I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 198

When the last devil soldier fell, the sharp-eyed Xu Hu led his men, and immediately rushed to the six [-]-type infantry guns being dragged by the devil's military truck.

Looking up and down at the six artillery pieces, he was so excited that he couldn't help laughing: "Oh, six Type [-] guns. Now the firepower of our artillery camp can be greatly enhanced."

An accompanying platoon leader also echoed very happily: "The guys in the artillery battalion are probably so happy that they can't close their mouths when they see these!"

At this time, Xu Hu caught a glimpse of Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo leading some soldiers slowly walking towards this side, and he quickly ran over happily.

As soon as he arrived, he couldn't help but happily pointed at the six cannons and said, "Commander, we have captured six Type [-] infantry cannons."

"Really?" Xu Qingfeng, Zhou Weiguo and others were also overjoyed and walked towards the six cannons.

After taking a brief look, Xu Qingfeng immediately ordered: "Immediately notify the artillery battalion to come and receive it, and also order the battalions to quickly clean up the battlefield, withdraw as soon as possible and return to the west for assistance."

"Yes!" Xu Hu and others stood up to accept the order, and immediately split up and took action.

……

While Xu Qingfeng led the main force to block the Japanese ambush in the Jiming Mountain area.

The west-route blocking troops led by Lin Baoguo and Chen Qifeng also exchanged fire several times with Japanese reinforcements on the southern route.

Lin Baoguo's more than 300 infantry were under the coordinated cover of nearly [-] tiger and cardinal cavalry led by Chen Qifeng.

While fighting and retreating, all the bridges and passes were destroyed along the way, and the tactics of strengthening the walls and clearing the fields were adopted to continuously slow down the speed of the Japanese army's advance.

Matsumoto Masama, the commander of the Japanese army on the southern front, was nearly driven into a rage by this rogue-style attack.

But he did not dare to divide his troops to pursue in a roundabout way, because the 3000 people under his command were also a pure infantry unit.

Like the main force of the Sakamoto detachment besieged in the south of Hefei City, the Matsumoto Division came from the rebuilt 6th Division.

But for the Japanese army, which still has ample reserves, it is not a problem to reorganize the infantry unit.

But it is not that easy to form an organized cavalry.

After all, the formation cost of one cavalry can at least train and arm five infantrymen.

In the era of hot weapons, the role of cavalry has been greatly weakened.

In order to restore the 6th Division as much as possible and wait for the troops on the front line to be in short supply, the Japanese army will naturally give priority to the expansion of infantry units, and the cavalry can only be postponed later.

There was no cavalry, and the pure infantry was divided into detours. Matsumoto was very worried that his detour troops would be attacked by the cavalry of the Huben regiment.

Of course, the most important point is that their current strength is not sufficient.

The deeper you go to the Hefei area, the greater the crisis you will face.

Under the background that the Sakamoto detachment has been encircled, the old devil Matsumoto did not dare to divide his troops easily, so as not to be divided and surrounded by the Chinese army again.

In this case, the [-] Japanese reinforcements on the southern line could only advance in groups along the road.

When encountering bridges and passes that were blown up and destroyed by Lin Baoguo, Chen Qifeng and the others, they could only find ways to climb over them one by one, or they could all make a small detour.

As a result, the Japanese army's marching speed naturally slowed down.

Knowing that Xu Qingfeng and Zhou Weiguo had wiped out the Shanchuan United team on the eastern front, the forwards of the Matsumoto United team had only advanced to Linhe Town, which was still [-] kilometers away from Hefei.

Changlinhe Town, as the name suggests, is an ancient town by the lakeside located in the northeast of Chaohu Lake.

Because Lin Baoguo and Chen Qifeng mobilized and evacuated the local people in advance.

Therefore, when Matsumoto arrived with the Japanese army under his command, the entire ancient town was deserted.

As the Japanese army entered the town, after a search was launched.

A Japanese army major who led the team angrily ran up to Matsumoto Zhengshan's horse with a saber in his hand, saluted and reported to him: "Commander, all the Chinese people in the town have escaped, and there is no one here. Yes, the Chinese army even blocked the wells with stones.

Our soldiers wanted to drink water, but there was nowhere to get it. "

Matsumoto Masama's cheeks twitched, and he snorted coldly and ordered: "Order all troops to get water from Chaohu Lake and various small rivers outside, but you must remember that you can't drink it directly, you must boil it."

Matsumoto, who was born in the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer Academy, naturally understands the importance of epidemic prevention.

Especially during marching and fighting, if a plague breaks out, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Hay!" The major saluted and left with a feeling of depression.

