Chapter 341 Marching Pot! The Eighth Route Army Division Commander!

At dusk, the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region Headquarters.

A cavalryman rushed into the headquarters at high speed. This man was extremely tall and his every move was full of wild power.

It is worth mentioning that this warrior seemed to have been seriously injured on the back of his head, and he even wildly wrapped the wound with half a piece of iron sheet.

"Sure, there is a Japanese cavalry approaching us. I estimate there is at least a large group of people."

After hearing the report from his first battalion commander, the magnet, the deputy commander Ding Dabapan's face became a little solemn.

The battalion commanders, including Lao Bayonet and Chen Feng, burst out with strong fighting spirit, and then all turned their attention to the backbone of the regiment.

A cavalry brigade of Japanese soldiers, even if overstretched, would not exceed 500 people.

Now our own army is the main regiment with a designation in the ninth division of Hebei Province. There are more than 2,000 combatants alone. Coupled with the weakening of the cavalry in urban street fighting, they can definitely easily eat the invading Japanese troops.

At this time, Li Daben's expression was very relaxed, as if what he was about to face was not a regular Japanese army, but a group of puppet troops.

"Besides the cavalry, are there any enemies nearby?"

"Where is their specific location and how long it will take to reach our headquarters."

After hearing his captain's inquiry, Magnet immediately took out a map from his arms, then spread it on the table and began to explain.

"Based on the current battle situation, it will take at least an hour for the Japs to attack. If the friendly forces can block it with all their strength, the enemy will not be able to get close to the headquarters until dark."

"In addition to the cavalry, there are also two groups of infantry operating in the East District."

"However, they encountered the main force of the 10th Division, and their advance was almost faltering."

Hearing this, Li Daben glanced at the map.

The Japs' tactics were very simple, that is, to attack from the city wall and sweep toward the city center in a double-flanked manner.

At this moment, a loud noise suddenly came from the distance. A moment later, dense explosions sounded, and even the ground shook slightly.

"It's a 105 howitzer. It seems the enemy is going to attack."

Fearing the presence of the Eighth Route Army's air force, the North China Front did not use heavy artillery in today's attack.

Taking it out suddenly now means that the Japanese are going to launch a general attack. After all, finding a specific person in a big city after dark is undoubtedly more difficult than climbing to the sky.

"They're anxious, they're anxious."

"Is the boss ready? The team should be in place, right?"

Third Battalion Commander Chen Feng looked at the watch on his arm. This watch followed him in the Battle of Jinling. Due to long-term fighting, the surface lens has been broken and needs to be wiped before each use to see the time clearly.

"The convoy has arrived. It will take another five minutes for the boss to arrive."

"According to the previous schedule, there is still plenty of time left for us."

As soon as he said these words, Li Daben looked around at the commanders around him, and then ordered loudly:

"Next, let's divide our troops! The main force of the regiment is led by Abacus and Chen Feng! Your mission is to ensure the safety of the boss and evacuate to Huairen with the friendly forces!"

"The air force there is ready, and they will send the deputy division commander to the next stage of the decisive battle."

"Shitou, Chenghai. The two of you will mobilize a company of troops from your respective battalions and stay with me in Datong County as bait to attract the attention of the Japanese!"

Ever since Li Da's army had a formal designation, Ding Dabapan had been in charge of the non-combat tasks within the regiment. Judging from his experience and experience, he is definitely qualified for the task of leading an escort.

The commander of the third battalion, Chen Feng, has high military literacy and strong battlefield command capabilities. He is a man who plans and then acts, and when paired with the regimental deputy, one civil and one military, he will definitely be able to achieve the effect of one plus one being greater than two.

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"

The firm voice made Li Daben nodded with satisfaction. He first patted the regimental deputy on the shoulder, and then looked at the third battalion commander who looked like the Northwestern Hammer King.

"Okay, then we'll see you in Xinkou."

That's right, the person who served as the stand-in for the Army's reorganization expert was Li Chishui. Since joining the army, he has been known for his clever mind and many tricks, making him the perfect candidate for this mission.

After arranging the tactics, Li Dazhen stopped being pretentious and directly led the soldiers to set up the scene.

