Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

The commander was stunned when he heard this.

He suddenly walked to the front of the map and looked at the location of the 772nd Independent Regiment on the map.

"What on earth is Shinozuka Yoshio doing? Why are all the artillery battalions and tank battalions gathered together for action?"

Political Commissar Wang was also shocked by Yoshio Shinozuka's arrangement.

How could the Japs make such a big mistake?

It shouldn’t be!

No one could understand it, but this was the information.

……

Inside Yoshio Shinozuka’s marching command post.

At this time, Yoshio Shinozuka was looking at the troops marked on the map with a smile on his face.

"Let's keep moving forward. The five regiments will soon be able to enter the outskirts of Zhaojiayu Village."

"Remember, the five squadrons must advance in unison, no matter how many people are on the other side."

"As many Eighth Route Army troops as possible will participate in the war, just like the Eighth Route Army and Shanxi-Suiyuan Army that were defeated before."

"Tremblage under our powerful firepower." Yoshio Shinozuka smiled happily.

Obviously, this time the First Army deployed such a powerful firepower.

It is enough to sweep all the way without any strategy or tactics.

They can completely wipe out the Eighth Route Army.

However, the Chief of Staff, Nagamiyano, was a little worried: "Commander, how can we march like this?"

"Really a man?"

"Of course, the reason why I divided the troops before was that I hoped to be able to attack from multiple directions."

"This way we won't be cut off by the Eighth Route Army or the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army's support troops."

"But now it seems that our idea was completely unnecessary."

"Move forward in unison, with the most powerful firepower, to Zhaojiayu Village, and then rescue Yamazaki's troops."

“That’s what we need to do.”

"Moreover, based on our previous combat experience, if we continue to divide our forces."

"Then our forces will inevitably be dispersed. By then, this mysterious 772nd Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army might be able to seize our weaknesses and defeat us one by one."

"Although dividing the troops and surrounding them is a common method in military tactics, it does not necessarily mean it is a good method."

"This mysterious Eighth Route Army unit must have very strong firepower, otherwise Yamazaki-kun would not have issued a request for assistance to us."

"Now I just hope that Yamazaki-kun is still holding on, although I don't think that's likely."

"But if we move quickly, we should be able to encounter this mysterious Eighth Route Army team before they retreat."

"You can see that the powerful firepower of our imperial warriors is simply not comparable to that of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army and the Eighth Route Army."

"So, I didn't divide my troops this time because I had to concentrate my superior forces to eliminate this mysterious Eighth Route Army."

At this point, Shinozuka Yoshio couldn't help but sigh: "Nagamiya-kun, you don't know how much pressure I'm under right now."

"This battle is no longer just a problem for our First Army, but is related to the international image of our entire empire around the world."

"Now the media all over the world are watching us and this battle."

"The Eighth Route Army's Yan'an and the Central Army's Chongqing were also watching this mysterious Eighth Route Army team."

"The reason why I am mobilizing so many troops this time is to destroy this Eighth Route Army at all costs."

"Pass on the order. Once the artillery battalion enters the combat position, attack the Eighth Route Army position at all costs."

"Hayi!"

……

Zhang Ling just took a nap on the position.

I finally recovered some strength.

At this time, it was already dawn.

Most of the Japanese had already entered the encirclement of the 772nd Independent Regiment.

But each battalion strictly obeyed Zhang Ling's orders.

We must let all the Japanese in before we can fight.

When Zhao Gang saw Zhang Ling wake up, he said happily: "Captain, good news, great news."

"What good news?" Zhang Ling asked curiously.

"We have received news from underground workers in Taiyuan City. The Japanese commander, Yoshio Shinozuka, is leading his troops to the battle personally."

"All officers of the First Army's headquarters will follow and join the battle."

"Moreover, most of the troops in Taiyuan City have been withdrawn. It is said that the enemy's goal is to eat us up."

Hearing Zhao Gang's words, Zhang Ling piled up the dirt: "Eat us?"

"What a big mouth! If I don't break two of his teeth, I won't be called Zhang."

"But it's good that Shinozuka Yoshio came in person, that's great."

"Catch Shinozuka Yoshio and I'll chop his head off with his samurai sword!"

"Report to the leader."

An intelligence officer ran over.

"Just received news from the 1st Battalion that all the Japanese in the st Army have entered the positions of the battalion-level combat units."

"But Li Dazhuang, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion, sent word that they were not only facing the Japanese th Regiment."

"We also discovered the Japanese headquarters, a tank battalion and three artillery battalions."

"Captain Li said that the Japanese commander, Yoshio Shinozuka, might be in their defense zone."

"Captain Li said that the strength of three battalions might not be enough, and he hopes the regiment commander can send two more battalions to support us."

Zhang Ling really didn't expect that Li Dazhuang was so lucky.

Yoshio Shinozuka's troops, as well as the tank battalion and artillery battalion appeared in his defense zone.

If this was an ordinary team, Li Dazhuang would be asking for trouble if he dared to ask for reinforcements.

But Zhang Ling did not dare to neglect the enemy Li Dazhuang was facing at this moment.

Even though his own firepower was not weak, Zhang Ling did not want to miss such a good opportunity.

"Zhao Gang, you are in charge of commanding here. I will immediately lead the soldiers of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions to the defense zone where Li Dazhuang is."

"Also, check the time. It's 6 o'clock in the morning now. The attack will begin in one hour." Zhang Ling looked at the time on his watch.

Zhao Gang nodded and immediately picked up the phone at the command center to order each defense zone.

The time for the general attack on the First Army is 7 o'clock in the morning!

Zhang Ling led the soldiers from the 2nd and 3rd battalions and quickly headed towards the defense zone where Li Dazhuang was.

The defense zone where Li Dazhuang is located is defended by the 1st Battalion, the 4th Battalion and the 5th Battalion.

Originally, Zhang Ling wanted to capture the leader first, but he didn't know the exact location of Yoshio Shinozuka.

So the only option is to ambush first.

Originally, as long as he got close to his pocket formation, Yoshio Shinozuka would definitely not be able to escape.

But unexpectedly, they all ran to the defense zone where Li Dazhuang was.

Fortunately, the entire Cangyun Ridge is not too large.

It takes about 40 minutes to get from Zhang Ling's location to Li Dazhuang's location.

We hurried along the way and finally arrived at around 6:50.

Zhang Ling led the troops from the 2nd and 3rd Battalions into Li Dazhuang's defense zone.

And on the mountain road below the position, the Japanese soldiers of the First Army were marching quickly towards Zhaojiay Village.

Seeing this, Zhang Ling breathed a sigh of relief: "Li Dazhuang, I'm here to support you."

"Where is Yoshio Shinozuka's damned command truck?"