Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2060, Several People Appear Overnight

Chapter 2060, Thousands of People Appear Overnight
The North China Plain was originally in complete disarray.

The various Japanese sweeping forces all managed to intercept and block parts of the Eighth Route Army to varying degrees.

The two sides are engaged in fierce fighting. The Japanese have a clear advantage.

Many small units of the Eighth Route Army were struggling to hold on, running out of ammunition and food, and on the verge of collapse.

Suddenly, an order came down, demanding that the Japanese invaders immediately abandon their current fighting and assemble in the direction of Suning and Renqiu.

Military orders are like mountains.

There is no time to lose.

The Japanese troops immediately ceased fighting and hastily withdrew.

Those small Eighth Route Army units that had narrowly escaped death were both surprised and puzzled. What were the Japanese invaders doing? Had their own backyard caught fire?
"Go and find out!"

"See what's going on."

All units of the Eighth Route Army sent out scouts to investigate.

Meanwhile, scattered troops were also rapidly assembling, preparing to deal with a potentially more dangerous situation.

Nobody knew what the Japanese were up to. Perhaps it was a bigger conspiracy?
……

"Boss Chen, the Japanese invaders have retreated."

"They no longer dare to remain within our artillery range."

Shen Zhaoxing rushed over to report.

I thought I was going to die a heroic death. But to my surprise, I was unharmed.

Despite repeated battles, the unit suffered very few casualties. Only a dozen or so men were killed and more than twenty were wounded.

However, at least two thousand Japanese invaders were eliminated.

The outside was littered with the remains of Japanese invaders. There were very few intact corpses.

It was all thanks to the artillery fire.

That was incredibly intense.

The Japanese invaders were also made of flesh and blood; how could they possibly withstand such a defeat?

"I see."

"Mr. Chen, should we continue to hold out here?"

"No, we will move towards Gaobeidian as Commander Song suggested."

"This……"

Shen Zhao hesitated, then fell silent.

He wanted to ask, should we still go to Gaobeidian? There seem to be better options.

But the words were on the tip of his tongue, and he swallowed them back.

His intuition told him that Mr. Chen's advice was often very effective.

Boss Chen seems to have extensive battlefield experience. He has a very accurate grasp of all kinds of information about the Japanese invaders.

“If we retreat to Gaobeidian, the Japanese invaders will definitely follow.”

"By heading north, we can draw the main force of the Japanese invaders out of the base area. The base area can then gradually resume production."

"The troops besieged in the base area can also get a chance to catch their breath."

Zhang Yong spoke methodically.

He started by spouting profound truths, leaving Shen Zhao with no way to refuse.

As expected, Shen Zhao had no objections upon hearing this.

The other party is right. The most urgent task now is to draw the main force of the Japanese invaders out of the base area.

Otherwise, if the Japanese troops continue to roam the base area, it will cause great harm to the soldiers and civilians there.

The longer it goes on, the greater the damage. It could turn the base into a wasteland.

"Mr. Chen, shall we hide during the day and travel at night?"

"No. We are marching in a grand procession, just waiting for the Japanese invaders to surround us again."

"it is good."

Shen Zhao thought for a moment and nodded.

Since the goal is to lure the Japanese invaders here, it's only natural to expose ourselves.

It acted like a magnet, attracting all the Japanese invaders from the base area to ensure its safety.

"ready to go."

"it is good."

Shen Zhao was in charge of arranging troops and light weapons.

Zhang Yong was in charge of arranging heavy weapons, mainly tanks and 76.2mm field guns.

And those 120mm mortars are also very heavy.

Fortunately, the mules, horse-drawn carriages, tractors, and other equipment that came with the system delivery were still there.

After a flurry of activity, the troops began their northward march.

Vast and vast.

Without any cover or concealment.

In particular, the radio cables were not put away.

It swayed and shook so that all the Japanese invaders could see it.

"idiot!"

"The Eighth Route Army headquarters is relocating!"

The Japanese troops quickly noticed the commotion and hurriedly reported it to their superiors.

At the same time, a large number of scouts were dispatched to fire shots from a distance in an attempt to stop them.

result……

"boom!"

Zhang Yong picked up a Mosin-Nagant rifle and fired a shot.

One shot, one kill. One shot, one kill. They killed all the Japanese scouts from a distance.

The Mosin-Nagant was a good gun. Its effective range exceeded 600 meters. Any Japanese scouts who got close were doomed.

Stopping and starting...

When we got tired, we stopped to cook.

