Chapter 41: It's Up to Me!
Using the effect of the accumulation and detonation of several heavy artillery shells, the garrison headquarters with a small area was completely destroyed at once. Coupled with the control of the ordnance and weapons depot in the city in advance, all that remains is the little devils resting in the barracks.
When the Japanese army at the head of the city quickly returned to the military camp in the city, the troops brought into the city by Hu Biao also launched a blockade on the streets. After dealing with the little devils who came back, the assault platoon immediately launched a counterattack and quickly captured the city wall, which was only garrisoned by a few troops.
As the city gate was opened from the inside, the mournful horn sounded, and Xu Mingzhi, who had been waiting for a long time, instantly rejoiced: "The whole battalion has it, immediately rush into Linxiang City to support the battle of the detachment leader!" ”
In Xu Mingzhi's opinion, even if Hu Biao has nearly two squadrons of troops around him, the number is still slightly insufficient compared to the little devils stationed in the city. Now that he has the assault battalion under his command, there should be no problem in controlling Linxiang City.
Listening to the messy gunfire coming from outside the camp, the prisoners of war, who were already all conscious, looked a little overwhelmed. Although they want to know what is really going on in the city. But in the face of the sentinel's gun, they did not dare to be impulsive.
The machine guns mounted on the walls of the makeshift prison are not vegetarian, and if they are fired, they will be turned into a hornet's nest in an instant. During the period of captivity, they already had too many comrades-in-arms, who were ruthlessly suppressed and shot by the little devils.
"Company commander, do you want to agitate?"
"Agitate for what? Are you little devils and machine guns ornamental? Aren't there enough people dying? Stay honest! ”
One of the officers, who had served as a company commander, immediately gave a warning in the face of the advice of his subordinates. When the POWs were staring at the sentries, they could also see that the sentries with guns seemed to be staring at them as well.
A squad leader in charge of guarding these prisoners of war looked at the prisoners of war who were poking their heads out, and said with a smile: "These guys are probably muttering in their hearts, wondering why there are so many gunshots in the city?" And why are we still standing still! ”
"This shows that we are very well disguised! There are a lot of prisoners of war held here, and if you really release them, it will be bad if you don't do it. Not letting them participate in the battle is actually for the sake of their lives. Fighting will eventually kill people! ”
Just as the guards were chatting, the earth-shattering shouts of killing came from the city again. The prisoners of war, who had been listening to the movements outside the camp, soon said happily: "Sir, it's our people!" Listen, isn't that shouting of killing from our people? ”
"Don't worry! If it's really our people who attack us, then they will definitely come to our rescue. At this time, the more we can't move. What if they take us hostage? ”
Among them were prisoners of war who were officers, and they were quick to give their advice. The officer's idea was not entirely unreasonable. But finally saw the hope of life, and some prisoners of war still said: "Let's make a fuss?" Get the attention of the little devils! ”
Some of the brave prisoners of war immediately walked out of the barracks where they were held and walked around outside the barracks. In the past, when the little devil sentries saw this scene, they would scold them to go back to the cell where they were resting. But this time, the sentinels didn't seem to react much?
"What's going on? These little devils, when did they have such a good temper? How many more people to try? ”
At the suggestion of the organizers, several more daring prisoners of war soon came out of their unlocked cells. Seeing these prisoners of war walking out of the cell, the squad leader in charge of guarding them immediately said: "It's about time, let them be happy!" ”
"It's better to restrain it! There are more than 1,000 prisoners of war held here. If you don't restrain it, it's easy to have an accident! ”
"Okay! If you don't obey the command, you don't have to be polite to them! Take out the Einsatzgruppen style! ”
"Understood!"
The special task force is also Hu Biao's favorite name for leading his troops to fight and deal with other friendly forces. Without knowing the details of Hu Biao and his entourage, many officers and soldiers under the command of the national army will mistakenly think that Hu Biao and others are very big.
With troops who come from behind them, how dare ordinary officers and soldiers offend and provoke them at will? What's more, they are all prisoners of war who were captured by the little devils, and their own confidence is insufficient. In the face of these rescuers, they dare not mess around!
For these prisoners of war, the shouts of killing and gunfire that rang out in the city undoubtedly brought them great courage. In the eyes of these imprisoned prisoners of war, the troops who rescued them have all come in, and the little devils who are guarding them are not dead?
Just as more and more prisoners of war came out of the cell, the sentry in charge of the guard finally fired his gun into the sky and shouted: "It's okay to come out and let the wind go!" Can you be quieter? Do you really think it's safe right now? Be quiet for Lao Tzu! ”
As soon as the gunshots rang out, many prisoners of war felt nervous, and at the same time, listening to the words shouted by the sentry, their faces suddenly looked shocked. Soon a prisoner of war stepped forward and said, "Sir, who are you?" ”
"I thought you wouldn't ask! Einsatzgruppen, you don't even need to inquire about anything else. Now that you're out, call everyone to the playground and stand by! The officers are out of the ranks, and I will go and ask the general to come over! ”
As soon as these words came out, many prisoners of war instantly rejoiced: "It's really our people!" We are saved! Damn, we can finally get out. Why didn't you come sooner! Then my brothers wouldn't have to die! ”
Listening to the prisoners of war crying about the misfortune of their comrades who were killed, the combat members standing at the sentry post quickly said, "What? Do you blame us for not being able to rescue in time? To tell you the truth, if it weren't for our rescue, you wouldn't know how long you would have been locked up.
