Chapter 244: Life is better than death
When the border guards of the Ice Bear Country killed by the volunteers were defeated for a hundred miles, the nearly 100,000 Sun Country troops trapped in Heihe Prefecture were also having a hard time. Faced with the situation that they were already surrounded, their material reserves were close to the limit. From three meals a day to two meals a day, now only one dry meal at noon a day, and the rest can only eat a little thin.
In the county where these Japanese troops were stationed, the people had already run away in advance, and some Japanese soldiers didn't want these people to leave. But in the face of the reality that their Royal Highness the Prince was beheaded, they really didn't dare to bully these ordinary people of Longhua at will. So much so that these Japanese soldiers now most desire to be very happy if they can eat two full meals a day.
Seeing that these besieging Longhua troops were approaching step by step, the Japanese troops who had been waiting for the so-called Ice Bear Association in China to come to rescue them finally got the order of the Ministry of Intelligence to let them break through to the border of the Ice Bear Country on the spot. The reason is simple, that is, the current war situation in the Ice Bear Country is unfavorable. There was no way to enter the territory of Longhua and support them in the battle.
After waiting for such news for a long time, the Japanese generals trapped in the city were undoubtedly helpless. Jiro Yamamura, the general of the 1st Division, who succeeded Asakajin as the commander of the garrison, said to some of the division commanders who seemed frustrated: "Everyone, it seems that it is impossible to wait for the rescue of the Ice Bear Country, and all we can do now is rely on ourselves."
Either break through to the border of Xiyi, or break through to the border of the Ice Bear Country, or fight to the death with the Longhua army here. Three choices, everyone decides! ”
Faced with the choice thrown out by this temporary commander, everyone knew that they would eventually starve to death if they were trapped here without being beaten by others. Moreover, after the land supply was cut off, their weapons and ammunition stocks were not large. It won't last long at all, and it will eventually be wiped out in the city by the Longhua army.
If you concentrate your strength now, desperately choose a direction to break through. Maybe there will be a lot of deaths and injuries along the way. But in their opinion, nearly 100,000 Japanese troops twisted into a rope and rushed to one place, and there will always be people who break out of the encirclement and escape. This can break through one by one, and finally let these division commanders reach an agreement, that is, to break through in the direction of the Ice Bear Country.
After making a decision, Yamamura Jiro ordered the Japanese troops stationed in the surrounding cities to start a counter-raid on the Longhua army outside the city, which was preparing to attack, to cover the breakthrough of the large army stationed in Heihe Castle. For this kind of knowing is the cover of death. The Japanese commanders stationed in the cities also knew what the outcome of this battle would be.
It is better to die in the city than to die in the charge, at least in their eyes. The Heroic Soul has one day to return to the Sun Kingdom!
After making a decision, the city guards of each city took out all the food stockpiles. At the same time, the liquor, which was usually only enjoyed by officers, was also distributed to the officers and men under these subordinates. The condition is to eat well and drink good wine. Prepare for the implementation of the breakout. But who can escape the birth. That's all the luck and seed of their formed brigade or wing.
It seems that they also understand that this sumptuous dinner is a bit similar to the severed head meal of Long Huaguo, and these little devils didn't say much. After the sound of hula, he began to eat and drink. Until the end of the dinner, from the city defense officers to the ordinary civilian officers and soldiers, all tied white strips of cloth on their heads. and open the gates of the city, which were closed to them. Began to launch a fierce counteroffensive against the Longhua army outside the city.
This sudden counteroffensive did cause some trouble to the Longhua army, but it itself arranged a blocking position for the Longhua army. In the face of these Japanese troops, who were hardly afraid of death, they began to launch a group attack. I also felt that this shot was hot, and I didn't even have time to dissipate heat.
But no matter what, they would not easily let any Japanese soldiers escape from their encirclement, when they saw those Japanese soldiers biting like mad dogs almost everywhere. The officers and soldiers in East China who were responsible for the siege of the city were given a head-on blow and a shot to knock them down.
As the small county towns around Heihe City began to hear the sound of artillery fire that resounded through the night sky, Yamamura Jiro ordered the armored brigade stationed in the city to dispatch. Make a way for the two infantry divisions stationed in the city, and break through along the route they had drawn in advance. It is necessary to break through the encirclement of the East China Army before dawn so that they can reach the border area smoothly.
As for why they didn't choose daytime, it was because they had already felt the power of the plane and didn't want to bury so many people under the plane so easily. At least for now, the Japanese generals know that Longhuaguo's plane never takes off at night. Therefore, they chose to break through at night, which is undoubtedly the best decision.
Hearing the sound of gunfire near Heihe City at night, Wang Erscar, who was in charge of commanding the battle, knew that these little devils should want to break through at night. Immediately order the troops to shrink the encirclement, and kill all these outlaws-like little devils in front of their positions. As for the main force of the Japanese army stationed in Heihe City, Wang Erscar checked the map.
asked: "Guys, do you think the little devil will choose to break through there?" And how should we protect our own strength and clean them all up? ”
Facing the commander of the First Army of the East China Army and the commander-in-chief of the recovery operation on this trip, a middle-aged man with a scar on his face at the scene said: "Commander Wang, I personally think that the little devil is now attacking from all sides, the purpose is to cover up the breakthrough of the large army in the city. From where we are now, if the little devil wants to break through.
