The sword starts with copying the sharpshooter's ability

Among them, the independent regiment had 19 infantry battalions, each with 1000 people.

In addition to a rifle for each person, in terms of heavy weapons, the first nine main battalions each had 9 heavy machine guns and 20 light machine guns; the last ten ordinary battalions each had 62 heavy machine guns and 10 light machine guns.

533 grenade launchers and 20 mortars were divided into 14 grenade launcher battalions, 1 grenade launcher simplified battalion, and 1 mortar simplified battalion to provide close-range fire support.

24 field guns, 36 infantry guns, 2 Italian guns, 46 mountain guns, and 24 rapid-fire guns were formed into 2 field artillery battalions, 3 infantry artillery battalions, 4 mountain artillery battalions, and 2 rapid-fire artillery battalions to provide long-range artillery support.

There are 12 anti-tank guns, which usually use 20mm grenades for close-range artillery support. If they are used in street fighting, they can also be replaced with 20mm armor-piercing tracer bullets to attack the Japanese tanks and armored vehicles.

The independent regiment also had 7 Type 8 light tanks, 94 Type 5 ultra-light tanks, and 2 armored vehicles, forming armored companies to provide cover for the advance.

Although after only two months of training, all the troops of the independent regiment are still unable to achieve proficient infantry-tank coordination, they have no problem following in combat.

With the addition of the direct company, guard company, engineering company, special service company, submachine gun company, messenger company, cavalry company, special service team, sufficient ammunition and fuel, the independent regiment is strong in both men and horses. It is not afraid of a positional attack and defense battle with the Japanese Type B Division!

After the reorganization was completed, Li Yunlong asked Zhao Gang to report the independent regiment's troop strength and firepower deployment as soon as possible, and stated that the independent regiment was ready for battle and requested the brigade commander to assign combat tasks.

Zhao Gang understood it immediately. This was to prevent any unexpected changes and to get the main attack mission in hand as soon as possible and secure it.

He had heard that after the Japanese had reduced their forces some time ago, Ding Wei's New 1st Regiment had reached a strength of 772 people, and Kong Jie's New 8nd Regiment and Cheng Xiazi's nd Regiment also had a force of people.

In addition, they have several brigade-affiliated regiments, the teaching corps, and the artillery regiments that are directly under the brigade and equipped with their weapons and equipment. Even without the participation of the independent regiment, the 386th Brigade can directly capture Linfen City.

While they were sending the messages, the brigade commander was also busy. Together with the chief of staff, he continued to summarize various intelligence and make final preparations for the attack on Linfen.

Looking at the enemy and our own situation marked on the map, the chief of staff thought for a moment, then crossed his arms and analyzed:
"According to intelligence, the Japanese have strengthened Linfen's defenses during this period, and all light and heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, and infantry artillery have been deployed to the city walls and inner city walls.

According to the heavy firepower of the Itagaki Division, a Type B division, the entire Linfen had 144 heavy machine guns, 432 light machine guns, 288 grenade launchers, 36 75 field guns, 52 75 mountain guns, 16 rapid-fire guns, 28 infantry guns, and 28 anti-tank guns.

Together with one Type 1 super light tank squadron, two Type 2 light tank squadrons, and one armored vehicle squadron, a total of 1 iron turtles were gathered in the city.

Regardless of whether we launch a night attack or not, these iron turtles will be difficult to deal with once they are scattered, and by then we don’t know when the street fighting will end!

Moreover, there are two garrison regiments at Linfen Airport, with 2 aircraft supporting Linfen City. It will not be easy to capture Linfen!"

"That's right!"

The brigade commander frowned and agreed:

"The entire city of Linfen was under martial law. The Japanese even cleared out all civilians within 2500 meters of the barracks. There were checkpoints on the outer streets, patrols inside, and observers, machine gunners, and even sharpshooters at all commanding heights!
The Linfen Special Branch had already figured out the details of the Japanese division headquarters, but they had no idea where to start! "

"This may be difficult for others, but it should not be difficult for Zhang Wu!"

The Chief of Staff had already thought of Zhang Wu, and his expression relaxed:
"Zhang Wu was able to infiltrate the heavily guarded airport several times. The bare terrain is much more difficult than the complex city.

And his shooting range can reach 1900 meters. As long as you send him into the city, he will definitely be able to take down the Itagaki Division headquarters for you!
The Itagaki Division is a veteran Type B Division. If we don’t kill Lieutenant General Itagaki and even his entire division headquarters, we will suffer heavy casualties in order to capture Linfen!"

The Chief of Staff paused as if he remembered something, and then continued:

“In addition to destroying the Itagaki Division’s headquarters, we also need to send troops to cut off the railway that the 41st Division is rushing to rescue, or even block it, to buy time for the capture of Linfen.

