To the east of Niangziguan, a large-scale cavalry force was rolling eastward along the Zhengtai Highway.

Wherever the cavalry's hooves passed, dust rose up.

The commander of the regiment, Fujikoshiro, wore a yellow woolen military uniform, wore the rank of colonel, and had a colonel's command sword across his waist.

Fujikoshiro was thirty years old, in his prime, and his face had the inherent look of a Japanese officer, perseverance and ruthlessness.

Fujikoshiro's right cheek was cut off by bomb shrapnel during a battle. Although he was cured, a long scar was left on his right cheek.

Because Fujikoshiro took the lead in every battle and was fierce and cruel, he was called the Crooked God of War by the officers and soldiers of the Japanese Second Army.

However, Colonel Fujikoshiro was in an extremely bad mood at this time, his face was extremely gloomy, and murderous intent surged in his eyes.

Because he led the 106th Cavalry Regiment and was first teased by a Zero fighter. The cavalrymen were so shocked that they fell off their horses and injured a dozen of them.

They were attacked by more than a dozen bombers who came from nowhere and took turns to bomb and dive and straf. More than 500 cavalry were lost, and even the deputy commander was killed.

Because Yuncheng Airport is in the middle of a hundred thousand troops, but it was occupied by the Chinese army.

This was really a big scandal for the Japanese army.

Therefore, only a few senior officials of the Japanese North China Front knew about it.

The order Fujikoshiro received was to rush to the sun for reinforcements, and the order only mentioned one sentence: Pay attention to air defense.

air defense?

Fujikoshiro sneered and didn't care.

This place is in the rear of North China. If all the planes of the Chinese Army were allowed to fly here, the aviation forces of the Japanese First Army and Second Army would all commit seppuku.

The first time he was teased by a Zero fighter, Fujikoshiro thought it was a prank played by a Japanese pilot.

The second time he saw bombers swooping down and dropping bombs on them, he completely panicked.

If it weren't for the fast running of the cavalry, the cavalry regiment would have been directly destroyed by aerial bombs.

However, this also successfully aroused Fujikoshiro's anger. Once the cavalry regiment came out, it was like a sword unsheathed and would never return without seeing blood.

Seeing the messy horse hoof prints on the Shota Highway ahead, Colonel Fujikoshiro suddenly reined in the reins and signaled at the same time, and more than 800 cavalrymen pulled the reins and stopped advancing.

Fujikoshiro frowned slightly and waved his hand forward.

A Japanese cavalryman behind him dismounted, carried his rifle on his back, and ran forward a few steps.

He passed Fujikoshiro, then lay down on the ground and looked at it, then ran to a puddle of horse dung, stuck a little of it with his index finger and put it in his mouth.

When the Japanese cavalry saw this scene, they couldn't help showing contempt and disgust.

However, Fujikoshiro showed no expression. He knew that this was an extremely heavy-tongued guy who could eat even the stinky flesh and blood of corpses, let alone horse dung.

Once on an extremely cruel and bloody battlefield, the corpses of soldiers from both sides piled up like mountains. He crawled out of the pile of dead and survived by eating the corpses of his enemies and comrades. He was Akito Kurosawa.

Later, Fujikoshiro discovered that he was a master and had excellent riding skills, so he recruited him into the 106th Cavalry Regiment.

Akito Kurosawa is a taciturn, middle-aged man. In the cavalry regiment, except for the regimental commander Fuji Koshiro, everyone likes to ignore him.

After a while, Akito Kurosawa walked up to Fujikoshiro, paused and said: "Colonel, these are the traces left by the Chinese cavalry. The horse manure is very fresh. The Chinese cavalry passed here in less than 4 hours!"

"Hey!" Fujikoshiro asked, "Kurosawa-kun, can you judge the number of Chinese cavalry?"

Akito Kurosawa said: "No less than a thousand riders!"

"Nani?" Fujikoshiro looked slightly happy.

Could it be that this group of Chinese cavalry is the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment of the Eighth Route Army that we have been searching for for several months without any trace?

After the formation of the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment, it fought several victorious battles in the Jizhong area and even attracted the attention of the North China Front Army.

Not long ago, the 106th Cavalry Regiment, with the cooperation of the Infantry Regiment, pursued the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment for thousands of kilometers, but was still escaped by the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment.

The 106th Cavalry Regiment was so exhausted that time that it took more than half a month of rest before the soldiers and horses recovered.

Although the combat effectiveness of the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment is not weak, it is still unable to confront the Japanese elite cavalry unit head-on.

After all, the Japanese elite cavalry regiment is stronger than the cavalry regiment in terms of horses, soldier quality, and light and heavy firepower. The Japanese army can even call in aviation support at any time.

Under such circumstances, the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment, in accordance with the instructions from its superiors, decisively avoided the enemy's edge and used guerrilla warfare to deal with the Japanese Cavalry Regiment.

Except for the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, there are no other Chinese Army cavalry in this area.

The cavalry regiment finally showed its flaws. Fujikoshiro narrowed his eyes slightly and felt better.

Fujikoshiro immediately ordered: "Go forward and open the way!"

The Japanese cavalry resumed their advance.

Kurosawa Akito was about to get on his horse when a kettle was handed to him.

Kurosawa Akito looked up and saw that the chief of staff of the regiment, Yoshizo Tomura, looked at him kindly and said at the same time: "Kurosawa-kun, please speak."

"No need." Akito Kurosawa said indifferently, then got on his horse and quickly chased after Fujikoshiro.

Looking at Kurosawa Akito's retreating back, Kamimura Gizo felt his hot face pressed against his cold butt, and his face suddenly turned ugly as he cursed Baga.

Not long after, the Japanese 106th Cavalry Regiment arrived at Niangzi Pass.

