The enemy plane instantly passed over Position No. 3 and flew straight south. Although its shadow disappeared from the sky above the camp, it was still so clear in the telescope of the lookout sentry.
According to regulations, no one, except for the anti-aircraft fire positions, is allowed to leave the tunnel before the air defense clearance alarm is heard, and no one from the regiment headquarters is allowed to leave the regiment headquarters.
At this time, he looked in front of the regiment headquarters. No matter how Zhao Danian and Yumei shouted, Shanzi did not look back and climbed up the hill in front of the regiment headquarters in one breath.
Looking at the soldiers who were beaten to pieces by enemy planes, and then at the barracks that collapsed in the thick smoke and fire, Shanzi's face turned bronze.
Zhao Danian knew that persuading Shanzi to return to the regiment headquarters at this time was like adding fuel to the fire and had the opposite effect, so he ordered Yumei, Xiaoru and others to return to the regiment headquarters immediately.
Shan Zi suddenly turned around and vented all his anger on Zhao Danian: "And you, all of you, go back."
As soon as he finished speaking, nine enemy planes roared in from the south of Circle Ridge, and they went back and forth in less than sixty seconds.
Shanzi shouted to take cover, then raised his machine gun and swept left and right at the oncoming aircraft group.
The enemy plane dropped a string of bombs and quickly crossed the third line of fire. The bullets sprayed from under the belly of the plane hit the ground in unison, approaching the mountain like rapid raindrops.
In desperation, Xiao Liu pounced on Shanzi's food and threw Shanzi to the ground.
At the same time, Zhao Danian shouted and fell down, then turned around quickly, pushed hard with both hands, and pushed Yumei and Xiaoru down.
A round of bullets whizzed by the shoulders and legs, followed by a loud boom, and the dust raised by the shells covered the sky and covered the sun, instantly covering the bodies of the six people.
As if he woke up from the chaos, Shanzi turned over and pushed Xiao Liu away, only to see Xiao Liu's eyes closed tightly. The blood flowing from his head blurred his cheeks, and his ribs and legs were stained red with blood.
He hurriedly helped Xiao Liu sit up. Shanzi's call was about to break his voice, but Xiao Liu didn't respond at all.
The people present did not bother to pat the dirt off their bodies and gathered around Xiao Liu.
Zhao Danian held Xiao Liu's hand tightly and said while crying: "Xiao Liu, brother knows that you will not leave us. Wake up quickly and let's go back to the regiment headquarters together."
Xiao Liu still didn't respond.
At this moment, a rhythmic whistle sounded from the observation deck, which was the air defense clearance alarm.
Zhao Danian suddenly turned around and glared at Xiaoru: "Brother Liu is not dead, why are you crying? Call for a stretcher, call for a health worker,"
Xiaoru suddenly stopped sobbing, spread her legs and ran away.
Yumei wiped away the tears on her face, and like a fierce shrew, she slapped Shanzi in the face with her hand: "Wang Zikai, you bastard, you are not worthy of being our leader,"
Shanzi then roared angrily: "Little papaya, you are a fucking straw bag and a coward. If you are scared away by the little devil, I will throw you into the ravine and throw you into the ravine to feed the dogs and eagles."
Shanzi's roar seemed to scare Xiao Liu awake, and Xiao Liu opened his eyes in a daze.
Amidst the excited calls, Xiao Liu recognized Shan Zi's face: "Captain, I didn't expect you to be alive. Is this true?"
Shanzi scolded with tears in his eyes: "You bastard, I thought you left first,"
Xiao Liu grinned: "How many times have I told you that you will not die if you follow the leader. You are the reincarnation of the Monkey King, even the King of Hell is hiding away."
Shan Zi wiped away his tears, picked up Xiao Liu with both arms, and walked down the hill step by step.
27
According to the planned plan, as soon as the air raid ended, the Japanese troops quickly advanced towards the independent regiment's position from all sides, intending to launch a second ground attack.
When the various armies were less than 500 meters away from their positions, the commander suddenly ordered to stop advancing.
It turned out that through the Japanese-made Type 13 telescope, various commanders discovered that a large number of light and heavy machine guns and grenade launchers had entered the trenches on the independent regiment's position.
Moreover, judging from the number of troops, the overall combat effectiveness of the independent regiment is not much different from before the air strike, maintaining at least 80% of its effective strength.
After receiving reports from various commanders, Ishii decided to postpone the second ground attack and asked the division commander to continue the air attack on the independent regiment until the special operations forces arrived.
Tahara and Ando unanimously agreed with Ishii's decision.
Even though the Japanese army gave up the attack, the expressions of Shanzi, Yumei and Zhao Danian were still solemn.
Yumei said: "Deputy Commander Zhao, while there is no fighting here, I propose to convene a party committee immediately to discuss issues such as individual violations of wartime disciplines."
Zhao Danian said: "I agree,"
Shan Zi suddenly shouted loudly: "Radio operator, please notify Company Commander Gao immediately. The air defense units are in their positions. No one is allowed to leave the position without permission."
Before the operator had time to respond, Zhao Danian asked: "Commander Wang, do you think the enemy will launch a second air attack?"
Shanzi said: "The enemy wanted to advance but retreat because they discovered that our independent regiment was still alive. Apart from sending planes to bomb, they couldn't come up with any other bad ideas."
Zhao Danian continued: "The soldiers of the air defense unit have just withdrawn from their positions. They should be allowed to relax and have a good rest."
Shanzi asked: "Can the Japs relax?"
Zhao Danian replied: "Even if the enemy has a second air strike plan, I personally think that it is impossible to return at least today. To say the least, it should be no problem to let the soldiers rest for two hours."
Shanzi said: "Deputy Commander Zhao, you don't need me to remind you that the Japanese plane only takes one hour to go back and forth from Weilai to Quanquanling."
Yumei smiled coldly: "Captain Wang, you are making excuses."
Shanzi's hair almost stood up when he heard the word "arrogance": "Jiang Yumei, I think you are lazy and irresponsible to the independent group."
Upon hearing Shanzi's harsh words, Yumei felt aggrieved and angry: "Wang Zikai, please don't slander me."
When Zhao Danian saw the tit-for-tat confrontation between Yumei and Shanzi, he smiled and said: "Political Commissar Jiang and Commander Wang's temper are known to everyone. When he is in a hurry, he speaks without restraint, but everything he says is just his mouth. Understand it."
Yumei refused to give up, nagging angrily: "She is arbitrary, domineering, and incomprehensible."
Shanzi asked with a livid face: "Are there any useful words?"
Yumei replied coldly: "These are enough,"
Shanzi then shouted: "Radio operator, please convey my order to Company Commander Gao immediately,"
The announcer did not dare to neglect and agreed hastily.
In just half a minute, the operator quickly conveyed Shanzi's instructions.
Just as she put down the phone, Yumei said again: "I'll repeat it again. While there is no war, we will immediately convene a party committee meeting to discuss issues such as individual violations of wartime disciplines."
Shanzi then responded positively to Yumei's suggestion: "Who violated the discipline?"
Yumei asked back: "Isn't it clear who Xiao Liu was injured for?"
Shanzi coughed gloomily: "Political Commissar Jiang, in fact, it's not just Xiao Liu, there are many injured and sacrificed soldiers in the Independence Regiment. Could it be that they are all because of me?"
It can be said that a scholar meets a soldier, and there is no reason to explain. Yumei just feels stuffy and speechless.
Shan Zi finally expressed his stance that in the face of a formidable enemy, all matters related to mother-in-law and mother-in-law should be put aside. The top priority is to find a good way to shoot down the enemy plane.