The most suitable route is to break through to the border between Longhua and the Ice Bear Country, and to the border area, where there are long mountains and forests. Even if they can't break through by land, presumably these outlaws will choose to drill into the old forest. At the very least, some will return to the country. As for how to fight, let's listen to your opinions. ”
This scarface is Li Xiaoren, the commander of the Third Division of the Jizhou Army who was completely annihilated by the Japanese army, who was the big boss who turned into a grimace and flowed between the white mountains and black waters to fight the Japanese army. When he was besieged in the mountains and forests by a wing of the Japanese army and was about to be captured alive and annihilated, he was fortunately rescued by the troops of the Volunteers and saved his life.
When he learned that he was the commander of the Third Division who was declared to have died en masse, Du Liren, the commander of the Volunteer Army, invited him to join the Volunteer Army and served as a main brigade commander at that time. This time, after all the Northern Yi Army was merged into the East China Army, he once again became a main division commander of the original Northern Yi Army after the reorganization, and cooperated with the military operation to clean up and recover Heihe Prefecture.
After listening to Li Xiaoren's judgment, Wang Erscar stared at the map and said, "Do you have any different opinions about Master Li's analysis?" ”
Seeing that the other division commanders didn't seem to have any opinions, Wang Erscar quickly said: "Since everyone thinks that these little devils will flee to the border of the Ice Bear Country, then this is a place where they must pass. The bear hunting ground is a good place for us to wipe them out. I heard that Division Commander Li has been trying to fight with the commander of the 1st Division of the Japanese Army, so this time the main attack task was handed over to your division, did you take them all in one fell swoop? ”
Hearing that Wang Erscar actually asked him to serve as the main attacker, Li Xiaoren was stunned for a moment and quickly said: "Thank you commander, Xiaoren will definitely annihilate him in the bear hunting ground!" ”
In this regard, Wang Erscar smiled and said: "Don't thank me, in fact, the commander-in-chief transferred your division here this time, and it has not fulfilled your wishes." The commander-in-chief still admires all the officers and men of the Third Division who died on the border of Jizhou. Originally, when he recovered Jizhou, he thought about erecting a monument there to commemorate the heroic resistance battle.
But the commander-in-chief feels that being able to use the head of this main culprit to pay tribute to the dead soldiers will be the most beautiful gift you can give them as their division commander. Therefore, the main attack task this time will be handed over to your division, and considering that the little devil also has an armored brigade commander, I will send the third armored division to fight with you.
With their cooperation, I believe it will be easier for you to clean them up. After dawn tomorrow, I will send all the air forces to help. Remember, this battle is in your command, and you must lose and not lose. Of course, I don't want too many casualties, and you can't be overly presumptuous. Can it be done? ”
There is an armored division that cooperates with the Air Force, if he can't take these lost dogs, what qualifications does he have to wear this major general's uniform and be the commander of this division?
When the whole division died, there were only a few seeds left of them, and Li Xiaoren can be said to dream of those generals who get along day and night every night. reminds him all the time, and the voice of his revenge, this hatred can be said to be integrated into his bones and life. Now up to the commander-in-chief Xu Bin, down to this military commander who values him very much, what reason does he have to fail?
felt that after the death of his brother in the division, he no longer knew what tears were, and finally choked up and said: "Yes!" ”
Looking at Li Xiaoren's emotional fluctuations, everyone knows why this originally handsome general has become what he is now. Others say that he endures humiliation and burden, but how many people understand the pressure and torture he is undergone? So much so that the division commander, who knew Li Xiaoren's previous experience, had no opinion on Wang Erscar's assignment to him this time, and the other division commanders had no opinion.
In the face of Li Xiaoren's firm answer, Wang Erscar quickly said: "Okay, you immediately rush to the bear hunting ground to set up defenses, I will ask the transport regiment of the military headquarters to help, and at the same time, the armored division will also drive in overnight." You must arrive at the bear hunt in the first half of the night to complete the construction of the blocking position. The rest of the troops will take steps for you to delay their breakthrough.
We knocked out some of the strength of the Japanese army for you, and the big drama of zuihou was started by them. Act now! I await your good news! The people of the whole country are also waiting for your good news, and the brothers of the Third Division are also waiting for your good news! ”
After finishing speaking, Wang Erscar, who is the commander of the army, is also very rare to salute this division commander who endures humiliation. Because as a soldier, especially a high-ranking general, he knows very well that this kind of life is sometimes more uncomfortable than death. It's really not easy to say that this Li Xiaoren has been able to persist until now! If he doesn't give him a chance to take revenge in person, maybe he won't be at ease for the rest of his life! (To be continued......)