Chapter 299: The Japs have become more sophisticated
Damn it, the people of the Seventy-Fourth Army didn't tell me that Principal Zhang would launch a night attack and the fight would be very lively. A few days ago, the Jinling Garrison Commander's commendation order also said that he defeated several Japanese brigades in one night and also looted
He killed other people's tanks and war horses. But what happened today? Could it be that...
Holding the binoculars, you can see only the wilderness immersed in the night. There is no light, and you can't see the movements of any troops. Including the Japanese heavy artillery troops who like to shell at night, they have become much more peaceful recently.
It seems that the Japanese are getting better and better at fighting, and Principal Zhang's night attack is not a panacea, and there are times when miscalculations occur.
I can't say what I think of Zhang Sixing, but as a German officer, he started fighting from the Sixing Warehouse and won consecutive battles. He defeated a Japanese division with only three to four thousand men.
It would be a lie to say that I am not envious, and it would be a lie to say that I am not jealous.
It was obvious that the soldiers of the Guo Army were more heroic, and even fought head-on with the Japanese. Everyone had to admit that it was a bloody battle, but they couldn't win.
The Songhu battlefield was assisted by the heavy artillery of the Japanese navy, and it was true that the army suffered heavy casualties. However, during the subsequent retreat, there were also bloody battles, and there was no easy battle.
But why did he, how did that Principal Zhang defeat the Japanese again and again?
Therefore, when dealing with the artillery company, Gao Zhisong could not help but have a glimmer of selfishness in his heart.
Zhang Sixing had no idea what happened at the Yuhuatai Artillery Battery.
At present, he led the reconnaissance company and the logistics battalion to bypass the Japanese camp where they had just delivered a meal of "spicy soup".
As usual, the camp was the same as the outpost camp arranged by the Sixth Division. The only difference was that after knowing what happened to the Sixth Division, they paid dozens of times more attention to the protection of the night camp.
Originally, when the attack was relatively smooth, there was no need to do too much defensive work even if they camped at night. This was also the problem that Zhang Sixing was keen on repeatedly attacking at night, which caused trouble to the Japanese army attacking Jinling City.
Just as he told Hu Yang, there are no certain rules in the way of night raids. What is more important is to adapt to circumstances. What is more important is to have correct intelligence.
Just like the Japanese patrol unit captured earlier, they may not know the location of other units, but they must know the approximate size of the camp, where various weapons are deployed, and where supplies are stored.
"Sir, the Japanese are really careful now. It won't be easy for us to attack at night in the future."
Looking at the circles of barbed wire outside the position, Hansen, who had re-ambushed, admired in a low voice. Especially in this short period of about ten minutes, the Japanese soldiers on this position were not harmed by the paprika from the offensive tear gas canisters.
Then he started flicking lighting eggs into the air one after another.
"Look at the Japanese reinforcements coming out now!"
Hearing Zhang Sixing's whisper, Hansen, who was not stupid at all, immediately guessed his plan.
"Sir, do you mean to surround the area and call for reinforcements?"
"I don't mean anything. I just like to wander around at night when I have nothing to do. Wherever I can get a vote, I will get a vote."
Zhang Sixing, who does not have the "107 high-level and flat rocket launcher", now has to work hard. To put it bluntly, even if the Japanese are careful not to move out all night, they can still try to keep them awake all night.
After waiting for about half an hour, Zhang Sixing really didn't notice the troops from the 114th Division going out for reinforcements. He probably gritted his teeth and held on until dawn.
"Haha, sir, it looks like we can't do it by surrounding the area and calling for reinforcements. Should we go back to bed early?"
In the dark night, Zhang Sixing sighed heavily. If he didn't move out for half an hour, then I'm afraid there really would be no reinforcements. He frowned and continued to observe the military camp in front of him. Zhang Sixing looked at it for a long time and suddenly asked,
"Hansen, do you think this force in front of you has a brigade?"
This is really a weird question, but it is not easy to confirm. After all, the Japanese no longer set up tents at this moment, because the 107mm rocket launcher was a big one.
At night, a "sleeping pit" is dug like a tomb, and then a raincoat or tarpaulin is covered over it, which is both hidden and stable.
"Looking at the size, it should be a squadron. There are more than a thousand people in the group, and such a small camp can't accommodate... Sir, what do you think?"
"Well, the prisoner said that a squadron is stationed here. This is our opportunity. Let's go..."
After finding Populus euphratica in the blink of an eye, Zhang Sixing began to lay out a brand new battle plan.
"Hu Yang, lead people to attack the Japanese camp. There is only one squadron of people among them. If possible, attack them and eat them. If the barbed wire fence still cannot be broken through, maintain firepower."
"Hansen, let's take a few scout snipers to cut off the Japanese phone line."
Hansen was stunned when he heard Zhang Sixing's words, and then asked,
"Sir, even if the phone line is cut off, the Japanese may still have radio stations, walkie-talkies and the like."
"You kid, you must not have listened carefully in class. Hu Yang answered for him."
He pursed his lips, glanced at Hansen uneasily, and then Hu Yang answered carefully,
"Yes, Han...that's it. Japanese radio stations and walkie-talkies are only equipped to the brigade level. The squadron and squad levels mainly rely on field telephones."
"Hu Yang, you don't need to send many people. Just the people from the logistics battalion will take the rifles captured by the Japanese and your squad to create the illusion of a brigade attack. Think carefully about your acting talent."
Then Zhang Sixing left quietly with Hansen, who suddenly understood. No need to ask, they were looking for the wire of the field phone. It was difficult to find this thing in the dark, even if someone from the Japanese patrol unit provided information.
When it comes to acting, I leave it to Hu Yang's subordinates.
Waiting for Zhang Sixing to leave, Populus euphratica found the old smoker Li Youtian.
"Uncle Yandai, the commander wants me to act in a play to attack the Japanese positions. How should I act in this play? I..."
Even though he was at the location of the ambush, Lao Yandian still held his pipe in his mouth. As a veteran, it was right to approach him for this kind of deception. He puffed out a puff of smoke and answered slowly,
"You're such a fool. Borrow a few snipers, then take the sheepherd artillery team, and set off more incense and firecrackers. If necessary, get a gasoline barrel to blast him twice, and let the bugler blow a few charges.
How can it be so difficult if you don't just chat with them all?"
Hearing Lao Yandai's words, Hu Yang couldn't help but feel enlightened and quickly went down to assign tasks.
Looking at the back of Populus euphratica, old cigarette smoker Li Youtian took off the big cigarette bag from his mouth and whispered to the people around him,
"I don't think so. This boy, like Lu Feizhou, will be very promising in the future. If he can be taken by Commander Zhang to fight in a few battles, he will be close to him."
No matter if the old smoker could understand Zhang Sixing's actions clearly, Populus euphratica at this moment would be full of "acting" tricks.
"Xiao Yao, you lead the team. The machine guns are in one direction, and the sheepherders and artillery team are in another direction. The buglers can't be together. Remember you are putting on a good show. If one of you is injured, I won't be able to spare you."