On the Japanese position not far away, two Japanese squadron leaders gathered together, their faces looking particularly ugly.

The artillery attack from the Eighth Route Army just now allowed the brigade leader and a squadron leader who were discussing the next combat plan to be killed directly. The two Japanese squadron leaders were able to survive because they were not with the brigade leader, otherwise they would have been killed directly.

These two Japanese squadron leaders were in a heavy mood. It was not difficult for these Japanese to come to support Liulin County. Even said that in the eyes of these Japanese, such things would not be disturbed. They could also successfully arrive in Liulin County and complete this support mission.

But who would have thought that before they arrived in Liulin County, they encountered this Eighth Route Army blocking. The ordinary Eighth Route Army troops were not strong in firepower, and blocking them would not cause too much casualties. However, the Eighth Route Army blocking troops encountered this time were different. They actually had so many artillery in their hands, which not only killed their artillery, but also killed the captain of their infantry brigade.

"The captain was unfortunately broken. With our remaining troops, it is probably difficult to break through the blockade of this Eighth Route Army unit." The Japanese squadron leader Sakata Masao said.

Sakata Masao looked at the Eighth Route Army position. He could see that there was no movement on the Eighth Route Army position, as if the Eighth Route Army defending in the position disappeared. But Sakata Masao knew that it was impossible. This Eighth Route Army unit could not leave easily. It was not easy for them to break through the Eighth Route Army's blocking position.

When the troops are sufficient, they cannot break through the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army. Now the captain was killed by the Eighth Route Army's artillery, and the soldiers suffered such great casualties. It is too difficult to forcefully capture the Eighth Route Army's position.

"Report to the headquarters! Ask for support, otherwise we will not be able to break through the defense of this Eighth Route Army."

"Before the command of the headquarters issuing, Sakata-kun will take over the command first, and I will cooperate with you with all my strength." Squadron leader Jiro Ono said directly. Jiro Ono did not have any idea of ​​taking over the command. He knew his own abilities clearly. He could not do it if he wanted to be the captain of the infantry brigade.

What's more, taking over the command of the infantry brigade now is not a good choice.

It is difficult to break through the blockade of this Eighth Route Army unit, so it is also extremely difficult to complete the task of supporting Liulin County. It can be said that it is difficult to achieve certain results after taking over the command of the infantry brigade. When the battle is over, the headquarters will definitely send other people to take over.

Sakata Masato was a little helpless. He didn't want to take over the commander of the infantry brigade, but unfortunately he didn't say it in advance, otherwise this would not have happened.

As the captain of the infantry brigade, Sakata Masao had thought about it. He had been in the position of squadron leader for several years, and it was not that easy to get promoted. Now there is a chance to take over the infantry brigade. Even though Sakata Masao knew that he could not sit in this position for too long, he still couldn't resist such temptation.

"Then please be sure to cooperate more." Sakata Masao bowed.

Jiro Ono smiled and nodded, saying seriously, "Sakata-kun, don't worry, I will definitely cooperate with your command."

After receiving Jiro Ono's promise, Masao Sakata relaxed a little. He was most worried that he would not be able to get Jiro Ono's cooperation after taking over the command. After all, there are only two squadron leaders left. Once Jiro Ono does not cooperate, even if Masao Sakata wants to do something, it will be difficult for him to have enough troops to support him.

"Very good, let's wait for the command next."

"Before the command of the headquarters issuing, the soldiers were allowed to rest. Until now, the warriors of our Great Japanese Empire are also very tired." After pondering for a moment, Masao Sakata ordered.

Sakata Masao wanted to launch an attack on the Eighth Route Army's blocking position again. But when the Eighth Route Army showed firepower and artillery fire, he knew that organizing soldiers to attack the Eighth Route Army's position again would not have any effect. Without sufficient vitality advantages and artillery support, it was impossible to successfully capture the Eighth Route Army's position.

In the previous battle, Masao Sakata was waiting for the Eighth Route Army's artillery to consume all the shells. With his combat experience with the Eighth Route Army, he knew that the Eighth Route Army should not have enough shells in their hands. But what Masao Sakata was a little confused was that judging from the performance of the Eighth Route Army's artillery, it seemed that this Eighth Route Army unit had enough shells in its hands. Could it be that this was the main force of the Eighth Route Army?

"Kun Ono, which unit of the Eighth Route Army is the opposite unit? Its combat power is a bit too strong." Sakata Masao frowned and said.

Jiro Ono shook his head and said helplessly, "It's impossible to be sure, it's only the troops of the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army. In this area, only the troops of the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army exist."

