Hankow.

Streets with people coming and going.

With the influx of people, it has become more prosperous.

Most of the civilians evacuated from the Japanese war zone stayed in Hankow. Then wait for further evacuation.

Many people came to Hankou with their families, displaced, and uprooted from their homes, and could only survive on the streets.

The smell of war is everywhere.

Everywhere there were armed national troops. They prepared to go east, to the battlefield.

Most of the national army wore straw sandals.

The weapon in his hand is basically an old rifle. A lot of rifling has been smoothed out.

Some of the soldiers still had worn bullet belts on their bodies. But there weren't a few bullets in it.

The national army was poor.

It's true.

Except for some of the elites, the others are almost called Hanako.

It is said that the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army are poor. In fact, those miscellaneous national armies are poorer than the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army. When you go to the battlefield, you just make up the numbers.

At the same time, a large number of wounded were brought ashore.

All were lightly wounded. It was withdrawn from the front line. There were almost no serious wounded. The seriously wounded couldn't survive here.

There are also not enough hospitals in Hankow. Many of the wounded had to be treated in the open.

There are also not enough medicines. Many of the wounded can only be dealt with simply and then resigned to fate.

"Sell the newspaper! Sell the newspaper! ”

"Anqing victory! Anqing victory! The national army wiped out five divisions of the Japanese invaders! ”

"Sell the newspaper! Sell the newspaper! ”

"Anqing victory! Anqing victory! The national army wiped out five divisions of the Japanese invaders! ”

"Sell the newspaper!"

The newsboys waved newspapers and walked tirelessly through the streets.

A rickshaw passed by the newsboy and bought two newspapers. After that, the rickshaw entered a residential area.

Get out.

Give money.

Enter the house.

There were two women reading a book inside.

One is Qu Sakura.

One is Xiao Ya.

They've been here for a while.

The one who opened the door and came in was the female soldier Xiao Nan. And their guards. The three of them came here from Jinling and settled down temporarily.

"Anqing victory!"

"Zhang Chu is in Anqing!"

Xiao Nan said a little excitedly.

Qu Ying and Xiao Ya stood up suddenly. One took a newspaper.

ZHANG Chu......

Finally there is news of him.

Before, they didn't know where he was.

It is not even possible to determine whether he is still alive. Usually there is no shortage of fear.

Well, now there's finally definite news of him.

"Anqing is a big victory?"

"That's what I said."

"If he's really in Anqing, it's true."

It was a clear-code telegram sent by Zhang Chu from Anqing. The radio stations of many newspapers received it. Definitely not fake. ”

"That's great."

Qu Ying and Xiao Ya both breathed a sigh of relief.

In other words, they have been restless lately. It always feels like something is going to happen.

There is no news from Zhang Chu.

There is no news from Zhou Weiguo either.

There was only a steady stream of national troops heading to the front. and a steady stream of wounded soldiers being transported back from the front line.

The number of wounded soldiers was high. And it's all bad.

Missing arms and short legs. One can imagine how brutal the battle was.

Although every day the newspapers reported that there was news of the victory. But how much of it is true?

"Tuk Tuk!"

"Tuk Tuk!"

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Xiao Nan subconsciously held the gun in his hand and looked outside.

Then his face was happy.

"It's Zhou Weiguo!"

"He's coming!"

Open the door. Outside is really Zhou Weiguo.

Zhou Weiguo was wearing a yellow-green military uniform, still wearing a colonel's collar badge. He looked a little haggard.

"You ......"

Xiao Ya wanted to speak and stopped.

Zhou Weiguo shook his head.

He's here to walk the relationship. wants to save Huang Botao. Unfortunately, it didn't work out.

"I'm going back to the battlefield."

"Now?"

"Yes!"

"That ......"

Xiao Ya didn't know what to say.

She likes Zhou Weiguo. Always liked. However, these are the war years, so what's the use of liking it?

It's like Qu Ying, who misses it every day, what's the use?

There was no news of him at all.

Perhaps, only by waiting until the day of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War can we really get together.

