Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 1129: Ambush

The Battle of Degang went more smoothly than Tang Qiuli expected. In just over an hour, the troops occupied Degang without any casualties. Chief of Staff Yang Ketian attributed this effect to Zheng Yong's

Rocket artillery unit Tang Qiuli also agreed with Yang Ketian's view that under such intensive firepower, the Japanese troops camping in Degang had no chance of survival.

However, as the troops occupying Degang reported the situation, Tang Qiuli's doubts reappeared in his heart. The Japanese infantry was in a sea of ​​fire. The death toll could not be counted. However, there were clearly two brigades of Japanese tank troops.

, there were only more than 200 Japanese tanks among the wreckage at the scene, so where did the other 200-odd Japanese tanks go?

Based on the above situation, Tang Qiuli ordered the troops occupying Degang to conduct a careful search around Degang. If the Japanese tanks were lucky enough to escape the bombardment, then some Japanese infantry would also escape this disaster.

Think about it, how could more than 70,000 Japanese soldiers be wiped out at once? It should be normal for tens of thousands of people to escape.

He absolutely did not expect that nearly half of the Japanese troops, more than 34,000 people, and a brigade of tanks had been preserved. Most of the Japanese troops' combat power had not been lost, but their specific locations were not available.

That’s all.

After receiving the report, Zhongze was stunned for a moment and thought for a moment. When he saw all the officers looking at him, he couldn't help but feel flustered. Before this, Zhongze had always worked as a staff officer and had never commanded an army.

Experience, Nagumo died suddenly, half of his troops were lost, and the enemy situation around him was unclear. This heavy burden suddenly fell on his shoulders, and Nakazawa really didn't have much confidence in his heart.

Suppressing the panic in his heart, Nakazawa looked at these senior officers and asked in a solemn tone: "Gentlemen, do you have the courage and confidence to fight? These senior Japanese officers all felt extremely insulted when they heard the chief of staff ask this question.

, As emperors and warriors of His Majesty the Emperor, we will never flinch in the face of the Chinese attack.

Among them, Kobayashi, the commander of the 11th Division, said: "Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, the soldiers of the Empire of Japan have never lost the courage to fight. Commander Nagumo Tamaki, you are the supreme commander, just give the order!"

All the troops will obey your command!" Xiaolin's words carry a lot of weight at this time. Because his division camped in the canyon, it was unscathed and he had more than 20,000 elite soldiers at his disposal, so he had enough confidence in what he said.

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Zhongze nodded and asked the major, "Apart from this branch of the Na army, are there other Chinese troops around us?" The major replied: "According to observation, the area around Degang has been occupied by the Chinese army, with a strength of about ten

More than ten thousand people are searching the outside, and the canyon where we are hiding will be discovered soon."

Nakazawa took a breath of air and felt a little dizzy. There were more than 100,000 people. My emperor was so big. He had less than 40,000 troops in his own hands. He was still surrounded by Chinese troops and was blocked in this canyon.

To put it nicely, it means occupying a favorable terrain. To put it harshly, it is called a turtle in a urn, unable to escape even if it has wings to break through.

Nakazawa seemed to have a toothache, but remained silent. Several senior Japanese commanders watched intently, with expressions like those of the Chief of Staff who opened a dyeing workshop and kept changing colors. There were only a dozen Japanese in the cave.

There was a heavy breathing, and the major who reported the situation was so anxious!

There is a happy saying about how to deal with it. The Chinese soldiers have arrived at the entrance of the canyon. They can't do nothing and wait to die here? Not only he is anxious, but several senior Japanese commanders are also anxious.

Ze himself was even more anxious. This anxiety made his heart feel like a mess and his brain turned into a pot of porridge.

It was easier to fight. More than 30,000 Imperial Army soldiers rushed out at once and made a tragic suicide charge towards the hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops that surrounded them. Then, the corpses of Imperial Japanese soldiers were everywhere, and he was among them.

A member of the group, but Zhongze didn't want to die, at least not like this.

Most Japanese officers and soldiers believed in devoting their lives to the Empire of Japan and His Majesty the Emperor, and firmly believed that death in battle was just another reincarnation of life. But Nakazawa did not think so. There is a Chinese saying, "It is better to die than to live in vain." Probably

that is

A true portrayal of Chief of Staff Nakazawa. Therefore, he was unable to do it. He knew that he was in a desperate situation and had no hope of breaking out. He took the lead in committing suicide by caesarean section. He would not order more than 30,000 soldiers to carry out a death charge and send it to the Chinese soldiers.

Target behavior.

Time passed by, and the major who reported the situation was so anxious that he wanted to kick the hesitant chief of staff to death. Another junior officer came in, took a look at the generals in the cave, and lay there.

The major whispered something into his ear, "The Chinese soldiers have discovered the canyon and will enter the canyon in twenty minutes."

The Major waved his hand and the junior officer quickly left. The Major looked at Nakazawa with burning eyes. If the other party's position and military rank were several levels higher than his own, he really wanted to go over and give the Chief of Staff a few big words and give him back the money.

The hesitant general was awakened.

Kobayashi, the commander of the 11th Division, felt that he had to speak. Just as he was about to speak, a communications staff officer hurriedly came in and said, "Report to the Chief of Staff, Commander-in-Chief Ito will call back." Nakazawa grabbed the telegram.

