Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 47 The Japanese Fall into the Trap

"Commander, the enemy's firepower is too fierce. This must be the enemy's main force. They're throwing shells like they're free. The brothers are suffering heavy casualties." Lieutenant Wang crawled up to Gou Dongxi and shouted.

"You don't need to tell me, I already know." Gou Dongxi hid behind a large rock, cautiously observing the scene.

"Quickly, immediately inform Ono-kun that we have been under heavy artillery fire, the forest is filled with enemy gunfire, and our troops have suffered heavy casualties. The enemy must have at least 1000, no less than 1500 men. Tell Ono-kun to provide reinforcements immediately, we can't hold on much longer."

"Yes, Commander, I'm going right away." Lieutenant Wang scrambled off to the back.

"Brothers, hold on, hold on!"

"Reporting to Company Commander Ono, Gou Dongxi reports that they are under attack by a large number of Chinese troops and request our support."

"I guessed right, there really was an ambush." ​​Ono-ta-kun said with a smug look on his face.

"Company Commander Ono, do we need reinforcements now?" Squad Leader Murakami asked.

"Wait a minute, let these puppet troops wear down the Chinese army on the other side. Cannon fodder should only serve as cannon fodder. The lives of our imperial warriors are the most precious. Anyway, these puppet troops can be recruited at any time." Ono-sama said indifferently. In his eyes, the puppet troops were just dogs they kept.

"Company Commander Ono, I understand."

"Commander, Commander, Ono-sama tells us to hold out for another hour." Lieutenant Wang crawled over, looking like he was about to cry.

"What? They want us to hold out for another hour? This bastard is really using me as cannon fodder! I'm not doing this anymore!" Gou Dongxi was furious. Even a clay Buddha has a temper, let alone a puppet army commander like himself.

Gou Dongxi knew perfectly well that if he had the weapon, the Japanese could still use it and it would still have value to them. But if he had lost all his troops and was left with no one, he might be kicked away by the Japanese and die without even knowing where he died.

Thinking of this, Gou Dongxi ignored Ono-sama's order to continue and quickly followed his puppet army in retreat.

"Brothers, get out of here right now!" Gou Dongxi shouted.

Upon hearing Commander Gou order a retreat, the tense atmosphere among the puppet troops snapped, and they all ran back the way they came.

"Heh, these little devils really treat these puppet troops like cannon fodder. They're fighting like this and they're not even coming to help," Tang Weiguo sneered.

"Communicator, notify Tang Xiaohu to pursue the puppet army brigade. Maintain distance and be ready to retreat at any time to draw the Japanese pursuit." Tang Weiguo, who was observing the battlefield from the mountain, keenly sensed that the puppet army was about to retreat.

"Battalion Commander Tang, the regimental commander has ordered that if the puppet troops escape, your unit should immediately pursue them, but be careful to maintain distance and be prepared to retreat at any time to draw the Japanese away."

"Chase them!" Seeing the group of puppet soldiers retreating in the direction they came from, Tang Xiaohu led the blocking force to pursue them.

"Damn it, those puppet troops ran really fast!"

"The regimental commander also told me to keep my distance, so it would be difficult to catch up." Tang Xiaohu looked at the puppet soldiers who were fleeing for their lives ahead with a speechless expression.

"Keep chasing until you see the Japanese, then retreat," Tang Xiaohu continued, issuing his orders.

"Reporting to Company Commander Ono, the puppet troops have begun to retreat, and the enemy is pursuing them," reported Squad Leader Murakami.

"Damn it! These collaborators ruined my plans! They're going to die!" Ono-ta-kun cursed.

"However, these collaborators also played their part."

"Signalman, order the armored vehicles to clear the way, all squads to follow and attack. Notify the mortar squads to prepare flares and be ready to fire at any time."

"Hay."

Just as Company Commander Ono was making arrangements, Gou Dongxi led the puppet troops back to the Japanese company.

"Ono-kun, the enemy is catching up!" Gou Dongxi said breathlessly.

"A bunch of useless trash, Gou Sang, immediately organize the troops and follow the Imperial Army to launch another attack." Ono Tenjun looked at him with disdain.

Tang Xiaohu saw the puppet troops stop in the distance and ordered his troops to cease pursuit.

"Everyone be careful. It looks like the puppet troops have joined up with the Japanese ahead. Remember, once you see the Japanese fire two shots, immediately pretend to retreat. We'll imitate the retreating posture of those puppet troops. Everyone understand?"

"Battalion Commander Tang, this is too much to ask. It's a bit difficult for us to escape like the puppet troops. We can't do that."

"If you can't learn it, then pretend. Did you all understand?"

"Yes, Battalion Commander Tang."

"Alright, proceed carefully." Tang Xiaohu led his men slowly toward the direction of the Japanese.

On the Japanese side, Squad Leader Murakami reported: "Company Commander Ono has spotted enemy activity. The number of enemies is unknown, and they are moving towards our position."

"Alright, communications officer, order the mortar unit to fire 5 illumination rounds."

"Yes, squad leader."

Then came several mortar shots, and five flares were launched into the sky.

The flares, accompanied by a dazzling white light, illuminated the area in front of the Japanese soldiers as they fell.

Tang Xiaohu's troops were exposed to the Japanese.

"Kill the chickens, attack!" Ono-ta-kun ordered an attack immediately after spotting the enemy.

The Japanese armored vehicles took the lead and attacked in Tang Xiaohu's direction.

"Holy crap, what is this thing? Damn, it's a flare." Tang Xiaohu suddenly remembered that Tang Weiguo had explained to him before about weapons for nighttime illumination.

"Damn it, everyone run! Lure the Japanese into the ambush zone!"

After Tang Xiaohu gave the order, the pursuing team he led, front and back ranks alike, took off running. Their running posture had a touch of the mannerisms of puppet troops.

Upon seeing Tang Xiaohu escape, Ono immediately ordered the pursuing Japanese soldiers to speed up.

The Japanese soldiers inside the armored car were practically flooring the accelerator, but they still kept a distance from Tang Xiaohu.

Tang Xiaohu scoffed at it.

"Damn it, my five-kilometer armed march wasn't for nothing."