Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Just as Cao Geng was excited, Wang Huaibao came to him and asked, "Captain, have we finished counting all the weapons we seized?" Cao Geng nodded immediately, "We have." Wang Huaibao asked excitedly, "Isn't it true that we have gained a lot this time?" Cao Geng smiled and nodded, then told Wang Huaibao the results of the count in detail. After listening to Cao Geng's description, Wang Huaibao's eyes widened like copper bells. "Ah, is this... true, Captain?" Wang Huaibao was completely shocked and stuttered. According to Cao Geng's words, the Third Battalion's victory this time was extremely fruitful.

Cao Geng then patted Wang Huaibao on the shoulder and said, "Of course it's true, but now is not the time for you to be surprised. The reason we were able to capture Huaiyi County is not only because of our high morale, but also because we took advantage of it."

"That's because after the defenders of Huaiyi County were weakened by the main force of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, we lured them to part of Wanjia Town..."

"Deputy Battalion Commander, according to the time calculation, the Japanese troops we lured to Wanjia Town should be back soon. Don't forget, there is a large group of Japanese troops waiting for us over there..."

Cao Geng’s main concern was the difficulties that the Third Battalion would soon face.

He would be happy for a while about seizing weapons, but he would not become obsessed with it.

Wang Huaibao's expression immediately turned serious.

That's right.

The battalion commander is right.

The number of a Japanese battalion is about three times that of our brothers in the third battalion.

If we wait for that group of Japanese troops to return, our Third Battalion, which has already suffered losses, will be in a more disadvantageous position when fighting against them.

"Battalion Commander, what do you think we should do?" Wang Huaibao asked in a deep voice.

At this moment, he had completely trusted Cao Geng.

He did whatever Cao Geng said.

Cao Geng thought for a moment and replied, "Go down and tell the brothers to get ready. We have a tough battle to fight next. There are too many civilians in the city. We must set up defenses on the road outside the city that the Japanese army must pass through!"

"Although we are short of manpower, we have plenty of ammunition!"

"When Huaiyi County was captured, the Japanese troops who held out had no time to send out a signal for help!"

"In this situation, our cavalry and artillery can catch the Japanese army by surprise. I believe that soon, these Japanese troops will be defeated by us."

Cao Geng's strategy was still to use the prepared against the unprepared.

Wang Huaibao nodded immediately and said, "Yes!"

Then he went down to convey the order.

soon.

Under the awed gaze of the people in the city.

After Cao Geng's troops sorted out their weapons, they set off quickly.

Out of town!

The only way to the Japanese army!

Catch them off guard!

now.

The Huaiyi County defenders who were previously heading to Wanjia Town were on their way.

They had no idea.

Their Huaiyi County base had been quietly occupied by Cao Geng's team.

Moreover, Cao Geng also led his men to ambush on the route they had to take to return to the base, preparing to eliminate them halfway.

……

At this time, Cao Geng led his troops to quickly arrive at the place where the Japanese army had to pass to return to Huaiyi County.

This is a valley in a mountain range.

Except for a central passage, there are raised hills on both sides.

Cao Geng examined the terrain and nodded secretly.

Although this place is not a narrow strip of sky, the terrain is similar.

When the main Japanese army arrived here, he could easily deploy defenses in the valleys on both sides of the road.

Wang Huaibao was summoned to Cao Geng's side. Cao Geng instructed: "Deputy Battalion Commander, you lead a group of people, equipped with guns and grenades, to ambush in the valley on the right and wait for the Japanese army."

"Once the Japanese army appears, immediately order your men to open fire on the mountain!" he ordered.

"Remember, you must force the main force of the Japanese army to move to the valley on the left."

"There, I will bring mortars, grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and other firepower units to suppress the main force of the Japanese army in an instant!"

"We must strike hard at the Japanese before they can react!"

Cao Geng's strategy was clear and concise, taking advantage of the terrain and setting traps.

In this M-shaped mountain area, simple tactics are often most effective.

"Yes." Wang Huaibao responded immediately and implemented Cao Geng's tactics without reservation.

Then he went downstairs to arrange the tasks.

Cao Geng stared into the distance. If everything went well, this battle would wipe out this Japanese army in a very short time.

Although his Third Battalion had far fewer men than the Japanese, the Japanese were also flesh and blood.

If they were attacked by guns, they would also die.

And Cao Geng took the enemy by surprise, so I believe the casualties of the Third Battalion will be minimal.

These Japanese troops will be completely annihilated here!

Without any surprises, this will be a big victory!

After this battle, Cao Geng’s name will be praised throughout northwest Shanxi.

By then, it will be easier for him to recruit soldiers!

......

"Battalion Commander, the Japanese troops are coming."

Cao Geng's troops had just been deployed. While he was thinking, the small Japanese army unit that had previously headed to Wanjia Town also returned in defeat.

Cao Geng was cheered up: "It's a good thing they came. Once they arrive and the deputy battalion commander takes action, it will be our battlefield!"

"But Battalion Commander, isn't it too hasty to use heavy firepower attack at the beginning?" A company commander of the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment raised the question with worry in his eyes.

Cao Geng smiled slightly: "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll give you a surprise!"

"Using heavy firepower at the beginning is not a rash move, but a fatal blow to the enemy when they are caught off guard!"

The company commander looked confused, and Cao Geng explained: "This will disrupt their formation. Our heavy firepower has been used up, and their morale is low. Our morale is high, and we have the blessing of a last-ditch battle. Tell me, when they are exhausted and we are full, which unit has a better chance of winning?"

The company commander fell into deep thought, not quite understanding. He felt that the battalion commander had the temperament of a tough soldier - he was indifferent to life and death, and would fight if he didn't accept it. This was similar to the regiment commander, and even in terms of "bravery", the battalion commander was more radical.

Thinking of this, the company commander looked at Cao Geng in awe.