577 Taking advantage of the opportunity to capture the county seat, Mr. Shen’s patience and humiliation
"It's too late to say anything. Lao Zhang, Lao Du, you just believe me. Immediately gather the team and prepare to rush to Yuan County. I will explain it to you in detail on the way." Han Feng said anxiously.
Since arriving at Zhongtiao Mountain, the three mountain companies have successfully escaped from the Japanese encirclement many times and established themselves in the Zhongtiao Mountain base area.
Countless battles have proven that Han Feng's judgment has always been accurate, and his military sense has always been the best among the three.
Out of their absolute trust in Han Feng, Zhang Min and Du Zhongcheng said no more, immediately gathered the team and set off for Yuan County.
When the team was marching in a hurry, Han Feng explained:
"The situation is like this. The three important arsenals of the Japanese army in Ji County, Yuan County, and Meng County were blown up by our combat teams. It is impossible for the little devils to have sufficient ammunition in a short period of time." p>
"During this period, I have arranged manpower to conduct reconnaissance on some roads leading in and out of Zhongtiao Mountain. If the Japanese army transports ammunition again in the past two days, it is impossible for us to not get the news."
Zhang Min asked: "Then what's going on with the Japanese ambush on the National Army Corps in front of us? The firepower displayed by the Japanese doesn't seem like ammunition is scarce."
Han Feng said flatly: "It's very simple. The Japanese took advantage of the mentality of the national army and deliberately showed it to the national army."
"On purpose?"
Han Feng said: "Yes, through the investigation over the past few days, I can confirm that the Japanese army has definitely not transported new ammunition into Zhongtiao Mountain."
"At the same time, the reconnaissance team noticed that in the past few days, several Japanese transport teams were rushing from Yuan County and Meng County to Ji County."
"The specific items being transported were too far away and the reconnaissance team was unable to determine them. The goods were all covered with coarse cloth. The Japanese seemed to be deliberately concealing their presence."
"Originally, I couldn't figure out the situation. What exactly did it need to be transported from Yuan County and Meng County to Ji County? I thought it was some supplies."
"It wasn't until the powerful firepower displayed by the Japanese army when they ambushed the Chinese Army that I realized what happened."
"There is only one explanation. The Japanese secretly concentrated the few ammunition left by the Japanese defenders in Yuan County and Meng County on the Japanese troops in Jixian County."
"In other words, the powerful firepower displayed by the Japanese troops in the ambush just now may be an illusion that can be temporarily displayed because the Japanese troops in various counties in Zhongtiao Mountain concentrated the last ammunition on hand."
After Han Feng explained, Zhang Min and Du Zhongcheng suddenly realized.
"I understand, I understand everything. How come the little devil still has so much firepower? His emotions have concentrated all the ammunition. That's what I said. Even if the arsenal is bombed, the little devil should still have some ammunition on hand.
Yes, it won’t be a problem to gather together for an ambush battle.”
Du Zhongcheng was speechless and said: "It's a very simple strategy. As long as the National Army can hold on for a while, the problem will be discovered soon. It's a pity..."
Zhang Min mocked: "Let's forget it. Even if the national army can know the real situation, whether they have the courage to test it is still a question.
Look, after the national army is defeated this time and retreats, they will only become more and more afraid of death. From now on, they will not dare to take the initiative to attack no matter what."
Then let’s talk about the current attack on Yuan County.
Zhang Min said: "So, Old Han, what you are saying is that the Japanese concentrated all the ammunition in Yuan County and Meng County to the Japanese army in Ji County, so they can carry out this ambush battle with seemingly abundant ammunition.
At this moment, the Japanese troops in Yuan County and even Meng County are actually very short of ammunition. If we take the opportunity to attack the county town, we may be able to defeat it."
Han Feng smiled and said: "That's what it means. It's just that we have a small number of people and Meng County is relatively far away. Otherwise, we can divide our troops into two groups and capture the two counties in one fell swoop."
"However, the economic situation of Yuan County is far better than that of Meng County. If we can defeat Yuan County, we will probably get enough supplies to support us for a long time."
