Nothing could be seen on the smoke-filled and dusty road, and the breakout troops had no chance to shoot on the road.
I had to keep my head down and run with the people in front of me.
Most of the troops who charged from the open fields on both sides fell to the ground after firing only one shot, and then stopped moving. Perhaps they were hit by random shots and died on the way to the breakout. Those who followed behind were silent. Bu Xiang picked up the rifle, threw it on his back and continued to rush forward. Behind him was the stretcher team, one by one checking whether there was anyone alive on the ground. The next second, his body tilted, and a bullet passed through his chest.
The major finally realized the Eighth Route Army's intention and immediately ordered the two wings to move toward the middle of the road.
The narrow communication trenches on the position were crowded with people. The brave Japanese rushed out of the trenches and immediately faced the hail of bullets fired from the eight directions. They also fell to the ground from time to time, raising a cloud of dust mixed with blood mist.
The temporary positions built by the Japanese were disorganized and even weak.
The distance of a few hundred meters was quickly penetrated by the eight-pronged force who concentrated their forces to charge.
At the edge of the smoke, Hu Yi, whose vision finally became clear, hesitated for a moment, continued to move his tired steps, and came to the cavalry and infantry who were the first to break out of the encirclement and dispersed among the formations: "Why are you still standing there? Hurry and establish blocking position"
The dazed crowd immediately started to stir up fire and spread along both sides of the road. They were armed with shovels and bayonets. More people emerged from the smoke and subconsciously joined the team digging ditches and pits.
Hu Yi pulled a man who looked like a cadre: "Hurry up and take your people to the east. Are they all hiding here, waiting to die!"
The sound of guns and artillery in the smoke behind them continued, and the footsteps around them continued to go eastward. Finally, the armored vehicle, which was roaring louder and louder, also emerged from the smoke, exuding the smell of gasoline tail, mixed with the gunpowder smoke that filled the nose. taste.
Next to the armored vehicle, on a stretcher carried by four people, the tall and thick Xiong struggled to raise his head and looked at Hu Yi, whose face was blackened by the smoke: "Boss Hu, um, I'm injured."
"Brother, most of our people have rushed out. I heard them say that after crossing two rivers from Huaxian County to the east, there is the Weinan Plain. As long as you are fast enough, it is not a problem to get rid of the Japanese!" Following, Ma Liang led People emerge from the smoke.
Surprised, I ran to Hu Yi who was looking at the southern sky with a telescope.
"You guys run away really fast." Gao Yidao, who was leading a large group of stretcher teams, threw his rifle on his back and looked at Hu Yi with a dark face at the side of the stretcher team of the Ninth Company.
"You guys are not too slow," Hu Yi put down his telescope, then turned to look at Ma Liang and asked, "Where is the political commissar?"
"The regiment commander and military division chiefs broke out with the wounded, just behind." Gao Yidao, who stayed behind, knew more and couldn't help but interject.
"Who are you? What are you doing standing on the roadside? What are you doing? Why don't you leave quickly?" Two more soldiers with submachine guns hung across their chests rushed out from the smoke.
Hu Yi recognized that these two were security personnel of the divisional headquarters.
Subconsciously, he leaned towards the armored vehicle that was full of craters and scratches.
"Uh, are you from the Ninth Company? Oh, just pretend I didn't tell you!" the guard quickly apologized.
"Hu Yi?" The commander, sweating profusely, appeared in the field of vision first, followed by several people behind him, including Colonel Lu and the political commissar.
"Hello, Chief!" Hu Yi shouted back, but did not salute.
It's awkward to say "chief" three words...
Logically speaking, Commander Lu should directly command the battle, but as a result, the division commander made do with the independent regiment!
What made the commander smack his lips was: This independent regiment is indeed different!
After the battle started, Captain Lu and Political Commissar Ding had nothing to do with each other. They did not participate in the battle for three consecutive times. Captain Lu was sent to help carry the wounded and set fire to the sub-division.
The ninth company of armored vehicles, artillery platoons and machine gun platoons provided fierce firepower.
The second company's charge was fierce and fearless, and the momentum was magnificent.
"Commander, as long as we can escape the pursuit of the Japanese cavalry, we are basically safe!" The staff officer looked around and whispered.
"Are you sure that all the Japanese planes in the sky are gone?" The commander patted the dust all over his body and stared at the sky in a daze.
"Quan flew south!" Hu Yi thought for a moment and reported the sighting of the Japanese plane.
There was another roar of engines in the smoke, and the second company's cars followed!
The drivers were soldiers from the Ninth Company who bravely came out to help the friendly forces.
The commander and staff stared with big eyes: Armored vehicles, cars, etc. Our military divisions also have them!
