Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 254 Those two people in my new group?
"Oh, Lao Chen!"

"Haha. Lao Ding, long time no see, long time no see."

In Hongya Village, 4 kilometers away from Zhengshan Town, Chen Chengxing led his team to meet up with the New st Regiment.

"It's been such a long time since we last met, and you've turned from an old hen into a duck. You're now in the artillery company and the cavalry battalion. You're so rich!"

Ding Wei pointed at the mountain artillery and cavalry of the New Second Regiment with some disbelief.

"What's the big deal? If it weren't for Chen Dasijin, I would have my own artillery camp now." Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

"I believe you. When you were in Jizhong, you bled a lot."

Although the New 1st Regiment is far away from the military region, Ding Wei did not know that Chen Chengxing had been congratulated many times recently.

But when he was in Ji Zhong, Ding Wei knew that Chen Dasi had gained a lot of benefits from the New Second Regiment.

"It doesn't matter whether there is blood or not. I'm used to it." Chen Chengxing waved his hand.

"But then again, your new regiment, didn't it come with just rifles?"

"What good stuff is there? Tell me so I can have an idea." Chen Chengxing asked.

"Alas, this new group can't compare with a rich man like you."

"I only have a mountain artillery platoon and an infantry artillery platoon; not to mention the cavalry, there are only about a hundred people in total." Ding Wei pretended to be embarrassed.

When these two Jin-made Type 2 mountain cannons were seized, Ding Wei thought that Chen Dasi would call him immediately to congratulate him.

Who would have thought that even if Chen Dasi received the battle report today, he acted as if he didn't see it.

At that time, Ding Wei was still a little suspicious, thinking that Chen Dasi was up to something bad.

Now it seems that it was due to the help of the new second regiment.

"A mountain artillery platoon and an infantry artillery platoon? It seems that Li Yunlong has a strong family background." Chen Chengxing said.

"You know what, we were able to capture these two mountain cannons thanks to Li Yunlong's wealth, otherwise we really wouldn't have been able to afford them."

"But now that you mentioned family background, I remembered something."

"I heard that you borrowed two people from the New First Regiment? Isn't it time to return them? I'm short of manpower."

Ding Wei looked at Chen Chengxing with a smile.

He had already found out that a cavalry talent and an artillery talent were exactly what the new regiment was in urgent need of.

"Borrow someone? Lao Ding, you can't find me for this matter." Chen Chengxing shook his head like a rattle.

"I borrowed it from Li Yunlong at the beginning. As for where Li Yunlong got it from, I don't know."

"If these two people are from the New 1st Regiment, then you should ask Li Yunlong for them."

"There is no debt dispute between us."

Why didn't Chen Chengxing borrow the money earlier or later, but borrowed it when he broke out of Cangyunling?
You want someone now? That's impossible!
"Hehe. Hehehe."

"I knew you wouldn't admit it!" Ding Wei said unhappily.

"But it doesn't matter. It's considered as returning a favor to you."

Ding Wei had never met Sun Desheng and Wang Chengzhu, so he didn't know their actual abilities.

If he knew the level of these two people, he would probably go and take Li Yunlong back with him.

Sun Desheng is not a big deal, we can find a replacement for him.

However, there are only a few masters like Wang Chengzhu in the entire Eighth Route Army. This requires extremely high talent.

"Okay, it's a deal!"

When Chen Chengxing heard that Ding Wei didn't want it, he immediately decided on the matter, fearing that Ding Wei would go back on his word.

"Let's go and take a look at the situation in Zhengshan Town." Chen Chengxing called.

"go!"

The two led the team and rode their horses towards Zhengshan Town.

"Damn, the Japs really built this place so solid that it's as strong as a rock." Ding Wei said, holding up a telescope.

Zhengshan Town is in a dangerous location, with only one road leading into the town from the south and east.

Everywhere else is a dead end. Not to mention launching an attack, you may not even be able to climb up.

In addition, the Japanese built large and small bunkers and artillery towers here.

There were layer upon layer of fortifications, including three barbed wire fences visible to the naked eye.

Ding Wei was sure that there must be mines buried between the barbed wire, it was just a matter of how many.

"The Japanese have built artillery towers on all the high ground. If we want to attack successfully, we have to find a way to capture one of the high ground first."

Chen Chengxing put down the telescope and glanced at the combat staff officer who was drawing a map next to him.

After making sure everything was correct, Chen Chengxing pointed to the south of the city and said:

"Old Ding, look over there. There is a forest in the south of the city. The attacking troops can hide there and take the opportunity to capture the artillery tower position in the south of the city."

"As long as we take down this turret, we can counter the Japanese firepower points on the top of the city as well as the other turrets nearby."

"Moreover, the high ground where this artillery tower is located is not steep, which is conducive to the deployment of our troops."

Ding Wei immediately looked in the direction Chen Chengxing pointed.

“The terrain is indeed not that steep, but it is definitely not that easy to take it.”

The Japanese must have considered the terrain when they were building the artillery tower.

Therefore, a three-story turret was built, with a height of ten meters.

Standing on the top of the artillery tower, as long as the Japanese have good eyesight, they can spot the attacking troops.

