Wang Xiaoliang saw the soldiers who rushed in front lying in a pool of blood, and he shouted to Zhang Ting: "Battalion Commander Zhang, order the troops to suspend their advance in depth, consolidate the occupied streets and alleys, occupy high walls, monitor the enemy puppet army in the city, and block the enemy from approaching our occupied area." ”

He ordered the correspondent beside him: "Convey my order, order the second battalion commander Song Zhida, suspend the attack, clear the occupied streets and alleys, and wait for further action orders." ”

Lei Jian led the reconfigured guard platoon, rushed to him on horseback, asked about the situation, and ordered the 1st and 2nd Battalions to consolidate the occupied positions and slowly advance forward.

He rode his horse and galloped out of the city, came to the east city gate, and saw that the three battalions of the feint attack were exchanging fire with the little devils on the city tower, but it could be seen that the enemy guarding the city tower was obviously insufficient in strength.

Thunder Sword flew to the north and west gates again, and it was no different from the firepower confrontation between the enemy and us at the east gate.

He ordered Zhang Ping, director of the Electric Investigation Department, who had been following him in action: "Pass my order, order the artillery company to shell the eastern, northern, and western city gates as quickly as possible, cover the third and fourth battalions with firepower, and change the feint attack into a strong attack. ”

At the same time, under the cover of the fire of the artillery company directly under the regiment, the 3rd and 4th battalions of the eastern, northern, and western city gates launched the most fierce fire attack.

The enemy puppet army defending the city, unexpectedly, the Eighth Route Army outside the city suddenly increased the siege force and firepower, and under the powerful firepower attack, the three city gates were soon broken through.

At this time, the four battalions of the only regiment that broke through into the city pursued and attacked the enemy defending the city from four directions.

Lei Jian stood at the highest point of the South City Tower, looked at the smoke and flames of gunpowder in the city, and said to Ma Mingshan, who was standing on the side: "Political Commissar Ma, look at this night scene, compared with the firecrackers and fireworks that burst out in the New Year, is it even more spectacular?" ”

"Yes, the city was occupied by little devils, and the people in the city suffered, we received an order from the Jinchaji Military Region Headquarters to withdraw from the battle before dawn, but it's a pity, it would be nice if we could liberate this county."

"Political Commissar Ma, this is not what you should say, the Eighth Route Army is still in a weak position, and it is not our current task to capture the town, our task is to adopt guerrilla tactics, concentrate superior forces, attack the enemy unprepared, and kill the enemy in an instant. To put it bluntly, it is to change a place with a shot, which is the best way to make a big deal with a small one. ”

Ma Mingshan said a little embarrassed: "Commander Lei, your consciousness is still higher than mine, I saw the lives of the people, and I wanted to save them from the war." ”

"Political Commissar Ma, our starting point is the same, it's just a matter of time, we stick to one city and one pool, and can ensure the safety of the lives of the people, but in most areas, our people are still living in dire straits, they are eager for the Eighth Route Army to rescue, eager to live a good life, can we watch it?"

Lei Jian felt that what he said was a bit excessive, and immediately said with a smile: "Political Commissar Ma, this is just my Lei Jian's personal opinion, it does not represent any level of organization, I hope Political Commissar Ma doesn't care too much, we are brothers singing in class, which sentence is crooked, your brother ......." ”

"Look at Regiment Commander Lei, what I really admire about you is this, you will always leave room for what you say, this is not like the style of a military commander, but you are sometimes so wise and decisive in campaign command, and sometimes it makes people look as if they are not alone, haha, I am not scolding you, tell the truth."

At this moment, Wang Xiaoliang climbed the city tower and shouted a report: "Report to Regiment Commander Lei and Political Commissar Ma, the main battalion of the army has advanced deep into the city, and the enemy puppet army defending the city has suddenly attacked with fire by using familiar streets and alleys to conceal them, causing great casualties to the troops, what should I do?" ”

Lei Jian frowned, and on his bronzed face against the background of the beacon fire, he showed a kind of fortitude and a spirit of perseverance, and he decisively ordered: "Order the troops to block the enemy on the spot, there is no need to continue to advance, at five and fifteen in the morning, the sky has just turned gray, and suddenly launch a general attack on the city, and after five minutes of crossfire cover, it must be withdrawn from Laiyuan City before dawn." ”

"Captain Lei, why is that? Our only regiment finally captured the four gates of Laiyuan City, and now that we are about to clear the enemy in the city and take over the defense of Laiyuan City, why should we withdraw from Laiyuan City with the blood and lives of the soldiers? Wang Xiaoliang craned his neck and asked incomprehensibly.

