Chapter 172 Cannonballs Fall from the Sky
When they received the news from the blocking troops, the Japanese generals responsible for commanding the blocking and encirclement seemed very surprised and shocked. For the Japanese army, using special bombs on the battlefield was their patent. When did the national army also have special bombs?
Generally speaking, the Japanese army only ordered combat troops to carry gas masks when they used special bombs. If they did not use special bombs, why should they carry gas masks? The Kuomintang has never heard of them, and they have made and used special bombs.
The defenders who broke through at night now actually carried a large number of special bombs. The Japanese army responsible for blocking them during the raid had to avoid them in a hurry in the face of the threat of special bombs, for fear of inhaling the deadly gas splashed out by the special bombs.
On the other hand, the defenders who broke through the siege, who wore gas masks, successfully rushed out of the Japanese blocking positions. They even wore gas masks to chase and kill the Japanese troops who blocked them, making the Japanese troops blocking them embarrassed.
After listening to the news of the blocking troops, Sadao Niujima said in surprise: "How could the Chinese army have our special bullets?"
For the Japanese army responsible for blocking, these Japanese devils have used special bombs for grenade launchers and special bombs for mortars, and are very familiar with them. But they did not expect that they would also become victims of special bombs.
Faced with the inquiry from the division commander, the remaining officers ordered to come to the command center naturally did not know the answer. If the defenders who were guarding the presidential palace had special bullets in their hands, the subsequent battle to attack the presidential palace would add many unsafe factors.
Looking at the silent officers, Sadao Niujima could only continue: "Send this information to the Special High School, ask them what they do, why didn't even find out such information? Why did our special bombs be in the hands of the enemy?"
Sadao Niujima, who understands the power and harm of special bombs, knows that the Japanese army is extremely strict in the management of special bombs. Even if the Japanese army uses special bombs, they need to apply for procedures and obtain permission to use special bombs on the battlefield.
If special bullets are used at will without any precautions, it may sometimes cause casualties among our personnel. Even if the Japanese army does not have special medicine, the soldiers who inhaled excessive amounts can only wait to die.
In fact, not only Sadao Niujima looked shocked, but other Japanese troops who cooperated with the blocking also felt unbelievable when they learned that the blocking troops were threatened by special bombs. The most shocking thing was that the special bombs used by the breakout troops were actually made by them.
As the blocking troops sent inquiry telegrams back to the headquarters and the Special High School, the generals of the headquarters were also surprised, and the Special High School was even more depressed. The intelligence personnel sent in earlier have not been able to send back any useful information so far.
Just when everyone was confused, Matsui Ishigen standing in front of the map seemed to be thoughtful. Seeing Matsui Ishigen thinking, His Highness, the prince as the interim commander, also said modestly: "Matsui Kun, what do you see?"
"Your Highness, since the war, it has been extremely rare for us to lose special bombs. The only batch of special bombs that were lost is the army shipped from Runzhou to Jinling earlier. If nothing unexpected happens, we meet an old opponent!"
"Where is Na? In China, do we have any opponents?"
"Your Highness, don't underestimate the Chinese people, otherwise we will suffer a loss sooner or later. In order to find the robbed military supplies, a corps of the baggage unit was severely damaged, and the corps sent to clear out was almost wiped out.
With the information collected so far, the mysterious troops attacking Runzhou wharf and warehouses should be in the same group as the troops robbing the army. This unit should not have a large number of people, but the combat methods are extremely powerful and cannot be underestimated.
Do you guys still remember that before the main force in China broke through the siege on the night before, the infantry corps responsible for attacking Zijin Mountain was attacked. I now have a great doubt that the troops of the infantry corps at night are likely to be that mysterious unit."
Listening to the situation analyzed by Matsui Ishien, the generals also felt that it was very possible. Only this situation can explain why a large number of special bombs made by the Japanese army appeared in the hands of the troops breaking through tonight.
At least the special bombs reserved by the Japanese division responsible for attacking Jinling did not occur. The special bombs carried by the breakout defenders must have been sent in by someone. As for how to send them in, the Japanese army also couldn't figure it out.
After analyzing these situations, Matsui Ishien continued: "According to the report from the Special High School, the mysterious troops that had previously responded to the main force of the Chinese army breaking through were all Chinese prisoners of war that we had been captured by us earlier, and their commander was named Hu.
Combined with those clear codes, the commander's surname is Hu. Then I dare to conclude that this commander Hu and his mysterious troops should still be in Jinling City. We must capture this guy alive and wipe out his troops at the same time."
If Hu Biao could hear what Matsui Ishigen said at this moment, he would definitely be very surprised, and he would even praise him, "Old ghost is an old ghost, and he is indeed more powerful than a little ghost." This reasoning and analysis ability is indeed extraordinary!
The mystery was finally solved, and His Highness the Prince immediately said: "Immediately send a report to the Niudao Division, ordering the unit to launch a continuous offensive to restrain the defenders in the city. After dawn, the Lu Airlines will send a squadron fighter jet to cooperate with them to attack the city.