Speaking of this, Han Feng explained: "In addition, Mr. Shen, the father of reporter Shen from Yuanxian County, has been secretly supporting our mountain company in resisting the Japanese. After the capture of Yuanxian County this time, we have to put on a good show with Mr. Shen."
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Then, Han Feng began to explain the specific acting plan to Zhang Min and Du Zhong on the road.
...The three mountain companies advancing all the way were extremely fast.
To say that the soldiers were able to achieve such a rapid march, they have to thank Han Feng, the Independent Regiment, and Kong Jie.
Why?
When marching in the mountains, if you want to go fast, one depends on physical fitness, and the other, of course, depends on shoes.
Needless to say, Han Feng's mountain company has the most prosperous family.
Kong Jie prepared two pairs of modified field boots for every soldier in the mountain company that can climb mountains and walk on flat ground.
It has a strong grip on the ground, is comfortable and breathable, and can make every foot "pampered".
As for the mountain companies of the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment, although they are already very good, the soldiers each brought two pairs of cloth boots.
But how can this compare to mountain military boots?
After Han Feng reported the situation to Kong Jie, the proud Commander Kong waved his hand and simply sent an extra batch of field boots to equip the soldiers of the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment.
On the way, the soldiers of the New Regiment and the Second Regiment lamented the comfort of these field boots.
Before I knew it, it took more than an hour to successfully arrive near Yuanxian County.
Han Feng said: "The old rule is to sneak in a group first, and then contact the comrades from the enemy's Ministry of Industry in the city. After the battle begins, cooperate inside and outside to quickly capture Yuan County."
"After the county town is captured, we cannot stay for a moment, mainly the Japanese granaries and material warehouses. Evacuate immediately after they are all emptied.
The Japanese ambush troops, as well as reinforcements from two other counties, will arrive in less than three hours. We must evacuate before then, and we must allow an hour of maneuver time to get rid of the pursuers."
"No problem!"
"No problem!"
Zhang Min and Du Zhongcheng replied.
After the rapid deployment, Han Feng sent several soldiers who disguised themselves as civilians in advance and sneaked into the county through the search by the Japanese and puppet troops at the city gate.
Then, at the time agreed upon by both parties, Han Feng, Zhang Min, and Du Zhongcheng divided their teams into three groups and quickly approached the gate of Yuanxian County.
The battle broke out suddenly.
It ended very quickly.
The Japanese and puppet troops at the city gate were attacked from both sides inside and outside the city gate.
The various equipment of the mountain company are far more elite than the average Eighth Route Army troops. Not to mention the three American M2 60mm mortars, the original 50-mm cannon of the army is enough to defeat the Japanese and puppet troops. In addition, everything was as Han Feng expected, the ammunition on hand of the Japanese and puppet troops staying in Yuan County was already quite scarce.
In the firefight between the two sides, the Japanese heavy machine guns did not even fire due to insufficient ammunition reserves.
Mostly in response to rifle fire.
The city gate was the first to be breached, and then three mountain companies continued to attack the puppet garrison, Japanese gendarmerie, and military camps.
Seeing that the situation was over, many puppet troops chose to surrender.
The Japanese troops who resisted suffered heavy casualties under the firepower of 60 mortars.
Some of the Japanese soldiers fled to the hinterland of the county in embarrassment.
When cleaning the battlefield, the soldiers of the mountain company touched the little devil's empty bullet box and cursed the poor devil.
After a seizure, the Japanese machine gunner had the most ammunition, but only more than a hundred rounds.
Ordinary Japs don't even have the sixty rounds of ammunition they usually have. Most of them can only find a dozen or so scattered bullets in their pockets, and some even have less than ten bullets.
This is definitely because after the ammunition depot was blown up, the remaining ammunition was sent to Ji County.
The Japanese military police captain Harada Major, who luckily escaped from the military police force, fled with the remaining ten Japanese soldiers around him.
The soldiers of the mountain company behind him were in hot pursuit, and the bullets in their guns were basically empty.
Listening to the gunshots that were almost at hand, Harada sighed in his heart and felt that he would not escape death.
