Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

Now the independent regiment has more than 5,000 regular troops, almost catching up with Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment.

In terms of weapons and equipment, they are basically all Type 38 rifles with plenty of bullets.

Each battalion has its own artillery platoon, ranging from grenade launchers to Italian cannons and infantry guns. The overall combat effectiveness has increased more than ten times.

What's more, with Lin Qiang's generous assistance, the Independent Regiment, the New 771st Regiment, the New 772nd Regiment, the 105st Regiment and the nd Regiment all received two mm caliber howitzers from the brigade commander.

Some cannonballs.

Seeing this, the other teams of the 386th Brigade's eyes turned red, and they cried and begged the brigade commander to give them a howitzer as well. It can be seen how much the soldiers love large-caliber lethal weapons.

With the increase in military strength, the independent regiment naturally cannot be viewed with the organization of regular troops. There are more than 300 people in just one company.

And this is still considered a small number. Zhang Dabiao’s company has almost 500 people.

One company has more than 300 people, and two companies together have nearly 700 people, which is more than enough to reinforce Dagu Town.

When the Second Battalion Commander received the order and was about to leave, Li Yunlong suddenly stopped him and said, "Be quiet. Don't let the political commissar know."

"Yes!"

After returning to the regimental headquarters from the Second Battalion, Political Commissar Zhao Gang asked with a stern face, "Old Li, where were you just now?"

Li Yunlong responded calmly, "I'm going to the third battalion. I'm going to see if all the battalions are ready."

"What about the battalion?"

Political Commissar Zhao Gang questioned, "Our independent regiment hasn't received any combat missions, and there haven't been any enemy attacks. Where is the first battalion?"

The two have been partners for such a long time and know each other very well. Li Yunlong knew that Zhao Gang must have some evidence to question him like this.

So, he stopped pretending and came clean: "I sent the first battalion to reinforce Chu Yunfei, and they are now staying in Dagu Town."

After saying that, Li Yunlong looked at Zhao Gang with a hint of pride.

"what?"

Zhao Gang was shocked. "You left the First Battalion in Dagu Town? That's the face of the 358th Regiment. Would Chu Yunfei agree to that?"

"Old Li, I think this is inappropriate. It is very likely to cause direct friction between the two armies!"

"Shit!"

Li Yunlong said bluntly, "Old Zhao, some things are obvious. We will have a battle with the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army sooner or later. Besides, why did Yan Laoxi station the 358th Regiment, his ace unit, in northwest Shanxi? With your brain, Zhao Gang, you can't figure it out, right?"

Zhao Gang remained silent because what Li Yunlong said was right.

Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment is stationed in the Dagushan area, which can effectively block the advance route of the 129th Division. It goes without saying what role it can play.

Zhao Gang thought for a while and said, "You can't leave the First Battalion in Dagu Town. If Chu Yunfei really turns against us, the First Battalion will be isolated and helpless!"

"Don't worry about that!"

Li Yunlong said confidently, "Before we set off, I had telephone lines laid to ensure we could get in touch as soon as possible. Also, when the first battalion set out, I sent a logistics unit to follow them. They had ammunition, medicine, rations, and everything else they needed."

"As long as Zhang Dabiao is not a fool, it will be more than enough for him to defend Dagu Town."

"Besides, Zhang Dabiao went there to provide support and just helped Chu Yunfei a lot. Even if he wants to turn against him, it will be after the battle is over."

"Old Zhao, didn't you just ask me where I went? To tell you the truth, I went to the Second Battalion and asked the Second Battalion Commander to send two companies to support Zhang Dabiao."

Zhao Gang broke out in a cold sweat after hearing what Li Yunlong said.

If Li Yunlong is not careful, he may be accused of destroying the friendly relationship between the two armies in their joint fight against Japan, and he may be shot for this crime.

As the political commissar, Zhao Gang did not stop it in time, so naturally he would not end up well.

Zhao Gang was not worried about his own future, but he didn't want Li Yunlong to die in such a confused way.

"Old Li, wouldn't it be more irritating to Chu Yunfei if we send two more companies over at this time?"

Li Yunlong smiled and said, "Just wait and see, you'll know in a moment."

"Old Zhao, this Dagu Town is the facade of the 358th Regiment, but to us, it's like a knife that can stab into our chests at any time. Now that the blade of this knife has been turned around, hehe, Chu Yunfei will have trouble sleeping from now on!"

At this point, Zhao Gang knew that he could no longer change Li Yunlong's mind. Instead of arguing and opposing, he might as well help him complete this matter.

"Lao Li, I support you on this matter, but I have one condition. I must be informed of any subsequent actions."

Political Commissar Zhao Gang was very firm: "If you don't agree, then I will tell the brigade commander about this matter now."

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunlong smiled and said, "I was planning to tell you, but I was afraid that you, Old Zhao, would disagree."

"So you've learned to act first and ask questions later?"

Zhao Gang asked, "If I don't ask, will you tell me only after it's finished?"

"That can't be done!"

Li Yunlong flattered him: "With your intelligence, Old Zhao, you can figure out something in less than an hour. How can such a small matter be hidden from you?"

While the two were talking, the second battalion commander had already taken action.

Using a platoon as bait, they lured a squadron of Japanese soldiers into the trap and they were now fighting and retreating towards Dagu Town.

However, things turned out to be somewhat beyond expectations. The Japanese lost a battalion in Dagu Town, and were then provoked by the Eighth Route Army, who considered this an insult to them.

Therefore, Laiyuan County once again dispatched a regiment of troops, marching towards Dagu Town in a mighty force.

After hearing the news, Chu Yunfei and Li Yunlong were both shocked.

Especially Li Yunlong, his original intention was to let the reinforcements enter Dagu Town in a natural way to consolidate the defense.

It would be better if the Second Battalion Commander could lure out as many Japs as possible, but he never really expected that a regiment of Japs would rush over.

"Old Li, it's still not too late to withdraw the first battalion!"

"no!"

Li Yunlong said, "I finally managed to trick Chu Yunfei, I can't give up so easily."

"Deputy Commander Xing, order the troops to prepare for battle and reinforce the First Battalion at any time!"

Deputy Captain Xing, who had been silent on the side, responded and then left to issue the order.

"Old Li!"

"Old Zhao, do you think I'm not anxious?"

Li Yunlong suddenly paused: "I have an idea!"

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Headquarters of the 358th Regiment.

After Chu Yunfei learned the news, he was not happy that the first battalion of the independent regiment would withdraw. Instead, he hoped that the independent regiment would send more troops.

The reason is simple, Chu Yunfei doesn't want to be attacked from both sides.

But Chu Yunfei knew that after the battle, Li Yunlong would definitely not withdraw his troops from Dagu Town. He knew Li Yunlong too well.

After much thought, Chu Yunfei came up with a perfect solution to the problem.