Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

But he quickly nodded and said, "I overlooked this. I thought we were closest to the county town. As long as the security regiment arrives, we'll be almost safe. But you're right, there's a long stretch of flat land between Districts 1 and 2. Not to mention being caught up by the Japanese, even if Japanese planes come overhead, you'll have nowhere to hide. Where do you think we should retreat to?"

“Follow the mountain road, towards District 3.

"What if we encounter the Japanese army?"

Shi Mangui wanted to use the mountains here to avoid the Japanese army head-on.

The idea is bold.

Shi Mangui said, "Political Commissar, Sheng County is a model base for our Eighth Column. We are familiar with everything here, including the mountains. This is our home. But the Japanese are different. Although we don't know which group of Japanese troops entered Sheng County this time, they are definitely not familiar with our county. We will take advantage of this opportunity to pass by the Japanese army head-on. With the cover of the mountains, the Japanese aircraft will be helpless against us.

"Yes, that makes sense. But you have to remember that there may be small Japanese units in the mountains. If we encounter a small Japanese unit, even if the county brigade is wiped out, we must protect our logistics agencies, workers, students, and our civilians. Once we reach District Three, you can gather all the surrounding district squads and militia teams together and you will lead them under your unified leadership."

"Yes."

"Go get ready."

Wei Hongjun was very surprised.

Two years ago, Shi Mangui was still a child in Wei Hongjun's eyes. Unexpectedly, within two years, he had grown to this point. In the brutal battle, everyone is growing and learning. Shi Mangui's performance today surprised Wei Hongjun. However, Wei Hongjun didn't have time to think about it. He turned around and asked Guo Changyi and Li Chaoyang, "Have the troops assembled?"

"We've gathered."

"We don't know the situation of the Japanese army right now. But the longer we can hold them back, the safer our logistics agencies, workers, students, and ordinary people will be.

"Commissar, don't worry. Our Third Security Regiment will definitely complete the mission.

"Let's go check on the Japanese army first."

The Third Guard Regiment had just deployed defenses at the intersection west of Songjiazhuang when the Japanese troops arrived.

秋山宇太郎看着警备三团构筑的防守，脸色变得很是难看。秋山宇太郎是日军37师团225联队的大佐联队长。这一次37师团和41师团各抽调两个联队，37师团这边抽调的是225联队和226联队，是近藤新八步兵团长指挥。

In addition, there is the cooperation of the 26th and 12th Regiments of the 13th Division.

The main force swept through the 2nd and 5th Divisions of the Jin-Cha-Ji region, as well as the Yanbei unit of the 120th Division. Furthermore, the main Japanese force was targeting Wutai County and Fuping, the headquarters of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. A regiment of the 41st Division split into two groups: one attacking Lingqiu and the other directly attacking Fuping.

In order to rescue the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Command, the 1st and 20th Regiments of the st Division have entered Fuping.

In addition to the Yanbei region, two regiments of the 35th Division also moved south, directly into Yixian and Laiyuan. Once in Laiyuan, the Japanese troops also advanced southward with a fierce momentum to sweep Fuping. It can be said that all the troops in the Jin-Cha-Ji region were certain that the Japanese army's target of this sweep was Fuping.

Unfortunately, everyone was wrong.

The Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region was now very powerful, with numerous troops in its First and Third Divisions. More importantly, the main Japanese forces in Hebei were focused on sweeping the Central Hebei Military Region. The North China Front Army lacked the appetite to swallow up the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region headquarters in one fell swoop. They pretended to seize Fuping, but the Japanese were actually playing a feint to the east and attacking in the west.

While it looked like a large force was going to sweep Fuping, Tada Shun's goal was actually to sweep Yanbei and eliminate the Eighth Route Army there. In recent months, the Eighth Route Army in Yanbei had grown rapidly in strength, threatening the safety of Tongpu Road. This was something the Japanese army could not accept.

The other is to resolve the Eighth Column.

This time he wanted to destroy Sheng County, the Eighth Column's stronghold.

After attracting everyone's attention, the Japanese army sent troops to Sheng County. Everything went smoothly. Although the troops were about 1500 people, they were lightly armed and therefore no one noticed them. However, not long after entering Sheng County, they were discovered by the Sheng County militia.

Sheng County is the base of the Eighth Column, and almost everyone there is a soldier.

The Japanese army entered Sheng County suddenly and quietly. However, after entering Sheng County from Dingbei, it was impossible to march secretly. Sheng County was full of various militia units, and they quickly discovered this Japanese force.

Once the shot is fired, it's too late.

After Akiyama Utaro realized their operation had been discovered, he disregarded concealment and marched directly along the highway, accelerating his pace. He ignored the harassment from the district squad and reached Songjiazhuang in the shortest possible time.

The Japanese army attached great importance to the intelligence of the 8th Column.

It is understood that Songjiazhuang is the location of the 8th Column's logistics headquarters and the local government. There are also many factories of the 8th Column, many large stores, and numerous schools.

The general hospital of the Eighth Column is also here.

If this place can be destroyed, it will be a huge blow to the Eighth Column.

But the Eighth Column actually had defenses here. Akiyama Utaro was furious. All the previous efforts might be wasted. However, Akiyama Utaro was not sure what kind of troops were on the other side.

Could it be the same as those district teams on the road? This is a local force.

So he immediately gave the order to attack.

The Japanese army's tactical skills were very strong. Although they had just arrived and had not rested yet, they quickly determined how to attack this place and found the high point and the most important place here.

The troops were deployed quickly.

There are troops attacking forward, and there are troops seizing high ground.

"Tell Li Lianshan that the high points in front of the position must be defended. We must not let the Japanese seize these high points.

