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Facing the Eighth Route Army's three-sided attack, the North China Front Army soon fell into a dilemma and lacked troops.Under such circumstances, Okamura Ningji, as the commander, had to send a telegram to the commander of the Kwantung Army to ask for assistance.

As for assistance, as long as He Zhengdao's troops are still in the Xilindun Le League area, the Kwantung Army would not dare to send large troops to support North China.But it is possible to restrain the troops under He Zhengdao's command.

But for Umezai Jimeiro, he didn't know the news of the disappearance of the No.11 Division. The troops he deployed in Chifeng and Tongliao also did not dare to act rashly.He knew very well that those troops might not be the opponents of the Eighth Route Army.

If it is a defensive war, perhaps these troops are still competent.If it is an offensive war, it is very likely that it will fall into the trap of the eight roads again.In this case, it is a bit of a dilemma to let him initiate an attack.

Looking at the intelligence officer beside him, Umezai Jimiro also had a headache and said, "Have you not found out the situation of the No. 11 Division?"

'Yes, General!We have sent several intelligence teams into Xilinhot for intelligence reconnaissance.But so far, no reply has been received.The Eighth Route Army has always been very strict about the blockade of news in this area. '

Such a reply undoubtedly made Umezai very dissatisfied.The Kwantung Army, which was stationed outside the pass, didn't know much about the Eighth Route Army's intelligence.Now that the Eighth Route Army is actively attacking their defense zone, it has attracted their extra attention.

But it is not easy to get news from the Eighth Route Army.Even this intelligence officer hasn't had a very happy life recently.The reason is that several intelligence teams under his command have disappeared.

The disappearance of these intelligence teams means that they must be in danger.Almost all the radio stations deployed in the area are out of contact.But the intelligence officer in front of him also didn't dare to tell Umezai Jimiro about this information.

Looking at the map of the situation between us and the enemy hanging on the wall, Umezai Jimeiro said with some headaches: "Has our mixed brigade arrived in Chifeng? Has our war preparation materials been collected?"

'Report to the general, the mixed brigade has all assembled.The last batch of combat supplies also arrived in Chifeng three days ago.If an attack is to be launched, the troops can launch an offensive at any time. '

Listening to the intelligence officer's report, Umezai Jimiro finally gritted his teeth and said, "The Chengde brigade is ordered to formally launch an attack on the Eighth Route Army's defensive positions tomorrow morning. In addition, order the aviation brigade to prepare for the bombing of Duolun."

'Yes, General! '

It is clear that continuing to delay will only give the Eighth Route Army more time to stabilize the rear.Even if it hasn't been figured out yet, what kind of troops are hidden in He Zhengdao's hands, Umezai Jimiro thinks it's okay to fight a few battles.

After issuing this order, Umezai Jimeiro continued: "Order the Manchurian Army stationed in Tongliao to deploy its cavalry troops to enter the Eighth Route Army's defense area to infiltrate and harass, and the infantry troops to deploy defenses on the spot.

Before receiving an order from the headquarters, it is not allowed to take the initiative to launch an attack.After the main force of our division arrives, we will launch an attack on the Eighth Route depending on the situation.What they have to do now is to defend Tongliao well and prevent the Eighth Route Army from entering Tongliao territory. "

In Umegae Jimeiro's view, the two troops transferred to Chifeng and Tongliao at the moment are undoubtedly stronger than the mixed brigades transferred from Chengde.As for the Puppet Manchurian Army dispatched there, I am afraid it is still useless.

However, if these troops are used for defensive operations, I believe they can still be of some use!

In fact, when the Kwantung Army finally decided to launch an offensive first, He Zhengdao had already issued a combat order for the troops to defend and counterattack.For the Japanese mixed brigade deployed in Chifeng, he also arranged for the second infantry division to defend.

In addition, a cavalry division was also arranged around the second infantry division.Even if the artillery brigade that encircled and wiped out the No. 11 Division, there is also a heavy artillery regiment that has been deployed behind the Second Infantry Division to provide artillery support to the Second Division at any time.

