Chapter 19: Vanguard Regiment (2) Second Update! Seeking Collection Volume

  Because on their way forward, at least two regiments of Jin-Sui troops were stationed. No matter which direction the special forces attacked from, they had to go through the defense zone of these two regiments of Jin-Sui troops, and a fierce battle was absolutely unavoidable. However, in the end, Zhang Hua boldly set his target on Pu County, south of his own garrison, where no one had thought of.

  Because through reconnaissance and intelligence from superiors, it was revealed that the defense of the Jin-Sui army around Puzhou was particularly lax. It can be said that as long as our troops pass through Puzhou, they will have broken through the enemy's blockade line and directly entered the predetermined activity area. At the same time, the entire army will also cross over the enemy's defensive lines, directly piercing into their belly.

  The two regiments of the Jin-Sui Army defending the south of their garrison were coincidentally old enemies of the Special Operations Company, Wang Jingguo's two regiments from Taiyuan. At this time, in order to prevent the Red Army from escaping southward, Wang Jingguo deployed his two main force regiments at strategic locations outside the city, such as road junctions and checkpoints, based on the Red Army's combat characteristics.

  As for Pu County with its thick city walls, Wang Jingguo only deployed a single logistics battalion under his command, along with a security regiment inside the city, totaling less than 1,000 people in a mixed brigade to defend it.

  Because in his eyes, the Red Army would not dare to give up the road outside the city with their broken rifles, and attack Pu County with its thick city walls. Although there were less than a thousand miscellaneous troops in the county seat, their combat effectiveness was very low.

  However, in Wang Jingguo's eyes, these miscellaneous troops were more than enough to defend the city. Even if they couldn't hold the county seat, holding on for a couple of hours was absolutely no problem. And by that time, even if the Red Army had breached the county seat, their own reinforcements would have arrived outside the city, just in time to catch these Red Army troops off guard.

  However, what he did not expect was that his opponent Zhang Hua was a person who did not play by the rules. And Zhang Hua also saw the enemy's arrogance, as well as the simple and crude city defense works of Puzhou and the lack of combat effectiveness of the city defense soldiers. Therefore, as the company commander of the vanguard company, Zhang Hua resolutely persuaded his instructor Xu Bin to decide on this bold military plan. However, Zhang Hua did not dare to report this plan to the regimental headquarters.

  Thanks to the help of mules, the army's marching speed was at least 20% faster than before. Therefore, in less than two hours, the army marched a distance of 20 li and had already left the Red Army's control area, entering the territory defended by the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

  "Report to the company commander, the instructor, and the scout team report that a regiment of Shanxi army was found in the village ahead. Should we surround them and wait for the main force to pass by and annihilate them..." Wang Goudan, the company's communication officer who served as the messenger between the vanguard and the main force, rode on the only war horse of the special operations company and quickly arrived in front of Zhang Hua, saying.

  "Don't startle the snake by hitting the grass, tell Luo Huasheng that this time we are going to launch a surprise attack and must not expose our target. So, let him think of a way to find a route to lead the main force to bypass." Zhang Hua refused Luo Huasheng's request for battle without hesitation.

  "Yes, company commander," Wang Dog Egg, who had received the order, sprinted off again, heading towards the reconnaissance squad.

  The reconnaissance team finally found a small mountain path 20 minutes after receiving the order... and quietly led the main force to bypass the Jin-Sui army in the village, passing through the enemy's first line of defense. As for the second line of defense set up by Wang Jingguo, the commander-in-chief of the Jin-Sui army, it goes without saying that it was Pu County City with its thick city walls.

  Under the leadership of the reconnaissance team, everyone hid and hid all the way, and finally arrived at the outskirts of Pucheng County at more than 4 pm that day. The entire special operations company with nearly 200 people was led by the reconnaissance team to hide in a forest less than 2 kilometers away from Pucheng County.

  "Commander, just ahead is the county seat of Puzhou. According to the prisoner's confession, there are less than 800 defenders in Puzhou now. Moreover, among these defenders, more than 300 people are logistics soldiers from the enemy's rear echelon, they have some combat effectiveness. As for the remaining four hundred or so people, they are the Puzhou Security Regiment, with one rifle per person. However, these security regiment soldiers are basically farmers who just put down their farming tools, and their combat effectiveness can be ignored..." Scout squad leader Luo Huasheng pointed out through the gap in the trees, introducing the faintly visible county seat of Puzhou.