Lei Jian replied unceremoniously: "This is not my order, it is that after Commander Nie of the Jinchaji Military Region issued the siege of the city, he withdrew from the battle before dawn, you should understand this time, right?" ”

"I still don't understand."

Lei Jian said solemnly: "On the battlefield, for the orders of the superiors, you must implement them if you know how to do them, and you must also implement them if you don't understand them, you must know that the orders issued by the superiors are to look at the overall situation, through the strength of the enemy and us, the geographical landform, the configuration of weapons, and the location of friendly troops, it is not a local battle commander, the cognitive level that can be understood and achieved."

The battle plan formulated by the chief after many studies and judgments must be reasonable, scientific, and operable. ”

Wang Xiaoliang listened to what Lei Jian said, and he was even more confused by what he said, and immediately saluted and reported: "Report to Commander Lei, I don't understand the big truth you said, I know, just like you often say, 'On the battlefield, the orders issued by the superiors must be carried out if they are understood, and those who do not understand must be implemented', and I will carry them out." ”

Lei Jian and Ma Mingshan, watching Wang Xiaoliang jumping down the city tower, couldn't help shouting at the same time: "Slow down when it's dark, be careful of your foot and neck." ”

Ma Mingshan looked at the thunder sword in the beacon fire, and it seemed that it was the first time he had heard someone say this to him just now, and he felt very fresh, he couldn't help asking: "Captain Lei, which university did you graduate from?" ”

"Military Academy." Lei Jian replied casually.

"Which military academy? How come I've never heard of it, you also went to a military academy, you stinky boy can really keep secrets, no one knows your details, I said, why are you ....... ”

"Hahaha, Commissar Ma, you told me to take me to the ditch, you think I'm just a peasant boy, what kind of military academy can I go to? The military academy I am talking about is the big military academy of our Eighth Route Army, since I joined the Eighth Route Army, I myself feel like a different person, and I will have a very deep experience after every battle, Commissar Ma, don't you think? ”

Ma Mingshan looked at the smoke and flames all over the city, and said with emotion: "I, Ma Mingshan, also feel this way, but I am not as profound as you, I see that every time you participate in a big battle, you will make great progress, what are the tricks to teach my brother two hands?" ”

Lei Jian patted Ma Mingshan on the shoulder and said: "Commissar Ma, as long as we and our soldiers survive every battle, they can learn a lot from the battle of blood and fire, but some soldiers are good at summarizing, and some soldiers are negligent in this, so everyone's understanding is different, and the lessons they have learned are different, you say yes, Commissar Ma?" ”

In fact, Lei Jian said what he said from his heart, but Ma Mingshan sounded as if he was saying it against him, and he couldn't help but feel ashamed in his heart, turned his head and carefully looked at Lei Jian under the fire of war again, nodded and said, "What you said is profound." ”

Lei Jian is a clear-minded and good at discussion, he always feels that in the same field, the discussion between each other will always give you some inspiration in the haze, this is the bystander Qing, right?

He walked down the tower, lined up with the guards in the streets and alleys of the city, which had been taken over by the only regiment, and talked to the commanders of each battalion, explaining the importance of this attack on Laiyuan City, and the intention of his superiors to withdraw from the battle before dawn.

Wang Xiaoliang, who was following him, asked in a low voice that he didn't understand again: "Commander Lei, why did Commander Nie of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region order our only regiment to conquer Laiyuan City, and told us to withdraw quickly?" ”

Lei Jian calmed down and said to Wang Xiaoliang: "I analyzed that Commander Nie had two reasons, and ordered the only regiment to do this, one was to conquer Laiyuan City, severely damage the enemy defending the city, destroy the living force of the Japanese army, defeat the enemy's arrogance, and dare not go out of the city to sweep in a short period of time, thus protecting the lives and property of the people in the enemy-occupied areas." ”

"Then since you want to fight, you will fight the enemy to death, why withdraw from the battle before dawn and withdraw from the county seat?" Wang Xiaoliang still didn't understand and asked.

Lei Jian pulled Wang Xiaoliang and said: "Listen to me, the Japanese Katayama Brigade is rushing towards Laiyuan and Ling at the speed of the fastest mechanized troops, according to the investigation, the Katayama Brigade is less than 150 kilometers away from Laiyuan City, and according to the speed of the mechanized troops, it will arrive at Laiyuan City at 9 o'clock in the morning of the 10th at the latest." ”

(End of chapter)