Liang Jian: Lao Li, I'm really not a military expert

Chapter 128: Zhuzi, you have a nice idea, but I am not that kind of person! 3-character chapter!

While the Independent Regiment was on high alert, Yoshino Masao was leading the Yoshino Corps to enter the Xiaozhangzhuang stronghold and began sending people to conduct reconnaissance on the Independent Regiment's defense zone. He also sent a small force to infiltrate the Independent Regiment's defense zone to cause sabotage, but they were all blocked by Li Yunlong who had anticipated this.

"Colonel, Yamamoto's special forces just sent an urgent telegram!" Major Yoshiharu reported.

Yoshino Masao took off his white gloves, put down the binoculars, and said calmly, "Read!"

"Colonel Yoshino, the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment you are attacking is equipped with pepper bombs and lime bombs. These two types of shells have little lethality, but they have a particularly great impact on the combat effectiveness of the warriors. There is also a kind of stinky shells that emit a strong smell of rotten eggs. Please be prepared in advance, Yoshino-kun, and equip the warriors with gas masks to crush the conspiracy of the Chinese army!"

"What? Chili shells, lime shells, you are not kidding, right? And there are rotten egg shells, are you sure that's what the telegram said, and there's no translation error?"

Lieutenant Colonel Yoshiharu nodded and confirmed again: "Colonel, I have confirmed it again and again, and checked with Colonel Yamamoto, and I can confirm that there is no mistake in the content of the telegram!"

Yoshino Masao took the telegram, read it again, and couldn't help but sigh: "I have always looked down on Yamamoto-kun's special operations. This guy always wants to take advantage of others. His classmates who graduated at the same time as him are now generals, and he is still a colonel. Even if it weren't for the last incident with the regiment flag, I would have been a major general now. I, a rising star, would have surpassed him, and he was almost killed by the Eighth Route Army squad!"

"There's no need to care about the opinion of such an idiot. Instead, you can send a telegram to ask Hirata Kojiro. After all, he is the commander's nephew. We can't expect him to give us any useful advice, but we still have to use the relationship. With his help, even if we make some mistakes in this attack, he will say a few words for us and make our situation better!"

In the eyes of ordinary people, Yoshino Masao is very arrogant, but in fact, he is very cautious and knows how to behave. If it weren't for the fact that the regiment flag was seized by Lin Zhenhua last time, causing him to miss the opportunity to be promoted to major general, he would have become a hot figure among the Japanese officers, instead of being casually thrown aside like now, and it would be difficult for him to even grab the task of the main attack.

"Ji Chun, you are aware of the situation of our Yoshino Regiment. Let the warriors prepare themselves and strive to avenge the previous defeat. We must attack the hinterland of the Independent Regiment's defense zone within three days and complete the overall encirclement and suppression of the Independent Regiment within ten days, so that the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment will become a member of our military medals!"

"Rest in Xiaozhang Village for three days, wait for supplies to be replenished, and then immediately launch an attack on the independent regiment's defense line!"

"Hi! Your Excellency, I will arrange the defense of the base right away to ensure that nothing goes wrong!"

Xiaobaozhuang, the forward blocking position of the independent regiment.

Li Yunlong used a telescope to look at the three defense lines built by Zhang Dabiao and his men. The firepower was arranged in clear stages and there was not much room for improvement. Now the soldiers were busy digging communication trenches, which were expected to be completed within two days.

Li Yunlong put down the telescope in his hand and said to Zhang Dabiao beside him: "Dabiao, you did a good job. The fortifications are very much to my liking. All these years of fighting have not been in vain. But don't forget to let the soldiers dig cat ear holes. The Japs have bombers and fighters. We have to beware of the Japs' air strikes against us!"

"I just looked at the anti-aircraft firepower arrangement. There are too many loopholes. It is too difficult to defend against the Japanese fighter planes. Let the soldiers dig the air-raid shelters deeper. If the Japanese attack is unfavorable, it will be very cruel. Our independent regiment's firepower is weak. There is no way to compete with the Japanese in firepower!"

"The light machine guns should be deployed in more combat positions. Don't just stay in one position and just focus on firing, ignoring the dangers on the battlefield. These must be explained to the soldiers. You must not make mistakes on the battlefield. If you make a mistake, you may lose your life!"

Zhang Dabiao nodded and responded, "Captain, I'll make new arrangements when I get down there. I'll emphasize some precautions with the new recruits and let the veterans lead the new recruits. As long as they fight two or three battles, the new recruits will soon be able to transform into veterans!"

After sending Zhang Dabiao away, Li Yunlong came to the Third Battalion to take a look. Seeing that the defense they had arranged was in good order, he had a brief chat with Xing Zhiguo. Li Yunlong then went to the artillery and took a look around. He happened to see Wang Chengzhu who was busy building a defensive artillery position.

