The Japanese captain Tanimura was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. The Eighth Route Army in front of him was attacking fiercely, and the various new weapons were even more mind-numbing. There were even two infantry cannons that directly destroyed the gun towers.
After the fortifications outside the stronghold were invaded by the charge troops led by Li Yunlong, Tanimura's heart sank to the bottom. He realized that the large stronghold he was stationed in was in danger of being destroyed at any time.
"Your Excellency, Captain, the Eighth Route Army's firepower is too fierce. We have no chance to fight back. If we continue like this, we won't be able to withstand it for long! Please make an idea quickly!"
Tanimura cursed: "Baga, even if you die, you must hold the stronghold for me. If the necessary moment comes, we can serve the emperor without any hesitation!"
"Hi!"
After boosting the morale of his subordinates, Tanimura turned around and issued an order to the Communications Department, asking the Communications Corps to once again urge the three-way reinforcements to quickly support the stronghold.
The reason why he issued the order to defend was because he had great expectations for reinforcements. He even firmly believed that as long as he and his team could hold back the group of Eighth Route Army in front of him, when the reinforcements arrived, they might be able to join forces and defeat this group of Eighth Route Army.
Destroyed in one fell swoop.
It wasn't until the communication news from the three county headquarters came that Tanimura was completely desperate:
"Reporting to the commander, the response from the Communications Department is that the reinforcements from the north, east, and south routes were all ambushed by the Eighth Route Army's reinforcement troops. The headquarters ordered our troops to continue to hold on."
"Asshole, didn't you tell the headquarters that the Eighth Route Army's firepower that attacked our stronghold was so fierce that our army could no longer resist?" Tanimura asked.
The communications soldier said: "Sir, I said it, but the headquarters still ordered our unit to hold on!"
Tanimura nodded, waved his hand, and sent away the communication soldiers, but the despair in his heart became more and more intense.
The battle at the stronghold is still going on, and the ancient village squadron has already suffered more than half of its casualties.
There was no hope for the Imperial Army to assist in the battle. They were all timid. The Japanese army would not point their guns at them. They would even hide under the fortifications. At most, they would stick their guns out of the fortifications diagonally.
Shooting randomly into the air.
Then damn it if you can kill the Eighth Route Army.
It's just that the Japanese army didn't dare to push the Imperial Army too hard, especially when the stronghold in front of them was about to be lost.
This is the usual behavior of the little Japanese. As long as the Japanese win a battle and face the Imperial Army, they will naturally yell at them. But if the Japanese lose a battle or face a life-or-death crisis, they will immediately be more polite to the Imperial Army. Assisting in the garrison of the Yangquan stronghold, in addition to the Tani Village squadron, there is also an Imperial Association military camp.
On the side of the Imperial Alliance Army, the numbers are often loud and loud.
The orders for armies, divisions, and regiments were made at the drop of a hat, but there were very few full personnel. Some armies of the Imperial Association Army only had five or six thousand men, and a regiment even had two or three hundred men. p>
The reason why the little devil did this was because he wanted to bribe the officers of the Imperial Association Army. At least he wanted to give him a higher official rank so that the officers of the Imperial Association Army could receive more military pay and work wholeheartedly for the Japanese army. p>
In addition, it is just for a gimmick. It seems that so many puppet troops have followed the Japanese army, which seems to have strengthened the military strength. It can be used to paralyze the masses, and it is more convenient to manage the security of the county.
However, due to the importance of the Yangquan stronghold, this Royal Association military camp is a rare full battalion. The entire battalion has about 500 troops, which is more than twice as many as the Japanese squadron stationed there.
This puppet battalion commander is called Cao Wangde, and he is a typical speculator who relies on tact to survive in troubled times.
There is only one motto in life, "To live is to live the truth!"
When the battle at the stronghold started and the Japanese and puppet troops retreated to the stronghold, Cao Wangde's loud voice spread throughout the fortification: "First company commander, bring me people to top it. We will defend the stronghold to the death and advance and retreat together with the imperial army!"
