The sword starts with copying the sharpshooter's ability

Kong Jie was unwilling to just play a supporting role. He nodded and agreed with Cheng Xiazi and said:

"Yes, although Linfen City is large, one side of the city wall can only accommodate a thousand soldiers. It would be better to have a team of seven or eight thousand people, including the vanguard, flanks, and reserves. That would be just right.

The independent regiment has a large number of troops, but it cannot play the role it should be in this kind of siege warfare. It is simply using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

I think the independent regiment should be put in reserve. If any regiment fails, the independent regiment can be sent to fill the gap!"

Ding Wei also saw the opportunity, and while finishing off the opponent, he took the lead and said:
"Kong Jie's analysis is correct. An open area like an airport is more suitable for the independent regiment. For attacking Linfen City, it is better for my New 1st Regiment to take the lead!
My new regiment now has 1 men, including 1 mountain artillery battalion, 3 infantry artillery battalion, grenade launcher battalions, and the number of light and heavy machine guns is no less than that on one side of the Japanese wall. It is enough to suppress the Japanese firepower in the shortest time, and then cover the commandos to capture the city gate, and the demolition team to blow up the city gate and enter Linfen! "

The leaders of several other directly affiliated groups also spoke up:
"That's right, the independent regiment is too large, and we should be the ones to conduct siege operations!"

"My direct regiment applies to take the lead in attacking Linfen!"

Li Yunlong didn't care about what they said. He saw that the brigade commander had no intention of speaking, so he immediately understood and opened his voice loudly, interrupting the leaders of the regiments and said with his eyes wide open:

"Damn it, you guys are rebelling. You dare to compete with me for the main attack?"

After scanning all the team leaders, he started 1vN output:
“In terms of seniority, when you, Ding Wei, joined the army, I was already a veteran for 10 months!
You, Kong Erlangzi, can't compare with me. When you were carrying the Hanyang-made machine, I was carrying a fast-moving machine!
Blind Cheng, open your eyes before talking to me again. I taught you how to shoot a gun step by step back then.

Not to mention your several directly affiliated regiments. You were formed after you came to northwestern Shanxi. Tell me honestly, how much of your weapons and equipment were donated by me?
Compared to me, you are all rookies!"

Seeing that they still wanted to refute, Li Yunlong continued:
"Even if we don't consider qualifications, from the perspective of strength, you are not qualified to compete with me!
If you don't believe me, just go and take a look at our independent regiment. We now have 19 infantry battalions, each with 1000 people. The worst battalion has 75 light and heavy machine guns.

For short-range artillery fire, our independent regiment has 17 grenade launcher and mortar battalions. Don’t compare yours with mine. My grenade launcher battalion has not 12 guns, but 36 guns!
As for long-range artillery, I still have 11 artillery battalions, including 2 field artillery battalions and 4 mountain artillery battalions. Even compared with the artillery regiment of the brigade, my independent regiment is not inferior at all!

Besides, is it the end just by blowing up the city gate?
The Japanese have so many iron turtles, they are not just for show. It is very likely that the battle will turn into street fighting. How are you going to deal with these iron turtles?
Still using Molotov cocktails to fight the Japanese tanks in close combat?
Haha, I haven’t used such dangerous means for a long time!

In addition to our Zhang Wu who can fight the Japanese Iron Turtles, I also have 1 anti-tank gun battalion, 2 rapid-fire artillery battalions, 2 armored companies, a total of 20 Iron Turtles, 7 of which are light tanks with cannons!

I also have a special forces team and a submachine gun company coordinated by infantry and tanks. Don't let those Japanese bastards stop me!

It can be said that even without you, I can take Linfen with just one regiment!

The brigade commander asked you to assist him because he is taking care of you, so don't be ungrateful!"

After hearing this, not only the direct regiment, but even Ding Wei, Kong Jie and Cheng the Blind were so shocked that they were speechless.

With the size and firepower of the independent regiment, it is not just a regiment, it is clearly an army, and a heavy firepower army with strengthened artillery and tanks!

Add to that the strategic sharpshooter Zhang Wu, and even if they were all tied together, they would definitely not be a match for the Independent Regiment alone!
The independent group is so strong!

