Chapter 362, A friend in adversity sees the truth.
"In addition to 2 tons of emergency medicines, I brought you 30 boxes of Great China cigarettes, 10 boxes of Maotai liquor, and a lot of beef jerky, luncheon meat, canned fish and other military rations this time! Let's take a seat when we are free.
Come down slowly!" Jiang Qiang then enlarged his moves. "Great! Thank you Commander Jiang!" "Wow, so many good cigarettes and wine! It's really great!"
"Hey, Great China, Moutai! Haha, since we tasted it in the military seat last year, we still can't forget the taste!" Hearing this, Zhang Zizhong, Li Wentian and others showed ecstasy,
Nowadays, people can smoke cigarettes and drink wine. It is definitely a kind of ultimate human enjoyment, not to mention the high-quality cigarettes and wine produced in Shanghai! "As long as you like it! If you want it in the future, just send a telegram and I will send it to you."
Just let someone bring it to you! Haha! It’s better to choose a different day than to hit it. Let’s do it in a while and never come back without getting drunk, how about that?”
Jiang Qiang is in a very good mood. Although he may not be able to change their fate in the end, being able to kill enemies side by side with them and share happiness is enough to make people feel intoxicated and happy! "That's great!" "I will sacrifice my life to accompany the gentleman."
!” “It makes me impatient!”
Jiang Qiang's proposal was exactly what Zhang Zizhong and others wanted. It was rare that the troops went into rest and recuperation. There would be no tough battles for the time being, so they could relax properly! "Haha, what are you waiting for! Commander Liao, get your food and drinks first."
Bring a few boxes down, let's go, let's open a big table together and have a good time!"
Jiang Qiang always did what he said, starting the group without saying a word, and moved out 2 boxes of cigarettes, 2 boxes of Maotai liquor, and several boxes of military rations! Then, the group of people each carried a large box of things and headed to the next door.
We walked to the 59th Army Headquarters. The 59th Army Headquarters was set up in a cave not far away. At this time, there were several oil lamps burning inside. Although the light was very dim, you could basically see clearly!
I saw that the place was very spacious, and the cool breeze was very comfortable, but it seemed very simple and empty, and the echoes kept coming back when I talked! "Come on, let's set it up first! It's been a long time since I had a good time eating and drinking with my brothers. Today we must
Have fun!"
Jiang Qiang walked to the center of the cave and saw a large stone platform for placing miscellaneous items. Without saying a word, he asked people to put things on it, and then opened the packaging box with a bang. "Wow! That's great! I'll smoke one first.
Let’s talk about cigarettes!” “Wow! After drinking wine all my life, this Maotai liquor is still the best. Just smelling the aroma makes me greedy!” “So many beef jerky and canned meat, wow, we are in for a treat tonight!
"
After opening the package, looking at the table full of cigarettes, fine wine and various meats and cans, Zhang Zizhong and others were greedy. After fighting for more than half a year, they often had a full meal and a hungry meal. They could not even fill their stomachs, let alone eat them.
Eat and drink well! For Jiang Qiang, these canned dry foods are no different from what modern people call "junk food". He usually wouldn't even take a look at them, but for people in this era, they are undoubtedly rare delicacies.
And high-end goods!
"Wow, the filter filter is really the most exciting thing about China! It's so refreshing!" Li Wentian lit the cigarette and puffed out a smoke ring happily, then said to Jiang Qiang with a smile: "Commander Jiang, this smoke is yours.
Are they produced? Can you give me a few more packs this time?" Jiang Qiang said with a smile: "This time I brought 30 boxes, 30 cigarettes each, 10 packs each, a total of 9,000 packs of cigarettes, all of them.
It’s for you! Is there still enough for you to smoke?”
"Hehe! That's great! At least for a year and a half, you won't have to worry about being addicted to smoking and not being able to get help!" Li Wentian nodded happily towards Jiang Qiang, feeling happy in his heart! "Come on, brothers, let's go
Come on! If you hadn't fought bloody battles and killed countless enemies along the way, what would have happened to the little devil!" Although Jiang Qiang doesn't usually smoke, he had to smoke a few with him today. He took out a lighter and gave it to Zhang Zizhong and others.
