Chapter 642 There are 3 people left in your group
The Japanese soldier remained calm in the dangerous situation and immediately put on his gas mask.
Then find cover and hide on the spot, and fight back in teams.
Their individual military qualities are much higher than those of the officers and soldiers of the 34th Army.
If Xiang Chu had not stipulated to use firepower suppression as the main method, considerable casualties would have been caused.
The officers and soldiers of the 34st and 1th Divisions of the 5th Army hid far away and just kept firing artillery shells.
The Japanese regiment chief of staff saw the Japanese soldiers around him falling one after another, and there were only a thousand people left. He couldn't hit the enemy, so he yelled angrily: "Baga! How come the 34th Army of China is as slippery as a loach?"
The radio operator reported: "Your Excellency the Chief of Staff! We should ask the brigade commander to send reinforcements, otherwise we will be wiped out."
The Japanese regiment chief of staff said helplessly: "Okay! Send a telegram immediately. Alas! I never expected that our army had fought so many battles with the Chinese army, completely suppressing them with firepower, but today we were suppressed by them."
On the north bank of You River, medium-sized transport ship.
Kenji Doihara occupied Captain Fat Tiger's room and was sleeping soundly at the moment.
Yamashita Yoshiaki received the distress message from Oshima Yexiong's regiment and did not dare to neglect it, so he came to report:
"Your Excellency, Lieutenant General! The Oshima Yexiong Regiment sent an urgent message. They were besieged by two divisions of the Chinese 34th Army in Zhangjiazhang, Datong Township. They requested rescue."
Doihara Kenji said nonchalantly: "Their mission is to attract the firepower of the Chinese 34th Army, so that Nozuka Fengguang can kill Chu Xi and recapture the heavy artillery."
"Understood!"
Yamashita Yoshiaki bowed and turned to walk out of the captain's room.
Little did Oshima Yoshio know that they had been abandoned by Doihara Kan'ei, and they were still foolishly waiting for reinforcements.
The final result was: no reinforcements arrived, but instead four elite regiments from the 34rd and 3th Divisions of the 4th Army arrived.
Oshima Yoshio's regiment was completely surrounded, and under the siege of heavy firepower, only about 300 people were left.
The chief of staff of the Japanese regiment said helplessly: "Radio operator! Doihara Ken'er is really a pig. It is better to send a clear message to the headquarters and the 11th Army."
The Japanese radio operator nodded and said, "Your Excellency Chief of Staff! Please tell me the contents of the proposed telegram."
The Japanese regiment chief of staff lamented: "Headquarters! Commander Okamura! The Osaka Division's Doihara Brigade's Oshima Regiment has lost power, and our army has been besieged by four divisions of the Chinese 34th Army in Zhangjiazhang, a Chinese hometown.
I begged Brigade Commander Doihara to send reinforcements but he refused. Now we are out of ammunition and food, so we have no choice but to launch a desperate charge against the Chinese 34th Army. I wish you a long-lasting military luck! "
The Japanese radio operator recorded it and immediately sent a clear code suicide telegram to the Japanese headquarters and the 11th Army.
The Japanese regiment chief of staff gathered the surviving Japanese soldiers around him, drew his command knife, and roared loudly: "Warriors of the Empire! Swear to be loyal to the leader until death and fight against the rubbish Chinese soldiers. Give it to me! Kill!"
"kill!"
The Japanese soldiers roared angrily.
A Japanese soldier who was only 16 years old cried out:
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff! If we can't win, can't we just surrender?"
"No! Baka! Are you still a soldier of the Empire?"
The Japanese chief of staff roared and stabbed him to death with a knife.
"Boom! Boom!"
More than 34 artillery pieces of various types from four divisions of the 4th Army fired a salvo at this place.
After the volley, the Japanese soldiers gathered together were killed collectively.
Potou Port, 34th Army Command Post.
Xiang Chu, Kong Ling and Yu Xiaowan stayed awake all night directing the battle on the front line.
Yu Xiaowan handed a plaintext telegram to Xiang Chu and said worriedly:
"Brother Chu! The Japanese Oshima Yexiong Regiment has sent a clear message to the Japanese headquarters and the commander of the 11th Army. I'm afraid we will attract a heavy attack from the Japanese."
Xiang Chu took the telegram, read it, and passed it to Kong Ling, nodding and saying, "You can tell with your toes that the Japs will definitely surround us. Hurry up and ask your unreliable Uncle Liu whether Doihara Ken'er has been captured. We are going to issue a retreat order."
Yu Xiaowan obediently sent the message and said angrily, "My stinky man! Why don't you use your toes to think about it?"
Xiang Chu walked towards the map and said thoughtfully: "What I should think about most now is how to retreat safely."
