A brigade of troops and a cavalry regiment showed up in the direction of the highway position one after another, making Gangcun firmly believe that Zhao Zhiguo would take action near the highway position in the future.

In order to strengthen the Japanese defense near the highway position, Gangcun sent an additional regiment of troops to stand by east of the highway position.

If there is any trouble in the Japanese position near the highway position, the Japanese troops of this regiment will arrive within ten minutes to provide support.

Zhao Zhiguo still didn't take off the book covering his face.

"The more troops the little devil sends, the better!" Zhao Zhiguo said.

"I'm worried that the Third Brigade's proactive attack will kick the steel plate."

They wanted Area 5 to be good, but now the containment pressure in the direction of the Third Brigade has obviously increased.

If the Japanese army continues to increase troops in the direction of the highway position, the two battalions that took the initiative may suffer excessive losses.

"Yes, the Japanese troops near the highway position have always been strictly guarded to prevent our troops from penetrating into the Japanese war zone from the direction of the highway position." Tian Kezhi said.

Zhao Zhiguo has always wanted to push the battle to the Japanese theater, so as to reduce the construction pressure on the First Military Division.

Of course Gangcun also knew that Zhao Zhiguo had this idea.

The Japs were already very defensive in the forward area of ​​both sides' forces.

"My brother will analyze the situation well, and he won't pretend to be fat," Zhao Zhiguo said.

Zhao Ziming is by no means the kind of person who can't fight, bites the bullet, and goes to fight even if he spends all his troops.

Moreover, what Zhao Zhiguo gave to the Third Brigade was not a dead order.

Since Zhao Ziming did not call them to complain, it proved that the Third Brigade still had a feasible plan.

"Has Gao Cang come back?" Zhao Zhiguo changed the subject.

Zhao Zhiguo arranged for Gao Cang to go to Commander Zhang's station, hoping to use Commander Zhang's help to purchase military supplies from other troops.

As long as Mr. Zhang nods and agrees, Gao Cang can return.

Based on their relationship with Commander Zhang, Commander Zhang would definitely deliver the supplies to Zhao Zhiguo's defense area in person, so there was no need for Gao Cang to keep an eye on them.

Moreover, Zhao Zhiguo originally asked the First Brigade to serve as a reserve team in Area 5.

Once the Japanese army increases its troops in Area 5 and Lu Zheng and Cao Xinghua reach a stalemate with the Japanese army, another force will be needed to increase pressure on the Japanese army or directly break through the Japanese army's defense line.

Tian Kezhi shook his head: "Even if we work hard on this journey, it will still take three days."

Although cars have improved efficiency, riding horses is still required in the mountains, and the riding speed cannot be too fast.

"Let Qin Dongsheng's Second Brigade be on standby! If Gao Cang cannot return in time, let the Second Brigade go straight to Area 5." Zhao Zhiguo said.

On the seventh day, the tunnel in Area 5 was already very close to the Japanese position.

On the night of the seventh day, Lu Zheng and the others did not dare to continue working at night.

Although the fighting could mask the sounds of their excavations, a small-scale raid could not last an entire night.

Moreover, it was too quiet at night and they were working underground, so it was extremely easy to disturb the little devils.

"According to the current progress, we will be able to dig underneath the Japs' position the day after tomorrow." Lu Zheng said happily.

In nine days, within the agreed time on the tenth day, they would be able to launch a general attack.

The three commando teams under Lu Zheng have also undergone sufficient training. Each commando team has fifty people. From submachine guns to rocket launcher groups, the firepower configuration is much stronger than the configuration of the same force of the Little Japs.

"The night before the general attack, we have to arrange for the troops to ambush in front of the Japanese positions in advance." Cao Xinghua said.

Although there are commandos to open a breakthrough, it can reduce the casualties of the main force.

However, if the charging distance of the main force is too long, the commandos will face a Japanese counterattack.

Reducing the charging distance of the main force can also avoid excessive casualties of the commandos.

After the main force joins the commando team, the commando team can boldly advance deeper into the Japanese army and allow the main force to occupy more positions as soon as possible.

"Choose three battalions of troops from our regiment, prepare disguises one night in advance, and ambush in the direction of the three assault forces."

Lu Zheng accepted Cao Xinghua's suggestion.

Before the battle begins, they must find ways to reduce the casualties of their troops as much as possible.

Because Lu Zheng and the others not only had to capture Area 5, but also defend Area 5, so every fighting force was needed.

"Old Ding, our scouts have figured out the route. How long will it take for your armored forces to launch a counterattack from behind the Japanese army?" Cao Xinghua asked.

Armored troops are an important part of launching an offensive.

If the armored forces were unable to launch an attack on the Japanese army within the scheduled time, Lu Zheng's regiment and Cao Xinghua's spy battalion would both suffer heavy bombing from the Japanese army.

To end the battle before dawn, the armored forces must penetrate the Japanese positions.

"Our troops will launch the attack at 8:30 in the evening, and we will set off at 8:30 in the evening. Around 11 o'clock, our armored forces will inevitably make a breakthrough." Ding Yucheng said.

At seven o'clock in the evening, the third brigade on the road position would launch an attack on the Japanese army to attract the Japanese army's attention.

One and a half hours were left for the Third Brigade to attract as much attention as possible to the Japanese army.

According to the reconnaissance route, it would take the armored troops approximately two to two and a half hours to get around to the rear of the Japanese army.

"Isn't two and a half hours a little too slow?" Cao Xinghua asked.

For two and a half hours, the frontline troops were under too much pressure.

And within two and a half hours, reinforcements from surrounding Japanese troops might arrive.

"Old Ding, can you go ahead of time?"

Lu Zheng also believed that two and a half hours for the armored forces was too slow.

"Lao Cao, Lao Lu, our armored troops are making a lot of noise. This movement will definitely disturb the Japanese army. There will be Japanese harassment along the way."

Although the Japanese infantry did not pose much of a threat to the armored forces.

However, harassment by the Japanese army will inevitably slow down the marching speed of the armored troops.

If an accident occurs, the armored forces may not be able to launch an attack on time, let alone two and a half hours, but three hours.

"Old Ding, think of a way. Your armored forces are crucial in this battle, affecting the life and death of thousands of our brothers." Lu Zheng said almost pleadingly.

If they want to defeat the Japanese army in Area 5 in one night, they must improve their efficiency.

"Two hours! But I can't guarantee that all troops will reach their scheduled positions."

Ding Yucheng believed that if there was an attack along the way, someone would definitely stay to cover him.

In two hours, if they increase their power, they may be able to achieve a miracle.

"One hour and forty minutes!" Lu Zheng said.

"Lao Lu, you are being unreasonable. In one hour and forty minutes, the infantry attached to our armored forces may not be able to keep up with the armored vehicles and tanks. Tanks and armored vehicles without infantry protection are very easy to be destroyed at night."

Ding Yucheng protested.
Chapter completed!