Liang Jian: Commander, save some for me

"Anyone who doesn't surrender within ten minutes of the fighting starting will be killed!" Blind Cheng gave another timeframe, and any puppet troops who didn't surrender within that time would all die!
"Alright." Political Commissar He thought for a moment, then nodded. When the fighting starts, he will shout a warning. If the puppet troops remain stubborn, they can't blame us for being merciless with our guns.

After all, every minute that is delayed will result in casualties among our soldiers, so when necessary, we must act decisively.

Less than an hour after the bombardment, Blind Cheng ordered the artillery to open fire again, bombarding the Japanese camp.

This time, the Japanese were really about to break through their defenses. They were already in poor spirits and needed to rest, but the enemy kept harassing them and wouldn't let them rest.

"Damn it! These damned enemies are never going to stop! Brigade Commander, let me take a portion of the soldiers to pursue them! If we encounter any potential ambush sites, I will stop immediately and cease the pursuit!" The Japanese regimental commander, unable to contain himself any longer, said to the Japanese brigade commander. His eyes were bloodshot from lack of rest.

"No, this must be an enemy trick. If you leave with your men, the enemy might attack us!" The Japanese brigade commander shook his head. Although he was also very angry, he knew even more clearly that he should remain calm and not fall for the enemy's trick!
"Brigade Commander, if this continues, we probably won't be able to hold out until we leave the mountains. The enemy is definitely planning to wear us down before launching a fatal attack. The longer this drags on, the worse it will be for us," the Japanese regimental commander began to analyze.

They still have the fighting capacity. If they continue to be tortured by the enemy for the next few days, something bad might really happen. So even if it's an enemy trap, they should still take action against the enemy.

"Let me think about it some more!" Upon hearing this, the Japanese brigade commander frowned, realizing that his subordinate's analysis wasn't entirely without merit.

They still have several days before they can leave the mountains. If they are harassed by the enemy during these days, their morale will be extremely low. Once the enemy launches an attack, their troops will probably not be able to withstand the enemy's offensive.

"Brigade Commander, I'm sure that's what the enemy was thinking. Although they were weaker than us, their soldiers were still in good spirits at that time, so they were the weaker ones."

"But if our soldiers become weak, then the strong ones will become them. Therefore, we must find an opportunity to deal with the enemy." The Japanese regimental commander continued.

He was worried that the soldiers' combat effectiveness would be weakened by the enemy's harassment. After all, the difference between a yawning army and a well-spirited army is huge, and the probability of losing is at least 90%!

"What you said is indeed correct, but it's a bit too early to launch an attack now. I don't think they'll launch an attack so soon."
"So, immediately send a telegram to Tanaka-kun, telling them to stop paying attention to the 771st Regiment and move directly towards us. That way, the enemy here won't dare to attack us anymore." The Japanese brigade commander thought for a moment and then said.

They still have reinforcements. Once the Tanaka Regiment comes this way, the 771st Regiment will definitely find out something and pass the news to the 772nd Regiment. In that case, the 772nd Regiment will not dare to attack them anymore and will have to let them leave, otherwise they will be courting death.

"Yes, sir!" The Japanese regimental commander agreed and immediately sent a telegram to Tanaka's regiment.

After the Japanese regimental commander returned from sending the telegram, he immediately reported back.

"Brigade Commander, Tanaka-kun has already dispatched the troops. They should be here in a day or two," the Japanese regimental commander said slowly.

With the support of the Tanaka Regiment, it was assumed that the 772nd Regiment would not dare to harass them any further.

"Alright, let's get through tonight. The enemy won't dare to be so arrogant tomorrow." The Japanese brigade commander nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.

"I never expected that the 772nd Regiment would be so audacious as to actually have the idea of ​​annihilating us," the Japanese regimental commander couldn't help but say.

Originally, they were the hunters, chasing the 772nd Regiment everywhere, but now the roles have reversed, and they have become the prey. Fortunately, they still have reinforcements to support them.

Otherwise, they might actually be wiped out by the enemy.

"It was too hasty. If the logistics had been adequate, we wouldn't have fallen into this crisis. It was my oversight," the Japanese brigade commander sighed.

"Brigade Commander, how can this be your fault? It was our superiors who ordered us to set off immediately, so we mobilized all our forces without even considering logistics," the Japanese regimental commander hurriedly said.

