Since he decided to stay in the spy camp to watch the show, Li Yunlong immediately sent a correspondent back to the regiment headquarters to report that Zhao Gang was safe, and then reported the preliminary battle situation to Zhao Gang.
He also arranged for him to lead the remaining forces of the independent regiment headquarters and mobilize the local militia to destroy the road from Heyuan County to Qixia Town.
Let the little devil be in a dilemma when the time comes.
Since Yang Yuanshan wanted to eat the little devils in this brigade, Li Yunlong, as the leader, had to contribute, otherwise there would be no reason to go back and collect the spoils from Yang Yuanshan.
…
In the following time, Yang Yuanshan arranged for Li Yunlong to rest, and he began to get busy.
The first step is to send a second wave of scouts to kill the tiger's mouth to detect the actions of the little Japanese reinforcements.
Then someone called Han Yang, He Yunfu, Li Dahe, Wei Dayong, Gao Yuanzhi, Feng Shuanglin and other company commanders to their battalion headquarters.
Soon, everyone arrived.
Yang Yuanshan saw that except for Wei Dayong, everyone else looked tired, and couldn't help but feel sorry for them.
Continuous fighting is really a test for everyone.
The situation was urgent, so he stopped talking nonsense and went straight to the point:
"Comrades, we still have to eliminate another large group of reinforcements from the Japs before this battle is over.
The Japs sent a brigade of Japs from Heyuan County, carrying two mountain cannons and four Type 92 infantry cannons, and rushed to our side.
In addition, there is a regiment of two Japanese soldiers. "
"What? There's another brigade?"
Han Yang, He Yunfu and others all looked at each other with confusion in their eyes.
They know best the losses of the troops, so how can they still have the strength to fight!
Many of their classes now have their entire classes sacrificed.
If the fight continues, many platoons will be wiped out!
As the deputy battalion commander, Han Yang immediately stood up and said:
"Battal Commander, our battle was terrible. Can we rest for a while before causing trouble for the little Japs?
Even ten days and a half month will do!
When the time comes, let alone one brigade, there will be two brigade, we are not afraid! "
Seeing him taking the lead, He Yunfu also said with a bitter look on his face:
"Battal Commander, Old Han is right. My second company now only has three men left. The rest are either sacrificed or seriously injured."
Artillery Company Gao Yuanzhi frowned and said:
"Battal Commander, we also lost a lot of artillery, including one cannon. Although we have captured a lot more, there are not many gunners left. It will be difficult to regain combat effectiveness in the short term."
Seeing that they were all opposed to continuing the fight, Wei Dayong jumped out:
"Look at you cowards?
Scared out of your wits by the little devil?
Aren't they just a team of little devils?
It’s not like we haven’t eliminated it before?
Battalion Commander, our guard company can still fight, let us go!
You give us two more infantry cannons and some heavy machine guns, and we'll stop these little devils. "
His words made Han Yang and others so angry that they wanted to hit someone. What does "cowardice" mean?
Who is so cowardly?
You guys are just feeling sorry for your soldiers!
If they couldn't defeat the monk, they would definitely do it on the spot.
Fortunately, Yang Yuanshan understood Han Yang and others, and immediately scolded:
"Monk, don't talk nonsense.
Comrades are not afraid of little devils, they are indeed in difficulty. "
Wei Dayong was not angry at being scolded. He stretched out his hand to scratch his head and asked:
"Battal Commander, do you want to fight or not?"
"Of course we have to fight. Since the little devils dare to come, I can't let them go!"
Yang Yuanshan said flatly.
Seeing his decision, Han Yang and others couldn't help but darken their faces, knowing that many people would be sacrificed.
Yang Yuanshan saw their expressions and knew that they had doubts, so he immediately explained:
"Comrades, I know all your difficulties.
But if we don't fight, we have to retreat.
But now we have more than 500 seriously injured people and so much loot. We cannot evacuate in a short time. Therefore, we still have to arrange teams to block the Japs and gain time to retreat.
To stop a large group of Japs, it would probably take at least one entire company to defeat them.
In this case, we might as well swallow up the little Japanese brigade. Even if we sacrifice one company, we will make a lot of money, don't you think? "
Hearing this, Han Yang and others nodded immediately.
Sacrifice is inevitable, but if there are great results, then the sacrifice is worth it.
So they no longer questioned the goal, but asked for details:
"Battal Commander, just tell me how to fight?"
They have been in the secret service camp for so long that they have become accustomed to obeying Yang Yuanshan's orders.
"There are a few urgent tasks now. I will arrange it for you to take action on your own."
Yang Yuanshan took them to the map.
"yes!"
"Han Yang, please immediately send someone to count all our combat-ready troops and reduce them to two main companies.
