Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

Singing a sad ballad, Yi Yuqi Sanlang stumbled with every step as he walked forward from the existing city wall of Yanggao. With a plop, he fell off the city wall and walked into the blue sky!

There were also several Japanese prisoners who were extremely desperate. They followed their major and jumped off the city wall one after another.

China's weapons are actually more advanced than the Imperial Army?

A terrible belief instantly shattered all their sense of superiority and confidence in victory.

The Japanese devils with the spirit of mono no aware collapsed at once.

Su Fei's troops retreated from Yanggao City.

Don't stay in any place for more than a day, leave quickly.

Before leaving, they gave away all the supplies that could not be taken away to the people. For some things, the people in the county did not dare to keep them for fear that the Japanese army would return for revenge, so they took them away and distributed them to the poor people outside the city.

People from inside and outside the county joined the army one after another.

The equipment and strength of Su Fei's troops shocked them and aroused their confidence.

They left Yanggao City as quickly as possible because it was too close to Datong and the main force of the Japanese army could catch up at any time.

Returning again, they advanced towards the northeast and moved towards the south side of the Great Wall. Along the way, they swept through the strongholds of the Japanese and puppet troops. All the township strongholds were wiped out, because now, Su Fei's troops had 6 infantry guns, which could directly aim at the Japanese bunkers and destroy an ordinary brick and tile structure gun tower with one shot!

This place is close to the frontier, and there are many livestock, especially horses, all of which were raised and equipped by the Japanese and puppet troops.

When the troops arrived at Wanquan City, they had already looted more than 700 war horses from the Japanese and puppet troops.

Should we attack Wanquan County?

of course not!

This place is close to the Japanese Chahar capital Zhangyuan, namely Zhangjiakou City, and the Japanese army must have mobilized heavy troops.

Therefore, Su Fei adopted a method of luring the enemy to collapse at the first touch. He attacked a cavalry combined battalion of more than 300 people, bombarded it with 4 mortars and 2 infantry guns, and blew up smoke and dust in Wanquan City. Then, this combined battalion of more than 300 cavalry suddenly collected all the artillery fire, disassembled them and took them away on horseback, and took the infantry guns away in captured Japanese trucks.

However, the enemy did not leave the city to pursue.

Seeing that the enemy was cunning, Su Fei immediately led his troops away.

Heading south! Crossing the Sanggan River, we raced for over 50 miles and hid ourselves.

Rest for three days.

There were also three days of reorganization and three days of training, during which new recruits were given serious training with three tasks: first, to denounce the crimes of the Japanese army and inspire fighting spirit; second, to explain tactics; and third, to explain tasks and goals.

The troops were also organized into a cavalry division with 1800 men. Three regiments, each 600 men strong, were divided among two cavalry battalions, with 81 rifles, mortars, and machine guns evenly distributed. Officers were made acquainted with one another and clear about military orders and regulations.

The troops lived an extremely luxurious life, eating only meat, mainly horse meat. In every battle, a large number of horses were killed or injured, and the captured horses were carried as military rations.

He frequently contacted Commander Yang of the Sixth Army and learned about the movements of the Japanese army through the intelligence channels of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. Commander Yang requested Commander Fu of the Seventh Army of the Northern Route Army to launch an attack on the Japanese army in Suiyuan and Chabei areas to contain the Japanese army.

It was also learned that the Japanese army was extremely angry and had mobilized the entire 26th Division, the 2nd, 5th, 6th, 9th, and 11th Independent Mixed Brigades to concentrate in this area, forming an encirclement. It is said that Ningji Okamura personally flew to Datong to arrange an iron wall encirclement.

Now, don't know where the enemy is?

Many Japanese telegraph machines were seized in various counties, but the codes were almost gone. Every time the Japanese army lost a battle, they would decisively burn the secret codes. The telegraph operators often committed suicide or were shot dead. Su Fei was unable to obtain any information about the enemy.

Su Fei decided to seize the opportunity to withdraw the troops to their original garrison. After continuous fighting, he successfully eliminated a large number of enemies, seized rich spoils, and wiped out the Japanese and puppet troops' sphere of influence within a radius of hundreds of miles. The battle could be considered a success and a triumphant return.

However, this retreat requires great care. If we are not careful and encounter the main force of the Japanese army, the entire army may be wiped out.

To this end, he appointed Duan Peng as the commander of the cavalry division, leading two regiments and a cavalry battalion to continue lurking in this area. He led a cavalry battalion on a long-distance attack on Xuanhua Town!

Xuanhua Town is not only an important node along the Great Wall, but also the seat of the Governor of Xuanda Town in the Ming Dynasty. It is also a strategic location adjacent to Zhangjiakou.

Su Fei's plan was very simple. He would advance in order to retreat and learn the strategies and tactics of the Japanese army. Before retreating, he would launch a fierce attack on the enemy, wait until the enemy was in a panic, and then leave calmly.

