The father of the sword is Kong Jie

Chapter 448 The Final Confrontation
After Kong Jie arranged the battle deployment, the monk's eyes lit up when he heard it.

The monk has a deep understanding of the effectiveness of shotguns in close combat and night combat. Within a distance of 20 meters, the bullets are shot out like splashed ink, sweeping a large area, and the devils are either killed or injured.

Then supplement the firepower with follow-up grenades and shell guns. Isn't there how many devils in the trenches to kill as many devils?

"The lurking mission this time is very difficult, but the guard company is an elite unit of our independent regiment. If the guard company can't complete the task, I don't know which other troops can complete this task."

Kong Jie said so.

The monk made a vowed guarantee that he would complete the task, and then took orders to make preparations.

According to Kong Jie's suggestion, the monk will first gather the soldiers of the guard company and inform them of the specific combat mission and deployment, so that the soldiers can be mentally prepared.

Under the mountain depression where the sky was gradually falling, the monk gathered the soldiers of the guard company here.

After telling the mission of this latent operation.

The monk said loudly: "Comrades, this latent mission is extremely difficult, and the combat effectiveness and quality of the troops performing the mission are very high."

"As for the most elite company of our independent regiment, who else is there besides our guard company? It can be said that this mission belongs to us."

"The leader said that if this mission is successfully completed and the Ishii unit is killed, there is no doubt that the first contribution will be ours."

"How about it, do you have confidence?"

"Yes-"

The soldiers of the guard company responded in unison.

The monk nodded in relief, and emphasized again and again that in the process of carrying out latent tasks, absolute silence and concealment must be maintained.

"During the journey, absolutely no one is allowed to say a word, and even my footsteps should be lightened."

"Comrades, you must realize the seriousness of being exposed. It's not just your exposure alone. You will even drag the brothers of our entire company to die with you."

"So remember it all for me. During the lurking process, one of our guards counts as one, including me, Wei Dayong. If any comrade is accidentally hit by a devil's bullet, the incendiary bomb will be ignited. It’s blown up, even if it’s dead, you have to grit your teeth and hold it back for me. You have to think clearly, if you bear it, you will die, but if you can’t help it, you will die from more than 100 soldiers from our entire company !"

"This is the absolute discipline and order in the execution of latent missions. Do you hear clearly?"

Although the words were cruel, the monk had to vaccinate the soldiers in advance.

"Listen clearly—"

The soldiers sensed the rigor of the task from the words of the company commander who suddenly became serious, and responded with solemn expressions.

After completing the mobilization work before the battle, the monk began to distribute the equipment for this battle to the soldiers.

The guard company is also nicknamed the pistol company. Each person has two shell guns, which have long been standard equipment. This time, they are equipped with a large number of hand grenades, some incendiary bombs, and double-barreled shotguns.

In addition, every two combat teams are equipped with a fire cover team, equipped with a light machine gun, a grenade launcher, and six rifle grenades.

In order to ensure that this latent team quickly rushed to the Japanese position, it could suddenly burst out with powerful firepower.

You can take the opportunity to seize the third-line fortifications of the Japanese army, or at least the forward fortifications, to cover the attack of the main force.

Around 06:30, Kong Jie's order was conveyed to each company.

Soldiers from the three main battalions, including Shen Quan, who returned to the Zhangjiazhuang area, served as the combat force for the attack on the Ishii United.

Ding Wei and Li Yunlong, who were close to Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang respectively, also received the news from the messenger not long after that the independent regiment was planning to attack the Ishii United.

"Old Kong is finally going to make a move on the fat Ishii." Li Yunlong said.

Zhang Dabiao, the commander of the first battalion, came over and said, "Commander, the Ishii Regiment is now defending against danger, but it is a hard nut to crack. Commander Kong is going to attack the Ishii Regiment. Shall we rush over to help?"

Li Yunlong looked towards the mountainous area where the Ishii unit was stationed, shook his head, and said, "You underestimate Lao Kong. Since Lao Kong is going to attack the Ishii unit, he probably thought of a way to deal with the devils."

"Let's get together now, we can't even have a mouthful of soup."

"What is the reason for the devils to increase their troops to Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang madly this time? To save the devils in Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang. Now that the Ishii unit is under attack, if they can't hold back, the devil's reinforcements will definitely not be able to sit still. Advance in the direction of Zhangjiazhuang."

"If we really want to help, we can help out here."

"The battle should have erupted in the middle of the night. The devils didn't dare to advance indiscriminately, and the task of fighting for reinforcements would be relatively simple."