Looking at the strange-looking artillery fort built by Zhuzi, Li Yunlong couldn't help but exclaimed: "Zhuzi, your artillery battalion is really in luck this time. If it were in the past, there would be no cement and steel plates for you to use to build anti-artillery fortifications. It would be good enough to have sandbags to use. Why would there be so many requirements?"

"But who would have thought that college students are so smart that they actually invented a reverse slope turret that can be moved and assembled at any time. The Japanese shells can be directly bounced off the inclined steel plate. There is a two-meter deep and two-meter wide trench dug in front of the turret, which can also prevent the shrapnel from scattering after the shells explode and posing a threat to the soldiers. This is really a genius design. I am very jealous after seeing it!"

"Pillars, use more cement underneath to make it stronger for me. Speed ​​up the process. If it doesn't work, ask the Third Battalion to come over and help. They can fix the fortifications today. Ask them to come over and help you repair the turret for two days. I'll call Old Xing to tell him about this in a little while!"

Wang Chengzhu handed the tool in his hand to the soldier beside him, got up from the ground, took Li Yunlong to visit the artillery camp, and said in a carefree manner: "Captain, I'm really not bragging this time. As long as the Japanese don't send out heavy artillery, I don't take the Japanese artillery units seriously at all. Our anti-artillery turrets can completely block the bombardment of the Japanese 75mm shells. As long as there are not more than a dozen shells hitting the same point at the same time, the Japanese will never be able to destroy our turrets!"

"Captain, we plan to build more than 100 artillery batteries. Once a battery is damaged, we will immediately move the artillery to the next one! Together with our artillery shells, we have nearly 3000 rounds in total. It's enough to give the Japanese a hard time!"

"Also, the leader asked me to arrange for Li Sanwa to find college students. Although I don't know what's going on, I know that college students must have secret weapons. In terms of brains, no one in our independent regiment can compare to college students. Leader, don't glare at me. Even if you beat me up, I will still tell you!"

Li Yunlong patted Wang Chengzhu on the head and said unhappily, "Zhuzi, I find that you are really cunning. You can even flatter college students in front of me. Are you eyeing the good stuff from college students again and want me to get it for you?"

"But you should flatter me. Why are you flattering a college student in front of me? Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey?"

Wang Chengzhu smiled innocently: "Captain, it's useless for me to flatter you. The good things are all in the hands of college students. This time, Li Sanwa got a lot of good things, which made me very jealous!"

"Captain, can you find a way to get two anti-aircraft guns for our artillery battalion? I don't want more. There won't be enough people to use them!"

Li Yunlong was also defeated by Wang Chengzhu's shamelessness. He wanted to curse the boy in front of him and angrily scolded: "Zhuzi, you son of a bitch, you are dreaming. I spent a lot of effort to get those two anti-aircraft guns from the headquarters. If it weren't for the fact that the two anti-aircraft guns had no shells and became decorations, do you really think I have such a big face that I can ask for them from the headquarters?"

"Zhu Zi, you better take care of the artillery battalion. As for the goodies from the college students, just keep coveting them for now. Some of them are confidential. If we equip them to your artillery battalion, wouldn't that be like telling the devil what our trump card is?"

"Zhu Zi, don't change the subject for me. How is the artillery training going these days?"

When Wang Chengzhu heard the captain talking about serious matters, he dared not joke anymore and replied seriously: "Captain, after these days of training by me, the brothers under my command can achieve three hits out of ten, which is basically qualified!"

Li Yunlong nodded in satisfaction and instructed: "Zhu Zi, your artillery battalion is the key to whether we can hold the defense line this time. I have approved 2000 shells for you this time. Most of our independent regiment's assets have been given to you, kid. Don't let me down!"

"Captain, don't worry. When did I ever say anything big? I will always fight wherever you tell me to!"

"Zhu Zi, I've already checked out the situation of your artillery battalion. I have other things to do, so you should hurry up and do your work!"

After leaving the artillery battalion, Li Yunlong wandered around the base for another day, checking the preparations of various troops. He did not find any major problems and corrected some minor problems in time. He then rushed back to the front line. The Yoshino Regiment had completed resupply at the Xiaozhangzhuang stronghold and was ready to attack. The battle between the two sides was about to begin.

Yoshino Regiment Headquarters at Xiaozhangzhuang stronghold.

"Ji Chun, immediately send a telegram to the headquarters and request the aviation force to send a reconnaissance plane to conduct another reconnaissance of the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment's defense zone. We need to get the latest intelligence so that we can respond!"

"Also, tell Mr. Hirata that we will launch an attack on the independent regiment's defense line tomorrow afternoon. If Mr. Hirata is free, he can come and watch the battle. I have prepared tea for him!" Yoshino Masao stared at the map on the table and said in a relaxed tone.

"Colonel, if Hirata arrives, Colonel Yamamoto will most likely come with him. Will this have an impact on our next attack?" Major Yoshiharu asked vaguely.