The battle in the direction of Baoshan lasted all afternoon, and the rumbling sound of artillery was like exploding in the valley, rumbling non-stop.
The 18th Brigade staying near the Sitang River still did not move.
After two days of rest, Xia Yuan's condition basically returned to its peak state. While listening to the vague rumble coming from a very distant direction, which didn't sound real, he came to the position of the secret sentry, looked at the Japanese position again, and found that the Japanese army
The military strength seems to have been strengthened.
After the Japanese Army's 34th Regiment and the 12th Regiment landed at Wusong, they were divided into two units to reinforce the Japanese 68th Regiment and the 18th Regiment respectively.
The strengthened Japanese army already has a certain advantage in terms of numbers. The largest combat unit of a single branch of the Japanese army usually has a strength of 2,500-3,800 people.
The Japanese army's wing is generally regarded as a regiment-level unit.
The two regiments entered the Sitang River defense line on the other side of the 18th Brigade. The Japanese army's strength suddenly increased to five to six thousand men. With the addition of aircraft, artillery, and even tanks, the Japanese army's firepower was unprecedentedly strengthened.
At this time, the Japanese army had already deployed four regiments of troops in the direction of Wusong. The first squadron of the fifth tank group of the Japanese army and the third cavalry regiment of the Japanese army had also arrived at the front line.
The strength of the National Army is still not much different from when the Japanese army landed. Only the Sixth Division of the National Army is defending outside Baoshan, and the situation of the Sixth Division is not good. The 33rd Regiment has experienced several battles.
The casualties were heavy, and the 31st Regiment was directly reduced to one battalion. The 710th Regiment was focused on the highway bridge, and the Yao Ziqing Battalion of the 98th Division was stationed in Baoshan City.
Troops and firepower are completely disproportionate.
Observing the situation on the other side from here alone, Xia Yuan could not tell how strong the Japanese army had increased. He told the soldiers on guard at night not to doze off, and then rushed to the place where Lu Jingguang was resting.
Lu Jingguang hasn't slept yet. Although he has settled down in the past few days, Lu Jingguang is restless and always feels like something is going to happen.
His uneasiness confirmed that the Japanese army's rest and recuperation was not just a temporary rest and recuperation, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements. Taking Baoshan was the next battle plan of the Japanese army. At this time, the Asama detachment of the 11th Division had already arrived in the north of Baoshan.
On the other hand, the 3rd Division and the 11th Division will merge and gain a firm foothold, which will have a huge impact on the direction of the entire Songhu battlefield.
Xia Yuan brought back some not-so-good news.
"The Japanese army has strengthened the defensive forces on the other side. It is estimated that their reinforcements have arrived."
"This is not good news." Xia Yuan's words confirmed his uneasiness. Lu Jingguang said: "The Japanese reinforcements have arrived. Maybe they will launch an attack on us. No, I have to go to the battalion headquarters.
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Lu Jingguang couldn't sit still anymore. He stood up hurriedly and said, "I'll leave this to you first."
Watching Lu Jingguang leave in a hurry, Zhao Shiguo walked in and scratched his head: "Deputy Company Commander, what happened to Company Commander Lu?"
"The Japanese reinforcements have arrived. Just wait, things are going to change soon." Xia Yuan took a long breath and wondered if he should do something tonight. "Old Zhao, call all our old acquaintances."
come over."
"oh."
The old acquaintances Xia Yuan mentioned all escaped from Luodian together.
After a while, the scholar, Zheng Dayong, Lao Lei and Xiaoliu arrived. The scholar's arms were bulging, holding a grenade. Since he learned how to use the grenade, his status in the company has been improving.
As the number rises, Dayong is still carrying the Czech style. This Czech style was exchanged with Captain Lu. After joining the third company, the Czech style has always been in his hands and has never been lost. Lao Lei and Xiaoliu have it easier.
The naked man was carrying a rifle behind him and a bayonet across his waist. The grenade belt on his waist had shriveled up and all the grenades had been lost long ago.
"Brother Yuan, what are you doing with us? Do you have a mission?" The scholar walked in and asked.
"My guess is pretty accurate. I really have a mission." Xia Yuan nodded, his eyes falling on Lao Lei and Xiao Liu: "How was your rest?"
Xiaoliu said: "Brother Yuan, it's okay, the rest of us will follow you to fight the Japanese."
"That's fine." Xia Yuan looked at Dayong standing outside and said, "What are you doing standing around? Come in and I'll tell you about the next task arrangements."
