For the Japanese troops who went on this expedition, in their ideas and plans, they naturally did not consider too many retreats. According to their predictions, the pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info advanced all the way to Wuhan and looked for an opportunity to fight the main force of the Central Army.

At this moment, the 16th Division suddenly chose to retreat, although many division generals felt that it was unnecessary. But they also knew that a division would not be able to hold out for long in the face of a siege in the Fifth War Zone.

The most important thing is that the place where they are at the moment is not suitable for a decisive battle at all. Coupled with the follow-up reinforcements, I am afraid that it will take some time before it is possible to arrive. In this case, it is also a wise decision to choose an appropriate retreat.

It's just that some time ago, in order to prepare for a full-scale offensive, the military headquarters constantly transferred a batch of supplies to the rear of the 16th Division. When marching and fighting, war materials are equally important. And this batch of materials has now become a big trouble.

Although the 16th Division has a baggage wing. But it is impossible to transfer so many materials at one time. Most importantly, they had to use mules, horses and cars to transport many supplies.

If you use manual transportation, you don't have to worry too much about the road. However, with manpower alone, it is impossible to transport away a large number of materials sent from the rear. And with the baggage wing of the 16th Division alone, they couldn't transport those supplies.

The cars attached to the baggage wing were first used for hauling artillery transfers. This also means that artillery will occupy quite a few divisional cars. A large number of weapons, ammunition and materials also need to be transported by a large number of vehicles.

In view of this situation, when he received the order to transfer, Keisuke Fujie asked the rear to send transport vehicles to the rear to help the 16th Division to transport the materials that had been transported earlier to the rear again.

Even for the sake of safety, these cars that came in empty cars also transported a lot of additional infantry. Everyone knows that in order to ensure the safe evacuation of the 16th Division at this time, the Japanese army also needs to send a steady stream of reinforcements.

Just when Minoru Higashikunomiya sent a car brigade to the location of the 16th Division to assist in the transfer of supplies. The reconnaissance brigade that came in advance had long blocked those important communication arteries and attacked the logistics line of the little devils.

Although at this time, it is already unlikely that the little devils will be able to transport supplies from the rear to the front. However, for these Japanese vehicles that appeared on the official road, the combat detachment of the reconnaissance brigade would not let them pass easily.

Looking at the long convoy that appeared on the road ahead, the reconnaissance and combat detachment lurking near the mountain road, he was also a little surprised: "This convoy is so large!" I just don't know if there's anything in the car! ”

The leader of the reconnaissance detachment in charge of the blocking operation said with a smile: "At this time, as long as the little devils are not stupid, I believe they should not be able to send supplies to the front line." On these cars, I am afraid that only the little devils are transported.

What we have to do now is to cut off our heads and tails and destroy the road. With only a hundred or so of us, I'm afraid that we won't be able to stop the little devil for long. What I have to do is to delay the march of the little devil's convoy and create an opportunity for the main force to encircle.

On the nearly 100-kilometer road from us to Fujin Mountain, the brigade commander arranged no less than 10 combat detachments. Wait a minute, we're still focusing on sabotage. All combat squads are not allowed to fight. Just destroy the little devil's car and we'll leave! ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

As the reserve unit of the saber special combat team, this reconnaissance brigade under He Zhengdao is undoubtedly one of the best in both joint operations and detachment operations. The officers and men of the reconnaissance brigade still like to fight in detachments.

From the formation of the reconnaissance unit to the present, many veterans of the reconnaissance brigade are also the most proficient in this kind of small detachment operation. In their opinion, this kind of combat method is flexible and changeable, and it is more suitable for them to fight the little devils.

As the combat order was issued, on this kilometer-long road, the head car of the little devil left from under the noses of the reconnaissance detachment very smoothly. Looking at the infantry visible from time to time on these cars, the officers and men of the reconnaissance detachment were also slightly surprised.

These dozens of cars were loaded with infantry, although not too much. But for today's Chinese Anti-Japanese War troops, I'm afraid it's really rare. Even if it is an independent column, the total number of vehicles seized so far is only about 100.

In many cases, all of these vehicles are used, and at most they can project a regiment or so of troops. And right now, the little devil dispatched so many vehicles at one time, which really made the members of the reconnaissance team a little greedy.

If this is a battle in the north, I am afraid that the members of the reconnaissance team will find a way to capture some more vehicles through the battle. But now, they all know very well that these vehicles are only afraid that they will not be seized.

Look at the cars slowly passing under your noses, and a few three-wheeled motorcycles in front of the convoy, from time to time with machine guns strafing the mountains on both sides of the road. Most of the soldiers of the reconnaissance detachment who were lurking were waiting quietly.