From a distance, Fujikoshiro could see that Niangziguan was in a mess, with all the bunkers and gun towers destroyed.

"Go and see if there are any imperial soldiers alive!"

A cavalry squad of dozens of people received an order from Colonel Fujijia, separated from the cavalry team, and headed for Niangzi Pass.

When the Japanese cavalry entered Niangzi Pass, they saw a messy battlefield with Japanese corpses everywhere.

Not long after, the Japanese cavalry squad left Niangziguan and hurriedly caught up with Fujikoshiro.

"Report to your Excellency, the captain!" the cavalry squad leader paused and said, "No Imperial soldier in Niangzi Pass survived. Even the injured soldiers were fatally wounded by the China Army!"

"Baga!" Teng Koshiro gritted his teeth in anger, "Don't Tubal Road treat prisoners preferentially? Why don't they even let the wounded soldiers go?"

"This group of Tuba Road seems to be different from other Eight Roads." The captain of the cavalry team said, "We also called in aircraft for support. Niangziguan Station, gun towers and railway armored vehicles were all destroyed by aerial bombs!"

"Nani?" Fujikoshiro said in disbelief, "Niangziguan was also bombed by aviation?"

Jin Cunyi San said: "Captain, I'm afraid Yangquan was also bombed by aerial bombs, otherwise Tubal Road would not have captured Yangquan so quickly."

"Baga!" Fujikoshiro asked in disbelief, "Where did Tubalu get its aviation unit from?"

Later, Fujikoshiro said to Tomura Gisan: "Hurry up and send a telegram to ask the headquarters whether there are any aviation units on Tubal Road. If there are still, then our cavalry unit will be in big trouble!"

"Hi!"

Jin Cunyi paused for a moment, then waved to the back, and several communication cavalrymen quickly rode up.

"Send power to the headquarters immediately!" Kimura Gizo said, "Ask if there are any aviation units on Tubal Road?"

"Hi!" Several communication cavalrymen quickly got off their horses, took the radio from their horses, and started ticking the telegram.

The telegram was quickly received by the commander of the Japanese Second Army, Kozuki Kiyoshi, who immediately sent another telegram to Yoshio Shinozuka and Shun Tada to inquire.

The reply I received was that Tubal Road no longer has air support capabilities.

Only then did Fujikoshiro feel relieved and continue to lead the cavalry towards Yangquan.

More than 800 cavalrymen ran quickly, and as the horses' hooves churned, smoke and dust quickly rose.

…

The food and captured weapons and ammunition in the city were being moved like ants from the arsenal and grain depot to the train by the soldiers.

Even if Taiyuan cannot be conquered, these trophies can still be transported south by train along the railway.

Even if it cannot reach the base area, it can still be transported dozens of kilometers away, and then transported back to the base area by military horses or manpower, which greatly saves physical strength and time.

However, the light and heavy machine guns and artillery in the arsenal have been distributed to each regiment in proportion, and bullets and artillery shells have also been distributed.

The 772nd Regiment and the New First Regiment each received more than 40 light and heavy machine guns, more than 10 artillery pieces, and sufficient ammunition. It can be said that their combat effectiveness has been greatly enhanced.

The independent regiment also received more than 100 light and heavy machine guns and more than 20 artillery pieces.

Yangquan, outside the East City Gate.

Li Yunlong put his arms around Cheng Shifa's shoulders and said with a smile: "Speaking of Lao Cheng, the equipment your 772nd Regiment received this time is enough for you to expand two battalions. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

"More than two battalions." Cheng Shifa also smiled, "Our 772nd Regiment can at least expand to 2 infantry battalions and 1 artillery battalion, plus a cavalry company."

The 772nd Regiment already had an artillery company, and with these more than ten new artillery pieces, it was enough to expand two more artillery companies.

Although most of them are mortars, there are only 2 infantry guns and only 1 mountain gun, but the firepower is no longer the same as before.

Ding Wei's new regiment received similar equipment to the 772 regiment. It can be said that everyone made a fortune this time.

Ding Wei also smiled and said: "It's a pity that Lao Kong didn't come this time and missed this opportunity to make a fortune. If Lao Kong knew that we had made such a fortune, he would probably regret it."

Li Yunlong laughed loudly and said: "Haha!"

"I have long said that as long as you follow Lao Li, you will definitely be able to drink soup, and it will be broth." Ding Wei said, "Lao Li, next time you have this opportunity, don't forget me, an old comrade."

"Old Ding, based on our relationship, who is following whom?" Li Yunlong said, "Isn't it just a matter of words?"

"And me." Cheng Shifa said immediately, "I, Old Cheng, will also hang out with you, Old Li, from now on."

"Forget it." Li Yunlong squinted his eyes and said, "Damn it, you damn blind Cheng has always been greedy, eating more and occupying more. Because of this, you are often criticized by your superiors. You need to change your selfish thinking.

Lao Ding and Lao Kong are more practical."

Cheng Shifa really wanted to say, who can compare with you, Li Yunlong, when it comes to eating more and taking more?

However, now Cheng Shifa also wants to hug Li Yunlong's thigh, so he will naturally not say bad things.

"I was wrong, Lao Li." Cheng Shifa apologized sincerely, "When you get rich in the future, you must bring your brothers with you. Can I kneel down for you?"

"Don't do this with me." Li Yunlong said, "I don't know what you, blind man Cheng, are thinking in your heart?"

Ding Wei asked: "Old Li, your independent regiment has made a fortune this time. How many troops are you planning to expand?"

"Just so-so." Li Yunlong said, "I plan to expand and form an aviation battalion, two heavy machine gun battalions, three light machine gun battalions, and three artillery battalions."

Cheng Shifa and Ding Wei were stunned when they heard this.
Chapter completed!