Yu Chenglong accurately analyzed the current battle situation. He felt that in order to win the Tianyaoling defense battle, he must first eliminate the artillery positions of the little Japanese, thereby weakening the enemy's combat effectiveness.
However, Deputy Commander Zhang Daoxian disagreed with this proactive approach, because Yu Chenglong had too few people to lead, and the Japanese artillery positions would be heavily defended, not to mention that there were Wang Zhankui's men at the foot of the mountain.
"Don't worry, the artillery positions of the little devils will not be very well defended. They will never think that anyone would dare to attack their artillery positions in broad daylight. These little devils are very arrogant.
As for Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment, they will not really sacrifice their lives. I guess the commander-in-chief and Commander Xiao have already led the team in front of Wang Zhankui and the others.
When I come back, we will attack from behind and disperse Wang Zhankui and his Jiangdong Independent Regiment first, and then we will concentrate our efforts to attack the Japs.
Also, if Yingzui Cliff is lost during this period, we must immediately prepare for a retreat and protect the retreat guide sent by Commander Xiao. I will take people there now. "
After Yu Chenglong explained to Deputy Commander Zhang amidst the sound of guns and artillery, he led the more than fifty brothers he brought with him from behind the mountain towards the Japanese artillery position.
All the gunfire from the Japs stopped, and the gunfire from the positions of Deputy Commander Zhang and his brothers rang out fiercely again. Yu Chenglong was very anxious. He led his team to quickly detour back to the Japanese artillery position.
After observing the situation, Yu Chenglong ordered his brothers to use two machine guns to clear the way in front, and the brothers behind him made a fan-shaped attack towards the Japanese artillery position.
These little devils who were only responsible for firing the artillery had just finished the bombardment, and many people opened the cans and started eating on the spot. However, Yu Chenglong's sudden attack caught these little devils who fired the artillery by surprise, and many people were killed and injured immediately.
But after all, the little devils were well-trained, and they quickly recovered from the sound of gunshots and grenade explosions, and organized an effective resistance. Both sides launched a desperate posture and fought together.
The battle was very fierce. Yu Chenglong suddenly attacked from the left and right, leading his brothers to fight to the death with the Japanese. Finally, the Japs began to retreat, and Yu Chenglong ordered that all the enemy's temporarily discarded gun barrels be blown up immediately.
Yu Chenglong himself led the men and the retreating Japanese and fought hard for a while before ordering the brothers to withdraw to the position where Deputy Commander Zhang and his brothers were.
This battle was very relaxing. More than 20 little Japanese were killed. More than 10 brothers led by Yu Chenglong were also killed. More than 20 people were injured, and he was also slightly injured.
At this time, the Japanese reinforcements arrived. Yu Chenglong and his brothers retreated while fighting. Deputy Commander Zhang also sent people to move here to cover, and the two teams finally merged together.
The momentum of the Japanese attack slowed down, and Wang Zhankui's team over there had also stopped attacking long ago, hiding in the ravine and not daring to show their faces.
Yu Chenglong counted the number of people and asked the brothers to take a break and eat some solid food. He selected more than thirty capable brothers and asked Deputy Commander Zhang to continue to hold the position here.
"Brother Zhang, lead your brothers to stay here and never attack. If you really can't hold it, retreat and move towards Tianjiao Ridge.
If Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment is overwhelmed, they will definitely rush up from behind our mountain and join up with the Japs in front of the mountain. You must hold them back and not let him join up with the Japs. I will come back to assist then. you.
I will lead these more than thirty brothers to rush down the mountain and attack Wang Zhankui's team from behind. If I cannot succeed, I will still withdraw to join you. "
As Yu Chenglong said this, he led his brothers along the ridge to the east. At this time, Yu Chenglong and Zhang Daoxian were not under much pressure on the defensive positions, so Yu Chenglong had the energy to divide his troops to deal with Wang Zhankui.
After quietly touching the back of Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment, Yu Chenglong led his brothers to rush down the mountain. He wanted to break up Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment in one fell swoop.
At this time, the brothers of the Manchuria National Salvation Army also came from the direction of Tianjiao Ridge. It was Commander Xiao who led the brothers to rush down from the mountain and attack Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment from the front.
Suddenly there were loud gunshots and loud shouts. Yu Chenglong led his brothers and quickly rushed into Wang Zhankui's team from behind, beating and charging fiercely. He didn't care about Wang Zhankui's scattered deserters and kept charging forward.
At this time, the navy captain also led his men to rush down from the Eagle Beak Cliff. It seemed that he wanted to concentrate his forces to capture Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment first. This was obviously the unified command of the commander-in-chief.
Wang Zhankui was surrounded by enemies on three sides and couldn't resist at all, or he didn't want to resist desperately. Wang Zhankui led his people to escape to the northern ravine in embarrassment. He didn't even bother to take care of those who didn't follow the team.
The Jiangdong Independent Regiment was quickly beaten to pieces and scattered in all directions. Even those who could escape behind Wang Zhankui were defeated. They tried their best to escape, and there were only a few people who raised their guns to fight back. The Jiangdong Independent Regiment was suddenly Completely defeated.
"The commander-in-chief ordered Commander Xiao to drive Wang Zhankui away and quickly retreat to the original defensive position. When Commander Yu and others exchanged fire with the Japanese again after dark, Commander Xiao attacked from the front.
Commander Yu was ordered to quickly retreat to the position and hold on. After dark, use the cover of night to attack the Japanese from the side and hit them hard.
In a moment, all the brothers from Wang Zhankui's team who surrendered will be handed over to me. I will take them back to Yingzui Cliff and put them under the unified command of the commander-in-chief to continue to block the crazy attack of the little Japanese. "
After the three teams defeated Wang Zhankui's Jiangdong Independent Regiment, they would soon join together. The navy captain eagerly conveyed the commander-in-chief's order.
"The commander-in-chief is at Eagle Beak Cliff? Isn't it too dangerous? I suggest that the commander-in-chief return to Commander Xiao's position to take command."
Yu Chenglong was very worried when he heard that the commander-in-chief was also on Yingzui Cliff, so he suggested that the commander-in-chief continue to return to Commander Xiao and his middle army to coordinate the command, because Yingzui Cliff is still the most dangerous place at present.
At this time, the brothers who went to pursue Wang Zhankui's team and searched for prisoners along the way had also returned. About sixty to seventy brothers from the Jiangdong Independent Regiment chose to surrender, most of them brothers who had gone to Dulong Mountain.
At the same time, a slogan was also picked up, which read in ten characters, "Destroy the Liberation Army and capture the dragon crossing the river alive." The captain gathered together the surrendered brothers and temporarily unbolted their guns.
After a few concentrated lectures, he ordered the surrendered brothers to be led to Eagle Beak Cliff. After the navy captain asked his people to set off, he turned back and said goodbye to Yu Chenglong and Commander Xiao.
"You should also act quickly according to the commander-in-chief's orders. I will convey Commander Yu's advice. Please take care of yourself!"
After the three teams separated, Yu Chenglong led his men back to quickly meet up with Deputy Commander Zhang. Before they even boarded the position, Deputy Commander Zhang had already exchanged fire with the Jiangdong Independent Regiment that Wang Zhankui had escaped.
