After the third battalion assembled its troops, it headed straight for Anping City;
After the third battalion arrived at Anping City, the first battalion had already arrived in advance, and the second battalion was also on the way. This time they received the order to fight if they could!
Anping City has concentrated a large amount of supplies, which can be said to be very fat. There is only one Anping garrison in the city and more than a thousand Japanese;
The only ones nearby that could send reinforcements were the Hengshan branch and the two brigades placed on the periphery. These two brigades had already suffered heavy casualties and their organization was no longer complete.
Once they return to support Anping City, the Japanese encirclement around Liu Town will be completely ruined.
Outside Anping City, the First Battalion and the Third Battalion successfully met. The two pairs of big hands of two old brothers, Lin Xiaofeng and Li Qing, were tightly clasped together. Li Qing asked directly:
"Old Lin, how many people have you brought here this time?"
"The main forces of the three battalions are here, more than 1,500 people!"
Li Qing felt more confident upon hearing this and said excitedly:
"Okay! It seems that the comrades will not suffer much loss when they break through the Japanese encirclement this time. We can take action when Zhang Yu comes over."
"Lao Li, let's discuss how to fight first?"
Lin Xiaofeng is also impatient. The Japs always attack his own base areas. This time he can finally attack the Japs' county town, and it is time for the Japs to have a taste of being beaten.
"Don't worry, wait until Lao Zhang comes!"
Li Qing decided to wait until Zhang Yu arrived before discussing. The attack on the county town must be carried out in total. The leader did not say about withdrawing after the attack, which meant that it was not certain whether to withdraw. This made Li Qing very excited.
Two hours later, Zhang Yu's second battalion arrived, and Chu Xiong's three platoon leaders from the Seventh Company gathered together. If Yan Haoyu was added, the four kings would be together. Not to mention attacking Anping City, Zezhou and the others were all ready. Dare to fight.
"Lao Zhang, you are finally here. Lao Lin and I have been waiting for you for a long time. How many people have you brought here?"
Li Qing, the temporary commander, is naturally most concerned about how many people Zhang Yu brings. For war, as many people as there are, the business will be as large as possible.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I brought more than 1,700 people here this time."
When Li Qing heard this, he immediately became happy and said to Lin Xiaofeng:
"Old Lin, do you see that? Lao Zhang's troops always increase in number as we fight. I'd say it won't be less than 1,600 people. Darling, it's already over 1,700 people!"
The three old brothers are no less capable of pulling troops than the other. Now that Zhang Yu has come, the three of them began to study the attack on Anping City.
Zhang Yu first asked Li Qing:
"Battle Commander Li, it is not difficult for our three battalions to capture Anping. Regarding Anping City, did the commander give you separate instructions?"
"Captain Zhang, Battalion Commander Lin, the regiment commander only gave me temporary control this time. As for how to fight, whether to defend or abandon after the attack, the regiment commander has not made it clear!"
Zhang Yu and Lin Xiaofeng were very excited after hearing what Li Qing said. In other words, whether to give up after taking Anping City depends on the development of the situation later. This sent a message that the leader has already started to attack the city!
Li Qing continued:
"Battle Commander Zhang and Battalion Commander Lin, I think the three of us have to reach a consensus. Although the commander has given us the right to make emergency decisions, the city cannot become a burden to us. We should give up when it's time to give up!"
Zhang Yu and Lin Xiaofeng nodded in agreement. They had followed Chu Xiong all the way. Whether it was a mobile war or a guerrilla war, the tactics must be flexible and flexible, and they could not fight with baggage.
After the three reached a consensus, they began to study the issue of tactical application. After intense discussion, the three finally formed a set of plans to encircle the point and provide reinforcements. They still have to provide reinforcements first!
After finalizing the plan, the first battalion surrounded Anping, while the second and third battalions were responsible for reinforcements.
"Boom boom boom..."
The first battalion's artillery battery began to bombard Anping City. Eight mortars and eight thunder cannons fired fiercely at the walls of Anping City. The Japanese in Anping had never seen such fierce artillery fire. Anping City was in danger.
The good days of Lieutenant Colonel Nakata Kenyo of the Anping Garrison Brigade seem to be over. Although he has a garrison brigade with more than 1,100 people, these troops have not fought any tough battles. They are second-line garrison troops. They can deal with some Tubal Road, but they can't deal with the city. The main force of the Eighth Route Army with cannons is not enough.
Nakata Kenhiro called the First Army Headquarters for help without hesitation:
"Moxi Moxi, I am the Anping Defense Brigade..."
"Baga Yalu, are you sure this is the main force of the Eighth Route Army?"
Major General Miyamoto could hardly believe his ears. Major General Yokoyama Kazuma just assured the Commander that Chuxiong's main force had been surrounded on Shenxian Ridge. There were no less than 3,000 main troops on Shenxian Ridge.
"Your Excellency, the General, the Eighth Route Army surrounding Anping City has no less than 2,000 men and is equipped with a large number of heavy artillery. Half a squad of warriors were killed or wounded in one shot! Anping City is in danger!"
Nakata Keyhiro's voice was almost crying.
"Yo Xi, Mr. Nakata, you must defend Anping City. I will report to the Commander right now. Reinforcements will arrive soon!"
A large amount of supplies have been accumulated in Anping City, which is related to the success or failure of this meeting. Major General Miyamoto does not dare to risk losing Anping City. Reinforcements must be sent. The key is who to send to rescue Anping City.
Anping City was surrounded by the main force of the Eighth Route Army. This news was like a bolt from the blue to Xiao Zhuoyi Nan, and he said angrily:
"Bagaya Road, where did the main force of the Eighth Route Army in Anping City jump out from? Is the imperial army's encirclement made of paper?"
"Your Excellency, Commander, now is not the time to hold people accountable. The main force of Lord Hengshan is now in the hinterland of Liu Town. The only two brigades that can be sent nearby are the two brigades of the Hengshan detachment placed on the periphery;
But once these two brigades move, the siege of Liu Town will be in vain! "
"Miyamoto-kun, the main force of the Eighth Route Army has arrived at Anping City. Do you think the blockade outside Liu Town is still useful? It has long been broken!"
"It is important to save Anping City. Order Hengshan Jun to give orders to these two brigades to rush to the rescue of Anping City before dark and relieve the siege of Anping City."
"Deploy two more brigades from the direction of Zezhou to support Anping County. Anping City cannot make any mistakes."
When Miyamoto heard that two brigades in the direction of Zezhou were to be deployed, he quickly stopped him and said:
"Your Excellency, Commander, if we deploy troops in the direction of Zezhou, then the imperial army's efforts in encircling and suppressing the new regiment will be in vain!"
"Miyamoto-kun, choose the lesser of two evils. The Independent Regiment is the most serious concern for the imperial army. Just feign an attack on the New Regiment."
Miyamoto finally understood the commander's intention, which was to concentrate his forces to ensure that there would be no problems in the direction of Liuzhen.
"Your Excellency, Commander, I understand. I will inform Mr. Hengshan immediately to mobilize two brigades from outside Liu Town to reinforce Anping City!"
"Yoshi! Reinforcement is like putting out fire, hurry up!"
Xiao Zhuoyi Nan urged, he started to panic a little.
