Chapter 995: Only Human Wave Tactics Can Be Relied on
On the left bank of the Juzhang River, in the Yangliu Valley.
The Japanese infantry regiment commander ignored the order and suddenly led his troops forward.
Ikeda Shizo is a guy who doesn't play by the rules.
This act of rebelling against one's superiors was highly appreciated by him.
Ikeda Jizo said with satisfaction: "Yoshi! The infantry regiment commander is still very courageous."
Upon hearing this, the artillery regiment commander immediately issued an order: "Artillery regiment, advance at full speed."
"Hello!"
The Japanese artillerymen hurriedly received the order.
Both regiments rushed into the depression, and Ikeda Jizo followed with the detachment command post.
He also held a loud speaker and shouted loudly: "Warriors of the Empire! Conquer Zhijiang in one day, take Yichang in three days, seize Chongqing in seven days, and trample the head of Liu Pang, commander of the 34th Army of China's ace army, underfoot."
His voice was so loud that it was carried by the east wind into the ears of Liu Zhengxiong at the command post on the other side of the river.
Liu Zhengxiong and Xiang Chu were observing the enemy outside the command post. When they heard this, they yelled in anger: "Damn devil! When has Grandpa Liu ever offended you?"
Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Old Liu! Are the Japs still being polite to you?"
Liu Zhengxiong shouted: "Anyway, I will take all the blame for you."
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Yes! Later on, all the credit will be attributed to you and I will help you get promoted to Lieutenant General."
"I don't want to be a slacker..."
Liu Zhengxiong almost said "white dog" and hastily emphasized his tone.
"I won't do it for nothing!"
At this time, Ma Fugui rushed out of the command post and shouted:
"Commander! The Supreme Command has called and ordered our army to inflict heavy damage to the Ikeda Detachment at all costs."
The Supreme Command went beyond the war zone and sent down combat orders to the front line, which shows how eager it was to win a victory.
Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! Report to the Supreme Command. The 34th Army will definitely wipe out the Japanese Ikeda Detachment."
"Yes!"
Ma Fugui hurriedly accepted the order.
Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "Boy! There is no joking in the army. Why don't you leave yourself some room?"
Xiang Chu pretended not to hear, climbed up a big tree nearby, and picked up the telescope to observe.
On the other side of the Juzhang River, the Japanese soldiers gradually rushed into the center of the depression.
The Chief of Staff of the Ikeda Detachment asked in confusion: "Captain! Where are the scouts we sent out? Why didn't any of them come back?"
Ikeda Zhisan said unhappily, "Didn't a scout just come back to report?"
The chief of staff of the Japanese detachment looked around and asked in surprise, "Where is the scout who came back? Why is he gone too?"
At this time, a Japanese soldier in front shouted: "Our scout was shot and killed, there are Chinese guerrillas here."
Ikeda Zhisan suddenly felt something was wrong and shouted loudly: "Quick! All troops withdraw from the depression."
"Boom! Boom!"
The sound of several explosive packs exploding echoed on both sides of the Juzhang River, and the Yangliu Valley was shaking violently.
"Water! Flood!"
The Japanese soldiers shouted loudly.
Several dams on the Juzhang River were blown up, and the river water rushed down violently.
In a blink of an eye, the water in the willow valley reached the knees.
The Ikeda Detachment was stunned when their troops, vehicles, artillery and other supplies sank into the water.
They wanted to escape to the high ground, but were reluctant to leave behind their cars, artillery, and large amounts of baggage.
From the other side of the river, Liu Zhengxiong roared through a loud speaker:
"Kill the devils! Step on Ikeda Jizo's head."
"Kill the devil!"
The officers and soldiers of the 34th Army let out a thunderous roar.
They were hiding in the mountains and forests on both sides of the Juzhang River, and now they all came out.
The troops on the left bank first launched a fierce attack on the Japanese soldiers trapped in the flood.
The troops on the right bank crossed the river at the shallows and engaged in battle as quickly as possible.
Xiang Chu observed from a big tree and analyzed and judged that the flood could only reach the Japanese' waist at most, and after rushing down the depression, it would flow into the ditch behind.
