Hearing what Zhou Weihan said, Li Dazhen immediately said: "Captain of the detachment, although our regiment is a garrison regiment, everything should be on par with the main regiment. What the main regiment can do, our garrison regiment can also do!"
Li Da's bold words really surprised Zhou Weihan, and he immediately said: "Let the attacking troops on the east and west sides stop attacking and take cover immediately!"
"Detachment leader, if there is artillery support from the artillery battalion, our garrison regiment is guaranteed to take down the little Japs in Lijiagou!" Mr. Li became anxious when he heard this. He thought Zhou Weihan was going to withdraw the garrison regiment and replace it with other troops.
"Our garrison group finally tested out the firepower of the Japs. The Japs' strength was consumed by us, and the soldiers also suffered a lot of casualties. At this time, let us withdraw. How should I explain to the soldiers of the garrison? Detachment
Chief, please give us a chance!"
Li Daben made a sad face and pulled Zhou Weihan's sleeve, showing a pitiful look.
Xing Zhiguo on the side said: "Li is very capable. If the garrison does not retreat now, it will be retreated under the fierce attack of Japanese aircraft in half an hour. You will have to think about the casualties by then!"
After Li Daben heard this, he didn't say anything and immediately sent comrade communicators to attack the troops and retreat.
After the attacking battalion on the east hillside received the order, Magnet hesitated for a moment, but when he heard that all the leaders of the military region had arrived, he immediately did not dare to stab him.
"Order the troops to cover each other and retreat, don't let the little Japs stab you in the back, retreat, retreat!" Magnetite shouted loudly.
The first battalion of attacking troops retreated one after another to hide in the forest opposite Lijiagou.
On the western battlefield, gunfire continued and the fighting was extremely fierce. Although Roger, the political commissar, came with three battalions to support him, Zhang Zhiming was still in charge of the command.
Roger personally went to the position to convey the order. Zhang Zhiming, who was personally directing the battle on the front line, was stunned when he heard the order to retreat. By this time the two sides were fighting, and the soldiers of the second battalion who were mainly attacking were all red-eyed.
During the battle for position just now, the Second Battalion occupied the position and the Japs organized their forces to counterattack. Many injured soldiers did not want to drag down their comrades and took the initiative to stay on the position to hold off the Japs.
When the Japs approached, they fired grenades and died together with the Japs around them. It can be said that the battlefield on the west side of Lijiagou was dyed red with the blood of the soldiers of the garrison.
"Withdraw? If you work hard, you can capture the third position. If you withdraw at this time, wouldn't the sacrifices of the soldiers who died before be in vain?"
"It is inevitable that soldiers will die during the attack, but we cannot let the soldiers die in vain under the bombing of the Japanese planes. Listen to my withdrawal and leave some seeds for the second battalion!" Roger forcibly dragged Zhang Zhiming away and called to those around him.
The soldiers retreat.
Yamazaki Yehei, who was commanding at the west entrance of Lijiagou, was stunned when he saw the attacking Eighth Route Army retreating. Just now, the Eighth Route Army's offensive was so fierce that they rushed forward desperately and almost captured the third position.
If the Eighth Route Army had artillery, Yamazaki Yehei was even prepared to fight in the villages and streets.
Retreating at this time confused Yamazaki Yehei. For a while, the Japanese troops of Yamazaki Brigade did not launch a pursuit, but took advantage of the rare breathing opportunity to continue repairing the damaged fortifications.
While Zhou Weihan was on his way to Lijiagou, the military radio station had been placed on the truck and was in communication mode.
After Changzhi Airport was repaired half a month ago, comrades at the Changzhi Intelligence Station have been paying attention to the developments of the Japanese army at Changzhi Airport.
An hour ago, comrades at the intelligence station observed a plane taking off from Changzhi Airport and immediately reported it to the enemy's engineering radio station. The news then reached Zhou Weihan.
Therefore, Zhou Weihan allowed the attacking troops to rest temporarily.
