Chapter 1240 Honey, the smell of Japanese is so strong!
As the supreme commander of the Kunozaki detachment, Major General Kunozaki, who arrived at Shunwangping on the evening of the 6th, set up his headquarters on this high ground.
Only in this way can he be fully aware of any changes by the Chinese who may arrive!
For two consecutive days, there was no Chinese figure, but Kunisaki knew that he wanted to avenge his shame, so he could only trust the professionalism of the imperial intelligence department and maintain enough patience.
The more intense the war in the Zhongtiao Mountain War Zone, the more likely it is that the fish he is waiting for will crash into the dragnet he has set up at Shunwangping.
This time, he learned from the Chinese for the first time.
In order to prevent the Chinese leading soldiers from discovering the clues, an infantry regiment ambushing on both sides of the river valley did not dig trenches at all to avoid destroying the original vegetation. Everyone wore camouflage clothes and lurked in the bushes 300 meters away from the river valley.
In such a winter, more than 3,000 infantrymen had no hot food supply, and each person was only allowed to move freely from his hiding place at night.
The main force of his infantry was all hidden in the primeval forest a full 1,500 meters away from the ambush point. They also remained silent and were not allowed to light fires or make any noise.
This resulted in nearly a hundred people suffering from frostbite, colds, fevers and other non-combat casualties in the past two days, but Kunizaki felt that it was all worth it.
Now, isn't the fish about to enter the dragnet he has laid?
"Where are the Four Troops?" Kunisaki suppressed his excitement and calmly asked the major staff officer who arrived.
"Report from the leading soldier, they are here!" The major staff officer opened the map he carried with him and pointed to a certain place on the map.
"Why did they appear here?" Kunizaki was also stunned.
In the past two days, the Kunozaki detachment has done more than just lurking on standby. Kunozaki has sent more than 300 top reconnaissance troops to the mountainous area.
Except for the vanguard soldiers sent towards the Taihang Mountains to discover the Si Xing Regiment as soon as possible, the rest of the vanguard soldiers were responsible for reconnaissance of the terrain and providing the most accurate geographical information to Guo Qizheng.
Firstly, it was to facilitate the pursuit of the Si Xing Regiment's defeated troops, and secondly, Kunizaki, who had suffered heavy losses in the Guangde Mountains, was blinded and could not fully trust the maps, especially the maps captured from the Chinese. He needed on-the-spot investigation to do so.
Be aware of the terrain around you.
Of course he knew the location pointed by the major staff officer. The location on the map was called Black Dragon Pool, which was about 8 miles away from Shunwangping. There was a village nearby called Hexi Village, and there was a small tributary river branching from the Shunwangping Valley just by the village.
Passed by before.
But this is also the path that he thinks the Chinese people are least likely to take, because the water source of that river comes from an underground river, and there is no problem of winter drought at all. The water is still abundant. The river is not deep, but it is enough to reach waist level.
Deep, and the water surface is more than 40 meters wide.
It was definitely not a good choice for an army of thousands of people to cross the river from there during the coldest winter.
On the other side of the Black Dragon Pond, there are mountains and cliffs everywhere, and the mountain road is even more rugged and slippery. If you are not careful, you may lose your footing and fall into the abyss.
The Chinese people are really crazy and will take unconventional routes for safety.
"Order the top soldiers to conduct another reconnaissance, and inform the 11th Regiment to remain silent. If there is any unusual movement before the Chinese enter the encirclement, military law will be dealt with, and all members of the 41st Regiment will be on standby!" Kunizaki took a deep breath and issued the military order.
"Hi!" The major staff officer nodded solemnly, then turned and left.
Shunwangping fell into a dead silence, and the only thing that could be heard was the occasional chirping of birds looking for food in the pine forest.
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Black Dragon Pond!
"Sir, our marching speed is too slow. Since arriving at Wangwu Mountain, our marching speed has dropped to 40 miles per day. By the time we reach the Zhongtiao Mountain theater, the day lilies may have become cold. The regiment commander is still waiting.
They're waiting for us!" Shi Hao, commander of the 4th Company of the 4th Battalion, took advantage of the rest of the army and ran to the battalion headquarters to complain to Shangguan Yun.
"If you have any dissatisfaction, just say it. Don't talk about the marching speed. This marching speed was discussed by all of us in a meeting and reported to the regiment leader and approved." He was looking down at the map in thought.
Shangguan Yun glanced sideways at his capable subordinate, directly revealing his little thoughts.
"Sir, you better understand me. I feel a little uncomfortable!" Shi Hao was also a straight-tempered person. Seeing what Shangguan Yun said, he didn't hide it.
