lovenovelstory Chapter 207 An excited Sun Lianzhong launches a surprise attack on Yao Li Town, and the 3rd Detachme
Chapter 207 An excited Sun Lianzhong launches a surprise attack on Yao Li Town, and the 3rd Detachme
Before Chi Fengcheng could say anything more, Wang Yaoyi spoke with a wry smile:
"Commander Chi, it's not that we're refusing to send reinforcements this time, but the army group command only has a few hundred men left. We can't possibly send the entire cookhouse to you, can we?"
But Chi Fengcheng on the other end of the phone burst into laughter:
"Chief of Staff, this call wasn't for reinforcements! The Japanese suddenly retreated! I see now, they've been caught off guard. No one but Li Jianghe's troops could have done this!"
Chi Fengcheng knew perfectly well that, apart from Li Jianghe's armored forces, there was no other unit in the National Revolutionary Army that was so adept at attacking the Japanese from the rear, and each time they attacked accurately and ruthlessly, directly throwing the Japanese into disarray.
Wang Yaoyi's face immediately lit up with a smile. He turned to look at Sun Lianzhong, who was sitting in a chair, puffing on a cigarette, his brows furrowed in worry.
Sun Lianzhong met his gaze and, thinking it was Chi Fengcheng calling for reinforcements, stubbed out his cigarette butt in the ashtray and said with a distressed expression:
"Tell Chi Fengcheng that we're really out of soldiers! I've already sent my entire guard regiment. If all else fails, I'll personally go and fill in!"
But as soon as he said that, Sun Lianzhong suddenly realized something was wrong.
If reinforcements were really needed, why would Wang Yaoyi be laughing?
Since they're laughing, there must be good news.
So he changed the subject, leaned forward, and asked urgently:
"Wait, what's going on? This sounds like good news!"
After he finished asking his question, Wang Yaoyi smiled calmly and handed over the telegram in his hand.
"Of course it's good news. Part of Li Jianghe's Third Column has already gone to support Chi Fengcheng."
"They also launched a surprise attack on the Japanese forces on the northern front on the east bank of the Shi River, inflicting heavy losses on the Japanese, and Gushi was saved!"
Sun Lianzhong suddenly jumped up from his chair, his eyes wide open, his face full of disbelief.
"What? Jianghe's third column went to provide support? And they even won a battle on the east bank?"
He originally thought that Li Jianghe's troops had been fighting the Japanese army on the southern front in the Fujinshan area.
Who would have thought that this team would silently sneak up on the flank and rear of the Japanese army on the northern front?
This move was truly unexpected.
"Great job! Well done!"
Sun Lianzhong laughed heartily, all his anxiety of the past few days vanished, and he even straightened his back considerably.
"Quickly, send a telegram to Li Jianghe. I want to thank him in person!"
As night faded, dawn quietly descended.
A thin layer of morning mist shrouded the ridges of Fujin Mountain, and a cool mountain breeze swept through.
"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!"
A deafening explosion suddenly rang out, instantly shattering the silence of the morning.
Under the cover of intense artillery fire, the Japanese troops on the southern front launched a fierce attack on the defensive positions of the 71st Army.
This battle began last night.
The Japanese troops launched wave after wave of attacks, continuing until dawn without stopping.
Ogisu Rippei slowly put down his binoculars, his face so ashen it could drip water.
His jawline was taut, and he gritted his teeth as he cursed:
"Damn it! The Chinese army on the other side is so tenacious!"
He and Iida Sadako were both certain that Li Jianghe's third column had been transferred.
The opposing side only has the 71st Army left; they should be easily defeated.
However, if they were to clash head-on with Song Xilian's troops, it would be the Japanese army that would suffer the greatest losses.
Song Xilian relied on the fortifications he had built in advance and his absolute familiarity with the terrain of Fujin Mountain.
Using flexible and mobile defensive tactics, they managed to hold back the Japanese army's advance.
They would also occasionally send out small groups of troops to raid the flanks of the Japanese army, keeping them constantly on edge.
Iida Sadamoto frowned, pointed to the terrain of Mount Fujina on the map, and said in a deep voice:
"The biggest problem now is that the terrain of Fujin Mountain restricts the deployment of our troops."
"We must find a way to launch an attack from the flank, otherwise we will only be held back by the enemy by taking advantage of the terrain."
Ogizu Rippei nodded in deep agreement, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
"Once night falls tonight, send troops to launch a flanking attack."
"If we can break through the flank and get around to the enemy's flank and rear, this battle will be much easier."
The two were plotting a flanking attack in the command post, completely unaware of what was happening.
The main force of the Third Motorized Infantry Detachment, which launched a surprise attack on Longtan Town last night, is taking advantage of the morning fog for cover.
They quietly and rapidly approached Yaoli Town, which was behind Japanese lines.
At this moment, the Japanese army was completely unprepared for Yaoli Town.
According to the intelligence they received, the Third Column had already retreated to the west bank of the Shi River.
Being on the east bank, I am unlikely to become a target of enemy attacks.
The sentries at the town gate were even leaning against the wall, lazily yawning.
Wang Dayong, the captain of the Third Motorized Infantry Detachment, held up binoculars, his knuckles turning white from the force.
The first thing that catches the eye in the telescope's field of view is an old locust tree outside the town.
Under the tree, there was a dense pile of heads, all of them the people of Yaoli Town who had been slaughtered by the Japanese army.
The gray hair and the tender little face were piled up in layers, a shocking sight.
Today, Yaoli Town has long been completely occupied by the Japanese army.
The town was transformed into a supply depot for two Japanese divisions on the southern front.
They had stockpiled large quantities of ammunition, food, and fuel.
"What a bunch of bastards! Captain, when do we start fighting?"
The guard beside him gripped his submachine gun tightly, his teeth grinding together, his eyes filled with rage.
Wang Dayong glanced down at his watch, his voice low, but filled with barely suppressed, overwhelming rage.
"Once the artillery is deployed, begin firing immediately."
Ten minutes later, all the artillery pieces of the 3rd Motorized Infantry Detachment had completed their firing data adjustments.
The dark muzzles of the cannons were all aimed at the Japanese positions in Yaoli Town.
"Fire!!!"
With Wang Dayong's command, the shells, carrying boundless fury, roared and slammed towards Yaoli Town.
In Yaoli Town, there was only one Japanese supply regiment stationed there, as well as a field hospital.
The rest of the main force had long been transferred to the front line at Fujin Mountain on the west bank of the Shi River.
They are concentrating all their forces and firepower to launch a fierce attack on the 71st Army's defensive positions.
Amidst the deafening roar of artillery fire, hundreds of armored vehicles started their engines.
Under the cover of artillery fire, they launched a thunderous assault on the Japanese defense line in Yaoli Town.
Caught completely off guard, the Japanese troops in Yaoli Town were thrown into chaos by the sudden and fierce attack.
The outer defensive fortifications were completely torn apart by the tanks in just one charge.
A large number of tanks carrying infantry broke through the town gates and stormed into the town.
The scattered Japanese soldiers hiding in civilian houses still tried to put up a stubborn resistance by relying on the houses.
They set up machine guns, intending to halt the infantry's advance.
But the only response the Third Motorized Infantry Detachment gave them was a barrage of artillery shells.
"Boom!!!!!"
Amidst a series of deafening explosions, the houses where Japanese artillery positions were hidden were instantly destroyed by 50mm artillery fire.