Chapter 137: Continuing Forward

Inside the command post of the 20th Division.

Kawakishi Bunzaburo's gaze turned toward Yamashita Tomoyuki.

"Yamashita-kun, the 109th Division and the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army are currently challenging each other to battle."

"You are aware of this matter, aren't you?"

Yamashita Tomoyuki nodded.

The two countries had been engaged in this war of words for a long time.

How could Yamashita Tomoyuki not know about such an important matter?

"Division Commander Yamaoka Shigeatsu of the 109th Division just contacted me."

"These two Independent Mixed Brigades are the Independent Mixed 1st Brigade and the Garrison Independent Mixed Brigade, respectively."

Seeing Jin Jizhong react so quickly, Yu Hua smiled and nodded: "Regimental Commander Jin, that is a very good analysis."

After Yu Hua took the telegram and glanced over it.

"Kawakishi-kun, please rest assured, my brigade will certainly become famous in this great battle."

Yu Hua waved his hand: "Regimental Commander Jin!"

"Their objective, I estimate, is to occupy Qigeng Village to cover the main force."

In the direction of Niangziguan, the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army can still hold the defensive line if they operate properly.

"Kawakishi-kun, my brigade will certainly complete the mission."

Yu Hua feared that the defensive lines of the Central Army and the Jin-Sui Army on the Xinkou Battlefield would not hold.

"It is truly impossible to spare any troops right now."

"He hopes that my 20th Division will dispatch a regiment to outflank the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army."

"To intercept the advance of the 109th Division!"

After leaving the command post of the 20th Division.

"We can also kill quite a few devils."

Just as Jin Jizhong and Yu Hua were discussing.

"It is somewhat difficult for us to stage another ambush at Qigeng Village now."

"We must treat them as a Japanese division."

"However, you have deliberately chosen an ambush site on the road far away from Donghui Town."

"This is when Yamaoka Shigeatsu will be most relaxed; we will concentrate our forces and strike him once."

It seems the war of words between the 22nd Group Army and the 109th Division has stirred up Yamaoka Shigeatsu's anger.

Most of the Japanese soldiers in the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade also did not hold the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army in high regard.

"Yamaoka Shigeatsu has certainly studied our battle to ambush the Hashimoto Detachment."

"At present, in the directions of Niangziguan and Jiuguan, my division has been fighting bitterly for a long time."

Must pay attention to the Sichuan Army's flank, must strengthen precautions, and increase troop numbers.

"No, no, no..." Yu Hua waved his hand: "This is a big operation."

"Are we not going to fight this regiment?"

"Half of our supplies are still in Donghui Town."

"Then where shall we choose our ambush site?"

"Let's hit the devils again!"

Kawakishi Bunzaburo grinned: "Yoshi!"

This reconnaissance company was carrying a shortwave radio.

"All regiments, listen to my command again, we continue moving forward."

Yamashita Tomoyuki was very satisfied and hurriedly nodded: "Hai!"

His expression changed drastically.

He immediately sought out Yu Hua.

"I believe this regiment is very likely heading specifically for Qigeng Village."

In Jin Jizhong's view, the two Independent Mixed Brigades could just be treated as infantry brigades under a Japanese division.

Jin Jizhong had fought well during the last annihilation of the Hashimoto Detachment, and the troops' morale was high.

"Just two brigades, that's nothing to worry about."

Yang Jun passed the news to Yu Hua that the 109th Division had dispatched a regiment as an advance force to head to Qigeng Village.

Upon hearing this, Jin Jizhong nodded and said: "Brother Yu, I somewhat understand what you mean."

"I think this outflanking maneuver against the Sichuan Army should be handled by your brigade."

These Japanese officers also scoffed, believing it was due to Hashimoto Ryuji's poor command.

"In this way, Yamaoka Shigeatsu will never expect that we could raid from so far away to ambush him."

This old devil probably only wants to reach Donghui Town in the shortest time possible now.

"However, we don't fight now."

"They have also been reinforced, and their firepower far exceeds that of an infantry brigade."

