At the garrison of the 7th Company of the Third Battalion of the National Salvation Army, more than 100 soldiers were trained separately in platoons.

A platoon of soldiers performs obstacle runs, a platoon of soldiers trains to carry guns, and a platoon of soldiers practices shooting...

Zhou Cheng was guarding next to the obstacle running training ground. After watching the training results of a class, his face was full of disappointment.

The four hundred meters obstacle running time was half more than myself.

Such achievements are not as good as new recruits who have just joined the army in later generations.

But it’s not their fault. This is the first time the army has come into contact with this kind of training, and the soldiers’ physical fitness is too poor. Many events in obstacle running require a lot of physical strength to complete.

The soldiers were unable to keep up with their physical fitness, and it was not only difficult but also took time to complete the entire obstacle run.

"Battery Commander, running this thing can really improve the combat effectiveness of the troops! The soldiers are running too hard, should I slow down?" The seventh company commander Xiang Feng frowned and reminded.

As the company commander, he went upstairs and tried it just now. His grades were very poor and he could only rank in the middle in the entire company.

It looks very close and easy to run by an obstacle. When I really run, I realize that it is not as simple as I imagined.

I was so tired that I was out of breath when I ran away, not to mention other warriors.

This is the first time the army is exposed to obstacles. If the training results are too poor, it will not only waste physical strength, but also time...

Chen Zhengyu stood beside him. Although he didn't say anything, he could tell from his expression that his thoughts were exactly the same as Xiang Feng.

Zhou Cheng did not agree, he knew very well the role of obstacles running.

It can not only train soldiers' quick response ability on the battlefield and their tactical movements, but also train their life-saving ability, which is much more efficient than the training methods used by the troops before.

Decisively ordered: "I will listen to this matter. From now on, the three main companies in the battalion will conduct obstacle running training in the morning, gun training and live ammunition training in the afternoon. Each soldier fired two bullets every day to shoot targets."

"It has been more than half a month since the guerrillas were reorganized into the National Salvation Army. The headquarters just heard news that the Japanese and puppet troops and convoys entering and leaving the county town in the past few days have been decreasing. I judge that the Japanese and puppet troops in the city have been replenished and may launch an attack on us at any time."

"Time doesn't wait for me, the troops must seize every time to train."

"From now on, every soldier in the battalion will eat at least three or two meat and half an egg every day."

"Don't be afraid of spending money in the camp. First buy livestock and eggs in the entire Donghui Town. After buying it in Donghui Town, go to the Japanese occupied area to buy it. I hope our temporary cramming will make the troops sacrifice fewer people when facing the Japanese for the first time."

What Zhou Cheng did not expect was that the large-scale purchase of livestock, poultry and eggs by the Third Bing not only raised the price of these things, but also increased the enthusiasm of the people to raise livestock on a large scale, and increased the income of the people...

Of course, these are all later stories.

While the Third Battalion was training in full swing, the command center of the Japanese garrison brigade in Pingding City, all lieutenants and above gathered in the conference room, staring at Major Fujita with his eyes lit up, looking eager to try.

For the next military operation, Major Fujita gambled for the rest of his military career.

In order to let his superiors give him more reinforcements and avenge his former shame, Major Fujita directly issued a military order to his superiors: If the national rescue army and guerrillas cannot be eliminated, he will directly apologize to the Emperor on the battlefield.

The superior was moved by his determination. Not only did he fill all the vacancy in the garrison, but he also reinforced a cavalry squadron and a mountain artillery squadron.

With these heavy weapons and mobile troops, Major Fujita has more confidence in destroying the national rescue army.

As soon as the troops and supplies were in place, all officers were summoned to the command center for a meeting and arranged offensive tasks.

"Everyone..." As soon as Major Fujita spoke, more than a dozen officers stood up at the same time.

Fujita waved his hand to signal everyone to sit down and continued, "Our attack mission this time is very simple, to eliminate all anti-Japanese armed forces in the national rescue army and to pacify the territory."

"According to the offensive strategy that had been formulated before, I decided to attack the main force of the National Salvation Army in Zhangzhuang Town, and then attack the Third Battalion of the National Salvation Army in Donghui Town, pick up the persimmons and pinch them."

"The first infantry squadron, the second squadron, the cavalry squadron, the infantry artillery squadron, the mountain artillery squadron, the heavy machine gun and the mortar squadron, and the first battalion of the Imperial Army, I personally commanded it to attack Zhangzhuang Town and attack Zhangzhuang Town, killing all the so-called national-savior army in one place."

"After the battle in Zhangzhuang Town was over, the troops rushed straight to Donghui Town and continued to attack the Third Battalion of the National Salvation Army."

"The Third Infantry Squadron each carried a small team of heavy machine guns and mortars, and a company of the Second Battalion of the Imperial Army. They attacked the Third Battalion of the National Rescue Army to prevent them from reinforcing the main force of the National Rescue Army or splitting their troops to attack the county town, and then gathering and annihilation after the main force arrived."

"Other troops stayed in the county town, and the attacking troops set off at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, carrying dry food and ammunition for five days, and strive to end the battle within three days."

"Hi!"

The officers named by Major Fujita stood up one after another and answered in unison after all the orders were given.

Major Fujita was so proud that he had a rare smile on his serious face: "I believe everyone!"

"After returning, prepare dry food and ammunition immediately, and the troops will set off on time tomorrow morning."

"No matter who it is, as long as it is not in place on time, all military law will be carried out."