They were completely oblivious to their surroundings and the many Japanese invaders who coveted their territory.

What are you afraid of?

They have their own tanks and cannons.

We're not afraid of the Japanese invaders coming; we're afraid they won't come. Ideally, it would be for that old devil Okamura Yasuji to come in person.

……

Beiping.

Headquarters of the Japanese North China Area Army.

Okamura Yasuji has moved his headquarters back to Beiping (Beijing), near Nanyuan Airport.

That guy before, out of fear of death, actually moved the headquarters to the Changping mountain area, which was a disgrace to the Imperial Japanese Army.

They didn't even dare to set up their headquarters inside the city. Wasn't that a clear sign that they were afraid of the other side?
"Sou Ga..."

"What exactly do the Eighth Route Army want to do?"

Why are they heading north? Are they planning to attack Beiping?

Okamura Yasuji was deep in thought.

I have a feeling that something is very, very wrong with this group of Eighth Route Army soldiers.

The enemy dared to march and move in broad daylight. They made no attempt to conceal their movements.

Abnormal.

Extremely abnormal.

There's definitely a secret hidden here.

As for what weapons and equipment the other side had, Okamura Neiji wasn't particularly concerned.

The enemy was too few in number. Even with very powerful weapons, they couldn't withstand the overwhelming force of so many Japanese soldiers. They were simply outnumbered!

So, what exactly does the other party want to do?
The chief of staff came in.

"Commander, the encirclement forces are basically in place."

"Yoshi..."

"Tonight, we should be able to encircle the target near Renqiu County."

"Execute according to plan."

"Tie!"

……

Zhang Yong and his group headed north.

The procession is moving very slowly. But that's alright.

They were like fireflies in the darkness; speed didn't matter. What mattered was luring the Japanese invaders there.

The air force command map showed that Japanese mountain guns were closing in on them.

This indicates that the other Japanese troops had already been mobilized by them.

well.

Other areas should be relatively safe.

The remaining question was how he would fight the Japanese invaders and how he could make them pay an even heavier price.

"Mr. Chen, Renqiu County is just ahead."

"Then let's go into Renqiu County to rest. I'm tired too, I need to rest for a while."

"However, there was a Japanese regiment stationed at the Renqiu site."

"Then we'll wipe out the Japanese invaders before we go in."

"This……"

Shen Zhao hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

He felt that attacking the Japanese invaders seemed a bit risky.

After all, the Japanese invaders had greatly strengthened the defenses of Renqiu County. There was a whole regiment there!

Previously, the Japanese invaders would at most deploy a company in the county town, along with a regiment of puppet troops. They would then rely on relatively strong fortifications to leave the Eighth Route Army helpless.

Now, the Japanese forces have greatly increased, and if they continue their attack, it seems...

But soon he changed his mind.

Before was before.

This is now.

Previously, we did not have heavy weapons.

The main problem is the lack of direct-fire artillery, especially large-caliber direct-fire artillery.

But now it has.

It not only had a 76.2mm field gun, but also a 75mm tank gun.

The indirect fire artillery was even more formidable. They even had 120mm guns. After such a bombardment, most of the Japanese troops would not have been able to withstand it.

"Alright, I'll make the arrangements!"

"I am in charge of the artillery."

"it is good."

The two work together.

Shen Zhao was in charge of commanding the infantry and light weapons.

Zhang Yong was in charge of commanding the artillery. There were also tanks. This was a battle outside of direct vision.

Formation.

aim.

Fire.

"boom……"

The shells landed accurately on the Japanese positions.

The first targets to be bombed were the Japanese artillery positions.

These are heavy weapons used by the Japanese invaders.

After a barrage of bombardment, all six of the Japanese mountain guns were destroyed.

This is a trivial matter, easy as pie. Not worth mentioning.

"idiot……"

The Japanese regimental commander's face turned ashen, as if he had lost his parents, and fear surged within him.

Damn!

The other party doesn't seem to have good intentions!

They blew up their biggest asset right from the start.

Without the help of those mountain guns, how could we fight?
Damn...

But there is no way.

The only option is to grit your teeth and persevere.

"Fight back!"

He ordered his troops to open fire on the Eighth Route Army.

In the end, it was useless. They couldn't hit anything. The enemy was bombarding from a distance.

The nearest Eighth Route Army guerrillas to the county seat were more than three kilometers away. The Japanese infantry and artillery couldn't reach them at all.

"boom……"

Moreover, as more shells fell, the Japanese infantry guns were gradually destroyed.

