Beacon starts from the departure of a strong man

Chapter 426 Army Aviation is Red Deer
"Pass my order!" Lin Zhizhong shouted, "Let's let the Japanese motorcycle convoy go first."

"When the time comes, we will focus on attacking Japanese vehicles. Everyone, listen to my orders. You are not allowed to shoot without my orders."

Immediately afterwards, Lin Zhizhong's order began to spread among the Sichuan Army, and everyone waited in strict accordance with Captain Lin's order.

On the highway, after the Japanese troops drove again for a while, Lin Zhizhong issued an attack order.

The first choice was that the landmines on the highway were detonated by the Sichuan army. The little Japanese's car was blown up and people were turned upside down. Many Japanese soldiers began to shout.

"Enemy attack...Enemy attack..."

The little devils also began to jump out of the cars and set up defensive positions, preparing to counterattack the Sichuan army.

At the same time, the Japanese brigade's Type [-] infantry guns and mortars, under the command of the artillery commander, began to look for suitable locations to set up artillery positions.

Lin Zhizhong saw this and immediately called the regiment's artillery company, "Artillery, blow up the Japanese Type [-] infantry guns and mortars for me."

The Lin Zhizhong Regiment of the Independent Brigade has a direct artillery company with twelve Type [-] infantry guns and twelve Type [-] mortars.

After receiving the order from the regiment commander, the artillery began to bomb the Japanese artillery. After several rounds of artillery fire, the Japanese artillery was destroyed by the Sichuan army before the artillery could be set up.

At this time, after the Japanese motorcycle convoy saw that the large troops in the rear were attacked by the Sichuan army, they did not go back to rescue the large troops, but continued to move forward.

At this time, the soldiers of Zhang Yungang's regiment saw the Japanese motorcycle convoy coming, and they were all ready to fight.

Zhang Yungang himself put down his telescope and said, "Did you see that the Japanese squadron leader has good command skills? When a large force was attacked, they rushed forward instead."

"This is to prepare to break through our ambush circle, to break through, and to find a chance of survival."

"Inform the troops and beat me hard when the little devil gets close."

"Remember, when you fight the little devil, try to aim for me. I have taken a liking to this motorcycle. It is our car now, so don't damage it."

The soldiers of Zhang Yungang's regiment, after a baptism of blood and fire, their fighting will is still relatively good.

The soldiers of the whole regiment ambushed a squadron of Japanese soldiers, which was like a mercury-filled field.

The Japs from the two brigades, with the cooperation of Lin Zhizhong's regiment and Zhang Yungang's regiment, gradually annihilated them.

After the battle, Zhang Yungang was quite shocked. The two Japanese brigades were now solved so easily.

Zhang Yungang also learned a lot from the Sichuan Army in this ambush. First of all, the terrain chosen by the Sichuan Army was good. Coupled with the mine warfare, many Japanese troops were killed at once. The Sichuan Army's artillery destroyed the Japanese artillery immediately.

This caused the Japanese army to lose its artillery advantage. The Sichuan army, which had the advantage of the terrain, was equipped with a series of good weapons, such as M2 heavy machine guns, civilian 26-type general-purpose machine guns, etc., which simply beat the Japanese army to death.

"Old Lin, the weapons of your Sichuan Army make me jealous!"

Now that the troops were cleaning the battlefield, Zhang Yungang came to Lin Zhizhong, took out the cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Lin Zhizhong.

"Huhu..." After Lin Zhizhong took the cigarette, he took a few puffs and said to Zhang Yungang: "If you envy our weapons, just come and fight the Sichuan Army."

"Our brigade commander was previously the commander of Yanghucheng's Little Northwest Army, and he graduated from Huangpu. However, he stayed after fighting a few battles with our Sichuan Army at Niangziguan."

Lin Zhizhong still admires Zhang Yungang because he has good commanding skills.

Anyway, Adjutant Yu once said that our Sichuan Army is full of talents. If talents are found outside, we must try our best to get them into the Sichuan Army.

Hearing this, Zhang Yungang was stunned. Although he had seen various methods of recruiting talents, Zhang Yungang was a little surprised by the Sichuan Army's blatant poaching.

"Old Lin... I did quite well in the 26th Group Army, and my old boss was very kind to me. I have to be conscientious."

Hearing this, Lin Zhizhong nodded slightly and looked at Zhang Yungang, "It's okay. When you figure it out one day, you can come back to our Sichuan Army. Our Sichuan Army's team is open anytime and anywhere."

After smoking the cigarette, Lin Zhizhong threw the butt of the cigarette on the ground, and then said: "We the Sichuan Army will take two-thirds of the weapons on the battlefield, the Japanese artillery, and the light and heavy machine guns and rifles, how about we share them equally?"

"Ah!" Zhang Yungang's eyes widened. The Sichuan Army actually shared weapons with him. This really surprised Zhang Yungang. He thought that the Sichuan Army would just throw away some weapons and send him away.

