The task given by Miyazaki to Sakata is to continue to pursue the main force of the independent battalion, and other brigades will follow him to attack Liuzhen.
Now it was Captain Sakata's turn to be dumbfounded. While others were robbing Liuzhen for money, food, and women, they had to chase the Independent Battalion into the mountains and ravines. This was so unfair!
It's a pity that he didn't dare to say this to the captain. Fortunately, there are many villages in Liuzhen. After the main force of the independent battalion is eliminated, he can find a village nearby and be happy!
Li Qing's company led the first Japanese battalion to retreat toward Shenxianling. Although only a few hundred Japanese were mobilized, which was far from what was expected, the advantage of having fewer Japanese was that there were fewer Japanese.
Four or five hundred Japs were enough to ambush them.
Li Qing used the radio he carried to get in touch with Gao Wancheng, who stayed behind in the old camp. Gao Wancheng led the main force of the garrison company of the old camp to set up an ambush in advance in the valley under Shenxian Ridge.
The company first led the Japs up a few laps in the mountains, lured them over before dark, and ambushed the Japs in the valley.
Sakata was led by Li Qing through the ravines, while Miyazaki's main force rushed to Liu Town in the afternoon. When the Japanese army rushed into Liu Town happily, they were dumbfounded!
In the entire Liu Town, let alone flower girls, there is not even a ghost.
Empty, as quiet as a ghost town, all the rooms are empty, no food, no money, no women, nothing!
There are only empty houses, and the Japanese can't burn them down. Where can they live if they are already burned down?
It was already the third day since we left Anping City. We were all marching and fighting, and both people and animals were exhausted.
He originally thought of occupying Liuzhen and relax, but was disappointed. Miyazaki only set up camp in Liuzhen, eating lunch while waiting for news from the first brigade.
Old devil Miyazaki thought of many results, but he didn't expect Liuzhen to be empty!
It's like a boxing master who has gathered enough strength to throw a punch at the opponent, but the result is that the punch is in the air. This feeling of suffocation can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words.
This is not the most depressing time for Miyazaki. In his opinion, the tens of thousands of residents in Willow Town can't run very far and are just hiding in the countryside. He doesn't believe that there is no one in the countryside!
"Instruct all ministries to rest in Liu Town for two hours, prepare lunch, and then go to the village to sweep up!"
Miyazaki decided to finish lunch in Yanagi Town first.
While the Japanese were preparing lunch, the villagers of Lijia Village in an unknown valley were also having lunch. Their lunch was quite sumptuous. Many people killed chickens and ducks that were not convenient to carry and steamed them at home in advance. .
First, it is easy to carry, and second, it is easy to eat!
Chickens and ducks that are usually reluctant to be eaten can now be eaten with an open stomach, because this kind of cooked food is easy to spoil and must be eaten in advance.
Li Chendong and others also failed to leave. They were embarrassed to mix with the fleeing people, and the regular troops of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could not pull them down.
The Japanese are coming, and if some of them have guns, they will naturally join the team to fight the Japanese.
Even mixing with Li Chennan's militiamen felt like they would lose their status, so they stayed with Chen Erxi's martial arts team.
Chen Erxi's martial arts team has a total of 30 people and two teams of 15 people. Chen Erxi also serves as the first team leader.
Although the armed workers team has a small number of people, their weapons are very sophisticated. Each team has a crooked machine gun and a grenade launcher. The others have a 38-gun and a southern pistol.
There were several grenades per person, which made Jinsui Army Battalion Commander Li Yuanzheng feel very unbalanced.
The two sides only cooperated temporarily and were not under each other's control. Li Chendong's troops only had a dozen people, a Czech light machine gun, a few machine guns, and seven or eight rifles.
I have been hiding in the ravine for a day and a half. I just eat, sleep and sit around every day. This just confirms what Li Chendong and others have in mind - swim without attacking!
Li Chendong finally couldn't sit still anymore, so he lowered his face and took the initiative to talk to Chen Erxi, who was at best a militia company commander. He was the dignified commander of the Shanxi-Sui Army, and he felt a bit like a tiger falling flat.
"Company Commander Chen, what is the situation outside now? Should we just wait and see?"
Li Chendong asked Chen Erxi directly.
"Captain Li, the latest news I received before entering the mountain is that our main force has engaged the Japanese in the direction of Chenjialing, and has ambushed the Japanese's quick reaction force, destroying 8 bean tanks and infantry More than 100 people.”
After all, Li Chendong is the commander of the Shanxi-Sui Army, and the two sides are now friendly forces. Chen Erxi still has the due respect except not handing over the command of the troops.
"Eight bean chariots? You don't want to brag, do you?"
After listening to Chen Erxi's words, Li Yuanzheng was the first to raise questions. No wonder they didn't believe it, that was a tank from a tank squadron!
In its heyday, the 338th Regiment did not even dare to claim that it could easily destroy eight tanks.
"Battal Commander Li, our battle reports are never exaggerated, because subsequent military operations must be adjusted according to changes in the enemy's situation. Lying about military information will cost you blood."
Li Yuanzheng also wanted to say that he was stopped by Li Chendong because he believed that at this critical moment, it was impossible for the independent battalion to tell lies on this matter.
The Japs were pressing heavily on the territory, and telling lies would cost a huge price. Besides, in his impression, the other party was very strict in reporting battles.
Although he didn't know how Chu Xiong did it, he still admired Battalion Commander Chu who he had never met but was well-known.
"Under the great reputation, there is no real scholar!"
"Company Commander Chen, we have no intention of doubting your battle report. What is the mission you received?"
"Captain Li, our mission is to assist the militia company and protect the safety of the villagers. Once the Japs approach, we will lure the Japs to other mountains and forests to fight guerrilla warfare with them."
Li Chendong finally understood what Chen Erxi meant, which meant that if the Japanese didn't enter the mountain, they would just lie down and rest.
"Company Commander Chen, can your main battalion deal with a regiment of Japanese soldiers?"
Li Chendong still didn't quite believe that a battalion could deal with a regiment.
"Captain Li, we are not trying to annihilate the Japs. We don't have such a big appetite. The Japs have many soldiers and they eat a lot. Thousands of people have entered Liu Town. People eat horse chews. How much do they need to eat in a day?"
"How much can they carry? As long as our main force cuts off their supply lines on the periphery, they will have to leave in despair in a few days!"
Chen Erxi's words seemed to open a skylight for Li Chendong, and he began to understand a little bit about guerrilla warfare. No wonder they wanted to clear the country with strong walls.
This Chu Xiong is still very powerful. If the entire Liu Town were like Lijiacun, the Japanese would not be able to grab any food at all. Even if they were lucky enough to find some, it would be a drop in the bucket.
How could thousands of people search for so much food?
Supplies can only rely on external transportation. From Anping to Liuzhen, the supply line is 80 to 90 kilometers long. Chu Xiong and the independent battalion can easily cut off their food route.
Without food, the Japs won't be able to survive for a few days. Chu Xiong can still seize the opportunity to attack them.
"high!"
Having figured it out, Li Chendong couldn't help but praise Chu Xiong in his heart. He suddenly had the idea of meeting Chu Xiong afterwards.