Everyone ignited, and then they themselves started smoking too.
"Wow! This beef jerky is so chewy and delicious!" "This canned fish is also very delicious, so delicious!" "Hey, I still think Maotai wine tastes better! It's great!" "Come on, let's go!
Clink a drink! Do it!"
After eating, drinking and chatting happily, Jiang Qiang said in a low tone: "You have been really suffering these days. Before I came here, I heard from Chief Li that the fifth theater was basically crippled, especially your 59th Army!
During the Battle of Xuzhou, you fought with the Japanese army for several months, and during the Xuzhou breakout, you were responsible for breaking up the rear. There were more than 25,000 people fighting, but now only 6,000 people are left!"
Zhang Zizhong said with a bitter smile: "No one can die in a war, not to mention that we have already killed enough. Even if we kill one more kid in the future, we will make money! Haha!" "Well! Defend the home and the country, and die.
No regrets!" Li Wentian nodded and said: "Thanks to Commander Jiang's help, otherwise we would have to be downsized to other units even if our designation is not revoked!"
This is also the pain point of many local miscellaneous troops. They are constantly depleted in bloody battles with the Japanese army, but they cannot be replenished. As a result, they are gone! Unlike the direct line troops of the central government, they can be replenished at any time, even if only the above few are left.
Personally, if you retreat to the rear, it won't take long for you to regain your strength and hold heavy troops again!
This is also the reason why Jiang Qiang is so stubborn in establishing an anti-war base and establishing his own business. Without a stable supply of soldiers, there is no way to achieve sustainable development! "Well said! What we are most in need of now is time! In one or two days at most
In 20 years, the situation of the Anti-Japanese War will be fundamentally reversed, and the little devils will not be so rampant by then!" Jiang Qiang took a deep breath, and there were some words on his lips that he could not say out, because they were very inappropriate.
Telling it out will only increase the embarrassment for both parties!
We met our close friends and had a thousand cups of wine. We ate, drank and chatted happily. Unknowingly, the long night slipped through our fingers! "It's almost dawn! There is no such thing as a feast that never ends. I have to go back!" I glanced at it.
The time was already 4 o'clock in the morning on July 20th. Jiang Qiang stood up and stretched and said: "Brothers, take care, we will see you soon! If you need help in the future, please feel free to ask!"
"Okay! See you later!" "Commander Jiang, let us see you off!" Zhang Zizhong and others reluctantly sent Jiang Qiang to the tarmac! "Commander Liao, give the remaining gasoline to Commander Zhang and the others, maybe in the future
It'll come in handy!" Before leaving, Jiang Qiang left most of the remaining barrels of gasoline. Although they didn't have cars or tanks to drive, it could still be used for lighting or as fire bombs!
"Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!" Soon, the helicopter began to rotate, and soon it flew into the air and drifted away. After a while, it disappeared completely into the twilight! "Brother Jiang, I understand what you mean.
! But it is the duty of a soldier to obey orders. When the national crisis is imminent, I can only express my will and clear my name through bloodshed on the battlefield! So I can only live up to your deep friendship. Please forgive me!" Until the helicopter disappeared.
After seeing it, Zhang Zizhong looked back and sighed secretly!
"Xin Chen, I heard that Commander Jiang came to deliver medicine in person last night? Where is he now?" Not long after Jiang Qiang left, Sun Lianzhong excitedly arrived at the 59th Army camp with several followers. Zhang Zizhong pointed out
Pointing to the sky, he said: "Fang Lu, you're a step too late. Commander Jiang left not long ago!" Sun Lianzhong stomped his feet regretfully and said, "Oh! How could it be like this? Why didn't you tell me in advance yesterday?
Voice?"
"To be honest, I didn't know beforehand that Commander Jiang would come in person, and from what he said, it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision! We couldn't call you in the middle of the night last night! It was just a waste of time, for fear of causing misunderstandings and causing misunderstandings!" Zhang Zizhong explained with a smile.
