Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Zhou Xingguo, former commander-in-chief of the Liaodong Corps, and Zhang Zizhong, deputy commander-in-chief.The eyes of the two people quickly flashed a sharp edge.After looking at each other, they both saw the anticipation and excitement for the next battle from each other's faces.

Commander-in-Chief Zhou Xingguo, staring at the communications staff officer in front of him, continued to ask eagerly: "Did the Commander-in-Chief say: When will the incendiary bombs that reinforce us reach the front line...>

"A total of [-] incendiary bombs of various types have been boarded at Qingdao Military Port. According to preliminary estimates, they can be sent to the forefront of the battlefield within one day...>

Zhou Xingguo's face was immediately shrouded in excitement and anticipation.The fist that had been clenched tightly also slowly opened.Facing Zhang Zizhong beside him, he shouted loudly: "Okay, one day at a time...>

After finishing speaking, he continued to order to a combat staff officer: "However, even if the little devil in the city is allowed to live for one more day, there is only one day left, and the little devil can't let the little devil do so freely. Order the artillery unit, take the battalion as the Units, uninterruptedly launched artillery strikes into the city of Sinuiju, so that they would not be able to survive even if they died...”[

Amidst the continuous sound of shell explosions, tens of thousands of Kwantung Army and the people in the city spent a very difficult day in panic and fear.As for the Liaodong Corps outside the city, they waited for the arrival of additional ammunition with anger at the little devils in the city.

In the dead of night, several transport ships that had sailed for more than 20 hours at sea, under Zhou Xingguo's order, went upstream along the mouth of the Yalu River.It appeared directly on the side of the Yalu River where the Liaodong Corps crossed the river.

More than 20 small and large transport boats that helped the soldiers of the Liaodong Corps successfully cross the Yalu River are like sharp swords.Quickly left the east bank of the Yalu River and approached several transport ships anchored in the center of the Yalu River.

immediately.A box of ammunition boxes filled with various incendiary bombs was hoisted by a crane from the deck of the transport ship to the small landing craft docked around the transport ship...>

More than 20 landing craft, large and small, were busy all night on the Yalu River, which is no more than 500 meters wide.Just before dawn in the morning, a total of [-] incendiary bombs were transported to the east bank of the Yalu River, which is the major artillery positions at the front of the Liaodong Corps.

The staff officer of the major in the logistics department who is in charge of counting the number of ammunition, it was early in the morning.It appeared at the entrance of Zhou Xingguo's command department.Under Zhou Xingguo's expectant eyes, he began to report: "Reporting sir, the headquarters sent a total of 105 1200mm caliber incendiary bombs, 75 3600mm caliber incendiary bombs, and 1200 small aviation-specific incendiary bombs. Incendiary bombs with a total weight of more than 120 tons..."

"At present, these ammunitions have been distributed to various positions with the cooperation of the infantry. They can be used at any time...>

"Very good...>

After looking at Zhang Zizhong who was also excited beside him, he said, "Mr. Zhang, look, when will we launch an attack on Sinuiju: burn Sinuiju on fire, and turn all the little devils in Sinuiju into roast milk Pig. To avenge the soldiers who died in the gas bomb...>

After thinking about it seriously, a strange smile appeared.It quickly appeared on Zhang Zizhong's face.Zhou Xingguo suggested to Zhou Xingguo: "Brother Zhou, look. According to the Japanese army's work and rest habits, we will have breakfast in two hours. Should we use the ammunition that the commander-in-chief just sent us? The Kwantung Army in the city prepared a feast of artillery fire, saving them a breakfast... >

"Breakfast time...>

"Mr. Zhang, it's good time for breakfast. It just so happened that all the little devils gathered in the open air, let them taste the taste of being burned. Let's see if they dare to use poison gas bombs that have been banned internationally..."

After finishing speaking, a trace of majesty slowly emanated from Zhou Xingguo's body.Facing several combat staff officers who quickly approached, he decisively and solemnly ordered: "Immediately give orders to the artillery and air force. Two hours later, that is, at 07:30 in the morning, launch shelling and air strikes on Sinuiju on time... "

"Order the three regiments under the 81st Division, with the regiment as the unit, quickly rush to the three city gates in the southeast and north of Sinuiju, block the gates tightly, and prohibit a little devil from escaping from the city. Today I will Thousands of Kwantung troops were all burned to death in the city, making them miserable, and paying the blood price for their actions..."

Within a day yesterday, the Liaodong Corps outside the city did not launch any substantial attack on Sinuiju.On the surface, it seemed that the Ninth Army was really frightened by its abnormal poisonous gas battle, and only dared to attack itself from a long distance through artillery.

However, as an excellent commander, as a senior officer of the Kwantung Army with some research on the Ninth Army.Major General Kurokawa faintly felt something was wrong.I always feel that the Ninth Army outside the city, after suffering such a huge loss, seems to be brewing a bigger conspiracy against itself.

