Chapter 44: Arrogance (Ask for Collection)
The Irrawaddy River flows quietly, even though it's already June, and it's already flood season. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć However, the water of the Irrawaddy River did not swell and appeared to be very stable.
More than 4,500 members of the 1st Regiment of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army stood on the river beach. Everyone's eyes were focused on the young man in front of him. Although he was only in his early twenties, he was already the leader of more than 30,000 people in the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
"Brethren, everyone should know. The little devil is already on his way to Myitkyina, and he will arrive here tomorrow. Behind us is the Irrawaddy River. After crossing the river, it is Myitkyina. The reason why we want to deploy the defense line here is to tell everyone that we have no way out, only to fight to the death with the little devils! Qin Shou looked at the officers and soldiers in front of him and said with a serious face.
"There are more than 2,000 little devils who are attacking, and their strength is very strong. However, our 1st Regiment has more than 4,500 men, which is twice as many as the little devils! Our equipment is no worse than that of the little devils, and even the firepower is stronger than the little devils. So, in such a situation, what reason do we have to be afraid of the little devils?
The little devil, like us, also carries a head on two shoulders. At most, they are better fed than us, and they are a little stronger than us. However, if you are hit by a bullet, you will lose your life. We are no worse than little devils!
Now, I, Qin, reassure you. I'll stay here like everyone else until I defeat the little devils. If you can't resist the little devils, then I'll die here with you. I'm someone Qin, do what I say! I believe that in this battle, we will be able to defeat the little devils! ā
Qin Shou solemnly promised everyone. Although he knew that it was dangerous to do so, if the 1st Regiment could not withstand the attack of the Japanese 112th Wing, then he could really die here. However, he believed that there should be no problem in holding back the attack of a dissatisfied wing of the Japanese army with a main infantry regiment.
All the officers and men were very moved. In the military, hierarchies have always been relatively strict. On the domestic battlefield, when fighting, it is often the officers who are behind and the soldiers who rush to the front. After being defeated, it was the soldiers who stood behind and the officers who fled.
However, now that Qin Shou actually wants to live and die with them, how can this make them not moved?
"Brethren, the commander of the army has now entrusted us with his life and his life. If our 1st Regiment can't withstand the attack of the little devils, can't defeat them. So are we still standing up to pee? Jump directly into the Irrawaddy River and drown. I, Sun Changwu, promise you that in this battle, I will also fight to the death with you. If I can't resist the attack of the little ghost, then my Sun Changwu will die first, and he will definitely die in front of the army commander. Sun Changwuhe shouted loudly.
"Fight to the death! Kill all the little devils! ā
The more than 4,000 officers and men of the 1st Regiment shouted one after another. The roar shook the sky and the murderous aura was revealed. When the officers were not afraid of the Japanese army and were ready to fight to the death, what were they afraid of?
At this moment, the morale of the troops was raised to the peak.
Seeing the burning fighting spirit in the eyes of the officers and soldiers, Qin Shou nodded with satisfaction. In his opinion, as long as everyone is motivated and not afraid of little devils, then most of this battle will be won.
Next, the officers and men of the 1st Regiment began to build a defensive line with their backs to the Irrawaddy River. Trenches, firing points, foxholes, artillery positions, all had to be built in a day. It was also a big task for the soldiers of the 1st Regiment.
At the time of the civil work, the Chinese* army has always been very adept, far from being able to compare with the first-class strong army. However, this time, Qin Shou personally checked the checks and asked the soldiers to do their best in every item.
This will not only improve the defensive power of these fortifications, but also make the officers and soldiers habitual. In this case, it will be much easier in future wars.
"Commander Qin, it seems that the morale of your army is greatly boosted now, and the chances of winning this battle will be very high. I kind of believe that you can work a miracle and defeat the ferocious Japanese. Major Steven sighed.
In order to observe the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army up close, to see if they have the strength to confront the Japanese army. Major Steven ignored the threat from the front line and went to the front line with Qin Shou. In his words, even Qin Shou, the army commander, was not afraid of threats, so what was there to be afraid of as a little major?
"Sir Steven, you'll see. Our Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is definitely worthy of the support of the US Government. If you support us, then the United States will definitely reap huge rewards in the entire Southeast Asian theater and even in the Pacific theater. Qin Shou's face was confident.
Major Steven nodded, and didn't say anything more. Everything still has to rely on facts to speak.
Time passed little by little, and the 112th Wing of the Japanese Army was getting closer and closer to the position of the 1st Regiment of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
On the morning of June 9, a vanguard of the 112th Wing of the Japanese Army, about a squadron of Japanese troops, discovered the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army deployed on the Irrawaddy River.
The loss of Myitkyina made the Japanese army extra cautious when attacking.
"Report to Your Excellency, Wing Commander, 1st Squadron of the 2nd Brigade, that traces of the Shina people have been found." The captain of the 1st Brigade, Takayuki Yamada, reported.
"The people of China? Where are they? How many people are there? Tanabashi Masaku Osa immediately asked.
"Right on the south bank of the Irrawaddy River! About four thousand to five thousand people, they built fortifications on the shore. It looks like it's going to fend off our attack there. Takayuki Yamada said.
"Hahaha! Stupid Shina people. If they stay in Myitkyina, we will have to go to great lengths to destroy them. Now, they actually left Myitkyina and took the initiative to cross the Irrawaddy River to set up defenses, which is simply self-defeating! The commander of the people of China must be an idiot! Tanabashi really laughed, looking like he was already winning.
"Order the troops, speed up, and get to the Irrawaddy River by noon today. In the afternoon, he launched an attack, defeated the Chinese in one fell swoop, destroyed them, entered Myitkyina, and recovered there. I will kill all the people of China and avenge the warriors of the jade broken imperial army! "Tanabashi is really a big sa, arrogantly shouting.