"What is the mission? Brother Yuan, are we going to sneak attack on the little devil?" Zheng Dayong walked in, sat down on the ground, and said eagerly.
"My guess is accurate. The reinforcements of the little Japs have arrived. We can't just watch them prepare to beat us. You guys will follow me later and we will sneak attack the little Japs."
Xia Yuan took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, smoked one himself, and threw the rest to Zheng Dayong, indicating that he would share it with everyone, and then said: "There is no target, just kill as many little Japanese as you can. You guys follow
Shall I go?"
"Brother Yuan, we will fight with you." Zhao Shiguo said immediately: "The little Japanese reinforcements have arrived and they will definitely not let us go. We cannot let the Japanese spend the night peacefully."
Everyone also expressed their opinions one after another.
Without Xia Yuan, they are all people who have died once. This life was given by Xia Yuan. It is not a big deal, it is just another death.
After a while, Lu Jingguang came back worriedly. He saw many people gathered in the room and said, "What are you going to do?"
"Company Commander, you came just in time, what did the battalion commander say?" Xia Yuan did not lead them into action immediately. He still had the idea of obeying the order in his subconscious, and always wanted to tell Lu Jingguang before starting a fight.
, it’s good to be prepared here.
"What else can you say? We only have a few people, so we can only watch." Lu Jingguang's face showed a bit of annoyance. He raised his head and looked at the people in the room. They were all old acquaintances of Xia Yuan, and then asked
: "What are you planning to do?"
"Sneak attack on the Japanese positions. The Japanese reinforcements have arrived. We cannot just watch as their reinforcements arrive."
"People like this want to sneak attack on the Japanese positions?" Lu Jingguang glared and said: "No, how can this be possible? The Japanese reinforcements have just arrived, and you are going to sneak attack now. Don't hit other people's guns.
Did you say it?"
"Lao Lu, we don't really want to fight the Japanese. I'll take them over there to see if we can get the Japanese mortars over. Our grenades have a short range and are powerful.
It is limited, and the most important thing is that there are not enough artillery shells."
Xia Yuan pulled him to sit on the ground and said earnestly: "If we can get artillery shells, the scholar's grenade will not become an iron frame. If we really get mortars, the Japanese devils' firepower will not pose much threat to us."
It’s a big threat.”
"That's not possible. You are just a few people. If you are discovered by the Japanese, we can't help you much." Lu Jingguang was moved by Xia Yuan's words, but he shook his head: "No, no, no.
Absolutely not, you can’t go tonight.”
"Lao Lu, don't worry. Don't forget how I led them out of Luodian. If the Japanese really want to find out, it's us or the little Japanese that you should worry about."
Lu Jingguang didn't know what to say and was silent for a long time.
Xia Yuan waved his hand and motioned for everyone to leave first, and he arrived soon after. When everyone in the room had left, he said: "The weapons and equipment of the little Japanese devil are better than ours, and any deduction will be enough for us."
"
Killing the Japanese and getting supplies, he continued the same routine as he did on the battlefield to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea. He found that he was very good at getting supplies, and he would not come back empty-handed. He could get a lot of supplies after basically going there once.
This time, his target was the Japanese mortars.
"We were blown away by the Japanese mortars, so we had to give them something back. The little Japanese were very quiet at night, and we were also very quiet. They thought we wouldn't attack them, but we went anyway.
, and caught them off guard.”
Xia Yuan said to him: "The Japanese reinforcements have arrived, and we will suffer. Prepare something in advance. Don't worry, I will not confront the Japanese. If we really have to fight, I will avoid it. Okay, Lao Lu, just do it
Don’t worry.”
Old Lu Guozi had a solemn expression on his face and remained silent for a long time before speaking: "Then you promise me to come back alive."
Lu Jingguang was persuaded by Xia Yuan. He really did nothing and watched the Japanese reinforcements arrive. That was pride. Even if the Japanese reinforcements arrived, finding something to do was better than doing nothing.
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He also wanted to follow him. Xia Yuan was very suitable for this, at least for now. He could always bring him new shocks, but someone in the company needed to watch.
Watching Xia Yuan leave, Lu Jingguang sighed. He really didn't know whether letting him go was a good thing or a bad thing.
That night, Xia Yuan led them to quietly jump into the river from the river surface where there were fewer Japanese guards. The weather in September had gradually turned colder, and the river water was a bit cold. Everyone jumped into the river and jumped into it.
