Chapter 909 Comparing ones feelings with ones own!
It's a pity that the first motorized battalion only transformed in less than an hour.
All the captured trucks were requisitioned by Tang Dao, who was overjoyed, and were used to transport Licheng's huge supplies.
And just before leaving the city, Tang Dao changed his original tactical arrangement.
His original wish to take his three main infantry battalions to participate in the follow-up battle was dashed by a telegram from the 683rd Brigade. The 21st Division Headquarters received distant intelligence, and the 108th Division's troops stationed along the Hanchang line had begun to assemble, which meant that
Xiong Yuan already felt that this battle could not be completed solely by relying on his troops in Lucheng and Changzhi. The Japanese army dozens or even hundreds of kilometers away might reinforce the war zone on a larger scale at any time.
Licheng was only garrisoned by two infantry companies, and the force was too thin. After discussing with Gong Shaoxun, Tang Dao and Gong Shaoxun decided to make Lei Xiong the first commander in the direction of Licheng, commanding the first battalion and the first artillery company and the second artillery company.
, stationed in Licheng, and is responsible for commanding all transportation. Cheng Tieshou, the commander of the 2nd Artillery Company, is his deputy. He carries a machine gun platoon and three anti-aircraft machine gun platoons under his command and is responsible for the air defense of Licheng's transportation line.
If the Japanese reinforcements come from the direction of Shecheng again, the whole battalion will rush to Dongyang Pass and use that position as a position to block the Japanese army. They will stop the enemy at all costs until all the baggage and supplies are evacuated from the direction of Licheng.
The main force of the four-pronged regiment, which had gathered with victory, did not march quickly immediately, but instead all rested in the mountains to have breakfast.
On the top of the hill, there were only two people, Tang Dao and Lei Xiong.
At the foot of the mountain, there were rows of soldiers of the Fourth Regiment sitting in the grass. They were ordered to take a short break. They all had smiles on their faces. They were holding hot white-flour steamed buns and vegetable soup sent by the cooking squads of each battalion and company in their hands.
First, the most important thing is to attack Licheng and achieve a great victory.
The key is that the battle was won, there were not many casualties, and most of the brothers eating at the same table were still with him.
The casualties of the entire Battle of Li City were tallied an hour ago.
The second and third battalions responsible for attacking the city wall of Licheng suffered no more than 100 casualties in total. Among them, 16 officers and soldiers of the second battalion died, 24 officers and soldiers of the third battalion died, and a total of 52 people were slightly or seriously injured.
As an attacker, the casualty ratio to that of the defender was an astonishing 1:10. This result was beyond anyone's imagination, including themselves.
Of course, there was a tactical victory in this. The special forces in the city attacked the Japanese brigade headquarters, which caused the Japanese troops in the city to lose unified command and could only fight on their own. This was equivalent to a completely divided Japanese military combat system that was fragmented and could only be tragically defeated one by one; but more
But it is a manifestation of firepower superiority.
For this battle, the Fourth Line Regiment invested 4 large-caliber artillery pieces, 14 Type 82 mortars, 6 infantry guns, and 6 37mm rapid-fire guns. The total number of artillery pieces reached an astonishing 30. On the other hand, the Japanese army only had
Poor two Type 92 infantry guns.
Moreover, until the Japanese baggage troops surrendered, their several spare artillery pieces located in the baggage warehouse were still lying in wooden boxes, shining brightly under the protection of butter.
With a firepower advantage that is dozens of times greater than that of the Japanese army, who will die if the Japanese don't die?
However, the jubilant officers and soldiers of the Fourth Army Regiment had no way of knowing that their two top commanders were looking solemn from high up.
"Brother Lei, we don't know how determined the Japanese are, how many troops they will gather, or when they will arrive on the battlefield, but I know that if they want to eat the 2,000 Japanese army that set out from Lucheng, it will take just
The 683rd Brigade may not be enough, and the Japanese army still has at least 2,000 troops in Changzhi. If they wait until they join the war, the war situation may fall into a stalemate.
And with the current strength of the Japanese army, if we cannot resolve the battle in the shortest time, what awaits us may be a bloody battle involving the entire southeast of Shanxi. The entire 921st Division, the Sichuan Army 21st Group Army, and our Fourth Army Regiment will all be destroyed.