"Da Biao, order the troops to immediately set up fortifications at all intersections, and prepare to block the advance of Japanese reinforcements to Zhangjiazhuang."

"Yes!" Zhang Dabiao replied.

On the other hand, Ding Wei naturally also saw the key point of the independent regiment's attack on Ishii United.

"Old Kong, this guy, at the beginning of this anti-sweep, he turned himself into the protagonist. He took the lead in breaking through the encirclement of the Japanese army, hit the rear of the devils, and broke through Yangquan in one fell swoop."

"Lao Li and I followed behind, and haven't eaten a few pieces of meat yet! It's hard to turn around and come back, but it turned out to be a good thing, and I had to work part-time for this kid again."

"When the independent team attacked the Ishii United team, I and Lao Li could only give assists to Lao Kong."

"No, after the battle is over, Lao Kong must give me and Lao Li an explanation. If you don't talk about it, you have to get some part-time wages, right?"

When it comes to business, Ding Wei never loses the chain, saying: "Zhen Guo, let's arrange for comrades to help tonight!"

Sun Zhenguo also saw through the situation in front of him, and immediately responded: "Yes!"

Looking at the mountainous area where the Zhangjiazhuang Shijing United Team was stationed, Ding Wei said with emotion: "Old Kong, Lao Kong, Lao Li and I were mobilized by you to help you, but the next step will be up to your independent team."

"Right now, the surrounding Japanese troops are still continuing to reinforce Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang. From the direction of Yangquan, there are even two Japanese brigades continuing to advance."

"Right now, if your independent regiment wants to take down the Ishii unit, you must take advantage of it before dawn. Once it is dawn, the Japanese reinforcements can quickly rush forward with superior strength and firepower. If your independent regiment does not withdraw, my new regiment will also have to retreat. Already!"

Sun Zhenguo said: "Regimental Commander, I don't need to worry when I look at you. Commander Kong also sent news before dawn that our regiments will switch from offense to defense before dawn.

Now that the independent regiment is preparing to launch an attack on the Ishii United, it shows that Commander Kong has confidence, otherwise why waste his time? "

Ding Wei smiled and said: "That's the truth. I also want to see how he, Old Kong, plans to win the Ishii United in one fell swoop."

From seven to eight in the evening.

Li Yunlong led the First Battalion of the New Second Regiment, and Ding Wei led the First Battalion of the New First Regiment, and successively launched intermittent confrontations with the Japanese reinforcements.

The sky ends, and it enters the night.

With the help of familiarity with the surrounding terrain, coupled with a certain amount of moonlight, and the use of mountainous areas for defense, this night is not too big of a hindrance for the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army.

The reinforcements of the Japanese army near Zhangjiazhuang, considering that it was difficult to detect the specific strength and firepower of the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side in the dark, did not dare to attack rashly, and were forced to fall into a confrontation across the mountainous area.

At this time, the battle in the direction of Ishii United has just begun, and Kong Jie sent troops to launch feint attacks against Ishii United from time to time.

But the battle situation is obvious, and it is not enough to threaten the defense of Ishii United.

Therefore, in the two-way communication, Ishii Haraichi, the captain of the Japanese army, said that he could continue to hold on to the danger, and the reinforcements could wait until dawn before launching an attack.

Night, around 08:30.

Under the command of three battalion commanders including Shen Quan, Wang Leihu, and Wang Huaibao, more than 300 independent regiment soldiers approached the fortifications of the Ishii Regiment and opened fire on the Japanese troops on the fortifications in the dark.

It is mixed with the shelling of [-] small cannons from time to time.

On the mountainside, under the command of Ishiiharaichi, the Japanese army built a full three fortifications, each of which was dug and set up quite exquisitely, and even used the original special structure of the mountain to protect them with trenches and foxholes. The belt, as well as various artillery and machine gun fortifications cooperate with each other.

You can imagine that if the Japanese army is given enough time, the devils will also make up their minds to stay here for a long time, and they can even hollow out the mountain halfway up to build a strong fortification.

The overall military quality of the devil's army is excellent, coupled with superior artillery fire, and strong offensive capabilities, once a defensive battle is launched, it can be more airtight.

Inside the temporary headquarters, news came one after another.

"Report to the captain, the Eighth Route has launched an attack again!"

"Our frontline fortifications are being bombarded by the Eighth Route Army."

"Balu launched a surprise attack from both wings, trying to break through our army's forward fortifications."

