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Routine raids by the Japanese invaders were quite common.

During certain periods, clearing missions were often organized to target mountain bases.

One is during the grain harvest period, when a cleanup operation was launched against the base area.

The other is the period from late autumn to winter, when vegetation in the mountains withers and the weather is cold and unsuitable for field combat.

The main force of the Eighth Route Army already had rich experience in counter-mopping-up operations, and they prepared and evacuated in advance.

The Japanese happened to run into Kong Jie's New Second Regiment on their mopping-up route, forcing Kong Jie to lead his troops to move.

Before the affairs of the Fourth Military Sub-district were finalized, Kong Jie had already slipped away into the mountains.

Ding Wei was not happy for many days. Before he could even sit down, he received information from the reconnaissance company.

The 4th Independent Mixed Brigade quickly replenished its troops after resting in Yangquan.

Yoshio Shinozuka once again arranged troops to march towards Yu County.

Major General Dong Kawamura personally led the troops, carrying six field guns and equipped with five infantry battalions, and approached the mountainous area with murderous intent.

The last battle at Dove Cliff hurt Hecun Dong so badly that more than half a month later, he still had a sandbag tied to his head.

However, it also exposed the strength of the New 1st Regiment, causing the Japanese major general to be extremely cautious.

We adopted a steady and cautious approach and approached Yu County.

Five independent infantry battalions + a field artillery squadron, and an additional cavalry battalion were requested to cooperate in retaking the county town.

The first, second, and third battalions spontaneously arranged their forces to block the attack.

Taking advantage of the complex terrain of the mountains, they fought and retreated.

To buy time for the transfer of the Fourth Military Region Headquarters to the county seat.

The wounded soldiers, supplies and the masses were evacuated to the mountainous area in an orderly manner.

Ding Wei sighed deeply.

After being a local tyrant in the county town for a while, he had to run into the mountains to hide.

We thought the 4th Independent Mixed Brigade had been crippled, but in the blink of an eye, five more infantry battalions emerged.

There are endless Japanese devils to kill and endless mopping-up missions to counter.

Zhong Zhicheng organized a transport team to transfer combat supplies in batches.

Ding Wei was standing on the edge of the hill, his eyes fixed on the county seat of Meng County.

He persuaded with the tone of an experienced person: "We are just making a strategic move. Sooner or later we will come back and liberate the county."

"That's right. After we have developed some strength this winter, I will come back with six or seven thousand men to destroy the Fourth Brigade."

The New 1st Regiment retreated towards Wanjia Town, and then continued northward until it settled in the mountainous area at the junction of Wutai and Fuping.

Ding Wei's headquarters was stationed in Hongya Village, and all battalions and companies were deployed separately and transferred here smoothly.

Three battalion commanders and several company commanders all arrived at the headquarters and listened to the guidance of Commander Ding of the military sub-district.

"I've never suffered a loss, but now the county I conquered has been taken back by the Japanese. I can't swallow this."

"My Fourth Military Division is going to expand a regiment and transfer the First Battalion of the New First Regiment to the New Third Regiment. We have no shortage of weapons and equipment, but we lack people with two legs."

"This winter, I have only one request: expansion, expansion, and expansion."

"Zhang Dabiao!"

Ding Wei raised his tone.

"Have!"

"The First Battalion will be transferred to the New Third Regiment. You will be the acting commander temporarily. I don't care whether you attack the artillery towers or capture the strongholds, or whether you forcefully capture people from the village, but pull the New Third Regiment out for me."

"If you want guns, give them guns. If you want artillery, give them artillery. There is only one standard: strong discipline, strong combat effectiveness, and the ability to fight tough battles."

"HD!"

"exist!"

Captain Gao stood up from his chair and waited for instructions.

"The Second Battalion will be changed to the First Battalion of the New First Regiment. You will temporarily take over as the head of the New First Regiment and lead people to eliminate bandits in the surrounding mountainous areas, capture puppet soldiers and traitors, and expand the influence of the base area."

Now that his right-hand men and left-hand men have all been assigned tasks, it's time for Ding Wei to have a few days of relaxation.

