Bright Sword: Start with Ding Blast Bridge, Homemade Sweet Potato Cake

The vanguard troops entering the mountainous area were blocked by the reconnaissance battalion.

Subsequently, the main force of the infantry regiment bombarded the hilltop with infantry artillery and grenade launchers, breaking the resistance and continuing into the mountain.

Kong Yong did not choose a head-on confrontation. His reconnaissance battalion focused on mobility and it was impossible for it to engage in a static battle with a regiment equipped with heavy firepower.

Instead, the news was notified to the military sub-district headquarters and synchronized to Sun Desheng's cavalry regiment.

Ding Wei was still playing a siege and attacking tactics with the Japanese in Hubei Township, focusing on the railway line.

It involved three infantry battalions, harassing the strongholds near the county town.

Several puppet army company commanders have already taken the initiative to express their willingness to obey.

I just hope that when the Eighth Route Army attacks, they don't take them down with their feet.

Upon learning that Chida Sadao's Infantry Regiment had entered the mountainous area, he could not help but frown.

Are the Japanese so stubborn?

Don't you know the strength of his Fourth Military Division? Or do you not know the strength of the troops under Ding Wei's command?

If it were in the plains, Ding Wei would still have doubts in his mind.

The Chida Corps is charging directly into the mountains. Isn't this courting death?

Even if the 26th Division had many vehicles, it would be impossible to drive into the mountains. Once in the mountains, the only thing they could rely on was their legs.

"Notify the reconnaissance battalion to let the devils in, and have the political commissar and Zhang Dabiao mobilize the main force, pull out the heavy mortar battalion, and eat it up."

Although I don’t know what this group of Japanese devils relied on to enter the mountains, or who gave them the courage.

Ding Wei was still very interested in the food that was delivered to his door.

A mere infantry regiment dares to target the Fourth Military Division.

Upon receiving the order, all regiments and battalions quickly assembled and prepared, and marched quickly towards Bajiao Town in the western mountainous area.

The mobile forces of the cavalry regiment and reconnaissance battalion fought and retreated with the Japanese, luring the enemy deep into the direction of Bajiao Town.

Colonel Chida was very happy and reported to the 26th Division headquarters via the marching radio: [Our unit has successfully discovered the main force of the Eighth Route Army. We hope that the division commander will arrange troops to assist in the encirclement and suppression.]

The wing staff, battalion commander and others felt much more relieved, as it seemed that the colonel knew what was going on.

While going deep into the mountains, communicate in advance for support troops.

If you encounter a difficult battle, it will be easier to escape.

The terrain of the Chinese war zone is complex and thousands of miles deep, which is far from comparable to the narrow terrain of the island country.

Many lieutenants who come from the headquarters do not consider the actual terrain when marching and are prone to leading their troops into a ditch.

Chida Sadane had fought in China for many years, so he would naturally not make such a simple mistake. On the contrary, he had plenty of battlefield combat experience.

"In my opinion, this main force of the Eighth Route Army is extremely difficult to deal with. The terrain in the mountains is unfamiliar, so night marches should be avoided as much as possible. The captain should arrange more sentries and find a suitable place to rest."

"Hai!"

The three lieutenants arranged their troops, surrounded the regiment headquarters in layers, and stationed them on the hilltop.

Some sentries climbed to the highest point of the mountain and took turns on duty.

Being cautious and careful will ensure a safe journey.

When the Japanese invaders were resting in the mountainous area, Ding Wei personally led the main force of the military sub-district to attack the mountainous area.

The vanguard soldiers advanced lightly, followed by baggage troops, transport teams, and artillery units.

The militia was urgently mobilized to participate in the transportation, and it was imperative to reach the designated combat location overnight.

The soldiers were able to march at a fairly fast pace even with just their two legs. There were many horse-drawn carriages in the military sub-district, and they could take turns sitting in the carriages to rest after walking for a while.

The reconnaissance company was experienced and they kept a distance and firmly locked onto the Japanese invaders.

Then they quickly spread out and used sniper rifles to search for the Japanese sentries.

The gunshots were crisp and especially clear at night.

