The previous arrangements for the Mongolian troops to rush to Xin County to aid were completely not arranged by him.

However, the troops commanded by Harada Kenzo came to Xin County and suffered a devastating blow. Even the commander of the major general, Harada Kenzo, was killed.

Tanaka Shinichi was so angry that he personally commanded the reinforcements to join the battle.

He planned to carry out a revenge attack in Xin County, thereby completely annihilating all the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army.

When he reached the Hutuo River, he began to arrange his troops to cross the river quickly.

After a hundred little Japanese cavalry crossed the river directly, they prepared to search the south bank to ensure that there were no ambush troops on the south bank.

When the cavalry arrived at the Hutuo River, the machine gun company directly under the cavalry battalion on the south bank took the lead in opening fire.

The four Type 92 heavy machine guns of the cannon battery started firing at different positions, and strings of flames spurted out.

Round after round of 7.7MM bullets were fired continuously, and a little Japanese cavalryman instantly fell into the river.

Not long after, the river water began to be dyed red with bright red blood.

After losing more than thirty cavalrymen, the other Lunar cavalrymen quickly withdrew.

Tanaka Shinichi discovered that there were troops blocking the attack on the south bank, and he decisively issued the battle order eastward.

The four cavalry artillery squadrons immediately took action, and the towed cavalry field guns were quickly deployed.

Sixteen 75MM cavalry field guns formed an artillery position, and the black muzzles were aimed at the distance.

Soon, grenade after grenade launched a violent shelling towards the south bank.

But when the Lunar Army artillery shells came over, the four heavy machine guns had already been moved.

Tanaka Shinichi raised the telescope to look at it, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Did he bring 4,000 troops that time, including cavalry, mechanized infantry, mounted artillery and other troops?

There are 3,000 cavalry troops and mechanized infantry, and the rest are artillery, heavy baggage and other troops.

"The 13th Cavalry Regiment immediately detoured from both sides and quickly broke through to fight on the south bank."

"Independent motorized infantry brigade, directly break through in vehicles."

"Cavalry artillery unit, use all your strength to cover and fight!"

Tanaka Shinichi initially issued the battle order, and he sent the main force out in an attempt to achieve a quick breakthrough.

The Hutuo River is not very deep and can be crossed on foot.

Cavalry and mechanized infantry, whether war horses or vehicles, can also pass through.

Tanaka Shinichi planned to use the mobility of those troops to quickly pass through the Hutuo River and directly fight on the south bank.

He judged that the main force of the Shanxi-Sui Army and other troops in Xin County would not defend at the Hutuo River.

After all, whether the First Army has dispatched about 20,000 troops, Tanaka Shinichi feels that they will definitely concentrate their troops in the south to defend the First Army.

So Tanaka Shinichi arranged for the main force to break through, and he thought it would be easy to win.

After those troops were mobilized, the artillery battalion immediately started firing.

Six Bofors mountain guns and six Type 94 mountain guns continued to fire.

Five Type 94 mountain cannons with detailed firing parameter tables quickly adjusted their angles and fired directly.

The grenades landed accurately on the Moon Army cavalry.

As the explosion sounded, shrapnel quickly spread in all directions.

For a time, gunpowder smoke filled the air and dust flew.

The screams of the war horses and the painful wails of the little devils were heard together.

Other artillery pieces were tested and calibrated, and then immediately carried out effectiveness firing.

Grenades were fired continuously, and the Lunar cavalry and mechanized infantry were hit one after another.

The little Japanese troops who wanted to forcefully cross the river immediately stopped their actions and dispersed to hide.

When Tanaka Shinichi saw that scene, his face became gloomy, and he roared loudly.

"To the east of the Chief of Staff's Pavilion, the artillery of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has set up a covering position. They are temporarily unable to lock their position."

"Based on the shelling just now, the wrong side has twelve mountain cannons, and they have strong combat capability."

"That artillery unit is definitely an elite force. Some artillery can accurately hit without having to test fire."

"Chief of Staff Ge Dong, their artillery units need to readjust their positions to avoid being exposed and being destroyed."

A Yuejun major who was commanding the artillery operations ran over in a panic and rushed to report.

Tanaka Shinichi wanted to arrange for the artillery troops to launch a rapid bombardment, but the Japanese artillery troops were unable to carry out the order.

The artillery battalion set up a sheltered position, and the Japanese artillerymen had no idea where they were.

Secondly, the Moon Army artillery positions need to be relocated, otherwise once exposed, they may be hit, resulting in casualties.

Tanaka Shinichi was full of anger, but he had to let the artillery unit make arrangements.

The troops dispatched by the Mongolian Army were blocked at the Hutuo River and were temporarily unable to cross the river.

At Crouching Tiger Mountain, as a large number of Japanese infantrymen arrived one after another, the main force of the 358th Regiment was under greater pressure.

At 3:30 a.m., as the First Army Dong received the combat order, the Little Japanese troops launched a frenzied attack.

The 224th Regiment and the 225th Regiment's six eastern brigades advanced to attack Baizi Mountain and Wohu Mountain respectively.

Behind them, there are artillery pieces of different calibers providing cover.

75MM mountain artillery, field artillery, 70MM infantry artillery, and 37MM rapid-fire artillery.

Various artillery shells continued to hit the high ground, while a large number of little Japanese took turns covering the advance.
Chapter completed!