In order to fulfill the promise of staying at Nong'an City overnight, the Japanese infantry brigade in charge of the attack had to adopt the tactics of crowds to launch a strong attack. The 2nd Battalion of the Security Regiment, which could be responsible for defense, successfully completed the defensive combat mission and also took the opportunity to retreat immediately.

When the new round of artillery fire by the Japanese army ended, the shells that made the little devil attack troops tremble finally stopped falling. After relaunching the attack, the squadron of a small devil who rushed to the front soon found that there was much less gunfire on the defensive positions.

Realizing that the defenders on the position might have fled, the Japanese squadron leader in charge of the command had just shouted the order to 'charge' when a bullet knocked him to the ground. When the soldiers hurriedly checked, they found that their squadron leader had been shot in the head.

"Yaga! Rush to the ground and avenge the squadron leader! ”

The little devils who accompanied this squadron rushed desperately to the position like chickens, and the officers and men of the task force who had given up the forward position themselves, and after killing several little devils again, they quickly collected their guns and withdrew from the battle under alternate cover.

Just as these little devils looked excited and felt that they had finally rushed to the position, the Demoman, who was lurking behind the position, whispered, "One more more!" These little devils are not enough to blow up, it's a pity to waste explosives! ”

As this gang of little devils rushed to the position, from time to time they touched the treacherous mines set up in the trenches, and had to cautiously grope their way forward. The rest of the little devils who were in charge of the attack also began to rush to the defensive positions one after another, occupying the trenches abandoned by the defenders.

The captain of the infantry group who was in charge of watching the battle below was also very excited when he saw this scene: "Yo! It's finally on! ”

After spending a lot of effort to finally capture the defensive positions of the defenders, the Japanese captain as the commander was naturally happy. Just as he was about to send someone to report to the brigade commander, there was a sudden rumbling explosion from the defensive position.

Huge explosions and flames rose into the air, blasting countless pieces of debris into the air and then falling heavily. The defensive position, which had previously seemed extremely clear, was now obscured by the smoke from the explosion.

In this situation, even the stupid little devil knows that when the defenders retreat, a large amount of explosives should be planted in the position. At this time, the little devil who had just taken the defensive position didn't have time to react, and was shrouded in the explosion.

"Yaga! How so! Quick, get the troops out at once! Yaga! Damn the Shina Army! ”

The captain of the Japanese army, who had already guessed that the defensive position was destroyed by the defenders' blasting, was like riding a roller coaster. I was happy to take the defenders' positions before, but now I have the urge to cry without tears and vomit blood.

Earlier, in order to take the defensive positions of the defenders as soon as possible, he had put the entire brigade on it. Before the explosion, the vast majority of the troops rushed to the defensive positions. Now, how many of them will survive this bombing in the end?

Major General Sakurada Takeshi, the commander of the mixed brigade who stayed in the rear to watch the battle, also said with a shocked face: "Damn it! Is the Shina Army crazy? ”

In Sakurada's view, such a large-scale explosion occurred in the defensive position, presumably the explosives should have been planted in advance. Once the defensive position is captured, the defenders will detonate the pre-planted explosives and live and die with the Japanese troops who have entered the position!

This suicidal defense undoubtedly deeply shocked Takeshi Sakurada. In his opinion, the security groups in various places that they had fought earlier were simply a rabble. But on Nong'an's side, he felt a huge threat.

If the remaining defenders are also so tenacious and resolute, then the mixed brigade must also be prepared to pay a heavy price if it wants to capture Nong'an City. This is undoubtedly the last thing Sakurada Takeshi wants, as the brigade commander.

"Quick! Send troops over now to rescue our warriors! ”

The defensive positions were all blown up, and few of the defending troops who had blocked their advance were alive. In order to minimize casualties, Sakurada Takeya had to quickly send people to rescue the officers and soldiers who had been injured by the explosion.

When Sakurada Takeshi arrived at the bottom of the defensive position, after listening to the report of the infantry captain, Sakurada Takeshi said extremely angrily: "Yaga! Why send all the troops? As a commander, don't you know to keep some reserves? ”

At the same time of reprimanding, Sakurada Takeshi also unceremoniously slapped the other party. For Sakurada Takeshi, this almost crippled infantry brigade has withdrawn from the combat sequence of mixed brigades. How could he not be angry with such casualties?

Coupled with the infantry brigade that was half-crippled before, he didn't even see the city wall of Nong'an, and the mixed brigade he brought suffered thousands of casualties. This news let the supreme commander in the rear know, and Sakurada Takeshi was inevitably criticized.

Attacking Nong'an Castle, which was garrisoned by only one security regiment, and the mixed brigade paid such a heavy price, it was naturally due to the improper command of Sakurada Takeshi. As a commander, it is reasonable that Takeshi Sakurada will be held accountable.

On the other hand, the officers and soldiers of the task force company, who took advantage of the opportunity of the little devil being blown up, quickly left the battlefield, saw the defensive position like a ground dragon turning over, and said with a smile: "This explosion is going down, it is estimated that the little devil will vomit blood in anger!" ”

"Less nonsense! Evacuate! If you really want to be caught up by the little devils, then it's trouble! The battle isn't over yet, so don't rejoice too soon! ”

Taking advantage of the opportunity of the little devil to clean up the mess, the second battalion, which was withdrawn in advance, has been ordered to return to Nong'an City to rest and wait. The 3rd Battalion of the Security Regiment, which was responsible for defending the last line of defense, was also reinforced by a main battalion of the 1st Division.