As for Ding Wei's New 1st Regiment, I think we should not let them participate in the attack on Linfen. It would be better to let them go to Xinzhou in advance and make a siege posture to attract the attention of the Japanese.

Ding Wei has just as many tricks as Li Yunlong. He can definitely create momentum and let the Japanese know where he is, but they can't catch him! "

"Yes, we must block the enemy and make a feint to the east and attack in the west!"

The brigade commander nodded, thought for a moment, and added:
"We also have to attack Linfen Airport at the same time. Even if we can't take it in a short time, we have to destroy all the planes during the night attack. Otherwise, these 24 planes plus the 48 in Taiyuan will increase our casualties.

We don’t know how long the street fighting will last, we must prepare for the worst-case scenario! "

He thought about the whole strategy again and decided:
"Well, you go and notify the direct regiment, independent regiment, new first regiment, new second regiment, and 772 regiment to come to the brigade headquarters for a meeting and assign them specific combat tasks!

When notifying the independent regiment, explain the situation in Linfen clearly and have Li Yunlong ask Zhang Wu for his opinion on the decapitation operation and his idea of ​​attacking the airport. "

At this point he couldn't help but curl his lips:

"If we can capture even one of the Japanese planes, our attack on Linfen will be even more valuable!
Our Eighth Route Army has never captured a single Japanese airplane!"

"It's easy to shoot it down, but the key is not being able to drive it!"

The Chief of Staff said bluntly:
"We had the opportunity to seize the plane in Yangmingbao, but our Eighth Route Army didn't have anyone who could fly a plane, so we had to destroy it!"

"That's why I asked Li Yunlong to ask Zhang Wu for his opinion!"

The brigade commander smiled:
"You know how smart Zhang Wu is. He can deduce the driving of a tank from the driving of a truck. Without him, would our Eighth Route Army be able to establish the first armored unit?

The foreign pilot and journalist he rescued last time stayed in their independent regiment for three days. Maybe he asked them how to fly a plane. If he could figure it out and train more pilots for our Eighth Route Army, that would be great!

So that we don't have to be bombed by the Japanese all the time and have no way to deal with it! "

The Chief of Staff's eyes lit up:
"Okay, I'll send the message right away..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the brigade commander:
"In addition to western Zhejiang, don't forget to send a telegram to the Linfen Special Operations Group and ask them to wait for... half a month. Half a month is enough time for all the troops to enter the attack position.

Have them go to Wukou County Special Operations Department to pick up Zhang Wu in half a month, and sneak into the Linfen Duanbanyuan Division Headquarters before the main force attacks! "

The Chief of Staff nodded:

"Okay, leave it all to me!"

After receiving the telegram from the brigade, Li Yunlong slapped his thigh excitedly:
"Okay, the main attack mission will definitely be assigned to our independent regiment!"

Zhao Gang also understood immediately:
"Yes, as long as we can participate, we will definitely get the main attack mission based on our weapons, equipment and manpower!"

"Ok!"

Li Yunlong nodded, asked Duan Peng outside the door to call Zhang Wu, and then instructed Zhao Gang:

“I will go to the brigade headquarters today, but I guess the other regiment commanders will have to go as well. It will probably take three days to wait for them and assign tasks.

In the next three days, you will take Zhang Dabiao and Shen Quan to prepare for the departure of all personnel. When I come back and assign specific combat tasks, we will set off! "Zhao Gang nodded:
"Don't worry, leave the logistics to me!"

While they were talking, Duan Peng also notified Zhang Wu.

The war is about to begin!

After receiving the notice, Zhang Wu's eyes lit up. The independent regiment had been preparing for war for the past two months, and suddenly he was called, which must mean there was a combat mission.

As expected, after he followed Duan Peng to the regiment headquarters and greeted Li Yunlong, he told Zhang Wu about Li Yunlong's specific situation in Linfen and the mission of beheading, and then asked:

"How about it, do you have the confidence to destroy the damn Itagaki Division Headquarters?"

Attack Linfen? !

Zhang Wu was delighted. A Type B division would surely allow him to gain more experience. It would be even better if he could take over the division headquarters in advance!
Thinking of this, he patted his chest and promised:

"No problem. As long as I have specific intelligence and can be sent to Linfen, I can wipe out the Japanese headquarters even if they have a defense of 2500 or 5000 meters, not to mention their 10000-meter defense!"

"Good job, you are Li Yunlong's soldier!"

Li Yunlong nodded to Zhang Wu with satisfaction, and then asked:

“And there’s the Japanese airport.

Judging from what the brigade commander said, he should be asking you if you can figure out the Japanese planes. Our Eighth Route Army has never seized a single Japanese plane. If you can figure it out, I will take on the task of attacking the airport as well!

Don’t you like to fight the Japanese? There are two Japanese garrison regiments at the airport, plus the ones from Linfen, we will let you beat them all at once!"

