Corporal Lane was not wrong in his judgment, and it stands to reason that with the strength of the Japanese side, more than 20 policemen and two armored vehicles could not hold back for long. The problem was that Dianchi Road (then called Renji Road) was a small road, and the troops could not deploy at all, and the superiority of troops did not play much of a role in this terrain.

The police quickly caught the rhythm of the street fighting, hiding under the armoured vehicles and between the crevices of the vehicles, using automatic weapons to open fire in turns, while also rushing into the buildings on either side, opening new points of fire on the heights.

On the other hand, the Japanese side looked embarrassed, and these troops usually received only field tactical training, and basically did not practice how to fight a street fight. The situation of the sappers should have been slightly better, but they didn't think about the need to attack the fortifications from the beginning, so they didn't carry professional obstacle breaking equipment, and this group of sappers became simple light infantry, even if you have the ability to do it all over your body in this environment.

The grenadiers threw several cast-iron grenades at the armoured vehicle, but the police were protected by the tall and heavy hull of the garrison vehicle, and unless the grenade landed vertically at the rear of the vehicle, it could not threaten the patrols.

"How can it be repaired! With mud and hard generation, spur and change! (Brute!) Second detachment! Assault! Wu Chang Daotian jumped up with his saber in his hand, pointed ahead and shouted orders.

There was no cover on the road, and the Japanese soldier could only lie on the sidewalk and under the trucks to shoot at the other side, and in the blink of an eye, his squad had already suffered five or six casualties.

Although the 109th Wing had not participated in many large-scale battles at this time, it was not a unit without combat experience, and ordinary offensive battles had been experienced several times, but losses like this today were the first time in the first time.

Commander Wu prepared to launch a decisive assault, as advertised in magazines and newspapers, and he always longed for the day when he would be able to die for the emperor and the Japanese Empire, as those predecessors had done.

"I will definitely be called a warrior, I'm sorry wife, I hope you can raise your children well." Captain Inada secretly apologized to his wife in his heart, and then roared angrily and launched a surprise attack on the red armored car.

"Onboard!" The eight infantrymen of the rice field detachment did not hesitate at all, they reflexively jumped to their feet and followed their detachment leader to charge towards the enemy.

"Enada! One yard of pickles sue rate! I'm dumb! (Rice field!) Now cover them and fire! Squad leader Yamamoto was defenseless against this, and he couldn't stop it for a while, so he could only order his subordinates to provide fire cover for the [Pig Tu] of the rice field detachment.

The assault of the rice field detachment immediately attracted most of the automatic fire of the police, and at least five Thomsons aimed at them, although the speed of the Japanese infantry assault was very fast, but after all, it was not as fast as the bullets, and the final result can be imagined, even the rice field commander Nine people were killed on the way to the charge.

Pada was also one of the most attracted firepower because he rushed to the front of the line, and three 11.43 mm bullets hit him in the abdomen, which was enough to kill at the time, but the stubborn captain did not fall on the spot, he knelt on his knees and supported his body with a saber, glaring angrily at the enemy who was shooting, until the last soldier in the detachment was knocked to the ground, and the captain of Inada swallowed his last breath regretfully.

"Immediately set up heavy machine guns, it is necessary to suppress the enemy's fire, those are just patrols in the concession, there are not many of them." Under the cover of a circle of soldiers, Houdong held a telescope to observe the enemy troops blocking the road.

"Are there any other forks in the road?" Houdong turned his head and asked Kamiya.

"No, you can only turn left from the Yuanmingyuan Road in front of you to Beijing Road (now Beijing East Road)."

"The second squadron stepped back and pulled out these obstructive trucks." Honda retreated from the front line, and he angrily gave orders to his subordinates.

"What is the plan of the headquarters, Houdong Shaozuo." At this time, he finally realized that something was wrong with the situation, and the military headquarters had not prepared for the current situation before issuing the order?

"The order of the army commander is clear, Honda Shaoza." Houdong replied calmly.

