Bright Sword: Infinite Logistics

Ta da da...ta da da...

The unique short bursts of machine gun fire tore through the night sky in an instant. I don't know how many people were frightened to the point of cardiac arrest by the sound of gunfire. Whether they were Japanese or Eighth Route Army soldiers, they immediately realized that there were enemies around them after the gunfire, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

However, being frightened to the point of cardiac arrest was a good thing. The unlucky ones had already been shot to the point of cardiac arrest. When a row of long machine guns fired, the whole row of people fired without hesitation. Because the distance was too close, the Japanese soldiers of that squad fell down instantly. They immediately lay down and hid according to their training, and found that the Eighth Route Army had rushed in front of them with swords in hand.

"Baga, you despicable bastard..."

Faced with a sudden attack, even an experienced old devil would unconsciously become nervous. He cursed fiercely, but his hands were distorted, and the bayonet bumped randomly in front of the muzzle, and failed to attach it to the bayonet seat for several consecutive times. When the Eighth Route Army approached, he decisively dropped the Type 38 rifle, held the bayonet in reverse, and stood up to fight the Eighth Route Army.

"what!"

The first round of the fight between the two sides ended when the Japanese soldier was halfway up. The sword mercilessly chopped into the Japanese soldier's shoulder, and the Japanese bayonet stabbed into the Eighth Route Army soldier's thigh. Both sides screamed and continued to attack each other.

"You bastard, you're quite cruel!" The Eighth Route Army soldier drew out his sword, causing the Japanese soldier to scream again. Then he chopped the Japanese soldier off with his sword.

After the Japanese soldier's body fell, the Eighth Route Army soldier leaned over the Japanese soldier's body, covering the wound on his leg with one hand, and tore off the Japanese soldier's collar badge with the other hand and kicked it into his pocket. Then the soldier stood up with great effort and dragged one leg back to his own position.

The Japs are well-trained, and even at night, we only have one chance to launch a surprise attack. If we delay any further, we will not be able to go back.

This tragic fight was played out more than a dozen times in an instant. At least eight or nine Japanese soldiers were hacked to death by the Eighth Route Army soldiers who suddenly attacked them before they could figure out the situation. The screams of both sides made the Japanese team leader understand the situation immediately. He shouted: "Grenade launcher, grenade launcher! Type 10 flares! Warriors in front quickly retreat and keep your distance!"

It must be said that the Japanese captain's approach was correct. If they wanted to avoid the Eighth Route Army's close combat attack, they only needed to illuminate the front. Once exposed to the light, with the difference in firepower between the two sides, there was no chance that the Eighth Route Army would win.

As two flares were launched into the air, the battlefield of the close combat between the two sides was immediately illuminated. The two Japanese machine guns immediately opened fire, and four soldiers who had not yet had time to retreat were instantly knocked to the ground by machine guns. At the same time, the platoon leader's machine gun also opened fire, and a short burst of fire directly pierced three Japanese who had unknowingly formed a line in the dark into a string.

After one round of fighting, both sides suffered losses. They then tacitly calmed down and waited for the opportunity to fight.

……

As soon as the gunshots rang out, Kong Jie knew that his ambush would fail and that he would have to fight an encounter battle. He immediately led a company, lightly armed, and rushed to the designated battlefield as quickly as possible to seize a favorable position. If the enemy was small, he would try to block it, but if there were too many, he would have no choice but to find an opportunity to retreat.

"Captain, commander!"

Halfway through the journey, Kong Jie ran into a row of soldiers who were sent back to deliver a letter: "How many enemies are there? Which unit are they from? How many casualties have you suffered?"

"There are a lot of enemies, and the leading team is a small squad. The platoon leader ordered us to launch a surprise attack. We suffered eleven casualties, but the Japanese losses must have exceeded twenty or thirty!" The soldier said, taking something out of his pocket and stuffing it into Kong Jie's hand: "Captain, it's too dark, we can't see clearly."

"Flashlight!"

Kong Jie called out, and the staff officer beside him immediately took out a captured flashlight and shone it on Kong Jie's hand. It was a bloody collar badge, and judging from the color and number of stars, it was torn off from an ordinary Japanese soldier. Turning it over, two numbers covered in blood and not clearly visible appeared in sight.

"The Fourth Brigade, the Third Regiment?" Kong Jie's heart sank.

This team should not have appeared in Shanxi, but for some reason they were transferred here to cooperate with the First Army. Moreover, this regiment has always been a mobile force and does not undertake garrison missions. Wherever they go, the entire regiment is dispatched collectively. So far, no matter whether it is the Eighth Route Army or the Shanxi Suiyuan Army, they have all been unlucky when they encounter it.

"Oh my god, have we run into a regiment? More than 3,000 Japanese devils!" The staff officer widened his eyes.

"Go, send a telegram to the brigade commander and tell him that our unit has encountered the Japanese Sakata Regiment. Please give instructions as soon as possible." Kong Jie said, and then looked at the company commander beside him: "Let's rush to the designated battlefield, dig fortifications at night, and be prepared to fight the devils."

"Yes!"

The staff officer immediately went to look for the messenger. The company commander was stunned for a moment: "Commander, how can we fight with only one regiment?"

"The task given to us by our superiors is to delay the enemy, so we just need to learn the tactics used by the New 1st Regiment a few months ago. Although there will be a lot of casualties, we can still delay the enemy for a few days. Besides, we have other brother troops around us, so at least we don't have to worry about retreating." Kong Jie looked up at the dark night sky: "Of course, if the brigade commander lets us retreat, that would be the best."

Kong Jie is ready to face off against the Sakata team.

On the other side, Nobutsu Sakata also learned about the firefight ahead, which made him feel more energetic and slightly excited.

"In one battle, they destroyed a squad and left 27 casualties! Do you think this unit is the elite of the Eighth Route Army?" Sakata Nobutsu asked, or talked to himself. Before the staff officer could answer, he issued a combat order: "Order the 3rd Infantry Battalion to search and advance toward the eastern mountain area! Once you find the enemy, you must hold on to them! The use of flares is allowed in this battle, and when the artillery team catches up after daybreak, they will provide artillery support!"

"Hi!" A messenger left quickly.

Staff Officer Pu You watched the messenger go away, and after a long while he asked, "Captain, is it really a good idea for us to waste our time on this Eighth Route Army?"

"Pu Youjun, you should think carefully about the tactics of the Eighth Route Army. The Art of War by Sun Tzu believes that the use of troops should be similar to the characteristics of water. As the saying goes, 'there is no constant state of troops, and there is no constant shape of water.' Only by avoiding the strong and attacking the weak can we be considered to be using troops like a god. Although the Eighth Route Army is weak, they have always understood this principle and caused us a lot of trouble."

"So what do you mean?"

Sakata Nobutsu snorted, "The headquarters asked me to reinforce Shexian County, but as soon as I go to Shexian County, the Eighth Route Army will disappear from the vicinity. When I leave, the Eighth Route Army will gather again to pose a threat. Instead of making a wasted trip, it is better to catch the blocking troops arranged by the Eighth Route Army and eliminate them all! This is a real military achievement!"

"Captain, you are wise!" Pu You flattered him first, then raised an objection: "But Captain, Licheng and Shexian are indeed in danger at the moment. As you know, most of the First Army's troops are sweeping other areas, and the remaining mobile forces are all heading towards Zhongtiao Mountain to suppress the enemy there. If we can't arrive in time, these two places may..."

"Why? If they can't hold it, isn't that because they are incompetent?" Sakata Nobutsu sneered. (End of this chapter)