The cowardly style of the Nishino Regiment transferred from the First Army naturally aroused the contempt of Suzuki Ozuo, the captain of the Suzuki Regiment of the Mongolian Army.
"What Nishino Alliance? I think they are just weaklings in Nishino. To be scared out of their wits by the Eighth Route Army to do this is to destroy my dignity as a soldier of the Empire of Japan!"
It should be said that the Nishino Regiment was transferred from the First Army by Yoshio Shinozuka this time to assist the Mongolian Army in garrisoning Baode County.
The firepower configuration of the entire West Wild Wing has been specially strengthened.
"Don't worry, Mr. Nishino, the mission your unit will perform this time is very simple. You only need to firmly guard Baode and beware of Shaanxi's Eighth Route Army sending reinforcements to the Shanxi battlefield.
Your Excellency, the brigade commander, has specially ordered to strengthen a 150mm medium mortar squadron for your department, and there is also a mixed mechanical brigade composed of tank troops and captured national army vehicles to assist you in this battle.
So, please be sure to complete this combat mission! "
After the Japanese chief of staff brought the news, he considered that his superiors had enhanced the firepower configuration and equipment for his regiment.
Nishino just pinched his nose and admitted.
In fact, he wanted to get out of this area as soon as possible.
This area is too close to the Iron Triangle of the Eighth Route Army, especially the first team.
The nightmare seemed like it happened yesterday.
So after receiving the news, Xiye Yema continued to follow the orders of his superiors and led the Xiye Regiment and the enhanced firepower equipment to quickly set off and advance towards Baode County.
There is a reinforced 150mm mortar squadron specially assigned by superiors, plus a mixed brigade composed of armored vehicles and automobiles.
In addition to the artillery squadron that his West Field Regiment already had, plus a Shanshan artillery squadron.
His Nishino Regiment has three organized artillery units in its hands.
Such a firepower configuration really enriched Nishino Daizuo's heart a lot.
The most important thing is to be able to stay away from the Iron Triangle of Northwestern Shanxi, away from a team, and away from Kong Shatou of the Eighth Route Army.
What could please him more?
But soon the old devil couldn't be happy anymore.
It turns out that the Japanese First Army has suffered from a serious shortage of supplies in recent years.
Speaking of which, the artillery units that strengthened the Nishino Regiment, as well as some old dilapidated cars seized from the national army, or the mixed units composed of some old tanks that were almost eliminated by the army, could be more easily taken. Take action.
As for military supplies, such as food, clothing, and drink, they are all in short supply in all brigades and regiments.
Especially in recent years, the Japanese army's huge military requirements have led to a failure to pay for logistics, which has accelerated the exploitation and oppression of major occupied areas to a certain extent, causing the economic system in the occupied areas to be on the verge of collapse and prices to soar.
The military noise issued by the Japanese--daily tickets--purchasing power gradually decreased.
This seriously affected the military supplies of various departments of the Japanese army.
So much so that when the West Field Regiment headed north to Baode County this time, the First Army Logistics Department was not willing to provide supplies at all.
In fact, I can't get too many supplies.
These little devils of different formations all have Xiao Jiujiu in their hearts.
The little devils of the First Army thought about it and sent the West Field Regiment to Baode County this time to cooperate with the Mongolian Army to garrison Baode.
Your army stationed in Mongolia is very rich, and you haven't suffered much loss at the hands of the Eighth Route Army in recent years. When the West Field Regiment arrives in the territory of your army stationed in Mongolia, you should be willing to bring some supplies, right?
So when we set off, Xiye, an old Japanese soldier who carried enhanced firepower and thought he was about to be freed from the spell of the Iron Triangle of the Eighth Route Army, reached out to ask for winter supplies.
However, the Logistics Department only allocated five days' supplies to the Nishino Alliance.
As for the rest…
"Nishino-kun, please rest assured that after you arrive in Baode County, the Logistics Department will send a special transportation team to transport the subsequent supplies to you."
