Chapter 715 I Take All Responsibilities
Nanliu Village on Exing Mountain was where the 6th and 7th Divisions made a detour.
A large number of wire mines were quickly laid on the road heading south.
In order to prevent the Japanese tanks from escaping, traps were set on the road.
The two divisions, one in front and one behind, ambushed in the woods on both sides, ready to attack.
Soon, 18 Japanese tanks rushed over under the cover of a cavalry squadron.
The Japs were moving very fast, and it was obvious that they were in a hurry to get to the front line to join the battle.
Zhang Linmao led the 6th Division to set up an ambush in front, and was overjoyed, thinking to himself: "Great! They even sent a squadron of Japanese cavalry."
The chief of staff asked with a smile: "Commander! The Japanese tanks have entered the minefield. Should we detonate the mines?"
Zhang Linmao shook his head and said, "No hurry! Wait until the chariot in front falls into the trap before pulling the line."
"Yes!"
The chief of staff hurriedly accepted the order.
Soon, there was a loud "bang".
The Japanese tank running in the front fell into a trap.
Zhang Linmao shouted loudly: "Pull the line! Attack!"
"Boom! Boom!"
The sound of mine explosions came one after another, and more than half of the Japanese tanks were blown down.
Many Japanese war horses and soldiers were killed in the explosion. The horses were neighing, the Japanese were screaming, and the scene was a mess.
"Da-da-da! Boom!"
The officers and soldiers of the 6th and 7th Divisions opened fire fiercely, using light and heavy machine guns and grenade launchers to fire at the Japs.
Each division was equipped with three anti-aircraft machine guns, and they fired fiercely at the Japanese tanks that were still able to move.
As a flanking force, these are the only things they can bring, but they are enough.
In the blink of an eye, more than half of the Japanese cavalry squadron had been killed and all the Japanese tanks were destroyed.
The Japanese cavalry's front and rear routes were blocked and they were surrounded by nearly 2 people.
With no hope of escape, the ferocious Japanese cavalry launched a charge towards the mountains and forests on both sides.
They fired wildly, shouting loudly: "Kill! Kill all of the Chinese 34th Army."
"Leave the horses to kill the devils!"
Zhang Linmao and Ye Shian both gave similar instructions to their subordinates.
The soldiers from the 6th and 7th Divisions hid behind the big trees and competed to see who had better marksmanship.
The sounds of "Bang! Bang!" continued incessantly.
The Japanese cavalry fell off their horses one after another.
They were on an exposed road, making them sitting ducks for the two divisions of new recruits.
The Japanese cavalry squadron leader knew that the situation was hopeless, so he personally called Okamura Ningchi: "Your Excellency the Commander! The Ishikawa Cavalry Squadron and the Fukuhara Tank Battalion were besieged by two divisions of the Chinese 34th Army in Nanliu Village, Exing Mountain. They will soon be annihilated. May the military fortunes last forever!"
After sending the telegram, he smashed the radio, climbed on his horse and rushed into the mountains to die.
In less than half an hour, all the Japanese were killed, and the 6th and 7th Divisions obtained a large number of war horses, weapons and ammunition.
Zhang Linmao and Ye Shian decided to take some of the shells from the Japanese tanks and load them on horses. They then blew up all the tanks with the shells, turning them into piles of scrap metal.
The Japanese soldiers had a lot of good stuff on them, so the new recruits searched them hard and didn't spare a single bullet.
At this time, the radio operator ran to Zhang Linmao and Ye Shian and reported loudly:
"Division Commander! The commander ordered our 6th Division to go south to harass the Kyushu Division, and the 7th Division to go south to harass the Hokkaido Division. If the enemy pursues us, retreat immediately."
"Okay! Got it."
Zhang Linmao and Ye Shian said in unison.
This is like playing a tug-of-war game with the Japanese, and greatly coordinating the northward attack operations of several main divisions.
In the northern sky, a large group of Japanese bombers flew over.
Zhang Linmao and Ye Shian shouted in unison: "Quick! Go south along the mountain forest."
The 6th and 7th Divisions quickly entered the mountains and forests and rushed towards their respective targets.
Strangely, the Japanese bombers ignored them and continued to fly south.
Suddenly, there was a burst of gunfire from the south.
