Zhao Gang's tone and expression were slightly solemn.
As we all know, the Kwantung Army's combat effectiveness is very strong.
Especially an elite Kwantung Army brigade will be even more powerful.
Li Yunlong raised the corner of his mouth slightly, he was very familiar with fighting the Kwantung Army.
Before Zhao Gang came to the New Regiment as political commissar, he did business with Chen Feng.
Killing two Kwantung Army squadrons and blowing up a large number of poison gas bombs they carried, the last time the price was 40,000 sets of cotton-padded clothes, this time it is 60,000 sets.
The Kwantung Army seems to have strong combat effectiveness, but it does have weaknesses. It is well-trained and rigid.
Other Japanese troops rarely withdraw bullets before hand-to-hand combat, but the Kwantung Army likes to withdraw bullets before hand-to-hand combat.
But for the current new regiment, it doesn't matter whether the Kwantung Army retreats or not before hand-to-hand combat.
Because the New Regiment will not engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Kwantung Army, the firepower of semi-automatic rifles is no joke.
Zhao Gang said: "This information also says that the Kwantung Army will carry a certain amount of ammunition, but the specific number is unknown."
"If it succeeds, it seems that this time we will not only make another profit from the business, but also seize a share from the Japanese."
Zhao Gang exclaimed that life was really fun with assistance, and as long as he won the battle, he would not suffer any loss.
Brother Chen will be reimbursed for the consumption of weapons and ammunition, and he can even seize one after winning a battle.
Of course, the premise is to win the war. If the war is defeated, not only will the weapons and ammunition not be reimbursed, but neither will the seizures.
Li Yunlong asked: "Where is the place and time?"
Zhao Gang said: "Brother Chen has prepared a marching route map for the Kwantung Army. This Kwantung Army is basically heading towards Yangquan along the Zhengtai Highway. The time is scheduled for the 6th of next month."
"Then this first business is not difficult." Commander Li looked thoughtful, "Let's find an ambush point on the Zhengtai Highway that day and wait for it."
"What about the second business?" Li Yunlong asked.
Zhao Gang said: "According to the information prepared by Brother Chen, the Japanese North China Front Army Deputy Chief of Staff Masaru Hirata will come to Niangziguan Railway Station for inspection in 15 days. The business requirement is to kill this Japanese. This Japanese is a major general. After the incident is completed, In addition to the deposit of 10,000 gas masks, there are also 30,000 gas masks and an air support."
Li Yunlong's eyes flashed sharply: "Another major general!"
The deputy chief of staff of the North China Front can be said to be the third most powerful figure in the Japanese army in North China.
This major general is much more valuable than the Japanese brigade commander major general.
Even without 40,000 gas masks and an air support, Li Yunlong would find ways to kill him after getting this information.
Zhao Gang said: "If one of the two businesses is not completed, both businesses will be cancelled."
Li Yunlong asked: "Do you have a specific time for this Japanese prisoner to arrive at Niangziguan?"
"That's not true." Zhao Gang shook his head, "The information only said it would be on the 13th of next month."
"On the 13th of next month, we will inspect Niangziguan Railway Station...it's a bit interesting."
Li Yunlong muttered, this first business is not difficult, but the second business is not easy.
First of all, we don’t know the specific time when the target arrived at Niangziguan Railway Station. Was it in the middle of the night or during the day?
If it is an inspection, it will probably arrive during the day, maybe at night. Maybe it will be inspected during the day?
Secondly, we don’t know whether the Japs came by train or car. Without precise information, it would be difficult to attack them halfway.
Finally, how should the Japanese take action after they arrive at Niangzi Pass? Should they lead their troops to besiege Niangzi Pass? Or should they wait until the Japanese leave Niangzi Pass before taking action?
"This is a photo of Masabu Hirata."
Zhao Gang handed a black and white photo to Li Yunlong.
Li Yunlong took it and took a look, and saw that in the photo, Hirata had a face with a Chinese character, wearing a military cap, and a carefully trimmed beard under his nose.
There was nothing unusual about his appearance, but Li Yunlong's first reaction to this Japs was that he was a vicious and ruthless character.
However, Li Yunlong looked relaxed: "It would be much easier if we have photos."
Zhao Gang's eyes lit up and he asked, "Have you thought of a way to kill this devil?"
"I haven't thought of any good solution yet." Li Yunlong shook his head.
Zhao Gang then recommended himself: "If there is no other way, I can try to snipe from a distance."
"There is Mianshan Mountain to the south of Niangziguan Station. From the map, the straight-line distance between the two is 1.7 kilometers."
"The maximum accurate range of my large-caliber sniper rifle is 1,850 meters. If I hit Niangziguan from Mianshan, it is within the range."
"1,700 meters away?" Li Yunlong asked, "Old Zhao, are you sure?"
Zhao Gang shook his head: "The main reason is that I have never tried such a long distance. It shouldn't be a big problem after practicing."
