Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 276 Second Battle with Wolong

"Brigade Commander, Brigade Commander, good news, good news!" Zhang Haoshan rushed in from outside the door.

He shouted loudly as he ran.

"It's Lingshui County that we've taken over, isn't it?" Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Brigade Commander, you guessed right. We just received a notification from Tang Xiaohu that they have successfully captured Lingshui County."

"Unfortunately, the Japanese battalion commander escaped," Zhang Haoshan said with some regret.

"So what if he ran away? It's no big deal to be a Japanese battalion commander," Tang Weiguo said calmly, showing no concern whatsoever.

"Brigade Commander, why are you so calm?" Zhang Haoshan originally thought that Tang Weiguo would be as excited as he was when he received the news.

But the result surprised him.

The brigade commander was far too calm.

"It's only a matter of time before we capture Lingshui County. What I'm concerned about now is the situation in Wolongshan County."

"Where are Liu Hao and the others now?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"According to the telegram they sent half an hour ago, they should be arriving in Wolongshan County soon," Zhang Haoshan said, glancing at his watch.

"Have Niu Dali lead the reconnaissance team to the Wolong Mountain area immediately," Tang Weiguo added.

"Is the safety of Nalingshui County under the brigade commander's command?"

"Tang Xiaohu's reinforced regiment plus the second regiment with defensive snipers is enough!"

"Now that we have captured Lingshui County, there is no point in the Japanese sending reinforcements to Lingshui County. You should keep an eye on the location of Liu Hao's troops immediately."

"Understood, Brigade Commander."

"Once they reach Wolongshan County, order them to launch an immediate attack and seize Wolongshan County before the enemy."

"Yes, brigade commander, I'll make the arrangements right away."

"Also, notify the troops in Lingshui County responsible for sniping to immediately withdraw and move to the Lingshui County area."

"Yes."

"Three"

"Furthermore, inform Commander Li that he must keep the Japanese troops in the Xiaoqingshan County area occupied and prevent them from easily returning to Wolongshan County."

"Brigade Commander, don't worry. Regiment Commander Li has sent word that the militia forces at the Eighth Route Army's bases nearby have already destroyed the Japanese railway tracks."

"Now, if the Japanese want to return to their positions, they can only do so on foot," Zhang Haoshan said with a smile.

“Very good. The Eighth Route Army may have few regular troops, but their militia is terrifyingly large,” Tang Weiguo suddenly remarked.

"Yes." Zhang Haoshan also sighed when he thought about how the Eighth Route Army could mobilize tens of thousands of troops at any time.

"Fortunately, they are not our enemies now," Zhang Haoshan suddenly added.

"Hmm." Tang Weiguo simply hummed in response, his tone devoid of any emotion.

"Brigade Commander, I'm going to get back to work." With that, Zhang Haoshan rushed out just as he had come.

"Slow down," Tang Weiguo couldn't help but remind him.

"It's okay, you won't fall," Zhang Haoshan shouted without turning his head.

...

Meanwhile, Liu Hao was leading a rapid support team to Wolongshan County.

"Hurry up, speed up, we're almost there!" Liu Hao shouted as he looked at Wolongshan County getting closer and closer.

"Commander, Commander!" At this moment, Deputy Commander Tong ran over.

"Deputy Commander Li, have you received orders from the regimental headquarters?" Liu Hao asked.

"Yes, the brigade headquarters has issued an order that we launch an attack on Wolongshan County as soon as we arrive."

"So anxious?"

"Yes, the telegram indicates that we have successfully captured Lingshui County."

"So fast!" Liu Hao was quite surprised by this information.

"Yes, I also felt it was unexpected, but also expected, after all, both of our brigade's strongest units attacked Lingshui County." The deputy regimental commander said with emotion.

"It seems we need to speed things up, otherwise we won't be able to hold our heads up in front of them next time we meet."

"Don't worry, Commander, our soldiers have been holding their breath for a long time. Let the brigade commander see that our support regiment is just as good."

"Yes, this operation must succeed, failure is not an option," Liu Hao said resolutely.

"Yes."

"Deputy Commander Li, you immediately lead the advance troops to meet up with the intelligence department and summarize the intelligence information."

"Once our main force arrives, we will immediately launch an attack on the Wolong Mountain troops," Liu Hai ordered.

"Yes, I'll go right now." After saying that, Deputy Commander Li mounted his horse and rode towards the vanguard.

At this moment, part of the intelligence department's action team was already waiting outside Wolongshan County.

Sun Qiang was once again the leader of the intelligence team this time.

"Team leader, the forward warning team has spotted our advance troops approaching."

"Notify the sentry squad to signal our troops to bring them over."

"Yes."

Soon after, the soldiers in charge of the guard duty at the front led over a man who looked like an officer.

“Deputy Regiment Commander Li Jun has personally led the team here,” Sun Qiang said to the person in front of him.

"The mission is of great importance, and the commander asked me to come and coordinate with you personally."

"Team Leader Sun, what's the situation in the county town now?" Li Jun asked.

"Currently, the main force of the Japanese troops in the county town is mainly around the train station, while the main force defending the city walls is the puppet army."

"We have now taken control of the garrison at the east gate and can enter the county town from the east gate at any time."

Upon hearing Sun Qiang's words, Li Jun was taken aback.

I had long heard of the intelligence department's action team's prowess, but I never imagined they would be even more formidable in reality.

Li Jun, who had previously paid little attention to Sun Qiang, suddenly became serious.

“The puppet troops have our people, so they are easy to deal with. The key problem now is the Japanese troops stationed around the train station.”

"The Japanese have already built a tight fortification near the train station, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"The Japanese are also building something near the armory, which limits the effectiveness of our artillery," Sun Qiang added.

"Do you have specific defense blueprints?" Li Jun asked.

“Yes.” Sun Qiang took a map out of his pocket.

Li Jun lit a lamp and looked at the densely packed Japanese fortifications, which made his scalp tingle.

"No wonder the Japanese dared to leave the county town without worry." At this moment, Li Qiang's doubts were resolved.

“Deputy Commander Li, I suggest we attack from here,” Sun Qiang said, pointing to the southeast corner of the map.

“Although the Japanese have dense fortifications here, they are far from the armory, which makes it easier for us to use heavy firepower,” Sun Qiang suggested.

“I think it’s feasible.” Li Jun examined it carefully and then fully agreed with Sun Qiang’s opinion.

"Communicator, immediately hand the map to the regimental commander and tell him that we plan to launch an attack from the southeast corner," Li Jun said to the communicator behind him.

"Yes."

"Team Leader Sun, speed is of the essence in war. Let's take the vanguard to control the county town first, and then launch an attack on the Japanese positions when the main force arrives."

"it is good."

After saying this, the two organized their troops and headed towards Wolongshan County.

With Sun Qiang's cooperation, Li Jun led the vanguard and captured the surrounding county town without much effort.