The Anti-Japanese War Begins with the Northeast Army

Chapter 264 Everyone is doing their own thing
Zhang Haipeng?
The fat man with a face full of flesh is still hiding far away in Siping. He previously cooperated with the imperial army in Jinzhou, received countless benefits and lost Jinzhou.

"Do you really think these rubbish can take down this impregnable city?"

Matsushita Hideki glanced at his profile, then immediately turned his gaze to the chaotic battle in the distance:

Under the fierce firepower counterattack from Siping City, the Jilin troops who came from afar couldn't even touch the city wall, let alone break in.

What’s important is that even he, a top student who had studied in Germany, had never seen what kind of incendiary weapons the defenders were using.

"Impeccable, huh? Hehehe..."

Minamoto Yoshihira laughed a few times and said, "Let's continue to read on to find out what the situation is in this city."

Even that shameless fat man knows that there is limited ammunition in Siping City, and judging from the current situation,
Whether it is Zhengjiatun, Siping, or Liaoyuan, they cannot get any supplies or reinforcements for the time being.

There was a hint of obvious surprise in Hideki Matsushita's eyes, but he did not ask any questions.

As the first person in the General Staff's fight with the military for control of South Manchuria Road, Hideki Matsushita still has a certain level of intelligence.

Could it be that the military has stationed liaison officers in these three cities?

It must be.

Matsushita Hideki lowered his chin slightly, and the surprise in his eyes turned into a calm ferocity:
No wonder when he went to the Jinfeng Section to take over, Commander Uehara kept reminding him to be extremely careful, especially when dealing with the leaders of various stations and sections on the South Manchuria Railway.

The artillery fire in front of him kept reflecting in his eyes, and Hideki Matsushita sneered: Interesting.

It seems that these useless people in the military are still somewhat useful...

They still have operations in various places, and have actually succeeded in attracting some people who are willing to work for the empire.

The watching battle continues.

Commanders such as Jiang Cheng and Guo Maochen, led their subordinates and launched a frenzied counterattack against the Ji army, almost regardless of the cost.

At daybreak, this first round of general attack was finally repelled, leaving corpses and rivers of blood outside the city, while many fires were caused by artillery fire inside the city.

Adults were shouting and children were crying, especially at the Dadong Gate, where the losses were heavy - this was even after Jiang Cheng had predicted that the fighting would be fierce here and had relocated some civilians.

"Take the people to put out the fire and rescue the wounded! Then pile all the ammunition you can get on the city wall!"

Jiang Cheng raised his military cap and shouted, "Fifth Uncle, Fifth Uncle!"

Not long after the battle started, Du Haisheng left his command post and no one knew where he went.

Li Zhenyuan heard his shout and ran over in a hurry: "The regiment commander went back to the regiment headquarters and said that he asked the quartermaster to take inventory of the remaining ammunition..."

After saying this, he pulled Jiang Cheng aside and said solemnly, "Master Jiang, it's not us who are disturbing the morale of the army—"

"With the fighting style we used last night, our weapons and ammunition will only last two days at most!"

Jiang Cheng really wanted to curse.

The Japanese who had seized the equipment at Siping Railway Station earlier turned out to be preparing for this battle.

From the suppression of bandits at the beginning of the year to now, Wu Junsheng and his superiors have not provided much replenishment. How much inventory can Du Haisheng save on his own?
Jiang Cheng clenched his fists little by little.

At first, after learning about the situation in Northeast China, he originally planned to do the same as Wu Junsheng and Zhang Zuoxiang.
Stay loyal to Marshal Zhang, and then follow him to pick up bargains in the three northeastern provinces.

But now it seems that no matter which mountain you rely on, it is not as useful as relying on yourself. In the future, you have to raise your own "apricot yellow flag" and go out.

"Okay, I get it."

Jiang Cheng said calmly, "Think about it, Han Qing and his brothers and Chief Wu's son are still in Siping City."

"Can the higher-ups just sit there and do nothing? Besides, my reinforcements will be here soon!"

Apart from anything else, when the call was made to Baishuitun, Wang Junshan responded. With the reinforcements from Dapingzhuang and Xiyingchang, nothing serious would happen in Siping.

It's daylight soon.

Because of the sudden war, the entire Siping city was in deathly silence.

No matter whether they are wealthy businessmen or ordinary people... they all stay at home and dare not go out.

But as the day dawned, many people, carrying the elderly and children, took with them clothes and valuables, and some even led their livestock, intending to flee with their entire family.

"Feilan, a large number of people have gathered at the Great West Gate, demanding that the city gate be opened and let in."

Just when Jiang Cheng, Hai Pingchuan and a dozen guards were inspecting the situation of the garrison, Du Haisheng and his men came breathlessly to report the situation to him.

Guo Maochen and his two hundred or so cadets were closing the Big and Small West Gates.

It was only the first battle, and even though a lot of ammunition was consumed, they had won a great victory.

But last night the sound of artillery and gunfire was continuous, and the fires caused by bombs were breaking out everywhere, so it is normal for people to be afraid.

"Okay, pass on my message and ask Maochen to open the door and release them——"

Jiang Cheng raised his hand and wiped the sweat off his head. "Tell them that if they want to come back to Si'an to live and work in peace in the future... I, Jiang Feilan, will welcome them with open doors."

Du and Li exchanged glances, and Xuanji sent a messenger.

Jiang Cheng continued to consider the situation in the city. At this time, the scouts who had been dispersed came back to report:
The Japanese troops at Siping Railway Station began to prepare their troops, but had no intention of moving out.

However, Zhang Haipeng's troops, who had been stationed more than 30 miles outside the city, seemed to be in a leisurely mood as if they were here for a picnic.

The scouts bravely went over to take a look, and found that apart from bragging, chatting and basking in the sun, several officers were actually riding horses and hunting game through the woods in the wild.

It seemed that he had no intention of attacking at all. Siping in front of him and his superior far away in Zhengjiatun... seemed to have nothing to do with him at all.

"The Ji army is gathering - these pigs and dogs know better than anyone that a quick battle is necessary."

Standing on the top of the city wall and gazing into the distance, Cai Yuanming beside him said softly, "But I don't quite understand Zhang Haipeng. He withdrew from the battle in Zhengjiatun and set up camp outside our Siping to cook a meal—"

On the contrary, they were confused and even a little scared.

"This big picture is still the battle sequence of the 28th Division."

Holding a telescope, Jiang Cheng observed the attack direction of the Jilin Army in the north from the women's wall. "He is similar to the Japanese. He also regards Meng Enyuan as a test."

"Liaoyuan can no longer hold on, and Zhengjiatun is about to collapse as well."

"Zhang Damazi betrayed Feng Delin at such a critical moment and attacked us in Siping... He didn't intend to do it himself, but waited until the Jilin Army and the Japanese invaders were fighting us, and then stretched out his hand to pick peaches."

All wars are a continuation of politics. What Zhang Damazi wants is territory - but if he really joins the Jilin Army and the Japanese devils in the battle, wouldn't he become a traitor in the Fengtian Army?
(End of this chapter)