With this ups and downs and uneasy mood, Major General Kurokawa finally survived a difficult night.

It was bright day, Major General Kurokawa just sat up from the bed, and subconsciously asked the adjutant next to him with an eager expression: "Adjutant, is there any change in the Chinese army outside the city overnight..."

"Report sir, the brigade headquarters has not received any news about the mobilization of Chinese troops outside the city. So, please rest assured, brigade commander...>

Major General Kurokawa, with a tense face, breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously, and said to himself: "Yo Xi, did I really worry too much? The Chinese army outside the city was really scared because of the poison gas attack the day before yesterday." ..."

However, after less than five seconds, Major General Kurokawa has already denied this idea from the bottom of his heart.According to the tough attitude that the Ninth Army has always shown in front of the Japanese army, the Ninth Army, which has suffered such heavy losses, will definitely not let it go, otherwise, he is not the Ninth Army that has repeatedly won battles in front of the Great Japanese Empire .

Think here.Regardless of the surprised expression that quickly flashed across the face of the adjutant in front of him, he ordered very decisively: "Adjutant, immediately issue an order to all the defenders on the city wall defense line: All combat troops must strengthen their vigilance. Closely monitor every move of the Ninth Army outside the city." Make a move. If there is any situation, report it to me immediately, otherwise, the military law will engage in..."

"Yes, sir...>

However, just before the adjutant was about to step out of Major General Kurokawa's bedroom.When rushing to the headquarters not far away.

"Ah..." An exclamation sounded unexpectedly from the door.Immediately afterwards, Major General Kurokawa, the head of the brigade, saw his adjutant collide with a major staff officer who hurried over from the headquarters.

As a senior officer of the Kwantung Army, when he saw his subordinates panicking, he subconsciously wanted to get angry.However, after seeing the frightened expression on the face of Major Staff Officer.A bad premonition slowly came to mind.Years of military career made him feel that the presence of the Major's staff must be related to the Ninth Army which was still silent outside the city.

Quickly put on a coat.After walking to the door with a solemn expression, facing the Major's staff, he asked bluntly, "Did something happen to the headquarters?"

"Hayi. Commander is wise..." The officer with a frightened face hurriedly gave a military salute.opened the mouth.

"The reconnaissance force directly opposite the Chinese army outside the city has just sent an urgent call: The Chinese army has begun to move...>

Major General Kurokawa frowned, and immediately realized the importance of this matter.Facing the same face in front of him, he was in a daze.The adjutant, who hadn't reacted from the shock, ordered in a solemn tone: "Go, go to the headquarters first, and then make a detailed report...Adjutant, immediately notify the chief of staff and all the officers above the major of the brigade, and quickly go to the headquarters for a meeting... >

Entering the war room, Major General Kurokawa also ignored the subordinates who kept greeting him along the way.Facing the major staff officer behind him, he quickly asked: "Tell me about the specific situation, the frontline troops, have you figured out the specific operational goals of the Chinese army...>

He saw Major General Kurokawa with a serious face facing the map in front of him.The Shaozuo staff quickly responded: "Reporting to the head of the brigade, according to the report of the forward troops: About 15 minutes ago, a total of three regiments quickly left the Chinese army station. Then, one was divided into three, and they went to the southeast and north of Sinuiju respectively. A city gate...>

"According to the judgment of our staff department, it is certain that the Chinese army of these three regiments must be responsible for encircling our Sinuiju county seat, intending to trap all our defenders in Sinuiju city...>

A sneer of disdain flashed across the corner of Major General Heichuan's mouth, and he said, "Hehe, if the Chinese army is really planning this way, then the strength of his three regiments will be completely wasted. Be clear, the mission of our brigade is to It is to defend Sinuiju to the death. Even if the whole army dies on the battlefield, they will never make the decision to withdraw from Sinuiju..."

After finishing speaking, his eyes shifted to the map again, and he continued to ask: "Where is the main force of the Chinese army, has it started to move..."

The little staff officer nodded and responded: "Yes...>

Major General Kurokawa nodded mǎnyi, and praised: "The order from the staff office is very good...>

And at this moment, the chief of staff, who already had a general understanding of the situation, was already standing beside Major General Kurokawa.Facing Major General Kurokawa, he said solemnly: "Your Excellency, brigade commander, judging from the layout of the Chinese army outside the city, their appetite: they must want to eat us up...>

Of course, Major General Kurokawa knew the strong fighting power displayed by the Ninth Army on the frontal battlefield.However, as the highest officer of the thousands of Kwantung Army, even if Major General Kurokawa is worried, he can only express it in his heart.After a long sigh, he said in a firm tone: "Chief of Staff, no matter how difficult the difficulties are, they cannot stop my brave soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Empire. I believe that the final victory must belong to our Imperial Japanese Empire and our Kwantung Army." ...>

"Order all the defenders on the city wall defense line. We must swear to defend the position...Order the reserve team in the city to train the North Korean reserve team that has just shown signs. We must ensure that the battle starts. These North Koreans can shoot and throw grenades. In street fighting During the process, it massacred and wounded the vital forces of the Chinese army."

