The New Armed Forces dared to fight in hand-to-hand combat. It was still a modern army. It gained the initiative on the battlefield and immediately changed its combat methods. It no longer used "cannon fodder tactics". After clearing out sporadic Japanese troops, it launched a siege on the Japanese forts.
Hundreds of Beidong warriors joined the battle and surrounded the remaining Japanese troops.
At the beginning of the war, Arilang, the commander of the New Armed Forces, wanted the Japanese troops to flee. This would reduce casualties and aimed to eliminate most of the Japanese troops. Now the "village commander" Tengchong revolted on the battlefield. The situation was different.
There were dense bullets in a fortress. The powerful firepower of the Japanese army blocked the pace of the New Armed Forces. Several New Armed Forces soldiers who rushed in front fell to death. Young lives were extinguished here. Death was right in front of them. But the New Armed Forces would never retreat. For the sake of our comrades who died in battle, we must destroy the enemy.
Major Shinobu Kameda was hiding in the fortress, holding a telescope to peek at the scene outside. His mouth was filled with bitterness. He was not afraid of competing with the Qing army. It was the duty of a soldier to die in battle. But because he saw those humble men holding Japanese equipment. The Dong people fought side by side with the Qing army. Many Beidong people were carrying weapons and ammunition for the Qing army. Traces of the Qing army's artillery could be seen. The thunder and wrath was about to come.
The Betong people's betrayal made Kameda Shinoji feel that he was at the end of his rope. The Betong people took the weapons given by the Japanese army and fought back. This was a war destined to fail. Fighting in an unfamiliar environment. Kameda Shinoji knew that he would Life was lost here.
Kameda Shinoji didn't know why he was fighting.
If it was to avenge the "Ryukyu drifters", the Japanese army had already accomplished its strategic goal and killed all the Paiwan people. The chief of the Paiwan people, Ashirok, was also killed. This deep hatred has been avenged by the Japanese long ago. Staying in Taiwan to fight the war makes no sense.
If you fight for the liberation of the Beidong people, it will be like having your conscience eaten by a dog. The Beidong people around you are constantly betraying you. The Beidong people outside want to skin the Japanese.
If it is to open up territory for the Emperor of Japan and defend the colony of Taiwan, what is the use of this barbaric land? The Qing army used cruel tactics, leaving Kameda Shinoji with no hope of winning. The Qing army and the Japanese army hugged each other Fight to the end, and the side with more people will win. The numerical disadvantage means that the elite Japanese army will become less and less. The Pingtung Plain is the grave of the Japanese army. Fighting here, there is no hope of winning.
This is not a war. It is clearly a matter of who will die first. The New Armed Forces in front of you is an unreasonable army. They use the tactics of destroying everything. Several peripheral fortifications were destroyed in a moment. There was a strong explosion. The earth is shaking and the mountains are shaking. The frightening "Xinwu" battle flag is right under your nose.
What a terrifying army. Kameda Shinji drew his sword. This will be his last battle.
Whether to die in battle or to surrender, Kameda Shinoji hesitated for the first time in his life. At this moment, Kameda Shinoji suddenly thought of his beautiful hometown, his gray-haired parents, and his lovely wife and children.
As the supreme commander, Arirang personally visited the front line, arranged artillery positions, and launched the first round of artillery bombardment on the Japanese camp.
Two artillerymen set up a small steel cannon. The artillery soldier visually measured the distance and lit the fuse. The small steel cannon ignited a thunderbolt of revenge.
boom.
The first artillery shell exploded over the heads of the Japanese troops. The stone fortress trembled under the fire.
Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom.
Eight small steel cannons roared together. The shells falling from the sky destroyed the fortress. Holes were made in the fortress. Some Japanese soldiers were buried under the rubble.
The artillery of both sides started the first round of competition. The artillery of the New Armed Forces overwhelmed the Japanese artillery positions with overwhelming momentum.
"Good. Well done. Killed the stubborn Japanese pirates." Arirang was extremely excited. This is the result he wanted. With strong artillery support, this battle will be over soon. Good steel should be used on the blade. Above. The artillery shells of the New Armed Forces were given as a meeting gift to the Japanese army.
For the first time, Tengchong saw the power of artillery fire. The indestructible fortress was riddled with holes in an instant. Fortunately, he did not resist to the end. Otherwise, it would be a trace of dust by now.
