"It's already started."
Meng Shaoyuan murmured.
At this moment, he is not in the US military, nor is he with Li Zhifeng.
He was alone, in Knighting Street.
Right here, in the commercial building!
That’s right, a commercial building!
So close to the Japanese army.
He was convinced that the Japanese troops would not enter the commercial building when the bombing was so fierce.
Because in the eyes of the Japanese army, entering the building during the bombing was like entering a real grave.
Yes, buildings and the like do look like tombs.
However, since the US military began to attack Manila, every reinforced concrete building has become an extremely strong fortress.
The US military must rely on engineer blasting operations to destroy them bit by bit.
A few shells falling on a commercial building will cause a lot of damage and even partially destroy it, but will never completely shatter it.
So, Master Meng hid in the basement.
The place where the Japanese prisoners of war were once held.
He also prepared several bottles of Coca-Cola and two packs of cigarettes for himself.
As long as everything goes according to your plan outside, this is the safest place in the entire Knighting Street!
The sound of cannons coming from outside was the most beautiful music to Meng Shaoyuan's ears.
…
I finally made it to dark.
But the US military still fires a few cannons from time to time.
The American artillery shells are really endless.
However, at least the bombardment was not as fierce as it was at dawn.
The Japanese army could also take advantage of this time to repair their fortifications and rescue the wounded.
In fact, both of these are unnecessary things.
The repaired fortifications will soon turn into ruins after dawn under the indiscriminate bombardment of the US military.
As for the wounded?
The lightly wounded will take care of themselves.
Seriously wounded?
Is resuscitation still necessary when the drug is completely cut off?
Hiromi Kawauchi looked at everything in front of him coldly.
There was a cut on his left cheek.
It was scratched by gravel during the US bombing.
His face looked cold and expressionless, but in fact his heart was filled with despair.
The bombing during the day cost him a lot of vitality.
He didn't even know how to spend the day tomorrow.
"Those hostages have not been found yet."
Suzuki Masaichi came over and said.
Hiromi Kawauchi had anticipated such a result.
He didn't have much strength for Suzuki Masaichi.
Netting Street is so big that it would be difficult to find a group of hostages hiding anywhere.
More importantly, the US military has been bombing and will not give Masaichi Suzuki time to find hostages calmly.
In Suzuki Masaichi's report, Kawauchi Hiromi's idea was also verified.
While searching for hostages, four of Suzuki Masaichi's men were killed alive and three injured.
As night fell, gunfire suddenly rang out again.
This forced Suzuki Masaichi to stop searching.
"Let's wait until tomorrow."
Just when Hiromi Kawabei said these words, "bang bang bang" gunshots suddenly came out in the darkness.
And, it seems to be available in several places.
"Defense! Defense!" Japanese military officers kept shouting.
But in the dark night, no one knew where the gunfire came from.
Hiromi Kawabei is actually not too worried about whether he will encounter attacks at night.
He knew that this was just a harassing attack carried out by the American troops ambushing on Knighting Street.
They won't have many troops.
And the dark night is also detrimental to the attacker.
However, the constant sound of gunfire would have a great psychological impact on the Japanese soldiers who had been bombed all day.
"It's going to be a sleepless night."
Hiromi Kawauchi looked into the dark distance and whispered.
…
Li Zhifeng took several hostages, fired a few shots, and then quickly moved away.
He was not prepared to kill the Japanese army.
"Let them be in fear the whole night!" Meng Shaoyuan said when giving him the order: "This forces them to stay in the position and directly protects the safety of the hostages and me."
Li Zhifeng knew that the young master was also in Naiting Street.
It was his duty to protect the young master.
Not only him, but the three American troops also took selected hostages and shot and harassed the Japanese troops there from time to time.
…
Early morning.
"Here we are, here we are!"
Lieutenant Nate was very satisfied. The speed of logistics this time was indeed good.
The mortars that were originally thought to be delivered at dawn have now arrived.
He immediately directed his men to remove the mortar from the truck and quickly began to install it.
"The gunfire never stopped."
Lieutenant William looked across at Knighting Street: "The major is still there."
"Tell me, why did the major stay there?" Lieutenant Nate was a little curious.
"He said he wanted to capture a Japanese officer." Lieutenant William shrugged: "Who knows. But he made sure he was safe."
"Well, I guess we should speed up."
As soon as Lieutenant Nate finished speaking, Lieutenant William nodded: "At 8 o'clock, attack on time!"
…
Meng Shaoyuan was not sleepy at all.
Gunshots continued to be heard outside.
Li Zhifeng and his people have already taken action.
They faithfully carried out their orders.
As soon as day breaks, the U.S. military's counterattack will begin.
Why do you stay here?
no one knows.
Because Meng Shaoyuan is here to do something big!
…
It's dawn.
Kawauchi Hiromi's eyes were bloodshot.
One night, he didn't sleep for a minute at all.
The sound of gunshots was like a reminder.
He knew clearly that this was just a harassing shot from the enemy.
But he didn't know why, he just couldn't sleep.
This is human psychology.
This is especially true for people who are in fear.
After experiencing so many battles, Kawauchi Hiromi felt fear for the first time.
"Your Excellency, the US military position has already set up its mortars."
Suzuki Masaru came over and said with a gloomy expression.
Kawauchi Hiromi smiled bitterly: "Maybe, we will all be buried here."
"It is our honor to die for the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor."
Suzuki Masaichi said loudly.
Hiromi Kawauchi just said a faint "Oh".
What’s the point of talking about this now?
…
Li Zhifeng and his people also didn't sleep all night.
But they were in a state of excitement.
Especially those hostages.
Before, they suffered humiliation and lived in fear.
And now, they're taking revenge.
This kind of pleasure makes them feel no fatigue at all.
Li Zhifeng looked at the time.
Morning, 6 o'clock.
The attack will come soon.
He took out a can of luncheon meat from his pocket, opened it, and took a delicious bite.
Quite delicious.
Why don’t those prodigal Americans like to eat this kind of thing?
"Sir, do you want to continue?" a hostage asked in a low voice.
"There is no need for this for the time being." Li Zhifeng said with a smile: "Just wait, in two hours, the end of the Japanese will come!"