Unexpectedly, the Sichuan Army was so generous and willing to share half of the light and heavy machine guns and rifles, and even one-third of the artillery. This was simply a windfall.

In this ambush battle, the [-]st Regiment of the Sichuan Army's Independent Brigade has been conducting the main attack, with Zhang Yungang's Regiment assisting from the side.Thanks to the great efforts of the Sichuan Army, Zhang Yungang felt happy now that he could eat some meat.

"Is there any problem?" Lin Zhizhong asked.

"No... no..." Zhang Yungang waved his hand hurriedly, "Just do what you say, Captain Lin. I have no objection."

Zhang Yungang thought in his mind that the Japanese rifles captured this time could be used to equip his own troops, eliminating the old Hanyang-made and old sleeves.

In this way, the combat effectiveness of your own group should be improved a lot.In addition, the Sichuan Army also distributed artillery to its own team, especially the Type [-] infantry cannon. Zhang Yungang was very greedy!
This Type [-] infantry gun is light and easy to carry. It is even more powerful than a mortar in attacking fortresses.This thing is very good and very popular.

Lin Zhizhong was delighted when he saw Zhang Yungang's stupidity and patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, it's time for us to withdraw our troops."

"We will divide this weapon after we drag it back."

Zhang Yungang nodded: "No problem!"

The Sichuan Army now looks down upon light and heavy machine guns and rifles among Japanese weapons. Only the artillery of the Japs is of particular interest to the Sichuan Army.

Therefore, half of this batch of Japanese weapons, light and heavy machine guns and rifles were given to Zhang Yungang's regiment. Lin Zhizhong did not feel bad. In the next battle, the Sichuan army still needed the assistance of Zhang Yungang's regiment.

If you want people to do things, you must give them some benefits, otherwise how can others do their best to cooperate with the Sichuan Army!

After the men and horses of the two regiments returned to safe areas, Lin Zhizhong had people distribute weapons to Zhang Yungang.

Zhang Yungang saw that all these weapons were lost in his regiment, and he was very happy. The Sichuan army was really capable of handling this, and he really gave them good weapons.

As for the Japanese-style weapons assigned to the Sichuan Army, Lin Zhizhong ordered them to be sealed first and then towed back to Sichuan Province at some time.

Last time the Sichuan Army in Shandong Province annihilated the Chongteng detachment and killed tens of thousands of Japs in Teng County. Most of the weapons seized were sealed in Shandong Province, so that the remaining three divisions would have weapons to use when recruiting soldiers.

There was also a small part that the Sichuan Army gave to the No. 18 Group Army in the Hutoushan base area, and the rest was dragged back to Sichuan Province.

The Japanese weapons transported back to Sichuan Province have three uses. The first is to distribute them to local police forces and security groups. The second is for Deng Xihou and Pan Wenhua to transport the weapons to Yan'an to support No. 18th Army.

The last one is to send some irreparable Japanese weapons into the boiler and rebuild them.

Today, there are many factories in Sichuan Province, including steel mills, oil refineries, weapons and equipment manufacturing plants, etc., which can already meet the Sichuan Army's weapons and equipment manufacturing.

Some of the weapons produced in Sichuan Province were sold to the Nationalist Government, allowing some Central Army troops to use weapons such as M2 heavy machine guns and civilian 26-type general-purpose machine guns.

At the headquarters of the Independence Brigade!

Lin Zhizhong came to report: "Report, brigade commander, adjutant Yu."

"Our unit has successfully annihilated the two Japanese brigades rushing to the airport and seized a lot of weapons, equipment, and food." "Okay, okay..." Liu Changqing smiled happily: "How are the casualties of the troops?"

Lin Zhizhong looked a little unhappy: "Brigadier Commander, my command was wrong this time, and the troops suffered heavy casualties."

"Our regiment suffered more than 300 casualties, and Zhang Yungang's regiment suffered more casualties, about [-]."

"Good fight!" Yu Hua stepped forward, "The No. 18 Group Army ambushed the fifth division's supply troops and suffered 700 casualties."

"We are fighting the field troops of the Sixth Division this time. The casualties are considered acceptable. You don't have to blame yourself."

Just when Yu Hua finished speaking, a signal soldier suddenly came to Yu Hua and said, "Report to Adjutant Yu, there is a call from the forward reconnaissance force. The Japanese Sixth Division is rushing to assist the airport. They are marching very fast."

Hearing this, Liu Changqing's eyes widened: "Lao Yu, it seems that we have hurt the little devil. Inaba Shiro actually led the entire division to attack."

"Lao Liu, inform the troops and we will withdraw."

"Ah?" Liu Changqing was stunned, "Withdraw the troops, why don't we fight with the Sixth Division?"

"Of course we have to do it! But not now. Although the Sixth Division has lost some of its troops, it is still strong."

"If the independent brigade under your command goes head-to-head with the Sixth Division, we will suffer big losses. I will not do this loss-making business."