Behind him, Magnet had two shell guns on his waist, and a Mosin Nagant with an optical sight on his back. His face was full of impatient expressions.

Sun Chenghai then carried several grenades on his waist and even carried a machete.

At the same time, the soldiers of the two companies were also checking the weapons they carried, and they seemed to be fully prepared.

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An hour and a half later, a Japanese cavalry team arrived at the headquarters of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

The leading Japanese commander looks very similar to a certain actor, and his face alone is worthy of the rank of Colonel.

"Stop!"

"Baga, it seems we are a step too late. Those damn Eighth Route Army are really trying to buy their superiors time to retreat out of the city."

"Everyone dismount! Enter the building in front immediately! See if the enemy has left any important documents. Correspondent, let the remaining troops of the regiment enter the city!"

"Hi!"

After the battle just now, Isamu Terauchi has determined the "fact" that the Eighth Route Army is fleeing.

After all, the enemies along the way were not very keen on fighting. Even if they occupied advantageous terrain, they were unwilling to fight to the death with their brigade. They were no different from dogs who had lost their homes.

At this time, they had already arrived at the enemy's headquarters, so there was no need to worry about the risk of being ambushed.

After receiving the order, hundreds of Japanese cavalry ran into the combat meeting room and began to rummage through the boxes and cabinets, even the embers in the brazier in the room were not spared.

Not long after, a squad leader seemed to have discovered some key information. He first carefully brushed away a handful of black ash with his hands, and then took out a corner of the unburned document from the brazier.

On the paper, there were three words Nie XX.

"Colonel! Come here quickly! There is a major discovery here!"

Hearing the call of his subordinates, the old Japanese hurriedly ran in from outside the house! Then he rushed to the source of the sound at the fastest speed.

Although the cavalry was already on the decline during World War II, Benzi has always been keen on training this branch of the army. And a large part of those who can become cavalry commanders are nobles.

For example, Terauchi Isamu, he is a hereditary baron.

As a noble, the old devil could understand Chinese. After seeing the three characters Nie XX, the colonel started laughing.

"Hahaha!"

"It seems that General Okamura Ningji's intelligence is indeed correct! This is the headquarters of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army!"

"Send a telegram to Lieutenant General Nishihara! Report the harvest just now! But don't notify the friendly forces nearby first. Our cavalry has the advantage of speed, and maybe we can take the credit for it!"

Suddenly, there was another exclamation not far away.

Following the source of the sound, Terauchi Yong ran away with a group of grassroots officers. Half a minute later, the devils saw the supplies and weapons scattered on the ground.

There were not only food bags and leggings, but also many bullet belts.

"Hahaha! It seems that the group leader is right! The Eighth Route Army is indeed strong on the outside and strong on the inside. When they met our cavalry group, they were immediately defeated."

"Just by imagining the scene, I can imagine the enemy's panic escape. Everyone immediately get on the horse! Follow the traces on the ground and start to pursue the victory!"

At this moment, a squad leader came to Terauchi Yong with a marching pot.

Looking at the black big iron pot, the old devil suddenly had an idea and ordered the signalman next to him:

"The Eighth Route Army even threw away the cooking utensils, proving that the enemy has fallen into despair!"

"Change the content of the telegram and say that our regiment surrounded and destroyed a main regiment-level unit of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. In this battle, a number of ammunition and supplies were seized, as well as a marching pot."

As soon as these words came out, the signalman's face was full of admiration.

In the Japanese army, both the army and the navy have exaggerated their military exploits. The title of the unsinkable Yorktown is largely due to the navy's false reporting of its achievements.

In the past, the most they did was to exaggerate the scale of the battle and the gains, but this time their own colonel actually invented an enemy army, which made it hard for the signalman not to admire him.

"Hi!"

"I'll send a telegram to the headquarters now!"

A moment later, Nishihara Issaku in Fengzhen received the battle report of the 14th Cavalry Regiment. Looking at the content on the paper, the old devil's face was like a blooming chrysanthemum.

The commander of their own regiment not only thoroughly confirmed the accuracy of the intelligence, but also figured out who the target person was.

