Chapter 184 Fighting the Grasslands 5
The next day, the sky was clear, and a large number of aircraft suddenly appeared over Ulanqab. In panic, many people in the town saw the plane for the first time, and they didn't know what these dark guys came here for. At this time, Li Zhong led the Third Cavalry Division to go out to Ulanqab to attack the Mongolian army. There were only a small number of troops in the town. When they found this situation, they immediately determined that it was an enemy air strike. However, it was too late to notify the people in the town.
Accompanied by the harsh roar, the Japanese bombers began to drop bombs. The people who were watching were in high spirits, and the sudden explosion shocked the earth. Faced with the sudden blow, the people were in chaos. They did not hide but ran out of the town desperately. Many people were frightened when they saw the explosion's air waves breaking the people into pieces, which increased the chaos. For two hours, the Japanese bombers carried out four batches of bombings, and Ulanqab was trapped in a sea of fire.
"Report, Ulanqab called and was subjected to a Japanese airstrike." A staff officer reported in panic. Fu Zuoyi took the telegram first and took a quick look and said: "Ulanqab suffered major losses. The current losses have not been counted. Obviously, the Japanese army has set up a front-line field airport in Xilingol and entered bombers. We don't know this situation."
Mu Yaping pinched his thigh hard, and said in his heart very regretful: "Order the Third Cavalry Division to stop attacking Xinghe, and instruct the reconnaissance brigade to blow up the Japanese field airport." After Mu Yaping said that, he sat in a chair powerlessly. He knew that Ulanqab, who was unprepared, would suffer major casualties in the face of Japanese air strikes.
The wind gently blew the grass and made a slight sound. The grassland looked very quiet when it looked coldly, and it was so quiet that it made people feel lonely. Suddenly, the sound of a chariot came from afar, and a long carriage appeared on the horizon in the distance. "Captain, I just checked. There were 30 carriages in the Mongolian army, and there were about 500 escort troops. There were a machine gun on each carriage in front and behind the convoy." A subordinate put down his telescope and said.
Captain Li Yunlong whispered: "After a moment the battle begins, we must first kill the machine gun shooter on the carriage. The Mongolian cavalry is not the target of our focus, and the supplies on the carriage are our targets. Do you understand the escaped Mongolian cavalry, do you understand?" "I understand!" Several team leaders whispered, and then they returned to their positions separately.
The Mongolian army's transport team seemed to be unsuspecting, with carriages walking in the middle and cavalry guarding each side. They saw them swaggeringly, and almost all their cavalry rifles were on their backs, and they were very vigilant. Because they knew that this place was very safe and there was no danger. Is this true? They didn't expect that 500 evil gods would be ambushed under their noses.
"Bang!" With the first gunshot, then sporadic gunshots sounded. Although the gunshots were so decayed, they were indeed the call of the god of death. The snipers first started shooting, and the Mongolian machine gunners on the carriage first put their heads on, and then the Mongolian cavalry also fell off the horse with the gunshots, and then the dense gunshots sounded.
A sudden blow, a row of dense bullets shot accurately, and half of the Mongolian cavalry were shot. Seeing that their companions fell off their horses, the Mongolian cavalry riding on the horse immediately chose to escape, and the Mongolian herders who were rushing to escape. The Mongolian cavalry were also accurately shot and killed during the escape. The soldiers of the reconnaissance brigade were a little stunned. This was not like a battle at all, it was like a target training.
In just half an hour, except for the casualties of Mongolian cavalry, the alive had already run away without a trace. "Report to the captain, 20 carriages were loaded with food, 10 carriages were loaded with ammunition, and 350 Mongolian cavalry were injured and killed, and the rest were all fled." Li Yunlong said decisively: "Food and ammunition were destroyed on the spot. The alive Mongolian soldiers were released. As for whether they could go back alive, it depends on their luck. We will not shelter the prisoners."
At this time, Zhao Meng beside him said, "Captain, it's a pity to destroy so much ammunition. You see if it can be hidden, maybe we can use it in the future." Li Yunlong said thoughtfully: "Your advice is good. Find a place to hide the ammunition and destroy the food on the spot." At this time, a telegrapher hurried over and reported loudly: "Report to the captain, the headquarters will urgently call!"
After receiving the telegram, Li Yunlong pondered for a moment and said, "Military information is urgent. Deputy Captain Zhao, I will leave 300 people to your command. We will continue to attack the Mongolian army's transportation team in this area. I will lead 200 people north to Xilingol. This morning, the Japanese army launched an air strike on Ulanqab. The headquarters ordered us to blow up the Japanese airport. Without hesitation, I will go north immediately." After that, Li Yunlong pulled out his signal gun and fired a red signal flare. He saw a large number of war horses appearing in a forest a few miles away.
"The command called. This morning, the Japanese army suddenly attacked Ulanqab, causing great losses to the poor people in Ulanqab. At present, the command has directly ordered the Third Division to suspend the attack on Xinghe. Now I decided to take advantage of the unclear situation of the enemy and formulate a new plan to encircle and annihilate the Second Division of the Mongolian Army. Look at the second Mongolian Army in Guyuan and Duolun, we ate the vanguard of the first Mongolian Army Division in Ulanqab, and the First Division was huddled in Xinghe. This shows that the Mongolian Army did not know our intentions. Therefore, I have already ordered the Fifth Brigade to go from east to south, and we quietly formed an encirclement of the Second Mongolian Army Division from the north." Lu Dahu said in a flashlight on the military map.
