Chapter 456: Thank you for your kindness
For the Japanese army stationed in Shilipu, they knew what their mission was before garrisoning. Taking over the Japanese squadron that was encircled and annihilated last night had already made them realize that Shilipu was a dangerous place and they must be vigilant when garrisoning.
It can be seen from the instructions issued by the division that the division is afraid that the surrounding areas are not peaceful recently, and even a bit dangerous. If not, the division would not have ordered them to repair fortifications as soon as possible. This situation has never happened before.
If it were the former garrison in Shilipu, the Japanese army would have dispatched some troops to go to the surrounding villages to fight Qiufeng. Today, many troops raising supplies have been inexplicably attacked, and even their defensive forces have become nervous.
Even if an officer speculated that it would be unlikely to be peaceful tonight, these Japanese devils still did not expect that the night had not yet come, but the battle curtain had already opened. Faced with the artillery fire that was pouring in, the defenders in the village were unable to resist.
Seeing the fortifications being blown up and the houses used to hide were blown up, the originally disciplined troops were as frightened as a dog. This sudden violent shelling really scared the Japanese army in the village.
Also uneasy were the main force of the Japanese division stationed near Shilipu. Listening to the violent shelling from Shilipu, many Japanese Japanese in charge of guards quickly blew the warning whistle, and many troops quickly gathered.
When Ogisu Ribing received the report from the adjutant, he said in surprise: "Where is Na? Shilipu is attacked?"
"Yes, general! The frontier sentry came to report, and violent artillery attacks came from Shilipu. The main force of the Chinese army should be attacking Shilipu. As expected, the mysterious armed forces lurking in Shucheng had already sneaked into Lu'an."
"It is indeed a bit unexpected to launch an attack so impatiently. The left-wing infantry brigade was ordered to rush to Shilipu for reinforcements. The periphery guards were ordered to be vigilant and guard against the Chinese army's sneak attacks."
"Hi!"
According to Ogisu's guess, the mysterious troops who were good at night battles and sneak attacks should have chosen to launch sneak attacks in the dead of night. But now the sky has not yet been completely dark, and the troops outside the division are subject to fierce attacks.
It was obviously unreasonable, and it also made Ogisu Rising Bing unable to guess Hu Biao's combat intentions for a while. But one thing is, Ogisu Rising Bing always believed that as long as his troops were vigilant, he would have no fear in the face-to-face confrontation.
Even if he lost nearly half of his troops in Shucheng, he was also caused by a sneak attack. If he had a head-on confrontation, Ribing Ogisu believed that he would not lose. It was precisely because of this confidence that Ribing Ogisu decided to stay in Ru'an and wait for the opportunity.
Now that Hu Biao has made a move, it is naturally Ogisu's turn to set up troops to fight back. Considering that the situation is still unclear, he sent an infantry brigade to Shilipu to reinforce. The infantry brigade stationed on the left wing of the division is naturally not weak in combat.
At the same time, Hu Biao, who used fierce artillery fire to plow the courtyard and sweep the cave, quietly watched the performance of the two artillery positions. As soon as five minutes arrived, Hu Biao said calmly: "Pillar, fire signal flares! Start a full-scale attack!"
"Yes, captain!"
With a signal flare rising into the air, the artillery soldiers who were rising immediately stopped the artillery attack. At the same time, Lei Xiong, who was lurking near Shilipu, roared: "Brothers, rush!"
The 51st Army directly under the guard regiment, looking at the officers and soldiers of the task force rushing into the smoke of gunpowder, Xu Hu, who was in charge of command, quickly said: "The whole regiment attacks, don't let a Japanese detachment go! Kill!"
The frontal attack was led by the troops commanded by Lei Xiong, and the periphery was led by the guard regiment commanded by Xu Hu. As the shelling ended, the village defenders who were blown to the point of being dizzy also began to call: "Defense! Prepare to block! Counterattack!"
Most of the surviving Japanese soldiers shouted loudly, hoping that someone would respond to their greetings. What shocked these Japanese soldiers was that the villages that had many people around them before the shelling suddenly became empty.
Occasionally, a cry for help came from the collapsed ruins. We clearly told these surviving Japanese that after a bombardment, they were no more than one in ten. Even if there were some alive, most of them were wounded soldiers and were difficult to organize an effective counterattack.
The smoke of gunpowders produced by the shelling became clearer as the shelling stopped under the drizzle. At this moment, countless shouts of killing came from around the village. The attacking troops entering the village can also be said to be killing people as they see them.
The Preparatory Company, who was responsible for the main attack mission, was advised by Lei Xiong early in the morning. That is, don’t be alone. He must wipe out all the Japanese surviving villages before the guard regiment arrives. The guard regiment can only clean up the battlefield for them.
When the guard regiment rushed into the village, in addition to killing some Japanese devils who tried to escape and break through, they saw the officers and soldiers of the reserve company who had killed the entire village before they entered the village. Seeing this scene, the officers and soldiers of the guard regiment were also surprised.
Many officers and soldiers muttered: "MD, such a guy runs so fast, you're fighting now!"
"Isn't it better to fight without it? If we really want to fight with the Japanese, we may not be able to get benefits. OK, remember what the regiment said, be kind to these guys. No matter what, they are also friendly forces!"