Guo Changyi was very nervous in the temporary command room.

The Japanese attack was even more ferocious than expected. They didn't launch any exploratory attacks, but simply went all out. What Guo Changyi didn't know was that this Japanese unit was isolated.

The purpose of this force is to destroy Songjiazhuang.

If he didn't succeed, then all his efforts would be in vain. Therefore, Akiyama Utaro held nothing back; he was determined to defeat the enemy in one battle. Therefore, unlike other times, he didn't test the enemy's firepower points first.

The same is true for the fight for high points, which became intense from the beginning of the attack.

The Japanese army was very fierce.

Wei Hongjun was also nervous. However, he did not interfere with Guo Changyi's command and should not increase Guo Changyi's pressure at this time.

"Commissar, something bad has happened."

Wang Qiuyun took away one company from the Eighth Column's Guard Battalion, while Wei Hongjun had two companies. Tian Jingmin, the commander of the Guard Battalion, came over.

Said: "Our people discovered another group of Japanese troops. They are coming from the direction of Laiyuan."

Chapter 300: Fighting to the Death

"Towards Laiyuan?"

"Yes, our observation post has spotted Japanese troops. We are currently unable to determine how many Japanese troops there are, but I have ordered the Second Company to hold the direction of the mountain pass."

"Well done. Take the third company and follow me."

The situation was urgent, so Wei Hongjun left without any nonsense.

Every minute and every second is precious at this moment.

Unexpectedly, a group of Japanese troops entered Sheng County from the direction of Dingbei County, and now there are Japanese troops coming from the direction of Yuan. Wei Hongjun instantly felt the threat of the Japanese army, and understood that the Japanese troops from the direction of Dingbei did not break into Sheng County accidentally. Judging from the current situation, the Japanese army is planning and purposefully trying to destroy the Eighth Column's stronghold, Sheng County. Wei Hongjun had just taken two steps when Chu He, Guo Changyi and Li Chaoyang immediately grabbed Wei Hongjun. Chu He said: "Political Commissar, I'll go.

It is still unknown how many Japanese troops are heading towards Laiyuan.

Wei Hongjun is the top leader of the 8th Column and the Chahar South Base. How can he be allowed to lead troops there?

Wei Hongjun shook his head.

He said, "Comrade Chuhe, I am not as good as you in united front work and propaganda work. But when it comes to fighting, you are definitely not as good as me. Before I became a political cadre, I was also a military commander, fought in many battles, and participated in the Long March.

Don't worry, everything will be fine."

"Political Commissar, you only have two companies with you, which is too few. You can take the Fourth Battalion with you.

Guo Changyi spoke.

The troops around Wei Hongjun are too weak.

There were only two companies in the guard battalion. If the Japanese were a small force, there would be no problem. But if the Japanese were numerous, two companies would not be able to stop them. So Guo Changyi asked Wei Hongjun to take the fourth battalion.

"You here?"

"The troops will definitely be fine. We will fight to the death to stop the Japanese troops."

"Okay. The Fourth Battalion, follow me."

Wei Hongjun was not polite. The number of Japanese troops in the Laiyuan direction was still unclear, so it would be safer to bring an extra battalion.

Wei Hongjun immediately went out. He had been analyzing the situation of this group of Japanese troops. There was a road from Laiyuan to Shengxian, but it was a mountain road. This was because there was Xiaonan Mountain blocking the way between Shengxian and Laiyuan. Normally, this road was passable, but it was not so easy for large troops to travel back and forth. Because this mountain road, although it could be considered a highway, was not so easy to march on.

I don’t know how the Japanese army got here.

Fortunately, after Han Weiguo took over as director of the political department, he set up checkpoints at every intersection in Sheng County.

It usually seems to have little effect.

It played a role at the critical moment.

If this hadn't been discovered and the Japanese had attacked, Songjiazhuang would have been completely destroyed. Songjiazhuang had been the wealth of the Eighth Column for two years. If Songjiazhuang had really been destroyed by the Japanese, the Eighth Column would have suffered a huge blow.

The Column General Hospital, the military factory, the clothing factory, the Chanan Cadre School, the Chanan Industrial School, the Chanan Normal School, and various other schools were all located here. Of course, if only some things were destroyed, there would be no problem. If the staff here were also attacked by the Japanese army, the losses would be far greater. Fortunately, the Japanese troops had been discovered.

"boom"

"Da Da Da—

"Boom boom boom"

Before Wei Hongjun and his troops arrived, dense gunfire rang out.

"Damn it."

Wei Hongjun did not expect the Japanese army to march so fast.

Don't give yourself a chance to prepare at all.

Wei Hongjun immediately sped up. When he arrived, the Japanese vanguard and the second company of the guard battalion had already engaged in a firefight with the Japanese. Wei Hongjun stepped forward and immediately observed the current situation.

The Japanese vanguard was small in number.

There looked to be about 200 people. Wei Hongjun hadn't expected the Japanese army to cross the Xiaonanshan trail and actually bring so many goodies with them. This unit was equipped with three heavy machine guns and six Zheng ammunition canisters.

The troops have dispersed.

The grenade launchers and heavy machine guns were positioned and began to attack the positions of the Second Company of the Guard Battalion.

"Tian Jingmin."

"arrive."

"See that little mound on the right?"

"I saw it."

"Send people to occupy that place. If the Japanese occupy that place and set up heavy machine guns, they can straf our positions from a high position. Then we won't be able to hold our heads up."

"Yes."

It was really too hasty.

The guard battalion received news of the Japanese attack and began to deploy positions, but there was simply not enough time.

So we could only simply build a defensive position.