In Youji Village in the northwest of Dingtao, Zhou Weihan set up his temporary headquarters here.
The terrain in southwestern Shandong meant that it was impossible to randomly choose any place as an ambush site like in Tainan. However, there were mostly no mountains and forests around the highway as hiding places. The Japanese army built strongholds for the slightly suitable ambush sites.
Fortunately, this situation has been anticipated before.
In the clouds in the sky, two Japanese reconnaissance planes appeared, apparently conducting reconnaissance on the ground.
Within the headquarters.
Li Yunlong was complaining: "Damn it, why is the kid's plane flying around above our heads like a fly? Could it be possible that he discovered our true intention?"
"The little devil is not stupid. Our Eighth Route Army is clearly going to attack Heze County, so why don't we send troops to block the Japanese reinforcements? If the little devil doesn't send people to investigate, then there is something wrong!" Zhou Weihan said
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"That's right!" Li Yunlong slapped his forehead and said. This guy's mind is now full of thoughts of washing away his shame. Zhou Weihan had noticed this situation before, which is why Zhou Weihan acted with the new group.
While the two were talking, the telegraph operator came forward to report: "Commander, the Independent Regiment has sent a telegram. The chief of staff has led his troops to join the New Third Brigade!"
"Okay, launch an offensive against Heze County immediately!" Zhou Weihan said.
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On the city wall of Heze County, Ichiro Teng Yuan held a telescope and watched the Eighth Route Army troops outside the city spread out their formation.
"Sir, do you want to launch an artillery attack on the Eighth Route Army outside the city?" the adjutant on the side asked.
"No, wait a minute, wait a minute, let's take a look at the firepower of the Eighth Route Army first!" Ichiro Tengyuan said.
The Japanese army only had two Type 92 infantry guns in the city. Facing the Eighth Route Army launching offensives from two directions, the Japanese army's artillery fire was really a drop in the bucket.
On the Eighth Route Army side, fourteen Type 92 infantry cannons were distributed in two attack directions, four mountain cannons were located at the rear and covered with camouflage nets, and the headquarters was located at the junction of the two siege forces. The New Third Brigade
Serves as a security force.
Brigadier Han glanced at the time. It was exactly twelve o'clock, and the soldiers had finished their lunch. He immediately said: "Start the bombardment!"
Prior to this, the telephone soldiers of the Independent Regiment had already connected the communications between the various units participating in the war. Upon seeing this, Xin Tiebing picked up the microphone and shouted loudly: "Artillery company, artillery company, command headquarters ordered to start shelling the Japanese stronghold outside the city immediately!"
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"yes!"
Not long after Xin Tiebing put down the microphone, artillery positions in both directions quickly began shelling the intended target.
"Boom, boom, boom!" Continuous explosions rang out from the Japanese positions outside the city.
The first thing that was unlucky was the Japanese military stronghold standing outside the city, which was constantly being taken down like a living target.
Then, without waiting for the reaction of the Japanese and puppet troops outside the city, intensive artillery fire came again. The Japanese trenches outside the city were successively flooded by artillery fire, and suddenly turned into a sea of fire.
Brigadier Han had been observing the situation on the battlefield with a telescope. When he saw the spectacular scene on the Japanese army's position, he had a smile on his face: "It's fun, it's fun, Chief Xin, let me tell you, this is my first time fighting
Such a rich battle!"
"The Little Japanese's Type 92 Infantry Cannon is so useful. I suffered a lot from it originally, but this time it's finally the Little Japanese's turn!" Political Commissar Tan on the side said equally excitedly.
Xin Tiebing smiled slightly and said to himself that since he followed the Communists, he has been fighting for wealth.
In fact, Xin Tiebing now has a higher level of vision. After seeing the power of mountain and field artillery, he somewhat looks down upon the power of the Type 92 infantry artillery.
However, Xin Tiebing also knew not to irritate the two people in front of him, so he swallowed back the words that originally came to his mouth.
On top of the city wall.
"Sir, judging from the current situation, the Eighth Route Army's siege troops from both directions have at least a dozen artillery pieces, and there are also mountain cannons!" the adjutant said.
Naturally, Tengyuan Ichiro, an old Japanese who was proficient in battle formations, did not need to be reminded by his adjutant. He stared dumbfounded at the scene that was unfolding in front of him. He slapped his right hand hard on the crenellations of the city wall and said in horror: "Baga, the Eighth Route Army."
How come you have so many artillery pieces?”
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"Sir, Second Lieutenant Yokota sent someone to ask for instructions on whether to carry out counter-artillery fire?" A little Japanese trotted over to report.
The two Type 92 infantry guns of the Japanese army in the city were all placed on the city wall because their range was too short. They were originally intended to be used as direct-aiming artillery.
Fortunately, the Type 92 infantry gun does not occupy a large area and can be accommodated in the corridors on the city wall.
Facing the soldier's inquiry, Ichiro Tengyuan looked sternly and said: "Let the artillery team withdraw immediately and wait for the Eighth Route Army infantry to rush up before starting the artillery bombardment!"
"Hi!" the soldier responded.
"Sir, the Xinxiang Airport's air force has taken off. Air support will arrive soon. The Eighth Route Army will soon start shelling the city wall fortifications. You'd better evacuate to a safe area first!" said the adjutant on the side.
Teng Yuanyilang also realized that it was not suitable to stay here for a long time, as a shell might kill him. Seeing the panic of the puppet garrison on the city wall, he forced the Japanese army to suppress it, and then he hurriedly got off.
city wall.
Eighteen artillery pieces fired ten rounds of shelling at the Japanese positions outside the city. The thick smoke and fire from the explosion still filled the position.
Without waiting for the command to be conveyed again, the artillery company took the initiative to extend its artillery fire, targeting the city wall of Heze County.
70mm caliber and 75mm caliber artillery shells landed on the city wall one after another, and the city gate tower directly east was instantly blown to pieces.
The broken bricks and tiles thrown up by the remnant power of the explosion spattered in all directions, and the surrounding Japanese and puppet troops were attacked one after another, and they ran away one after another.
At the same time, in the direction of the Japanese army's advance route.
The Southwest Shandong Cavalry Regiment, which had been operating in enemy-occupied areas, unexpectedly encountered the cavalry troops on the right wing of the Japanese army.
As soon as the two sides met, neither took the initiative to come forward to fight. Instead, they constantly comforted the anxious horses that sat down.
When the Japanese cavalry squadron saw the dark Eighth Route Army cavalry on the opposite side, he was frightened. Then he became bellicose and immediately shouted: "Quick, inform the brigade commander immediately that the Eighth Route Army cavalry has been found. Our troops want to bite them to death. Please ask the remaining troops."
Surround them!"
Soon after, Kojima Yoshizo heard about the situation and did not immediately respond.
Seeing this, Kuroshima Morita on the side stepped forward and said: "Your Excellency, brigade commander, if you don't take the opportunity to eliminate this group of Eighth Route Army cavalry in front of you, they will definitely hide in the darkness like a shadow, harassing and disturbing our troops at any time.
It’s better to move forward..."
Kojima Yoshizo certainly understands what Kuroshima Morita meant, but the Japanese troops in Kawazawa are currently waiting for rescue.
"Baga, the Eighth Route Army should be damned. Mr. Kurodao, I order you to lead the cavalry unit to destroy the Eighth Route Army cavalry unit in front of you!" Kojima Yoshizo said sharply.
"Hi!"
As everyone knows, the Southwest Shandong Cavalry Regiment is Zhou Weihan's target specially placed in front of the Japanese army. If the Japanese cavalry dares to pursue them, they will naturally fall into the ambush circle of the regiment.