The Japanese regimental commander couldn't understand it at all. The infantry guns were perfectly concealed and hadn't been exposed at all. How could they have been caught in a barrage of artillery fire?

It's not just one or two subjects.

All the infantry guns were targeted by artillery fire.

The Eighth Route Army's shells seemed to have eyes; they knew exactly where the infantry guns were and never missed.

Within just one hour, all of the Japanese infantry artillery was destroyed.

This is no small amount.

There were a total of eighteen doors. They're all gone.

Consequently, the Japanese artillery was also almost entirely wiped out. Their strongest fighting force was effectively eliminated.

"idiot……"

The Japanese regimental commander was filled with both fear and anger.

This fighting style is so asymmetrical. It has absolutely no chance to fight back.

Their only hope was to engage the Eighth Route Army in close combat. If necessary, they might even have to resort to hand-to-hand combat.

The Japanese regimental commander was very confident in his ability to fight with bayonets.

however……

"boom……"

No Eighth Route Army soldiers rushed up.

There was only repeated bombardment. The bombardment continued incessantly. It never stopped.

Field artillery was one thing, but those 120mm mortars were extremely deadly. They had immense destructive power.

A single shell would blast a large crater into the Japanese position.

It is more powerful than a 150mm grenade.

"boom……"

The massive explosion caused heavy casualties among the Japanese troops.

After the mountain guns and infantry guns were destroyed, it was the Japanese heavy machine gun positions' turn. They were also destroyed one by one.

With radar maps as guidance, every shot is a sure hit.

"what……"

Zhang Yong yawned.

There's really nothing new about it.

He was originally going to play on the international server.

Now back in the starting village. Of course, it's an easy win for them.

The Japanese invaders were too obedient.

It was constantly being attacked passively. It didn't react at all.

We can use artillery shells to completely deplete the enemy. Let's see how long the Japanese can hold out.

"idiot!"

"Kill Jiji!"

The Japanese regimental commander felt that things couldn't continue like this, so he ordered his infantry to launch a counterattack.

More than 500 Japanese soldiers attempted to launch an attack.

result……

"Suddenly..."

"Da da da……"

The Japanese invaders had barely set out when they were met with fierce firepower.

Those DShK heavy machine guns were just waiting for a chance to shine. There were also mortars, Czech light machine guns, and so on.

Almost no soldiers used the Mauser 4-ring rifle anymore because there weren't enough soldiers.

The soldiers on the front lines all used light machine guns.

"Da da da……"

Regardless of their technical skill level, they pulled the trigger on the Japanese invaders.

Once a 30-round magazine is emptied, it is immediately replaced. The rate of fire is only reduced when the barrel begins to glow red-hot.

They were all very standard battles. Nothing new.

Zhang Yong judged that the Japanese regiment should retreat soon. They couldn't hold out any longer.

They possessed all their heavy weapons. Now, all that's left are rifles.

If the fighting continues, this entire Japanese regiment will be annihilated.

Sure enough, the radar map showed that the remaining red dots began to move northward, retreating towards Baiyangdian.

Ha ha.

It seems the Japanese invaders didn't have an iron will!

I thought this regiment would fight to the death. But they didn't. Several hundred men remained, and they ran away.

despise.

"Boss Chen, it seems the Japanese invaders have retreated."

"It should be. Let's go into town. We can rest for a bit."

"Ok."

Shen Zhao went to make the arrangements.

Troops entered the city one after another.

The radar map shows many red dots appearing at the edge.

It was determined that these were reinforcements from the Japanese invaders. They were likely encircling Renqiu County.

But it's okay.

We were just waiting for the Japanese invaders to arrive.

We can take advantage of Renqiu County to teach the Japanese devils a lesson.

Ignoring the Japanese invaders.

First, settle yourself down.

Renqiu County is actually quite small. The population within the county is only around 40,000 to 50,000.

As the Japanese invaders withdrew, the collaborators and their organizations within the city also fled. As a result, quite a few people escaped.

Those who remain in the city now are either ordinary citizens or anti-Japanese activists.

There must have been hidden anti-Japanese elements in this kind of county town.

Many people may have white skin but a red heart.

Of course, these things had nothing to do with Zhang Yong.

Mobilizing the masses and taking charge of the people—that was the Red Party's forte. He could just watch.

After finishing my meal, I went to bed.

I had a comfortable night's rest.

When I woke up the next morning, I found the atmosphere in the city to be very solemn.

"Good morning, Commander Shen."

"Boss Chen, the Japanese invaders have surrounded us again."

"is it?"

