"Lao Zhou, the weapons and equipment of the new second regiment really surprised me. The fighting will of the soldiers is also unprecedentedly high." Zhao Gang's battalions, companies and platoons came back after learning about the situation.
"Take the artillery battalion as an example. The artillery fire at the brigade headquarters can't even compare." Zhao Gang looked like he had never seen the world.
"Old Zhao, it's time to get over it. We just have to talk about this. We managed to save the wealth of the New Second Regiment, so don't talk about it in front of the brigade commander." Zhou Weihan said to Zhao Gang.
Zhao Gang was made to laugh bitterly by Zhou Weihan's words: "Zhou Weihan, who do you think I am? I am the political commissar of the new second regiment after all."
"I hope you can always remember that you are the political commissar of the New Second Regiment." Zhou Weihan emphasized the last few words very hard.
While the two were talking, Li Dabenzhi rushed in from outside.
"The regimental commander, political commissar, and the situation in the Liubao stronghold have all been investigated clearly. This is the firepower distribution map in the Liubao stronghold." Li Daben took out a piece of paper and said.
"Really? Tell me quickly." Zhou Weihan took the drawing and said.
"Captain, there is a small Japanese squadron in the Liubao stronghold. The squadron leader is Yamashima Yuichi. It has three infantry squads with 181 people, a heavy machine gun squad with 40 people, and an artillery squad with 30 people. A total of 9 light machine guns.
Well, 4 Type 92 heavy machine guns and 2 Type 90 mortars."
"In addition to the first time, there is also a battalion of the Wu'an County Guard stationed there, with 9 Jin-made Czech light machine guns, 3 Min-24 heavy machine guns, and the rest are Qingyishui Jin-made 38 guns."
"This group of puppet troops is quite evil. Not only are their equipment good, but they also distribute bullets. I saw it with my own eyes, and the bullet belts were bulging." Li Daben took the teapot handed over by Zhao Gang, took a sip and continued.
"Each company of the puppet army has little devils who serve as military advisers. When I went there today, they even held morning exercises."
"Old Zhou, this little devil is not weak. You see, the stronghold is built on the mountain. There are mountains on the north side, east, west and south. There is a gun tower and three bunkers on each side. There is no blind spot in the distribution of firepower." Zhao Gang pointed out.
He said while looking at the firepower distribution on the drawing.
"Old Zhao, what's the matter with this damn political commissar of yours? We haven't even started fighting yet, but you're actually saying discouraging words?"
"I am seeking truth from facts. We cannot underestimate the enemy. Don't forget that we are not just facing an enemy from the Liubao stronghold." Zhao Gang said with concern.
"Hey, what you said is right, but I still want to gnaw on this hard nut. With the firepower of our new second regiment, if we can't take down a small Liubao stronghold within two hours, I will find a wall to hit.
You can die." Zhou Weihan said.
"Regiment leader, political commissar, there is some good news." Li Daben then reported Terauchi Isamu's plan to cooperate with the new second regiment's actions.
"Damn it, why didn't you tell me such important news earlier?" Zhou Weihan glared at Li Da.
"Isn't it too late?" Li Da was a little aggrieved. He didn't deserve any credit and even got scolded.
"That's great. We have more mobile troops on hand." Zhao Gang said happily.
"Damn it," Zhou Weihan slapped the table and cursed.
Li Da was so frightened by Zhou Weihan that he did not dare to speak. Zhao Gang asked doubtfully: "Old Zhou, isn't this a good thing?"
"Damn it, I never expected that old devil like Isamu Terauchi to be so cooperative. Now this business is losing money," Zhou Weihan said.
When Zhou Weihan thought about having to split the money 50-50 with Li Yunlong, he immediately felt that he was at a loss.
"Our New Second Regiment can handle this business by ourselves. What about Li Yunlong?" Zhou Weihan said somewhat depressedly.
