Chapter 105
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Accompanied by the crazy output of artillery.
Soon Lu Zhixian's convoy quickly broke through the last pass, and a rather grand county town appeared in front of everyone.
The wall of this county town is indeed very high, nearly seven or eight meters. The walls are full of Japanese artillery and machine guns. A large number of Japanese elites are also arranged around the walls. Obviously, they have been ready for battle.
"Captain!"
Wu Baili said excitedly: "That is Laiyang County, which is also the largest county town near us!"
Many young and strong men who had just joined the army were also excited.
County town.
This is definitely a desirable place for many local people.
It can even be said.
In the past many years, many poor people did not even have the opportunity to come to the county town. Most of them lived in the surrounding market towns.
No one expected it.
The first time in life to come to the county town.
They were actually attacking the Japanese under the leadership of their own regiment commander, which made them feel quite nervous and proud.
One day, we will be able to attack the county town occupied by the Japanese!
"Pass my order!"
Lu Zhixian naturally did not have the excitement in everyone's heart. He would not even look at the county town in front of him twice in the past. At this time, he added: "All battalions, deploy and quickly form a line!"
"Yes, regiment commander!"
Everyone quickly obeyed the order.
Not long after.
The convoy quickly approached the county town.
It stopped at a place nearly several miles away from the county town, and then the battalions quickly prepared and unloaded the artillery and supplies on the vehicles. The whole operation was quick and efficient.
The first to be dragged out were naturally the four howitzers.
Such long-range killing weapons naturally need to be placed within the coverage of the Japanese firepower. At this time, at least dozens of people in the artillery battalion were waiting beside these artillery pieces.
At the same time, the Japanese Type 92 was also quickly deployed. The maximum range of such artillery is about less than three kilometers. The Japanese must have such firepower configuration on the city wall, so the artillery array must not be too close or too far, just in a position where it can attack at any time. As for the other infantry battalions, they have already taken out various mortars, which can be used as accompanying support at any time.
Finally, the soldiers of the cavalry battalion quickly hunted around the county.
Although cavalry has almost no role in siege warfare, they can also go into battle after dismounting. Once the defenders are weak somewhere, they can also quickly provide reinforcements for assault.
The formation was formed overnight.
"Captain!"
Han Shaogong was a little impatient and hurriedly said, "When will we launch the attack?"
"No hurry!"
Although Lu Zhixian knew the principle of speed in war, he also understood that replenishing troops along the way was also a long-distance raid. It would be disadvantageous to take action directly at this time. He waved his hand and smiled calmly: "The Japanese troops have been withdrawn long ago. As long as we can take this place within two hours, it will be fine. There is no need to fight for a day or a night. Pass my military order, rest for half an hour, and finally launch the attack!"
"Yes, commander!"
Han Shaogong had to suppress his thoughts of making contributions.
...
Many Japanese officers were standing on the tower in the distance.
But everyone present looked quite solemn, especially when they saw the powerful military in the distance, they were more shocked.
"Your Excellency, the Brigade Commander!"
Staff Officer Heishi said solemnly: "This 358th Regiment is coming with great force, and its strength should not be underestimated! Look! They have deployed several powerful long-range howitzers on the periphery, and there are several Type 924 infantry guns produced by our empire a little closer. The firepower configuration alone is really unimaginable!"
"Yeah!"
Mori Shige Nagahide nodded, his face cold and said: "No wonder Sakata-kun died in his hands before!"
Although he knew that the other party was the absolute elite of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army, and its weapons and equipment and firepower configuration far exceeded many other armed forces, he did not expect that the other party would have such firepower.
This configuration is definitely comparable to the most elite regiments of the empire!
"Your Excellency, the Brigade Commander!"
Staff Officer Heishi looked at the other side's continuous preparations and suggested: "The other side has come from a long distance and must be unstable now. Should we take the initiative to attack?"
"No!"
Mori Shigehide waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "This Chu Yunfei is obviously on guard against us! You see, his artillery array is set outside the range of our artillery, especially those howitzers are far away from us, and the battalions are not within our attack range at all. If we attack rashly at this time, we will lose our defensive advantage and evenIt is easy to be attacked from the flank by their cavalry battalion!"
"I was careless!"
Staff officer Heishi nodded when he heard this.
Mori Shige Nagahide sneered: "Humph! Although I have to admit that the 358th Regiment is indeed very strong in terms of lineup, at least its weapons and equipment far exceed my expectations, but - it may be possible for him to attack the county town guarded by ordinary troops with his current strength, but my 4th Brigade is the elite of the empire, and its weapons and equipment are not inferior to theirs at all. It is simply a dream to want to capture the county town! Now pass on my military order, all infantry artillery will be placed around the city wall, and various types of mortars will be placed inside the county town, ready for the best firepower support at any time!"
"Yes, brigade commander! "
Everyone quickly obeyed the order.
Huh!
Very soon.
The devils set up artillery everywhere on the county wall.
Four Type 92 infantry guns were arranged around each wall, and each gun was aimed at the enemy's attack route.
A total of sixteen artillery pieces.
It can be said that as long as the enemy dares to attack rashly.
There will definitely be heavy losses!
When all the arrangements were completed.
A burst of confidence burst out in Mori Shige Nagahide's eyes again. He sneered and said: "This damn Chu Yunfei can force my Fourth Brigade to such a point, which is also unique in China! But it's a pity - this person is a little young after all, and he dared to attack my county with a little strength! Humph, today I will let you know what the strength of my Imperial Brigade is! "
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Just then.
Suddenly, a volley of artillery shells was launched from a distant position.
Several howitzers were launched first.
The huge explosion instantly resounded throughout the city wall, and the earth-shaking roar instantly sounded the battle of the day.
"Damn it!"
Mori Shige Nagahide's face suddenly changed.
Although he had strong confidence in his own strength, he also knew that there was a large gap in the range of the artillery of both sides. This disadvantage of being attacked first was inevitable, and he shouted loudly: "Pay attention to concealment! The enemy's long-range firepower will not last too long!"