Through Li Da's report, Zhou Weihan and Xing Zhiguo judged that the Japanese army in Lijiagou had at least three infantry squadrons, a heavy machine gun squadron, a mountain artillery squadron, and even a rapid-fire artillery squadron, plus some heavy equipment and auxiliary troops.
, the number of people is at least around 1100.
It can be seen from the firepower equipment of the Yamazaki Battalion that it is completely formed for the independent detachment. The rapid-fire artillery is obviously aimed at the tank company of the independent detachment.
After understanding the strength and weapons equipment of the Yamazaki Brigade, Zhou Weihan relaxed instead. A Yamazaki Brigade was not worth causing the Tainan Military Region to go to war.
In the mountains and forests.
"May I ask, where is the group?"
"Tell Chen Feng to take advantage of this opportunity to select artillery positions immediately. After the Japanese planes leave, set up artillery positions immediately!"
"Old Xing, the little devils are stronger than the average Japanese army right now, but when the next offensive begins, the little devils will have no chance to jump around!"
"I'm wondering whether the next battle should be set outside Wuyi and Wu'an. After all, this is Terauchi's territory, and it is the core area of our Tainan base. If we really fight here, our base will be damaged, not to mention damage.
"Terauchi Yongna is not easy to explain!"
"In this case, it is better to take the initiative to attack. As you know me, I never like to sit back and wait for death. First, cut off the tentacles of the Japanese army that have extended into the base area, and then take the initiative to send troops to reveal the true intentions of the Japanese army!" Zhou Weihan slowly
Said slowly.
Military strategy is never static. The previously planned strategy was based on continuous resistance, but now it has to change as the situation changes.
Xing Zhiguo smiled. He knew Zhou Weihan well. If he had not now established a base to hold back the main force, otherwise Zhou Weihan's previous strategy would definitely not be so conservative.
I saw Xing Zhiguo saying: "Punch away with one punch to avoid hundreds of punches. Attack is actually a better defense!"
"Set Pingshun, Licheng, and Lucheng as the first-line battlefields to keep out the Japs. Relying on the strategic depth of the base area, we will extend the battlefield from southwest to northeast, set Wu'an and Shexian as the second-line, and Wuyi as the rear.
Road, and at the same time, many fortifications and trenches have been built in the base area. In this way, you can attack when you advance and defend when you retreat. You will have an inherent advantage. I think it is feasible!" Xing Zhiguo raised his hand in agreement.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xing Zhiguo rarely holds objections. From this, we can see Xing Zhiguo’s conduct. After the military chief stated his strategic intentions, Xing Zhiguo continued to perform his duties as chief of staff.
responsibilities and improve the strategic plan.
Even if the two people's views are left-leaning, Xing Zhiguo will think of various preventive measures in advance.
The most obvious thing is that Li Yunlong led his troops to attack Ping'an County in "Drawing the Sword". The deputy commander and deputy commander had a left-leaning view. As the deputy commander, Xing Zhiguo, after being unable to change the military commander's mind, not only did not have any objections, but proactively helped Li Yunlong while he was resting.
Continue to direct the entire group's battle.
What the cadres of the Independent Regiment proposed at that time was: "Strike the county town and save my sister-in-law!"
However, Xing Zhiguo said: "Killing the Japs is killing the Japs. Don't associate it with anything else. We are liberating the county!"
This shows that he not only has military talent, but also considerable political acumen.
Zhou Weihan thought about all these things and couldn't help but smile and said: "Old Xing, you are really damn qualified as the chief of staff. With you as my partner, I can rest assured that no one will leave you, just stay with me!"
"Hey, don't try this trick. Before we set off, Lao Zhao told me to keep an eye on you!"
In Thinking of the Sword, because Li Yunlong was injured, Xing Zhiguo commanded the Second Division as the deputy division commander and fought all the way south. Finally, when Huaye attacked Kinmen Island, both Xing Zhiguo and Zhang Dabiao died.
Zhou Weihan couldn't help but regret, Lao Xing, you can't run away in this life, just stay with me.
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Soon after, Japanese aircraft appeared in the sky over Lijiagou. After circling for a while, no trace of the Eighth Route Army was seen.