Kong Ling suggested: "We can take the water route we came here and retreat back to Changde, but it would be best to consult the Supreme Command."
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "Fifty thousand! If we ask for instructions, I guess they won't let us retreat. Instead, they will let us hold off the enemy's attack in northern Hunan."
Kong Ling said angrily: "How is that possible? We have already wiped out a brigade, which is a very good record."
Yu Xiaowan agreed, "Yes! I think Sister Kong is right. She will definitely let us retreat and rest."
Xiang Chu knew that they were innocent and kind, and did not understand the intentions of the higher-ups.
At this time, the 34th Army's call sign radio broadcast sounded.
Yu Xiaowan hurried forward to transcribe and translate the message:
"Commander! We have completely wiped out the Japanese Oshima Yexiong Regiment. 1st Division!"
Xiang Chu ordered: "Xiao Wan! After they clean up the battlefield, disperse and retreat to the Yuan River overnight, first take a boat up the Yuan River, and wait for the next combat order."
Soon, Liu Zhengxiong also sent a telegram:
"Commander-in-Chief! The 2nd Division annihilated the Watanabe Battalion on the north bank of the Youhe River, but failed to capture Doihara Kenji."
Xiang Chu replied: "Very good! After cleaning up the battlefield, immediately retreat to the Yuan River overnight and take a boat up the river."
Liu Zhengxiong replied: "Boy! We have wiped out a Japanese brigade, which will surely arouse the Japanese's rage. Don't wait for us to return, quickly destroy the heavy artillery, take Miss Kong and Xiaowan and leave Potou by boat overnight."
Xiang Chu was very moved. Liu Zhengxiong knew this and predicted that the Japanese would launch a crazy revenge during the day tomorrow.
Moreover, the northern bank of the tail end of the Yuanjiang River is crisscrossed with harbors, numerous lakes, and a dense network of rivers. There is no strategic location to defend, making it difficult to maneuver, which is extremely unfavorable for the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau troops to fight. They are easily divided and surrounded by the Japanese heavy troops who have convenient water transportation.
He pondered for a while and said, "Fifty thousand motherfuckers! Xiaowan! Our battle goal has been achieved. There is no need to stay here any longer. Let's leave tonight."
"it is good!"
Yu Xiaowan and Kong Ling nodded in unison.
Xiang Chu picked up the loudspeaker and first instructed Hongyi: "Master Hong! The artillery regiment will take heavy artillery and anti-aircraft machine guns and leave Potou Port by boat overnight and go up the Yuan River."
"Yes!"
Hongyi hurriedly accepted the order.
Xiang Chu continued to order: "Lao Gan! The elite commandos will completely destroy the heavy artillery and the four Japanese warships. Follow me and leave Potou Port by boat overnight."
Gan Rong smiled bitterly and said, "General! The nine heavy artillery pieces have been firing shells non-stop these past few days, and they are almost useless."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "The Japanese have a strong production capacity. They can produce airplanes even if they are given a piece of wood."
Gan Rong smiled and said, "Don't worry! We will definitely blow up the heavy artillery and the Japanese warships into scrap metal before we leave."
Xiang Chu ordered: "Leave a dozen brothers behind tomorrow to leave last, light the signal smoke before the Japanese bombers come over, and waste some of their aerial bombs."
"Yes!"
Gan Rong hurriedly accepted the order.
Yu Xiaowan packed her luggage and said with a smile, "Brother Chu! Guess how big the psychological shadow area of Doihara Xian'er is now?"
Xiang Chu opened the suitcase and packed his belongings, and said with a smile: "Do you still need to guess? I guess Doihara Xian'er is looking for death."
On the north bank of Youshui River, a medium-sized transport ship.
Doihara Kan'ei stood at the side of the ship, looking at the burning tents of the Watanabe Battalion to the south, and he was completely desperate.
Yamashita Yoshiaki and Takahashi Taisho stayed by his side to prevent him from committing suicide secretly and then looking for his body.
Doihara Ken'er asked in a daze: "You two! Which way of dying is the least painful?"
Takahashi Taisho said hurriedly: "Jump into the water and drown, and your favorite Youshui is right in front of you."
Doihara Ken'er glared at the idiot and looked towards Yoshiaki at the foot of the mountain.
Yamashita Yoshiaki advised: "Your Excellency Lieutenant General! Victory and defeat are common in the military. You are the flower of the empire's spy war. The leader and the people of the empire still need you. Don't let it get you down."
Doihara Kan'er nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good! I will listen to you and decide not to die as an apology."
Takahashi Taisho echoed, "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander! There are only three people left in your brigade, so it is not considered a complete annihilation. You should not die as an apology."
"Baga! Three of us, I will tear Chu Xi into pieces!"
Doihara Kenji was so angry that he roared and fainted on the deck.