PFC Chapter 232: It's no use just talking big. You can't even kill a single Japanese soldier!
Chapter 232: It's no use just talking big. You can't even kill a single Japanese soldier!
The sudden change in the situation made Li Yunlong and the other two busy again. It was not until midnight that Li Yunlong rushed back to the front line from the regiment headquarters.
Li Yunlong took the dry food handed over by Lin Zhenhua and started to eat it with mung bean soup. While eating, he said, "College student, we have connected the telephone line with Zhang Dabiao. If there is anything else, we can just call and notify him directly. We don't need to send out signal soldiers like before!"
Lin Zhenhua has been busy until now and has just had his meal. While chewing on a white flour pancake, he replied excitedly: "Lao Li, I have already arranged the defense of the front line. Even if the Japanese attack tomorrow, we don't need to be afraid! In order to increase our front-line firepower, I have specially deployed a quadruple 20mm anti-aircraft gun plus 12 anti-aircraft machine guns. We will not deploy them in the front line. When the time comes, we will definitely give the Japanese a huge surprise!"
"We have hidden our heavy artillery as you arranged, and will pull it out at night, so that the Japanese can have a taste of how powerful our heavy artillery is! The Japanese use artillery to attack us during the day, and we can use artillery to deal with the Japanese at night. In the end, we will not suffer any loss. I want to see how long the Second Mixed Brigade can hold out!"
Li Yunlong suddenly remembered the matter of the special forces company and asked excitedly, "College student, you sent the special forces company to attack Taiyuan Airport before, and they haven't come back yet. Did you give them other tasks? It's already this time, don't hide it from me, hurry up and tell me, what exactly are you planning?"
Lin Zhenhua thought of the second mission he had given to the special forces company and a smile appeared on his face. It seemed that his previous preparations for a rainy day really came in handy at this time. Whether the independent regiment could turn the danger into safety this time might really depend on the special forces company.
Lin Zhenhua replied with a smile on his face: "Old Li, I sent out the special forces company with the idea of trying everything possible to destroy the enemy's fuel and ammunition depots at Taiyuan Airport. I didn't expect that they would complete the task unexpectedly! In addition to this, I also assigned them another task, which is to attack the ammunition of the Second Mixed Brigade of the enemy and find a way to destroy the ammunition depot of the Second Mixed Brigade!"
"This order was sent through the intelligence network of the Taiyuan underground organization. Hao Dalei and his men should have received my order. I guess they are looking for an opportunity to attack the enemy's ammunition depot. The reason why there is no movement now is probably that they haven't found the opportunity. I am very confident in the special forces company. As long as they can destroy the temporary ammunition depot of the Second Mixed Brigade, it will be a huge help to us!"
After listening to Lin Zhenhua's arrangements, Li Yunlong didn't say anything more. He said that he was not subject to military orders when he was away from the battlefield. In addition, they had lost contact with the special forces company, and the independent regiment was tightly blocked in the base by the Japanese. Even if there was a new combat mission, it might not be conveyed.
After Li Yunlong and Lin Zhenhua finished their meal, they inspected the position and confirmed that there were no problems with the defenses in all aspects before they finally returned to the command center to sleep with peace of mind.
Ichiro Katayama did not rest. In order to speed up the march and ensure that they would reach Xiaoyunling before dawn, he directly freed up the trucks that transported supplies and used them specifically to transport troops to the front line. Finally, before four in the morning, the troops used for today's attack were transported to the front line. The artillery regiment also arrived at the original camp before five in the morning. The poison gas in the air had dissipated and had no effect on the troops' combat.
"Miyamoto-kun, your artillery regiment will continue to provide artillery support for the attacking troops. In order to destroy the fortifications of the China Independent Regiment, I decided to bombard the enemy's fortifications for an hour, using all our light and heavy artillery. The headquarters sent us a basic amount of ammunition yesterday, and another batch of ammunition will be delivered tomorrow. We have plenty of ammunition, and there is no need to save it!"
"General Tada Shun sent me a telegram yesterday, telling me not to worry about yesterday's failure. He has deployed more troops to encircle the Independent Regiment. A large-scale sweep of the entire Shanxi Province will be carried out in three days. The Independent Regiment will not have any reinforcements, so we can attack boldly with confidence. In addition, the general has also mobilized all the combat aircraft that can be deployed to provide us with air support. It is expected that we will reach the target at around eight o'clock in the morning!"
"It is 6:30 in the morning. We will launch the bombardment of the enemy at 7:30 in the morning. This will also provide target guidance for our air force! We don't need to be afraid of the Chinese army's heavy artillery. The reason why I launched the bombardment on the Chinese frontier positions in advance is to attract the firepower of the Chinese heavy artillery. When the air force arrives, it will be possible to destroy the Chinese army's heavy artillery in one fell swoop. Without the heavy artillery as a support, it will be much easier for us to capture the frontier positions of the independent regiment!"
"Hatoyama, you will be in charge of leading the infantry to launch a charge today. We are already very short on time. We must take down the front line of the independent regiment within two days, complete the mission assigned to us by the headquarters, and get what the headquarters wants!"
