Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Zhang Ling looked at the Japanese soldiers he had beaten back and immediately ordered, "Hit them hard."

"We must kill all these 6000 devils."

"We can't let them retreat back."

"Yes!"

The soldiers in the guard platoon also have high fighting spirit.

The Eighth Route Army soldiers were also very brave before, but because of their weapons, they didn’t have the chance even if they wanted to kill more Japanese devils.

But it is different now. The weapons of the 772nd Independent Regiment have become self-sufficient.

Then of course we have to give the Japanese a good beating.

As the heavy machine gun flames erupted.

Nearly 100 Japanese soldiers fell directly on the road.

The body was riddled with bullet holes.

The death was so thorough.

At this time, the 2nd Battalion and the 3rd Operations Battalion surrounded them.

The three positions directly surrounded Yamazaki Jihei and the Japanese soldiers he led on a flat ground outside Zhaojiay Village.

The Japanese didn't expect that after they ambushed the Eighth Route Army, they would be ambushed by the Eighth Route Army in turn.

As a result, it is now exposed on the plain and the only way to defend it is to dig some fortifications on the spot.

But in the face of the fierce attack and powerful firepower of the 772nd Independent Regiment.

Soon, 6000 of the 2000 Japanese soldiers were killed.

Such horrific casualties made Yamazaki Jihei despair.

For the first time, he felt the fear that Yamamoto Ikki felt before his death.

Where did this terrifying Eighth Route Army come from?

The enemy's firepower and combat proficiency were definitely superior to any Dragon Country soldier he had ever seen.

Why is it?

But the current situation did not allow the Japanese commander Yamazaki Jihei to think too much.

The soldiers from the 2nd and 3rd Battalions have already come down from the high ground.

At the same time, they were fighting while suppressing the remaining 3000 Japanese soldiers.

It seemed that he was about to be surrounded and annihilated.

Yamazaki Jihei immediately ordered the Japanese to take out all their mortars, heavy machine guns and other weapons.

Form an on-site defensive circle.

"I have sent a telegram to the military for help. I believe that Commander Yoshio Shinozuka will send troops to support us soon."

"Everyone must persevere, we still have to return to our hometown to see the cherry blossoms."

Soon, Yamazaki Jihei's orders were issued, and the Japanese devils launched effective counterattacks.

Not to mention, the Japanese devils' combat skills are still pretty good.

After a brief period of loss of control, the Japanese finally succeeded in dragging the battle into a stalemate.

Both sides have heavy firepower, so it is not an easy task to break through the firepower network.

But for Zhang Ling, the current situation is ultimately beneficial to him.

No matter how powerful Yamazaki Jihei is, the weapons and ammunition he has are limited after all.

Zhang Ling could immediately have ammunition transported from Heli County.

In short, he had no intention of letting go of Yamazaki Jihei and the more than 3000 Japanese soldiers under his command.

It's so hard to get a chance to catch a turtle in a jar, who would let it go?

At this time, Zhang Ling also ordered the soldiers of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions to launch a staggered attack.

Don't waste firepower blindly, but put pressure on the Japanese little by little.

The Japanese were in a state of psychological collapse.

In this way, we can kill the collapsed Japanese more easily.

At the same time, at the First Army Headquarters in Taiyuan, Staff Officer Nagamiyano quickly ran to find Yoshio Shinozuka with a telegram.

"Commander, this is a telegram from Yamazaki Jihei."

Shinozuka Yoshio took the telegram and looked at it, his face suddenly changed: "Yamazaki-kun has been surrounded by that mysterious Eighth Route Army team."

"The situation is critical now, and it seems that this team has finally shown up."

Nagamiyano said quickly: "Commander, Mr. Yamazaki and our imperial warriors are in danger now."

"What should we do? No rescue?"

After hearing this, Yoshio Shinozuka quickly walked to the sand table.

After taking a closer look, he said, "Nagamiya, immediately order the Shimaya and Koishikawa units to go to Zhaojiayu Village for rescue."

"At the same time, notify the 3rd, 5th, and 7th regiments to head to Zhaojiayu Village fully armed."

"We must rescue Yamazaki-kun and our Imperial warriors."

"Tell the soldiers that this battle concerns the honor of the empire. This mysterious Eighth Route Army must be eliminated."

"Also, dispatch three artillery battalions at the same time to surround the mysterious Eighth Route Army troops in Zhaojiayu Village from three directions."

"We must not give this Eighth Route Army any chance to catch their breath. We must wipe them out completely."

"Hayi!"

……

Half an hour after Yoshio Shinozuka, commander of the First Army of the Taiyuan Japanese Headquarters, issued the order.

Chu Yunfei, the commander of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, received the news that Fang had made a contribution.

"Are you saying that the Japanese soldiers from Taiyuan were dispatched in large numbers at once and headed towards Zhaojiay Village?" Chu Yunfei looked incredulous.

"Yes, Commander, the Japanese's actions this time are too strange." Fang Ligong couldn't believe it.

"According to our intelligence, Shinozuka Yoshio directly dispatched the Shimaya Regiment and the Koishikawa Regiment, the two ace regiments of the First Army."

"At the same time, the Japanese in Taiyuan also dispatched the 3rd, 5th and 7th regiments, as well as three artillery battalions to Zhaojiayu Village."

"This has never happened since we started fighting the Japanese."

"Could it be that Zhaojiay Village has some treasure again?" Chu Yunfei's eyes widened when he heard the First Army's actions.

"Then Zhaojiayu Village is where a hospital and military factory of the Eighth Route Army are located."

"I've also visited that place. It doesn't have much military value at all."

"What's going on, Yoshio Shinozuka?" Chu Yunfei was obviously stunned by the large-scale movements of the Japanese devils.

I really can't understand why Zhaojiay Village only has a shabby hospital and a military factory that looks like a handicraft workshop.

Is it worth it for the Japanese to mobilize so many troops?

Those who didn’t know would have thought that the Japanese were preparing to attack Tongguan.

Fang Ligong also looked incredulous: "I don't know why, but the information is accurate."

"The Japanese should have assembled and headed for Zhaojiayu Village by now."

"Commander, what should we do?" Fang Ligong asked curiously.

Chu Yunfei walked to the sand table map and looked at the symbols on the map carefully.

Then he stroked his chin.

After a moment, Chu Yunfei looked at Fang Ligong and said, "Send a telegram to the higher-ups immediately and report the movements of the Japanese devils clearly."

"At the same time, order all soldiers of the 358th Regiment to prepare for battle."

"No matter what, Shinozuka Yoshio was able to mobilize so many troops to attack."

"We can't just sit there and do nothing. Tell the soldiers that this battle will wipe out all the men in the 358th Regiment."

"We must also not allow the Japanese troops to surround Zhaojiayu Village."

"If you want to pass through the defense line of my 358th Regiment, ask the gun in my Chu Yunfei's hand if it allows you to do so."