The little devils were unlucky when they encountered the independent group at Dragon Boat Festival. Even if they resisted, they could not escape the fate of being shot.
Outflanked by the Dragon Boat Festival, the Little Devils' forward team was almost completely wiped out.
There were about two squadrons of them, but only less than a hundred of them could escape.
However, where did this group of devils come from?
The 40th Regiment of the 10th Division.
The 40th Regiment of the 10th Division was crippled by the Dragon Boat Festival when it withdrew from Shamadian to Ningyuan County during the Dragon Boat Festival. After that, the 40th Regiment retreated to rest and replenish new recruits, totaling the strength of two infantry brigades. .
This time, the purpose of the 40th Regiment's operation was to ambush Dragon Boat Festival who was eager to rush for help.
In other words, Kitashirakawai knows where the Dragon Boat Festival is. Duanwu was fighting the Japanese 26th Brigade from Lai'an County to Mingguang.
When he attacked Bengbu, in addition to revenge on Dragon Boat Festival, the most important thing was to retrieve Dragon Boat Festival's head.
Before, Kitashirakawa had lost all face in front of Dragon Boat Festival. With his character of retribution, this matter would not be ignored.
And this is why he transferred part of the First Division from the mainland to the battlefield in Central China.
And although Kitashirakawa is extremely stingy, his wisdom is not weak. Not only did he have some natural military talent, but he also saved Taro Aso in Changzhou.
As mentioned before, Taro Aso graduated from the Japanese Army Academy and was a top student at the Army Academy.
It's just that he is different from other Japanese soldiers in that he is a low-key person. Even though he is less than thirty years old and has been promoted to a lieutenant colonel, he is still willing to serve as a staff officer under the Changzhou garrison Kameda.
Because according to his military rank and military exploits, he was qualified for the position of captain, but this little devil did not. Instead, he kept a low profile and was willing to hide in Kameda's headquarters.
And if he hadn't been defeated in the Fairy Temple, cheated his teammates, and almost escaped execution, I'm afraid he would still want to live a mediocre life at this time.
For people like him, war is just a game. He didn't want to charge into battle, nor did he want to be a pawn. He only likes to stay by the commander's side. As long as the enemy's artillery fire does not threaten the commander's safety, then he, the soldier, will also be safe.
It's just that God's calculations are not as good as those of people. He cheated his teammates and was reported by his subordinates, and he almost lost his head.
Fortunately, Kitashirakawa arrived in time and saved this junior student, otherwise the Japanese would probably have to add another memorial tablet to the Yasukuni Shrine.
Of course, it is undeniable that Taro Aso does have his military acumen and is very decisive in doing things.
In addition, Kitashirakawa Xi also had his own merits, so the two of them set up a stage to sing in Bengbu and deceived almost everyone. Even the Dragon Boat Festival was almost deceived by Kitashirakawa Xi.
What Kitashirakawa Ai and Aso Taro didn't expect was that they underestimated the combat capabilities of the Dragon Boat Festival Independent Regiment, and still measured the Dragon Boat Festival based on the combat effectiveness of the Dragon Boat Festival when they fought out of Shanghai from the occupied area.
They originally thought that the ambush by the two brigades of the 40th Regiment would force Duanwu, who was eager to rescue Bengbu, into a desperate situation even if they could not kill him.
But I'm afraid the two Japanese soldiers never dreamed that they would suffer retribution immediately after the 40th Regiment failed in their ambush.
And if they were more cautious, part of the Ito Regiment of the First Division should have completed the ambush. After all, the Ito Alliance are all well-trained veterans. On the contrary, most of the people added to the 40th Alliance are new recruits.
These people, influenced by Bushido, looked brave, but lacked actual combat experience. In addition, coupled with the fierce firepower of the Dragon Boat Festival Independent Regiment, the pursuit force of the 40th Regiment was defeated in just two encounters.
Of course, Dragon Boat Festival will take advantage of the victory and pursue it, chasing the little devils like rabbits on the mountain road.
After chasing for more than two miles, Duanwu suddenly fired a green signal flare and quickly retreated. Because he saw lights on the mountain road, and one truck after another was filled with Japanese trucks.
The Japs have large troops, and most of his cavalry battalions are equipped with pistols. If you fight the Japs head-on, you will definitely suffer a lot.
He didn't do any loss-making business during the Dragon Boat Festival. He had enough money by killing more than 300 Japanese.
He retreated five miles with his men and returned to the place where the horse was hidden.
Zhao Weidong asked at this time: "Commander, the road back to Bengbu is blocked by little Japs. What should we do?"
Duanwu smiled and said: "Don't panic, send out reconnaissance troops to stabilize the position first. I'll send a few telegrams first."
"yes!"
Zhao Weidong accepted the order and immediately sent people to investigate. Needless to say, he said that during the Dragon Boat Festival, he would send a telegram to three people.
The first telegram was sent to Commander Yu of the 51st Army. This telegram is the most urgent, because not one enemy has infiltrated, but many enemies have infiltrated.
Although Duanwu is not very clear about how the Japanese infiltrated, there must be a big problem with the 51st Army's defense line.
Moreover, the 51st Army was in a very dangerous situation at this time.
Because you can imagine that enemies appeared behind the 51st Army. These enemies did not take action for the time being in order to ambush him during the Dragon Boat Festival.
But what if the little devil changes his mind? As long as they attack from behind the 51st Army, although the 51st Army will not be defeated immediately, the losses will probably be considerable.
Therefore, the Dragon Boat Festival telegram was sent to the 51st Army first.
The second telegram was to tell Chen Shusheng that the plan might be implemented later, allowing them to go further with their baggage and the people.
The third telegram was sent to Li Zhongren in the fifth theater. Duanwu told him that the Japs had started a full-scale war. Not only had the southern battlefield started, but also the northern battlefield, and asked him to appease Han Fuju of the Third Army. Jinan must not be lost, and the artillery he wanted Already on the way.
Of course, in addition to this, Dragon Boat Festival still needs people, at least one regiment of reinforcements. Bengbu was captured by the Japanese. If they couldn't find a way to take it back, the Japanese would use it as a stronghold to directly cut off the retreat of the 51st Army that was fighting on the front line.
And if there are other Japs crossing and outflanking from both wings, then the 51st Army will be isolated in Ningyuan, and the front line of Mingguang, including the 31st Army, will also fall into great passivity.
Duan Wu believed that Li Zhongren could make the right judgment, so he just made suggestions. As for what Li Zhongren did, it all depended on his own ideas.
Li Zhongren frowned slightly when he received the telegram, because he did not expect that the little devil would start the war as soon as he said it would start, and there was not even a single sign before the war.
But then again, when it comes to war, will I be notified in advance of where I will attack on a certain day of a certain month and year, and how many people, artillery, infantry, and cavalry will be dispatched?
(End of chapter)
