Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Kwantung Army's poison gas revenge

The Japanese army's position halfway up the mountain, the raging fire covering the surface, although it has been extinguished.However, on the surface of the position, there was a thick layer of scorched earth that had been completely scorched by the fire, and waves of scorching air continued to radiate outward.

Hundreds of recruits, before they actually set foot on the Japanese positions, were sweating profusely because the halfway up the mountain was covered with the incoming heat wave.

If it is placed in normal times, the position covered by the fire will be far away, and there will be a pungent burning smell.However, what surprised this group of recruits was that the Japanese camp that had been burned to the ground on the mountainside not only did not emit a pungent burnt smell, but instead emitted bursts of pungent barbecue aroma... >

A recruit sniffed his nose vigorously to confirm that there was no problem with his sense of smell.With puzzled eyes, he directly asked the platoon leader who was a veteran beside him: "Platoon leader, smell it, it seems to be the smell of barbecue...>

A veteran who was a platoon leader who participated in the bloody battle against Japan.Of course, I know the source of these fragrances, and I face the expectant eyes of the recruits on me.There was a very awkward wry smile on his face, he shook his head, and said, "I won't tell you now, you will know when you are on the battlefield. At that time, I hope you recruits can Hold on to yourself, don't feel sick and vomit on the battlefield because of the battlefield situation, and don't embarrass my 224 regiment...>

In a blink of an eye, hundreds of recruits who did not encounter the slightest resistance stepped on the thick, blackened floating soil and stood in the empty Japanese positions.As a recruit, follow the direction of the scent.Find a tunnel entrance and drill into the tunnel.A cry full of horror.Quickly out of the recruit's mouth...>

"Ah... >

After saying a word, the recruit rushed out of the tunnel, dropped the rifle in his hand, squatted next to the entrance of the tunnel, and began to gulp down all the food he ate at noon.

Other self-phasing and daring recruits, under the temptation of this exclamation.After seeing the scene in the tunnel.Without the slightest exception, with No.1 recruit yiyàng, holding a weapon, squatting on the ground, and began to vomit...>

A recruit platoon, when most of the recruits start to get nauseous and vomit.The platoon leader with a calm face let out a long sigh and walked over slowly.

As a platoon leader who has experienced the bloody battle against Japan, it can be said.He has seen all kinds of tragic battlefield scenes.However, when the tunnels were completely roasted by the fire one by one, they were emitting bursts of fragrance.Even the corpse of the little devil with corpse oil appeared directly in front of the platoon leader.The platoon leader who was still looking calm just now also had a kind of nausea.The feeling of wanting to vomit.

However, as a platoon leader.As a role model for dozens of brothers, the platoon leader still resisted the constant nausea in his heart.After collecting a full twenty grenades from the waists of himself and his subordinates.All tied together and secured to this tunnel entrance, pull out a long lead.

Order all troops to evacuate from this tunnel entrance.Pull the string quickly, and suddenly, a burst of white smoke slowly emerges from the body of these grenades.

The veteran platoon leader subconsciously lay down on the ground, less than ten meters away from the entrance of the tunnel, waiting for the grenade to explode.

"Boom...>

Juliè's explosion sounded one after another, and the other troops followed suit.In less than 5 minutes, all the tunnel networks built by the Kwantung Army on the mountainside, including more than 200 corpses of the Kwantung Army, were all buried inside the mountain and never saw the light of day.

The fiery red flag representing the Ninth Army was placed high behind the Japanese positions on the high ground.Zhang Zizhong, deputy commander-in-chief at the foot of Gaodi Mountain, breathed a sigh of relief.Facing Zhou Xingguo beside him, he said in a relaxed tone: "Brother Zhou, it seems that the air force is really not good. In such a short period of time, it is easy to take down a man who thought he would at least lose the lives of hundreds of soldiers. Japanese army positions."

