Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 75 Difficult Ambush

"Commander, we've all safely withdrawn. The Japanese devils are right behind me, they'll be here soon." Zhou Zheng-biao, who had just arrived at Liushangou, was immediately led to the ambush position on the east side by Li Yunfei, who was waiting for them.

"Good, it's good that you're back safe and sound." Li Yunfei patted Zhou Zhengbiao on the shoulder with relief.

"Take your men and go replenish your ammunition. We're about to have a tough battle."

"Commander, I'm off right now." After saying that, Zhou Zhengbiao didn't even have time to rest before leading his team to replenish ammunition.

"Report, Commander, the Independent Regiment's blocking force has successfully returned to the ambush position on the east side, and the main force of the Japanese is about to arrive." As soon as Li Yunfei arrived at Liushangou, the soldiers left behind by the reconnaissance battalion to conduct reconnaissance promptly notified Tang Weiguo.

"Okay." Tang Weiguo's heart was finally at ease when he learned that Li Yunfei had returned safely.

"Communicator, order all positions to prepare for battle."

"Yes, Captain."

Tang Weiguo held his binoculars and quietly watched the movements in the valley ahead. Before long, a company-sized Japanese soldier rushed in and came into Tang Weiguo's view.

"Communicator, order all units to remain concealed and await the order to attack."

"Yes, Captain."

The Kameda Company, which was the first to rush into Liushan Gully, did not notice anything unusual and continued to lead the charge. Another Japanese company following behind the Kameda Company also entered Liushan Gully. At this time, two Japanese companies were gathered in the narrow area of ​​Liushan Gully.

Chief of Staff Jersey, who was following behind, saw the terrain of Liushan Gully and a bad feeling immediately arose in his mind. He hurriedly shouted to the communications soldier next to him.

"Notification: Troops cease pursuit and maintain defensive positions."

It turned out that Chief of Staff Jersey was indeed very sensitive to battlefield conditions, but by then it was too late to issue the order.

Tang Weiguo observed that two Japanese troops in attack formation had entered his carefully laid core ambush zone, and Tang Weiguo decisively ordered them to open fire.

"Company Commander, detonate the mines!" Upon receiving the order, Tang Xiaohu hurriedly ordered the company commander to detonate the minefield.

"Yes, battalion commander."

As the soldiers continued to detonate the pre-buried explosives, explosions rang out among the pursuing Japanese company. Some unlucky Japanese soldiers were blown into the air, while the others hurriedly took cover.

After the explosion, the soldiers who had been waiting in ambush poured bullets at the Japanese soldiers who were hurriedly hiding in the valley.

"Baka yarou! The enemy has laid an ambush! Retreat immediately!" Captain Kameda, who was in pursuit, immediately ordered his Japanese soldiers to remain hidden and retreat in an orderly manner.

"Commander, the Japanese are about to retreat."

"The Japanese devils have been chasing us so hard, if we let them retreat so easily, it would be a real disservice to their enthusiasm for us," Tang Weiguo said with a cold smile.

Tang Weiguo had finally seized this opportunity, and he couldn't let the Japanese retreat easily. If he crippled these two companies of Japanese soldiers, he could cut off a leg of the Japanese battalion. After all, a full-strength Japanese battalion only has four infantry companies.

"Order all artillery batteries to fire shells, remembering to prioritize striking enemy heavy firepower targets."

"Order Zhou Liansheng to infiltrate the rear of the encirclement and stop the Japanese from retreating."

"Yes, Captain."

When the pursuing Japanese troops were attacked by the enemy, Chief of Staff Jersey immediately reported to the Japanese officer Fujino.

"Commander Fujino, my forward troops have been subjected to a fierce attack by the enemy."

"Commander, my previous assumption was wrong. What just blocked us was a small enemy force. The main enemy force is lying in ambush here."

“Private Marseille.” Chief of Staff Jersey bowed 90 degrees to Commander Fujino.

"Chief of Staff Jersey, we can talk about these things later. Now, we need to immediately organize a follow-up squadron to go to the rescue. I received a notification from the Taiyuan Command that they will soon dispatch aircraft, which are expected to arrive at the battlefield in an hour. At that time, it will be our chance to turn the tide of the battle." Fujino Kiichi looked at the sky in the distance, which was gradually brightening.

"Hai." Chief of Staff Jersey walked out resolutely.

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"Damn it, those Japanese devils are fighting too fiercely!" Sun Wukong cursed.

After receiving the order to infiltrate from Tang Weiguo, Zhou Liansheng immediately led the soldiers of the Fourth Battalion to infiltrate behind the Japanese troops in the encirclement, and together with the ambush teams on the east and west flanks, they blocked the Japanese reinforcements and annihilated the Japanese troops in the encirclement.

Trapped in the encirclement, the Japanese launched wave after wave of suicidal charges towards Zhou Liansheng's blocking position in an attempt to break out quickly. For a time, Zhou Liansheng's 4th Battalion was fighting extremely hard, and several times the Japanese almost broke through their positions. With the support of artillery from the flanks, they barely managed to hold their ground.

"Brothers, hold the line! Don't let these little devils get out!" Zhou Liansheng shouted.

"Battalion Commander, don't worry, as long as we're here, the position is ours." Sun Wukong stood up, grabbed his machine gun, and fired at a Japanese soldier who was approaching.

"Grenades, get ready, throw them!" As Zhou Liansheng spoke, another group of Japanese soldiers charged forward.

Tang Weiguo, who was observing the battlefield, noticed the situation at Company Commander Zhou's location and immediately changed the battle plan.

"Correspondent, notify Tang Dazhuang to send out a company to support Zhou Liansheng."

"Yes, Captain."

"Communicator, order all positions to tighten the encirclement and wipe out these little devils as soon as possible."

"Yes."

"Battalion Commander, Battalion Commander, Regiment Commander Li has sent a company to support us," Sun Wukong said as he ran over.

"Alright, let them be in charge of supporting the Japanese attack from the rear."

"Yes, Captain."

Li Yunfei, who was lying in ambush on the east side, noticed the fighting situation of Zhou Liansheng's Fourth Battalion and realized the importance of their position. Before receiving orders from Tang Weiguo, he decisively ordered Zhou Zhengbiao to take a company to support the militia's Fourth Battalion.

Tang Weiguo, who was observing the battlefield, noticed Li Yunfei's actions and silently gave him a thumbs up in his heart. Having a good teammate makes all the difference.

"Chief of Staff Jersey, how's the situation?"

Fujino Kiichi was observing the battle situation intently. His previous contemptuous expression had long since vanished, replaced by a cautious one.

"Report, Your Excellency Commander, the two companies currently surrounded have not yet broken out. The enemy's firepower is very strong, and the supporting teams can only attack in small squads due to the terrain. Our casualties are heavy."

"Bagaya Road."

"Immediately cease the attack of the supporting troops, and notify the squadrons in the encirclement to immediately stop their breakout, maintain their defensive formation, and hold out until our aircraft arrive."

"Yes, Commander."

"Commander, commander, the Japanese have retreated! What trick are they playing?" Sun Wukong asked curiously.

"I don't know, who knows what kind of bad tricks the Japanese are up to. Everyone, let's take this time to organize our equipment and wait for the next Japanese attack."

When the Japanese changed their strategy, Tang Weiguo also keenly noticed the changes on the battlefield. The Japanese soldiers who had originally tried to break out immediately deployed into a defensive formation and stopped trying to break out.

"That's strange, how did the Japanese suddenly break through?" Tang Weiguo asked in confusion.

Tang Weiguo looked up at the rising sun on the horizon, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Holy crap, the Japanese are waiting for their plane!"