"Mr. Nakazawa, I was shocked to hear that Degang was raided by China Tang Qiuli's troops. Nanyun Jun is loyal to His Majesty the Emperor. I am deeply moved. At this moment, the situation in Degang is extremely critical. Your troops are under attack by Tang Qiuli's troops.

Under siege, now, in the name of the Commander-in-Chief of the Southeast Asia Expedition Force of the Empire of Japan, I appoint you as the commander of the force and lead the troops to defend Degang for eight hours."

"I am commanding the main force of the dispatched army to rush to Degang day and night. At the same time, I am ordering the Nomura troops to turn around and return south to reinforce your troops. The initial victory or defeat against Tang Qiuli was all tied to Lord Nakazawa. Great Japanese Southeast Asia

Whether the strategy can be realized or not, Lord Nakazawa has a great responsibility in this battle. I hope he can carry forward the heroic spirit of our Imperial Japanese people, stand firm and wait for reinforcements, and thwart the attack of Tang Qiuli's troops. Please!"

A black gauze hat fell from the sky. Although it was not easy to wear, and it seemed a bit like taking orders in danger, Nakazawa's heart was much more stable. Commander-in-Chief Ito valued his troops very much, even though he had never served as a troop commander.

It feels like reaching the sky in one step. Just because Nakazawa has no experience in leading troops does not mean that he is not smart enough.

Regardless of the anxious Major, Nakazawa read Ito's telegram with great emotion. Then, with a straight face, he immediately showed off his commander's style and addressed the commander of the 11th Division, Kobayashi Naka.

The general said: "Jun Xiaolin, order your troops to immediately move away from the entrance to the canyon and allow the Chinese troops to come in. Then, block the entrance with heavy troops and surround this group of Chinese soldiers. However, no attack is allowed."

Xiao Lin was puzzled, staring with bull's eyes, and looked at Zhongze, who was newly appointed as a new officer, in confusion. What kind of trick was he doing by letting in the Chinese soldiers and not annihilating them? Could it be that he was still raising Chinese soldiers?

Zhongze was a little speechless. He didn't know how Xiao Lin got to sit on the throne of the division leader. He was full of muscles and wanted to reprimand him a few words, but he felt it was inappropriate and hurriedly explained: "Xiao Lin, Mr. Tang Qiuli's army

The artillery fire was very fierce. We have more than 30,000 soldiers.

Gathered in such a small valley, once they are bombarded, heavy losses will be the slightest consequence. With thousands of Chinese soldiers in our hands, Tang Qiuli will not dare to use heavy weapons. We can also drag them to Ito

The commander's troops are coming for reinforcements."

Xiaolin suddenly realized it and slapped his head, "Oh, isn't that true? No wonder Commander Ito appointed Nakazawa to take over as commander. This guy really has something in his belly. This move is quite insidious and vicious." Xiaolin is really

Some admired the new commander, and immediately saluted solemnly, and replied loudly: "Yes, we will resolutely carry out the orders of His Excellency the Commander."

Zhao Xinfeng, captain and commander of the 1st Brigade, 1st Regiment, 1st Battalion and 1st Company of the Corps directly under the **Division, is a typical officer with a professional background in the **Division. He graduated from the first phase of the Junior Command Department of Dingbian Military Academy.

He was in the same class as Tang Qiuli's brother-in-law Meiling, and the two had a pretty good personal relationship. The dean of Dingbian Military Academy, veteran general Jiang Baili, organized a cadet combat company, and they were in the same platoon when they participated in the Shanxi Campaign.

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Being assigned to the main field corps, a corps directly commanded by division commander Tang Qiuli, and serving as the number one company commander, illustrates Zhao Xinfeng's ability. His company is the brigade's sword company, which is a few kilometers away from the battalion.

The entrance to this canyon was purely accidental. A soldier inadvertently pushed aside some dense bushes and discovered a large number of footprints and traces of tracks of tanks.

Zhao Xinfeng immediately paid attention, and after using the walkie-talkie to report to the battalion headquarters, he led the entire company and came in along the valley entrance, about a few hundred meters deep. Zhao Xinfeng instinctively felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. What was it specifically?

He couldn't tell, but it was just a feeling. It was too quiet in the canyon, so quiet that he could only hear the gentle footsteps of the soldiers.

If there are traces of footprints and tank tracks, there should be remnants of the Japanese troops here. It is abnormal not to shoot when you see a company of more than 200 people. If the remnants of the Japanese troops have escaped from here,

There should have been firing shots from troops in other directions, but there were no.

Zhao Xinfeng ordered the four platoons to distance themselves. He took the lead platoon at the front and continued deeper into the canyon. He walked about a thousand meters. For some reason, he felt a creepy feeling and uneasiness in his heart.

It became more and more intense. With a wave of his hand, the troops stopped and immediately formed a battle formation skillfully and occupied a favorable position.

Zhao Xinfeng carefully observed the surrounding situation, and then ordered the troops to withdraw from the canyon immediately. He was sure that there were many Japanese soldiers inside. The soldiers had just turned around and wanted to exit the canyon. Suddenly, nine pieces of Japanese equipment

The monotonous "click-click" sound of the Type II heavy machine gun sounded like a heavy rain.

Dozens of soldiers fell in a pool of blood at that time. Zhao Xinfeng's head buzzed, no, he was ambushed by the little Japs!

(To be continued)

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