Chapter 69: The Brigade Commander Sets An Ambush
“That bastard Li Yunlong, really caught me off guard again with something unexpected.”
The Brigade Commander cursed, “Lure the tiger away from the mountain stratagem to attack Ping’an County Town to test cannonballs, only he could think of that!”
The Brigade Commander cursed, but his emotions had stabilized quite a bit.
The Brigade Commander was even calculating in his mind, wondering what that kid Li Yunlong could grab from inside Ping’an County Town.
The remaining four Hell Cannons had been snatched by the Division Commander, and the Brigade Commander was still pondering making another Hell Cannon.
After all, Ding Wei of the New First Regiment had made a great contribution and should be rewarded with a Hell Cannon.
And the Hell Cannon in his own hands was the face of his brigade headquarters and could not be given to Ding Wei.
So, he needed to get another Hell Cannon.
Then this meeting could be held, otherwise it would have to be delayed further.
The Deputy Brigade Commander still said worriedly: “Brigade Commander, even if Li Yunlong can get things from Ping’an County Town, he probably won’t be able to move fast carrying them. Once the Japanese Invaders’ Mechanized Regiment and Cavalry Regiment learn that Ping’an County Town has been attacked, they will definitely pursue Li Yunlong at the fastest speed…”
Before the Deputy Brigade Commander finished speaking, the Brigade Commander interrupted: “No need to worry about that. Since Li Yunlong dared to target Ping’an County Town, he will definitely handle the pursuit from the Mechanized Regiment and Cavalry Regiment.”
“From the map, there are no bridges to blow up, nor any favorable terrain to rely on. I don’t know how Li Yunlong will handle it.” The Deputy Brigade Commander raised the question.
Blowing up bridges can hinder the enemy’s pursuit.
Mechanized Troops and Cavalry Troops excel in plain combat; if dangerous terrain is utilized, hindrance can be carried out.
But there is no dangerous terrain around Ping’an County Town.
“No need to consider that.” The Brigade Commander waved his hand and said to the Deputy Brigade Commander: “You stay at brigade headquarters and keep watch. I’ll go out and catch him! This bastard can’t be allowed to keep causing trouble.”
“You’re going to catch him?” The Deputy Brigade Commander paused. “We don’t even know which road Li Yunlong will take back?”
“He still has to complete the task I gave him.” The Brigade Commander said pointedly.
“You mean you’re going to stake out the Scrap Yard for him?” The Deputy Brigade Commander said thoughtfully.
If the Japanese Invaders’ Mechanized Troops and Cavalry Regiment are held up, Li Yunlong can conveniently take down the Scrap Yard on his way back, a piece of cake.
So, Li Yunlong will definitely appear at the Scrap Yard.
“If I don’t catch this bastard, who knows what trouble he’ll stir up for me. I don’t want to sleep anxiously tonight.” The Brigade Commander said through gritted teeth.
“Indeed, it’s time to catch him and lock him up in confinement for a few days!” The Deputy Brigade Commander nodded.
“Confinement? That’s too easy!” The Brigade Commander glared. “I have to confiscate the cannon he has. Once that kid has no cannon, I’ll see how he causes trouble for me in the future!”
“Right, we must confiscate the Hell Cannon from him.” The Deputy Brigade Commander thought the Brigade Commander’s decision was extremely wise.
The Deputy Brigade Commander stayed at brigade headquarters, while the Brigade Commander quietly took men to the Scrap Yard to stake out.
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Jin Sui Army 358 Regiment
“Regimental Commander, Heyuan County Town has been attacked twice by the Eighth Route Army with heavy artillery siege. I still think this news is a bit fake.”
Chief of Staff Fang Ligong of 358 Regiment leaned close to Regiment Commander Chu Yunfei and said doubtfully: “That rundown arsenal of the Eighth Route Army can only make scrap iron pieces; they can’t even make basic grenades properly. How could they possibly make heavy artillery? I still think the Eighth Route Army’s heavy artillery must have been captured from somewhere.”