Zhou Xingguo nodded noncommittally, and said: "Although the little devil's defensive position is very tight, it has become vulnerable under the three-dimensional firepower of our Ninth Army's land and air coordination. In this battle, Tell us one thing directly: No matter what the conspiracy is, it will become vulnerable in the face of real strength. And the development direction of our Ninth Army's continuous strengthening of troop firepower and land-air coordinated combat capabilities is also very important. correct."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xingguo's eyes seemed to have crossed the high ground in front of him, and saw the ultimate goal of this military operation, Sinuiju.Facing Zhang Zizhong beside him, he ordered decisively: "Master Zhang, since we have already won this high ground, then we will continue to work hard and continue to take Sinuiju, and the Kwantung Army Headquarters..."

The line of defense along the river that I relied on, because of the infiltration of the special forces of the Ninth Army, only lasted for less than half an hour, and the entire line was broken.For this result, Major General Kurokawa, the supreme commander of the Kwantung Army in Sinuiju, can understand it. After all, there are also factors such as the penetration of the Ninth Army's special forces into his rear.

However, it was completely unexpected that the high ground outside the city of Sinuiju fell so quickly.

To be clear, this highland is not an ordinary highland, but a highland with a large number of tunnel fortifications.Even if the Ninth Army used large-caliber howitzers, it would be impossible to flatten the entire highland and destroy the tunnel it built on the mountainside.

Since the Ninth Army was unable to destroy these tunnels, the hundreds of Kwantung Army elite guarding the tunnels could completely hold on and become a stronghold outside the city.However, what I didn't expect was: it was such a three-dimensional fortification that seemed indestructible to me, but it failed to hold on for an hour, and then lost it again...>

The Ninth Army that I am about to face.What method is adopted in such a short period of time.Take down one line of defense after another that is comparable to a copper wall.A trace of deep "doubt" suddenly appeared in the mind of Major General Kurokawa.Facing the chief of staff in front of him.asked loudly.

"What is going on, who can tell me how the Chinese army occupied the high ground outside the city...>

After a short hesitation, the chief of staff did not dare to hide anything, and said: "Brigade commander, according to the report of the defenders defending the city wall: an hour ago, our army's position on the high ground outside the city was suddenly violently bombed by the Chinese Air Force. Afterwards, the entire position was covered by a thick sea of ​​flames, which lasted for a long time..."

"Under the continuous bombing of the Chinese Air Force, the sea of ​​fire covering the position lasted for half an hour before it was extinguished. Although I don't know the specific situation on the battlefield, I can speculate on one thing: the half-hour-long fire cover , even if our warriors hide in the tunnel, they will die directly on the battlefield due to lack of oxygen or high temperature... >

The voice of the chief of staff just fell.A creepy picture slowly emerged in Major General Kurokawa's mind.Of course, this tragic scene was what the Ninth Army's attacking troops saw on the battlefield.

Seeing the face in front of him constantly changing.The sometimes gloomy, sometimes livid Major General Kurokawa.The Chief of Staff continued: "Your Excellency, Commander of the Brigade, according to the domestic analysis report on the Ninth Army's equipment and the "ammunition" used by the Chinese army against us in the Battle of Lushun. My humble job affirms: In the air strike an hour ago, The Ninth Army. It must have used arson bombs with mass destruction. Through arson bombs, our army positions on high ground were covered with fire...>

His face was livid.Major General Kurokawa, who had already been shrouded in anger in his heart, cursed loudly: "Baga, the cunning Chinese, actually used such a brutal weapon as arson bombs. We must not let the Chinese continue to be so arrogant, we must carry out Bloody military revenge, revenge for fallen imperial warriors..."

To launch military retaliation against the Chinese army, the chief of staff also thought about it.However, in the current situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak, this kind of thinking can only be thought about.

