On the highway of the railway line on the west side of Zhoucun, a group of Japanese soldiers marched forward with a plaster flag. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 This Japanese unit is subordinate to the 18th Division, the 56th Brigade, the 120th Wing, and the 252nd Squadron, with a strength of about 400 troops, and the commander is Deputy Captain Ichiro Kobayashi Nakasa.

The Japanese soldiers marched with swagger, as if no one was in a no-man's land. As his emotions soared, he couldn't help but sing the military song: "Be loyal to the emperor, fight bravely, and die peacefully wherever you fight, whether it is mountains or seas." If you die in the mountains, let the grass cover your body, and if you die in the sea, let the sea soak your body??????。 ”

The moral of the lyrics is not so much murderous as heroic, loyal to the emperor and not afraid of death. Later, someone with a heart performed another version, and the lyrics were processed with blood. For example, rushing out of the mountains, letting the corpses fill the ravines, going to the ocean, and letting the floating corpses float on the surface of the ocean??????。 However, the scene presented by the Japanese army in World War II seems to match the content of this version of the lyrics - tragic.

At the beginning of the 20 th century, many young people who went to Japan to study were shocked that one of the most popular local military songs was "Pray for Death in War": "Let's meet again at the Yasukuni Shrine!" This sentence is often the mantra of Japanese officers and soldiers. When the armies of Western countries run out of ammunition and food, they often choose to surrender. The elite German army, which was known for its toughness in the past, surrendered 90,000 people at the end of the Battle of Stalingrad. The Japanese army often fought tenaciously to the last man, and even the seriously wounded would choose to commit suicide.

Some of the traditional characteristics of the Japanese nation have been transformed into a cult-like spirit by bushido toxins, and it is indeed not easy to defeat such a stubborn enemy, and the madness of the Japanese soldiers cannot be explained by common sense.

However, nothing in the world is monolithic, and a careful study of Japan's war history shows that there are also marked differences in the military style and mental outlook of different regions and units of the Japanese armed forces. Taking the Japanese division as an example, those who are familiar with its internal situation can see the clues from the serial numbers, and from the fact that the Japanese army has put those units into different battlefields to fight, considering their equipment level, combat will, and combat effectiveness is the focus of the Japanese military command.

The Japanese army put the 18th Division formed in 1907 into the battle against the German army in Qingdao, which was a purposeful consideration. It can be seen that the 18th Division is the best in terms of weaponry and equipment and the quality of soldiers in the Japanese army's battle sequence. The reason why Ge Yunfei did not take the coastline to defend the Japanese army was to eat the strongest division of the Japanese army, strike at the Japanese army on a spiritual level, accumulate morale for the next fierce battle, and break the myth of the invincibility of the Japanese army, which is particularly important.

After the Japanese army easily occupied Zibo, Captain Kameda did not wait for an order from Kamimine, and ordered Kobayashi Ichiro to lead two squadrons to advance towards Zhou Village. According to intelligence, there were no Chinese troops in Zhoucun. However, unbeknownst to the Japanese army, the 6th Brigade of the 5th Division secretly arrived at Zhoucun from Jinan last night and set up an ambush on the east side of Zhoucun. In the woods, Hu Wannian, the commander of the 6th Brigade, was full of ambition, and the four regiments under his command dealt with 400 Japanese soldiers as if they were in a bag.

However, things did not turn out as he imagined, greatly underestimating the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army. "Report to the brigade commander, the Japanese army has entered the ambush circle!" "Order the 30th Regiment to immediately encircle in the east, and I will make the little devil a turtle in an urn." Hu Wannian's unit was a unit that surrendered to Wuhu last year, and it was expanded to form four regiments. 4,000 men and horses surrounded a mere 400 Japanese troops, as if they were in a bag. However, the combat effectiveness of this unit soon revealed in the battle that the level of training was insufficient, and the officers and men were greedy for life and afraid of death.

On the main road, 6 Japanese cavalry guards were searching and advancing, when suddenly the sound of crane guns sounded head-on, and two Japanese soldiers fell from their horses. The other four Japanese soldiers reacted very quickly and immediately turned their horses and ran back. The rain of bullets suddenly became dense, and three more soldiers were knocked to the ground. Shots rang out from the front, and Ichiro Kobayashi immediately ordered the troops to stop advancing, and the soldiers quickly formed a battle formation. At this time, a sharp soldier arrived on his horse, and only said that there was an ambush, and then he died in anger.

Kobayashi Ichiro realized that it was not good and immediately ordered the troops to retreat. When Kobayashi Ichiro noticed a large number of Chinese troops appearing on the eastern side, he realized that he was surrounded. Faced with such a crisis, Ichiro Kobayashi ordered to defend on the spot. Soon the Japanese army was surrounded by regiments and attacked from all sides. The attack was huge but extremely ineffective, and several rounds of offensive were repulsed by the Japanese. Due to the extremely strong individual combat capability of the Japanese army, the attacking troops suffered heavy casualties, the offensive was contained, and the battle entered a state of scorching.

I thought it was a one-sided battle, but it turned out to be like this. Hu Wannian received calls from various departments, all of which were due to the stubborn resistance of the Japanese army and the unfavorable attack. Due to the unfavorable offensive and the greed for life and fear of death, the Japanese army still stubbornly defended in the twilight of the battle. Hu Wannian was also at a loss, so he had to report to Jinan truthfully. "Report, Overseer call!" Hu Wannian took the telegram and checked it, only to see that it was written: It is a shame that the 400 Japanese troops actually fought like this. Be sure to end the fight before dark, or you'll come to me with your head up!

