Chapter 82: Shock in all directions
Headquarters of the 358th Regiment.
Chu Yunfei had just put down the phone when the Chief of Staff Fang Ligong beside him asked in surprise, "Commander? Not only is the independent battalion fine, but it completely wiped out the Japanese troops that attacked at night?"
"Yes!"
Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "This Yang Lin is really beyond my expectations.
I really can’t imagine how he managed to wipe out this entire Japanese army.”
"But no matter what, he has done another great service for the 358th Division."
"Brother Ligong, immediately have the communications department continue to contact the independent battalion. Once contact is made, tell me immediately."
Chu Yunfei's meaning was very clear, that is, after confirming the authenticity of the news, he would personally recommend credit for Yang Lin and the independent battalion.
"yes!"
Fang Ligong nodded in agreement and then turned and left.
…
Taiyuan, headquarters of the Japanese 1st Army.
The Japanese army sent out aircraft for reconnaissance, so the headquarters soon received the news that the Furukawa Battalion had been completely wiped out.
The Japanese communications staff officer held a translated telegram in his hand and hurriedly found Shinozuka Yoshio. After bowing respectfully to him, he reported: "Report to the commander, according to the report from the flight reconnaissance brigade, the assault force we sent was ambushed by the Chinese Army's independent battalion on a mountain road in Luotuo Ridge.
The Furukawa Battalion failed to break out, and more than 1,000 Imperial Army soldiers were killed!"
"In addition, the Flying Reconnaissance Squadron also lost a reconnaissance aircraft and two excellent pilots."
"Bagayaloo!"
Upon hearing the news that the entire army in the western part of Tu was annihilated, Yoshio Shinozuka, who was sitting behind his desk, was so angry that he slammed the table and stood up.
"Snapped!"
He slapped her in anger, using almost all his strength. The water cup, pen, ink, and documents on the table bounced up and then scattered all over the floor.
Yoshio Shinozuka made sufficient preparations to destroy Yang Lin's independent battalion, but in the end, not only did he fail to destroy the enemy, but he also lost a large number of heads and lost more than 1,000 elite soldiers in vain.
Thinking of the stupid things he had done, Yoshio Shinozuka's face became extremely ugly and he was so angry that his lungs were about to explode.
"Baka! This Furukawa Keiichi has caused the empire to suffer such a great humiliation. He deserves to die!"
"Independent Battalion, and Yang Lin, I will definitely wipe you out! You damned Chinese, all of you, die!"
Yoshio Shinozuka was extremely furious, and he wanted to get rid of Yang Lin and the Independent Battalion as soon as possible.
The Chief of Staff, Miyano Shun, waited for Yoshio Shinozuka to calm down a little before he spoke: "Commander, the independent battalion was originally just a group of rabble, and there is no need to worry about it.
It is only because of Yang Lin's command that the independent battalion's combat effectiveness has grown stronger day by day."
"So, I suggest that we capture the leader first. As long as we kill Yang Lin, the independent battalion will no longer be able to oppose our Imperial Japanese Army."
Shinozuka Yoshio shook his head helplessly and said, "Miyano-kun, it's not easy to eliminate Yang Lin!
We have already sent troops to raid the Independent Battalion once, and the Independent Battalion will definitely strengthen its defenses in the future."
"Unless we can mobilize more than a regiment of troops, it will cause too much noise. I'm afraid Yang Lin will escape before we can reach Luotuo Ridge."
"Besides, if we dispatch so many troops just for a small independent battalion, it will have a great impact on our subsequent strategic deployment."
"So, it's not that I don't want to eliminate Yang Lin, it's just too difficult!"
"Commander, I know that we cannot use conventional combat troops to eliminate Yang Lin." After a pause, Miyano Shun said, "Don't you still have a sharp sword in your hand?"
"You mean the Yamamoto Special Forces?"
Shinozuka Yoshio reacted and waved his hand, saying, "If we dispatch Yamamoto's special forces, it would be easy to eliminate Yang Lin, but they have more important tasks and cannot spare any time for the time being."
Although Yamamoto's special forces lost a squadron in the battle of Shuangnian Township, he was still full of confidence in Yamamoto's special forces.
Because the real strength of Yamamoto's special forces lies in special operations, attacks, and raids!
Although their combat effectiveness in defensive battles is much stronger than that of ordinary field troops, it is simply not comparable to that in offense.
Miyano Shun knew what the important mission was that Shinozuka Yoshio mentioned, and immediately changed his words: "If that's the case, then we can only ask Hirata-kun to instigate Qian Bojun to help us deal with Yang Lin and his independent battalion."
"Qian Bojun has more than 2,000 elite soldiers under his command. Most importantly, he and Yang Lin both belong to the 358th Regiment.
If he took action, the independent battalion would definitely not defend itself.
At that time, the Imperial Army would be able to eliminate the Independent Battalion, a major threat, without having to spend a single soldier, and at the same time recruit Qian Bojun's troops to enhance the strength of the Imperial Army.
It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!"
"Yoshi!"
This time, Shinozuka Yoshio nodded in agreement: "Miyano-kun, what you said makes a lot of sense!"
"How about this, you immediately draft a telegram and tell Hirata Ichiro that the Imperial Army has agreed to Qian Bojun's request.
In addition to promoting him to the rank of Major General and Commander of the Imperial Army's Independent Mixed Brigade, he will also be rewarded with an additional 200,000 silver dollars.
But there is one thing, Qian Bojun must destroy the independent battalion and use Yang Lin's head as a token of his loyalty."
" Of course, in order to ensure that he can successfully destroy the independent battalion, the Imperial Army can provide him with necessary assistance and even dispatch aviation forces!"
"Hayi!"
Miyano Shun bowed his head heavily, then turned and left.
…
Heyuan County, Military Police Headquarters.
Ichiro Hirata was leisurely roasting a fire and sipping tea.
At this moment, a signalman suddenly rushed in from outside: "Report to His Excellency the Captain, an urgent telegram from the headquarters!"
Hearing this, Hirata Ichiro's heart suddenly moved: "An urgent telegram from the headquarters? Could it be a victory report from Furukawa's battalion?"
Then, the old devil said unhappily: " Humph! This Furukawa Keiichi is too dishonest. I gave him advice and helped him bribe Qian Bojun.
But when they finally reported their achievements, they actually bypassed me."
"Your Excellency the Commander has a keen eye for talent and knows that I have a share of this military achievement!"
When the Japanese signalman heard what Hirata Ichiro said, he knew that the other party was wrong. After waiting for a moment, he spoke again: "Captain, it's not... it's not that the Furukawa Battalion completely wiped out the Chinese Army Independent Battalion.
It was the Furukawa Battalion that was completely wiped out by the Chinese Army's Independent Battalion!"
"What?"
Hearing this, Ichiro Hirata was struck by lightning and almost collapsed to the ground.
He thought of ten thousand possibilities, but the only thing he never thought of was that the Furukawa Battalion would be completely wiped out by the independent battalion.
You know, the Furukawa Battalion is the elite force of the empire, with more than 1,200 people. They are not only well-equipped, but also have extremely rich combat experience.
Even if we lose the war, we shouldn't be completely wiped out, right?
Ichiro Hirata's anger and dissatisfaction turned into worry and fear.
Because it was his strategy to raid the Luotuoling Independent Battalion, now the Furukawa Battalion was completely destroyed, and more than 1,200 elite imperial troops were buried in Luotuoling.
Naturally, he also bears some responsibility.
Ichiro Hirata found it hard to accept this fact. He then snatched the translated telegram from the signalman and read it carefully.
