Age of Rebirth

The comrade in front had his quilt beaten into a hornet's nest, blood splashed on his face, the number of gunshots from the squadron on the opposite side was indistinguishable, roaring like a typhoon, nearly 300 Japanese soldiers couldn't resist the dense attack The impenetrable rain turned around and retreated like an ebb tide. Two to 2000 meters in front of the third position of the Independent Division, more than [-] Japanese corpses lay on the ground. Just after the fight, the mighty Itagaki Division was beaten to the ground. The blood flow, the independent division fired hundreds of thousands of rounds, and the intensity of the firepower was shocking.

However, if Zhang Quan, the head of the logistics department, found out, he would be so heartbroken that he would jump up and curse, "A bunch of prodigal sons, the pawns were picked up at random? I dare you not to worry about it, but just pull the trigger hard."

The heavy artillery regiment of the Japanese army could not believe it after receiving reports from the frontiers. The survivability of the Chinese people is really unbelievable. They can still survive under such fierce shelling. Are they human?

The idea of ​​the Japanese heavy artillery is reasonable. Historically, the Chinese defenders, the strength of a regiment, often tossed for less than two or three hours, and only a few were left. Most of them were caused by the Japanese artillery. Li, who is well versed in the routines of the Japanese army, is not stupid to wait to be bombed. [

The captain of the heavy artillery regiment of the Japanese army didn't care much about it. He only knew that the bombardment of the regiment just now had not achieved the expected effect, and that the Chinese army still had the ability to counterattack. colleagues?

According to the azimuth and coordinates sent back from the frontier observation post, he ordered the cannons to adjust their shooting. Just as the order was issued, there was a strange howling in the sky. run away.

It was the sound of countless large-caliber cannons flying over his head, and the number far exceeded his number of cannons. He closed his eyes in despair. The Chinese had been hiding his strength. In the sound, she lightly separated from her body, flew into the sky of a foreign country, and then fell into hell. Because she is an invader, it is estimated that she will be reborn forever.

The heavy artillery positions of the Japanese army were shrouded in a bloody wind. The Japanese artillery who were busy adjusting and shooting at Zhuyuan were scattered and fled by the sudden artillery. Two artillery brigades had more than 300 large-caliber artillery pieces. , The range of saturated bombardment is that these Japanese artillery can't escape.

The heavy artillery of the Japanese army was blown into parts, the barrel was bent, and the gun wheels flew into the sky. The martyred artillery made the tragedy of the Japanese army even more serious. The saturated shelling time was two hours, which was 10 minutes longer than that of the Japanese army. In Tang Qiuli's words, this is called retaliation, and doubled.

When the artillery brigade bombarded the Japanese heavy artillery positions, the retreating Japanese infantry did not get any good. Light and heavy machine guns and mortars chased and beat them on the back. Groups of Japanese soldiers were swept down by heavy machine guns, piles of The Japanese army was blasted into the air by mortar shells.

As expected of the most ferocious Itagaki division, although it was in the process of retreating and under the suppression of the opponent's firepower, following the command of the commander, two brigades of the Japanese army immediately stopped retreating and Digging fortifications in the ground, preparing to block the Chinese squadrons that were chasing after them. Obviously, the Japanese troops in these two brigades held the belief that they must die, and for the safety of the main force, they did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives.

The soldiers of the Itagaki Division are indeed extraordinary in field construction. They are well-trained. In a hurry, they not only dug individual bunkers, but also temporarily built firepower points. The Itagaki Division is known as the number one main division of the Kwantung Army The regiment is not in vain, the individual quality of the soldiers is better than that of the independent division, all the troops except the old base troops.

The warriors of the Great Japanese Empire, death is not terrible, it is another reincarnation of life, what they long for is to kill the enemy happily before they die, but what they wait for with wide-eyed eyes is not the figure of the soldiers of the independent division, but It is a group of mortars that look like black ravens.

The Japanese soldiers cursed, the Chinese people are too despicable, the samurai are not, dare not fight face-to-face with the imperial army, they only know how to work the ****!

Tang Qiuli has always demanded that what can be solved with guns does not need guns, and what can be solved with guns does not need people. The sharp [-]-gun bayonets of Japanese soldiers are covered with the dust from the bombs, but they have never drank the blood of Chinese soldiers. How can the soldiers of the Itagaki Division, who are accustomed to being arrogant and brutal, be willing.

The ferocity erupted, and the Japanese soldiers who had been cut off simply rushed out of the temporary field fortifications. Under the heavy rain, they launched a desperate charge against the position of the independent division. As a result, all of them turned into corpses covered with holes. The Japanese soldiers of the two brigades , survived.

Annihilated the artillery brigade of the Japanese Heavy Artillery Regiment, and blasted a three-dimensional wall of fire on the way the Japanese retreated. The dense artillery fire plowed and plowed repeatedly among the Japanese soldiers. The exhausted artillery bombarded the Japanese soldiers numb.

Two hours later, the nearly [-] Japanese infantrymen who charged with the Japanese tank brigade, accompanied by their tanks, stayed in the ancient land of Kanto in China. Only a few hundred of them managed to escape back, and they were all wounded.

