Traveling through 1937, starting from the Battle of Songhu

Chapter 413: Don’t Leave Once You Come

The three battalions of soldiers successfully broke through, leaving Mizukawa Kita, who had finally gotten some sleep, completely stunned.

At the same time, the movements of the 6th Division also reached the ears of Kobayashi and Sumita.

The three of them gathered at the temporary command center, staring at each other for a while. Shuichuan sighed and spoke first.

"Sumita-kun, Kobayashi-kun, we're defeated."

None of them expected that there was a secret tunnel under Xiaowangzhuang, which ultimately changed the outcome of their attack.

It has to be said that at this point, the right time, place and people had all left them.

"Report to your divisions. I believe this war cannot continue with this outcome."

Major General Sumita also felt speechless. It was not because they were careless, but because the timing was not on their side.

Logically speaking, they had about 15,000 troops, and they were defeated so miserably after encircling and suppressing a mere 3,000 people. I can't understand why...

Xiao Lin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Mizukawa-kun, Sumita-kun, my 26th Division has been fighting for so long and is running out of manpower. I'm going back to be punished. You can do whatever you want!"

He said as he stood up and walked out of the command center.

Sometimes you have to accept your fate. Xiaolin has been fighting with the Independent Regiment for so long that he has seen clearly that they cannot defeat the Independent Regiment. With this army around, their troubles have just begun.

The old Japanese soldiers were very disappointed, but Gu Changfeng, who returned to Xianyaling, was very happy.

After fighting the Japs for nearly ten days, the harvest was enough to satisfy him. Even if he couldn't wipe out all the Japs here, he had earned enough.

In the early morning, Gu Changfeng stood on Xianya Ridge, put his arm around Zhao Ziqing's shoulders and said, "Old Zhao, how do you feel?"

Zhao Ziqing looked through the telescope for a while and said with a smile: "The Japanese have suffered heavy losses. I think our crisis is over this time."

Kobayashi Ichizo was the first to lead the team away, leaving the other two old Japanese soldiers with no desire to stay, so after treating the wounded, they chose to evacuate on their own.

None of them had the intention to continue fighting, so naturally the independent regiment was formed.

Gu Changfeng said, "It's all thanks to you that you launched a surprise attack late at night and successfully caught the Japanese off guard."

In fact, he had not expected this. The Japanese army's mountain and field artillery and supplies were destroyed, and he launched a wave of attacks.

The Japanese were so angry that they chose to pursue, but ended up with this result.

Zhao Ziqing didn't comment on Gu Changfeng's words. After thinking for a moment, he said, "What are you going to do if the Japanese retreat? Do you want to keep them here?"

Gu Changfeng chuckled twice and said slyly, "Old Zhao, maybe you don't know yet, but Old Wu and the others are already on their way to Laiyuan. If these devils want to escape, they have to see if I agree or not, haha!"

The situation is now very clear. He has to leave some people behind whether the Japanese attack or not. As for Gaojia Town, can they come and go as they please?

Gu Changfeng is not so good-tempered. He had already made arrangements for this. It was by chance that the result was like this. He would not let go of this opportunity.

"What do our special forces team need to do?"

Zhao Ziqing is very direct. He is the type who cannot sit idle. Now is a good time, and he is not willing to stay in Xianyaling like this.

Gu Changfeng thought for a moment and said, "I think the Japanese 26th Division just evacuated from the side of Xianyaling. Your task is to delay them and buy time for Old Wu and the others. I will let Captain Ji and the others cooperate with you."

"As for the Japanese 6th Division, just ignore them and let them retreat."

The Japanese 26th Division was indeed severely damaged. Except for a battalion behind Xianyaling, Kobayashi Ichisan only had about people when he returned, and a lot of logistics and civilian personnel were added.

Moreover, Gu Changfeng also knew that the Qiantian Regiment that had entered the mountains for a sweep was now stuck in a quagmire, with only more than a thousand people left. The military strength was truly appalling.

You should know that when the 26th Division first entered Laiyuan, it had a strength of . After several battles, except for the Japanese soldiers guarding Laiyuan, the total strength of the troops was lost by more than half. The infantry regiment was even worse. If it were not for the replenishment of the baggage troops, they would have been wiped out long ago.

At the independent regiment headquarters, Gu Changfeng began to arrange tasks.

"Everyone, we have the upper hand now. Let's take advantage of the enemy's weakness and kill him."

"Now I order the 1st and 2nd Battalions and the Artillery Battalion to attack and hold back the Japs in Gaojia Town. Follow the 16 principles of the Eighth Route Army's guerrilla warfare: when the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy camps, we harass; when the enemy tires, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue!"

"Notify the militia companies in each village to launch a harassment campaign against the Japanese troops who are raiding the countryside. If they retreat, we will pursue them!"

"Order the 356th Battalion to rush to the road from Gaojia Town to Laiyuan as soon as possible and find an opportunity to ambush them."

"From now on, all troops of the Independent Regiment, keep a close eye on the movements of the Japanese. We will take every bite we can, even if it means sacrificing all our troops."

"As long as we win this time, the Japanese won't have a good time in Jinzhong. From now on, this place will be ruled by us and the Eighth Route Army."

As soon as this long paragraph was spoken, everyone was very happy. After several battles, victory was just around the corner. It would be strange if they were not happy.

"Changfeng, if we fight like this, the losses will be huge, right..."

Before Zhou Qianli could finish his words, Gu Changfeng interrupted him and said, "Everyone, we must set some rules with the devils this time. Gaojia Town is our root. Think carefully before you come in to raid. Once you come, don't even think about leaving."

His meaning was very clear: the Japanese had been severely weakened, and it was time for the independent regiment to establish its prestige.

"I agree with Changfeng's decision. It doesn't matter whether we can live well or not. If the Japanese want to live a good life, it depends on whether our artillery battalion agrees."

Lu Daya is very proud of himself. This time, his artillery battalion made great contributions in several battles. He is very happy.

Besides, there is no such thing as too much merit. He knows very well that after driving the Japanese out of Laiyuan, their artillery battalion will be upgraded after some subsequent developments. Wouldn't it be great to become a regimental commander?

Gaojia Town,

Junrokuro Matsuura got up early and looked towards Xianyaling with gritted teeth, his heart full of hatred.

The flying formation has not yet set out, and their mountain artillery and heavy artillery have just been delivered. Have they lost already?

Plans cannot keep up with changes. The battle in Xiaowangzhuang caught him off guard. He thought there was finally good news, but it turned out to be a joke. What should he do in this situation?

"Your Excellency, the headquarters has ordered us to evacuate to Laiyuan immediately and reunite with the 26th Division. The headquarters said that Laiyuan cannot be lost!"

The words of the staff officer, Colonel Nishizono, successfully relieved Matsuura's anger. He could not fight any further...

No matter how unwilling they were, there was nothing they could do. Their strength had been greatly damaged, and with the withdrawal of the 26th and 6th Divisions, the remaining troops of the 106th Division were no match for the Independent Regiment.