The screen zooms to Phoenix Ridge.

After Li Yunlong led his troops to arrive, without any time to rest, he immediately ordered his soldiers to repair ambush fortifications on the high ground on both sides of the road.

Fortunately, the terrain here is higher, condescending, and covered with all kinds of grass and wild trees.

Therefore, there is no need to spend too much effort building a hidden bunker.

More than 5,000 Eighth Route Army soldiers worked together to dig several simple trenches as quickly as possible.

In addition, they used some trees and bushes as cover, so they quickly built an ambush position.

Since the new regiment did not form a cavalry unit, Sun Desheng, who fought bravely and was good at developing troops, was promoted by Li Yunlong to become the commander of the 4th Battalion.

Because he was afraid of being exposed, Sun Desheng did not smoke even though he was addicted to cigarettes. Instead, he pulled a dog's tail and bit it in his mouth.

After checking the position again to make sure there were no mistakes, Sun Desheng came to the regiment leader Li Yunlong and said thoughtfully: "Captain, I don't quite understand. The terrain of Phoenix Ridge is not dangerous at all. We can definitely do it."

Choose a location with a more dangerous terrain to set up an ambush.

Not to mention the distance, the terrain of Turkey Ridge, which is three kilometers away, is much more dangerous than Phoenix Ridge.

If we choose Turkey Ridge as the ambush location, once we get into a fight with the Japanese, we will definitely be able to reduce a lot of unnecessary casualties due to the terrain. Even if we set up a few machine guns at random, we can kill thousands of people with one man.

Fu Mokai's role was to intercept the Japanese and completely stop them from reinforcing Jinzhong County."

Li Yunlong smiled slightly: "You can find this problem, do you think Zhu Zhu can't find it?"

Before Sun Desheng could speak, Li Yunlong asked again: "If you were the commander of the Japanese, do you think our Eighth Route Army would set up an ambush at Phoenix Ridge or Turkey Ridge?"

If Sun Desheng could ask the previous question, the answer would be obvious.

Li Yunlong glanced at Sun Desheng, and then continued: "If we just want to prevent the Japanese from Taiyuan from reinforcing Jinzhong, then choosing Turkey Ridge as the ambush location is undoubtedly the most appropriate.

But the problem is, we not only have to prevent the Japanese from Taiyuan from reinforcing Jinzhong, but we also need to eliminate as many of the Japanese’s effective forces as possible to maximize the results."

"If you can think of setting up an ambush at Turkey Ridge, the Japanese must also be able to think of it. Therefore, when the Japanese arrive at Turkey Ridge, they will definitely be more careful and even send scouts up the mountain to conduct reconnaissance.

In this way, we will be exposed in advance."

"And the terrain of Phoenix Ridge is far less dangerous than Turkey Ridge. If the Japanese were not ambushed at Turkey Ridge, then when they arrived at Phoenix Ridge, their vigilance would be much laxer. Even if they suspected that there was an ambush in Phoenix Ridge, they would

Most of the time they won't send scouts up the mountain to conduct reconnaissance. At most, they will just let machine gunners conduct fire reconnaissance.

Because on the road from Taiyuan to Jinzhong, there are no less dangerous places than Phoenix Ridge on one finger, and there are several places that are as dangerous as Phoenix Ridge.

Soldiers are expensive and fast. If this Japs want to reinforce Jinzhong County, it will be impossible to send scouts to every location to conduct reconnaissance in the mountains. Otherwise, Jinzhong County may be lost before they arrive."

"We made mental calculations but not intentional. Even though the terrain of Phoenix Ridge was not dangerous, we were condescending, built some defenses in advance, and seized a favorable position.

As long as the devils rush in, we can hit them hard at the first opportunity!"

"Zhuzi is a shady boy. If the devils encounter him, it can only be said that they have been unlucky for eight lifetimes.

But I like it!”

At the end of the sentence, Li Yunlong couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a cruel smile that was hard to detect.

"I see!"

Sun Desheng also fully understood at this time, and his admiration for Wang Chengzhu increased a lot.

Immediately, Sun Desheng turned his gaze in the direction of Taiyuan and looked into the distance.

A few minutes later, seeing that there was still no movement in the night sky in front of him, Sun Desheng couldn't help frowning and asked: "Commander, why haven't the Japanese reinforcements come yet? Is it because Commander Wang and his actions did not achieve what they should have achieved?"

Effect?"

Li Yunlong's face darkened and he scolded: "Why are you so anxious? How long has it been? As the commander of the Major General Brigade, Naoomi Hattori must be a face-saving person. How could he immediately attack Jinzhong County as soon as it was attacked?

Taiyuan asks for help?"

"Right."

Sun Desheng nodded.

At this moment, beams of light suddenly came from the official road ahead, piercing into the night sky.

Sun Desheng was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Commander, headlights, the devils are coming, the devils are coming!"

Li Yunlong also spit out the dog's tail grass in his mouth, and shouted: "Give me an order, all battalions and companies should prepare for battle immediately! Also, the Japs' leading troops may conduct fire reconnaissance.

You must wait until the Japanese have completely entered the ambush circle and hear my order before firing! The target must not be exposed in advance, otherwise military law will deal with it and you will never be lenient!"

"yes!"

Sun Desheng agreed with a bang, then turned around and left to deliver the order.

…

The other side.

Yamashita Fengwu was sitting in a three-wheeled carriage with a saber in his hands. Worried about the situation in Jinzhong County, he kept urging his subordinates to speed up along the way.

At this moment, the military truck in front suddenly stopped, and the Japanese driver of the three-wheeler could only step on the brakes.

Fortunately, Yamashita Fengwu was well prepared, and the inertia of braking only caused him to lean forward slightly.

Immediately, the old devil scolded with a sullen face: "Baga! What happened? Why did you stop suddenly?"

Not long after, a Japanese major officer suddenly hurried over from the front of the team, stood at attention in front of Fengwu at the foot of the mountain, and after another pause, reported: "Your Excellency, the brigade commander, up ahead is the Fenghuang Ridge mentioned by the headquarters.

Should we send a scout to the mountain to conduct reconnaissance in case the Eighth Route Army sets up an ambush here?"

Yamashita Fengwu waved his hand impatiently: "Although the Eighth Route Army is not very smart, it is not stupid either. If they want to set up an ambush, they will definitely choose Turkey Ridge not far away. The terrain there is much more dangerous than Phoenix Ridge.

.

Since they didn't set up an ambush at Turkey Ridge, they certainly wouldn't set up an ambush at Phoenix Ridge.

If my guess is correct, they probably chose the blocking location near Jinzhong County.

If we have to send scouts up every mountain we pass to conduct reconnaissance, then when will we arrive in Jinzhong?"

"Hey! Your analysis, Brigade Commander, is that your subordinates are worrying too much!"

The Japanese commander immediately admitted his mistake.

Yamashita Fengwu added: "Of course, we do not rule out the possibility that the Eighth Route Army will set up an ambush at Phoenix Ridge. In order to have a complete strategy, fire reconnaissance is still necessary!"

"Hiyi!"

The Japanese Major paused again, then turned and left to convey the order.

…

PS! Let me explain yesterday’s interruption because the third child went to work as a volunteer.

The third child is from a rural area, and most of the young people in the village have gone out to work. As one of the few promising (unemployed) young people in the village who stayed in his hometown, the third child was naturally obligated to do so when there was a need in his hometown.

Long live understanding!

Thank you to our benefactors for your continued support.

The third child bows to all his benefactors!

(End of chapter)


Chapter completed!