nucmednet Chapter 46 Testing each other
Chapter 46 Testing each other
"Report, Company Commander Ono, we'll reach Longting after we pass Erdaoling ahead," Gou Dongxi reported through the accompanying translator.
"Oh, order the troops to halt." Ono-sama suddenly ordered the troops to stop.
"Company Commander Ono, why did you stop the troops? Commander Fujino ordered us to quickly reinforce the Imperial Army at the Longting stronghold." Gou Dongxi asked, looking puzzled.
Although he was hoping the enemy attacking the Longting stronghold would retreat by the time he arrived, so that his puppet army wouldn't have to fight, he wasn't about to risk his life for the Japanese.
“I just received a notification from headquarters. According to the report from Squad Leader Hirata at the Longting stronghold, this unit does not seem to have any intention of annihilating them. They could have easily captured the Longting stronghold, but they seem reluctant to attack now, as if they are waiting for something. So I suspect that the enemy must have other intentions in doing this.”
“Gou Sang, there is a strategy in Chinese military strategy called ‘encircling the point and attacking the reinforcements.’ I’m afraid there must be an ambush ahead.”
"Oh, Ono-sama, what should we do? The Chinese army is familiar with the surrounding terrain and is skilled in night fighting. If we advance rashly, we will surely fall into the enemy's trap. Ono-sama, I suggest we immediately telegraph Commander Fujino and request reinforcements."
"You bastard, isn't this showing my incompetence?" Ono scolded Gou Dongxi.
"Yes, yes, yes, Ono-sama is right to reprimand me." Gou Dongxi's face was obsequious, but in his heart he was already cursing.
"That son of a bitch Ono is too arrogant. Even Commander Fujino treated me very politely, but a mere company commander dared to treat me like this."
"Gou Sang, it's time to prove your loyalty," Ono Taijun said, staring at Gou Dongxi.
"Ono-kun, what are your orders?" Gou Dongxi felt uneasy under Ono-kun's gaze.
“I plan to use your puppet army as bait. You will lead your puppet army to support the Longting stronghold, and I will wait here for the fish to take the bait.”
"If the fish don't take the bait, you can rescue the garrison at Longting Stronghold and make a great contribution to the Imperial Army. If the fish do take the bait, Gou Sang, we can attack from both sides and make sure this army has nowhere to escape." Ono-sama revealed a cunning smile.
"Ah, Ono-sama, it's too dangerous for our puppet army to set off alone. Why don't you send a contingent of Imperial Army soldiers to accompany us?"
Upon hearing Ono-sama's words, Gou Dongxi looked extremely unwilling. Wasn't this blatantly using them as cannon fodder? That damned Ono-sama, I'll give Commander Fujino a piece of my mind when I get back this time.
"Hmm? Gou Sang, do you intend to disobey military orders?" Ono Taijun's eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent.
Gou Dongxi shuddered in fright and hurriedly replied, "Ono-sama, I will immediately gather the puppet troops and go to scout ahead." After saying that, Gou Dongxi rushed off to gather the troops, as if a demon was following behind him.
Urged on by Ono-sama, Gou Dongxi reluctantly led the puppet army slowly up the mountain road to the Longting stronghold.
All the way, Gou Dongxi kept cursing: "Those damn Japanese devils are bullying us too much. A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. Just you wait."
"Lieutenant Wang, inform the troops to be on high alert and on guard. If you encounter the enemy, act like cowards. Survival is the priority. Fighting is the Japanese devils' business."
"Commander, don't worry. We may not be good at fighting, but we're experts at playing the fool," Lieutenant Wang said with a chuckle.
"Can't you speak human language? If not, shut up." Gou Dongxi turned around and slapped Deputy Wang hard across the face.
"Commander, I dare not say anything more," Lieutenant Wang said, covering his face in grievance.
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Tang Weiguo, who was lying in wait for the Japanese, received reconnaissance information from the special reconnaissance battalion.
"Reporting to the regimental commander, the Japanese company providing support and the accompanying puppet army battalion have stopped in front of Erdao Ridge."
"Understood. Continue to monitor the movements of the Japanese and their puppet troops."