"It's just that the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army has an important task to defend Yan'an. Its main force should not appear here. We are an infantry brigade, and it shouldn't have arrived at the Eighth Route Army to use the main force to kill us."

Sakata Masato fell into deep thought. Until now, he could not determine the specific information of the Eighth Route Army unit opposite, which gave him a headache. Sakata Masato became more and more aware that taking over the command of the infantry brigade was not a good choice. At least he could not think of any way to deal with this Eighth Route Army blocking force.

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On the artillery camp position, the soldiers of the artillery camp were quickly dismantling the mortars and preparing to evacuate the position.

The artillery bombardment on the rear troops of the Japanese just now almost exhausted all the shells of the artillery battalion. Even if the shells were left, it was not enough for the artillery battalion to fire. This time the artillery battalion was dispatched and brought a lot of shells, but the helpless thing was that the artillery battalion participated in a lot of battles, and the shells were consumed very much.

Without artillery shells, there would be no value to continue to leave the artillery battalion on the position. Liu Gen was preparing to let the artillery battalion retreat before the Japanese could react. Otherwise, after the Japanese discovered the intention of the artillery battalion to evacuate, they would inevitably be entangled by the Japanese. By then, the artillery battalion would have to pay a considerable price to successfully evacuate.

"Captain Wang, you take the artillery battalion to evacuate to Nuanquan Town first and strengthen the defense of Nuanquan Town. At that time, I and Battalion Commander Zhang will also evacuate to Nuanquan Town for the same meeting." Liu Gen ordered Battalion Commander Wang beside him.

Liu Gen was not prepared to evacuate with the soldiers of the artillery battalion. He needed to stay here and always grasp the movements of the Japanese troops to ensure that the soldiers of the infantry battalion could evacuate safely. The evacuation of the infantry battalion was not that simple. The Japanese paid such a great price here, so it was naturally impossible for the infantry battalion to evacuate easily.

Liu Gen can be sure that as long as Battalion Commander Zhang waits and reveals his slightest idea of ​​withdrawing from the position, the Japanese will launch an attack as soon as possible, biting the tail of Battalion Commander Zhang and others, and not allowing Battalion Commander Zhang and others to evacuate easily.

"Comrade Liu Gen, you take the comrades from the artillery battalion to Nuanquan Town, I will stay!" Battalion Commander Wang said.

Liu Gen smiled bitterly, and he knew that Battalion Commander Wang would say this, "Battlefield Commander Wang, it's better for you to take the comrades of the artillery battalion to evacuate first. You know my ability, I'll stay. If something unexpected happens, it will be of some help."

"Comrade Liu Gen, it is precisely because I know your ability that I want you to take the artillery battalion to evacuate." Battalion Commander Wang said very seriously.

Before leaving, Battalion Commander Wang was instructed by Commander He to ensure Liu Gen's safety with all his might. At that time, Battalion Commander Wang was somewhat unaware of it. To be honest, in Battalion Commander Wang's opinion, Commander He's explanation would not have any effect at all. On the battlefield, guns and cannons were blind, and no one dared to say that he could guarantee Liu Gen's safety.

But after seeing Liu Gen's ability and Liu Gen's artillery skills, Battalion Commander Wang found that Commander He's instructions were correct, that is, he should do his best to ensure Liu Gen's life safety.

As the battalion commander of the artillery battalion, Battalion Commander Wang knew clearly how difficult it is to find a good artillery like Liu Gen. He dared to say that it is difficult to find a powerful artillery like Liu Gen in the entire Eighth Route Army. Facts have proved that Liu Gen plays an extremely important role in combat, and these several battles have a great relationship with Liu Gen's superb artillery skills.

Battalion Commander Wang knew that Liu Gen had the value of protection, so he would rather stay by himself than let Liu Gen stay here. Without the artillery fire support from the artillery battalion, no one could determine how long Battalion Commander Zhang and his soldiers could still hold on in the position. Even if Liu Gen stayed, he could not play a lot of role.

"I know Comrade Liu Gen, you want to stay and help, but now we don't have enough shells, and it's hard for you to stay to play a big role."

"Even, after knowing that Comrade Liu Gen, Battalion Commander Zhang still needs to draw soldiers to protect you, and he cannot maintain enough concentration in the battle. In my opinion, Comrade Liu Gen is better off evacuating first, so that Battalion Commander Zhang doesn't have to worry about anything when evacuating the position." Seeing the helplessness on Liu Gen's face, Battalion Commander Wang had no choice but to say this.

