The Japanese infantry brigade, which was ordered to reinforce Shilipu, was originally used as a reserve for the peripheral guards. When something happened to the guard point, the infantry brigade immediately reinforced. Speaking of which, the Japanese division commander was also prepared in advance.

It is a pity that the 13th Japanese Division, which was stationed in a small town, did not know that their troops were mobilized and had always been controlled by the reconnaissance team of the task force. The existence of this infantry brigade naturally could not escape the attention of the reconnaissance team.

Before the attack on Shilipu, a combat platoon under Hu Biao, a prisoner of war company, and a main regiment of the 51st Army had already bypassed the surrounded Shilipu and built an ambush position behind it, waiting for the Japanese to come.

The Japanese infantry brigade who rushed to Shilipu from the rear to rescue him did not expect to be ambushed halfway. When Hu Biao wiped out the two Japanese squadrons stationed in Shilipu, he rushed to the town without any consideration.

Yu Xuezhong, who had been worried about Hu Biao being too confident, looked at the convoy that appeared one after another on the road and finally realized where Hu Biao's confidence came from. He could see no less than ten cannons passing by in front of him alone.

With those seven-fifth caliber mountain cannons, as well as the 92 infantry cannons and mortars carried onto the car, Yu Xuezhong felt that if he had such equipment, he would dare to compete with the Japanese. Unfortunately, they could not afford to be equipped with such artillery.

Even if he commanded an army, the so-called military-direct artillery battalion at hand could not even be equipped with a Qiwushan cannon, but only the mortars equipped in his early years. Even this artillery battalion was still in a situation where the artillery shells were fired less than the ones.

How could Yu Xuezhong not be excited when he heard that Hu Biao and others were given the equipment of the artillery regiment? Although he had to take some risks, Yu Xuezhong's opinion was completely worth it. The chances of winning this battle tonight are still very high!

Xu Sandao, who was lurking on the road behind Shilipu, looked at the rapid footsteps coming from the road ahead and quickly said: "Notify the troops to use artillery as a signal. The artillery starts and attack in full swing! If the cannon is not fired, no one is allowed to attack without authorization!"

"Yes, squadron leader!"

Even if the troops involved in the ambush are still mostly the main force of the 51st Army. But the protagonist tonight is still the task force with fewer troops. Even if someone in the 51st Army is not convinced, he dare not disobey the order given by Yu Xuezhong.

Even Yu Xuezhong himself followed Hu Biao and led the guard regiment to cooperate in combat. How dare other troops not obey commands? Moreover, the risk of fighting the main attack is undoubtedly greater, and it is safer to play assists!

When Hu Biao was sitting in a car and heading straight for the ambush position, the reinforced Japanese infantry brigade also entered the ambush area set up in advance. With the order from Xu Sandao, more than a dozen mortars instantly shot the shells out.

At the same time, the combat platoons and prisoners of war companies lurking on both sides of the highway also heard Xu Sandao's roar: "Fight!"

The shells that smashed into the Japanese army instantly exploded the originally neat Japanese army marching team. Just as the Japanese realized they were ambushed, gunfires came from near the roads on both sides, causing reinforcements to fall into an ice cave.

The Japanese infantry captain lying on the ground said in confusion: "Baga! How come there are ambushers here? Where did these Chinese troops emerge? What exactly did our guards do for food?"

In the opinion of the infantry captain, the area from the standby area to Shilipu should belong to their rear base camp. In order to ensure the safety of the rear, the division also dispatched many lurking posts and reconnaissance posts to closely monitor the movements around.

On the way to reinforcements, they could vaguely see the firelight and gunfire sounds coming from Shilipu, which shows that their guards are fighting fiercely with the enemy. If they reinforce in time, they might be able to catch the attacking troops off guard.

As a result, they immediately set off after receiving the order and rushed to Shilipu in a hurry. Unexpectedly, they were ambushed just two or three miles away from Shilipu. This was indeed surprising!

Looking at the shells that were constantly smashing and the dense firepower fired from both sides of the road, and looking at the subordinates who were constantly being killed and killed, the infantry captain could only grit his teeth and said, "Hurry up, retreat! Retreat the whole team behind, don't squeeze on the road!"

The Japanese, who were a little breathless when they arrived in a hurry, even though they responded very quickly, could not stop the bullets fired on both sides, and the shells falling from the sky. All they could do was lying tightly on the ground.

The main group of the 51st Army who cooperated with the ambush, looked at the Japanese who were suppressed on the road, as well as the Japanese machine gunners and grenadiers who were constantly being killed, and said in admiration: "The people on the other side are indeed very powerful!"

"Yes! See? The Japanese machine guns that were installed there have been six or seven, but the machine guns still cannot be fired. In terms of gunfire, those guys are indeed better than us. If the machine guns cannot be fired, the Japanese are dead!"