Another major staff officer who was following him on horseback couldn't help asking for instructions: "The captain, the Chinese army standing in front of us seems to be deliberately delaying time and slowing down our progress."

Matsumoto Zhengshan snorted coldly and asked, "How is the situation of the Sakamoto detachment now? How far are we from them?"

"Half an hour ago, I got the news that the Sakamoto detachment was still insisting. The Chinese army besieging them has not yet launched a new attack, but General Sakamoto asked us to rush to join them as soon as possible, just in case."

The Chief of Staff of the Major replied: "Here, there should be [-] kilometers away from the Sakamoto Detachment."

"Thirty kilometers, if there is no obstruction, we can arrive in two hours at most."

Matsumoto Masama asked sullenly, "Did the Chinese army outside Hefei continue to besiege the Sakamoto detachment?"

The Major Chief of Staff nodded and said, "That's what the telegram said."

"Strange." Matsumoto Masama said with a puzzled face: "Supposedly, shouldn't the Chinese army besiege the Sakamoto detachment at all costs, and annihilate them before our reinforcements arrive?
Why didn't they continue to attack? "

The Chief of Staff, Shao Zuo shook his head and said, "I don't understand the lowly position. Maybe it was because I was repelled by the Sakamoto detachment before, and I haven't recovered my strength yet?"

"No." Matsumoto Masama shook his head lightly and said, "If the Chinese army's vitality has been weakened, they would definitely not dare to continue to encircle Sakamoto's detachment. If they encircle and do not fight, it means that they have other plans."

"Sir, what do you mean?" The major chief of staff also realized something.

Matsumoto Masama turned his eyes away from a distance, looked at his chief of staff with a serious expression, and said word by word: "Surround the spot to help!"

The devil's face changed drastically, and he said, "Sir, what do you mean, the Chinese army is luring us into their ambush circle?"

"It's not impossible." Matsumoto Masama said solemnly: "Besides, there is another possibility."

"What is it?" asked the Devil Major.

"The Chinese Army's blockade against us is just to slow down our advance. Its main force has already turned to other reinforcements."

Thinking of this, Matsumoto Masan immediately said to the Major Chief of Staff: "Immediately send a telegram to the reinforcements on the eastern front and ask them how the situation is over there."

"Hai!" The Japanese Major suddenly nodded and hurriedly took the order and left.

However, not long after, he went back and forth, and reported to Matsumoto Masan with a solemn face: "United Captain, it's not good, the Shanchuan United on the Eastern Front has lost contact."

"What??" Matsumoto Masama was shocked when he heard the words, and said in disbelief, "Are you sure?"

The Japanese Major nodded solemnly and said: "I sent an inquiry telegram directly to the Front Army Headquarters and the 13th Division. The reply I received was that they were unable to contact the Shanchuan Regiment.

At present, ground reconnaissance troops and land-based aviation reconnaissance aircraft have been dispatched one after another, and are searching along the advance route of the Mountain and Sichuan Wing. "

"Baga." Masamoto Matsumoto suddenly felt bad and said, "No, something has probably happened to the Shanchuan Alliance."

The chief of staff of Shao Zuo also nodded approvingly: "The humble officer thinks so too, otherwise it is impossible for a field regiment to disappear suddenly.

Because they don't need to keep the radio silent, even if there is a problem with the radio, they should take the initiative to send someone to contact their superiors. "

After finishing speaking, the Japanese Major couldn't help but asked Matsumoto Masayama: "Captain, the enemy's situation is currently unknown. Do we still want to continue to move forward?"

Matsumoto Masan fell into deep thought after hearing this. He was seen pacing back and forth for a while with his saber in hand, and then he made up his mind and said: "Order the troops to stop advancing and station themselves on the spot.

At the same time, we request the land-based aviation force to provide aerial reconnaissance support to see if there are any main movements of the Chinese Army around us.

In addition, call back the Sakamoto detachment and tell them the news that the Shanchuan United team has lost contact, and ask them to be more careful and continue to persevere. "

"Hay!"

……

In the south of Hefei City, there is an unknown mound, the temporary command post of the Sakamoto detachment.

Over time, the ghost soldiers of the Sakamoto detachment have built a command bunker half embedded in the ground for Akira Sakamoto on the mound.

Since the Hefei defenders did not continue to attack, several major officers including Akira Sakamoto and his chief of staff finally relaxed their tense nerves and were eating in the temporary command bunker.

Suddenly, a communications second lieutenant in charge of operating the radio station took off his earphones and stood up holding a telegram that had just been translated.

He turned around and came to Sakamoto Akira and others, stood at attention and saluted them: "Reporting to the detachment leader, we have just received a telegram from the reinforcements. The Shanchuan Regiment of the reinforcements on the eastern front has lost contact.