In this regard, the old Japanese soldier Nishino was doubtful until he finally led his team to station in Baode and comprehensively built fortifications, preparing to firmly guard the passage between Shaanxi and Shanxi of the Eighth Route Army. The five-day supplies he carried were almost used. , when communicating with the First Army Logistics Department.
The logistics department told Nishino with a nonchalant expression.
Want supplies?
Let’s go find the troops stationed in Mongolia!
Nishino was confused. He was not kidding himself!
Is it possible that because he suffered a defeat at the hands of the Eighth Route Army and his unit was weakened before it had time to replenish and re-grow, it is possible that he was treated like this and discriminated against?
I just listened to the complaints from my subordinates in charge of logistics every day, and saw that many soldiers in the team could only eat two meals a day, not even a full meal.
Nishino Daizuo could only look down and beg his grandfather and grandma to ask for material reinforcements from the troops stationed in Mongolia.
In the end, I almost lost my face, so I reluctantly asked for some supplies.
Only then did the old Japanese Suzuki curse the Nishino United Team as Nishino weaklings.
Then why did Suzuki Dazuo mock Nishino so much?
Just like when he was at the headquarters, Suzuki Dazuo said with disdain:
"The Westfield weaklings of the First Army are simply spineless. Since they have no supplies, they will rob the surrounding Eighth Route Army troops, as well as Chiang Kai-shek's 35th Route Army, which are basically nearby.
As long as he has this ability and grabs a few batches of supplies, will he still worry about the needs of the army? "
This seems to be the case.
The key person, Nishino Dazuo, didn't dare. Who knows what the situation of the Eighth Route Army troops here is. If there is an iron plate like the Eighth Route Army's Iron Triangle, wouldn't it be self-destruction?
Nishino doesn’t care about that much.
He repeatedly ordered the troops to stay in Baode County and not to leave the station easily, in case they fell into the trap of the Eighth Route Army troops again.
As for the lack of military supplies, he would rather shamelessly go to the Mongolian army to ask for them than take the risk of going to the Eighth Route Army's territory to rob them.
Even a day or two ago, I heard that several bright transport units of the Eighth Route Army passed through Baode County more than ten miles away.
As a result, the Xiye Regiment stationed in Baode County did not move a single soldier, and almost watched helplessly as the Eighth Route Army's transportation troops left in a swagger.
After learning about this, the old Japanese Suzuki became even more contemptuous and cursed Nishino for being a coward.
Just like that, time flies by for a few days...
Northwest Military Region, inside the 358th Brigade Headquarters.
Captain Zhao of the 716th Regiment was so angry that he couldn't help but cursed, "Although this turtle with its shrunken head is not on the stage, if it really keeps its head hidden in its shell, it will be really difficult for us to deal with.
Since the West Wild Alliance was stationed in Baode, they have simply brought their cowardly spirit to the extreme.
For several days in a row, not even half of the little devils had left the county town. "
"Grandma, we've almost sent the transport team to his Westfield Alliance's face, but we still don't see the Japs leaving the city. What else does this little son of a bitch want to do?"
As he spoke, perhaps out of anger, Captain Zhao changed the topic and instead blamed Li Yunlong and Kong Jie for this matter.
"Lao Li, Lao Kong, after all, this is all your fault!"
Li Yunlong immediately cried out: "Old Zhao, you can't fucking grab the shit basin!
Even though you pulled out the transportation team, you couldn't trick the little Japs from the West Field Alliance out of Baode County. Instead, it was all on me? "
"It's up to you two. If you two hadn't frightened the West Wild Alliance, would they have been able to stay in the county and be a coward?"
As he talked, Captain Zhao simply gave up his game:
"I don't care, I have no chance of attacking this shrunken bastard. I have tried countless ways these past few days, but I still can't lure this little devil out of Baode County.
If we want to avoid casualties, we cannot engage in a critical battle. Once this critical battle begins, not only the Nishino Regiment in Baode County will be difficult to eliminate, but the nearby Suzuki Regiment, which can be reinforced at any time, will be a troublesome problem.
