After the pre-war meeting, the four regiment leaders took their positions. They returned to the area where their troops were located for a final combat readiness inspection.
Commander Yang led a reinforced company of soldiers to a section of railway five kilometers away from the Jingxing Coal Mine. This was the blasting site they had chosen in advance.
In order to choose a suitable position in all aspects, the soldiers took great pains.
It cannot be too far away from the coal mine, otherwise the enemy may not be able to see or hear the explosion, which will defeat the purpose of luring the snake out of the hole.
You can't get too close to the coal mine, otherwise the Japanese will try their best to withdraw from the coal mine after they find out that they have been tricked into luring the tiger away from the mountain.
Although I don’t know how many people the Japanese will send, this battle will definitely be fought. If there are not many enemies coming, then naturally we must strive to annihilate them all. There is no reason not to eat the fat meat that is brought to our lips.
If the enemy's size is around a squadron, Commander Yang will have to weigh the benefits.
This enhancement is not weak even on paper, with more than 300 people, but overall it lacks heavy weapons. Once there is a firefight with the Japanese, the only weapons that can be used as support weapons are a few grenade launchers and a 60mm gun.
In this case, it may be difficult to wipe out all the enemies, but holding them back will definitely be no problem.
Not long after, Commander Yang led the soldiers to the predetermined location. The first thing the comrades did was not to lay explosives, but to lay mines.
Now the enemy is overt and we are hidden, and when the enemy's destination is clearly known, weapons that can hinder the enemy's actions and kill effective forces are most suitable.
After arranging all the minefields and explosives, the soldiers immediately returned to the mountains and forests on both sides of the railway, where there were prepared attack positions and standby positions.
Commander Yang looked at the watch on his wrist, and then asked everyone to prepare for battle. Now everything is ready and all he needs is the east wind.
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In the northwest corner of Jingxing Coal Mine, there is a Japanese-style building that is completely different from the surrounding ones.
Looking through the clean doors and windows, you can see that the decoration inside is very luxurious. This is where the three Japanese squadron leaders live.
Compared with the laborers who work day and night in the mining area, the environment in which these three little days were lived seemed to be like paradise.
But even though they live a life of masters, the three of them are very dissatisfied with the current situation. Whenever they have free time, they will get together to drink and take the opportunity to vent their dissatisfaction.
Since the third squadron is responsible for the Qingxiang mission this month, the remaining two squadron captains are relatively leisurely. After the two devils finished handling their daily affairs, they went to the public recreation room to have a few drinks.
Junji Miyajima of the 1st Squadron was not very good at drinking, and he was already a little drunk at this time.
Wearing a white scarf on his head, he picked up his wine glass with blurred eyes and took a sip, then stuffed a few edamame into his mouth.
After a meal of eating and drinking, the Japs looked in front of him and said with some melancholy:
"Fujimura-kun, I've really had enough of life here. I joined the army to make great achievements and expand the territory. Now I stay in this shabby coal mine every day, and my fighting spirit has been completely wiped out."
After hearing what his comrades said, Fujimura Hiroto of the Second Squadron nodded in agreement.
Although the First Army of Jin Province has not taken any big actions recently, there are still more or less battles to fight. Among the fellow villagers who joined the army at the same time as them, a number have already become captains.
But the three of them were in a worse situation. There was almost no room for improvement in their garrison duties in the coal mine.
Not only could he not win any military exploits, he was often harassed by the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army. Once there is a problem with the railway or coal mine, the superiors will always hold them responsible immediately.
Moreover, the life here is very monotonous. Originally, the three of them could still enjoy bullying the prisoners of war.
But three years later, except for those few hard-core soldiers, almost all the soldiers of the Republic of China who could bring them some happiness were dead.
Thinking of this, Fujimura Hiroto sighed first, but his eyes quickly lit up again, as if he had thought of something.
I ate a piece of pickled radish this little day, filled the two glasses in front of me with wine, and then said to my colleagues:
"Miyajima-kun, a major friend of mine told me some news some time ago. My younger brother is planning to put pressure on Daiying and Gaulji while they are busy with themselves."
"In my opinion, we will attack Southeast Asia sooner or later. Except for the poor living conditions there, the rest is definitely much better than the Republic of China. There are definitely enough opportunities for war."
"Those of us with no background can only rely on meritorious service to get promoted. If you are interested, let's work together to see if we can try out there."
