Just when the Independence Regiment station was bustling with activity.
In Taiyuan City.
The headquarters of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi was gloomy.
Yoshio Shinozuka, commander of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi, was originally very confident and even invited Yamamoto Kazuki to play chess with him while chatting and laughing.
In the original words of Shinozuka Yoshio, "Yamamoto-kun, why are you in a hurry? You and I play a few games of Go, and maybe the news of Fujiwara-kun's triumphant victory will come back."
"Since being stationed in Shanxi, our cavalry has not had many opportunities to fight. This may be an opportunity for Mr. Fujiwara to vent. I think he will not disappoint us."
"Hi!"
Although Yamamoto was still slightly worried, since Yoshio Shinozuka said so, he couldn't speak anymore, so he patiently played chess with Yoshio Shinozuka.
The two played Go until about eight o'clock in the morning.
Shinozuka Yoshio dropped the last black stone and said, "Yamamoto-kun, you lose."
"Hey, your shogun skills are so good that I am no match for you."
"No, you are confused and impetuous, which will only interfere with your judgment." Shinozuka Yoshio said calmly, turned around and called the communications soldier, and asked: "According to the speed of Fujiwara Squadron, now He should be back soon, is there any news?"
"Report to the general, not yet."
"Get down!"
"Hi!"
The game continued, and at ten o'clock in the morning, Yoshio Shinozuka held the chess pieces, but could not place them for a long time.
His heart is confused!
It has been more than four hours since the Fujiwara cavalry squadron set off. Such a long time is enough for Fujiwara's cavalry to go back and forth several times in the villages outside the Eighth Route Army base area.
But why hasn't any news come yet?
Yoshio Shinozuka had the worst assumptions in his heart, but he didn't want to think too much about it.
until 11am.
"Report!"
The signal soldier's voice suddenly sounded, and the chess piece in Shinozuka Yoshio's hand was unsteady and fell onto the chessboard with a clatter.
Just an hour ago, Yoshio Shinozuka, who sensed something was not right, ordered the reconnaissance cavalry to follow the route of the Fujiwara squadron to explore the situation.
The communications troops who came at this moment were reporting on the situation of the cavalry squadron.
"Reporting to the general, the situation has been detected. The Fujiwara Squadron was ambushed at a place called Luomapo two miles outside Xinzhuang, and the entire army was wiped out!"
snap——
The chess box that Shinozuka Yoshio originally held in his left hand also fell to the ground. The crackling chess pieces were jumping and rolling on the ground and scattered all over the floor.
The show he'd been waiting for.
It ended up being a ridiculous farce.
Lost!
His cavalry squadron was completely defeated, and without any news coming back, the whole army was annihilated near Xinzhuang.
"idiot--"
The furious Yoshio Shinozuka overturned the chessboard in front of him.
"Check, all intelligence agencies are mobilized. Find out for me how Fujiwara Squadron was destroyed. If you can't find out for a moment, the intelligence agencies won't give me a moment's rest."
"Hi!"
"General, calm down!" Yamamoto advised.
Yoshio Shinozuka took a deep breath and slowly calmed down from his anger. He turned to look at Yamamoto and asked, "Yamamoto-kun, who do you think was responsible for the destruction of Fujiwara Squadron?"
Yamamoto thought for a moment and replied: "General, Xinzhuang is in the guerrilla area of the Eighth Route Army's Independent Regiment, so Fujiwara Squadron is likely to have been ambushed by Kong Jie's Independent Regiment."
"Baga, the cavalry squadron launched a surprise attack. It was an impromptu attack. Why was the independent regiment able to receive the information in advance?"
"Perhaps it's Kong Jie who has placed a tight security guard outside Xinzhuang, or maybe...this Kong Jie is really amazing. He always seems to be able to anticipate the enemy's opportunities!"
Yoshio Shinozuka nodded and sighed: "Yamamoto-kun, it seems that I have underestimated the opponent you mentioned. The cunning fox is indeed not easy to deal with."
Yoshio Shinozuka, who regained his peace of mind, summoned the messenger again and ordered: "Immediately order the brigade closest to Xinzhuang to rush to the Luomapo area to collect the remains of Fujiwara Squadron."