After a while, Kong Jie was the first to react, and he couldn't help but say to Li Yunlong:

"My goodness, everyone knows that you, Li Yunlong, made a fortune after coming to Northwest Shanxi, but I never thought that you would become as rich as a landlord!
Not only has the team expanded more than ten times, but its heavy weapons, hiss, are no worse than those of a Japanese Type C division!
And Zhang Wu, your independent regiment will lead the attack, I, Kong Jie, am convinced!"

Blind Cheng also nodded and agreed:
"Yes, based on the number of artillerymen in the independent regiment, Li Yunlong now has at least 23000 troops, almost catching up with the Japanese Type B division in terms of strength!

Plus Zhang Wu is backing him up..."

Speaking of Zhang Wu, a hint of jealousy appeared on his face, and he said to Li Yunlong:

"You are so lucky to have such a good soldier like Zhang Wu. If it weren't for Zhang Wu, how could you have gotten so many good things?

There are still two tank companies. Without Zhang Wu, you can't possibly handle the Japanese Iron Turtle, let alone train so many tank soldiers!"

"Zhang Wu is my soldier, there's no point in you being jealous!"

Li Yunlong didn't care about his jealousy at all. Instead, he looked proud of Zhang Wu, shaking his head and hips and said proudly:
"Don't mention the little iron turtle. Our Zhang Wu can even tinker with the Japanese planes!"

Zhang Wu can figure out how to operate an airplane!!!
All the team leaders present were even more shocked.

The rapid development of the independent regiment was within their scope of understanding, but flying a plane was beyond their scope of understanding.

It’s not so easy to train a pilot!
If tank soldiers are the highest branch of the infantry, then pilots are the highest branch of the navy, army and air force!
Every pilot needs at least several years of systematic study and training to be trained, and the cost is simply incomparable to that of a tank soldier!
Even the expenses of one pilot can support an entire regiment!

Zhang Wu could actually fly a plane without any training...

This talent is simply amazing!
After a while, Ding Wei reacted and asked impatiently:

"Really?"

"Then there is still a holiday?"

Li Yunlong had a mysterious and powerful expression on his face, and said confidently:
"If it weren't for this, would our brigade commander allow my independent regiment to attack the airport alone? This is why we need to rely on Zhang Wu to save a few more planes and prepare for the training of pilots in the future!

If you don’t believe me, just wait and see. In a few years, our Eighth Route Army will have its own air force!”

Kong Jie kept nodding beside him, exclaiming with a look of surprise:
"Oh my God, Zhang Wu is really amazing. He can even fly a plane!"

His words resonated with the other group leaders, and they all praised Li Yunlong:

"Yeah, Zhang Wu is such a genius!"

"Otherwise, why do even foreign commanders praise Zhang Wu so highly?"

"That's right. With Zhang Wu here, our Eighth Route Army has made up for a lot of gaps with the Japanese. We have made at least 30 years of progress in military affairs!"

Amidst all the praises, no regimental commander dared to compete with Li Yunlong for the task. Even when the brigade commander assigned them the task next, no regimental commander raised any questions.

The Independent Regiment has set a benchmark in the front. Anyone who dares to question it should catch up with the Independent Regiment first!
This is what the brigade commander meant, otherwise he would not have allowed Li Yunlong to say so much.

In this way, the specific tasks of each regiment were assigned exactly as the brigade commander had previously formulated.

details as follows:

The independent regiment attacked the airport 5 kilometers west of Linfen alone and took on the main task of attacking the west gate of Linfen.

Fifteen days later, at 15 o'clock in the evening when Zhang Wu beheaded the Japanese division headquarters in Linfen and returned, the independent regiment launched attacks on the airport and Linfen at the same time.

The 772nd Regiment joined the siege of Linfen from the north, and the New nd Regiment joined from the east half an hour after the Independent Regiment launched its attack.

The 1st and 2nd Regiments were lying in ambush in the south of Linfen. If the Japanese dared to come out, they would rush in. If the Japanese did not come out, they would serve as the reserve forces for the other three directions.

In addition to the frontal attack, Ding Wei's New 13st Regiment moved toward Xinzhou. days later, it launched a feint attack on Xinzhou in advance to attract the attention of the Japanese.

The Third Regiment and the Teaching Corps cut off the Tongpu Railway 30 miles northeast of Linfen, and ambushed at Yuemengou, a must-pass road 25 miles away, to block the Japanese reinforcements from Taiyuan.

The brigade's two artillery regiments and all tanks and armored vehicles were divided into three parts to provide support to the 2nd Regiment, the New 772nd Regiment, and the regiment that was blocking Yuemengou.