If the number is not enough, we will swallow up all of Zhao Tietou's engineer company. If it is not enough, we will recruit new soldiers from the militia. Anyway, I want to have 700 fighting soldiers. Do you understand? "
"clear!"
"You can replenish the equipment of these two main companies directly from what we captured this time. Try to ensure the firepower as much as possible. If there are not enough machine gunners, train directly on the spot. Don't let any heavy machine gun lie on the ground. Eating dust in the warehouse!"
"yes!"
"He Yunfu, go find Lao Zhou and ask him to give you a few hundred young men. Go immediately to the mountain pass road east of Hedi Village to dig trenches and build fortifications. I will establish a blocking position on the road."
"On the road? There is no terrain advantage!
Battalion Commander, why don't we attack on the slopes on both sides just like we did yesterday on Qingniu Mountain? "
He Yunfu asked puzzledly.
“Construction on highways will be given priority, for the reason you will know later.
However, if you have spare energy here, you can also dig a few trenches on the hillsides on both sides, which will also come in handy. "
Yang Yuanshan did not explain.
After all, they had never seen anti-aircraft guns hitting infantry, and they wouldn't understand it if told about it.
"yes!"
"Gao Yuanzhi, Gensheng is injured now.
I order you to act as commander of the artillery company and immediately raise the artillery company again.
This little devil has 6 cannons. I want you to at least gather a team that can operate 12 cannons.
I can't ask you whether the shooting is accurate or not, but once the war starts, you must at least let those cannons fire.
We use combat as training and train gunners on the battlefield. "
"Batalion Commander, we have no shortage of artillery, but where do you want me to find this gunner?"
Gao Yuanzhi was injured on his left shoulder and was bleeding a lot. His face looked very bad now, tired and weak.
“Figure it out yourself.
You are the artillery company commander. If there are no soldiers, go and recruit them!
I don't care what means are used, as long as it doesn't violate discipline, I agree.
If you want money or food, you can just go to Zhao Liling. "
Yang Yuanshan pushed two, six, and five, and experienced the joy of being a leader.
Gao Yuanzhi could only smile bitterly when he heard this, but he still agreed honestly.
"yes!"
Then, Yang Yuanshan said to Feng Shuanglin:
"Shuanglin, your anti-aircraft gun battery will be the main force in this battle. You immediately lead your men to move your remaining seven anti-aircraft guns to the mountain pass east of Hedi Village, and line them up in a straight line, preparing for a frontal bombardment with level fire. enemy."
"What? Can anti-aircraft guns still shoot flatly?"
Han Yang, He Yunfu and others were very surprised.
"Hmph, of course. And it's quite powerful."
Yang Yuanshan was looking forward to it, waiting for them to see the shocking scene when the little Japanese was interrupted by an anti-aircraft gun.
Presumably the little devil himself will be so surprised that his eyes will pop out!
"Yes, I will make arrangements later."
Feng Shuanglin and Gao Yuanzhi both knew that anti-aircraft guns could shoot flatly. Although they had never hit anyone, they knew with their brains that the power would not be small.
"Once deployed to the position, you must train as many gunners as possible before the little devils come. Our battalion will definitely have more artillery in the future. We must never have a situation like this again. ”
Yang Yuanshan couldn't say clearly that he was going to get eight Oerlikon 20mm machine guns soon, so he had to hint like this.
Feng Shuanglin felt his scalp numb when he heard Yang Yuanshan say there were more cannons.
Where did he get all these people from?
…
After some arrangements, Yang Yuanshan assigned tasks to everyone and immediately ordered them to prepare individually.
At this time, two scouts rushed back and reported breathlessly:
"Battal Commander, the vanguard of the Japs has arrived 40 miles east of Shahukou.
The size of a large team.
In addition, there was a regiment of Japanese soldiers behind, hauling supplies in many large trucks, following behind.
They were blocked by landmines and booby traps set by Captain Wei. They are stepping up their efforts to clear mines and repair roads. They are expected to be able to advance 3 kilometers per hour. "
At three kilometers per hour, it will take 6-7 hours to get to Shahukou. By then it will be almost dark and it’s time for the little devil to camp.
From Shahukou to Hedi Village, it is estimated that it is still 30 miles, at least 5 hours. If the little devil continues to set off immediately at dawn, there may be a firefight at noon tomorrow.
From this point of view, his secret agent battalion still has 24 hours to prepare.
Yang Yuanshan thought to himself.
He immediately said to the scout:
"good!
You continue to conduct reconnaissance and send people back every half hour to report on the little devil's situation. After dark, it will be changed to once every two hours. Do you understand? "
"clear!"
…
After sending away the scouts, Yang Yuanshan was going to check the terrain near the battlefield in Hedi Village.
Although he left the task of building a blocking position to He Yunfu and believed in the other party's ability, he still had to go and see for himself before he could rest assured.
…
(End of chapter)