What a loyal and loyal general of the Imperial Army!
Even though the war was urgent, Captain Tanimura couldn't help but sigh in his heart for a moment when he heard this voice, thinking that after this battle, Cao Wangde must be rewarded heavily.
As a result, I turned around and saw that a company of Imperial Army soldiers were standing on the fortifications, but where was the Cao Wangde man? Why was he missing?
..."Batalion Commander, are we running away now? Taijun Tanimura is still holding us back from the front!"
The first company commander was a little hesitant. The people in front of him were his team who were pressing against the fortifications. However, he, the company commander, followed Cao Wangde and followed Cao Wangde without looking back.
Cao Wangde scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about? Can't you see the situation in front of you? This little devil is definitely doomed. If we stay, we will only die, so we should hurry up and run away!"
"Battal Commander, just, what should the others do?"
"My dear mother, how long has it been since then, do you still care about others? If you can run away, then forget about it! If you don't leave, I will leave on my own."
Cao Wangde said, leading a team of guards and running towards the back door of the stronghold.
There is a whole road that runs through the Japanese stronghold. The road in front is blocked by the Eighth Route Army, and the only way to survive is in the back.
In the direction of this back road, Gucun had been handed over to the puppet army before, so it was easy for Cao Wangde to escape.
The first company commander gritted his teeth and saw Cao Wangde running away gradually. He quickly shouted: "Batalion Commander, I didn't say I wouldn't leave! Wait for me!"
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Soon, Japanese communications troops arrived and reported: "Sir, the battalion commander of the Royal Association Army, Cao Wangde, escaped from the back with his men!"
"Baga, this damn bastard!"
Tanimura cursed, and then he came back to his senses and realized how stupid his previous judgment of Cao Wangde was.
This is clearly a typical fear of death.
Escape from battle will greatly affect military morale.
The battle on the front line continued, and suddenly a burst of gunfire came from the back of the stronghold, and Tanimura's face changed slightly.
This damn Eighth Route Army has blocked the retreat route.
When the disgraced Cao Wangde and his troops rushed to Gucun, half of the original guards around him were missing.
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Tani Cun looked at Cao Wangde with a sneer on his face, "Cao Wangde, what are you doing?"
Cao Wangde quickly replied: "Tanimura Taijun, something is not good! I thought that if we continued to hold on to our stronghold, we would be dead, so I risked my life and went to the rear to find out the way for Taijun in advance. I guessed it
There may be an ambush by the Eighth Route Army there. What do you think? I guessed it right!"
"As soon as I and my team showed up, we were ambushed by fire from the Eighth Route Army. I fought bravely and fought back with all my strength, and then I withdrew all the way back."
"Taijun, in order to explore the way for you, I was injured and many brothers were killed. It doesn't matter. Although I am more heartbroken than anyone else, as long as I can explore the way for Taijun, my humble position will be ruined. If Taijun leads people from behind later,
Evacuate along the way, but beware of an ambush by the Eighth Route Army!"
"By the way, Taijun, after I discovered the Eighth Route Army's ambush in the back road of our stronghold, I immediately arranged for more troops to be stationed at the back road pass to strengthen the defense in the back road. I was afraid that the Eighth Route Army would suddenly attack our stronghold from behind.
If we sneak in from behind and attack from both front and rear, our stronghold will be in danger."
The words were so solemn and so touching that I almost burst into tears.
At this moment, Cao Wangde vividly displays the image of a hard-core traitor and a loyal dog owner.
Although Tani Cun will not easily believe Cao Wangde's lies.
But at this moment of military emergency, these Imperial Army troops are still useful, and we must not blame them easily.
In addition, Cao Wangde has a high prestige among the Imperial Alliance Army.
Tanimura thought for a while, resisting the urge to shoot this guy who was about to escape before the battle. He patted Cao Wangde on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Xinxi, Cao Wangde, for your great loyalty, this battle is over and these people have been eliminated."
After the Eighth Route Army, I will greatly appreciate you!"