As for the independent regiment, the number of its artillery and armored units is no less than that of any direction assigned by the brigade, so it does not need any additional support at all.

After assigning all the tasks, the brigade commander glanced at all the regiment leaders and finally said:
"Each regiment must complete its pre-departure preparations within three days and arrive at its designated attack position within 3 days. If any difficulties are encountered, they must overcome them on their own!"

All the group leaders present stood at attention and saluted:

"Yes, we will complete the task resolutely!"

The brigade commander nodded and waved his hand.
"Okay, let's go down and get ready!"

"Yes!"

All the team leaders agreed again and then filed out.

Li Yunlong was about to leave when he was stopped by the brigade commander.

After all the regiment commanders left, the brigade commander handed over the latest deployment situation of Linfen Airport to Li Yunlong, and then solemnly warned:

"Whether we can capture Linfen in this battle and put an end to the Japanese threat to our Yellow River crossing depends on your independent regiment!

Your independent regiment is going to split the troops into two parts and launch an attack at the same time. Attacking the airport and protecting the planes is still a delicate task, so you can't be impatient. I allow you to use the main force to attack the airport first. Just be sure to capture Linfen before dawn!"

Li Yunlong assured confidently:

"Don't worry, Commander. I will complete the mission!"

The brigade commander nodded:
"Well, let's go!"

"Yes!"

After standing at attention and saluting again, Li Yunlong left the brigade headquarters.

As soon as he got outside, he saw Ding Wei waiting for him.

Li Yunlong was so smart that he understood Ding Wei's meaning in a second. He stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Old Ding, I won't do anything for free!"

"no problem!"

Seeing that Li Yunlong understood what he meant, Ding Wei smiled and said:
"I can't fight alongside you in this battle, but in the next one, if you can bring your brothers to eat some fat meat and take Xinzhou, I'll treat you to a drink!

By then, don’t even mention Fenjiu. Even if you want to drink sake from the devils, I’ll get it for you!”

Seeing Ding Wei speak out directly, Li Yunlong couldn't help but sigh:
"Damn it, Ding Wei is really a dog-headed military strategist. You've already started thinking about the next battle before this one has even started!"

"I am very sure of that!"

Being touched on a sore spot, Ding Wei raised the corners of his mouth with some complacency and began to show off:
"After taking Linfen, our Eighth Route Army will have no worries. The next step will definitely be to continue to cut off the Tongpu Line, reduce the living space of the Japanese, and gradually encircle their base camp - which is too far away.

As long as Xinzhou is captured, the connection between Taiyuan and Datong will be completely cut off, and the 120th Division can boldly capture Datong and Shuozhou.

If we take Yangquan and Changzhi from both ends and cut off the Zhengtai Line, the Japanese in Taiyuan will be trapped. By then, the recovery of the entire Shanxi will be just around the corner!"

Seeing that Ding Wei said he was fat, he started to breathe heavily. Li Yunlong curled his lips and said:
"Okay, you, Political Commissar Ding, will definitely be the person in charge of our Sichuan-Shaanxi base in the future. Don't forget your brothers when the time comes!" "What do you think? Once our Eighth Route Army is expanded, I, Ding Wei, will at least be the head of a division, right?"

Hearing the sarcasm in Li Yunlong's words, Ding Wei smiled nonchalantly:
"But you're worse than me, Li Yunlong. Who knows, I might have to call you the chief someday!"

As he said this, he saluted Li Yunlong jokingly:

"Commander Li Yunlong, what do you think? Give me some honest advice!"

"Haha, no problem!"

Ding Wei had said this, so Li Yunlong naturally had no reason to refuse. He laughed and saluted in return:

"Just for this gift from you, I will accept this. When the time comes to attack Xinzhou, I will definitely count you in as a part of it!"

"That's pretty much it!"

Ding Wei said this with satisfaction, said goodbye to Li Yunlong, and rode back to his base under the protection of his guards.

Li Yunlong did not waste any time. He mounted his horse and, under the protection of Duan Peng, returned to the independent regiment. He immediately convened a meeting of all cadres at the company level and above.

Li Yunlong is back!