The chief of staff pondered for a moment and said, "Originally, we planned to encircle the First Mongolian Division of Xinghe, but now it is a sudden change of plan. I don't understand why the command directly ordered the Third Division to stop attacking Xinghe." The brigade commander of the Fourth Brigade echoed: "Second, is the command worried about the Japanese air strike?"
Lu Dahu said: "There are factors in this regard, but it is hard to say that it is not the main factor. The situation is a bit unpredictable. It is obvious that the headquarters is waiting for the Mongolian army to react. Now it can be accurately judged that the Mongolian army does not understand our situation. In addition, the headquarters has not issued any clear instructions to us, intending not to interfere with our command. Now that new fighter jets appear, we must not let it go."
As soon as Lu Dahu finished speaking, a war horse ran to his eyes. He saw a man rolling his saddle and dismounting: "Report the division seat, emergency!" Lu Dahu was determined to see that he was a regiment commander who was serving as a guard guard and asked: "What happened?" The guard commander quickly replied: "We found several Mongolian army detective cavalry behind us. After setting up an ambush and arrested, we discovered the major military situation. The Fourth Mongolian Army Division suddenly moved south on the Huade Line and has arrived in the Haipaozi area, about 40 kilometers away from us."
Lu Dahu was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly used a flashlight to check the map. The chief of staff said anxiously: "It's a stumping Mongolian army knows our intentions. What should we do?" Lu Dahu frowned and said: "The 4th Mongolian Army's 4th Division rushed south, which is directly related to the eating of 3,000 troops of the First Division. Assuming that the Mongolian Army understood our combat plan, it would never just send the 4th Division to go south. The headquarters called to inform that the 3rd Mongolian Army Division on the North Road had arrived at the Fourth Prince Banner, and I'm afraid it was fighting in full swing!"
The chief of staff said anxiously: "At present, the Fifth Cavalry Brigade and the Sixth Brigade have already launched their troops. It seems that the encirclement plan of the Second Division of the Mongolian Army must be cancelled." Lu Dahu sneered and said: "A table of wine and food has been prepared and two tables of guests have come. Wouldn't it be polite if we don't welcome them? I decided to turn around and welcome the enemy, and ordered the Fifth Brigade and the Sixth Brigade to catch the fighter planes and launch an attack on the Second Division of the Mongolian Army. Immediately report our combat plan to the headquarters and notify the troops to prepare for the enemy."
Mu Yaping held the telegram in his hand and remained silent. Xu Yongchang said anxiously: "The King of De is a fool. The Japanese are not fools. I am afraid the Japanese have seen our intentions." Fu Zuoyi said: "Lu Dahu decided to meet the enemy if he fell into the trap." Mu Yaping said: "I concluded that the Fourth Mongolian Army's Fourth Division suddenly went south to deal with my third division. It seems that King of De is eager to take revenge. Through the movements of the Second Mongolian Army, especially the Third Division, the Mongolian Army must not know our situation."
Then Mu Yaping said decisively: "I agree with Lu Dahu's combat plan and order the Third Cavalry Division to launch an attack on Xinghe immediately to attract the attention of the Mongolian army. I told Lu Dahu just one sentence: The brave one will win when the two strong men meet!" When Lu Dahu received a telegram from Mu Yaping, his heart suddenly felt aroused. The long-awaited cavalry duel finally came, and his hand couldn't help but hold the saber on his waist.
After several days of haze passed, the grassland was shining with sunshine. The commander of the Fourth Division, nicknamed "Prairie Wolf", was riding a tall horse and marching in the middle of the team with confidence. This kid was a general under the tent of the King of Dong. This time, King De called for joint troops, so the King of Dong sent him and his troops to King of De.
The King of the East had his own little plan. He believed that if King De could accomplish great things, he would also make a contribution. Not only would he get the benefits, he would also be promoted. If King De defeated him, he would not suffer much loss, and his troops could also obtain all Japanese equipment. Why not do this? Before going to the expedition, the King of the East specifically told the prairie wolf not to work too hard and to be more careful.
In fact, King De was not at ease with them, so he placed the Third and Fourth Divisions, which were not the direct line, on the North Road to deal with the Fourth Prince. The Grassland Wolf was final on the North Road. Unexpectedly, as soon as the team arrived in Huade, he received a telegram from King De, asking him to lead the army to quickly move south, and promised that after he captured Ulanqab, he would give him half of the benefits, so the Grassland Wolf was energetic.
"Report to the division commander, the scout cavalry sent out last night has not come back yet, so something might have happened," a subordinate came to report. The grassland wolf said with a face of tigers: "Send people to find it immediately." As he was speaking, dust flew in front of him, and several fast horses rushed to his eyes: "Report to the division commander, a large number of people were found in front of him." The grassland wolf was startled when he heard this.
After a while, the grassland wolf came to the formation and saw that the cavalry in front of him had already set off. With a wave of his hand, the Mongolian cavalry quickly stood in formation. At this time, a Japanese consultant stepped forward and said, "God of General, there are only three thousand troops on the other side. There is no problem with your army eating them. This is a great opportunity to make a contribution once in a thousand years!"
The grassland wolf pulled out the sabre and shouted loudly: "Mongolian warriors, descendants of Genghis Khan, for the sake of immortality and for the sake of the Mongolian people, it is time for you to make achievements, so you will rush!" With the long roar of the ox horn, the earth began to shake.
Lu Dahu stood in front of the queue and calmly pulled out his sabre and shouted loudly: "Brothers, the dignity of men is sacred and inviolable. The brave ones who meet the two strong will win! Kill!" "Kill..." All the soldiers roared. The war horses were full of energy, like a lightning bolt...
Chapter completed!