The Matsumoto Regiment on the southern front, worried that it would be encircled by the Chinese Army for reinforcements, had stopped in Changlinhe Town. "

When Akira Sakamoto and several officers under his command heard this, they were all shocked. They were no longer in the mood to eat, but stood up in unison.

A ghost officer standing on the left of Akira Sakamoto snatched the telegram from the second lieutenant of communications.

After a quick glance, he handed it to Akira Sakamoto.

Akira Sakamoto glanced at it, and his face became extraordinarily serious.

"General, the Shanchuan Regiment won't really be wiped out by the China Army, right?" At this time, another devil officer present asked suspiciously.

Akira Sakamoto glared at him and snorted: "Maybe there's just something wrong with the radio."

After finishing speaking, he immediately ordered in a stern voice: "Send the order, and put all your strength on guard to prevent a surprise attack by the Chinese army.

No matter what, we must insist on holding this high ground and wait for reinforcements. "

……

Five kilometers north of Changlinhe Town, in a dense forest not far from the road.

Lin Baoguo led more than 300 soldiers under his command, lurking here.

There was a sound of horse hoofbeats, but Chen Qifeng led some soldiers from the cavalry company and rushed over.

Lin Baoguo and Chen Qifeng cooperated very well. Generally, Lin Baoguo was responsible for the dirty work of blowing up bridges and destroying roads.

Chen Qifeng led the cavalry company and was mainly responsible for the harassment and reconnaissance of the Japanese army. ,
Of course, if the devils chased him, Lin Baoguo would lead his troops to respond and cooperate with the cavalry company.

No, Lin Baoguo had just led his team to destroy two bridges to the north of Changlinhe Town, and was leading his troops to rest in hiding in the woods.

Chen Qifeng, who was in charge of reconnaissance and monitoring the movement of the Japanese army, rushed over with some cavalry.

Seeing that Chen Qifeng was coming, Lin Baoguo hurried forward to greet him, and asked, "How is it? Did the devil continue to move forward?"

Chen Qifeng got off his horse, shook his head and said, "No, the devil stopped in Changlin Ancient Town."

"Stopped?" Lin Baoguo was surprised when he heard this: "What part of the song did the little devils sing? Shouldn't they move forward as quickly as possible at all costs to reinforce the besieged Japanese army?"

Chen Qifeng said: "Yes, logically it should be like this, but now they have indeed stopped."

Lin Baoguo thought for a while and analyzed: "Could the devil be trying to hide it? On the surface, he stopped at Changlin Ancient Town, but actually took a detour secretly, hoping to avoid our harassment and block, and continue northward!"

Chen Qifeng shook his head and said: "This is absolutely impossible, almost all the cavalry under my command have been dispatched to closely monitor their movements from all directions.

The main force of the Japs is indeed in Changlinhe Ancient Town. If there is any trouble with them, it will never escape our eyes and ears. "

"Then this is strange. Did the Japanese notice something?" Lin Baoguo said.

Chen Qifeng's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Could it be Tuan Zuo and Shen Zuo who have completely wiped out another Japanese reinforcements on the eastern front?

The devils on the southern line got the news, so they dared not move forward. "

"En." Lin Baoguo nodded repeatedly and said, "It's very possible."

"It's a pity that we don't have a radio station, otherwise we can ask the group seat how the battle is going on."

Chen Qifeng said calmly: "It doesn't matter. We will continue to monitor the Japanese army. As long as the Japanese move, no matter whether they retreat or advance, we will not let them do what they want. Even if we have completed the task assigned to us by the regiment."

"Yes." Lin Baoguo's confidence increased greatly, and he nodded immediately: "Brother Chen, you and the brothers in the cavalry company have to work hard."

"Serving the country is a matter of duty." Chen Qifeng smiled and waved his hands indifferently.

About three hours later, Xu Qingfeng, Liang Shan, Zhou Weiguo, Sun Kui, Fang Shengli and others led the main force all the way and finally rushed over.

Before they even got close, they were spotted by the roving cavalry sent by Chen Qifeng, and learned about the situation on the Western Front.

Under the leadership of the cavalry, they successfully merged with Lin Baoguo and Chen Qifeng.

"Tuan Zuo, most of the devils have already known the news that the reinforcements on the Eastern Front were annihilated by you, so they have stagnated."

After seeing Xu Qingfeng, Chen Qifeng immediately analyzed.

"Yeah." Xu Qingfeng nodded: "It should be like this."

Lin Baoguo asked impatiently: "The Japanese reinforcements on the southern front are holding back, so what should we do next?"

PS: I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

(End of this chapter)