On the 20-mile highway southwest of Gaochun, more than 7,000 officers and soldiers of the Huben Regiment were riding on truck armored vehicles and heading towards Lishui. In order to conceal their whereabouts, except for an armored vehicle that opened the road in front of them, the other trucks and armored vehicles were all accompanied by lights.

Looking down from the sky, hundreds of trucks and armored vehicles were stretching for miles on the road, like a winding dragon, which was very spectacular. Fortunately, it is night and the night is quiet. If it is the daytime, such a huge convoy will definitely attract the attention of the surrounding villagers.

Fortunately, it is a turbulent time, and some people dare not go out during the day, not to mention that in the middle of the night, ordinary people have already turned off the lights and closed the door to rest. Even if someone hears some noise, they will only close their yard closer and dare not show their heads.

At this time, the Japanese had just launched a full-scale war of aggression against China. Although they had captured cities and land, the areas occupied by the Japanese were limited to important towns and large and medium-sized cities along the railway line and highway routes. The Japanese had no time to take care of the vast rural villages.

At this time, the Jiangnan region was not North China two or three years later. The Kuomintang army was deeply rooted in the Jiangnan region. Not to mention that they did not find any abnormal situation, even if they discovered it, they would never inform the Japanese.

In this way, the Hu Ben Group quickly walked around Gaochun, passed through Huqiao, and entered Lishui County, and headed straight for Lishui County.

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Lishui County, shrouded by night, the entire county town seems particularly silent except for the occasional crowing chickens and dogs.

Since Kyozaki-deng led the main 41st Regiment and the detachment headquarters to leave, only one infantry squadron left in the city. Kyozaki-deng originally wanted to leave an infantry brigade's troops to stay. Because Kyozaki-deng suffered heavy damage in Ma'anshan for several days, the 11th Infantry Regiment, the Cavalry Search Regiment and the Third Independent Mountain Artillery Regiment were wiped out.

Before the replenishment corps arrived, Guozakideng, who felt that his troops were insufficient, had no choice but to leave an infantry squadron to stay in Lishui County. However, in order to strengthen the strength of this garrison squadron, Guozakideng gritted his teeth and drew four Type 92 heavy machine guns from the 41st Regiment, which was not rich in machine guns, and equipped them with the garrison squadron.

In Kwanzakidun's view, the garrison squadron was equipped with these four heavy machine guns and the original light and heavy firepower of the squadron, and defended the city. Even if a regiment of the Kuomintang army came to attack, it would not be possible to succeed in a short period of time.

Perhaps the geographical location of Lishui County is not very important. No trenches were dug outside the city wall before. It was not long before the Japanese captured Lishui and they did not have time to dig trenches. Moreover, the arrogant and arrogant Japanese offensives were fierce, so they would never waste their time on building defensive fortifications.

On the top of the South Gate city, a searchlight was shining back and forth. Two Japanese infantrymen with rifles stood on both sides of the searchlight. Not far away, there was a Japanese soldier walking back and forth on the city wall.

The two Japanese soldiers next to the searchlight whispered to each other and said a few bird songs that the Chinese could not understand. Another Japanese soldier was walking back and forth on the city wall as usual, and he was a little tired and turned around and looked out of the city from time to time.

In the barracks under the city, more Japanese soldiers fell asleep early, and were chatting with their Amaterasu and complaining.

On the road five miles outside the city, the convoy of the Tiger Ben regiment had all stopped, and all the officers and soldiers were still on standby. No one knew where they had arrived now and what their next task was. The atmosphere in each truck was very depressing, but no one spoke loudly. They were patiently waiting for the command of the commander.

In the middle of the convoy, Qiao Anbang sat on the armored vehicle and waited quietly. Just as the reconnaissance company that had been opening its way, it seemed that they were approaching Lishui County, but it was night and further confirmation was needed.

In a small wood less than two miles away from Lishui City, the company commander of the reconnaissance company Zhang Xudong came here quietly with a team of scouts. He lay in the grass, Zhang Xudong took out his telescope and looked towards the city headed along the searchlight.

After observing for a while, Zhang Xudong turned his head and whispered to a soldier next to him: "Ergouzi, take out the compass and map."

"Yes." Ergouzi responded in a low voice, then took out the compass and the map.

After taking the map, Zhang Xudong turned on a flashlight and calculated on the map for a while, then said in a deep voice: "It should be here, let's go back." After saying that, he quietly retreated.

Ergouzi also quickly retreated. The other soldiers in charge of guarding around him carefully retreated after Zhang Xudong retreated.

After leaving the woods, Zhang Xudong took the reconnaissance team on the motorcycle and quickly turned around and ran towards the south.

"Room, I'm back." Zhang Xudong, who was hurriedly returning, came to Qiao Anbang's command car and quickly reported without even standing attentively.

"Oh?" Qiao Anbang looked up and asked immediately, "Have you figured it out?"

"I figured it out. About five miles ahead is Lishui County. There is no moat outside the city and no Japanese guards. It seems that there are not many Japanese in the city!" Zhang Xudong replied.

"That's great." Qiao Anbang suddenly said, "Xudong, you immediately send a few people to bring walkie-talkies to provide the artillery battalion with an approximate location so that the artillery battalion can launch artillery. In addition, this time your reconnaissance company will take the lead to cover the infantry to break through the obstacles, and attack into the city in one go! Okay, you can hurry up and prepare."

"Yes!" Zhang Xudong responded happily, stood attentively and saluted, then turned around and drove away.

After Zhang Xudong left, Qiao Anbang immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and ordered in a deep voice: "Please note of all units, pay attention to all units, the destination has arrived. The first, second and third infantry battalions got off the car and prepared for battle. The artillery battalion built an artillery position on the spot and prepared to carry out artillery fire strikes!"

"yes!"

"yes!"

"Received!" The reassuring responses of several battalion military officers sounded from the walkie-talkie. The order was soon conveyed to each car. All the officers and soldiers jumped out of the car and quickly gathered in the open space on the side of the road.

With the help of engineers, the soldiers of the artillery battalion are also actively and orderly repairing artillery positions.

As soon as Qiao Anbang got out of the car, Wang Shuanzhu, the artillery battalion commander, hurried over in the dark. When he saw Qiao Anbang, he quickly stood up and saluted: "Room, the battle is about to start. I don't know the specific location of the target of our artillery battalion company. How can I shoot the artillery later?"

"The specific target position will be provided to you later, but Battalion Commander Wang, please remember it for me. Don't be petty later. Attack the moment ten minutes of bombing. Be sure to knock down the city wall to facilitate infantry attacks!" Qiao Anbang instructed.

"Yes! Please rest assured to ensure that the task is completed." Wang Shuanzhu stood attentively and promised.

"Go." Qiao Anbang waved his hand.

"Yes!" Wang Shuanzhu responded loudly again, then turned around and took the order and left.
Chapter completed!