The War of Resistance Against Japan: Special Operations Battalion Traverses Shanghai and Slaughters

Now that directional infrasound weapons are available, Longfei needs to slightly adjust his strategic deployment.

The troops that want to outflank the Japanese must stay away from the kill range of the infrasound weapons.

Meanwhile, to avoid accidentally harming his own people, Long Fei decided to set up all ten infrasonic weapons on the city wall north of Taierzhuang.

However, this poses a potential risk: the Japanese might begin shelling Taierzhuang before even entering the kill range of the infrasound weapon.

However, this problem is not difficult to solve. We only need to send out a reconnaissance team to locate the Japanese artillery units in time, launch a preemptive artillery attack, and destroy the Japanese artillery.

Moreover, generally speaking, the Japanese artillery positions were not set up too far forward.

This gave the reconnaissance team the opportunity to conduct close-range reconnaissance.

Long Fei stood on the city wall of Taierzhuang. At this moment, the sun was setting, and the afterglow was like blood. A sudden gust of wind made the flag of the Republic of China on the city wall flutter loudly.

This scene suddenly inspired Long Fei to write.

Immediately, Long Fei blurted out: "The pass is as impregnable as iron, the banners flutter and the war drums beat. Listen to the dragon's roar that soars to the sky, and we will slay the Japanese invaders before Taierzhuang."

"A good poem...a good poem. It has vivid imagery, passion, and an air of defiance towards the Japanese pirates."

Xie Qiang couldn't help but clap his hands in praise.

Long Fei turned and glared at Xie Qiang: "You brat, is this some kind of flattery?"

"No, no, no, Commander, I really think your poem is good, but isn't the first line from our old instructor?"

As soon as Xie Qiang finished speaking, Long Fei smacked him on the head.

Just then, Long Fei suddenly had a thought.

"Little Whitey, can we reward you with a few loudspeaker trucks?"

"Your requests are getting stranger and stranger. What do you need this car for?"

"To boost morale and inspire the troops."

"Alright, here's a reward of five high-powered off-road radio vehicles from China, which were commissioned into the military in 09..."

"Wait a minute, play the Eighth Route Army March for me, the one that goes forward, forward... that song."

"Too many demands, fine."

Xie Qiang and Gao Hong have been in this world for several months. Back in the military camp, they used to hear these military songs every day.

I haven't listened to it for several months now, and I always feel uneasy.

So, they couldn't wait to have Long Fei bring out a car, and then everyone got in, played "The Eighth Route Army March," and drove towards their post outside the city.

Because it was a loudspeaker, the song could be heard from every corner of Taierzhuang after it started.

Forward, forward, forward

Our team marches towards the sun

Standing on the land of our motherland

Bearing the hopes of the nation

We are an invincible force

We are brave and skilled warriors.

We are the people's armed forces.

Never afraid

Never give in

Resolutely resist

Until the Japanese invaders were driven out of the country

The flag of freedom flies high

listen

The wind howled and the bugle sounded.

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The songs of resistance against Japan were so loud and clear.

Comrades marched in orderly steps toward the battlefield of liberation.

The comrades marched in orderly steps to the enemy's rear.

Forward, forward

Our team marches towards the sun

Towards the North China Plain

Towards the hills beyond the Great Wall

Xie Qiang sang loudly as he drove.

Long Fei thought to himself, "This is exactly the effect I want. I believe that if this song were to play on the battlefield, the soldiers would be filled with passion and high morale."

Upon hearing the sudden singing, the Nationalist soldiers stationed in Taierzhuang all ran out at the same time.

They followed the direction from which the song was coming, humming along as they anxiously searched.

It's worth noting that this song was only completed 39 years ago. After its release, it was deeply loved by the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army and became a popular and widely sung song.

There's also a dark humor story about this song.

Historical records show that during the War of Resistance against Japan, the New First Army was one of the five main forces of the National Revolutionary Army and was known as the "Number One Army in the World".

He was singing this song while fighting a bloody battle against the Japanese in Burma.

This song was part of the performance when the Nationalist government sent an arts troupe to Myitkyina to comfort the expeditionary force.

When Commander Sun of the New First Army heard it, he liked it very much and had his troops learn to sing it.

Long Fei had Xiaobai configure this song because it was later modified and designated as the People's Liberation Army anthem.

In the current situation, playing this song can not only inspire the soldiers, but also avoid any criticism from the Nationalist army.

Even so, Commander Li received a report from the garrison at Taierzhuang immediately.

After inquiring about the specifics and the lyrics, Commander Li found no problems.

So he instructed, "Don't make a fuss. I think the content of this song is not only fine, but also very well written."

When Long Fei returned to his post, everyone was drawn to the song, and the loud broadcast continued until late at night before finally stopping.

During this time, everyone learned the song and could sing it fluently.

The Japanese Independent Mixed Brigade No. 3 and No. 13, led by brigade commanders Tadao Yoshizawa and Yoshiharu Ozaki, traveled day and night by train southward.

We finally arrived at Liangxiadian on the second night.

After meeting with Yoshizawa Tadao, Ozaki Yoshiharu, and Isogai Rensuke, the three of them first held a discussion.

Finally, it was decided that early the next morning, Yoshiharu Ozaki would lead his brigade straight to Zaozhuang and launch an attack on the city from the flank.

Meanwhile, Seishiro Itagaki, commander of the 5th Division, led the 5th Division to launch a simultaneous attack on the castle from the north.

As for the 10th Division and the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade, they launched a fierce attack on Liangxiadian early the next morning.

We aim to capture both stores in the morning and then reach the outskirts of Teng County in the afternoon.

After that, they captured Tengxian and joined forces with the 5th Division and the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade in front of Taierzhuang.

But when the Japanese attacked the next morning, they found that both shops were already empty.

The 10th Division and the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade captured Liangxiadian without losing a single soldier, opening the way for their advance into Tengxian.

Tadao Yoshizawa asked with some doubt, "Isoya-kun, why would the Chinese army voluntarily give up such a strategically advantageous location as Liangxiadian?"

It's clear that Rensuke Isogai has forgotten the pain of his past mistakes and has reverted to his arrogant personality.

"Yoshizawa-kun, don't worry. I think the Chinese army must have learned that your two brigades were coming to reinforce us and thought they couldn't hold them off, so they had no choice but to abandon Liangxiadian and prepare to hold Tengxian."

After thinking it over, Yoshizawa Tadao agreed with Isogai Rensuke's assessment.

"Isoya-kun, what are we waiting for? Let's head straight for Fuji Prefecture."

"Yoshi, Yoshizawa-kun and I are thinking the same thing. Alright, let's set off now and try to take Teng County before dark."

Another independent mixed brigade led by Yoshiharu Ozaki encountered fierce resistance from the Nationalist army after arriving in Zaozhuang.

Because Zaozhuang and Xiangcheng are relatively close to Taierzhuang, Longfei meant that they should not be allowed to arrive in Taierzhuang too early.

Therefore, Commander Li ordered that the Japanese be held off for two hours before retreating.

The situation in Xiangcheng was similar to that in Zaozhuang; Itagaki Seishiro's Fifth Division also encountered fierce resistance.