Since the Japanese mixed brigade arrived in Chifeng, and launched pre-war reconnaissance near Duolun.The scouts on both sides have also launched many contests.In terms of the strength of the scouts alone, the Eighth Route Army is naturally better.

The reconnaissance unit responsible for reconnaissance missions for the Second Infantry Division is naturally also in charge of special divisions that are good at reconnaissance and infiltration.In the contest of scouts, the special division will naturally not lose to the Japanese scouts.

Facing the large number of casualties of the reconnaissance troops, the mixed Japanese brigades who arrived in Chifeng were also puzzled.In their view, this situation has never been encountered before.It can also be seen from this point that the combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army is not bad.

After receiving the combat order issued by the headquarters, the mixed brigade soon discussed with the regiment leader.For this attack, the mixed brigade did not have much confidence.In the past few days of reconnaissance, they know how tight the defense of the Eighth Route is.

Looking at the worried Zhongzhong's captain, the head of the mixed brigade could only say: "Masters, I know very well that the next battle will be very difficult, but right now we can only take the initiative to attack.

Starting in the early hours of tomorrow, the Artillery Brigade will first shell the eight-way defensive position, and the first and second infantry regiments will be responsible for the attack.After dawn, the headquarters will also dispatch the aviation brigade to provide us with air support.

When the infantry launched an attack, the focus was on drawing out the firepower of the eight-way defensive positions.Another thing that needs special attention is that the Eighth Route also has artillery units, and their artillery positions must be found and destroyed. "

In the eyes of the brigade commander, it is not a problem to use his mixed brigade to deal with a main division of the Eighth Route Army.But with the No.11 division, his life and death are still unknown, and he seems somewhat hypocritical to these Eighth Route Army.

Before he knew how many troops the Eighth Route Army had deployed, the head of the brigade felt that it was the wisest choice to fight steadily.At least in the air, the Eighth Route Army is not afraid of any advantage at all, but they have an absolute advantage.

'General, there is an Eighth Route Cavalry Division in Duolun, should we also be more prepared? '

'It's all right!Right now, our camp has built fortifications. If the cavalry from the Eighth Route dares to attack, they will definitely be sent back.As for our flank, those Manchurians should keep us safe.

However, for the sake of safety, two infantry brigades will be transferred from the brigade tomorrow and assigned to the defensive positions stationed by the Manchurian Army.If the Eight Routes really launched an attack or a sneak attack, we will resolutely fight them back to ensure the safety of our rear. '

Compared with the puppet troops stationed in Chifeng earlier, the brigade commander of the major general seemed somewhat distrustful.But he felt relieved about the puppet Manchurian army coming from Fengtian.After all, the Manchurian Army was formed under their training and supervision.

In addition, many officers of the Puppet Manchurian Army have studied in the military academy opened by the Kwantung Army.For these military students, the Kwantung Army also instilled in them the concept of loyalty to the Japanese army, which is naturally more trustworthy than ordinary puppet troops.

I was just worried that their combat effectiveness might not be as good as that of the Eighth Route Army, so we could deploy two more infantry brigades to assist in the defense, which would also ensure that when the main force of the brigade was attacking, they would not have to worry about their flanks being captured by the Eighth Route Army.

When the Japanese mixed brigade began to prepare for the attack in the early morning of tomorrow, the special division reconnaissance team lurking near the mixed brigade camp.I also found that the Japanese army seemed to rest very early tonight, which seemed somewhat abnormal.

The two scouts lying in a pile of bushes whispered: "The little devil seems to be resting early tonight? Before this time, there were many soldiers patrolling and making noise in their camp, but tonight they seem to go to bed early. gone."

'Well, this situation is indeed a bit unusual, you tell the captain this information, I will continue to watch here.Feedback this information to let our troops in the defensive position be more careful.

