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This time, the main force's recapture of lost territory was not limited to the small area of ​​Goose City; it involved a large surrounding area operating simultaneously.

I heard that they have assembled an army of 100,000, and with overwhelming force, they will wipe out the invaders in the surrounding counties.

Nevertheless, he maintained a cautious attitude and tried his best to protect the lives of all the people.

As for the choice between Lijiacun and Zhangjiadian, it doesn't matter much, it's just a matter of being slightly more aggressive.

Even if such a low-probability event occurs, their county brigade and district squadron are not to be underestimated; they can fully cooperate with the main force to annihilate the enemy's remnants.

Finally, after some discussion, the dozen or so villages managed to gather a total of 300 militiamen, 1,500 able-bodied men, 150 three-wheeled transport bicycles, and more than 1,000 two-wheeled bicycles.

This is a considerable force. If used properly, it can easily transport 200 tons of supplies to the battlefield 100 kilometers away in a single day to support the combat needs of the frontline troops. This is the power of the people.

After everything was discussed and agreed upon, the village chiefs went back to allocate manpower and share the good news with their families so that everyone could share in the joy.

On the afternoon of the third day, the county brigade concentrated two companies of soldiers, plus five hundred militiamen, totaling more than eight hundred men, and ambushed them on the only road from Echeng to Languan.

The team was led by Deputy Captain Qian of the county brigade. The mission was simple: to ambush the enemy's transport convoy carrying supplies from Echeng to Languan.

Although Languan, heavily guarded by the enemy, was easy to defend and difficult to attack, it did have a small drawback: all logistical support and supplies had to be supplied from Echeng, which was ten kilometers away.

Normally it doesn't matter much. Our guerrillas basically just lay some landmines on the road. Although they can cause some damage to the enemy, it's only superficial.

Moreover, our people here have received orders to prioritize defense and ensure the safety of life and property of the rural population.

But today is different. Our main force is about to recapture the entire territory of Echeng. The first task the county brigade received was to cut off the supply line between Echeng and Languan.

In fact, the enemy in Goose City had already noticed something unusual, after all, a major battle was imminent and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.

The appearance of an army of over 10,000 men near Echeng, dressed in the uniforms of the Jin-Sui Army, was itself highly unusual.

Li Yunlong did not send anyone to completely block the news. In fact, no amount of scheming would be of much use. We were going to fight a fair and square urban assault against the enemy.

Of course, if the enemy is arrogant and recklessly comes out of the city to fight us, that would be the best outcome.

Even the leaders had formulated several contingency plans, including mobilizing the entire enemy's First Army or transferring a large number of reinforcements from other places. At worst, the two sides would fight a large-scale battle involving hundreds of thousands of people in advance.

The soldiers have trained for so long, and we have stockpiled so many supplies that it is more than enough to support several large-scale battles involving 500,000 troops.

Of course, this scenario is almost impossible according to the operational staff's simulations.

With the newly formed second-line troops of the Japanese in the surrounding provinces, they could barely hold their own while hiding in strong fortifications. If they dared to be deployed to the open field, they would die without even knowing how.

Unless the enemy pulls back the elite troops that have been deployed to the coast, which is even more unlikely, as the cost of a large-scale troop deployment is considerable.

A large-scale battle involving hundreds of thousands of people consumes astronomical amounts of supplies every day. If it lasts for two months, the Japanese would probably go bankrupt.

On the other hand, we don't care, since the industrial zone is right next to us. The various military supplies produced by the factories can be delivered to the soldiers on the front lines in less than a week, which is a huge advantage for us.

The most troublesome thing now is that the enemy has become a coward, hiding in their strong fortifications and refusing to come out, and we have too few heavy siege artillery.

This led to the joint attack by three columns and more than 10,000 troops from the Jin-Sui Army, which was both a test and an opportunity to gain experience.

The commander of the Tuqiao Regiment was quite tactically astute; he immediately realized that the Eighth Route Army was preparing to launch a large-scale attack on Goose City.

Although the appearance of this Jin-Sui Army unit was somewhat strange, preparations for war still needed to be made.

Moreover, the division headquarters also sent a telegram saying that a large number of Eighth Route Army main forces had appeared in their division's jurisdiction, and no reinforcements were coming for the time being. Goose City had to hold out for a month and wait for a turning point.

With no other option, the regimental commander of Tuqiao had to send an infantry company to escort twenty military trucks carrying combat supplies to Languan.

After this squadron escorts the supplies to Languan, it will be added to the garrison. So, the entire pass has about 1,300 people, plus a regiment of puppet troops, bringing the total strength to more than 2,000.

With the terrain advantage of Languan Pass and its complete fortifications, holding out for a month should not be a problem, especially since they were facing the weak Jin-Sui Army.

To be honest, the Tuqiao Regiment Commander looked down on the Jin-Sui Army. He thought that this army had a lot of manpower and good weapons and equipment, but lacked sufficient fighting spirit. Their tactics were mainly defensive and they rarely took the initiative to attack. They were far inferior to the Eighth Route Army.

Even if they attack Languan, it's probably just for show.

As for the guerrillas in Goose City, they were unlikely to amount to much, since they were just farmers who had put down their hoes and had little fighting power.

Therefore, some stereotypes are unacceptable; once a judgment is made incorrectly, a heavy price will be paid.

After Deputy Battalion Commander Qian led his troops to set up an ambush, the telegraph operator brought over an urgent telegram.

"Deputy Battalion Commander, this is a telegram forwarded from the county committee. It says that the enemy's transport team has already left the city and is only half an hour away from here."

"In addition, the battalion commander has led the others to prepare for battle outside the city. Once the enemy convoy passes, they will quickly lay mines on the road and block any enemy reinforcements coming out of Goose City."

"Called back, received."

Next, he summoned two company commanders to confirm the upcoming battle plan.

"Xiao Wang, your company is responsible for blocking the enemy from the front. You must ensure that not a single Japanese soldier gets through."

"Xiao Li, your second squadron is responsible for cutting off the enemy's retreat. Once the battle begins, you must quickly lead your men to infiltrate behind enemy lines and make sure to trap this enemy in a pocket. We cannot let a single enemy escape."

"Yes!"

"Yes."