Zhang Yusheng died, Xiang Shaomin turned a deaf ear to his orders, Zhang Lanfeng's heart could not help but feel cold. Matsui Tairo used his binoculars to see Xiang Shaomin and a dozen locals gathered together, and ordered Fujimura Nobuyoshi to send people to pursue him, with a bad look on his face. He shouted to Zhang Lanfeng: "Commander, I need an explanation."
Zhang Sang became the captain. In the cold weather, the sweat on Zhang Lanfeng's forehead instantly dropped, "Sir, there is a misunderstanding. It must be a misunderstanding. Well, Commander Xiang used to be a gangster. He planted these people." Maybe." Given such an explanation, he shouted to Xu Zhengwen, the commander of the First Division of the Peace Army who was also frightened, in a deep voice: "Mr. Xu, hurry up and send someone to ask what's going on, MD, Why did Xiang Shaomin drag us with him if he wanted to die?"
Zhang Lanfeng personally accompanied the team to command. Xu Zhengwen, the commander of the First Division, was more like a decoration. Hearing this, he secretly cursed: Your orders don't work, but mine will. He thought like this in his heart, but he didn't dare to show anything on his face. He was just an old man. He honestly sent someone to catch up and shout to Xiang Shaomin for an explanation.
The wheat fields were filled with mud, and it was not easy for the cavalry to march. If one mistake was made, the horse's leg would be broken. However, the front troops were marching on the field ridge, but the guerrillas laid mines on it, and several horses and soldiers were killed one after another. Fujimura Nobuyoshi felt in his heart Tightened, he reined in his horse and ordered to stop the pursuit, and reported back to Matsui. He thought that instead of being led by the Chinese, it would be better to find another way to attack, and suggested that he should fight along the river embankment.
At this time, there was no progress in clearing mines by engineers on the road. Fox Shisan and their mines were very tricky to make. There were very few conventional iron mines. On the contrary, stone mines and clay mines were everywhere. Among them, the Japanese engineers were most troubled. The ones who are frightened are those simple mines. The main components of these mines are only a compressed explosive package and a trigger fuse. What causes damage is the stones and gravel buried in the surroundings. Mine detection equipment cannot detect them at all, so the Japanese engineers Often they feel a little relieved after discovering an iron mine, but the next moment they step on such a mine, and are blown to pieces. However, they cannot die for a while, and their miserable howls become a blow. A weapon with first-class morale, soon the thunder will no longer be discharged.
Matsui had dealt with guerrillas during the puppet Manchukuo period and had considerable experience in countering guerrilla tactics. Therefore, when Nishio Juzo decided to use troops against the Santai guerrilla column, he would first think of him. However, one moment after another, At the port, the trick Matsui relied on didn't work. The old Japanese gritted his teeth and agreed to Fujimura's suggestion. He ordered the troops to find a way to advance towards the river embankment, and then fight all the way along the river embankment.
The main road between the counties and towns was blocked, but the river embankment was open. The answer was no. The Japanese soldiers of a squadron of the 5th Regiment who were searching for the road finally found a small path and controlled the reins. They were running towards the top of the embankment. The people in front were In the windbreak forest, a crisp gunshot rang out, and a Japanese cavalryman fell from his horse. The next moment, the sound of gunfire rang out like a thunderstorm, and more than ten Japanese cavalrymen walking in the front fell down one after another, including men and horses. On the ground, the Japanese squadron leader's eyes turned red when he saw it, and he shouted: "Assault." He whipped the horse's butt hard, and took the lead to charge forward.
There were still no more than twenty guerrillas in the ambush here. The team leader was still a small team leader. He shouted "Pull", and the guerrillas around him pulled hard on the ropes. In an instant, six consecutive mines were fired. There was an explosion, and more than a dozen Japanese cavalrymen and horses were blown away by the air waves. Amidst the screams of the horses, the other Japanese soldiers quickly reined in the reins and did not dare to continue charging. They waited for reinforcements from the Peace Army and Japanese infantry. When we came up, the guerrillas on the opposite side had disappeared.