When the vehicle entered the ambush circle set up by the team, the leader of the team stretched out three fingers to the team member holding the detonator. His eyes were fixed on him, and he began to drive to the car on the road where the explosives had been planted before them.

As the three motorcycles left the bomb zone, a car loaded with infantry soon appeared in the blast zone. And at this moment, the squad leader, put away the last finger and also realized that the attack had begun.

'Detonate! ’

As the explosive man pressed the detonator, the car, which happened to be in the center of the explosives distribution area, was instantly overturned like a rag doll. The violent explosion also caused the entire moving convoy to stop instantly.

'Enemy attack! Get out of the car and shoot back! ’

Despite being caught off guard by the sudden explosion. But the Japanese infantry who came to support also knew that their road to Gushi at the moment was not easy. But they were somewhat surprised, and the ambush would be more advanced than they thought.

After all, the position they were in at the moment was only twenty kilometers away from their rear base camp. This also means that the troops who ambushed them have put the reconnaissance and blocking forces under their noses.

Just when the infantry on the car was overturned by the sudden brakes. Listening to the urging of the military causal, many infantry began to jump out of the car one after another with weapons in hand. At this time, the explosion on the highway became violent.

The rear convoy was bombed, as was the middle convoy. Just as the smoke of the explosion filled the road, the lurking reconnaissance team sneaked out of the hiding place, pulled out the rifles and submachine guns they used, and fired and strafed wildly.

'Prepare the grenades!' ’

Looking at the Japanese infantry who began to counterattack on the road, the leaders of each squad shouted these words. At the moment, the road is not very far away from them. With their ability to throw grenades, they are fully capable of throwing grenades into the middle of the road.

'Two seconds delay, pull the strings!' Cast! ’

After the cold and decisive voice was spoken, the scout fighters threw grenades one after another. Suddenly, the entire highway was once again enveloped by the sound of explosions. The Japanese infantry on the highway also looked very aggrieved and helpless.

Fortunately, it can be seen from the intensity of the gunfire of the attack that there are not many troops ambushing them. Even the grassroots commanders of the Japanese army can quickly launch corresponding on-the-spot counterattacks to reduce the casualties of their troops.

The detachment commander, who had been keeping an eye on the movements of the Japanese army, saw that the Japanese infantry who had jumped down safely had steadily advanced to support the attacked infantry. He also said calmly: "Whistle, retreat!" ”

As the whistle sounded one after another, the scouts who had previously attacked also quickly retreated to the rear. The whole offensive lasted less than half an hour. The gunfire and explosions along the entire highway officially ended.

By the time quite a few infantry climbed the hillside beside the road, intending to pursue the ambush force that had sneaked up on them. However, they found that there was no human figure at all, and the reconnaissance detachment that moved quickly had disappeared from their eyes.

Looking at the vehicles that were blown up, as well as the infantry who were killed and killed, the Japanese soldier who led the team said with the same angry expression: "Yaga! These damn sneak attack troops! will use such shameless means! ”

Scolding and scolding, but this Zhongzuo understands in his heart. The other party didn't bother to entangle with him at all. At present, more than a dozen cars were destroyed, and hundreds of infantry were killed and wounded, but he also seemed a little at a loss for what to do.

These wounded people can't continue to take them on the road. But they could not stay here for long, and they needed to escort the convoy to the location of the 16th Division as soon as possible. I can't catch up, and I realize that their supplies can't be shipped.

This dilemma made the Japanese lieutenant commander have to order the troops to push all the destroyed cars to the side of the road and reopen the road. As for the dead and wounded troops, they can only stay here temporarily.

Send a telegram to the division commander and ask them to send troops back to bring back these wounded and broken warrior corpses. Leave one squad on guard, and the rest of the personnel will continue to set off with the vehicle and join the 16th Division as soon as possible. ’

When the telegram was sent to the 13th Division, Minoru Higashikunomiya, who learned the news, also said with a stern expression: "Yaga! Their ambush force has lurked only twenty kilometers away from us.

A cavalry brigade was drawn from the military headquarters and sent them to the front line to join the motor units. At the same time, a telegram was sent to the 16th Division, asking them to send infantry to guard along the way. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to deliver our supplies at all. ”

'Hey! ’

It is clear that the transportation of materials for a division and regiment still has high requirements for roads. Infantry, you can choose some difficult roads to retreat on the march. But these cars transporting supplies have to take the official road.

At this time, some places that are easy to defend and difficult to attack along the entire official road are guarded by combat detachments of the reconnaissance brigade to block and fortify. This also means that it will not be easy for the 16th Division to withdraw.

In the same way, it is not easy for the reinforcements in the rear of the little devils to want to pass. In He Zhengdao's words, even if the 16th Division of the Japanese Army cannot be completely annihilated, it must be gnawed off a piece of meat. Let them know what a dilemma is! (To be continued.) )