It was obvious that Junji Miyajima was interested in this proposal. After hearing these words this little day, the whole person became excited, as if he would be out of the sea of suffering soon.
The two of them swept away their previous bad luck and continued drinking and having fun. Soon, Showa's ditty was heard in the common room.
But the happy time was very short-lived. Suddenly there was a loud noise in the distance, followed by several explosions. The originally quiet mining area immediately erupted in exclamations from the miners and the Japanese.
Less than two minutes passed before the door of the public recreation room was carefully pushed open by a traitor.
The Japs at the grassroots level knew very well that their squadron leaders did not like to be disturbed when drinking, so the drudgery of reporting was naturally passed on to the traitors who had no human rights.
The two devils who looked like a mine policeman looked very panicked, as if they would be killed in the next second.
Facts have proved that his hunch was right. Miyajima Junji, whose dream was interrupted, directly picked up the Southern Type 14 pistol beside him. After seeing this scene, the traitor immediately knelt on the ground and shouted:
"Captain! Don't shoot! It's me!"
Hearing the other party's begging for mercy, Miyajima Junji rubbed his eyes. After seeing clearly who was coming, he put the tortoise box back. After all, this is a typical example of someone who has supported himself, so keeping him is still useful.
"Oh~ It's you kid, why are you so distracted?"
After his life was no longer in danger, the traitor breathed a sigh of relief. He got up from the ground and answered to the two people in front of him:
"Go out and take a look, something big has happened! Our railway has been bombed again!"
Although their party was interrupted, business was definitely more important, and this was their responsibility.
After hearing the traitor's report, the two squadron leaders immediately ran to the observation post in the mining area, which was already surrounded by soldiers and mine police. Junji Miyajima grabbed a telescope, then immediately went upstairs and stood on the sentry post to observe carefully.
When he saw the location of the explosion, his expression immediately changed. He slammed his fist on the guardrail in front of him. The pain and shock even made the Japanese sober.
"Baga! The damn guerrillas are here again! Why are these people as annoying as flies! Can't you just let me live a peaceful life for a day?"
"What does the Third Squadron do? There are so many people who can't protect a section of the railway. These food wasters should commit suicide by committing seppuku!"
For these devils who are lying in the occupied area to suck blood, they have long regarded this place as their own territory.
What's more, after this section of the railway is destroyed, the coal excavated from the Jingxing Coal Mine will not be transported to the three major factories. Every day of delay will cause huge losses.
This is undoubtedly a very difficult thing to accept for the Japanese soldiers stationed there.
If this section of the railway cannot be repaired and opened to traffic as quickly as possible, everyone may be killed by Mizuhara Yoshige, a pervert who engages in intelligence, let alone go to Southeast Asia to compete for war glory.
Whether or not the guerrillas can be caught is no longer important. The top priority now is to repair the railway quickly. If it hasn't been repaired when the next train comes, something really big is going to happen.
Thinking of this, Junji Miyajima decided to lead the team in person and set off immediately, so he shouted loudly below:
"Tell me to assemble the first squadron! Come with me to check the place where the explosion occurred! Remember to bring the railway maintenance workers with you! Those who don't want to be punished, please move!"
After the order was issued, the soldiers at the sentry post immediately ran towards the gate of the mining area. This kind of thing has happened before, and the Japs have also undergone special training.
Several squad leaders blew the assembly whistles hanging on their chests, and the Japanese came from all directions. They gathered towards the gate of the coal mine.
As if he had thought of something, the Japanese squadron leader warned Fujimura Hiroto on the side:
"The defense of the mining area will be left to you. You must pay attention to safety to avoid being sneaked in by those damn guerrillas."
"The Third Squadron hasn't come back yet. I don't know if it's in danger. We'll keep in touch and notify our squadron as soon as possible if something happens."
Just as the Japanese were about to leave, the correspondent from the mining area suddenly rushed over. He handed the mobile phone in his hand to Miyajima Junji.
The other end of the phone was a major stationed in Jingxing County. As the closest garrison brigade, he had to worry about railways and coal mines.
When the explosion occurred, he immediately ordered the troops to assemble and be ready to rush to support at any time.
"Miyajima-san, what happened over there? Did an enemy attack you? Do you need support from our brigade? Was there an accident in the coal mine? Was the railway damaged?"
