The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Begins in Songhu

Chapter 195: Meeting the Sichuan Army Again
Refugees, March 3, 14, near the county seat of Teng County in southern Shandong Province.

When these key words fell into the ears of Hu Biao and others one by one, they, the old hands, were immediately shocked.

The reason is simple. Thanks to their intensive study of the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression during this period, they immediately realized something: the Battle of Teng County.

This was the prelude to the Battle of Taierzhuang, one of the famous tragic battles in the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

It was also the most brutal battle fought by the Sichuan Army during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

After four days of hard fighting, the battle ended with Wang Mingzhang, commander of the 41nd Division of the 122st Sichuan Army, and his brothers being almost completely wiped out.

However, their desperate fight not only caused 2000 casualties to the Japanese who had an absolute advantage in equipment, but also caused casualties to the Japanese.

It also won valuable time for friendly forces in subsequent battles and played a key role in the subsequent victory of Taierzhuang.

Even the commander of the Fifth War Zone, Li Deling, said that without the perseverance in the defense of Teng County, there would be no victory in the subsequent bloody battle of Taierzhuang.

So, at the very beginning of their journey, they encountered such a bitter battle with no chance of survival?

It was also at this time that a sudden realization dawned on Hu Biao and the others. This must be the arrangement made by the mysterious being regarding their identities during their absence.
After the Battle of Sihang Warehouse, they successfully escaped from the Magic City and met up with Hu Biao.

After recovering from his injuries in the countryside of Modu, he prepared to go to northwestern Shanxi to join our party.

Because of the war, they had to hide all the way, which wasted some time. Finally, after some twists and turns, they arrived here.

The uniform he was wearing was from the 55th Army, which he had picked up from some defeated soldiers on the road.

Based on the above understanding, Hu Biao and his team can be sure of one thing: there is no doubt that the arrangement given to them by that mysterious place this time is the defense of Teng County.

As for the subsequent Battle of Taierzhuang, should they participate? Frankly speaking, they didn't know, because they were not sure whether they could survive in Teng County...

Just as Hu Biao expected, the eight novice travelers all agreed to follow them first and see more about the situation.

At this time, Uncle Bo and Huang Yizi also completed the inventory and handed over a handwritten list.

The list only said: In terms of weapons, there is a Mauser M1918 anti-tank rifle and 13.2 rounds of 100mm caliber bullets.

MG34通用机枪2挺，50发的弹链10条，50发的弹鼓4个。

28 MP5 submachine guns and 7.63 rounds of 1000mm pistol bullets.

A Czech light machine gun with only three 3-round magazines.

毛瑟G98步枪3支，7.92毫米口径的普通毛瑟步枪弹200发，K型子弹却有着300发之多。

1887 Winchester M7 shotgun shells, a total of 350 rounds of shotgun shells and slugs.

There were 7 Browning pistols, each with two spare magazines.

In terms of medicines, in addition to the penicillin, sulfa, acetaminophen, aspirin, Baiyao and other medicines that I brought last time, each of which was one kilogram.

This time I also brought some Chinese patent medicines for treating bruises, anti-inflammation and analgesia. These medicines are very effective for internal injuries.

Gauze, sutures, old-fashioned needles and syringes, and other medical supplies were also brought with them; as well as various foods such as chocolate, canned food, etc., totaling about 20 kilograms.

He also brought a lot of nylon stockings, cultured pearls, and other high-value items during the Republic of China period.

DIY bulletproof inserts. I didn't expect so many people would come this time, so there are only 13 in total. However, this thing is simple to make and can be easily processed later.

Mo Shuiyan also brought a set of benchwork tools. The vise alone weighed a massive 20 kilograms...

After quickly looking through the list, Hu Biao called on everyone to set off quickly.

Because according to his memory, the Japanese will officially launch an attack on Teng County tomorrow; if they go early, they can make some preparations. For example, they can strengthen the city's fortifications and make some small arrangements for street fighting.

After all, in this battle, the Japanese, despite having superior military strength, still mobilized a large number of aircraft, artillery and tanks to bombard the positions of the Teng County defenders, and many defenders were killed in this regard.

In addition, after the Japanese invaded the city, the two sides engaged in fierce street fighting.

But the people from the modern dimension have too much advanced experience in street fighting.

If they had been properly prepared, the Japanese would probably have been able to capture Teng County with more troops, but the casualties would not have been limited to the original 2,000.

But before setting off, Hu Biao thought for a moment, pointed at the equipment and supplies on the ground and said:
“Although we have plenty of weapons, we won’t give them to these newbies for now. We’ll observe their performance and find out more about their situation along the way, and then make a decision after we arrive in Teng County.

However, for other supplies, each person can carry some, which can also help share the burden."

Neither veterans nor newcomers had any objection to Hu Biao's arrangement.

Just before leaving the bamboo forest, Annie thought of something and said to the two new girls:
"The battlefield environment is complex, and neither ponytails nor wavy hairstyles are suitable.

So my advice to you is to either put your hair up in a hat or cut it short."

As she spoke, Anne pulled out a sharp dagger from her boots; with her left hand, she gathered her long, smooth hair into a tuft, lifted it up, and with a cut from her right hand, it became short hair that reached her ears.

It immediately made her look less feminine and more heroic.

Seeing this, the tall mixed-race girl said nothing and quickly tied her hair up and put it in the military cap on her head.

Another girl with a petite figure and a delicate temperament.

After hearing Annie's suggestion, she instinctively looked at the men around her, especially the old hands like Hu Biao; they all had pitiful and weak expressions on their faces, and their faces were full of the idea that they didn't want to do this.

After seeing that there was no effect, she tied her hair up and put it in a hat.

Even so, he seemed to have suffered a great injustice, and I felt so sorry for him.

Anne didn't say anything about this, but she felt very disgusted in her heart; because with her experience of dealing with many women in the modern dimension, she had seen too many women like this.

In fact, this person is the scheming watcher in everyone's mouth.

The smell of tea was so distinct to her that it almost choked her head, okay?
She didn't say anything right now, she just wanted to see if this bitch would commit suicide, and what the men in the team, especially her own big pig's hoof, would do...

******
After everyone came out of the bamboo forest, they only walked a mile or two along a dirt road.

Suddenly, thirty-four Sichuan Army soldiers rushed out from a roadside village and surrounded them with guns drawn. The leading lieutenant brandished his pistol and shouted at them:
"Which department are you from and what are you doing here?"

The reason why Hu Biao concluded at a glance that these people were Sichuan troops was that he saw that the weapons in their hands were Sichuan-made Type 79 rifles.

In addition, he was wearing a tattered military uniform, a conical hat and a broadsword on his back, and straw sandals on his feet.

The most important thing is the accent.

These familiar attire and accents were exactly the same as those of their brothers from the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army at the Dunwu Temple in Modu.

It’s hard to say, but after thinking about the scenes of their past interactions, Hu Biao felt indescribably close.

The lies that come out of your mouth come out easily:
"Reporting to the commander, we are the subordinates of Commander Sergeant Fulin of the 55th Army. We were dispersed by the Japanese in Anju Town, Jining last month, and we came here while walking."

After hearing this, the lieutenant waved his hand:
"It turned out to be soldiers from Shandong Province. Commander Li of the Fifth War Zone Command ordered our Sichuan Army 122nd Division to guard Teng County. Commander Wang has the authority to mobilize all nearby troops.

It just so happens that our 122nd Division is currently short of troops, and you defeated soldiers are now officially incorporated into our Sichuan Army..."

(End of this chapter)