The sword starts with copying the sharpshooter's ability

Feeling a little better, Okamura began to think about the situation in North China as a whole.

Their military strength was already becoming increasingly depleted, and recently two divisions were wiped out in succession. Coupled with sporadic deaths in other counties, they were no longer able to support the garrison of all the counties in North China.

They can now only withdraw their troops and garrison large cities and along key railways and highways, so that they can form new divisions to deal with the increasingly powerful Eighth Route Army, especially the Independent Regiment!
"Independent Regiment, sharpshooter Zhang Wu is dead!"

After cursing again, Okamura Mitsutan found Lieutenant General Terauchi and ordered him to withdraw the First Army's forces, abandon the garrisons in remote counties, and focus on guarding the Shotai Road, Tongpu Road, and major cities.

The 34th Division, which was confronting the Central Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army in southwest Shanxi, was transferred to garrison in Linfen; the 41st Brigade returned to the 41st Division to defend Taiyuan; with the 16th Brigade as the main body, garrison regiments from various places were drawn to form a Type C division in Xinzhou, which surrounded the Eighth Route Army in the entire northwest of Shanxi from the west, south, and northeast!

"With two Type B divisions and one Type C division, it should be enough to stop the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi!"

Okamura said to Lieutenant General Terauchi:
"But you don't have to just passively defend. After the Eighth Route Army takes over the counties we have abandoned, they will disperse their forces to look for opportunities to fight against their main forces!"

As he spoke, a vicious flash appeared in his little eyes:
"Especially the Independent Regiment and the sharpshooter Zhang Wu. If we can determine their exact location, we can use two divisions to attack them and avenge the fallen warriors!"

"Hai!"

Lieutenant General Terauchi stood at attention and bowed his head, then complained:

“Commander, there is no problem in forming a new Type C division, but the morale of the warriors will surely drop further if the Koshikawa Division is destroyed.

We have to reduce our military strength, which will also be a blow to morale.

I’m afraid that even if we form a new division, without morale, we won’t be able to defeat the Independent Regiment!
The independent regiment is very powerful, and they also have the sharpshooter Zhang Wu who has been unable to be dealt with until now..."

"you do not need to worry!"

Okamura comforted him:

"You may not know that in response to the low morale of the expeditionary forces, the Imperial Headquarters has requested His Majesty the Emperor to send Count Miyazawa to North China to express his condolences. The delegation also includes Viscount Ogawa and Baron Kitano.

When I return to the North China Command, I will ask the headquarters to send a consolation delegation as soon as possible. You can tell the warriors this news in advance, which will definitely restore some morale! "

"Hai!"

Lieutenant General Terauchi's eyes lit up, he stood at attention again and bowed his head sharply, then smiled:
"Baron Kitano is the most famous singer in this country. With him here, he will definitely restore the morale of the warriors!"

"Ok!"

Okamura nodded and said:

"But only you and I know the specific whereabouts of the delegation. When the delegation enters the barracks directly, we must strengthen the defense. We must not allow intelligence to be leaked and be assassinated by the sharpshooter Zhang Wu!"

"Hai!"

Lieutenant General Terauchi stood at attention and bowed his head, then assured:

"Don't worry, Commander. This time the security will follow the highest rules. I will escort you personally!"

After receiving the guarantee from Lieutenant General Terauchi, Okamura was unwilling to stay in the defeated First Army any longer. He returned secretly to the North China Command and sent an urging telegram to their headquarters.

Lieutenant General Terauchi was also busy and began to deploy his subordinates according to the orders of Baldy Okamura.

As soon as they moved, the special committee obtained the intelligence and sent it to the brigade commander as soon as possible.

"Haha, that kid Li Yunlong succeeded again!"

Looking at the message on the telegram, which showed that the Independent Regiment had completely wiped out the Yuechuan Division, the brigade commander excitedly slapped the table and laughed:
"Li Yunlong is really a fool. He was able to wipe out the division between two brigades right under their noses. This is not something that can be done easily!"

"Yes, the Japs are only two hours away from each other. If we're not careful, we'll be surrounded!"

The Chief of Staff nodded and crossed his arms as he speculated:

"Attack at night, find out the Japanese's deployment in advance, and arrange blocking at both ends. If any of these three conditions is missing, the independent regiment will not be successful!
However, in my opinion, the independent regiment should have had a relatively easy battle in this battle.

It was mentioned repeatedly in previous combat reports of the independent regiment that Zhang Wu was able to infiltrate the Japanese defense lines at night and find out the Japanese defense situation.

This is the case for the Zaoshan Detachment and the 4th Brigade!
With Zhang Wu's rapid-fire shooting skills, it would not be difficult for the Independent Regiment to completely wipe out the Yuechuan Division in a night raid as long as they arranged a good blocking operation! "

"That's right, Zhang Wu's strength is indeed extraordinary!"

The brigade commander also sighed:

"He attacked the Japanese airport several times, always shooting from a distance. Especially the last time he killed a Japanese general, the three Japanese regiments were unable to defend against him!
The Japanese even studied him, but couldn't find the best way to deal with him! He and the independent regiment are now the most troublesome existence for the Japanese! "

"Yes, otherwise the Japanese wouldn't have started to shrink their defenses and form a new Type C division to deal with them!"