"This time, there are even more Japanese troops surrounding us. There may be tens of thousands."

"It should be more than 17,000 people."

"Uh……"

Shen Zhao's face tightened.

Seventeen thousand Japanese invaders! I'm so lucky!

It deserved the attention of so many Japanese invaders.

Never had.

"There are still 20,000 puppet troops."

"Uh……"

Shen Zhao remained silent.

He had nothing to say.

Just keep your head down and fight.

As for how to fight, he'll listen to Boss Chen.

This level of warfare is completely beyond his personal capabilities.

"Have you been able to contact your superiors?"

"Old Han has already gone. But not yet."

"Ok."

Zhang Yong nodded regretfully.

He actually hoped to get in touch with the other party's senior management as soon as possible.

This way, they could gather more troops nearby and then push back against the Japanese invaders. Then they could push back against Beiping (Beijing).

Unfortunately, Shen Zhao himself didn't have a radio or a codebook. He couldn't contact anyone by radio.

For now, we can only fight this battle alone. Don't expect any outside help.

"By the way, how's the mobilization going?"

"More than three thousand people were mobilized. They were mostly able-bodied men. But they didn't have enough weapons and equipment."

"That's easy. I've already arranged it."

Zhang Yong answered slowly.

Indeed, he had everything arranged. The equipment for both regiments.

The number of people Shen Zhao mobilized was roughly the same as Zhang Yong's estimate, around three to four thousand.

This is someone who can fight with a gun, or someone who can help operate artillery.

Others can certainly do some auxiliary work, but that's not counted in the mobilization scope.

Night falls. Arrange for an airdrop.

"Oh!"

One by one, the wooden crates landed on the ground.

The system was still as brutal as ever. It slammed heavily onto the ground.

Zhang Yong was used to it. The wooden box was smashed open. Saved him the trouble. He didn't even have to pry it open himself.

They are all light weapons.

Mainly rifles like the Mauser 4-ring rifle.

Transport.

Armed.

Suddenly, an idea struck me.

It seems like military uniforms can also be airdropped?
Yes, airdrops are possible.

So arrangements were made immediately.

"puff!"

The scene immediately became even more astonishing.

A large number of burlap sacks fell from the sky and landed directly on the ground.

Military uniforms, caps, liberation shoes, belts—everything is soft and flimsy. You're not afraid of falling at all.

Fortunately, there were enough secluded open spaces in Renqiu County. And because it was night, it didn't attract any attention.

Ordinary people had long since huddled indoors, filled with fear and unease.

Those able-bodied men who were mobilized were gathered together and began basic discipline training.

Because they lacked uniforms, despite their large numbers, they didn't appear particularly imposing.

"Minister Fang."

"Hey."

"Come with me. I have something good for you."

"Hey."

Zhang Yong led Minister Fang to a secluded place.

Minister Fang was puzzled as he looked at the mountain of burlap sacks that were in a mess.

"what is this?"

"Military uniform, military cap, military shoes, belt."

"You guys at Bayi Logistics deliver these things?"

"Of course. We'll send whatever the troops need."

Zhang Yong nodded.

He reached out and untied a burlap sack.

There were a full one hundred military uniform jackets inside. They were all blue-gray.

Minister Fang picked up an item and examined it carefully.

"The quality is very good, but the color... it looks like something from the New Fourth Army?"

Yes. This is the only color we have right now.

"also."

Minister Fang is quite adaptable.

Whether it was the Eighth Route Army or the New Fourth Army, they were all part of the Party's ranks.

They immediately arranged for personnel to distribute military uniforms overnight.

By the next morning, all the able-bodied men had changed into brand-new military uniforms and were in high spirits.

Zhang Yong glanced at it. He was very satisfied.

After changing into military uniform, I immediately felt like the whole city was filled with soldiers.

Originally, there were only a few hundred people in military uniforms. Now, the number has increased to nearly four thousand.

When the Japanese scouts see this, they'll be absolutely terrified. They'll think that several thousand Eighth Route Army soldiers have suddenly appeared overnight.

Cool.

I've made up my mind.

They continued their offensive, expanding their army in the process.

Take over more counties.

Each county mobilized several thousand young and able-bodied men.

Then they all changed into military uniforms.

By the time they reach the walls of Beiping, they may already have tens of thousands of men around them.

They're not guerrillas in civilian clothes!

They're wearing military uniforms.

Can you Japanese invaders tell who they are?
They were all main forces of the Eighth Route Army.

Hehe. Are you scared yet...?

"Snapped!"