Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

"Zhang Dabiao, send a telegram to headquarters and our regiment immediately, and have them step up their alert!"

After calming down, Li Yunlong looked at the ammunition in the carriage and gave orders.

"What happened to the leader?"

Zhang Dabiao looked at Li Yunlong with a serious face and immediately asked nervously.

"Do you remember the Japanese army we encountered in Yangcun?"

Zhang Dabiao nodded. The ambush at Yangcun left a deep impression on Zhang Dabiao. Now the first battalion is the most hardworking and trained army in the new first regiment. Zhang Dabiao used the encounter with the devils in Yangcun to motivate them.

"These weapons and ammunition are the ones used by the Yamamoto Special Forces. I originally thought that the Yamamoto Special Forces had been wiped out by us, but it seems that the unit is still there!"

Li Yunlong picked up a submachine gun with a heavy expression. Li Yunlong was very clear about the combat effectiveness of the Yamamoto Special Forces. If the regiment and the headquarters were attacked by them without preparation, the losses would be very heavy.

In addition to these weapons and ammunition, Li Yunlong also made a judgment that he did not say out loud, that is, the battlefield observation group that had just been eliminated by Li Yunlong. According to the original plot, this battlefield observation group came to southeastern Shanxi just to watch the performance of Yamamoto's special forces.

Originally, Li Yunlong thought that Yamamoto's special forces were gone and that this observation group came for other reasons. But now it seems that Yamamoto's special forces have been reorganized and are still preparing for a decapitation operation.

"Commissar, the commander sent a telegram!"

In the Yixiantian regiment headquarters, Zhao Gang, who had already fallen asleep, immediately got up and put on his clothes when he heard the guard's words.

After seeing the content of the telegram, Zhao Gang breathed a sigh of relief. Li Yunlong had led his troops out for two days, and Zhao Gang had been a little worried. After all, it was really like hitting a rock with an egg for the two battalions to capture the Wangjia Town stronghold.

"Order all troops to immediately strengthen their vigilance and increase secret sentries around the narrow passage!"

In the telegram, Li Yunlong briefly described the current situation and his own speculation. After Zhao Gang came to the New 1st Regiment, he had inquired in detail about the Yangcun ambush and knew how powerful the Yamamoto Special Forces were. So after seeing Li Yunlong's telegram, he immediately ordered to strengthen the vigilance.

"I'm going on patrol!"

After giving the order, Zhao Gang still felt a little uneasy, so he stood up and walked out of the regiment headquarters and began patrolling around Yitiantian.

The headquarters also received the early warning telegram sent by Li Yunlong.

However, the division commander's focus was not on the warning issued by Li Yunlong, but on the news mentioned in Li Yunlong's telegram, that a Japanese major general was captured, a Japanese major general was killed, and there were dozens of colonels, lieutenant colonels, and majors.

"Chief of Staff, take a look at this telegram. Is Li Yunlong dreaming?"

Chapter 42 Yamamoto Ikki's comeback

"Ok?"

The chief of staff took the telegram from the division commander while wearing his coat. After reading it carefully, he pushed his glasses and read it again carefully with some surprise.

"Suck!"

The chief of staff put down the telegram and took a deep breath, obviously frightened by the battle report.

A Japanese major general was captured, another Japanese major general was killed, and dozens of Japanese lieutenant colonels were also killed.

"This kid is really worrying."

The commander said with a smile and shook his head.

"Commander, I see you must be very happy right now. If only Li Yunlong, a troublemaker like him, could come here more often, it would be even better!"

The division commander nodded, unable to suppress the smile on his face, and said, "Now I don't know what reward I should give this fellow Li Yunlong!"

After that, he took out a commendation order and placed it on the table: "Look, this is the commendation order for the Yixiantian annihilation battle. Li Yunlong is awarded a first-class merit, the New 1st Regiment is awarded a collective second-class merit, and Shunzi, who killed the Japanese soldier Yamazaki Jihei, is awarded a second-class merit."

"This is the reward for Li Yunlong inventing the punching machine and the stamping machine. And this is the reward for Li Yunlong creating the submachine gun. The new submachine gun is named Yunlong Submachine Gun!"

