi County is the First Independent Mixed Brigade of the Japanese Army. The highest officer is Taketa Gakiuchi, with the rank of Shaozuo.
Prior to this, the brigade headquarters of the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade had ordered to maintain security on the Ping-Han Railway in their respective defense areas and ensure the smooth movement of reinforcements northward. However, the Japanese troops in Qi County were stretched thin, and in the end the independent guerrilla detachment took advantage of the loophole.
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Looking at the destroyed military columns in front of him, Mizuno Ichiro couldn't help but became furious: "Baga, the important transportation routes of the imperial army were openly destroyed by the Chinese, and time was wasted. You will all die!"
At this time, Takeuchi Gakiuchi was scolded with a slap on his face, but he did not dare to complain at all.
Kuroda Yuzo waved his hand to stop Mizuno Ichiro from cursing, and then said: "When will the railway be opened to traffic?"
"Your Excellency Dazuo, three places of the railway five miles ahead were damaged by the Eighth Route Army, and the length is about 200 meters! The ones currently being repaired will take another hour!" Taketa Gakiuchi reported truthfully.
Kuroda Yuzo pondered for a moment: "Mizuno-kun, order all the soldiers to get off the car and start cooking!"
"Hi!" Mizuno Ichiro nodded.
"Your Excellency Da Zuo, since Qi County is an important hub of the Ping-Han Railway and the Dao-Qing Railway, the activities of the Eighth Route Army are not too small. The activities of the Eighth Route Army in Anyang in the north are the most rampant. The number of damaged railways in Anyang is as high as twelve kilometers. In a short period of time,
There is no way to repair it. It is said that north of the Bazhang River, in the defense zone of the 108th Division, the imperial army can only be trapped in the county town!" Takeuchi Gakiuchi explained carefully.
"Nani?" Kuroda Yuzo was shocked after hearing this: "The security in southeastern Shanxi has collapsed to the extent it is now?"
At the beginning of the year, the main force of the 35th Division was still engaged in a public security battle in Nanzhen, Shanxi Province. Although the division commander was unfortunately killed by a stray bullet, the security effect was significant.
An hour later, the damaged railway was repaired, and the reinforcing Japanese troops once again rode northward in military trains.
At the Xiaodashan stronghold at the junction of Anyang and Tangyin, a mixed guard of Japanese and puppet troops patrolled on both sides of the railway.
When the train driver of the military train saw the signal light in front of him sounding, he slowly reduced his speed and finally stopped at the Xiaodashan stronghold.
Japanese officer Chida Hanbei, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly walked to the carriage in the middle of the military column.
Kuroda Yuzo jumped down from the military column. Kuroda Yuzo was very nervous along the way, fearing that the military column would be blown up by the Eighth Route Army on the way. Fortunately, the Japanese army strengthened its defense forces along the way, and finally the military column arrived safely in Anyang.
"Your Excellency Daizuo, this is Senda Hanbei!"
"Chida-kun, thank you for your hard work!" Kuroda Yuzo said in a slightly slower tone.
"Hi, serve the emperor!" Chida Hanbei said, bowing his head.
"How are the transportation vehicles and river crossing boats prepared?"
Chida Hanbei waved his hand, and the flag soldiers around him immediately waved their flags.
Not long after, ten Type 94 military trucks and a large number of horse-drawn carriages filed out of the stronghold.
Chida Hanbei saw Kuroda Yuzo's face darken and hurriedly explained: "Your Excellency, Mr. Zuo, the Eighth Route Army in several counties in our first brigade defense area has frequent activities, and it is difficult to mobilize a large number of trucks in a short period of time. However, I have mobilized a large number of carriages.
You can use horse-drawn carriages to transport supplies!”
After hearing this, Mizuno Ichiro said ferociously: "What's going on with the boat on the carriage?"
"This is the Xiaodashan stronghold. Last night I heard that the Eighth Route Army blew up the railway in Qixian County regardless of casualties. In order to maintain security along the railway and prevent this from happening, I removed all my troops and deployed them along the railway. At the same time, in order to avoid
The ship was blown up by the Eighth Route Army, so it could only be transported to the Xiaodashan stronghold. By now, the imperial army had lost control north of the stronghold!" Chida Hanbei explained.
No matter how Kuroda Yuzo broke his head, he never expected that the situation would be so corrupted: "Chida-kun, you arranged it well!"
"As long as the Imperial Japanese Army arrives, the Eighth Route Army in the territory will definitely disappear. I will allocate a small team of troops to you to help your department restore public order!"
"Hi, thank you, Lord Zuo!" Chida Hanbei said excitedly.
"Mizuno-kun, order the soldiers to set off. If the Eighth Route Army finds any trace of the Eighth Route Army, destroy it immediately!" Kuroda Yuzo said sharply.
"Hi!"
More than 2,000 Japanese troops marched out from the Xiaodashan stronghold. Along the way, nothing happened as Kuroda Yuzo expected, not even the slightest trace of the Eighth Route Army was seen.
"Youxi, the Eighth Route Army has always been fond of fighting guerrilla warfare. I must have known that the reinforcements of the Imperial Army were coming, and they were frightened out of their courage. They could only avoid the sharp edges!" Ichiro Mizuno said arrogantly when he saw that the march was going smoothly along the way.
On the other side, the brothers of the Third Brigade of the Independent Guerrilla Detachment operating in Anyang, seeing the arrival of the main force of the Japanese army, quickly gathered their troops and marched northeast of Anyang.
At the same time, signal troops were dispatched, riding fast horses towards the Zhanghe Bridge.
Near noon, Zhanghe Bridge.
Zhou Weihan and others were inspecting the position, and soldiers from all regiments were in place.
A soldier from the Fourth Regiment trotted over: "Captain, someone hung a red cloth on the crooked neck tree on the other side of the river!"
After hearing this, Zhou Weihan looked at Wang Yigong. Wang Yigong pointed to the opposite bank, a mountain forest diagonally opposite, and explained: "They are comrades from the Third Brigade in Anyang. Our agreement is that once the Japanese army arrives in Anyang, we will send someone to notify them!"
Zhou Weihan understood and immediately said: "In this case, each regiment will immediately enter the position and wait!"
The people who followed took orders and dispersed immediately.
Zhou Weihan and Zhao Gang quickly walked towards the bridgehead stronghold.
"I said, Captain Zhou, do you really plan to locate the headquarters in the stronghold?" Zhao Gang asked again.
The original headquarters of the 28th Regiment has now become the headquarters of the independent detachment. Only one of the original three gun towers in the stronghold remains, and the remaining third floor was also blown up.
"Why not? I measured my steps just now. The distance from the stronghold to the position by the river is nearly four kilometers. The Japanese army will only focus their attack targets on the position. Don't worry, we are very safe!" Zhou Weihan patted Zhao Gang's hand.
Shoulder said.
"The Japanese army's 38-type field artillery has a range of nearly eight kilometers. Are you really brave enough? Aren't you afraid that one shell will kill us all?"