Shivered.
"Don't make any sound. Keep your voice down when you get ashore."
The river flowed gurglingly, making a gurgling sound when it encountered stones. The sound of the river flowing that night was very small, and the gurgling sound was very slight. Under Lu Jingguang's gaze, several people swam to the other side from a relatively spacious position.
Gradually, the figures of several people disappeared into the dusk, and nothing could be seen.
"Take the men and keep an eye on the other side of the river. If anything happens, tell me immediately." Lu Jingguang withdrew his gaze and warned the platoon leader behind him.
"yes."
In the river, the water is cold. At night, the temperature drops a lot. A gentle breeze blows slowly, blowing the reeds on the bank of the river. The grass in the reeds is very high, and there is a swamp nearby.
It sinks into the knee position and it is difficult to pull the leg out.
Lao Zhao has experience. He crawled on the ground to make the contact area between his body and the ground large, so that his legs would not sink in easily.
Everyone also learned from Lao Zhao's method and crawled forward.
Xia Yuan walked at the rear of the team, looking warily in the direction of the reed marsh. The tall and dense reeds served as a cover to cover them, making it difficult for the Japanese to spot them in the reed marsh.
The reeds are as tall as a person, and they grow like crazy. They are a bit scary. The roots are connected to each other, and no one can push them away. You have to step on them with your feet. You have to be careful. Who knows where the Japanese spy is hidden, and it is possible to open a piece of reed.
, I saw a man lying in the grass with a shiny helmet.
In short, Zhao Shiguo acted as the forward and walked very carefully. Xia Yuan stood back and kept scanning the surrounding terrain, imprinting all the surrounding situations in his mind. Suddenly he noticed a strange noise in front of him. He looked back and took a closer look.
Shocked.
Zhao Shiguo and the Japs came across the secret sentry. The secret sentry was hidden in the reed marsh. It was blocked by the dense reeds and blocked his sight. The little Japs lay in the grass, leaning in the direction, staring into the distance.
We were in the third company position, facing the river sideways, and didn't even notice that the national army would come to touch the reed swamp.
It was confirmed. Zhao Shiguo pushed aside the grass and saw a person under his feet. Under the dim moonlight, the helmet was shiny. He was stunned for a short time. The Japanese also noticed Zhao Shiguo, staring at his small eyes with great confusion:
"Nani?"
"Fuck you, Japs!"
Lao Lei had quick eyes and quick hands. He held a gun with a bayonet on the gun head and rushed towards him. Zhao Shiguo also threw away the gun and lay directly on the Japanese soldier. He covered the Japanese soldier's mouth with his big hand, and Xiaoliu pressed the Japanese soldier's
hand, preventing him from grabbing the trigger of the gun.
The scholar and Zheng Dayong stopped crawling on the ground and quickly stood up from the ground and rushed towards them.
Pfft, the sound of a bayonet being inserted into flesh and blood was heard, and with a muffled groan, Zhao Shiguo felt the Japanese under him struggling violently, accompanied by bursts of whimpering.
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious. It'll be fine if you die. In the next life, you can cast a good child as far as you can. Don't come to China."
The flesh on Zhao Shiguo's face was tense, and he tightened his hands tightly, never relaxing for a moment.
Lao Lei turned the bayonet vigorously, pulled it out, and stabbed the Japanese soldier's body again. This knife stabbed firmly into the Japanese soldier's body. The latter's body was shaking uncontrollably, and soon there was no sign of struggle.
Zhao Shiguo let go of the Japanese soldier's body, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and cursed: "It's so scary. I dug through the grass and saw a man lying here."
"Tidy up and let's go."
Xia Yuan came over, looked at the corpse on the ground, nodded to a few people, dug through the grass and walked out.
Far away from the reed swamp, there is a swamp and shrubs with deep green hair and grass blades. The Japanese devils set up secret sentries here. They are really cunning. Thanks to the luck of the old Zhao people, they saw the Japanese devils when they opened the grass.
If they didn't see the Japs, they would definitely be discovered by the Japs.
Once the shot is fired, tonight's sneak attack plan will be considered a failure.
After collecting the guns and ammunition from the Japanese soldiers, not even sparing the marching water bottle, he followed Xia Yuan away from the reed swamp and got into the grass, stepping on the wet mud. He was soaked to the skin and felt uncomfortable.
, everyone endured it, kept their mouths tight, and said nothing.