Jinzhong, headquarters of the Japanese ninth mixed brigade.
Before the battle in Heshun County begins.
The commander of the brigade, Major General Kenkichi Ikegami, and the chief of staff, Takagawa Hideya, were staying up all night but were drinking and having fun. For this reason, they even specially invited a few geishas from China to perform. It was a wonderful day.
Leisurely.
"Takagawa-kun, how does this wine taste? Is it different from the best wine you have ever tasted?" Kenji Ikegami took a sip and said while staring at the dancing posture of the topless geisha.
Gao Chuanying also said respectfully: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, I don't like to drink, and I don't understand wine.
However, I can feel that your wine is indeed unique, with a soft yet strong taste, so this wine must have an extraordinary origin!"
"Hey, Mr. Gao Chuan still knows wine. This is the royal wine given to my father by His Majesty the Emperor. Before coming to China, my father gave me three bottles. Now this is the last bottle." Ikegami Kenkichi said proudly.
Gao Chuanying also said in surprise: "Nani? It's a fine wine given by His Majesty the Emperor. I'm really honored. Thank you for your hospitality!" He took a sip with an intoxicating smile on his face, and seemed to have endless aftertaste.
"Sigh, it's so boring in the rear. I have to face some hidden people all day long." Kenkichi Ikegami said loudly.
"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, the Tubal Road in China has developed rapidly and has now become a moss on both sides, seriously affecting the stability of the rear. General Gangcun has given repeated orders..."
Kenji Ikegami nodded and said, "Yes, if there is a chance, I will not let them go."
While the two were talking, a staff officer hurriedly opened the door and came in. He didn't care about being scolded and immediately said loudly: "Your Excellency, brigade commander, we just received a telegram from Heshun County. Nakamura Masao led troops to encircle and suppress the Jin army in the defense area.
The whereabouts of the Sui Army are unknown, and the county town was attacked by the main force of the Eighth Route Army. The troops suffered heavy losses. We request combat guidance."
"Nani, when did the Eighth Route Army dare to attack the county town? Do you know how many enemies there are?" Ikegami Kenji asked angrily.
"Lieutenant Takada of the Military Police reported that there are at least several thousand people, and their firepower is very strong. They have breached the city wall and the headquarters is in danger!"
"Baga, why are there so many Eighth Route Army troops in Heshun? Immediately order the 38th Independent Infantry Battalion of Aono Saburo and the 40th Independent Infantry Battalion of Horuchi Katsuki to quickly support Heshun." Ikegami Kenkichi shouted again.
"Hi"
Gao Chuanying also said immediately: "Your Excellency, brigade commander, please calm down. According to the content of the telegram, if what I predict is correct, Heshun has been completely captured by now. By the time the reinforcements from Liao County and Xiyang arrive, I'm afraid the Eighth Route Army will have disappeared long ago."
without a trace."
"Then what do you mean? Since the imperial army occupied North China, this is the first time that a county has been captured by the enemy. I don't need to say more about what will happen to you and me." Ikegami Kenji said through gritted teeth.
"There is an old saying in China, the monks who can escape cannot escape the temple. Since the Eighth Route Army dares to show its face, thousands of people will definitely be unable to hide their traces. We can block the traffic arteries of Heshun, tightly siege the enemy in Heshun, and then encircle and suppress them with heavy troops.
It can be regarded as a good opportunity to wipe out the Eighth Route Army." Gao Chuanying also analyzed.
Gao Chuanying seemed to be right, but in fact he still didn't understand the Eighth Route Army's combat style and the joint combat capabilities of its various units.
Come without a trace, go without a trace, you surround the east end, I emerge from the west end.
After receiving the telegram from the Jinzhong Brigade and Regiment Headquarters, the little Japanese in Liao County and Xiyang immediately began to assemble their troops to prepare to support Heshun.
How could the ministries and local armed forces of the three divisions, which had already received orders, easily bypass the little Japs coming out of the stronghold?
You usually can't chew the bastard shell of the stronghold, why don't you fight to death this time?
For a time, there was constant gunfire in Liao County and Xiyang. The little Japanese were shot coldly when they left their strongholds, killed by landmines, and small groups of troops were seized by the main force of the third division to eat them.
"Colonel Qingye, the puppet troops at the Shixia stronghold reported that the Dongcun team that went to the assembly area was completely wiped out by the Eighth Route Army fifteen miles away from the stronghold." Adjutant Hui reported.
"Nani? When did so many Tubalu appear in the defense zone?" Qingye Saburo murmured to himself.
It's about four o'clock in the morning.
The work of the New Second Regiment is basically done. The resistance in the city has been eliminated long ago, and all kinds of troublesome supplies are available.
Under the leadership of the "Leading Party" arranged by Li Da, the arsenals and granaries of the Japs in Heshun and the Japanese businessmen's companies in the west of the city were all looted. The assets of each puppet army officer and the maintenance association were all looted one by one.
Check.
Yang Xiansheng, the third company commander of the reserve battalion, thought quickly. As soon as he entered the city, he went straight to the little devil's hospital and moved all the hospital equipment and medicines.
"Captain, you're not married yet. We just captured a Japanese girl in the hospital. She's a good girl and she's so pretty." Yang Xian came to Zhou Weihan's side and said in a stern voice.
"Captain, isn't this the Japanese girl in the photo?" Guard Thief Jiu, who has been promoted to Zhou Weihan, said with wide eyes.
Fortunately, before the war, Zhou Weihan issued three orders to impose discipline on the Eighth Route Army, and he was vaccinated in advance, so there was no big trouble.
Yan Guoming led the soldiers of the Fourth Independent Regiment and the reserve battalion to transport supplies and escort prisoners. The carts temporarily collected from the city formed a long team and drove to the outside of the city. Zhou Weihan and his people guarded the city gate.
"Captain Gao, thanks to you lurkers this time, the main force was able to quickly occupy Heshun. The regiment headquarters will take credit for you." Zhou Weihan said to Gao Youzhong and others who were lurking in Heshun.
"Captain, as you said, we have long been displeased with these little devils and traitors in the puppet army, but this time we took advantage of the opportunity. It's really a pleasure." Gao Youzhong said with a smile.
"You still have many tasks ahead. Under the premise of ensuring safety, use the name of the cargo store to develop the intelligence network to the towns and villages below to collect various intelligence and materials. When necessary, I will report to
If you apply to a superior, you can contact local comrades." Zhou Weihan said slowly.
This time when he was attacking the county town, Zhou Weihan suddenly realized that he had neglected a considerable force under his command. The goods store that was originally just to provide supplies and funds to the New Second Regiment had inadvertently developed into an intelligence network.
Take Heshun as an example. From the puppet army officers to the maintenance committee in the city, every shop has a disguised connection with the goods company, forming an interest network. Even the top local official Masao Nakamura is involved. This
This is also the reason why goods can flow smoothly in Heshun.
"Captain, please rest assured, business is our old profession." Gao Youzhong said confidently.
"You can use the funds left for you. Corrupting the enemy within the enemy is no less powerful than on the battlefield." Zhou Weihan said.
Zhou Weihan deliberately left some of the Japanese yen and Japanese war notes seized this time to serve as development funds for the shipping company.
"Have you dealt with everything from beginning to end?" Zhou Weihan asked before leaving.
"Captain Qian Hongming, the leader of the puppet army, has been shot for committing many crimes, and the rest of the puppet troops who have seen Lao Gao and the others have been taken to the garrison," Li Da's report reported.