Outside the 3rd Brigade headquarters. The commander of the second company of the second battalion of the division said to Wei Dayong: "Battalion commander, with the combat effectiveness of our second battalion of the division, attacking the Japanese headquarters is just like playing. If you ask me, don't waste the artillery shells. Our second company is confident." Take down this headquarters, battalion commander, why don’t you just send our second company to storm it?”
"You seem to be extremely capable, right?" Wei Dayong said again: "Our regiment leader often says that in a war, you need to have the courage to win when you meet in a narrow road, but you also need to use your brain. As a commander, you need to learn how to use it. Artillery firepower, have you heard about the Battle of Cangyun Ridge?"
"I know!" said the second company commander,
"I participated in the battle of Cangyunling. At that time, I was still a new recruit who had just joined the army. In that battle, the commander of the regiment used an Italian 75mm field gun to kill the Japanese headquarters with just one shot, and then led the Our new regiment defeated Sakata's unit and retreated calmly with Sakata's head in hand!"
"You guys did a good job!" Wei Dayong looked at the second company commander and said,
"In less than two years, you have been promoted to company commander?" After a pause, Wei Dayong said: "This is artillery firepower. If you use artillery firepower well, it will be a sharp knife piercing the enemy's heart." The second company commander smiled naively: "Then our new regiment has quite a lot of sharp knives, which can directly pierce the Japanese with holes!" While the two were talking, the mortars of the second battalion of the division were quickly set up and fired. Zhu Yuan pointed the muzzle in the direction of the 3rd Brigade headquarters.
The infantrymen of the second battalion of the division have surrounded the entire 3rd brigade headquarters.
"Battal Commander, the mortars are set up!" the artillery company commander of the second battalion of the division called on the walkie-talkie. Wei Dayong held a walkie-talkie and shouted sternly: "Fire!"
"Yes!" Wei Dayong handed the walkie-talkie to the guard and covered his ears with his hands. Immediately afterwards, a series of
The muffled sound of "Tong Tong Tong" resounded on the mortar position, and more than a dozen mortar shells roared in and smashed into the Japanese headquarters.
Immediately, a fierce explosion of fireballs and gunpowder smoke rose in the Japanese headquarters. Seeing the mortar fire from the second battalion of the division, six tanks opened fire one after another.
As the tank body trembled, six 75mm artillery shells turned into streams of light, directly hitting the fortifications of the Japanese command headquarters, and then six dazzling red lights bloomed on the Japanese fortifications.
During the loud explosion, shrapnel, gravel and broken limbs of the Japanese were flying around in the impact. The Japanese built some reinforced concrete bunkers at the headquarters, but they were not thickened and could not withstand the direct fire of tank shells.
The mortars of the second battalion of the division fired directly to kill the Japanese in the headquarters. After five rounds of artillery fire, the Japanese defenses had been blown to pieces.
As for the situation inside the mortar bombardment headquarters, Wei Dayong and the soldiers cannot see it yet. But if dozens of 60mm and 82mm artillery shells fall in, the Japanese inside will definitely feel uncomfortable.
The enemy's firepower points were eliminated one by one under the direct fire of tank guns.
"Give me the order to stop firing!" Wei Dayong shouted: "Second company commander, take down the Japanese command post for me. If you see the Japanese major general, leave it to me!"
"Yes!" The second company commander was shocked, and immediately shouted loudly: "Second company, follow me!" While speaking, the second company commander held an M3 submachine gun, jumped up from the bunker, and took the lead towards the Japanese. Command rushed in.
"Come on!"
"Kill!" The soldiers of the Second Company who were originally hiding in the streets on both sides fought out from their hiding places or from behind the tanks. They followed the passage forcibly shelled by the tank guns and broke into the Japanese headquarters.
Immediately, fierce gunfire like exploding beans came from the Japanese headquarters. The headquarters of the 3rd Brigade was attacked, and Japanese soldiers from other directions quickly came to the rescue.
However, the Second Battalion of the Division has surrounded the Japanese headquarters. The Second Battalion of the entire division has more troops than the Japs in Datong City. In addition, the firepower is much stronger than the Japs, as well as the reinforcements of tanks.
The Japanese who came for reinforcements not only failed to get close to the headquarters, but were beaten by the first and second main battalions, as well as the first divisional battalion, who attacked from other directions.
It only took about fifteen minutes for the battle to attack the 3rd Brigade headquarters to end. The second company commander held a major general's command sword, walked quickly to Wei Dayong, handed the major general's command sword forward, and smiled slightly.
"Report to the battalion commander that a major general's command knife was seized and a major general was killed!"
"Oh?" The corners of Wei Dayong's mouth curled up slightly, revealing his white teeth, and his face was visibly happy.
As one of the main infantry battalions of the new offensive regiment. Wei Dayong naturally knew that one of the strategic goals of Li Yunlong's attack on Datong in this battle was to kill the commander of the 3rd Brigade and meet Yin Sanxiong again.
