Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

After Zhang Ling's words, Zhao Gang became excited.

To be honest, although I had seen Zhang Ling's command ability before.

But that was after the expansion of the 772nd Independent Regiment.

But how did Zhang Ling manage to wipe out the Sakata Regiment with 200 men?

This matter was really beyond Zhao Gang's imagination, and that's why.

So Zhao Gang always wanted to see it with his own eyes.

If you can see it yourself, then you will have something to say when you go out later.

Therefore, today it is a good opportunity for the 772 Independent Regiment to defeat the larger force with a smaller one and besiege the First Army in Cangyun Ridge.

At this time, Zhang Ling said to the other battalion commanders: "Remember this, wait until the second half of the night."

"Just use the rotten wood and clothes that I asked you to prepare before to confuse the enemy."

"Put them all on the battlefield to create a visual difference for the enemy."

"Let the enemy not know that we are actually retreating from Cangyun Ridge."

"Remember, we will all start the action at 12 a.m."

"Don't make any noise. Wait until everyone has evacuated."

"That's when we take action, understand?"

Zhang Ling's order confused the commanders of all 20 battalions.

I totally cannot understand why Zhang Ling would do this.

But it must be said that every order given by the team leader did bring huge benefits to the entire team.

Although the battalion commanders of the 20 battalions did not understand, they still carried out their orders resolutely.

Zhang Ling continued, "You just have to resolutely carry out my orders."

"Alright, everyone, get back to your positions. Remember, you can't let any of the Japanese escape."

"Otherwise, our contribution in this battle will be discounted, understand?"

"Yes, leader!"

……

For the whole day, Cangyun Ridge was unusually quiet.

Tens of thousands of people were confronting each other here, but there was not a single sound of gunfire.

There wasn't even any sound of cursing.

It's all so quiet that it makes people feel uneasy.

The 772nd Independent Regiment was quietly preparing to detonate the Cangyunling gas.

However, Yoshio Shinozuka kept observing the position of the 772nd Independent Regiment.

People from the Intelligence Department kept sending in information about the independent regiment on the opposite side.

Unfortunately, all the news points to one fact.

That is, the 772 Independent Regiment seemed to have no intention of attacking at all, but instead blocked all the surrounding roads.

It was as if they were going to encircle and kill the First Army.

In addition, the 772nd Independent Regiment was frantically building fortifications.

Through all the information, Yoshio Shinozuka made a direct judgment.

The 772nd Independent Regiment knew that its offensive firepower was insufficient, so it did not plan to launch a forceful attack.

Instead, he planned to wait until the First Army's logistical supplies were completely consumed, and then find a way to encircle and destroy the First Army.

Basically speaking, there is no big problem with Yoshio Shinozuka's judgment.

His judgment can be said to be reasonable.

After all, his first county was home to the empire's most elite army.

The weapon configurations in all aspects are also top-notch.

Even the Central Army is no match for the First Army.

What’s more, the Eighth Route Army are almost the same as beggars.

No matter how strong the willpower of the Eighth Route Army soldiers is, can it compare to machine gun bullets?

Therefore, Yoshio Shinozuka had no doubts about the operations of the 772nd Independent Regiment.

However, after seeing this situation.

He said to Shinozuka Yoshio anxiously, "Commander, I'm afraid we can't wait for rescue."

"The purpose of the Eighth Route Army doing this is most likely to confuse us."

"If we attack and break out now, we may have a chance to retreat."

"But if we are still trapped here, we will most likely be wiped out by the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment." Nagamiyano said anxiously.

Shinozuka Yoshio patted his shoulder with a relaxed look on his face: "Nagano-kun, you don't need to worry so much."

"I have already understood the tactics of the 772nd Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army."

"They just want to use this method to force us to break out."

"Otherwise they wouldn't have built fortifications. After all, it's impossible to storm our position."

"Everything is in vain in front of my empire's elite troops."

"This commander has telegraphed to His Excellency General Okamura Yasuji that he will soon dispatch the air force, tank units, and 30,000 elite army troops to attack Cang Yunling."

"When the time comes, we can work together with Commander Okamura Yasuji to achieve internal and external cooperation and achieve success in the middle."

"Not only can we defeat the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment in front of us, but we may also be able to uproot all the Eighth Route Army forces in northwest Shanxi."

"Commander, the situation is critical now. I'm afraid it's not what we thought..."

"Nagano-kun, relax. Why are you so afraid of these beggar-like Eighth Route Army soldiers?"

"If they could destroy us, they would have done it long ago."

"Did you forget an important rule of the battlefield when you were studying at the Imperial Army University?"

“When the enemy cannot destroy you, it is not because he is kind, but because he is powerless.”

Looking at the relaxed look on Yoshio Shinozuka's face, Nagamiyano knew that the war was over this time.

Because the commander was so frivolous.

Treat the lives of tens of thousands of the empire's elite soldiers as a joke.

He had carefully observed the operational deployment of the 772nd Independent Regiment.

Those so-called fortifications are simply filler.

He simply didn't believe that the Eighth Route Army could dig out such poor fortifications.

But why did the Eighth Route Army still do this?

Doesn’t that prove that the Eighth Route Army has a bigger conspiracy?

However, as Chief of Staff, he had the power to make recommendations on the deployment of troops.

But it is the Commander Yoshio Shinozuka in front of him who is qualified.

Looking at these more than 20,000 elite imperial soldiers trapped here.

Chang Gongye couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Then he said: "In this case, Your Excellency the Commander, please let us guard the southwest direction of Cangyun Ridge."

"This way, at least we can take care of each other."

Yoshio Shinozuka still respected his adviser very much.

Seeing him say this, Shinozuka Yoshio nodded and said, "Nagamiya-kun, the southwest direction of our army's position depends entirely on you."

"May your military fortune flourish!"

……

North China Imperial Command Headquarters.

Inside Okamura Neiji's office.

At this time, Okamura Neiji was looking at Terauchi Hisaichi, Sugiyama Hajime and other commanders of the Imperial Headquarters.

He looked at the newspaper in his hand with a serious expression: "It seems that this time, we have encountered a cunning enemy."

"According to the intelligence we have obtained so far, this is the Eighth Route Army."

"They are totally different from the ordinary Eighth Route Army. They fight even more bravely."

"They are better equipped with better weapons and have a good physique."

"This means that their food is very rich in nutrients and can provide high-intensity military training."