The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Begins in Songhu

Chapter 226: Departure: Taierzhuang (Additional chapter 910 for the color shadow master)

The next five days were definitely the most relaxing and comfortable period for Hu Biao in his four time travels.

This place is called "Hulutao Village". It is located to the south of Qianshan Mountain and is surrounded by mountains on all sides, forming a gourd shape. There is only one mountain road leading to the outside. It can be said that the place is very hidden.

During these five days, everything was calm and there was no trace of any devils.

In addition, everyone had some injuries, making it inconvenient to carry out various trainings.

So every day they ate various delicious foods prepared for them by the villagers in different ways, and they filled their stomachs at the same time.

Just stroll around and enjoy the pollution-free rural life before 87.

After five days, not to mention the second fat man Huang Yizi and the third fat wizard, two guys weighing more than 200 pounds.

Even Annie complained to Hu Biao that if she ate such country food like chicken, duck, fish and meat every day, she would gain at least two or three pounds.

Of course, during these five days, the outside war did not calm down just because of the dormancy of some people like the Subei Independent Regiment.

Both sides of the war are taking action and making various arrangements, and eventually a key battle will break out in Taierzhuang that cannot be ignored in the Eastern battlefield during World War II.

March 3th was the second day that Hu Biao and others rested.

After the Japanese Seya Detachment assembled in Teng County, it began to march towards Xuzhou with the momentum of capturing Teng County.

Thanks to timely reinforcements, although they suffered many casualties in the battle to capture Teng County, by the time they set out, their military strength was slightly stronger than in original history.

Specifically, the Seya Detachment was mainly composed of the Japanese 33rd Brigade, which had two infantry regiments under its command.

It also included the 10th Independent Machine Gun Battalion, the 10th and 12th Independent Light Tank Squadrons, and several artillery units including field artillery, mountain artillery, and heavy artillery.

In addition, some engineers, communications troops, medical teams, field hospitals, motor vehicle units, etc. were strengthened.

The total force is around 11,000 men, and they can even get a lot of air support.

In parentheses, air support can only be provided during the day and when the weather is good. In those days, the Japanese Air Force did not have the capability to fight at night.

On March 3, the battle in the outer area of ​​Taierzhuang officially began.

On March 3, the Japanese Special High Section and the National Army's Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics still did not give up searching for the Subei Independent Regiment and Hu Biao in the area around Teng County.

These guys, or the people behind them, are still thinking about the huge benefits that this thing represents.

However, some combat troops mobilized by both sides had to temporarily give up the search and start preparing for war in view of the fact that a major war was about to break out.

It was also on this morning that the Seya Detachment received a batch of special combat supplies from the rear.

It is said to be special because it has a harmless name, called "Marching Pill" or "Awakening Pill". In fact, its chemical name is "Methamphetamine", commonly known as "Ice Dolce".

(It’s not a typo, I just wrote a homophone to avoid it being displayed.)
The Japanese side actually used this stuff in large quantities throughout World War II; relying on the stimulation of drugs, the Japanese soldiers were able to march and fight for several days and nights in a row, and even fight without fear of death.

The Bushido spirit that they have always advocated and their loyalty to the locusts do add some value to their combat effectiveness.

But it is far from as mysterious as it is hyped up to be, and it has more to do with the effect of this thing.

As soon as these medicines were delivered to the Seya Detachment, Seya Kei, the brigade commander, Major General, ordered them to be distributed to the Japanese front-line combat troops.

Originally, the Japs were planning to use it in the battle to attack Xuzhou, but it seems that they will definitely use it when the Battle of Taierzhuang is at its most intense.

March 3rd was the fifth day of Hu and others' rest.

Under the deliberate arrangement of Commander Li of the Fifth War Zone, the vanguard of the Seya Detachment, after a day of fierce fighting, broke through several outer defense forces in succession and reached the north of Taierzhuang.

Next, it depends on whether the ragtag group of troops in the Fifth War Zone can withstand the attack of the Seya Detachment and defeat them.

Around 7 o'clock that evening, Boss Qian finally returned to the village.