It would be strange to see the Japanese plane. There are dense forests all around, and the only place with a clear view is Lijiagou. You can't drop bombs on the head of the Yamazaki Brigade.
I saw the plane in the surrounding mountains and forests, using aircraft machine guns to shoot at the ground for a while, and then left in despair.
"This little Japanese plane actually left without dropping bombs on the ground!" Xing Zhiguo said in surprise.
"To put it bluntly, we are still poor. A little devil's plane dispatch consumes a lot of resources. The cost of an aerial bomb is at most many bullets. The little devil is not willing to part with it!" Zhou Weihan said leisurely.
"Okay, the Japanese plane has left. It's our turn to take the field. Order the artillery battalion, garrison regiment and various local armed forces to organize an attack immediately!"
After many orders were issued one after another, troops quickly emerged from the surrounding mountains and forests.
During this free time, the Japanese troops on the east slope actually completed the construction of the first fortification under the top of the mountain.
Originally, the terrain of Lijiagou was long and narrow from east to west and slightly narrower from north to south. It was difficult for the offensive troops to deploy, and it was difficult for the defending Japanese troops to arrange their firepower points.
Now, the Japanese army's six Type 92 heavy machine guns on the east side were arranged on two positions, forming a double firepower network, and the number of Japanese troops entering the position began to increase.
At the same time, due to the limited terrain conditions and the small attack angle of the field artillery, Chen Feng arranged the mountain artillery battery on the east side. The field artillery battery, the infantry artillery battery and two 105 howitzers were all arranged on the west side.
On the main offensive position.
The Second and Third Battalions of the Garrison Regiment and local armed forces serve as the front-line offensive troops. The soldiers of three companies of the Cavalry Regiment dismount and serve as reserves on the west side of the battlefield. The remaining two companies and some auxiliary soldiers are cruising on the east side. Once the Japanese troops on the east side break through,
Cavalry units can then harvest.
Xing Zhiguo was responsible for commanding the feint attack on the east side, with a battalion and a guard company of the garrison under his command, while Zhou Weihan and Li Daben went to the battlefield on the western front.
The outer perimeter of the position on the west side of Lijiagou.
As a front-line commander, Li Daben is doing battlefield mobilization.
"Comrades, what is the name of our regiment?"
"Guard regiment!" the soldiers replied in unison.
Li Da's ability is rare and serious: "The name of the defense regiment is not nice. Do you want to be the main regiment?"
"think!"
"Okay, then this time we will show the strength of our group and use our record to prove that we are the main group. We will take down Lijiagou on the opposite side within two hours!"
"Kill, kill, kill!" This was the response given by the soldiers.
Zhou Weihan set a time limit of three hours to capture Lijiagou. Li Da's ability, relying on the fire support of the artillery battalion, instantly strengthened his waist and directly changed the time to two hours.
The morale of the soldiers of the second and third battalions of the garrison was boosted by Li Da's few words. Even the soldiers of the four district squadrons on the side were gearing up.
Roger, the political commissar of the garrison on the side, looked at all this with joy. During this month in the garrison, he corrected many mistakes of the soldiers and even put many comrades in solitary confinement.
Secretly, the soldiers even called him Smiling Tiger, but no one could deny that he, as a political commissar, had integrated with the comrades of the garrison.
"Captain Li, the comrades of the garrison have suffered a lot of casualties in the battle just now. The 800 people from our four district squadrons can't do anything. They are all here. What's going on? Look at this.
, let our district squadron take the lead this time, and have the addiction of being the main force!" Bao Jinwu, the district captain, said impassionedly.
"Yeah, what's going on? We can't watch the main force fighting hard at the front while we watch the excitement from behind!" said another district captain.
Seeing everyone asking for a fight, Li Dabao stretched out his hand and regained his previous tact. He said: "They are all troops of the Eighth Route Army. Let's equip ourselves better. Let our garrison go up first. Wait until we break through the three enemy lines."