"I haven't even had time to issue this commendation order yet, and this kid has already done me another great service!"

The division commander sighed, rubbed his temple, and said, "Such a great achievement must be reported. What reward do you think we should give him? Make him a brigade commander?"

The Chief of Staff thought for a moment and said, "Based on Li Yunlong's merits, qualifications, and contributions, he should be promoted to brigade commander. However, we don't have a brigade commander position right now!"

After reaching a united front and jointly resisting Japan, the Eighth Route Army accepted reorganization, but the National Army was very stingy and gave very few staffing. The Eighth Route Army had a total of only six brigades, and now each brigade is fully staffed with no vacancies.

Li Yunlong's ability certainly cannot be given to the position of deputy brigade commander. Only by allowing Li Yunlong to lead the troops independently can his ability be maximized.

"How about reorganizing the new regiment into an independent column?"

The chief of staff thought for a moment and spoke slowly.

After hearing this, the division commander's eyes lit up. After a moment of thought, he said, "This is also a solution. Give Li Yunlong an independent column and let him develop on his own!"

After finishing speaking, he walked to the front of the map and said, "Now that the New 1st Regiment has almost finished its repairs, it's no longer suitable for them to continue to stay in the position of Yixiantian. Northwest Shanxi lacks a main force to maintain the situation. I think we can send Li Yunlong over!"

"Let Li Yunlong operate in the northwest and central Shanxi regions. It would be best if he could open up the Chahar-Hebei region so that our base areas can be connected!"

The chief of staff drew a circle on the map, and the division commander nodded slowly. "My only worry is this guy Li Yunlong. After giving him power, who knows what he'll do. I'm worried he'll surprise me!"

Although the commander said this, he had already made up his mind.

"That's the decision for now. We still need to verify the specific situation. Oh, and notify the guards to increase alert!"

"Yes!"

At the same time, about ten kilometers outside the line of sky, Yamamoto Ikki was leading the Yamamoto Special Forces and advancing rapidly in the woods.

“How far is it from the goal?”

"Report, about ten kilometers to go!"

A soldier took out a compass, adjusted the direction and position, and whispered.

"Keep moving forward, arrive at the designated location before four o'clock, and launch the attack at five o'clock!"

"Yes!"

Yamamoto Ikki glanced at the darkness ahead, feeling vaguely worried, but he resolutely led his troops forward.

Yamamoto's special forces moved very quickly in the mountains and forests. Even in the middle of the night, they were still able to move as if they were walking on flat ground, making almost no sound.

After walking along the ridge for about five kilometers and then starting to go down the mountain, the Yamamoto Special Forces finally arrived at the designated location at four in the morning.

"This is where the Yamazaki Battalion was annihilated."

Yamamoto Ikki stood on a high point in Yitiantian, observing the situation below with the help of moonlight. Below was a long and narrow passage with towering mountains on both sides, especially at the location of Yitiantian Canyon, the narrowest part was only about two or three meters.

"Captain, are we going through the canyon?"

Yamamoto Ikki shook his head and said, "The terrain here is complex. The Eighth Route Army will definitely set up secret sentries at the entrance and exit of the canyon, which will alert the enemy. You must remember that our mission is to decapitate, not engage in a head-on battle with a large army!"

After Yamamoto Ikki finished speaking, he pointed to a place on the right and said, "Enter the narrow passage from the side and investigate the situation before taking action!"

"Hayi!"

Yamamoto's special forces immediately began to climb along the right side of the mountain. Although the Yitiantian mountain is steep, it is easy for ordinary people. After several members of the professionally trained Yamamoto special forces climbed to the top of the mountain easily, they threw down the rope, and a group of soldiers followed the rope to the top of the mountain.

Standing on the top of Yixiantian Mountain and looking towards Yixiantian, you can see a huge basin and some scattered lights in the distance.

"go ahead!"

Yamamoto Ikki fixed his eyes on the place where lights were on in the distance and led the Yamamoto Special Forces to move over quickly.

At this time, Zhao had just returned to the regiment headquarters and put down his weapon box.

Monk Wei yawned and said, "Commissar, you should rest for a while. It will be dawn soon!"