  "Alright, since there aren't many regular enemy soldiers, our special forces unit will disguise ourselves as the enemy's regular army... We'll pretend to be a Shanxi Army regular unit and enter the city to confiscate their weapons..." Zhang Hua said with a smile.

  "Old Zhang, what do you plan to do... In the county town, there are still nearly 800 enemies. Moreover, they have the protection of the city wall, if we launch a strong attack, with just 200 men in our hands..." The instructor finally saw the thick city wall of Pucheng through binoculars and asked anxiously.

  "Lao Xue, don't worry, I won't launch a strong attack. Do you remember when we attacked the enemy's stronghold in Nanwan? I plan to give them a repeat performance of that trick..." Zhang Hua said with narrowed eyes.

  "Sneak attack... Hehe, Old Zhao, you really have your ways. For now, it seems this is the best approach. It can reduce casualties for our troops and quickly occupy the entire Pu County city... I agree, go ahead with the task..." Upon hearing Zhang Hua's words, Instructor Xu Bin's eyes lit up, immediately nodding in agreement.

  "Alright, I'll tell you my specific idea. You see, our special agent squad is now wearing brand new Shanxi army uniforms. Plus our equipment is basically the same as the Shanxi army's guard troops. And the enemy soldiers guarding the city gate, we just took a look, are mostly from the enemy's security regiment."

  "When the time comes, I'll lead the guard company, scout company, one, two, three, and three platoons disguised as General Wang Jingguo's guard battalion of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. Under the pretext of entering the city to inspect the city wall defenses, we'll get close to the city wall, seize the opportunity to occupy the city gate, and receive the follow-up troops into the city. As long as we enter the city, it will be easy to deal with the remaining enemies." Zhang Hua said with a smile.

  As for Zhang Hua's own battle plan, the result was undoubtedly unanimous, with everyone raising both hands in approval. In less than a few minutes, under everyone's supplementation, the entire battle plan became even more perfect.

  An hour later, on the empty and desolate road, a company of about 140 men from the "Jin-Sui Army" was slowly heading towards the nearby county town of Puzhou. At the very front, riding on a war horse and wearing the rank badge of a senior captain, was the company commander of our special operations company, Zhang Hua.

  Zhang Hua led a battalion of enemy troops disguised as special agents, swaggering towards the county seat of Pu County.

  At this time, the soldiers guarding the city gate were a squad of Pa County Security Guards. Under the leadership of the squad leader, more than ten soldiers stood lazily at the city gate, thinking they could make some extra money there. But unexpectedly, those detestable Red Army men arrived and scared away all the merchants who came to do business in the city. They had stood guard for several hours, but didn't get a single penny of benefits.

  "Sergeant, it's been several hours and we haven't seen a single soul. Looks like our luck is really bad today. Why don't we just close the city gate ahead of time and head back home to rest..." A soldier fawned, coming up to the sergeant who was sitting on a sandbag.

  "Get out of my sight, you think I don't want to go back early? But the higher-ups have given orders, the Red Army is about to break through, and all county cities must strengthen their defenses. You few, keep your eyes wide open, don't let those poor devils take advantage of our weaknesses." The squad leader glared at the soldiers in front of him, saying with a bad tone.

  "Squad leader, where would the Red Army be? Besides, we have two regular army regiments led by Commander Wang in front of us. Even if the Red Army comes, they will be at the forefront, how could it be our turn?" Another soldier said.

  "Squad leader, squad leader, there's someone on the road ahead..." Just as the squad leader was about to scold the soldier who had just spoken, a sentry standing guard on the city wall suddenly shouted down at the foot of the city.

  "What? Someone, did you see clearly?" Hearing that someone was coming from the front road, these soldiers immediately became spirited. Because someone was coming, it signified that after a while, perhaps there would be some benefits to gain.

  "Head of the class, take a good look. There's not just someone, but a large group of people, and the leader is even riding a horse." The sentry on the city wall reported while keeping watch.

  "Ah, brothers, we've finally found a profitable one. Everyone, stand at attention and get energized!" The squad leader commanded excitedly after hearing the scout's report. Immediately, the dozen or so scattered sentries, upon learning that there would be oil and water soon, quickly formed two rows and quietly waited for Zhang Hua and his group to arrive.

  As Zhang Hua and others approached, the appearance of the special agent team gradually became clear in the eyes of the security guard at the city gate. However, what made them disappointed was that this pair of people and horses were not the merchant group they imagined, but an army, and a well-equipped and well-trained army.

  "Squad leader, they are regular troops... not merchant caravans..." Just as the soldiers were gazing out into the distance, a disappointed voice echoed from the watchtower on the city wall.

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