Bright Sword: The brigade commander is shocked! You call this a county brigade?

7 month 20 day,

In the early morning of the Rehe base, the sun shone through the mist onto the camp of the independent column.

During this period, 10 people of the independent column quickly set up camps around the base and established defensive positions.

Trenches were dug, sandbags were piled up, barbed wire was put up, and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

After a long journey, 10 people from the 18 divisions of the Kwantung Army arrived at the assembly point in Lingyuan City.

They planned to set out after replenishing supplies here and launch an attack on the independent column in the Rehe base.

Soldiers were busy on the streets of Lingyuan City, with trucks, carriages and soldiers coming and going. Supplies were unloaded and distributed to various troops.

Inside the Rehe base headquarters.

Gaoda, Sha Ruijin, Li Yunlong and other generals gathered in the command center to discuss tactics.

"Commander, according to intelligence, the Kwantung Army has dispatched nearly 20 troops to launch a siege on our base. They have already gathered in the Lingyuan City area outside Qilaotu Mountain." Sha Ruijin reported.

Gaoda nodded and said, "Chief of Staff, it seems that the Kwantung Army has made a huge investment this time. If these 20 Kwantung Army are wiped out, do you think Tojo Hideki will feel heartbroken?" He

"Hahaha! Commander, if these 20 Kwantung Army are wiped out, I guess the old Japanese Tojo will be so angry that he can't sleep." Li Yunlong said with a smile.

Sha Ruijin continued, "Commander, if our tactics are well coordinated, it is not impossible to destroy these 20 Kwantung troops in the mountains."

Gao Da said: "Chief of Staff, just arrange the task! I will take care of these 20 Kwantung troops."

Sha Ruijin stood in front of the map at the headquarters, his finger moving on the map, accurately pointing out the deployment positions of various troops.

"Independent Column 388th Brigade, New st Brigade, Ping An Brigade, I order you to break up into smaller units, build layers of defense in the mountains, and then launch an attack on the Japanese army."

The reason why he dared to make such an arrangement was that all the troops of the independent column had been equipped with radio walkie-talkies, which enabled the command center to give commands to battalion-level units in real time based on the battlefield situation.

This communication capability greatly improves command efficiency, allowing troops to adapt to changes on the battlefield more quickly and formulate corresponding tactics.

"All units must take advantage of the terrain, maneuver flexibly, and harass and ambush the enemy."

Sha Ruijin continued, “We must plunge the Kwantung Army into the vast ocean of people’s war.”

After the tasks were assigned, each unit quickly returned to the camp to make arrangements.

The soldiers quickly organized their equipment, checked their weapons, and prepared to enter the mountains to establish a defense line.

Gundam was in the command center, his eyes fixed on the military merit points in the system space.

In preparation for this war, he decided to exchange all his military merit points for weapons, ammunition and artillery shells.

He silently recited the exchange command in his mind, and saw flashes of light, and a large number of weapons, ammunition and shells appeared in the system space.

Gundam quietly placed these weapons, ammunition and shells into the warehouse.

...........

Inside the Kwantung Army's front-line headquarters in Lingyuan City.

Generals at all levels gathered together, wearing military uniforms, standing straight, waiting for orders from Commander-in-Chief Umezu Michiro.

Mijiro Umezu stood in the center of the command center, his eyes sweeping over every general present.

"Gentlemen, this operation to encircle and suppress the Eighth Route Army's independent column must succeed, not fail. The glory of the empire is protected by our Kwantung Army."

"Ha Yi!" everyone responded in unison.

Meijin Mijiro nodded, and he continued to announce the specific tasks: "Okay! Next, the specific tasks will be announced. The 11th Division, the 12th Division, and the 13th Division will enter Qilaotu Mountain from Pingquan City and launch a frontal attack on the Eighth Route Army base.

The 14th, 15th and 16th Divisions entered the mountain from the north side of Qilaotu Mountain and launched an attack on the flank of the Eighth Route Army base.

The 17th, 18th, and 19th Divisions entered the mountains from the southeast of the Qilaotu Mountains and launched an attack on the flanks of the Eighth Route Army base.

The 20th Division serves as a reserve force, ready to support any battlefield at any time."

Every general recorded the orders carefully.

"The aviation force will provide full air support for this operation," added Mijiro Umezu.

"Gentlemen, this battle is both the first and the final. We must destroy the Eighth Route Army base in one fell swoop. I'm counting on you."

"Hayi! Please rest assured, Commander. We will do our best to destroy the enemy." Everyone responded in unison.

After the combat meeting, the Kwantung Army units took quick action and set out according to plan.

On the streets of Lingyuan City, there was an endless stream of soldiers, carrying bags and weapons, preparing to enter the Qilaotu Mountains.

