"This is the Nancang Squadron. We can't hold it anymore. Please ask for reinforcements. Please ask for reinforcements...ah!..."
The screams of the Japanese communications soldiers came from the radio. Yin Teng knew that the foreign companies and churches in the east of the city were supposedly out of the hands of the imperial army. And the East City Gate is very likely to fall soon.
"Immediately order the imperial troops at the east city gate to prepare to withdraw from the battle."
Yin Teng gave the order, and the herald went to deliver the order. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Yin Teng suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Quick, go and call back the Takahashi Squadron."
At this time, Yin Teng just remembered that his guards had been sent to support the church.
But at this moment, both the foreign trade company and the church were lost, and his own squadron died in vain.
So Yin Teng quickly ordered to notify Takahashi Squadron to withdraw quickly to preserve his elite force.
It was just too late. When the Takahashi Squadron heard the gunshots coming from the direction of the foreign company and the church, they sped up to reinforce the company and the church, and divided their troops into two groups.
One of the streets was located between the church and the foreign bank. When he arrived near the foreign bank, the Japanese team leader saw someone cleaning the battlefield on the street.
Because it was dark and far away, the Japanese officer did not see who was cleaning the battlefield.
The Japanese team leader asked: "Hello? Are you from the Nancang Squadron?"
"Devil?"
The Northeastern Army who was cleaning the battlefield was startled and quickly fired.
But this group of Japanese soldiers was indeed well-trained. Although they were late, they shot at almost the same time as the Northeastern Army on the street.
The gunfire rang out, and both the Northeast Army and the Japanese were shot and fell to the ground.
At the same time, other Japanese soldiers also opened fire. The dozen or so Northeastern troops on the street were no match at all and were shot dead on the spot.
The Japanese team leader waved his hands, and they actually planned to take back the foreign bank and the church.
The Japanese marched in an orderly manner along both sides of the street, assuming fighting postures.
There was not a word of nonsense along the way, and the orders were carried out according to the gestures of the squad leader.
At this time, the Japs team leader made an attack gesture, and the Japs on both sides quickly launched a charge.
But at this moment, bullets flew out of the windows on the west side of the church and the east side of the foreign bank at the same time, shooting at the charging Japanese.
The little devils were just living targets on the unobstructed streets.
At this time, let alone the elites, even if the God of War comes, he will hate the northwest.
The Japanese suffered heavy losses. After hearing the gunfire, another group of Japanese, led by squadron leader Takahashi, launched an attack from the other side of the foreign bank.
But within the foreign bank, there was a company of the Northeast Army. They used the original defensive weapons of the little Japanese to cover the Takahashi Squadron with firepower. No matter how well Takahashi directed, he would still suffer heavy casualties.
Takahashi realized something was wrong and reluctantly led a small group of Japanese soldiers back. The other small group was even worse and only five people came back.
Takahashi was furious: "Baga, damn the Chinese."
But at this time, Takahashi was about to give the order to restart the attack, but at this moment, the Japanese messenger finally arrived and conveyed Captain Yin Tenglian's retreat order to Takahashi.
Takahashi had no choice but to order his men to retreat. Give up attacking foreign companies and churches.
At the same time, the Japanese at the gates and walls of the Japanese city also quickly evacuated. Although they encountered machine gun fire from the Dragon Boat Festival and the Northeast Army, most of the Japanese successfully escaped.
Dragon Boat Festival let out a long sigh at this time, because the east city wall had been captured, and at least half of Bengbu had fallen into his hands.
At this moment, Lao Abacus came with the communications soldiers of the Independent Regiment and reported to Duanwuhui: "Regiment commander, Battalion Commander Chen and Battalion Commander Zhao have got into trouble with the Japs. Battalion Commander Chen reported that the Japs who came There were about two squadrons. When they encountered an ambush, they still wanted to rush over. But how could they be the opponent of the machine gun company? There was also Battalion Commander Zhao, who was not a vegetarian either.
So even though the little devils fought hard, they were all beaten back. But the little devil still hasn't left, and there are signs of attacking again. So Battalion Commander Chen asked for instructions from the regiment, should he take the initiative to annihilate these little devils? "
Duanwu smiled and said: "Tell Lao Chen, it's not that hard. If the Japs in Bengbu suffer a loss, they will definitely order them to charge with all their strength. Let Chen Shusheng fight steadily and tell him that the battle in Bengbu went well. The one who is worried now is the little Japs. Just let him Wait for the Japs to pounce again. After repelling the Japs, let Zhao Weidong's cavalry battalion go around and make a surprise attack, and the Japs will almost die. Huh! Two squadrons just came for reinforcements? He treats my independent regiment as a soft enemy. Persimmon?"
"Yes, Tuanzao."
Lao Abacus took the order and went to convey the order to the communication soldiers.
At the same time, Wang Tong smiled and said: "Commissioner, you are really good at predicting things! And without you, our battle would not have been so smooth! Haha!"
Duanwu said: "Old Wang, don't be too optimistic. Maybe the real battle has just begun. Although the little devils lost the barrier of the south city wall first, and then the east city wall, losing a lot of defenses. But their military strength But it is more concentrated.
And even though we won, the casualties would certainly be considerable. And especially the battle for the city walls. Even without seeing it with my own eyes, I know how hard the brothers fought. Order the front-line troops to retreat and rest, temporarily stop the attack, and immediately check the status of weapons and ammunition, as well as the casualties. I want to know how many people we still have who can fight. We also sent out scouts to investigate where the defense focus of the Japs is. It would be best to find out how many of them are left, and then we can formulate the next battle plan. "
Speaking of this, Duanwu looked at his watch. It's already two o'clock in the morning. And in four hours, it will be daybreak. And when that time comes, it will be the key to determine the outcome.
"Yes, Commissioner, I'll go right away."
Wang Tong took the order at this time, and then went to check the casualties of the troops. However, at this moment, Lu Jian also came to the church under the protection of the guards. He came to report to Duanwu.
At this time, the church had already lit the lights, because the nearby Japs had retreated, and there was no need to turn off the lights.
But the corpses in the Japanese command room and the windows were all blocked with curtains or quilts.
It is still very dangerous to light a lamp in the house at night. So, the lights are on, but the windows are blocked.
Lu Jian led the people in and first saluted the Dragon Boat Festival.
Duanwu said: "Old Lu, there is no need to be so polite. How is the situation on the city wall now?"
Lu Jian frowned and said: "Commissioner, the Japs have stopped attacking now. I asked the brothers to stop too. However, the casualties are too great. One of my battalions has not been able to defeat even one company. . And although the frontal attack was a sheep attack, the Japanese also launched several counterattacks. The troops also suffered heavy casualties.
Of course, I, Lu Jian, am not a coward, and our Sichuan Army is not a coward either. Just watching my brothers leave me one by one, I feel really bad. "
Duanwu understood that there was no talk of the Sichuan army going to war, but the brothers left one by one. How could Lu Jian, as the brigade commander, not be sad?
Duanwu consoled him: "If you hold on for four more hours, my independent group will arrive in four hours. And by that time, even if the little devil wants to leave, he can't!..."
