...On the other side, Yang Chongshan, who occupied the Huting stronghold, was not idle either.
On the one hand, some additional troops were dispatched from the 57th Regiment's station, and a large amount of weapons, equipment and ammunition were brought.
On the one hand, he ordered to seize the time to repair the damaged defenses of Huting stronghold.
At the same time, Yang Chongshan also specially invited some reporters dedicated to the Jinsui Army.
What are you doing?
Take photos and record the situation in the entire Huting stronghold, including how many Japs his 57th Regiment eliminated, a large number of Japs corpses as direct evidence, and some Eighth Route Army soldiers they killed, etc.
Of course, these so-called Eighth Route Army soldiers were replaced by the corpses of Japanese soldiers.
The officers of the Jinsui Army have done this kind of thing a lot.
The intention is very clear.
It was necessary to use reporters' photos and reports to confirm to the outside world that it was indeed his 57th regiment that took down the Huting stronghold.
In addition, Yang Chongshan specifically explained: "Old Qian, this battle was extremely brutal. Our troops suffered a lot of casualties, especially a lot of weapons and ammunition. These must be reported in advance and asked to be replenished by our superiors."
Qian Shoucai, deputy commander of the regiment, had a tacit understanding with Yang Chongshan in this regard. He responded: "Please rest assured, regiment, this matter is all mine. This time we won such a big victory. Not only did we take the enemy's tiger Stopped at the stronghold and repelled the Eighth Route Army.
If Chief Yan heard about this, he would have to give a special order to commend the group.
Regarding the loss of equipment and ammunition in the regiment, the superiors will definitely make special supplements. "
Yang Chongshan nodded, his smile getting brighter.
As a result, he, Yang Chongshan, gained a reputation and led the 57th regiment to capture the Japanese stronghold of Huting and repel Li Yunlong, the commander of the Eighth Route Army who was always known for his bravery.
You can also take the opportunity to report losses to your superiors at the same time and make a huge profit from him.
In such a brutal battle, dozens of artillery pieces were lost or destroyed by the enemy, tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition were wasted, and thousands of rifles were lost. This should be reasonable, right?
In addition, the kind-hearted Captain Kong promised to get back the batch of equipment Li Yunlong had stolen within two weeks.
The more Yang Chongshan thought about it, the more proud he became. Now he really became a winner in life.
Walking in the Huting stronghold, Yang Chongshan and Qian Shoucai inspected the status of the defenses in several directions of the Huting stronghold.
The two of them were quite emotional about this.
Qian Shoucai was amazed: "Tuanzuo, look at these turrets, bunkers, and fortifications. They are basically made of specially reinforced concrete structures.
This kind of structure is not generally strong. Even the shells of the mountain cannons in our artillery camp may not be able to destroy it if they are directly bombarded on it.
However, during the Eighth Route Army's attack on the Hu Stop stronghold, they directly destroyed a large number of artillery towers and bunkers built by the Japs with reinforced concrete structures.
This is really amazing, Tuanzuo, the attacking firepower of these Tubal Road is actually more powerful than we imagined! "
"You can't be your enemy!"
Yang Chongshan deeply agreed with this, and he was glad in his heart that he had made a wise decision not to become an enemy of the Eighth Route Army.
Quickly, a touch of self-deceptive arrogance rose in my heart:
So what if the Eighth Route Army was so powerful?
Wasn't he repelled by himself and captured the Huting stronghold?
Qian Shoucai was worried about another thing: "Tuanzuo, we first attacked the Japanese Baiyang Town, and then occupied the Huting stronghold. We won't really annoy the Japanese army, right?"
In response to this, Yang Zhongshan waved his hand confidently: "Old Qian, just keep your heart in your stomach.
By taking Baiyang Town, we are just taking advantage of the situation and following the Eighth Route Army to get some oil and water. The main hatred of the little devils is on the Eighth Route Army, and it is not our turn yet.
As for the Huting stronghold, we snatched it from the Eighth Route Army who captured the Huting stronghold. At most, we can only pick the peaches of the Eighth Route Army.
What does it have to do with his little devil?
During this period of time, the Japanese army was having a headache dealing with the increasingly powerful Eighth Route Army units, especially the regiments in the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle.
The Japanese are now eager for us to just sit back and watch. They will never take the initiative to provoke our Jinsui Army again and force us to stand on the same front as the Eighth Route Army! "
In this regard, Yang Chongshan thought he was very clear.
Qian Shoucai said with admiration: "The group is wise!"
As time passed, the news that the Huting stronghold was captured by the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, and then taken by the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army, quickly spread...
All forces are actually a little confused.
The Japanese army finally decided to use their tactics to make a big fuss about the news that the 57th Regiment had defeated the Eighth Route Army, in an attempt to intensify the conflict between the Eighth Route Army and the Shanxi-Sui Army.