The Chief of Staff went on to analyze:
"This time the Japanese are basically going to withdraw from northwest Shanxi. We can seize the remains they left behind, or even ambush them on the road while they retreat, and reap more benefits!"

Speaking of gaining benefits, the chief of staff smiled unconsciously, and his eyes gradually turned into the shape of Kong Fangxiong:
"The Independent Regiment is going to make a fortune this time. Unlike last time when they got a lot from the New 1st Regiment, this time, all the weapons and equipment of the Koshikawa Division are his. There are 70 to 80 cannons alone, as well as tanks, armored vehicles, and other light and heavy machine guns and grenade launchers. If we just ask him for some support, we can expand several heavy firepower regiments!"

"It's time to fight the rich!"

The brigade commander's eyebrows were furrowed, and his eyes were smiling like Kong Fangxiong. He took up the armed belt and tied it around his waist, and walked out and said:
"It was Li Yunlong himself who asked us to create the fighter plane for him. We have the full right this time!
The Japanese have only stopped their raids, and have not yet determined the exact time for their retreat. Let's go congratulate the Independent Regiment on their success. When we come back and the Special Committee has intelligence, it won't be too late to make targeted arrangements!"

The Chief of Staff smiled:
"Okay, let's go now!" After the two reached an agreement, they once again took their direct battalion, drove the truck, and headed straight for Shimenbao.

Although they set out later, the brigade commander and his men arrived at Shimenbao two days earlier than the independent regiment because they had a small entourage and drove.

They first rested in Shimenbao. Two days later, they received the news that the independent regiment had returned to Shimenbao. The brigade commander then brought his chief of staff to the village entrance to wait.

On the other side, Li Yunlong's heart skipped a beat when he heard that the brigade commander was coming again, but he still gritted his teeth and jogged to the brigade commander with Zhao Gang.

The second one in the world, he is the boss, the brigade commander is the big brother!
After standing at attention and saluting, he was about to speak when the brigade commander smiled and said:

"Li Yunlong, congratulations on your fortune!"

May you be happy and prosperous!!!

What you fear will come true. Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong immediately cried poor:
"Commander, can you please let me take a break? I really didn't get much this time..."

"We didn't get much? That's not right!"

The brigade commander interrupted him directly and said with a smile:

"How did I get the news that you wiped out the entire Koshikawa Division? The Japanese searched for you for three days and couldn't find you, and you told me that you didn't get anything?"

The brigade commander laughed and scolded:
"Stop smiling bitterly in front of me and tell me the truth. How much good did you get this time?"

In order to rob, the brigade commander even used "you"!
"Not much, just weapons and equipment for 11000 men!"

Being discovered, Li Yunlong had no choice but to tell the truth:
"I plan to expand the force to 27000 people, and form eight artillery battalions and seven grenade launcher battalions..."

"Etc., etc!"

Hearing Li Yunlong's words, the brigade commander was startled at first, then glared, interrupted Li Yunlong again, and scolded with a smile:

"Damn it, you have such a big appetite, don't you? Not satisfied with a regiment of 16000 people, you want to expand it to 27000 people, 8 artillery battalions, 7 grenade launcher battalions...

So should I expand my brigade to 10 people, 8 artillery regiments, and 10 grenade launcher regiments?"

Li Yunlong nodded repeatedly and flattered him:

"Yes, yes, yes. Just based on your title as the Grand Brigade Commander, you should be able to expand the army by 100 million people!"

"Okay, stop the fucking bullshit!"

The brigade commander waved his hand:

"You leave the weapons and equipment for 4000 men, and I'll take the rest!"

"What are you doing, robbery?"

Like a cat whose tail was stepped on, Li Yunlong jumped up and waved his hands repeatedly, showing an expression that said you can hit me, but you can't rob me:

"It was always half before, why do you want so much this time? I suffered 6500 casualties in this battle, and only left equipment for 4000 people. It's such a loss!

No, no, this order must not be carried out!"

"Can't execute?"

The brigade commander glared:

"Then we have to talk about this. I provided you with intelligence, created the opportunity for this battle, arranged for the New Second Regiment to make a feint, and personally directed you on how to fight. This is all recorded in telegrams. No matter where the lawsuit goes, it was me who directed this battle!
According to the seizure rules, all your weapons and equipment should belong to me, right?
You mean to let me take away all the spoils?"

Hearing this, Li Yunlong had no choice but to admit defeat and smiled awkwardly:
"Well, you won, isn't that enough? I'll obey you. You robbed me, I admit it!"

"Haha, looking at your appearance, is it really that serious?"

Looking at Li Yunlong's expression, the brigade commander pointed at him and scolded with a smile:
"You've already seized weapons and equipment from more than 1 people. You're a rich man, but you're still so stingy. It's really embarrassing for me!

In this case, you are allowed to use damaged weapons and equipment, okay?"

"We are just afraid of being poor!"

Li Yunlong laughed awkwardly, and seeing that the brigade commander was happy, he took the opportunity to pave the way for Zhang Wu's merit:

"Commander, I have given you such a great benefit. Is it not too much for you to agree to my three requests?"

"You know how to reach out at the right time!"

The brigade commander glanced at Li Yunlong, thought for a moment, and then said:

"Okay, considering the weapons and equipment of 7000 people, you can make three requests. But I warn you, Li Yunlong, I only allow you to make them. Whether I agree to them depends on the content of your request!"

(End of this chapter)