Bright Sword: Start with Ding Blast Bridge, Homemade Sweet Potato Cake

The brigade commander had ranked several main regiments in his mind.

The previous main regiments were the 771st and 772nd Regiments. These two had official numbers and were also the earliest established main regiments.

There are many veterans and the organization is relatively complete, so there is no need to mention the combat effectiveness.

The two regiments formed subsequently, the New 1st Regiment and the Independent Regiment, were also the main regiments of the brigade, and were one level lower than the serial number regiment.

In comparison, the independent regiment was incomplete in structure and had suffered consecutive defeats, so its combat effectiveness should be ranked last.

Ding Wei's new regiment has good combat effectiveness and is not weaker than the previous two regiments.

It can be said that these three regiments are basically on par with each other. Up to now, it seems that Ding Weixin's regiment has stronger firepower.

The troops' morale and weapons and equipment are far ahead.

If Brigade Commander Chen were to make the choice, he would naturally use the best steel on the blade. This infantry gun would remain in the New 1st Regiment and be temporarily managed by Ding Wei.

In the next few tough battles of the brigade, the New 1st Regiment should take the lead to reduce the losses of the troops.

It is planned to build the new regiment into a large regiment of 1500 to 2500 people to be used for offensive and counter-mopping-up operations.

In addition, a new Second Regiment will be formed and commanded by Kong Jie.

A large amount of weapons and equipment assistance is needed to quickly mobilize a main force.

More weapons and equipment were captured than expected, all thanks to the new regiment's cannon, which could destroy fortifications and overturn artillery towers.

Each regiment was allocated 2-3 heavy machine guns and 6-9 light machine guns, and the remaining rifles were divided up.

The New Second Regiment was given 600 rifles alone, and Kong Jie was ordered to assemble a team capable of fighting tough battles as quickly as possible.

The battle entered the second phase, expanding the results of the battle, continuing to destroy the artillery towers and strongholds deep in the stronghold, attacking the invading Japanese and puppet troops, and preparing for a counter-mopping-up operation.

Order each regiment to operate flexibly without asking for instructions in emergency situations.

Ding Wei and Li Yunlong are both brave men, and they are most annoyed by the issue of requesting instructions for troop deployment.

Even the smallest things had to be reported. The Japanese had already reached their heads and they had to fight to the death with bayonets.

By the time all the requests were submitted, the opportunity was already gone.

After obtaining weapons and equipment, they couldn't wait to attack the artillery tower in the base.

Captain Li was very angry. If there was no infantry artillery, he would seize it himself.

After a short rest, the soldiers of the independent regiment immediately returned to the battle.

Ding Wei rested for two more days, digested the combat supplies, and formed a complete infantry artillery team and mortar team.

He secretly took out an 82mm mortar and handed it to Wang Chengzhu.

He served as the company commander of the artillery company of the new regiment, coordinating two infantry artillery squads and two mortar squads.

This gave the New 1st Regiment good supporting firepower, which was crucial in fighting in mountainous areas.

Zhuzi sneaked into Ding Wei's room and took out a small bottle of sweet potato wine from his arms.

He also took half a roast chicken and a bag of peanuts.

"When we were relocated, I traded cigarettes with fellow villagers, and I didn't take a single one."

Ding Wei rubbed his hands and praised the boy, saying "good boy".

He walked to the door again, looked around vigilantly, and called Zhang Dabiao over.

Da Biao understood it immediately, grinned, and took two steps at a time to come over.

"Captain, are you looking for me?"

"Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and come in."

After closing the door, Ding Wei sat across the table and asked the two brothers to get big bowls.

"Brothers, you have worked hard in the past few days. When we return to Chenjiazhuang, I will reward each of you with a bottle of sweet potato liquor so that you can drink as much as you want."

Zhang Dabiao swallowed it in one gulp, grinning.

He doesn't even need any snacks when drinking, he just wants to satisfy his craving for alcohol first.

The next morning, the New 1st Regiment also set out and moved to Chenjiazhuang, while at the same time dealing with the counterattacking Japanese and puppet troops in Yangquan and Yu County.