Lao Kong, Lao Li, since this matter has to be blamed on you two, you two should figure out how to fight, right? "
Li Yunlong, Kong Jie: "..."
"Old Zhao, you are really relying on us!"
Kong Jie was a little helpless. Who would have thought that the Westfield United Team, which had been completely beaten and was afraid of being a coward, would actually become a difficult matter.
And why is the 358th Brigade preparing to attack Baode County?
It is naturally very sophisticated here.
Just a few days ago, when this matter was discussed at the 120th Division headquarters.
The cadres of the 120th Division, Li Yunlong and Kong Jie quickly reached a consensus.
I believe that in accordance with the order conveyed by the boss this time, in order to cooperate with the Eighth Route Army's propaganda offensive, we must completely slap the face of the little devil. The false propaganda of the Taihang Eighth Route Army base area will soon be destroyed by the face-slapping devil who has been clamoring rampantly these days.
Naturally, the Northwest Military Region needs to take some action.
In addition, the most important combat mission of Li Yunlong and Kong Jie's trip was at the critical moment when the First Army jointly stationed in Mongolia and the 129th Division in the Taihang area entered a fierce battle.
Use surprise tactics to attack the Japanese lair in Datong, which is empty of troops.
Kong Jie said at the meeting:
“Our Eighth Route Army troops are good at fighting guerrilla warfare, mobile warfare, ambush warfare, and fighting in the wild, but we have almost never taken the initiative to attack the Japanese garrison, especially an attack on a solid fortress like Datong.
In other words, our troops lack combat experience in attacking fortresses and important cities where the Japanese troops are stationed.
So, comrades, I think that before we officially attack Datong, we should choose a county town in the Little Devils and launch an attack.
What are you doing?
On the one hand, it was to practice his skills, and on the other hand, it was also to attract the little devil's attention to him.
Better cover for our final surprise attack. "
So everyone immediately started discussing which place to choose, which would eventually be used as a practice city before attacking Datong.
Impartially, at this time, the Japs fully occupied Baode County, and the Nishino Regiment was also stationed in Baode County.
The best goal will come soon!
The military position of Baode County is extremely prominent, guarding the Eighth Route Army's troop transport from Shaanxi to Shanxi. When the Mongolian troops did not move south, although the Japanese did not fully occupy Baode, the outer lines were heavily guarded and always guarded the link between Shaanxi and Shanxi. a key channel.
It was not until the troops stationed in Mongolia went south to reinforce the First Army. In order to prevent the Eighth Route Army from Shaanxi from reinforcing the Shanxi battlefield, the Japanese army sent the Nishino Regiment, plus the Suzuki Regiment as backup, to fully capture Baode.
Well, except for the fortress of Datong, the base camp of the 26th Division.
I am afraid that no other county can attract the attention of the Japanese army more than Baode County.
Once the Eighth Route Army suddenly launched an attack on Baode County.
This not only means that the Eighth Route Army wants to regain Baode, but also means that the Eighth Route Army wants to open the reinforcement channel from Shaanxi to Shanxi.
At this time, the troops stationed in Mongolia moved south, and their strength was empty.
The reinforcements from the Eighth Route Army coming from Shaanxi, plus the Eighth Route Army troops of the 120th Division that were already in the Northwest Military Region, and Chiang Kai-shek's 35th Route Army, led by Fu Yisheng.
If multiple anti-Japanese armed forces adopt a multi-pronged approach, the area under the control of the Mongolian Army will definitely face a fatal threat.
The Japanese will never sit idly by and ignore this.
So after discussion at the meeting, the 120th Division finally decided to use the 358th Brigade as the main force this time. With the cooperation of Li Yunlong and Kong Jie, they quickly captured Baode County and defeated the Japanese Nishino Regiment stationed in Baode.
That's why Captain Zhao has a sad face right now.
No one expected it.
The Nishino Regiment, which acted like a coward, stayed firmly inside the defense fortifications in Baode County, leaving the soldiers somewhat helpless.
