Southeast Shanxi.
Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
Looking at the congratulatory messages sent by people from all walks of life, the Shuangqing government, and commanders of various theaters in his hand, the boss's face was full of smiles.
The Japanese who killed two regiments in Miaoergou this time were actually not very many. In the past, Li Yunlong led large forces to attack several times in succession, and he severely damaged a Japanese division in one attack.
But what was completely wiped out this time was the 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment and the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Japanese 1st Division, which were known to have the strongest combat effectiveness.
The heavy artillery force is the strategic force of the Japanese army.
This is significant.
If the Battle of Pingxingguan broke the myth of the Japanese army's invincibility, the anti-mopping up operations in southeastern Shanxi made the Japs' faces swell, and the Battle of Taiyuan stood on the Japs' heads to shit, then this Battle of Miaoergou was about pressing the Japs to the ground and rubbing them. .
Once the clear telegram was sent, the whole of China knew that the Eighth Route Army had won the battle at Miaoergou on Pingsui Road and annihilated more than 6,000 Japanese troops. This news dominated the headlines of various news media.
Congratulatory messages came in from all directions.
And this has also focused the attention of the military and civilians across the country on the battlefield in northwestern Shanxi.
Because it was written very clearly in the newspaper that the two regiments of the 10th Division that were completely wiped out were Japanese troops transferred from outside the customs to reinforce the attack on the base area in northwestern Shanxi, but they were hijacked by the Eighth Route Army on the way.
"The battle in Miaoergou was so beautiful."
The chief of staff touched his chin and said happily:
"Fortunately, Li Yunlong left a backup plan and deployed the two battalions of the division on the outside. Otherwise, it would be difficult to achieve such a big result."
Putting the telegram in his hand on the table, the boss nodded in agreement and said, "That's right! If it weren't for the two battalions of the New Regiment, it would be really difficult to wipe out the Japanese 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment and the 3rd Infantry Regiment."
The boss and chief of staff have no doubts about the strong combat effectiveness of the Japanese 3rd Infantry Regiment.
In a frontal battle, the combat effectiveness of the two battalions of the New Regiment is estimated to be comparable to that of the Japanese 3rd Infantry Regiment.
The two battalions of the New Regiment are strong in firepower, and the Japanese 3rd Infantry Regiment is strong in tactical coordination and individual soldier quality.
As for the fighting will of both sides, they are at the top level. The Japs are obsessed with loyalty to the Locust and the Empire, and the soldiers of the new regiment are not afraid of death.
In the terrain of Miaoergou, the two battalions of the New Regiment, as the ambush party, naturally not only occupy the terrain advantage, but also make full use of their firepower advantage.
If there had been a great victory at Pingxingguan, and the 115th Division had the American equipment and sufficient ammunition of the two battalions of the New Regiment, the victory would have been several times greater, and our own casualties would have been greatly reduced.
After all, many of the soldiers who participated in the Pingxingguan Battle were old Red Army soldiers, and their individual soldier quality was definitely at its peak. However, their weapons and equipment were inferior, and they lacked ammunition. During the battle, they fought hand-to-hand with the Japanese many times.
Although most of the soldiers in the two battalions of the New Regiment are recruits who have been in the army for less than half a year, their weapons and equipment are luxurious and they have enough bullets for daily training.
Having experienced the big battle against the 36th Division, morale is high and combat effectiveness is naturally stronger.
And if the 2nd Independent Brigade were to ambush the 3rd Japanese Infantry Regiment, they probably wouldn't be able to win.
The new regiment was divided into battalions, and their firepower was stronger than that of the 2nd Independent Brigade.
"This time, this guy Li Yunlong made a lot of money again."
"20 150mm howitzers and 10 203mm heavy howitzers."
"And the total annihilation of the 3rd Infantry Regiment should be considered a business."
The chief of staff crossed his arms and spoke in a happy tone.
Although he didn't know the specific details of the discussion between Boss Chen and Li Yunlong, the chief of staff also knew that as long as Li Yunlong's troops defeated the enemy, they would have weapons and ammunition.
This is also the reason why Li Yunlong applied to transfer troops from the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region to his command.
After all, it is very difficult to deal with the two regiments of the Japanese 1st Division with just the two battalions of the New Regiment.
The chief of staff continued: "Boss, how many of these heavy artillery pieces do you plan to ask Li Yunlong to hand over?"
The smile on the boss's face became more and more intense: "It's still the same as before, let Li Yunlong hand over half and keep the other half, but first send a telegram to Li Yunlong to congratulate him on his fortune. He will understand."
The boss's face turned into an expectant smile. He couldn't wait to see the 203mm heavy howitzer.
The stronger the new regiment is, the more and better equipment Li Yunlong will hand over in the future. Naturally, the head of the headquarters understands this truth.
The boss valued this very much, so he sent the New First Regiment, the New Second Regiment and the Independent Regiment to the northwest of Shanxi for development.
After all, southeastern Shanxi is such a large area. The 129th Division has been developing here for several years. Many of the young people here who should join the army have joined the army, and those who have not joined the army are also militiamen.
"This is the tacit understanding between you, boss, and Li Yunlong."
The chief of staff immediately laughed and said "congratulations on getting rich", and Li Yunlong would take the initiative to hand over half of the weapons and equipment sold.
"In addition, Li Yunlong sent a telegram that the New Second Regiment and the Independent Regiment have obtained 3 basic ammunition, and there will be no problem in holding on for a few more days."
After a pause, the chief of staff said with some worry: "Calculating the time, in a few days the New Regiment will launch a full-scale counterattack against the Japanese 10th Division. Can the New Regiment be able to defeat it?"
