Nobutetsu Sakata's tactic really worked.
After the main force of the Bantian United forwards attacked from the front and covered both flanks at the same time, Li Yunlong's new regiment originally only needed to defend the frontal defense of Cangyunling's main position, but now it was forced to divide into three parts and guard against attacks on both flanks at the same time. The pressure on the Japanese army suddenly doubled.
In particular, the frontal offensive of the Japanese forwards continued unabated. With the advantage of artillery that completely overwhelmed the new regiment, Li Yunlong's new regiment gradually fell into a passive situation in frontal defense and could only struggle to support it.
After the two flanks divided their forces to block the Japanese flank attack, the frontal defense force was weakened again.
Seeing that the new group is already in danger.
Li Yunlong, the frontline commander, naturally understands the current situation of the new regiment, but he has no choice but to grit his teeth and continue to hold on. Behind him is the field hospital that is being transferred. If the Cangyunling position is lost, the field hospital will be directly exposed. Under the gunpoint of the Japanese.
This is something Li Yunlong would rather die than see.
"Brothers, please bear with me. Behind us are the wounded from the field hospital and the army. Even if we die, we must keep the Japanese at the foot of the mountain!"
Li Yunlong, who was angered by the successful Japanese attack, became red-eyed.
In fact, from the moment he received the order from his superiors to lead a new regiment to block the Japanese army and cover the evacuation of the field hospital, Li Yunlong was prepared to fight to the end.
In the eyes of others, in the face of the large-scale mopping up by Japanese soldiers, this was a major retreat.
However, in the view of Li Yunlong, who is as tough, strong, ferocious, rebellious and fiery as a wolf, the best defense is to attack, and the best retreat is to attack. In his dictionary, there is only "offensive" There is no retreat from these two words.
To the ferocious and cunning hungry wolf, any opponent is just a piece of meat in his mouth.
Even the elite and powerful Bantian United team in front of him is the same in Li Yunlong's eyes.
After being beaten by the fierce firepower of the Japanese army for a long time, Li Yunlong finally showed his wolf-like sharp fangs for the first time.
Facing the Japanese artillery fire and stray bullets, Li Yunlong held up the ghost-headed sword he carried with him, and his roar echoed throughout the Cangyunling position, like a wolf roaring at his pack:
"Brothers, even if Li Yunlong's soldiers die, they will only die on the way to charge! It's not my character to huddle here and get beaten. Attack! Attack!"
The loud sound of the charge echoed throughout the valley.
Li Yunlong took the lead and led a company of soldiers. Taking advantage of the gap between Japanese artillery fire, he launched a countercharge towards the Japanese's vanguard offensive force.
This scene shocked the entire Cangyunling battlefield.
Wing Captain Nobutetsu Sakata, who was commanding the rear of the forward troops, couldn't help but stay for a moment.
In the view of this arrogant Japanese captain who underestimated the enemy, even the elite Central Army of the Chinese army would never dare to face him.
This offensive has become even more unstoppable. The so-called Eighth Route Army has given way one after another and does not dare to fight.
Sakata despised this and believed that these Chinese soldiers on the battlefield behind enemy lines lacked the courage to meet on a narrow road.
They simply did not dare to stand up and engage in a head-on confrontation with the imperial troops.
But there happened to be such a madman who stood up.
Not only did the defense of Cangyunling's main position give the so-called elite Bantian United forward troops a hard time.
Even though he was clearly passive, this crazy guy actually dared to launch a counterattack.
The Japanese forward troops in the frontal attack were indeed unprepared for this and were caught off guard by Li Yunlong's rash counterattack troops.
Another carefully prepared fierce attack was shattered by the direct impact of Li Yunlong's countercharge.
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Ten minutes ago.
On the top of a stronghold tower a few miles away from the Cangyun Ridge position.
Chu Yunfei, the commander of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army, wearing the combat uniform of the Jinsui Army, with the rank of colonel on his shoulders, thick eyebrows, big eyes, dignified appearance, and tall posture, was not far away from his chief of staff, Fang Ligong. Feeling emotional about the battle situation at Cangyunling position.
Fang Ligong sighed: "Regiment leader, this time the Eighth Route Army has encountered a tough situation. They are fighting against the Sakata Regiment of the fourth brigade of the Japanese Army, which is known as the elite."
Chu Yunfei said: "It is true. This old devil Bantian is not easy to mess with. During the Battle of Xinkou, Bantian Regiment defeated two divisions of the Central Army. Our regiment also fought against Bantian Regiment in Luye. We suffered nearly 300 casualties in one hour, and if we hadn’t retreated quickly, the 358th Regiment might have been eaten up by the Sakata Regiment."
Fang Ligong said: "More than that, compared to us, the Eighth Route Army has worse equipment and lacks ammunition. This time it bumps into the Bantian United Forces. It will definitely be doomed. It is only a matter of time before the Japanese destroy this group of Eighth Route Army."
From Fang Ligong's tone, Chu Yunfei did not hear much sadness about the rabbit's death and the fox's death. On the contrary, there was even a more subtle expression of ease.
It is really ironic to say that they are both Chinese troops. One side is fighting bloody battles and fighting desperately, but the other side is here talking and laughing leisurely.
This made Chu Yunfei, who had national righteousness in his mind, frown slightly, "They are all Chinese soldiers. They will not save people even if they die, so why not stop there?"
The implication is that Chu Yunfei wanted to send troops to save people.
Fang Ligong quickly advised: "Regiment leader, the World War II District Chief's Department has repeatedly issued orders to cooperate with the Eighth Route Army in operations. It requires a written order from the World War II District Chief's Department. Otherwise, not a single soldier is allowed to be mobilized. Anyone who violates the order will be severely punished!" "
Of course Chu Yunfei knew about this. This order was personally issued by Chief Yan, the supreme commander of the World War II zone. Even if Chu Yunfei was a direct descendant of Huangpu, if he blatantly violated this order, wouldn't it be a slap in Chief Yan's face?
Thinking of this, Chu Yunfei's desire to save others finally gave way.
"Why bother? They are all friendly forces!"
"Tuanzuo, the Eighth Route Army is only our theoretical friendly force." Fang Ligong reminded.
"What a theory!" Chu Yunfei suddenly felt resentful and a little sad in his heart. He clenched his fists tightly, but finally let go helplessly, "All that is being consumed is China's national defense strength -"
Chief of Staff Fang Ligong smiled bitterly and remained silent.
After sighing with emotion, Chu Yunfei picked up the telescope again and observed the battle situation at Cangyunling position.
Seeing the new group of casualties growing, Chu Yunfei let out a long sigh.
This Eighth Route Army will eventually perish!
Is there no turning point?
While he was thinking about it, Chief of Staff Fang Ligong, who was also observing the battle situation in Cangyun Ridge with a telescope, suddenly exclaimed:
"Oh my god! What on earth is this Eighth Route Army general doing...He is actually countercharging towards the Japanese!"
Chu Yunfei was also surprised and quickly looked around. On the Cangyunling position, the new group, which had been at a disadvantage and was being beaten, actually launched a countercharge towards the Japs' vanguard offensive force.
"Okay!" Chu Yunfei exclaimed: "What a man who uses offense as defense. The best defense in the world is offense! Soldiers should have backbone. This Eighth Route Army general is good. If he can do it after this battle If I can survive, I must know him!"
Fang Ligong grinned. He thought about something but never said it out loud:
Even with the bloody spirit of this attack, this Eighth Route Army may not be able to escape the fate of destruction in the hands of the Bantian United Army!
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