The directly affiliated reconnaissance company and cavalry company continued to protect the safety of the headquarters, and the two main battalions were sent out to do their work.

Zhong Zhicheng arranged and organized personnel to carry out propaganda in villages and towns in the mountainous areas.

The military and politics are one, and the military is inseparable from the people.

Heavy snow quickly covered the mountainous areas, and the difference between late autumn and cold winter is often only a gust of wind, blowing the snow down.

Ding Wei's troops took root in the mountainous areas and quickly expanded their influence.

This group of people was well-equipped and fought bravely. While absorbing new recruits, they also launched activities to eliminate bandits and clear the countryside.

Catch bandits, catch traitors, fight puppet troops, and kill the devils.

In just four months, five battalions were formed.

The biggest problem with the expansion of the troops is weapons and equipment. Given the reputation of the Eighth Route Army here, expansion is a matter of words.

How many young people rushed to join the Eighth Route Army and fight the Japanese.

Ding Wei has abundant supplies, and all new recruits are equipped with guns, and live-fire shooting can be arranged every half a month.

New recruits are given 3 bullets and target practice is organized regularly.

Organize bayonet, grenade throwing, target shooting, and trench fortification training.

The soldiers' morale is high and their combat level is improving day by day.

In addition, veterans serve as the backbone, leading the team in training and learning, and imparting combat skills.

Carry forward the old traditions of the new regiment.

How to fight a war, how to throw a grenade, how to clean the battlefield, and where to insert the bayonet.

In addition, the size of the guerrillas and militia was expanded.

The Fourth Military Division provided guns and organized militias in each township, with one gun and 3 rounds of ammunition for every three people.

The militia are the soldiers of the future. The soldiers selected through the militia will definitely be loyal soldiers of the Eighth Route Army.

Zhong Zhicheng was extremely busy.

After returning to Hongya Village, he complained to Ding Wei.

"Old Ding, I see you're living too comfortably by drinking and basking in the sun every day. This is not a solution. The brothers are just sitting there eating up all the food. We should take the initiative to attack the Japanese."

"Why are you in such a hurry, my old comrade Zhong? Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood. This winter, the wind is so cold that the bolts of the rifles cannot be pulled open. Let the soldiers have a good rest. Spring will come soon. You will see how I fight the Japanese."

Ding Wei had a scale in his heart and knew that he had enough ammunition and supplies.

There is no need to rush to seize it from the Japanese.

The Fourth Military Sub-district had just established the New Third Regiment, and its foundation was not strong enough, and most of the new recruits had never seen blood.

Use the methods of suppressing bandits and traitors to show them the world.

After you’ve practiced enough and have been exhausted, you can then pull them out to fight the tough battles.

His current location is very sensitive, located between two counties. A little further north is the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

Stationed in the north of Ding Wei are the 717th and 718th Regiments, which are the troops under the command of Boss He.

It was just getting a little warmer at the beginning of the year and I hadn’t even taken off my cotton clothes yet.

The Japanese invaders organized more than 5000 troops from Wutai to carry out mopping-up operations against the Eighth Route Army stationed in the mountainous area.

The mobilized forces mainly consisted of the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade, puppet troops, and local security forces, who adopted their most proficient tactics of divide and conquer, and attacked into the mountainous areas.

The so-called divided and coordinated attack means deploying troops from multiple routes to attack the target location from several directions.

While considering dividing the troops and advancing them, we also have to consider joining forces to encircle the enemy at the right time.

The troops need to have good communication capabilities and be equipped with radio stations at least at the brigade level so that they can contact each other and cooperate well.

Without good means of communication, the combined attack is likely to be defeated one by one.

Friendly scouts went to the Fourth Military Division specifically to synchronize the news of the Japanese invasion.

Persuade Ding Wei's troops to prepare for transfer and counter-mopping up.

transfer?

Ding Wei slammed the table and stood up. I have already formed two regiments. What's the point of moving? It would be a big deal to wipe out this group of Japanese devils.

Blocking in mountainous areas is Ding Wei's specialty.