That's why Li Yunlong gave the order that if any battalion could kill Zhong Jian Yin Sanxiong, it would be considered the top battalion.
Wei Dayong was naturally overjoyed when he succeeded.
"Correspondent!"
"Immediately contact the regiment headquarters via walkie-talkie and tell them that the second battalion has captured the enemy's 3rd brigade headquarters, killed the 3rd brigade commander, met Yin Sanxiong, and seized his command saber!" Wei Dayong weighed the major general's command saber. With a stern and satisfied look on his face, he turned his head and spoke loudly to the guard.
"Yes!" the communications guard said loudly, took out his walkie-talkie and started calling the regiment headquarters. At this moment, Zhang Dabiao, commander of the first battalion of the main force, led the soldiers of the first battalion of the main force to appear at the corner of the street.
Seeing that the Eighth Route Army was standing around the Japanese headquarters, Zhang Dabiao and the soldiers of the first battalion of the main force immediately put down their guard and put away their guns.
The presence of soldiers from the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army and the absence of gunshots meant that the battle was over.
"Yes!" Zhang Dabiao spat,
"We were preempted. Let's go see which battalion it is?" Immediately, Zhang Dabiao led the soldiers of the first battalion of the main force and walked towards the entrance of the Japanese command department.
From a distance, Zhang Dabiao saw a hunky back.
"Monk?" Zhang Dabiao shouted tentatively.
"Battalion Commander Zhang?" Wei Dayong turned around and saw Zhang Dabiao holding a submachine gun in his hand. He raised his eyes and asked again: "Captain Zhang, where is your helmet?"
"Steel helmet? Throw it away during the charge." Zhang Dabiao smiled. In this battle, Zhang Dabiao personally led his troops to charge against the Japanese city wall.
Moreover, during the charge, Zhang Dabiao also threw away a steel helmet to boost morale. I thought that this time, the first battalion of the main force, which had a heavy artillery battalion to cooperate with the siege, would be the first to attack the enemy's headquarters, kill Yin Sanxiong, and gain the first victory.
In that case, not only would Zhang Dabiao not be punished, but the group leader would also have to treat him to a drink! Unfortunately, the main force, the First Battalion, was already attacking with all its strength, and the Second Battalion of the division, which was near the water tower and had tanks to cooperate with the attack, took the lead.
Wei Dayong smiled slightly. When Battalion Commander Zhang led the charge, he would throw away a military cap every time to boost morale.
The whole group knows this. Li Yunlong often criticized him for being a prodigal, but Zhang Dabiao still did not change this habit.
In the past, it was throwing military caps, but now it is throwing steel helmets.
"Battle Commander Zhang is awesome, I don't dare to violate discipline." Wei Dayong grinned and added to himself that participating in street fighting is not considered a violation of discipline.
Zhang Dabiao's sharp eyes saw the command sword in Wei Dayong's hand and asked: "See Yin Sanxiong's command sword again?" Seeing Wei Dayong nodded, Zhang Dabiao asked again: "Where is the old Japanese?"
"They were beaten into pieces by the soldiers of our second battalion." Wei Dayong said.
"Nice job!" Zhang Dabiao praised. Although it was not the main battalion that killed Yin Sanxiong again, Zhang Dabiao was sincerely happy.
From this battle, the new regiment gained a lot. Immediately afterwards, Lu Yingjun, commander of the first battalion of the division, and Zheng Yu, commander of the main second battalion, led their troops to the entrance of the Japanese 3rd Brigade almost at the same time.
It was learned that Zhong Jian Yin Sanxiong had been killed by the second division battalion, and the major general's command knife was seized by the second division battalion. They all congratulated Wei Dayong and congratulated the Second Battalion of the Division for winning the battle.
Wei Dayong grinned from the corners of his mouth to his ears. ...New Regiment Headquarters. A combat staff officer completed the report from the correspondent of the Second Battalion of the Division.
Then he reported to Li Yunlong and others: "Report!"
"The correspondent of the second battalion in the district reported that their battalion has captured the enemy's 3rd brigade headquarters, killed Major General Yin Sanxiong, and seized his command sword!" Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Xing Zhiguo and Wang Dehou, as well as several combat staff officers and other regiments The eyes of all the staff suddenly lit up.
The Japs of the 3rd Brigade were blocked in Datong City by the cavalry of the New Regiment. Although they knew it was inevitable to see Yin Sanxiong again, everyone still couldn't help but feel ecstatic after hearing the report from the Second Battalion of the Division.
Because the business of capturing Datong City from the Japanese is indeed very tempting. But killing the Japanese major general was the business that really excited Li Yunlong.
Killing a major general will give you 4 B4 heavy howitzers or a chance for air reinforcements, as well as a steel factory or cement factory.