Therefore, with the help of the propaganda department of the Japanese army.
The news that Li Yunlong led the New Second Regiment to capture the Huting stronghold at night was not as explosive as the news that the 57th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army repelled the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army!
After the news spread, the morale of many troops in the Jinsui Army was indeed greatly boosted.
It is said that Yan Laoxi laughed from ear to ear at the headquarters after hearing the news.
The 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.
After the news came, Chief of Staff Fang Ligong was filled with wonder. He also held a newspaper in his hand, which contained a newly published report by a field reporter from the Jinsui Army.
"Regiment leader, we underestimated the 57th Regiment. We thought that the 57th Regiment had only grown in strength and equipment over the years, but we didn't expect that its combat effectiveness was so great.
What a powerful team the New Second Regiment led by Li Yunlong was. They were repelled by Yang Chongshan and even took over the Huting stronghold! "
"The Eighth Route Army has suffered a big loss this time! The 57th Regiment has completely made a name for itself this time. Even Commander Yan has ordered a special commendation for Yang Chongshan!"
Chu Yunfei was not jealous of talents, but he said:
"Brother Ligong, there is something very fishy about this matter. Let's not talk about what kind of team this 57th Regiment is based on our understanding. How could it be Li Yunlong's opponent?
Although these words have the meaning of destroying one's own prestige and raising others' ambitions, you and I know very well that this is the fact.
In addition, I specially sent someone to investigate this matter. According to the combat situation that night, Li Yunlong led the New Second Regiment to suddenly attack the Huting stronghold, and it took nearly an hour to capture the Huting stronghold.
It was almost dawn at this time, and soon after, the combat troops of the 57th Regiment suddenly arrived as if they had received the exact news.
The exchange of fire between the two sides definitely did not last more than twenty minutes.
After dawn, the entire Huting stronghold fell into the hands of the 57th Regiment. "
Chu Yunfei paused for a moment: "In less than 20 minutes, can the 57th Regiment completely defeat the team led by Li Yunlong?
Based on what you and I know about Li Yunlong, would he be so willing to lose the Huting stronghold that he finally captured to the 57th Regiment? "
"Tuanzuo, you are suspicious of this..."
"It's not suspicion, but I'm sure there must be something fishy in it."
Chu Yunfei said categorically, "Li Yunlong is a very shrewd guy. He knows very well that even if the New Second Regiment captures the Huting stronghold, the military use of the Huting stronghold is very important to the Japanese army, and they will never sit back and watch. The Ting stronghold fell into the hands of the Eighth Route Army.
Therefore, the Japanese army will definitely retake the Huting stronghold.
It is not that easy for the Eighth Route Army to firmly occupy the Huting stronghold. "
Fang Ligong nodded, "But, doesn't this also illustrate that the confrontation between the Eighth Route Army and the 57th Regiment was not a fight to the death.
Perhaps the Eighth Route Army also understood that the Huting stronghold could not be defended for long, so it simply lost it to the 57th Regiment?
After all, for the Eighth Route Army troops, it is better for the Huting stronghold to be in the hands of our Jinsui Army than to be in the hands of the Japanese army.
So in the final analysis, we can only say that Yang Chongshan was lucky and got a bargain for nothing! "
Chu Yunfei was silent, he didn't want to continue to defend.
He was not jealous of Yang Chongshan's good luck.
He just felt from the bottom of his heart that it was unbelievable no matter how you looked at it, that a strong general like Li Yunlong would be defeated by someone like Yang Chongshan.
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Time flies.
Two weeks later.
The Sino-Japanese war situation surrounding the Huting stronghold has settled.
The Huting stronghold was completely controlled by the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.
Everything was as Yang Chongshan was sure. In order to take the overall situation into consideration, the Japanese army did not launch an attack on the Huting stronghold.
In addition, after Yang Chongshan reported the losses in this battle to his superiors, he did receive a considerable supply of equipment and ammunition.
Today's 57th Regiment, no matter how big or small, is also a "famous regiment" in the Shanxi-Sui Army.
First they captured Baiyang Town, and then the Huting stronghold, which almost became an example for the Shanxi-Sui Army to resist the Japanese. It also became the most powerful proof that Yan Laoxi said that the Shanxi-Sui Army resolutely resisted the Japanese and protected the mountains and rivers.
Yan Laoxi will naturally take special care of this.
In addition, the Japanese army has recently been trying to regain the Huting stronghold from the Jinsui Army through private communication without using force.
Li Yunlong's words can be used this time - Lao Yan, who knew how to do business since his mother's womb, naturally would not agree to the little devil so easily.
But he keeps trying to push the envelope and wants benefits without taking actual actions. This is Lao Yan's consistent style.
The essence of profiteers is vividly interpreted.
