Chapter 974: Flooding the Japanese Army
In order to annihilate the Japanese army led by Kumamoto Erhe, Xiang Chu took a risky move.
Since the Anti-Japanese War, it has been difficult to eliminate a small group of Japanese devils.
There is a Japanese regiment right in front of us, and it will be a lifelong regret if we don’t destroy it.
According to Xiang Chu's judgment, the Japanese must have dug large fortifications in order to hold out until dawn.
At this time, the command post's radio transmission sounded.
Ma Fugui hurriedly copied and translated the telegram report:
"Commander! Minister Chen has ordered you to destroy the Japanese regiment at all costs. He has ordered the 11th Army to come for reinforcements, and they are expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "Fugui! Report to the theater command. There is no need to send reinforcements. We can wipe out the Japanese regiment in Xieyang Valley before dawn."
"Yes!"
Ma Fugui hurriedly took the order and sent a telegram.
Not long after, I received a call from Ning Caiwei:
"His father! Why don't you want reinforcements?"
Xiang Chu personally called back: "Dear! It will be too late to arrive in the afternoon, and it will easily attract the Japanese. Don't worry! I have a good plan to eliminate the Japanese."
Ning Caiwei called back: "Okay! Be careful."
Xiang Chu walked out of the command post and looked up at the starry sky.
The night breeze brought with it gusts of smoke.
Gan Rong had already led most of the troops to the North Mountain, and there was only one guard company in the fortifications blocking the exit of the valley.
It is the turn of spring and summer, but the nights are still a bit cold.
At this time, the soldiers were all lying back to back in the trenches to keep warm.
Xiang Chu ordered: "Brothers! Light a fire to keep warm and roast something to eat."
One soldier said worriedly: "Commander! We are afraid of a sneak attack by enemy snipers."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "We have snipers in front of us, the Japanese dare not come up."
The soldiers lit a bonfire and grilled food as instructed, and there was laughter and joy on the fortifications.
Under the cover of night, a shadow spy ran over from outside the valley like the wind and said anxiously:
"Commander! The Japanese army that we repelled earlier is coming towards us again."
This was a sudden change. Everyone was stunned and looked at Xiang Chu.
Xiang Chu did not expect that the defeated devils would come back again, and said with a wry smile:
"Guards Company! Immediately rush to the previous position, beat up the Japanese army and return immediately."
The captain of the guards was a brother who had followed Xiang Chu since Shanghai. He said with great concern: "Boss! If we leave, only you and Ma Fugui will be left on this battlefield. What if..."
Xiang Chu patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Wei Feng! Hu Changsheng and the others are still here, don't worry. According to my judgment, the Japs from Zaoyang don't want to come to rescue, and they will retreat after a fight. Go."
Wei Feng nodded and said, "Yes! Please provide more protection."
After saying this, he led his guards and the shadow spy who brought the news, and ran towards the southeast like the wind.
Ma Fugui said with tears in his eyes: "Commander! This scene reminds me of Baoshan County. I hope we won't die."
Xiang Chu wanted to scold him for not being strong enough, but after fighting for four years, he was only 4 years old, so he comforted him, "Good brother! Of course not, we are not surrounded by the devils.
Oh, right! Tell Hu Changsheng to be on high alert and report immediately if the Japanese break through."
"Yes!"
Ma Fugui hurriedly accepted the order.
Xiang Chu walked into the fortifications and added some wood and stumps to the fires to keep the smoke burning.
Never underestimate the Japs. They are a nation that loves to delve into Chinese culture and have studied the Chinese art of war thoroughly.
He placed some guns, helmets, etc. on the fortifications to create the illusion that there were soldiers defending.
In Zaoyang City, at the Doihara Division Command Post, Doihara Xianer could not sleep all night.
Because Chenjiaji was attacked at night and a squadron was lost, Commander Zhang's coffin was snatched back and he was severely criticized by the commander of the Japanese 11th Army, Sonobe Kawaichirō.
How could Doihara Kan'er tolerate such anger? He was so angry that he jumped up and roared loudly:
"Baga! You little Sonobekawa! If you dare to scold this general, your whole family will die miserably."
Lieutenant Commander Yamada consoled him, "Your Excellency the Division Commander! Your great achievements are known to the world. Why do you have to pick on Commander Sonobe River? Besides, you have already sent Captain Ota to cooperate with Brigade Commander Kumamoto to attack the Chinese 34th Division. A great victory will be achieved soon."
When Doihara Ken'er heard about the great achievement, he instantly became happy and said in a very domineering manner: "How can my contribution be compared with that of Sonobe River? Quick! Bring me ten bottles of Baiyunbian wine, ten pancakes with green onions, and ten Qingdao prawns. I want to celebrate the annihilation of the Chinese 34th Division in advance."
Lieutenant Commander Yamada smiled bitterly and said, "Your Excellency, Division Commander! We don't have those precious specialties from Shandong here. But I have prepared ten boxes of Baiyunbian wine for you, so you can drink like Li Bai."
After he finished speaking, he immediately and attentively brought over a bottle of Baiyunbian wine.
Without saying a word, Doihara Kan'er opened the bottle and poured the liquor into his mouth.
It felt like he was participating in a drinking competition and finished the whole bottle in no time.
Doihara Kan'er threw the empty bottle without any manners and shouted:
"Yoshi! Great wine. Ten more bottles please!"
Captain Yamada quickly handed over the second bottle... the third bottle... the fifth bottle.
Doihara Kenji drank five bottles in a row, and finally couldn't resist the alcohol and fell on the table.
At this time, the Japanese radio operator received the message and reported loudly:
"Your Excellency, Division Commander! Captain Datian's attack has been blocked. Please allow us to return to Zaoyang for rest."
Doihara Kan'ei was vomiting and nodding continuously, which gave the radio operator the impression that he completely agreed with Captain Ota's return.
"Hello!"
The Japanese radio operator hurriedly received the order.
Xiyang Valley, east entrance and exit.
Xiang Chu was guarding the position alone, listening to the sound of gunfire from the southeast.
The sound of gunfire became increasingly sparse, indicating that the battle was nearing its end.
At this time, Ma Fugui ran out of the command post and reported happily: "Commander! Captain Wei and his men have repelled the Japanese troops and are heading back."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Great! No worries for now."
Soon, Wei Feng led the guards to run over and said happily:
"Boss! We fought off the Japanese army, and only a few of our brothers were injured."
Xiang Chu asked anxiously: "Where is the injured brother? Let me check him."
Several wounded soldiers stepped forward and said with a smile: "Commander! We have bandaged them, it's okay."
Xiang Chu still checked it and nodded: "Well! It's quite clever. You need to be more clever in the future and not be bitten by bullets and shrapnel."
Such love for soldiers like sons naturally moved the soldiers deeply.
Ma Fugui reported: "Commander! The Chief of Staff said the water diversion channel has been dug through. When will the water be released?"
Xiang Chu looked at his watch and ordered: "Let the chief of staff lead the main force back and leave some people to release the water on time at 4 a.m. In addition, notify Commander Liu and Captain Hu that at 4 a.m., flood the Japanese regiment and make preparations for the general attack."
"Yes!"
Ma Fugui hurriedly accepted the order.
At 4 o'clock in the morning, everything was quiet.
"Boom!" A loud noise came from the northern mountain of Xiyang Valley.
Then, a lake of water poured down and flowed into the valley along the canal.
In the center of the valley, where the terrain was the lowest, the positions of the Guizi River Valley Brigade were gradually soaked and submerged by the flood...