Although Miyajima was very anxious, in this situation he could only answer the other party's questions patiently. After all, the other party also has good intentions, not to mention that his military rank is two ranks higher than his own.
After hearing the prediction from the coal mine, the Major breathed a sigh of relief and gave Taijun's affirmation! After all, the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army have been wreaking havoc for more than a day or two. As long as they can be repaired, it is not a big problem.
"Yo Xi! Thanks to the experienced Miyajima-san! I leave this matter to you! Remember to report to me in time after finding out the situation! Once the enemy is discovered, immediately eliminate it on the spot."
"Go ahead and do it boldly! I'm optimistic about you!"
"Hi!"
After ending the communication, Miyajima Junji immediately rushed towards the location where his men were gathering.
These devils were very fast, and there were already three trucks and five motorcycles waiting to set off at the gate.
Although the road conditions around the Jingxing Coal Mine are not very good, the sleepers, steel track nails and all the materials they need to repair the railway are not light and cannot be moved without transportation.
As for the reason for carrying sidecar motorcycles, it is so that soldiers can carry light machine guns.
Although the weapons and equipment of those guerrillas are very poor, it is definitely not a bad thing to bring more weapons without affecting their speed. Maybe they can make a big harvest today.
With the support of vehicles, the Japanese soldiers quickly arrived at the Zhengtai Railway. The very chaotic scene in front of them all showed that this place had just been destroyed.
But Miyajima Junji was a little surprised.
I don’t know why, but those damn guerrillas didn’t knock down the telephone poles this time. Even the wires were not cut, and the street lights that were supposed to be extinguished were still on.
With the light provided by this lamp, he could see a ten-meter gap just by observing it with his naked eyes. However, this was not the most deadly thing.
There are several large pits of several meters in the middle of the railway, and there are broken rails and burning sleepers scattered around. Anyone with a sound IQ knows that they were created by a bomb.
Now the Japanese are all thankful that they discovered it in time, otherwise the transport train would have derailed after it arrived. At that time, not only will it be a matter of failing to protect the railway, but it will also be aggravated.
The situation at the scene was worse than expected. Junji Miyajima, who led the team, felt that his blood pressure was rising. He ordered his men to start putting out the fire with a curse.
"Why don't these guerrillas play by the rules? Didn't they always pry off the railway tracks and steal the sleepers? Even if they get rich, they can't forget their roots! Why are they willing to use explosives today?"
"Damn it, it's impossible to repair this level of damage in one night! Why don't these cowards dare to fight the Locust Army with real swords and guns!"
"Team 1 and Team 2! You are responsible for cooperating with the maintenance personnel to carry out emergency repairs! Team 3 remains alert! Pay attention to whether there are enemies on both sides of the railway!"
Faced with the captain's arrogant remarks, many Japanese soldiers complained silently in their hearts.
The Eighth Route Army is the enemy, but they are not fools. If you have the strength to fight with real swords and guns, who will play guerrilla with you?
But these days they have been blinded by their own inertial thinking. Since they have had too many similar experiences before, they naturally think that it is a small move by the guerrillas.
They never thought that the force causing the current situation would be the Eighth Route Army, and it would be an enhanced version of the comprehensive replacement of shotguns with cannons.
Junji Miyajima is a Japs who fought his way up from the grassroots level. Although he has not systematically learned various tactics, he has a lot of experience summed up with blood.
It's a pity that the third team did not carry out the tasks assigned to him seriously. The Japanese soldiers were extremely lax and did not even come to the reinforcement company's hidden position to check.
Just when all the enemies were unwary, a red signal flare rose from the forest next to the railway. It was exactly eight o'clock!
"Hit me!"
Following the order from the commander of the reinforced company, the soldiers who had been waiting at the attack position immediately began to attack.
The bullets from rifles and light machine guns first hit the Japanese's third team. They didn't know what happened for dozens of days, but more than half of them were lost in the first wave of attacks!
Miyajima Junji's reaction speed was very fast. The moment the gunshot was fired, he led several nearby soldiers to find a suitable bunker.
"Baga! Where is the shooting! What's going on? Who is attacking us?"
Although he seemed a little flustered by these three consecutive questions, the little devil still made the most correct choice at the first opportunity.
"Knock out the lights! We're ambushed!"
Damn me! real!
(End of chapter)