Want to have a good fight all at once?
Zhang Wu's eyes lit up again. He still had a copy ability exchange voucher from the last battle, which was just right for copying the Japanese pilot.

He had always had a plan to capture planes and train pilots for the Eighth Route Army in advance. This time he could take the opportunity to defeat two more squadrons and perhaps receive more commendations or even money. Why not do it?
However, in order not to appear so anxious, he still pretended to hesitate and thought for a moment, then said solemnly:
"When they came to rescue Anna last time, I asked pilot Mark how to fly a plane. I remember all the key points he said. If we can seize the plane and let me figure it out for two days, I should be able to fly it!"

Can open!

Li Yunlong's eyes lit up, he widened his eyes, tilted his head slightly, pointed at Zhang Wu and scolded with a smile:
"Haha, you're such a genius! When you manage to fly the plane, I'll give you credit!"

He assured confidently:
"Okay, I'll go to the brigade headquarters today. Leave the task of fighting for the mission to me. You stay home and make preparations. When I come back, I will definitely get you the mission of attacking the airport!

Damn it, you dare to snatch the mission from me and even rebel against them!"

Zhang Wu smiled:
"Thank you, leader!"

After the matter was settled, Zhang Wu returned to the dormitory to rest and prepare, while Li Yunlong, under the protection of Duan Peng, rushed to the brigade headquarters at full speed.

Ping'an County is right next to Heyuan County, and Li Yunlong arrived at the brigade headquarters that day.

Seeing Li Yunlong, the brigade commander couldn't wait to ask:
"Li Yunlong, how about it, can Zhang Wu do it?"

Li Yunlong chuckled and started to keep the secret:

"Commander, why are you in such a hurry? I just got here. Please let me drink some water and take a breath before we talk..."

The brigade commander glared:

"Stop talking nonsense, speak quickly, or I'll kick you!"

It was originally for the sake of gaining benefits. Li Yunlong said with a proud expression on his face:

"When has our Zhang Wu ever let you down? Whether it's beheading or flying a plane, for that guy, it's... how do you say it? Yes, a piece of cake!"

Flying a plane is a piece of cake!
The brigade commander's eyes lit up, and his face became more and more joyful. Finally, he couldn't help but laugh at the chief of staff next to him:
"Haha, what do you think? I knew that Zhang Wu was smart and clever enough. He would definitely not miss the opportunity to learn how to fly a plane!"

"Yes, our Zhang Wu is really awesome!"

The Chief of Staff also said with a smile:

"With him here, and with the plane we captured this time, our Eighth Route Army can also train our own pilots!"

Hearing this, Li Yunlong's expression of pride in Zhang Wu became even more pronounced. However, he did not miss such a good opportunity and immediately began to ask for benefits:

"Brigade Commander, with that kid Zhang Wu, you have to give the mission of attacking the airport to my independent regiment, right?"

"You know how to lend a hand when the time comes!"

Pointing at Li Yunlong and scolding him with a smile, the brigade commander originally wanted the independent regiment to lead the attack, and he was happy, so he said:

"Well, just for Zhang Wu's sake, the mission of attacking the airport will also be given to your independent regiment!"

As he said this, he changed the subject and warned solemnly:

"But you have to be careful, there are not many chances to seize the planes, you can't destroy all my planes!"

It hasn't been seized yet, how come it's your plane?
Li Yunlong complained in his heart, but patted his chest and assured:
"Don't worry, Commander. I will take Zhang Wu with me to attack the airport. That guy has a fast attack speed and a long range. I can't guarantee that I can save all the planes, but I can definitely save half of them!"

The brigade commander nodded:
"Okay, once we capture the plane, I will personally give it to your independent regiment and recommend Zhang Wu for credit!"

The goal was achieved. Li Yunlong stood at attention and saluted:
"Thank you, Brigadier!"

Next, Li Yunlong stayed at the brigade headquarters and waited for the arrival of regiment commanders such as Ding Wei, Kong Jie, and Cheng Xiazi. Then the brigade commander began to assign specific combat tasks.

After the chief of staff explained the details, the brigade commander got straight to the point as all the regiment commanders looked on expectantly:

"In this battle, the independent regiment will be the main force and will complete the task of attacking the airport alone!"

"Why do all the good things happen to Li Yunlong?"

Cheng Xiazi was jealous of Li Yunlong. Seeing the brigade commander giving Li Yunlong two main tasks, Cheng Xiazi was the first to express dissatisfaction and said:
"Brigade Commander, you have to be fair. Hasn't Li Yunlong had enough meat recently? Not to mention the Japanese brigade, he has even defeated three divisions. Not only did he have to lead the attack this time, but he was also given the task of the airport. I don't understand!"

(End of this chapter)