"In terms of military merits, although our 4th Battalion is newly established, we fought with great determination and dignity in the battle of Qingshiyan, and did not embarrass our brothers from the old 524th Regiment. In terms of qualifications, you turned out to be Leng Feng's boss. Even in terms of military rank
, you are also higher than Leng Feng, but in the end Leng Feng is still the first commander of our battalions, what do you think the regiment commander thinks? I really can't figure it out."
Shangguan Yun's eyes became deep and he didn't speak for a while.
Seeing that his old boss didn't speak, Shi Hao boldly continued: "I think..."
"You think that's bullshit. Just shut up. If you say similar things again in the future, don't blame me for not talking about brotherhood and putting you in solitary confinement!" Shangguan Yun suddenly roared.
"You idiot, you didn't even look at what time this was. This is the time for me and the little devils to fight for their lives. It's not the time to sit around and see who is stronger." Shangguan Yun's fair face was filled with anger.
Some are slightly red.
"I know your thoughts about not making progress, but I just think that Leng Feng was just a small platoon leader before, and suddenly he has climbed up to us company commanders. Especially when I see him issuing military orders to us, I feel a little embarrassed.
But don’t think about it, the regiment leader was just a squad leader before! You and I are both his senior officers.
But not only was he able to lead more than a hundred lone troops to fight against thousands of Japanese troops at Sihang Warehouse, he was able to fight his way into Songjiang, where he was almost certain to die, and he was also able to lead no more than a thousand people out of Guangde and escape thousands of miles away.
The army develops and grows, this is its ability,
It is said in the Tao Te Ching: Use good talents well, and those who are capable will live in troubled times!
Whether it is the regiment commander or Leng Feng, they have more experience in fighting Japan than you and I. The regiment commander naturally has his reasons for choosing Leng Feng as the first commander of our battalions.
Since you and I have chosen to come to the Taihang Mountains, we are ready to sacrifice for the country and the people, even if we don’t care about our lives, how much face is worth. Let me reiterate, I can turn a deaf ear to your words once, but there will be no next time.
, if you still regard me as a superior or a brother."
After venting his emotions angrily, Shangguan Yun saw that his elder brother lowered his head and said nothing, and his tone gradually slowed down: "Shitou, even if you are still dissatisfied now, just think about the fact that the regiment leader went to Songhu alone to rescue me.
When we got out of the Tiger's Den, if the regiment commander hadn't cared about his comrades, we wouldn't have had the chance to lead the army against the Japanese aggressors. I'd probably still be in that abandoned military camp looking for food for our brothers.
I’m so worried that I can’t even sleep.”
"Of course I, Shi Hao, will never forget the kindness of the leader, but I still can't figure it out. It can't be so unfair." Shi Hao is just like his last name, he is stubborn.
"I can't figure it out, that's it"
Shangguan Yun's eyes widened, and before he could finish his words, he saw his orderly running up panting: "Battal Commander, Battalion Commander Leng asked you and several company commanders to go over, saying that there is a major military situation!"
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"What, there's a large Japanese army ahead?" After hearing the solemn expression of Leng Feng's explanation of the military situation, even Shangguan Yun, who had seen such a big scene, couldn't help but turn pale with shock.
In an instant, he reacted: "Are these Japanese specially here to wait for us?"
"Yes, someone at the theater headquarters leaked the secret!" Leng Feng's face grew colder.
The two infantry battalions and auxiliary troops of the Fourth Line Regiment set out from Taihang to Zhongtiao Mountain. They only reported to the 80th Group Army and the Theater Command. The 80th Army Headquarters is trustworthy, so the problem can only lie with the 2nd Theater Command.
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"Damn it, the most indispensable thing in this world is a traitor! When I get back, I will definitely go to the theater headquarters to find out the traitor and kill him with my own hands." Shi Hao couldn't help but cursed angrily.
"You have to do it! Since the little devil knows that we are coming, why don't we arrange for tens of thousands of people to be here? Whether we can survive this ordeal is a matter of doubt.
The matter of killing dogs and traitors! There is a 60-70% chance that it will have to be left to the regimental commander!" Li Jijin picked his ears while 'taunting' his old comrade.
"Old Li, are you just going to boost the Japanese's morale and destroy your own prestige?" Shi Hao's face darkened.
"Hehe! My Captain Shi, our battalion commander has a saying: Only if you are not afraid of death can you survive! I am preparing to die. If I die, I will die. But if I survive, I will die.
You've made a lot of money, it's worth celebrating!" Li Jijin laughed.
