Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2062, Out of Control

"Dudu!"

"Dudu!"

A sharp whistle rang out.

The soldiers, who were preparing to march to Beiping, quickly assembled.

"Everyone has it!"

"preparation!"

"Get in the car!"

The train is ready.

All infantrymen will be transported by cart to Changxindian.

Then walk across the Lugou Bridge. Pass through Wanping City. Head to Nanyuan Airport.

This route was specially chosen by Zhang Yong, intentionally to make Okamura Neiji uncomfortable.

Three years ago, at Lugou Bridge and Wanping, the National Revolutionary Army was forced to retreat. Then the Japanese invaders occupied Beiping.

Now, he, Zhang Yong, is going to lead his troops to fight their way back from here.

If you, Okamura Yasuji, have the guts, then deploy a large force to intercept us. Let's continue our repeated battles at Lugou Bridge.

Board the vehicle.

set off.

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

The train swayed and bumped as it traveled north.

The Japanese invaders did not damage the railway. It is estimated that it will continue to be used in the future.

However, the intact railway only extended ten kilometers south of Changxindian. At Changxindian, the Japanese invaders temporarily cut off the railway.

According to intelligence reports from various sources, the Japanese invaders have deployed a large number of troops along the Changxindian line.

Clearly, the Japanese invaders wanted to prevent Zhang Yong from entering Beiping.

That being the case...

Of course, he went wherever the Japanese invaders had a large force.

The more Japanese invaders there were, the more popular a place was.

"bang bang..."

"bang bang..."

We are getting closer and closer to Changxindian.

Finally, the train came to a successful stop ten kilometers from Changxindian.

The radar map started showing red dots. A lot of them.

There were also many half-red dots. These were naturally the puppet troops.

There were many puppet troops in North China. The Japanese invaders would definitely use them as cannon fodder.

"get off!"

"get off!"

After a flurry of activity, the soldiers lined up to disembark.

Everyone organized their equipment. Then they assembled. Then they began deploying combat missions.

The mission is actually quite simple: advance along the railway line, capture Changxindian Railway Station, and then cross the Lugou Bridge.

"Boss Chen."

Shen Zhao still didn't know Zhang Yong's true identity.

Leaders at all levels kept it strictly confidential.

The revelation of Zhang Yong's true identity will benefit no one.

In particular, that Mr. Jiang from Chongqing is someone they are very wary of. Once he finds out the news, he will definitely start stirring things up behind the scenes.

"lets go!"

"it is good."

Shen Zhao issued the order.

The troops began to advance north along the railway line.

The cavalry regiment is relatively slow and hasn't arrived yet. But they should be here soon.

"Snap!"

"Snap!"

There were sporadic gunshots. It was Japanese scouts issuing a warning.

Soon, the relevant information was reported to Okamura Neiji. His expression grew increasingly grim.

That damned Zhang Yong. He's finally here. He won't let go.

Now, the Japanese army has nowhere left to retreat.

We must keep him outside the city. Then, we must stall for as long as possible.

If the delay is long enough, significant changes will occur in the external environment. Then Zhang Yong will be summoned away.

"chief of staff!"

"exist."

"Order the troops to defend the position at all costs and not to retreat even half a step."

"Tie!"

"All troops must fight to the last man. Anyone who retreats without authorization will be court-martialed."

"Tie!"

The chief of staff secretly gasped.

I have never seen the commander's attitude so cold and resolute.

This shows that Zhang Yong is truly not someone to be trifled with. Now, the only option is to use troop casualties to slow down the enemy's advance.

Fortunately, most of the troops on the front lines were cannon fodder conscripted from the Silla Peninsula.

They weren't from the mainland. They weren't purely Japanese. They were more like servants.

Even if you lose a lot, don't feel bad.

Of course, the Japanese soldiers, who were the backbone of the fighting force, would also suffer casualties.

But what can be done about this?

There's no such thing as a free lunch when you can stop Zhang Yong without paying a heavy price.
"Commander, those puppet troops..."

"The same orders apply to them. Any disobedience will be dealt with on the spot."

"Tie!"

The chief of staff looked stern.

The order must be relayed immediately and strictly enforced.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The gunfire gradually intensified.

The two sides began to exchange fire.

Zhang Yong quietly arranged for the delivery.

The troops marched north without carrying heavy weapons.

No need.

The battle will unfold once we reach the battlefield.

The first weapon sent was a 155mm howitzer.

No more pretending.

Showdown.

Let's go straight for the ultimate weapon.

This type of howitzer weighs only three tons.

It can be towed by a tractor and travel on flat roads without any problem. It can also cross the Lugou Bridge.

First, a regiment was sent. Twelve gates.

"coming!"

"coming!"

The howitzer arrived quickly.