They traveled day and night, crossed the Sanggan River and the Yang River, and 300 cavalrymen disguised as Japanese soldiers galloped hundreds of miles in a day and a night, and arrived outside Xuanhua Town late at night.

The Japanese army used large searchlights to repeatedly scan the surroundings, with a maximum range of 3000 meters!

Su Fei's troops were just three thousand meters away. They set up the Type 94 mortars captured from the Japanese army and launched a fierce bombardment on Xuanhua City.

After debugging, the four mortars fired more than 30 shells into the city.

The troops quickly moved more than 20 miles and hid near the reeds on the banks of the Yang River.

A group of Japanese troops passed by here, obviously a pursuit and interception force.

The 300 members of Su Fei's army waited patiently.

At the closest point, the Japanese cavalry was only 50 meters away from them.

Su Feijun tightened the reins on his warhorse, tied up its hooves, and repeatedly tickled its back to calm it down.

The Japanese troops passed by in a continuous stream and in huge numbers.

Finally, they settled down not far away.

At dawn, Su Fei saw the position and movement of the Japanese army clearly. He found that there was a baggage train with hundreds of people resting only 500 meters away from him. There were a large number of carriages and ammunition, and the Japanese devils were snoring. However, not far from them, there were trenches dug by Japanese infantry, with a strength of about an infantry battalion.

Su Fei had a plan.

All officers and soldiers untied the horses' ropes, relaxed and rested for a while, then immediately mounted their horses, set up the mortars, and aimed at the enemy.

Su Fei led about 230 cavalrymen, lined up, and marched towards the Japanese army's supply troops.

Most of these Japanese soldiers opened their backpacks to rest, while some rested on the supply carts. There were many mules and horses, snorting loudly.

When Su Fei's troops arrived near the enemy, they first shouted, "Command!"

The Japanese army quickly spoke.

Su Fei led the cavalry to the Japanese baggage train, left with contempt, and walked towards the Japanese infantry battalion.

The Japanese supply troops were stunned for a moment, but didn't think there was anything unusual and continued to rest.

The quartermaster troops were the most discriminated against branch of the Japanese army, and they were also accustomed to the arrogance and domineering behavior of the infantry and cavalry.

Su Fei's cavalry walked to the Japanese infantry position and approached the enemy separately.

The Japanese army looked at it and ignored it because these cavalrymen passed by the baggage train. No one could imagine that the enemy would disguise themselves and not attack the baggage train.

More than 230 cavalrymen were completely dispersed behind the Japanese infantry positions.

When Su Fei saw his troops in position, he immediately blew the whistle.

Japanese army's assembly signal.

The Japanese infantry quickly came out of the trenches. Most of them were drowsy, and some were cursing under their breath. Several officers were very surprised.

Su Fei held up the telegram in his hand and said, "The latest order, the order from Commander Okamura, the infantry battalion assembles, assembles immediately, and accepts the new mission."

The Japanese troops came out and lined up for unknown reasons.

The Japanese army has good discipline and quality.

Swish, swish, swish, a group of little monkeys jumped out of the trench quickly and formed five rows one after another.

There are 4 infantry companies, plus the battalion headquarters, etc., excluding the logistics troops and engineers, there are more than 800 people here.

This is the essence of the Japanese infantry battalion.

The Japanese battalion commander and several other officers came over and saluted suspiciously: "What order?"

Su Fei looked at the neat and orderly formation of the Japanese army and was very satisfied. He turned his head slightly, coughed a few times, and his 230 cavalrymen immediately surrounded them.

Su Fei was very nervous and excited. It was too risky.

After returning the greeting on horseback, Su Fei shouted loudly: "Turn around, stand at attention, stand at ease, stand at attention!"

After training with commands first, the Japanese troops, including some officers including the battalion commander, instinctively stood at attention and turned around.

Now, five big clumps of Japanese army backbones!

Su Fei never dreamed of such a situation.

"stand at attention!"

After another shout, Su Fei blew the whistle again.

This time, 100 Sufei cavalrymen raised the 81-bar automatic rifles resting on their saddles and pointed them at the Japanese army, shouting, "Shoot!"

Chu Chu Chu!

Crazy shooting.

Empty the magazine!

The Japanese infantry were caught off guard and were instantly defeated, in rows, groups, and piles, drowned in blood and smoke.

Jumping shells, flying bullets!

Not only did the 81 rifles fire, but the remaining 130 soldiers also used rifles and 25 light machine guns to fire.

The Japanese army was instantly defeated.

Many Japanese soldiers started running away like rabbits, some rushed towards the trenches, and some rolled on the ground, showing their skilled military skills.

However, nothing meant anything in the face of the storm of barrage.

More than 800 elite Japanese infantrymen were shot dead in a few seconds!