Facing Major General Kurokawa's angry eyes, the chief of staff had no choice but to remind him: "Your Excellency, brigade commander, I also want to take revenge. However, according to my knowledge, the arson bombs used by the Chinese are a type of arson bomb we have never seen before." A new type of ammunition that has been used. So far, it has only been in the research stage in the Japanese Empire, and it is impossible to return it to the other side...>

Major General Kurokawa might be really angry, and directly ignored the chief of staff's reminder.Staring at a pair of eyes that could almost kill people, he roared loudly: "Baga, there is no arson bomb, so there is no other way of revenge... >

The chief of staff who was also beaten by the Ninth Army looked aggrieved and was eager for revenge.His eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something, he subconsciously asked: "Brigade Commander, what do you mean...>

Major General Kurokawa did not hesitate, and directly expressed his thoughts: "Chief of Staff, don't forget that although we don't have arson bombs in our hands, we do have poison gas bombs that can also cause heavy casualties to the Chinese army...>

Seeing Major General Heichuan with a sneer on his face and exuding chills and murderous aura all over his body.On the face of the chief of staff, unconsciously, there was a strong murderous look.After nodding his head affirmatively, he opened his mouth and replied: "His Excellency, brigade commander, when replenishing the ammunition two months ago, the Kwantung Army General Headquarters did replenish us with 500 rounds of poison gas bombs. Now, these poison gas Ammunition is stored in our underground ammunition depot...>

"Yoxi..." Major General Kurokawa finally showed a rare smile on his face.However, this kind of smile is actually a murderous sneer.People can't help trembling and fear all over their bodies when they see it.

Without making the chief of staff wait too long, Major General Kurokawa, who had a murderous look on his face, ordered decisively: "Now I order, the artillery, to immediately shoot all the poison gas bombs in stock into the Chinese army assembly area at all costs. Let the Chinese army know that the Great Japanese Empire is invincible..."

"Yes, Your Excellency, Brigade Commander..." The chief of staff, who seemed to be in a hurry because of the heavy casualties of the troops, completely forgot the military regulations on the use of gas bombs.With a mood full of anger, he replied loudly.

In order to avoid the limited artillery in hand from being given over by the artillery of the Ninth Army.Major General Kurokawa's limited artillery squadrons were all scattered and concealed in Sinuiju City.

Ordered by Major General Kurokawa, boxes of gas bombs with images of skulls printed on them.It was quickly transported to various artillery positions.

And at this moment, the Liaodong Corps of the Ninth Army that successfully occupied the high ground.A total of three regiments have been under the command of Zhou Xingguo.The mighty crossed the high ground and appeared about two kilometers outside the city of Sinuiju.

Raising the binoculars, the low city walls of Sinuiju suddenly appeared in front of Zhou Xingguo and Zhang Zizhong.

Zhang Zizhong, the deputy commander, said with a smile on his face: "Brother Zhou, on the surface, the city defense system of Sinuiju is far from meeting our expectations. If the thousands of Kwantung Army in the city really plan to rely on this city wall to block us .Then the outcome of this battle must end with our complete victory...>

Looking at the low city wall in front of the Liaodong Corps.I saw the Kwantung Army soldiers running back and forth on the city wall.Zhou Xingguo nodded noncommittally, and responded: "Mr. Zhou is right, as long as the Kwantung Army in the city no longer has any plots and tricks. With the current strength of our Liaodong Corps, we can take Sinuiju in a day at the latest... "[

Because Zhang Zizhong had just joined the Ninth Army not long ago and was still a surrendered general.Although he holds the post of division commander of the Ninth Army, his prestige in the army is not very high.

But Zhou Xingguo was different.As the veterans of the Ninth Army, their prestige in the army can be said to be the commander-in-chief and chief of staff.

therefore.As soon as Zhou Xingguo's words fell, a hint of surprise appeared on the faces of the officers behind him.

but.I looked at the sky that was about to darken in two hours at the latest.Zhou Xingguo directly denied the idea of ​​attacking Sinuiju immediately.because.Once it gets dark, a lot of heavy firepower in his hands.In particular, air strikes will not be able to exert their due powerful power.