We are forced to use our old capital, but the Japanese have more than one 108th Division in Jin Province!" Tang Dao stood on a hill with a solemn look on his face.
The situation of the battle at this time has exceeded his expectations. Just like Lao Li in The Sword, he never expected that his crazy battle would turn the entire northwestern Shanxi into a pot of porridge.
Tang Dao is confident enough. Even if the main force of the 108th Division is assembled, there is an infantry division in the 921st plus an infantry division in the 21st Group Army plus the Four Lines Regiment in the southeast of Shanxi. The total strength of the two divisions and one regiment is nearly 30,000, which can fight the Japanese.
A tie, but in that case, the main force of the Chinese army located in southeastern Shanxi will suffer heavy losses, while the Japanese North China Front Army still has enough reinforcements.
Perhaps, this was unintentionally in line with the strategy of the Japanese North China Front at this time, which was seeking a decisive battle with the main force of the Chinese army.
No matter how many Japanese invaders were annihilated in Licheng and Lucheng, the final outcome was that they won the battle tactically but lost completely strategically.
Therefore, in order to solve this dilemma, Tang Dao must bring enough troops, cut through the hemp with a sharp knife, and quickly deal with the enemies in Lucheng. When the main force of the 108th Division arrives, let them experience the feeling of cold day lilies.
However, in this case, Lei Xiong, who was responsible for staying in Licheng, only had an infantry battalion and a few limited artillery. Once the Japanese troops who had begun to gather in the distance were determined enough, it would be very difficult for him.
The worst possibility is that what the first battalion faces may be a deadly battle!
But for Tang Dao, in such a battlefield that is completely beyond his control, there is only one person he can trust, and that is Lei Xiong, his brother who has fought side by side with him since he came to this time and space.
Although the military order has been issued, Tang Dao must make it clear to him.
"The first battalion promises to complete the mission!" After hearing what Tang Dao said, Lei Xiong, who also looked solemn, did not hesitate at all. "But..."
"Say!" Tang Dao was slightly surprised.
Lei Xiong had a rugged personality, and he was also a tough guy when he was young. Back then, he and Tang Dao would disobey orders even if they said so, but it was rare that they would make demands after already agreeing to fulfill military orders.
"Tuanzuo, if I die in the battle, you must accept my son as your godson as you promised me last time!" Lei Xiong scratched his head and said.
It was said that Lei Xiong was still in his hometown as his godson. That was when Tang Dao was celebrating his engagement. Several officers toasted Tang Dao and wished him a son soon. Tang Dao, who was well aware of the long war, shook his head and sighed, saying that in this war
Giving birth to a child is actually not necessarily a good thing for the child.
This is purely because Tang Dao still comes from the future after all. He knows what war means to children. It is nothing to live in a fixed place and be displaced. The most terrifying thing is to be shrouded in the shadow of death all the time, especially when there is a lack of medical treatment.
Some of the children of senior generals died during this most difficult period.
For parents, the blow is really too big! Just like the military god, his lovely little daughter who was only a few years old died in a conspiracy and assassination, but until his death, the real murderer was not found. It can be said that
It’s been heartache for decades!
Tang Dao is not a god. He cannot protect everyone around him, just like those comrades who continue to sleep underground. No matter how heartbroken and helpless he is, he can only watch them leave. The only thing he can do is to be firm.
He led the remaining people to continue fighting.
"It's better to give birth later!" Lei Xiong, who was already a father, could understand Tang Dao's mood, so he took the initiative to say: "It's better to meet my boy that day and you become the godfather! There is no need to rush to give birth, you can also
I can be a father!"
"It's a deal!" Tang Dao readily agreed.
However, that was about meeting Lei Xiong's family in the future, and neither party mentioned it again. Unexpectedly, at this time, Lei Xiong actually mentioned it again.
Obviously, he also realized the seriousness of the war situation, and made preparations for the decisive battle, so as to ensure that the boys at home would have strong legs and completely eliminate worries.