The seven divisions of the 34th Army launched a thunderous attack to the north.
The 2 tanks of the 27nd Division were divided into three groups, with 3 tanks in each group leading the charge.
The infantry and tanks worked together and rushed towards the three Japanese divisions respectively.
Rather than being bombed by the Japanese planes, it is better to fight the Japanese to the death.
The Japanese Kyushu Division Commander Qiu Zuka Goro said with emotion: "The Chinese 34th Army is really different from other Chinese armies. It actually took the initiative to charge the Imperial Army."
Fengdao Meinan rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Your Excellency the Division Commander! The 34th Chinese Army has come out in full force. Meinan is willing to lead a regiment to penetrate the rear of their position and encircle them."
Qiu Zukago nodded and said, "Yoshi! This is a very good plan. But you don't need to go there in person, just send Captain Sakai to lead the troops."
"Hello!"
Toyoshima Meinan bowed and accepted the order.
He hurriedly called on Captain Sakai to carry out a roundabout mission.
The Sakai Regiment bypassed the 34th Army's outer troops and rushed south.
The shouts and cries of killing shook the sky, and the Chinese army seemed to be getting closer and closer.
A Japanese scout ran over and shouted:
"Your Excellency, the division commander! Our frontline positions were breached by the Chinese army, and all the members of Tomita Battalion were killed in the battle."
Qiu Zukagoro was surprised: "What? So fast!"
The Japanese scout cried, "China's nine tanks and infantry are charging, and we can't resist them."
Qiu Zukago roared, "Quick! Hold on till death."
Coincidentally, the frontline positions of the Japanese Hokkaido Division and Kumamoto Division were also breached by the coordinated attack of the 34th Army's infantry and tanks. The two sides attacked at close range and engaged in a battle.
A gust of thick smoke blew over, making Qiu Zukagoro sneeze three times.
He shouted angrily: "Baga! Why is the Chinese 34th Army sending out smoke signals?"
Fengdao Meinan pointed at the bomber group flying in the north sky and asked in confusion: "Your Excellency the Division Commander! I feel that Chu Xi is really a talent. He even knows how to use signal smoke to prevent the bombing of the imperial planes."
Qiu Zukagoro suddenly realized and said, "I understand. Chu Xi ordered his troops to abandon their positions and attack forward to blend in with our army so that the imperial planes could not bomb them."
Toyoshima Meinan kept an eye on the Sakai Regiment, which was making a detour, and said happily, "Your Excellency the Division Commander! The Sakai Regiment has successfully made a detour to the rear of the Chinese army. That's amazing."
Qiu Zukago took the telescope and looked around, then said thoughtfully, "I'm afraid Chu Xi let the Sakai Brigade pass by on purpose."
North of Yuelu Mountain, 34th Army Command Post.
Kong Ling said worriedly: "Her father! If you let the Japanese regiment go to the north position of Xiangjiang River, it will be troublesome if they cross the river to attack us."
Xiang Chu pulled her to the door of the command post, pointed to the north bank of the Xiangjiang River and said, "They can't get through. The Japanese bombers have started dropping bombs."
On both sides of the Xiangjiang River, countless smoke clouds rose into the sky and smoke filled the air.
Looking down from the air, you can only see the outline of the Xiangjiang River and the positions below.
"Boom! Boom!"
40 Japanese bombers frantically dropped bombs on the 34th Army's positions on the north bank of the Xiangjiang River.
Bombs whizzed down, and the Sakai Regiment, which was cheering for its victory, suffered a devastating disaster.
40 Japanese bombers dropped 80 500-pound bombs on them.
Yu Xiaowan said with emotion: "Brother Chu! Fortunately, you ordered the divisions to fight desperately and fight the devils, otherwise they would have been blown up by the devil's bombers."
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "We still have to thank this Japanese regiment that came in a roundabout way. Without them, the Japanese bombers would not have dropped bombs like this."
Kong Ling held Xiang Chu's hand tightly and said anxiously, "Dad! If our troops are not successful in attacking to the north, we will quickly retreat to the south and the left bank of the Xiangjiang River. I will bear all the responsibilities."
Xiang Chu was moved and took her into his arms, saying solemnly:
"No! I am your man, I take all the responsibilities."