From 1937 to 1938, the Japanese army's rule in North China was not yet stable. In the tug-of-war between the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese army, there were many examples of the Eighth Route Army regaining county towns.

In March 1938, the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army successively recaptured seven county towns, including Kelan, Wuzhai, Baode, Hequ, Pianguan, Shenchi, and Ningwu.

In April 1938, after the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army severely damaged the Japanese army in Changle Village, it successively recaptured more than ten county towns including Liao County, Licheng, Lucheng, Xiangyuan, Tunliu, Qinxian, Gaoping, and Jincheng.

During this period, many battles were actually division-level mobile warfare. The Japanese army did not form a stable rule after occupying the county seat, and was often repulsed when the war went unfavorably.

However, after the second half of 1938, the Japanese army concentrated its forces to secure the county seat and transportation lines, and at the same time began to build bunkers, which greatly improved its defensive capabilities; it also recruited a large number of puppet troops to help it maintain its occupation.

After this, the counties occupied by the Japanese and puppet troops were not so easy to fight.

The Japanese troops usually stationed more than a thousand Japanese and puppet troops in the counties they occupied at that time.

Some big cities, such as Taiyuan, Yangquan, Datong and other important military towns, are heavily garrisoned.

Moreover, Shanxi's county towns generally have city walls. After the Japanese occupation, many additional fortifications were built. Although the garrison was small, defense should not be underestimated.

The key to the Eighth Route Army was that its weapons and equipment were so poor that it could not destroy the city walls without artillery, and even organized death squads without enough explosives.

Take bullets as an example. Each soldier in the regular main force only has about 10 rounds. They are stretched thin in attack operations, and it is even more difficult to attack the enemy.

Therefore, after 1939, the Eighth Route Army usually did not take the initiative to attack Japanese counties.

But the current independent regiment is different. It not only has mountain artillery and infantry artillery, but also has sufficient ammunition and explosives, and is fully equipped to attack the county town.

Wei Dayong said to Li Yunlong: "Captain, look at the map. Most of the Japs' attention is now on the Baijin Railway. The Japs and puppet troops in the surrounding counties of Liao County, Qin County, Qi County, and Xiangyuan County are all there."

Send troops to reinforce the Baijin Railway. We are here to attack Yushe County. The Japs and puppet troops in these places will definitely not be able to reinforce them in a short time. However, the Japanese 9th and 4th Brigades in Taiyuan and Yangquan rushed to Yushe County.

Reinforcements will take at least a day, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

In peacetime, Li Yunlong would naturally not attack the county rashly, and his entire army would be wiped out if he made a mistake.

But things are different now. Firstly, the independent regiment's equipment and numbers are ready for attack. Secondly, the Japanese and puppet troops are unable to reinforce within a short period of time. Yushe County is an isolated city. Thirdly, the Japanese army has never imagined that the Eighth Route Army, which was as poorly equipped as a beggar, could actually

Dare to take the initiative to attack the county seat.

Li Yunlong was a bold leader. After hearing Wei Dayong's analysis, his eyes suddenly sparkled: "If we attack Yushe County, it doesn't count as disobeying orders and mobilizing troops without authorization."

Wei Dayong nodded and said: "Yes, the brigade commander's order is for our regiment to block the Japanese and puppet troops in Yushe County. After we have defeated the reinforcements, we will turn around and attack the county town to prevent the Japanese and puppet troops from getting out. Isn't that also the case?"

Did you complete the mission?"

"Haha." Li Yunlong laughed, "That's the truth, you really are a kid!"

Li Yunlong squinted and thought about it, Yushe County is a big fat place, much better than Guanshan Town.

God had sent such a large piece of fat meat to me, and if I didn't eat it, I would be struck by lightning.

Wei Dayong asked: "Commander, what do you think? Do you want to do it or not?"

"Do it, why don't you do it?" Li Yunlong licked his lips and said, "I've put all my family's assets on it this time. I don't believe that I can't conquer Yushe County. Even if it's just a piece of bone, I'll have to smash it to pieces.

Swallow it!"

Li Yunlong's mind quickly turned around.

He knows that if you want to eat fat, you have to spend a lot of money. If you just want to take advantage of it, it is petty.

The reinforcements used to fight the Japanese are at best a bit of soup.

To capture the county seat is to eat fat meat!

Of course, the meat must be eaten and the soup must not be poured out.

Of course, Li Yunlong also had his own idea of ​​attacking a county with a mere regiment. Even if he had great courage, he still had to think carefully about it.

But now the opportunity is good, the Japs in the county town have come out, the county town is empty of troops, and the Japs from other places are unable to support them.

Beat the fuck up!

"Yes, with your words, I will feel relieved!" Wei Dayong said, "The Langya team will not be allowed to participate in the battle to block the Japanese reinforcements. I will let them dress up as Japanese soldiers and go to Yushe County first.

Based on the situation, when we finish fighting off the Japanese reinforcements and turn around to attack the county town, we won't be blinded."

"Okay, let's do it." Li Yunlong nodded and said, "It's getting late. When you get back, let the Langya team set off immediately."

"Yes!" Wei Dayong turned around and walked out.

Li Yunlong: "Wait."

Wei Dayong turned around.

Li Yunlong: "The matter of attacking the county town will be kept secret for the time being. Don't let the political commissar know about it yet."

"Understood!" Wei Dayong responded, and then walked out.

If Zhao Gang knew about it, his superiors, superiors and even the headquarters would soon know that Li Yunlong was going to attack the county seat before the troops set out.

If his superiors gave an order not to allow Li Yunlong to attack the county seat, wouldn't he be confused?

After returning to Lijiacun, Wei Dayong called the Langya team and assigned them the task of reconnaissance in Yushe County.

The Wolf Fang team had no objections and replied one after another to ensure that the mission would be completed.

Wei Dayong thought about it and realized that it was still not safe. After all, the Japanese level of the Spike Team was still worrying.

So Wei Dayong called Chen Feng to the camp headquarters.

"Chen Feng, I want to ask you for a favor." Wei Dayong said straight to the point.

"What are you busy with?" Chen Feng's expression changed. He saw that the soldiers in the special operations battalion were distributing ammunition and preparing dry food. It seemed that they were going to fight again.

The Eighth Route Army is engaged in frequent battles. He has only been here less than half a month, and this is already the second battle.

However, Chen Feng did not know where the independent regiment was going or what battle it would fight.

He was wearing the uniform of a national army officer and had little contact with the soldiers of the special operations battalion, that is, he had more contact with the Wolf Fang Team.

Wei Dayong said: "The Langya team is going to dress up as Japanese soldiers and go to Yushe County to conduct reconnaissance. After all, they don't speak Japanese well. I would like to ask you to lead the team for this operation."

Chen Feng's pupils shrank slightly and he asked in disbelief: "Are you planning to attack Guizi County?"

Wei Dayong smiled and said nothing, neither denying nor admitting.

Seeing Wei Dayong's smile, Chen Feng understood instantly.

"I have to say, you Eighth Route Army are really brave."

Chen Feng nodded and said, "Okay, since it's to fight the Japanese, I'll help you."

"Thank you then." Wei Dayong thanked him, "I still have the Japanese second lieutenant uniform, which I keep for you."
Chapter completed!