Yue Wang said proudly: "Tengchong, I'm not lying to you. I brought these artillery pieces. The Japanese troops hiding in the fortress couldn't stand for a while. Two more rounds of artillery fire. How many Japanese troops do you think can survive? ."
Tengchong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and replied: "Yuewang. I'm not afraid of artillery. The death squads of the New Armed Forces are too terrifying. Such an army is invincible. If you don't tell me, I also want to revolt."
Yuewang patted Tengchong on the shoulder and said: "We are in-laws. Now we have submitted to the Qing Dynasty. We are national heroes. We will have a bright future."
"It makes sense. It makes sense. It makes so much sense. I am a national hero who rebelled on the battlefield. Li Guolou wants to award me a medal." Tengchong nodded frequently. Seeing the raging fire of the fourth round of artillery, the strongest fortress in Wangyue Township had already been It's terrible. How many Japanese troops will survive inside? I'm afraid it's only 2 out of 10. That's pretty good.
The two bronze cannons of the Japanese army immediately misfired. Six Japanese artillerymen were blown into pieces. Many Japanese soldiers were hit by shrapnel. There was gurgling blood on their bodies. They lay motionless like a mangy dog. It was not known whether they were dead or not. live.
There are still a dozen Japanese soldiers in the fortress who can still move around. Kameda Shinji shook off the gravel on his body and suffered a slight injury on his forehead. He is still alive. Kameda Shinji touched his forehead and his hands were covered with blood. This is the scar the war left on him.
The Emperor of Japan launched a war to avenge the Ryukyu people. He fought for other peoples in a foreign country. The reason was extremely absurd. Now there is no reason to continue fighting. It has turned into a war of aggression. Kameda Shinoji can no longer bear it. He stopped and shouted: "We will not fight. This is a meaningless war. We Japanese will not be cannon fodder. Hurry up and raise the white flag. I order the surrender of the New Armed Forces."
The dozen or so Japanese soldiers who were alive stared at their beloved commander with wide eyes. They were all speechless. Although Japanese soldiers admired the spirit of bushido and were willing to sacrifice their lives for the emperor, the words of Osaka Kameda Shinji hit them hard. In my heart, "This is a meaningless war." They came to Taiwan to avenge the Paiwan people. But now they have taken revenge. What reason is there for them to stay in Taiwan and fight? The reason for the continuation of the war has become a revenge for the country. Japan "opened up colonies". The invaders were destined to have a bad end. This group of Japanese soldiers lost their determination to continue fighting.
"Hi. I obey the order." A Japanese soldier whose body was intact made his first statement. He skillfully tore off the gray-white sheets. What the sheets were used for was self-explanatory.
"I also obey orders." Another injured Japanese soldier raised the bamboo pole with slight trembling. Survival was the motivation for him to hold the bamboo pole high.
"??????" Other Japanese soldiers made a difficult choice. They threw down their weapons. Some Japanese soldiers threw their weapons out.
Gray-white sheets were raised on the bamboo poles. Three gray-white lowering flags were swinging feebly in the air. This surprised the new military officers and soldiers. They couldn't believe their eyes. The Japanese army actually surrendered. This was something that had never happened before. The Japanese army has been fighting for more than two months. This is the first time that I have seen surrendered Japanese troops.
"Oh. It turns out that the Japanese army is sometimes timid. I thought the Japanese army were not afraid of death." Zhang Tiepiao looked at the three white flags mockingly.
"Don't move. Be careful of the enemy's deception. Give me a shout. Let the Japanese army come out. Don't show your head. The artillery is always ready." Zhang Xiaotian shouted. The Xinwu Army suffered losses. There were times when the Japanese army faked surrender and caused casualties to the Qing army. situation. As a commander, you must always remain vigilant.
The Qing army went step by step, still organizing battle formations, loading small steel cannons with shells, and delivering a fatal blow to the Japanese army at any time. If the Japanese army made a desperate struggle and let the New Armed Forces Army be fooled, then the New Armed Forces Army would wipe out all the enemies.
The sound of gunfire stopped briefly. Yan Bin ran quickly and asked: "Captain, do you want to fight?"
It was the first time Arirang encountered this kind of thing. He took off his helmet, scratched his head and said: "Lieutenant Yan, let's accept the surrender. I think Commander-in-Chief Li is also willing to see this scene repeated. Do not kill the wounded. This is a military order. "
Yan Bin saluted: "Yes. I promise not to kill any casualties. We are the teachers of justice."
