The father of the sword is Kong Jie

Chapter 456 Famous in North China—Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi ([-])
At 34:[-] in the morning, the distant sky turned pale.

By the time the sky was fully brightened, the Japanese troops who were ready to move around in the Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang mountainous areas couldn't sit still any longer.

At this time, with the continuous reinforcement of Japanese troops, the Japanese troops in the Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang areas, not counting the ranks of the Japanese Fourth Mixed Brigade, had nearly nine brigades.

If the puppet army of the four regiments is added, the Japanese puppet army has more than [-] troops.

This is almost half of the troops dispatched by the Japanese army in the spring sweep of the Taihang area.

The other half naturally went back to aid the county towns in the rear to stabilize the law and order.

The Japanese and puppet troops with more than [-] troops went straight to the area of ​​Niukou Village.

The target was actually a mere Eighth Route Army regiment-level combat unit, and this battle was really intimidating.

After the Nishimura Temporary Headquarters received information about the latest reinforcements from the Japanese army, Kong Jie couldn't help laughing, "You little devil really thinks highly of our independent regiment."

"Speaking of which, the little devil has set up such a big scene for us. If our independent group can't sing a good show, wouldn't it be a disappointment to the devil's good intentions?"

Commander Kong's confident and domineering words infected all the cadres who came to the temporary headquarters to discuss matters.

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At this point, the attention of the entire Northwest Shanxi, or the entire San Jin, or even the entire North China, has almost all been attracted to the focus of the Independent Regiment base, Niukou Village.

The reason is that this independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army is the biggest thorn in the side of the Japanese army since NO.12 launched the spring sweep.

The Eighth Route Army in other places, in the face of the spring raids launched by the Japanese army, which cost a lot of manpower and material resources, all avoided the edge for the time being.

Those who should retreat and retreat, those who should hide in the mountains have hid in the mountains.

This made Little Japan feel very embarrassed in the sweeping of showing off its might.

But this independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army jumped out.

Not only did they jump out, but they also set off storms again and again, and even brewed a local-scale battle that was concentrated in Niukou Village.

As the situation in the Niukou Village area intensified, the direction of this battle even attracted the attention of Hayao Tada, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese North China Front Army.

In a phone call with Shinozuka Yoshio, the commander of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi, Tada Hayao said: "The battle surrounding the Niukou Village area is no longer as simple as the destruction of the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment.

This is more related to the dignity and power of the Imperial Army, and now all eyes are on Niukou Village.

The direction of this battle can even affect the political attitudes of the armed forces of all parties in North China towards the Imperial Japanese Army in the future.

The victory of this battle brought political power to the Empire of Japan.

The follow-up plan, whether it is the battle of southern Shanxi or the use of China to control China, can continue and develop towards a good environment.

It will be of great help to the long-term stability of the occupied areas.

But once this battle fails, it will have a great impact on the dignity and power of the Great Japanese Empire.

In North China, the peace faction in the Chinese army will hesitate, and the neutral faction will be seriously biased, which is very detrimental to the subsequent march and development of our Great Japanese Empire. "

In the end, Tada Hayao expressed his attitude quite resolutely: "The Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment must be wiped out in one fell swoop!"

"Hi!"

Shinozuka Yoshio stood up, and bowed to answer on the other end of the phone.

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Yang Chongshan, head of the 57th Regiment of the Jinsui Army, was terrified in the headquarters after learning the news that the Japanese and puppet troops had surrounded the base area of ​​the Independence Regiment.

Yang Chongshan thought that the strength of the independent regiment's fighting power was inseparable from his 57th regiment.

If it weren't for Yang Zhongshan's deep understanding of righteousness, he secretly sold weapons and equipment to the independent group, how could the independent group have such sophisticated equipment to fight devils?
So every time he learned that the Independence Regiment defeated the Japanese and puppet troops, let alone Yang Zhongshan was quite happy in his heart.

But the situation in front of him made Yang Chongshan a little confused.

Hey, Grandpa Confucius, I just sold you some weapons and equipment, so you wouldn’t have messed with more than 5000 Japanese and puppet troops, would you?

"It's over, it's the end of the game now, keep the money, if this continues, our big benefactor may have to find someone else."

Qian Shoucai, the commander of the third battalion, thought for a while, but asked with a smile: "Sir, if the independent regiment can survive this test?"

Yang Zhongshan said: "Although I, Yang Zhongshan, like money, who in the world doesn't like money? But I never forget that I am a soldier."

"At present, the Japanese and puppet troops are pressing down on the border. According to the information we have found, the Eighth Route Army has not directly reinforced them."

"With so many more Japanese and puppet troops, if his independent regiment can survive this test."

"Don't say anything. In the future, in the business with the independent regiment, we will give them a discount on their weapons and equipment."