Someone immediately went to receive it. Then it was quickly put into place.

They are all professional artillerymen sent by the military region. They have a certain technical foundation and are skilled.

In less than twenty minutes, all the howitzers were deployed.

Zhang Yong was responsible for providing the firing parameters. Then the firing began.

"boom……"

"boom……"

Clusters of fire began to erupt from the Japanese positions.

Zhang Yong glanced up, then paid no more attention.

There's not much to say. It was just relentless bombing. Until the Japanese were almost completely wiped out.

First, destroy the Japanese invaders' heavy weapons.

Infantry guns, mortars, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers...

Do a thorough cleanse. Eliminate them completely.

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

The twelve howitzers continued firing.

They continuously poured large-caliber shells down on the Japanese invaders.

All the Japanese infantry guns were blown to pieces...

All the Japanese mortars were blown to pieces...

Then came the heavy machine guns...

Then came the grenade launcher...

Finally, there were the Japanese light machine guns...

half an hour……

One hour……

"boom……"

"boom……"

The bombardment lasted for a full hour.

The number of red dots continued to decrease, but there were still over a hundred. So the bombardment continued.

The bombardment continued for another half hour, until the number of red dots was reduced to just over twenty. Only then did Zhang Yong order the infantry to move up and occupy the positions.

In fact, along with the red dots, there were also a large number of semi-red dots. But Zhang Yong ignored them.

With the bombardment, the half-red dot was also almost completely wiped out.

Very smooth.

It just took a little time.

A large contingent of Japanese troops was essentially crushed by artillery fire.

It is possible that an entire regiment of Japanese invaders was also completely wiped out.

The battlefield resembled the end of the world. Everything was shattered and then mixed together.

Keep going.

No need to clean up the battlefield.

Other units were responsible for cleaning up the mess.

If casualties are too high, there will be follow-up troops to replenish the ranks, keeping the force at full strength at all times.

"Good guy..."

"They're all blown to pieces..."

The other units that came up later to clean up the battlefield were all speechless with amazement.

The ground, repeatedly bombarded by large-caliber artillery shells, was covered in loose soil. A single step often submerged the soil up to the knees, or even the thighs.

There were almost no relatively intact Japanese soldiers' corpses to be seen, or even large pieces of human body.

The Japanese invaders' weapons and equipment were almost completely destroyed.

It was very difficult to find more than ten intact Type 38 rifles.

There were also some Mauser 4-ring rifles. They were determined to belong to the puppet army.

Almost everything else is gone.

However, Boss Chen left behind boxes of weapons and ammunition.

The main weapons were the Mauser 4-ring rifle, the Czech light machine gun, and the 60mm mortar.

So they quickly carried it away, treating it as a spoil of war.

Zhang Yong and his group continued forward.

We can see the Lugou Bridge. Nothing seems to have changed.

The difference is that previously, it was the Nationalist army that deployed defensive fortifications at Lugou Bridge.

Now, it was the Japanese invaders' turn. The Japanese had deployed heavy troops at both ends of the Lugou Bridge. They also had heavy troops inside Wanping.

Conservative estimates suggest that the Japanese invaders had a full brigade stationed at Lugou Bridge and Wanping.

Perhaps it's just an independent mixed brigade.

In addition, there were a large number of semi-red dots. The number of puppet troops may also be more than five thousand.

well.

That's exactly what I'm going to do.

I'm not afraid of your strong military force.

I'm afraid that in the middle of the fight, you'll turn around and run away.

"Kill Jiji!"

"Kill Jiji!"

A portion of the Japanese troops launched a fanatical counterattack.

Zhang Yong pretended not to see it. There were only three hundred or so. He completely ignored it.

Continue to arrange delivery.

This time, what was delivered was a DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

It was very effective in dealing with the Japanese invaders' counterattacks, such as the "pig charge" and the "banzai charge".

Because there are many people, we can arrange for more. We sent sixty directly.

Also, bring more 81mm mortars.

Since 155mm howitzers have already been deployed, there is no need for 120mm mortars.

"Boom boom boom..."

"Suddenly..."

The sounds of explosions and gunfire mingled together.

The entire battlefield seemed to boil over. Explosions were happening everywhere. Fires were raging everywhere.

Zhang Yong stood at the back of the column, observing the battlefield through binoculars.

There's really not much to observe. The radar map displays the specific details.

The main purpose was to see how the Japanese invaders died. What a beautiful sight!
Unfortunately, there were still too few Japanese invaders.

The more than 300 Japanese soldiers who launched the counterattack were wiped out in no time.

Under the barrage of various light and heavy machine guns, as well as mortars, any reckless charge would be suicidal.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The last Japanese soldier fell, twisted in pain.

