Ignoring the shocked expressions of Yaoma and the others, Liao Mingyu turned to Yuan Li and said decisively:
"You and your soldiers can go down and rest. I will personally report to the summit later to prove your identities. Don't worry, as long as I, Liao Mingyu, am here, the blood of those brothers will not be shed in vain."
"Sir, is this Liao Mingyu?" Yuan Li exclaimed.
"Huh? I'm Liao Mingyu, what? Do you know me?" Liao Mingyu couldn't help but asked curiously.
"In the prisoner-of-war camp, we heard about your deeds from the soldiers of the 66th Army who came in behind. With less than a regiment of troops stationed at Nantianmen to cover the people's retreat, they overcame more than 2,000 people from the Takeuchi Regiment and wiped them all out. This is like this Among the expeditionary forces, apart from General Dai, I am afraid you are the only one who can reach it."
Yuan Li praised sincerely, but he didn't expect that the young officer in front of him was actually the legendary figure!
In fact, Liao Mingyu himself didn't even know that his reputation in the enemy-occupied areas was even higher than that of the government. Regarding his past achievements and actions, many little Japs affectionately called him "The Butcher".
"The Takeuchi Regiment is nothing. It was completely annihilated by our Sichuan Army more than a month ago." Meng Fangli disagreed, and immediately stood up and showed off with his head held high:
"I don't know, kid. Now our third division has directly eaten all the Japanese defenders in Longling. The number of Japanese who have died in the hands of our soldiers has already exceeded five figures."
Yuan Li's eyes lit up when he heard this. He didn't expect that this person actually had such a brilliant record. At this moment, he seemed to have found a new direction in his heart.
"Sir Liao, I request to join your army!" Yuan Li said without hesitation.
"Why?" Liao Mingyu asked expressionlessly with his hands behind his back.
"Because I want to avenge my brothers. The little devils owe us too much, and you... gave me hope!"
Yuan Li used all his strength to reply loudly, but his thin body caused by long-term malnutrition was unusually straight.
The person he admired most in his life was Dai Anlan, but that person unfortunately died young. The 200th Division now doesn't know the specific situation. Instead of returning to the original unit, it would be better to serve under Liao Mingyu.
At least he saw the figure in the latter, and his intuition told him that this army must be a steel army that looked down on anyone, a force that could make little devils frightened.
After all...the blood feud between our comrades still needs to be settled slowly with the little devil!
"Okay, there is a lot of momentum, Meng is annoyed!"
"arrive!"
Liao Mingyu was very satisfied with Yuan Li's attitude and immediately shouted loudly: "I'll leave this to you first. Later, let the military doctor conduct a comprehensive examination on them. Be sure to ensure everyone's health."
"Yes! Take a seat."
There were probably more than 350 soldiers in the camp. Liao Mingyu learned a little about it and found that except for the dozens of brothers from Yuan Li's Chariot Battalion, the others were basically from the 200 Division.
After all, they stayed in this test site for a long time and were more or less infected with some diseases. It was difficult to say how bad each person's physical condition was.
In order not to cause widespread infection, they can only be isolated for treatment. Fortunately, the army now has sufficient medicines and a complete medical team, so curing them is not a big problem.
When he first entered the camp, Liao Mingyu also saw the thirty-five Sdkfz251 half-track armored vehicles in the open space. These were the equipment that were arranged to be obtained in Longling after being redeemed in the system last time.
There are special skills, and the tactics and command of armored forces are not something ordinary people can control. No one among the officers of the Third Division knows how to do this, and Yuan Li and his group are ready-made armored soldiers.
This is when sleepiness meets a pillow, just what I want. Liao Mingyu couldn't help but secretly rejoice. In the future, the armored units of the third division will be based on them. In time, the glory of the 200th Division will be restored!
The soldiers found traces of the Gangzi 9420 unit in the Japanese camp. Laboratory, chemical poisons, and even some gas bombs that were not taken away in time.
Liao Mingyu had no plans to deal with these high-risk items for the time being. He just asked the soldiers to seal them up and organize professionals to clean them up after Li Lei and the others came over.
Ding Xiaoer also found a camera in the camp. It was probably a tool used by the Gangzi 9420 unit to record the experimental process. It was a pity that the executioners could not be caught in this battle, otherwise they would have to taste the consequences of what they had sown.
The Gangzi 9420 troops withdrew from the battle as soon as the 114th Regiment was defeated. With their special characteristics, the Japanese army would do their best to protect their safety. It is estimated that they transferred the large troops back to Myanmar before the Third Division came to Longling.