Then we turned around an alley, and everything seemed to have been arranged in the script in advance.
A middle-aged man who looked like a butler suddenly came out and waved to Harada and his party, "Taijun, please come over here, I will take you to hide."
Harada did not hesitate. He knew the housekeeper. He was the housekeeper of Shen Yousan, a famous wealthy businessman in Yuan County.
After Yuan County was occupied by the imperial troops, Shen Yousan got very close to some merchants and troops from the empire. He even assisted the imperial troops and gained trust. Harada had no doubts.
The housekeeper took Harada and his party into the cellar of the Shen family mansion.
Soon after, Han Feng arrived in person with his troops and knocked on the door of Shen's house.
"Fellow fellow, there is a group of about ten Japs passing by here. Have you seen them?"
"No sir!"
The voice continued: "This is the Shen family, the home of Mr. Shen Yousan, right?"
"Yes!" The butler's voice.
The voice suddenly became furious, "I heard that Shen Yousan colluded with the Japanese and even helped the Japanese. This damn traitor, the devils who passed through here were probably being hid by you, right?"
Harada, who was hiding in the cellar, could understand Chinese and was immediately frightened.
Then he heard the voice shouting: "If you don't hand over the Japanese, we will rob your Shen family. Comrades, take action!"
"Sir, sir, you can't do this, this is food for our Shen family!"
"Sir, you are bandits, and you are acting like bandits! We really are not harboring the Japanese."
……
The housekeeper’s screams reached the ears of Harada’s group of Japanese soldiers in the cellar.
Listening to the housekeeper's wail, it seems that the gang is robbing the Shen family's granary.
Harada was filled with emotion for a moment:
You are such a good citizen. You would rather lose your family property than save us!
In fact, the food in the granary was secretly prepared by Master Shen for the Shandi Company, and now it is justifiable to send it out.
"We just took away the food. I advise you to take care of yourself and don't act as a stooge for the tiger or become a lackey for the Japanese!"
The cursing voices gradually faded away, and the yard became quiet.
After a long time, the entrance to the cellar was opened.
The housekeeper released Harada and his group of Japanese soldiers from the cellar.
"Taijun~"
Thousands of words, one call.
Harada patted the butler's shoulder, looked at Mr. Shen not far away, cupped his hands, and said gratefully: "Mr. Shen, thank you for your life-saving grace. We will never forget the kindness of the Shen family to the Empire of Japan."< /p>
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The Japanese troops who ambushed the national army heard that the county town was being attacked. After hurriedly returning for reinforcements, the Eighth Route Army had already disappeared.
All they were left with were empty granaries and supply warehouses.
Harada returned to the gendarmerie. As the captain of the gendarmerie, he is the highest responsible officer in the entire Yuan County.
After returning to the headquarters and redeploying Yuanxian's defense.
Two days later, Harada and the officers who fled that day, well dressed, solemnly rushed to Shen's house and thanked Shen Yousan in person.
In this way, Shen Yousan successfully became a guest of the Japanese military police, and at the same time became the envy of many traitors who fawned over the Japanese.
Of course, there were also scoldings. Those were the people who passed by the Shen family. They looked away and secretly spit at the Shen family.
To express anger and disdain.
Harada also knew all this, but he was very happy, feeling that it further promoted the relationship between Shen Yousan and the imperial army.
Shen Yousan seemed to be happy with his identity as a traitor. He even expressed his willingness to support a batch of grain for the imperial army in the county after the enemy's granary was robbed.
As a result, the Japanese army placed more trust and use in Shen Yousan.
Shen Zhai.
In the eyes of the common people, the Shen family is at its peak, and Mr. Shen, who is full of glory and wealth, is doing this in the garden, silently looking into the distance.
The only housekeeper who understood Mr. Shen's new life said helplessly: "Master..."
Instead, Mr. Shen smiled and comforted the housekeeper and said: "It's okay, it's just a temporary humiliation. Time will eventually prove everything."
"Now that we have gained the trust of the Japanese, it will be easier to secretly open up the material transportation channel with the guerrillas. You can speed up the process here."