“According to intelligence, the Japanese Invaders haven’t lost any heavy artillery, nor have we, and neither has the Direct Lineage.” Chu Yunfei pointed out. “If this heavy artillery wasn’t made by the Eighth Route Army’s arsenal, did it fall from the sky?”
Joking aside, heavy artillery is not ordinary conventional artillery.
For both the Japanese Invaders and us, it has profound significance.
Even though Chu Yunfei’s 358 Regiment is a Reinforced Regiment with five thousand men and equipped with an Artillery Battalion.
The Artillery Battalion only has conventional light artillery, no heavy artillery!
In other words, even Regiment Commander Chu covets heavy artillery.
Every heavy artillery has strict accountability.
Losing heavy artillery is no small matter; it can’t be covered up.
Now no one has lost heavy artillery, so the Eighth Route Army’s heavy artillery couldn’t appear out of thin air. The only answer is their arsenal.
Although this answer seems ridiculous and absurd!
“But the Eighth Route Army can’t even refine basic steel; how can they make cannons?” Fang Ligong still didn’t believe it.
“Investigate slowly; we’ll find out eventually…” Chu Yunfei didn’t finish his words.
A staff officer rushed over and reported to Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong: “Report to Regimental Commander, Chief of Staff, Ping’an County Town has been attacked.”
Someone is attacking Ping’an County Town?
Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong exchanged a glance upon hearing it; the latter immediately said: “Regimental Commander, this should be the Eighth Route Army attacking the county town again, right?”
Heyuan has already been hit twice by the Eighth Route Army; them going to hit Ping’an County Town doesn’t seem improper.
No, that’s not right.
Didn’t Ping’an County Town temporarily station three regiments of Japanese Invaders?
The Eighth Route Army attacking Ping’an County Town would be charging right into the Japanese Invaders’ muzzles.
Fang Ligong immediately asked the person: “Who is attacking the city?”
“Preliminary judgment: it should be the Eighth Route Army.” The staff officer answered.
“The Eighth Route Army has leopard’s gall. Don’t they know three regiments of Japanese Invaders are stationed in Ping’an County Town?” Fang Ligong couldn’t believe it.
The staff officer answered: “Before the Eighth Route Army attacked Ping’an County Town, the three regiments of Japanese Invaders seem to have left for Heyuan County Town.”
Upon hearing this, Fang Ligong thought for a moment, then turned to Chu Yunfei: “Three regiments went to Heyuan County Town; most likely the Eighth Route Army is attacking Heyuan County Town for the third time. This is the lure the tiger away from the mountain stratagem.”
Fang Ligong was quite shocked in his heart.
The Eighth Route Army daring to attack Heyuan County Town for the third time truly doesn’t take the Japanese Invaders seriously.
“They clearly know three regiments form an encirclement and suppression force, yet the Eighth Route Army not only doesn’t hide but continues to attack the city, luring these three Japanese Invaders regiments away like monkeys. I don’t know who’s commanding; I, Chu, really want to meet this person…” Chu Yunfei didn’t finish his words.
Ding ling ling!
The telephone on the table rang.
Fang Ligong walked over and picked up the microphone: “This is Chief of Staff Fang Ligong.”
“What? Say that again.”
“Okay, okay, I understand.”
Fang Ligong’s tone was astonished as he hung up the phone.
Chu Yunfei asked curiously: “What happened?”
“The forward observation post called, saying a Eighth Route Army troop is passing by the edge of our defense zone. This Eighth Route Army unit is carrying a large amount of supplies and using a mule to pull a weapon that looks like a cannon.” Fang Ligong hurriedly said to Chu Yunfei, “Regimental Commander, do you think this Eighth Route Army unit is the one that attacked Ping’an County Town, and the weapon pulled by the mule is their heavy artillery?”
Chu Yunfei glanced at Fang Ligong: “Brother Ligong, you didn’t think that through. What mule could pull heavy artillery? That requires an automobile.”
“Regimental Commander, let’s go take a look right away, and we’ll know.”
“Yes, we must go see.” Chu Yunfei nodded and hurried off with Fang Ligong.