As for the Hashimoto Detachment being annihilated by the Sichuan Army.

Qigeng Village!

This village had already been targeted by the 109th Division.

"What's wrong?" Jin Jizhong grinned: "Brother Yu, what big event has happened?"

Now Kawakishi Bunzaburo had entrusted his brigade with an important mission.

Kawakishi Bunzaburo looked at Yamashita Tomoyuki, "What do you think?"

"Regimental Commander Jin, the designations of the two new Independent Mixed Brigades of the devils have been clarified."

The road leading to Qigeng Village is winding, and coupled with the Taihang Mountains, it is very suitable for an ambush.

"Brother Yu, this Qigeng Village is a very good ambush location."

"Brother Yu, if we keep walking forward, we will be getting further and further away from Donghui Town."

"Yamaoka Shigeatsu is also afraid; we will dispatch heavy troops to ambush him at Qigeng Village."

Upon hearing this, Lao Luo felt that what Yu Hua said made sense.

To defeat the 22nd Group Army of Deng Xihou and Sun Zhen in one fell swoop.

"It might be when the devils' 109th Division approaches Donghui Town, we will conduct an ambush on the highway."

"Yamashita-kun, I am waiting here for your good news."

"If we want to catch the 109th Division off guard, we must set the battlefield further away."

He recounted the brigade's combat mission.

Yu Hua nodded: "The Independent Mixed Brigades, which are called small-scale divisions, the number of Mountain Field Guns, as well as Mortars and Type 92 Infantry Guns."

"Their field combat capability is also stronger than the infantry brigades under the Permanent Divisions."

"They are the first Independent Mixed Brigades formed by the devil nation, and their combat effectiveness far exceeds that of infantry brigades."

Jin Jizhong frowned: "Continue forward?"

Yu Hua waved his hand: "Fight... we definitely have to fight!"

After clarifying the designations of the devils' Independent Mixed Brigades, Yu Hua decided to let the soldiers of the 22nd Group Army.

"Setting an ambush at the same location, the little devils will definitely strengthen their guard."

The little devils are heading to Qigeng Village again; this is fat meat delivered to the mouth.

Looking at Jin Jizhong, "Regimental Commander Jin."

Jin Jizhong learned that a regiment of devils was going to Qigeng Village.

"This time, we will challenge the 109th Division to a battle."

"In the art of war, it is emphasized not to use the same tactic twice."

It is not that the Sichuan Army is how powerful.

Specifically penetrated to the vicinity of Ceyu Town.

Yamashita Tomoyuki immediately gathered the main officers of his brigade and held a short meeting for them.

The person responsible for this reconnaissance mission was Yang Jun.

The current Yamashita Tomoyuki had long wanted to prove himself; he needed greater military exploits.

Two Independent Mixed Brigades, called small-scale divisions, one to reinforce the Xinkou Battlefield, and one heading straight for Niangziguan.

"These two brigades have the designation of small-scale divisions."

Jin Jizhong's eyes widened, "Is it that wicked?"

"Fighting by breaking conventional thinking, Yamaoka Shigeatsu will definitely not expect that our Sichuan Army would take the initiative to attack and seek out the devils to fight."

Yu Hua originally thought that the devils would not choose to take the small path of Qigeng Village, but Yamaoka Shigeatsu insisted on taking this way.

"According to what you said, Yamaoka Shigeatsu thinks that our Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army..."

The Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army, the Reinforced Battalion led by Yu Hua, dispatched one company.

"According to the intelligence sent back by Yang Jun."

Seeing Yu Hua say this, Jin Jizhong waved his hand: "Isn't it just that the designations have been cleared up?"

The Communications Soldier of the Reinforced Battalion came before Yu Hua: "Report to the Battalion Commander, an urgent telegram from the Group Army Headquarters."

According to the devils' nature, frontal attack and flanking maneuver.

Once the friendly forces on the flank of the Sichuan Army are breached, arranging it early is better than rushing to send troops to intercept at that time.

(End of this chapter)