"Haha, how can you go back on what you and I have agreed upon! Don't be so serious, as if the little devil could really swallow up the whole battalion of your deputy Lei Datuan in one bite!" Tang Dao heard this.
He said, the solemn look on his face faded, and he started laughing.
"It is said that the first battalion defended Dongyang Pass, but our troops were prepared for a rainy day. I think Xiong Yuan has been making mistakes since he was attacked. He is just a mediocre general. He may not be able to smell the opportunity for a decisive battle. Moreover, Commander Liu of the 921st Division
But the famous general I admire the most, with his strategic vision, must have known that the Japanese invaders could not easily enter the Licheng-Lucheng war zone, as they were unable to defeat them, and he would definitely find ways to slow down the Japanese invaders' advance!"
"Speaking of which, you, the regiment leader, have a bigger responsibility. Whether my battalion can escape intact depends on when the Lucheng battlefield will be over!" Lei Xiong's face also relaxed, and he said with a smile.
"Brother Lei, you are being unreasonable! I was trying to relieve your pressure, but you did the opposite and put a burden on my shoulders!" Tang Dao pointed at Lei Xiong and said.
"No way, who made you the godfather of E's baby? We can't let him have a godfather and lose his biological father!" Lei Xiong shrugged, expressing his helplessness.
"Haha! I can't refute this reason!" Tang Dao smiled. "I can't let my godson, who I have never met, let down. I will take people to kill those idiots right away. Tomorrow at the latest.
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"Haha! Okay!" Lei Xiong also laughed.
"Brother Lei! See you at the station!" Tang Dao saluted Lei Xiong.
"Seats, see you at the station!" Lei Xiong returned the greeting.
The two commanders and deputy commanders of the Four Troops Regiment exchanged military salutes on this hill, and then went down the mountain on their own sides. The Four Troops Regiment that had just reunited would separate again here and rush to the battlefield.
Lei Xiong had already ordered the Second Company from Wei Dong to attack the remnants of the Japanese army that had completely retreated from Shecheng, and immediately pursue the victory and occupy Dongyang Pass, a key point 10 kilometers away from Licheng.
The first engineer company will ride a motorcycle to Dongyang Pass guarding the gate of Licheng, and help build defensive positions in advance. In the afternoon, after repairs, the remaining 1st company, 3rd company, fire support company and artillery unit of the first battalion will be waited until the baggage company arrives.
We will also rush to Dongyangguan.
Wei Donglai, who had basically ended the attack and killed more than 100 remaining Japanese troops, received the military order and immediately gave up cleaning the battlefield. The whole company followed the road and fought towards Dongyang Pass.
As the name suggests, Dongyang Pass is an ancient pass guarding the only road from Shecheng to Licheng. In ancient times, there were bunker fortresses and city walls along the mountains. With the strong walls, in the cold weapon era, it could block at least ten times the enemy.
But in this war era dominated by thermal weapons, hiding in a pass of no more than a few thousand square meters is almost a target. The 47th Army of the 21st Group Army was ordered to guard Dongyang Pass a month ago. It relied on the surrounding mountains to form a blocking position and was able to fight with 3,000 people.
The remaining Japanese troops fought bloody battles for three days and nights.
The Japanese also have troops stationed here. However, with the complete fall of Licheng, Lucheng, Changzhi and other major cities, and not far from Licheng and Shecheng, as long as they do not enter the mountains, safety can basically be guaranteed. The Japanese troops stationed here are just
An infantry squad, only 45 people.
Located on the mountains on both sides of Dongyang Pass, although there were simple positions built by the Sichuan Army, the Japanese army only established outposts on them and did not station a large number of troops.
The reason is of course that the Chinese army lacks artillery. Even if they attack in large numbers, as long as they can hold the pass first, they can hold it until reinforcements arrive.
But this was also the main reason why the rumbling sound of gunfire less than a kilometer away made the scalps of the Japanese infantrymen inside the pass go numb, and they still stayed firmly within the pass.
The sufficient combat effectiveness of the 500 reinforcements that passed through the pass was the reason why the Japanese infantry was relatively stable.
But Second Lieutenant Asada was still very nervous. The telephone lines leading to Licheng and Shecheng had been completely terminated half an hour ago. The little Dongyang Pass had become an isolated island, and he was unable to obtain any information from the outside world.
