On the road to Shou County, the commander of the 33rd Infantry Wing of the 26th Division, Shinji Kosa, sat on the fine military horse cultivated by the empire for decades, raised his head and chest and abdomen, and the imperial katana at his waist rose and fell with the horse's hooves.

At this moment, this Dazuo's mood is excited, unbearable, impatient, and even crying with joy.

Li Yunlong can finally be eliminated.

It was finally possible to annihilate Li Yunlong's independent regiment.

He had been waiting for this day for six months.

That's six months.

Maybe it's not a long time, but God knows how he got over the past six months?

Ever since the investigation team from the base camp was attacked outside Yangquan City, and since the special forces of the Independent Regiment attacked the Shijiazhuang Pilot Station, as the city closest to the headquarters of the Independent Regiment on the important communication lines in North China, the pressure on Yangquan's defense has increased dramatically.

In the investigation report after the incident, the attacker was killed with one shot while hiding 400 meters away, and this almost unpreventable means made him frightened every day, and he rarely went out, for fear that a bullet would suddenly pop out and shatter him. The situation at the Shijiazhuang military station was that he couldn't sleep well, and several times he dreamed that someone sneaked into his headquarters and shattered him.

The other officers in Yangquan were the same, they were unstable day and night, and even the countryside was almost extinct.

This kind of torment, after the independent regiment occupied Shou County, reached its peak, and anxiety, irritability, and even fear have been haunting the hearts of the 33rd Wing in Yangquan.

But...

Taking a deep breath and exhaling heavily, Shinji Kosa only felt refreshed.

This time, nearly 10,000 imperial troops attacked Shou County, and Li Yunlong had no hope of survival.

"Your Excellency Dazuo, we are only thirty miles away from Shou County."

At this moment, a captain of the Imperial Allied Army came over and nodded at Shinji Kosa.

Shinji Kosa, who was happy in his heart, looked at the captain of the Ninth Wing of the Imperial Allied Army who was groveling in front of him, and suddenly frowned, his face was gloomy, and he remembered something.

This time, Li Yunlong really couldn't escape.

However, Li Yunlong's independent regiment was the same as the ordinary Eighth Route Army unit, they were well-trained, experienced in combat, well-armed and equipped, and even possessed a large number of artillery, which was comparable to an ordinary infantry wing of the Imperial Division A Division, and there was still surpassing the firepower of light weapons and light artillery.

And according to intelligence, the other side has built a large number of strong fortifications in Shou County.

In this attack, his 33rd Wing will launch the first round of attacks, the purpose of which is to lure out the enemy's fire points and bunkers for the heavy artillery troops, as well as to consume the opponent's defensive forces, to put it bluntly, cannon fodder.

And who made him a wing of the 2nd line division?

So, after this battle, how much will the Thirty-Third Wing remain? He has seen the combat effectiveness of Li Yunlong's Independent Regiment many times with his own eyes and has a clear understanding.

As for the Imperial Allied Army in front of him...

Although the Imperial Association Army was mobilized from other places this time, it was much more effective than the group of security teams in Shou County, and the establishment was also formed according to the establishment of the Imperial Army, and some of the weapons and equipment were also from the imperial system, and they were transferred to him as cannon fodder.

Cannon fodder for cannon fodder.

But what can you do in the face of the light firepower of the Independence Regiment, which is more ferocious than the Empire, especially the terrifying mortar fire?

This group of guys does not have the spirit of bushido, and they do not have the slightest loyalty to the empire, not to mention the consumption of the weapons and ammunition of the independent regiment, they may be consuming his weapons, ammunition and baggage supplies.

Also, Li Yunlong is very good at raiding enemy commanders, such as the captain of Cangyunling Sakata Nobuzhe. According to Yamamoto Daisa, this is a standard special operations tactic.

For a moment, Shinji Kosa only felt that his scalp was numb, although the speed of the march was not fast at this time, and there was no wind blowing, he also felt cold all over, and the heavy military uniform on his body could not bring the slightest warmth.

"Report that the 1st Brigade has exchanged fire with a small group of enemy troops."

As the troops continued to advance, suddenly there was a brief burst of gunfire in the distance, and a moment later a communications devil reported to him. ”

At the same time, a newspaper devil ran up:

"Wing Commander, the heavy artillery position is still completed, and General Shinozuka ordered our troops to attack immediately."

In order to eliminate Li Yunlong, who was in his heart, Yoshio Shinozuka personally took command and came to the scene to supervise and command.

"Yo Si."

Shinji Kosa nodded, suppressed the fear of his own life in his heart, and ordered:

"Order: The First Brigade is on the attack."

Although it is impossible to figure out the internal fortifications of Shou County, but some of the external ones, the devils still investigate more clearly, there are not many external fortifications in Shou County, and Grand Master Li has made up his mind to have a street battle with the devils in Shou County.

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Li Yunlong's deployment, Yoshio Shinozuka is naturally very clear.

At this time, he was in a field headquarters, looking at the map on the table, listening to Yamamoto's report, in this battle, Yoshio Shinozuka pulled Yamamoto to do a reconnaissance team, and the members of the special team did have a hand in reconnaissance.

Yamamoto reported:

"Li Yunlong's position deployment is obvious, and the positions on the outskirts of the city are all relatively simple positions, which cannot prevent heavy artillery, so he should plan to conduct street battles in the city to kill and injure the living forces of the imperial army."

"The rear of Shou County is a complex mountainous area, this is the retreat route prepared by Li Yunlong, and defensive positions and a large number of mine arrays have been deployed on both flanks to prevent our imperial army from cutting off the retreat road."

