Chapter 237: The Battle for the Ferry Ends
Your Excellency, please do not insult the intelligence of an Imperial soldier. I would have ordered the cannon to be fired at the Guantai Ferry, but not now. Also, thank you for your call to let me know that the password has been leaked - Takashi Sakai.
After reading it, Zheng Weiguo said with a puzzled face: "What kind of play is this?" ”
Chief of Staff Zhou said embarrassedly: "Military seat, this is a call back from Major General Takashi Sakai, commander of the 28th Brigade of the Japanese Army. Not only did we fail to deceive them, but we leaked the password. Just now, the telecommunications department discovered through listening that the Japanese army had changed the password, but we couldn't use a spare codebook. ”
Zheng Weiguo shook his head with a wry smile and said, "The Japanese army's communication technology is still quite advanced, and the secrecy work is also done well. This time, we are playing a big knife in front of Guan Gongmen! ”
Chief of Staff Zhou said ashamedly: "It's all to blame for the ineffective handling of lowly duties, please punish the military seat!" ”
Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said, "I can't blame you, it's me who thinks things too simply." Then he asked: "How is the progress of the 33rd Brigade now?" ”
Chief of Staff Zhou said: "The Japanese army resisted quite resolutely, and they engaged in any kind of meat bullet offensive at every turn. Brigade Commander Zhao felt that it was not cost-effective to fight hard, and had already ordered the troops to be withdrawn. ”
Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, it's good to collect the troops, let them hold their positions tightly to prevent the Japanese army from stealing the camp overnight." ”
Chief of Staff Zhou was about to speak, Ren Zhuzi suddenly hurried over, and he said excitedly: "Military seat, staff seat, just now I went to inspect various departments, and a soldier proposed a clever plan to conquer the Guantai Ferry, saying that the enemy army could be wiped out in one night. ”
Chief of Staff Zhou said curiously: "What kind of trick is it?" ”
Ren Zhuzi pointed to the reeds outside, and said mysteriously: "Smoke it!" ”
There are reeds on the beach of the Yellow River. Guantai Village also has a large amount of wood that has not been burned. If you don't have enough, you can buy firewood from nearby villages and towns. The wind began to blow at night on the banks of the Yellow River, and now the wind was blowing from the upstream to the downstream, so as soon as a fire was lit west of the Guantai Ferry, the smoke would quickly drift eastward and envelop the entire Japanese position.
Chief of Staff Zhou thought for a moment and said, "The terrain in that area is too open, and I'm afraid the effect will not be good." Besides, the smoke was all floating upwards, and the Japanese fortifications were dug into the ground, and the gap in the middle was so large that it was difficult to suffocate. ”
Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Not bad. In my opinion, it can blacken the devil at most! ”
Ren Zhuzi saw that this idea was rejected. He hurriedly said: "Then how about we attack while sprinkling lime powder with the wind?" Among the ideas that the fighters came up with, these two were the most reliable. ”
Chief of Staff Zhou shook his head and said with a smile: "How can it be a wild way?" To be honest, I don't think it's very useful, and our troops have not practiced this kind of strange tactic. If you don't do it, you will accidentally hurt your own people. ”
Zheng Weiguo nodded. Said: "The chief of staff is right! But those two fighters were willing to use their brains. This is a good sign. Pillar, you wait and get twenty oceans to reward them. ”
The pillar nodded and said, "Yes." Throne! Do you still want to collect combat plans from the soldiers? ”
Zheng Weiguo said firmly: "Of course we have to do it!" ”
That night, Okamoto, unwilling to accept defeat, organized several sneak attacks. Fortunately, the 33rd Brigade had been prepared, and after a fierce battle, the Japanese army stole chickens and rice, broke a lot of men and horses, and had to obediently retract their positions after the worst.
At about four o'clock in the morning, before dawn, Brigade Commander Zhao Yunxiang began to mobilize troops. Since the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Battalions all had the task of defending positions, the 2nd Battalion (which was combined with the original 2nd Battalion and the 6th Battalion) and the 4th Battalion were mobilized this time. The two battalions rested for a day and two nights, and their physical strength recovered a lot, so Zhao Yunxiang planned to use this advantage to take the ferry in one fell swoop.
The fighters warmed up for a while, and then ate some snacks to replenish their energy. It took about an hour before and after, and a little white fish began to emerge from the east.
Zhao Yunxiang looked at the sky and said, "It's about to dawn, inform all battalions and companies to assemble immediately and prepare for battle!" "The troops quickly assembled and were ready to go into battle just for an order.
