Chapter 172: Cannonballs Fall from the Sky
After receiving the news from the blocking force, the Japanese generals who were responsible for directing the blockade and encirclement were very surprised and shocked. For the Japanese army, the use of special ammunition on the battlefield is their patent, when did the national army also have special ammunition?
Under normal circumstances, the Japanese army will order combat units to carry gas masks only when they themselves use special ammunition. If they don't use special ammunition, why carry gas masks? The national army has not heard of the manufacture and use of special ammunition.
Now the defenders who broke through at night actually carried a large number of special ammunition, and the Japanese troops who were responsible for blocking the attack under the surprise attack could only dodge in a hurry in the face of the threat of special ammunition, for fear of inhaling the deadly gas sprayed by the special ammunition.
On the other hand, the defenders who broke through the encirclement, wearing gas masks, broke out of the Japanese blocking position very smoothly. Even by wearing gas masks, they in turn chased and killed the Japanese soldiers who blocked them, making the encircled Japanese troops embarrassed.
After listening to the news reported by the blocking force, Ushijima Sadao was also stunned and said: "How can the Chinese army have our special ammunition?" ”
For the Japanese army responsible for blocking the attack, the special ammunition for grenadiers and the special ammunition for mortars have been used by these little devils before, and they are also very familiar with this. It's just that I didn't expect that they would also become victims of special ammunition.
Faced with the inquiry of the division commander, the rest of the officers who were ordered to come to the command headquarters naturally did not know the answer. If the defenders holding the presidential palace have special ammunition in their hands, then the ensuing battle to attack the presidential palace will add many insecurity factors.
Looking at the group of speechless officers, Ushijima Sadao could only continue: "Send this information to the special high school and ask them what they are eating, why they haven't even found out such information." Why are our special ammunition in the hands of the enemy? ”
Sadao Ushijima, who understands the power and dangers of special ammunition, knows that the Japanese army is also extremely strict in the management of special ammunition. Even if the Japanese army uses special ammunition, it needs to go through a procedural application and obtain permission to use special ammunition on the battlefield.
If special ammunition is used unguardedly and arbitrarily, it may sometimes cause casualties among the personnel of the headquarters. The lethal gas installed in the special bomb, even if the Japanese army did not have a special drug, the soldiers who inhaled the overdose could only wait for death.
In fact, not only did Ushijima Sadao look shocked, but the other Japanese troops who cooperated with the blockade also felt incredulous when they learned that the blockade force was threatened with special ammunition. The most shocking thing was the special ammunition used by the breakthrough troops, which turned out to be made by them.
As the blocking troops successively sent telegrams of inquiry back to the headquarters and the special high section, the generals of the headquarters were also surprised, and the special high class was even more depressed. The spies sent in earlier have not been able to send back any useful information.
Just when everyone was confused, Matsui Ishone, who was standing in front of the map, looked thoughtful. Seeing Matsui Ishone who was pondering, His Royal Highness the Prince, who was the temporary commander, also said modestly, "Matsui-kun, what do you see?" ”
"Your Royal Highness, since the war, it is extremely rare for us to lose special ammunition. The only batch of special ammunition that was lost was the military train sent from Runzhou to Jinling earlier. Not surprisingly, we've met old rivals! ”
"Na? Do we still have opponents in China? ”
"Your Royal Highness, don't underestimate that person, otherwise we will suffer sooner or later. Earlier, in order to find the looted military supplies, a wing of the baggage unit was severely damaged, and a wing sent to clear it was almost completely wiped out.
Coupled with the information collected so far, the mysterious troops who attacked the Runzhou wharf and warehouse should be in the same group as the troops who robbed the military columns. The number of this unit should not be large, but the combat means are extremely strong and should not be underestimated.
Do you still remember that before the main force of China broke through the siege the night before, the infantry wing responsible for attacking the Purple Mountain was attacked. I now have a strong suspicion that the troops of the Night Attack Infantry Wing are most likely the mysterious troops. ”
Listening to Matsui Ishone's analysis of the situation, the generals also felt that it was very possible. Only this situation can explain why a large number of special ammunition made by the Japanese army appeared in the hands of the troops who broke through tonight.
At least none of the special ammunition in the Japanese division that was responsible for attacking Jinling this time was lost. The special ammunition carried by the breakout defenders must have been sent in. As for how it was sent in, the Japanese army also couldn't figure it out.
After analyzing these situations, Matsui Ishine continued: "According to the situation reported by the Special High Division, the mysterious unit that received the main force of the Shina Army to break through earlier was all prisoners of war in Shina who had been captured by us earlier, and its commander was surnamed Hu.
Combined with those few clear codes, the commander is also surnamed Hu. Then I dare to conclude that this commander surnamed Hu and the mysterious troops under his command should still be in Jinling City. This guy, we must capture him alive and annihilate all his troops at the same time. ”
If Hu Biao could hear Matsui Shigen's words at this moment, he would definitely be very surprised, and even praised the sentence 'An old ghost is an old ghost, and it is really more powerful than a little ghost'. This reasoning and analysis ability is indeed extraordinary!
The mystery was finally solved, and His Royal Highness immediately said: "Immediately send a report to the Ushijima Division, and order the department to launch a continuous offensive to contain the defenders in the city." After daybreak, the Army will send a squadron of fighters to assist them in the siege.
