Age of Rebirth

Chapter 250: Battle of Xiaowutai Mountain ([-])

Zhao Dengyu also started as a soldier step by step. He understands the hardships of his brothers. He is very tired riding a horse, not to mention these ordinary soldiers who have run hundreds of miles with their feet. Even so, he has not given up on the soldiers. vigilance.

Zhao Dengyu discovered that the terrain here is extremely vulnerable to ambushes. Ambushers can commandeer and inflict heavy damage on the troops densely packed at the bottom of the valley, while he can retreat safely under the cover of night.

He didn't dare to be careless, and ordered the guard battalion of the brigade to quickly seize the commanding heights on both sides, control the surrounding area, and monitor a movement. Zhao Dengyu's move saved the [-]th Brigade from a catastrophe.

At the request of Badalhu, Lieutenant General Tashiro Kanichiro, the newly appointed commander of the Japanese Garrison in North China in April [-], ordered the Japanese military secret service agencies in North China to use local wandering armed forces, and spared no expense in buying them, so as to destroy them. Batch of weapons and ammunition. [

Badalhu used this batch of weapons and medicine as bait to drive the bandits to attack from the front. At the same time, as early as two days ago, he sent an urgent telegram to Lieutenant General Tashiro Kanichiro, requesting your Excellency, Commander, to send a special task force to attack from the front. In the event of an attack, find a way to blow up this batch of weapons and explosives.

According to Badalhu's thinking, no matter what, this batch of weapons and medicines should not fall into the hands of the 29th Army. That would make Song Zheyuan even more powerful, and it would be extremely unfavorable to the Japanese army's future military operations in North China.

Lieutenant General Tashiro Wanichiro, the commander of the Japanese Garrison in North China, deeply felt the same way. He did not want to see that the opponent who was about to be eliminated would get any supplement that would help increase his own strength. Found a group of local armed forces that did not catch up with the large group of bandits, but wandered in the remaining veins of Yanshan Mountain.

With a lot of money, this group of more than 400 local armed forces followed the Japanese spies and searched for the Xiaowutai Mountain area. Their luck was good. Last night, they found Zhao Dengyu's troops and quietly followed behind.

The Japanese spies have estimated that the arrival of a large group of troops from the 29th Army must have something to do with the batch of weapons and medicines escorted by the Independent Division. Reminiscent of Badalhu’s report, the Japanese spies became more and more convinced of their own judgment. It is wishful thinking to lose a brigade of troops, but it is possible to blow up this batch of weapons and medicines while not prepared.

Now, they are lying in ambush on the high ground on both sides of Zhao Dengyu's brigade. When the weapons and medicines of the independent division arrive, they will make a surprise attack while the two sides are handing over, and give the fat meat that the 29th Army has got to them. destroyed.

Seeing that they were fighting with so many regular troops, this group of wandering armed forces had long ago been so frightened that their calves twisted, and their soles were about to run away with oil on their feet. The Japanese spies coaxed and lied, and promised many benefits, and these people reluctantly agreed.

Their leader told his subordinates that when they saw large vehicles and small ones, everyone would throw five grenades and shoot three shots before running away. The soldier caught him and thought he was unlucky.

Not to mention, this kid's plan is very sinister. In a small valley, so many vehicles are crowded together, the density is extremely high. If a grenade is passed down, the medicine that detonated the vehicle will not be kept, causing a series of explosions. The independent division worked hard The batch of equipment escorted will be destroyed in one fell swoop.

The [-]th Brigade Guard Battalion, as soon as they reached the commanding heights, they fought with this group of wandering armed forces who wanted to take advantage of it. After a row of guns, dozens of brothers from the Guard Battalion fell down, which also exposed these gangsters. s position.

The heavy machine guns and mortars of the Machine Gun Battalion of the 400th Brigade fired fiercely. It was impossible for these wandering armed forces to retreat. The 300th Brigade, which was in an absolutely superior force, surrounded the more than [-] people and put them on the spot. More than [-] people were wiped out, and the remaining [-] or so captives were tied up at the foot of the mountain.

The Japanese spy had just set up the radio station, and before he had time to send a report, he was blasted into the air by a mortar, including the radio station and the whole person. The encounter ended in less than 10 minutes, and Zhao Dengyu wiped his head The cold sweat, so hanging, as a soldier, he is very aware of the consequences, ambushed by these guys, killed by medicine, I am afraid that there will not be many people left alive in his brigade.

The communications soldier sent a telegram from General Feng Jiwu, Chief of Staff of the Independent Division, informing the [-]th Brigade that weapons and medicines were approaching the appointed place, and the Vanguard Battalion had rushed to the appointed place to make contact. What happened to the sound of gunfire just now?

The escort troops of the Independent Division arrived nearly 10 minutes later than the stipulated time, but they escaped a possible disaster because of this. After the battle, brigade commander Li Honggang was severely criticized by division commander Tang Qiuli.

In Tang Qiuli's words, these are two different things. Merits and demerits cannot be offset. Failure to arrive on time means failure to complete the task. Any luck will ruin the troops, especially when fighting the Japanese army.