The opportunity for battle is fleeting. We must end the battle in a short period of time while the Japanese are in panic and reinforcements arrive, and complete the task assigned by the Supreme Command.
Xiang Chu quickly jumped down from the tree, rushed into the command post, picked up the radio and shouted loudly:
"All personnel are deployed to the battle! Artillery fires saturation attacks regardless of ammunition. End the battle within half an hour and complete the combat mission assigned by the Supreme Command."
Without waiting for a reply, he threw the microphone away and rushed out with a sniper rifle.
Liu Zhengxiong said anxiously: "Commander! Why did you go up alone? Wait for me!"
He hurriedly picked up a Type 99 light machine gun and chased after him.
Hu Changsheng ran out of the command post and shouted, "Guards Regiment! Follow the commander to fight."
Xiang Chu was faster than them all and reached the Juzhang River in no time.
Because the river water flowed into the Yangliu Valley, the shallows of the riverbed were exposed above the water, and countless officers and soldiers were crossing the river in a busy manner.
A large number of new recruits were on the battlefield for the first time and were very timid and did not dare to rush forward quickly.
Someone exclaimed: "Why is the commander here too?"
Xiang Chu shouted loudly: "Brothers! Cross the river quickly and destroy the Japs' Ikeda Detachment."
After he finished speaking, he rushed across the shallows like a gust of wind, which greatly inspired the fighting spirit of the officers and soldiers.
The new recruits followed like the wind, roaring loudly:
"Kill! Kill the devils."
In the willow depression, the Japanese soldiers were attacked from all sides.
They were well-trained and remained calm in the face of chaos, and not a single person escaped.
Ikeda Zhizo climbed onto the roof of a car and looked around, laughing:
"Great! This little bit of water won't do much."
The chief of staff of the Japanese detachment shouted, "Captain! It's too dangerous up there, please come down quickly."
Ikeda Jizo pointed to the east and said happily: "When the floodwaters automatically drain into the ditches behind us and the Murakami Division arrives, our army will be able to strike back and kill China..."
"Bang!"
A sniper bullet lodged in his forehead.
Ikeda Zhisan fell backwards and fell into the water under the car and died.
In a battlefield with thousands of troops, anyone who dares to stand at the highest point is seeking death.
Xiang Chu waded across the river and saw Ikeda Zhizo seeking death, so he just sent him to hell.
Liu Zhengxiong praised: "Commander! Your reaction was too fast. The Japanese general was finished before I could make a move."
Xiang Chu pulled him down and said with a smile: "This devil general is Ikeda Jizo, he must be eliminated immediately."
Liu Zhengxiong shot and killed a Japanese officer, and said arrogantly: "Boy! Let's see who can kill more Japanese today."
"Change place quickly!"
Xiang Chu said anxiously, pushing him away.
"Bang!"
A bullet passed through Liu Zhengxiong's shoulder and pierced through the major general's epaulettes.
Liu Zhengxiong broke out in a cold sweat and exclaimed, "The Japs' shooting skills are so accurate."
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "The Japs' shooting skills are among the best in the world."
At this time, the rumbling sound of artillery echoed throughout the Willow Valley.
The Japanese soldiers had difficulty maneuvering in the water and suffered countless casualties.
In addition, the core figure of the detachment, Ikeda Jizo, had died, and the Japanese soldiers were in a panic.
At this time, Ma Fugui ran over with the radio on his back and lay down beside Xiang Chu.
Xiang Chu took the microphone and shouted, "Gan Rong! Quickly use up all the shells."
Gan Rong replied: "Commander! We only have a hundred shells, and we have used them all."
Xiang Chu was surprised and asked, "So little?"
Liu Zhengxiong reminded: "Commander! We have fought many big battles and have run out of shells. We don't have many bullets either. We can only rely on human wave tactics."
In this situation, if the flood recedes, the Japanese will have sufficient ammunition and artillery regiments, and it will be difficult to predict who will win in the end.
Xiang Chu gritted his teeth, picked up the microphone and shouted: "All troops, charge! Destroy the Japs' Ikeda Detachment."