Liao Mingyu asked people to take pictures of the concentration camp and the biochemical laboratory. This was evidence of the crimes committed by those beasts. He had an obligation to make these crimes public.
Although the gang of pigs and dogs in the island country will not admit it, it can still create some disturbance in international public opinion. The most important thing... this will be the reason for his more bloody revenge in the future!
I wonder how high the heads of hundreds of thousands of Japanese in Southeast Asia will be piled up in Jingguan.
…
This battle was a great harvest. Countless supplies were seized. Various guns and ammunition alone were enough to equip one or two regiments, as well as a large amount of food and military supplies. All of these were captured by Liao Mingyu one by one. They accepted it.
Although I no longer look down on these weapons and equipment, I can still buy some money on the black market, right? It is also a good choice to give new recruits egg training.
The Japanese army was not highly mechanized and could only use a large number of horses for material transportation, and their logistics troops had a very low status.
There is a saying in the Japanese army: If heavy equipment can be considered soldiers, then dragonflies can also be considered eagles.
But this is also compared to the Chinese army. As an important hub on the front line of the Burma Highway, Longling also bears the important task of logistical support for the Japanese army in western Yunnan. There are more than a hundred trucks and thousands of mules and horses here.
In the end, these became the spoils of the Third Division, especially the trucks and mules, which Liao Mingyu was very fond of.
Although the combat effectiveness of the troops is getting higher and higher, the firepower is getting stronger and stronger, but it also makes the already troublesome logistical pressure become increasingly serious. This battle was a great harvest. Countless supplies were seized. Various guns and ammunition alone were enough to equip one or two regiments, as well as a large amount of food and military supplies. All of these were captured by Liao Mingyu one by one. They accepted it.
Although I no longer look down on these weapons and equipment, I can still buy some money on the black market, right? It is also a good choice to give new recruits egg training.
The Japanese army was not highly mechanized and could only use a large number of horses for material transportation, and their logistics troops had a very low status.
There is a saying in the Japanese army: If heavy equipment can be considered soldiers, then dragonflies can also be considered eagles.
But this is also compared to the Chinese army. As an important hub on the front line of the Burma Highway, Longling also bears the important task of logistical support for the Japanese army in western Yunnan. There are more than a hundred trucks and thousands of mules and horses here.
In the end, these became the spoils of the Third Division, especially the trucks and mules, which Liao Mingyu was very fond of.
Although the combat effectiveness of the troops is getting higher and higher, the firepower is getting stronger and stronger, but it also makes the already troublesome logistical pressure become increasingly serious.
This time, if Yu Xiaoqing had not mobilized the entire division to cooperate and support and continuously transport ammunition and resources to the front line, the battle of Longling would not have been so easy. Chen Jize would probably have to rest after the first round of attack.
So it once again confirms the sentence: The front line is fighting well and the logistics are scolded. War is not just about soldiers charging fearlessly with guns. No matter how strong the combat effectiveness is if the logistics cannot be guaranteed, it will be in vain.
Unless you fight guerrillas like Taizu... But that is a helpless move. Who the hell is happy to only give the soldiers 5 bullets per battle and run away after they have the ability?
Therefore, improving logistics work is also an indispensable task. Liao Mingyu thought that after this time, Zhao Gongming's transportation group would have to expand, at least to ensure that the entire division would be self-sufficient during the battle without problems.
It was almost dusk after these things were dealt with. The battle of Longling should have ended successfully, but new problems followed one after another.
At present, the Japanese army still has a brigade stationed in Mangshi in the northwest, which is only more than 30 kilometers away from Longling. It can be reached in one hour along the Burma Highway.
Originally, Liao Mingyu's next plan was to destroy this Japanese stronghold and then control the entire Burma Highway. However, at this time, a support force arrived from Tengchong in the north.
Chief of Staff Chiba of the 56th Division and the 113th Regiment had already approached Tuanzi Mountain to the north of Longling. Although they received the news that Longling had been lost, they did not retreat. Instead, they slowly moved eastward.
At the same time...the 146th Regiment in the direction of Gaoligong Mountain also began to gather troops to shrink its defenses. The whole battle situation became a bit strange. Liao Mingyu did not dare to ask his troops and immediately called in officers from various ministries to discuss the next action plan...
…
"Boom! Boom! Boom..."