In addition, the defensive positions were built outside the city, and the troops inside the city were also reinforced at any time. This blocking battle will also delay the formation of the mixed brigade for more time. At least one thing is certain, Sakurada Takeshi wants to go into the city to eat after dark, it is absolutely impossible!

At the same time, the officers and men of the task force who remained by Hu Biao's side also began to move to the offensive positions not far from the mixed brigade. After finding a free time, Hu Biao brought a few more 105-caliber heavy guns.

Next, the artillery battalion of the 1st Division will wait for an opportunity to counterattack the Japanese artillery when the Japanese artillery begins to attack the city. And the heavy artillery prepared by Hu Biao was also prepared to completely destroy and disintegrate the fighting spirit of the Japanese army.

As soon as it gets dark, Hu Biao doesn't have to worry about the air threat of the little devil at all. In addition, the 1st Division had completed the encirclement of the mixed brigade, and Hu Biao felt that this group of little devils who had become caged birds had formed a mixed brigade, and they did not want to leave alive from the side of Nong'an City.

The time, location, and even the advantage of troops were on his side, and Hu Biao couldn't see that the Japanese army was mixed into a brigade and had any chance to turn over. All that remains to be done is to minimize and reduce their own casualties in the process of encircling and suppressing the Japanese army.

Considering that it was already getting dark, the Japanese army, which had finally advanced to Nong'an Fortress, formed a mixed brigade and soon discovered the fortifications built outside the city. Seeing that the defenders had built fortifications along the edge of the city walls as much as possible, Sakurada Takeya was extremely surprised.

"How is this possible? Could it be that they had expected that we would raid here? ”

In Sakurada's view, the fortifications and positions built by the defenders in the position looked like they were all over the place, and the Japanese army had to advance little by little if they wanted to break through the defense line and attack the city. This kind of fortification cannot be excavated in a short time.

On top of that, the outside of the city was excavated in such a way that the people of the city could not enter and exit normally. If the mixed brigade does not come this time, then aren't these fortifications dug in vain? This made Takeshi Sakurada feel extremely puzzled!

But he didn't know that the security team was digging and building fortifications outside the city, and they also invited many strong men from the city and nearby towns to help. Compared with the people in other places, the people of Gui Province are more xenophobic and willing to obey the government's orders.

For the Japanese invasion of Guinan, the local people also hated the same enemy, and very much supported the defenders who blocked and defended the little devils in various places. Even since the invasion of the little devils, it has been difficult to get the support of the local people, so that they cannot learn more about the defenders.

Although this behavior of the common people will undoubtedly anger the little devils who try to bring them to their knees. But the more persecuted the little devils are, the more they will inspire the people to hate them. In the final analysis, the many years of operation of the Gui Department have indeed made it supported by many local people.

Looking at the defenders who walked in the defensive trenches from time to time, Takeshi Sakurada, who personally arrived at the forward position to observe, said helplessly: "Eight Geya Road!" Order the troops, get ready for the attack! Lay down Nong'an City and celebrate a day off! ”

"Hey!"

The so-called holiday to celebrate a day is tantamount to acquiescing in any atrocities committed by the troops under his command. Massacres, robberies, and other things that might violate military discipline will not be punished by their superiors.

But as the brigade commander, Takeshi Sakurada would not say this kind of thing, but as the officers and soldiers under him, he knew what he meant. The opportunity to indulge for a day is very worth looking forward to for many Japanese soldiers!

This deliberately indulgent pre-war mobilization undoubtedly made the officers and men of the mixed brigade extremely excited. With the Japanese artillery units in place, the infantry brigades that were mixed into brigades also participated in the offensive battle in order to capture Nong'an City as soon as possible.

Receiving the news from the forward reconnaissance post, Hu Biao also said with a little surprise: "It seems that the little devil is full of confidence and wants to capture Nong'an City in one fell swoop." Order the artillery battalion of the 1st Division, immediately enter the position, and prepare to rush the destruction of the Japanese artillery position! ”

"Wolf head, will it be too early to fight back at this time?"

"It's not early! Half an hour at most, and it will get dark. Even if the little devils knew that they were ambushed, they would not be able to send fighter reinforcements. Without air support, how can these little devils break out of our encirclement?

Since the little devil is so anxious to capture Nong'an City, then I will let the little devil experience what it is like to fall from heaven to hell. Destroy their artillery detachment first, without artillery they are a flock of lambs waiting to be slaughtered! ”

said these murderous words with a sneer, and the officer in charge of conveying the order also knew that the Japanese mixed brigade had some attitudes that no one was looking at, which should make Hu Biao feel very angry. Hu Biao is angry, and the consequences are very serious!

As the Japanese artillery detachment took the lead in launching the artillery bombardment, the security regiment built a defensive position outside the city, which was soon shrouded in smoke and explosions. A large number of little devil infantry began to stride forward, preparing to launch a fierce attack on Nong'an City.

But these little devils didn't know that when they fantasized about rushing into Nong'an City and being presumptuous, their lives had already entered the countdown. At this moment, they are in a hurry to capture Nong'an City, but they are also in a hurry to die!