At the Zhangzhuang Town National Salvation Army Headquarters, a liaison officer hurried in with a very nervous expression.

"Commander, news has just been heard in the city that the Japanese will send troops to attack us tomorrow!"

"Two infantry squadrons attack us, one infantry squadron attacks the third battalion! There are also a large number of artillery, heavy machine gun troops, cavalry, and imperial military forces to cooperate in combat."

"So fast!"

Wang Dehou couldn't sit still, and stood up with his brows frowned, and paced back and forth in the room with his hands on his back.

Huang Yonggui was also shocked and sweated coldly, looking at Wang Dehou's suggestion: "Commander, no matter when the Japanese come tomorrow, we must build fortifications immediately."

"I propose to dispatch the first battalion to build a blocking position five kilometers north of us based on favorable terrain."

"Time is limited, and it will definitely not be completed by just two or three hundred of them. We also need to mobilize the guard company to mobilize nearby young and strong gang troops to dig trenches and repair positions."

Wang Dehou immediately ordered the messenger beside him: "Why are you still standing there? As the Chief of Staff said just now, I will give the order."

After saying that, he asked the liaison officer: "How many artillery did the Japanese attacking us bring?"

The liaison officer thought about it and replied: "Two mountain cannons, two infantry cannons, and at least six mortars!"

When Wang Dehou heard this, his face became more and more serious, and he sighed and said, "The Japanese are coming in a fierce manner. Judging from their attitude, they clearly want to eat us in one attack!"

"Although the troops have doubled in the past half month, half of the soldiers can really fight."

"There are too many Japanese and puppet troops killed. There are three or four hundred Japanese soldiers alone, and there is also a squadron of cavalry. Do you dare not fight this battle? Maybe our lives will be ruined here!"

Seeing that there were no outsiders in the headquarters, Huang Yonggui hesitated and reminded: "Commander, should we send people to the city to contact the Japanese now? We say we are willing to surrender and ask them to postpone the attack?"

Wang Dehou was moved, but soon shook his head.

"No, now the Japanese have put our knife around our necks. At this time, surrendering will not only not value us, but also look down on us."

"The Imperial Army in Pingding City has a regiment commander. Now that I surrender, it would be nice to give me a battalion commander. It's not cost-effective."

"If we can repel their attack and talk to them about surrendering, the Japanese will definitely look at us differently, and at least they will give me a leader."

"If you are lucky, you may give me a brigade commander."

"So we can't hide in this battle even if we want to. We not only have to fight, but also win..."

Huang Yonggui's face was ashamed when he heard this.

In his eyes: the Japanese and puppet troops who were killed were too strong, just like a lion.

The National Salvation Army is too weak, and it is like a rabbit in front of them. No matter how powerful it is, it is impossible to beat a lion.

But the commander has made the determination to fight to the end. Even if he has no chance of winning, he still has to fight.

After forcing himself to calm down, he analyzed: "Commander, since you want to fight, you must not fight hard in this battle."

"The advantage of troops and firepower are all in the hands of the Japanese. Fighting hard is to destroy yourself."

"Or why we learn from the Eighth Route Army, and then resist appropriately in Zhangzhuang Town to lead troops into the mountain and go to the mountain to fight guerrillas with the Japanese."

Wang Dehou's eyes lit up, a hint of hope ignited on his solemn face, and he immediately ordered.

"When it comes to fighting guerrillas, we two can't compare to one Zhou Cheng in total."

"Send someone to the Third Battalion to invite Zhou Cheng over. It turns out that he had fought against the Japanese in the county several times when he was a guerrilla leader. They all defeated the more with less. Is there a way?"

Huang Yonggui immediately received the order: "I went to the Third Battalion in person and rode my horse. I could run back and forth in just two or three hours, which saved more time than the messenger."

When Huang Yonggui rode his horse and rushed over to the third camp in Donghui Town, he was shocked by Zhou Cheng.

"Chief of Staff, what happened? I'm so anxious?" Zhou Cheng's mind felt a little bad. He asked with a worried look on his face as soon as he helped Huang Yonggui off the horse.

"The Japanese are ready to attack us!" Huang Yonggui said nothing nonsense.

"The commander and I want to ask Deputy Commander Zhou to go to the headquarters. The Japanese are coming in full force, and it is definitely not an opponent to resist hard."

"We are ready to follow the example of the Eighth Route Army: Resist in Zhangzhuang Town and retreat to the mountains and fight guerrillas with the Japanese."

"Deputy Commander Zhou, you have experience in guerrilla warfare, so the commander and I both count on you in this battle!"

"This?" Zhou Cheng did not answer immediately, stared at Huang Yonggui and asked, "Chief of Staff, can you tell me about the enemy situation first."

"Guerrilla warfare is not something you can fight just by wanting to fight. It requires many prerequisites. I need to know the enemy situation before making a judgment."

At the critical moment of life and death, Huang Yonggui did not dare to hide anything and blurted out: "The Japanese were preparing to use two infantry squadrons, one cavalry squadron, and one main battalion of the Imperial Army, plus a large number of artillery troops to attack Zhangzhuang Town."

"At the same time, a squadron of infantry, a company of the Imperial Army, and a mortar and heavy machine gun troops were assembled to attack the Third Battalion."

"I will be dispatched tomorrow. Time is limited. Brother Zhou, please don't hesitate anymore. Let me go to the camp department first."
Chapter completed!