Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 1046: Songshaoguan Blockade Battle

Lieutenant General Kenji Iijima, commander of the Japanese Seventh Army, who was besieged in Chengjiang, received such a miserable telegram asking for help. Touichi Terauchi was so anxious that he ignored the pouring rain and urged the main force of the dispatched army to march in the rain. He must pass through Songshaoguan tonight.

We will arrive at Kunming City early tomorrow morning.

The Seventh Army was surrounded by the ** division troops of the two corps and was in a very dangerous situation. Juichi Terauchi could no longer bear the loss of troops. He also did not judge that there would be blocking troops at Songshaoguan. The reason was simple. Such terrain conditions

, not suitable for blocking. Even if there is blocking, it is only a small army of ** troops. He cannot imagine how many troops Tang Qiuli can still use to block the blocking army of more than 200,000.

After receiving the order from Commander Li Honggang, the two regiments of the 1st Brigade of the 29th Corps took advantage of the heavy rain to move the two wings of the Japanese vanguard. Although it was in the heavy rain, the two troops facing each other were very close.

Got in touch soon.

Two regiments of the First Brigade, with nearly 5,000 troops, launched a sudden attack on a regiment of more than 3,000 Japanese troops in the woods on both sides of the road from Huashan to Songshaoguan. The ghostly 29th Army in the dark night

Corps soldiers suddenly appeared in front of the ignorant Japanese soldiers. As soon as they got their hands on them, they were showered with bullets from light and heavy machine guns and submachine guns.

Less than fifty meters away, thousands of automatic weapons were beating with joyful flames in the rain. This was a one-sided massacre and ambush. The Japanese soldiers who were rushing on their way did not even have time to get their weapons.

He lifted it up and fell down in the hail of bullets.

The screams of Japanese soldiers and intensive gunfire, mixed with the sound of rain and wind, echoed miserably in the night. A flash of lightning suddenly pierced the darkness, making the corpses of Japanese soldiers scattered on the road look pale.

, the thick blood instantly dyed the road red, and was gathered by the heavy rain into light red streams, slowly flowing into the woods on both sides.

In just twenty minutes, only a few hundred people of a regiment of Japanese soldiers survived. The guns in their hands had not fired a few bullets. The attack suddenly stopped. The attackers disappeared into the night like the wind. The remaining

Hundreds of Japanese soldiers looked around blankly, losing their souls and souls, soaked in the heavy night rain.

Siuchi Shouichi was sitting in the car, and he vaguely heard the sound of heavy gunshots amidst the patter of rain. "Huh?" He raised his head suspiciously, and what he saw in his eyes was the figure of a soldier who was drowned in water.

In the rain from heaven and earth, a staff officer, covered in mud and water, stopped in front of the car.

The chief of staff who was in the same car opened the door impatiently and said, "Your Excellency, chief of staff, the vanguard unit was suddenly attacked," the staff officer reported loudly, regardless of the rain on his head and face.

Terauchi Shouyi's eyes flickered, but there was still a resistance. A gust of wind came, with raindrops suddenly hitting the chief of staff's face, causing him to tremble and feel uncomfortable all over. He said even more impatiently: "Baga,

If this little thing bothers His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, just defeat him."

The staff officer did not leave immediately, but continued hesitantly: "However, Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, the 138th Regiment, the vanguard force, was severely damaged, with less than 300 survivors. According to their description, the entire attack process did not exceed 30

minutes, and the attackers used automatic weapons."

Terauchi Siuchi suddenly sat up straight, with a fierce look in his eyes, and asked angrily: "Honey? Within thirty minutes, a full regiment almost suffered all casualties? The captain of the 138th Regiment has arrived.

No?"

The staff officer responded: "Report to your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, that the captain of the regiment was killed in action. The surviving officer, the highest rank is a captain." Terauchi Juichi urgently ordered, "Immediately convey my order, the troops stop advancing, and the division is summoned."

Officers above the commander will attend the military meeting. The artillery unit will target Songshaoguan and build a launching position immediately. Go quickly!"

Temple Shouichi's reaction was very keen. From the appearance of a regiment of soldiers being annihilated, he judged that there would probably be a large number of ** division troops blocking Songshaoguan, which was so close at hand, and they would not be able to pass through it without a bloody battle.

, so he ordered the artillery to prepare for the bombardment.

In the large cave on the mountain peak on the left side of Songshaoguan, in the headquarters of the 29th Corps, Corps Commander Li Honggang looked with satisfaction at the 1st Brigade Commander Jing Zhanqi, who was dripping wet from his helmet, with Jing Zhanqi's left hand

Holding a Somi submachine gun, his fair face could not suppress the joy.

I have been in the army for seven or eight years. From the Blood Hand Regiment to the First Division, from the Northeast to North China and then to the South, I have experienced countless battles. There have been many battles that were more tragic and grand than this one, but that one was not so enjoyable.

, the little devils were like living targets, and they didn’t even know what was going on until they died.

Jing Zhanqi, who had not been on the front line to kill Japanese soldiers for a long time, had a good time this time. He clearly remembered that he poured bullets at him and knocked down seven or eight Japanese soldiers. The shock and disbelief on the faces of the Japanese soldiers were reflected in the bullets.