If they want to carry out a night attack, they should also be unable to escape our detection.However, the little devil's situation tonight is indeed a bit abnormal.Maybe they are going to attack at night or launch an attack tomorrow. '

As the reconnaissance team closest to the Japanese camp, the two scouts had been lurking under the bushes for nearly three days.It can be said that, except for the occasional rise to solve personal hygiene problems, they have been lying in the potholes under the bushes.

Even if you are sleeping, you will observe the vigilance alone, lying on the ground and squinting for a while.It was this kind of lurking reconnaissance that even if patrols passed by from time to time, the two scouts lurking in the bushes were not found.

As this information was quickly fed back to the front-line combat duty room, the commander of the Second Infantry Division was also a little confused: "At this point, all the little devils are resting? This is really a bit abnormal!"

'yes!According to the reconnaissance of our reconnaissance team, the time for the little devil to eat in the evening is also earlier than the previous two days.After eating, the Japanese camp became very quiet, and there was no sign of any troops leaving the camp.

From this point, it can also be seen that the little devil probably wants to do something.Otherwise, it is not possible to adjust their work and rest time.Maybe, these little devils want to sneak attack at night, or launch an attack on us at dawn. '

'Report this situation to the front commander of the army and order our troops in the forward position to be more vigilant.Except for the security troops who were on duty in the position, all other combat troops entered the anti-battery holes to rest. '

After recovering Duolun, because the little devil hadn't reacted yet, several important passes into Duolun were controlled by the Eighth Route Army.On the mountains of those passes, the Eighth Route Army built strong fortifications.

When the little devils do not take the initiative to attack, the troops on the ground will reinforce those fortifications every day.Everyone knows that once the little devil launches an attack, it will be bombarded from the sky and the ground.

If you don't make some preparations, it is really possible for the little devils to break through their defensive positions.With the passage of time, many trenches that can communicate with each other have been built on the Eighth Route Army's positions.

As for those anti-blasting holes, they were also built very solidly.Unless the little devil completely turned the mountain over, or it would be difficult to shoot through the defensive troops on the killing position! (To be continued.)

Chapter 65 The Battle of the Scouts!

Yudaokou, a small place bordering Duolun but under the jurisdiction of Rehe.Just as the Eighth Route Army captured Duolun, the Japanese army's mixed brigade quickly established their rear barracks in a small county not far from Yudaokou.

During the period of confrontation between the two armies, most of the contests between the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army and the cavalry of the Japanese army, and between scouts and scouts, revolved around Yudaokou.The people who lived here earlier also moved out before the war.

Everyone knows that once the two armies start to confront each other, this will also become a battle zone for the two armies to fight.If you don't leave early, God knows whether the shells from both sides will fall into the village where the people live.

As the mixed brigade received orders from the Kwantung Army Headquarters, it was also preparing to launch an offensive against the Eighth Route Army in the early hours of the morning.A reconnaissance battalion of the special division deployed at Yudaokou also began to make tense arrangements.

In the past, Japanese scouts and rangers could be seen here from time to time, but these little devils seem to have disappeared tonight.Coupled with the news from the reconnaissance team of the hidden barracks ahead, the reconnaissance battalion also guessed that the Japanese army was about to attack.

'Quick, plant a few mines here.In addition, in the No. [-] area, some explosives were planted in advance.That place is very suitable for setting up artillery positions.Bury the detonation lead deeper, and don't let the little devil find out in advance. '

The reconnaissance battalion that entered this area earlier than the little devil was also very clear about the terrain here.According to the existing terrain, deploying some countermeasures in advance is also something that the reconnaissance battalion is good at.

Although the layout of the front of the position may not necessarily be as expected by the reconnaissance battalion.But for the reconnaissance battalion, they believe that these buried mines will come in handy sooner or later.

It doesn't matter whether the little devil is really planning to attack next or not.Even if their reconnaissance troops want to conduct reconnaissance on the positions of the Eighth Route Army, they will inevitably step on these landmines laid in advance.

If the little devils are really going to attack, then they can't push the troops too far, and they always have to find some of the best camping positions.Empathy is also the combat concept that He Zhengdao instilled in these scouts.