Chapter 80: The Column Heading South

With a long whining sound, a military train drove out of Shimen Railway Station. This is a train to transport logistical supplies to the 14th Division of the Japanese Army, with a total of 14 carriages, and there is an astonishing amount of supplies inside. Because this batch of supplies was crucial, there was a full squadron of soldiers escorted by the train, and a Type 95 railway armored car was escorted by each of the trains in front and behind the train.

What is shocking is that this situation has happened many times in recent times, and this train is just one of them. You may wonder, why does a division need so many supplies? It turned out that after the 14th Division occupied Handan, an important town in North China, on October 17, 1937, it rapidly expanded to the eastern and western counties on both sides of the Pinghan Railway. On the 18th, they occupied Yongnian, Cixian and Feixiang. On the 21st, the county seat of Linzhang was captured. On the 24th, the city of Cheng'an was captured. On November 13, the city of Daimyo was captured. On the 16th, they entered Qiu County.

While conquering the city, the Japanese army also carried out inhumane massacres of innocent people in these areas. One of the appalling is the "Cheng'an tragedy". When the Japanese army invaded and occupied Cheng'an City, the soldiers and civilians put up stubborn resistance, killing and wounding more than 400 Japanese soldiers. The Japanese then used artillery to knock down the city walls, and the city was bloodied for seven days and nights. On an area of only 0.36 square kilometers, 5,100 people were killed, more than 1,200 houses were burned, and blood stained four pits in the city. On a nearly 100-meter-long path, 240 cubic meters of the bodies of the victims were landfilled.

As a result of the continued frenzied massacres and sieges, the logistics of the 14th Division gradually became somewhat oversupplied. The commander of the division, Kenji Dohihara, then ordered the establishment of a military station in Handan Castle to ensure the supply of troops. The northern section of the Pinghan Line is now in the hands of the Japanese army, so the railway is naturally the first choice for transportation and supplies.

The Japanese army in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War was very "arrogant", and the baggage troops were no exception. The soldiers were half-lying and half-sitting in the carriage, talking and laughing, looking very relaxed. It didn't look like a war, but like a train travel. However, the arrogance of the Japanese army is not unreasonable, after all, the section from Shimen to Handan on the Pinghan Line is under the strong control of the Japanese army, and with such a "powerful" military escort, the possibility of being attacked is very small.

Since it is a truck, the carriage is fully enclosed, so you can't enjoy the scenery through the window like a passenger car. The soldiers, probably thinking that the trip was too dull, played cards in the carriages. The executive officer was just about to stop it, but the squadron leader Bunichiro Kawagishi waved his hand and said: "Don't interfere with them, the war is too boring, just let them relax!" Seeing that the squadron leader's attitude was so friendly, some of the bold soldiers became even more unscrupulous.

A corporal officer showed an obscene expression and said, "Squadron leader, when will you take us to find the woman in China?" It's so unfair that those guys in the infantry wing can go every day, and we can only stay in the city. When the other Japanese officers and men heard this, they asked the squadron leader to fulfill their wishes.

This kind of situation is not common in the hierarchical Japanese army, but Kawagishi Bunichiro is a very easy-going and smooth person, and they are both fellow villagers of Utsunomiya, so they get along more casually.

Speaking of women, Bunichiro Kawagishi also became interested. He smiled, "Don't worry, I think we will have such an opportunity soon." As long as this escort mission is successfully completed, His Excellency the Wing Commander will give us three days to rest. I suggest you better prepare in advance. ”

One soldier tugged at his crotch and laughed: "Your Excellency, Squadron Leader, we are all ready to fire at any time!" The other officers and soldiers laughed uncontrollably when they heard this.

The train soon entered the territory of Yuanshi County, which was very close to Shimen, and there was a squadron of Japanese troops stationed in the county seat, one of which was stationed at the railway station outside the city. According to the itinerary, the train did not have to stop here, but somehow, the train suddenly stopped, as if something had happened. This annoyed the soldiers of the Kawagishi squadron a little, and they now just wanted to return to Handan as soon as possible and then go to the countryside to find women.

