Chapter 348 Reunion with Jiujiangpo!

Author: Lonely Jungle

Chapter 348 Reunion with Jiujiangpo!

Shinozuka Yinan nodded silently, that was all he could do for now.

Otherwise, what else can be done?

"Kitamura-san, immediately send a report to Takeshita Taro, urging him to speed up and go south."

Seeing this, Shinozuka Yinan gave instructions to Major Shuki Kitamura, the communications staff officer of the headquarters, who was standing nearby.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander."

Major Kitamura Shunyi paused heavily, then turned around and returned to the communications office.

"Commander, it's up to Taro Takeshita next."

Miyano Michichi said in a condensed voice.

"Um!"

Shinozuka Yinan nodded silently. As for whether Prince Chongren of Xiion Palace can be rescued in the end, we can only hope for the blessing of the great god of heaven.

The most important thing next is to hope that Takeshita Taro can command the 20,000 troops going south, break through the enemy blockade on Jiujiang Slope, and then successfully recapture Zhenting City in the rear.

Otherwise, they will be intercepted by enemy troops from front to back and trapped between the slope of Jiujiang River and the south bank of Nanliu River.

Once the grain, grass and ammunition carried by the army to the north were consumed and all were fired.

It would be very troublesome just to have the aviation transport planes carry out airdrop supplies.

After all, the enemy now also has 40mm-caliber anti-aircraft artillery, which poses a great threat to the Imperial Army's transport planes and fighter jets.

"Xu Rui, wait."

For Xu Rui, the leader of the 303rd Regiment, Shinozuka Yinan was filled with hatred, and at this time, he was gnashing his teeth and roaring in his heart.

About ten minutes later!

It seemed that Xu Rui was secretly stimulated by Shinozuka Yinan's inner curse.

On the north bank of the Nanliu River, inside the 303rd Regiment’s field bunker headquarters.

“Haqiu, haqiu, haqiu!!!’

After sneezing three times in a row, Xu Rui couldn't help but touch his nose and muttered: "Made, what bastard is talking about me!".

Standing opposite Xu Rui, Chief of Staff Luo Youdu, who was observing the Nanliu River through the observation port of the headquarters bunker, heard the sneezing behind him, turned his head and smiled at Xu Rui with concern: "The group leader, it can't be Shinozuka

Is this old devil Yinan cursing you behind your back?".

"Chief of Staff, are you so sure? Hahaha!"

Xu Rui heard this, then smiled and said.

"It has been at least ten minutes since we all sent back secret messages to the old Japs Shinozuka Yinan. Logically speaking, Shinozuka Yinan has seen the three conditions we gave in exchange for the Japs Prince."

Luo Youdu smiled and said: "If Shinozuka Yinan agrees, then he should first order the 20,000 Japanese soldiers commanded by Takeshita Taro to stop going south."

"Moreover, they will send us an encrypted radio first to agree to our conditions. But now, there is no response."

Xu Rui thought about it and realized that Luo Youdu's argument made sense.

"Ta-ta-ta, tap-ta-ta!!"

Just to verify Luo Youdu's words, communications staff Gu Jiaping walked quickly to Xu Rui and Luo Youdu, stood at attention and said: "Regiment leader, chief of staff, the third team of the reconnaissance company is following the 20,000 Japanese army going south from the side of the road. We are currently sending a report.

Replying to the latest news, the 20,000 Japanese soldiers who went south are continuing to go south."

"No sign of stopping heading south?"

Hearing this, Xu Rui asked.

"No!!!"

Gu Jiaping shook his head and said, "Moreover, the speed has accelerated."

"Damn it, Shinozuka Yinan is really not afraid of us, Prince Takahito of Saizono Palace."

Xu Rui complained: "I'm really willing to give it up!".

"After all, my three conditions seem very shameful, but in exchange for a Japanese prince, Shinozuka Yinan should think it's worth it!"

When Luo Youdu heard this, he laughed and said: "Tuanzuo, in the second condition, we ask Shinozuka Yinan to order Takeshita Taro to transfer two-thirds of the grain, grass and ammunition he carried with the army to us."

"This condition, at first glance, is to weaken the baggage of the Japanese army currently commanded by Taro Takeshita. Once we are given two-thirds of the baggage, we will then trap Taro Takeshita's army between Jiujiang Slope and the south bank of the Nanliu River.

It’s very easy.”

After a pause, Luo Youdu continued, "If the old Japs Shinozuka Yinan is not very stupid, how could it be possible that the less than 34,000 Japs commanded by Takeshita Taro were completely destroyed because of Nishizonomiya Takahito alone?

Woolen cloth?"

"That's what you said, Chief of Staff!"

Xu Rui nodded, Luo Youdu was right.

Because a prince destroyed all the last 30,000 or so Japs commanded by Takeshita Taro, it was not too difficult for Shinozuka Yinan to choose.

"Since Shinozuka Yinan makes this choice, then we can only use all our strength to eat up the Japanese troops commanded by Takeshita Taro in the next battle."

Xu Rui said relaxedly.

"Regiment seat, the 1st Battalion has been airlifted southward."

Chief of Staff Luo Youdu said: "Now, the Second Battalion has almost begun to airlift half of its troops to the south."

"Next, after you and Captain Li Yunlong meet up at Jiujiangpo, what will you do next?"

After hearing this, Xu Rui walked to the table where the map was placed in the bunker headquarters, then pointed at the map and said to Chief of Staff Luo Youdu: "Of course, together with Commander Li Yunlong, we will first stop the two southbound troops here at Jiujiangpo.

Thousands of devils.”

"Jiujiangpo is a must-pass for the northern gateway of Zhenting City, and the terrain of Jiujiangpo is narrow, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack! I will command two battalions to defend the mountainous area on one side of Jiujiangpo. Commander Li Yunlong will command the second battalion.

He and the third battalion are stationed on one side, and it should not be a problem for the two of us to work together to stop the 20,000 Japanese soldiers commanded by Taro Takeshita who are heading south."

After a pause, Xu Rui added, "Of course, if Jiujiangpo cannot be defended, we can withdraw to Zhenting City to hold on and fight a city defense battle."

"And once the war situation becomes tense and the Japs going south suffer heavy losses, Taro Takeshita will most likely transfer the Japs troops from Mingjia Town to the south."

Luo Youdu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said: "When the time comes, I will command the Third Battalion and other troops staying here on the north bank of the Nanliu River to cross the river to attack, and they should be able to coordinate with you."

"feasible!"

Xu Rui nodded and said: "When the time comes, it's up to you, Chief of Staff."

"No problem, group. We will keep in touch via the radio at any time."

Luo Youdu mentioned something and said with a smile.

"Um!"

Xu Rui nodded and said.

Then, as time goes by.

The rotorcraft of the 18th Air Assault Battalion then continued to airlift the 2nd Battalion of the 303rd Regiment south. By the time the airlift of the two battalions was completed, it was already 10:49 in the morning.

As for Xu Rui, he was finally carried on the rotorcraft that flew south along with the other half of the last second battalion.

By the time Xu Rui successfully joined forces with his 1st and 2nd Battalions and the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the New 1st Battalion commanded by Li Yunlong in Jiujiangpo, it was already eleven-thirteen.
Chapter completed!