ebookland Chapter 128 Battle of Pearl River (4)
Chapter 128 Battle of Pearl River (4)
While Yin Xin’s army was frantically attacking Ito’s battalion at night, the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces also completed the encirclement of Zhuhe County!
Kang Huaifu placed the regiment headquarters in the mass grave in the north! He was not afraid at all, because many of his former comrades were buried there.
Before the battle started, Kang Huaifu lit a stack of paper money and tears streamed down his cheeks like a dam breaking.
He softly called out the names of his deceased comrades: "Lao Liu, Aidong, Third Company Commander, Xiaomin... I am Kang Huaifu. What are you doing now? Are you watching us from heaven? I know you are feeling aggrieved! Tonight, I vow to avenge you and attack the county. I hope you can bless me and help me win the battle!"
His voice echoed in the silent night sky, as if it was a conversation with the spirits of those deceased heroes, filled with endless longing and sorrow.
However, it also contains an unswerving determination - to comfort the souls of the martyrs with victory and to fight for freedom and dignity for the country and the people.
Kang Huaifu suddenly raised his strong arms, his facial muscles twisted, his expression became extremely ferocious, and he used all his strength to let out a deafening roar: "Start attacking!!" This roar seemed to tear apart the surrounding air.
Accompanied by the sudden sound of a sharp and piercing whistle, the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces fighters launched a swift attack on the enemy from the north and east at the same time, like a group of tigers descending the mountain!
Ma Shun's company, equipped with the regiment's only infantry gun, was responsible for the main attack from the north.
As soon as the battle started, they quickly knocked down the two bunkers at the north gate with cannons!
The soldiers' morale was also boosted! They all rushed towards the city!
In the east, Lin Qiang's three teams were responsible for assisting.
At the east gate of the county town, there is a two-story bunker on the roadside!
The third company had no infantry guns, only four grenade launchers.
Lin Qiang ordered his troops to hide, then concentrated three Type 99 light machine guns and fired continuously at the bunker!
At the same time, he ordered a row to keep moving forward!
First create momentum and support the main attack!
The second floor of the bunker.
A Japanese sergeant directed a machine gun to fire continuously inside, blocking the attack of the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces!
But the policemen on the first floor were already pale with fear.
There were loud sounds of gunfire everywhere in Zhuhe County, it was obvious that a large force of the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces had arrived!
Lin Qiang grabbed the Type 38 rifle, slowly aimed at the firing hole on the second floor of the bunker, and pulled the trigger!
There was a crisp gunshot.
A bullet spun and flew towards the target.
In the bunker,
A cloud of blood flew out from the back of the Japanese machine gunner's head, and brain matter and blood splattered everywhere. Lin Qiang's bullet directly penetrated his head.
"Baga!" The angry sergeant waved his saber and screamed wildly. He was already in despair!
The assistant gunner next to him quickly picked up the machine gun and continued shooting!
A policeman climbed up to the second floor on tiptoe and looked at the machine gunner lying on the ground. He gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.
There was a burst of gunfire, and two Japanese soldiers fell to the ground, holding their chests.
The policeman stood there, trembling all over!
The box gun in his hand is still emitting smoke!
But his eyes became more and more determined!
"The machine gun has misfired! Charge!"
The soldiers of the third company launched a charge.
When they arrived at the entrance of the bunker, they saw several policemen squatting there with their hands raised.
Guns were thrown all over the ground! The leader said,
"Comrades of the Anti-Japanese United Army! I have killed all the Japanese!"
Seeing that both companies had rushed into the county town, Kang Huaifu led the second company to follow suit.
At around four in the morning, they finally cleared out the remaining enemies and completely occupied the county town!
The first thing to do after occupying the county town was to organize soldiers and ordinary people to tear up the railway!
As for Ito's Battalion, they spent the whole night in fear, with artillery fire coming almost every half hour!
At dawn, Saburo Ito counted the number of people and found that there were less than 600 people left in the entire brigade!
Faced with General Ando's urging, he refused to march forward and sent another telegram for tactical guidance!
The tired Japanese soldiers hid in the mountains and forests, leaning against the big trees, and were sleeping soundly!
Yin Xinjun returned to the cave.
I also brought a little wild boar and a big bag of wild vegetables!
As long as it is not winter, there are countless delicious things to eat in the mountains and forests of Northeast China!
Ding Shan and the others have returned and are all sleeping!
Yin Xinjun checked Tang Yantian's injuries.
The bullet took away a piece of flesh from my leg, but now it has recovered about 60% to 70%. I should be able to walk again in about ten days!
Although he moved very carefully, Tang Yantian still woke up!
"Master, you are back!"
"How's it going? Are you feeling better?"
"Much better. I really want to fight the devils with you guys!"
Yin Xinjun took out a bag of cheese jerky and a bag of beef jerky and handed them to Tang Yantian.
"Eat more protein so you can recover faster!"
Tang Yantian took out a piece of cheese and put it in his mouth. His mood became depressed again! There was always nutritional supplements around him. Yin Xinjun would give him some whenever he had the chance.
Seeing Tang Yantian was somewhat bored, Yin Xinjun couldn't help but say,
"To tell you the truth, your sister is fine!"
"What?" Tang Yantian exclaimed.
Seeing that the others were rolling over because of the noise, Yin Xinjun made a shushing gesture and whispered!
"Don't make a noise. I found a Soviet doctor and he's treating me. Just keep it to yourself! Hurry and give me something to eat!"
Tang Yantian's face turned red with excitement. He grabbed the beef jerky and ate it in big mouthfuls!
Changchun, Kwantung Army Headquarters,
The Binsui Railway has been interrupted for 24 hours, and this morning another bad news came that the Maoershan section of the railway has not yet been opened!
Zhuhe County was lost again!
"What? Are you sure Zhuhe County is lost?"
Kwantung Army Commander Kenkichi Ueda slammed the table angrily and looked at Chief of Staff Hideki Tojo.
"Communications in Zhuhe County were cut off last night. Today, the aviation reconnaissance aircraft reported that there is no Rising Sun flag in the county!"
"What does this fool Ando do for a living? With this level of ability, he still wants to be a division commander?"
Tojo Hideki also had a solemn look on his face.
"Sir, the Binsui Railway is a big deal. If it is cut off for a long time, it will affect our war preparations against the Soviet Union!"
Kenkichi Ueda pointed to the map and said,
"Orders, dispatch two battalions from the 1th Division stationed in Sanjiang Province and Mudanjiang Province, and a mixed brigade of the Manchurian Army to attack Zhuhe from the east and north!"
Tojo Hideki said worriedly,
"Sir! The crusade against the Anti-Japanese Alliance is at a critical juncture. Is it appropriate to withdraw troops from the front line of the crusade?"
Kenkichi Ueda pointed to the border.
"Tojo-kun, what could be more important than preparing for war against Su?"
The situation faced by the Kwantung Army at this time was that the Soviet Army had deployed a million troops in the Far East and was conducting military exercises continuously!
In terms of both the number of personnel and the number of aircraft and tanks, they far exceeded the Kwantung Army!
The top brass of the Japanese military headquarters were very worried that the Soviet army would launch a surprise attack on Manchuria in revenge for the Russo-Japanese War!