Anti-Japanese War: You drove me away, and now you want me to rescue you?

A few days later.

Laiyang County.

Since the Japanese invaders entered Shanxi Province, the county governments in various places have been requisitioned.

At this time, the commander of the 4th Brigade, Mori Shige Nagahide, was standing in the county government, but his face looked a little gloomy and he didn't seem to be in a very good mood.

This was indeed the case.

Since the failure of the clearing operation a month ago, the entire structure of the 4th Brigade was almost destroyed. It was quite good that he, the commander of the brigade, was not dismissed.

How good could he be?

Besides, if it weren't for the heavy losses in the previous battle, why would he need to guard this remote area with the combat effectiveness of the 4th Brigade?

"Your Excellency the Brigade Commander!"

The brigade staff officer Kuroishi Hideichi, who was waiting next to him, said in a deep voice: "According to our latest news, although the headquarters has launched many operations against the 358th Regiment, and even dispatched aviation units several times, the overall effect is minimal. At present, the 358th Regiment's base has also been moved!"

"Baga!"

Hearing this, Mori Shige Nagahide's face turned pale.

It was this damned 358th Regiment that caused him to be in such a miserable situation now.

How could this hatred not be engraved in his heart?

Thinking of this, he could not help but grit his teeth and said, "Have you found out where they are now stationed?"

"Not yet!"

"We must find out the movements of the 358th Regiment no matter what!"

Mori Shige Nagahide's eyes flashed with cold light, and his whole body was filled with strong anger.

"Hai!"

Hei Shihide nodded.

He said seriously, "Your Excellency the Brigade Commander! Just now, General Shinozuka has sent a telegram. Previously, our imperial army encountered some setbacks in Changsha. In order to better annihilate the Chinese troops, the empire intends to organize a second battle in Changsha. At present, the front-line food supply is still in short supply. The food from our Jin Province will be transported there, so the general ordered our department to supervise the food security work."

"Got it!"

Mori Shige Nagahide looked unhappy.

As the absolute elite of the empire, not only can they not enter the front battlefield, but now they are like a second-line troop that is supervising the transportation of food and grass.

This is an insult to his Fourth Brigade!

Even if he is dissatisfied.

But what can he do?

Who made him suffer a heavy blow before?

"Your Excellency the Brigade Commander!"

Kuroishi Hideichi naturally understood the thoughts of his chief officer, and said solemnly: "The current strength of our Fourth Brigade has been greatly supplemented, and the general has also drawn elite troops from the rear again. I believe that it will not take long for us to regain our glory. At present, these grains are very important to the front line of the empire, and we really cannot afford any mistakes."

"Kuroishi-kun makes sense."

Mori Shige Nagahide's expression also eased a little.

Kuroishi Hideichi said again: "According to the early garrison troops, at this time of year, armed forces from all over Jin Province will try their best to rob our transported grain. I hope that the brigade commander will make arrangements early."

"Yes!"

Mori Shige Nagahide nodded and said: "Humph! There are many strongholds of our empire near Laiyang County, and there are thousands of our garrisons. If these Chinese armed forces want to take action, they will simply seek death! However, this matter really cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness. Immediately pass on my order to strengthen the vigilance in all places, and there must be no mistakes in the transportation of grain!"

"Hai!"

Kuroishi Hideichi nodded.

Mori Shige Nagahide suddenly joked again: "We were hit hard before because we were ambushed. This time, my army will personally supervise the battle, and I believe these bastards will not dare to act rashly!"

"Report!"

At this moment, a soldier suddenly came in a hurry.

"Speak!"

"The Tushan Town garrison sent a telegram saying that their troops were under fierce attack by the Eighth Route Army and requested the brigade to send reinforcements!"

"Tushan Town?"

Mori Shige Nagahide's face turned extremely ugly in an instant.

Not because his subordinates were attacked by surprise, but because this was clearly a slap in his face!

Or the kind that made a clapping sound.

"That's right!"

The soldier nodded and quickly delivered the telegram.

"Your Excellency the Brigade Commander!"

Hei Shixiu glanced at the entire telegram and said in a deep voice: "According to intelligence, a large number of Eighth Route Army suddenly came to the outskirts of Tushan Town. It is roughly estimated that their strength is about 2,000 people, and their firepower is much more fierce than the Eighth Route Army they have encountered in the past. There are as many as four mortars alone."

"Two thousand people?!"

Mori Shige Nagahide's face changed slightly.

During the previous sweep,

He knew the strength of the Eighth Route Army very well. Even those peasants with one or two small cannons were already a great thing.

Four mortars at the beginning?

Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice: "It seems that the main force of the Eighth Route Army should be the one who launched this attack, and it is the absolute main force!"

"That's right!"Kuroishi Hideichi also nodded, and said anxiously: "Your Excellency, the brigade commander! Tushan Town is an important base for our Laiyang County to radiate the surrounding areas. If this base is lost, it is easy to lose several important roads. Now there are probably only about a squadron of our empire's troops there, so we still have to send reinforcements immediately!"

"Yes!"

Mori Shige Nagahide nodded and said: "Immediately send the first battalion, no! In addition to the first battalion, order the 745th Regiment of the Imperial Army to accompany and reinforce!"

"Hai!"

Staff officer Kuroishi quickly took the order. He seemed to remember something and added: "Your Excellency, the brigade commander! Earlier, I The reinforcements of the 4th Brigade were ambushed on the way forward. The 8th Route Army is also very good at this method of besieging and attacking reinforcements. If we attack over a long distance, it is still easy to suffer losses. "

"Humph!"

Mori Shige Nagahide was angry when he said this. He narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Then order the 745th Regiment of the Imperial Army to go ahead and warn the 1st Battalion to bring all kinds of weapons and equipment. Go as slowly as possible on the road and send more scouts. Don't fall into the enemy's pocket formation like last time."

"Hai!"

"Report!"

At this moment, another soldier came in a hurry.

"Speak!"

"Mingluo Village and Wujiaji were attacked fiercely by the Eighth Route Army at the same time. Currently, the two places have sent emergency reinforcements to the headquarters."

"Baga!"

Mori Shige Nagahide was instantly angry again. He gritted his teeth and shouted, "Previously, only my imperial army took such a fierce attack on them. Just now, they just encountered a few setbacks. Do these local Eighth Route Army think that my Fourth Brigade is completely defeated? Humph! Since they dare to take action at this time, it's just right for me to get some interest first, so that I can report back to General Shinozuka! Pass my order-the Second and Third Battalions will cooperate with the 746th and 747th Regiments of the Imperial Army in the county to reinforce. This time, we must severely damage the Eighth Route Army. Road!"

"Hay!"

"Mr. Brigade Commander!"

When Heishi heard this deployment, he frowned and said, "There are less than 2,000 defenders in Laiyang County! If the enemy makes any unusual moves, there may be accidents."

"Mr. Heishi!"

Mori Shigehide waved his hand coldly and said jokingly, "With the defense of Laiyang County, who dares to attack at this time? Besides, my Fourth Brigade was hit hard before, mostly by surprise attacks. The 358th Regiment was already crushed by the Empire and disappeared. How dare he show up rashly? Even if he really has such courage, that's perfect! I will definitely make him come and never come back!"