Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 226 Artillery Arrives

"Company commander, the Japanese are charging up!" shouted the platoon leader of the first company.

"Fix bayonets, everyone! Drive the Japanese back! We cannot afford to lose this position!"

"kill!"

The company commander shouted and picked up his broadsword, slashing at the Japanese soldiers who were charging onto the position.

At this moment, Shen Lei also arrived with a platoon of support. Seeing the situation on the position, he immediately led the guard platoon to rush up.

"Hit me!"

As he spoke, Shen Lei, holding a submachine gun, fired a burst of bullets at the Japanese soldiers in front of him.

With the guard platoon joining the battle, the previously precarious position was immediately stabilized. Seeing this, the company commander decisively seized the opportunity and launched a counter-charge against the Japanese, driving them back down once again.

"Each platoon quickly repairs its position and treats the wounded." Taking advantage of the brief respite as the Japanese retreated, the company commander hurriedly issued the order.

"Deputy Battalion Commander Shen, your support came at just the right time," the company commander said excitedly.

"Battalion Commander, I was worried about you guys, so I brought the guard platoon over to check on you. Now it seems your decision was right."

"It seems the Japanese are determined to break through our lines this time."

"Our troops have occupied the county town. No wonder these Japanese devils are anxious."

"Company commander, the Japanese are coming up again!" the platoon leader shouted.

"Damn it, the Japanese aren't giving us a moment's respite! Everyone, prepare for battle!" the company commander shouted.

"Deputy Battalion Commander Shen, I'm entrusting the right flank position to you."

"Company Commander, don't worry, the guard platoon will follow me." With that, Shen Lei led the guard platoon to guard the right flank of the position.

"Da, da, da, da."

The soldiers fired again at the charging Japanese soldiers.

On the other side, Zhang Haoshan was leading three artillery companies, rushing towards Lijia Gou.

Hearing the increasingly intense gunfire coming from afar, Zhang Haoshan felt extremely anxious.

"Soldiers, speed up! Hang in there, we'll be there soon!" Zhang Haoshan kept urging them on.

The soldiers of the three companies also heard the intense gunfire in the distance. They gritted their teeth and, despite being exhausted, quickened their pace for a few minutes.

After a high-intensity forced march, Zhang Haoshan finally saw the defensive positions of the First Battalion.

"All personnel approach covertly." Zhang Haoshan immediately ordered his troops to approach slowly. Before long, they met up with the support troops of the First Battalion.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, the squad leader of the first platoon of the fourth company of the first battalion is reporting for duty. The battalion commander has ordered us to come and greet you."

"Okay, take us there quickly."

"Yes."

At this moment, Tang Xiaohu also received news of Zhang Haoshan's arrival.

"Great! Let's go, let's go straight to the artillery position and wait for them."

"Communicator, immediately notify the 1st Company to retreat and level the battle line!"

"Yes."

Without waiting for a response from the communications officer, Tang Xiaohu immediately rushed towards the artillery position.

Not long after Tang Xiaohu arrived, Zhang Haoshan also arrived with his men.

"Quickly, establish artillery positions immediately!" Zhang Haoshan hurriedly gave the order to the three artillery company commanders.

"Yes."

The three artillery company commanders immediately began preparations.

"Deputy Commander Zhang, you must be tired from your journey." Tang Xiaohu stepped forward.

"I was just running errands. Your battalion is the one that truly deserves the title of 'hard work.' This time, the regimental headquarters has returned your three artillery companies to you," Zhang Haoshan said with a smile.

“Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, you’re being too polite. We’re the regimental commander’s unit, and the regimental headquarters can call upon us at will.”

"However, we left in a hurry and didn't bring enough shells; we only brought 30 boxes in total. But I've already notified the regimental headquarters, and the logistics department is transporting ammunition here," Zhang Haoshan continued.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang, this ammunition is enough for me to hold out here for three hours," Tang Xiaohu said, looking at the ammunition boxes on the ground.

"Battalion Commander, the artillery is ready and can launch an attack at any time!"

"Okay, I'm ready to follow orders at any time."

On the front lines.

They had just repelled a wave of Japanese attacks.

"Platoon leader, quickly lead your men to repair the position. The next wave of Japanese devils will be coming soon!" the company commander shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Company commander, our platoon leader has been killed!" the second squad leader of the first platoon cried out, holding the platoon leader who had just fallen under the guns of the Japanese soldiers in his arms.

"what!"

The company commander rushed over and saw the platoon leader, covered in blood, lying quietly in the squad leader's arms, his eyes closed forever.

"Platoon leader, how could you have sacrificed yourself?" Upon seeing the platoon leader's sacrificed state, the company commander could not hide his grief.

"Second Squad Leader, you are now in charge of the First Platoon. Quickly lead your men to repair the position." At this moment, the Company Commander had no time to dwell on his grief and immediately issued the order.

"Yes."

At that moment, the communications soldier ran over and said.

"Company Commander, the battalion commander has ordered your unit to retreat immediately and defend the rear positions."

"Yes, we will retreat immediately."

"Company One, all of you, pay attention! Retreat immediately before the Japanese attack!" Bi Shoucai shouted, putting down his work.

"Notify Deputy Regiment Commander Shen to retreat immediately."

"Also, take all the bodies of the fallen soldiers back!" After saying that, the company commander carried the body of the platoon leader on his back and ran towards the rear position.

Before long, the original position was empty, with only the corpses of Japanese soldiers remaining, proving that a major battle had taken place there.

"Battalion Commander, the First Company has already retreated from its position. The Japanese have now occupied the First Company's position and are continuing their attack on our lines."

"Well done."

"Artillery Company 1, 2, 3, target the Japanese, fire!"

"Yes."

The artillery, which had been prepared in advance and was ready to fire, immediately attacked the Japanese troops upon receiving the order.

"Boom, boom, boom." The sound of explosions rang out across the original positions.

The Japanese soldiers, who had been launching a fierce attack, scattered and fled in all directions.