Chapter 683: May Qu Yuan Appear
Since the Japanese invaded China, they have used poison gas bombs whenever their attacks were blocked.
However, poison gas bombs will only be effective if they are fired in the leeward direction.
Outside the temple, Canyang ran out of the command post to observe, then shook his head and said:
"Your Excellency, the division commander! Today the wind is blowing from the south. Our army's leeward direction is the Miluo River, so deploying poison gas bombs will not have a very good effect."
Butcher Gu Shou pointed to the east and said, "Attack the Chinese troops in the east. We are preparing to leave Miluo City."
Outside the temple, the setting sun hesitated and said, "If we release the poison gas bombs to the east, they will still be blown into Miluo City by the wind."
Gu Shou the butcher rolled his eyes at him and ordered, "Terai-kun! Why don't you decide how to put it yourself?"
"Hello!"
Outside the temple, Canyang hurriedly accepted the order.
"Boom! Boom!"
Countless artillery shells were fired into Miluo City from the east, south and west.
The Japanese soldiers shouted:
"The Chinese army has released poison gas bombs! Put on your gas masks!"
"Damn it! The 34th Chinese Army also has poison gas bombs."
"The mustard gas can't be dispersed in the city. We are finished."
Needless to say, the Japanese soldiers were quite familiar with the poison gas bombs they produced.
It was only used against Chinese military and civilians in the past, but I didn't expect it to backfire today.
Moreover, a considerable number of Japanese soldiers thought that the Chinese army had no poison gas bombs and did not even bring gas masks.
As a result, some Japanese soldiers rushed to the upwind direction, while some Japanese soldiers tried to snatch the gas masks of other Japanese soldiers.
For a while, Miluo City was in chaos, and countless Japanese soldiers fell to the ground and died after inhaling the poison gas produced by themselves.
Gu Shou the butcher was so angry that he was furious and pointed at the setting sun outside the temple and shouted:
"Baga! It was all because of your delay that Chu Xi released the poison gas bomb first."
Siwai Canyang said hurriedly: "Your Excellency the division commander! The 34th Chinese Army certainly does not have many poison gas bombs. Siwai will go and command the release of poison gas bombs."
Gu Shou the butcher still kept a clear mind and waved his hand, saying, "No need! We can't stay in Miluo City anymore. Bring the poison gas bombs, break out to the east, find a shallow beach to cross the Miluo River and retreat northward."
"Hello!"
Outside the temple, Canyang hurriedly accepted the order.
It was just as he said, the 34th Army did not have many poison gas bombs.
To the south, at the entrance of the 34th Army Command Post.
Xiang Chu looked towards Miluo City and said thoughtfully, "I hope these hundred or so poison gas bombs can scare the Kagoshima Division away from Miluo City."
Yu Xiaowan said angrily: "Brother Chu! Why don't you surround the Kagoshima Division in Miluo City and attack and annihilate them? Instead, scare them away?"
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "My silly woman! We have fought so many battles, and our weapons and ammunition are running out. The weapons and ammunition of the Kagoshima Division are far beyond our reach. Each of their soldiers has 125 rounds of bullets, while we only have 20 or so. If these devils hold the city to the death, not only will we not be able to take them down, but we will also suffer countless casualties.
The most terrifying thing was that the Kumamoto Division was about to reach the south bank of Dongting Lake, and the three new recruit divisions were unable to stop it at all.
If we wait for this division to get behind us, and the Japanese bombers appear overhead, and the Kagoshima Division goes out of the city to counterattack, our 34th Army will surely suffer a devastating disaster. "
Yu Xiaowan said angrily, "My silly man! I just asked you one question and you lectured me so much."
Kong Ling raised the telegram in her hand and shouted happily: "Fifty thousand of them! The Japanese Kagoshima Division asked for instructions from Okamura Ningchi, saying that we released thousands of poison gas bombs and they couldn't stand it and had to retreat immediately."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "It seems that Gu Shou the butcher is also a person who tells lies without blinking an eye. Shima! Call the elite mixed division and let them fire 88 more mm shells into Miluo City, and let the Kagoshima Division get out of Miluo City quickly. At the same time, let all troops prepare to pursue the Kagoshima Division."
