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Chapter 1012: Captain Yang, which military academy did you graduate from?
Yang Yuanshan brought Han Yang and others down from Qipan Mountain and soon arrived at the foot of Xigang Mountain.

Xu Wei, the battalion commander who had been stationed on the mountain, had just sent off the large force of the special forces regiment led by Zhan Haishan. Now he learned from the sentry that Yang Yuanshan and Han Yang had arrived, so he hurriedly brought his men down to greet them.

"Captain, Chief of Staff!"

"Xu Wei, how have you been doing recently?"

Yang Yuanshan saw that he was in good condition and asked with a smile.

"Without a war to fight, all we can do is dig trenches. That's a bit boring!"

Xu Wei was obviously a little unhappy.

Except for the beginning, when the Japanese chased Gao Yuanzhi's 1st Artillery Battalion to the foot of Xigang Mountain, they fought back the Japanese, which vented their anger towards the Japanese and made them feel relieved for a while. However, there had been no battle for several days and he was almost bored to death.

"I think you are drifting.

This is clearly an opportunity for your battalion to step up the training of new recruits and restore combat effectiveness, but you are wasting it?"

Yang Yuanshan glared at him.

Hearing him knocking, Xu Wei quickly replied:
“Hey, no.

We rotated the soldiers to train and dig trenches every day, and did not neglect the literacy classes and ideological education at night. "

“Hmph, that’s good.

Come on, take me to see how your trenches are going!"

Xigang Mountain is a strategic location. Although Yang Yuanshan has prepared to evacuate the first battalion from here, he does not want to give up here.

Instead, it was planned to entrust the 358th Brigade or the Wutai Division to garrison there.

With this place and Qubei County as our support, we can effectively block the Japanese invaders.

……

As Xu Wei led him and Han Yang up the mountain, he asked cautiously:
"Captain, Deputy Captain Zhan has taken his men back to Qixia Town. Should our battalion also withdraw?"

Yang Yuanshan nodded:
"Yes, our next enemy is the two divisions coming from Jizhong.

The Qubei County side will be handed over to the brother troops of Wutai and 358 Brigade. "

Upon hearing this, Xu Wei immediately understood that his battalion would finally get a chance to fight.

He suddenly said excitedly:

"That's great.

"Captain, the soldiers in our battalion are all crying out, please let us take the lead!"

"Don't worry, the Japanese have two Class A divisions this time, so you will definitely have a chance to fight!"

Yang Yuanshan gave him a reassurance.

……

Soon, the group reached the top of Xigang Mountain, which was not very high to begin with.

We saw that the entire hillside of the mountain had been dug by the soldiers of the first battalion with three chest-deep trenches, and the trenches were connected by zigzag-shaped communication trenches.

A number of cat-ear holes were dug on the reverse slope of the trench, and trees were even cut down to support each cat-ear hole to prevent it from being collapsed by artillery fire.

Every ten meters or so in the trenches, there were heavy machine gun firing points built with sandbags.

Cross fire was formed between the various firing points, and the defense seemed very tight.

Any Japanese soldier who wants to rush up will pay a heavy price!

……

After seeing the entire Xigang Mountain's defensive fortifications, Yang Yuanshan was very satisfied and immediately patted Xu Wei on the shoulder:

"Xu Wei, this fortification is well built. It seems that you have not been idle these days.

very good! "

Receiving the compliment, Xu Wei naturally smiled happily and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

……

At this time, an observation post of the first battalion holding a telescope suddenly pointed to the southwest and shouted to Xu Wei:
"Look, Commander, the artillery comrades have withdrawn."

When Yang Yuanshan and others looked over, they saw a large number of gray figures rolling over in the distance.

Xu Wei said quickly:
"Captain, this should be Gao Yuanzhi and his artillery battalion returning."

Yang Yuanshan nodded and ordered:
"Send someone to contact Gao Yuanzhi and the others.

Let his artillery battalion continue to evacuate to Qixia Town, and he can come here himself so I can ask about their situation."

"Yes!"

Xu Wei immediately accepted the order and prepared to arrange for someone, but Yang Yuanshan stopped him and added:
"By the way, let's see if the five regiments of the brother unit have also withdrawn together.

If they all come back, invite all five group leaders over."

"understand!"

Xu Wei agreed and took action immediately.

……

About twenty minutes later, Gao Yuanzhi and others came hurriedly, rushed up Xigang Mountain, and reported to him:
"Captain!"

Yang Yuanshan nodded slightly and motioned for him to stand aside and drink some water.

Then he took a few quick steps and went to greet He Dingwei, Ji Yongcheng and others behind him.

After exchanging pleasantries with the five group leaders, Yang Yuanshan asked:
"Commanders, how are things going these days?
The Japs didn't cause you any trouble, did they?"

Hearing his question, Ji Yongcheng and others couldn't help but complain:
"Captain Yang, don't mention it!

Except at the beginning, a group of Japanese soldiers rushed out to fight with us, but we were beaten back. In the following days, we were basically on an armed march!
It’s boring as hell.”

