The city of Mengbao was in chaos. The Japanese who had not received any orders moved to the east gate on their own initiative, intending to prevent the Eighth Route Army from entering the city.
The Japanese soldiers who received the order began to leave the city from the nearest gate. Unfortunately, these Japanese soldiers who left the city from the north and south gates encountered an ambush by the independent brigade not long after they left the city.
The unorganized Japanese deserters had no way to survive under the attack of the independent brigade and battalion-level troops, and instead provided them with a lot of war horses.
Arima Ichiro and Yamagishi Ichikawa were still packing up the headquarters when the guards came over to report.
"Commander, Chief of Staff, the enemy's firepower is very fierce. We can't resist it. Please leave here with us."
The two were dragged out of the headquarters by the Japanese guards. Before they even got into the car, they received a report that the Eighth Route Army was ambushing at the north and south gates.
In this way, Arima Ichiro and Yamagishi Ichikawa hurriedly left from the west gate under the protection of the guard troops.
By the time daybreak came, the smoke from the city walls of Mengbao had dissipated, and Zhao Shengzheng and Wang Daben led two regiment officers into the city.
The streets were covered in blood. The bodies of the Japanese devils were piled up by the Eighth Route Army soldiers, and trucks not far away were loading them.
"Report, the reconnaissance troops and the special operations battalion killed a large number of Japanese in the industrial zone last night and collected 1.5 tons of explosives."
"Oh my goodness, the Japanese really want to blow up the industrial zone. Fortunately, we are prepared, otherwise the brigade commander will definitely deal with us this time!" Wang Daben slapped his thigh and secretly rejoiced.
Mengbao was occupied by the Japanese for quite some time. With the help of the soldiers, all the special forces companies directly under the regiment began to capture traitors and spies throughout the city.
The 114th Division of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army finally arrived at the outskirts of Mengbao at 9 a.m. The battle of the independent brigade this morning forced the enemy cavalrymen who were blocking the front of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army to flee.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to arrive so quickly on their own.
Ten miles west of Mengbao City, the main force of the 114th Division looked at the city in the distance with fiery eyes. They were driven out from here by the devils in the first place.
I didn't expect it would take more than a year to get back here again.
"Commander, we found no trace of the Japanese on the positions outside Mengbao City. We dare not rush into the city.
However, according to the reconnaissance conducted by my subordinates, there were no Japs in the city, but instead there was a troop whose number could not be seen. "
"Can't tell the number?" Tan Yaowen asked in surprise. Is there a unit in Sui Province that they don't know about?
"Yes, we can't tell from their clothes which faction they belong to, but they are well-equipped. We saw armored vehicles and tanks."
"You didn't lie?"
Patrick Tam was shocked. He was wondering who could drive away the Japanese?
You should know that the Mongolian cavalry group has nearly 7000 people, plus the tens of thousands of Mongolian cavalry first army, the fighter planes are quite powerful.
The best battle the 35th Army fought in the past two years was the Wuyuan Victory. Since then, the 35th Army has been unable to advance eastward.
It is really unbelievable that there are troops now that can drive the Japanese out of their yurts.
However, it is understandable that the reconnaissance troops can find tanks and armored vehicles.
Cavalry is indeed very powerful in this era, especially on this battlefield.
Because most of the troops still used bolt-action rifles, which required pulling the trigger after each shot, the cavalry charged very quickly. Before the soldiers could fire a few shots, the enemy had already rushed into the position.
Since the troops in the city have tanks and armored vehicles, it is not surprising that they can drive away the Japanese cavalry group. As long as the firepower is strong enough, the cavalry is really no match.
"Full speed ahead. I want to see who has such great ability."
Following Tan Yaowen's order, the 114th Division advanced towards Mengbao, but they were stopped after just three miles.
"Stop moving forward, or you will be considered an enemy!"
The vanguard troops of the 114th Division only realized that they had entered the defense zone of another unit after hearing the shouting.
"Brothers on the other side, please don't shoot. We are from the 114th Division of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. The commander of our 35th Army ordered us to stay in Mongolian tents. Please give us some convenience."
"This is the position of the Third Regiment of the Eighth Route Army Independent Brigade. The Mongolian bunker has been occupied by our side. Without the order of our brigade commander, anyone who enters our defense zone will be regarded as an enemy.
Now please retreat 500 meters immediately, otherwise we will open fire immediately."
Chen Zhen, the company commander of the first company of the third battalion of the third regiment, shouted loudly at the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army not far away.
"Asshole, I'll say it again, we are from the 35th Division of the 114th Army of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and we are heading to Mengbao under the order of our commander. Where did you come from?
Get out of the way immediately, or don’t blame me for being rude! "
When Wu Jinjue, the commander of the 114st Regiment of the th Division, heard the other side asking them to retreat, he roared in anger. In the entire Sui Province, he, Wu Jinjue, was not afraid of anyone except the devils.
The Eighth Route Army on the opposite side actually said that Mengbao was their defense zone. Isn’t this bullshit?
Chen Zhen heard that this was a plan to fight, so he quickly took out the walkie-talkie and shouted, "Captain, I have a situation here.
The troops of the 114th Division of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army have already arrived five miles west of the city. They want to force their way through!"
An angry roar came from the intercom, "Chen Zhen, stop the people. I'll chop off the head of anyone who dares to break through. I'll bring support immediately."
After receiving the report, the third battalion commander Qi Chenglin reported to the regiment headquarters while organizing the troops to rush out of the city.
How could we give up the city that we conquered with great difficulty?
Wang Daben and Zhao Shengzheng had just entered the Mengbao Japanese command center when they received a call from Qi Chenglin.
"Lao Qi, aren't you chasing the Japanese in the west of the city? How come you have time to call me?"
"My commander, the Japanese are running faster than rabbits out of the city. No matter how powerful we are, we are outnumbered. I will withdraw at daybreak.
Now I have a situation to report to the regiment commander. The main force of the 114th Division of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army in Suixi has arrived seven miles west of the city. I think they want to seize the Mengbao. "
When Wang Daben heard this, he was shocked. Why did he travel a long distance from Yu County to get here?
It's all for the industrial equipment and minerals here. The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army came here as soon as they said they would, and they want to drive me away. What the hell are they dreaming?
"You take the third battalion there immediately, I'll be there soon!"
Wang Daben put down the phone and said, "Uncle Zhao, I'll leave the city to you. I'm going to meet the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!"
"No problem!" Zhao Sheng was a member of the Sichuan Army. He was just a company commander in the Sichuan Army. Years of habit made him have a bad impression of the high-ranking officials of the National Army.
Therefore, it is better to let Wang Daben, who is as fearless as a newborn calf, deal with these people.
Five miles west of the city, the Third Battalion Commander Qi Chenglin arrived and looked at the troops of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army 500 meters away with an unpleasant expression on his face.
"These bastards are just trying to get something for free!"
"Battalion Commander, what do you mean, Regiment Commander?" Chen Zhen's face was not very good. Did he really have to give up the city that he had conquered with great difficulty?