PFC Chapter 196: Lao Li, two battalions really don’t have the ability to defend the base! 2-word chapter
Chapter 196: Lao Li, two battalions really don’t have the ability to defend the base! 2-word chapter
Ping'an County, backyard of Tianxiang Restaurant.
Xu Zhongyi was chatting with Ichiro Nakamura, and the topic unconsciously turned to the Independent Regiment. After all, the Independent Regiment had become famous these days, and the news had spread to Ping'an County, causing a lot of discussion among the people.
However, regarding the independent group that was stirring up the situation in northwest Shanxi, Nakamura Ichiro did not joke around as usual. Instead, he said in a meaningful tone: "Manager Xu, considering our good relationship, I want to remind you not to get too close to the independent group. If there is any business that needs to be cut off, it's easy to get yourself involved, and it might even implicate me!"
"For me, I can get out by spending some time and using my connections, but for you, Manager Xu, once you go in, you'll never get out again in this lifetime. I don't want to lose you as a friend!"
"Don't ask me what the secret is. I won't tell you. Anyway, I'm reminding you for the sake of our past friendship. Whether you listen to me or not is not my business."
Nakamura Ichiro's attitude made Xu Zhongyi's heart jump, and he hurriedly asked in a roundabout way: "Mr. Nakamura, didn't you always urge me to get more miracle drugs from the Independent Group? Now if I cut off contact with them, there will be no way to get miracle drugs in the future. After all, I still don't know the source of the miracle drugs of the Independent Group!"
Ichiro Nakamura was also very conflicted at this time. To be honest, he didn't want to give up this miracle medicine. After all, he not only made a lot of money through this miracle medicine, but also gained a lot of favors. Money was not of much use to someone like him, but the favors gained through this process were of great use to him.
However, he felt that there was no need to take such a big risk this time. The final benefits might not be proportional to the investment. After all, the Independent Group had not supplied the miracle drug to the outside world for two months. This made Ichiro Nakamura feel that the Independent Group had lost its value. But to be on the safe side, he left a tail.
"Manager Xu, some things don't need to be said too clearly. I don't intend to get involved in this matter. As for what choice you make, it has nothing to do with me. That's all I have to say. I'm leaving first!" Ichiro Nakamura didn't explain any more, but directly proposed to leave.
Xu Zhongyi quickly stood up and sent Ichiro Nakamura away. He did not continue to ask, because he knew that even if he continued to ask, it would be of no avail. Ichiro Nakamura had made up his mind and did not want to interfere in the matter anymore. In order to maintain the relationship between the two parties, he could only keep silent about the matter.
After seeing off Ichiro Nakamura, Xu Zhongyi became more and more anxious. At the same time, he also discovered that Li Yunlong's attitude towards him was a little wrong recently. Every telegram he replied was very perfunctory. This forced him to examine his previous behavior. Was he a little too hasty?
However, these things can be put aside for the time being. Xu Zhongyi immediately mobilized the intelligence network at his disposal and began to investigate the Independent Regiment. As a result, he found out nothing. This made Xu Zhongyi increasingly uneasy, and he quickly sent the message to the Independent Regiment via telegram. This was all he could do now. As for whether Li Yunlong could escape this disaster, it all depended on Li Yunlong himself!
After receiving the telegram from Xu Zhongyi, Zhao Gang arranged the matters at hand, then left the regiment headquarters on horseback and rushed towards Heiyun Village.
Black Cloud Village, on the big training ground.
Three 88mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns are being urgently installed. In order to increase the density of firepower, they are arranged in an equilateral triangle. In this way, no matter from which direction the Japanese fighter planes attack, they will encounter the firepower of the two anti-aircraft guns.
Li Yunlong, who received the news, also rushed back. When he saw the three anti-aircraft guns on the training ground, the worry on his face was reduced a little. However, it was extremely difficult to rely on anti-aircraft guns to fight back the Japanese attack.
At this time, Lin Zhenhua was arranging for the soldiers to cut some branches to use as camouflage for the anti-aircraft guns. After all, the anti-aircraft guns were such large targets that they could be easily discovered by the Japanese pilots if they were not camouflaged. In order to avoid being discovered by the Japanese in advance, it was very important to do some camouflage in advance.
Li Yunlong shouted at the top of his voice: "College student, come here quickly, I have something important to discuss with you!"
Lin Zhenhua put down his work, handed the machete to the soldier beside him, and walked to Li Yunlong's side. He asked curiously: "Old Li, didn't you say before that you were going to Zhang Dabiao's place? Why are you coming back now?"
Li Yunlong rolled his eyes in annoyance and cursed, "I just left Black Cloud Village. Less than an hour later, I saw those three transport planes in the sky dropping people. I didn't have the leisure to go to Zhang Dabiao. I was afraid that you would be careless, so I ran back to arrange for guards for the village!"
"I didn't expect you to be so reliable. The anti-aircraft guns have been set up, and even the anti-aircraft machine guns have been deployed. This finally puts half of my worries to rest, but the other half is still there!"