That was Nie XX, one of the few division commanders of the Eighth Route Army and the founder of the entire Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. If he could catch or kill the other party, wouldn't it be more than enough to be promoted to a general?

What's more, Terauchi Isamu also defeated the enemy with fewer troops and eliminated a regiment-level unit of the enemy.

Based on Nishihara Issaku's understanding of his subordinates, the other party was likely to exaggerate the results of the battle during the report, but the annihilation of a battalion was definitely possible.

"Call back! Call back immediately! Let the 14th Cavalry Regiment continue the pursuit! Try to catch that big fish!"

"After this battle is over! I will personally ask Lieutenant General Shigetaro Amakasu and General Yasuji Okamura for credit for him! After the Cavalry Group is officially upgraded to the 3rd Tank Division, he will definitely be one of the two brigade commanders."

Isaku Nishihara's pride immediately made Iimorinuma dissatisfied.

Although the three division commanders agreed to share the merits, the superiors would definitely refer to their respective contributions when distributing rewards. Maybe he would get the least.

The Cavalry Group not only suffered the least casualties, but now it is leading the way in the pursuit. How can he not be jealous?

Thinking of this, Iimorinuma took the telegram from his colleague and began to read it one by one. Seeing the spoils of war column, the old Japanese soldier said dissatisfiedly:

"Humph, what is that bastard Terauchi Isamu doing?"

"Forget about the bullet bags, they are more or less supplies. But why do we have to report the leggings and food bags? They even emphasized that they seized a marching pot."

"Does the 14th Cavalry Regiment have an unknown sideline like picking up garbage?"

The words of his colleagues made Nishihara Issaku a little dissatisfied.

After all, your subordinates have just made great contributions. It's okay if you don't praise them, but what's the point of mocking them.

Besides, it was you who asked for intelligence sharing before the war, and you also emphasized the details of each action. Now you have turned your face and refused to recognize me. You are really narrow-minded.

"Iinuma-kun, this is your fault. Terauchi Isamu just submitted a battle report in accordance with your requirements, with guaranteed quality and quantity. There is nothing wrong with the details."

"Although he is only a colonel, he is a hereditary baron with a background. If what he said just now is spread, it may have a bad impact on your future career."

While defending his subordinates, Nishihara Isaku suddenly felt something was wrong.

As a noble, Terauchi Yong has the glory of his family and will definitely not write irrelevant things in the battle report.

Ammunition bags and food bags, collectively known as military supplies, should have appeared in the list of captured goods. The number of leggings can determine the size of the enemy and is also meaningful data.

But only the marching pot is out of tune with the others.

Seemingly seeing the confusion of his group leader, the communications staff on the side tentatively reminded:

"Lieutenant General, will Terauchi use a code word? After all, there are still a large number of enemies in Datong City, and the telegram sent back to the headquarters has a certain chance of being intercepted."

"If it is particularly important intelligence, it is reasonable to use code words for some nouns."

As soon as these words came out, Nishihara Isaku suddenly felt enlightened! Even Iimorinuma began to doubt whether he had wronged a good man.

After all, the telegram first briefly described a war and proved the authenticity of the final intelligence. The captured items placed at the end must be the most important things.

"Makes sense! Go check the code book!"

"Not only the new ones! Even the old ones used last month must be checked!"

As expected, the communications staff of the cavalry group found something in the old code book. It was clearly written in black and white that the code word for the marching pot represented officers above the division level of the Eighth Route Army.

Combined with the content of the telegram sent by Terauchi Isamu, Nishihara Isaku was trembling with excitement.

Is this a success?

Nie XX, has become my battle item? Or captured alive!

After the surprise, reason occupied the high ground of the old devil's IQ again. Such a big thing cannot be purely based on one-sided brain supplementation, and must be carefully verified again.

"Send a telegram to the 14th Cavalry Regiment! Ask them to check again! Determine whether the captured officer is an officer at the division level of the Eighth Route Army!"

After receiving the order, the communications staff immediately executed it.

However, when he wrote the telegram, he did not use plain language, but chose the same "codeword" as Terauchi Isamu.

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