The new regiment's defense line is impregnable, mainly due to several reasons: tunnels and reverse slope fortifications, bunkers that cannot be damaged by Japanese artillery, as well as powerful firepower, sufficient ammunition, and the bloody fighting of the soldiers.
The boss said: "This kid Li Yunlong never suffers losses. Since he dares to make such a battle plan, he must be sure of it. I believe him."
"Okay!" the chief of staff laughed and said, "I will draft a telegram to Li Yunlong to congratulate him on his fortune and ask him to act according to the original combat plan."
After finishing speaking, the chief of staff picked up the paper and brush and started writing.
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In the afternoon.
3 kilometers away from Dagu Town, the headquarters of the 8th Brigade of the Japanese 10th Division.
Major General Saburo Miura was having a meal when his expression suddenly changed, and there was a buzzing sound in his ears, and he quickly walked out of the tent.
Outside the tent.
Chief of Staff Ohno Bino, 40th Regiment Captain Yamaguchi Tatsuharu and 39th Regiment Captain Suzuki Eisuke were holding binoculars to look in the direction of the sound.
"Captain of the brigade, the New Eighth Route Army has finally called for airdrop!"
Looking at the formation of more than 20 large transport aircraft and several fighter jets thousands of meters above the ground, Chief of Staff Ohno Bino said with a gloomy expression.
The Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment obtained the airdrop information. The former enemy headquarters had shared it with the regiments of the 10th Division and strictly ordered not to attack the airdrop aircraft called by the Eighth Route Army.
However, Miura Saburo didn't believe in this evil.
Other divisions ordered their men to pretend to be the Eighth Route Army in an attempt to intercept the airdrop.
According to the analysis of the Japanese First Army Staff Office, the aircraft that dropped ammunition and air support to the Eighth Route Army came from an island in the Pacific and were not troops of the Eighth Route Army.
Then, if the Japanese army pretends to be the Eighth Route Army, puts on the Eighth Route Army uniforms when the transport plane comes, and fires red flares, it is possible to intercept the Eighth Route Army's airdrop supplies.
But Saburo Miura didn't think so. He not only wanted to intercept the supplies of the Eighth Route Army, but also shot down the aircraft that provided combat supplies to the Eighth Route Army.
"There are a total of 22 transport aircraft and 5 fighter jets!"
Yamaguchi Tatsumura, captain of the 40th Infantry Regiment, had a good eye, put down his binoculars and said to Miura Saburo.
"Are you all ready?" Miura Saburo looked at Ohno Binfu and asked in a deep voice.
"Report to the captain." Ohno Binfu nodded, "Everything is ready!"
"Yoshi!" Miura Saburo ordered, "Go and pass the order!"
"Hi!" Ohno Binfu turned around and went to give the order.
Although the sound of the plane was heard from a distance, at the speed of the plane, the hum of the plane and engine would disappear in a few minutes at most.
As the order from the brigade headquarters was issued, more than 200 Japanese soldiers wearing Eighth Route Army uniforms rushed toward the transport aircraft formation on a hilltop, shouting loudly and waving at the same time.
At the same time, the Japanese squadron leader pulled the trigger of the red signal flare toward the sky.
"call out!"
As a red signal flare was launched into the sky, the smiles on the faces of the Japs in Eighth Route Army uniforms became even more enthusiastic.
Around the top of the mountain.
There is an infantry group, two machine gun groups of the Japanese 39th Regiment, the Japanese 40th Regiment, the 237th Regiment of the 41st Division and air defense units, as well as a total of 10,000 puppet troops hiding.
Every Japanese and puppet soldier was covered with withered grass, branches or corn stalks.
Today, Miura Saburo is going fishing.
In order to achieve precise airdrops, the height of the transport aircraft will be lowered to less than 1,000 meters when airdropping. Even the Type 92 heavy machine gun can reach this height.
Not to mention the Type 98 20mm cannon.
Miura Saburo's idea was very beautiful. After the transport plane was airdropped, all the firepower opened fire at the same time. He didn't believe that he couldn't shoot down a few enemy planes.
As the transport aircraft formation got closer and closer, the buzzing and roaring in the ears became louder and louder. The transport aircraft formation began to lower its altitude and flew towards the top of the mountain.
"The enemy plane has been fooled!"
Tatsuharu Yamaguchi, commander of the 40th Infantry Regiment, exclaimed.
"Yoshi!"
Miura Saburo, Ono Binfu and others showed a smile on their lips, as if they saw the scene of airdrops falling on the heads of the Locust Army and shooting down enemy planes.
But soon, the smiles on the lips of Miura Saburo and Ono Binfu suddenly froze.
The transport plane formation descended to 2 kilometers and passed over the mountain without any airdrop as expected.
Instead, five fighter jets formed a battle formation and swooped down towards the mountain.
"Nani?"
"Discovered?"
Miura Saburo and Ono Binfu held up their telescopes with disbelief on their faces, staring at the swooping fighter jets. As for the transport plane, it lowered the height and flew towards the Eighth Route Army position.
On the top of the mountain.
The Japs in Eighth Route Army uniforms were dancing, shouting and waving to the transport plane.
But seeing the five fighter jets roaring and swooping down, the Japanese were dumbfounded, and the huge roar hit their hearts.
The escorting fighter jets not only dive and attack when attacked, they automatically recognize danger and attack automatically when they sense danger signals.
"Baga, run!"
After a brief moment of silence, the Japs dispersed and ran away.
"attack!"
The infantry and defense and control troops ambushed by the Japanese also opened fire at this moment. Sparks appeared on the ground as dense as stars, and bullets as dense as raindrops poured into the sky, forming an airtight air defense fire network.
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