Anti-Japanese War: You drove me away, and now you want me to rescue you?

"Look!"

Kato Kiku couldn't help but joke again, "Didn't their defense line soon have loopholes?"

Asano was naturally surprised to hear this, but soon frowned again and said, "Mr. Division Commander, the enemy's previous defense along the Shuiling Highway was also very solid. How could they suddenly break through three lines of defense in succession?"

"Go ahead."

"Report!"

The communication soldier immediately said, "According to the front line, this morning my 8th Infantry Battalion and the Mountain Artillery Squadron launched a series of strong attacks with the cooperation of my Empire fighters. The enemy's defense was not good and was broken through by my troops. At present, the 8th Infantry Battalion has been rapidly pursuing along the Shuiling Highway. It is estimated that the entire traffic line will be completely opened in half an hour."

"Yoshi!"

Chief of Staff Asano was excited when he heard this.

"Okay!"

Kato Kiku pointed the long sword in his hand at Heyuan County on the map, and said proudly: "Now that the traffic line is about to be opened, the enemy's only barrier is gone."

"Your Excellency the Division Commander!"

Suddenly, Asano seemed to remember something and hurriedly reminded: "After all, the most powerful part of this Tiger Guard is its armored forces and artillery output. Although we are about to open the traffic line, the armored forces and artillery units can also enter the southwest of Shanxi, but if we advance too aggressively, it is easy to be counterattacked by the enemy!"

"That's right!"

Kato Kiku nodded, and said solemnly: "The 33rd Division will never make the same mistake as the 7th Brigade! Now pass on my order to notify the aviation forces in Yun County to be ready for joint operations at any time. After the traffic arteries are completely opened, the main force of my division will immediately launch an attack. At that time, the joint operations will ensure that the enemy can instantly extinguish the enemy's heavy output!"

"Hai!"

Asano immediately took the order.

...

Kisame Ridge.

This is a mountain range about 20 miles north of Heyuan County.

This mountain range is crisscrossed with highlands of two or three hundred meters, which seems quite abrupt in this plain area.

Compared with the external traffic lines that are blocked by rugged mountains or hills, when entering the inner line, the entire traffic line is already surrounded by plains, and the Guisha Ridge in front of us is also the best defense location outside Heyuan County.

It can be said.

This Guisha Ridge is the northern gate of Heyuan County.

As long as this continuous highland is taken, the vast land of the entire Heyuan County can be controlled.

At this time, Han Shaogong and the heavy artillery division have already entered this place, and have made strict preparations to meet the enemy early.

"Report!"

Soon a soldier hurried back to report: "Just now the scouts in front sent a message that the vanguard of the devils has completely taken over the Shuiling Highway. Their two infantry battalions have completed the temporary construction of the front base, which is about 30 miles away from us. At present, the main force of their division is advancing rapidly along the Shuiling Highway."

"These damn bastards are finally here!"

Yang Zhihua, who was standing over there, was full of anticipation and ruthlessness.

Huh!

Just then.

An enemy fighter plane suddenly appeared in the sky.

The other side did not seem to dare to get too close to the hilltop here, but just kept flying around from a distance.

"Battalion Commander!"

The soldier next to him couldn't help but say: "These Japanese fighters are annoying. When will we start fighting?"

"Don't worry!"

Yang Zhihua looked stern and said in a deep voice: "These fighters are here for reconnaissance. They know we have anti-aircraft weapons, so they dare not get too close. Pass my order, hide all the Oerlikon machine guns, and beat them hard when the Japanese fighters get close!"

"Yes, Battalion Commander!"

Everyone quickly took the order.

...

Soon.

The Japanese vanguard completely took over the Shuiling Highway.

The commander of the regiment in charge of the main attack, Kumaji Morita, came to the front line. He looked at the vast plain not far away and said proudly: "Although the combat effectiveness of this Tiger Guard Regiment is strong, it is not the opponent of my Second Infantry Regiment after all!"

"Of course!"

The adjutant smiled respectfully and said: "How can a mere regiment-level unit compete with my division?"

"Report!"

At this moment, a soldier came hurriedly and said: "The enemy's remnants have quickly retreated towards Heyuan County."

"Yoshi!"

Morita Kumaji said excitedly: "How far are we from Heyuan County now?"

"Report!"

The adjutant immediately said seriously: "This place is less than 50 miles away from Heyuan County. Except for a piece of continuous highland on the north side of Heyuan County, most of it is open plains!"

Morita Kumaji smiled excitedly again: "It seems that this is a good opportunity for my regiment to make achievements!"

"You mean-"

"Now the enemy's formation has collapsed, it is time to beat them downA good opportunity for the dog! As long as we attack the enemy headquarters at this time, our regiment will be able to annihilate it in one fell swoop! "

"Your Excellency the Regiment Commander!"

The adjutant hesitated a little when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "Although the division commander ordered our troops to quickly open up the entire traffic line, he did not explicitly order our troops to directly attack its command center, and the enemy's combat effectiveness is also far beyond any troops encountered in the past. If our regiment marches straight in, it may be disadvantageous. "

"Humph!"

Morita Kumaji sneered and said: "Rather than worrying about us being disadvantaged, I am more worried that the other party will run away!"

"Run away?"

"That's right!"

Morita Kumaji nodded and said seriously: "This time, my empire has sent nearly 30,000 elite troops to encircle and suppress the other party. Its current formation has been broken through by our troops in the middle, and there is no natural barrier to defend around it. If you don't run away at this time, wouldn't it be a dead end? If I were its commander, I'm afraid I would have thought of a plan to retreat long ago!"

"That makes sense. "

"Now pass on my order! Leave one of the third battalion behind, and the rest of you will follow me to attack Heyuan County!"

"Yes, Your Excellency, the commander!"

Everyone present immediately accepted the order.

...

Soon.

The Japanese Second Infantry Regiment advanced rapidly.

To be honest, there was nothing wrong with Morita Kumaji's judgment.

Under normal circumstances, pursuit is indeed a good opportunity to expand the results of the battle. If the main force of the Tiger Guards is allowed to escape, it will definitely be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain. At that time, not to mention that the previous efforts of this clearing operation will be wasted, it will at least become extremely troublesome. Even if the main force of the opponent can be entangled and prevented from escaping, it will be a great achievement.

But.

He obviously underestimated the strength and determination of the Tiger Guards.

Just as they were constantly approaching Heyuan County rapidly in the plains, this Japanese unit soon entered the fire coverage area of ​​Guisha Ridge.

"Wait!"

Morita Kumaji frowned when he saw the high ground not far away.

"Your Excellency, the commander! "

"What is that place?"

"Kisame Ridge."

"Kisame Ridge?"

Morita Kumaji's face became solemn. He picked up the telescope and said in a deep voice: "Although this mountain is located in the plains, it is an excellent firepower coverage point with many hills and crisscrossing. If the enemy intends to stop us from advancing, they will definitely not miss this place--"