He said something, then patted Sun Lianzhong on the shoulder and said: "But don't worry, your share of medicines, tobacco and alcohol will be missing! Commander Jiang will bring a lot of good tobacco and alcohol when he comes back, enough for us to use for a year
It’s time! Let’s go, I’ll take you to see it!”
"Hehe! That's good! I stopped smoking and drinking for several months, and I almost feel like a bird in my mouth! Hehe, Brother Jiang still cares about old times and hasn't forgotten us old brothers!" Sun Lianzhong's eyes suddenly brightened, and he was excited.
You have to rub your hands together! It is said that you know the taste by eating the marrow. When you were in Taierzhuang, you often ate and drank at Jiang Qiang's place. The taste was so sour and refreshing!
Time flew by and came to 9 o'clock in the morning on July 29th! Ding ding, Jiang Qiang, who was sleeping soundly, was woken up by a phone ringing. Jiang Qiang just reached out and grabbed the PHS on the bedside table, and there was a call from the other end of the phone.
He heard Shunzi's voice: "General Manager, I would like to report to you on the recent work status! Also, we have discovered a new situation..."
"Okay, come to my house in an hour! I'm working at home today!" Jiang Qiang rubbed his forehead and interrupted before Shunzi finished speaking, because his head was not very clear right now. "Okay!
Chief, I will come to you in an hour!" Shunzi nodded of course. "Tell me the specific situation!" An hour later, Jiang Qiang met Shunzi in the study room at home! Shunzi was in danger.
Sitting upright, he took out a document and handed it to Jiang Qiang:
"It has been 13 days since the official launch of the summer offensive on July 16. After non-stop operations, a total of 23,500 combat personnel have participated. It has not only trained the troops' special guerrilla warfare capabilities, but also achieved extremely significant results.
!So far, a total of 1,521 Japanese troops and 475 puppet troops have been killed, and 347 military targets have been destroyed. 77 of our troops have been killed and 356 injured!" "Well, not bad! The expected goal was achieved..., eh
,etc!"
Jiang Qiang quickly browsed the summary report, but when he turned to the last page, his eyes suddenly froze and he asked: "What happened yesterday? How come 18 people were killed and 46 were seriously injured in one fell swoop?" Shunzi replied solemnly: "
Chief, since yesterday morning, a large number of Japanese special forces have appeared around us, and they are all extremely difficult masters. We didn’t check for a while, so please punish us!"
As the person in charge of the first phase of the summer offensive, he naturally had to take the responsibility for such an unexpected situation! "Oh? The little devil also started to engage in special operations?" Jiang Qiang raised his eyebrows slightly, and the news came too late.
It's a little sudden but not unexpected. After all, the little devil is neither stupid nor stupid, so he can't keep walking in the same place forever!
Shunzi nodded and said: "That's how it should be! If we continue to let ordinary soldiers be organized into action teams, I'm afraid the casualties will continue to increase!" "Well, let's do it this way, the next few days of operations will be dominated by your special operations brigade! Definitely.
We need to defeat the special forces of the Japs, otherwise it won't be fun if they become the enemy!" After thinking for a moment, Jiang Qiang said in deep thought: "New recruits can never become veterans without seeing blood. The assaults of other troops
The team has to continue practicing, there are not so many weak persimmons to pick up in this world!" "I understand!" Shunzi nodded, and then left the study with Jiang Qiang's permission.
Weifang, 22nd Division Headquarters, "Haha! Mr. Nojima, you are indeed the elite special forces of the Japanese Empire. In just one day after arriving, you defeated the Chinese harassing troops so that they didn't dare to take the lead! Yoxi, well done!
"The division commander Doqiao was full of excitement. He had been harassed by the Chinese Tiger Army for several months. He had long been furious but could not take revenge! Especially in the past half month, the intensity of the Jiaodong Army's special guerrilla warfare has increased instantly.
The number of soldiers increased several times, resulting in the loss of troops and generals, and panic among the people. The frontline soldiers almost lost the courage to even stand guard!
