The Chinese soldiers operating around the two Japanese artillery brigades were actually the three infantry battalions under the command of Qi Lian Guangyuan, who were ordered to support the independent regiment.

As early as before the offensive and defensive battle began, they were asked by Liu Lang to approach the Japanese artillery positions from ten miles on the flank, and the time to approach could not be too early, they had to wait until the evening.

The distance should not be too far, and it is advisable to keep a distance of 400 to 500 meters from the enemy's infantry in charge of defense.

It was too early to be discovered by the Japanese army, and as long as the distance was sufficient, 24 cannons would kill them.

The distance of contact is too far, and naturally it is not good, as long as there are a few cannons that can reach it, it is also impossible to eat and walk around.

Therefore, how to control time and distance is also a delicate job, like walking on the tip of a knife. Fortunately, what made Liu Lang happy was that the 29th Army, which could resist the Japanese army for half a month, was indeed well-trained, and Tang Yongming, the deputy of the 288th Regiment who led the way, brought the three infantry battalions to the best location provided by Ling Hong.

In order to strengthen the attack power of the three infantry battalions of the friendly army, Liu Lang also specially sent a machine gun platoon to assist them, three MG42 and three mortars, plus a few heavy machine guns brought by the infantry battalion itself, which was enough to block the two infantry squadrons of the Japanese army.

As for the devil artillery who took up arms, it can basically not be counted.

It's not like everyone says they can pick it up.

A full five hours passed, and the 2,000 men and horses of the Japanese artillery brigade and the more than 1,000 nationalist troops on the opposite position stared at each other widely.

Not only are the Japanese nervous, but the Chinese are also nervous.

The order they received was to confront the Japanese army, but they didn't say when the confrontation would last, and the 2,000 Japanese devils were not paper-paste, if there were 2,000 devils before, they would have to move at least one brigade, and now the three battalions are bold and staring at each other, and several battalion commanders are also up and down for a long time.

Anyway, before coming, the deputy of the Tang regiment had already explained, and it was just a matter of competing with the devils of the artillery brigade, but if the devils of the 4th Brigade 8 miles away made any changes, the big guy would retreat to the mountains.

But the strange thing is that the devil on the opposite side didn't move, and the remnants of the 4th Brigade were also quiet. Then, my own side is also very quiet.

Tang Yongming, who set up the temporary headquarters under a mountain cliff, was very anxious pacing back and forth inside, and it was nothing for the officers and soldiers to stay up all night, but the key was that he did not know the tactical intentions of the commanders, which made people very confused. The heralds sent back had already received Qi Guangyuan's order, and all actions were under the command of the head of the independent regiment, Liu, who said that he would do what he wanted, and if he said it was a confrontation, then he would confront it, as long as he didn't say retreat, whoever dared to run would be dealt with by military law.

took out his pocket watch and looked at it, it was already one o'clock in the morning, the temperature outside had reached more than ten degrees below zero, the soldiers must be frozen in the trenches dug temporarily, Tang Yongming let out a breath of white air, and stomped on his feet that were already numb from the cold, he was frozen overnight in this ghost weather, and at dawn I don't know how many people can pull the bolt of the gun and pull the trigger?

Indeed, in such weather or in the wild, the cold winds of the north can almost freeze the cracks of people's bones.

But no one on either side of China and Japan dared to light a bonfire to keep warm, and the positions on both sides were pitch black.

Illuminating oneself in front of the enemy is a complete act of seeking death, not to mention mortars, even grenadiers can send those who dare to seek warmth to hell where they can no longer experience warmth.

Everyone hid their efforts behind the shallow trenches, looking forward to the rising of the dawn sun, and the warmth of the sun was the greatest wish of every soldier now.

The commander of the Chinese army was worried that the soldiers were freezing to death, and the Japanese side was no better.

The two artillery group captains and the two infantry squadron leaders were also hiding in a small col behind the position at this time, discussing. If you change places, one lieutenant and one young lieutenant can just get together to play mahjong, but in this barren mountain and wilderness where the temperature is more than ten degrees below zero, the four Japanese officers wearing military coats are like four shivering quails, and they all stretch out their hands together to bake the fire on a small horse lamp with the cover removed.