"This time the Japanese sent paratroopers to investigate Heiyun Village. It should be because your deal with the Third Reich was leaked. I guess the Japanese didn't get the details of the deal, otherwise they would have sent a large number of bombers to bomb us!"
"But since the Japanese have already confirmed that we have obtained a batch of weapons and ammunition, it is impossible for them to just send bombers. I estimate that the Japanese have most likely sent ground troops and are heading towards our independent regiment!"
"Old Zhao is still in Zhaojiayu now. There are only two of us here. We need to think carefully about how to deal with the future siege by the devils."
It has to be said that Li Yunlong's vision is sharp and his analysis is very accurate. Lin Zhenhua knows Li Yunlong's talent in military command, and things are likely to be roughly the same as Li Yunlong said. This makes Lin Zhenhua begin to feel a sense of crisis. If he wants to solve the current dilemma, the first thing is to transport the equipment back as soon as possible, and rely on the existing fortifications of the independent regiment to resist layer by layer to survive this crisis.
Lin Zhenhua and Li Yunlong came to the gathering hall of Heiyun Village. There was a topographic map of the surrounding area on the table. Lin Zhenhua pointed to the location of Ercha Ridge and said, "Old Li, if we want to transport the remaining weapons and equipment and machine tools, we must deploy heavy troops at Ercha Ridge. We must not let the Japanese break through the defense of Ercha Ridge."
"Yesterday I suggested that you inform Zhang Dabiao to set the defense position 200 meters north of Ercha Ridge. There is a high ground more than 100 meters high here, which happens to be a corner with another place. This is where the 726th Regiment and the bandits ambushed us last time. To be honest, this place is indeed easy to defend but difficult to attack. Fortunately, Lao Li, you didn't rush forward blindly. If a fight really broke out, you might not be able to break through from the front. You only need to deploy six machine guns here at the mouth of the ridge. Without the help of artillery, it would be difficult for you to rush through!"
Li Yunlong nodded in agreement. The reason why he did not launch a direct attack at that time was because of this consideration. In addition, he did not bring many artillery shells with him, and there was no way to eliminate the enemy's artillery in a short time. Once the enemy seized the opportunity and bet on it, he, Li Yunlong, would really become a turtle in a jar. Even if he could break out, there would be only a few people left.
"College student, my idea is roughly the same as yours, otherwise I would not agree to your notification to Zhang Dabiao to retreat from Yushuling. Now it seems that our move yesterday was very correct. Calculating the time, Zhang Dabiao is already on his way to retreat, and is expected to reach Erchaling tonight. It only takes one night for Zhang Dabiao to build a defensive position. I will then assign someone to him. There will be absolutely no problem in half a month."
Lin Zhenhua felt that Li Yunlong was a little too optimistic. Once the Japanese used fighter planes to provide fire support, it would be very difficult for the two battalions to defend Ercha Ridge. Especially in the absence of air superiority, they could not even provide artillery support. In the end, they could only fight the Japanese with their lives. I am afraid that by then both battalions would have to fight to the death!
Lin Zhenhua pointed at the location of Ercha Ridge and replied with a serious face: "Old Li, you just overlooked the enemy's fighter planes. If the enemy is really determined to take Ercha Ridge, they only need a squadron of fighter planes and a squadron of bombers. Even if the two battalions you deployed at Ercha Ridge can withstand the enemy's attack for three days, I'm afraid there won't be many people left by then!"
"Once we lose two battalions at Ercha Ridge, and the third battalion can't withstand the counterattack of the Japanese in Zhangzhuang, the Japanese will be able to attack our base from two directions. At that time, we will only have three battalions of troops for defense, which will only add up to more than 2000 people. It will be too difficult to defend two directions. What worries me even more is the Yamamoto Special Forces. If we launch a sneak attack at this time, we will have to withdraw a battalion of troops to be responsible for the defense of the base. In the end, we can only mobilize two battalions to fight the Japanese."
"I'm not underestimating the fighting power of our soldiers. It's extremely difficult for two battalions to withstand the attack of two battalions of the Japanese. Even if we have enough weapons and ammunition, it will be difficult to hold on!"
After listening to Lin Zhenhua's analysis, Li Yunlong fell into deep thought. Each battalion of the independent regiment now has a mission to complete, and it is very difficult to gather them together. If the superior forces cannot be concentrated, it will be very difficult to defend the current base. We must hurry up and find a way to call the troops back, and this process must be completed within two days.
Lin Zhenhua pointed to the hiding place of the supplies and said in an unprecedented solemn tone: "Old Li, we have to take a big risk at this time. The artillery battalion, the armored battalion, and the second battalion will not bring any weapons and equipment tonight. Let them change their equipment directly at the weapons hiding place. By then, we can pull back the remaining two machine tools plus one and a half regiments of equipment tonight. As for the remaining half regiment of equipment, leave it directly to the fourth battalion led by Zhang Dabiao. The fourth battalion has been fighting with the 726th regiment for four days, and the ammunition has been almost consumed. It's a good opportunity to replenish it!"