At present, the main force of the Ninth War Zone is still fighting fiercely with the little devils on the front line. In the entire occupied area, there were no formed anti-Japanese troops at all. Our Einsatzgruppen also decided to attack Linxiang City because of their adventures.
If the little devils are so easy to deal with, why are you being captured? Stay honest now, don't think that you can play a score if you are rescued. It really our generals off, no matter whose subordinates you are, there will be no good fruit to eat! ”
After these words were shouted, many prisoners of war were honest. Even among the prisoners of war, some of them had backgrounds. But in this case, everyone knows that they cannot be angered by the people who rescued them. After all, they're still in a cage!
The prisoners of war, who had been out of their cells one after another, were ordered by the combat members of the reconnaissance detachment to form a formation under the organization of their respective officers. Some of the sick prisoners of war were also quickly provided with medicines by the combat team members and had special personnel to treat them.
At the same time, a large number of seized canned food and dry food were sent to the concentration camp one after another by the reconnaissance team. In the form of formations, everyone lined up to receive food. This hand alone made many prisoners of war grateful.
While all the prisoners of war were quietly tasting the free food, Hu Biao, who confirmed that the situation in the city had been brought under control, quickly led the guard platoon into the concentration camp where the prisoners of war were held. Before going, Hu Biao did not forget to change into his general's uniform.
The prisoners of war, who were eating, suddenly heard the sentry who gave them food shouting: "All of them, assemble!" The general has arrived! ”
Although Hu Biao doesn't like this kind of style, sometimes it is easier to solve some problems by putting on a little showmanship. For these captured prisoners of war, there is a natural sense of compliance in their hearts when facing a national major general.
"Officers above the rank of lieutenant, report to me! Other officers and soldiers, continue to eat! Remember, don't overeat, I'll have someone prepare a hot meal for you later. If you can't walk when you can't walk, it's a joke! ”
Leaving behind such a sentence, Hu Biao quickly walked to the side of the concentration camp, a cell that had been sorted out. The lieutenant-level officers who had been counted before also walked into the cell one after another and saluted Hu Biao.
"Sit down! This time, I led my troops to attack Linxiang, and I also learned that a large number of prisoners of war escorted from the front line were held here. You should be thankful for the rest of the prisoners of war who are still in captivity. Because, you're safe now! ”
"Thank you, General!"
Hearing that an officer stood up to thank him, Hu Biao waved his hand and said, "I believe many of you are curious, who am I?" What kind of unit is the Einsatzgruppen? Unfortunately, there are some situations that I can't tell you too much.
The reason is very simple, as long as I appear, there will inevitably be little devils who are unlucky. From the defense of Jinling to the battlefields of Xuzhou and Wuhan, my subordinates and I fought in the south and in the north, and we have long become a thorn in the side of the little devils.
There is no one to assign you to the action of deliverance. To put it simply, even if I am far away from the mountain city, I cannot be assigned to carry out combat missions at will. I want to fight the little devils there, everything is up to me.
Considering that there are still many Japanese troops around Linxiang City, we must withdraw from Linxiang before dawn. Therefore, I want you to play the role of an officer supervising the troops. Later, I will give an order to issue some weapons and ammunition to each of your temporary companies.
The premise is that you must follow orders and follow my commands. Although I know that you have been in detention for a short time, and most of you are not in good health. But in battle, I hope you can come in handy, not just run away.
Before attacking Linxiang, I had already sent a secret telegram to General Xue Yue of the Ninth War Zone, and he also said that I would have the final say on the battles and affairs in the rear. This also means that when you are rescued, you will all be temporarily following my orders.
When the battle is over, if you want to join my troops, follow me away. If you don't want to fight behind enemy lines with me, then hide for the time being. When the battle on the front line is over, I will arrange for someone to send you back to the war zone! ”
After saying this, many officers were a little surprised. From Hu Biao's words, it is not difficult to hear that their commander Xue Yue is unable to give orders to Hu Biao. Such a bullish general, many officers have also heard of it for the first time.
If you want to return to the rear where the Ninth War Zone is located, you must take refuge in these occupied areas of Linxiang for a while. In that case, there will definitely be a certain danger. can follow Hu Biao to fight all over the world, but I'm afraid it won't be too peaceful.
Faced with the choice given by Hu Biao, the officers were a little entangled. Fortunately, Hu Biao did not let them decide immediately, and after some instructions, Hu Biao left the concentration camp. All that's left is to clean up the battlefield as soon as possible and get ready to leave!