Chapter 441 Buy time, fight quickly!
From the Hashimoto Group's perspective, even though Komorida Takeru's troops are weak in combat effectiveness, they still have more than 3,000 troops.
It would not be easy for the Eighth Route Army to eat these more than 3,000 little devils in one go.
But the Eighth Route Army chose to take action at this time, which was tantamount to pulling teeth from the tiger's mouth.
A Japanese officer next to him said: "Your Excellency, division commander, these Tubal soldiers are indeed daring."
"But if it wasn't an emergency, General Komori probably wouldn't be so anxious to ask for help from us."
"Therefore, I concluded that the Eighth Route Army must have used its main force to besiege General Komori's troops, and their current situation may not be good."
Hearing this, Hashimoto's expression changed, he nodded and said: "Your analysis does make some sense, what do you think?"
The Japanese officer continued: "In my humble opinion, we should mobilize our troops as soon as possible to support General Komori and others, and cooperate with them to first defeat the main force of the Eighth Route Army that besieged General Komori."
"Then make further plans."
Hashimoto group pondered for a moment and said: "But if this happens, the main enemy force will definitely escape from Hongshan. It is estimated that they will rush directly into the Taihang Mountains."
"If we really let them escape, it won't be that easy to hunt them down."
Another Japanese officer said: "This may indeed let the main force of the Eighth Route Army escape, but the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Miyao Village area will not be able to escape."
"And since General Komori has asked for help, if we don't rescue them, if something happens to them, we won't be able to explain it to our superiors."
Hearing this, Hashimoto Qun nodded and said: "That makes sense. If that's the case, then we should quickly rescue the friendly forces in Midao Village."
"That's all we can do. Tubal Road is very cunning, so it's better to be careful."
"Immediately order the troops to stop the pursuit and immediately advance in the direction of Miyao. They must reach Miyao Village as soon as possible and rescue General Takeru Komorida who is surrounded."
"Hai!"
A Japanese officer next to him responded respectfully and turned around to convey the order.
Hashimoto Gun walked to the sand table and stared at the huge sand table. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was not right.
He originally thought that this mission would be quite easy, but he didn't expect that things would develop to this point.
As the battle progressed, the situation seemed to be getting worse.
Now Hashimoto-kun couldn't help but start to worry. It wasn't just the Eighth Route Army in Jiulong Mountain and Hongshan that worried him.
But there is another main force of the Eighth Route Army, with at least more than 20,000 people, and there has been no movement yet.
Now the little devil has no advantage at all. Once the 28,000 main forces suddenly appear on the battlefield, it will be very disadvantageous for the little devil.
Thinking of this, the Hashimoto group couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Another reason why he chose to support Komorida Takeru was that he wanted to join forces with them, so that it would be safer.
If the main force of the Eighth Route Army really goes all out to fight them in a decisive battle, it may not be a bad thing for them.
Hashimoto Group then asked: "Have the traces of the other main force of the Eighth Route Army been discovered?"
"It's not clear yet. They should be hiding in the mountains in the west." A Japanese officer replied.
Hashimoto Group continued: "Continue to explore the news about Tubal Road, and be sure to find out their specific location as soon as possible."
"Hai!"
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At the same time, Komorida Ken and his troops were completely surrounded by a new group of people.
Li Yunlong looked at the situation on the battlefield and immediately ordered: "Concentrate all artillery fire and blast the Japanese positions."
"The attacking troops will launch an attack immediately. I must destroy this little devil as soon as possible."
"yes!"
Following Li Yunlong's order, all artillery units mobilized all their artillery fire and began to bombard the Japs in the encirclement.
Violent explosions sounded one after another, and pieces of fire shot up into the sky. The little devil was immediately knocked over by the bombs, leaving many dead and injured.
Although all the little devils hid in the mountains, there were no fortifications on the mountain. Such a bare hill could not provide much defense for the little devils.
Komorida Takeru was hiding in a relatively safe place. Looking at the scene in front of him, this old devil almost felt regretful.
"Baga Yalu, it is unreasonable that our imperial army would end up in this situation."
A Japanese officer nearby quickly persuaded: "Your Excellency, General, our reinforcements are already on their way. If everything goes well, they should be able to arrive in four hours."
"In addition, the Hashimoto Division has also sent troops to support us. If everything goes normally, they should be able to reach the rice kiln in two hours."
Komorida Ken nodded slightly, and then ordered: 'Send the order and tell everyone to hold on. As long as we hold on until reinforcements arrive, victory will belong to us.'
"Hai!"
The new regiment bombarded them indiscriminately, causing heavy casualties to the little Japanese.
Seeing that the time had come, Li Yunlong immediately ordered: "Send orders to all troops to attack with all their strength."
"Tick-tick-tick-tick~!"
The loud charge horn sounded, and the heroic Eighth Route Army soldiers immediately launched an attack on the Japanese positions.
Li Yunlong looked at the situation on the battlefield, and then Xing Zhiguo said: "Old Li, Hashimoto's division is really coming to the rice kiln."
Li Yunlong put down his telescope and asked, "Where are they in the first battalion?"
Xing Zhiguo replied: "They are almost at Hongshan."
Li Yunlong sneered and said: "It's interesting. It seems that the little devils also know how powerful we are. They are worried that these little devils in Miyao will be eaten by us, so they rush to reinforce us desperately."
Xing Zhiguo nodded and said: "Based on the current situation, it is estimated that they will be able to arrive near the rice kiln in two hours."
Li Yunlong ordered: "Try to intercept them along the way, at least hinder their marching speed and buy us some time."
"yes!"
Xing Zhiguo responded quickly: "I will arrange it immediately."
Li Yunlong raised the telescope again. Amidst the deafening shouts of killing, the heroic Eighth Route Army soldiers swept towards the Jaap's position like a surging tide.
At this moment, the remaining Japs on the position, under the command of Komorida Ken, began to resist vigorously, trying to block the new regiment's attack.
The two sides started a fierce battle. Under the fierce attack of the new group, the firepower of the Japs was gradually suppressed, and the Japs gradually fell into a disadvantage.
At this time, the little devil could no longer hold on any longer.
Chapter completed!