The officers of the guard regiment led the team listened to the murmurs and discussions of their subordinates, and soon remembered what Xu Hu had told them before. That is, they must be polite to Hu Biao's subordinates. If they cannot get a war, then they can be honest and obedient.
Looking at the officers and soldiers of the guard regiment who rushed into the village and Lei Xiong who successfully met in the village, he also said directly: "Where is your commander? The remaining enemies in the village have been cleared. We have other tasks. Let's leave it to you for cleaning the battlefield!"
In the process of clearing out the remaining enemies in the village, it is easier to pick up weapons and ammunition. Lei Xiong has already asked the officers and soldiers of the prisoners of war company to pick up the remaining guns and ammunition buried under the ruins or corpses. Lei Xiong did not pick up the remaining guns and ammunition, and the guard regiment was left to be responsible for cleaning.
In the past, Lei Xiong would definitely be reluctant to give up these spoils. But after fighting with Hu Biao, he knew that Hu Biao looked down on ordinary weapons at all, and the task force did not need them. The more he picked up, it would increase the burden on the march.
When Xu Hu arrived and the two met briefly, Lei Xiong greeted him and the soldiers of the Preparatory Company and the officers and soldiers of the Prisoners and the Officers of the Prison Company who rushed into the village soon rushed out of the village and rushed towards the night light not far away.
Take out a pocket watch from your arms, Xu Hu looked at the time and said, "In less than ten minutes, the Japanese devils in the two squadrons were wiped out, and they were not damaged. The combat effectiveness of these guys is indeed not simple!"
"Group, there are still a lot of weapons and ammunition in this village. Do these guys actually want it?"
"It's not that I don't want it, but that people don't like these weapons and ammunition. Okay, hurry up and clean the battlefield, and there will be a task later! If it's too late, we may not even be able to drink soup when others eat meat!"
When the guard regiment seized time to clear the battlefield and clear out all the weapons, ammunition and supplies that could be used, Hu Biao and Yu Xuezhong also soon appeared on the road in front of the village, looking at the guard regiment busy in the ruins of the village.
Just when Yu Xuezhong sighed that the battle was too easy, Hu Biao smiled and said, "General Yu, I'm afraid there is no time to sigh now! My reconnaissance unit came to report that a Japanese infantry brigade was rushing towards us at full speed!
Time is precious, so please general Yu order to leave some troops to clean the battlefield. In addition, I have left some artillery on the artillery positions, and asked general Yu to send troops to transport them away. If I am right, will the general still have troops in the city?"
"Indeed! In order to ensure that Lu's safety is not lost, I still have a main division unit in the city!"
"Leave a main force, and the rest of the troops should leave the city quickly! Take Shilipu and I can drive straight into the Huanglong. The remaining Japanese devils are afraid that they will not be able to take care of themselves and have no choice but to have the ability to make the Lu'an City.
If you can dispatch more troops to annihilate more Japanese devils. Although I can't guarantee whether you can wipe out the remaining Japanese devils. But I believe that after the general attack starts, the Japanese army will inevitably be defeated in full. What should we do? Should the general know what to do?"
"Okay! It's rare for me to have such ambitions. I'll take a big bet. The person who comes will send a report to the city, leaving a main force group, and the rest of the troops will quickly leave the city. The rest of the troops will fully cooperate with Chief Hu's troops to encircle and suppress the Japanese army!"
Through the battle in less than ten minutes, Yu Xuezhong already knew how powerful Hu Biao was. It was because Xuezhong ordered the gathering of the guard regiment and participated in blocking the Japanese reinforcements, several cars had appeared on the road.
The artillery that had been installed outside the village was quickly transferred to the car. Not long after, except for the preserved artillery, the remaining artillery was put on the car and quickly transported away. Behind the convoy, there were also artillery with larger caliber.
Looking at these cannons, Yu Xuezhong said with a shock, "Brother Hu, is this the Japanese's heavy cannon?"
"It can't be called heavy artillery! At best, it should be field artillery, 105 caliber field artillery, and its power is still good! After solving the Japanese infantry brigade coming to aid, I went straight to the Japanese division headquarters. The Japanese devils on the periphery will trouble you to restrain them!"
"Please rest assured, brother! Although my army is not as strong as me, I can still control the Japanese outside. I really didn't expect that I have such a big killing weapon in my hand, which is an eye-opener this time!"
"If the general really likes it, I will allow you a few balls of field artillery and mountain artillery after the war. Unfortunately, I don't have many shells in my hand. If I was captured in this battle, maybe the general will have the chance to form a direct artillery regiment!"
"Brother, as the saying goes, I will never thank you for your kindness. I have already recorded this love. If you need my help in the future, please give me instructions. I will go all out in the fifty-one army and I will do my best!"
If Yu Xuezhong had envied Xu Yuanquan for gaining benefits before, then he was truly ecstatic when he heard Hu Biao's promise. If the 51st Army could have a direct artillery regiment and play chess with the Japanese in the future, he would not suffer any losses again and again.
In the past, the equipment of the Northeast Army was undoubtedly one of the best among all warlords. But now, the Northeast Army has almost become a miscellaneous army. If you want to expand your strength or preserve more vitality, you can only find a way by yourself.
Chapter completed!