Volume 1 Chapter 030 New Soldiers Go to Battle
The 5th Battalion was stationed in a dispersed manner around a barren mountain according to company level. They used dead branches as cover and slept in the woods with their clothes on.
If you don't get closer, it would be hard to notice that there is a battalion of soldiers stationed here.
In the morning, a dozen woodcutters who went up the mountain to cut reeds and peddlers who were walking on the mountain road approached, but they were all detained by the Big Knife Team.
At 12 noon, all the soldiers of the 5th Battalion were woken up.
There was no time to make a fire and cook, and most importantly, we were afraid of being discovered by the enemy.
They all drank cold water and ate cold steamed buns.
Frightened by Qian Bojun's example, Battalion Commander Shi Song did not dare to eat from the special kitchen and ate cold steamed buns like the other soldiers.
The only difference was that he was the battalion commander and was given an extra can of beef.
To the other soldiers, this seemed normal.
I can only envy it, but dare not complain.
Seeing his men's envy, Shi Song gave the half-eaten can to a soldier.
"Everyone, fight well in this battle. I'll ask the regiment commander for instructions when we get back. Kill a few pigs and let everyone have a good meal!"
I heard that we won the battle and could have a good meal when we returned.
The soldiers under him cheered.
Shi Song quickly waved his hand to signal everyone not to make loud noises.
After lunch and checking the equipment, the 5th Battalion set out again.
Although it was very tiring, after nearly four months of training, plus the usual meals, none of the recruits fell behind and they all gritted their teeth and moved forward.
At around 4 p.m., the 5th Battalion arrived at the outskirts of Linzhai Town and made final preparations before the battle.
After waiting for an hour, the 2nd Battalion arrived.
"Captain Cheng, follow the regiment's battle plan! We will lead the charge. Attack the west gate first! You, the 2nd Battalion, will attack the north and south gates later. We will surround three gates and leave one!"
The commander of the 2nd Battalion, Cheng Yuqing, said impatiently, "You don't need to remind me. I remember the order from the regiment. Lao Shi, you have to work harder. Otherwise, if our 2nd Battalion captures Linzhai Town first, don't blame me!"
Shi Songban said with a serious face: "Don't worry, our 5th Battalion is not a pushover. We will definitely be the first to occupy the town!"
The commander of the 2nd Battalion, Cheng Yuqing, glanced at the other party and said, "Everyone can brag. You'll know whether it's a horse or a donkey after taking it out for a walk!"
Shi Song said with a straight face: "Order the artillery platoon to build a position and dispatch a platoon to protect the artillery. The other troops should rest and check their equipment first! Battalion Commander Cheng wants to test our 5th Battalion! Get ready!"
"Yes!" the company commanders whispered in unison.
Ishimatsu issued the combat order.
The 5th Battalion quickly completed its pre-war preparations.
The mortar platoon set up the battalion's directly-owned 75mm mortars made in Shanxi, and the artillerymen immediately began to measure the firing data.
Looking at the mortars in front of him, Shen Quan's eyes were shining!
It's just like a wolf seeing its prey in the dark night, it's shining brightly!
You should know that in order to successfully capture Linzhai Town this time, Chu Yunfei concentrated the use of all the 75mm mortars directly under the battalion of the entire regiment. There were a total of 10 Jin-made 75mm mortars, and there was sufficient ammunition.
If this happened in the Eighth Route Army, Shen Quan wouldn't even dare to think about it.
Once we defeat the Japanese and our troops revolt, these equipments will belong to our Eighth Route Army.
As for the regiment commander Chu Yunfei, he was also a man who dared to fight the devils.
But then I can only let him down.
In order to protect Chu Yunfei, except for Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang, the other members of the Independent Regiment were completely unaware that Chu Yunfei had defected to the Eighth Route Army.
The order Shen Quan received was to join the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and strive to become a senior general of the army.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, they would wait for an opportunity to revolt.
As for the fact that Chu Yunfei had joined the Eighth Route Army, he had no idea.
Shen Quan suppressed the thought in his mind. He ordered his brothers in the Big Knife Team to get ready as soon as possible and check their guns and bullets .
If you go to the battlefield and there is a problem with your gun, you won't be able to fire bullets.
That could be fatal.
The battalion’s 12 light machine guns and 2 heavy machine guns were also set up, waiting for the battalion commander’s order to kill these puppet soldiers to death.
At 5 pm, the sky began to darken.
Shi Song lay on a ridge, looking at Linzhai Town with a telescope.
The enemy should not have discovered their whereabouts yet. The puppet soldiers guarding the gate were as relaxed as usual, walking back and forth leisurely on the city wall and chatting.
He observed the gates and walls, fired a shot into the sky, and shouted, "Attack!"
Ten mortars made dull sounds, and the mortar shells drew beautiful arcs and landed on the city wall.
“Boom boom boom…”
As the explosion sounded, enemies on the city wall were directly knocked down by artillery shells.
The pseudo-corps commander Zhong Yunhe, who was waiting for dinner, was awakened by the explosions. "What's wrong? What happened?"
The pseudo-army commander shouted anxiously.
"Report to the commander, the enemy is attacking us!"
The captain of the guard company rushed in anxiously and told Zhong Yunhe.
"What? The enemy is attacking. What are forward observers for? The enemy has already reached the city, but we haven't even noticed the enemy. Quick, order the troops to hold the city. We must not let the enemy rush into the city. Quick! What are you still standing there for?"
Seeing that the captain of his guard company was still standing there in a daze, Zhong Yunhe stood up and kicked his adjutant.
He ran to the regiment headquarters in dishevel and shouted, "What's the situation now?"
"Sir! It should be the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army attacking us. The number of troops is unclear at the moment, but judging by the firepower, it should be a regiment. The enemy's offensive is fierce. We have repelled one of their attacks, but the brothers have suffered heavy losses. Now the brothers are in a panic."
Damn it, the Eighth Route Army has been causing trouble for me every other day.
After all, it is outside the city, and it is their world.
I can't afford to offend you.
Now the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army dares to bully us.
Do you really think we are made of paper?
"Jinsui Army? Damn it, when did I ever provoke them? How dare they attack us? Hurry up and call the Imperial Army to request support!"
After Zhong Yunhe ordered the signalman to quickly notify the Japanese army, he shouted: "Tell the brothers to hold on. The imperial army will be here soon. If you defend the city, everyone will be rewarded with 5 dollars!"
When the imperial army arrives, I’ll see how you die!
Ichiro Hirata, the captain of the gendarmerie stationed in Heyuan County, was drinking sake and admiring the antiques he had looted from China.
Especially the blue and white porcelain, it is so beautiful.
China is truly vast and rich in resources. We in Japan do not have such beautiful things.
It’s a pity that they have fallen now, and all these things will belong to our Yamato people.
Only we have the strength to protect these precious things. If they fall into the hands of the Chinese, they will be destroyed sooner or later.
Ichiro Hirata was admiring blue and white porcelain.
The adjutant ran in and shouted, "Report. The 2nd Regiment of the 1st Division of the Imperial Army sent a telegram, saying that Linzhai Town was attacked by the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and requested troops to support it!"
Military police captain Ichiro Hirata was shocked to hear that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army dared to attack his territory.
He immediately shouted: "Baga! How dare these despicable Chinese dare to make trouble for me. Report to the headquarters immediately and order the Kuroda Battalion to rush to Linzhai Town immediately and make sure to eliminate all the invading enemies!"