He also brought back a brief telegram from the great man, which roughly read: Welcome Comrade Hu Biao to join our party, please take good care of yourself in the Battle of Taierzhuang, and all other arrangements for Hu Biao and the Subei Independent Regiment will be discussed after the battle. After putting away the telegram, Hu Biao couldn't help but glance at this quiet little mountain village, because he knew he would have to leave here early the next morning.

Say goodbye to this quiet, beautiful country life...

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On March 3, just as the sky was getting light, at the only mountain road exit of "Hulutao Village".

Hu Biao tightened the bag behind him that was filled with dry food and cloth shoes, waved to the group of villagers in front of him who were seeing him off, and shouted loudly:

"Boss Qian, fellow villagers, you have sent me here, please go back now."

157 people, this is the total strength of the team preparing to go to Taierzhuang after counting their 11 time travelers, which is at most a reinforced company.

Even so, this was the result of many Sichuan Army brothers from the original 122nd Division spontaneously joining the Subei Independent Regiment.

There are only 21 people left of the police and engineering platoon that Teng County originally joined.

There were another 7 people, together with 41 seriously injured Sichuan Army soldiers, a total of 48 people who temporarily stayed in the village to recuperate.

Fortunately, Hu Biao and others left behind enough medicine, and with the careful care of the villagers, everything should gradually get better.

Under Hu Biao's persuasion, Boss Qian asked in a low voice that only the two of them could hear: "Comrade Hu, is it okay for you to leave so many things behind? Otherwise, you should take more with you. After all, Nie Man still has to fight the Japanese."

Let Boss Qian say the above words in a low voice.

First, up to now, the Sichuan Army and the Subei Independent Regiment still don’t know that Boss Qian is a member of our party, and that Hu Biao and others have joined our party.

The second is Hu Biao, Hu Tuanzuo, who is a very particular person.

In the past few days, they have almost eaten up all the pigs, sheep, poultry and other meaty foods in the village, so naturally they will not just pat their butts and leave.

Some techniques of primitive steelmaking, making explosives and DIY equipment, the three-three system tactics, some tactics and civil engineering operations, etc., were all recorded as data and handed over to Boss Qian and others.

These materials alone are good things that money can’t buy.

In addition to the amount of medicines needed for the wounded, some extra medicines were deliberately reserved, which was definitely enough to pay for their food expenses.

A lot of weapons and ammunition such as the Type 38 rifle, Type 96 light machine gun, bullets, and melon grenades were also left behind, enough for the county brigades and district squads that Boss Qian and his men would subsequently deploy, and these troops would have better equipment than our party's regular army.

As a result, Hu Biao and his men now only have a long gun and a few bullets.

This is also what Boss Qian is worried about. He is worried about what to do if Hu Biao and others lack weapons and ammunition after arriving in Taierzhuang.
Hearing this concern, Hu Biao said proudly:
"Don't worry. As long as Hu Biao and Commander Hu arrive in Taierzhuang, anything in the military supply warehouse will be just like our own. We can take whatever we want."

After saying this, he took the lead and walked out of the valley.

Just then, a round of morning sun shone on him, making this pretentious guy seem as if there was a ray of light on him.

What Hu Biao didn't know was that two hours later, more than 2000 Japanese soldiers launched a fierce attack on Taierzhuang under the cover of planes, artillery and tanks.

The battle became extremely fierce as soon as it began.

After receiving the news, the bald principal, whom he had always despised, immediately flew to Xuzhou to inspect and supervise the operations.

Even if they returned that day, they would still leave behind Deputy Chief of the General Staff Bai Jiansheng, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs, Director of the First Department of the Military General Staff, senior staff officers and other high-ranking government officials to form a staff group in Xuzhou to assist Commander Li in commanding the battle.

In addition, the bald principal will fly over in a few days, and Boss Dai also plans to follow him.

So the question is, if Hu Biao met them, what kind of scene would it be and what kind of stories would happen.

After all, this guy is no longer the unknown recruit in the replenishment company when he first traveled through time.

It is a banner of the War of Resistance in the hearts of the Chinese people, and the "Tiger of Songhu" in the mouths of the devils, which has given it some confidence...

(End of this chapter)