After taking the position, we must gather all our forces and rush into the village together to annihilate all the Japanese in Lijiagou!"
At present, the second and third battalions have about 600 combat troops, plus more than 800 local armed forces, which brings the total to nearly 1,400 people. This does not include the cavalry serving as a reserve force.
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Shelling began on both the east and west sides at the same time.
"Boom boom boom!"
In order to prevent Yamazaki Battalion's artillery exchange, six field guns and two 105 howitzers have a long range, and the artillery position is at the rear. Ten Type 92 infantry guns have a short range and are easy to move, and the artillery position is in the front.
The soldiers of the artillery battalion were tired of bringing the field artillery and howitzers up the mountain. Fortunately, the artillery could be dismantled and there were pack horses for transportation.
Covered by artillery fire from the artillery battalion, the Japanese troops on the three positions outside Lijiagou Village were suddenly caught in a sea of fire.
Yamazaki Yehei, who was hiding in the village and commanding, was also frightened by the explosion on the position and hurriedly hid behind the bunker.
"Baga, how come the Eighth Route Army has so many artillery pieces? It's almost catching up with the firepower of an artillery regiment. Even if Wuyi's independent detachment comes, there shouldn't be so many artillery pieces!" Yamazaki Yehei opened his mouth wide.
, the dust raised by the aftershock of the shell got into his mouth, and his thoughts were interrupted by a cough.
"Quick, send a report to the division headquarters immediately, asking where the main force of the division is, and requesting reinforcements from the division as soon as possible!"
Yamazaki Yehei, whose whole body was covered with loess, no longer had the arrogant attitude of eager to find the main force of the independent detachment for a decisive battle. He was even worried that before the main force of the 41st Division arrived, the Yamazaki Brigade would be torn apart by the fierce artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army.
After clearing the ground with artillery shells, the shelling temporarily stopped.
The soldiers of the garrison had arrived at the forward position of the Yamazaki Brigade under the cover of artillery fire. The remaining Japanese troops on the first line were quickly submerged in the sea of people.
"Quick, build a heavy machine gun position and provide fire cover!" Second Battalion Commander Zhang Zhiming shouted. He expected that the attack would go smoothly, but he never expected that the attack would go so smoothly.
The two sides immediately started a fierce battle, bullets flew everywhere, and people fell down from time to time.
Artillery position.
Chen Feng quickly issued an order: "The infantry artillery company immediately moved to the second position, and the field artillery and 105 howitzers began to extend their artillery fire. The artillery fire covered Lijiagou Village and the road out of the village for the Japanese army!"
After receiving the order, the artillerymen immediately adjusted their positions. The most excited ones were the artillerymen who controlled two 105mm howitzers.
Since the 105 howitzer was captured, it has been used three times in total, once against the Third Department of Shiyou in Jinan, once against Zhu Huaibing's Department in Tainan, and this time.
Due to the rarity of 105 howitzer shells, before the battle, there were only 355 existing shells left, one shot less than one shot.
Now that we have the order from the battalion commander, it's over for the little devil who made such a fool of himself.
I saw the Japanese troops in the village rushing to the forward positions outside the village to support them. As mentioned earlier, Lijiagou is long and narrow from east to west and slightly narrower from north to south.
Due to terrain restrictions, and having suffered enough from the repeated battles for positions, the Little Devils gathered their reserve forces for quick support.
When a howitzer shell hit, the Japanese troops within forty to fifty meters around were directly torn apart, and the sky was filled with broken limbs.
After the artillery battalion intercepted the reinforcements of the Yamazaki Brigade, the garrison regiment worked hard to break through the remaining two positions one after another.
Li Daben and Roger behind him looked at each other and said, "Press up?"
"Come on!" After Roger said this, he pulled out the big knife on his back and shouted to the soldiers of the District Squadron who were already hungry and thirsty: "Come on, comrades!"
Roger took the lead and rushed out, followed closely by the four district squadrons.
Looking at Roger's vigorous pace on the battlefield, Li Dabao couldn't help but wonder, who is the political commissar and who is the regiment leader?