The commander of the second battalion (that is, the former commander of the sixth battalion, surnamed Li, the former commander of the second battalion Meng had died in the battle of the Japanese army to seize the ferry) was a little anxious and said: "Brigade seat, when will you attack?" ”
Brigade Commander Zhao said: "Don't worry, there are three minutes of artillery preparation for this attack. ”
Battalion Commander Li said: "Brigade seat, we have prepared artillery fire for the first few attacks, and the little devils must be accustomed to it. This time, we might as well give up artillery preparations and rush directly to catch them off guard. ”
Brigade Commander Zhao's eyes lit up, and he nodded again and again and said, "Okay, this is a good idea, just do as you say!" If this battle is fought well, I will definitely ask the military seat for your credit! ”
Battalion Commander Li hurriedly said: "Brigade seat, it doesn't matter if you take credit, you can let our second battalion fight the main attack!" ”
Brigade Commander Zhao smiled: "Okay, it's your battalion, you go and prepare immediately!" ”
Commander Li was overjoyed, thanked him repeatedly, and then quickly rallied his troops to prepare for a charge. He was about to say a few words to boost his morale, when he suddenly noticed a wounded man in the group, with a bandage on his head and an arm hanging from his neck with a rope.
"What's going on! Didn't it be said that the wounded were not allowed to participate in this operation? Battalion Commander Li said a little angrily.
The wounded man stepped forward, gave a military salute with his left hand, and said, "Battalion Commander Li, I ask to join the battle!" I want to avenge the death of our brethren in the second battalion! ”
The deputy battalion commander on the side explained: "Battalion, this is Lin Feng, the commander of the fifth company, who was originally recuperating in the field hospital. I heard that the troops are going to fight the ferry, and they are going to come alive or dead. ”
Battalion Commander Li nodded and said, "Company Commander Lin, I can understand your feelings. But you're still wrapped in bandages, how can you fight? You can recuperate with peace of mind, this brother revenge will be avenged for you! ”
Company Commander Lin said with a sad face: "Battalion commander, I want revenge!" If you want to get in the way, I'll rip it off now! As he spoke, he began to untie the bandage, probably with too much force, and blood quickly seeped out of it.
Battalion Commander Li was startled, shocked and angry, and hurriedly scolded: "Bastard, you don't want to die? If you want to die, Lao Tzu can fulfill you now! ”
The deputy battalion commander persuaded: "Battalion, this Lin company commander is a mule temper. Just let him go! If we continue to entangle, the main attack task of our battalion will only be yellow. ”
Battalion Commander Li felt a headache, wondered how he had encountered such a thorn, and said helplessly: "Okay then! Company Commander Lin, you take your subordinates to the back of the most. ”
Company Commander Lin shouted: "I don't accept it!" ”
Battalion Commander Li said angrily: "If you don't accept it, you can not go!" ”
Company Commander Lin retreated suddenly. He said to his brothers: "The new battalion commander looks down on people, and has arranged us at the back of the line, so you can fight for Lao Tzu later!" ”
When the subordinates heard this, they blew up and shouted: "We have always been pioneers, when have we ever done the job of wiping our butts?" ”
A big platoon commander said, "No, I have to go to the battalion commander for evaluation." ”
Company Commander Lin waved his hand and said, "Forget it." Da Liu! The most rearly is the most rear. Let's take revenge and blood hatred in the same way, you all hurry up in a minute, and give Lao Tzu all the strength to eat milk. ”
The soldiers hurriedly promised: "Don't worry, company commander!" ”
"Kill!" The loud bugle sounded suddenly. The fighters of the 2nd Battalion quickly jumped out of the trenches and launched an overwhelming offensive against the Japanese positions.
Most of the Japanese troops were hiding in bunkers. There are only a small number of guards located in the surface fortifications. There was no time to stop it, and he could only watch the soldiers rush into position.
Battalion Commander Li commanded the troops to tear a hole, and then quickly penetrated into the depths. The Japanese army's carefully arranged defense line was smashed into pieces.
After rushing in, because there were many forks in the road, the second battalion began to disperse its activities in company and platoon units. Company Commander Lin and his subordinates ran wildly all the way, and finally rushed to the front. The soldiers held their breath in their hearts, and they showed the most courage, all the way to the core of the position.
Company Commander Lin suddenly found an antenna on a bunker, and hurriedly shouted: "The front is the headquarters of the devils, brothers, hurry up with me!" ”
Da Da Da ...... The fighters didn't rush a few steps before a hidden heavy machine gun suddenly opened fire, sweeping all the fighters who rushed to the front to the ground, and the remaining fighters were also suppressed by the fire so that they couldn't raise their heads.
Seeing that the enemy's firepower was too fierce, Company Commander Lin hurriedly shouted: "Gun grenade!" Gun grenades! ”
Burst! A grenade drilled through the firing hole in the machine-gun bunker, and a shout of horror was heard from inside. Rumble! A loud bang was followed by a rapid silence, save for a few faint moans.
"Onboard!" A Japanese soldier suddenly howled and rushed over. He was strapped to a bomb, his fuse had been lit, and he was stabbing with a fiery snake.
