Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 308 The general attack begins

"Commander, the Japanese reinforcements from Fenxian County are here!" The 2nd Regiment of the 1st Brigade, responsible for the rearguard encirclement, was the first to discover the movement of the Japanese reinforcements.

"Fight and retreat simultaneously, luring the Japanese in," the Second Regiment Commander decisively ordered.

"Yes."

Seeing the Japanese soldiers getting closer and closer, the second regimental commander decisively gave the order.

"Fire!" A slightly dense burst of gunfire erupted from the Second Regiment's position as they attacked the Japanese reinforcements.

The Japanese troops who came this time were already prepared for battle and were ready to respond to the Second Regiment's attack immediately.

"Company Commander Sagawa, you will oversee the puppet army's attack. Don't worry about their casualties; China has plenty of manpower." A cold glint flashed in Nagata Sanjo's eyes.

It intends to use the puppet troops to wear down the Eighth Route Army's strength, and then break through the enemy's blockade in one fell swoop.

"Hayi, I will now lead the troops to supervise the battle."

"Anyone who obeys orders will be killed on the spot," Nagata Sanjo said calmly. In his eyes, the puppet army was just a expendable resource, not worth any effort.

"Hay."

"Messenger, send a signal to let them break out in our direction."

"Hay."

As Nagata Sanjo gave the order, three red signal flares flew into the air.

"Nanchuan-kun, Staff Officer Nagata has arrived with reinforcements," Okamoto Ichichu said, looking at the red signal flare in the sky.

"Great! Staff Officer Nagata arrived just in time. It's time for our big battle!" Minami Ichiro exclaimed excitedly.

“It’s time for us to counterattack. Minami-kun, let’s head to Nagata’s headquarters and concentrate our forces to launch an attack on the Eighth Route Army,” Okamoto said calmly.

"Those puppet troops?"

"Let them draw the enemy's firepower there. Don't worry, the puppet troops will keep coming back after they die." Okamoto made no attempt to hide his contempt for the puppet troops.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

"Messenger, notify the squad to assemble at Nagata's office."

"Hai."

On the ambush site, Niu Dali was looking at the distant battlefield through binoculars.

"Damn, they reacted really fast, they've already started flanking us."

"We can't fall behind them."

"Yang Shan, you and your battalion keep a close watch on this puppet army. Second/Third Battalion, follow me and we'll flank them from behind," Niu Dali shouted.

"Yes,"

Subsequently, Niu Dali led two battalions of soldiers and secretly fled towards the direction of the Japanese.

On the position of the Second Regiment.

"Commander, the Japanese soldiers inside are starting to break out in our direction."

"Alright, the only problem is that they won't break through. Everyone, immediately withdraw from your current positions and wait for the Japanese troops to regroup before we make our move."

"Commander, order: everyone retreat in an orderly manner."

"Yes."

After the Second Regiment withdrew from its position, the Japanese troops that had been surrounded successfully broke through and joined up with the newly reinforced Japanese troops in the county town.

"How bad were the troop losses?" Nagata Sanjo asked.

"Reporting to Staff Officer Nagata, the Imperial forces have not suffered many losses; the main problem is that the First Regiment of the Imperial Army is still within the encirclement," Nanchuan said.

"Then it's alright. As long as no Imperial soldiers are lost, that's fine." Nagata Sanjo waved his hand dismissively.

Since there has been no loss, I now give the order.

"Hay."

"Nanchuan Squadron, responsible for the right flank attack."

"Hay."

"Okamoto Company. In charge of the left flank attack."

"Hay."

"The Zuochuan Company, along with a portion of the puppet army, will advance with my central forces."

"This time, we must wipe out this band of Eighth Route Army soldiers."

"Hay."

"Each prepares to attack."

Just as Nagata Sanjo was preparing to teach the Eighth Route Army a lesson, the main force of the three regiments participating in the siege had already formed a huge encirclement around the Japanese troops.

