Draw the sword and cure the fear of insufficient firepower

Eighth Route Army Headquarters.

General Lao and the division commander were still analyzing the latest intelligence and discussing the current battle situation.

"General Lao, look, there's another telegram from the Central Army."

The chief of staff came over with a telegram in his hand and said with a smile.

"Oh? What's up with this guy? He's not here to urge us to send troops again, is he? Hahaha."

Mr. Lao raised his head and said with a smile.

Everyone had been racking their brains for the whole day and finally had something fun, so they all gathered around with smiles on their faces.

The Chief of Staff looked at everyone and became interested. He coughed twice and said, "Ahem... Then I'll read it to everyone and see what instructions the leader has."

"We have learned that your unit has made many achievements since the Japanese raid on Shanxi Province, and has successively annihilated the Japanese 36th Mixed Brigade, the rd Flying Squadron, and part of the th Division, greatly enhancing the military prestige of China. This is a rare victory for China."

"I heard that your troops are pursuing the enemy northwards and continuing to hunt down the 36th Division of the Japanese. I am very pleased."

"Our department will send a telegram to the whole country to express our commendation."

"We have also learned that the Japanese prince Xian Gong Yihe was also in the 8th Mixed Brigade that was annihilated in Fangcheng during this battle. We request that your unit put the overall situation first and accept the command of the Central Army. Regardless of life or death, Xian Gong Yihe should be handed over to the Central Army for disposal."

When the chief of staff read the last part, he also felt very strange. What about the Japanese prince? How come we don’t know about it?

"This Lin Tian never reported the battle situation to us during the war. If the Central Army hadn't sent a telegram, we wouldn't have known that this guy was so capable!"

Mr. Lao laughed with his hands behind his back.

Ever since he had a precious baby like Lin Tian, ​​he felt much more at ease.

This guy can fight, get equipment, and doesn't require the headquarters to worry about him.

Since Lin Tian came, the Eighth Route Army's life has become much better.

In the past, when we encountered Japanese raids, the first thing we had to do was to evacuate our fellow villagers and our troops.

The troops' weapons and equipment gradually became more sophisticated.

Not to mention the distant past, just take the three regiments of Li Yunlong, Ding Wei and Kong Jie as an example. They are now overstaffed, and machine gun companies and artillery companies have been formed.

Even the brigade commander took advantage of the good fortune to get a lot of good equipment, and after distributing them, the combat effectiveness of each unit soared.

"Hey, look at it. So far, the number of Japanese soldiers who have died at the hands of Lin Tian and his men is almost 20,000!"

"Now we even have anti-aircraft weapons. We can wipe out an entire squadron of Japanese fighters. Hahaha!"

The commander said with a smile.

"Chief of Staff, please send a telegram to the First Division to ask if there really is such a person as the Japs Prince."

"Also, send a telegram back to the Central Army and tell them that we are verifying this news with the front-line troops."

"Don't even mention whether to give this shitty prince to their Central Army. This commander is too stingy. For such a great military achievement and such a great figure, he only gives a shitty reward. At least give them some weapons and equipment in exchange."

Mr. Lao pursed his lips and said.

……

Rongcheng.

9th Brigade Headquarters.

"Bagaya road!"

"Sakamoto-kun actually died!"

"They were still killed by several thousand Eighth Route Army soldiers. It's a disgrace to the empire! I am ashamed to be associated with such people!"

"Continue to send telegrams to General Shinozuka and request troop support!"

"Although Sakamoto-kun failed, our 9th Brigade's attacks have been going smoothly!"

"Even if the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army sent eight divisions of reinforcements, they would not be able to do anything to our Ninth Brigade!"

"Now, order the troops besieging Rongcheng to launch a general attack on the enemies in Rongcheng. You must capture Rongcheng before dinner tonight. I will give them canned food then!"

"As long as we take Rongcheng, we can hold the city and wait for reinforcements to arrive. We can still threaten the Jinsui Army headquarters, and our strategic goal can still be achieved!"

The commander of the 9th Brigade, Osawa Toru, pushed away the two geishas in his arms and cursed.

He just couldn't understand how Sakamoto Eiji always managed to suffer losses at the hands of the Eighth Route Army.

Last time, half of their people were killed by their enemy, but this time, after being strengthened by Yoshio Shinozuka, they were completely wiped out.

Ozawa Toru could only attribute it to the fact that Sakamoto Eiji was too incompetent, and not only that, but his entire 8th Mixed Brigade was also incompetent.

If Ozawa Toru knew that Prince Kanmiya Ichizuru was also in the 8th Mixed Brigade, he would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood.

Sakamoto Eiji not only betrayed himself, but also betrayed his teammates and leaders!

The 9th Brigade is now also struggling to hold on, even though they are surrounded by the 10th Division of the Locust Army and the 17th Mixed Brigade, numbering more than 20,000 people.

However, the combat effectiveness of these idiots can be ignored, and the real leaders are the Japanese from the 9th Brigade.

The 7596th Brigade also lost more than a thousand Japanese soldiers due to days of fighting, and now has Japanese soldiers left.

Now, because the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has too much support, the 9th Brigade has to disperse its forces to block the attack.

Now there are only 3000 Japanese soldiers and Locust Army soldiers besieging Rongcheng.

The 6th Tank Regiment sent by Yoshio Shinozuka also successfully broke through the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army's defense line and successfully joined the th Brigade.

With the help of the tank regiment, Ozawa Toru was more confident that he could completely capture Rongcheng with minimal casualties.

Previously, it was Yoshio Shinozuka who requested to surround but not attack, and to attack the reinforcements. This allowed the defenders of Rongcheng to survive for so long. Otherwise, Toru Ozawa would have captured Rongcheng long ago after the surprise attack was launched.

Although the current situation is a bit difficult, it is generally favorable to the Japanese.

In the city.

Jinsui Army Headquarters.

The commander of the 72nd Division, Ge Wenhong, and the commander of the 36th Division, Wang Yuanshan, were hiding in the air-raid shelter and sitting together with several staff officers, all of them with frowns and serious expressions.

Due to the fierce fighting in recent days, the two divisions, which originally had many people, are now reduced to more than 2,000 people. The remaining people are basically all injured, and there are more than 700 seriously injured. Most of them have broken bodies and lost the ability to move.

Even the commander of the 36th Division, Wang Yuanshan, was hit by a stray bullet in the arm, which was considered a minor injury among all the wounded.

Fortunately, Rongcheng is the second most important stronghold of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, with abundant supplies and two hospitals.

At this time, the defenders had not yet run out of ammunition and food, and the wounded could receive effective treatment, so at least their lives could be saved.

"Hey, Brother Ge, our reinforcements have not arrived yet, why don't we break out?"

"The battle has come to this point, and the brothers have done their best. With the few people we have now, we can't stop the Japanese..."

Wang Yuanshan, commander of the 36th Division, suggested.

"Brother Wang, no!"

"Let's not talk about whether we can break out. Even if we break out, there are devils everywhere around Rongcheng. Where can we go?"

"You're right. The brothers have tried their best. Not a single one of them is a coward! So far, not a single one has deserted the battlefield!"

"We will defend the city. If the Japanese attack us, we will fight them in the streets!"

"Even if we all die for our country, at least we will have a heroic reputation!"

"Breakout...breakout...it's just running away..."

"Brother Wang, I believe that reinforcements will be able to get in. It has come to this point. We must grit our teeth and not give up!"

The commander of the 72nd Division, Ge Wenhong, clenched his fists and said in a deep voice.