This is the first time that the Independent First Brigade has been criticized by the division commander since its establishment. From the first brigade of the Bloody Hands, to the first brigade, and then to the later Independent First Brigade, the combat effectiveness of Li Honggang's brigade and the quality of the officers and soldiers are all outstanding. It is obviously higher than other troops, and has fought many big and bad battles.

Especially in the Battle of Andong in Northeast China, the Bloody Hand Regiment, the predecessor of the independent first brigade at that time, fought against multiple attacks by a field division of the Japanese army alone, and was almost disabled, with a reduction of more than half of its staff. An army was severely criticized for trivial matters. The grievances of the more than 3000 officers and soldiers in the whole brigade can be imagined. The complaints and weird words of some cadres and soldiers inevitably came out and spread to Tang Qiuli in the ears.

In private, he also learned about what happened. In order to arrive at the appointed place on time and safely hand over the weapons and medicines to the 29th Army, after leaving the main force, he traveled day and night, and many mules and horses driving were exhausted. Now, the escort soldiers of the [-]th Regiment of the First Independent Brigade, whenever the mules and horses couldn't bear it uphill, tied ropes to the carts and used themselves as mules and horses.

Tang Qiuli also saw the strangle marks on the shoulders of many cadres and soldiers in the Fourth Regiment, and the scars on their hands and feet, and asked himself in his heart, is it too demanding? [

Li Honggang didn't have any burdens. He even held a special meeting of officers above the company level of the whole brigade. He severely criticized the officers who had complaints and strange remarks, and asked the officers to split up to do the work of the soldiers. The trend was very fast. It stopped.

Zhao Dengyu took the guard battalion and waited in front of the independent division to escort the troops. The vanguard battalion of the fourth regiment arrived soon, and the two sides got in touch. Soon, mules, horses and vehicles that could not be seen behind gathered from the dark night .

Although they were prepared, the officers and soldiers of the [-]th Brigade were still stunned by the huge amount of weapons and medicines. They looked at the machine guns and artillery on the car, and they were eager to equip them immediately.

After the four regiments handed over the weapons and medicines, all the officers and soldiers felt as if they had let go of a heavy burden, and their bones felt relaxed. Along the way, they suffered a lot for these precious lumps. Now that the task is completed, it is time to go back Beat these bandits who are chasing after them like mad dogs.

Seeing the troops of the Independent Division quickly disappear on the way when they came, Zhao Dengyu had mixed feelings in his heart. With so many weapons and medicines, he marched in the mountains all the way, and the Independent Division escorted the troops. One can imagine the suffering.

And they will be able to go back immediately and go into battle. With a brigade full of people, they stay in this safe place as if they are being protected, doing nothing. The deputy commander is worried about the combat effectiveness of the 29th Army?

The arrogance and self-esteem of the soldiers prevented Zhao Dengyu from staying out of the matter. They are all soldiers. The 29th Army is no worse than the Independent Division. He felt a fire burning in his heart. It was the desire to fight and to fight for the 29th Army. impulse.

He ordered the communications corps to immediately send a telegram to Lieutenant General Liu Tiehan, the deputy commander of the Independent Division, who was in charge of the campaign command. Request to participate in the battle to encircle and wipe out the bandits, all the soldiers of the brigade, vow to fight side by side with the independent division, hope Your Excellency will approve!"

Liu Tiehan, who was on the way to the army, was quite embarrassed when he received a telegram from Zhao Dengyu. He asked the 29th Army to take over the troops and stand by. Compared with the troops of the independent division, there is a big gap in the level and quality of individual soldiers, and it is difficult to coordinate and cooperate between the two sides.

Now, the troops are marching in a hurry, and the soldiers have almost exhausted their last trace of energy. There are still more than three hours before the planned arrival time. The frontal blocking mission of Li Honggang's brigade is under great pressure. They outflank the troops on both wings and fail to reach the designated position. , can only be firmly nailed there like a nail.

Assigning Zhao Dengyu's brigade to the independent first brigade to take on the task of frontal blocking is also for the final victory of the battle and to increase the insurance factor. Besides, from Zhao Dengyu's telegram, it can be felt that this senior general of the 29th Army is holding back. If you put all your energy into it, if you don't let it go up, you will inevitably feel uncomfortable and create estrangement.

After careful consideration, Liu Tiehan sent an order to Zhao Dengyu, ordering the [-]th Brigade to draw out a reinforced regiment and assign it to the [-]st Brigade of the Independent Division to invest in the defense of the eastern foot of Xiaowutai, Kongjian to Shimen, and accept the independence. Commanded by General Feng Jiwu, chief of staff of the division.

In addition, the remaining troops must protect their weapons and ammunition. Considering the current equipment level of the [-]th Brigade, they can first equip part of this batch of weapons and ammunition to ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops.

Liu Tiehan reported the situation to Tang Qiuli, the division commander who was resting in the Dongnuanquan area. Tang Qiuli quickly called back with a few simple words: "It was handled properly, very well. Everything is going according to the original plan. At six o'clock in the morning, The general attack of the battle started on time," Actually, Tang Qiuli also considered Liu Tiehan's thoughts, in order to take into account Zhao Dengyu's heart.