Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Zhang Ling naturally also knew about it through information from various sources.

The Eighth Route Army Headquarters was also aware of the situation, and even Yan'an knew about it.

Everyone was worried about whether the 772 Independent Regiment could hold on.

This battle is no longer a simple question of winning or losing.

It is a matter of reputation for both parties.

If the Japanese could easily wipe out the 772nd Independent Regiment.

So this Eighth Route Army unit is particularly mysterious in the hearts of the Japanese.

Even if it means falling completely from the altar.

As for the Eighth Route Army, the war of resistance will certainly continue.

We cannot stop just because we lost, but in fact the impact on the international reputation of the Eighth Route Army is very huge.

But if it was the Japanese First Army that lost.

It would also be a huge blow to the Japanese.

This was the first army-level military operation by the Japanese, and they were directly defeated by the Eighth Route Army.

The reputation of the Eighth Route Army in Longguo's anti-Japanese war will be greatly enhanced.

We may even receive international assistance.

In this way, the Eighth Route Army itself is very difficult to deal with.

If the First Army was directly defeated by the 772nd Independent Regiment, the situation in the entire North China region would definitely change.

Therefore, all eyes were on the 772nd Independent Regiment.

Soon, news from the headquarters and division headquarters continued to arrive.

Naturally, everyone hoped that the 772 Independent Regiment would be able to withstand the attack of the Japanese First Army.

At least we have to tie with the opponent.

If you really can't stop it, you must do your best.

The division headquarters even stated clearly that there were no extra troops to be sent out for support.

But for these messages, Zhang Ling asked the comrades in the Intelligence Bureau to respond directly:

"The 772nd Independent Regiment has made all preparations for battle and is confident and determined to completely wipe out the Japanese invaders of the Taiyuan First Army."

"Please rest assured, leaders."

When the general and the division commander saw the news that Zhang Ling had recovered, they also knew that the 772 Independent Regiment was expressing its determination.

But if they really wanted to completely wipe out the Japanese First Army, let alone the 772nd Independent Regiment, even if the Eighth Route Army launched a full-scale attack, it might not be possible.

But now, the Japanese are in a powerful position.

Even though they knew that the 772nd Independent Regiment was likely to be wiped out, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and fight on.

The boss said to the staff officer beside him: "Pay close attention to the situation of the 772nd Independent Regiment."

"If all the members of the 772nd Independent Regiment really died, we must remember this blood feud and avenge the 772nd Independent Regiment in the future."

As for the divisional headquarters, the division commander was also trying to mobilize all the troops that could be mobilized to provide reinforcements.

Unfortunately, the reinforcements could only withstand the Japanese attack for two hours at most before retreating.

There was no way. The Japanese were really aiming to wipe out the 772nd Independent Regiment this time.

The powerful firepower was unlike the Japs' usual style.

Therefore, the commander could only sigh in despair.

at the same time.

On the truck of the Japanese First Army Headquarters.

Yoshio Shinozuka sat in the truck and ordered the large troops to continue their journey overnight.

While looking at the map on the table.

“This is Cangyunling, and this is Zhaojiayu Village.”

"Cangyunling is not too far from Zhaojiayu Village, if I'm not mistaken."

"Then the 772nd Independent Regiment will definitely ambush on these four roads."

“Because these four roads are the only access to Zhaojiayu Village.”

"Our radio station can no longer contact Yamazaki-kun."

"If nothing unexpected happens, he should be loyal to the emperor." Shinozuka Yoshio couldn't help but reveal his sadness when he said this.

"The 772nd Independent Regiment is very cunning and brave, and is the elite force of our empire."

"The Sakata Regiment, the Kojima Company, the Yamamoto Special Operations Battalion, the Inoyama Teru Regiment, and Yamazaki-kun and other warriors of the Empire."

"All of them were killed by the 772nd Independent Regiment."

"For this, we must avenge our fallen warriors."

"Otherwise, it would be a disgrace to our empire."

"This time, we finally found out the exact location of the 772nd Independent Regiment and successfully mobilized it."

"So now follow my orders. The third, fifth, and seventh regiments will attack the three ambush locations of the Eighth Route Army outside Zhaojiayu Village."

"And the Shimaya and Koishikawa regiments are attacking head-on the last line of defense where Zhang Ling, the leader of the 772nd Independent Regiment, is located."

"At the same time, the artillery battalion provides strategic support in the rear, no matter which side needs artillery bombardment."

"Calibrate the coordinates immediately, and then provide artillery coverage for the Eighth Route Army positions."

"Finally, we will use the tank battalion to attack and rush into Zhaojiayu Village."

"Bring back the remains of the Imperial warriors. Got it?"

"Hayi, Commander-in-Chief!"

As Yoshio Shinozuka's order was given.

The Japanese soldiers of the First Army divided into four groups and headed towards the designated combat location.

Zhang Ling’s intelligence agency had already sent over all kinds of information.

Moreover, the First Army entered the territory of Cangyun Ridge.

Zhang Ling can conduct all-round reconnaissance through his bird's-eye view of Cangyun Ridge.

He watched as the First Army divided into four groups and attacked the positions that he had already guarded.

Zhang Ling finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Shinozuka Yoshio, you really are the one who doesn't take the road to heaven and breaks into hell without a door."

"Zhao Gang, issue an order requiring the soldiers on each battlefield to be fearless of sacrifice and overcome all difficulties."

"We must completely wipe out the Japanese troops attacking our positions."

"Tell all the soldiers in the regiment that the Heli County Military Factory is operating non-stop."

"The bullets, grenades and mortar shells kept coming."

"Don't save ammunition. Once you find the enemy's tank battalion, use mortars when necessary."

"At the same time, Zhao Gang, order the comrades in the Intelligence Bureau to find out the location of the enemy's artillery battalion as soon as possible."

"Then you take two mobile battalions, whatever you can do."

"You must destroy all the Japanese artillery battalions for me."

"Remember Zhao Gang, the enemy's artillery battalion must be destroyed unconditionally."

"Don't waste time and soldiers' lives just for a few guns."

"This is highly undesirable, understand? Wait until this battle is over."

"This commander asked the overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia to equip you with cannons, heavy machine guns, and even tanks!" Zhang Ling said happily.

If someone else had said this, Zhao Gang would have thought it was just crazy.

Tanks? Cannons? Heavy machine guns?

The heavy machine guns that the 772 Independent Regiment has now were barely produced on the production line in the Heli County Military Factory.

There are only about a hundred of them in total, but it is already the largest number among all the combat units of the Eighth Route Army.

This also includes units at the division level.

As for the cannon?

Haha, never seen it.

I also heard that the New 1st Regiment had a captured Italian cannon.

For this reason, Li Yunlong held it tightly like a treasure.