Rebirth: I am in Jin-Cha-Ji

This is because the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region is much stronger than imagined.

The Japanese army suffered almost constant setbacks during its sweep of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

The 35th Independent Mixed Brigade was hit hard by the 16th Regiment when it attacked, and then the 18th Independent Mixed Brigade was ambushed by the 25th, th and th Regiments. Even the brigade commander, Major General Toranosuke Koshio, was killed.

37师团的225联队和35师团的220联队派部队偷袭盛县，结果在盛县遭遇惨败。225联队的联队长都在盛县阵亡。

然后是晋察冀五分区司令员邓国，集中了6团、17团、19团、22团接连打了两个伏击，歼灭日军两千多人。更是让225联队全军覆没。

Yang Quanwu's division was even more ferocious.

The troops swept through the North China Security Army in Laishui and Zhuoxian, once again wiping out over 4,000 puppet troops. While this was annihilation, in reality, only over 400 were killed; the rest were captured. Over 3,000 fled, completely disbanding the army. The North China Security Army, which Qi Yuan had worked so hard to build, once again saw two corps destroyed, two independent regiments annihilated, and a full 8,000-man force completely disintegrated.

After dealing with the puppet army, Yang Quanwu turned around and wiped out the 220th Regiment, killing the Major General Iida Taijiro, commander of the 35th Division's Infantry Regiment, and the Colonel Matsui Nobuo, commander of the 220th Regiment.

This time, the Japanese army mobilized eight regiments and two independent mixed brigades, totaling nearly 3.5 men, to sweep the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. As a result, the Jin-Cha-Ji troops killed a Japanese brigade commander, a major general infantry commander, and two regiment commanders.

How can the Japanese army continue this mopping-up operation?

In comparison, the Changwanshan base was much quieter. There weren't many fierce battles. The battles that did occur were small-scale ambushes.

The Japanese army and the North Peace Detachment were very cautious.

However, with the news coming from various places, the 16th Independent Mixed Brigade that was sweeping the Changwanshan base, as well as a small number of troops from the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade that were dispatched, all wanted to retreat.

"This counter-sweep operation is about to be victorious."

In Langer Valley, the main cadres of the Pingxi Detachment gathered again.

Xiao Yongshi presided over the meeting.

I briefly introduced the current situation of the raids in various bases. Everyone was very happy after listening to it. After all, every raid by the Japanese army was a disaster for the bases.

This time, the 16th Independent Mixed Brigade was mainly responsible for sweeping the Changping base, while the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade was mainly working with the 4th Army of the North China Security Army to start building bunkers in important places in Wanzaiping County.

The North China Front Army attached great importance to the 8th Column. Previous raids had been unsatisfactory, so they began to change their tactics. They planned to use blockhouses to divide the 8th Column's base. Wanping was also close to the 8th Column's stronghold, Shengxian, and its most important base, the Xuanzhuohuai Base.

Therefore, this is the main function of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade.

This seriously affected the Changwanshan base.

Now, all the military sub-districts are achieving remarkable results in their anti-mopping-up operations. With so many losses sustained by the Japanese army, the mopping-up operations are bound to end, and everyone is naturally happy. Xiao Yongshi continued, "But before we achieve victory in the anti-mopping-up operations, I believe our Pingbei Detachment should fight a battle. We can't let the Japanese come and go as they please. We can't just watch our brother units fight so well while we don't do anything to show our worth."

"I support the commander's idea. If we don't teach the Japanese a lesson and only attack their logistics units, they will become more and more arrogant in the future. The Japanese 15th Independent Mixed Brigade is currently very arrogant in Wanping. They want to use bunkers to cut our Wanping base in half. If we don't react, Wanping will be divided into several pieces by the Japanese army in half a year.

Chen Zhonghe, commander of the 34th Regiment, spoke.

After Chen Zhonghe came to the 34th Regiment, his main purpose in the past few months was to train the troops.

Train the soldiers to death.

Chen Zhonghe's military capabilities far surpassed those of Gui Jiu, the previous commander of the 34th Regiment. With Chen Zhonghe taking charge of military training, the 34th Regiment's combat effectiveness skyrocketed. Why did the Eighth Route Army attach such importance to training?

It’s because many troops don’t know how to fight.

It was with such enthusiasm that they, under the guidance of the underground party, went to the battlefield to fight against the Japanese. However, their military cadres did not know how to fight, and they would easily fall apart when faced with a tough battle. The purpose of the training at the base was to teach the troops how to fight.

Chen Zhonghe also wanted to test the combat effectiveness of the 34th Regiment on the battlefield.

Of course, it is also related to the current passive situation in Wanping.

"I also think we should fight. Whether our Eighth Route Army engages in mobile warfare or guerrilla warfare, the bottom line is, we all have to fight. Only by destroying the enemy can we win the War of Resistance Against Japan. If our Pingbei Detachment doesn't fight and destroy the enemy, then even if we win the anti-mopping-up operation, it will be of no use. The Japanese army will rest a little and then sweep our base again."