As time went by, the three infantry regiments that successfully detoured to the various city gates of Sinuiju immediately followed the order to build a defense line one kilometer outside the city gate to ensure that no one of the Kwantung Army escaped from the city. [

The main force of the Liaodong Corps outside the west gate of Sinuiju, with a total strength of two regiments, also stopped after successfully advancing the front line to one kilometer from the city gate.As a light and heavy machine gun.After being quickly set up on this suggested line of defense, one kilometer outside Sinuiju City, a copper wall was quickly formed, and two hours passed in a blink of an eye.

In the artillery position of the Liaodong Corps, a large-caliber howitzer regiment and two field artillery regiments, a total of [-] artillery pieces, have already put their own black barrels.Point to the sky.At the same time, a famous gunner, staring at the biting cold wind, stood motionless next to the gun emplacement.Awaiting final shelling orders.

"Bang bang bang..." Three flares that suddenly rose into the air, like a stone thrown into the calm water, directly awakened a quiet artillery position.

Three flares drew three beautiful arcs in the air.And after the explosion.In the artillery position of the Liaodong Corps, a commander roared with anticipation.Immediately afterwards, there were sounds.

"A series of... firing..."

"Brothers from the Second Battalion. Beat me hard, fire the cannonballs, and blow up these little devils..."

"Boom..." Before the various roars stopped in the artillery position, a series of deafening roars began to sound in the artillery position.At the same time, the thick white smoke produced by the shells fired by the artillery also quickly enveloped the small artillery positions.

The cannon was ejected, and the gunners who had been standing next to the cannon, as if they had been given stimulants in an instant, rushed towards the cannon that was still emitting heat...

Open the breech bolt, unload... Immediately, a yellow-orange shell shell with white smoke was quickly withdrawn from the breech.With the help of tools, the shell casing weighing several kilograms was immediately transferred to the gun position.Then, with the joint assistance of two gunners, a large-caliber incendiary bomb weighing more than [-] kilograms was immediately sent into the barrel...

Close the breech, check, pull the breeches...

"Boom...>

In Sinuiju, although the first round of artillery fire came suddenly, the sharp whistling sound produced by hundreds of shells across the sky at the same time awakened all the Japanese troops in Sinuiju.

The veteran with rich experience, without being reminded by the officer, quickly rushed to the surrounding hidden spots that can be used for artillery defense, lay down on the ground, and prepared for artillery defense... >

Just when hundreds of little devils were holding their heads and preparing to endure the baptism of gunfire, an accident happened.

Like rain, shells kept falling.It didn't make a juliè explosion sound like a high-explosive bomb.Instead, there was a sound, like a sudden violent 'bang bang bang...>

Too bad luck, the Japanese army, who was directly within the killing range of the incendiary bomb, has not yet reacted from the puzzlement.The scorching sensation caused by receiving combustibles and the spread of the fire on their backs directly forced them to jump from the ground and began to roll on the ground, trying to extinguish the fire behind them.

However, how could the little devil, who was exposed to a large amount of combustibles produced by the explosion of the incendiary bomb, extinguish the flames on his body.

No matter how he rolled and wailed on the ground, the raging fire burning on his back showed no signs of abating.At the same time, a pungent smell of barbecue gradually came from behind.Of course, with the bone-piercing pain constantly attacking the little devil's nerves, the little devil's limited energy began to be slowly consumed.In the end, because he had no strength, he had to stop these meaningless rolling, lay down on the ground, and was directly engulfed by the rapidly sweeping fire around him.

"Incendiary bombs, the incendiary bombs "shot" by the Chinese...>

However, no matter what, like rain, it kept falling on them, and the incendiary bombs that quickly swept up a sea of ​​​​flames continued to fall on their position and in the city of Sinuiju.

Of course, compared with the Japanese positions, the situation in the city was even worse.

Because of most of the wooden buildings in Sinuiju City, basically when an incendiary bomb came down, all the buildings within a radius of tens of meters were instantly covered by a sea of ​​flames...In a blink of an eye, the small Sinuiju County was dotted with dots A small sea of ​​flames was shrouded.

At the same time, with the continuous help of follow-up incendiary bombs, these scattered small-scale fire fields were quickly spread and connected in series to form larger-scale large-scale fire fields...

One piece after another, it didn't take much time, and most of Sinuiju was shrouded in flames. (To be continued.)