As for the Chinese defenders who broke through, they will continue to pursue the city and must wipe them out. At the same time, they will send a report to the Special High School. I want to know who this damn Hu is. If possible, I will catch them alive!"
Matsui Ishione felt it was unlikely that he could bring out such a powerful commander, how could they easily catch him? In the least, the other party would also break before losing the ability to resist.
Since the war started, there have been many surrendered troops in the Anti-Japanese War, but there are also troops who would rather die than surrender and fight to the last one. This kind of desire to die is no worse than the Bushido, which the Japanese believe in, and it is almost impossible to capture Hu Biao alive.
But in this case, Matsui Ishigen would naturally not pour cold water on His Royal Highness the Prince. As a general, Matsui Ishigen has even begun to worry that after several clear electricity leaked their actions, the royal family and the cabinet must give an explanation to the outside world.
At that time, it is probably not very likely to let His Highness bear the corresponding responsibilities. Only when he, a general, is transferred back to the country for questioning, may the outside world be satisfied. After all, the general is still not as noble as a prince!
After receiving the telegram sent back from the headquarters, Sadao Ushima finally realized that his attacking opponent was not simple at this moment. Even General Matsui attached so much importance to it, how could he dare to be lazy? In desperation, he could only continue to send troops into the city.
But Sadao Niujima didn't know at all. When he sent his troops to the city again, a Japanese squad in Japanese uniform came to the outside of the city mysteriously and quietly in the form of a patrol team.
With the help of the tents and lights built by the Japanese army in the field, it is easy to hide outside the Japanese division command center. Looking at the Japanese temporary military camp that was still brightly lit, Xu Sandao and others who came out safely also looked serious.
"This should be the rear command of the Japanese devils, right?"
"I can't see clearly! However, those tents are the most vigilant, and there are also telephone poles, which should be the command center!"
After some pre-war discussion and analysis, Xu Sandao quickly said: "Time is limited, we must do it as soon as possible. Judging from this situation, the Japanese plan to not rest tonight, so let them have a rest completely.
Set up a mortar, fire two conventional bullets, and two special bullets. Lao Chen, you take the commando forward to alert. Once a Japanese come, provide fire cover immediately. Kill two boxes of conventional bullets, one box of special bullets, and then withdraw after the shooting!"
"clear!"
"Get to act!"
Although he did not find the heavy artillery position, he found the Japanese command center in front of him. Xu Sandao felt it was necessary to do it. He planned to find an opportunity to use the remaining box of special bullets. He kept it, and there would always be times when it could be used.
Still finding a tailwind position, Xu Sandao personally adjusted the angle of the mortar and aimed two mortars that fired special bullets at the entrance of the barracks. Two mortars that fired conventional bullets at the tent with telephone poles.
Everything was ready, Xu Sandao immediately said: "Get ready, let it go!"
When the four mortars roared, two of them headed straight for the tent. Sadao Niujima, who was discussing the combat deployment in the tent, did not expect that the shells would fall from the sky.
When someone exclaimed the sound of "enemy attack", a shell had already penetrated the tent and fell into the tent. An assistant officer who was staying next to Sadao Ushima had no time to remind him and directly blocked him in Sadao Ushima.
With a loud "boom", the tent was torn and ignited. Sadao Niujima, who was blocked by the assistant's life, was also lucky to have fallen down. At this time, two shells fell at the gate of the military camp, but the sound was sizzling and splashing deadly gas.
The Japanese in charge of guards in the military camp looked at the gas that was constantly splashing out and was exposed to the light, and their faces changed suddenly: "No! It's a special bomb! Hurry up, go to the barracks to find a gas mask immediately!"
Looking at the chaotic Japanese military camp, Xu Sandao and the other three soldiers calmly received the cannons and set off the cannons until the three boxes of shells were completely wiped out. Seeing that the Japanese had not come, Xu Sandao said without any hesitation: "Retreat!"
Dragging four slightly hot mortars, the group quickly disappeared into the night. As most of the Japanese troops attacking Jinling entered the city, only a few troops stayed outside, and there were many roads for Xu Sandao and others to detour and hide.
Moreover, when they came to Jinling earlier, Xu Sandao and others also fought Japanese devils nearby and had some understanding of the surrounding terrain. When Japanese devils sent troops to round them up, there was no one there except for a messy footprint.
The infantry corps, who were in charge of the attack in the city, learned that the division command was attacked, and he was still worried about attacking and hurriedly led the main force back to the aid. When the infantry corps leader left the city, he saw the rear military camp shrouded in yellow smoke.
"Oh my God! It's a special bomb! Hurry up, bypass the military camp and search nearby to see if the division commander and others are safe!"
If even the division commander died in this raid, it would also face a truly fatal blow to the entire division. How could the Japanese who rushed back to reinforce would not be worried?
Chapter completed!