Veteran Youzi is a super human spirit. How could you not tell that since the regimental commander ordered Leng Feng to serve as the first commander of this main force a few days ago, several company commanders of the 4th Battalion were a little unhappy. Shi Hao, the most straightforward person
Several times I even showed my displeasure on my face.
He used to be just a small squad leader, and he didn't have a close relationship with these company commander-level officers, so he didn't need to get involved at all. But for the sake of them being old comrades, he still wanted to remind this man that the current Four Lines Regiment
Leng Feng is not the former 524th Regiment, nor is he the small platoon leader he once was. Leng Feng has already become a trustworthy commander in the one-year war.
Shi Hao was choked by Li Jijin's words and didn't know what to say. However, Shangguan Yun glanced at Li Jijin quietly and finally understood why Tang Dao promoted Youzi, the most famous veteran in the battalion, to be the company commander.
Okay, that alone is enough.
"Captain Jiu Jin, now we are discussing how to deal with the enemy. We are not going to listen to your words." Leng Feng stood up with a cold face. "Hai Zi and Guai Guai can only tell us that there are Japanese, but they cannot tell us specifically that there are Japanese."
We still have to wait for the information sent back to us by Shen Laoliu as to how many people there are and the specific location."
"What?" All the officers of the Fourth Battalion, headed by Shangguan Yun, were collectively petrified.
Hammer and Guaiguai are the most famous mascots of the Four Elements Group, so of course they know that a ridiculously strong dog and a sleek wild boar are quite capable of fighting just by looking at them.
Occasionally I wandered into the 4th Battalion station, and there were officers and soldiers who were familiar with them and fed them with their own meals. But to Shangguan Yun and other regular soldiers of the 524th Regiment who had just come from Songhu, these were just two pets, even if they were tigers.
Even ferocious beasts like leopards are no match for bullets on the battlefield, right?
As a result, Leng Feng summoned all company commander-level officers for a meeting, and it turned out to be because the two pets so-called spotted the enemy. Could they speak or something? Isn't this too childish?
"This is the tin can that I brought back. There are also fish bones discarded by the Japanese army. Judging from its freshness, it should have been eaten in the past two days." Leng Feng turned around and took out a Japanese-style tin can.
"Then is it possible that this was abandoned by a small Japanese patrol?" Shi Hao retorted subconsciously.
"Guaiguai and Hammer are not pets. They are comrades who fight with us. Their perception of danger is far better than mine. After they returned, they kept running in the queue, even running from beginning to end!" Leng Feng shook his head,
A very definite answer.
"They must have discovered a large number of Japanese troops, otherwise they would never be so anxious."
Tang Dao has always focused on reconnaissance, and Leng Feng, who has been under his command for a long time, naturally follows the same line. The reconnaissance company that follows the main force has a platoon that is at least 5 miles ahead of the main force.
The two brothers, Hammer and Guaiguai, are also used to being wild. The mountains and forests are like their home. They usually come home late at sunrise and most of the time, they can even bring pheasants, hares and the like with them.
When the wild animals came back, knowing that these two guys were extremely vigilant and highly capable of fighting, Leng Feng did not try to restrain them.
Until 4 o'clock this afternoon, a pig and a dog came back with a tin can in their mouths, and kept reminding Leng Feng by running extremely anxiously. Leng Feng knew that Tang Tuanzuo finally sent him a secret message to remind him.
, it’s really here.
"Japanese spies are rampant, so be careful during the march!" Tang Dao's secret message was simple and clear, but he had already expressed his concerns about the so-called top-secret march.
That is to say, Hammer and Guaguai cannot speak. They can only predict the enemy's situation, but they cannot tell the specific location of the Japanese invaders.
What Leng Feng didn't know was that Hammer and Guaiguai were able to quietly take back the tin cans to warn the enemy. In fact, it was thanks to Kunizaki that he ordered the entire army to remain silent in order to ensure the secrecy of the encirclement.
Over the past six months, Guaiguai has been as if he had been taking the hormone "Methyl Methyl Alcohol", but he weighs at least 200 kilograms at just one year old. An absolutely huge wild boar, placed in this mountain forest, is the best prey for hunters.
At that time, the hammer went to chase a fox, but recently this fox was not particularly interested in eating meat but fell in love with eating fish, so a big wild boar ran down the mountain to the river in the front part of the valley.
I don't know how many Japanese soldiers salivated when they saw this fat wild boar "looking in the mirror" by the river. It's a pity that the entire army was silent and no one dared to shoot it. Otherwise, this fat body would be enough to kill an infantry squadron of the Japanese army.