But......

If that day really comes, will he still show up?

Or rather, will it still live?

I don't dare to think about it.

I don't want to think about it.

"Gone!"

Zhou Weiguo didn't have time to be sad.

He wants to go back to the Anqing battlefield. Something happened over there.

Zhang Chu was very angry. has left the Anqing battlefield. It's awkward over there right now. The Nationalist army temporarily stopped attacking.

The Japanese are recovering blood.

The longer the attack is suspended, the better it will be for the Japanese invaders.

The Japanese will build more fortifications. It will dig the position as if it were an underground labyrinth. It will be more difficult to attack later.

One more day of delay, the price to be paid in the future is calculated in thousands.

All the way to the dock location.

Suddenly something didn't feel right. Someone surrounded him.

"You are ......"

"Zhou Weiguo, come with us!"

"Who are you?"

"Military commander!"

"I ......"

"No more nonsense! Come with us! ”

"You ......"

Zhou Weiguo was annoyed.

However, the black-clad men around him swarmed up and pushed him to the ground. Matching guns were also snatched.

Immediately, he was stuffed into the car and taken away.

The surrounding crowd hurriedly dispersed. For fear that the city gate would catch fire and affect the fish in the pond.

In the corner, someone watched silently.

After the military commander left, he left the scene quietly.

After returning to a secret residence, he reported to the people inside: "Zhou Weiguo has been arrested. It was arrested by the people of the military commander. ”

……

On the front line of Chaoxian County, fierce battles continued.

Zhang Chu also sneaked to the front line. The ones responsible for the attack were those who wore blue.

Judging from previous observations, the fighting skills of these blue-wearing men are quite good. It works. It's flexible. Wiped out a large number of Japanese invaders. The casualties were minimal.

According to their own accounts, from the time of Muwangfu in Yunnan, the people of the Qing Dynasty began to guard the border.

To this day, he is still fighting on the front line of defending his home and country.

Although the weapons used are different, the objects of the battle are different. But a heart has never changed.

Zhang Chu admires these people very much.

"Navy blue, will you use this?" Zhang Chu handed the other party a turntable machine gun.

In the battle just now, Tibetan Blue was always on the front line.

He liked to use machine guns.

Mostly Czech.

But the Czech magazine capacity was too small. Even if it is 30 rounds, the capacity is insufficient.

Among all the light machine guns, the largest magazine capacity is estimated to be the large plate chicken.

Although the design is relatively alternative, the firepower is really fierce.

If you have enough strength, you can sweep it up, and the firepower will definitely be fierce.

"Yes!"

Navy's blue immediately took it.

Start with the heavy one. The center of gravity is also not easy to control.

But, for that springboard. Worth. That's a 47-round cartridge. The firepower is top-notch.

Comparatively, the drum of a submachine gun has 100 rounds. More sustained firepower. However, the firing range of the submachine gun is too short, beyond two or three hundred meters, there is not much deterrence.

And light machine guns are different. Within six or seven hundred meters, they can kill people.

"Anything else?"

Zang Qing asked expectantly.

He wanted to concentrate his fire.

It is to concentrate multiple light machine guns, shoot at the same target, and use a heavy rain of bullets to cover the opponent.

"Heavy machine gun on wheels, do you want it?"

"Yes!"

Those who come from Tibetan blue do not refuse.

He will use whatever weapon is good.

Nothing polite.

He doesn't even want his own life, so what's wrong with using a good weapon?

Zhang Chu is also of the same view.

It's a pity that there was no atomic bomb. Otherwise, he would definitely have dropped the atomic bomb.

"Poof!"

"Poof!"

Zhang Chu arranges the airdrop.

Inside were Soviet-made Deshka heavy machine guns. Wheeled gun carriage.

This wheeled gun carriage has mixed reviews. Some people like it. I feel like there are wheels that can be easily dragged. Some don't like it. Felt too bulky.

However, if you simply move over a short distance on the battlefield, it is still convenient to use wheels.

