Dozens of people appeared at the foot of the mountain, including men, women, old and young. There were even young women holding babies in their arms. They were all very frightened. The women were crying and the children were crying.
Behind them was a group of Japanese soldiers, driving them up the mountain with bayonets. Behind this group of Japanese soldiers were followed by a large group of Japanese and puppet troops.
Seeing this miserable scene down the mountain, the lungs of the guerrillas on the mountain almost exploded with anger.
Wang Chengzhu's eyes were red and about to bleed. He cursed: "The eighteen generations of the little devil's ancestors were not raised by father and mother. They are all beasts."
Wei Heping angrily punched the stone. He didn't notice the blood seeping from his fist. He cursed: "These damn devils should all go to the eighteenth level of hell."
The guerrillas also cursed angrily. They were in a dilemma. If they fought, they would definitely injure the civilians. If they didn't fight, the Japanese would rush up. There were hundreds of guerrillas and hundreds of Qiligou villagers in the cave.
The villagers, they will definitely be massacred.
I watched the villagers climb up the mountain step by step under the pressure of the Japanese bayonets.
what to do?
The guerrillas all looked at Wang Chengzhu.
Wang Chengzhu is now the top commander here and has a heavy responsibility. He must make a decision immediately. His mind is a little confused and he can't make up his mind for a moment.
Forced by the Japanese and puppet troops, the villagers moved closer to the mountain step by step, 100 meters, 90 meters, 80 meters, 70 meters...
Wei Heping anxiously urged Wang Chengzhu: "Hurry up and make up your mind."
Wang Chengzhu weighed the pros and cons and made up his mind. He said: "Brothers who are good at marksmanship, come to the front. The others prepare grenades and follow my orders to throw grenades behind the villagers to separate the Japanese from the villagers.
Brothers who are good at marksmanship are responsible for beating up the Japs who are close to the fellow villagers, and try not to hurt the fellow villagers, do you understand?"
The guerrillas agreed: "I understand."
Wang Chengzhu then shouted: "Bring the mortar out to me quickly."
The guerrillas quickly brought out three mortars. Wang Chengzhu directed the guerrillas to adjust the muzzles and point them high into the sky.
The folks are getting closer and closer, 60 meters, 50 meters...
"fire."
Wang Chengzhu shouted loudly.
"Boom, boom, boom."
The cannonball flew out of the muzzle, flew into the sky, and then quickly fell back down.
The shells landed on the ridge dozens of meters behind the villagers, killing and injuring the Japanese and puppet troops who followed behind.
Forced by the Japs, the villagers continued to climb up. 40 meters, 30 meters...
Wang Chengzhu shouted loudly to the villagers: "Fellows, get down!"
When the fellow villagers heard the shouting, they fell on the ground one after another. The panicked children were also pushed to the ground by adults and protected with their bodies.
The actions of the villagers suddenly exposed the Japanese soldiers behind them.
Wang Chengzhu quickly issued an order to the guerrillas. He shouted: "Throw grenades."
The guerrillas were already ready, and they threw grenades desperately at the Japs behind the villagers.
They did not dare to throw the grenades too close to the civilians, and threw most of them behind the Japanese, hoping that these grenades could isolate the large group of Japanese and puppet troops behind them from the civilians.
"Boom, boom, boom."
Groups of grenades exploded on the hillside, with smoke billowing and shrapnel flying across the field, causing the Japanese and puppet troops behind to howl like ghosts.
The dozens of Japanese soldiers who rushed in front were very brave. When they saw the civilians lying down, they threw the grenades they had prepared towards the mountain, and then charged towards the mountain howling.
"Boom boom boom."
The grenade exploded on the mountain, and seven or eight guerrillas died on the spot. Wang Chengzhu was also injured on his left arm.
The sharpshooters of the guerrillas kept shooting at the Japanese who rushed up, knocking them to the ground one by one.
A dozen living Japanese soldiers rushed to a place only ten meters away from the guerrilla position. At this time, they were completely separated from the people. Wei Heping held a light machine gun and fired at these Japanese soldiers.
Sweep violently.
Other guerrillas also fired machine guns at the Japanese soldiers, knocking them all to the ground.
Wang Chengzhu ignored the bleeding wound on his arm and shouted eagerly: "Folks, come up quickly!"