Cai Debao, commander of the Pingbei Guerrilla Detachment, also supported it.

How can we develop our army and our base areas without fighting? Only by fighting and destroying the enemy can we seize weapons and ammunition from them and develop our troops. Only when our troops are strong can we defend and develop our base areas.

"Commander, which unit do you want to attack?"

“独立混成第十五旅团的80独立大队。这支部队是目前日军修筑碉堡最积极的。80独立大队已经到了宛平和昌平之间的地界，还有华北治安军第四集团军第七团。他们应该是准备在我们狼儿谷不远的地方设立碉堡。这是要把我们平北支队的34团和35团用碉堡隔开。我们绝对不能让他们分割我们支队。我准备两天之后围歼这支部队。34团、35团、游击支队，目前在周围能够调动多少部队。

Xiao Yongshi pointed to where the 80th Independent Battalion was located.

Chen Zhonghe said: "Our 34th Regiment has the 1st and 2nd Battalions nearby, and they can come up within a day."

The 80th Independent Battalion was in Wanping County, where all the troops of the 34th Regiment were active. Therefore, there were many troops that could be mobilized. The other troops had already dispersed, mainly attacking small Japanese units and logistics units.

"Only three battalions of our 35th Regiment are operating in this area."

Song Zhiyuan replied.

Cai Debao didn't answer, but looked at the map and said, "If we want to attack the 80th Independent Battalion, it's best to attack from the southwest. The 80th Independent Battalion is deployed to the north and northeast, guarding against the Pingbei Detachment's direct troops and the 35th Regiment. The 34th Regiment in the southwest is mainly defended by the th Regiment of the Imperial Army."

"Deputy Commander Cai means that we should attack the 7th Regiment of the Imperial Army first?"

"Correct."

"But the southwest is a typical place that's easy to defend but difficult to attack. There's a narrow canyon in the middle. If they deploy a battalion of troops there, it would be very difficult for us to break through. In comparison, the north is high in the north and low in the south, so it's not a difficult place to conquer. In fact, we have an advantage in attacking."

Chen Zhonghe questions Cai Debao's plan.

Cai Debao nodded and said, "From a geographical point of view, it is indeed so. But I have a way to get the 7th Regiment of the Imperial Army to enter.

"any solution?"

Xiao Yongshi was very interested.

Cai Debao smiled and said, "Qiu Delong, the commander of the Third Battalion of the Seventh Regiment, is an insider I developed within the Seventh Regiment of the North China Security Army. He was captured by the 34th Regiment during the Japanese summer raid, where he was only a company commander. They later sent him to the column for training before releasing him. Later, when I was fighting guerrilla warfare in Wanping and Fangshan, I once exchanged fire with his troops. He secretly sent people over, and eventually reached a peace agreement with us. I've been working on his efforts, and the results are quite good. He even wanted to join my Eighth Route Army."

“How come he got promoted after he was taken back as a prisoner?

"The 34th Regiment attacked the Fourth Army and killed some of those who resisted. Many of them were diehard traitors, many of whom were officers. Qiu Delong was a graduate of the first class of the North China Military Academy and was considered a disciple of Qi Xieyuan. So after returning, he was promoted to battalion commander."

Xiao Yongshi couldn't help but look at Cai Debao.

Xiao Yongshi had known for a long time that Cai Debao had extraordinary skills in working with the puppet army. When he was in Jidong, Cai Debao had persuaded many of the traitorous troops there to defect. Even if he hadn't, many of the traitorous troops would still give Cai Debao a favor.

Unexpectedly, not long after he arrived in Wanping, he had already instigated the rebellion of a puppet army officer at the battalion commander level.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Qiu Delong had younger brothers and sisters to support, so after graduating from high school, he first became a policeman. Later, he was admitted to the North China Military Academy. But he himself did not want to be a traitor, especially after the column taught them a lesson. He was even more unwilling to become a traitor. The puppet army was weak in combat. As long as we attacked and Qiu Delong's battalion was scattered, the other troops would inevitably be defeated.

This way, we can penetrate the Japanese camp directly from their camp. The Japanese are unprepared here, and we will definitely be able to completely wipe out the 80th Independent Battalion."

1939 12 Month 21 Day.

The 35rd Battalion of the th Regiment began to attack the Japanese positions.

The 80th Independent Battalion remained calm. Although the position they had chosen was not easily defended, they had built a complete position there. Therefore, they were not worried about the 35th Regiment's attack.

For the 80th Independent Battalion, they were not afraid even if a regiment of the Eighth Route Army came, let alone a battalion.

"Colonel, a telegram has been sent. The 76th Independent Battalion said they will be here in four hours.

"it is good."

