Traveling through 1937, starting from the Battle of Songhu

Chapter 345: The Proud Captain Kobayashi

At ten o'clock in the morning, the Japanese began their first wave of attack, starting with a mountain and field artillery bombardment that lasted for thirty minutes.

Facing the independent regiment, Kobayashi Ichisan did not dare to be careless at all.

He had no idea of ​​wasting anything. After all, production was not his responsibility. As long as the independent regiment was destroyed, he could always apply for more artillery shells if he didn't have enough.

Boom boom boom!

Shells fell into Huangtuling one after another, and explosions continued to sound everywhere.

Fortunately, there is no need to worry about causing large-scale fires in winter, otherwise the independent regiment’s living space would definitely be compressed even further.

The soldiers were hiding in the air-raid shelter at this time, with their mouths open to avoid the pain caused by the huge explosion.

In the command center, the regiment commander Ji Guangshun did not withdraw with the team. He wanted to observe up close how the independent regiment fought against the Japanese. After all, it was a rare opportunity.

As the Japanese bombardment ended, Ji Guangshun said, "Changfeng, how do you feel? The fortifications we learned from you, the sturdiness of these didn't disappoint you!"

The Japanese's covering artillery bombardment in the south caused minimal damage to the soldiers on the ground, which made him quite proud. It seemed that his frequent trips to Xianyaling were not in vain.

Gu Changfeng was amused when he heard this and said with a smile: "Old Ji, I think it's because of my master's teaching, haha!"

Although he also learned from the experience of his predecessors, he has become thick-skinned because he has done so many shameless things.

Besides, he is a time traveler. In this era, he was the first to invent it.

"The Japanese surrounded the west today. Their purpose is very clear. They want to trap your independent regiment to death. What do you think about this?"

Ji Guangshun didn't respond, but talked about other things instead.

"With these devils, we really want to break through, but they can't stop us. Besides, I have a lot of militia soldiers outside to support us."

Gu Changfeng was very confident about this. It was impossible for the Japanese to encircle and annihilate him, or to trap him to death.

"Well, as long as you are mentally prepared." Ji Guangshun said, and after thinking for a moment, he continued: "Changfeng, kill more devils today, it's time to evacuate."

"Our 120th and 129th Divisions are facing seven to eight thousand Japanese soldiers. The pressure is quite high. Our casualties so far are close to two thousand."

Ji Guangshun had just received a telegram from the division headquarters, and this was a good opportunity to remind Gu Changfeng.

In fact, what Commander Yang meant was that he wanted to ask about the situation on the battlefield. If there was no opportunity, he should evacuate early to avoid more casualties in other divisions.

Although the 120th and 129th divisions had been equipped before, due to the rapid development, many soldiers still had guns with old-style chambers, which put them at a disadvantage in combat.

Moreover, the 115th Division completely wiped out the Japanese Second Mixed Brigade, which was a great achievement.

In fact, if it weren't for Gu Changfeng's request, they should have evacuated long ago and there would be no need to continue fighting.

Of course, the headquarters was willing to support, and also believed that the independent regiment could expand the results of the battle. Otherwise, just by completely annihilating the Japanese Second Mixed Brigade, it would be enough to shock the whole of China.

"Old Ji, telegraph to Commander Yang that we will break out at night. Have all your Eighth Route Army divisions be prepared."

Gu Changfeng had anticipated that the Eighth Route Army would not be able to hold out against the Japanese 6th Division. He only had one day anyway, so he would kill as many as he could.

On the battlefield, the Japs' tactics hadn't changed much. The puppet troops were on the front line, advancing layer by layer.

Their commander's strategy was not bad. At least it would waste the independent regiment's ammunition while reducing their own casualties.

Faced with such a strong opponent as the Independent Regiment, the Japanese commander did not dare to be careless.

The battle lasted for an hour, and the Japanese soldiers and puppet troops on all sides withdrew from the battlefield one after another after losing more than a thousand people.

The matter was very simple. Brigade Commander Ichizo Kobayashi received news from the division headquarters.

The flight squadron in Shijiazhuang is ready and can take off immediately.

This situation made him very happy. Anyone would be in a bad mood if they were always being suppressed and beaten, and Kobayashi Ichisan was no exception.

He proposed the plan of bombing with poison gas bombs combined with bombing by mountain and field artillery groups and heavy artillery regiments to the division commander. If the independent regiment was successfully destroyed, perhaps he, a major general, could be promoted.

Indeed, although Gu Changfeng was prepared at this moment, he really had no good solution if the Japanese heavy artillery regiment and artillery group attacked together.

The Japanese have learned their lesson now. They know that the independent regiment has rapid-fire artillery and do not use them together. This also means that the artillery battalion led by Lu Daya cannot destroy the Japanese artillery group in one go.

"Mr. Yokoyama, it's time to deal with these Chinese people in front of us."

Kobayashi Ichisan said confidently.

With so much preparation, he didn't believe that he couldn't defeat the independent regiment.

No army in the world can escape from such a predicament, not even the German army. Kobayashi Ichizo is very confident about this.

Yokoyama Taketada understood the elegant meaning of the music and immediately followed up with flattering words.

"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, your strategy is truly brilliant. The Laiyuan Independent Regiment will soon be destroyed in your hands."

"This is also a great thing for the empire. Your military rank should be promoted at that time."

Yokoyama's words hit the spot for Kobayashi Ichizo.

It is said that a soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier. Kobayashi Ichizo is already a major general. If he is promoted one level higher, he will be transferred to another division as a division commander. This feeling is different from being a brigade commander.

Moreover, he believed that as long as he could destroy the Laiyuan Independent Regiment, the rank of lieutenant general would definitely be his.

The Laiyuan Independent Regiment is registered with their Emperor. As long as he succeeds, he doesn't have to worry about anything else, as there will be people who will work for him.

"Mr. Yokoyama, since these Chinese are courting death, there's no need to hold back. Order all regiments to prepare. Once the poison gas bombs and artillery bombardments are over, immediately charge forward and completely eradicate this cancer of the empire."

Although he was proud, Kobayashi Ichizo did not relax. His long military career allowed him to remain vigilant at all times when facing strong enemies.

"Hey! I'll make arrangements right away!"

Yokoyama Taketada bowed deeply to express his respect for Kobayashi Kazuzo.

After Yokoyama Taketada left, Kobayashi Ichizo walked around twice and suddenly thought of his hometown and the cherry blossoms all over the mountains.

Without thinking much, he slowly sang the Japanese song "Sakura".

Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,

Under the clear sky in March,

Cherry blossoms stretch as far as the eye can see.

Like clouds and blooming flowers,

The fragrance is picturesque.

Come quickly, come quickly,

Go flower viewing together

.........

When Kobayashi Ichisan, who had a hoarse voice, sang, he felt relieved, but the other Japanese soldiers in the command center were extremely distressed.

It felt like dozens of ducks were quacking in their ears, and the feeling made their heads explode.

Fortunately, Kobayashi Ichisan stopped after his excitement wore off, otherwise these Japanese officers would have gone crazy...