"Battalion Commander, the puppet cavalry is here. There are more than three hundred of them, carrying heavy machine guns and grenade launchers.”
Just as Yang Chen was about to blow up the stronghold, Zhou Baoguo, the deputy platoon leader of the special forces platoon, quickly ran over to report.
"Gao Jin, Wang Chengzhu, deploy according to the plan.”Yang Chen ordered.
The situation of the 1st Cavalry Brigade of the Imperial Association Army was different. Yang Chen didn't intend to fight them directly. There was a chance that this unit would be instigated to defect.
The First Company, Heavy Weapons Company, and Special Combat Platoon were all in position. All kinds of weapons were set up and ready to shoot.
On the road in the distance, dust flew up as more than three hundred warhorses galloped over.
After hearing the gunshots, they had immediately rushed over to support. These warhorses were very fast.
However, just as they were about to reach the stronghold, the mortars began to fire flares.
The flares hit the sky, and the dark night was as bright as day.
Immediately after, the light and heavy machine guns began to fire.
The 12 light and heavy machine guns of the 1st company, the heavy weapons and 6 MG34 machine guns, fired bullets at the 100 meters in front of the puppet cavalry. Soon, 7 mortars of different calibers and 4 machine guns also fired at this position.
In an instant, bullets and shells landed on the ground. Dust flew everywhere, and deep pits began to appear on the ground.
The 300-odd puppet cavalrymen immediately stopped moving forward. The commander of the puppet army raised his binoculars and looked at the stronghold in front of him, frowning.
"Battalion Commander, the enemy's firepower is very strong. We have to rush over immediately.”A company commander hurried over and said.
The puppet battalion commander put down his binoculars and shook his head.""They have no intention of fighting with us. Otherwise, they would have ambushed us. With such firepower, they could have killed at least half of our people. Don't be ungrateful. Tell our brothers to shoot into the air and not fight with them.”
"This…this is the camp seat." The puppet commander agreed.
Soon, more than 300 puppet cavalrymen began to fire their rifles into the air.
After Yang Chen observed this through the binoculars, he immediately led his team to retreat.
Of course, before they evacuated, the stronghold was destroyed.
After Yang Chen and the others left, the puppet cavalry finally arrived at the destroyed stronghold.
Looking at the corpses of the Eighth Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army, the puppet cavalry couldn't help but gasp.
"We rushed over in less than an hour, but they took down the stronghold and cleaned up the battlefield. This army is really not simple.”
"Their weapons and equipment are very strong. If we fight them head-on, we will definitely suffer a loss. However, they seem to have no intention of dealing with us.”
"That's for the best. We won't fight with them, lest we really become traitors. Let's go back and report to the traveler.”
Several officers of the puppet cavalry gathered together. They looked at the corpses on the ground with shock.
After some discussion, they left.
Yang Chen knew the situation of the puppet cavalry, so he would not attack them. Yang Chen even planned to contact them.
If he could, he would be able to turn this puppet cavalry over. It would be of great benefit in the upcoming battle.
Furthermore, if Yang Chen could get his hands on this cavalry, then the assault battalion's combat power would definitely become even stronger.
Yang Chen led his team back to Nanzhuang Village. After resting for a while, he continued to lead his team.
In one night, Yang Chen had destroyed three strongholds of the Eighth Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army, causing more than 300 casualties.
In addition to obtaining a large amount of weapons and equipment, they also obtained a lot of supplies.
There was a lot of food stored in these strongholds. It could be seen that the Japanese puppet army was prepared to defend for a long time.
Of course, this night, Chen Yang met the cavalry of the 1st Cavalry Brigade of the Imperial Association Army twice.
However, both sides maintained a tacit understanding and fired at the air.
From the sound of gunfire, both sides seemed to be fighting in full swing. In fact, neither side had suffered any casualties.
There was also one time when Yang Chen took down the stronghold before the Japanese reinforcements arrived and set up a trap.
By the time the Japanese reinforcements arrived, they had already left. The booby traps left behind caused seven to eight casualties to the Japanese.
The sun rose from the east and shone on the ground. It was still a little cold in the morning of March.
In Tianzhen, in the exploration team department of the Japanese army's independent fourth brigade, Major General Katayama Shitarou stood in front of the map with a cold expression.
In one night, three strongholds were destroyed in a row. The puppet army lost more than 200 people, and the Japanese army also suffered casualties.
After such a thing happened, Katayama Province Taro was very angry. He immediately contacted the two brigade commanders of the puppet army.
Zhao Rui, the brigade commander of the Eighth Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army, was a loyal lackey. He came to the Japanese Exploration Team Department immediately.
Zhao Rui was wearing the military uniform of a puppet major general. He was in his forties and was slightly plump. There was a scar on his face.
After meeting Katayama Shuntaro, Zhao Rui kept flattering him with a fawning smile on his face.
Not long after, the brigade commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade of the Imperial Association Army, Zhong Wu, also arrived at the Exploration Team Department.
Zhong Wu was in his thirties. He was tall and had a square face. After entering the Japanese Army Exploration Team Department, his expression was cold as if nothing had anything to do with him.
"Last night's incident must not happen again. Brigade Commander Zhong, your cavalrymen have not performed well. If you do it again, you will bear the consequences.”
"Brigade Commander Zhao, you need to strengthen your own defenses. A heavily guarded stronghold was destroyed just like that.”
The two brigade commanders of the puppet army came over. Katayama Shitarou's face was cold as he reprimanded them.
Zhao Rui instinctively wanted to shirk his responsibility, but when he saw Katayama Shuntaro's angry expression, he did not dare to say anything more and could only nod in agreement.
"The enemy's firepower is very strong. I'm afraid that our cavalry is no match for them. If we attack rashly, we will suffer great losses.”
Zhong Wu looked at Katayama Shuntaro and said.
He had already heard the report from his subordinates. After understanding the situation of the assault battalion's weapons, he secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Zhong Wu felt lucky that the other party had no ill intentions. Otherwise, his cavalry would have suffered heavy casualties if they were ambushed.
"Pa." Katayama Shitarou came in front of Zhong Wu and slapped him on the cheek.
Zhong Wu frowned, his face filled with displeasure.
Shinji Kagawa, who was standing at the side, hurriedly walked over and gently persuaded him.
"Brigadier Zhong, you better take care of yourself. Don't forget that you have many relatives in Tian Town!”
Katayama Shitarou waved his hand in disgust and told Zhong Wu to leave.
Zhong Wu looked at Katayama Shotaro expressionlessly and quickly walked out.
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