Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 249 This is the taste (asking for monthly tickets)
"Quick! Speed ​​up!"

"The devils could come at any time!"

"Help the machine gun crew build a firing point first!"

Before, there was only one small team of Japanese on the high ground, and the only fortifications were foxholes.

Therefore, the first priority of the Second Battalion in occupying the high ground was to build temporary fortifications.

However, before the fortifications had been built for a few minutes, Zheng Hua heard the sentry shouting.

"Batalion Commander! Battalion Commander!"

"The devils are coming! There must be at least a thousand of them!"

"Damn it, why did the Japanese change their target? Do they think my Second Battalion is easy to bully?"

When Zheng Hua heard that the Japanese were heading towards the Second Battalion, he looked dissatisfied.

"Ready to fight!"

Originally, Zheng Hua thought that given the Japanese's vengeful nature, they had to try to retake Maerling.

Only after hitting a wall at Maerling will he turn to his side and try to break through.

By that time, the Second Battalion’s position will be almost complete.

But Zheng Hua never expected that the Japanese would actually get scared and move directly to this side.

"Don't be in a hurry! Shoot from close! Throw grenades at them!"

Zheng Hua gave orders while looking at the hundreds of Japanese soldiers who were attacking in a skirmish line.

After several days of fighting, the first and second battalions were running low on ammunition.

Even the cavalry company left behind most of their ammunition before moving.

But this cannot keep up with their consumption.

Especially last night, there were more than ten consecutive charges, and the machine guns and mortars were smoking.

When the Japanese jumped to 50 meters in front of the position and were ready to launch a bayonet charge, Zheng Hua fired the first shot.

"beat!"

"Da da da".
"Boom!" "Boom!".
A large number of grenades were thrown, forcing the Japanese who had originally planned to rush into hand-to-hand combat to have no choice but to lie down.

Otherwise, they will lose everything in this round.

However, it is impossible to launch a charge.

At a distance of 50 meters, the scattered Japanese were at a disadvantage when engaging the Second Battalion in a firefight.

The firepower density is totally not on the same level.

Moreover, the soldiers can take advantage of the height difference and blow them up with grenades.

But at such a long distance and at a height disadvantage, the Japanese could only stand up and throw grenades, but that was simply courting death.

After a stalemate of 10 minutes, the Japanese squadron leader chose to retreat.

If the fighting continues, they will be blown to death one by one by the Eighth Route Army's grenades.

Seeing the Japanese retreat, the soldiers sent them off with a salute of bullets and immediately began to speed up the construction of fortifications.

The Japs are not people who give up easily.

Sure enough, after the Japanese infantry retreated, the artillery immediately opened fire.

"Boom!" "Boom!".
The soldiers of the Second Battalion could only connect the original foxholes into simple trenches while enduring the artillery fire.

Throughout the day, the Japanese used the method of bombarding the infantry with artillery and then charging more than 30 times.

In the end, Zheng Hua was able to predict the Japanese's actions in advance.

The Japs stopped their attack only at night when the artillery lost sight.

"Commander, these are the casualties and ammunition reports from the first and second battalions." A combat staff officer handed over a piece of paper.

Looking at the data on the paper, Chen Chengxing felt heartbroken.

Not to mention that the ammunition loss had exceeded 70%, the nearly 700 casualties in the two battalions alone were already a serious blow.

Don’t underestimate the fact that the main battalion of the New Second Regiment has more than a thousand people.

But subtract the artillery companies and platoons, and then remove the civilian and logistics staff.

The remaining front-line troops are only about 700 people.

This is already more than half of the casualties.

"We can't fight anymore." Chen Chengxing said.

Now the military district headquarters and field hospital have withdrawn more than 20 kilometers to the southwest.

Plus tonight, it will be enough to escape the enemy's pursuit.

Next, the New Second Regiment only needs to maintain part of its force for harassment, and the main force should withdraw.

Otherwise, the Japanese planes will definitely come again tomorrow.

"Send a message to the first and second battalions, leaving one platoon in each battalion to harass the Japanese, and the rest of the troops to quietly withdraw from the position."

The quiet withdrawal of the New Second Regiment did not alarm the 108th Regiment.

The Japs were still huddled in the trenches with their guns in hand, ready to annihilate the Eighth Route Army with the help of aircraft after daybreak.

Ishihara Takuhito did not notice anything unusual and slept soundly amid the sounds of cold gunfire and cold cannon fire.

This is exactly what he wanted. If the Eighth Route Army didn't launch a night attack at night, he would really be worried.

The harassment gradually disappeared until daybreak.

However, after the Japanese finished their breakfast and launched the attack, they suddenly discovered that all the Eighth Route Army soldiers on the position had disappeared.

"Bagaya road!"

"Eighth Route Army! So cunning!"

Ishihara Takuhito swept everything on the table to the ground.

The Taiyuan Command has sent him a telegram, saying that eight planes will arrive to provide support today.

Ishihara Takuhito was confident that with the help of these eight bombers, he could completely wipe out the New Second Regiment.

But now the Eighth Route Army has run away!
Moreover, after learning the news, the bombers that had already taken off changed direction and flew to Yangquan area.

This made Ishihara Takuhito so angry that he was about to smoke.

"Report to the headquarters and request a reconnaissance plane! We must not let the New Second Regiment go now!"

The combat effectiveness of the New Second Regiment had been greatly reduced at this time, and it was the best time to encircle and annihilate it.

As long as he could defeat this group of Eighth Route Army soldiers, Ishihara Takuhito would not only be able to avenge his brother, but also gain a great merit. "Report!"