Kawagishi Funichiro said angrily, "What's the matter! You go and see, the train has stopped for nothing! ”

The herald hurriedly got up and clamped his legs, and said, "Hello! Then he ran out of the car to investigate. It didn't take long for him to run back and report with a depressed face: "Squadron leader, the stationmaster of the station said that the section of the road in front was damaged by the people of Zhina, and now it is being repaired, please get off the train and rest first." ”

Funichiro Kawagishi thought for a moment and said, "The supplies on the train are too important, so we won't get off." Let them hurry up and fix it, we are in a hurry. ”

The herald said "Hai" again and ran to negotiate with the station. After a while, he ran back in high spirits and said, "Squadron leader, let's get out of the car and rest!" A new comfort station has been built inside the station, and not only women but also bathers! ”

When the soldiers heard this, they immediately cheered and asked to get out of the car to receive "comfort". Funichiro Kawagishi hesitated for a while, and finally agreed to get out of the car and rest. However, for safety reasons, he still left a team to patrol the vicinity of the train. Although the officers and men of this squad were very unhappy, they could only accept orders.

As soon as Kawagishi and the others got out of the car, a big man in a kimono ran over to greet them. The big man was very enthusiastic and said, "Ha! Warriors of the Empire, welcome to the Yuanshi comfort station. I'm Shinnosuke Nohara, the boss here, so please take care of me! ”

Listening to the accent is Kanto, which makes Kawagishi feel a little familiar, he smiled and said, "I'm Lieutenant Bunichiro Kawagishi, thank you very much for the invitation." The soldiers are very hungry and thirsty, please find more hostesses! ”

Nohara smiled, "There is absolutely no problem. Kawagishi-kun, please! With that, he welcomed Kawagishi and his party to a compound next to the station. At the entrance of the courtyard hung a sign of the Yuan's comfort station, which looked new, which made the soldiers excited.

The Japanese troops in the two armored vehicles arrived earlier than them and had already arrived in the courtyard in advance. However, the soldiers who came earlier inside. About a small group of Japanese soldiers were already waiting in line, probably so hungry and thirsty that they even stripped off their shirts. Nohara explained, "These are soldiers from the city, and they come almost every day. ”

Kawagishi was a little unhappy when he heard this, and said, "Do you want us to be behind these people?" ”

Nohara hurriedly said, "I'll go talk to them and let you go in first." He ran to persuade them, and he quickly persuaded them, and then he came back to Kawagishi and said, "All right, you can go in first." Remember, once every three minutes, you have to add money when you overtime! ”

The soldiers laughed and said, "Nohara-kun is too exaggerated, it won't take that long at all!" ”

Kawagishi was also very satisfied with this, and couldn't help but feel a little more fond of this pimping Nohara. The soldiers began to line up and prepare for "comfort". They had undressed as early as the soldiers in front of them, despite the fact that it was November.

The soldiers stripped naked one after another, and every three minutes they went in batches, and soon only half of the more than 100 people remained. Kawagishi Bunichiro suddenly felt that something was wrong, and shouted: "Nohara-kun, what the hell are you doing, why are only people going in, but you don't see them coming out?" ”

Nohara was stunned for a moment and said, "Don't you still want to take a bath?" After comfort, you can go directly to the bathhouse. ”

Kawagishi suddenly realized and said, "Soga! Nohara-kun, I'm too careful, but I still have to go and see them, please forgive me! ”

Nohara didn't mean to be embarrassed at all, and said with a smile: "Kawagishi-kun, you are a real soldier, I'll take you there!" With that, he got up and walked in with Kawagishi. The soldiers in the queue thought that Kawagishi Funichiro was going to add a stopper, and they were all dissatisfied, but they did not dare to offend the "authority" of the commander.

