Yang Desheng reported to Chen Dahu, pointing to the battle map as he spoke, "Our 9th Division has less than 10,000 men. It will be extremely difficult for us to withstand a surprise attack by 100,000 Japanese troops."
Chen Dahu nodded, then turned to Wei Dabiao: "Old Wei, you are the chief of staff of the 9th Division, what is your opinion on this blocking battle?"
Wei Dabiao stroked his beard. "Chief of Staff, the Japanese are definitely focused on quickly opening up a passage to reinforce Taiyuan, so they will do everything in their power to launch a fierce attack. A brutal battle is inevitable."
"Although the Commander-in-Chief transferred the 38th Heavy Artillery Regiment to us, we can suppress the Japanese with firepower."
"But with only three regiments of less than 7,000 troops deployed on the three hills, it would be very difficult to hold the position without reserves."
Chen Dahu frowned: "When will the nearest unit arrive?"
"The 5th Division is in Songta Town, and the 7th Division is in Lujiazhuang. According to the itinerary, it will take at least two hours."
"Two hours..." Chen Dahu fell into deep thought.
If the Japanese were to attack the three high points of Jiulong Ridge at any cost, they would probably fall before reinforcements arrive.
After all, there are 100,000 big and little Baka!
There are hundreds of cannons alone!
"Immediately send a telegram to the 5th and 7th Divisions, telling them that even if they run themselves ragged, they must reach Jiulongling within two hours, or else I will hold them accountable!"
"yes!"
Wei Dabiao immediately turned around to generate electricity.
Twenty minutes later, the vanguard of the Japanese 36th Division, which was returning to Taiyuan, was less than three kilometers away from the Jiulongling position.
Gazing at the rolling dark clouds in the distance, Chen Dahu took a deep breath, turned around, and walked towards the fortifications beside him.
He skillfully dismantled the bunker, set up the heavy machine gun, and took out grenades and placed them aside.
After completing a series of arrangements, Chen Dahu raised his right arm, and all the soldiers on Hill 513 poked their heads out of their respective firing ports, aiming them all at the distant horizon shrouded in dark clouds.
One, two, three, four...
As the Japanese soldiers drew closer, one dark figure after another gradually came into Chen Dahu's view.
Chen Dahu roared, "Attack!!!"
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