Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 310 Action Team Operations

The Independent Division headquarters was packed with people.

"Commander, the Yamamoto Regiment in Wolongshan County has been mobilized," Zhang Haoshan said with a solemn expression.

"Troop numbers?"

"Two battalions and two puppet regiments, and this time the Japanese were carrying heavy weapons."

"The total strength of the Japanese and puppet troops exceeded 6000."

"Moreover, according to intelligence, both of these puppet regiments were trained by the Japanese and their combat effectiveness was much higher than that of ordinary puppet troops."

"Not only that, the Japanese soldiers in Wolong Mountain paid their puppet troops very high salaries."

“This puppet army is highly loyal,” Zhang Haoshan continued.

"With so many people, it seems the Japanese devils still intend to take this opportunity to annihilate us."

"This is a rare opportunity for them."

"Unfortunately, the Japanese didn't realize that we weren't the same number of people as we initially were."

"If the Japanese were to send out a regiment, it would be a challenge for our Sanjiaji position. The three brigades, with two Japanese battalions, could hold the position completely."

"Order the Third Brigade to closely monitor the situation of the Japanese troops at Wolong Mountain and make defensive preparations."

"Yes."

"Where are the Japanese soldiers from the Quanyang direction?"

"Two battalions of Japanese soldiers were also dispatched."

"This will put more pressure on the Independent Regiment's defense," Tang Weiguo said.

"In that case, let the rapid support regiment assist the independent regiment in defending Qingshan County," Tang Weiguo said after thinking for a moment.

"Commander, this is our last reserve force. If there's an emergency, we won't have any troops left to use," Zhang Haoshan said hesitantly.

"It doesn't matter, at worst we can have the Third Brigade retreat to Wolong Mountain."

"With the defense system of Wolong Mountain, these Japanese devils are no match for us," Tang Weiguo said dismissively.

It's no wonder that Tang Weiguo has such a confident mindset.

After several years of continuous construction, Wolong Mountain has been transformed into a fully-equipped military fortress.

This point

"If something happens in Qingshan County, then we will be truly in a passive position."

"Once the Independent Regiment fails to hold Qingshan County, given the Japanese's level of vigilance towards us, it will be difficult to take it back."

"If that's the case, the Japanese in Qingshan County could easily cut off our contact with the Eighth Route Army."

"Moreover, with the cooperation of the Japanese troops in Wolong County, they can easily blockade us."

"At that time, it would be much more difficult for us to sabotage the Japanese railway lines."

"Therefore, from the perspective of the overall situation, Qingshan County cannot afford any unexpected events," Tang Weiguo said earnestly.

"Commander, so it seems that we really can't afford any accidents in Qingshan County," Zhang Haoshan pondered.

"In that case, I, the division commander, will lead the rapid support team there."

"You don't need to go; it would be a waste of your talents."

"The situation isn't that serious. Li Yunfei's Independent Regiment isn't so easy to deal with now."

At this moment, Tang Weiguo recalled Li Yunfei's impassioned speeches at the training course.

Thinking back on it now still gets me a little excited.

"What's the situation with the Japanese reinforcements in Lingshui County?" Tang Weiguo continued to ask.

"The Japanese also dispatched two battalions."

"It seems that the Japanese are still focusing on their main force in Fen County."

"However, the Japanese never expected that our friendly forces would support us so diligently this time."

"Once the Japanese devils reach Fenxian County, our main force will have withdrawn completely," Tang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Once our main force withdraws, the siege of Wolong Mountain will be successfully resolved."

"Now it all depends on what Tang Xiaohu does," Tang Weiguo said.

"Yes, according to Tang Xiaohu's intelligence, the battle is progressing exceptionally smoothly. I believe we will receive good news from Tang Xiaohu soon."

"Commander, I'm going to issue the orders now."

"it is good."

After saying that, Zhang Haoshan hurriedly left to give orders.

The other half, the battlefield in Fenxian County.

After being bombarded by artillery, the defenses of Fenxian County's city walls were in grave danger.

"Reporting to Commander, according to the garrison troops, the Independent Brigade's artillery fire is too intense; they are about to be overwhelmed."

The messenger said anxiously.

When Matsuyama Kenichi heard the news, he showed no expression, as if he had already expected this outcome.

"Order all units to retreat to the armory." Kenichi Matsuyama issued the order with unusual calm.

"Hai."

The messenger had just stepped out when he heard intense gunfire coming from the entrance of the county headquarters.

"Then the garrison captain of the headquarters rushed in."

"Commander, retreat immediately! An independent brigade has suddenly appeared in the county town, and their firepower is exceptionally fierce."

"Our defending forces are about to collapse."

"Your Excellency, we will cover your retreat first."

Upon hearing this news, Kenichi Matsuyama's previously calm body swayed slightly.

"Let's go, retreat to the armory."

This time

Then, the solemn order from the Taiyuan Command resounded in Matsuyama Kenichi's mind once again.

"Don't let the armory fall into the hands of the Independent Brigade."

At this moment, its heart was filled with the will to die, and it was determined to die for the empire.

At this time, the intelligence unit's action group outside the military police headquarters had already surrounded the headquarters.

"Team Leader Wang, your third team must keep a close watch on the back door. Don't let the Japanese commander escape," said He Kun, the action captain of the intelligence department.

"Yes, Captain, I guarantee not a single fly will get out of there."

“Our team’s most elite snipers are all in your group, so don’t let me down,” He Kun said.

"Yes, Captain, we will complete the mission without hesitation."

After saying that, Wang Suo and his team quickly disappeared into the darkness.

As He Kun intensified his attacks, the gunfire from the Japanese headquarters dwindled.

At that moment, a group of more than ten Japanese soldiers quietly scaled the wall and secretly ran outside.

This group of people was none other than Matsukawa Kenichi.

Despite being a colonel, Kenichi Matsukawa maintained excellent physical condition, almost identical to that of frontline combat troops.

Thanks to his physical condition, Kenichi Matsuyama was able to keep up with the breakout troops and escape from the headquarters.

However, just as the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, Wang Suo's group immediately set their sights on them.

"Team leader, we've spotted the Japanese."

"Fire!" Without hesitation, Wang Suo ordered his men to open fire on the Japanese soldiers.

"Da da da."

Gunfire rang out again.

"Lie down!" The vigilant Japanese soldiers immediately dropped to the ground.

Unfortunately, Wang Suo's group chose the perfect time. Even though the Japanese soldiers reacted quickly, half of them still fell in pools of blood.

"Baka yarou." Kenichi Matsuyama cursed under his breath as he watched the bullet whiz past him.

Independent Brigade is truly meticulous in everything they do.

"Fight!" At this point, Kenichi Matsuyama had no choice but to fight with his back against the wall; staying here would only lead to his death sooner or later.

To Matsuyama Kenichi's surprise, what he heard was not gunfire, but the sound of a grenade launcher.

"Bang, bang..."

As several shells were fired from the grenade launcher, several explosions rang out at the location where Kenichi Matsukawa was standing.

After the smoke was blown away by the wind, five or six mangled corpses lay on the ground.