On the morning of May 21, the sky was getting bluer and the east was turning bright red.

As for Little Volmansky, his men should have sent one more supply to the main force before it got dark yesterday. The rush of the cavalry battalion to the left bank had to be postponed because the prisoners of war and booty, especially the horses that had just been captured, had to be transported to the right bank. They finally set out before dawn, and one by one the cavalry marched along the dirt roads in the woods, led by horses laden with ammunition. Just as the sun was rising, they were reconciled with the main force.

Yang Mingzhi was a little surprised, he kindly held Little Wormansky's hand and sighed: "I can't imagine that you have really crossed the river!" ”

"Yes, Comrade Commander! Our cavalry can also make a cameo appearance as a baggage soldier! The ammunition we shipped, especially the rocket launchers you like! This time, we brought in four more rounds of arsenal assault! ”

Hearing this, Yang Mingzhi was overjoyed: "You quickly order me to take a look!" I love rocket artillery so much now! ”

Little Volmansky was taken by the commander's hand, and in the face of his enthusiasm, he still had something special to say: "Commander! Among the many supplies, there is one that is just for you! ”

"Oh?"

"It was given to you by your wife, Barracks Besica. It is a bag of dried noodles. ”

Hearing this, Yang Mingzhi's restless heart calmed down a lot.

Therefore, his breakfast was to boil a box of noodles by himself, which must have been made by the girl herself, and it really warmed her heart when she ate it. This noodle is not only a wife's love for her husband, but also a clear proof of the rear's all-out support for the front line, and also the demand of the people in the rear for victory at the front.

After receiving the supplies, Yang Mingzhi also suddenly realized that these cavalry also had a unique mobility role. He asked Volmansky Jr.: "You came from the Missy ferry, and now how are the troops on the left bank of the ferry?" ”

"Report sir, there are four infantry battalions and one cavalry battalion. Three of the battalions are women's battalions. The total strength is 2,700 people! ”

Such a large number of troops were not small, and their position was only nine kilometers away from themselves, and only seven kilometers in a straight line from the eastern edge of the forest.

He suddenly regretted: "It's really bad, I actually ignored the existence of you people for a while!" Comrade, are you all under the command of Anatoly now? ”

Little Womansky affirmed without hesitation, and did not hide his inner desire to fight.

Yang Mingzhi had a flash of inspiration, he nodded violently, and temporarily ordered: "Since you are all willing to fight, then don't be a reserve force!" You go back and inform Anatoly! Yes! Never mind! I simply telegraphed him, and the two thousand of you went straight into the forest, heading due east until you reached the edge of the forest. You're camped there, you're always a surprise soldier, and I'll give you key missions in due course! ”

The cavalry, with a desire to fight, mounted their tall horses and galloped towards the ferry.

Looking at their backs, Yang Mingzhi was ambitious and said to himself: "Now, Romanians! You are three regimental sizes! We are also three regiment sizes! Our forces are equal, let's have a decisive battle! ”

Having said that, in terms of combatable strength, the Soviet army still has a thousand more people than the Romanian army! In terms of weapons and equipment and the soldiers' will to fight, the Soviet army completely has the upper hand.

The Soviets were like this, Grisescu, who was a few kilometers away, did not know, and he was not even completely sure whether the enemy existed.

It was in this situation that the battle began!

At seven o'clock in the morning, the sun had already dispelled the morning fog. Today's slight southerly wind has negligible impact on the shells.

A total of 20 75-mm guns, the gun mounts were erected at night, the gun emplacements were lined up, and the muzzles of the guns were all in one direction - Slavdish.

The bombardment of the city is inevitable, and since the Bovisescu regiment has lost contact until now, it is equivalent to encountering an accident, and Grisescu does not care so much.

As soon as he gave the order, all the field guns opened fire.

The movement of a single cannon is still very limited, and the earth is shocked by the fire of 20 guns in unison.

Orders were given to each gun position to fire one at 120-second intervals, with ten shots per run. Such a firepower projection density is not bad, and the artillery of the Luo army also made a relatively accurate artillery bombardment according to the map.