It stared resentfully in the direction of the Eighth Route Army. Finally, it lay limp and paralyzed on the ground.

"idiot!"

"hateful!"

Clearly, the Japanese invaders realized this as well. After that, they never launched another counterattack, instead choosing to defend themselves rigorously.

All the Japanese invaders hid behind fortifications, rarely showing themselves. Because showing themselves meant certain death.

"Charge!"

"Baka! You guys, charge in and get to work!"

"Those who disobey will die! Baka! Go! Charge up there now!"

The Japanese invaders began to shout for their puppet troops to charge.

The puppet soldiers were pale-faced and timidly peered out.

joke……

Should we charge now?
Isn't that seeking death?

The Japanese invaders themselves were all killed when they charged in. How could they possibly survive?

The enemy's Eighth Route Army firepower is so fierce, anyone who goes up there is just asking to die. They're not stupid, how could they possibly obey orders?

The problem now is that the Japanese are watching them from behind. They could be shot at any moment.

Helpless. Caught between a rock and a hard place. Left with no choice but to inch forward, step by step…

"idiot!"

"Dead!"

"Snap!"

"Snap!"

The Japanese soldiers grew impatient and opened fire.

More than a hundred puppet soldiers were all killed by bullets coming from behind.

The other puppet troops' expressions immediately changed drastically. They all realized that the situation was dire.

Terrible!

The Japanese invaders actually opened fire.

The other side no longer considers them as collaborators.

"idiot……"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

A Japanese officer was killed.

In the chaos, it's unclear who fired the shot. But it's certain that it was a puppet soldier.

This shot had a significant impact. It immediately ignited infighting between the two sides.

Japanese troops opened fire on the puppet troops.

The puppet troops opened fire on the Japanese invaders.

"Clap clap clap..."

"Bang bang bang..."

The two sides opened fire on each other within their positions.

Some of the puppet troops realized the situation was bad and hurriedly turned and ran.

But behind them is the Lugou Bridge!
"Snap!"

"Snap!"

The Japanese invaders on the other side of Lugou Bridge opened fire without hesitation.

Thus, the puppet troops who attempted to escape were all killed on Lugou Bridge. Not a single one survived.

"idiot!"

"They're all dead!"

In the end, the Japanese invaders successfully slaughtered all the puppet troops.

However, they also suffered two to three hundred casualties. But that's not the point. The point is that the puppet army collapsed.

The puppet soldiers behind felt a pang of sorrow seeing their comrades die so tragically.

Although I dare not express it, I definitely have thoughts about it.

The Japanese invaders were well aware that those puppet troops could not be trusted. Keeping them around would be like having a ticking time bomb.

Mutual suspicion.

The final showdown.

Zhang Yong: ? ? ?
Fighting?

Japanese invaders and puppet troops exchanged fire.
OK!

That's the effect I want.

Let them continue to kill each other!
what!
"Rumble..."

"Rumble..."

The howitzer continued its relentless bombardment, completely unfazed by the barrel overheating.

dull……

repeat……

monotonous……

The violent explosion forcefully ripped open the Japanese invaders' defensive fortifications.

The Japanese soldiers inside were either blown to pieces or left dazed and bleeding from all seven orifices by the shockwave. After some time, they all died.

"Rumble..."

"Rumble..."

The artillery fire began to spread. They started bombarding the area east of Lugou Bridge, and also Wanping City.

At this point, twelve howitzers would definitely not be enough.

So they continued to arrange deliveries.

Two groups were sent over. Twenty-four gates. A total of thirty-six gates.

The Japanese defenses were indeed extremely stubborn. They fought to the death and refused to retreat. Not a single one deserted in the face of battle.

It seems that the Japanese invaders had a very strong will.

In that case, we must use more steel and explosives to satisfy the other side.

"boom……"

"boom……"

More howitzers have been added to the luxury package.

More and more shells kept falling on the Japanese positions.

With each violent explosion, the number of red dots continued to decrease. Fewer and fewer.

The number of half-red dots also decreased.

"idiot!"

"withstand!"

"withstand!"

Japanese commanders at all levels were shouting hysterically.

Under Okamura Yasuji's absolute command, they had no way out. Only a fight to the death.

Either they get beaten to death.

Either he was seppuku (ritual suicide).

Some Japanese soldiers chose a special way to die.

"Kill Jiji!"

"Kill Jiji!"

Another Japanese attack was launched in Banzai.

It was less of a charge and more of a suicide mission. A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one.

He acted impulsively, rushed forward, and was killed in the blink of an eye.

It's better than being hit by a shell explosion, feeling terrible all over, having your internal organs damaged, and ultimately dying a painful death.

"what……"

Zhang Yong yawned.

I am bored.

