Anti-Japanese War: My strategist joins the game and awakens the small map!

Pingan County.

Originally at the main gate of Ping'an County, there were still more than a dozen streets and residential buildings when the Japanese invaded the county.

During the prosperous period, many people came out of the city and came to the market at the main gate to buy things.

Also, because of the arrival of the Japanese, trucks and tanks needed to enter through the main gate. These buildings would block the view, and there was also a fear that someone would use the houses or alleys.

All the buildings of the small market in front of the city gate have been removed, leaving only some broken eaves and walls in front of the main gate of Ping'an County.

At the foot of a mountain three miles away from the county seat, Lin Tianchen was squatting under an old tree, using a visual map to observe every move in Ping'an County and doing his final inspection.

He had discovered early on that many Eighth Route Army soldiers had quietly approached Ping'an County.

It has to be said that the mobilization of some Japanese troops affected their control over the surrounding areas.

Behind him, Wang Jiantang and his group were waiting quietly without saying anything.

Only Xiao Shanzi started to lay out the map at this time, while Fang Bailu distributed maps one by one.

"Captain, all outposts have been cleared. As per your orders, no replacements have been arranged."

Ding Jiaguo quickly came to the front of the crowd and whispered to Lin Tianchen who was still observing Ping'an County.

Lin Tianchen took a last look at the visual map, turned around and came to the map laid out by Xiaoshanzi. The map was spread on a flat ground. It was drawn very roughly, obviously having been drawn not long ago.

There is no way, they don’t have much time left.

After the telegram was sent from Taigu County, Lin Tianchen set up some booby traps and left Taigu County with his team.

On the way to Ping'an County, in order to reach Ping'an County as quickly as possible, they "brushed past" Pinglu Yongfu's team from the Fourth Brigade.

One went from Taigu County to Ping'an County, and the other went from Ping'an County to Taigu County.

However, Lin Tianchen and his men were hiding in a valley, watching a group of Japanese trucks and tanks leaving the road below. The situation was very dangerous, but he had no choice because this was the fastest road to Ping'an County.

After all, to achieve the greatest results in battle, you have to catch your opponent off guard.

"You've all gained experience in sieges and street fighting. I've explained a lot to you along the way. Now I'll just make some simple adjustments."

Lin Tianchen's words became more serious, and as soon as he said this, the eyes of Wang Jiantang and others, as well as Zhuzi and Sun Desheng and his group, were all focused on Lin Tianchen.

At this moment, all the soldiers here knew that they must capture Ping'an County.

"Ping'an County has long been a military stronghold, but unlike Taigu County, there are no prisoner-of-war camps in Ping'an County. The entire 58th area to the east of Ping'an County is entirely occupied by Japanese warehouses. This area must be controlled immediately, and the residential area in Area 69 has also become a Japanese residential area."

"Ping'an County is too large and has many civilians inside. So when we attack, we can only attack faster than Taigu County and use more powerful firepower to give them no time to react. But now that we have these Eighth Route Army teams supporting and blocking the surrounding areas of Ping'an County, we will have fewer concerns."

"So we only need to do one thing. Under ample artillery cover, the entire regiment rushes into Ping'an County. Don't give them time to react and suppress them directly in this area east of the city. Remember, street fighting is the most difficult. We must make the soldiers careful. If you can use grenades to clear the way, don't use your body. If you can solve the problem with bullets, don't use swords. Do you understand?"

Lin Tianchen looked at the people in front of him and said seriously.

"I understand." Wang Jiantang and others responded heavily.

Lin Tianchen turned and looked at the pillar.

"Pillar."

"Here." Zhuzi leaned forward and said seriously.

After the battle of Taigu County, he knew that artillery bombardment was very important in this siege. He was required to complete the heavy firepower points on the city gate tower and the fire suppression.

So when evacuating from Taigu County, Zhuzi specifically asked Sun Desheng to carry a lot of artillery shells, and the artillery company's logistics also brought a lot of artillery shells, so this time the quantity would definitely be enough.

"The artillery company does not need to enter the city. The telephone lines have been laid. You should prioritize clearing these areas. I want you to do this. As soon as I say this, you must be ready to provide artillery support at any time." Lin Tianchen handed a map to Zhuzi.