After Hu Wannian read the telegram, a cold sweat suddenly broke out. The military order was like a mountain, Hu Wannian did not dare to slack off, he concocted the same method and issued the same order to his subordinates. The good tiger couldn't stand the wolves, and all the units launched an attack at the same time, and the Japanese army was difficult to parry. Finally, with a dense explosion of grenades on Japanese positions, the battle ended quickly. Hu Wannian walked into the Japanese army position, looking at the scene of Kobayashi Ichiro committing suicide, and sighed in his heart. "Report to the brigade commander, capture 23 seriously wounded, and the rest of the Japanese troops are all killed!"

"What about our casualties?" "Report to the brigade commander, 185 people were killed and 172 wounded!" Hu Wannian heard this: "The Japanese army is indeed strong when it fights until every soldier does not surrender, and the overseer is really prescient." Immediately report to the Overseer: At the end of the battle, our troops completely annihilated two Japanese squadrons, killed 391 Japanese soldiers, and captured 23 seriously wounded. "The Japanese detachment of the westward advance was completely annihilated, no one escaped, and the Japanese army in Zibo could not get the news at the first time.

Jinan Governor's Mansion, Governor Song Shiyuan hurriedly walked into the General's Mansion and entered the headquarters. "Brother Ge, what's going on?" "Brother Song, half an hour ago, the 6th Brigade of our department, under the command of Hu Wannian, set up an ambush on the east side of Zhou Village and annihilated 400 attacking enemies." Song Shiyuan suddenly opened his mouth when he heard this, and it took him a long time to wake up and say, "Are you using soldiers without authorization?" "It's not an unauthorized use of troops, it's a premeditated plan by the official."

Ge Yunfei walked to the military map and said: "Brother Song, we usually take the great cause of the nation as our own responsibility, but this sentence cannot be hung on words, but must be embodied in actions. As a descendant of Yan and Huang, this official has the responsibility and obligation to defend the country's territory from being violated. To tell you the truth, I have decided to go against the weak and incompetent foreign policy of the Nationalist Government and take the lead in raising the banner of anti-aggression. Even if I fight alone, I will stand with the 30 million people of Shandong and drive away the invaders with blood and life. “

Song Shiyuan saw Ge Yunfei's resolute face and said: "How sure are you that you can block the powerful Japanese army with Shandong's own strength?" "Brother Song, in fact, I targeted the Japanese many years ago. Now I would like to introduce the situation in Japan and even the Japanese army, as well as our preparations??????" After listening to Ge Yunfei's detailed introduction, Song Shiyuan said with a shocked expression: "Brother Ge, you actually deceived me, with our current strength, we can completely fight with the Japanese army." “

Song Shiyuan was obviously excited: "No one has died in life since ancient times, and he has left Dan to take care of his sweat." For the sake of the great cause of the nation and the rise and fall of the country, the old man decided not to be swayed by any factors, and without hesitation, he threw himself into the anti-aggression war, even if he was ruined and bloodstained on the battlefield. "Brother Song, welcome to join the anti-Japanese camp!" Ge Yunfei held Song Shiyuan's hand. At this time, Guo Binghui walked in to report (he has been promoted to chief of staff of the Overseer's Office): "Report to the Overseer, Hu Wannian's battle damage has been reported!" ”

After listening to Hu Binghui's report, Song Shiyuan was a little apprehensive and said: "Brother Ge, ten times the enemy's strength, after fighting for a day, the battle damage is actually close to the Japanese army, the Oriental devil is indeed strong!" Ge Yunfei said with a smile: "Brother Song don't have to be anxious, Hu Wannian's army was incorporated by me last year, and most of his men and horses are veterans and lack systematic military training. In fact, it is already very good to play to this extent. Moreover, Hu Wannian's department mainly trains defensive operations, and it is too difficult for them to attack. ”

Ge Yunfei continued: "Our opponent is not only the Japanese army armed to the teeth, but also a devil's army. Their unafraid sacrifice and tenacious will to fight are the real test for us. Once the curtain of anti-aggression is opened, I believe that the awakened Chinese people will surely be able to defeat the aggressor by sharing the same hatred for the enemy. "Overseer, Hu Wanlai is calling, and the headquarters is waiting for new orders." "Telegraphed to Hu Wannian that the department was temporarily on standby in Zhou Village." "Report, He Zhi led his troops to Jinan!" A subordinate reported.

"Order He Zhi to continue to advance towards Zhou Village, and not to slack off. Order the 1st Artillery Regiment and the 2nd Regiment to open to Zhoucun, there must be no mistake! Ge Yunfei continued: "Brother Song, tonight, the First Brigade will attack from Shouguang and recapture Zibo. Tomorrow morning, you and I will call the whole country and proclaim the letter of the people of Shandong. You first call a meeting of the provincial officials and announce the matter. "Okay, I'll call a meeting of provincial officials right away!" Song Shiyuan left in a hurry.

On this night, the city of Jinan was still calm, and the people did not know the truth, but there were a large number of troops in the city of Jinan, and a large number of troops arrived, which undoubtedly provided security for the people in the city. The gossip in the city is full of news, some say that the Japanese army is pressing, some say that the Chinese army has begun to counterattack, this restless night, let Jinan City fall into a sleepless night.