At the Guantai Ferry, the soldiers of the second battalion were building fortifications with the young men who had been temporarily recruited. The young men didn't work very hard, and the soldiers were in a hurry and had to go into battle in person, but the progress of the project was still not fast.

The banks of the Yellow River are not only hard sand and gravel, but also thick mud. It was very difficult to build a trench or something on top of this, the sand was too hard, and the mud was too sticky. If a pickaxe hits the sand, your hands will suddenly go numb, and sparks will splash everywhere, and if you dig up the mud with a shovel, the muddy water will rush in quickly when you shovel away the mud on all sides.

The commander of the fifth company said anxiously: "Yingzao, it can't go on like this, you have to think of a way." Otherwise, don't even think about repairing it for a week. ”

Camp Commander Meng was also worried about this matter, and said: "Well, let the brothers think about it, the three stinkers are better than Zhuge Liang, maybe they can come up with some ideas." ”

The order was conveyed to the battalions, and everyone was dumbfounded when they heard it. Most of these soldiers are fighting men, and it is really difficult for them to come up with ideas.

In desperation, Camp Commander Meng had no choice but to go to those migrant workers again. They are all local natives, and their ancestors have lived here for generations, so they may know some methods that are not known to outsiders.

The migrant workers were all recruited by Deputy Brigade Commander Huang from nearby villages. Because the wages given are not much, everyone is a little unhappy, and they are half-dead and weak when they work.

As soon as they heard Camp Commander Meng ask about this, the migrant workers all shook their heads and said that they didn't know what to do, and the meaning in their words was nothing more than wanting to ask for more wages. Camp Commander Meng thought that if he lost this battle, the money would be left in vain, so he decided to double everyone's wages.

When everyone heard this, they immediately became excited. A young man said, "Boss, we don't really know how to repair the fortifications. Our ancestors have been farming and fishing for generations, and it is useless to repair fortifications! ”

Camp Commander Meng rolled his eyes angrily and said, "You don't understand, then who does?" I said that I would reward you with a piece of the ocean, not to mention deducting your salary for a day! ”

The young man hurriedly smiled and said, "Don't, don't, don't." Mister. Let me tell you the truth, except for the little devil, there is really no second person who knows how to do this! ”

Camp Commander Meng said curiously: "The Japanese will fix this?" ”

The young man said, "Why not?" Look at the newly built pier on the ferry, it was built by the little devils! ”

Camp Commander Meng thought for a moment. There are indeed traces of refurbishment at the ferry. Originally. This ferry port used to be just a small pier. It is completely unqualified as a military dock, let alone replenish supplies for such a large force as the 14th Division.

When the Japanese arrived at the ferry, they immediately brought in engineering troops to renovate the wharf. And the expansion has strengthened a lot. Of course, those engineers alone can't do it, and the main thing that really does it is the young people who are recruited from the vicinity.

The commander of the fifth company hurriedly said: "Where is the young man who repaired the dock?" ”

The migrant workers shook their heads, saying that they had not been seen back after being requisitioned by the Japanese army, and that they had probably been transferred to other places to repair fortifications.

Camp Commander Meng thought for a while and said, "Could it be that he was caught by the devil and went to Guantai Village?" Hurry up and inquire and see if the young men rescued by each battalion have repaired the dock here. ”

As soon as I asked, hey, there really is. However, these migrant workers were all under the command of the Japanese army, and it was not easy for them to draw scoops by themselves.

When he was in a hurry, the commander of the fifth company said: "Yingzao, isn't the little devil who repairs the dock still in our hands?" You can let them teach us how to cultivate! ”

Everyone thought it was unlikely. Everyone is deeply aware of the stubbornness of the Japanese army, thinking that the 129th Division captured a few Japanese prisoners, and it took several months and a lot of old nose to transform. Right now, Tu Feiyuan is about to hit the river, even if everyone has that patience, they don't have that time!

As everyone expected, although these guys are greedy for life and afraid of death, they are reluctant to let them help repair the fortifications, and some simply pretend to be deaf and dumb, pretending not to understand anything.

The commander of the fifth company was on fire, took out a pistol and killed one, and shouted: "Do you understand now?" ”

The rest of the captives jumped, but they still disagreed, but their attitudes softened. Some of them begged the fighters to let them go for their family's sake, because once they played for China, the family members who stayed in the country would be persecuted.

The commander of the fifth company rolled his eyes, asked people to find out all their relevant materials and documents, and then asked the interpreter to tell them that those who helped to repair the fortifications would report that they had died in battle, and those who did not cooperate announced through newspapers and radio that they had joined the national army.

Now it was the captives' turn to be dumbfounded, and they quickly compromised after being promised that they would not be harmed. Under the guidance of these Japanese engineers, the progress of the project suddenly increased a lot.

