Volume 1 Chapter 61: If Secret Doesn’t Work, Then Do It Openly
Fang Ligong stood at attention and said, "No! I have no doubts!"
As chief of staff, Fang Ligong conscientiously performs his duties.
Since the leader doesn't want me to know, then I shouldn't ask. This way, I can live longer.
Chu Yunfei sat back at the table, picked up a pen, wrote a piece of paper and handed it to Fang Ligong.
"It was inconvenient to talk just now because there were so many people talking. I want Shen Quan to convey my general battle plan and the distribution plan of the spoils!"
"The commander-in-chief..."
"Look! As the chief of staff, you have to implement detailed tactical arrangements based on this battle plan!"
When Fang Ligong heard this, he took it with both hands.
When he saw Chu Yunfei's battle plan, he couldn't believe it.
Fang Ligong raised his head and asked, "Commander, are you sure that the New Second Regiment will agree to your proposal?"
Chu Yunfei said confidently. "I am very confident that they will agree. Because they are short of weapons! They can eat up the Imperial Army in one bite, relieve the pressure, and also seize weapons. Why not agree!"
Near noon, Shen Quan ran back with a tired look on his face.
He walked quickly to the regiment command room, stood at attention and saluted.
"Commander. Kong Jie of the New Second Regiment has agreed to the joint combat plan! They will follow the plan and launch an attack on the Sixth Brigade of the Imperial Army Mixed Brigade on time!"
"Okay!" When Chu Yunfei heard that the other party agreed to the plan, he immediately issued a combat order.
"5th Battalion, 3rd Battalion stay. 1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion, Cavalry Battalion, Big Sword Team, Artillery Company all go out, 4th Battalion is responsible for the support!"
The 5th and 3rd Battalions suffered heavy losses in the last two battles, although they were supplemented with new recruits.
But it is precisely because there are so many new recruits that the overall strength is affected.
This time, Chu Yunfei kept these two battalions and let them continue training and integrate the team.
When Shen Quan was sent out, Chu Yunfei had already gathered his troops.
Upon hearing the order, the 358th Regiment immediately began to operate.
The 1st Battalion took the lead, responsible for clearing the way and investigating the enemy situation.
The 2nd Battalion, the Broadsword Company, and the Cavalry Battalion are responsible for protecting the regiment headquarters, the machine gun company, and the artillery company.
The 4th Battalion was responsible for the support and also for escorting some of the ammunition and supplies.
This time, in order to cooperate with the New 2nd Regiment, the 358th Regiment adopted a forced march.
In order to win the respect of the soldiers, Chu Yunfei contributed his horse as usual and was responsible for carrying a heavy machine gun.
He walked with everyone.
The regimental commanders were all on foot, and the officers of the 358th Regiment had no choice but to follow them.
I complained a lot at first, but gradually I got used to it and accepted it.
The reconnaissance company was sent out, and they reported the latest situation to the General Staff along the way, and then Fang Ligong summarized and reported it to Chu Yunfei.
In a forest near Tugou Town in Heyuan County, Colonel Li Zijian of the 6th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army wiped the sweat from his face.
He looked at the blazing sun above his head.
Damn it!
We have to go out to search the mountains and look for the Eighth Route Army these days.
It’s such a fucking suffering!
He took the kettle and guzzled cold water.
Touching the corner of his mouth, he shouted, "Captain Huang!"
Huang Long, the captain of the guard company, hurried over . "Here!"
"Are there any traces of the Eighth Route Army?"
Huang Long shook his head and said, "Not yet!"
"Damn it. These peasants just love to go into the mountains. Can't they be more efficient?" Li Zijian complained and shouted, "Brothers, pay attention. Don't miss any place. Do you understand?"
Li Zijian is afraid of death.
The two groups were scattered around, occupying a circle of 5 kilometers.
But even so, he still felt uneasy.
The guards formed two platoons, one inside and one outside, to surround Li Zijian. They also sent out another platoon to search the area, fearing that someone was lying in ambush nearby.
Huang Long stood at attention and said, "Yes, Commander!"
"Tell Captain Wang to keep his eyes open. If they find the Eighth Route Army sooner, we won't have to suffer this!"
"yes!"
Li Zijian is afraid of death, and Wang Yong is also afraid of death!
Like Chu Yunfei, he did not dare to ride a horse this time, and followed the regiment on foot.
The difference is that Chu Yunfei wanted to set an example.