The mighty Japanese army divided into three groups and began to enter the Qilaotu Mountains, launching an encirclement and suppression operation against the independent column from three directions.

"Speed up, we must reach the designated location before dark." A Japanese squadron leader shouted to his troops.

Because it was a mountainous area, the Japanese large-caliber artillery could not penetrate, so their main supporting firepower was the 75mm infantry gun and 60 mortar.

Infantry guns are small in size and can be pulled by horses. If necessary, the gun can be dismantled and people can carry it on their backs.

As the Japanese invaders entered the mountains on a large scale, the independent column began to counterattack.

The various troops launched a fierce attack on the Japanese in battalion units. Each battalion was equipped with a large number of mortars and rocket launchers, and was able to completely crush the Japanese in terms of firepower.

"Battalion Commander, the devils have entered our ambush circle."

"Okay, let's act according to the plan and let the devils have a taste of our power."

A battalion of more than 800 soldiers could often defeat a Japanese battalion of more than 1500 soldiers. Once the Japanese surrounded them, the soldiers would disappear into the mountains and then move on to the next location to fight the Japanese.

For the soldiers, fighting guerrilla warfare in the mountains was like playing a game and they easily defeated the Japanese.

They were familiar with the terrain and were good at using the cover of mountains and forests to launch surprise attacks on the Japanese.

........

Inside the base headquarters.

Gundam and Sharikin stood in front of the map.

"Commander, according to the intelligence sent by various units, the Kwantung Army has entered the mountains and launched an attack on our base from three directions."

Gundam hummed and said, "It seems that the Kwantung Army wants to wipe out our base in one fell swoop. I wonder who gave him the courage to fight us in the mountains."

"This time I will make sure that the Kwantung Army will never return and completely wipe out these 20 Kwantung Army troops."

"Chief of Staff, pass the order down, tell the soldiers to fight hard, don't be stingy with bullets, just do it, there are plenty of bullets.

I have only one request, that is not to let even a single Japanese soldier escape, and that they must all die in the mountains."

"Yes, Commander! I'll notify them right away."

Sha Ruijin turned around and went down to carry out the order.

.......

In the next half month.

The Independent Column fought a fierce and desperate battle with the Kwantung Army in the Qilaotu Mountains. Facing the powerful Independent Column, the Kwantung Army was beaten back step by step, and the Japanese were killed one after another.

The mountains were littered with the corpses of the Japanese devils. The 20-strong Kwantung Army was surrounded by the Independent Column and annihilated in the mountains.

After a series of bloody battles, the Independent Column successfully gained a foothold in the Northeast region, and the Rehe base became the largest base of the Independent Column.

The common people in the Northeast region enthusiastically joined the independent column and became an Eighth Route Army soldier to defend their homes and drive away the Japanese invaders.

The speed at which the Independent Column developed in the Northeast shocked everyone.

In a short period of time, the independent column has grown from the initial 10 people to 40 people, and the independent column has also been upgraded to an independent field army.

......

Inside the auditorium of the field army headquarters.

Gao Da, Qi Tongwei, Sha Ruijin and Li Dakang sat on the rostrum.

All the generals of the field army were sitting below, and everyone was very excited because today was a special day.

Gundam stood up and looked at the people below, saying loudly

"Comrades, today is an exciting day. With the approval of the Central Committee, the Independent Column has been officially promoted to an independent field army."

As soon as the words fell, deafening applause broke out in the auditorium.

“Pah pah pah….”

Gundam waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and the auditorium immediately became silent.

"The development and growth of the Independent Field Army is inseparable from the efforts of everyone present. On behalf of the Field Army Headquarters, I would like to thank you all for your contributions..."

After Gaoda finished his speech, he continued, "Next, please ask Chief of Staff Sha Ruijin to read out the new personnel appointments of the field army."

Sha Ruijin stood up, cleared his throat, and said loudly:

“It was decided by the Field Army Headquarters.

Li Yunlong was appointed as the commander of the First Army of the Field Army, and Chu Yunfei was appointed as the chief of staff....

Ding Wei was appointed as the commander of the Second Field Army, and Shen Quan was appointed as the chief of staff...

Kong Jie was appointed as the commander of the Third Army of the Field Army, and Zhang Dabiao was appointed as the chief of staff....

Appoint Wei Dayong as the commander of the 1st Special Operations Division,... "

Sha Ruijin read out all the personnel appointments of the Independent Field Army for nearly five minutes.

After the personnel appointments were completed, there was even more enthusiastic applause in the auditorium and everyone was very excited.

Finally, Gao Da stood up and said loudly: "Comrades, after the establishment of the independent field army, our responsibilities will be even greater.

The Japanese in China have not been completely wiped out yet. I hope everyone can create more glories in future battles."

"Independent Field Army, a new journey is about to begin. Do you have confidence?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

(End of the book)