"Old Zhou, let me remind you that the New Regiment is our brother army. This matter was agreed in advance. You are not willing to change your mind. By then, you and Li Yunlong will not be able to become old comrades in arms?" Zhao Gang said worriedly.
"Look what you said, Lao Zhao, I still have some principles. Do you think I am that guy Li Yunlong who only eats alone?"
"Correspondent, ask the telegraph operator to send a report to the Nine Columns, saying that the Japs in Wuyi County will move to the northeast in the near future, please pay attention to them." As for the caution mentioned by Terauchi Yong to avoid accidental injury, Zhou Weihan did not mention a word.
"Captain, besides building a stronghold in Liubao, can we also make a fortune?" Li Dajeng said mysteriously.
"Oh? Tell me about it?" Zhou Weihan, who had been feeling uncomfortable just now, immediately became more energetic when he mentioned that he could still make a fortune.
"Two miles east of the Liubao stronghold is Sanjiaji. It existed before the little devils built the Liubao stronghold. It was a place where traders from all walks of life stayed. Over time, it became a small town." Li Da's old habit made it again, saying
As he spoke, it was like telling a story.
"I know Sanjiaji is a place, please continue talking?" Zhou Weihan urged.
"It used to be Zhang, Wang, and Liu's three big families. Later, Liu Yidao, the son of Rich Master Liu, took refuge with the Japs. Rich Master Liu forced the other two families to die. He usually relies on his son's power to bully the people and does all kinds of evil."
"This time, it was Liu Yidao who took me, Watanabe, and Yuichi Yamashima to his house for a meal. The Liu family is extremely rich, and they have a guard force of dozens of people. In fact, they are just a bunch of ragtag people."
"According to what you said, let's hunt down the rabbits and take care of the Liu family this time." Hearing Li Da's words, Zhou Weihan immediately felt much better.
Zhou Weihan glanced at Zhao Gang and said deliberately: "Political Commissar, this is not considered a violation of discipline."
"No, Zhou Weihan, what do you mean? I still have some judgment. Since the Liu family has taken refuge with the Japanese and brought trouble to the village, who else will they deal with if they don't deal with it? Do you think I, Zhao Gang, don't want to get rich?" Zhao Gang said with a smile.
"Captain, leave the Liu family to our independent brigade! The main force eats meat, so we also have to drink some soup, right?" Li Daqing said pitifully.
"Master Li, you have done a good job in this mission. I will remember your first contribution and leave the Liu family to your independent brigade to deal with it."
"Yes, leader, I promise to complete the mission."
Since the expansion of the New Second Regiment, Li Da's independent brigade has expanded to more than 200 people, equipped with Type 92 heavy machine guns seized from the bandits, and several light machine guns. Later, they just took one from Zhou Weihan.
60 mortars, except for the miscellaneous equipment, they changed from shotguns to cannons, and they suddenly started to shake up.
"Go to the New Regiment in person and report the situation to Commander Li. Just say that you will launch an attack on time two days later, that is, at 4 o'clock in the morning on the 13th. Remember what should be said and what should not be said." Zhou Weihan told Commander Li.
road.
"Yes, Commander, I understand." After saying that, Li Daben turned around and left.
"The communications squad assembled and immediately notified all battalions and companies that the regiment headquarters has urgent combat missions. All units should move closer to Daqingshan where the second battalion is located." Zhou Weihan ordered.
"yes"
Daqingshan, where the Second Battalion is located, is the closest garrison to the Liubao stronghold within the New Second Regiment.
"Lao Zhou, Li Da's ability is also a talent, which makes me admire him with admiration." Zhao Gang admired Li Da's ability for a while.
"That's right, even ordinary people don't like him. Even though this guy seems so cool, he actually has something in his stomach."
"Li Da is a veteran of the Red Army. He joined the team when we crossed Chishui, and he is older than both of us. However, during the Western Expedition, the team was broken up by the Ma Jiajun. Since then, he has lost contact with the army and has been wandering around.
In the end, I stayed in the New Second Regiment." Zhou Weihan said.