After a pause, Yoshio Shinozuka added: "Don't enter the village rashly. After collecting the remains, retreat strategically immediately!"
The number of troops sent was too small, and Yoshio Shinozuka was really afraid of being ambushed by the Eighth Route Army again.
As for dealing with the Eighth Route Army, now is not the best time.
"Hi!"
Independent regiment, regimental headquarters.
Second Battalion Commander Shen Quan hurried to the regiment headquarters and reported to Kong Jiehui: "Regiment Commander, a large number of Japanese troops suddenly appeared in the Luomapo area. It is estimated that there is a brigade of troops."
Kong Jie said: "As expected, the Japs will never leave the corpses of that squadron alone."
"It's just that there are too many Japanese soldiers in one brigade, and our independent regiment doesn't have the appetite yet."
"For such a large-scale combat operation, we cannot act rashly without orders from our superiors."
"Otherwise, I really don't want to miss such a good opportunity."
"How is the situation? Have the folks in Xinzhuang been relocated in time?"
Chen Quan smiled bitterly and said: "Captain, I was just about to report this to you! After the Japanese cavalry squadron was wiped out by us, you ordered us to continue to stay on guard outside Xinzhuang to guard against Japanese counterattacks, so when the Japanese brigade appeared, We sent the news back to Xinzhuang early in the morning, and the villagers also seized the time, took their livestock, and moved their families to the mountainous area."
"But in the end, guess what? It turned out to be a false alarm. After the little Japs collected the bodies of the dead Japs, they hurriedly retreated."
Li Yunlong on the side said happily: "Isn't this difficult to understand? The little devil is afraid of being beaten by us, for fear of encountering an ambush again."
Kong Jie said: "The Japs have retreated, but their hatred must be in our hearts. Next time we face the Japs again, we will fight to the death."
"But anyway, after destroying the cavalry squadron that the Japs were preparing for a sneak attack, it's time for the Japs to calm down for a while."
"Our independent regiment just takes the opportunity to develop and strive to be fully prepared for the next battle."
afternoon.
The company commanders each led their company teams to train.
Political commissar Zhao Gang is giving extra lessons to Li Yunlong, who ranks last in the class.
Otherwise, there will be another dictation test in two days.
Lao Li was working hard this time, "Old Zhao, I'm going all out this time. I'll learn how you teach me. I won't complain or be tired. If we get the last place again, we old-faced people will be shocked." It’s time to lose everything!”
Zhao Gang smiled and said: "It's rare for you to have the consciousness to learn. As I said before, as long as you, Lao Li, are willing to learn, I am willing to teach at any time."
No coincidence.
Li Yunlong is not the only one who takes the time to open a small stove.
There are many cadres below who are trying their best to make up lessons because they don't know much about literacy and their scores in the last dictation test were very poor!
Nine companies.
Company headquarters.
Instructor Li Wenjie has been in Jiulian for a few days.
All the soldiers of the Ninth Company, including company commander Zhu Wu, respected Li Wenjie. In the words of Zhu Wu, the eldest boss:
"Our Ninth Company, Mr. Li, has gathered together. It's hard to find an educated instructor. You all should be respectful to me."
The words were good, but they were a little harsh in Li Wenjie's ears.
Then, I don’t know what Wenjie was thinking. Maybe it was his first contact with the army! After company commander Zhu Wu finished speaking, Wenjie said abruptly: "It doesn't matter if you are not well-educated. As long as you are willing, I will teach you and everyone will learn slowly. But I hope that comrades can start to change their personal language habits." "Lao Tzu" and "I" actually have the same meaning. If we use the latter, it will immediately appear to be much more civilized. Is this the truth?"
Wenjie swore that he had no intention of targeting company commander Zhu Wu, but was just discussing the matter.
But how can Zhu Wu, who has a bad temper, think so much? Immediately he said with a cold face, "What's wrong with me? Our regiment leader says it from time to time! Deputy regiment leader Li is even more open-mouthed and keeps talking about me. Why can't he stop when he comes to me? I think you educated people are just wordy. Do you have any education?" , What does it have to do with whether I should be used or not?"
have to!
The relationship between company commander Zhu Wu and instructor Wen Jie suddenly became stiff...
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