"I'm asking about the battle plan, what about the other attacking units? Where are the roundabout troops, where are the support units. It's not okay to fight like this, the second brigade can't be bumped around like headless flies, I want to know the battle plan of the headquarters. ”

Honda lowered his face and asked, he had lost a squad of officers and soldiers, but was still blocked near the Bund, this kind of battle situation was enough to calm the captain's head, at this time Honda no longer cared about any military merits, but began to worry about whether he would be severely punished by the army commander because of the heavy loss of troops.

"After we take the building of the Ministry of Industry Bureau, the follow-up troops will enter the concession." Hou Dong replied with a straight face.

"So, we're the only ones taking part in the operation?" Honda figured out a little taste, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Didn't you know it from the beginning? We are the vanguard troops, why do we ask this, do we think that military merit is so easy to get? Captain of the brigade. Kamiya asked sharply.

"Red deer! Who are you talking to?" Honda glared at the outrageous lieutenant, his fingers gripping the hilt of the saber at his waist.

"Come on, you coward, if you have the guts, kill me here!" Captain Kamiya also held the saber at his waist.

"Stop, don't argue in front of the soldiers! Do you still have the slightest self-consciousness of an imperial officer! Houdong shouted loudly.

"Honda Shaoza, I have to confess to you that this operation is very special, and the military command does not have enough time to make a plan." Houdong said to Honda sincerely.

"Nani? And what about the necessary investigative work? The number and equipment of the enemy troops? Defensive deployment? Every time Honda asked, the answer he got was shaking his head, and every time he denied, the captain's heart was also a little colder.

This is not the combat style of the Japanese army at all, the own side is unprepared, and they do not know anything about the enemy's situation, how can they rashly use troops in this situation, this is simply nonsense, how could Sawada Shigeru give such a reckless order.

"Command orders! Can you show me more? "Honda's left hand tightened the scabbard.

"What do you mean by that, Honda Shozo." Kamiya raised his voice.

"No road race! Fall Baa Yalu! (it, you guy!) Honda pulled out his saber, and the adjutant of the brigade and the guards at the headquarters of the brigade also nervously surrounded him.

"Apologize immediately to Honda-kun, Kamiya!" Houdong hurriedly stopped Honda, who wanted to rush forward, and he turned around and shouted at Kamiya.

"I'm not going to apologize, this guy is obviously scared! It's already come to this time, and there's no point in covering it up any longer, Hou Dongjun! Kamiya pulled out his pistol from his holster, and in an instant, a dozen rifles around him were flattened and aimed at the engineer squadron leader.

"How many pots are grabbed? (What's going on?) Hou Dong-san, what did he mean by that? Cover up what? Honda turned his head to look at Houdong in surprise.

"SHIT..."Houdong shook his head with a wry smile, he first glanced at Kamiya, then turned his face to look at Honda and said, "There is no order from the commander of the army at all!" It's all my idea! ”

"Nani! What do you mean by that? Honda's voice trembled a little.

"I mean, this attack on the concession was all out of my own personal plan, and the commander had no idea about it."

Houdong Nao's face was a little pale, but his attitude remained calm, and he continued without waiting for Honda's reaction: "Those people in Tokyo don't understand the mood of our front-line soldiers at all, these people only know how to fight for power and profit, and in the face of Omi's oppression of the empire, they don't want to resist, they will only swallow their anger. Completely forgot the heart of the samurai and lost the soul of Yamato.

Now, we have the best chance to occupy the Shanghai Concession, we should attack and attack, and completely take the city from the European colonizers, but the superiors will not agree, they will just watch the opportunity slip away.

These powers are obstacles in the way of the Empire, and sooner or later they will become enemies of the Empire, and only by completely defeating them and trampling them under their feet can the great cause of His Majesty the Emperor (Chest Up) Hachiko Ichiyu be realized.

The time of Westerners has passed, and the perennial depravity of life has made them rotten, and the Great Japanese Empire will conquer the whole world. We are going to defeat the country of Lu, the country of rice, the country of Ying, and even the country of Duguo! The world of the future will belong to our Japanese Empire.