The sentry tumbled down the hillside from the top.

The Japanese troops who were resting were immediately awakened and fired light machine guns at the position in the dark.

The bullet hit the top of the hill, and I don't know if it hit the target.

The lurking scout held his breath and stuck behind the bunker to make sure he was not exposed.

Colonel Chida, who was about to take a rest, was alarmed and the bodies of the soldiers were carried in front of him.

The bullet hit the face. It should be because the sentry was smoking and exposed his body.

"Colonel, he is the sharpshooter of the Fourth Military Division."

"Baga, how could my sentinel make such a stupid mistake, Baga Yalu!"

The captain lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything. The sentry smoked secretly, which was indeed a violation of the rules and regulations.

"Because of a stupid soldier, several hundred people in my regiment had to rest for one hour less. Pay attention to the security and beware of the Eighth Route Army's night attack."

Chida Sadane didn't want to dwell on such trivial matters. He was old and needed to rest.

We were commanding the troops into the mountains and were busy until late at night, and yet this terrible thing happened.

The troops fell silent, the gunfire ceased.

But the guerrillas obviously didn't want him to have a good rest. If the enemy advances, we retreat; if the enemy is tired, we harass. The essence of guerrilla warfare is there; we must give the Japanese a snack.

Relying on their knowledge of the terrain, the scouts got close to the Japanese army camp.

He actually took out a grenade launcher and fired a blind shot in the approximate direction.

With a dull bang, the grenade from the grenade launcher exploded among the crowd of Japanese devils.

At the same time, gunfire was heard from many places, crackling as if the main force of the Eighth Route Army was coming.

The Japanese were so frightened that they immediately went into battle readiness.

Chida Sadane regretted that he should have rested for two more days in Saku County to reorganize the Imperial Army and the puppet army before going into the mountains together.

It is better to let the puppet army and the Imperial Army hold the front line than to be harassed by a group of guerrillas.

It’s like when you’re feeling sleepy in the summer and a few flies crawl all over your body. They don’t bite you but they’re disgusting.

The mission of the reconnaissance battalion is to disgust the Japanese and buy time for the arrival of the main force.

The location chosen by the Japanese for their garrison was very particular. It had a commanding height and could be used to set up artillery and heavy machine guns.

It also extends in depth, which is conducive to the troops launching offensives.

The formation was originally quite good, but the harassment made it angry. Chida Joan of Arc hated guerrilla warfare the most.

Rest? What the hell is rest?

No one can rest until these annoying guys are found and killed.

Arrange three infantry squads to approach the location of the gunfire.

Get rid of these annoying guys.

The Japanese came rushing over in anger, not paying any attention to the gunshots nearby. The main force of the Fourth Military Division had arrived quietly.

A company of the vanguard troops lay prone on the grass, automatic fire in hand, with several submachine guns pressed to their sides.

Seeing the Japanese getting closer and closer, with footsteps approaching within seven or eight meters, the company commander suddenly ordered to open fire.

The submachine gun started firing, and bullets flew and whizzed towards the unprepared infantry squad.

There were dozens of people and dozens of guns lying densely on the grass.

Three submachine guns opened fire and swept across the Japs. The instantaneous burst of firepower made the Japs flee in panic with their heads in their hands.

The dozen or so Japanese soldiers at the front were shot to pieces. The Japanese soldiers at the back were just on guard and were lying on the ground to fight back when a grenade fell at their feet.

There were continuous explosions, and more than a dozen grenades fell at the feet, blowing up the Japanese squad.

Something is wrong. This is not a small group of Eighth Route Army soldiers, but a real main force company.

Chida Sadane immediately became alert, the soldiers of the regiment entered a state of readiness, and quickly arranged infantry companies to reinforce the front line.

The unique sound of the Type 99 light machine gun echoed throughout the valley. The Japanese soldiers rushed up one after another and fired fiercely at the Eighth Route Army's vanguard.

It was difficult to see clearly in the dark night, and it was only one or two o'clock in the morning, but there were still stars shining in the sky and a crescent moon shining.

Under the bright moonlight, the gray uniforms of the Eighth Route Army soldiers looked like white armor.