The main thing is that one person can drag it along.

Drop it down and shoot. There is no need to find a separate tripod.

Comparatively speaking, the wheeled gun carriage was also relatively low. It's easier to hide yourself. Not so quickly discovered.

"Good!"

"Good!"

Navy's heavy machine guns were immediately distributed.

Then he shot at the Japanese invaders.

"Sudden ......"

"Sudden ......"

Large-caliber bullets skimmed.

The Japanese positions in front of them seemed to have been flattened.

Originally, the defensive positions of the Japanese invaders were completely shattered by the shells. Rifle bullets can be easily pierced.

In the face of crazy 12.7mm bullets, the floating earth is completely useless.

"Sudden ......"

"Sudden ......"

In the fierce strafing fire, blood arrows continued to splash out.

I don't know if it's a living Japanese criminal, or a Japanese criminal who was killed. Anyway, after the heavy machine gun sweeps, all beings are equal.

"Up!"

"Up!"

The warriors in blue men took the opportunity to step forward.

Zhang Chu also followed behind the soldiers. Steady progress.

Barrett in his hand.

There is no way, the most ranged weapon must be used. Otherwise, you won't be able to grab heads.

"Bang!"

Kill a Japanese criminal.

The distance is about six hundred meters. Beyond this distance, it is Zhang Chu's exclusivity.

Because the accurate range of an ordinary sniper rifle is about 600 meters. Coupled with the effects of gunsmoke, dust, and visibility on the battlefield, sniper rifles can't hit targets 600 meters away.

But Barrett can!

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Raise your hand and shoot two more shots.

Killed two more Japanese criminals. But there were no headshots.

It's too far away. Headshots do not guarantee a hit rate. It's all torsos. The same shot is fatal.

"Ding......

"You killed the Japanese from a distance......

"You get a sporadic reward: an American-made 12.7mm Gatling six-barreled machine gun......"

"Ding......

Zhang Chu's mind moved.

Hey? Gatling? How can there be such a reward?

Good!

Good!

This is also a very murderous existence.

If he had enough power, Gatling could have been lifted up and strafed.

That firepower!

It's devastating.

People block and kill.

The Buddha blocks and kills the Buddha.

It's a pity that in the fierce and bloody battlefield, it is of little use.

Because there are too many weapons here. There are too many weapons that are more powerful than Gatling. Artillery fire is always the protagonist of the battlefield. It is a veritable god of war.

"Boom ......"

Just thinking about it, a Japanese artillery shell fell.

Oh, it's rare! The Japanese finally brought in the heavy cannon.

However, they can take care of this side, but they can't take care of that side.

The Japanese invaders were only a heavy artillery wing, and they would certainly not be able to withstand the numerous artillery fire of the New Fourth Army and the Dian Army.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

The Japanese artillery fire was weak and weak.

After firing a dozen shells in a row, there was no movement.

I don't know if I turned to shoot elsewhere, or if there were no shells anymore.

It is estimated that there are both.

Speaking of which, the situation is changing too quickly.

Before, it was still the Japanese who attacked the New Fourth Army. The New Fourth Army was semi-surrounded. On the defensive.

But now, the tide has turned. It was the Japanese who were surrounded.

Now, the three divisions of the Japanese invaders are all under onslaught. Only one division from Chuzhou remained out of the matter.

Yoshio Iwamatsu was in a hurry.

The Changgang Division from Chuzhou has not yet arrived at the battlefield!

Uncanny......

Disturbed......

"When will the Nagaoka Division arrive?"

"It should be soon."

The chief of staff replied cautiously.

It stands to reason that the Changgang Division, which set off from Chuzhou, should have arrived at the battlefield.

But it didn't arrive.

I don't know what I'm doing on the road. Is it because of the partisans?

Joke!

How strong is the guerrilla fighting force of the Chinese?

Can actually intercept a division of the Japanese army?

Although this division is a three-wing division, it also has 17,000 men.

However......

"Report!"

A staff officer hurried over. A telegram was handed to the Chief of Staff.