After receiving the notice, Zhang Wu's eyes lit up. He couldn't wait to fight the Japanese!
When he arrived at the regiment headquarters, he greeted Li Yunlong and waited for all the company-level and above cadres to arrive. Li Yunlong got straight to the point and said:

"The brigade commander has given us the mission. This time, our regiment will join other brother regiments to attack Linfen, which is guarded by the Itagaki Division. I have taken over the main attack mission, and I have also won the mission to attack the Linfen Airport!"

Hearing this, all the company commanders were delighted, and they all rubbed their hands and shouted:

"Great! Our battalion has been eager to kill the Japanese!"

"Captain, please give the order. Our First Battalion will ensure that the mission is completed!"

"That's right, the soldiers in our regiment are now trained just like the little tigers. Even without the other brother regiments, our independent regiment can still take Linfen!"

"Damn it, I've already grabbed the main attack and you're still not satisfied?"

Very satisfied with the morale of the cadres, Li Yunlong laughed and scolded:
"Next time you go to a meeting, just see if the leaders of other brother groups will beat you up!"

"Ha ha!"

The cadres all laughed.

Zhang Wu couldn't help laughing. He could behead people, attack airports, and then siege cities. With such a large number of tasks, he could definitely reach level 4 this time!
He was thinking about this when Li Yunlong waved his hand, put away the smile on his face and said:
"Alright, enough of the nonsense, I'm going to assign specific tasks now!"

Seeing all the officers standing at attention and looking over, Li Yunlong introduced the specific firepower configuration of the Itagaki Division and said:
"In this battle, we are attacking the airport and the city at the same time, but according to the brigade commander's request, we have to focus on the airport and try to preserve as many planes as possible.

This requires that the battle at the airport must be decided quickly.

I decided that I would personally lead the 1st to 5th Battalions, the 11th to 14th Battalions, half of the grenade launcher battalion, two field artillery battalions, four mountain artillery battalions, and Zhang Wu to attack the airport, which should be enough.

The others will be with Political Commissar Zhao Gang, and the specific command will be in charge of Zhang Dabiao and Shen Quan to attack Linfen."

After a pause, he warned:

"The firing range of the Linfen city wall can't accommodate even half of our regiment. The Japanese have heavy artillery. Try to disperse the troops and divide them into echelon attack formations according to the terrain. The extra troops will serve as reserves.

When attacking, you can also slow down and wait for me to come back, then intensify the attack!"

"Yes!"

All the cadres present stood at attention and puffed out their chests.

Zhao Gang also nodded:

"Don't worry, leave this to me!"

"Ok!"

Li Yunlong nodded, and finally looked at Zhang Wu:
"Zhang Wu, in addition to attacking the airport and then the city, you must also sneak into Linfen in advance under the cover of the Linfen Special Operations Group and take down the Itagaki Division Headquarters.

Linfen Special Operations has already formulated specific actions, and they will be waiting for you in Wukou County!"

Zhang Wu smiled confidently:
"Don't worry, Commander. As long as we have an attack angle, I promise to wipe out the entire Itagaki Division headquarters!"

"Well, I trust you the most!"

Li Yunlong patted Zhang Wu on the shoulder and said:
"Take 100 rounds of ammunition first, which are enough to take down the Japanese division headquarters. The rest will be replenished by the battalions after you come out. I'll ask them to prepare 500 rounds of ammunition for you!
There may be street fighting in Linfen City at that time. Whether our regiment can reduce casualties depends on you!"

Other battalion commanders also said:
"Yes, the Japanese Type B Division has a lot of heavy weapons, including the Iron Turtle!"

"That's right. If we want to reduce casualties, we have to rely on Zhang Wu!"

"Our battalion has prepared 600 rounds of ammunition for our Zhang Wu. If there is a shortage, no one can let our Zhang Wu down!"

Listening to their words, Zhang Wu nodded, saluted Li Yunlong solemnly and said:
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission!"

Li Yunlong nodded and glanced at all the cadres:
"Okay, let's go down and get ready. We'll officially set off tomorrow night!"

"Yes!"

All the cadres agreed and filed out.

Preparations had been made in advance. After a day and a night of rest, the independent regiment was ready the next night. With enough dry food, under the brief pre-war mobilization of Li Yunlong, the independent regiment, under the cover of night, headed straight for Linfen City in batches.

There was no conversation on the way. The independent regiment passed through Heyuan County and Anhua County and arrived at Wukou County.

Here, Captain Shi of Linfen Special Operations Group was already waiting for Zhang Wu.

