A few days later, Liu Hong received an order from the headquarters, and immediately convened the main cadres of the independent regiment and convened an emergency meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, Liu Hong said excitedly: "I called everyone here today to tell you a good news. ”

"In view of the current situation of the world anti-fascist war, the Central Committee and the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army have decided to launch a local counteroffensive against the Japanese after careful study."

"Concentrate superior forces, launch a counteroffensive against the little devils in local areas, and recover some of the lost territory. Deal a heavy blow to the living forces of the Japanese army, further narrow the gap between the strength of the enemy and us, and prepare for the final all-out counteroffensive. ”

"At present, the headquarters has issued an order, ordering our Jizhong Military Region to transfer elite troops and form a Jizhong column, with Commander Lu as the commander, leading the Jizhong column to a new battlefield and launch a counteroffensive against the little devils."

"And our independent regiment, as the first main force in the central Hebei region, naturally cannot be absent. Commander Lu has already ordered that our independent regiment will be incorporated into the Jizhong Column and leave the Jizhong region with the rest of the troops and go to a new battlefield. ”

"So there's a big battle to be fought?"

"Not bad! And the scale of this battle will not be too small, and it will even exceed the previous battle of the hundred regiments. ”

"Great! So when do we leave? ”

"Haha~! Don't be anxious! Commander Lu has already issued an order, telling our independent regiment to seize the time to reorganize its armament for battle, prepare for the battle, and be ready to set off at any time to set off for a new battlefield. ”

"It's been so long since there was a big battle, and the brothers have long been suffocated, can you not be in a hurry?"

"That's it! Commander, when will we set off, Lao Tzu's big knife is already hungry and thirsty! ”

"Our independent group should give the little devil a good color this time, so that they know how powerful our independent group is!"

"Don't worry, although the commander didn't say a specific date, I estimate that it shouldn't be too long, and in just a few days, the order from the headquarters should come down."

"Great! So where are we going? ”

"This is not clear, but no matter where we go, our independent regiment is not afraid!"

"That's it! Even if it goes to the mainland of Japan, our independent regiment can knock down the Japanese Imperial Palace. ”

"Damn! Your boy's tone is bigger than Lao Tzu's. ”

"Haha......"

"That's it! Don't talk about all this uselessness, this meeting is just to inform you of the good news. ”

"At the same time, it is also to tell everyone that you are all ready to go in advance."

"Our independent regiment is the first main regiment of our Jizhong column, don't drop the chain for Lao Tzu at a critical moment."

"If anyone dares to embarrass Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu will never spare him."

"Commander, don't worry! Our independent regiment is now strong and strong, no matter what kind of little devil we encounter, we are not afraid. ”

"Good! has momentum, worthy of Lao Tzu's soldiers! ”

……

After a few more days, the Separate Regiment finally received further orders.

Wu Feng took the telegram, found Liu Hong excitedly, and said with a smile: "Regiment commander, the order from the headquarters has arrived." ”

"Oh?" Liu Hong raised his eyebrows and asked excitedly, "What did the commander say?" ”

Wu Feng hurriedly replied: "The commander ordered our independent regiment, as the vanguard of the column, to set off tomorrow and go to the Jinchaji region to wait for further orders. ”

"Jinchaji region?" Liu Hong nodded, and then said: "Immediately send an order to all troops, early tomorrow morning, set off immediately!" ”

"Yes!" Wu Feng hurriedly answered, turned around and went to convey the order.

On the second day, Liu Hong led the main force of the independent regiment and left the station in a mighty way, driving all the way to the west.

In two days, the troops marched more than 200 miles and rushed to the area along the Pinghan Railway.

To enter the Jin-Cha-Ji region, it was necessary to cross the Pinghan railway line, which became the first difficulty in front of the independent regiment.

"As the vanguard of the column, our independent regiment opens roads in the mountains and builds bridges in the water, this is our task."

"Now this Pinghan Railway has become a roadblock in front of us, I didn't say it! Kill him and ensure that the main force smoothly passes along the Pinghan Railway. ”

"Yes!" Wu Feng hurriedly responded, and then asked, "Then when will we start?" ”

"When will the main forces arrive?"

"Report to the head of the regiment, the telegram sent by Commander Lu just now said that about this evening, the main force led by him will be able to reach the area along the Pinghan Railway."

"Excellent! Immediately call the commander back, saying that tonight, we will be able to tear a hole in the Pinghan Railway to ensure the smooth passage of the main force. ”

"Yes!"

"Order the troops, prepare for battle."

"After dark, all the troops will attack at the same time, and all the obstacles that stand in front of us will be pulled out by Lao Tzu."

"Yes!" Wu Feng hurriedly answered, turned around and went to convey the order.

It was getting dark, and the units moved into combat positions one after another.

The little devils along the Pinghan Railway also discovered this situation, and immediately mobilized reinforcements from nearby and urgently built a temporary defense line in an attempt to block the attack of the Eighth Route Army.

Not only that, but the little devils in the distance still drove over in a steady stream, so to speak, the longer the time dragged on, the more unfavorable it would be for the Eighth Route Army.

By half past seven in the evening, it was already completely dark.

Liu Hong immediately issued an order for a general attack on the whole front.

With Liu Hong's order, the position of the artillery battalion was the first to hear the rumbling sound of artillery.

"Chirp~!" In the piercing whistling, one after another cannonballs quickly pierced the night sky, like hail, and fell towards the position of the devils.

"Boom~! Rumble~! A violent explosion rang out, and flakes of fire rose into the air.

The flames reflected half of the sky, and the devil's fortifications were destroyed one after another by the artillery fire of the Eighth Route Army.

The turrets and bunkers standing on the railway line were continuously blown up one after another, collapsed with a bang, and turned into ruins.

Under the indiscriminate bombardment of the independent regiment, the little devils suffered heavy losses.

Liu Hong was in the headquarters, called the front line, and said loudly: "Old Wei! This battle is the first battle of our independent regiment, and we must not only win it resolutely and thoroughly, but also win beautifully. ”

"So no matter what the situation is, give Lao Tzu a hard beating, and resolutely and completely eliminate the enemy in front of you."

"Yes! Guaranteed completion of the task. ”

After hanging up the phone, Wei Haisheng held the binoculars and observed for a while, when the sound of the cannon gradually stopped.

Wei Haisheng immediately ordered: "Blow the trumpet of the charge, and the whole regiment will attack!" ”

(End of chapter)