Li Jinzhu rushed down with a dozen guerrillas, helped the fellow villagers up, and climbed up the mountain.
When the Japanese soldiers on the hillside saw this scene, they fired at the fellow villagers one after another.
Many fellow villagers were hit by bullets, and several guerrillas also died heroically.
Wang Chengzhu directed the guerrillas to violently attack and cover the Japanese and puppet troops on the hillside.
With the help of the guerrillas, the villagers finally climbed up the hillside and entered the cave.
Without the scruples of accidentally injuring fellow villagers, the furious guerrillas no longer had to wait for orders. They all opened fire and fired fiercely at the Japanese and puppet troops behind them.
The gunners of the three mortars at the entrance of the cave kept firing shells, and the eight mortars and four Type 92 infantry guns on the top of the mountain rained down the shells without hesitation.
The Japanese and puppet troops on the hillside were blown to pieces with blood and flesh, and they rolled and crawled down the mountain.
Wang Jinke also participated in this battle, but he was holding a camera instead of a gun.
Through the last incident in Dahuangzhuang, he knew the importance of propaganda work. He must use photos to record the atrocities committed by the Japanese and puppet troops.
The Japanese and puppet troops suffered heavy losses and retreated in disgrace.
When Chiba Xunyi saw this scene, he became angry. He pulled out his command sword and shouted loudly: "Assault is here."
The Japanese and puppet troops had no choice but to launch another attack on the mountain.
This time, the results of the Japanese and puppet troops were even worse. Before they could get within 100 meters of the guerrilla position, they were bombarded by fierce guerrilla artillery fire and retreated rolling and crawling to the ground.
"Eight ducks."
Qianye Xunyi was very depressed. The firepower of these guerrillas on the mountain was completely beyond his understanding. In his impression, the Eighth Route Army had always had backward equipment and lack of ammunition, but this guerrilla on the mountain actually had
There are so many artillery pieces, and ammunition seems to be abundant.
Facing the easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack terrain of Mantou Peak, coupled with the powerful firepower of the guerrillas, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
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When the captain of the Japanese 82nd Regiment saw such heavy casualties among his soldiers, he became angry and shouted at Yan Guiwu: "Send people immediately, and those who go down the mountain to do the work, capture more common people to do the work."
This time, the Japs following the common people had the opportunity to charge to the top of the mountain. Although they were unsuccessful, it gave him great encouragement. He believed that the method of using common people to block bullets was very effective, and he wanted to capture more this time.
The common people, if the Japanese soldiers are completely mixed with the common people, I don't believe that they can't rush forward.
When Yan Guiwu heard that the captain of the 82nd Regiment issued an order to arrest the people, he was secretly happy. All his officers and soldiers heard the order to arrest the people. It was the captain of the 82nd Regiment who announced it, but
Someone took the blame for him.
Sure enough, the officers and soldiers of the puppet army all believed that the idea of letting civilians take bullets was the idea of the commander of the 82nd Regiment of the Japanese Army.
Yan Guiwu pretended to carry out the order of the captain of the 82nd Regiment with difficulty. He assigned the task to a regiment commander, who assigned it to the battalion commander, who in turn assigned it to a company commander, asking him to lead people to arrest the people.
The puppet company commander's name is Wang Youliang. Like his name, he is a very conscientious man.
He also participated in the last operation to encircle and suppress the guerrillas in Mawu Mountain, but was captured by the guerrillas. The powerful combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army guerrillas in the mountains also left a deep impression on him.
After being released by the guerrillas last time, he had nowhere to go and returned to the 7th Brigade.
Wang Youliang took his officers and soldiers out of the mountain, and while they were resting, he called several platoon leaders over.
He said: "Brothers, these little devils are really not human beings. We cannot do such immoral things."
Several platoon leaders could not stand the atrocities committed by the Japanese, and expressed their unwillingness to arrest civilians.
Wang Youliang said: "I don't want to follow the Japs anymore. You have also seen how the Eighth Route Army on the mountain treated the people. In order to rescue the people, they were willing to risk their lives. They are all heroes, which is really admirable."
We are all Chinese, why do we do such immoral things, we will not be able to see our ancestors after we die?"
The platoon leader was his brother and said, "Brother, what are your plans?"
