Chapter 813 Playing the long game to catch the big fish

Chapter 813 Playing the long game to catch the big fish

Anan Ji hoped to reap the benefits without any hesitation, and Akiyama Yoshiki had the same idea as him.

The two were in no hurry, each was waiting for the other to start a big fight with the Langya detachment first.

One of these two devils did bad things on land, and the other did evil on sea.

In the southeast sea area of ​​Langya Terrace, fishermen sing late in the evening.

More than a dozen fishing boats returned from fishing in the open sea and sailed back to the Shiya Village Pier.

The cabin was full of sea fish, kelp, sea cucumbers, etc.

The fishermen returned home with a rare full load, their faces filled with smiles.

Their parents, wives and children were all waiting eagerly at the dock.

If you rely on the mountains, you will eat the mountains; if you rely on the sea, you will eat the sea.

Without the exploitation of puppet troops and Japanese devils, the fishermen's lives are getting better and better.

Suddenly, three huge ships came speeding from the direction of Langtang Island.

A fisherman saw this and shouted:

"Devils! Devil's warships."

The fishing boat was sailing, but the wind was weak in the evening, so they had to row hard.

But they couldn't outrun the Japanese warships.

The Japanese warships came closer and closer and began to bombard.

"Boom! Boom!"

Several shells landed in the middle of the fishing boat, which was overturned by the huge waves.

Some fishermen were killed on the spot, and some were blown into the sea.

The remaining fishing boats rowed desperately towards the shore.

In addition to shooting at fishing boats at sea, the Japanese warships actually shot at the Shiya Village pier and beach.

In an instant, the people cried for their parents and fled desperately in the direction away from the Japanese warships.

On the bridge of the first Japanese warship, Akiyama Yoshikatsu observed through a telescope and shouted excitedly:

"Yoshi! The navy's artillery fire is so accurate."

The Japanese captain suggested: "General Akiyama! We have been drifting on the sea for many days. Food and fresh water are running low. Do you want to land and fight immediately? Occupy Boli?"

Akiyama Yoshikatsu said unhappily: "Captain! Are you urging this general to fight a decisive battle with the Eighth Route Army?"

The Japanese captain smiled awkwardly and said, "General Akiyama, you are too serious. Our three warships are indeed short of water and food."

At this time, Nagano Kaiji ran onto the bridge and said anxiously: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander! We have learned of the clear message from the Langya Detachment that their main force was defeated by the Anami Geometric Division and they are requesting reinforcements from the Eighth Route Army. If there is no reinforcement, they will retreat westward to the counties."

Qiu Shan Yi Ke asked in surprise: "The Langya detachment is going to flee towards the counties?"

Nagano Kaiji nodded and said, "The beautiful political commissar you've been thinking about is about to fly away."

Akiyama Yoshikatsu shook his head and said, "No! The plaintext telegram is too suspicious, Kaiji! Call the Anan Division and ask if this is true?"

Nagano Kaiji was a landlubber. He felt dizzy as soon as he got on the boat. He said without thinking, "Your Excellency, Commander of the Brigade! I have already asked, and it is indeed true."

However, the cunning Akiyama Yoshikatsu still shook his head and ordered the captain: "Captain! Call Anan Jihe and ask him whether the main force of the Langya Detachment has been defeated by him."

The Japanese captain really hoped that he would get ashore quickly, and hurriedly said: "Radio operator! Call the Anan Division and ask whether the main force of the Langya Detachment has been defeated by them."

The Japanese radio operator sent a telegram and soon received a reply:

"This is absolutely true!"

Akiyama Yoshikatsu was overjoyed, picked up the ship's megaphone and shouted excitedly:

"All troops landed on the beach of Shiya Village and marched towards Boli to completely destroy the Langya Detachment."

The Japanese captain reminded: "General! We must land when the tide is high, otherwise the heavy weapons cannot be brought up."

Akiyama Yoshikatsu asked anxiously, "How long will the tide last?"

The Japanese captain checked the tidal timetable from Qingdao to Rizhao and responded: "The tide will be high for another three hours."

Akiyama Yoshikatsu nodded and said, "Yoshi! It's a good opportunity to launch a tentative attack on the beach and the village first."

