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Chapter 123 The loopholes of the locust army!
"idiot!"

When the Japanese reinforcements from the Guihua Village stronghold arrived, they saw the corpses of five locust soldiers and bomb craters all over the ground.

The 140 grenade used in the grenade is less powerful, with a charge of only [-] grams, which is about the same power as the German-made hand grenade. The fragmentation damage is slightly stronger, but the battle location is a field that has just been reclaimed. The soil is soft, so it can still explode. Small crater.

The Japanese are very familiar with craters of this shape and size.

Therefore, the sound of the Japanese squad leader who came to support was five times weaker.

A drop of cold sweat quietly dripped down his forehead.

"Back to the base."

Quietly wiping his forehead, the Japanese team leader did not even clean up the corpse, but made a prompt decision and led the troops back to the stronghold.

In just 5 minutes, it is not difficult to completely wipe out the five-person patrol team.

As long as they are well hidden and take advantage of the patrol's carelessness, they can close the distance and launch a surprise attack. It is not difficult to do so with the large number of submachine guns and machine guns equipped on Tubal Road.

But in just five minutes, more than a hundred grenades were fired.

This is squadron level firepower.

He only has one team, and it is not full, with only more than 30 people.

If you fight, you will suffer big losses.

"what?"

The Japanese squad leaders at the rear were stunned and obviously did not react. After all, they were squad leaders, and their vision was much worse than that of the squad leader.

If you find that the enemy is attacking a patrol, shouldn't you search and pursue it?

"idiot!"

The Japanese captain’s voice was much louder:
"Retreat immediately!"

The Japs squad leader didn't even bother to explain. He gave full play to the spirit of the Locust Army and slapped the Japs squad leader in the face who screamed.

Immediately, all doubts disappeared, and more than thirty Japanese soldiers retreated towards the stronghold.

···
"Is this Bushido?"

A hidden spot a few hundred meters away from the ambush position.

Ma Rongshun looked at the Japanese team that retreated hastily without even cleaning up the bodies of the patrol, and sneered.

If the patrol is attacked by a powerful enemy, the reinforcements should search in all directions. Even if the enemy is judged to be very strong, they should establish defensive positions on the spot and report to the rear in a timely manner.

This is something that even his deputy platoon leader knows.

As a result, the Japanese reinforcements turned around and ran away without even taking care of the bodies.

"This is just the Japanese's third-class regiment."

The platoon leader next to him explained the reason.

In the second battle at the Xiazhuang stronghold, although the 600th Brigade completely annihilated the Shandao Regiment, and the annihilation battle was mainly carried out by the other seven main regiments, the independent regiment suffered considerable losses. Facing a regiment of Japanese soldiers day and night The independent regiment, which continued to attack and could not exert its full strength, suffered more than [-] casualties.

In this battle, Ma Rongshun, who was originally just the recruit squad leader, was successfully promoted to deputy platoon leader because of his outstanding performance. At the critical moment, he used a squad of troops to block the enemy's breakthrough troops.

After the war, the Independent Regiment formed the Fourth and Fifth Battalions. Ma Rongshun was transferred to the Fourth Battalion as the deputy platoon leader of the Second Platoon of the Third Battalion, Third Company.

Although the position has not changed, according to the plan of the regiment, after a period of time when the old man takes over the new man, Ma Rongshun will be promoted to the official platoon leader of the fourth battalion.

You know, Ma Rongshun only joined the Independence League in February.

He is currently the fastest promoted recruit in the independent regiment.

"C-Level Regiment!"

Ma Rongshun, who studies conscientiously and hard, naturally knows about the C-level team.

This is a force specially built by the Japanese for rear security. Its combat effectiveness is relatively weak, its weapons and equipment are outdated, and its combat effectiveness is worse than those of Type A and Type B divisions.

In the battle of Cangyunling, the Bantian Regiment, which was defeated by the regiment leader and the New Regiment, belonged to the second-class regiment.

In the battle at the Xiazhuang stronghold, the Shandao Regiment annihilated by the [-]th Brigade was the C-class Regiment.

The weapon gap between the three is actually not too obvious. After all, it is only at the regiment level, but the gap in morale and the level of grassroots officers is very obvious - this is what the superiors taught in military studies.

"understood."

Ma Rongshun nodded.

At the same time, Ma Rongshun also had an idea in his mind: What is the combat effectiveness of the Japanese's strongest Class A division?
"retreat!"

Putting aside his curiosity, Ma Rongshun ordered the troops to retreat.

Their mission this time was to ambush the Japanese patrol and cause the Japanese to panic. They were not to confront the Japanese head-on. Although they were not afraid, it was not the time and it was time to retreat.

As for the Type A division, one day, the independent regiment will encounter them.

···
at the same time.

Wuxiang County.