Being short-mouthed and soft on others, Qian Shoucai leaned forward again and said, "Tuan Zuo, it's easy to add icing on the cake, but it's rare to give charcoal in the middle of the snow."

"As far as we know, these days, we are not the only ones who have secretly done arms business with the independent regiment, but the independent regiment is the only one who is the big sponsor. If we don't take the initiative to send some favors to the past, the independent regiment will not be able to leave in the future The line of our 57th regiment is not good."

Yang Chongshan said thoughtfully: "Keep the money, what do you mean?"

Qian Shoucai said: "Tuan, the current crisis of the independent group is an opportunity for us to send charcoal. I think we can send a batch of equipment and ammunition to support the independent group to fight devils."

"We are also implementing the policy of the higher authorities. Let the Eight Routes and the devils go all out, so we can reap the benefits of the fisherman, right?"

"If you don't have enough equipment and ammunition, what will the Eighth Route Army do to fight the devils? If the independent regiment can't beat them, they will just withdraw from Niukou Village. If the devils push forward, it may affect the territory of our 57th regiment. "

After thinking for a while, Yang Zhongshan suddenly realized, nodded and said: "Shoucai, what you say makes sense, we help the independent group not only to win Kong Jie's favor, but also to implement the above policy. It’s more for my own protection.”

"Yes, I think this way is feasible."

"It's not easy to transport artillery and the like, and it's not easy for us to sell, but it seems insincere to send ordinary weapons over."

"In this way, Shoucai, you immediately arrange for the brothers to make preparations. Collect the light and heavy machine guns, ammunition, etc. of our regiment, and send a batch to the independent regiment first."

"To show our sincerity, let's not mention the money issue this time, and tell Commander Kong that it is a little wish from our 57th regiment to support their independent regiment."

Qian Shoucai said happily: "It's still a wise group, and they say it's support, but head Kong has accepted the favor, and after the battle, maybe he will double the reward!

In the future, the big sponsor of the independent group will not run away. "

"Your brain is fast enough, that's all right, hurry up and get ready!"

"Yes!"

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The [-]th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.

In the staff department, all the information about the battle situation in Niukou Village that Chu Yunfei ordered to collect has been delivered.

At this moment, Chu Yunfei and Chief of Staff Fang are making contributions, using the combat sand table to deduce the situation in Niukou Village.

Fang Ligong on the side analyzed the situation, and said in admiration: "Tuan Zuo, it's amazing, if you say this independent group, it can be regarded as the most dazzling new star in Northwest Shanxi for more than a year.

This time the Japanese army's spring raids, the performance of the independent regiment did not disappoint. It took the lead in breaking through the Japanese army's encirclement, and even directly attacked Yangquan with the tactic of changing houses.

At present, the Japanese army is heavily suppressing the border, and the Eighth Route Army's reinforcements are afraid of the Japanese army's follow-up reinforcements. In order to avoid a decisive battle, they stopped the reinforcements.

This means that the independent regiment will then deal alone with the Japanese and puppet troops whose strength is far superior to its own.

But I see that this independent regiment has no plans to evacuate. It seems that it is preparing to use the topography of Niukou Village, Zhangjiazhuang, and Xicun to start a defensive battle.

Tuan Zuo, what do you think Kong Jie is thinking?

Balu has always been good at guerrilla warfare, so he doesn't understand the principle of temporarily avoiding the edge? "

Chu Yunfei said solemnly: "How can a smart person like Kong Jie not understand the principle of running away if you can't beat him?"

Fang Ligong wondered: "Then why didn't his independent regiment avoid the front and choose to retreat? The Japanese army's sweep has come to an end. As long as his independent regiment retreats proactively, the devils can only return in vain."

Chu Yunfei tightened the white gloves on his hands, his deep eyes revealed wisdom, and said in a deep voice: "There is a reason to withdraw, and naturally there are considerations about not withdrawing."

"Currently all forces are concentrated in Niukou Village. The battle between the Independence Regiment and the Japanese puppet army even represents a formal contest between the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese army."

"The large-scale sabotage campaign launched by the Eighth Route Army last year really made it difficult for the Japanese and puppet troops to sleep and eat. Then in another contest now, can the Eighth Route Army continue to advance triumphantly? Or is it suppressed by the devils and just slumped?"

"The anti-Japanese climax brought about by the eight-way raid operation is not easy. If the independent regiment directly avoids the battle and retreats, will the situation created with great difficulty be weakened?"

"However, if the independent regiment, which has forced the Japanese army to mobilize and fail to succeed by using the tactics of changing houses, can still hold its base in this situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak, then the entire northwestern Shanxi, even the entire Sanjin, and the entire North China's anti-Japanese upsurge will be due to This battle has been pushed to a higher peak."