There is no justice in war. There is only bloody killing. The victor can be tolerant and tolerant. History is also written by the victor. Tactical adjustments are made according to the time and place. The current New Armed Forces is a noble army. It accepts surrendered Japanese troops and treats the injured. of Japanese troops.
The New Armed Forces captured thirty Japanese soldiers, wiped out a Japanese squadron, and seized a large amount of military supplies. Twenty-five mules and horses, and two bronze artillery pieces. This battle created the momentum of the New Armed Forces and made Arirang famous in the Pingtung Plain. .
The armies of the two countries, which had been fighting to the death just now, were now under the same roof. The Xinwu Army took the captured Japanese prisoners of war to the rear.
Major Shinoji Kameda asked to meet with the commander of the New Armed Forces. Arirang came to see Shinji Kameda with his chest and belly raised. The winner has reason to be proud.
Kameda Shinoji glanced at Arirang for a few times. He was indeed a hero. He bowed respectfully at ninety degrees and said: "Captain, your tactics are reasonable. The new military army can be called the winner. I am convinced of the defeat." .Please accept my bow."
Arirang was full of energy and said with a smile: "Kameda-kun, if you can recognize the situation clearly, put down your weapons as soon as possible. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I accept your surrender."
"Hi. The New Armed Forces are amazing. They fought in the Pingtung Plain. Your army is the most capable army. It is stronger than the Ever-Victorious Army. I would like to know how you train your troops. The commander of your army, Li Guolou, ordered People admire you." Kameda Shinji bowed again. He met an army that dared to die together. It had better weapons and equipment than the Japanese army. It was also willing to use such "rogue" tactics. Then the Japanese army had no chance of winning.
Arirang was emotional. He said proudly: "We, the New Armed Forces, have sacrificed their families for the country. We no longer regard our lives as our own. The Bushido spirit of your Japanese people cannot scare the New Armed Forces soldiers. It won't be long before the New Armed Forces war begins." The flag will be planted on Turtle Mountain. The invaders will be defeated."
Kameda Shinoji was speechless. Although he didn't want to admit defeat, he couldn't see the hope of winning.
Kameda Shinoji and a group of Japanese prisoners of war left dejectedly. The defeated had no choice but to obey the fate. Yesterday they held high the flag of the sun and fought on the Pingtung Plain, claiming to be liberators. Today they can only accept defeat and hang down in humiliation. The head is surrounded by mocking eyes.
New Armed Forces soldiers were busy cleaning the battlefield. Several commanders gathered around two bronze cannons to look at the Japanese army's most advanced military artillery.
It can be said that artillery is the soul of an army. The Qing army has long become an army without artillery and dare not march to fight. The New Armed Forces even regards artillery as a magic weapon to win. Even if they march and fight in the mountains, no matter how hard and tiring it is. He also has to carry several artillery pieces. The Shandong man who carries the heavy artillery shells has half a bowl of rice more than the commander-in-chief Li Guolou. The artillery is the best-paid service in the Xinwu Army, at least with the rank of sergeant.
In the Battle of Wangyue Township, the most difficult Japanese fortress was bombarded by eight small steel cannons. The bombing caused heavy casualties to the Japanese army. Only then did the Japanese commander Kameda Shinoji make up his mind to surrender.
Several officers scorned the two bronze cannons of the Japanese army. The level of craftsmanship of the bronze cannons made by the Japanese could not be compared with the small steel cannons of Prussia. They were bulky and ugly. They were no better than the mountain-splitting cannons made by the Qing army themselves.
Arilang looked down upon him. He shook his head and said: "We don't care about this kind of thing. We should give it to the Jianwu Army. Those scraps of copper and iron should be given to the righteous men of the Beidong tribe."
The Xinwu Army has a lot of money and gives trophies to the Beidong people who surrendered. However, the Xinwu Army adheres to one principle. Artillery will never be given to Taiwanese ethnic minorities. This is the bottom line of the Xinwu Army. This is also a precaution. It is afraid of rebellion by ethnic minorities.
The Battle of Wangyue Township was the first time that the Xinwu Army completely wiped out a Japanese squadron. It inspired more Qing troops to make contributions. Battle after battle in the Pingtung Plain tested all Qing troops and allowed more Qing troops to accept artillery fire. baptism.
Many Taiwanese ethnic minorities rushed to the battlefield and united under the "Xinwu" battle flag. More and more people believed that Li Guolou was invincible. An undercurrent quietly surged among the Beidong people.