ATPnovel Chapter 42 Two groups of men attack the pillbox
Chapter 42 Two groups of men attack the pillbox
Zhou Huaiqi was startled and was trying to figure out how to explain when Wang Gensheng glanced at him. He immediately said, "The military pigeon flew away on its own halfway, and I can't find it."
As he spoke, he turned back and gestured to the food on the oxcart, then said with an embarrassed smile, "Sir, to atone for my sins, I killed a few chickens from my home and roasted them for you to eat."
Sakurai Takeshi glanced at it and thought it didn't matter that the pigeons had flown away; they would probably return to the loft.
But he had no idea that the military pigeons were slaughtered and eaten by the Eighth Route Army that very day.
Seeing the roast chicken and Fenjiu liquor on the oxcart, Sakurai So relaxed.
What's going on today? His good day has arrived. Captain Fujita just left, and now law-abiding citizens are bringing him food.
He said happily, "Yoshi, Zhou Sang is quite sensible, soldier."
At his shout, several soldiers in the pillbox walked over with lewd smiles on their faces.
"One, two, three."
Wang Gensheng and Zhang Shan observed carefully, counting silently in their minds.
The Japanese soldiers carried all the food off the oxcart and then made them squat in a corner.
Zhou Huaiqi and the others didn't have a chance to sit down and eat; they just kept looking around.
Zhang Shan tugged at Wang Xikui's sleeve and whispered, "I counted, fourteen Japanese soldiers in total!"
Wang Xikui smiled faintly and said, "Just wait, I'll send these beasts back to their hometown in a bit."
now.
In a forest outside the watchtower.
Zhang Dabiao and Wang Yousheng led their troops to catch up.
They had just seen Zhang Shan and the others go inside.
This is their target tonight!
Zhang Dabiao took a few glances through his binoculars, using the searchlight from the Japanese pillbox, and then ordered all the soldiers to slowly approach the pillbox.
Zhang Dabiao was the most experienced at attacking pillboxes, so Wang Yousheng naturally wouldn't try to steal the credit from him, since there was no need for it!
Zhang Dabiao glanced at the two hundred soldiers behind him and said, "Comrades, that old bastard Zhou Huaiqi is right, there are more than a dozen Japanese soldiers in the pillbox. Hehe, once Zhang Shan and the others succeed, we'll slowly sneak up. Remember, don't make any rash moves, and definitely don't fire a shot."
The soldiers nodded and held their breath.
Wang Yousheng understood Zhang Dabiao's tactics. Although there were only a dozen or so Japanese soldiers in the blockhouse, it was very close to the Huting stronghold, only 30 kilometers away. Once a siege battle broke out, the Eighth Route Army would not have heavy firepower and would not be able to take it down in a short time.
This battle can only be won through strategy.
Just as Wang Yousheng held his breath, waiting for his chance, the golden finger suddenly sent a message!
[Intermediate Detection: The 1st Company of the 1st Battalion of the 358th Regiment of the Jin-Sui Army has been detected approaching this area within 2000 meters. Their motives are impure. Please be cautious...]
"Um?"
Wang Yousheng frowned.
The 358th Regiment? That's Chu Yunfei's unit in the Jin-Sui Army.
Wang Yousheng thought to himself: What's going on? Are they also coming to attack the pillbox?
"Katsuko, what's wrong?"
Seeing that Wang Yousheng was staring at the distance to the side, Zhang Dabiao patted him on the shoulder and asked him a question.
Without saying a word, Wang Yousheng took the binoculars from Zhang Dabiao and observed from the side by the moonlight.
Sure enough, a group of armed personnel dressed in dark blue Jin-Sui military uniforms were approaching from a mountain hollow a few hundred meters away.
Wang Yousheng thought to himself: Only a few minutes have passed, and they've already come close. They must be on a forced march. It seems they really are going to attack the pillbox.
Wang Yousheng handed the binoculars to Zhang Dabiao and said, "Look over there, it looks like a Jin-Sui Army unit."
"Oh? Yan Xishan's troops?" Zhang Dabiao was also slightly surprised. "Damn, several hundred men. They're attacking the pillbox in the middle of the night."