Just as Chen Chengxing led his troops southward, preparing to return to the base.

Ma Zhiyuan rode over on horseback.

"Captain, the devils are following us again!"

After hearing Ma Zhiyuan's report, Chen Chengxing was full of questions.

What are the devils thinking? Still chasing?

Now that the New Second Regiment is no longer a burden, it can fight or retreat whenever it wants.

If the Japs continue to pursue us, they will not gain any advantage.

"Continue to monitor the movements of the devils and report every half hour."

"Also send someone to pass the message to the third and fourth battalions, asking them to rush to Shuangfeng Mountain as quickly as possible." Chen Chengxing ordered.

Since the Japs have chosen to pursue us relentlessly, we cannot waste their kindness.

Chen Chengxing decided to attack the Japanese from both sides in the Shuangfeng Mountain area to teach them a lesson.

"Yes!"

After chasing for several hours, Ishihara Takuhito was helpless as he still couldn't catch up with the New Second Regiment.

"Baga. The Eighth Route Army runs too fast."

Ishihara Takuhito couldn't understand it because the equipment of both sides were similar.

But why did the New 108nd Regiment run so much faster than the th Regiment?

Ishihara Takuhito led his troops to hurry, but there was no sign of shortening the distance.

If it weren't for the assistance of the reconnaissance aircraft, the New Second Regiment would have lost track of it long ago.

"Captain, should we stop the pursuit?" asked Takahashi Ryosuke.

Although the New Second Regiment did not harass them along the way, Takahashi Ryosuke felt uneasy.

They have penetrated too deep into the Eighth Route Army's territory.

Moreover, Fu'an's Nancun Battalion had already retreated, and the combat effectiveness of the troops had dropped by nearly 1/3.

Now there are only two thousand people left, and it is a bit dangerous to advance alone.

"Mr. Takahashi, you worry too much." Ishihara Takuhito said easily.

"The New Second Regiment has been severely damaged by our troops. Now is the time to pursue the victory."

"As long as our main force is not ambushed, there will be no danger."

Of course, although Ishihara Takuhito was determined to catch up with the New Second Regiment and kill them, he did not take it lightly.

The first battalion advanced a full kilometer as the vanguard.

If the Eighth Route Army ambushes any one side, the other side can immediately provide support.

"Order the troops to speed up the march. Shuangfeng Town is not far ahead. Let's take a rest in Shuangfeng Town."

Ishihara Takuhito gave the order after looking at the map.

"Ha!"
When the 108th Regiment arrived at Shuangfeng Town, it was almost noon and the town was already deserted.

Looking at the deserted town, Takuhito Ishihara felt helpless.

Along the way, the 108th Regiment did not see any civilians.

"Let the kitchen team boil some hot water, and the soldiers eat some field rations and take a short rest." Ishihara Takuhito ordered.

He didn't even need to arrange people to search, he knew there would be no food here.

After hearing Ishihara Takuhito's order, the Japanese soldiers found a place to sit down and rest.

After the water boils, use the lunch box to scoop some water, then pour the soup bag in, and you have a bowl of miso soup.

After a short rest, Takuhito Ishihara stood up and prepared to chase again.

"Takahashi-kun, leave a small team behind to guard our retreat route."

"The Second Infantry Battalion will be the vanguard. Continue to advance along the direction where the Eighth Route Army was discovered before."

The reconnaissance plane sent from Taiyuan has returned, and now the 108th Wing can only rely on itself.

However, the general direction will not change, the Eighth Route Army must retreat back to Dayun Mountain.

As long as you chase in this direction, you won't go wrong.

"Ha!"
"Captain, the enemy is coming, less than 1 kilometer away."

"However, the Japanese are divided into two parts, the front and the back. There are about 500 people in the front, and the main force is in the back." Xu Wu reported.

"I see."

Chen Chengxing was not surprised by the Japanese's caution.

Ambushes only happen when the enemy least expects them.

Now the Japs knew clearly that the New Second Regiment was right in front of them, and only a fool would be so unprepared.

"Xu Wu, when the Japanese come over, you lead the first battalion to launch a surprise attack on the Japanese vanguard brigade, and then seize Jianer Mountain."

"Zheng Hua, you lead the Second Battalion to attack Shuangfeng Town in a roundabout way. After taking Shuangfeng Town, advance to the southeast high ground and cooperate with the First Battalion to attack the Japanese from both sides."

Chen Chengxing pointed at the map and ordered.

The third and fourth battalions haven't arrived yet, so we have to control the Japanese first.

As long as we occupy Jianer Mountain and the southeastern heights of Shuangfeng Town, the Japanese will be confined to this mountainous area.

Although the ensuing battle will depend on each person's ability, at least the Japanese will not be able to run around everywhere.

After all, there are only two thousand pigs. Once they scatter and run away, the New Second Regiment will not be able to catch many.

However, the most difficult part of this battle is that both sides will be constantly moving in this mountainous area.

By that time, the situation would change rapidly, and neither the New Second Regiment nor the Japanese would have much time to react.

It all depends on the adaptability of each unit.

Only by gaining the initiative can the New Second Regiment gain a certain advantage.

After all, the First and Second Battalions had been fighting for several days in a row, and they had suffered heavy casualties and were very tired.

Before the 3rd and 4th Battalions arrived at the battlefield, it was the most dangerous time for the New 2nd Regiment.

It is hard to say what the outcome would be if the Japanese counterattacked.

(End of this chapter)