"Okay, I'll listen to you!" Liu Changqing nodded, then called the signal corps and issued the retreat order.

Inaba Shiro was sitting in the armored vehicle, his eyes gloomy.

This time, when he commanded the Sixth Division to fight south, troops unexpectedly attacked his rear. He decided to sweep the mountainous area around the airport.

The Republic of China army, which only harassed and fought from behind, lost the ground for survival. This group of rat-like troops did not dare to fight the imperial army openly and head-on.

At this moment, a Japanese major came to the armored vehicle on horseback and said, "Your Excellency, the division commander."

The door of the armored vehicle opened, and Shiro Inaba said coldly: "What's going on?"

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, a large number of imperial army corpses were found ahead. These imperial warriors were all broken into pieces."

"Baga!" Inaba Shiro roared angrily. He knew that the two teams rushing to the airport were already cold.

"Send a large team to collect the corpses of the Imperial warriors, and the rest of the troops will rush to the airport immediately."

"Hi!"

When Inaba Shiro arrived at the airport, he found that the airport had been reduced to scorched earth, and the fuel depot was still burning with fire.

Inaba Shiro had no choice but to order the fire at the airport to be put out first, and at the same time, let the soldiers collect the bodies.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander!" At this time, a staff officer from the Sixth Division came forward and came to Inaba Shiro.

"After a search by the imperial army, an artillery position set up by the Republic of China army was discovered on the reverse slope of a hillside four kilometers away."

"This army has a strong artillery strike capability. Judging from the size of the artillery position, the number of artillery is more than [-]."

"In the establishment of the Republic of China army, the general infantry division and the artillery battalion under its jurisdiction only have twelve 75mm mountain guns. Therefore, I infer that this is the artillery regiment of the Republic of China army."

"Among them, the imperial artillery detected traces of the erection of four 105mm howitzers from the positions on site."

"Nani?!" Inaba Shiro's eyes widened.

Four 105mm howitzers, this Republic of China army is actually so strong and has such a weapon for attacking formidable forces.

"Immediately send a message to the commander of the Central China Front and ask him to dispatch aircraft to search for enemy troops in this area early in the morning."

Since the opponent has four 105mm howitzers, which need to be towed by cars and trains, the movement speed is naturally very slow. During the day, the imperial army will search along the road and they will definitely find any clues.

When the time comes, he will lead a large army to encircle and suppress the enemy, and annihilate this army in one fell swoop.

For Inaba Shiro, he is not afraid even if the opponent has three divisions. According to the comparison of the combat power of the two sides, the Republic of China army with three divisions is just on par with his own division.

However, after Inaba Shiro determines the opponent's position, as long as he bites this army, he will definitely be able to deal a devastating blow to it under the firepower of the imperial army's three-blade axe.

After dawn!

The commander of the Central China Front, Shunroku Hata, dispatched thirty aircraft and began to search for Sichuan troops in accordance with Inaba Shiro's request.

Deep in the mountains, Japanese planes roared, and the soldiers hid themselves.

"Yu Dazhu!"

"Have you hidden all the artillery?"

"Brigadier Commander, Adjutant Yu, don't worry. I have hidden the artillery, and the cars are covered with plant ashes. I also cleaned up the traces of the artillery being dragged by the cars on the road last night to ensure that our artillery is not damaged at all."

After the Japanese aircraft circled the mountainous area for several times, they still found no trace, so they called back to the Sixth Division, saying that Inaba Shiro's guess must be wrong.

Otherwise, why would there be no trace at all? Inaba Shiro refused to give up and asked the Army Air Force to search again. The commander of the Japanese Air Force reported to Empress Hata Shunroku.

Shunroku Hata also ordered another search. This time it was still the same, and the Japanese aircraft found nothing.

Airport!Inaba Shiro received the telegram and punched the table in anger.

"idiot!"

His intuition told him that the Republic of China army was hiding in the mountainous area he designated.When Inaba Shiro asked Hata Shunroku again, he was rejected by Hata Shunroku this time.

Because Japanese aircraft took off in large numbers, searching for the Sichuan army delayed operations in other places, resulting in no results and consuming fuel. This was very uneconomical for the Japanese army, which always lacked resources.

"Ah... a loser!" Inaba Shiro shouted, kicking the desk away.

"Red deer...the Army Air Corps is all red deer."

At the same time, in Shanghai City, the Japanese Central China Front held a press conference.

The Japanese army publicized that this time the imperial army went south to fight, just to attack the city of Anqing and control the airport by the way, and had no other aspirations.

As for whether to expand the scale of the war and move further south to Wuhan, Japanese military spokesman Kazuo Iguchi said that the next offensive target of the imperial army will be Ningbo in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Kazuo Iguchi said that the attack on Ningbo was requested by the commander of the Central China Front, and that a big fight must be carried out here to destroy the Chinese command's will to resist.

(End of this chapter)