In the past, they would never have done something so foolish, but their superiors were in a hurry to send them off to find out if the Northeast Army was here, so they didn't have time to prepare!

"The key issue is that we've been probing for so long, only to be outmaneuvered by the enemy. Our superiors are being completely fooled by the enemy, and now we're in a crisis!" The Japanese regimental commander complained repeatedly, expressing his dissatisfaction with his superiors.

"Baka! What are you saying! Is this the decision of the division commander?!" The Japanese brigade commander was furious and slapped one of his men across the face, making the Japanese regimental commander see stars and bleed from the corner of his mouth.

"Brigade Commander, I was confused! It's my fault!" The Japanese regimental commander was brought back to his senses by the beating and apologized repeatedly. If the division commander had heard what he had just said, he would probably be in deep trouble.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear this time, but don't let it happen again, understand?" the Japanese brigade commander said slowly, giving his men a warning.

He didn't want the other person to lose control of their mouth again, because then he wouldn't be able to protect them.

"Yes, sir!" The Japanese regimental commander nodded quickly.

"This is not the division commander's fault, nor is it his fault. The main problem lies with Yamamoto Ichiki," the Japanese brigade commander said.

What he said was indeed the truth; if it weren't for Yamamoto Ichiki, they wouldn't have been in this crisis.

"The brigade commander is right. It's all Yamamoto Ichiki's fault. He was so confident in making the battle plan and even asked the division commander to cooperate. As a result, we were beaten to a pulp by the enemy. He's utterly useless. If you ask me, I would have been better off making the plan!" The Japanese regimental commander also started cursing.

"Alright, enough said. You should go and get some rest too." The Japanese brigade commander yawned and turned to go into his tent.

The Japanese regimental commander returned to his tent, and the soldiers who had been awakened naturally went back to rest. However, having been woken up during their rest for two consecutive days, these soldiers were in very poor condition.

Especially today, their condition is even worse, but the enemy doesn't want them to get a proper rest.

.........

At this moment, Blind Cheng and Political Commissar He were still on the mountain keeping an eye on the Japanese camp. When they saw the camp being woken up by artillery shells again and put into combat mode, they cheered again.

"Old Cheng, wasn't our original plan to attack the Japanese for several days in a row before launching an offensive? Why did you suddenly change your plan?!" Political Commissar He suddenly asked.

Their initial plan was to launch a full-scale attack on the Japanese when they were exhausted and at their worst, but they had only harassed the Japanese for two days.

Although the Japanese are in pretty bad shape right now, they are clearly in even worse shape in a couple of days, so attacking them then will reduce casualties.

“Old He, you haven’t considered this comprehensively. Think about it, the Japanese aren’t stupid. After being attacked by us for two consecutive days, do you think they wouldn’t have figured out our plan?! If I’m not mistaken, the Japanese have already sent a telegram to another regiment, asking them to provide support. Their goal is to force us to withdraw. Now you understand why I changed the battle plan, right?” Blind Cheng slowly explained the reasons.

Sometimes it wasn't that he didn't want to reduce casualties, but rather that time didn't allow it. If they really waited a few days before attacking the Japanese, they might be the ones who suffered.

He was unwilling to give up after wasting so many shells.

Moreover, they also have the 771st Regiment, which is fully capable of wiping out the Japanese invaders if they launch an attack now.

"I see. So, taking action in advance is to prevent the Japanese from having a chance." Upon hearing this, Political Commissar He nodded, indicating that he had thought it through.

“Old He, you still have a lot to learn. I can’t compare to you in terms of culture, but I’m much more proficient in warfare,” Blind Cheng laughed.

“You’re right, I’m indeed not as good as you in this respect.” Political Commissar He also admitted this.

It is a fact that he is indeed not as good as Blind Cheng in terms of fighting.

"Alright, now have the artillerymen concentrate their fire. In an hour and a half, we'll launch a fierce attack on the Japanese! The general offensive is about to begin," Blind Cheng ordered.

The crucial moment was about to begin. Blind Cheng picked up his walkie-talkie and contacted the commander of the 771st Regiment, instructing him to prepare for a general offensive and to concentrate his artillery fire to bombard the Japanese.

They won't fight if they don't want to, but when they do fight, they'll make sure the Japanese can't recover!

.........

Meanwhile, the Tanaka Regiment, responsible for pursuing the 771st Regiment, was resting.