Some Japanese soldiers let out howls of fear and despair.

Some Japanese officers and soldiers turned their heads and glared at Su Fei, their eyes so ferocious, violent and vicious!

Even if I become a ghost, I won’t let you go!

But what does it matter?

At this time, the Japanese army's supply soldiers also jumped up from the ground like rabbits, quickly looked over here, and quickly picked up their guns and bullets.

70 artillerymen hidden by Su Fei immediately launched a fierce bombardment of the Japanese baggage train with mortars and grenade launchers. Two 35 grenade launchers were also on standby. It was best not to waste them. In a critical moment, this weapon was the fastest and most lethal and could suppress the enemy.

The bombardment of mortars and grenade launchers stunned the Japanese logistics troops.

a mess.

More than 20 grenade launchers bombarded the Japanese army desperately in order to buy time for Su Fei's main combat force.

After destroying the main force of the Japanese army, these riflemen immediately disassembled and installed the magazines, quickly turned around and fired at the Japanese baggage train.

The crazy rain of bullets quickly covered, cut and shattered the Japanese army's supply troops.

In a few seconds, the Japanese supply soldiers were either killed or wounded, or hid under the supply trucks, losing their ability to resist and their fighting spirit.

By the time this round of shooting was over, most of the Japanese logistics troops were killed.

The smell of blood goes straight into the sky!

The wounded Japanese soldiers were cursing and crying, and occasionally raised their guns to resist, but were identified and shot by Su Feijun who was on high alert.

All the Japanese ammunition was seized and installed in magazines for future use. Other weapons and ammunition were also taken away, especially the infantry's horses that were roaming around nearby. Many of the baggage soldiers' mules and horses were killed or wounded, as well as the trucks.

Clean up the battlefield and bury all the Japanese corpses in the trenches.

Didn't leave.

The troops began to barbecue horse meat.

After eating and drinking enough, and taking some hot water and canned food brought by the Japanese army, they rested.

Soon, dozens of Japanese cavalrymen came over and came right up to them.

This time, Su Fei and others used the number of the Japanese infantry battalion to chat with the enemy, saying that the main force of the infantry battalion had left and received new orders. The Japanese cavalry had no problem with the commands or flag signals. There was no doubt. When they were asking questions, Su Fei suddenly said, "We are the Chinese Shanxi-Suiyuan Cavalry Army!"

The Japanese cavalry was shocked.

With a burst of bangs and bangs, they swept across the area, killing the Japanese soldiers and seizing the documents they carried.

Su Fei had already checked the Japanese infantry battalion that was killed and seized documents and materials, especially the secret codes.

Complete code book.

Several radio stations were turned on at the same time, collecting enemy telegrams and deciphering them. They had already grasped the enemy's basic situation. The data also included the Japanese army's combat logs and received orders. Su Fei immediately saw through the Japanese army's trump card.

The headquarters of the Japanese 26th Division was actually not far to the west. It had only one squadron of guards, plus the headquarters' cavalry squad and staff, a total of 500 people.

Su Fei ordered an attack.

300 people, plus more than 100 captured young men captured by the Japanese supply soldiers. Although these young men were reluctant to take risks, they had to bite the bullet and join the battle because they had eaten horse meat and drunk sake.

They were incorporated into the baggage train.

More than 50 veterans supervised them, and the rest of the troops, led by Su Fei, marched towards the headquarters of the 26th Division of the Japanese Army.

After seeing the enemy's position clearly, the baggage train stopped, more than 30 mortars were ready for battle, and Su Fei's cavalry rushed towards the enemy.

When they were 500 meters away, the Japanese headquarters also felt the danger and immediately prepared for battle.

Lieutenant General Maeda, commander of the 26th Division of the Japanese Army, had a cunning look in his eyes and was shocked: "Oh no, they don't look like they are coming... We didn't order them to reinforce!"

The Japanese army immediately prepared for war.

At this time, the artillery behind Su Fei's army opened fire, bombarding like crazy.

Although the Japanese army was crawling on the position, they were still blown to pieces. More than 500 people were bombarded by more than 30 mortars with a rate of fire of 20 rounds per minute. They had no possibility of fighting back. They only had 3 mortars to fight back. The enemy was completely on the same order of magnitude.

When Su Fei's cavalry arrived, more than 150 Japanese soldiers had been killed and 200 were injured. The rest of the Japanese soldiers were forced to retreat and were almost wiped out.

Su Fei's cavalry used 81 rifles and machine guns to fire, which put the final nail in the coffin of the Japanese.

At the end of the battle, Su Fei's army suffered 16 casualties and the Japanese army was completely wiped out.

Lieutenant General Maeda, commander of the Japanese 26th Division, and Colonel Chizuru, chief of staff, were killed.

Here, Su Fei seized more documents, as well as the Japanese army's combat plans and situation maps!

Everything is clearly marked on the map!