Wang Yong was afraid of riding on a horse. It would attract too much attention and make him an easy target.
With two iron plates hanging on his chest and back, he walked on this cricket-ridden mountain road. For a 1.65-meter-tall, 80-kilogram fat man,
It was too difficult. He had blisters on both his feet.
After entering the mountain and walking about 3 kilometers, Wang Yong really couldn't hold on any longer.
"Stop. Stop and catch your breath!"
Wang Yong asked the guard platoon to protect him while he drank water from a kettle.
I thought to myself, now that the brigade commander is here, that sharpshooter Shui must look down on me as the regiment commander!
Why!
At that time, the imperial army swept across most of the Republic of China like autumn wind sweeping away leaves in less than half a year.
I thought they really had the destiny and could rule China.
Only then did he bear the infamy and join the imperial army.
But no one expected that after 1938, the imperial army's momentum of conquering the world was completely gone.
Both the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army were fighting to the death with the Imperial Army.
This is just great.
It was only two years of prosperity. Now, not only are the days of tyranny gone, but the future is uncertain and his life may be lost at any time.
Regret it!
It was too early to surrender. I should have seen more clearly before making a decision.
Judging from the situation, should we find a way out to avoid cutting off our own path?
I heard that the 358th Regiment has good treatment and its combat effectiveness is not bad.
The old man Yan Xishan is quite nice to the people of Shanxi.
Should I send a trusted person to make contact and find a way out for myself?
After this battle is over, find someone to contact the 358th Regiment.
After Wang Yong made up his mind, he felt more at ease.
Adjutant Cui Ying stepped forward and said, "Commander-in-chief, the commander of the brigade sent someone to tell us why we are not leaving. He urged us to continue on our journey!"
Wang Yong cursed, "Let's go. If we continue to travel in this sun, it will cost our lives. Send someone to tell the commander that the sun is too strong and many brothers have suffered from heat stroke. Please wait until after noon before leaving!"
"Yes. I will send someone to pass on the message right away!"
On the hill less than 3 kilometers ahead of the 1st Regiment of the 6th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army, the soldiers of the New 2nd Regiment were lying on the other side of the ridge.
The New Second Regiment formed a circle, waiting for the puppet troops to come up and be killed.
Who would have thought that after waiting for nearly half an hour, there was still no sign of the puppet army.
Li Feng, the commander of the reconnaissance company, walked over with small steps, bending over. He lay beside Kong Jie. "Captain, the puppet troops are resting on the spot!"
"Damn it! You were walking like a turtle. Now you want to take a break after only walking a few kilometers?" Kong Jie cursed a few times and ordered, "Keep monitoring and report immediately if there is any movement!"
"Yes!" Li Feng stood up, bent over and left.
Kong Jie instructed the deputy regiment commander: "Tell the comrades to relax a little, but not too much. No loud noises, no fires, no smoking. Otherwise they will be discovered by the puppet army scouts!"
If you keep tense, you will get tired easily. When the time comes to fight, you will lose your energy. Only by combining tension and relaxation can you maintain high morale.
"I understand!" The deputy regiment commander bent down and instructed the battalion commanders and company commanders one by one.
Another half hour passed.
Kong Jie was feeling anxious as he hadn't smoked for a long time.
He couldn't help but curse. "Damn it, these puppet soldiers don't want to leave, they want to stay there overnight! We can't wait any longer, otherwise we won't be able to complete the plan! Pass the order, the whole regiment sneaks up. Launch a sudden attack, don't hold back, the whole regiment launches a charge!"
"yes!"
The soldiers of the New Second Regiment stood up, holding their guns, bent over, and walked lightly along the mountain road towards the Sixth Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army.
It was not a planned ambush, but an active attack.
What's more, the puppet troops were very cautious when entering the mountains this time.
After about 2 miles, the actions of the New 2nd Regiment were discovered by the sentries of the puppet army.
He decisively fired into the air to sound a warning.
Wang Yong, who was taking a rest in a cool place, woke up and reached out to grab his holster.
"What happened? Where was the shooting?"
The deputy company commander in charge of the guard came running over. "Commander, the Eighth Route Army is attacking!"
Are there really Eighth Route Army soldiers here?
Oh my god!
Are the Eighth Route Army really coming to attack us?
Wang Yong was distracted for a second, and he shouted loudly: "Quickly gather the troops and notify the brigade commander. Everyone else, hold on! Hold on!"
