Bright Sword: Conquer the monk at the beginning and take down Zhou Weiguo

Just when the independent regiment sent two battalions of troops straight to the Xiji stronghold, the 358th Regiment also received the same news.

"What did you say? Xiji stronghold?"

"Is the news reliable?"

Originally, when Chu Yunfei was discussing with Fang Ligong about going to an Eighth Route Army regiment for study and exchange, Sun Ming rushed in with an anxious look on his face and told him about the situation in Xiji.

"Commander, the news was sent back by our scouts, and it's very reliable!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Chu Yunfei frowned.

"Did you see clearly which Eighth Route Army unit it was?"

Hearing this, Sun Ming shook his head slightly. "Commander, the battle in Xiji is extremely fierce. Our men can only observe from a distance, but what we can confirm is that the Eighth Route Army was indeed the one who launched the surprise attack!"

As soon as the words fell, Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong were shocked.

"When did the Eighth Route Army become so powerful? They even beat Xiji whenever they wanted."

Until this point, Fang Ligong was still doubting the accuracy of this news.

After all, they are the Eighth Route Army!

In Fang Ligong's impression, the Eighth Route Army is synonymous with poverty. Even though he learned about the special forces from Chu Yunfei a few days ago, Fang Ligong still felt that the Eighth Route Army's strength was not that high.

"No!"

However, after careful consideration, Chu Yunfei shook his head firmly.

"Making a contribution, Sun Ming, do you still remember Li Yunlong?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a look of disbelief flashed across Fang Ligong and Sun Ming's eyes.

"Commander, do you think it was Li Yunlong's independent regiment that attacked the Xiji stronghold?"

Listening to Sun Ming's question, Chu Yunfei nodded slightly, and then said with great certainty: "From the Bantian Regiment to Lijiapo, it is not so much that the independent regiment has shown strong combat capabilities, but rather that it is Li Yunlong's extraordinary combat command ability!"

"If it was really the Eighth Route Army that attacked the Xiji stronghold, then the only one who could come to mind was the Independent Regiment, and only Li Yunlong would have the courage to do such a thing!"

As the last word fell, Chu Yunfei immediately made a decision in his mind: "Perform meritorious service. Immediately assemble the brothers of the 1st and 2nd Combat Battalions, as well as the Artillery Battalion. We will rush to the Xiji stronghold immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Ming and Fang Ligong's expressions changed drastically.

"Commander, should we report this?"

"After all, they're from the Eighth Route Army. If we make contact without permission, we might..."

Having said this, Sun Ming stopped talking.

Chu Yunfei, on the other hand, said calmly, "If you make contact with the Eighth Route Army without authorization, you might be shot, right?"

"Sun Ming, they have made great contributions. Whether it's the Independent Regiment or Li Yunlong, they are all heroes who saved the country. Do you think I would watch such a talented person fall because of such a ridiculous rule?"

"Notify the three combat battalions to assemble immediately and head to the Xiji stronghold in ten minutes!"

……

I have to say that Zhao Gang's guess was very accurate.

When Qin Cang formulated the battle plan against Xiji, Zhao Gang said this: "Once the gunfire in Xiji starts, it will shock the entire northwest of Shanxi in less than an hour!"

As expected, in addition to the Independent Regiment and the 358th Regiment, the Brigade Headquarters and Daxiawan also received the news.

"Western Collection! Western Collection!"

"Which team has the guts to do this?"

Chen Geng walked back and forth in the brigade headquarters with his hands behind his back.

"Brigade Commander, according to the intelligence we received, this team launched several rounds of artillery bombardment when they launched the attack on the Japanese in Xiji. This must be something that only the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could have done."

After all, it was no secret that the 358th Regiment had a separate artillery battalion, and coincidentally, among all the teams in the entire northwest Shanxi region, only Chu Yunfei had such strength.

"This Chu Yunfei, I really underestimated him before!"

"He even dared to fight Xiji, he's a real man!"

Hearing this, Chen Geng said with some emotion.

After he finished speaking and pondered for a moment, Chen Geng made a decision immediately.

"Contact Li Yunlong immediately and have him lead his troops to Xiji for support. This isn't just a matter for the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, it's also a matter for our Eighth Route Army!"

"Also, have Blind Cheng go up there too. No matter what, we must wipe out Xiji in one fell swoop!"

As soon as Chen Geng finished speaking, the brigade's communications soldiers immediately took action.

However, a moment later, the signalman responsible for contacting the independent regiment returned with a somewhat helpless tone: "Brigade Commander, we can't get in touch with the independent regiment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Geng was stunned for a moment, then he reacted immediately: "This Li Yunlong, he acted on his own!"

Hearing this, the Chief of Staff beside him seemed to be used to it and said softly, "Brigade Commander, you know Li Yunlong's personality. Even if we strictly forbid the dispatch of troops, I'm afraid this guy will act on his own. What's more, this is our idea in itself. Let him go this time!"

In less than half an hour, several teams closer to the Xiji stronghold sent out troops.

However, at this time, the Xiji stronghold.

The gunfire had long ceased, but the entire Xiji stronghold was in ruins, and the artillery fire was still raging.

Everywhere you look, besides broken walls and ruins, there are the corpses of Japanese soldiers lying all over the place.

"Hurry! Clean up the battlefield in ten minutes!"

"Everyone take action immediately!"

Qin Cang urged the members of the special forces team with a serious expression.

Ten minutes, that's the limit.

If the time exceeds a certain limit, the Japanese troops in Hujuting may arrive at any time.

"Old Zhao, how is the battle going?"

Looking at the people who were constantly cleaning up the battlefield, Qin Cang looked at Zhao Gang beside him with some nervousness.

"Qin Cang, I didn't expect you to feel nervous too."

Hearing this, Zhao Gang smiled slightly, made a joke, then straightened his expression and said loudly: "In this operation, all the Japanese troops in the Xiji stronghold were killed. A total of more than ten Japanese commanders were killed, including one major general, three colonels, and six lieutenant colonels!"

"In this operation, we lost 23 people, and the number of seriously injured has not yet been counted!"

Listening to Zhao Gang's words, Qin Cang felt heavy in his heart.

A brigade of 23 sacrificed people in exchange for two battalions of the Japanese. No matter how you look at it, it was a miraculous battle!

However, for Qin Cang, the sacrifice of every soldier is what he least wants to see.

So what if they are two battalions of the devils?

In Qin Cang's opinion, even if all the devils in Ping'an County and Yangquan County were exchanged for the life of a soldier, it would not be worth it!

"Qin Cang, the brothers have done a great job!"

As if he could see through Qin Cang's thoughts, Zhao Gang sighed softly and whispered comfortingly.

"Now is not the time to be careless. Every soldier who sacrifices will live forever in our hearts!"