"The elimination of the Chinese special forces is the main purpose of the formation of the Imperial Japanese Special Forces Brigade!" Rikuto Nojima sat at the wine table, looking extremely confident and awe-inspiring. "Sigh! Well said! Let's see next.
You belong to the special operations brigade!" Dohashi held up his wine glass and said, "Here, let me toast you! I wish Nojima-kun to achieve another brilliant record and avenge the blood feud for the warriors of the Japanese Empire!"
As the Second Army moved south to attack Wuhan, the 10th and 6th Divisions that had besieged the Jiaodong Group Army had already left. In addition to the local garrison troops transferred from China, only the 20th Division and the 22nd Division remained in Shandong.
Divisions are stationed! Among them, the 22nd Division is mainly responsible for the siege of the Jiaodong Group Army and ensuring the safety and smooth flow of the Jiaoji Railway Line, while the 20th Division is stationed on the Xuzhou line to prevent the Jiaodong Group Army from going south to join the National Army.
Although the local garrison troops could not win the merit of "opening up the territory", they could dominate and enjoy a peaceful life. However, Tuqiao unfortunately encountered the Jiaodong Group Army once! "Thank you, General!"
Nojima Rikuto picked up the wine glass and drank it all, and then said worriedly: "Your Excellency, General, I am worried that the special guerrilla warfare carried out by the Chinese army in recent times is by no means as simple as harassment and training!" Dohashi frowned once, but his tone was different on the surface.
He asked easily: "Oh? Nojima-kun, what do you think?"
Nojima Rikuto said in a deep voice: "I have fought against Jiang Qiang many times, and I know that this Chinese commander is like the Cobra King lurking in the dark, extremely insidious and vicious! Either he cannot lurk and wait for the opportunity, or he is a
The attack will definitely hit the opponent's throat and weakness, making it difficult to parry!" "Nojima-kun, do you mean that they will have a larger-scale operation?" Dohashi's heart suddenly twitched, and this was what he was most worried about.
A few months ago, a full five divisions were gathered in Shandong, but they were unable to deal with the strong backbone of the Jiaodong Group Army. Now that the Second Army has moved to the Wuhan front line, only two divisions are left to suppress the Jiaodong Group Army. If more are added
The garrison troops in various occupied areas in Shandong only add up to the total strength of three divisions, and the forces are scattered across the vast occupied area. Many counties and cities appear to be extremely weak! Rikuto Yejima nodded and said: "Jiang Qiang acted.
He has always been erratic and unpredictable, but one thing is for sure: he will never do anything unnecessary!
During the Battle of Xuzhou, although the Jiaodong Group Army suffered heavy casualties, it was far from broken. After several months of rest and lurking, I think they will definitely have large-scale military operations in the near future! Our special operations brigade can pass special operations
Counterattack, but there is no way to compete with it on the frontal battlefield!"
"Hey! I understand!" Tuqiao nodded once. He had already reported to the North China Front Army Headquarters a few days ago, and a new division was being formed in the country. If there is any change, it will be done soon.
Landed in Qingdao! In the next few days, the Jiaodong Group Army's special operations brigade and commandos launched more intense local battles with the Japanese special operations brigade and various defenders. There was almost no gap 24 hours a day from morning to night.
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At 7 o'clock in the morning on August 11, Longgang Mountain Fortress! "Wow, Commander Jiang Qiang, your fortress is so awesome. Even if it is a national defense fortification, it is nothing more than this! It alone can block thousands of Japanese troops."
Outside the Jiaodong area!" Today he was specially invited to watch the battle. He climbed to the top of Longgang Mountain Fortress for the first time. He took a car all the way up from the foot of the mountain and saw the fortifications along the way and the giant fort on the top of the mountain. He couldn't help but be amazed!
As the foundation of Jiangqiang in the Jiaodong area, Jiangqiang naturally spared no effort in defense. After many experts and talents surveyed the terrain of Longgang Mountain on the spot, they carefully designed three permanent lines of defense. The first line of defense is at the foot of Longgang Mountain.