At the headquarters of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army, Yang Chongshan, who has reached the peak of his life these days, has a smile on his face all day long.
At this moment, he dialed the number of the first team of the Eighth Route Army.
"Hey, Brother Kong, I haven't contacted you for a few days. That's what happened. Didn't you promise me to rob Commander Li of my battalion and half of the artillery battalion's equipment within two weeks? Can you help me get it back?
I just want to ask about the situation! "
On the other end of the phone, Kong Jie's rather sad voice came: "Brother Chongshan, I'm really sorry.
I'm afraid you have to wait for this matter. You don't know that our Eighth Route Army has many rules. All the captured equipment must be turned over to the public.
Li Yunlong seized your batch of equipment and sent it to the headquarters.
As you know, our Eighth Route Army units were short of guns and ammunition, and the equipment was distributed as soon as it was available. Later, after I explained the matter to the headquarters, the headquarters was busy getting that batch of equipment back.
But this back and forth always takes time.
Just wait, I'll let you know when there's news! "
The phone hangs up.
Yang Chongshan was stunned. The kind-hearted Captain Kong seemed to be as kind as ever.
Just getting the equipment back, why does this seem more and more unreliable?
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New group.
These days, as the winter counterattack spearheaded by one team gradually comes to an end.
In order to avoid excessive losses, the Japanese army even took the initiative to retreat the defenders of some villages and strongholds on the outer lines to some major towns and counties, and concentrated their forces for defense to ensure the security and stability of the main occupied areas.
There is no large-scale conflict between the Japanese army and the Eighth Route Army for the time being.
As the regiment leader, Ding Wei was naturally free and could only practice and study the war at the regiment headquarters with maps and sand tables.
As for the battle in which the New Second Regiment captured the Huting stronghold, this made Ding Wei envious.
"Lao Li, this kid is really full of food this time. He captured the Huting stronghold in one fell swoop and seized a large number of guns, ammunition and military supplies. He also took the opportunity to seize a battalion of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army and half an artillery battalion. equipment.
Otherwise, everyone would say, regardless of how Lao Li is doing as a group leader, he is really good at doing business! "
Political Commissar He Wenqing said with a smile: "Old Ding, after you have said so much, you just feel itchy. You also want to fight such a battle and make a fortune, right?"
"This is true!" Ding Wei did not deny it, and then said: "And I already have a goal."
As he spoke, Ding Wei's eyes were focused on the military combat map in front of him, the Japanese army's Wanjia Town stronghold, which was not far from the base of the New Regiment.
"The Japanese stronghold of Wanjia Town is such a great place! This place is definitely no worse than the Huting stronghold in terms of military and economic importance.
It's also a big piece of fat.
The puppet cavalry battalion captured by Lao Li and Lao Kong was fought in Wanjia Town.
Facing our army's winter counterattack this time, the Japanese army reduced its troops in the surrounding villages and towns of Wanjia Town and then placed them in the entire Wanjia Town stronghold.
The devils have hoarded a large amount of supplies and equipment inside.
If this place can be taken down, then we won’t be envious of him, Lao Li, but he, Lao Li, will envy us in turn. "
The first battalion commander, Sun Zhenguo, was a fierce general and was eager to start a battle as soon as possible. He immediately expressed his position: "Commander, what else can we say? Let's take down this stronghold in Wanjia Town."
Ding Wei smiled: "This matter cannot be rushed.
Li Yunlong's attack on the Huting stronghold was also very thoughtful. He completely blocked the Huting stronghold, cut off the Japanese army's water supply line, and finally forced the Japanese to go out to fight at the stronghold.
Lao Li then took the opportunity to capture the Huting stronghold.
That's all thanks to Lao Kong's timely reinforcement of the past mechanized combat troops.
The difficulty of the Wanjia Town stronghold we want to conquer is no less difficult than the Huting stronghold, or even higher.
This matter must be planned carefully and a perfect strategy must be thought of. "
Ding Wei, who just said he would do it, immediately found a wooden ruler and pencil and started working on the drawing.
He quickly found two other points around the Wanjia Town stronghold, namely the Xiji stronghold and the Changguan stronghold.
After Ding Wei connected the three strongholds, he said, "Let's take a look now. What do the Japanese defense formations at these three strongholds look like?"
"Triangular defense system!" Sun Zhenguo blurted out.
"That's right, the triangular defense system is somewhat similar to our Shanxi North Iron Triangle. What the little devil has learned is very impressive!"
Ding Wei laughed, "As for the characteristics of this triangular defense system, I think everyone is familiar with it. The three points reinforce and cooperate with each other, making the defense the strongest.
In addition to the surrounding areas of these three large strongholds, the Japanese defenders in some towns and counties can also be used as mobile forces at any time to reinforce any point.
If we want to capture the stronghold of Wanjia Town in one fell swoop, it won't be that easy. "
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