"Therefore, Kong Jie has a reason not to withdraw!"

"Wars serve politics. If there is no political meaning behind a war, then it is worth not fighting. If the political meaning behind a war is of great importance, then even if you know the risks, you must fight."

"Kong Jie is a smart man, I think he understands the truth of this very well."

"The other is the self-confidence of the soldiers, because Kong Jie is confident that he can stop the Japanese army's overwhelming pressure, so he will not withdraw."

Fang Ligong expressed doubts about this:
"The strength of nearly nine Japanese brigades, plus the fourth brigade trapped in the West Village, that is ten brigades, plus the puppet army, more than 5000 horses, how confident is his independent regiment? "

Chu Yunfei smiled, "Let's wait and see! There is no doubt that Kong Jie is a very rare military genius, and his performance may exceed everyone's expectations.

Brother Ligong, maybe we should be thankful that we are not yet on the hostile side of the Independence Regiment. "

"This……"

Fang Ligong was speechless for a while, but he always felt that Tuan Zuo had aroused the ambition of others and destroyed his prestige.

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The Eighth Route Army naturally paid more attention to the battle situation in the Niukou Village area.

The chief of staff who personally arrived at the base of Niukou Village not only conveyed the combat instructions of the brigade headquarters to Kong Jie, but also said:
The headquarters and the brigade headquarters are very concerned about the next defensive operation of the independent regiment. If nothing can be done, Kong Jie, you will immediately lead the whole regiment to retreat.

The big deal is to leave the base to the little devils. As long as the people are okay, the base can be rebuilt sooner or later.

In the final analysis, both the headquarters and the brigade headquarters somewhat underestimated Kong Jie's determination and underestimated the strength of the independent regiment.

In fact, Captain Kong's excitement at the moment was far greater than his worries.

Isn't the current crisis an opportunity and a stage for the independent group and the Audio-Technica?
In the new second regiment, Li Yunlong, who returned to the regiment headquarters, was discussing the battle with political commissar Zhao Gang.stated:

"Fight, we must fight this battle. There is an offensive style of attack, and a defensive style of defense. No matter what happens, it is right to fight the devil."

"If you want me, Lao Li, to say that whether we can win the name of the Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi, it all depends on this battle."

"If this battle is not fought, the little devil really thinks that our Iron Triangle is easy to deal with. If you come to clean up today and tomorrow, you will be bored to death."

"Not only do we want to fight, but we also want to beat the little devil so badly that the little devil won't dare to easily mop up our base area."

Zhao Gang also agreed with this, "Lao Li, I agree with you on this point.

Hit a punch to avoid a hundred punches.

Right now it is not just a contest between our Iron Triangle and the Japanese and puppet troops, but also a contest between our Eighth Route Army, and even our Chinese army and the Japanese invaders.

Not only to fight, but also to fight for this breath. "

Li Yunlong immediately laughed and said: "Haha, Lao Zhao, what you said is so good, you can punch away with one punch, so as to avoid a hundred punches. This is a relief, I like it."

Then he talked about how to assist the independent group in the future, when the Audio-Technica conducted a joint defense, Li Yunlong said:
"The Independence Regiment is now on the cusp, and the devils are obviously aiming at destroying the Independence Regiment."

"We definitely can't follow the little devil's wishes."

"In this battle, my old Li has to help the Independent Regiment defend Niukou Village even if we abandon our New Second Regiment's own base."

"If we don't fight for steamed buns, we have to fight for breath, don't we?"

The new regiment is stationed.

Ding Wei is showing his attitude with practical actions.

"Old Xu, has everything been arranged?"

Xu Lianzhong, the deputy head of the regiment, said, "Old Ding, don't worry, all the troops that need to evacuate in advance have been prepared in advance, but...Old Ding, as for this step?"

Ding Wei said: "It's always good to be prepared, the devils are preparing to attack Niukou Village this time, and even Lao Li's new second regiment and my new first regiment have abandoned it.

The Japanese army wanted to use strong force to tell the entire army in North China that any army that dared to provoke his little devil would be completely destroyed by him.

The Iron Triangle in Northwest Shanxi has developed to this day. We have to admit that Lao Kong’s independent regiment is the core of our Iron Triangle. If this core is breached by the Japanese army, the Iron Triangle will cease to exist.

Right now, if the independent group exists, the Audio-Technica will exist, and if the independent group dies, the Audio-Technica will die.

Give up what should be given up, for there is gain in giving up!This time we will do our best to help Lao Kong and defend Niukou Village.

As for our base area, Lao Xu, I will leave it to you. There are very few troops left for you. Once the Japanese army takes advantage of the trend to sweep our base area, you will immediately lead the troops to retreat according to the plan. "

"Yes!" Xu Lianzhong replied.

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(End of this chapter)