The chief of staff read it. The look is very strange.

"Your Excellency......"

"Say."

"The Nagaoka division was ambushed. The road was cut off ......"

"Yaga!"

Yoshio Iwamatsu was furious.

Excuse!

It's all excuses!

This Nagaoka Division obviously doesn't want to join the battlefield!

Obviously, I want to grind foreign workers!

Bastard!

Rubbish!

The commander of such a division must immediately apologize!

From Chuzhou to Chaoxian, what are the enemies? There is simply no regular army of the enemy, right? Only some partisans!

You are a regular division, and you can't even beat a group of guerrillas?

Bastard! Shame on the face of the Imperial soldiers!

"Liufeng Junyu is broken."

"Nani?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu didn't react for a while.

The name is familiar. But there's no way to remember it right away. Vaguely it didn't feel right.

"It's that Liufeng-kun."

"Nani?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu was taken aback.

He remembered. Liu Feng used to be a member of the saber group.

1st place in the saber category!

Now though it's Nakasa. But the fame is out. A lot of people know about it.

It is unanimously considered promising.

I didn't expect ......

"How did the jade break?"

"He said he was killed by the guerrillas."

"Yaga ......"

"The partisans who say Chinese are crazy and have large-caliber mortars......"

"Nani?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu felt incredible.

!

Can a mortar with a large caliber still be called a guerrilla?

That's the regular army, okay!

It must be a guerrilla disguised by the regular army!

Definitely!

In fact, Iwamatsu Yoshio's guess was not wrong.

Indeed, in the vicinity of Chuzhou, there were very many guerrillas. They were all troops who withdrew from Jinling and dressed up as ordinary people.

The New Fourth Army is also active in this area.

In accordance with the instructions of the higher authorities, it was broken into parts and mainly carried out guerrilla warfare.

The weapons and equipment of those troops who withdrew from Jinling were actually not bad. After all, Zhang Chu put so many weapons and ammunition in Jinling, some of them must have fallen into the hands of other armies.

So, it is not surprising that the partisans, broken into pieces, have mortars.

This Liufeng Zhongzuo was unlucky, and he was directly killed by the mortar blaster.

One of the accompanying brigades also suffered heavy losses.

The Japanese wanted to retaliate, but found that they were surrounded by guerrillas.

There is one here. There's also that over there. It's everywhere.

It was as if they were caught in a sea of guerrillas. There is no way to get out. I don't know which way to attack.

Miserable......

"Yaga!"

"Yaga!"

The division commander, Taro Nagaoka, was incompetent and furious.

I wanted to punch hard, but I found that the fist hit the cotton, and it was useless.

Those guerrillas don't even come into contact with you.

When your army came, he would have turned around and ran. Disappeared without a trace.

This is the territory of the Chinese. There are Chinese everywhere.

Any Chinese could take up arms and shoot the Japanese.

Helpless......

Fury......

Nagaoka ordered all the villages he passed along the way to be burned. Slaughter all the common people.

As a result, this has further aroused the resistance of the local people. All took up arms. They also destroyed all the roads, bridges. Make it difficult for the Japanese to move an inch.

They also put poison in wells, rivers, and streams, so that the Japanese had no fresh water to drink.

A large number of mines have also been laid.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

Almost all of the Japanese invaders moved along with the sound of mines.

Every step of the way is terrifying.

No one can be sure how many mines there are on the road ahead.

No one can be sure how much the Japanese army will have to pay to reach Chaoxian. They are still far from Chao County now.

"Yaga!"

"Yaga!"

Nagaoka was furious.

Then, something even more tragic came.

It found itself as if it were surrounded.

Why do you say it seems to?

Because......

All around were guerrillas. Not a regular army.

It seems to be surrounded. But reluctant to admit it. So the attack was launched. As a result, he was beaten back. Heavy casualties.

This repeated tug-of-war hurt the Nagaoka Division.

Ultimately......

Yoshio Iwamatsu's mentality collapsed.

(End of chapter)