Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

Although there are a lot of airdropped supplies, this sparsely populated battalion is not worth a salvo of fire from a 107 rocket artillery battalion, right?

Therefore, Wei Heshang decided to go all out and simply ordered the 107th Rocket Artillery Battalion to move directly towards the Japanese troops heading south. Once they were within range, they would start shelling, moving to another location after each shot.

On the blocking position, Wei Heshang planned to use mortars and snipers with shorter range as the main force to attack the Japanese individual targets, which could be used as a training ground for the artillery and snipers.

After waiting for an hour, the sparse Japanese soldiers stopped 300 meters in front of the position, took out their engineering shovels, and prepared to dig trenches.

"Damn it, if the King of Hell doesn't show his might, do you think I'm a birthday star? Order the Second Regiment's artillery company to cover the Japanese with firepower, and then the First and Second Battalions will charge! The goal is to annihilate their living forces!"

The artillery company's heavy mortars fired at the Japanese soldiers who were digging holes with their butts sticking out. The holes they had just dug were just the right size to bury themselves.

The soldiers without sniper rifles had been watching them fighting with envy for a long time. After the artillery fire stopped, they rushed out immediately as soon as the charge sounded, and could not be stopped.

In just half an hour, a battalion of Japanese soldiers left four or five hundred corpses on the hillside and fled in panic.

Monk Wei exclaimed that it was very exciting, and took advantage of the break to send a telegram to the 202nd Airborne Brigade, asking about their situation. As a result, Yokoyama Isamu used the same tactics, not getting entangled with them, but sending a small force to delay them.

"Since the Japanese don't want to get entangled with us, we will take the initiative to attack. Each regiment will leave a battalion to hold the position, and the rest of the troops will take the initiative to attack in battalion and company units, mainly attacking my sister-in-law's logistics troops. The hospital, the war horse factory, the baggage train, all of them will be attacked by me!"

Airborne troops are born to attack, especially the soldiers of the 201st Regiment of the st Airborne Brigade who have been stuck in Hengyang for so long and in these trenches for another four or five days. They can no longer hold back.

"Don't mess around, you guys. If you can't win, run away and call for artillery support. Don't think you can get everything in one go. Don't be picky! Go!"

The soldiers took their weapons, equipment and two days' rations and withdrew from the rear of the position in batches.

Monk Wei had originally planned to go out and play, but because he had to coordinate the command of two airborne brigades, he was ordered by Li Yunlong not to leave his position at all.

Monk Wei watched the soldiers leave in batches and shed tears of envy.

"How high is considered a high position? It's so tiring!"

Monk Wei was complaining about his high-ranking position and lack of freedom, but Yokoyama Isamu was complaining about his low-ranking position and inability to mobilize the 23rd Army.

Although the 23rd Army does not have many divisions, it is, after all, a front-level force like the 11th Army.

Zhang Fakui's troops in the Fourth War Zone outside Guilin had been cleared out, leaving only the 131st and 170th Divisions defending Guilin.

Yokoyama Isamu decided to launch an attack on Guilin immediately, and at the same time urged the 23th Division, the 104nd Brigade and the 22rd Brigade of the 23rd Army to launch an attack on Pingnan, and then march to western Guangxi to attack Nanning and Liuzhou.

If the Guiliu Railway can be opened, we can immediately maneuver towards Vietnam and turn a dead end into a new one.

However, the 23rd Army moved slowly and did not reach Pingnan as Yokoyama Isamu personally expected.

In fact, the speed of the 23rd Army was not slow, but Yokoyama Isamu was more anxious. He couldn't wait to take over the Guiliu Railway and the large amount of supplies from the M Army. Only in this way could he give a stimulant to their troops that had been fighting continuously for nearly two months.

"Order all troops to prepare and launch an attack on Guilin at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning!"

The news that the Japanese army's 34th and 40th Divisions were attacking Hengyang had reached Chongqing, and Chang Guangzhou had a blank expression on his face.

"How many troops are there in Guilin now?"

"Report, there are 131st and 170th Divisions around Guilin City. In addition, the 62nd Army is also trying its best to get closer to Guilin. It is expected to arrive in Guilin tomorrow morning and join up with the 131st and 170th Divisions!"

"No need. Order the 62nd Army to set up a defense line in Liuzhou, resist step by step, and consume the enemy's main force!"

Although everyone was puzzled, they had no choice but to obey his orders. After all, he often changed his orders from one day to the next.

The 62nd Army, which had already run halfway, had to turn back again, exhausted.

Only Chang Guangzhou and Li Zongren knew the reason.

Li Zongren found Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to China, and expressed his determination to protect the U.S. Army Air Force Base and support the independent column's move south.

Johnson had heard about the combat effectiveness of the Central Army, and he had no confidence in its ability to hold the Guiliu Railway.

"Sir, on behalf of the M government, I would like to make a suggestion to you. Can we allow the independent column to go south to provide you with some support? After all, they are regular troops under your jurisdiction."

Chang Guangzhou sneered in his heart. It seemed that Li Zongren's visit to Johnson's villa yesterday had taken effect!

"Haha, Ambassador Johnson, I don't know where you heard this advice. This person has evil intentions, can't we trust him?"

Johnson gave a meaningful smile. The spy system in Guangzhou is everywhere. Is there any need to ask who made the suggestion?

"Sir, no matter who made the suggestion, I think it does make sense. As for the sinister intention you mentioned, could you please explain it?"

"Ambassador Johnson, you don't know. The Independent Column now has other combat missions. This is a top military secret and cannot be told to you. But considering that you are China's most loyal friend, I will reveal it to you.

The independent column was clearing the remaining forces of the Japanese on the north bank of the Yangtze River and preparing to recapture Hankou, Nanchang, Jiujiang, etc. In addition, it was also necessary to block the three divisions and one brigade heading south.

If we order the independent column to go south now, I am afraid that the sacrifices made in the early stage will be wasted. Moreover, the Japanese soldiers going south will unite and put greater pressure on Guangxi!"

Although Johnson didn't understand military affairs, he knew that what Chang Guangzhou said was a bit far-fetched. With the speed of the independent column's armored forces, it would only take seven or eight days to go south to fight the war.

As long as the Military Commission gave the order, they could wait until Hankou, Nanchang and Jiujiang were resolved before heading south. Or they could withdraw some troops and cross the river first.

The expression on Johnson's face became more severe and his tone became tougher.

"Sir, I am a layman in the military field, but no matter what, I ask you and your troops to ensure the safety of the M Army Air Force Base. Otherwise, the aid or subsequent aid may not arrive in Chongqing so smoothly!"

Chang Guangzhou was very upset by Johnson's half-threatening tone. After all, he was the boss of China, but he was confronted by a small spokesperson like you?

"Ambassador Johnson, please tell the US government and Mr. Stilwell that I am confident that I can protect your air base. As for how to fight, it is up to us Chinese to decide!"

Broke up unhappily.