"One group in position."

"Second Regiment in position."

"The reconnaissance team is in position."

The three telegrams were sent to Tang Xiaohu's command post almost simultaneously.

"Reporting to the commander, the first, second, and reconnaissance regiments are in position and ready to launch an attack at any time."

"Okay. Send a reply immediately and launch the general offensive."

"Yes."

"Furthermore, immediately notify the attacking forces to launch an attack."

"Yes."

As Tang Xiaohu gave the order, the artillery regiment, which had been poised to fire outside Fen County, lifted its outer cover, revealing rows of dark cannon muzzles.

"Attention all units."

"Corrective artillery unit."

"All units, prepare."

With each order given, the artillery regiment prepared to fire.

"emission."

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."

Dense artillery shells bombarded the outer defensive perimeter of Fenxian County.

"Boom, boom, boom."

As the shells landed, a violent explosion rang out on the quiet outskirts of Fen County.

Suddenly, the Japanese air raid sirens blared.

"Baka yarou, what's going on?" Matsuyama Ken, who was sitting in his office, had lost his usual composure.

"Ring, ring, ring."

The phone on the table rang.

Without hesitation, Kenichi Matsuyama answered the phone immediately.

"what happens?"

"Reporting to the Commander, the enemy has attacked our positions from both the east and west sides of Fen County. The enemy has used at least twenty artillery pieces to attack our positions."

"We have now abandoned our outer positions and retreated to defend the city walls."

"The enemy's firepower is very strong now. We request immediate support. Immediate support is needed."

“I understand,” Kenichi Matsuyama said through gritted teeth.

"You must immediately hold the city walls and await reinforcements."

"Baka yarou!" Matsuyama Kenichi cursed as he hung up the phone.

The messenger immediately sent a telegram to the headquarters of Hong County and Xiang County, requesting support.

"In addition, immediately report to the Taiyuan Command that Fenxian County has been attacked and request support."

Hai.

Even if Matsuyama Kenichi were a fool, he would understand that the enemy's real target was Fenxian County.

Their purpose in doing this was to draw out the garrison in the county town so that they could attack Fen County.

"Which unit could it be?" Kenichi Matsuyama pondered calmly.

At this point, he no longer intended to send a telegram to the Changshan staff officer outside the city, asking them to return to the city to provide support.

Since this unit dared to lure them out, they must have made thorough preparations.

As Matsuyama Kenichi had predicted, things turned out exactly as he had anticipated.

The three regiments, which had been eager to attack, launched a general offensive against the Japanese at the same time.

The artillery battalions of the three regiments immediately unleashed a barrage of fire on the Japanese troops.

"Damn it, enemy artillery fire!" Nagata Sanjo shouted as he was about to take action, hearing the sound of shells whistling through the air all around him.

Just as Nagata Sanjo finished shouting, the sound of artillery shells exploding rang out.

"Baka, how could the Eighth Route Army have artillery fire?" Minami Ichiro asked in confusion.

"Oh no, we're not lying anymore, the enemy is definitely not the Eighth Route Army." Okamoto Ichichū realized this instantly.

"The ones who dare to attack us are the Independent Brigade of Wolong Mountain."

"Damn it, they're too cunning!" Nanchuan cursed.

"Prepare to break out. If we travel independently, their target will definitely not be us."

"Oh no, the county town." At that moment, the three of them suddenly thought of the county town at the same time.

"We've fallen for their trap," Nagata Sanjo said regretfully, slapping his forehead.

"I should have realized it sooner."

"No, everyone, break out towards the county town and support the garrison."

"Hay."

Looking at the Japanese troops preparing to break through from a distance, Niu Dali sneered.

"You damn Japanese devils, you still want to escape?"

"Order, all battalions, attack!"

After saying that, Niu Dali grabbed his submachine gun and charged towards the Japanese soldiers.

"Da da da da da."

His marksmanship was divine; one Japanese soldier after another fell before him.