When he saw Captain Shi, Li Yunlong asked him to wait for a moment. He went to find Zhang Wu in person and gave him his final instructions:

"Zhang Wu, that's Captain Shi from the Linfen Special Operations Group. He will escort him into Linfen City. You just need to listen to them on how to fight then!
But one thing is that the Japanese have stepped up their vigilance. If there is any danger, you can choose not to fight. We can still take down Linfen from outside!

If anything goes wrong, I'll talk to the brigade commander!"

Feeling Li Yunlong's deep concern, Zhang Wu felt warm in his heart. He patted his chest and said deliberately:

"Don't worry, Commander. Infiltration and camouflage are the specialties of sharpshooters. I will never let the Japanese find me. They can't even find me, let alone be in danger!"

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

Li Yunlong nodded to Zhang Wu, and then took him to meet Captain Shi. Then the main force continued to head towards Linfen along the original route.

Captain Shi took Zhang Wu and took a shortcut to Linfen ahead of time.

On the way, Captain Shi looked at Zhang Wu and said with a smile:

"Seeing is believing. It is our Linfen Special Operations Group's honor to be able to carry out the mission with the sharpshooter Zhang Wu this time!

I've heard about it. Last time you penetrated the 1400st Division's defense zone, meters away, and wiped out all the Japanese consolation delegation and senior commanders above the rank of colonel. That was amazing!"

Seeing him praising himself so much, Zhang Wu waved his hands and said modestly:

"The intelligence from your Special Operations Department is more important. Otherwise, even if I have the skills of a pistol, I don't know where to fight the advanced Japanese!"

The two of them were carrying the gorgeous sedan chair, and they talked and laughed all the way until they soon arrived outside the city of Linfen.

After making contact at the nearest transportation station, Zhang Wu met Secretary Zhao, the head of the Linfen Special Operations Department, in the secret room of the transportation station.

Secretary Zhao took the initiative to shake Zhang Wu's hand, looked Zhang Wu up and down, and said with a smile:

"As expected of the Eighth Route Army's top soldier and the nation's national hero, he looks handsome and has an extraordinary appearance!

Even the female comrades in my Linfen Special Operations Group admire you very much!"

Zhang Wu exchanged pleasantries with them again, and then both parties sat down. Secretary Zhao then got down to business, frowning and saying:

"The situation has changed. I don't know what the Japanese have done recently. They have stepped up the search of the city gates. We tried to smuggle other things in, but they were quickly found out. You may not be able to get your gun in!"

Then he looked at Zhang Wu:
"I have contacted the brigade commander, and he has instructed that if the mission cannot be completed with other guns, Zhang Wu, you can not carry out this mission!"

Captain Shi also looked at Zhang Wu nervously:
"Zhang Wu, how is it, can you still fight?"

In order to find out the situation of the headquarters in Linfen City, their Special Operations Department paid a huge price. If they could not perform their duties due to guns, their losses would be too great!
But they don’t know that their problems are no problem at all for Zhang Wu!
"Fight, why not fight?"

Smiling at them, Zhang Wu said confidently:
"You don't have to help me carry the gun. I will bring it in myself when the time comes. You just need to tell me the time, location and how to leave this operation!"

"As expected of Zhang Wu, the master spearman!"

After a long sigh, Secretary Zhao gave Zhang Wu a thumbs up and praised him:
"Just as Mr. Ke said, no matter what kind of problem is, it is not a problem for you!"

After praising him, Secretary Zhao laid out the specific plan:
"It will be much easier if you can enter the city gate. I will ask Lao Shi to enter the city in advance and meet you inside the city."

Seeing Captain Shi nodding beside him, Secretary Zhao continued:

"He will escort you to Zhao's Tailor Shop, which is the closest to the Japanese headquarters. Two streets away is the Japanese checkpoint.

You'd better go into the city today. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, the Japanese Lieutenant General Sakagami will give his routine speech at the headquarters square.

600 meters to the southeast of the defense range of the Japanese outpost, there is a Four Seasons Trading Company. The shooting range there is facing the direction of the headquarters, and there is no obstruction in the middle, which is the most ideal shooting position!
However, on the commanding heights less than 100 meters away from the Four Seasons Trading Company, there are Japanese observation posts, machine gunners, and sharpshooters. You need to attack faster, otherwise you will be easily discovered by the Japanese! "(End of this chapter)