Fires rose into the sky like the scorching sun, and the Shuangfeng Mountain position was instantly covered by artillery fire. They had no choice but to lie down in the trenches again to avoid the shells, while the little devils took advantage of this opportunity to run down the mountain without their lives.
Kikuchi was no longer interested in watching the next scene. He threw the binoculars to the adjutant and was about to leave. Before leaving, he remembered one thing: "Where is the Third Battalion now?"
"They have bypassed Lashio City and are moving northwest."
"I hope it's as you expected..."
"Don't worry, Kikuchi-kun, this attack will definitely yield some results." Kimura squinted his eyes, as if there was a smell of conspiracy in the air.
Kikuchi looked at him deeply, turned and left silently without saying a word.
As if just to vent their inner feelings, the Japanese bombardment lasted for a few minutes and ended hastily. The soldiers all knew that the Japanese were pissy, so they kept guarding against their shells and did not rush out of their positions to pursue them. When they heard the sound He immediately hid, but there were no casualties.
But after such a commotion, neither side wanted to sleep. The noisy battlefield was filled with various sounds, which was especially obvious in this silent night.
"Bah! The bastard drips Xiao Dongyang on his lid. He only knows these two tricks."
Bu La spit out the mud in his mouth, picked up the helmet that had been blown off the ground, and put it on his head again.
"Batalion Commander, are you okay?" The elder of the third company ran over and asked with concern.
"What's wrong with me? Let's see if there are any casualties in the troops and ask someone to repair the damage."
Bu La patted the dirt on his body and said nonchalantly: "The secret whistle is very useful. Let's send a few more troops to let the other brothers take time to rest. There will be a tough battle to fight tomorrow."
"clear!"
The role of secret sentry outside the position is still quite large. They are scattered so scattered that even your own people don't know the specific location. If the other party wants to make a sneak attack, they will only get frustrated.
…
As soon as it dawned the next morning, the sleeping soldiers were woken up by their respective commanders. Although the morning after the rain was cool, a fog enveloped the entire land.
After the heavy rain, there was fog, and as expected, it would be a sunny day today. This was good news for the soldiers who had been rained all day, but now they were worried and not happy at all.
There is a vast expanse of white all around, as if you are in a colorless world. You can hardly see anyone beyond three to five meters, and the visibility is frighteningly low.
Such weather reminded Meng Fangliao of the scene when they forcibly crossed the Nu River. It was precisely because of the heavy fog that they were able to successfully capture the Nantianmen. It is very likely that the little Japs would take advantage of this opportunity to sneak up.
His uneasiness became more intense. He placed the M1 carbine on the sandbag, slowly pulled the bolt and loaded the bullet, staring unblinkingly at the white mist in front of him.
Bula walked over, silently took out a few Japanese melon grenades from his body and placed them on the ground. He stepped forward and said, "Excuse me, do you still have bullets in your short gun? My traps have become decorations." "
Meng Fangli glanced at him, turned back and said slowly: "Uncle, I told you to save some ammunition and you didn't listen to anyone. Now just use Little Japan's guns."
"Aren't you used to this? Xiao Dongyang's grenade is not useful at all. He pulls the ring and knocks it. He takes off his pants and farts."
Bu La said, picking up the 38 cap on his back and pressing a row of bullets into the gun.
"Don't hate the poor and love the rich. It's good that I didn't let you fight with the Japs with a bayonet. Now do we still have the right to choose? None of this..."
"Bang! Bang!"
Before Meng Fan could finish his words, two gunshots suddenly came from the front, and the harsh sound instantly lifted everyone's spirits.
"If there is a situation...be alert!"
The soldiers raised their guns and took aim, but they couldn't see anyone in the white world, and they couldn't find the target at all.
Just a few seconds later, gunshots were heard again, and the cuckoo's call and some shouts could be vaguely heard. That was the signal of a secret whistle, and there were definitely Japanese in front of them.
"Mom, come on, here we go again...everyone! Prepare grenades!"
Meng Fanxiao shouted loudly. The gunfire sounded very close. It was probably the warning shot of some secret sentry personnel. If so, it meant that the Japanese were already close to them.
"Throw!"
Whizzing……
It doesn't matter whether you see someone or not, throw the grenade out first. If the Japanese rush into the position, it will be troublesome.
Dozens of grenades were thrown out by the soldiers with all their strength, and instantly exploded within a range of 34 meters in front of the position. The explosions were also mixed with bursts of shouts. It was obvious that those damn little devils were seriously injured.
"Three consecutive bayonets and rush out."