Yang Yuanshan chuckled:
"Isn't that just perfect? ​​It will allow your soldiers to get familiar with the new equipment."

"Hahaha, that's true."

Everyone laughed.

Yang Yuanshan turned around and asked He Dingwei, Jiang Yaohui and Ye Jingyun:
"Captain He, Captain Jiang, Captain Ye, Gao Yuanzhi has helped you train the gunners, right?"

Originally, Yang Yuanshan was going to let the Second Artillery Battalion serve as an artillery school to help train gunners for other brother units. However, when the three regiments from the Wutai Division escorted Gao Yuanzhi's First Artillery Battalion away, Yang Yuanshan decided to let Gao Yuanzhi help with the training instead.

This can also be more convenient.

He Dingwei and others grinned when they heard what he said:
“I’ve practiced it, I’ve practiced it!

It is said that our gunners have fired at least 50 rounds on average in the past few days, and they can be called experienced old gunners!"

Of course, 50 rounds of live ammunition were nothing to the Japanese gunners.

But for our army's gunners, that is very rare!
There are many artillerymen in many units who have only been able to fire a dozen or twenty artillery shells after serving for several years.

Those who are unlucky can't even fire three or five shells!

So although Yang Yuanshan disagreed with their words, he still nodded politely.

"that's great."

Then he told them about the situation of the special forces regiment during this period, and the situation between the enemy and us.

Everyone was naturally shocked to hear that they had managed to defeat the Japanese's Second Independent Mixed Brigade in such a short time.

Everyone was talking in amazement.

Yang Yuanshan ignored their words and continued seriously:
"Commanders, our troops in northwestern Shanxi are now planning to prioritize the eastern section of the Zhengtai Road and destroy the Japanese First and Eighth Divisions.

So we also need your help and some extra effort."

Hearing that their appetite was so big and they wanted to swallow up the two Class A divisions of the Japanese in one bite, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

The faces of He Dingwei and the other two became very serious, and they all remained silent.

Only Lu Jilie, the head of the new 358th Regiment of the 8th Regiment, who had more contacts with the Special Forces Regiment, took the lead and stood up:

"Captain Yang, just tell me what you want us to do?
Now we have excellent equipment and sufficient ammunition. Even if we have to deal with a regiment of the Japanese, our new 8th Regiment is willing to take it on!"

Ever since he got in touch with the Special Forces Regiment, the equipment of his new 8th Regiment has improved visibly!
Now they even have a radio station, so Lu Jilie is certainly willing to go through fire and water for the special forces regiment.

After he spoke up, Ji Yongcheng, the commander of the new 358th Regiment of the 7th Brigade, could only agree: "That's right! Commander Yang, just say it straight!
Anyway, our superiors have ordered us to support you, so even if we fight a big battle with the Japanese, it won’t be considered a violation of military orders.”

"Thank you very much, both captains."

Yang Yuanshan nodded with satisfaction and looked at He Dingwei and the other two.

Lu Jilie and Ji Yongcheng have both expressed their opinions, what else can these three say?
I could only nod along.

Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, Yang Yuanshan immediately repeated to them what he had just said to Ling Zhenwu and others on Qipan Mountain.

Hearing that they were asked to undertake such an important task, He Dingwei and others naturally felt a lot of pressure.

However, Lu Jilie and Ji Yongcheng said excitedly:

"Old Ling, Old Gu and the others have all arrived. Now we have more than 20,000 people in total. We can fight this battle!
Isn’t it just holding on for 15 days?

At worst, we can dig trenches on the roads north of Jinyang City and let the Japanese fill them up slowly, which will last for half a month!"

They all knew that with Yang Yuanshan's generous and magnanimous character, he would never let them suffer any loss.

Even if they really spent all their family assets, Yang Yuanshan would definitely make up for it.

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Seeing these two people so enthusiastic, He Dingwei and others couldn't pretend to be dead.

After all, Yang Yuanshan was quite loyal to them.

I can only promise:

"Captain Yang, don't worry, as long as our troops are not wiped out, your retreat will be safe!"

“Haha, that’s not necessary.

After 15 days, if the situation is really too critical and you can't bear it anymore, just send someone to Qixia Town to inform us.

At worst, we can just move into the mountains. It’s a pipe dream for the Japanese to destroy us!”

Of course, Yang Yuanshan didn't want them to wipe out all their troops, so he smiled and gave them a reassurance.

He knew very well that without these words, these honest men might really hold their ground and never retreat a single step without clear orders.

That would be too tragic.

Hearing what he said, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

If we can retreat, then we will have much more room for maneuver in this battle.

Everyone was thinking in their hearts: Even if they really did encounter a few Japanese divisions showing up, they would be defeated and retreat, but they would still fight sparrow warfare and guerrilla warfare to make the Japanese suffer!
……

After explaining his deployment to He Dingwei and others, Yang Yuanshan took them to look at the trenches on Xigang Mountain and instructed them:

"Commanders, Xigang Mountain can form a pincer attack with Qubei County, and it also happens to control the western section of Zhengtai Road. It is definitely a vital place.

