"The enemy is heading south along the road!"
Major Akai did not immediately choose to chase south along the highway, because the south direction was Jiexiu, and Li Yunlong would definitely not fall into a trap.
"This must be a cover-up!"
Major Takeshita, who was about to give the order to pursue, was also stopped by him, "Major Takeshita, don't let your emotions get to your head!"
Major Akai calmly expressed his judgment, "Li Yunlong's troops will definitely turn east and penetrate into the mountainous area!"
Taking out the map and spreading it out, Major Akai made some gestures and placed his fingers heavily on the horn. "That Li Yunlong will definitely choose to enter the mountainous area through this pass!"
"As long as we make a diagonal pass from here, we will definitely be able to catch up with him before he enters the mountainous area!"
Major Takeshita calmed down and agreed with Major Akai's judgment, "Okay, let's catch up and kill this Li Yunlong!"
"Everyone set off! Pack lightly and move quickly!"
As Major Takeshita and Major Akai gave orders one after another, they abandoned car transportation and sent light infantry to take the lead and plunge straight into the fields, bound to bite Li Yunlong's tail.
As for Li Yunlong, during the march, Liu Bo also raised a doubt to Li Yunlong, "Commander, why don't you cover up our tracks?!"
Li Yunlong shook the Zuoguan knife in his hand, "Oh, we came all the way here to get such a small amount, but we haven't returned enough yet!"
"I just let them catch up on purpose!"
Liu Bo understood Li Yunlong's intention, but... "Commander, with the strength of our battalion, if we are chased by a large number of Japs and are bitten by them, we will be very passive!"
Li Yunlong smiled coldly, "Humph, the reason why I chose to enter the mountainous area from the trumpet mouth is because of its unique terrain."
As the name suggests, the mountains on both sides of the outermost edge of the trumpet mouth are very wide apart. Then as you go further in, the mountains on both sides begin to shrink, and the distance becomes smaller and smaller. Finally, after going one kilometer deep, there is only one mountain that is no more than three meters wide. The pass is more than ten meters long.
With the firepower configuration of a battalion, only one platoon needed to be placed inside the pass, which would be enough to keep the little Japs out for a long enough time.
As long as the little devils are determined to get Li Yunlong's head, according to their usual tactics, they will definitely divide their troops and surround them from both wings.
In this way, at least half of the Japs' troops will be sent. If they let go of the pass at this time, the Japs in front will definitely follow them and enter the mountainous area.
After passing the pass, the terrain suddenly opened up again, and the hillsides on both sides became gentle.
As long as one battalion is hidden on the hillside on both sides not far behind the pass, and the mortars are placed in front of the little devil, an inverted triangle ambush formation can be formed.
The little devil who has entered the bee pupa will be attacked from both sides. You can definitely catch it by surprise and the harvest will definitely be huge.
And what will the little devils outside the pass who have not yet entered think?
This is definitely a trap set against them. The purpose is to use Li Yunlong as bait to eat their support army.
When the Japs' frontal forces weaken, the first thing they have to worry about is whether Li Yunlong's large army will rush back and destroy them!
As long as the little devils retreat, call back their troops, and Li Yunlong blows up the pass, they can evacuate calmly.
Even if the kid didn't fall for the trick, Li Yunlong wasn't worried. The worst possible outcome would be to take them into the mountains, carry out guerrilla warfare, and go around in circles with the kid.
Make the most of the advantages of mortars and sniper rifles, launch a wave of attacks on the little devils suddenly, and then quickly evacuate. Even if you attack them piecemeal, you can still make big gains.
Li Yunlong expressed his thoughts, Liu Bo also had the confidence in his heart, and the First Battalion quickened his pace again.
Both sides started chasing each other in unison. After an hour of rapid march, Li Yunlong led the first battalion to the trumpet mouth first.
Entering the trumpet, following Li Yunlong's instructions, Liu Bo quickly arranged for the soldiers of the first battalion to start setting up their respective positions.
"Company 1, you are responsible for the trumpet. You must guard it tightly for me. When you receive the order, quickly retreat and bring in the little Japs!"
"Second Company, you are responsible for the northern slope, and Third Company, you are responsible for the southern slope. As soon as a large number of Japs come chasing after you, hit them on the back immediately!"
"You, the fire support company, establish a blocking position one kilometer behind the bell mouth to cover the retreat of the first company. As soon as the second and third companies on both sides start firing, immediately use mortars to cover the bell mouth with artillery fire!"
"Keep the following little devils out!"
"Then, the same company will turn its guns and eliminate all the little Japs brought in!"
After making all arrangements, Liu Bo came to Li Yunlong again.
At this time, Li Yunlong was arguing with the monk, "Monk, do you still listen to my orders?!"
Wei Dayong nodded first, then shook his head violently, "Of course I obey the commander's orders, but I don't agree with the commander that you take the first company as bait. Even if you want to shoot me, I will take you away!"
Just as Li Yunlong was about to speak, Liu Bo also tried to persuade him, "Captain, let me lead the company to serve as bait. The little devil only knows that it is you, the commander, who is chasing you, but they can't tell who is the commander!"
"First Battalion Commander, you..." Now Li Yunlong's excuse for wanting to use himself as bait is gone. As long as Liu Bo shouts, with their basically the same military uniforms, they say he is Li Yunlong, and the little devil will Believe it!
Liu Bo winked at the monk, and the monk immediately understood, picked up Li Yunlong and ran back.
Knowing that they would not let him get what he wanted, Li Yunlong stopped insisting and pushed the monk away angrily, "Okay, stop dragging me!"
"You monk always give me troubles, see how I beat you when you get back!"
"Go, notify the snipers and let them choose their own sniper positions. When the little Japs are let in, I will select machine gunners and officers to fight!"
"Yes, commander!" Wei Dayong quickly conveyed the order to the snipers.
Li Yunlong came to the fire support company, took over the command, and began to arrange machine gun fire points and improve the blocking position.
Seizing the opportunity, the First Battalion completed all the arrangements before the Japs caught up with them.
"First battalion commander, the little devil is here!"
A soldier on guard outside the trumpet ran back quickly and told Liu Bo the news that the Japs were chasing him.
"The battalion commander is the vanguard of the little devils. There are at least three to four hundred people!"
Liu Bo picked up a submachine gun and said, "Everyone is ready to fight!"
Of course, the little devil outside the trumpet also discovered the enemy troops who had already established defensive positions behind the narrow pass.
Instead of immediately choosing to attack by force, under the command of a captain, the little Japs who strengthened the squadron were scattered on the edges of the mountains on both sides, leaving the front of the pass open to fire.
Then a small team of Japs was sent to launch a tentative attack under the cover of grenade launchers and machine guns.
Unfortunately, due to the terrain, they were unable to take advantage of their troops, so they could only advance slowly along the mountain.
The little devil's first wave of temptations were quickly beaten back.