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Then, Guaiguai, who tried in vain to step on the fish with a few big pig's trotters, finally smelled the smell of hatred in his memory.
However, the smell was too strong for a pig's nose. Guaiguai was smarter than many stupid people. He carefully got into the grass in the river valley, found a tin can, put it in his mouth, and ran away, not forgetting to say hello.
Brother Hammer in the primeval forest.
Neither of them is strong-willed. If there is an enemy who is alone, they can go up to them without saying a word and just give them a 'talking blow'. However, once there are many enemies, they are not ready to fight with all their strength. They can run faster than rabbits.
too much.
Major General Kunizaki probably never expected that his elaborate encirclement plan would go wrong with a wild boar. If he had known about it, he might have ordered the killing of pigs on sight. He might not have turned wild boars into Wangwushan areas.
Rare Animals.
Unfortunately, there is no if!
Because of the warning from a dog and a pig, the army of more than 4,000 people from the Four Lines Regiment stopped at the Black Dragon Pond.
"Well! I trust Battalion Commander Leng's judgment. We don't have to wait for Second Lieutenant Shen and the others to come back. Battalion Commander Leng, we must prepare for war with the Japanese army now. The terrain here in Black Dragon Pond is dangerous, and I suggest using this as a defensive position.
, first look at the strength of the Japanese army, and then decide the next step of our army, and at the same time call the regiment to inform the current situation of our army." Shangguan Yun stood up and categorically expressed his support for Leng Feng.
Seeing that their battalion commander had said this, the four company commanders of the 4th Battalion quietly looked at each other and said nothing more.
As the artillery battalion deputy battalion commander Pang Panghai also nodded to express his support, the entire army would not advance for the time being, and the strategy of using the Black Dragon Pond area as a defensive position was decided.
However, before Shen Laoliu sent back the telegram, the entire army of the Fourth Army Regiment did not rush to start building trenches with great fanfare, and the entire army was still temporarily resting in place.
But what was different from before was that the entire army was quietly preparing for battle. While a leading infantry company continued to advance towards Hexi Village, it also sent more than two infantry platoon leaders to quietly advance towards the mountainous areas on both wings.
The first is to expand the area of terrain surrounding the reconnaissance, and the second is to take the lead in seizing the high ground that can pose a threat to the Black Dragon Pond area.
This made the Japanese soldiers hiding on the peak 800 meters away a little confused. Are the Chinese going to camp here? It doesn’t make sense! It’s just past 3 o’clock. Isn’t there a Chinese saying: rescuing troops is like putting out fire? There are dozens of miles ahead.
We have beaten Zhongtiao Mountain to the point where the whole mountain is about to be set on fire. How can you still be so slack?
But no matter what, if the Chinese suddenly stopped leaving, they still had to report to their superiors.
As a result, the leading Japanese reconnaissance soldiers rushed towards Shunwangping several miles away. By the time Kunizaki, whose face was almost frozen by the cold wind on the top of the mountain, received the news, it was already almost 5 o'clock.
An hour ago, Shen Laoliu, who was 'forced' to be promoted to the platoon leader of the reconnaissance company, and his scouts had already caught two big fish in the mountains.
Two guys wearing tattered cotton-padded jackets and rag shoes who looked like local mountain people muttered a few words in Japanese while peeing passionately. Unfortunately, there happened to be a scout squatting on a big tree not far from them.
There was actually a Japanese discovery here, which almost frightened the scout and made him fall out of the tree.
From this aspect, Kunizaki's lurking plan was very successful. The Chinese scouts advancing in the virgin forest failed to discover the army hidden inside.
So, relying on special communication methods such as bird songs, the scouts directly called five or six of their colleagues and captured these two unlucky guys alive.
The separate interrogation methods and "cut off the little chirping" and other methods of extorting confessions taught by Tang Tuanzuo allowed several scouts to obtain the desired information in less than half an hour.
The feedback on the reconnaissance situation, "The Japanese army is the Kunozaki Detachment of the Fifth Division, laid a dragnet at Shunwangping two days ago!" made all the Chinese officers headed by Leng Feng break into a cold sweat.
Shi Hao was even more sweaty!
If Leng Feng hadn't asked to reduce the marching speed to 40 miles per day two days ago, I'm afraid everyone would have been surrounded by more than 10,000 Japanese troops by this time.
Then you really don't have to be cold anymore. The blazing artillery fire blasting from the sky can make people go shirtless, which is good.
Dead people are really not afraid of the cold!
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PS: I was drunk at noon yesterday and fell asleep all afternoon. I felt dizzy when I got up at night, so I didn’t update yesterday. Sorry!
