PDLP Chapter 408: Want to run away after taking advantage?
Chapter 408: Want to run away after taking advantage?
Chapter 408 Want to run away after taking advantage?
I don't know when it started, but Matsuura actually felt afraid when facing the independent regiment of only more than 2,000 people, and the order he gave to the Kimura Regiment was only to hold on for ten minutes.
As for the troops, Matsuura actually still has a large number of logistics, civilian personnel, search teams, and even Japanese engineers, who can be deployed when the time comes.
However, he still became worried when the independent regiment deployed heavy artillery.
The headquarters' flying formation is not that fast yet, and it will take time to mobilize the 26th Division and their heavy artillery, so the independent regiment is still safe for now.
"Report to the regiment commander, the brothers who were scouting outside have reported that four to five thousand Japanese soldiers have surrounded us from the east, and some of them seem to be moving around to our rear."
"Report to the regiment commander, the Japanese cavalry regiment has been spotted in the west and is attacking us."
The two news reports made Gu Changfeng feel that the time was almost up. They had come here to take advantage, and if they were really surrounded by the Japanese, they would be in trouble.
"Order the first and second battalions to evacuate. Since we've gained the upper hand, we should be content. If the Japs want to chase us, we can find another place to play with them."
"Send the message to the artillery battalion, return to Xianyaling first, and find the right time later to strike a heavy blow to the Japs."
"Send a message to the Fourth Battalion, have them come out to meet us and wait for us on the slope in front of Xiaowangzhuang."
The artillery battalion arranged a special forces team for defense, so Gu Changfeng was not worried too much.
Originally, he had arranged for the artillery battalion to leave after firing one wave, but seeing Zhao Ziqing, he changed his mind, so the artillery battalion remained seven or eight kilometers away from them, ready to fire another wave of artillery coverage if necessary.
So far, he has not used rocket launchers against the Japanese, and this will be a good opportunity for the Japanese cavalry regiment to have a taste of it.
On the battlefield, as the retreat whistle sounded throughout the battlefield, the soldiers fighting with the Japanese took turns to cover the retreat.
After fighting with the independent regiment for so long, the quality of the soldiers is still very good. They are brave when charging and very orderly when retreating.
With the support of heavy machine guns, the Japanese soldiers were unable to pursue them.
Ten minutes later, more than 2,000 people evacuated in battle formation, and the Japanese soldiers of the Kimura Regiment dared to stay far away and did not dare to charge at all.
Matsuura became anxious when he received the news. He had finally found this opportunity, but someone just let it go?
"Bakayaro, order the Tanaka Regiment to attack quickly and make sure to stop these Chinese!"
Matsuura's roar frightened all the Japanese soldiers in the division headquarters. The repeated failures experienced in more than a week made the division commander's temper become more and more impatient...
Boom boom boom!
The sound of horse hooves in the distance reached the ears of Gu Changfeng who was evacuating. The Japanese cavalry regiment was coming.
The cavalry was still very fast, which was within Gu Changfeng's expectations. After all, although the Japanese had surrounded them by taking a detour, the distance was still not very far, so it was normal that they could arrive so quickly.
"Bring out the M60s and aim them at the Japanese cavalry. Fire team, get on with it."
First Battalion Commander Huang Zhengkui calmly gave the order, saying that it was definitely too late to prepare defensive fortifications.
If you meet on a narrow road, just fight it out.
"Kill the chicken and give it to me!"
Major General Sumita of the Cavalry Regiment rode on his horse, waving his command sword fiercely and ordering his soldiers to charge!
As a noble cavalryman, Major General Sumita still has a strong sense of superiority.
He wanted to avenge his division and kill all the Chinese who had caused serious damage to their division.
800 meters,
500 m.
The Japanese cavalry began their final sprint.
Da da da!
The strength of the independent regiment is not only reflected in its equipment, but also in its first-class quality.
Only a few minutes after the Japanese arrived, the soldiers of the first battalion were fully prepared and fired bullets at the charging Japanese cavalry.
No matter how fast the Japanese cavalry are, they will die under the dense attack of bullets.
The Japanese soldiers in the front row fell to the ground, which naturally caused trouble for the Japanese soldiers charging behind them. From time to time, horses would be tripped and the Japanese soldiers on the horses would be thrown to the ground.
The independent regiment has always been recognized for its strong firepower, so how could it be afraid of the Japanese cavalry?
Boom boom boom!
The mortars and infantry guns carried by the two battalions took action. With the artillery coverage and the powerful M60, the Japanese did not gain any advantage in this charge and had to retreat.
"Bakayarō." Sumita cursed angrily, and then told the captain and the artillerymen to stand up.
Seeing the Japanese retreat, Gu Changfeng did not hesitate here and quickly ordered an alert retreat. After more than ten minutes of delay, the Japanese chasing behind caught up.
He estimated that if he waited a little longer, the Japanese 6th Division would arrive. If they were really surrounded in this place, it would be a real trouble.
Of course, if he could really lead the Japs to where he wanted, he wouldn't be afraid of being surrounded...
"Sakazai!"
"Sakazai!"
After a brief adjustment, the Japanese cavalry launched another charge towards the retreating 1st and 2nd Battalions.
At the same time, behind the Second Battalion, the Japanese soldiers of the Tanaka Regiment were also chasing them with roars.
Da da da!
Da da da!
The machine gunners of the last firepower squad of the second battalion pulled the trigger almost at the same time and fired at the Japanese soldiers more than a hundred meters away, and groups of Japanese soldiers fell down again.
The lightness of the m60 gave the Japanese soldiers a headache.
This time, Gu Changfeng didn't even bring a heavy machine gun. He just wanted to take advantage and run away. How could he expect that only two battalions could take down the Japanese in one wave?
An hour later, on the slope outside Xiaowang Village,
The independent regiment soldiers successfully reached the target point after leaving behind more than 300 people. It was not far from Xianyaling. Gu Changfeng wanted to play with the Japanese here.
As the soldiers successfully crossed the slope, the Japanese became more and more anxious. The regiment commander, Seidō Tanaka, received a death order from Matsuura that he must stop the people outside Xianya Ridge, otherwise they would have another headache.
But the current situation is that they can't stop the enemy at all. Even if the cavalry regiment attacks together, they can't do anything. What can Tanaka do?
"Damn it, these people from the 6th Division are not going to run away!" Tanaka Seidō shouted angrily.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, the Mizukawa Brigade has sent a message that they have circled to the left side of the Chinese and are preparing to block them from the rear."
Hearing these words right after he finished shouting made Tanaka feel a little angry and embarrassed.
"Baga, order the warriors to continue the charge and make sure to cooperate with Major General Mizukawa to keep these Chinese behind."
As soon as his order was conveyed, another Japanese communications soldier ran in front of him to report.
"Reporting to His Excellency, the Regiment Commander, the main force of the 26th Division has emerged from the mountains and forests and will reach the right rear of the Chinese in half an hour."
Well, this news was indeed enough to change Tanaka's expression.
There are a few words that can describe his mood at this moment, "Have these Chinese people come to this day?"
In order to encircle and suppress the two battalions of the Independent Regiment, Matsuura made great efforts. He called Hou Gongjun and the two discussed it.
Then Kobayashi Ichizo planned to leave one group behind and have the rest of the personnel go out of the mountains and forests to encircle and suppress the enemy.