Wang Yousheng said with a stern face, "It should be correct. However, judging from their uniforms, they should be regular troops. It's rare to see the Jin-Sui Army attacking a blockhouse."
Zhang Dabiao spat and said, "Who cares if it's a pillbox or not? We got here first, so we have to take it before they do. There are over a dozen guns and two machine guns inside, along with food and supplies!"
"Report, Battalion Commander, there's movement behind us!"
At that moment, a communications soldier came to report.
Upon closer inspection, Zhang Dabiao understood. He said, "They are scouts from the Jin-Sui Army. Take a few men and sneak up, capture the scouts, and question them."
"Huh?" The communications soldier was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Battalion Commander, those are our friendly forces. Are we going to use force against them?"
Zhang Dabiao cursed, "Can't you be a little smarter? Just exchange a few polite words and bring him over here first."
"yes!"
A moment later, several soldiers brought over two Jin-Sui Army scouts.
The soldier was stunned to see so many Eighth Route Army soldiers hiding in the woods; who would have thought there were people here?
"Tell me, what are you doing here?" Zhang Dabiao glanced at them and asked sternly.
Those scouts weren't pushovers either, even though they were all friendly forces...
Therefore, he said arrogantly, "Sir, our Jin-Sui Army has an important combat mission. Please retreat immediately."
"retreat?"
Zhang Dabiao angrily retorted, "I marched dozens of miles just to get a hot meal, and you're telling me to retreat? Who gave you that order?"
The scout replied, "It's our company commander."
Which company?
"First Company, First Battalion, 358th Regiment"
"Oh? 358th Regiment? Chu Yunfei?" Zhang Dabiao raised an eyebrow.
Zhang Dabiao was quite surprised. Everyone said that the 358th Regiment was notoriously arrogant in northwestern Shanxi. The regiment had more than 5,000 men, plenty of weapons and ammunition, and dared to engage in artillery battles with the Sakata Brigade. This was definitely the equipment of a wealthy family.
Now, they've actually been reduced to raiding pillboxes to make a living?
Zhang Dabiao took off his military cap, scratched his head, and couldn't figure it out.
Seeing this, Wang Yousheng laughed and said, "Battalion Commander Zhang, who cares? We were here first anyway, so we should at least follow the order of arrival, right?"
Zhang Dabiao slapped his forehead and said, "That's right, first come, first served. You can go back now and tell your company commander that the Eighth Route Army has taken this pillbox and will take it immediately."
"Oh, you people, how could you do this!"
The Jin-Sui Army's scouts were dumbfounded.
Zhang Dabiao glared at him and said sternly, "Why not? We've been so bored these past few days. If you also want to attack a pillbox, then choose another one."
The scout hesitated, but ultimately, under pressure, he could only return to report with Zhang Dabiao's words.
Zhang Dabiao smiled with satisfaction and said, "Very good. Signalman, order the soldiers to sneak up and be ready to move at any time."
"yes!"
In a short time, hundreds of soldiers advanced in the dark, approaching the Japanese pillbox in a dispersed manner.
By this time, Zhang Shan had already succeeded.
However, we've only succeeded halfway!
The roasted chicken with wine they brought this time was poisoned; once eaten, the effects would be seen within minutes.
Surprisingly, the leading officers didn't move at all.
This made the three of them very anxious. If the Japanese soldiers realized what was happening and opened fire, their plan would be ruined.
Zhang Shan watched the Japanese soldiers eating with great relish, silently calculating the time, his eyes fixed on the machine gun muzzle in the pillbox.
Immediately, he whispered, "Those Japanese devils aren't eating our food. This can't go on. We haven't taken the high ground yet. We need to think of something!"
Wang Gensheng and Wang Xikui nodded at the same time.
Wang Xikui said, "While they're not paying attention, you and I will sneak into the pillbox and take out the ones inside. You stay here and keep watch. If anything happens, you must hold off those Japanese soldiers."
Zhang Shan glanced at Sakurai Takeshi and the other officers, gritted his teeth, and said, "Alright, let's do it this way!"