Wang Youliang said: "Although the Eighth Route Army on the mountain is small in number, their fighting power is too strong. I want to join the Eighth Route Army on the mountain."
The platoon leader always followed Wang Youliang's lead. He said: "Brother, you are right. I also admire the Eighth Route Army on the mountain. If you want to join the Eighth Route Army, I will follow you."
The third platoon leader also had a close relationship with Wang Youliang, and he also agreed.
The second platoon leader was transferred from the battalion headquarters. He could not make up his mind and remained silent.
Wang Youliang said: "Since everyone has no objections, this matter has been settled. First platoon leader, you go and gather the brothers. I have something to say."
Wang Youliang came to the front of the team and said loudly: "Brothers! You have all seen that the little devils are not human beings, they are all beasts. They can't defeat the guerrillas on the mountain, so let's use the old people, women and children to block them.
Bullet, now we are asked to arrest ordinary people, how can we do this kind of thing?"
The puppet army officers and soldiers were often bullied by the Japs. They saw with their own eyes that the Japs used the puppet soldiers as cannon fodder, and they hated the Japs in their hearts. They were not willing to fight with the Japs. It was just that they had no way out, so they only ate food and became soldiers.
, and they did not dare to be deserters because they would be shot if they were caught, so they were forced to hang out in the puppet army.
At this moment, seeing the company commander taking the lead, they all said: "Liantan, what do you think we should do? All the brothers will follow you."
Wang Youliang said: "You have all seen how the Eighth Route Army on the mountain treated the people. What they did is really admirable.
I want to go to the eight-road road on the mountain. If you are willing, you can come with me. If you are not willing, you can leave your gun now and leave."
Most of the officers and soldiers in the company were willing to join Wang Youliang in joining the Eighth Route Army. The second platoon leader and a dozen soldiers had their own ideas. They left their weapons and left on their own.
A platoon leader asked: "Brother, what should we do next?"
Wang Youliang said: "Isn't there the Eighth Route Army cavalry outside the mountain? Let's find a way to find them."
Dongxiang County.
In a Japanese-owned textile factory, Xu Dalong was directing soldiers to install gasoline generators on the carriages.
This is already the second one. He also got a gasoline generator and a lot of lighting equipment in Juma County.
The cave on Mantou Peak is a good place to station troops and store supplies, but it is dark inside and is really inconvenient.
Xu Dalong wants to get these things back and solve the lighting conditions in the cave.
In order to solve this problem, he also mobilized some electricians and generator operators to join the guerrillas.
At this time, Monk Wei came over, and he also brought a young man wearing civilian clothes. The young man was very strong and looked quite military.
Monk Wei said: "Master Long, he said he is from the 7th Brigade of the Puppet Army and has important information to report to you."
The visitor stepped forward, stood at attention and saluted in front of Xu Dalong, and said: "Report to the Eighth Route Commander, my name is Zhang Jinkai, I am the platoon commander of the third battalion, ninth company, and first platoon of the second regiment of the 7th Brigade of Huang Xiejun. On the order of our company commander, I have come to see the Eighth Route Commander.
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Xu Dalong asked: "What do you want from me?"
Zhang Jinkai reported exactly what happened to Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong deeply hated the Japanese and puppet troops' behavior of using civilians to block bullets, and expressed warm welcome to Wang Youliang, Zhang Jinkai and others' plans to join the Eighth Route Army.
So Xu Dalong and others set up a banquet, invited Zhang Jinkai to dinner, and then introduced the situation of the Mawushan guerrillas to Zhang Jinkai in detail.
He asked Zhang Jinkai to go back and inform Wang Youliang to bring that company of puppet troops to Dongxiang County.
Xu Dalong told the guerrillas about the Japanese and puppet troops forcing the people to take bullets.
The guerrillas were very angry and cursed.
In order to curb this despicable behavior of the Japanese army, Xu Dalong drafted a telegram and asked Lin Xueying to send it out in the form of a clear telegram.
The telegram said: "Peace-loving people all over the world, I now want to expose an atrocity committed by the Japanese army.
The Japanese army is the most shameless army in the world. They dispatched a division of troops to attack the Mawushan guerrillas with only a few hundred people. They continued to lose troops and generals, but they were unable to shake the guerrillas at all.
In order to attack the guerrillas, they actually captured many innocent people, most of whom were old, weak, women, children, and even newborn babies, and drove them to take bullets.