The Yamamoto special team is very good at reconnaissance, and quickly figured out the general deployment of Shou County.

"Can you cut off Li Yunlong's retreat route in a roundabout way?"

Yoshio Shinozuka asked.

He wanted to annihilate Grand Master Li.

With an army of 10,000 and three large-caliber heavy artillery, Yoshio Shinozuka also became bold, and he dared to call Master Li by his name at this time, and his head didn't hurt anymore, and he even felt very comfortable.

"The flank defense of Shou County is not clear."

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes:

"However, Li Yunlong has made up his mind to defend Shou County to fight a war of attrition, I don't recommend cutting off its retreat at the beginning, we can attack first to consume the opponent's strength, and after the heavy artillery destroys its ammunition depot, then let the 78th Wing attack the two flanks and cut off its retreat."

"Yo Si."

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded:

"Just do as Yamamoto-kun says."

Then, Yoshio Shinozuka straightened the white gloves in his hand, held the katana, and said in a solemn and murderous tone:

"Command."

"The 33rd Wing began to attack, and the flight group took off to prepare for support."

"The 2nd Heavy Artillery Brigade is ready to destroy Shou County after the 33rd Wing has clearly explored the firing points and artillery positions in Shou County."

"The 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade is also ready for shelling."

With the order of Yoshio Shinozuka, on the heavy artillery position in the rear, the two 150 large-caliber heavy guns of the Second Heavy Artillery Group raised their barrels, and next to the position, an artillery observation balloon slowly rose into the air.

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"Commander, the devil is here."

In the rear of Shou County, in a solid underground bunker, Li Yunlong also received news from the front line, and the cadres at the battalion level of the independent regiment were all there.

The platoon commander of the reconnaissance platoon of the 1st battalion was responsible for reporting to Li Yunlong:

"The forward observation positions have exchanged fire with small groups of devils, and according to the order, they quickly retreated after a short contact with the enemy."

"In addition..."

"According to the observer's report, the enemy's heavy artillery position has also been constructed, but we have not been able to find its specific location, we can only speculate about the approximate location, the little devils are very strict with the heavy artillery positions, and a large number of devils have formed a three-kilometer circular warning circle along the heavy artillery position, surrounded by cavalry units patrolling and guarding, and the reconnaissance fighters cannot approach."

"Pretty much between these hills."

The platoon leader of the reconnaissance platoon pointed to a location on the map.

"It's about seven kilometers from the city gate of Shou County."

Zhao Gang visually measured the distance at a glance, and then said in a solemn tone:

"The location of this artillery position is well chosen."

At a distance of seven kilometers, all the moves of the independent regiment are out of reach, even if a small force is sent to sneak attack, with the warning circle arranged by the devils, plus the patrol of the cavalry troops, even Wang Gensheng will not be able to penetrate it.

"Hey, hey, hey..."

Grand Master Li didn't care at all, and was even a little proud:

"The three-kilometer ring of warning circles, it seems that the little devil is scared a lot."

"Little devil, this is afraid that we will send a small force to sneak up on their artillery position."

Zhang Dabiao broke in one sentence.

Licking his lips, Grand Master Li felt a secret pity in his heart.

He really had this idea, and even made a good deployment, ready to let a small group of troops take mortars to raid the devil's heavy artillery position, but the warning circle was three kilometers, and the specific location of the heavy artillery was unknown, so he had no idea what to do with the devil's move.

Boom Boom...

Suddenly, there was a dense explosion outside, and the humming sound of aircraft engines could be heard in the sky, and everyone looked solemn.

This is the little devil who is on the attack.

"It's a 75 mountain cannon, and a 92-type cannon, not a heavy artillery."

Zhang Dabiao's ears moved.

"Normal."

Li Yunlong looked at the map around Shou County:

"Our little devils in the first line of defense should be more clear, and the defense is not strong, so they will not use heavy artillery."

Then, he said to Zhang Dabiao:

"You go to the front line and watch, you don't have to defend to the death, you can withdraw if you bleed the little devil properly, the position outside can't even carry the 105 caliber gun, let alone the 150 heavy artillery of the little devil."

"Yes."

Zhang Dabiao saluted, and then ran away.

Then, Li Yunlong looked at Yan Sheng:

"You set off with the troops now, and you decide when to do it."

"Yes."

Iwamori nodded and left the bunker as well.

Shou County region.

Yoshio Shinozuka shot with all his strength at the beginning, without too much temptation, a wing of devils rushed up in a mighty way, it was still an old move, the artillery bombarded the infantry and rushed, but this time the artillery caliber was larger and the number was more.

After the infantry arrived near the county seat of Shou County, a fierce battle broke out between the two sides, and the independent regiment opened full firepower, knocking down a large number of devils and puppet troops, and the 105 heavy artillery of the devil division also took the opportunity to open fire, destroying the strong positions, fortifications, and firepower exposed by the independent regiment.

If it could not be destroyed, 150 heavy artillery pieces were called in, guided by high-altitude artillery observation balloons, to accurately shell the fortifications.

In the face of the power of 150 heavy artillery and the continuous attack of the devils, the outlying positions of Shou County, which lacked reinforced concrete, were quickly lost, and even the city wall was blown down with several large holes.

As for the 240 heavy artillery, it was always dormant.

In the evening of the same day, as soon as the fighting outside the city stopped, Iwamori set off for Taiyuan with an artillery company, carrying two 120 heavy mortars, plus four 82 mortars, and more than 200 soldiers.