Suddenly there was a muffled sound in the east, followed by the screeching of objects tearing through the air, and finally the sound of violent explosions not far away. The warriors, who had been sitting on the ground and resting quietly, stood up one after another, and their eyes were all fixed on the position of the southern Slavzich.

There was no confusion in the army, and the violent explosion woke up all the sleepy-eyed.

Balzen yelled into the walkie-talkie in time: "Report to the commander! Enemy artillery fired! ”

"Yes! The target of their bombardment is Slavdish! But in terms of drop-offs, they shifted the position! ”

"Commander! I'm too worried that they will hit the big army! These cannons are so bad, we should destroy them completely! ”

The surrounding environment was filled with violent explosion noises, and Yang Mingzhi himself had to shout: "You continue to investigate!" Do your job! As soon as their artillery fire stops, it may be an infantry attack, so report to me immediately! ”

After the artillery bombarded the infantry charge, whether it was World War I or World War II, infantry combat was probably this mode or even its variants. For the Romanian army, they were more like World War I troops, so Yang Mingzhi had reason to believe that their infantry must advance towards Slavdzich!

The Luo army sent their divisional reconnaissance battalion forward.

This independent unit, which has only 400 people in number, has a higher level of light weapons and equipment than ordinary infantry. Half of them were armed with Romanian-made submachine guns, and a small batch of old MP18s had received German support.

Their firepower was the strongest in the infantry division, and they were able to recharge the front line in many missions, and the casualty rate remained high.

They are at least the elite of the Luo army, and reconnaissance operations are their own job, even if they are dangerous, they must rush to the front line. Moreover, there are 20 field guns in the rear, and they carry radio stations, which can call for help as soon as they find the enemy, and fire support will come quickly!

They received a mission to reconnoiter Slavdish, and the mysterious disappearance of friendly forces made the Romanian officers and soldiers worried about the future of the war. These hundreds of pathfinders, they are under tremendous pressure.

The departure of these men was spied on by Soviet scouts, and Balzen immediately reported the incident.

"I see! Keep watching! Replying to these, Yang Mingzhi also quickly had countermeasures in his heart.

However, Balzen did not end the communication, and he said with some concern: "The enemy is arranging infantry positions, and they seem to have discovered the previous battlefield!" Once they have examined, they will most likely find our brothers who died yesterday at noon, and once they have found the bodies. I'm worried! If they continue to investigate, our outposts must retreat as well! ”

Hearing this, Yang Mingzhi suddenly frowned. "Then let them find out, anyway, the enemy will know about our existence sooner or later! The reconnaissance battalion continued to reconnoitre, and if the situation was discovered, the troops withdrew decisively. Don't attack until you have received my orders! ”

After ending the communication, Yang Mingzhi lowered his head and sighed: "This time it is finally their initiative to attack!" Abram! ”

"Here!"

"How's our scouting going?"

"News has come from the second regiment! Enemy artillery bombed the southwest of the ruins of the city, where a large number of craters appeared, as well as a large amount of dust, and many large trees were blown down. There were no casualties among our troops. ”

Yang Mingzhi nodded, and he immediately ordered the most trustworthy telegrapher: "Diana, send a report to the paratrooper brigade." Order Tapunov, you can draw out two battalions, especially with recoilless guns, and rush to the forest area to the west of the ruins of the city to lay an ambush! After the enemy scouts are in range, they will shell decisively! ”

He knew that this was a tentative operation of the enemy, and judging by the enemy's shelling, they did not know the location of the Soviet troops at all, and that shelling was more like a routine!

The arrow has to be sent, since the enemy has sent it to the door, there is another ambush war!

Seeing that Diana was already repeating the order for the second time, Yang Mingzhi added: "Supplementary order! If the enemy retreats, the troops involved in the battle will also retreat immediately. ”

This operation was more like an oath of the existence of the Soviet army.

He also estimated that once the battle began, the enemy would have the possibility of attacking in groups, so his own side must also act in advance.

He also immediately gave orders to Lavrendi and Evgeny that the 2nd Regiment advance two kilometers due east and set up a wide triangular defensive position to cope with a possible enemy attack.