The Japanese captain stationed in Wuxiang watched the Tuba Road with thousands of people in the distance begin to build positions, set up Shaoka, and launch a blockade. He couldn't help but swallowed his throat.

Although he has 500 men stationed in the Wuxiang County military camp,

But as the captain of the 29th Brigade, he has a deep understanding of the power of Tubal Road, especially the [-]th Brigade entrenched in the Taiyue Mountains, which is a terrifying existence in Tubal Road.

The Shandao Regiment was completely wiped out, and only a hundred soldiers came out in the end.

To completely wipe out an infantry regiment, with such combat effectiveness, not even an ordinary brigade can accomplish it.

At this time, he was surrounded by at least 5000 people from the [-]th Brigade, the neatly arranged machine gun positions, the Tubal soldiers carrying submachine guns, and mortars one after another.

He didn't even think twice about breaking out.

"Shrink your defense and don't go out."

"Asking for tactical guidance from headquarters."

The Japanese captain decisively reduced his defense and asked his superiors for help.

···
"Report."

Taiyuan, headquarters:

"Report from Li County Westfield United Team."

"Recently, we have been continuously harassed by Tubal Road."

"Tubal Road dispatched a large number of small troops to attack patrols and checkpoints near the mountains. They were equipped with a large number of grenades and even mortars, causing dozens of deaths and creating great panic."

"Grenade."

"Mortar!"

Yoshio Shinozuka frowned deeply.

In the past, Tubal Road opposed the empire and disrupted public order. Due to the lack of weapons and ammunition, the intensity of the harassment was small, the duration was short, and the threat was low. In many cases, there were no casualties from the locust army after more than a dozen attacks.

but now,
You can actually use grenades and mortars to launch attacks at a high frequency!
Once it spreads...

The cost of maintaining public security for the Locust Army will inevitably increase sharply, and the control of feeder counties will inevitably decrease rapidly, let alone mountain villages and rural areas.

"We must launch a sweep of the Taiyue Mountains as soon as possible."

Yoshio Shinozuka made up his mind.

If the source of weapons is not completely solved, the security problem will inevitably expand.

"Telegram from Wuxiang County."

"The second and third supplementary brigades of the Shandao Regiment stationed in Wuxiang were surrounded by more than [-] Eighth Route Army troops. The enemy set up checkpoints and cut off water sources."

"Wuxiang garrison requests tactical guidance."

The staff officer continued to report.

"Wuxiang County!"

Yoshio Shinozuka frowned even deeper.

If Li County is just a minor security issue, then Wuxiang County is a serious security issue against the locust army.

The Jinzhong Railway passes through the county seat of Wuxiang County.

"5000 people."

But this number made Yoshio Shinozuka feel something was wrong.

When the frontline asks for help, the enemy's situation is usually exaggerated, so the 5000-man siege force may actually be surrounded by [-] Tubal troops.

4000 people cannot capture a county.

The garrison size of Wuxiang County is 500.

Even if Tubal Road cuts off the water source, the locust army can only use the people in the county as bargaining chips.

"What do they want?"

Yoshio Shinozuka looked at the map and quickly guessed: "They want to cut off the Jinzhong Railway?"

"Then Li County?"

"Further opening up the transportation routes with the Taihang base area?"

While he was thinking, a staff officer came in and reported to Yoshio Shinozuka:

"Report."

"Telegram from Colonel Matsuzaki Naoto, section chief of the Beijing Review Agency."

"Naoto Matsuzaki!"

Yoshio Shinozuka's eyes flashed.

The Agency Section that Matsuzaki Naoto is responsible for is directly under the command of the North China Front Army Headquarters. It is responsible for guiding the Northern Review and the government affairs of the North China region. It actually controls the self-established government of the Republic of China in the areas occupied by the Locust Army.

It is also a direct supplement to the intelligence strength of the North China Front.

Colonel Matsuzaki Naoto is also the person directly responsible for investigating the source of materials on Tubal Road, and can use the power of the entire Republic of China.

He took the telegram directly:
"give me."

"There are no clues about weapons, ammunition and supplies appearing in the Taiyue Mountains."

The first line made Yoshio Shinozuka frown into two straight lines.

After gathering almost all the intelligence forces of the empire, they were still unable to investigate the sources and transportation channels of the eight routes. Yoshio Shinozuka had an instinctive premonition that something was wrong.

In theory, this is almost impossible.

More than [-] tons of materials entered the Taiyue Mountains, and the empire was unable to investigate the source despite all the intelligence forces from across the country?
But it just happened.

Either there is something wrong with the imperial investigation, the thinking is wrong, and the direction is wrong.

or
The forces that provide materials to Tubal Road have capabilities that far exceed those of the empire, at least in terms of transportation capabilities - and as a general, Yoshio Shinozuka knows very well that transportation capabilities are actually directly related to a force's military capabilities.

