Chapter 143: The Puppet Army Breaks Out
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There was an explosion, fierce gunfire rang out, and the sharp soldiers in front had already exchanged fire with the enemy, and there was not much time for Mugu to sigh and suffer.
Leaving a small number of people to continue to rescue the wounded, Mugu led the troops to rush to help, but they did not expect that a bigger nightmare awaited them.
Although Boxian and Luyi belong to the East Henan Plain, the terrain is less undulating, but due to the influence of the meandering and cutting changes of the river and the southward flooding of the Yellow River, the formation of the plain in the middle of the hill, slope and saucer-shaped depression are distributed alternately, with the geomorphological characteristics of "large flat and small uneven".
Mu Gu led his troops to the front, and found that the top soldiers of a squad were blown up by a mine and suffered heavy casualties, and two more were killed by the opposing snipers, leaving only six intact devils, and they were completely suppressed.
The opponent occupied a natural mound and rushed to repair simple fortifications, but the number of people did not seem to be very large, it seemed that there were only a few dozen people.
Muya first commanded the troops to deploy, suppressing them with firepower, so that the beaten spearheads could retreat. He held the binoculars and observed for a long time, the mine array obviously left a psychological shadow on him, and he did not rush to order the attack.
With two Bayi mortars, nine grenadiers (a squad with three grenadiers), three heavy machine guns, and nine light machine guns, Kitani reweighed his equipment. But it was basically useless, because he did not know the situation of the enemy on the other side.
"The enemy is very cautious!" Liang Moqing was also observing the enemy situation with a telescope in the distant shelter department, and said with a smile: "It seems that the mine array has blown up the enemy, and he doesn't dare to act rashly." ”
"What's the use of being cautious now?" A staff officer sneered: "There is not a single squadron, and our army is sure to fight hard." ”
"If you can outwit, you don't need brute force." Liang Moqing pondered for a moment and said, "Fight according to the original plan, and order the Dragon King Temple to make a feint." ”
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The sound of cannons in the distance came, like a low thunder, and the main hall of the Dragon King Temple was filled with a tense and depressing atmosphere, and everyone was silent, and no one spoke.
When Guo Zhenru knew through telegrams and the sound of explosions and gunshots in the distance that the reinforcements were not far away, less than ten miles, his heart became restless again, so he summoned everyone to discuss the strategy. As soon as he finished speaking, he observed everyone's expressions and captured the subtle expressions on their faces.
And Zhang Sanyou had already made arrangements at this time, so he was not in a hurry to speak, so as not to arouse Guo Zhenru's suspicion. Like an experienced gambler, he waits patiently for the most securing opportunity to make his final bet.
Guo Zhenru could see that everyone's silence was the embodiment of pessimism and negativity, and he couldn't help but feel anxious, and his body was dripping with sweat. He understands the importance of winning people's hearts in the current situation, and cannot be reprimanded as usual.
He tried his best to resist the impulse, and said in a tone that was almost pleading: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are at a critical juncture, which is not only related to my personal success or failure, but also to your net worth and life. As he spoke, he glanced at his brother-in-law, Zheng Shilun, chief of staff of the regiment.
This Zheng Shilun is a guy who doesn't learn and doesn't know how to do anything, he can't make plans for literature, and he can't get on the horse to kill him, but he climbed to the position of chief of staff because of Guo Zhenru's eyes, and when he saw Guo Zhenru's eyes, he immediately jumped out and shouted: "Trapped here without food or drink, it's not a way to see, while the reinforcements are not far from us, we should break out, don't leave quickly on a sunny day, just wait for the rain." ”
As soon as Zheng Shilun fired the cannon, several of his cronies also chimed in.
"Now the people are in a state of panic, and the brothers are complaining behind their backs, and if it drags on, things will be even more difficult."
"There are a lot of wounded soldiers, there is a lack of medical care, and they are crowded in the corridor and crying and making trouble, so that everyone in the brothers is in danger, and if it drags on like this, I am afraid that it will be difficult to maintain morale."
"The ammunition reserves are getting smaller and smaller, and if this stalemate continues, the consumption will continue to increase, and it will be more difficult for him to cope with the enemy's large-scale attack."
Zhang Sanyou listened to their noisy shouting, and couldn't help sneering in his heart, damn, a group of swingers, a group of straw bales, if you want to break through, don't you want Lao Tzu to take the lead, the quarrel is quite fierce, is there one who is not afraid of death?
"It's my incompetence that I mistook you!" As soon as Guo Zhenru's words came out, he was sad and moving, "The past is not learned, the future can be chased, and until now, there is no need to complain about the heavens and people, only with one heart and one mind, and work together to open a way of life." He looked at the silent Zhang Sanyou and said, "Old Zhang, what do you think of the breakthrough?" ”
"Breakout? Isn't it dangerous? Zhang Sanyou said hesitantly: "Now there is only one bridge that can enter and exit, and it is difficult to block it with a few machine guns." And if the breakthrough fails, a lot of casualties will be paid in vain, and the current garrison will be weakened, which is very unfavorable to holding on and waiting for reinforcements! ”
"Yes!" Yao Shouzu echoed on the side: "The reinforcements are not far away, if we can defeat the enemy, we will naturally be able to relieve our siege, if we can't come, we will not be sent to death if we break through the siege." ”
Zheng Shilun picked it up and said coldly: "Have you lost confidence in the reinforcements, the imperial army is very strong, and there are artillery, how can the Second Route Army stop it." ”
Yao Shouzu sneered at each other: "It's not that I have lost confidence in the reinforcements, but that they are delayed, you listen to the sound of gunfire, after a long time, there are signs of getting closer and closer?" ”
"It is precisely because of the small setback of the reinforcements that we need to flank the front and rear and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop." Zheng Shilun defended: "The enemy's forces are basically transferred to block reinforcements, and now is the time when the defense is weak, and it is the most sure time to break through." ”
"In the face of such an enemy, such a terrain, what can you be sure of if you take the risk of breaking through and making a desperate bet?" Yao Shouzu sneered.