Obviously, if it weren't for this col to block the fire, I'm afraid that four Japanese officers who could decide the fate of 2,000 people would not even have this warmth.

"Oda-kun, what do you think the damned Chinese are trying to do? Why didn't they attack or retreat? An officer with three red bars and two stars on his epaulettes asked through gritted teeth.

"Captain Kihara, the Chinese army doesn't want to attack, at least, they don't want to attack at night, or rather, the focus of their attack is not ours." The Japanese captain who was asked couldn't help but look in the direction of the position of the 4th Brigade and replied confidently.

"Benshang-kun, what is your opinion?" Shinichi Kihara turned his gaze to the other lieutenant.

Professional people are in charge of professional affairs, although they are commanders, but when life and death are at stake, Kihara Shinichi still puts his hope on the two infantry squadron leaders, and there is no problem with his choice.

"I don't agree with Oda-kun's opinion, judging from the fact that the Chinese have built fortifications as soon as they come, it seems that their purpose is to hold us back, otherwise, with their troops, there will be more than these people." In the afternoon battle, the 4th Brigade lost more than 4,000 people, and they may have been as strong as a division, Major General Suzuki, and buried the honor of the 4th Brigade, but 。。。。。。 A grim-looking young lieutenant replied.

"Shut up, Benjo-kun, pay attention to your wording, Your Excellency Suzuki is also something you and I can criticize?" Another Japanese soldier who did not speak shouted in a low voice.

Obviously, the young lieutenant who had a great opinion of Mitsu Suzuki was his subordinate.

"Benshang-kun, continue to say what you think." Kihara Shinichi didn't seem to care at all about the offense to Mitsu Suzuki in his subordinates' words.

For the Japanese army, who was extremely hierarchical and could even directly sentence his subordinates to death, it almost meant that he thought so too.

"If I am the commander of the Chinese and want to swallow the 4th Brigade, then I must first carry out a night attack on our side, and only by completely killing us can they besiege the position of the 4th Brigade without scruples." Captain Benjo replied confidently.

Kihara Shinshi looked at the position of the Chinese army in the distance, and muttered: "The division commander has sent reinforcements, and they will arrive at Luo Wenyu at 10 o'clock tomorrow, and we only need to hold on for another 9 hours." If the people of China wanted to attack us, they would inevitably guard against the 4th Brigade of the 2000 Imperial Army, but except for the more than 1,000 enemy troops in front of us, there was no movement in the rest, and it seems that the commander of the China did not have the courage of Motogami-san。。。。。。 He paced back and forth for two steps, as if he had made up his mind: "I order, all the artillery will return to the gun position, turn the muzzle of the gun to the direction of the 4th Brigade in the northwest, and the whole army except the 3rd and 8th Infantry Squadron will leave the necessary personnel to monitor the movements of the Chinese side. ”

"But 。。。。。。" Captain Motogami wanted to continue to persuade, but Kihara Shinichi waved his hand one by one: "Although I support Oda-kun's opinion more, but even if Motogami-san, even if the Shina people want to attack us, our soldiers can't stay in the cold all night without rest, so don't wait until dawn, the imperial soldiers can't even hold their guns." ”

Captain Ben was silent. Shangguan's reasons are also very sufficient, sufficient for him to refute.

"However, Kihara Nakasa, Your Excellency Suzuki has previously sent a military order for us to hold our positions and blow up the artillery if necessary." Another Japanese soldier with a rank lower than Kihara's face said with a panicked face.

"Akiyama Shaosa, Your Excellency Suzuki only wants to preserve the honor of his 4th Brigade, but he has abandoned us." Kihara Shinichi's face was gloomy like the north wind blowing around him, and he dropped a sentence and walked away.

Shao Zuo was dumbfounded. Although they are both captains, he is one level lower in the military rank, and he automatically returns to Kihara Shinichi during the war. Moreover, Kihara Shinichi did not say that he would sit back and watch the friendly forces be attacked, except that he did not carry out Suzuki Mitsu's order to bomb the cannon, he had no problem with this military order.

At this time, Tang Yongming, who was anxious, finally waited for a guest.