Traveling through 1937, starting from the Battle of Songhu

In fact, before Gu Changfeng arrived, Wang Yaowu had no confidence in how to defend Chunhua Town.

This is also the reason why he tried his best to keep Gu Changfeng as soon as he arrived.

With the combat power of Gu Changfeng's troops, they could destroy two Japanese battalions in Qingpu City, let alone now.

And this time he has to face the Japanese Ninth Division.

This unit achieved great results with little loss in the Battle of Shanghai. Moreover, its troops were all veterans with strong combat capabilities.

The division commander, Yoshizumi Ryosuke, graduated from the Japanese Army Officer School and was famous for his offensive skills.

It can be said that Wang Yaowu was under great pressure.

"Reporting to the division commander, the Japanese are still 10 miles away from Tuqiao. They are expected to pass Tuqiao within an hour. Please give us your instructions."

The 51st Division scout reported.

Wang Yaowu nodded slightly, looked at Gu Changfeng and said, "Changfeng, your troops will be the main force in this battle. How do you plan to fight?"

Gu Changfeng originally wanted to harass and ambush the Japanese army halfway, but he didn't find any good opportunity.

We can only come to Huxu where the 301st Regiment is stationed and cooperate with them to fight a battle first.

In fact, Gu Changfeng was not unable to fight a positional battle, but he just didn't want to.

Facing the Japanese planes and tanks, positional warfare was still very disadvantageous.

Of course, the Japanese tanks were still very easy for Gu Changfeng, he just had to guard against Japanese air raids.

Gu Changfeng, who was thinking about something, was awakened by Wang Yaowu's question. He turned to look at Wang Yaowu and said with a smile.

"The devils probably don't know our deployment."

"Here's what I think. Commander Ji's 301st Regiment should try it out first. I want to wait for the Japanese planes."

Wang Yaowu didn't know that Gu Changfeng had an anti-aircraft machine gun, and was surprised when he heard this.

"Waiting for the Japanese planes? Do you have any ideas for dealing with them?"

Gu Changfeng was actually unsure of himself. He only prepared three anti-aircraft machine guns, so it was still difficult to block the enemy with firepower.

Unless the Japanese fly low enough, but the probability of this happening is too small, and the Japanese are not stupid.

"I'm not very confident. I only have three anti-aircraft machine guns, and I don't know if it will work."

Gu Changfeng himself didn't think anything of it, but Wang Yaowu was very excited. The 301st Regiment had no heavy weapons, let alone anti-aircraft machine guns.

Now Gu Changfeng gave him a big surprise.

"Okay, okay, I didn't expect you to have hidden such a treasure." Wang Yaowu said okay three times in a row.

He really didn't expect that Gu Changfeng actually hid an anti-aircraft machine gun. This was a little surprise for him.

It’s not that he is ignorant, but the Battle of Shanghai and the Battle of Qingpu City have already made him penniless.

He is not in the Central Army, and his current financial situation is the result of his hard work.

"Don't talk about that. Whether or not these small numbers can pose a threat to the Japanese aircraft is another matter."

Gu Changfeng was very calm, he just wanted to try it first.

"Well, you can arrange this. Just limit the Japanese planes a little bit."

Wang Yaowu also knew that relying solely on three anti-aircraft machine guns would be insufficient to deal with the Japanese planes.

But it's better to have something than nothing, and he still has a clue about this matter.

"Let's talk about the next arrangements!" Wang Yaowu said.

Gu Changfeng tidied his words and looked at Ji Hongru, the head of the 301st Regiment, who was sitting next to him.

"I need Captain Ji to lure out the Japanese tanks, so Captain Ji still has to lead the charge!"

His idea was to show weakness to the enemy and then concentrate firepower to eliminate the heavy firepower threat of the Japanese.

"That's no problem. It's my job."

Ji Hongru was originally responsible for the defense here, but he didn't expect that the division commander would bring a group of people here early this morning.

