The entire independent regiment marched northwestward.
The team of more than 2,000 people was divided into four sections, about 1 kilometer apart from each other, with Yang Yuanshan's independent camp at the front.
Because they were well prepared, although there were many artillery pieces in the team, the speed was still acceptable thanks to the drag of mules and horses.
Yang Yuanshan ordered Wang Ye, deputy commander of the guard company, to lead the reconnaissance platoon to conduct reconnaissance, and the journey was smooth sailing.
Every evening, he would find a village to camp and arrange for the soldiers to light a fire to cook.
Some of these villages are our base areas, and there are militiamen in the villages, so there is no problem in eating and camping.
Others do not have our grassroots organizations, but Yang Yuanshan has food and oceans in his hands, which makes the villagers smile and are not very disgusted with their arrival.
And every time he left the village that was our base, he asked Zhao Li to take out a box of Sanba Gai and give it to the militia team in the village.
The militia members originally only used local guns and cannons, or at most they had old sleeves made in Hanyang.
Now they were all shocked to see that Battalion Commander Yang had 10 38-guns and 1,000 rounds of ammunition at his disposal.
They all marveled at his generosity.
He thought to himself: It is indeed the main force, so generous!
He happily accepted the guns and ammunition, and secretly decided to recruit a few more militiamen later.
With ten 38 caps and enough bullets, they became more confident in dealing with the Japanese soldiers who went to the countryside to collect food.
After the entire army of the Independent Regiment passed, naturally the strength and reputation of the Independent Regiment spread among the villages.
The reputations of regiment leader Li Yunlong and spy battalion commander Yang Yuanshan gradually spread among the people in this area.
Han Yang, He Yunfu and others did not understand Yang Yuanshan's behavior and couldn't help but quietly said to him:
“Battalion Commander, you may have harmed these militiamen by giving them these guns and ammunition!
As soon as the little devils come, they will immediately know that this is our base area, and they will burn, kill, and kidnap us. "
"madness!
The militia has no guns, so when the Japs come, they won’t burn, kill, and kidnap?
Do you expect the little devil's mercy? "
Yang Yuanshan sneered.
As soon as he said these words, Han Yang and others suddenly started sweating profusely, thinking to themselves: Battalion Commander, what you said makes sense, but I am speechless.
Seeing that they were honest, Yang Yuanshan immediately explained:
"Don't place your hopes on the enemy at any time!
In addition, the first reason I give these militiamen guns is to cause trouble for the little devils.
Second, it is to train reserve soldiers for our independent regiment.
When we fight back here in the future, as long as we send people to recruit soldiers for an independent propaganda group in the village, do you think these militiamen will actively join us?
Moreover, these new recruits who join us can barely be considered half veterans. Isn't it a great deal? "
"Yes! Yes! Yes! The battalion commander is indeed far-sighted."
Everyone is talking about rainbow farts.
…
After walking for several days, they had already left Yangcun for more than a hundred miles without encountering any enemy.
In this way, the soldiers' originally tense spirits relaxed.
…
Our army headquarters.
The deputy division commander, holding a pencil in hand and hesitating in front of the map, asked his deputy uneasily:
"Where are the two brigades at Huting stronghold?
Have all the people in front of them been transferred? "
"It should be in the Guniuling area. It's only half a day's journey from Yangcun at most."
"It takes half a day to reach Yangcun?
The little devil moves very quickly.
According to their sweeping speed, it would only take less than two days to reach us. "
"That's right. We have made the little devil anxious this time.
According to reports from the troops below, in the southeastern part of Shanxi, reconnaissance planes of the Japs can be seen every day.
Many villages were bombed by the little devils, just like the aerial bombs were free of charge! "
"Have all the troops below taken action?
Are there any unusual situations?
I always feel that the little devil is brewing some conspiracy. "
“According to the telegrams sent by divisions and brigades, there is nothing abnormal so far.
However, two days ago, the headquarters of the First Army of the Japs in Jinyang City changed to a chief of staff named Junyuki Hanagani.
This person is one of the three Yuwu who planned the Liaodong Incident, and he has committed many crimes! "
The brigade commander handed over a telegram.
"Change the chief of staff?
What kind of medicine is sold in Shinozuka Kazuo's gourd? "
The deputy division commander was puzzled and opened the telegram. It was from our army in Jinyang City and briefly explained Hanatani Junyuki's resume.
"According to the news, the Northern Hebei officer observation group was annihilated by Li Yunlong because they were little Japs because Chief of Staff Kusuyama Shukichi accidentally leaked the secret.
So he committed suicide by caesarean section and had to be replaced. "
"Hahaha, leak?
The little devil found a really good reason.
Li Yunlong not only killed a major general with this blow, but the little devil also took the initiative to give him one! "
The deputy division commander laughed.
"Who says it isn't? You said that this little devil would be unlucky enough to meet Li Yunlong.