The warriors were taken aback and dodged in all directions, and the formation was in chaos for a while. At this moment, Platoon Commander Liu suddenly roared and rushed straight towards the "meat bullet". The two quickly fell into a hug. Da Liu relied on his strength, grabbed the Japanese soldiers and rushed forward with all his might. The fighters on both sides were stunned for a moment.
The "meat bullet" struggled desperately, but he was too small, and once his feet were off the ground, no matter how strong he was, he couldn't use it. The two scuffled all the way, and they saw that they were about to rush into the Japanese headquarters.
At this moment, the Japanese soldier suddenly took out a bayonet from his waist and stabbed Da Liu in the back. The soldiers were shocked and angry, and hurriedly shouted: "Be careful, Da Liu! He has a bayonet in his hand! ”
Da Liu may not have heard it, or he may not have reacted, and he was soon stabbed in the back of the heart. He screamed and fell to the ground. The Japanese soldier also fell down at the same time, right in front of the Japanese headquarters. The two struggled to get up, and the bomb exploded with a loud bang. The camouflage wall of the Japanese headquarters was instantly blown down by more than half, and it was splashed with blood, which was shocking!
"Avenge Platoon Commander Liu!" An overwhelming roar soon sounded from the Japanese position. Company Commander Lin led his subordinates to desperately storm the Japanese headquarters, and a thick layer of corpses was soon piled up in just over ten meters.
Seeing that the general situation had been lost, Okamoto shouted frantically, "The time has come to be loyal to the emperor!" Hurry up and send a report, and ask the brigade commander to raze this place to the ground! Ha Lu Ha, razed to the ground......"
The signal of the Japanese radio station was quickly detected by the 97th Army telecommunications department, and although it could not be deciphered, it could be guessed based on previous intelligence and the current battle situation.
The communications battalion commander was taken aback and hurriedly ran to the headquarters to report to Zheng Weiguo.
Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "Quick, inform Zhao Yunxiang and let them withdraw the attacking troops, it will be too late if it is too late." ”
Zhao Yunxiang received the order and hurriedly issued an urgent order to the second battalion and several other troops supporting the attack. The assisting troops are okay to say, and they will withdraw when they say they will withdraw. But the second battalion had already penetrated into the heart of the Japanese position, and was entangled with the Japanese army, how could it be withdrawn for a while?
Battalion Commander Li held the radio speaker and shouted loudly: "Brigade seat, it's not that I don't obey orders, I really can't retreat!" ”
Zhao Yunxiang shouted: "How many can be withdrawn, the devil is about to bombard the ferry with heavy artillery!" ”
Battalion Commander Li said: "Boom, boom, brigade, I can't leave the brothers alone!" ”
Zhao Yunxiang angrily slammed his fist on the table.
The news that the Japanese were going to bombard the ferry with heavy artillery soon spread throughout the battlefield, and those Japanese soldiers, knowing that they were going to die, launched round after round of ferocious counterattacks. However, the bloody nature of the soldiers of the second battalion was also stimulated, and they all fought to the death.
Company Commander Lin raised his knife and slashed over a devil, and shouted: "Brothers, kill!" The soldiers roared and rushed desperately towards the remnants of the Japanese army.
Seeing that the fighting was in full swing on the ferry, the commanders and fighters of each battalion finally couldn't hold back and asked the brigade headquarters to fight. Brigade Commander Zhao said: "No, the devil is about to bombard the ferry with heavy artillery, and you will be sent to death if you go!" ”
Kang Jianfei, the commander of the first battalion, said: "Brigade seat, isn't it heavy artillery? We can't let the brethren of the 2nd Battalion fight alone at the ferry! ”
Brigade Commander Zhao gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Each of your battalions sends a company to it! ”
Camp Kang was overjoyed, and rushed forward with a company. The commanders of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th battalions also personally led the strongest companies in the unit to the Japanese position.
The remnants of the Japanese army at the ferry could no longer support it, and they all fell in one breath. Seeing so many reinforcements coming from the second battalion, the morale plummeted and collapsed suddenly.
Bang! Battalion Commander Li danced the butt of his gun and knocked down the last devil, and stood on the battlefield with a blank face. It's such a small place, full of corpses and blood.
As soon as Battalion Commander Kang dragged him up, he ran away, shouting in his mouth: "Lao Li, let the brothers withdraw quickly!" ”
Several battalion commanders suddenly came to their senses and quickly organized the withdrawal of their troops. However, everyone withdrew, and for a long time, they did not see the Japanese firing artillery on this side. One of the fighters suddenly laughed, and then a squad, a platoon...... At the end of the day, the soldiers of the entire battlefield couldn't help but laugh. What heavy artillery, what planes, what fortifications, go hell! (To be continued......)