And the leader is so young!

He didn't take it seriously at first, but he understood after Wang Yaowu finished his introduction.

He was also present at the battle of Qingpu City. He knew what happened outside the city and how many Japanese soldiers died.

It can be said that he still had a trace of gratitude towards Gu Changfeng, so when he heard Gu Changfeng's instructions, he agreed without any objection.

"Changfeng, are you planning to use the rocket launcher in the first wave?" Wang Yaowu asked.

Gu Changfeng laughed and said, "There's no need for a rocket launcher. My three big guns are not to be trifled with."

Since we intended to show weakness to the enemy, there was no way we could scare the Japanese in the first wave.

To knock down the Japanese tanks, a big gun is enough.

Wang Yaowu understood. He had seen the Barrett and witnessed its power. Since Gu Changfeng said it was feasible, then there would be no problem.

"Old Ji, Changfeng is the leader of this battle. His orders are my orders. Listen carefully."

When Ji Hongru heard what his teacher said, he immediately stood up and saluted respectfully.

"Yes, Master."

The other person's fighting ability and firepower are better than his. He couldn't think of anything to refuse and was very happy.

Wang Yaowu looked at Gu Changfeng and said solemnly, "I'll leave this to you. I hope you can give the Japanese a big surprise."

Gu Changfeng said confidently: "Fighting the Japanese is also my job. They are just the 9th Division of the Japanese."

"Haha, young people are full of energy. That puts my mind at ease."

Wang Yaowu had to go somewhere else, so he came here today to arrange matters for Gu Changfeng.

With Gu Changfeng's team here, he felt much more at ease.

After Wang Yaowu left, Gu Changfeng began to make arrangements, and the first thing he did was to arrange for Liu Dazhuang and Zhao Ziqing to enter the position.

Their mission was to restrain the Japanese tanks. With two big guns, they could not gain any advantage over the Japanese tanks.

He placed the heavy machine gun in a secret commanding height, waiting for the Japanese planes to come.

"Reporting to Commander Gu, more than 200 Japanese cavalrymen have already passed Tuqiao and will soon meet Commander Ji and his men."

The scout reported.

Gu Changfeng nodded slightly without saying anything. The 301st Battalion of the st Regiment was already prepared.

The first wave of the Japs was just a tentative attack, there was no need to rush.

Ji Hongru had already arrived at the front line at this time. Looking at the arrogant Japanese soldiers from afar, he snorted and gave instructions to the three battalion commanders.

"I'll let everyone fight the Japanese warhorses first. We must not let our brothers underestimate us in this first battle!"

"Yes, Commander." The battalion commanders responded one after another and began to give orders to the soldiers.

Soon, the order spread everywhere.

More than 301 people from the 1000st Regiment watched the Japanese soldiers marching on their war horses, each holding their guns nervously, waiting for the Japanese soldiers to enter the shooting range.

800 meter

500 meter

200 meter

"Da da da."

"Bang bang bang!"

As soon as they reached 200 meters, the soldiers hiding in the trenches attacked.

After a fierce battle, the Japanese soldiers fell off their horses one after another.

As the commander of the 9th Division, Yoshizumi Ryosuke picked up a telescope and observed as soon as he heard the gunshots.

After looking at it for a while, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said to the brigade commander Iide Nobutoki next to him.

"Ide-kun, these Chinese don't have heavy weapons."

Ide Nobutoki agreed with a smile: "Your Excellency, Division Commander, it seems that we can easily defeat these Chinese."

The confidence of the Ninth Division was gained through killing people all along the way in China, and each of them was extremely arrogant.

"The tanks will attack, and the infantry will cooperate. We should be able to have dinner in Huxiu tonight."

Yoshizumi Ryosuke spoke in a calm tone, as if the 301st Regiment on the opposite side were just a few ants.

"Hi!"

Ide Nobutoshi immediately bowed and accepted the order.