Even at night, there would surely be high-powered searchlights shining everywhere.

It is almost impossible to launch a surprise attack.

"We need to think of another way to get it down." Chen Chengxing said casually.

As long as the goal is determined, there are always more solutions than problems, and they can be solved one by one. After checking the terrain in the Zhengfeng Town area, everyone returned to Hongya Village and held a combat meeting.

The operations staff drew the map on a small blackboard and reported the reconnaissance situation to the participants.

"The Fukushima Brigade is known for its toughness, plus a fake legion."

"If we try to force it, our two regiments will definitely lose a lot of front teeth," said Ding Wei.

"This is indeed a tough nut. Although it is not impossible to crack it, you still have to use your wits to overcome it."

"Everyone can tell us what you think first." Chen Chengxing looked at everyone.

Even if there is no good solution, Chen Chengxing will not worry about taking over Zhengshan Town.

Two regiments, with a total of eight mountain cannons, can smash this iron nut into pieces.

Looking at the map, everyone in the yard was talking at once, with all kinds of ideas, reliable and unreliable, flying around.

"Captain, Captain, I have an idea."

After discussing for a while, Li Chishui raised his hand and spoke loudly.

"Tell me about it." Chen Chengxing gestured.

"Captain, Captain Ding, we can arrange for someone to sneak in first, then seize the opportunity to occupy this artillery tower and use it to attack the barracks next to it."

"When the time comes, we will attack from high to low and the center will blossom." Li Chishui said confidently.

"That's easy to say, but how do we get in?"

Ding Wei thought it was a good idea, but it turned out to be like this?

The Japanese are not stupid. The situation is so tense now. If a stranger goes there, he will get nothing but bullets.

"Li Chishui, don't keep us in suspense. Just speak frankly." Chen Chengxing said.

Chen Chengxing knew Li Chishui. Since he dared to speak at this time, it meant that he already had a solution.

"Hehe. If you want to get in, you need help."

"While the two commanders were conducting on-site reconnaissance, I had already inquired with the local guerrillas."

"In Changzhu Village, not far from Zhengshan Town, Kong Ruifeng, the chairman of the local maintenance association, often delivers food to Zhengshan Town and the surrounding artillery towers and strongholds."

"We can let him bring a few people in." Li Chishui explained.

"Chairman of the Maintenance Association? Can a traitor help the Eighth Route Army?" Ding Wei frowned.

The idea is a good one, but it requires the sincere help of the president of the maintenance association.

Otherwise, a loud shout at a critical moment would not only cause the soldiers to lose their lives in vain, but also cause the troops to lose the initiative.

"That's no problem. I've already learned about it. Kong Ruifeng became a traitor because he was forced by the devils."

"If the chairman of this maintenance association is not competent, the devils will kill his entire family."

"This person is in Hongya Village now. We can call him over to ask him."

After finding out everything, Li Chishui found Kong Ruifeng.

"You know what? You have a very active brain."

"Call in."

Chen Chengxing has now decided to add more responsibilities to Li Chishui.

Seeing that Chen Chengxing was interested, Ding Wei didn't say much.

If this strategy works, they can save a lot of trouble.

After Kong Ruifeng came in, Li Chishui told him what he wanted him to do.

"No problem, I will cooperate with you." Kong Ruifeng said, patting his chest.

"You, the fake traitor, have a heavy task. Whether you can successfully sneak into the first artillery tower tomorrow and occupy the commanding heights in the south of Zhengshan Town is the key to this attack." Chen Chengxing said.

"Don't worry, Chief. I have been a traitor for several months. The Japanese won't suspect me at all," said Kong Ruifeng.

In the past few months, he has delivered vegetables to Zhengfeng Town and the surrounding artillery towers every week, and the Japanese all know him.

"That's good. Do you have any requests? Feel free to ask for them." Chen Chengxing said.

"I don't have any requirements, but..." Kong Ruifeng was a little hesitant.

"What is it? Just tell me directly."

"I won't hide it from you, being called a traitor is a very unpleasant feeling," said Kong Ruifeng.

Ever since he became the chairman of the maintenance association, he is reluctant to go out unless it is necessary.

When walking on the street, being pointed at and criticized is the least of your worries.

He is not a real traitor, and he would not do anything like bringing the devils to harm his fellow villagers.

Therefore, you have to bear all the consequences yourself.

He is now desperate for recognition.

"It doesn't matter. After this battle, I will personally help you redress your wrongdoing," Chen Chengxing promised.

"Forget it. I appreciate your kindness. Let's talk about the redress later." Kong Ruifeng said after a moment of hesitation.

"At least we have to wait until the devils are driven away."

"Now that I bear the infamy of being a traitor, at least I can protect my fellow villagers and do something for our Eighth Route Army."

Kong Ruifeng felt much better after getting recognition.

"No problem. After we defeat the Japanese, I will go to your village and prove it to you in front of the whole village!" Chen Chengxing said seriously.

The stigma of being a traitor is not so easy to bear.

Those who dare to take on this stigma are even more worthy of respect.

(End of this chapter)