"In the face of such an enemy and terrain, of course it is not possible to make a hard breakthrough." Guo Zhenru paused, lowered his eyes and fell into a brief contemplation, that concentrated look made people feel as if he was reviewing a plan that had not been well thought out, trying to make it more relevant to the current situation and situation. After a while, he raised his eyes, glanced at everyone, and said inquiringly: "In order to be more sure, I think it is better to send a general to lead an elite army to break through first, contact reinforcements, and then turn back to meet here." Look, what about this idea? ”
Zheng Shilun and several officers immediately felt as if they were saved, and they showed a look of joy and approval.
Zhang Sanyou frowned and looked at Yao Shouzu, and when he saw that Yao Shouzu was thinking, he was silent.
Guo Zhenru continued: "If you don't object, that is, you agree, which one is willing to work hard." ”
Zheng Shilun and several officers lowered their eyebrows and silenced them together, and no one dared to take this risk.
Guo Zhenru looked at Zheng Shilun and several officers, they lowered their heads, not daring to touch Guo Zhenru's fierce gaze, and the entire hall fell into a tense, oppressive and silent atmosphere again. Guo Zhenru glared angrily, but showed a helpless expression.
Yao Shouzu suddenly raised his head as if he had figured out something, secretly glanced at Zhang Sanyou, and then snorted in the direction of Guo Zhenru.
Zhang Sanyou was stunned for a moment, nodded slowly, and said in a low voice: "Sir, then let me go!" ”
"Battalion Commander Zhang is brave and good at fighting, and he can do this." Guo Zhenru immediately praised him, and then muttered: "Bring the deputy chief of staff again, the wise and brave generals are complete, and there will be no problem in breaking through." ”
Everyone was ordered to prepare, and Zhang Sanyou and Yao Shouzu got together again and conspired.
"What do you mean? It is clear that the surname Guo wants us to go and sell our lives, he stays here and enjoys his success, why do you want me to agree. Zhang Sanyou asked with a little complaint.
Yao Shouzu smiled bitterly: "Can we hide?" Big brother, if you don't go, the surname Guo will be able to take over your rights. ”
"Take my right? Hmph, then I'll fight with him to break the net. Zhang Sanyou said viciously.
"That's not necessary." Yao Shouzu smiled slyly, "Breaking through is not necessarily an opportunity, think about it, as long as you can break through, who will care about this mess, we will not contact reinforcements, let alone risk our lives to turn around and drill into this cage again, just take people and horses to create their own family business." This is called the sky is high and the birds can fly, and the sea is wide and the fish can jump. ”
"Makes sense, makes sense." Zhang Sanyou grinned for a while, and suddenly frowned, "Then why can't you break out?" Isn't it for nothing? ”
"Let's hide behind, if we can't rush out, we'll retreat, it's not us who will die anyway." Yao Shouzu said ruthlessly.
There were not many people besieging the Dragon King Temple, only one main squadron, and part of the four detachments that had just been reorganized by the Fifth Route Self-Defense Army, but there were several grenadiers facing the Dragon King Temple.
Easy to defend but hard to attack? It seems so, but the enemy is also in a Jedi, and as soon as the wooden bridge is blown up, the passage is cut off, and the hunger is also starving.
Squadron leader Lu Peng and deputy Gao Rongli squatted behind the fortifications, shielding the sun with their hands and looking at the situation of the Dragon King Temple.
The sky was clear, there was not a single strand of clouds, and the earth rose with dry and somewhat hot air. Except for the occasional cold shot or two, the entire front line of the Dragon King Temple was immersed in silence, and it seemed that all the sound had stopped and condensed, just waiting for an instantaneous explosion.
"It's estimated that there will be a war over there, but unfortunately we can't catch up." Lu Peng put down his hand with a little regret.
"It's easy to grab the main attack task, and these pseudo-army scum haven't all been cleaned up at once. But the plan changed again, and we became a siege. Gao Rongli also shook his head depressedly, and looked at the river crossing equipment made behind him.
Lu Peng realized that his emotions just now were likely to affect his subordinates, so he changed his tone and patted Gao Rongli's shoulder gently, "Now this enemy has become a devil's hook card, if it is eliminated, the enemy's main force will inevitably retreat with all its strength, at that time, our interception force was insufficient, how can we stop it, let them escape back, it will be difficult to find such an opportunity in the future." ”
"I know that." Gao Rongli said with a wry smile: "Just a few complaints, the task given to us is not ambiguous." (To be continued.) )