Unfortunately, there was still not enough time, and they had just repaired a few trenches on their side, when they suddenly heard the neighing of horses from the opposite side. Battalion Commander Meng picked up the telescope and looked at it, so shocked that he almost threw the telescope in his hand.

The commander of the fifth company noticed that something was wrong, and hurriedly picked up the binoculars and looked across the river, only to see a group of Japanese troops rushing towards the Chenliu Ferry. Unlike ordinary Japanese soldiers, they rarely carried weapons, but they carried a lot of various supplies.

"Camp, what kind of army is this, why do you still have a small boat?" The fifth company commander asked curiously. Indeed, most of the materials carried by the Japanese army were some rare engineering equipment. In addition, there are a large number of folding boats, and they can force their way across the Yellow River if necessary!

Battalion Commander Meng looked at the black devil opposite, his face turned a little pale, and said, "It's a sapper, just like the devil who repairs the dock!" ”

It was later ascertained that the Japanese troops on the other side of the river were the 1st Bridge Material Squadron of the 2nd Division, the 14th Division Bridge Building Material Squadron, the 2nd River Crossing Material Squadron of the 16th Division, the 1st Bridge Building Materials Squadron, the 2nd Independent Engineer Wing, and the 14th Engineer Wing.

These units are now under the command of Wing Commander of the 14th Engineer Wing, Iwakura Umen Daisa, and their mission is to establish contact with the north bank of the Yellow River. In addition to carrying a large number of bridging materials, they also brought about 150 folding boats.

A Japanese flag bearer suddenly stood on the other side of the river and shouted, waving a signal flag in his hand. The commander of the fifth company hurriedly said: "Camp, the devil is playing the flag!" What shall we do? ”

Camp Commander Meng thought for a moment and said, "Didn't those previous devils want to fool us?" Let's fool the devils too. Let the flag soldiers change into Japanese military uniforms for a while. ”

The fifth company commander said: "Okay, but I'm afraid this trick won't last long, we still have to think of other ways!" ”

Battalion Commander Meng nodded and said, "Support it first, and I'll report to the brigade headquarters." ”

Chen Liukou, Iwakura Umen Osaku is personally rushing to the front line. He frowned and said impatiently, "Still not connected?" ”

The communications lieutenant hurriedly said: "I'm sorry Your Excellency, but there has been no response from the other side. ”

Iwakura Daisa said angrily: "How can this be! Is the fourth brigade of the independent independent mixed into a whole jade shattered? ”

The communications lieutenant was taken aback and hurriedly explained: "Your Excellency, it is possible that their radio station has been damaged. Or maybe they're in more complex terrain. So much so that we can't receive the signals we send. ”

Iwakura Osa shook his head and said, "This is too much of a coincidence, you should report this situation to His Excellency the division commander immediately!" ”

The communications lieutenant hurriedly said: "Hay! ”

He was about to turn around and leave, when a bannerman suddenly shouted, "Your Excellency." There is a flag soldier on the other side who is contacting us! ”

Iwakura Osa hurriedly picked up the binoculars and looked across the river. I saw a soldier in a Japanese uniform waving a signal flag in this direction. He looked at it for a moment. Confused, he said, "What did the soldier mean?" ”

The bannerman observed for a moment and said, "Report to Your Excellency Dazuo, the soldier asked when we would cross the river." Say they've been waiting for a long time. ”

Iwakura Osa smiled and said, "Yo Xi! Get them ready, and we'll be right there. By the way, you ask them what radio station they don't have a signal for. ”

The bannermen flew a few times and reported: "Your Excellency, they say that the humidity by the river is so heavy that all the radio stations are out of order and cannot be used. ”

Iwakura Osa said to everyone suspiciously, "Is that so?" ”

A technical officer in charge of communications hurriedly said, "Yes, Your Excellency! Humid environments do tend to cause damage to electronic components. But it's so irresponsible that they let all the stations be damaged. ”

Iwakura Daisa said: "Forget it, let His Excellency Kawamura Dong worry about it!" Then he said to the bannermen: "You can contact them again, and let them bring some urgently needed supplies by ship first." ”

The banner soldier hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, may I ask what kind of supplies?" ”

Iwakura said: "Of course, it's gasoline and diesel, Ishihara-kun (referring to Ishihara Shosan Nakasa, the commander of the 14th Wing of the Heavy Army) is almost bottoming out there, and if you don't get some more, all the trucks and armored vehicles don't want to move!" ”

The flag bearer was busy playing the flag to contact the other side, and the flag soldier on the other side readily agreed, but said that it would take a certain amount of time to load the ship, and suggested that they build a pontoon bridge first. Iwakura Osa felt justified and hurriedly asked his subordinates to work by the river, and it seemed that it would not be difficult for them to build a pontoon bridge.