The 150mm howitzer is certainly very fragrant, but when Li Yunlong saw it, it was like seeing a beauty. But after seeing the power of the 203mm heavy howitzer, Li Yunlong felt that no price in the world could compare to a 203mm heavy howitzer.
Although the new regiment has killed several Japanese major generals and lieutenant generals. However, in the First Army and even the entire North China Front Army, there were not many Japanese major generals and lieutenant generals. Every time one was killed, one had to have the right time, place and people to do it.
"Hahaha! This boy monk did a great job!" Li Yunlong couldn't help but laugh. Xing Zhiguo also smiled and said: "Captain, you don't have to worry about it now, right?"
"Don't worry anymore!" Li Yunlong looked extremely satisfied.
"This time, we exchange for eight 203mm heavy howitzers."
"8 doors?" Wang Dehou looked stunned and asked,
"Exchange the business of killing Saburo Miura into four 203mm howitzers?" Zhao Gang also said: "My suggestion is that a major general exchanges for four 203mm howitzers, and a major general exchanges for an opportunity for air support. This will be good for us. Said it was the most suitable." Li Yunlong waved his hand and said,
"If we only redeem 4 doors, we still have to hand over 2 doors to the headquarters, leaving only 2 doors, which is too little for us."
"We can earn the opportunity for air reinforcements by killing the Japanese Major General in the future."
"But we can get a killer weapon like a heavy howitzer first and let the artillery train first."
"Actually, Boss Chen has already discussed this with Li Yunlong."
"Boss Chen will ask his men to collect more intelligence on the whereabouts of Japanese military officers above major general."
"The whereabouts of major generals from the North China Front Army or other Japanese front armies will be fine."
"As long as there are traces of Japanese officers above the rank of major general, we will send out a sharp sword squadron to deal with the Japanese major general officers." Everyone nodded and immediately stopped raising their opinions. At the same time, they couldn't help but smile with joy.
Zhao Gang said with a smile: "In that case, I take back my opinion. With what Boss Chen said, will we still be short of heavy howitzers and air support in the future?" Xing Zhiguo and Wang Dehou also nodded in agreement.
His expression and eyes were full of expectation. If Boss Chen takes action, he might get information on the whereabouts of the Japanese general.
Killing a Japanese general, that's 36 203mm heavy howitzers, that's the real fortune.
Afterwards, Li Yunlong looked at Wang Dehou and said: "Chief of Staff, immediately prepare a success report to the headquarters."
"Yes!" Wang Dehou quickly took out paper and pen, drafted a good news report for the headquarters, gave it to Li Yunlong to read and sign, and then handed it to the telegraph soldier to send it out.
"Send my order!" Li Yunlong shouted to the correspondent again,
"Each battalion speeds up to clean the battlefield."
"Yes!" At this moment. There were some buzzing sounds in the ears of Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others.
"It should be the Japanese plane that has arrived!" Zhao Gang's expression changed slightly, although Li Yunlong ordered a large number of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns to be deployed around each artillery position.
Moreover, Boss Chen will reimburse the lost cannon. But if the Japanese planes come in large numbers and attack the artillery positions regardless of the cost, then the artillery of the new regiment will also suffer heavy losses.
After all, it is not that easy to train these artillerymen with rich combat experience. Everyone quickly picked up their telescopes and looked up at the northeastern sky.
Not long after, several Japanese bombers appeared in the clouds, and these Japanese bombers dived straight towards Datong Station.
But soon, the Japanese bombers raised their altitude again, flew into the clouds and quickly disappeared.
"What are the Japanese planes doing?" a combat staff officer asked with a surprised expression.
"Are you here to be funny?"
"Hahaha!" Li Yunlong laughed,
"The Japs' bombers must have come to bomb combat supplies. If they didn't find the target, they must have flown away. If the Japs' planes had some courage, they wouldn't dare to mess with my artillery positions." As he spoke, Li Yunlong looked at Zhao Gang with a satisfied expression. One glance.
The secret passage is very dangerous. If political commissar Zhao hadn't reminded him to hide the captured combat supplies, maybe these combat supplies would have been blown up by Japanese bombers.
At that time, it will really be all in vain.
"Speaking of these 5,000 tons of combat supplies..." Xing Zhiguo suddenly said,
"Most of us have to hand it over to the headquarters, right?"
"That's right!" Li Yunlong looked at Xing Zhiguo,
"Do you have any questions, deputy captain?"
"I'm thinking." Xing Zhiguo said,
"These 5,000 tons of combat materials are not a small amount. It is not easy to transport this batch of materials to southeastern Shanxi!" Northwest Shanxi is hundreds of kilometers away from southeastern Shanxi, and it would take at least a month for the transportation team to travel back and forth. time.
What's more, the Zhengtai Road in the middle is still the territory of the Japanese, and they have to pass through enemy-occupied areas. If the combat supplies were snatched back by the Japanese on the way, the loss would be great.
Li Yunlong thought carefully and frowned slightly. How to transport it to southeastern Shanxi? This is a problem!