Thinking of this, Zhou Xingguo, who was already full of confidence in this decisive battle, ordered decisively to the subordinates behind him: "Order the troops to retreat two kilometers, after they are completely out of the range of the Japanese artillery in the city. Camp on the spot and wait." The follow-up troops of the Corps have arrived. Tomorrow morning at [-] o'clock, they will launch an attack on Sinuiju on time. In addition, in order to prevent the Kwantung Army in the city from launching a sneak attack on us at night, we must send twice as many sentinels on the river for tonight's patrol. "

"Yes, Master..."

The tens of thousands of elites of the Liaodong Corps quickly dispersed in battalions and companies, and began to set up tents to camp.In Sinuiju City, several mountain artillery squadrons and field artillery squadrons under the command of Major General Kurokawa, with more than a dozen artillery pieces, all raised their black hole muzzles.

"Your Excellency, Commander of the Brigade, all artillery units are ready to fire at any time...>

"What are the Chinese troops doing outside the city?" Major General Kurokawa asked in a deep voice.

"The Chinese army of more than 1 people is preparing to retreat and set up camp. According to the calculation of the artillery staff, these Chinese troops are just within the range of our mountain artillery. In addition, the current weather is very favorable The rapid spread of the poisonous gas has killed and wounded the vital forces of the Chinese army in large numbers," the chief of staff replied.

A sneer quickly flashed from the corner of Major General Kurokawa's mouth.Facing the chief of staff in front of him, he ordered with a murderous face: "Very well, order all artillerymen to shoot all special bombs into the Chinese army assembly area in the shortest time. We must leave behind several Thousands of Chinese troops."

"Hai..."

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..." a sharp shell whistling sounded in the air, and Zhou Xingguo, who was just about to retreat with the team, couldn't help but change drastically.Because, he, who is familiar with artillery fire, has already judged from the roar of the artillery shells that all the shells that suddenly appeared in the sky were shot towards the location where the troops were assembled.

His expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously ordered to Zhang Zizhong next to him: "No, it's the shelling of the little devil...>

However, what surprised Zhou Xingguo was.After the voice fell, he did not hear the expected explosion of the shell.But at this moment, a staff officer rushed over quickly, and reported with a face full of horror: "Master, little devil, the little devil is firing gas bombs at our barracks..."

"What, gas bombs..." Zhou Xingguo's pale face showed panic directly.Although he has not seen the power of poison gas warfare in detail, he has learned through the military academy and the bloody results obtained on the battlefield by poison gas bombs in World War I.Zhou Xingguo knew very well that poison gas bombs caused massive damage to officers and soldiers on the battlefield.

Before the officers behind them could react, they roared loudly: "Bastard, what are you still doing...>

Zhou Xingguo, who looked ashen as he watched the several combat staff members leaving quickly, did not relax because of this.Facing the chief of staff behind him, he immediately ordered: "Chief of staff, immediately give an order to the artillery: quickly find the Japanese artillery position, launch artillery counterattack, and destroy the Japanese artillery position for me..."

When the densely packed officers and soldiers of the Ninth Army began to retreat.The Kwantung Army has fired more than one hundred poison gas bombs.Looking down from the sky, Nuo Da's Ninth Army assembly place, all the places hit by shells, without exception, were all shrouded in thick yellow smoke.

And in the barracks shrouded in yellow smog, a large number of officers and soldiers of the Ninth Group, who were too late to retreat, were all foaming at the mouth because they were attacked by poisonous gas immediately, and fell to the ground with a pale face and convulsed ...

Of course, apart from the first batch of officers and soldiers who were poisoned, a large number of officers and soldiers who were constantly retreating, because they continued to inhale poison gas along the way, were on the way to retreat one after another, becoming victims of the little devil's poison gas battle. (To be continued.)