Just when the banner soldiers were maneuvering with the Japanese army, Deputy Brigade Commander Huang had already hurried to the ferry. Duan Shuanghu went to the front line of Guantai Village, and Zhao Yunxiang took the six battalions to block the reinforcements of Hecun Dong, and he was the only one here who came out to support the scene.

When Battalion Commander Meng saw Deputy Brigade Commander Huang, he was relieved and hurriedly explained the current situation briefly.

Deputy Brigade Commander Huang said: "Are you using banner soldiers to fool the devils? It's not good, immediately notify Deputy Division Commander Duan and ask them to stop attacking Guantai Village immediately! ”

Battalion Commander Meng suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly asked the communication platoon to get in touch with Duan Shuanghu's front finger. Unexpectedly, before he could act, there was a dense sound of gunfire in the direction of Guantai Village.

The Japanese soldiers on the other side of the river were busy waving flags and asking the reason, everyone was startled, and they had no idea for a while, and the last one was still the brains of Deputy Brigade Commander Huang, and he said: "Tell the little devil, just say that you don't know the situation of the road, and you need to ask the superiors of the road." ”

The banner soldier hurriedly informed Nan'an in this way, and asked, "Vice-seater, what do you say next?" ”

Deputy Brigade Commander Huang thought for a moment and said: "Tell them, just say that there is a group of Chinese troops disguised as Japanese soldiers and attacked Guantai Village, but fortunately they were detected by the sentry, and there is no big problem!" ”

When everyone heard this, they felt that this excuse was more reasonable, and they applauded continuously.

Deputy Brigade Commander Huang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I'm afraid that we won't be able to hide it from the little devil, so we have to act immediately!" ”

Iwakura Daisa's suspicion was already heavy, and now he was even more suspicious. "The radio station could not be reached, but there was heavy gunfire," he said. Ladies and gentlemen, don't you think it's too strange? ”

The Japanese officers immediately discussed a lot, some thought that it was too abnormal and there must be ghosts, and some officers felt that it was not unreasonable, after all, all kinds of emergencies on the battlefield could happen.

Iwakura Osa spun around in the makeshift command shed, suddenly slapped his palm on the table, and said, "I suspect that the other side is not the Imperial army at all!" Report immediately to His Excellency the Division Commander and request reinforcements. ”

When Tu Feiyuan received the report, the two mung bean eyes suddenly narrowed into a slit. He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashed with a strange fierce light, and said gloomily: "Notify the 15th Wing and the 20th Field Artillery Wing...... There was also the 8th Wing of the Independent Field Heavy Artillery that immediately rushed to the ferry to prepare for battle! ”

The herald hurriedly said, "Hello! ”

As orders were handed down one by one, the Japanese troops quickly moved into action. On the north bank of the Yellow River, everyone has not yet made up their minds. The side represented by Battalion Commander Meng believed that it should continue to camouflage the Japanese army and induce the Japanese army to cross the river and attack halfway.

Battalion Commander Meng said: "Don't look at the little devil rampant, as long as his engineer troops are defeated, Tu Feiyuan can only watch us from across the river!" ”

Everyone felt that it made sense when they heard it, but the party represented by the commander of the fifth company was resolutely opposed. They believed that with the current strength of the 33rd Brigade, once the Japanese army was allowed to cross the river, it might not be able to stop them. Once the Japanese army gained a foothold on the north bank, it was the turn of the 33rd Brigade to flee for its life!

The commander of the fifth company said in the end: "I suggest that all the artillery be concentrated and start first, and blow up the devils crowded on the river beach!" ”

When everyone heard it, they thought that this idea was not bad, although it was impossible to eliminate too many devils, but it was easier and safer, and there was no need to worry about the Japanese army taking the opportunity to cross the river.

Due to the dispute between the two sides, it had to be decided by Deputy Brigade Commander Huang. Deputy Brigade Commander Huang is just a person who can come up with ideas but can't make up his mind.

Boom Boom Boom ...... Just when everyone was hesitating, a loud bang suddenly came from the other side of the river, followed by a dense burst of shells......

Camp Commander Meng was taken aback and shouted, "It's not good, the devil made the first move!" ”

He tried to organize his troops, but explosions were everywhere and all sounds were muffled. The crowd was so anxious that they could not even hear their own voices. Because the blow was too sudden and the command was lost, the second battalion in charge of defense was suddenly in chaos......

The remnants of the 4th Independent Mixed Brigade, which was struggling in Guantai Village, cheered happily when they heard the sound of artillery fire. Chief of Staff Kitaro Shimizu cried with joy, and said in a loud voice: "God bless, God bless, we finally survived!" ”

The captain of the fifth brigade, Hashimoto Mori, rushed in in a rage, and said excitedly: "Your Excellency, let's kill the out, and join forces with Your Excellency Tu Feiyuan to annihilate those damned Shina troops in one fell swoop!" ”

When the officers heard this, they all howled: "Onboard! (To be continued......)

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