, is a semi-surrounding trench! The trench is made of concrete mixed with steel plates, and a large number of heavy machine guns, combat anti-artillery, anti-gun holes and other fortifications are built. There are also tunnels connected to the mountainside and mountain top fortifications!
When necessary, reinforcements at the top of the mountain and on the mountainside can go down the mountain from the tunnel for reinforcements! The second line of defense is on the mountainside. This line of defense consists of 6 large reinforced concrete bunkers, which contain howitzers, anti-aircraft guns, anti-aircraft machine guns, heavy machine guns and other heavy firepower.
There are also tunnels connected to the semi-circular trenches at the foot of the mountain and the main fortress on the top of the mountain. The third line of defense is at the top of the mountain and is an extremely strong five-story bunker!
Three floors of this five-story bunker are hidden underground, while two floors are exposed to the surface. There are tunnels underneath that lead directly to the main fortress under the main peak. There are also military facilities such as hospitals, dormitories, command posts, and ammunition depots. In terms of defense, Yang Fan has done a lot
The reinforcement and thickening is outrageous, especially the main castle on the top of the mountain. It is not only made of several meters of reinforced concrete, but also mixed with half a meter of special steel plates. Apart from big bombs, Jiang Qiang really can't think of any weapons that can blow it up.
it!
The reason why Jiang Qiang is so crazy is not because the Jiaodong area is close to the sea. The Japanese army has heavy bombers. If they can produce 2-ton or 3-ton heavy aerial bombs to airdrop, it will not be enough if the defense is weak! As for the foot and mountainside of the mountain,
The fortifications are not bad either. Anyway, the Japanese heavy artillery cannot be smashed!
Jiang Qiang smiled and said with some pride: "Chief Li, I invite you to see the show today! After practicing with the little devil for more than 20 days, it's time to make some big noise!" "Haha, I'll wait and see.
It’s really busy these days, and it’s definitely a happy and beautiful thing to see the little devil succumbing to Commander Jiang’s hands!”
Jiang Qiang smiled, put away the telescope, and ordered to Liao Youtian beside him: "Give me the order to proceed to the second phase of the offensive! The first division and the second division launched exploratory attacks against Changyi County and Wei County respectively!"
Due to the intervention of the Japanese special operations brigade, the first phase of the offensive was postponed for three days, and the special operations brigade that Nojima Rikuto had formed for more than three months was beaten to a semi-disabled state. After not daring to take the lead again, Jiang Qiang was satisfied.
Start the second phase of the offensive.
"Haha, we can finally do something real!" "Flying Tigers take off!" "All gun positions are available! One test shot, fire!"
The offensive troops, who had been waiting for a long time, started war mode one after another, and soon 3 bombers and more than 40 Mustang fighter jets that temporarily acted as bombers took off from the air base.
The artillery unit began test firing and bombardment. The tanks and armored regiments that were waiting quietly took off their camouflage, and the fully armed infantrymen clutched their guns and were ready to attack! "Commander Jiang, is it possible that you are going to have a decisive battle with the Japanese with your posture today? You are worthy of the Jiaodong Group Army."
, this momentum is beyond words! Haha! Finally we can see the real big scene!"
Looking at the fleet of aircraft flying in the sky, looking at the more than 20 heavy tanks and hundreds of infantry armed to the teeth at the foot of the mountain, Li Zongren couldn't help but praise loudly again! In the past, he was always bullied one-sidedly by the Japanese aircraft, tanks and artillery.
Now the roles have been reversed, and it's Li Zongren's turn to beat up the little devil. Even if Li Zongren is in a bad mood, he can't help it! "Haha, today is the first time for us to engage in this kind of three-dimensional combat. I'm also looking forward to the effect!"
Jiang Qiang raised his eyebrows slightly. If it weren't for Wei County and Changyi County, the number of Japanese troops gathered in Changyi County was more than 10,000, which was far from the expected target. Otherwise, there would really be a decisive battle today! "Wow! Chief! So domineering!" "Jiaodong"
Long live the Army Group!"