However, it has been kept as a treasure, and it turns out it can still be used in this way.
I finally figured out that cars are used for support, to haul gasoline and ammunition to armored vehicles!
This is not surprising. The Eighth Route Army spent most of its time fighting guerrillas. It is not that they have never seen cars and tanks, and they even captured them in battles. Once they thought that the target of the Iron Bastard was too big, it was impossible to maneuver in the mountains and there were no roads. Just a burden.
They were not suitable for fighting in the mountains. The plains were full of Japanese traitors and the targets were too big to be suitable for guerrilla warfare. Therefore, even if they were captured, they would be blown up directly.
When I was studying at the Anti-Japanese University, the instructor actually specifically talked about the combination of infantry and tanks. What about the rapid interleaving of mechanized troops? Wasn't it the ninth and second companies in front of us?
The armored vehicles were parked on the road, and the stretcher team had to get off the road and go around, and the road became congested.
"Leave quickly!" a voice came from the smoke,
Immediately, a black face slowly emerged from the smoke, it was Captain Zeng of the cavalry.
Seeing a large number of people gathered around him, Captain Zeng quickly dismounted and said, "Commander, the Japs are coming from behind. Should we leave quickly?"
Hu Yi looked at the monkey who got out of the armored vehicle to get some air: "Are you all okay?"
The monkey trembled: "One of them died. This thing was thin-skinned and had several holes punched through by the Japanese heavy machine gun!"
After saying that, he pulled out another body covered in blood from the armored vehicle: "Can you bury him?"
Hu Yi turned to look at Ma Liang: "Work."
Several people immediately came forward, carried the body, and dug a hole
"Why haven't you seen Li Xiang?" Hu Yi continued to ask Ma Liang.
Ma Liang touched his head awkwardly: "When I came over, they were still having sex."
"On a stretcher! He won't die for the time being." Commander Lu wiped away his sweat. He was a dignified commander, but he had no chance to command. Now he has become the containment captain.
Everyone present had gouges on their faces that were darkened by sweat. The commander poked the map twice with his hand and said with a stern expression: "We must find out the location of the Japanese cavalry!"
"Earlier, the independent regiment attacked a squadron of Huaxian garrison led by a battalion of puppet troops. According to the intelligence of the work team, a brigade of cavalry came. Could it be the cavalry that surrounded us?" The staff officer thought about each possibility. possibility.
"It's possible, but can anyone tell me where all the Japanese horses have gone?"
Gao Yidao standing next to him suddenly stood up: "I can confirm that the Japanese trenches are full of cavalry!"
"Why do you say that?" The staff officer subconsciously searched for the answer.
"It can't be seen on the surface, but look at this gun." Gao Yidao smoothly took a rifle from the soldier next to him and handed it to Commander Lu.
But the commander next to him pulled him over: "The four- and four-step lance is really a cavalry! No wonder, I feel strange, why this Japanese devil's combat effectiveness has become weaker!"
"Are all the cavalry on the battlefield?" The staff officer was puzzled. Although he knew that the lancers also dismounted to fight, it was impossible for a whole group to give up on their own initiative, right?
"Perhaps the Japanese think that they have planes and tanks, and the cavalry dismounts and become infantry to set up a defensive line here to intercept us. They think we can't fly without wings?" The commander looked relaxed.
"Then, what about their horses? It's impossible for all their cavalry to become infantry, right?" The staff officer had to accept the commander's speculation.
"Could it be that they hid their horses and there are no cavalry at all, so all the cavalry are here to surround us?" Captain Lu wiped the sweat from his forehead and made a big face.
"All speculations have no effect on the outcome. We have to leave here first. Even if the Japanese have cavalry, are our cavalry regiment just decorations? Hehe, I haven't fought with them for a long time!" Commander Zeng grinned with a black face. A cut revealed his red mouth and back teeth, showing his pride.
"If we continue to the east, we have too many wounded. Their wounds cannot be touched by water. They have to cross the river through the big stone bridge in the west of Huaxian County!" The staff officer looked at the map.
"Based on the current situation, Hua County currently only has security forces guarding the city, and they are vulnerable!" the commander waved his hand.
"But if they really want to hold the bridge, even if we can get across, won't the devils behind them catch up again? We still won't be able to escape by then."
"If that doesn't work, go around the bridge and cross the river directly! Can a small ditch save me?"
"However, the river is almost completely filled with mud. It's really hard to say whether we can cross it." The staff officer turned to look at the cavalry commander: "Commander Zeng, why hasn't your reconnaissance officer returned yet?"
He said that Cao Cao was here. Two cavalry came back from the front. Their black faces were a little strange: "Japanese cavalry were found in the village ahead."
(End of chapter)
