Chapter 417 The mainstay
Xiang Chu boldly led his troops into the Kuomintang position, which was beyond everyone's expectation.
To be honest, if Song Xi hadn't sent the telegram to Yu Zhong, Yu Zhong wouldn't have noticed it.
Even Zheng Zhili said worriedly: "General! Are we going to escape from the devils?"
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! We will soon reach the designated location and retreat immediately."
At this time, the caravan behind broke away from the team and galloped towards the dense forest not far away.
Zheng Zhili understood that Xiang Chu had brought his troops in just to unload the goods.
The bandits were also confused, thinking that everything would be fine if they could escape from the Japanese army's defense zone. However, they didn't expect that this Japanese mechanized force would chase them all the way, even into the National Army's defense zone, and beat them up from behind.
The bandits' lair was destroyed overnight, and most of the bandits were killed or injured in the mountains, and they were pursued relentlessly.
The team was not well organized to begin with, and instantly fell apart. Everyone fled for their own safety and was completely defeated.
Li Tong led the elite of the Lamma Squadron and was the closest to the enemy in pursuit, and even snatched the bandits' flag with the word "Yi" on it.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Xiang Chu immediately decided to call it a day and retreated the same way he came.
Yu Xiaowan led the caravan to the designated location, quickly delivered the anti-Japanese war supplies, and immediately sent a telegram:
"General! Mission accomplished, we are starting to turn back."
Xiang Chu sent a telegram: "Okay! Meet up at the east of Pan'an Lake."
Along the way, there were constant sounds of gunfire, creating the momentum of a breakout.
After Xiang Chu reunited with Yu Xiaowan's caravan, he saw Yu Zhong's troops chasing them, so he immediately led his troops to flee towards the position of the 13th Division.
According to the original plan, a large amount of weapons and ammunition were dropped along the way on the pretext of delaying the pursuit of the Kuomintang army.
As a result, the streets were filled with brand new weapons and equipment, some of which had never been opened.
Yu Zhong was extremely confused. The elite mechanized troops of the Japanese army, who were clearly able to escape on their own, were still very loyal and sent back a large number of brand new light and heavy firepower, weapons and ammunition.
His chief of staff, Li Pinxian, asked doubtfully, "Sir! Have we encountered a lucky jackpot?"
Yu Zhong did not dare to reveal the top-secret telegram from his superiors. He glanced at the bandits killed along the way and shook his head, saying, "Maybe this Japanese army was irritated by the bandits and would rather risk being surrounded and come in to kill them."
At this time, a regimental commander came over and reported happily: "Sir! We picked up 50 heavy machine guns, 120 Type 40 rifles, 7 grenade launchers, 15 anti-tank guns, 270 rounds of bullets, and grenade launcher shells... We made a fortune."
“I really hope that I can encounter such a great thing again.”
Yu Zhong thought to himself and ordered loudly,
"Quick! Pursue those who dare to raid our army's hinterland."
"Yes! But the person has already escaped."
The head of the group accepted the order in great confusion.
Yu Zhong whispered to the telegraph officer, "Staff Officer Wang! Send a telegram to the commander of the theater. I hope we can have more coordinated actions like this."
"Yes!"
The telecommunications officer hurriedly received the order.
At the front line of the Japanese 13th Division, the division commander Ogisu Riki was about to order a full-scale charge in accordance with the order of the headquarters to rescue the Kamikaze squad who dared to swear allegiance to the leader and marched alone deep into the enemy's line.
Unexpectedly, the flag of the Kamikaze Force suddenly appeared in the smoke in the north.
The Kamikaze Force rolled back in an orderly manner, braving the artillery fire.
"He's come back to kill me again?"
Ogishu Riki said with great joy.
Needless to say, he didn't want to launch an inappropriate surprise attack at an inappropriate time.
Not long after, an armored vehicle riddled with bullet holes squeaked to a stop in front of him.
Xiang Chu jumped out of the car, showed Li Tong the flag that he had seized from the bandits, and said happily:
"Captain Ogisu! This generation has completely annihilated this Chinese army."
"'China's First Volunteer Army in the War of Resistance'!"
Ogishu Riki read it out loud immediately, paused, and said with great emotion, "Yoshi! The leader of the Yamashita generation is indeed extraordinary and brave. I admire him! I admire him!"
"Thank you! Goodbye."
