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Chapter 162, Can't compare with Li Yunlong
Early in the morning, the news of the attack from Guantou came.

The brigade commander frowned and stared at the map for a long time before Chief of Staff Zhou arrived.

"Old Chen, is there bad news?"

"Not really, I can only say that it was within my expectations." The brigade commander handed over the written report from Guantou to Chief of Staff Zhou.

Last night, the Twelfth Regiment launched an attack with five companies for the first time. Due to the limited terrain, it confronted the Japanese army in front of the stronghold.

The first attack was declared a failure, and Captain Tao adjusted the deployment of the attack.

A part of the troops were dispatched to carry out a feint attack on the stronghold on the mountain to attract the firepower of the Japanese army on the mountain.

Before dawn, two infantry battalions launched a second attack on Guantou from both southeast and southwest directions.

This time, after half an hour of fierce fighting, they captured a small bunker north of Guantou.

After reading the above content, Chief of Staff Zhou knew what his old partner was thinking.

An infantry regiment, more than 1000 people and equipped with several artillery pieces, took down a small bunker in one night.

There are seven or eight bunkers in Guantou. Is it necessary to fight for a week?
Old Chen was dissatisfied with the progress of the th Regiment.

"The terrain of Guantou is dangerous, and the attack is difficult."

Chief of Staff Zhou changed the subject: "But it's not the reason why they didn't make progress. In this case, I will set off immediately to cheer up the commanders and fighters of the th regiment. If I give them some time, I believe they will be able to fight."

The fact that the enemy occupies dangerous terrain certainly cannot be the reason why the troops cannot take it down.

The troops of the Eighth Route Army must overcome all difficulties and make the impossible possible.

If anyone says they can't do it, they can just replace them with someone who can do it.

In fact, Chief of Staff Zhou helped the No.12 Regiment attack Guantou.

Because the head of the twelfth regiment, Tao, was once an old subordinate of Chief of Staff Zhou.When the chief of staff was the commander of the regiment, Commander Tao was the commander of the battalion.

Chief of Staff Zhou also took great pains to help his old subordinates.

Those brigade commanders all knew that he was like a mirror in his heart, and he didn't reveal it.

"Okay, then the key target of the right group's attack, Lao Zhou, you should keep an eye on it!"

Yushe County is on the left, and the new second regiment that attacked it, and the independent second regiment that removed the strongholds along the line, were divided into the left group.

Liao County was on the right, Langya Mountain guarded by the Xinyi Regiment, and Guantou, the th Regiment's attack, were the top priorities.

Before leaving, Chief of Staff Zhou thought of Yushe, so he asked a question.They all launched the attack at the same time, what happened over there?

Coincidentally, the cavalry correspondent of the New Second Regiment just arrived.

"Report to the brigade commander, Chief of Staff Zhou, the New Second Regiment has captured Yushe County, wiped out 150 and seven members of the Japanese First Squadron, wiped out 30 puppet troops, captured three Japanese soldiers, and captured 11 puppet troops."

After a big victory, the correspondent held his head high and his chest high when reporting.

The voice could be heard across several rooms, as if others might not know it.

"Oh, this Li Yunlong is really fast, and he won another big victory!" The brigade commander was quite surprised, he didn't expect the new second regiment to take down Yushe County in one night.

He took the paper report handed over by the correspondent, and quickly scanned and read it.

His eyes paused for a moment at the place where the New Second Regiment summed up the siege experience, read it carefully, and then read the rest at a glance.

"Okay, that's great, Li Yunlong has made a fortune again."

The brigade commander handed the document to Chief of Staff Zhou, "Look, they have also summed up their experience, which can also be used by the th Regiment."

"Oh," Chief of Staff Zhou was stunned, and casually took it over and flipped through it.

He had mixed emotions when he heard that the New Second Regiment had won Yushe County overnight.

Is it more difficult to attack Guantou, or is it more difficult to attack Yushe County?

Needless to say, Yushe's defenders are twice as large as Guantou's, and there is an Eastern Fort next to it for support.

Then why the new second regiment succeeded in one night, but the twelve regiment only took down a small bunker in one night.

The same is the head of the regiment, does the old Tao have so many Li Yunlong?

With the spirit of exploration, Chief of Staff Zhou carefully read the summary report.

Zhao Gang asked the combat staff to write a very detailed report, down to the arrangement of the companies and platoons before the battle.

Just reading it, you can imagine what kind of scene it was.

At the beginning, after reading that a sneak attack cannot be changed into a strong attack, ten rounds of artillery fire were carried out.

