The heavy rain covered the distant mountains and nearby forests. The dark mountains were hidden in the night and could not be seen clearly. The sky was also pitch black, shrouded in thick dark clouds.
The downpour seemed to be drenching the mountains, and it was endless. It was so heavy that the smell of blood was washed away by the rain, and was replaced by the smell of mud.
The brothers who were blackened by the smoke were looking for shelter from the rain with their guns in hand. People were crowded in the tattered tents and under the thick trees.
However, they were still soaked by the heavy rain, and their charred clothes became as dirty as their cheeks after soaking in the rain and blood.
"Tamad, this rain has come at a really bad time..." A brother looked at the hole-like night sky and cursed in a low voice.
Rain and blood flowed gurglingly along the trenches, and the fluffy ground made by shells became muddy. Amidst the sound of rain, one or two cold shots and the cries of the wounded and sick were heard from time to time, and then everything fell silent again.
The deputy battalion elder Smoking Gun was lying on the wet trench wall, soaked to the skin. He held his breath and listened carefully to the movement on the other side of the Japanese camp, hoping to hear something from the sound of rain.
However, apart from the sound of rain, there was no movement at all in the Japanese camp, as if there was no one alive under the night.
But Lao Yanqiang didn't dare to be careless. After fighting with the Japs for so long, he knew the Japs' peeing habits very well. He was extremely strong-willed and extremely cunning. He took advantage of the cover of the night and heavy rain to sneak up and attack.
More than once or twice.
"who!"
Lao Yanqiang suddenly heard the sound of wading through muddy water from behind him, quickly turned the muzzle of his gun, and shouted in a low voice with a tight face.
"it's me--"
Yang Ling emerged from the darkness all wet.
Lao Yanqiang recognized Yang Ling, breathed a sigh of relief and put away the gun.
Yang Ling walked to Lao Yanqiang's side, glanced at the dark direction of the Japanese camp, and asked in a low voice: "Is there anything going on?"
Lao Yanqiang shook his head: "The little devil in this heavy rain must be upset too. It looks like he won't come over tonight."
Yang Ling said: "The little devil can't come over, let's go over."
When Lao Yanqiang heard what Yang Ling said, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Regiment deputy, do you want us to sneak attack the Japanese?"
Yang Ling nodded, turned around and walked into the rain shelter built with tattered tents made of branches hidden behind the trench, and sat down on a rock.
"The brigade ordered our regiment to capture the Golden Dragon on the left before dawn. Our battalion is the main attack." Yang Ling took out a pack of crumpled cigarettes from his arms and handed one to Lao Yanqiang.
Yang Ling didn't smoke in the past, because tobacco and alcohol can cause people to lose their lives on dangerous battlefields if they lose consciousness.
But later Yang Ling discovered that under the cruel war, only tobacco and alcohol could relieve the tense nerves. I don't know when he started to learn it.
Lao Yanqiang also sat down and asked puzzledly: "Then we won't attack Minshan?"
"The Japs have deployed heavy troops on the main position of Minshan, and they won't be able to take it down for a while. The brigade headquarters wants to clear out the Japs on the surrounding hills first."
Lao Yanqiang nodded. Although their camp did not go up during the day, they saw that the brothers who were brought down batches were beaten to pieces, and they knew that Minshan was not so easy to capture.
"The attack is expected to be at four o'clock in the morning. You will pick a few smarter brothers to form a commando team and lead the charge first."
Although Yang Ling spoke slowly and calmly, Lao Yanqiang knew in his heart that this was the choice of a death squad.
They now had a dark eye on the situation on the Golden Dragon Terrier. These brothers who were the first to pounce on the enemy were the first to attack, at best, but at worst, they were exploring the way to death. If the attack went wrong, they would not be able to retreat.
"I will personally lead the team. No matter how powerful the Japs on the Golden Dragon Territory are, we can only win this battle and not lose." Yang Ling took a deep breath of cigarette and stared at the old smoker.
The Japanese reinforcements from Ruichang are already on their way to Minshan. If their brigade cannot gain a firm foothold, they will have no choice but to retreat to De'an.
It is conceivable that the Japanese will definitely chase De'an like a mad dog. Once De'an falls, the war on the entire Nanxun line will be in danger.
When Lao Yanqiang heard that Yang Ling was going to lead the team in person, he was slightly stunned, and then said: "Vice-General, you are already the deputy commander. The brothers in the regiment are counting on you to lead them to fight the Japanese. I can't
Although Old Bones is uneducated, he is unambiguous in fighting, so let me lead the team this time."
"Lieutenant, you know that if I do what I say, I will definitely win the Golden Dragon Terrier."
When the old smoker saw that Yang Ling was still smoking silently and not talking, his tone softened, and he lowered his voice and said: "Regiment deputy, I have been fighting for a long time, and I have been messing around. The platoon leader is dead for me.
When the platoon commander dies, I will become the company commander, but when will this end..."
He paused, looked at the heavy rain outside, his eyes became clear, and he said with a smile: "While I can still hold the gun, I can charge a few times, and I will also get two military medals for fun.
I have fought all my life in vain, Brother Yang, you have to make this happen for me."
Yang Ling looked at the skinny old smoker. Although he was smiling, his nose was a little sore.
These brothers were uneducated, illiterate, and did not understand the principles of patriotism. However, they faced the fierce and ferocious Japanese soldiers and never complained at all.
Looking at the old smoker with longing eyes, Yang Ling knew that he didn't want to get military medals, he wanted to avenge those brothers who sacrificed their lives, and he was fulfilling his wish.
Yang Ling took a deep breath, nodded slightly, and said seriously: "I will ask the entire regiment to prepare short rifles and bayonets for you. Old company commander, take down the golden dragon stalk, and I will personally take credit for you.
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"Okay, then I'll go gather the brothers." Lao Yanqiang stood up with his gun in hand, greeted Yang Ling, turned around and walked out of the rain shelter.
Yang Ling and the others fought two bloody battles with the Japanese during the day, and the brothers were all exhausted. Even though it was raining heavily and they were soaked in the bloody water of the trenches, many of them couldn't help but fell into a sleepy sleep.
Looking at the brothers sleeping in the water, Yang Ling sighed slightly in his heart. Although the equipment was simple and the conditions were difficult, their heart to protect their home and country was always ardent.
In the second half of the night, the heavy rain turned into light rain, but the rain that lasted most of the night made the ground slippery and muddy.
The sleeping brothers were gently woken up and began to assemble. Under the cover of night, Yang Ling and his group quietly moved towards the combat target Jinlonggan.
Thirty carefully selected brothers led by Lao Yanqiang were at the front of the team, equipped with short rifles, bayonets and grenades. They would be the leading commando.
In order to strengthen the firepower of the commando team, all the five fancy machine guns in the regiment were given to the commando team, in order to use strong firepower to tear open the Japanese defense line and break through.
Although the Japs defending Golden Dragon Terrier were only one squadron in size, Yang Ling and the others still did not dare to underestimate them and went all out.
Thanks to the book friend Kitchen Fat Cat for the reward of 100 gold.