Taking the map from Lin Tianchen, Zhuzi saluted solemnly: "I guarantee to complete the mission."

He led the artillery company and began to set up the artillery positions in the place indicated by Lin Tianchen. He began to adjust the angle of the muzzle and gave instructions to each soldier of the artillery company.

"The shells are falling, the entire regiment is charging, and the cavalry company is blowing open the city gates as fast as you can."

"This time, we have only one goal: capture Ping'an County! Then, wait for support from Kishibe Yuta and try to destroy their mechanized forces. Don't save your bullets and grenades... This battle must end quickly."

Lin Tianchen's tone was full of seriousness, emphasizing the core point of this battle.

From the beginning of the battle for Taigu County, they knew what speed meant. It meant that they had already reached the front before the defense line was established, and they could shoot the Japanese one by one before they could react.

As Lin Tianchen's order was given, without much communication, everyone began to return to their respective positions, waiting for the pillar's artillery fire coverage.

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On a hill behind the independent regiment, a man in a coat had quietly found a high place, a place where he could overlook the entire Ping'an County.

"Boss, are we going too far?" Song Yi asked uncertainly.

Now Song Yi seems to have gotten used to his style. When talking about these things, he usually uses persuasion as the main approach. Even though the other person won't listen, he still has to go.

"Compared to them, we have always been behind." He looked at the independent regiment in front that was already preparing to approach Ping'an County, and said in a low voice that everything is ready now, just waiting for the attack order.

"If Ping'an County is captured, it will be a huge boost to the national situation! In just five days, we've captured two cities from the Japanese, even when they've already formed a siege. This was something we never dared to think of before."

"If this succeeds, it will be a great encouragement to those who are still watching from the sidelines in northwest Shanxi or on the front lines of the war of resistance. It will show those officials in northwest Shanxi that even the Japanese are afraid of bullets."

The old man became more and more excited as he spoke, but at the very end he suddenly started cursing.

"Damn it! Lin Tianchen is a true genius. Old Yan is such a piece of shit that he actually lets Lin Tianchen be a mere foot soldier."

When he said these words, he was obviously speaking from the heart, but now that the war was about to break out, his eyes were always looking into the distance.

Given Lin Tianchen's command ability, this is no longer a simple local war.

Under the circumstance of acting independently, using a regiment to make the Japanese devils run around in a hurry is already a strategic-level command. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army actually treated such a person as a small soldier, which is simply a waste of resources. This Yan Laoxi is a sinner.

The old man in the military coat was always cursing, but his eyes showed strong expectations, because he knew very well that the capture of Ping'an County would not only greatly relieve the pressure on the various bases in northwestern Shanxi, but also put pressure on some people in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Instead of passively retreating like before, the war of resistance must be comprehensive. Otherwise, it will not work if we keep engaging in internal strife. When will the Japanese be driven out?

"The commander-in-chief of the Spring Offensive, Kishibe Oda, has been in Heian County...if this battle is won."

Song Yi looked expectant. If he could take this safety line, both the strategic significance and influence would be greatly enhanced.

While the two were talking, a soldier came running over quickly.

"Report, Commander Lin's troops have appeared. They haven't rested yet and appear to be launching an attack. The Independent Regiment, the 772nd Regiment... the battalions and militia from various districts are already at their designated locations. However, the Japanese must have learned of our deployment."

The arrival of this voice instantly made the expressions on the faces of the people standing on the top of the mountain become serious.

Many of them have begun to look at the location of Ping'an County in the distance.

The man in the military coat held a telescope and looked towards the location of Ping'an County in the distance, with a hint of coldness in his eyes:

"If we had called back some troops halfway through, we could still have been saved. Even if the Japanese knew now, it would be too late..."

He himself knew that it was impossible to conceal such a large-scale troop movement from the Japanese, but he did it anyway.

Because he knew that if Lin Tianchen wanted to attack Ping'an County, he would definitely maneuver quickly and launch an attack on Ping'an County as soon as he arrived.

And the facts proved that he did not misjudge Lin Tianchen's judgment.