In the firelight, it turned into a scream of despair. Thinking of the situation at that time, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Li Honggang looked at Jing Zhanqi, wanting to laugh at one moment, and then looking up at himself again. He already knew what evil idea he had in his mind, and said: "The first brigade fought well, only more than 160 people were injured."

, died in battle unintentionally, killed more than 3,000 Japanese troops, and made a good start for the Songshaoguan Blockade Battle. Such a record should give you merit!"

Jing Zhanqi smiled so modestly that he said: "Where, where, the commander has received the award, it's not because of your command." In fact, his heart was filled with joy, and Li Honggang suddenly shouted: "Jing Zhanqi, do you know you are wrong?" Suddenly

He yelled angrily, making Jing Zhanqi tremble with fright, and looked at Li Honggang who suddenly changed his face in panic.

Li Honggang said coldly: "Jing Zhanqi, for such a small-scale surprise attack, at most one deputy brigade commander can lead the team. As a brigade commander, you left the command post without authorization for the sake of a quick moment. You have asked me and

Chief of Staff? The division commander repeatedly emphasized that brigade commanders should not go to the front line to participate in battles if not necessary. What punishment should they receive for violating the division commander's prohibition? Should they be dismissed from their posts or should their brigade be transferred to the reserve force? "

Jing Zhanqi was shocked, and he begged Ai Ai: "Commander, you can't do this. You can remove me from my post. The first brigade has become a reserve force, and they haven't torn me apart. In this way, after this battle, I

I am willing to accept any punishment!" Li Honggang and Chief of Staff Wang Bingde looked at each other.

Seeing that Li Honggang was not moved by him, Jing Zhanqi turned around and begged Wang Bingde, "Chief of Staff, please give me a favor and wait until this battle is over." Wang Bingde knew Li Honggang's thoughts well. In the ** division, every brigade

Senior commanders are all precious assets. Tang Qiuli once issued a special order to the division commander to protect these commanders who couldn't help but run to the front line when they heard the sound of gunfire.

Wang Bingde suppressed his laughter and said seriously: "Commander, Brigadier Jing is very sincere and has realized his mistakes. Should we give him a chance?"

Li Honggang glared at Jing Zhanqi, whose face was full of pleading, and said: "Since the Chief of Staff has pleaded for you, I will spare you this time. However, if the merits are equal to the faults, don't think about meritorious service. There will be another time."

, you go to the logistics department to manage the warehouse, and go back and prepare quickly, the little devil has suffered such a big loss and will take revenge soon."

Jing Zhanqi seemed to have received amnesty. After saluting, he hurried away, as if he was afraid that the commander would regret it. Li Honggang and Wang Bingde laughed loudly. The 29th Corps sent troops to the south for the first battle. The battle was very exciting, which made Li Honggang very happy.

, and this head-on blow was enough to make Terauchi Shouichi dizzy for a while.

A temporary tent was set up in a dense forest. Terauchi Shouichi looked at a dozen senior officers with melancholy eyes. Just now, he ignored the dissuasion of the chief of staff and risked being attacked again to visit the first place in person.

The No. 38 Regiment was inspected at the scene of the attack. Under the bright light of lightning that occasionally pierced the rainy night, the corpses of Imperial Japanese Army soldiers were helplessly laid out on the muddy ground, in rows and pieces, which made Shouichi Terauchi heartbroken.

Chill.

The impromptu military meeting ended quickly. Your Excellency, the Commander-in-Chief, was not in the mood to talk nonsense and directly issued combat orders to each unit. The senior Japanese officers who attended the meeting heard the ferocity and desperateness in his words. Lightning and Shen Lei,

From time to time, it flashed and rolled over the head, making Shouichi's gloomy face look particularly gloomy.

The heavy raindrops hit the tent intensively, and the sound was disturbing. The Japanese officers felt nervous. From Juichi Terauchi's tone, they heard something strange. Is the Commander-in-Chief going to fight for his life? Terauchi

Shouyi had no choice but to fight tooth and nail. Only by opening up Songshaoguan and approaching Kunming could he rescue the surrounded Seventh Army and move south to the border line.

To complete the mission entrusted to the dispatched troops by the base camp, there is no way out. If more than 200,000 imperial troops are blocked in northeastern Yunnan, unable to advance or retreat, that will be a fatal danger. The Chinese devil Tang Qiuli stared at the blood-red

His eyes were staring at him eagerly, and there might be many troops from the Army Corps coming to surround him.

At around 21 o'clock at night, a loud thunder-like sound was heard behind the Japanese army's position. The orange fire from the muzzle illuminated the rainy night blood-red. Countless artillery shells tore through the rain curtain and fell on the line of Songshaoguan.

, the shells stirred up clouds of mud, the fire flashed, and the huge roar drowned out the sound of the rainstorm.

The Japanese army's attack on Songshaoguan finally started. Terauchi Shouichi did not change his determination to attack because of the heavy rain. Li Honggang listened to the intensive gunfire, his face was calm, but he was secretly surprised in his heart. Terauchi Shouichi went against the rules and did not

If the infantry is dispatched to attack first, what will be the casualties of the troops exposed on the front line?

After a while, Li Honggang said to Chief of Staff Wang Bingde: "Immediately report to the division commander that the Japanese army has begun to attack Songshaoguan. Also, tell the front-line troops that there will be no artillery support when the Japanese army attacks for the first time, and let them attack as planned.

Also, after the Japanese shelling stopped, each unit reported the number of casualties."

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