The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1584 Zhang Cheng: "Gently knock on the sleeping skull!"

After the surprise attack by the Japanese air squadron in Lashio, the 16th Division was utterly desperate.
Because no one expected that the 7th Regiment's air defense capabilities were greater than their howitzers!

Holding up his binoculars, the 16th Division commander stared coldly into the distance and said, "Damn it! These bastards have utterly disgraced the Empire!"

Speaking angrily, the 16th Division commander believed that even if they died in battle, those "Kamikaze" suicide squad members should have charged into the 7th Regiment and detonated themselves.

After all, if they didn't do this, their 16th Division wouldn't be able to defeat the 7th Regiment in front of them!

Japanese Air Force Squadron: Tian Wenjing, holy crap.
On the forced march, the Osaka Division erupted in jubilation upon receiving a telegram, for Zhang Cheng had agreed to their terms.
"Commander, five hundred thousand pounds has been deposited into the bank account!"

He ran over excitedly, and one of his adjutants couldn't help but shout,

Because he had already received confirmation from Shanghai, and it was the HSBC manager who personally confirmed it.

"Alright, telegram to headquarters: My Osaka Division continues tactical guidance. Request the dispatch of the 6th Division for support!"

The commander of the 4th Division couldn't help but smile as he spoke with a serious expression.

"Yes, sir, I'll take care of it right away!"

Salute, the adjutant immediately went to make a phone call.

Before long, when the news of the headquarters' rejection came back, the commander of the 4th Division immediately widened his eyes and said, "Baka! Is he an idiot? He actually rejected our request!"

"Division Commander, what do we do now? If the 7th Regiment finds out, they'll go crazy!"

The thought that they had received a £500,000 advance payment, only to have the deal fall through, filled them with fear.
Because the 16th Division has been reduced to half its original strength, if they can't handle the 6th Division, the enemy will definitely come after them!

Zhang Cheng: You go and handle him. If you can't handle him, I'll handle you!

Osaka Division:
"Keep calling headquarters. If we cannot get the 6th Division to support us, we will withdraw to Bangkok!"

He spoke sternly, and the Fourth Division commander's eyes turned ruthless.
The £500,000 is an advance payment, and there's still three million pounds to go! This isn't about money anymore, it's about life!

The Fourth Division, the lives of 18,000 men!
They were willing to sell weapons and equipment during the battle for a little money back then, but now it's a whopping three million pounds! Not even the Emperor could stop them, let alone the 6th Division! That's what the Osaka Division said!
"Yes!"

Upon hearing the division commander's words, the adjutant also felt a surge of righteous indignation, because this money belonged to them and no one could take it away!

When the headquarters received another call from the 4th Division, they were dumbfounded. What was the Osaka Division doing, insisting on dragging the 6th Division to the battlefield with them?

However, when the 4th Division said they would turn back if the 6th Division didn't arrive, the headquarters was also angry.
Because no other unit could be as threatening as the Osaka Division. However, upon seeing the 16th Division's emergency tactical instructions, they immediately decided to transfer the 6th Division, which was preparing to go to Guadalcanal, to Burma.

The annihilation of the 33rd Division has left the region without any organized forces in Southeast Asia.

The 55th Division and the critically injured 16th Division alone could not suppress the expeditionary force's counterattack!

The order from headquarters was given, and the 6th Division, which had not yet arrived at Guadalcanal, embarked on its journey to hell!

What they didn't know was what efforts the Osaka Division had made to sell them for a high price!
4th Division: Brother, you smell so good, you smell like pounds!

Sixth Division: Bakayaroo!
Under the overcast and rainy sky, the dark clouds seemed to swallow everything up, like darkness itself.
Amidst the intense preparations for war, Zhang Cheng, holding a telescope, gazed at Lashio in the distance.
"Don't catch a cold, Commander!"

Upon reaching Zhang Cheng, Shen Qiuxia prepared to hold the umbrella for him, but was stopped.

Smiling at Shen Qiuxia, Zhang Cheng said, "My soldiers don't need it, and neither do I!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng beckoned to Yan Shuangying and asked, "Where is the reply from the Osaka Division?"

"Still waiting! But what if they don't do their job after you've paid?"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Yan Shuangying immediately inquired.

"Guess why I'm trading at HSBC in Shanghai?"

Looking at Yan Shuangying beside him, Zhang Cheng laughed.
"I don't know!" Yan Shuangying shook his head, looking bewildered.

"That's because if the Osaka Division fails to accomplish its mission, I can not only deal with them, but also take the money back!"

Looking at Yan Shuangying with disdain, Zhang Cheng roared, "Long Wenzhang, Zhang Lixian!"

"Yes, Commander!"

Both Long Wenzhang and Zhang Lixian saluted Zhang Cheng, their expressions serious.

"You have half an hour to prepare. After the shelling ends, charge in and kill them all!"

Addressing the two people before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become serious.
"Yes, Commander!"

As they saluted, Long Wenzhang and Zhang Lixian immediately saluted!
In the artillery battalion, soldiers were carrying ammunition.

To speed things up, Zhang Cheng even brought in a hundred Kriegs to help.
Because with the strength of a normal soldier, it would be impossible to lift the ammunition of the Gustav Cannon!
Seeing Krieg carrying the enormous cannonball on his shoulder and running, Krupp exclaimed in astonishment, "What the hell? Is that even human?"

But before he could finish speaking, the telegram arrived.

"Battalion Commander, Battalion Commander, the Regiment Commander has ordered us to prepare for a 30-minute artillery bombardment!"

The messenger became happy when he spoke to Krupp.

"Brothers, get ready! Fight them to death!"

Upon hearing this excited shout, Krupp also became excited.
As time slowly passed, a deafening roar resounded, as if the earth itself had been shattered by a giant cannon.

"boom!"

A shell soared into the sky, while the Kriegs continued loading ammunition.

Just as a piercing whistling sound passed through the 7th Regiment and reached Lashio, the soldiers of the 16th Division were still unaware of what had happened.
But suddenly, a violent tremor resounded through the sky, followed by a huge explosion.

"boom!"

The sweeping shockwave spread outwards, and surrounding houses collapsed instantly.

Within 500 meters, all life was instantly turned into dead under the terrifying impact of the giant cannon!

Staring in disbelief into the distance, the soldiers of the 16th Division were in a frenzy, for what kind of massive cannon could cause such devastation?

Before they could react, a deafening barrage of artillery fire erupted, plunging the entire Lashio defense line into imminent danger.

However, even amidst this intense firepower suppression, there were still random attacks from the Gustav Cannon.
Once hit by it, all defensive fortifications within 500 meters will become a complete joke.

The 16th Division endured an agonizing wait for the shelling to end; they had completely lost their morale.

Because they simply couldn't imagine how they would survive this war.
"woo woo woo woo!"

As the bugle sounded, the soldiers of the 7th Regiment charged out of their trenches, roaring, "Kill!"

"Kill!"

Marching forward, the soldiers raised their guns and roared.

Looking at the soldiers of the 7th Regiment before them, the men of the 16th Division became fearful.

Because their so-called "Bushido" had long been destroyed by giant cannons.

(End of this chapter)