As military reporters and official mouthpieces, Xia Yu and Wang Hui were also invited to the Longgang Mountain Fortress. Positive publicity and military documentaries are needed at all times. As the saying goes, you have to be tough with both hands! As for reporters from other newspapers,
I'm sorry, they are not allowed to shoot and report on these military secrets. The most they can do is to inform them when releasing news!
Fifteen kilometers in front of the Longgang Mountain Fortress in Jiaodong is the Yujiayao Fortress carefully built by the Japanese army to encircle the Jiaodong Group Army. It is currently garrisoned by the 84th Regiment of the 22nd Division! Yujiayao was originally just a flat land, and later along with the kiln-burning craftsmen
The number of people carrying trucks and trucks gradually increased, making it easier to build houses and live on the side of the kiln to form villages! However, after years of excavation, several hills around Yujiayao were either razed to the ground or only half of them were left!
When Jiang Qiang established the Anti-Japanese War base area, he also considered incorporating Yujiayao into the defense zone. However, although the buildings here were densely built and looked like a town, there was no danger in the plain area! At that time, his own strength was extremely limited.
, unable to carry out large-scale construction and transformation, so we can only retreat to Longgang Mountain outside Gaomi County as the forward position!
After the Japanese army occupied Yujiayao, they originally had no intention of fortifying it into a military fortress. However, after the long-term battle with the Jiaodong Group Army and the difficulty in breaking through the defense line, the importance of Yujiayao became highlighted. Therefore, in the past six months or so,
Over time, the Japanese army has built large-scale permanent and semi-permanent fortifications in Yujiayao, and it has now turned into a military fortress covered in thorns!
But it was obvious that the Yujiayao Fortress was no longer on the same level as the Longgangshan Fortress! "Attention all gun positions! Get ready, fire!" After a test shot, more than 20 heavy cannons soon roared again.
Large-caliber artillery shells soared into the sky, and soon plumes of thick smoke were exploding from the Japanese positions!
Buzz, buzz, the bombardment hadn't ended yet, 32 Mustang fighter jets took off from the base and arrived over the Japanese positions. Then they saw bombs raining down like heavy rain! Boom, boom, boom, violent explosions continued one after another, and the remaining Japanese troops
Jiayao Fortress was instantly blasted into craters and pieces, and large tracts of houses collapsed and shattered. Even the permanent concrete fortifications built by the little devils were not immune to the continuous violent explosions!
Seen from a distance, I saw flames soaring into the sky, billowing smoke and large amounts of dust rising into the sky, turning a large area into a gray area. It didn't take long for it to be completely enveloped in smoke and dust! No need to think about it, under such a powerful artillery fire attack
Next, the little Japanese garrison in the fortification group and Yujiayao must have suffered serious casualties!
"Wow! This is so spectacular!" "Well done, kill these beasts!"
Xia Yu and Wang Hui watched with excitement and kept taking pictures. Although they could not report on the scene, these precious historical images must be preserved.
"Amaterasu! Help!" "Baga! No, the Chinese army is about to launch a general attack!" "Hurry up and get everyone into the bombholes! Hurry up!"
The Japanese defensive forces were instantly in disarray. Although they had been in constant friction with the Chinese Tigers and Guards in the past few days, and had conducted hundreds of large and small battles, this was the first time such an intensity of artillery bombing had occurred! The little Japanese were injured and died, and many of them were too late.
Those who hid in the bomb-proof caves were either blown to pieces or had their internal organs shattered!
"Reporting to your Excellency, Captain, Yujiayao Fortress was attacked by fierce artillery fire from the Chinese army! The Imperial Army suffered heavy casualties, requesting tactical guidance..." The brigade headquarters where Captain Aiba Hayabusa of the 1st Battalion of the 84th Regiment is located is a reinforced concrete fortress.
, although it was also shelled and bombed, the main building was still intact! Because it had been preparing for a frontal attack by the Jiaodong Group Army, Aiba Shunji made a call for help as soon as it was shelled!