The gunfire stopped, the gunfire fell silent, and the battlefield fell silent. The Japanese tanks were burning with dark flames and billowing thick smoke, polluting the blue sky. Under the sun, the corpses of the Japanese soldiers were covered with muddy grass. The dimpled small pond reflects the dim light, and the smell of gunpowder smoke and blood is equally pungent, even if the sea breeze blows it away.

Itagaki Seishiro put down his binoculars with a livid face, and he saw all the scene on the battlefield just now. In less than five hours of fighting, his chariot brigade, heavy artillery regiment, and nearly a brigade of soldiers all disappeared. On the war zone.

In his eyes, the billowing smoke from the tanks was like strands of lonely souls who could not find their way home. On the land plowed by the gunfire, the corpses of soldiers in yellow uniforms turned into dots of gold stars before his eyes. The blood all over his body rushed to his brain, and Itagaki staggered a few times, almost falling down.

Who is the opponent?After three days of fighting, why did they suddenly show their sharp fangs today? The Itagaki division, which had never been defeated before, suffered heavy losses today. Two technical arms were wiped out on the battlefield, and Itagaki lost two sharp knives.

He suddenly had a cold war, remembering that Xiangyue Qingji had reminded him that Tang Qiuli, known as the Devil of China, was in command of the North China battlefield. In his hands, he suffered a lot. [

When the Bloody Hand Regiment, the predecessor of the Independent Division, was in Northeast China, Itagaki was encircling and suppressing the guerrillas in North Korea. He was transferred to Manchuria, and the Independent Division entered North China. Itagaki was quite disapproving of the name of Bloody Hand Qiuli circulated within the Kwantung Army.

I always feel that it is his regret that there is no chance to fight, and it is Tang Qiuli's luck. Otherwise, he will definitely beat the bloody hand to death. Why did the majestic Kwantung Army, known as the flower of the Imperial Japanese Army, suffer repeatedly from this person? hand.

Thinking back carefully, Itagaki realized that it was Tang Qiuli who confronted him in the Shanhaiguan area, otherwise, the independent division would not have concentrated the firepower of at least five artillery regiments to deal him a fierce blow today.

He hurriedly contacted the two divisions of the second echelon, and the telegram he received said that due to the heavy rain for days, the Liugu River, which can usually be waded across the river, was soaring, and the second echelon was stranded in Huludao and Jinzhou. Tools, as well as bridging materials, try to meet Itagaki-kun as soon as possible.

Itagaki was annoyed for a while, and measured the distance on the map. The second echelon of the Southward Corps was more than 50 kilometers away, and there was a damn small river in the middle. No, it is now a big river. Nuer Luhushan, he is now a real lone standout.

Sweat broke out on Itagaki's face, and he weighed the situation. A man who is as bold as Itagaki Seishiro is also guilty and timid. His courage is supported by his strength. He helped him from front to back, left, right, and Tang Qiuli from the opposite side. portion.

Today's independent division has the upper hand, why not take advantage of the victory to attack, but stick to the current position, what is that China devil Tang Qiuli waiting for?It will take more than a day for the local reinforcements to reach the waters near Tianjin, and how many unexpected changes will there be in this more than a day?

Tang Qiuli must have a conspiracy. For sure, Itagaki is almost sure of his own judgment. Just like his own intention, he is trying to attract opponents. What Itagaki is waiting for is the landing of local reinforcements in Tianjin. What is Tang Qiuli waiting for?

Itagaki checked the military map carefully again. Suddenly, his whole body shook, and cold sweat protruded from his forehead. The Chinese devil must have sent troops to cut off his retreat, and the gap of more than 50 kilometers between him and the second echelon was a loophole. , and there is also a Liugu River where the water is soaring.

Couldn't the Chinese army go to the sea, or the not-so-precipitous Nurluhu Mountain?Tang Qiuli had about [-] troops against him, and there were still some troops who took advantage of the retreat. In terms of strength, he was already at a disadvantage, and he had lost artillery and chariots.

Itagaki seems to have seen that in Nuerluhu Mountain, on the narrow path, a large number of squadrons are rushing towards his rear. Now Itagaki has only one thought, to retreat and join the second echelon. It is important, but life is more important. Itagaki, who has always been known for his courage, has been beaten by today's battle, and he has the idea of ​​​​retiring.

Itagaki immediately did one thing and asked the two divisions of the second echelon to move closer to him immediately. The Itagaki division was in danger of being encircled.

Then, after the order was given, the troops moved immediately and returned to Jinzhou the same way. The Qiuye Regiment built fortifications on the spot and was responsible for blocking the pursuit of the independent division. one person.

Tang Qiuli, who had been paying close attention to the abnormal behavior of the Banyuan Division, fell into the eyes of Tang Qiuli, who knew that today's battle had reminded Banyuan that the situation was not good, and he planned to withdraw to the Jinzhou area.

He felt anxious for a while, sixteen hours had passed, and there was no news from Li Honggang until now. Whether the Itagaki Division can be wiped out depends on whether he can block the retreat route. Of course, the troops can attack directly, not to mention the increase in casualties. In a defeat battle, Liuguhe could block the second echelon of the Kwantung Army's Southward Corps, but it could not stop the Itagaki Division eager to escape.

The radio station, which had been silent for sixteen hours, suddenly beeped cheerfully. It was the call sign of the chief of staff. The operator shouted excitedly. Tang Qiuli's heart fell into his stomach. The fate of the Itagaki Division was already doomed.

(To be continued)