This despicable behavior is outraged by everyone.
It has been found out that the person who planned and executed this despicable act was Yokota Makoto, the captain of the Japanese 82nd Regiment. I swear that from now on, I will hunt him down.
Even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, he will definitely be punished in the most severe way.
Xu Dalong, captain of the Mawushan guerrillas.
Today."
Headquarters.
With a "bang", the boss banged his fist on the table and said angrily: "These little devils are really not human beings. This Yokota Mufu must be sentenced to death. Xu Dalong sent this clear telegram well. Inform the relevant personnel and actively
In cooperation with Xu Dalong's actions, this Hengtian Shepherd must be completely eradicated."
The chief of staff said with emotion: "Boss, have you noticed? This Xu Dalong has quite a Zhengzhi mind. His approach will not only help expose the atrocities of the Japanese army, but also stimulate the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of the general public. As long as it can really
Eradicating this Makoto Yokota will be extremely effective anti-Japanese propaganda."
The division commander nodded and said: "Xu Dalong's performance is always surprising. Regardless of his military ability or political literacy, he has reached a high level and is a rare grassroots military commander."
Independent Regiment Department.
Li Yunlong said: "These little devils are so wicked. I want to call the brigade commander and ask to take the independent regiment to Mawu Mountain to fight those little devils who are living in obscurity."
Zhang Dabiao said: "The regiment leader is right, fighting with Brother Dalong and the others is really exciting. Just give the order, and I will immediately lead a battalion to Mahu Mountain to support Brother Dalong and the others."
Zhao Gang said with some worry: "Xu Dalong sent this clear telegram, but he put a tight spell on himself. If he cannot kill the Japanese commander, it will greatly damage the reputation of the Eighth Route Army. But if we want to find and eliminate the Japanese commander, it will greatly damage the reputation of the Eighth Route Army."
Being a captain is not an easy task."
Li Yunlong said easily: "Old Zhao, don't worry so much. The traitor in the Jinsui Army last time, his name was Li Fuying, wasn't he killed by Xu Dalong? I believe he will be able to kill this little devil.
The captain's."
Zhang Dabiao also said: "I also believe that Brother Dalong definitely has this ability."
Zhao Gang said: "I also believe in Xu Dalong. I am just thinking about how we can provide him with some help."
Xu Dalong's clear telegram also put tremendous pressure on the Japanese army.
After seeing the clear telegram sent by Xu Dalong, the commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, sent a telegram to Chiba Xunichi, asking him to ensure the safety of the 82nd Regiment Captain Yokota Makoto.
After seeing this telegram, Captain Yokota Makoto of the 82nd Regiment was dumbfounded. It was clear that this idea came from Yan Guiwu, commander of the 7th Puppet Army Brigade, and it was the division commander Chiba Xunichi who made the decision. He didn’t understand why in the end
This crime fell on himself.
The combat effectiveness of this guerrilla group on the mountain left a deep impression on him, and the traitor Li Fuying of the Jinsui Army was killed by Xu Dalong of this guerrilla group.
He is really worried now that Xu Dalong will come to his door and kill him.
He immediately deployed 30 capable soldiers to protect his own safety.
After Yan Guiwu saw the clear telegram, he breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that Makoto Yokota had become a scapegoat for him, he felt secretly proud and looked at Makoto Yokota, who had always disrespected him, with gloating eyes.
He wanted to see what would happen to this Makoto Yokota in the end.
At this time, the second platoon leader under Wang Youliang ran back and reported to him that Wang Youliang had taken the Third Regiment and the Ninth Company to join the guerrillas. He was very depressed and did not dare to tell the truth, so he reported to Qianye Xunyi that
, the company he sent to capture the common people encountered guerrillas on the road and was completely wiped out.
Chiba Xunyi was upset by the series of events and felt a little discouraged. For a while, he did not send anyone to arrest ordinary people.
Dongxiang County.
Xu Dalong met Wang Youliang and his officers and soldiers, expressed a warm welcome to them, and agreed to reorganize them into the Mawushan Guerrilla Infantry Second Squadron and temporarily follow Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment.
Seeing that the Japanese and puppet troops were still besieging Mantou Peak, Xu Dalong said to Chu Yunfei: "Sir Chu, do you want to fight a big battle?"