Battalion Commander Wang knew that he had received the instructions from Commander He, so Battalion Commander Zhang must have received similar instructions. Liu Gen staying is not the right choice. Staying there will only cause trouble for Battalion Commander Zhang. It is better to evacuate directly, so Battalion Commander Zhang will not consider the protection of Liu Gen.

Liu Gen was a little silent. He had to admit that Battalion Commander Wang was right. Without enough shells, he could not play a big role even if he stayed. Even if Liu Gen had good marksmanship and could kill many Japanese devils on the position, but Japanese devils could not be killed. Liu Gen's power alone was limited and could not play a decisive role.

"Okay, I'll evacuate!"

"But Captain Wang, you don't have to stay. If you want to withdraw, we will evacuate them completely." Liu Gen took a deep breath and made a decision.

Battalion Commander Wang did not object. Since Liu Gen agreed to evacuate together, he naturally did not have to stay. It was not that Battalion Commander Wang was afraid of death, but that he knew clearly that valueless sacrifice was not necessary. Instead of staying and fighting to the death, it was better to cultivate more artillery soldiers and let them take away more Japanese lives with precise artillery bombardment.

"Battlefield Commander Wang, please prepare the soldiers for evacuation first, set up traps and thunders on the road behind our position. Even if we evacuate, we must delay the speed of the Japanese as much as possible."

"I'll go to the front to find Battalion Commander Zhang, and let the infantry battalion make plans to evacuate. Without our artillery battalion, there is no need for Battalion Commander Zhang and others to continue to stick here." Liu Gen said.

Battalion Commander Wang nodded. He had no objection. Even if Liu Gen didn't go and told Battalion Commander Zhang, he would go. These Japanese soldiers have good combat power and continue to let Battalion Commander Zhang and others stay and hold on. Then, maybe the entire infantry battalion will be compensated here, and such a loss-making business cannot be done.

The only regret is that if you kill so many Japanese devils, you can't clean up the battlefield. In this way, this battle is still a bit of a loss.

When he arrived at the front line, Liu Gen could see many soldiers resting in the trenches. He tried to lighten his steps and did not want to affect the rest of these soldiers. But even if Liu Gen took light, the soldiers who rested with their eyes closed would still notice it. Whenever Liu Gen passed by, they would open their eyes and take a look vigilantly.

After confirming that they were their own people, the soldiers would close their eyes and rest again, saying that they were resting, but how could they really fall asleep and rest on the battlefield?

"Comrade Liu Gen, why are you coming to the position again? Go back quickly, the Japanese might attack when they will." Battalion Commander Zhang frowned and said immediately when he saw Liu Gen coming.

The position is not safe, and Liu Gen is so important. Battalion Commander Zhang does not want Liu Gen to encounter danger because he comes to the position. On the battlefield, anything can happen. Now the Japanese seem to have no idea of ​​attack, but who can be sure that the Japanese will not launch an attack in the next moment?

"The Japanese should not launch an attack in a short period of time. If I am not mistaken, the Japanese commander should have been killed by our rounds of artillery." Liu Gen was not worried too much. Judging from the performance of the Japanese troops, the Japanese commander had a high chance of being killed by artillery.

Liu Gen was a little happy about this. It seemed that his speculation was fine. The Japanese commander was in those areas.

"Is the Japanese commander killed by shelling?" Battalion Commander Zhang frowned and thought seriously.

Liu Gen nodded with a smile, "Battleman Commander Zhang wouldn't think that the several rounds of artillery battalion were joking, right? We speculated that the area where the Japanese commander might be in, and carried out artillery bombardment and killed the Japanese commander directly."

"From the changes in the Japanese troops, the chances of the Japanese commander being killed by us are high, otherwise the Japanese would not give up on continuing the attack."

Battalion Commander Zhang suddenly realized that this was true. The Japanese had been attacking wildly before, and the Japanese commander's intention was very obvious, that was, to continuously consume the ammunition and troops of the infantry battalion, and then win the battle. But now the Japanese seem to have no idea of ​​attacking. Obviously, the Japanese commander had changed.

"Captain Zhang, I have already made the artillery battalion ready to evacuate, and your battalion is also ready to evacuate."

"The Japanese will definitely have more supportive troops coming next. There is no need to stay and defend. According to the combat plan, the Death Spy Corps should withdraw from Liulin County tonight." Liu Gen said in a deep voice.

Battalion Commander Zhang nodded and said directly, "I will let the comrades of the infantry battalion prepare for evacuation. When your artillery battalion evacuates, we will evacuate one hour after the artillery battalion is evacuated."

"Okay! Then we will meet in Nuanquan Town!" Liu Gen was very satisfied when he saw that Battalion Commander Zhang had no objection to the evacuation.
Chapter completed!