As for the defenders of China who broke through the siege, the various units that entered the city continued to pursue, and they must be annihilated. At the same time, I sent a report to the special high class, I want to know who this damn Hu is. I'm going to catch it alive if I can! ”
As for His Royal Highness's expectations, Matsui Ishine felt that it was unlikely. How could a commander who could bring out such a strong force be easily captured alive? At worst, the other party will also cut itself off before losing the ability to resist.
Since the beginning of the war, many units have surrendered in the anti-Japanese war forces, but there are also troops who would rather die than surrender and fight to the last soldier. This kind of heart to die is no worse than the bushido that the little devil believes in, and it is almost impossible to capture Hu Biao alive.
But in this case, Matsui Shigen naturally would not splash cold water on His Royal Highness the Prince. As a general, Matsui Ishine has even begun to worry that after a few explicit telegrams leaking their actions, the royal family and the cabinet must give an explanation to the outside world.
At that time, it is estimated that it is unlikely that His Royal Highness the Prince will bear the corresponding responsibility. Only he, a general, who is transferred back to China for questioning, may satisfy the outside world. After all, the general still doesn't have the dignity of the prince!
After receiving the telegram from the headquarters, Ushijima Sadao finally realized that the opponent he was attacking at the moment was not simple. Even General Matsui attaches so much importance to it, how dare he slack off? In desperation, he could only continue to send troops into the city.
It's just that Ushijima Sadao didn't know that when he sent his troops into the city again, there was a Japanese squad wearing a little devil uniform, but in the form of a patrol, all the way to the outside of the city mysteriously and low-key.
With the help of tents and lights set up by the Japanese army in the field, it was easy to hide outside the headquarters of the Japanese division. Looking at the temporary barracks of the Japanese army, which was still brightly lit, Xu Sandao and the others who came out safely were also full of seriousness.
"This should be the rear headquarters of the little devils, right?"
"I can't see clearly! However, those tents are the most heavily guarded, and there are telephone poles, which should be the headquarters! ”
After some pre-war discussion and analysis, Xu Sandao quickly said: "Time is limited, we must start as soon as possible." Looking at this situation, the little devil is planning not to rest tonight, so let's let them rest completely.
Mortars were erected, two firing conventional shells and two firing special shells. Lao Chen, you lead the commando team to go out on guard, and once a little devil comes, immediately provide fire cover. Hit two boxes of conventional bullets and one box of special bullets, and withdraw when you finish fighting! ”
"Understood!"
"Let's get moving!"
Although he didn't find the location of the heavy artillery position, he found the Japanese command in front of him, and Xu Sandao felt that it was necessary to do it. The remaining box of special ammunition, he plans to find an opportunity to use it again. Keep it, there will always be a time when you can use it.
Still finding a downwind position, Xu Sandao personally adjusted the angle of the mortar and aimed the two mortars that fired special shells at the entrance of the barracks. The two doors that fire conventional rounds are aimed at the tent with telephone poles.
Everything was ready, Xu Sandao immediately said: "Ready, put!" ”
When four mortars roared, two of the shells headed straight for the tent. Sadao Ushijima, who was discussing the deployment of the battle in the tent, did not expect that artillery shells would fall from the sky.
By the time someone shouted 'enemy attack', a shell had already penetrated the tent and fell into the tent. An adjutant who stayed next to Sadao Ushijima didn't have time to remind him at all, so he stood directly in front of Sadao Ushijima.
There was a loud bang, and the tent was torn apart and ignited in an instant. Sadao Ushijima, who was covered by the adjutant's life, was also lucky to lie down. At this time, at the entrance of the barracks, two shells also fell, but they made a sizzling sound and sprayed deadly gas.
The little devil in charge of the barracks guards, looking at the gas that was constantly spewing out and had color under the light, his face changed instantly: "Not good! It's a special bomb! Quick, immediately go to the barracks and look for gas masks! ”
Looking at the chaotic Japanese barracks, Xu Sandao and the other three soldiers calmly received and fired the artillery until the three boxes of shells were completely exhausted. Seeing that the little devil hadn't come over yet, Xu Sandao didn't say in love: "Withdraw!" ”
Dragging four slightly hot mortars, the group quickly disappeared into the night. As most of the Japanese troops attacking Jinling entered the city, only a few troops remained outside, and there were many ways for Xu Sandao and others to hide in a detour.
Moreover, when they came to Jinling earlier, Xu Sandao and others had also beaten little devils nearby, and they also had some understanding of the surrounding terrain. When the little devil sent troops to round up, except for a messy footprint, there was no one to be seen.
The infantry wing, which was in charge of the attack in the city, learned that the division headquarters had been attacked, so they rushed to attack and hurriedly led the main force back to help. When the infantry wing commander left the city, he saw the rear barracks shrouded in a cloud of yellow smoke.
"Oh my God! It's a special bomb! Quick, bypass the barracks, go around and look around, and see if the division commander is safe! ”
If even the division commander were killed in this raid, it would be a truly fatal blow to the entire division. Thinking of such terrible consequences, how could the little devils who rushed back for reinforcements not be worried?