Chief of Staff Zhou thought that the two heavy howitzers played a role in breaking the enemy's will.

But after seeing the back, he realized that he was wrong.In night battles, and there is not enough vision, the fear of accidentally injuring heavy howitzers did not play a big role.

The victory of the new second regiment relied on three points.

First, it means that the fighters are clear-headed and able to summarize.After the first attack failed, he realized his own shortcomings.

Improvements were made quickly, and specific goals were set for each squad, and the enemy's firepower was suppressed in a targeted manner with strong organizational power.

The second is that the soldiers are brave and fearless, braving the enemy's artillery fire and poison gas attacks.Four attacks were carried out in one night.

It is impossible for troops that are not well organized and capable of fighting tough battles to do this at all.

Third, of course, the role of attacking firepower is indispensable, there is no direct-pointing Type infantry artillery, and flamethrowers to destroy fortresses.

In the case of the enemy with so many strong fortifications, it is impossible to achieve victory smoothly.

The brigade commander asked with a smile: "How is it? There must be merits!"

"Yes, Li Yunlong is indeed a young man who can fight and lead troops. He brought out the New Second Regiment again." Chief of Staff Zhou did not hesitate to praise him, expressing his appreciation for Li Yunlong.

"And I think the experience they have summed up is very useful. It can be compiled and distributed to all units for study."

Within one month, the New Second Regiment captured two cities one after another.Regardless of other external factors, in terms of siege experience alone, it must be the most abundant among the Eighth Route Army.

Chief of Staff Zhou's proposal was justified.

The brigade commander said: "At present, we can let the troops who have attacked the fortifications learn for a while. After the battle is over, I will call Li Yunlong and ask him to make a summary report."

"Okay, it's Lao Chen, you have to hit it a little bit, otherwise it's easy to cock your tail if you praise too much."

Chief of Staff Zhou reminded with a smile, then changed the subject and said: "By the way, the flamethrower brought back two days ago, I read in the report that four bunkers were destroyed with this new type of weapon."

The twelfth regiment is in charge, and it is the stronghold bunker.

The brigade commander heard the song and understood the elegant meaning, and immediately said smoothly, "There are already soldiers who have mastered it. You ask someone to take the two and go together. Take down the pipe head early, so that you can carry out the next plan."

"Hey, old Chen, you are watching, so I will go first." Chief of Staff Zhou got a satisfactory answer and left happily.

There are more equipment for tackling tough problems, and some experience has been learned. Next, the th regiment should show some achievements.

Otherwise, you will have to be looked down upon.

When the people left, the brigade commander hummed a little tune, and drew a tick on Yushe County on the map with a pencil.

Afterwards, along the road line on the map, I virtual-pointed several strongholds set up by the Japanese army, paused at the Guantou stronghold, and came to the location of Liao County.

Liao County,

Japanese Yokono Regiment, Headquarters of the Second Battalion.

The entire front from Yushe County to Liao County was guarded by soldiers from the Second Battalion.

Liao County is where the brigade headquarters is located and an important fulcrum of the entire front. There are two infantry squadrons and more than 400 people including logistics artillery.

Captain Hoshino Taro, Lieutenant Zuo, is a thin middle-aged man, a veteran in the army, and has fought many tough battles.

That's why he was sent to the forefront of Liao County to station.

His mood is not beautiful at the moment, it can even be said to be very bad.His complexion was sallow, as if he was terminally ill.

There was no good news that could make him fall asleep these days.

First, the head of the brigade died for his country a few days ago, and then the nephew of the head of the brigade, Major Morita, died the day before yesterday.

At that time, he expected something bad.

Unexpectedly, the worst was to come, and there were calls for help from everywhere overnight.

The entire front is full of beacon fires, and only Liao County can be peaceful.

The soldier's intuition made him realize the seriousness of the matter, and immediately sent a report to the top for help.

However, the friendly forces of Heshun and Wuxiang haven't set off yet!

In just one night, Yushe County fell.

Noguchi-kun, a subordinate, committed suicide and apologized, and 160 imperial soldiers smashed jade to report to the emperor.

His second brigade, a quarter of its strength was broken.

The moment Taro Hoshino heard the news, he felt as if the sky had fallen.

Since entering the war, their brigade has not lost so many people once.

Tubalu took Yushe County neatly, which also made him aware of the enemy's determination.

Liao County and Yushe, the two nails driven into the enemy's heart, are likely to be hammered hard.

"Sir, report from Taiyuan."

The operator's voice interrupted his thoughts.

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