The Tiger Pavilion Stronghold was the only route from the Wang Fortress to Pingan County.
If they took a detour, they would have to walk dozens of kilometers.
Therefore, Chen Liang led nearly 2,000 soldiers of the Independent Regiment and went straight to the Tiger Pavilion stronghold. He planned to take down this place first and then go straight to Peace City.
At this moment, there were many Japanese soldiers from the 4th and 9th Squadron who had fled to Huting Stronghold.
Therefore, the number of guards in the stronghold increased greatly.
Adding on the original 500 people, it had already reached a scale of more than 1,000 people.
Logically speaking, over a thousand people guarding a Tiger Pavilion Stronghold was more than enough.
If it was an ordinary national army or the Eighth Route Army, even if three regiments attacked, they would not be able to take it.
However, in front of the independent regiment with tanks and cannons, as well as a large number of anti-aircraft machine guns.
The number of soldiers the Japanese had was not enough, especially since many of them had just suffered a crushing defeat at the Wang Fortress.
They had already developed a psychological trauma towards the independent regiment, and their combat effectiveness had been greatly reduced.
Chen Liang was afraid that the Yamamoto Secret Service Team would get the news and run away in advance.
Therefore, when the troops arrived at the Huting stronghold and saw that the Japanese had already pulled down the drawbridge and closed the city gates, they did not waste any time.
He ordered the artillery battalion and the tank company to focus their firepower and bombard the closed gates and walls of the Huting stronghold.
More than 60 mortars of various calibers, howitzers, and 12 75mm tank cannons formed a powerful artillery bombardment.
The originally sturdy Huting Stronghold's bunker and walls were easily destroyed.
Amid the rumbling sounds of the cannons, the city gate was smashed into pieces, and the city walls on both sides were also blown down section by section.
The Japanese soldiers on the city wall, armed with guns and ready to fight, were instantly wiped out.
Screams and curses continued.
Chen Liang sat on the roof of a Sherman tank and looked at the Huting outpost that was gradually shrouded in flames and smoke.
Calmly, he took out a cigarette and lit one.
At this moment, two 8th Route Army troops suddenly rushed over from behind them.
The two people in the lead rode two brown-black warhorses, each with a guard, and ran straight towards the tank company where Chen Liang was.
As they got closer, Chen Liang recognized that the two people were Ding Wei and Kong Jie.
Chen Liang had been with Li Yun Long for so long, so he naturally knew these two.
Although he was a little surprised by their arrival, he understood after thinking about it.
While Chen Liang was thinking, Ding Wei, Kong Jie, and the rest had already arrived on their horses.
After all, he was a senior in the military. In terms of military rank and position, he was slightly higher than him.
Therefore, Chen Liang did not put on airs. Instead, he pretended to be surprised and took the initiative to ask,"Commander Ding, Commander Kong, why are you here?”
"Old Chen, I heard that you're going to attack the county?" Ding Wei saluted first. We came here to help you.”
" Yes," Kong Jie said." The brigade has already passed down the order to fully cooperate with the Independent Regiment."”
Chen Liangxin said," So you're here to help. I thought you were here to persuade me to stop."
On second thought, even if the higher-ups really gave such an order, it would be too late.
The two of them would most likely follow him to attack the county town.
After all, Ding Wei and Kong Jie were not easy to deal with.
Especially now that the situation in Ping An City was clear.
The Independent Regiment was well-equipped and had strong firepower. They had even defeated the 4th and 9th Brigade.
The Japanese were at their weakest right now. It would seem reckless to attack Ping An at this time.
In fact, there was a high possibility of success. As long as they followed, even if they could not eat meat, they could at least drink meat soup.
However, since his superior did not order him to stop, that was even better.
Thus, Chen Liang returned the greeting and said sternly,""Since the two brothers are here to help, then I will thank you on behalf of our political commissar Zhao and all the brothers who sacrificed themselves in the Independent Regiment.”
Before the two of them could respond.
Chen Liang paused and changed the topic."However, our Independent Regiment doesn't need help to attack Ping An County.”
"You don't need help?" "Old Chen, don't judge a gentleman with your petty thoughts." Ding Wei frowned when he heard this.
We're here to help you, not to snatch credit or share the spoils of war with you.”
"That's right." "According to reliable intelligence, the enemy has quite a number of troops defending Ping 'an. They might even have a regiment."
Your Independent Regiment has good equipment and strong firepower.
However, it was always good to have more helpers!”
"Old Kong is right. This is not even considering the fact that the enemy may send reinforcements at any time.”Ding Wei nodded in agreement.
Chen Liang didn't expose them. He smiled and waved his hand."Brothers, I appreciate your kindness.
However, I am confident that we can take down Pingan County before the enemy reinforcements arrive.
If the two of you really want to help, you can help clean up the battlefield after we take down the Tiger Pavilion Stronghold.
The 4th and 9th Brigade that we defeated last night also left behind a lot of spoils of war. We didn't have time to clean up the battlefield.
Hurry up and command the troops to clean up. That's nearly 20,000 Japanese weapons and equipment. It's definitely not less than fighting Ping 'an.”
"You gave us all the spoils of war, so why did you take the risk to attack the Map of Peace?”Ding Wei sized up Chen Liang and asked.
"For revenge!" Chen Liang said sternly. We don't know whether Zhao Zheng is dead or alive. So many of our good brothers have fallen under the enemy's attack.
As the Acting Guild Leader, I must take revenge!
It's not too late for other people to take revenge, but for our Independent Regiment, we take revenge from morning till night.
Anyone who dares to challenge my independent group, no matter how strong they are, I will kill them!
Those who violate our independent regiment will be killed no matter how strong they are!”
Ding Wei and Kong Jie were filled with respect when they heard this. There was something else in their eyes as they looked at Chen Liang.
"In that case, we won't force you.”" After we take down the Tiger Pavilion Stronghold," Ding Wei said," we'll be responsible for cleaning up the battlefield. You guys go straight to Ping An."
If the Japanese have reinforcements, we will do our best to stop them. We will never let a single Japanese come!”
"Yes! Stop them resolutely!" Kong Jie nodded.
"Thank you!" Chen Liang didn't stand on ceremony anymore. Seeing that the cannon's effect was almost done, he was stunned.
He immediately waved his hand and ordered,"Monk, Big Biao!"”
The two people guarding the sides of the tank rushed forward."Yes!"
"Bring along the guard company, reconnaissance company, and the first battalion. Tear down the Huting stronghold and kill all the Japanese inside!
After taking down the stronghold, don't clean up the battlefield. Pass through immediately and head straight for Peace City!”
"Yes, sir!" The two of them agreed in unison and immediately led their troops to charge.
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