Under the arrangement of Ichiro Katayama, the Japanese of the Second Mixed Brigade immediately began to make preparations for the attack. After the last lesson, the Japanese camps were all stationed outside the range of the independent regiment's heavy artillery. Even if extended-range artillery shells were used, it would be impossible to effectively kill the Japanese. Li Yunlong had to give up this idea.
Independent regiment's forward position command.
"College student, come and take a look. The Japs have become really smart this time. They don't even give us the slightest chance. It seems that we beat the Japs a little too hard last time. They've learned their lesson and are now being very cautious when fighting us. This is the first time I've seen the Japs follow the infantry drill manual so honestly. I'm afraid today's battle will be difficult!" Li Yunlong said worriedly while observing the enemy through a telescope.
Lin Zhenhua, on the other hand, said nonchalantly, "Old Li, we have to fight back when the enemy comes and block the water with earth! Now it has come to this point. We have nothing to be afraid of. Being afraid won't solve the problem. We can only fight the Japs desperately. We'll fight for one more day. When our reinforcements arrive, we'll fight back beautifully and send those damn Japs back home!"
Li Yunlong put down the telescope, the worry on his face was swept away, and he scolded angrily: "College student, can you speak properly? Can't you think of more good ideas? It's useless to just talk in front of me. You can't even kill a Japanese soldier. Before, you boasted to me that you could kill a Japanese soldier with your words. I have been waiting for a year, but I haven't seen you say you can kill a Japanese soldier. Otherwise, come and show me your skills today so that I can learn from you!"
Lin Zhenhua boasted nonchalantly, "Old Li, the reason why I didn't use my mouth cannon before is mainly because I have been accumulating strength. Once I have accumulated enough strength, I will definitely be able to kill the Japanese with words. Just wait and see!"
Li Yunlong knew that Lin Zhenhua was not going to give up on this matter. The fact that he killed the Japanese with his mouth was already known to everyone in the independent regiment. He wanted to see how Lin Zhenhua would make up for this lie. He had been fooled by Lin Zhenhua several times before and had always wanted revenge. This time was the best opportunity. He wanted to see how Lin Zhenhua could get away with it this time!
Lin Zhenhua seemed to have seen through Li Yunlong's inner thoughts and changed the subject directly: "Old Li, let's hurry up and eat. I estimate that the Japanese will launch an attack soon, and the war is about to begin!"
Li Yunlong picked up the bun next to him and started eating. After finishing his meal, he looked at the time. It was already seven o'clock in the morning. He immediately arranged for the soldiers of the Second Battalion to enter the position, and the Fourth Battalion temporarily served as a reserve team ready to provide support at any time.
To be honest, Lin Zhenhua was not that worried. The defense of the front-line positions was armed to the teeth, and the firepower of various light and heavy machine guns was deployed very densely. Even if the Japanese used a regiment of troops to attack, there was nothing to be afraid of. If time was not short, Lin Zhenhua planned to build this place into a fortress, which would definitely make the Japanese suffer a bloody defeat. However, the beggar's version of the fortress he was building now should not be underestimated. The 180-degree rotatable turret could provide fire cover for the defending forces at any time.
Ichiro Katayama picked up the telescope and carefully observed the situation of the independent regiment's defensive position. He let out a light exclamation. How come so much firepower had been added in just over a day?
"Damn it! Damn the Chinese army! They actually deployed more than a hundred light and heavy machine guns on the front line, and installed steel plates in front of the firing points to protect the safety of the shooters. They also pulled up eight barbed wire fences in front of the position. They want to turn this place into a battlefield meat grinder. The Chinese commander on the opposite side has a really vicious intention. He wants to make this place the burial place of my Second Mixed Brigade!"
"Miyamoto-kun, I order your artillery company to immediately destroy the enemy's barbed wire and traps, and launch an artillery attack half an hour in advance to clear obstacles for the attacking troops!"
"Hatoyama-kun, you have to remember one thing. After our air support arrives, we will start the attack. Before the air support arrives, no one is allowed to leave the current camp! In addition, let the warriors prepare for gas defense. The Chinese army may have seized a batch of our gas bombs before. We must be prepared for the Chinese army to use them!"
"Songyuan, send a telegram immediately to ask the headquarters where our air support is and ask them to confirm whether they can reach the battlefield at the scheduled time. Without the support of the aviation force, we will not be able to launch an offensive operation!"
As Ichiro Katayama's order was issued, the artillery regiment, under the command of Colonel Miyamoto, began to bombard the traps and barbed wire set up by Lin Zhenhua. Continuous explosions continued to sound in the front. Lin Zhenhua looked at the traps being destroyed one after another, feeling mixed emotions. Although he had anticipated this situation, he still felt uncomfortable seeing the results of his hard work for half a day being destroyed by the devil's artillery shells.
"Fuck you little Japs, fire more shells. These traps of mine are not intended to stop your attacks. They are meant to consume your shells. I want to see how many shells you damn Japs waste!" Lin Zhenhua said gritting his teeth.