I said, "Can you Japanese invaders find a different way to die?"
Don't always charge forward with a board-mounted weapon!
Stomach rupture could be considered.

I've never seen a Japanese soldier commit seppuku.

It's true. From 1935 to now, I haven't seen a single one.

Although the Japanese invaders always clamored about the spirit of Bushido, he never actually encountered anyone committing seppuku.

Actually, you could consider having everyone sit in a row and then commit seppuku together.

Or perhaps, he would shove a grenade into his mouth and detonate it.

Or perhaps he would point a gun at his own mouth and pull the trigger?

In movies and TV shows, there are all sorts of creative ways to die; you should at least pick a few...

Unfortunately, nothing has changed.

"Suddenly..."

"Da da da……"

The Japanese troops who launched the Banzai charge were quickly wiped out.

It was just another monotonous bombardment.

The bombardment began to extend to the area surrounding Wanping.

Any area marked with a red dot will be subjected to intense bombardment. This includes areas with semi-red dots.

There was already infighting and infighting between the Japanese invaders and their puppet troops, and I suspect there is still such infighting now.

"boom……"

"boom……"

As expected, after being repeatedly bombarded by heavy artillery, the puppet troops finally could not hold out any longer.

They surrendered to the Japanese invaders because they wanted to swagger around and show off their power, not to die. If they weren't afraid of death, why would they become traitors?
Now, with the Eighth Route Army's artillery fire so fierce and overwhelming, how could they possibly hold their ground?

Some of the puppet troops began to quietly plan their escape.

"Snap!"

"Snap!"

The Japanese discovered them. Naturally, they showed no mercy and shot them dead on the spot.

The outcome was predictable. The puppet troops and the Japanese troops exchanged fire again. Many puppet troops fled in disarray.

"idiot!"

"These rubbish!"

"Kill them!"

"Kill them!"

The Japanese brigade commander stationed in Wanping was both anxious and furious.

He drew his gun and killed the puppet army brigade commander, thus eliminating any potential destabilizing factor in his vicinity.

The result of this was, naturally, the complete rout of the puppet troops.

For a time, the Japanese front lines were in complete chaos.

"chaos?"

“The messier, the better.”

Zhang Yong naturally noticed it. A cold smile appeared on his lips.

At this point, it would be strange if those puppet troops were still willing to risk their lives. They would definitely try every means to escape.

Even the high-ranking officers of the puppet army in the city would quietly slip away.

They were also worried about dying at the hands of the Japanese invaders.

This is indeed the case. More and more high-ranking traitors are escaping the city by various means.

Even many of the major traitors within the puppet regime, upon realizing something was amiss, quietly slipped away. They left extremely quickly and without a sound.

"idiot!"

"These bastards!"

The Japanese chief of staff gritted his teeth, his anger barely contained.

If this continues, the situation in Beiping will only worsen. People will become increasingly restless.

"Commander, we must seal off the city gates..."

"no need."

"why?"

"Keeping them in the city would actually be a bigger problem."

"Tie!"

The chief of staff replied helplessly.

That's the logic. Those guys are unreliable.

How can someone who betrays their country and their people be trusted? They will definitely defect at a critical moment.

Keeping them in the city is just a precaution; what if they betray us again at a crucial moment?

It would be better to expel them from the city and eliminate the safety hazard.

“Those collaborators…”

"Move them all out of the city. Don't leave them inside."

"Tie!"

The chief of staff agreed.

I turned around to make arrangements. The result was complete chaos.

The command itself is simple. However, executing it is extremely difficult.

If the puppet army can't be trusted, what about the plainclothes traitors? What about the police? They're traitors too!

There were also those chambers of commerce and factories run by traitors.

If they are all driven out of the city, then the Japanese will have to take on all the work themselves.

Obviously, it's impossible.

We don't have enough manpower.

They had no choice but to rescind the order.

However, this has already caused great unrest among the public.

Rumors were flying everywhere. All the traitors were frantically searching for a way out.

Finally, a message arrived—

"Wanping is lost!"

"The Eighth Route Army has occupied Wanping!"

"Wanping..."

This news became the final straw that broke the camel's back for the traitor.

Without further hesitation, all the traitors, as long as they could crawl, hurriedly fled out of the city.

They all knew very well that if they were caught, the consequences would be unimaginable.

After a public trial, they were all found guilty of capital offenses. Then they were taken to the execution ground and shot.

They fled in a hurry...

At the same time, they also called on their friends and acquaintances...

The atmosphere of terror spread from one person to another...

A few who still tried to put up a fight are now like stray dogs...

finally--

The chief of staff, his face ashen, approached Okamura Yasuji.

Bow down.

Frustrated.

"Your Excellency, the city is out of control..."

[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)