Colonel Ono Takashi of the 80th Independent Battalion looked at the attacking 35th Regiment and said, "This Eighth Route Army unit in front of us has a very high level of tactics and is well-equipped. It should be the main force of the Eighth Route Army. I don't know if it is the 34th or 35th Regiment of the Eighth Route Army. I didn't expect the combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army to increase so quickly. The Eighth Route Army will definitely be a serious threat to the Imperial Army in the future. When the 76th Battalion arrives, we must completely annihilate this unit."

What was the main purpose of the Japanese army’s raids?

Find the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

All the Japanese had to do was find the main force of the Eighth Route Army and engage them in direct combat. The Japanese were extremely confident in their own combat effectiveness. The most frustrating thing about the Japanese raids on the bases was that they couldn't find the main force of the Eighth Route Army. If they couldn't eliminate the main force of the Eighth Route Army, then no matter how many times they raided the bases, it would be useless. Because as long as the main force of the Eighth Route Army was there, they could recover at any time.

Unexpectedly, the main force of the Eighth Route Army, which had been playing hide-and-seek with the Japanese throughout the mopping-up operation, would actually come to the enemy today. Ono Takashi was extremely happy. The 15th Independent Mixed Brigade had suffered heavy losses in the previous mopping-up operation, and even the brigade commander, a major general, had been killed, which was a huge disgrace.

This time, Ono Takashi wants to wash away the shame of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade.

Of course, seeing the performance of the 35rd Battalion of the 34th Regiment, Ono Takashi was also very shocked. During the summer mopping-up operations, the 35th and 34th Regiments were still considered a mob in the eyes of the Japanese army. However, in just a few months, the combat effectiveness of the 35th and th Regiments has improved so rapidly.

Therefore, Ono Takayoshi was very wary of the Eighth Route Army.

The Eighth Route Army must never be allowed to develop.

"boom-'

"Da da da—Ono Takashi is full of confidence.

At this time, the sound of gunfire was heard from the southwest. Ono Takashi said, "Send someone to tell the 7th Regiment of the Security Army to defend the valley.

As long as you hold the valley, you will be rewarded greatly after this battle.

"Yes."

Although he looked down upon the North China Security Army.

However, the North China Front Army was severely short of manpower and had to continue using the North China Security Army. Tada Shun now began implementing the "cage tactic," constructing various bunkers throughout North China. Since Tada Shun took office, over 1600 bunkers, watchtowers, and strongholds have been built in North China. The pace of construction is accelerating, and Tada Shun plans to build over 2000 bunkers and strongholds.

But with so many bunkers and strongholds, there must be people stationed there.

The North China Front Army doesn’t have that many people.

The total strength of the North China Front Army currently stands at around 200,000 men. While this may seem like a large force, it also involves dealing with a large number of people and controlling a large amount of territory. Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, Chahar, Suiyuan, and even northern Jiangsu all fall under the North China Front Army's responsibility. In Shanxi, there are troops from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. Although the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has suffered heavy losses, it still retains over 100,000 men.

Then there are the Nationalist troops on the Zhongtiao Mountain side. Zhongtiao Mountain is a defense line that the Nationalist army attaches great importance to. Here are many troops such as the Central Army, Shaanxi Army, Yunnan Army, etc., with a total of more than 100,000 people guarding here.

Then came the Eighth Route Army.

There are 120 divisions, which have bases in the Daqingshan area and the Yanbei area, and currently have tens of thousands of troops. Then there are the 129 divisions that have developed in the Taihang Mountains, and now have more than troops.

The 115th Division split into three parts.

The Beiyue District of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region currently has 50,000 regular main forces, and over 100,000 local troops. The Ji-Re-Liaoning Advance Army under the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region currently has over 20,000 troops.

The main forces and local forces of the Hebei-Central Military Region together have more than 90,000 people.

Then Shandong area.

In addition to the Eighth Route Army, there were also Nationalist troops in Shandong. Currently, the main force of the Eighth Route Army and local troops in Shandong totaled nearly 100,000 men, while the Nationalist troops numbered nearly 200,000.

Look at the 200,000-strong North China Front Army, and they have to deal with 800,000 to 900,000 troops from various directions.

The Japanese army had to fight so many troops while stationing them in various bunkers and strongholds, which meant they had no mobile forces. After all, with so many bunkers and strongholds, if only fifty men were stationed in each, that would require 100,000 men. However, the North China Front Army certainly couldn't meet this requirement. To maintain its mobile forces, the North China Front Army had to use a large number of puppet troops in those bunkers and strongholds.

There is no way around it.

Fortunately, the 7th Regiment of the Imperial Army was stationed in a valley, a truly easy-to-defend and difficult-to-attack location. As long as the defensive positions were well established, even one or two thousand men wouldn't be able to break in. This was especially true for a unit like the Eighth Route Army that lacked artillery.

"Bang

"Boom boom boom"

"Da Da Da

"idiot."

Ono Takayoshi just sent someone to inform the Imperial Army to guard the valley.