Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

Although the Japanese were a little hesitant after receiving the order, they still began to implement the "Three Alls" policy!

Starting from noon, Kaifeng and Heze cities were filled with wailing and corpses everywhere, which was like hell on earth.

At around six o'clock in the evening, inside the Pingshun Military Fortress, Li Yunlong and Wang Meng were furious.

"The damn Japanese devils, they are even worse than the Japanese! Order all troops to launch a general attack, and don't let any Japanese devils escape!"

"Okay, let's send out the aviation division as well. Bomb the Kaifeng airport and see how those damned Japanese escape!"

When the bombers of the aviation division arrived over Kaifeng Airport, the airport was empty, and all the gold, silver and jewelry looted by the Japanese had been airlifted away. The city of Kaifeng was also ablaze.

Heze was not much better. It was the same, with corpses and flames everywhere.

The Fourth Army in Guandu Town immediately took advantage of its mobility and advanced rapidly toward Kaifeng. It only took an hour to cover the distance of more than 40 miles.

"All tank regiments continue to pursue the Japanese, and the rest of the armored infantry regiments, mechanized infantry regiments and infantry brigades immediately put out the fire and save lives!"

The soldiers looked at the corpses scattered all over the ground, their eyes turned red, their glares were wide open, their veins were bulging, their nails were deeply embedded in their palms, dripping with blood.

"Brothers from the tank regiment, please help us kill more devils!"

"Yes, revenge for the Chinese people!"

The Fourth Army's six armored divisions, a total of six tank regiments, pursued the fleeing Japanese invaders in Kaifeng and Heze with all their might.

At this time, the Weishanhu Independent Division Artillery Regiment, the First Infantry Regiment, and the Second Infantry Regiment also arrived in Heze after a rapid march.

The flames in the city lit up the sky for half the day, and the rising black smoke seemed to draw the hideous faces of the Japanese devils!

"Commander, chase them. These damn Japs can't get far!"

"That's right, skin the bastard alive and avenge the villagers!"

Peng Liang's eyes were sharp, the corners of his mouth twitched, and his back teeth made a clicking sound.

"No, saving lives is the most important thing! The First Regiment is responsible for the defense of Heze City and its surroundings, mainly to eliminate the threat posed by the Japanese. The Second Regiment and the Artillery Regiment must do their best to save lives, execute immediately!"

The three regiment commanders nodded vigorously and flew to various battlefields like whirlwinds.

Peng Liang's face turned pale. Now that the Japs have run away, he should deal with those traitors and lackeys!

"Scouting Battalion, from now on, arrest all the traitors and lackeys in Heze, one by one, and sentence them all!"

"Yes!"

After giving the order, Peng Liang felt a little relieved. Now he wished he could replace his legs with tracks, follow the armored division's tanks, and directly engage the Japanese.

Shoot! Fire! Smash them to pieces!

Do not!

Can't shoot!

Use the tracks to crush them into meat paste, then knead them into meatballs and throw them directly into the Yellow River to feed the fish!

The more Peng Liang thought about it, the happier he felt, and he couldn't help but let a miserable smile appear on his face.

At this time, the six tank regiments of the Fourth Army kept close to the Japanese, chasing them all the way until they fled in panic and scattered to every corner of the plain.

At dawn, the six tank regiments of the Fourth Army retreated, and the fires in Heze and Kaifeng were also put out.

After the Kaifeng military airport was recaptured, it underwent a simple overnight repair and was now able to be used by a small number of aircraft in fine weather conditions.

Early in the morning, Zhao Gang landed at Kaifeng Military Airport with more than 200 political cadres and a large amount of supplies.

The commander of the Third Army Group, Dai Anlan, and the commander of the Fourth Army Group, Li Jiayu, went to the airport to greet them.

"Commander Dai, Commander Li, I was heartbroken when I saw the ruins of Kaifeng from the plane! I'm afraid the Japanese will not launch attacks on central Henan and southern Shandong in the short term. Our mission must shift to urban construction."

Dai Anlan and Li Jiayu naturally knew the fine traditions of the Independent Column. They fought bravely in battles and were wholeheartedly dedicated to helping the Chinese people rebuild their homes.

"Political Commissar, please give the order. The soldiers are really upset when they see the common people!"

"Yes, I am a compatriot like Commander Dai. Please give the order quickly!"

Zhao Gang nodded and took out the order signed by Li Yunlong.

"On behalf of Commander Li Yunlong and the Fuli Column's High Command, I hereby declare the following order:

The Third Army Defense Zone added new defense zones in Anyang, Hebi, Xinxiang and Jiaozuo, and cooperated with the armed police engineering forces to help the people rebuild their homes.

The Fourth Army's defense zone is in central Henan, including Luoyang, Zhengxian, Kaifeng, Xuchang and other places. The current task is the same, to cooperate with the political cadres to do a good job in post-war reconstruction and let the people return to normal life as soon as possible! "

Dai Anlan and Li Jiayu saluted, then shouted in unison:

"Yes!"

"Also, Chief of Staff Wang Meng instructed that after conquering a large area of ​​land, you should consider recruiting soldiers on the spot, some to strengthen the local mobile regiment, and the other part to expand the infantry brigade into an infantry division!

Now the defense zone is getting bigger and bigger, you must be fully prepared. The mobile regiment has a heavy task now, cooperating with the new government to catch traitors and fight bandits, so the task of training new soldiers is up to you!"

After hearing the order, Dai Anlan and Li Jiayu nodded excitedly. If this was true, then their army would become even stronger!

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

After Zhao Gang gave the order, he immediately took a group of political cadres on a car and quickly marched towards Heze, 140 kilometers away.

At noon, Zhao Gang arrived outside Heze city.

"Political Commissar Zhao, I am Peng Liang, the commander of the Weishanhu Independent Division. Please give me your instructions!"

"Haha, Commander Peng, although this is our first meeting, I have seen your name countless times in documents and telegrams! You did a great job in Jining this time!"

Peng Liang should have been delighted to receive praise from his superior, but he still felt ashamed.

"Political Commissar, if we could have reached Heze earlier, the Japanese wouldn't have succeeded and the common people wouldn't have suffered! Alas!"

Zhao Gang waved his hand, patted his shoulder, and then walked quickly towards Heze City.

"This has nothing to do with you. The Japanese had planned this long ago and had already calculated the time for your arrival in Heze. The past cannot be changed. From now on, the defense of Heze and Jining will be the responsibility of your Weishanhu Independent Division. Oh, no, it should be the 11th Army!"

Peng Liang stopped and looked at Zhao Gang with some confusion.

"Commissar, what is the 11th Army?"

"According to the decision of the Independent Column's Supreme Command, considering the needs of the battlefield in southern Shandong and the strong combat capability of the Weishanhu Independent Division, it will be expanded to the 11th Army from today, with the 131st and 132nd Armored Divisions, the 133rd Infantry Division, and an artillery brigade under its command!

Ordinary infantry will take care of it on their own, while tank soldiers, armored vehicle drivers, and artillery will be drawn by the general command from graduating students and reserve battalions of other tank units!

The weapons and equipment are on the way now and are expected to arrive in five days!"