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The situation on the battlefield seemed to be very critical, but at this moment, Ishii Yuanichi, the captain of the Japanese army, could not see any anxious look on his face. Instead, he had the confidence to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.

The devil's chief of staff on the side smiled and said: "Your Excellency, Captain, it seems that you are not in a hurry about the current attack of the Eighth Route Army."

Ishiihara smiled disapprovingly, and said, "Don't you think that from about [-] o'clock in the evening, the Eighth Route's attack on us has always been loud with thunder and little rain?"

The chief of staff said: "Your Excellency, Captain, you mean that the Eighth Route Army is only feigning an attack, and they will not launch an attack with all their strength?"

Ishiihara said: "Of course, from our several battles with the independent regiment, we can see that although Kong Jie is bold in using troops, he is very cautious in specific deployment. He has been trying to find ways to avoid his own troops. casualties."

"Since the big raid, you can find in the confrontation with the independent regiment that the troops of the independent regiment have never faced our army's firepower and launched a charge rashly."

"At present, our troops occupy the terrain, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. With the abundant firepower at hand, the independent regiment wants to break through our position, unless it launches a charge regardless of casualties."

"But Kong Jie will never do this. If he really does, what we have to do is very simple. Set up the fortifications as a slaughterhouse. Even if our Ishii United Army is wiped out, we must also pull the independent regiment To be buried together is to live up to the honor of soldiers and the trust of the Emperor!"

The chief of staff said: "But, Your Excellency, the commander, what is the purpose of the Eighth Route Army's continuous feint attacks?"

Ishiihara thought for a moment, and said, "Currently, the imperial reinforcements have arrived at the outskirts of Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang. Because of the darkness, they were blocked by the Eighth Route Army troops on the way, so they dare not advance rashly, so they are temporarily stationed at the outskirts."

"When the sky brightens tomorrow, with the arrival of reinforcements from our army, the situation in West Village and Zhangjiazhuang will soon be reversed. Right now, the Eighth Route Army is launching a feint attack. Obviously, Kong Jie can't sit still."

"Perhaps it is to let us take the initiative to expose our flaws through a feint attack, or it may be that there are other plans brewing."

Having said that, Ishiihara was awakened by his unintentional words, and hurriedly walked towards the sand table built in the temporary headquarters built by the soldiers with wood.

This sand table was made by the officers of Ishiihara Kazumi's staff in the past two days. It simulated the mountainous area where Ishii's unit was stationed and the surrounding terrain and features.

In order to ensure that the current defense is flawless.

On the sand table, a forest, a small river, and a ravine around the mountainous area where the Ishii unit is stationed will be clearly and accurately marked.

The devil's chief of staff was on the side with a flashlight.

Aware of the unusualness of tonight and the unknown motive of the Eighth Route Army's sudden feint attack, Ishii Haraichi looked carefully at the map and thought about it.

After a while, Ishiihara fixed his eyes on a few small points around the position.

"There is a mountain forest 400 meters away from the left wing, why hasn't it been cleared?"

The chief of staff said: "The mountains and forests are too far away, and the artillery fire from the Eight Routes has locked in here, and it is not easy to cut down these trees.

In addition, there is an open field in the middle, and it is difficult for the Eighth Route to rush into the fortifications under our firepower, so it was not dealt with. "

"What if it's at night? How about Balu lurking in these mountains and forests?" Ishiihara asked repeatedly.

"This..." The chief of staff was speechless when asked.

"Now that the reinforcements are approaching, the more critical the moment, the more vigilant we need to be. It is impossible for the Eight Route Army to launch a feint attack aimlessly. There must be some hidden purpose."

"Dirt ditches, weedy fields, mountain streams, bushes, etc. around the position, but all places where people may hide, all have to be guarded."

The chief of staff, who realized the omissions in the defense, broke into cold sweat, and quickly responded: "Yes, please rest assured, Your Excellency, Captain, I will order to strengthen the security in these places, and from time to time, I will use machine guns and shells to detect whether there are enemy troops lurking in these areas."

"Balu wants to lurk quietly under our noses, which is absolutely impossible."

Latent tactics are not clever tactics, and military commanders on the battlefield are often on guard against them.

It is not easy to quietly lurk an army near the enemy's forward fortifications during the confrontation between the two armies.

After the chief of staff made up the leak, Ishiihara nodded, and finally entrusted: "Thanks for your hard work, keep at it. After the sky brightens, the crisis will be eliminated, and it's time for us to counterattack."

"Hi!"

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(End of this chapter)