He only knew that Licheng was attacked by the Chinese at five in the morning, and Shecheng had already sent reinforcements to pass through Dongyang Pass. More than an hour ago, a huge force of more than 500 people was carried by trucks, motorcycles, and some packhorses and carts.
Pass the pass.
Such a huge force was not enough to face a Chinese infantry regiment, but why did Mao hear gunshots like exploding beans and explosions half an hour ago?
It has been two years since Second Lieutenant Asada graduated from the Non-commissioned Officer School, and it has been one year since he became a full-fledged Army Second Lieutenant from a trainee second lieutenant. Judging from the direction of the gunfire, the battlefield is not far from Dongyang Pass. Is it possible that the Chinese army is not far away?
Thinking of this result, Asada Machi felt chills running down his spine. He knew that with the strong wall, he might be able to block several times the Chinese attack, but what if the Chinese troops were far stronger than imagined?
The firepower of the Chinese army is indeed not strong, but they have many people! More importantly, they are just an infantry squad with two light machine guns, two grenade launchers, and 36 rifles. The firepower is not very strong.
If the Chinese dare to attack Licheng, which has thousands of troops, they may attack Dongyang Pass at some point. As for the 500 people who just passed by, they were scolded by the leading army captain for letting go of the road later.
The stunned Second Lieutenant Asada instinctively did not hold out much hope.
"A commander who cannot keep a cool head on the battlefield is most likely to send his subordinates to hell!" This is a classic quote from Kazuo Shinozuka, the then principal of Second Lieutenant Asada when he was still studying at the Military Academy.
Asada Machi has always believed in this!
If the Chinese set up blocking positions in the mountains on the way to Licheng, I am afraid that these reinforcements will return in vain.
You really get what you want!
In Asada Machi's telescope, a group of khaki figures drove a carriage and rushed along the road.
As they ran closer and closer, Second Lieutenant Asada's face became even more ugly.
The large cart in front was not filled with supplies, but the same khaki color, and there were also little dark marks on the khaki body that was still running wildly.
As a soldier, Second Lieutenant Asada knew that it was blood!
"Remove the fortifications immediately and let them enter the customs quickly!" Asada Machi quickly ordered.
Needless to say, it must have been the 500 imperial reinforcements that were reinforcing Li City that were blocked in the mountains. These were either wounded or the remains of imperial infantry who died in the battle. Asada Machi figured it out quickly.
Although he was severely scolded just over an hour ago, this did not prevent him from lending a helping hand to his colleagues. Personal grudges would never be brought to the battlefield. This is the most basic quality of the Imperial Army.
From this point of view, Asada Machi can definitely be regarded as a model of Japanese infantry.
He even took the initiative to walk out of the fortifications and ordered his subordinates to prepare water. There was insufficient medicine in the pass, but he could give some help to these colleagues who had fought bravely.
The second lieutenant of the Japanese army who has a strong sense of self-restraint also has a strong sense of self-independence. He never thought about the possibility that the 500 troops disappeared into thin air. The khaki color may still be khaki, but the people under the khaki color are different.
Unfortunately, the very self-disciplined Japanese second lieutenant had already put down the telescope hanging around his neck. Otherwise, with his mind, he might have found some clues.
More than thirty figures who were running wildly saw the Japanese army at the pass begin to pull back the horse-rejecting fortifications at the pass. As if they sensed the care and concern from their colleagues, they also slowed down their pace thirty or forty meters away. They were no longer as anxious as before.
As expected, people all have to compare their feelings with their own!
Lieutenant Asada's eyes flashed with relief!
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PS: I didn’t update yesterday, and I didn’t ask for leave. I really don’t know what to say. It was a National Day holiday. In order to prevent teachers and students from running around due to the mask incident, Fengyue’s school didn’t have a holiday at all. It’s so good that Fengyue went to the college yesterday to attend class.
, a parent of a student who came to deliver something to a student was a close contact, so everyone stayed in the school in silence until the risk was lifted at 9 pm. Then they had another day of classes today and didn’t start coding until they got home after 5 pm.