Xiang Chu said something polite, turned around, ran into the armored car, and led the Kamikaze Squadron away.
Ogisu Rikihime slapped his forehead, looked at the departing Kamikaze squadron and said regretfully: "I should have taken a photo with the Yamashiro leader in front of the Chinese Volunteer Army flag he captured."
Chongqing, Song Xi's office.
Song Xi and Ning Caiwei were anxiously waiting for the telegram.
Ning Caiwei said worriedly, "Sister Xi! There has been no telegram for such a long time. Xiang Chu led the Japanese Kamikaze Team into Yu Zhong's defense zone. I wonder if they were wiped out by their own people."
Song Xi shook his head and said, "It shouldn't happen. I have already informed the Fifth War Zone, and Xiang Chu agreed to buy his way with weapons and equipment."
At this time, the radio transmission sounded.
Ning Caiwei was about to step forward and copy it.
"Caiwei, I'll do it!"
Song Xi copied the message first and translated it excitedly: "Miss Song! Your friend has returned south. Yu Zhong hopes to carry out a few more good missions like this. Fifth War Zone!"
"Great!"
Song Xi and Ning Caiwei cheered in unison.
Soon, the radio sound sounded again.
Xiang Chu also sent a message: "Sister Xi! I have reached a safe area, please rest assured!"
Southeast of Xuzhou, Yujia Village at the foot of Luliang Mountain.
Xiang Chu led the Kamikaze Squadron to camp here again.
Needless to say, many people felt like they were dreaming.
He crossed the line of life and death and was able to escape unscathed.
Yu Xiaowan was the first to be touched and could not help but exclaimed: "Xiang Chu! I am convinced by you once again."
"Why do I feel like you're cursing?"
Xiang Chu smiled and handed her a roasted sweet potato.
Yu Xiaowan took the sweet potato and said happily:
"Stinky man! You're quite caring."
Xiang Chu said sternly: "After you finish eating the sweet potatoes, take the caravan back to Shanghai quickly and don't stay at the front line."
Yu Xiaowan smiled and said, "You are too late. I sent the caravan back to Shanghai before they set up camp."
"what?"
Xiang Chu was stunned and ran out of the tent in a hurry.
Sure enough, the caravan of ten vehicles was submerged in the dust on the southern highway.
Xiang Chu returned to the tent, tapped her forehead with his finger, and scolded: "My Dean Yu! You will attract Nan Zao Yunzi here if you do this."
Yu Xiaowan smiled and said, "She is a section chief, how can she leave? Besides, she is a doctor, the most needed person in your supervision team."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "I think what you said is right!"
"General! There's a call from the base camp."
At this time, Zhang Linmao's report was heard outside the tent.
Xiang Chugao walked out of the tent, took the telegram and read it, and ordered;
"Kobayashi-kun! Call the attendant and the three squadron leaders over here."
"Hello!"
Zhang Linmao hurriedly accepted the order.
Soon, Zheng Zhili, Hongyi and four others came running over.
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "The headquarters asked us to rush to Linyi to supervise the battle. They said that we fought three times but were beaten back by the fierce Linyi defenders. You guys get ready and we will set off in an hour."
"Hello!"
Zheng Zhili and others hurriedly accepted the order.
Zheng Zhili asked in confusion: "General! Are we not supervising the battle of Sato's detachment in Xuzhou?"
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "This is a telegram sent by the headquarters, asking us to supervise the battle of the North China Front Army. It seems that we have been defeated by the commander of the 3rd Army in Linyi, Pang Bingxun."
Zheng Zhili wondered, "Why do we feel that our army is more capable than during the Battle of Songhu and Nanjing?"
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "In my previous plan to arrest Han, I proposed to implement collective punishment for resisting the war. If the squad leader withdraws from the war, the whole squad will be guilty. If the company commander withdraws from the war, the whole company will be guilty..."
Yu Xiaowan interrupted him in the tent and shouted, "I really admire you!"
Xiang Chu shouted inside: "Hurry up and get on the armored car. We are about to set off."
"Madam heard it."
Zheng Zhili smiled bitterly, paused, and changed the subject, "General! It is said that the most powerful is the 60th Army of the Yunnan Army. Where are they now?"
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "The 60th Yunnan Army is currently the most elite force in China. They are rushing here from Wuhan. They did not catch up with the Battle of Songhu and Nanjing, but they will definitely play a pivotal role in the Battle of Xuzhou."