Zhao Gang shook his head and said, "It's times like this that make us more cautious. I have a feeling something is going to happen tonight!"

After he finished speaking, he paced back and forth and asked, "Have the secret sentries around here been strengthened?"

The monk nodded immediately and said, "We've reinforced the situation. We've also increased the number of sentries around the hospital and the arsenal. We've also mobilized some troops from the Second Battalion to be stationed around the hospital and the arsenal. There are also sentries on the surrounding hills. Don't worry, even a fly flying in would be spotted."

"You go and rest. Let Yu Zhigan come and follow me. I'll continue shopping."

After a brief rest, Zhao Gang stood up and prepared to go out for a patrol. In the past, these things were done by Li Yunlong, and after Li Yunlong left, Zhao Gang took over on his own initiative.

"Commissar, you can just rest and leave it to me. I'll take care of the patrol!"

The monk spoke again to persuade.

"boom!"

Just as the monk was still trying to persuade Zhao Gang to rest, a gunshot suddenly rang out from the narrow gap. Zhao Gang suddenly stood up from his seat and shouted, "Shoot there!"

The gunshot woke up many people, and then there was another burst of intensive gunfire.

"It's the direction of the field hospital!"

"Let's go over and have a look!"

Zhao Gang immediately rushed out with his weapon box. As soon as he went out, he saw the second battalion commander rushing out of the room.

"Political Commissar, it was the Japanese special forces. I will never forget the sound of gunfire!" Second Battalion Commander Fang Zheng said gritting his teeth.

Chapter 43: Yamamoto's Special Forces' Sneak Attack

In the battle of Yangcun, Fang Zheng was scolded by Li Yunlong and punished for his improper command.

Fang Zheng applied to be demoted to an ordinary soldier due to his improper command, which resulted in heavy casualties among his comrades. However, Li Yunlong did not agree. Instead, he told him to train with the Second Battalion again so that he would have a chance to take revenge in the future.

The Second Battalion is the most diligently trained battalion among all the troops of the New First Regiment, so that they can avenge their fallen comrades the next time they encounter the Yamamoto Special Forces.

The sound of the submachine gun used by Yamamoto's special forces became the most familiar sound of gunfire to the second battalion commander and all the soldiers of the second battalion. Many soldiers dreamed of hearing this sound of gunfire again to avenge their comrades.

Fang Zheng, who had been fast asleep tonight, was still a little dazed after being awakened by the gunshots. However, he instantly woke up when he heard the submachine gun fire from the Yamamoto Special Forces. The veterans of the Second Battalion also woke up instantly and immediately picked up their weapons and equipment and began to assemble.

One minute ago, a secret sentry outside the Yixiantian Field Hospital.

A secret sentry hid in a bunker and observed the surrounding environment. These secret sentries were designed by Li Yunlong. Basically, they dug a pit, blocked it with wooden boards and covered it, then dug out a mound on it, and then exposed a part of the observation post, so that it was convenient to observe the surroundings without being discovered.

Secret sentries are usually used at night. It is difficult to discover the secrets of the mound by observing it from a certain distance. In addition, because it is dug underground and a loudspeaker with a trumpet mouth is installed, some sounds that cannot be heard outside can be heard in the quiet night.

Li Yunlong deployed a lot of such secret sentries near Yitiantian, and even on the outskirts of Yitiantian. From the halfway point of the mountain, they could observe the situation on the road below Yitiantian. They were also equipped with a radio. Once they discovered that the enemy had sneaked in at night, they would immediately send a telegram back to the regiment headquarters.

The person who just fired the shot was a secret sentry located outside the field hospital, near the mountain.

This is also one of the two secret sentries outside the field hospital. After discovering that Yamamoto's special forces were approaching, the sentry opened fire directly. The gunshot instantly woke up all the surrounding troops.

“Who fired the shot?”

Yamamoto Ikki couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart when he heard the gunshot. The last time they encountered Yang Village, Yamamoto's special forces were destroyed after hearing a gunshot.

"Over there, that's the Eighth Route Army's secret sentry!"

After saying that, he pointed in the direction where the secret sentry had just fired.

"idiot!"