The Japanese army reacted and began to arrange battalion-level troops to penetrate deep into the base.

We must strike hard at the mobile and militaristic Eighth Route Army.

Among them, the Yamazaki Battalion lost its way during the march and actually went deep into the field hospital of the base.

It really pissed off the boss.

How dare a mere infantry battalion with only a few hundred men, without any assistance from puppet troops, rashly enter the depths of the base?

"Mobilize the troops and destroy it!"

The boss's attitude was very firm. He ordered the seven or eight regiments stationed in the surrounding areas to encircle and annihilate the Yamazaki Battalion.

Ding Wei, who was on the move, received an urgent report from the signalman.

The brigade ordered the New 1st Regiment to suspend its transfer and join the battle to encircle and suppress the Yamazaki Battalion, and required the main force of the regiment to quickly encircle and suppress the Yamazaki Battalion in the direction of Lijiaopo.

Ding Wei reined in his horse and looked around at the marching team.

"Taozi, order the rear team to become the front team and march to the battle site."

The new regiment changed direction and marched towards Lijiaopo.

The Yamazaki Battalion, which mistakenly entered the rear of the base, was surrounded and intercepted by the Eighth Route Army and chose Lijiaopo, which was easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Lieutenant Colonel Jihei Yamazaki analyzed the terrain of Lijiaopo, which had three steep sides and only one side could be attacked.

We are surrounded by Eighth Route Army troops. If we continue to evacuate, we will be gradually defeated.

It would be better to deploy troops here, build strong fortifications, and wait for reinforcements.

The Japanese lieutenant colonel's judgment was correct. The field infantry battalion was equipped with sufficient ammunition and light and heavy firepower to hold their ground here.

With the Eighth Route Army's broken guns and cannons, it was almost impossible to penetrate its defense line.

On Lijiaopo, the Japanese quickly dug out combat fortifications, pointed light and heavy machine guns in front of them, and were ready for battle.

Highlight the arrogance.

With the strength of a battalion, they penetrated deep into the base area, and also thought of using it as the center to attract the main force of the Eighth Route Army to attack, and then surround it with reinforcements from all directions, thus realizing the tactic of blooming from the center.

Yamazaki Jihei's combat ideas are very solid and his tactical concepts are practical.

Heavy machine guns, grenade launchers and mortars were concentrated and deployed in a dense firepower network at the high ground of Lijiaopo.

When the New 771st Regiment arrived at the outskirts of Lijiaopo, the brigade commander had already arranged for the 772st and nd Regiments to launch a trial attack.

The Japs' firepower was very strong, causing heavy casualties to the troops.

The brigade commander paced back and forth anxiously.

Ding Wei, Li Yunlong, Blind Cheng, and Captain Xu came to the command center together.

Discuss what to do next?

"I don't care what method you use, destroy the damn Yamazaki Battalion. Repeat."

"Yes, Boss. Destroy the damn Yamazaki Battalion."

The brigade commander hung up the phone and looked at his right-hand men.

"Did you hear that? The boss has issued a death order. We must take down Lijiapo and the Yamazaki Battalion at all costs. Who will lead the attack next?"

"Hehe, Brigade Commander, is there any need to explain this? According to seniority, it is my turn as Li Yunlong to lead the attack."

"You? Don't give me that seniority talk. Take down Lijiapo if you can."

The brigade commander snorted, his eyes still on Ding Wei, and then turned to Blind Cheng.

"Let the 772nd Regiment go up and test its firepower. Ding Wei's new regiment will be on standby."

Li Yunlong had a dark face and immediately became unhappy.

All good things happened to Ding Wei. He became the leader of the new troupe that he had worked so hard to build.

Attack the artillery tower stronghold, with the New 1st Regiment taking the lead in the attack.

We are unable to survive this situation as we are fighting against an entire infantry battalion of the Japanese and have to let the New 1st Regiment lead the attack.

"Brigade Commander, these three don't know how to fight. Let my independent regiment go, and I guarantee that I can take Lijiapo."

"Get out of here, I don't have time for you."

The brigade commander took out a telescope and looked at the Japanese deployment with a frown.