"Regimental Commander! Regimental Commander!" A Japanese lieutenant colonel rushed into Regimental Commander Tanaka's tent.

"Baka, what's all the noise about!" Captain Tanaka got up angrily, having just lain down not long ago.

"The brigade commander has sent a telegram," the Japanese lieutenant colonel said hurriedly.

"What?! What did he say?!" Captain Tanaka asked hurriedly. The brigade commander had just sent a telegram to him not long ago asking about the situation here. How could he send another telegram so soon?

"The brigade commander ordered us to set off immediately to meet them!" The Japanese lieutenant colonel relayed the contents of the telegram.

"Strange, why is the brigade commander doing this?!" Captain Tanaka frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"Regimental Commander, if I'm not mistaken, the brigade commander is worried that the 772nd Regiment will target them. The harassment these past two days is to prepare for an attack a few days later, when they are at their weakest."

"Don't forget, the 772nd Regiment's combat strength isn't much weaker than ours, so the brigade commander is definitely worried about that." The Japanese lieutenant colonel then began to analyze.

"Damn it, thinking about it carefully, it really makes sense. Quickly notify the troops to mobilize. Oh, and keep it low-key, don't let the enemy know." Captain Tanaka cursed and then gave the orders.

"Regimental Commander, we're probably being watched by the enemy the whole time. It's unlikely we can leave quietly." The Japanese lieutenant colonel said helplessly. It was probably impossible to leave without alerting the enemy.

"It doesn't matter. The brigade commander's idea is to let the 771st Regiment find out that we're heading that way. Then the brigade commander will be safe. Do you understand?" Captain Tanaka said.

The brigade commander wanted the 771st Regiment to discover their whereabouts, so that they could notify the 772nd Regiment. In this way, the 772nd Regiment would not dare to attack the brigade commander and his men again.

"Understood." The Japanese lieutenant colonel nodded upon hearing this.

"Wait a minute, regimental commander, I have another question. What if the 772nd Regiment doesn't retreat after learning about the situation, but instead sends the 771st Regiment to stop us?!" the Japanese lieutenant colonel asked.

"What are you thinking? If the 771st Regiment really dares to oppose us, they're courting death. How many days do you think the 771st Regiment can hold out against us?! They won't do something so stupid," said Captain Tanaka.

In his view, the 772nd Regiment wouldn't risk the annihilation of another regiment by attacking the brigade commander; it would be a losing proposition.
"The regimental commander understands the enemy best." The Japanese lieutenant colonel nodded quickly!
"Enough talk, get the soldiers ready to move out!" Captain Tanaka urged.

"Yes, sir!" The Japanese lieutenant colonel then left the tent.

In an instant, the Japanese soldiers in the camp began to move and assemble. This scene was naturally noticed by the soldiers of the 771st Regiment who were secretly watching the Japanese soldiers. They immediately went to report the situation to their company commander.

The company commander remained calm upon hearing the news.

"Company commander, why aren't you worried?! The Japanese are clearly heading towards the 772nd Regiment! Let's quickly think of a way to delay their advance!" a platoon leader couldn't help but say.

Seeing how calm the company commander was, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Don't be in such a hurry, this is all expected," the company commander said calmly.

"What do you mean?! The regimental commander had already anticipated that the Japanese would go to provide support?!" the platoon leader asked in confusion.

"Otherwise, the regimental commander and his men will take action against the Japanese tonight. The Tanaka Regiment is only setting off now; it's too late. They'll withdraw on their own by then. There's no need to worry about that," the company commander explained.

The regimental commander and his men had long anticipated that the Japanese would guess their plan and would inevitably send the Tanaka Regiment to provide support, but the regimental commander and his men were faster, so there was no need to worry about that at all.

"No wonder! Are we just supposed to do nothing?!" the platoon leader exclaimed. Were they just going to watch the Japanese go to reinforce them?!

"There's nothing much to do. We've already completed our mission in the last two days, so there's no need for anything else." The company commander shook his head. Once their regimental commander finished his business, the Tanaka Regiment would naturally retreat. Otherwise, the Tanaka Regiment would also be worried that if they didn't retreat, they would be surrounded.

At that point, it would be a dead end, and the Japanese troops being attacked would definitely make sure the Tanaka Regiment retreats quickly to avoid total annihilation. (End of Chapter)