In the blink of an eye, the two major generals were gone. "
The two were chatting and laughing, and then Mr. Liu came in to report:
"Chen Shukang called and said that his brigade headquarters is on the way. Everything is normal and there is no fighting with the Japs."
"Okay! Where are the three regiments of Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie?
They have a long journey. If they fight with the Japs on the way, they may not be able to reach northwest Shanxi before the time we want. By then, there may be loopholes in northwest Shanxi.
This time, my plan to bloom from ten sides must not fall off in their direction. "
"Of the three regiments, Li Yunlong is the only one who has a radio station, and the current report is normal.
As for Ding Wei and Kong Jie, it's hard to say. "
Master Liu sighed.
"Alas, our radio stations are still not enough. We need at least fifty more radio stations before we can deploy them to the regiment."
The deputy division commander sighed.
The brigade commander couldn't help laughing and said:
"Leader, you are too greedy. If Yang Yuanshan hadn't handed over several radio stations during the past six months, Li Yunlong's group wouldn't have been able to do it!"
"Hahaha!"
The deputy division commander burst into laughter.
Hearing them talk about Li Yunlong and Yang Yuanshan, Master Liu said with some pity:
"Do you know how fat Li Yunlong and Yang Yuanshan are now?"
"Fat? Doesn't Li Yunlong only have those two mountain cannons?"
Are you, Lao Liu, eyeing him again?
Weren’t those two infantry cannons satisfying last time? "
the deputy division commander asked curiously.
"Hmph, two mountain cannons?
Leader, you really underestimate this dog.
Chen Shukang sent a telegram saying that this idiot had set up an artillery battalion, equipped with 15 cannons! "
"What? Artillery battalion? 15 guns?
This bitch is fatter than me! "
The deputy division commander was full of surprise.
Mr. Liu chuckled and continued:
"What's even more annoying is that this guy actually has a French M1897 75mm cannon!"
"Good guy!
Even a cannon?
Where did this kid get it?
The little devil shouldn't be equipped with this thing, right? "
The deputy division commander was suspicious.
"It was said that it was seized at the Huting stronghold."
"Haha, that's outrageous!
The Gallic Chicken Man's cannon was seized from the Japs' stronghold. I think this matter needs to be investigated through various channels, especially if it was sent by the Germans to support the Japs, right? "
The deputy division commander's face was a little solemn.
"Yes, it is very strange.
Leader, it seems that this Huting stronghold is more important than we thought! "
"Hmph! It's important!
Anyway, it has been burned down by Li Yunlong. If the little devil wants to build it again, it depends on whether we will allow it.
But it's a pity that Li Yunlong's cannon should have been handed over to the headquarters artillery regiment. With this thing, we will have a few more advantages when attacking big cities in the future. "
The deputy division commander had a look of pity on his face. In his mind, he couldn't help but imagine how much the headquarters artillery regiment's attack capability would be improved if he could rob Li Yunlong's cannon.
"Yes! Now that they are on their way westward, we can't send them away. We can only wait until later."
Isn't it a pity for Mr. Liu?
At this time the brigade commander asked:
"Old Liu, you said Li Yunlong has an artillery battalion with 15 guns, but what about Yang Yuanshan?"
"Hmph, that guy created an artillery battery and equipped it with 14 cannons!"
Mr. Liu was a little angry and laughed.
An artillery company is equipped with 14 guns, it's a shame he can think of it!
"What? 14 guns?"
The deputy division commander and brigade commander looked at each other, feeling that they had learned a lot.
An artillery battery has 14 guns, no one would believe it!
The deputy division commander immediately asked:
“Where did this kid get so many guns?
And he can't handle so many cannons in one company, right?
Are they all 60 mortars? "
"Humph, according to Chen Shukang, it was seized.
There are 300 people in his artillery company!
And his guns are not 60mm mortars, but cannons, mountain cannons, rapid-fire cannons, and infantry cannons! "
Mr. Liu felt greedy as he spoke.
If these guns are handed over to the division headquarters, he can immediately build an artillery regiment!
"Good guy! This guy is exactly the same as Li Yunlong!"
The deputy division commander couldn't help but be speechless.
"Leader, I think in the future, Li Yunlong's regiment can be used as a brigade. The strength of their artillery battalion and artillery company is enough for the little Japanese to drink a pot."
The brigade commander laughed.
"Yes, that's the truth. From this point of view, I can rest assured in the area in northwest Shanxi."
The deputy division commander looked pleased.
Commander Liu and the brigade commander both recognized his words.
In the past, part of the 120th Division was active in northwestern Shanxi, and its strength was at most about the same as that of the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment combined.
Now if it were Li Yunlong, the powerful dragon crossing the river, the little devils in Shuiquan area might not be able to sleep.
Especially, they all know that this guy is a guy who hates heaven and earth without any control!
He won't give up until he makes the little devil cry!
(End of chapter)