"Yes!"
Shima hurriedly accepted the order.
Xiang Chu clenched his fists and said with determination: "I hope these 88 mm shells can scare away Gu Shou the butcher, otherwise Wu Wan's mother will have to spend our family's million to buy ammunition."
Kong Ling yelled, "You spendthrift man! Stop spending money."
"Boom! Boom!"
German 88mm artillery began firing at Miluo City.
A shell landed on the roof of the Kagoshima Division.
"Boom!" There was a sound.
The command post collapsed, killing a large number of Japanese staff officers who were packing up their belongings.
Gu Shou the butcher and Siwai Canyang just walked out of the command post and saved their lives.
The command post was destroyed by heavy artillery, and Gu Shou the butcher's psychological defenses completely collapsed.
Gu Shou, the butcher, wore a gas mask and gave the radio operator an unclear instruction:
"Issue the retreat order!"
Outside the temple, the setting sun muttered, "Your Excellency the division commander! Commander Okamura asked our troops to hold on a little longer."
"Boom!" a sound.
Another shell landed not far away, killing countless Japanese soldiers who were gathering.
Gu Shou the butcher shouted angrily: "Terauchi-kun! If you dare to waste time again, the commander of this division will execute you on the spot."
Outside the temple, the setting sun said hurriedly, "Your Excellency the division commander! I know I was wrong. I will immediately organize a retreat."
After saying this, he immediately issued a retreat order through the radio loudspeaker.
When Xiang Chu heard his order to retreat, he immediately wrote down the plan for each division to pursue, handed it to Shima, and ordered: "Shima! According to this plan, call each division to prepare for the pursuit."
"Yes!"
Shima took over the plan and began to issue orders.
Xiang Chu did not issue combat orders by radio, firstly because he thought it was too slow, and secondly because he was afraid that the Japanese would monitor it and let the Kagoshima Division know his true intentions.
Yu Xiaowan had been monitoring the Japanese Kagoshima Division's radio station and said excitedly: "Brother Chu! The Kagoshima Division has finally left the city. They are going to fire poison gas bombs to clear the way."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Great! Inform the 3rd Division, 5th Division, and 81st Army to make way and avoid their attack."
Kong Ling said hurriedly: "Five thousand! Absolutely not. This is equivalent to deliberately letting the devils live. It will be difficult to report to the Supreme Command later."
Yu Xiaowan said anxiously: "Brother Chu! Sister Kong is right. No one will believe that our 34th Army is short of weapons and ammunition, especially those who have always wanted to harm you."
Xiang Chu hesitated and said, "But this will involve sacrifices..."
Kong Ling held his hand tightly and comforted him, "Her father! Don't worry, our troops will ask you for instructions if they can't stop us."
At this time, intensive gunfire sounds were heard from the northeast of Miluo City, and the Japanese Kagoshima Division began a desperate breakout.
The 81st Army Chief of Staff Wang Lin urgently called out: "Commander! The Japanese have launched hundreds of poison gas bombs. We don't have gas masks and we can't stop them."
Xiang Chu picked up the megaphone and responded, "If you can't stop him, retreat first, then hold on to him tightly and chase him."
"Yes!"
Wang Lin hurriedly accepted the order.
Yu Xiaowan shook her head and said, "It seems that everything is God's will. This Kagoshima Division is really good at finding a breakthrough point."
Xiang Chu ordered: "Shima! Immediately notify all divisions and act according to the predetermined plan."
"Yes!"
Shima hurriedly accepted the order.
"Boom!"
A loud thunder exploded overhead.
Then, heavy rain came down.
Kong Ling smiled and said, "I hope it rains harder and drowns the Japanese in the Miluo River."
Xiang Chu looked at the heavy rain outside and said thoughtfully: "May Qu Yuan appear in person!"