Nagano Kaiji wanted to go ashore, so he volunteered: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander! I am willing to lead a small team ashore to gather intelligence for you."

Akiyama Yoshikage waved his hand and said, "Very good! You'd better sneak into the port and report any intelligence you have. Bring your radio and go quickly!"

"Hello!"

Nagano Kaiji hurriedly accepted the order.

He thought to himself, "You have no conscience! Do you want me to sneak into the harbor and seek death? At most, I will wander around the villages on the shore."

Boli, Langya Detachment Command Post.

Yu Xiaowan smiled and said, "Brother Chu! How could Akiyama Yoshikage and Anan be fooled by the fake plaintext message you sent?"

Xiang Chu said disapprovingly: "I am Jiang Ziya fishing, and those who are willing will take the bait."

Liang Chuxue said angrily: "Boy! I think only a fool would take the bait."

Xiang Chu spread his hands and said helplessly: "My dear uncle! What do you want me to do? Now the two Japanese troops are not actively attacking Boli, so I can't start the night battle, close combat and chaos."

Yang Jiang suggested: "If that doesn't work, we should take the initiative and then lead them to the port."

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Don't worry! There are probably more than one regiment of Japanese soldiers coming from the sea. With so many people, it will be difficult to feed and drink. They will definitely be the first to give up."

Yu Xiaowan echoed, "Well! Either come ashore and fight us, or go back to Qingdao."

At this time, Gan Rong walked into the command post and said happily: "Political Commissar! Captain! Three Japanese landing ships lined up in the sea off Muguan Island, shelling the beach of Shiya Village and the houses of the residents on the shore.

Should the Guards Battalion move its guns to the seaside and fire back at them?"

Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No hurry! The artillery movement will be detected by Akiyama Yoshiki. He is just firing tentatively. His real purpose is to wait for high tide at night to land on the beach of Shiya Village and attack Boli at night."

Yu Xiaowan said happily: "It seems that the plaintext message has worked wonders."

Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Not only that, Anan Ji also cooperated with us in lying."

Liang Chuxue said anxiously: "Boy! Quickly calculate what time Qiushan Yike will land?"

Xiang Chu pretended to count with his fingers and said, "Uncle! It should be 8:39 tonight."

"Dare to fool your uncle? You're asking for a fight."

Liang Chuxue pretended to scold and raised his hand to slap.

Yang Jiang pulled his hand down and said with a smile: "Captain! The political commissar sent me to ask the old fishermen along the coast about the tides, water depths, etc. in the nearby sea area."

Liang Chuxue waved his hand and said, "Boy! Quickly tell everyone how to fight this battle. As long as we kill Akiyama Yoshikage, we won't have to worry about anything. We can defeat Anan Ji with all our might."

Xiang Chu said sternly: "Okay! At 3:3 tonight, when the three Japanese landing ships approach the shore, all the artillery of the Guards Battalion will fire at the same time and sink the three landing ships."

Liang Chuxue said anxiously: "Political Commissar! What if the Japanese successfully land on the beach?"

Xiang Chu pointed at the map and said, "We will stay in Boli and let Deputy Captain Yang lead the fifth, sixth and seventh battalions to wipe out the Japanese soldiers who landed on the beach of Shiya Village."

Yang Jiang said anxiously: "Political Commissar! I have been demoted to deputy chief of staff."

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "After this great victory tonight, I will ask my superiors to reinstate you and Uncle Liang."

Liang Chuxue originally wanted to lead the troops to fight, but when he heard Xiang Chu say this, he knew that he was giving Yang Jiang a chance to make merit.

At this time, a soldier reported outside the command post:

"Report! The head of Wangdao Village sent a message saying that hundreds of Japanese soldiers have landed and are attacking their village. He asked us to send troops immediately."

Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "This Qiushan Yike is really a cunning fox. It's hard to take the bait."

Liang Chuxue said anxiously: "Boy! What should we do? We should first eliminate the Japanese soldiers who attacked the village."

Xiang Chu glanced at the moonlight outside and sneered, "No! We have to play the long game. Gan Rong! As long as the Japanese warships enter the range of our artillery, sink them immediately. Hurry up and deploy!"

"Yes!"

Gan Rong hurriedly accepted the order.