"Hiyi!"

The Japanese captain gave a sharp nod, turned around immediately, and trotted towards the front line.

The Japanese 9th Brigade has two infantry regiments, namely the 15th Infantry Regiment and the 33rd Infantry Regiment.

The captain of the 15th Infantry Regiment is named Shimokawa Hide, with the rank of colonel.

After receiving the order from the brigade commander Kazuo Watanabe, the old devil immediately gave the order and led the 15th Infantry Regiment in pursuit in the direction of the retreat of the Independent Battalion.

Shimokawa Hide didn't know the terrain nearby, and he didn't think the hurriedly escaping Independent Battalion had time to set up an ambush. Therefore, when he saw the Independent Battalion escaping into Hulu Ridge, he led his troops to pursue it without a second thought.

Go in.

Soon, Watanabe Kazuo also led the 33rd Infantry Regiment and the troops directly under the brigade and arrived at the entrance of Calabash Gorge.

Kazuo Watanabe was about to lead his troops into the Calabash Gorge, but was stopped by the Major Chief of Staff on the side.

"Your Excellency General, in front of you is the Hulu Gorge. As far as I know, the Hulu Gorge is a natural canyon, so named because the terrain resembles the candied haws in China.

Hulu Gorge is surrounded by high mountains, with only a few forks for entry and exit.

If the Chinese army sets up an ambush in Hulu Gorge, the situation will be dangerous!"

Kazuo Watanabe's face sank and he said indifferently: "I know this Calabash Gorge. If it is normal, we may indeed be ambushed by the Eighth Route Army.

However, the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army was fleeing in a hurry, and they had no time to set up an ambush.

Therefore, your worries are completely unnecessary!"

"Pass my order, the 33rd Regiment, immediately advance forward, enter the Hulu Gorge, and together with the 15th Regiment, wipe out all these damn China Eighth Route Army!"

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The other side.

Ten miles away to the north of Hulu Gorge, Ding Wei is leading his troops to rush here.

Along the way, he kept urging the troops to speed up their march.

At this moment, a scout suddenly came hurriedly on horseback.

When he was still dozens of meters away from Ding Wei, he pulled the reins sharply, reined in the horse, then turned over and dismounted, came to Ding Wei, stood up and saluted and reported: "Report to the leader, the new regiment has withdrawn into the Hulu

However, they did not escape the pursuit of the Japanese."

Ding Wei returned the salute and asked: "You mean, the new regiment did not retreat to the defense area of ​​our independent regiment, but retreated into Hulu Gorge?"

Scout: "Yes, not only did the new regiment withdraw into the Hulu Gorge, but the leading Japanese troops in pursuit also entered the Hulu Gorge."

Ding Wei is very familiar with the terrain within a hundred miles of the independent regiment's defense area. He knows where the terrain is more dangerous, where it is suitable for ambushes, and even where the wheat harvest is good.

When he learned that the new regiment had withdrawn into Hulu Gorge, he immediately realized that this might be Li Yunlong's strategy to lure the enemy deeper.

But he was still a little unsure, so he asked: "What were the casualties of the new regiment? Also, what was their formation like when they retreated?"

The scout thought for a while and answered truthfully: "The casualties of the new regiment are unknown for the time being. However, their retreating formation looked chaotic, but it seemed to be deliberate. Although it was chaotic, it was not

Disperse."

Hearing this, Ding Wei immediately smiled knowingly, and immediately ordered: "Give me the order, and all battalions will immediately change direction and rush towards the east exit of Hulu Gorge!"

The first battalion commander was stunned and asked: "Commander, when we meet the new regiment, shouldn't we go to the west exit of Hulu Gorge?"

Ding Wei didn't answer but asked: "Who told you that I was going to pick up the new group?"
Chapter completed!