Bunichiro Kawagishi was going to go in and see, but there were too many people at the door to squeeze in. He wanted to see inside through the window. But when he walked to the window, he found several soldiers lying on the window and looking in. Kawagishi was a little puzzled and asked curiously, "What's going on with these soldiers?" Why are you lying here? ”

Nohara smiled: "These poor soldiers are injured, and they can only watch others do it. However, I only charge half of their money, which is still very cost-effective. ”

Kawagishi listened to Ha Lu Ha Da Lang laughing, and suddenly lost interest in going to the window.

Nohara took the opportunity to say, "Kawagishi-kun, you should also go and accept comfort, I have the best goods from Osaka here." ”

Kawagishi excitedly followed Nohara into a room, only to see that there was indeed a beautiful woman inside. Kawagishi howled and was about to pounce, but he didn't expect a huge pain in the back of his head, and he quickly lost consciousness. The beautiful woman stepped forward and grabbed Kawagishi's head with both hands and twisted it, and with a click, her neck was twisted off.

"Nohara" smiled: "Wanchun, the movements are quite neat!" ”

Wanchun glanced at "Nohara" and said, "Brigade, what should I do next?" ”

Zheng Weiguo looked outside, and saw that the team left behind on the train was also picked up by Feng Kun, and said with a smile: "The work is about to be done, of course it's leaving!" ”

After all the devils in the courtyard were cleared, the soldiers poured out of it. Zheng Weiguo saw that they were all excited, and said with a smile: "Are you happy to kill?" ”

However, the soldiers expressed their victory and said, "It's better to fight on the battlefield!" was so angry that Zheng Weiguo fiercely "despised" them.

After packing up and stopping, Liu Zida came over to report that the train was ready and could leave now. After Liu Zida stepped down from the post of commander of the third battalion, he did not show up for a long time. Everyone was wondering, they didn't expect him to do such a big thing. This is also due to his previous work, which can be said to be well aware of the situation of the Pinghan line.

Zhang Changgui patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Lao Liu, you have made a great contribution this time!" ”

Liu Zida grinned and said, "As long as you can fight devils, it doesn't matter if you make meritorious service or not!" ”

Zhang Changgui glanced at him with contempt and said, "Go, it's hypocritical!" Hey, will you come back to peace with us this time? Can you teach me how to climb a train? ”

Liu Zida said with a smile: "I won't go back without special circumstances in the future, the railway line is my battlefield!" ”

Zheng Weiguo asked, "Are you and the brothers who ate the two lines ready to evacuate and transfer?" ”

Liu Zida was a little helpless and said: "Some brothers want to get a vote. ”

Zheng Weiguo said categorically: "You can't have a fluke mentality, you must evacuate!" You take some money out and let them all hide, this time the devil is afraid that he is going crazy! In addition, you should also be careful, you can stop your work first, safety is the most important thing! ”

Liu Zida was a little moved, smiled reluctantly, and said, "Don't worry, I'm very familiar with this place, and I'll be fine." "Originally, he should have withdrawn to Ping'an County, but there must always be one person left here, and if they all leave, the previous work will be in vain. And the next period of time, although harsh, is also a good opportunity to see the stitches. As long as it is used properly, you can put your own people in key locations on the railway.

The troops then began to evacuate by train. However, a platoon of the Blue Army squad and the spy company led by Feng Kun remained. They had to delay as much time as possible to facilitate Zheng Weiguo and them to carry the materials.

The train stopped before it reached Tongping County, which is a relatively remote area and easy to unload. According to the plan drawn up earlier, the soldiers of the two battalions escorting the baggage troops and a large number of temporarily recruited civilians have been waiting here for a long time.

The sides of the wagon's compartment can be fully opened, and when placed on the ground, it creates a ramp for easy unloading. The warriors were in high spirits preparing to open the first carriage when the sharp-eared warriors suddenly shouted: "There is movement inside!" Someone! ”

The soldiers were startled, afraid that it was a devil, and hurriedly picked up the guns in their hands.