After my people retreat, you can discuss on your own and send one or two regiments to station here to continue digging trenches and improving fortifications.

At that time, if the Japanese want to advance eastward, they will have to attack Xigang Mountain first.

No matter how fierce their artillery fire is, as long as your anti-artillery holes are strong enough, they will not be able to do anything to you in the short term."

He Dingwei and others were experienced warriors, so after careful observation, they naturally discovered the exquisiteness of the fortifications on the mountain.

I couldn't help but sigh:
"Captain Yang, the fortifications your regiment built are amazing!
This is the first time we have seen it!"

Jiang Yaohui even asked curiously:
"Captain Yang, which military academy did you graduate from?

Otherwise, how could he have such a skill?
But considering your age, you probably wouldn’t meet the admissions standards of the military academies before joining the army.”

Yang Yuanshan grinned:
"Don't you know who in our army has attended military academies?
These two moves of mine are just my own random thoughts, not worth mentioning. "

In fact, what he was muttering in his heart was: There is no military academy now that can teach me this skill!
This is the summary of our army's experience as the world's number one army after decades of fighting!

Of course it is extraordinary.

Not to mention dealing with the Japanese, even dealing with the Americans whose firepower is ten times stronger is no problem!
He said it lightly, but He Dingwei and others felt that the guy in front of them was in Versailles.

Everyone was complaining in their hearts: You just casually thought about it and figured out such an amazing way of building fortifications. Then what about us old guys who have fought for more than ten years and still haven’t figured it out?
I'm not even worthy of carrying your shoes, am I?

……

After seeing the trench fortifications on Xigang Mountain, Yang Yuanshan had nothing more to say to He Dingwei and the others, so he immediately asked them to contact Ling Zhenwu and the others on Qipan Mountain to discuss the specific deployment issues on their own.

The five regiment commanders then went down the mountain together and returned to their respective units.

……

After they left, Yang Yuanshan finally had time to ask Gao Yuanzhi:
"Yuanzhi, how were the results of your bombardment of Jinyang City these days?
How is the situation of your First Artillery Battalion?"

"The results of the battle were not small. At least all the artillery towers in the north of Jinyang City were blown down by us.

The Japanese soldiers inside are probably almost all dead.

However, the fort and the walls of Jinyang City were very strong, so the damage did not seem to be serious.

Our battalion suffered heavy artillery losses.

The Japanese sent out infantry, and after they were beaten back by us, they engaged in an all-out artillery battle with us.

Their artillery skills were superb, and although we were more flexible and mobile, many of our artillery pieces were still destroyed one after another.

When we went south, we had 48 75mm mountain guns, but now we only have 28 left.”

Gao Yuanzhi answered with a bitter look on his face.

"My goodness! In just a few days, 20 mountain cannons were lost!"

Yang Yuanshan also frowned.

Although he had more ordinary equipment than he could use up, the mountain artillery was not sufficient to the point where he could waste it at will!

"Yes, even among these 28 guns, there are 3 that I had the soldiers drag back the broken guns, disassembled the parts, and then pieced together.

Otherwise, there would be three fewer.

However, the accuracy of the artillery fire has dropped significantly."

Gao Yuanzhi sighed again.

Yang Yuanshan nodded, distractedly checked his system warehouse, and found that there were 14 75mm mountain cannons in it. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Patted Gao Yuanzhi on the shoulder and comforted him:
"Okay, I get it.

When we return to Qixia Town, I will provide you with a batch of mountain artillery."

Hearing the additional information, Gao Yuanzhi's face slightly brightened.

Yang Yuanshan asked again:
“What about the gunner casualties?
I gave you enough artillery, but you didn't have enough people to use them!"

"In the battles we have been fighting in these few days, a total of 178 gunners have been killed and 154 have been seriously injured."

Gao Yuanzhi's face suddenly turned ugly again.

He and Wang Gensheng separated in Xin County, and he took away 1000 people.

After losing more than 300 people, he only has more than 600 people left, which is only % of the original artillery battalion.

If Yang Yuanshan really replenished his 48 mountain cannons, he would not have enough manpower to operate these cannons.

After all, it takes a lot of people to take care of the mules and horses that pull the artillery!

When Yang Yuanshan heard that they had lost so many people, he felt a little unhappy.

But now that things have come to this, he cannot blame Gao Yuanzhi. After all, their bombardment of Jinyang City still played a huge role in the overall battle situation.

The loss of these 20 mountain guns and more than 300 artillerymen was obviously acceptable.

So he softened his expression a little and nodded:
"Okay, I got it. When we get back to Qixia Town, I'll find a way to get you some additional manpower."

……

After understanding the situation of the 1st Artillery Battalion, Yang Yuanshan sent Gao Yuanzhi back with his men to continue retreating towards Qixia Town.

Then he ordered the battalion commander Xu Wei:

"Xu Wei, order your entire battalion to evacuate immediately!"

"Yes!"

……

(End of this chapter)