"Yes, Captain."
"Commander, what tricks are these Japanese devils up to now?" Tang Xiaohu asked.
"They didn't use any tricks, they were just very cautious. I'm starting to suspect that they've discovered our plan. The commander of these Japanese devils is not to be underestimated."
"Commander, what should we do now?"
"Let's observe the situation calmly. If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either." Tang Weiguo showed no panic whatsoever; on the contrary, he remained exceptionally calm and composed.
"Communications officer," Tang Weiguo called out.
"arrive."
"Order Tang Dazhuang to put pressure on the garrison at Longting Stronghold," Tang Weiguo ordered.
"Commander, this is an attempt to put pressure on this Japanese rescue team."
“Yes, I don’t believe they can remain indifferent. We’re now competing to see who can stay calmer. Let’s see who the hunter and the prey are.” After saying that, Tang Weiguo closed his eyes to conserve his energy.
After a while, a scout ran over to report the latest enemy situation.
"Reporting to the regimental commander, the puppet troops have begun to move towards the Longting stronghold, while the Japanese company remains stationary."
"Commander, the Japanese have discovered our plan. Are they planning to use the puppet troops as bait to lure us out?" Tang Xiaohu immediately realized they had been exposed upon hearing the scout's report.
"Either we've been discovered, or the puppet troops are scouting ahead. But we have no choice but to take this bait. If these 1000-plus puppet troops get through, Tang Dazhuang will be in danger. The Japanese have played this clever scheme well." Tang Weiguo couldn't help but praise the Japanese commander.
"Xiao Hu, you take your battalion's mortar company to support the two companies of the Second Battalion that are on the task of blocking. Remember, don't hold back the mortar shells. You must make it look like you are the main force of our entire regiment."
"The fiercer you fight, the easier it will be to lure these Japanese devils into a trap," Tang Weiguo said.
"Yes, Commander. Don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the mission." With that, Tang Xiaohu left immediately.
"Correspondent, call Niu Dali over here."
"It's the regimental commander."
"A short while later, Niu Dali came running over from a distance, panting heavily."
"Commander, what are the arrangements?"
"This group of Japanese devils brought four armored vehicles. Although the armor of the Japanese armored vehicles is too thin and can be easily penetrated by bullets at close range, the machine guns carried on the vehicles still pose a threat to the troops. So you need to find a way to take them out as soon as possible."
"Commander, we guarantee the mission will be accomplished. Our regiment's best gunners and marksmen are all in our special forces battalion. We'll make sure to blow up these armored vehicles as soon as possible."
"Don't let your guard down. This is a regular Japanese combat unit, and their combat effectiveness is much higher than the Japanese supply train we ambushed before."
"Commander, I, Old Niu, don't fight unprepared battles. I've already planted explosives on the road. As soon as the Japanese armored vehicles arrive, they'll experience what it's like to be blown to bits." Niu Dali grinned wickedly.
"Apart from blowing up the Japanese armored vehicles, your mission remains the same: focus on attacking the Japanese heavy firepower points."
"Yes, Commander, I'll go prepare." Niu Dali said and then disappeared into the night.
In Erdaoling, Gou Dongxi was leading the puppet army cautiously, advancing with their heads down and backs bent.
"Heh, these puppet troops are really cowardly." Tang Xiaohu, hidden in the shadows, watched the large group of puppet troops moving in the distance.
"Everyone, get ready and give them a good beating," Tang Xiaohu ordered. All the soldiers loaded their bullets, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Tang Xiaohu immediately gave the order when he saw the puppet troops approaching within firing range.
"Give it to me, fire!" Tang Xiaohu, holding a machine gun, fired at the puppet troops. Gunfire erupted densely in the forest, accompanied by the explosions of mortars hitting the ground.
"Oh no, there's an ambush! Get hidden!" Gou Dongxi shouted.
Before Gou Dongxi could say anything, the group of puppet soldiers hurriedly scattered and hid.
"Fight back! Fight back!" Gou Dongxi shouted, gun in hand, urging his men to fight back. Under Gou Dongxi's command, the puppet troops launched a difficult counterattack.