In the end, Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, who suffered "an unreasonable disaster", decided to take action.
Kong Jie had already made some calculations in his mind at this time, so he followed his own thoughts and said:
"Actually, if we really can't find a flaw in one end, we might as well try to change it to the other end.
This West Wild Alliance has been hiding in Baode County, which is really difficult to deal with.
But correspondingly, I think another backup force, the Suzuki Regiment stationed in Mongolia, is a better target.
First of all, this Suzuki team has always been relatively lucky and has not suffered any losses at the hands of our troops. The whole team is very proud.
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We are not afraid of these arrogant, defiant little devils who dare to take the initiative. What is a headache is the turtles like the Nishino Alliance who will not fight you at all.
Secondly, we have also found out some rumors in the past few days. The Nishino Regiment was transferred from the First Army, and the Suzuki Regiment is the elite of the Mongolian Army.
Because the Nishino United team has been acting like a coward these days, the old devil Suzuki has long had a problem with Nishino.
At this time, if we tentatively launch an attack on the Suzuki Alliance and engage in ambush operations, do you think there is a chance that the Suzuki Alliance will be a coward like the Nishino Alliance? "
As soon as these words came out, the cadres suddenly realized.
Captain Zhao said happily: "Since that old Japanese Suzuki looks down on Nishino for being a coward, he will naturally not be a coward!"
"Our opportunity has come. This time we can destroy the Suzuki regiment and avenge the tragic deaths of our compatriots."
"What a good idea! Old Kong, Old Kong, no wonder everyone says that you, Old Kong, have changed over the years and become a bad guy. After seeing you today, it turns out to be true!"
"Yes, yes, if you want to hurt me, you should save it for after the battle is over!"
Kong Jie smiled and everyone laughed.
As for how to carry out this ambush operation specifically?
Brigadier Zhang intended to test the abilities of Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, so he asked them for their opinions with a smile.
Kong Jie didn't hesitate, and immediately planned his combat deployment based on the combat map of the headquarters:
"This operation is mainly based on deception and ambush. We should avoid attacking fortresses and lure the Suzuki Regiment out of the city and wait for opportunities in the wild to seek combat."
Captain Zhao reminded: "Old Kong, the terrain of our generation is relatively gentle, and there are mountains in the Taihang area as cover. The areas where fighting is difficult are mostly in the plains."
"Then let's fight him in a plain ambush battle!"
Kong Jie's words were full of confidence, and he directly pointed out a point on the map with his hand:
"This place, Xiaonanzhuang, is the focus of this ambush."
“My initial idea is to place a cavalry company north of Xiaonanzhuang and be responsible for luring the Suzuki Regiment into a stronghold.
A battalion of troops was placed in Xiaonanzhuang to perform frontal blocking tasks to contain the Japanese advance.
Then use a group of main forces to locate in Zhangjiazhuang and Majiapu northwest of Xiaonanzhuang.
Two more units were set up in Daqing Village, southeast of Xiaonanzhuang, and Liujia Village, northeast of Xiaonanzhuang.
Each party mainly consists of light infantry or mixed mobile troops, forming an overall pocket-shaped ambush position.
Once the Japanese army entered the preset ambush area, all combat troops quickly surrounded it and tightened their pockets to completely defeat the Suzuki unit in the shortest possible time! "
"Old Li!"
After working together for so many years, Li Yunlong, who has a tacit understanding, immediately took over the conversation and continued:
"I will lead another team to ambush the west side of Xiaonanzhuang to guard against the little Japs from the West Field Regiment stationed in Baode County to the west of Xiaonanzhuang.
Although this old devil Nishino is a coward, once the Suzuki regiment is ambushed by us, I still don't believe that this old devil can just watch and not come out to help.
As long as this Xiye unit dares to leave Baode County, I will directly divide the team into two parts, and one part will attack him in an ambush.
The other unit directly took advantage of the situation, captured Baode, and completely annihilated the Nishino Regiment! "
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