The river embankment was also difficult to walk, but Matsui was already riding a tiger and could not get off, so he could only hold his nose and continue to move forward. The Peace Army was once again transferred to the front of the army. Traitors and Hu Congjun must have this awareness.
Walking along the river embankment, you will reach the port pier. This was originally the second attack target in Matsui's plan, but now it can only be placed as the first.
Naturally, this journey was not easy. In Matsui’s words: Ba Ge, where did they get so many landmines?
A quarter of an hour after the Japanese army diverted to the river embankment, Xu Mengcai received the report from his subordinates. Then he immediately changed his battle plan and mobilized troops from various nearby ambush points to concentrate on the port pier, where he prepared to fight the Japanese army fiercely.
At about 11:30 p.m., Xiang Shaomin met Xu Mengcai on the bank of Languan River, about three kilometers away from the port pier. Xu Mengcai was dressed in the same clothes as Huang Shurong and others, and they looked no different. However, from time to time, there was something in his eyes. With a flash of light, Xiang Shaomin knew that this person was definitely not as simple as his appearance seemed.
As the commander-in-chief of enemy defense in the port area, Xu Mengcai only had a hundred or so people with him. Under Huang Shurong's recommendation, he and Xiang Shaomin exchanged greetings and asked him: "Captain Xiang, are you interested in visiting?"
"You are really prepared to block the Japanese army in front of the port pier."
"Of course, the little devil doesn't have three heads and six arms."
"But they have more than thirty cannons, Captain Xu. I thought your original tactics would work."
"We will not fight an uncertain battle. If you are unwilling to go, then go directly to Taixing County. We will meet again later."
Xiang Shaomin thought for a while and said: "Then I will take a few brothers to see it. Lu Er, you take the brothers to Taixing County."
Lu Er's name was Lu Hao, and he ranked second among Xiang Shaomin and his sworn brothers. Lu Er nodded in agreement, but Fu Yunsheng yelled: "Brother, you can't be fooled."
Xiang Shaomin looked at Xu Mengcai, who looked back at him with a dull expression. Xiang Shaomin turned to Fu Yunsheng and said solemnly: "Third brother, shut your mouth from now on. I know everything about you. Don't make me fall out."
Fu Yunsheng was startled, his face instantly turned pale, and he gritted his teeth and became silent.
Xiang Shaomin turned to Xu Mengcai and said: "Captain Xu, let's go."
Xu Mengcai said to Huang Shurong: "Old Huang, when you get to the city, take good care of your injuries. The front line will be left to us." Then he waved his hand and said: "Brothers, let's go."
Liu Qiaosheng was about to follow him to the port terminal. At this time, he came closer and said: "Captain, let Lao Huang and his team go together, right?"
Xu Mengcai knew what he meant. Before he finished speaking, he looked at Xiang Shaomin and said, "I believe in Commander Xiang."
Xiang Shaomin looked at Liu Qiaosheng and said: "Captain Liu, don't worry, Lu Er is my best brother, he will not disobey me." After speaking, he glanced at Lu Er and other subordinates and said: "Brothers, From now on, we are also an anti-Japanese team. I am the first to vilify you. If anyone dares to ruin my reputation with double-dealing, don’t blame me for turning against you."
The drum was played without a heavy hammer, and Xiang Shaomin stood out. Lu Er and others patted their chests and said: "Brother, don't worry, the puppets don't want to wear this dog skin for a long time, and they will definitely not do anything to disappoint you." ." Lu Er then added: "Brother, be careful."
Xu Mengcai smiled when he heard this and said: "Do you know Wu Haomin, the former leader of the Port Security Group? He is now the deputy captain of our Taixing guerrilla brigade. He will be responsible for Taixing city defense. Don't worry, as long as I, Xu Mengcai,
As long as I have a breath, I will definitely protect Commander Xiang's safety."