That's why I want to use this action to make those people in Tokyo come to their senses and stop trying to compromise with Omi. If we need to show a tougher attitude, it will be the Omi ghosts who will retreat, who will not have the courage to die and will not be able to withstand the heavy losses.

So, let's do it with us, Honda, and let us prove our patriotism with our actions, and even if we fail in this battle, we can wake up the Japanese people with our own blood, and let those in the cabinet understand the thoughts of our front-line officers and soldiers. So do it with me, please! After Houdong finished speaking, he bowed deeply to Honda.

"How can it be repaired! (Brute!) You're already crazy, Houdong! You're all crazy! Honda stepped forward and lifted his saber to Houdong's neck.

"You dare to falsify orders, and dozens of loyal officers and soldiers have lost their precious lives in vain because of your ambition alone!" Honda shouted angrily.

"They won't die in vain," Kamiya shouted from the side.

"Shut up! Dead to death, you idiot! Honda turned his face and scolded.

"Kusomuff Tower! (Stinky pig!) Kind of kill me, you imbecile coward! Kamiya's pistol had been confiscated by Honda's adjutant, and he was still jumping to his feet and scolding under the suppression of the three soldiers.

"I will kill you, I will definitely kill you, as long as the army commander gives the order, I will kill you with my own hands!" Honda trembled with anger.

"Do you think you're going to end well, and the commander will forgive you for not knowing a word? Even if the military commander forgives you, and the foreign minister is in Shanghai, will he forgive you? Will the cabinet forgive you for making such a big deal? Will War Minister Tojo forgive you? Don't dream, Honda-kun, since the mistake has been made, why can't you stick to the end, if we take down the Ministry of Industry Bureau building...."Houdong has not given up yet, he wants to convince Honda.

"Shut up! I won't listen to you say a word again, I'm an Imperial soldier, I'll take the responsibility I should bear, and when the time comes, whether it's shooting or seppuku, whatever I want. I can't watch my subordinates turn into rebels of the Empire, soldiers who died in battle, whose families are still waiting for them to return with glory, you know or not! You bloodless and tearless bastard! Honda picked up the saber and slashed the back of the knife into Houdong's shoulder with the back of his hand.

"Arrest him and those he brought! The battle stopped, and the brigade immediately withdrew from the original route! The captain put away his saber and gave the order to retreat.

"What to do with the sapper squadron!" The adjutant said with a worried look on his face.

"Let's just say that the captain of the Kamiya squadron was injured, and ordered the leader of the first squad to take over the command, immediately stop the battle, and retreat with the second brigade, as well as the two military staff officers over there, you personally lead people to arrest them." Honda felt a pang of weakness, and he reached out to hold on to the wall on one side.

"Immediately send a military envoy to demand a ceasefire on the other side, and the remains of the sacrificed soldiers must be recovered, and they must not be left in the hands of the concession." Honda said this, ran to Houdong, who was tied up by the soldier with a backpack strap, and raised his foot to kick the other party's stomach.

"It's all because of you damn bastard!" Honda angrily spat in Houdong's face.

P.S. Thank you for your support, I will continue to work hard. What to do with the sapper squadron over there! The adjutant said worriedly.

"Let's just say that the captain of the Kamiya squadron was injured, and ordered the leader of the first squad to take over the command, immediately stop the battle, and retreat with the second brigade, as well as the two military staff officers over there, you personally lead people to arrest them." Honda felt a pang of weakness, and he reached out to hold on to the wall on one side.

"Immediately send a military envoy to demand a ceasefire on the other side, and the remains of the sacrificed soldiers must be recovered, and they must not be left in the hands of the concession." Honda said this, ran to Houdong, who was tied up by the soldier with a backpack strap, and raised his foot to kick the other party's stomach.

"It's all because of you damn bastard!" Honda angrily spat in Houdong's face.

P.S. Thank you for your support, I will continue to work hard.