The War of Resistance: My Expedition, My Country

When Huang Wei and Zhou Zhizai were packing up and preparing to move to the division headquarters, Doctor Li rushed over and said to the two commanders with a serious face, "Deputy Commander, Commander-in-Chief, can you please not leave so quickly? Some of the seriously injured can't stand it anymore. Also, the division commander's condition is not good either. I'm afraid..."

Zhou Zhi didn't directly answer Doctor Li's question. Instead, he asked about the medication. "Doctor Li, Xiao Liu (the female nurse) said you went to a nearby clinic to find a replacement. How's that going?"

Doctor Li shook his head. "I found some herbs, but they only have some simple effects. They're not very effective for the seriously injured. Two more seriously injured people passed away today."

Zhou Zhi extended his right hand again, pressed hard on Doctor Li's shoulder, and said in a low voice, "I know you've tried your best! War is cruel, this is fate!"

Huang Wei also walked over to Doctor Li and said with a heavy heart, "We have to consider the survival of more soldiers! So, Doctor Li, we have no choice but to make the decision to continue the march!"

"Commander-in-Chief, Commander-in-Chief, please let me stay here and take care of the seriously injured soldiers who are unable to move." Doctor Li said earnestly.

Zhou Zhi exchanged a glance with Huang Wei, nodded, then turned to Doctor Li and said gravely, "Doctor Li, we understand your thoughts, but we can't do this. Our enemies are the vicious Japs. If we leave you and the wounded here, if they catch us, their fate will be even more dire, and we'll have to sacrifice you. We won't agree to this."

Huang Wei also added: "We will not leave anyone behind. This is our duty. We will carry those who can't walk. Even if they die, we will bury them properly and erect a monument to commemorate them. When we have the chance, we will come back and bring them back!"

At that moment, the division's duty officer approached with a soldier. After saluting the two officers, the soldier reported to Huang Wei and the others that the Japanese were 20 to 30 kilometers away. He also explained Kuang Zhengqi's suggestion that the division move as quickly as possible. Huang Wei and Zhou Zhizai quickly issued the order to turn east. Zhou Zhizai also ordered the division's guard company to assist Li Junyi and his men in carrying the wounded.

At the same time, Qin Shi and his men spotted wisps of smoke rising from nearby cooking fires. Qin Shi knew that only the Japanese could dare to do this, and it also meant that the division headquarters or other units of the 200th Division were nearby. Qin Shi immediately ordered the companies and platoons to disperse and deploy, while also sending out scouts to learn more about this group of Japanese troops.

The scouts sent by Qin Shi and Kuang Zhengqi unexpectedly met, and both sides seemed a little surprised, but more than that, delighted. After exchanging information, they hurried to report, and just like that, the two main battalions of the 600th Regiment finally met up.

Kuang Zhengqi and Qin Shi hurriedly discussed how to deal with this Japanese force. After observation, they estimated the Japanese force to be approximately 300 strong. The 600st and 1nd Battalions of the 2th Regiment, along with their direct forces, numbered nearly 800 men, a clear advantage. The artillery company, in particular, possessed six 6mm mortars and a sufficient supply of ammunition. If they could launch a surprise attack, they could completely annihilate this Japanese force!

"Go!" Kuang Zhengqi and Qin Shi made the decision almost simultaneously. Another factor driving their decision was their concern that the signalmen they sent out wouldn't be able to reach division headquarters. Therefore, they had to defeat this group of Japanese troops first, then activate the radio and contact division headquarters. This would ensure that the medicine Qin Shi brought could reach Division Commander Dai in time, saving his life and the lives of the other wounded soldiers.

Qin Shi's troops had brought with them a large quantity of explosives and mines to delay the Japanese army's movements. They had also recently undergone specialized training in jungle warfare, mastering numerous trap-making techniques and being fully prepared. Even if the Japanese learned of the 200th Division's movements, it would be extremely difficult for them to break through the 600th Regiment's defenses. Therefore, they had to seize this opportunity and deal a heavy blow to the Japanese army!

The battalions and companies of the 600th Regiment quickly followed their assigned duties, surrounding the Japanese forces of the 147rd Battalion of the 3th Regiment. Under Qin Shi's unified command, dozens of artillery shells rained down on the resting Japanese troops. "Boom, boom, boom!" Suddenly, the Japanese camp was filled with earth-shaking explosions and flames. Countless Japanese troops, caught completely off guard, were shattered into pieces, their flesh and blood scattering everywhere. The sudden attack left the Japanese troops panicked, leaving them completely unable to fight back. Before they could react, they were gone.

Suddenly, a large number of Chinese troops appeared from all directions. "Da da da—," "Tu tu tu—," these soldiers, armed with various weapons, rushed towards the Japanese army at lightning speed, continuously unleashing their righteous anger on these demons. The Japanese army was thrown into chaos and tried to organize a resistance, but it was too late. After a fierce battle, this group of Japanese troops was quickly annihilated. The battlefield was filled with the thick smell of gunpowder, and the ground was littered with Japanese corpses and debris.

"Report, we just received a telegram from Chief of Staff Kuang of the 600th Regiment. They have met up with the 600nd Battalion of the 2th Regiment. Battalion Commander Qin has brought a lot of medicines, and they urgently need to know the situation at the division headquarters!" The telecommunications staff quickly rushed to the division headquarters and reported to Huang Wei and Zhou Zhi who were organizing the evacuation.

Huang Wei and Zhou Zhizai were gathered around a map, discussing their next route. Upon hearing the news, Huang Wei excitedly stood up, a delighted smile on his face. He clenched his fists and waved them vigorously, as if to release his joy. Zhou Zhizai also smiled, his eyes gleaming with relief.

"Good! Good! Good!" Huang Wei and Zhou Zhizai couldn't help themselves and shouted excitedly. Zhou Zhizai quickly ordered the staff to inform them of the division headquarters' location.

The staff officer didn't leave immediately. Instead, he smiled and said, "Chief of Staff Kuang also asked me to tell the two commanders that the 600th Regiment has just annihilated the 147rd Battalion Headquarters and a squadron of the Japanese pursuit force, the 3th Regiment, killing nearly 300 Japanese soldiers, including Japanese Major Sakuno Sakuzo! Chief of Staff Kuang also asked the division headquarters not to rush to leave and wait for them to deliver the medicine! Battalion Commander Qin has brought a lot of equipment to delay the Japanese army. It should be impossible for the Japanese to break through the 600th's defense line for a while!"

Huang Wei and Zhou Zhi exchanged another glance, their eyes filled with joy. They knew what this victory meant to them. Huang Wei walked up to the staff officer, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Tell the other brothers about this immediately and let them know about our victory!" The staff officer smiled and nodded, then turned and left.

Huang Wei quickly pulled Zhou Zhizai, and the two of them hurried to Commander Dai, ready to share the good news with him!