At present, Zhao Gang has shot as far as 1,200 meters. In the battle to remove the Japanese stronghold outside Liao County, one shot accurately hit the target and the other missed the target.
The main reason is that Zhao Gang usually saves bullets. He only used 25 of the 200 rounds of 12.7 mm sniper bullets given to him by Chen Feng, leaving a full 175 rounds.
However, Zhao Gang is still relatively confident in his sniper skills.
"This is a solution for you." Captain Li nodded, "Consider this solution first. Anyway, we still have half a month, so we don't have to be so anxious."
Although Captain Li's marksmanship is considered top-notch among the new regiments, at a distance of 1,700 meters, if Li Yunlong were to fire this gun, he would not dare to even think about it.
Zhao Gang nodded: "Okay, I'll leave the documents with you first."
After saying that, Zhao Gang was about to turn around and walk out.
"What are you doing, Lao Zhao?" Li Yunlong stopped him.
"I'm going to the back mountain shooting range to practice marksmanship." Zhao Gang said, "Do you want to go with me?"
"It's almost dark today, why are you still practicing? Let's practice tomorrow."
After finishing speaking, Captain Li poked his hand again and said with a smile: "We should learn new content today."
Zhao Gang looked at the sky outside. The sky was gray. Winter nights always come faster.
So Zhao Gang sat back on the kang and studied "The Theory of Great Depth and Great Warfare" with Commander Li Da.
…
Taiyuan.
First Army Headquarters.
In the office, Yoshio Shinozuka is practicing his calligraphy again.
Unlike other officers, Yoshio Shinozuka does not like to practice swordsmanship, but likes to practice calligraphy and play chess.
However, since he became the commander of the First Army, he rarely practices swordsmanship, but his swordsmanship has improved.
Because every time he lost a battle, he would draw out his command saber and hack at it.
"Report!"
The voice of Kato Masaaki, the director of the Special Higher Education Course, sounded outside the door.
"Come in!"
Yoshio Shinozuka put down his brush and looked up at the door. Masaaki Kato stepped in and reached the desk, his feet making a snapping sound.
Yoshio Shinozuka asked: "Kato-kun, what do you think of my handwriting?"
Kato Masaaki stepped forward and took a look. Although the commander's words seemed to be just that, he said:
"Your Majesty the Commander's handwriting is smooth and full-bodied, with dragons and snakes leaping about in his pen, and his writing style is strong and free. I admire him!"
"Oh?" Shinozuka Yoshio felt very comfortable with the flattery, but he pretended to be surprised, "Kato-kun also knows calligraphy?"
"The humble position is just a bit of research, which is not as good as the calligraphy skills of the Commander." Kato Masaaki said: "Your Excellency, the Special High School has gained a lot when interrogating prisoners."
"Oh?" Yoshio Shinozuka looked shocked, "Has your Special High School Division found out about the spies planted by the Eighth Route Army in the headquarters?"
Kato Masaaki said: "That's not true."
Yoshio Shinozuka's face turned dark. He didn't find the spy that Eighth Route Army planted in the headquarters. What the hell are you talking about?
Seeing the commander's face, Masaaki Kato hurriedly said: "Although the spy was not found, the information about Li Yunlong was obtained from the interrogation."
Yoshio Shinozuka immediately became interested again and asked, "Tell me, what information?"
Kato Masaaki said: "Some time ago, in Chengjia Town, Yangquan County, the imperial army stationed there received a report from the local village chief that a family had something to do with the Eighth Route Army."
"The imperial army immediately arrested the family and killed all his family members in front of the woman. The woman did not confess."
"The imperial army handed the woman over to the Special High School Class in Yangquan. In the end, the woman failed to withstand the torture of the Special High School Class and revealed all the information she knew."
"This woman's name is Cheng Meifang. She has a fiancé who works as a guard next to Li Yunlong."
"Nani?" Yoshio Shinozuka looked happy, "Is this serious?"
"It's absolutely true." Kato Masaaki said firmly, "Fifteen minutes ago, the director of Yangquan Special High School personally called me to confirm this matter."
"Yo Xi!" Shinozuka Yoshio clasped his hands behind his back, his eyes flashed sharply behind his round lenses, and he felt keenly that this might be an excellent opportunity to kill Li Yunlong.
"Kato-kun, please put the matter of hunting down spies aside and leave it to Lieutenant Colonel Iteng."
"You personally go to Yangquan and train this woman to be a spy in the shortest possible time. I will be of great use."
"In addition, this matter is strictly confidential. Apart from you and me, no third person can know about it."
"When this is accomplished, Kato-kun, you will be the first to take the lead, and you will be promoted to the rank of colonel at that time."
"Hi!" Masaaki Kato looked happy and nodded quickly. It was rare for him to be promoted to colonel at his age.
Immediately, Shinozuka Yoshio waved his hand, and Kato Masaaki turned around and walked out.
"Li Yunlong..."
After Kato Masaaki left, Shinozuka Yoshio murmured to himself, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his smile contained murderous intent.