The stronger the transportation capability, the stronger the military strength.

"Hopefully it's not the latter."

Yoshio Shinozuka suppressed the haze in his heart and continued reading.

"Block the source of material outflow."

"Then, organize an attack on the Taiyue Mountains as soon as possible."

"It seems that we need to further speed up the progress."

Matsuzaki Naoto's suggestion coincided with that of Shinozuka Yoshio.

"Take my call from the Commander."

Putting down the telegram in his hand, Yoshio Shinozuka asked the staff officer to put Tada Shun on the phone.

If the First Army alone were to assemble a super-staffed mixed brigade and prepare enough supplies, it would take more than two months, and it might even take more than three months.

But if Tubal Road is given two to three months, God knows how much more supplies will appear.

Moreover, a super-staffed mixed brigade may not necessarily be able to defeat and severely damage the [-]th Brigade in the Taiyue Mountains.

The best thing is to dispatch a second-class division directly.

This has exceeded the maximum strength of the mobile corps that the First Army can dispatch.

Therefore, he needs the help of the North China Front Army Headquarters.

Only the North China Front could raise a second-class division of the Locust Army with more than [-] troops.

···
On the day when Yoshio Shinozuka and Shun Tada talked.

Yangquan.

After finishing the work in the stable, the male Shangchi, who smelled like horse manure, walked out of the stable cursing. After changing into a new piece of clothing, he came to a room next to the headquarters and waited nervously.

After entering the stable, the male superior realized deeply the importance of status.

So he sold his property, exchanged all his belongings for hard currency, and sold an officer at the brigade headquarters, preparing to find a good position.

At least, stop feeding horses and shoveling horse manure here.

The fortune accumulated over the years was not a small amount of money, but whether it would be of any use, Ogami didn't know.

"Male Lord."

After waiting for a while, a lieutenant colonel came in and said with the expectant eyes of the male superior:
"The general has agreed to withdraw your punishment."

The male superior was immediately overjoyed.

Money well spent!
"but."

Then the squadron's voice made Ogami become nervous again:

"Entering the army and serving in the army is not an option for the time being."

"So, we can only arrange for you to go to the railway brigade to be responsible for railway security and patrol."

“Railway security and patrol?!”

The male Shangzhi's expression suddenly changed.

When he entered the army, he never thought about it. After all, he retreated from the Tuba Road base area, and the commander of the regiment, Yu Sui, was a shame within the Locust Army. Unless there was a lack of officers, his superiors would not reinstate him.

But the railway brigade.

The so-called railway brigade was a brigade formed to deal with the damage to the railway caused by Tubal Road.

Worse than engineers.

Mainly responsible for maintaining railway security, searching for contraband, and inspecting Tubal Road personnel on trains.

There is little oil and water to be fished out.

"Of course, in the railway brigade, you are still the squadron leader, responsible for the security of the Yangquan to Shimen railway station."

The Japanese Lieutenant Colonel glanced at Ogami, who looked unwilling, and left with a smile.

"idiot."

"The railway brigade is the railway brigade."

"Better than feeding horses at headquarters."

The male Shangzhi could only comfort himself silently.

"I must find a way to make more money this time."

“Only with money can you have opportunities!”

And through this incident, Onoshangzhi also deeply realized the power of money.

It is impossible for him to continue climbing up using conventional means, so he can only rely on the power of money.

···
That night.

In a house north of Yangquan.

Shopkeeper Yao Ji, who went out in the name of visiting relatives, walked into the house. Then, two more people entered the house one after another, one of them even entered through the side house.

"There are orders from superiors."

As soon as he entered the house, the person got straight to the point:
"This time our mission is to open up transportation routes."

"A batch of machinery and equipment and urgently needed materials including newsprint were transported from Beiping to the base area, weighing about [-] tons."

"After research, the superiors decided to divide them into five batches and use railway transportation, transfer in Yangquan, and enter the base area."

"The transportation route from Beiping to Shimen has been solved."

"Our mission is to open up the section from Shimen to Yangquan."

"Three and a half tons."

Upon hearing the mission, shopkeeper Yao Ji immediately frowned.

Three and a half tons, plus newsprint, are not only heavy in weight, but also large in size. Unless there is an internal agent in the Japanese Railway Guard, it will be difficult to completely conceal such a huge material.

But buying off the Japanese

No no.

But the price will be very high.

"The budget our superiors gave us this time is five thousand silver dollars."

Fortunately, when he heard what the comrade said behind him, shopkeeper Yao Ji's eyes suddenly lit up:
"Five thousand silver dollars?"

"Leave this matter to me!"

With five thousand silver dollars, the price is enough, and the next step is to find a suitable prisoner.

(End of this chapter)