In terms of military strength, there was a main force group sent by the 51st Army, and Xu Sandao and his party also had more reinforcements than the Japanese. In terms of firepower, the main force group of the 51st Army may not be as good as the Japanese. However, the equipment of the task force was stronger than that of the Japanese.

Even the company with the weakest combat power has the weapons to be picked during this period, and the ammunition tube is enough. One platoon has two heavy machine guns, and each squad has at least one light machine gun. This equipment is so envious of the 51st Army troops.

According to Xu Sandao's prior arrangement, the combat platoon mainly deals with the Japanese machine gunners and grenadiers, followed by the Japanese military officers and officers. The riflesmen of the task force are only slightly worse than those of the sniper team.

When shooting at a distance of less than 100 meters, they can basically make a point of shooting. When they see the Japanese set up a machine gun, they will have combat team members to specifically "serve". In this case, how can the Japanese machine gun be fired?

Even at the urging of the Japanese infantry captain, the Japanese devils who began to retreat to the rear soon discovered that some machine guns could not be taken away at all. The reason was that anyone who dared to pick up the machine gun and retreat would definitely be killed if they could not run a few steps away.

Even the Japanese infantry captain became the target of the combat team members. Fortunately, the captain was lucky, and there were soldiers who tried hard to protect him. Even every time he shot, he killed the Japanese who blocked bullets for him.

Seeing this scene, several snipers in the combat platoon said unwillingly: "Damn it, it's rare to see a big fish that actually let him escape. Those Japanese devils are really not afraid of death and dare to use their lives to block bullets!"

"Okay! They can't escape! Even if they escape back to the town, they will definitely die. Did you hear the sound of the car? If I guess correctly, the captain of the detachment has brought people here. Next, it's our turn to attack!"

Sure enough, just as a squad leader heard the sound of cars coming from the road behind him, Xu Sandao, who was in charge of command, immediately said: "All orders will be launched! Drive all the remaining Japanese back to the town. Blow the trumpet and let the troops on the opposite side also rush!"

As the trumpet sounded, the main regiment of the 51st Army, who was staying on the other side, rushed out of the position under the order of the regiment commander. Looking at the officers and soldiers of the task force running in the front, they ignored the weapons abandoned by the Japanese, but the officers and soldiers of the main regiment could not help it.

Soon someone said, "Company Commander, there is a machine gun in front of you. Can we pick it up?"

"Why don't you pick it up? Run faster, not only the machine gun, but also the rifle I will pick it up first. Do you see it? Those guys in the third company are trying hard to pick up weapons! Be quicker, whoever picks up will be the one who will be there after waiting."

"Company Commander, the weapons we picked up are really our own use?"

"Bad! Pick it up first! There are only these weapons in total. Even if you have to distribute them next, the team leader must not distinguish us a little, right? If it really doesn't work, won't you hide it first? By the way, don't forget to pick up more bullets!"

Xu Sandao, who was rushing forward, ignored this situation of robbing weapons. If he had been before, he would have done this. As a soldier, who wouldn't want to use better weapons? A good gun can save his life at critical moments!

Only the main team leader who led the team to pursue the troops could not help but curse, looking at the chaotic troops, "You bastards are still fighting now. How can you be so chaotic? Alas, isn't this a joke for nothing?"

"Just laugh! If I smile a few times, I would rather let others laugh a few more!"

The deputy regiment commander who was staying next to him also replied directly when he heard the rebuke of the main regiment commander. For many combat troops of the 51st Army, most of the soldiers were made of Hanyang, and some of the rifles were smoothed.

Even if this kind of rifle can still be shot, how can it be shot accurately? Now it is rare to have the chance to seize the battlefield, and it is still the weapon of the Japanese. How could these officers and soldiers be willing to miss this opportunity to change equipment?

Looking at the Japanese who fled all the way and seeing the main force behind him that had not yet been followed, Xu Sandao quickly said: "The combat platoon, continue to pursue, and be sure to drive the Japanese back to the town. The prisoner-of-war company will cooperate with the pursuit!

Let’s go and tell their leader, let them clear the road and let the subsequent convoy continue to move forward. No one robbed them of the weapons and ammunition. Tell them that there are countless weapons in the town waiting for them to seize!"

"Yes, squadron leader!"

After hearing Xu Sandao's order, the main regiment commander who cooperated with the combat quickly organized troops to clear the road. Not long after, a large number of cars appeared on the road, and Yu Xuezhong, who came by car with him, came.

Seeing Yu Xuezhong getting off the car, the main regiment commander who led the team quickly stepped forward to report. Seeing the troops cleaning the battlefield, Yu Xuezhong quickly said: "Leave a battalion and the rest of the troops set off with the car!"

"Yes, the military seat!"

Many of the main regiments standing on both sides of the road looked extremely shocked when they looked at the cars driving past them one after another. The reason was that they were all attracted by the cannons hanging behind the cars.

Many soldiers have not seen the scene of cars pulling artillery like this in the army for many years. Now when they see this scene, they instantly feel much more confident and think that they should be able to win the next battle!
Chapter completed!