When the National Army soldiers arrived at the Japanese camp, they felt the terror of gas bombs.
Dark clouds screamed in the sky and cut through thunder and lightning, and the blood-red smell spread over the noisy ruins. A heavy rain dissipated the smoke, and the piled up remains were ferocious and terrifying. The strong smell of blood made people almost suffocated.
Japanese soldiers kept wailing, "Tas is here!"
"Help me!" also came out intermittently in Chinese.
But what greeted them was not rescue, but bullets.
There was a gunshot and a wailing interruption.
Immediately, several gunshots were fired. After the gunshots, the scene was extremely silent for a moment.
"Run away!" a Japanese soldier shouted, "They don't abide by the Geneva Convention! You must, you must report it to your superiors!"
Immediately, a Japanese soldier struggled to stand up and stumbled forward in the rain. He did not dare to look back and ran forward with all his strength. He did not know the right direction and just wanted to survive for a moment longer.
The Chinese soldiers watched the Japanese soldiers turn around and run away. They were surprised at first, then laughed. After laughing, they opened fire.
"Bang~" The yelling Japanese soldier who was running away fell down.
The scene was silent again.
Immediately, the Japanese army began to counterattack. Some Japanese soldiers picked up their rifles and began to aim at the Chinese army.
But at this time, the Chinese army not only had a large number of people, but also responded quickly, which was completely unmatched by the Japanese army at this time.
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It was a one-sided massacre. For a while, the ground outside Linyi City was covered with blood. It was not clear whether it was a red rain or blood.
It is a pity that the senior officials of the Japanese 10th Division escaped. They knew that if they did not escape, they would definitely die the next day. Even though they were uncomfortable, even if they were dying of discomfort, they still retreated.
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March 17, 1938 10:54
A clear coded telegram released by the Japanese army shocked the world.
"Our Imperial Japanese Empire's 10th Division, which integrated the remnants of the 5th Division, totaling about 40,000 people, was attacked by biological and chemical weapons: mustard gas bombs while fighting in Linyi County, Shandong Province, China. It can be described as cruel and such a blatant violation of the Hague Convention.
Japan and I strongly condemn the actions of the Chinese military and request all countries not to provide any form of assistance to China on the Sino-Japanese battlefield."
Some Chinese people clapped their hands to express happiness, some cursed, and some were worried.
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Chongqing
"The principal, Zhang Zizhong, Pang Bingxun, and Zhou Weiguo all sent telegrams back." Dai Li said from the side.
"Oh? What did they say?" the chairman frowned and asked.
"All three of them said that it was their idea to use the poison gas bombs, and they voluntarily left the field to give an explanation to the international community." Dai Li replied, but there was a smile on his face.
"Hey, these three... these three," the Chairman touched his bald head, smiled angrily, and then laughed, "Although they have been condemned by Japan, I really don't want to punish them. What's more, the poison gas
Whose bullet is it? It’s not Japanese, it’s just a vicious dog biting someone.”
"The principal is absolutely right."
"What about their treatment of the Japanese prisoners?" the chairman asked again, "Send the Japanese prisoners back. What else can the saved Japanese say?"
When Dai Li heard this, he immediately looked at the matter of the prisoners, and then said with a wry smile, "Principal, all three of them said that the poison gas bombs were too powerful, and there were only three prisoners. Moreover, the mucous membrane of the throat was seriously damaged and they could not speak. They also said to the Japanese
I admire the power of human gas bombs."
"It must be the little bastard Zhou Weiguo who is causing the trouble!" Chairman Jiang said with a smile, "Forget it, let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs speak. Just say, repay the other in return. As for international aid, now the Japanese
After suffering such a big loss in the Battle of Xuzhou, I don’t believe that international aid will stop.”
Seeing this, Dai Li thought to himself, whether it was Zhang Zizhong who was valued by the principal or Zhou Weiguo, but they could be friends with both.
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When the contents of the Nationalist Government's telegram were announced, the Chinese felt emboldened.
"This is to inform the people of the world: Today I accused our army of the Republic of China of using poison gas bombs. After investigation, it was found that the 59th Army and 40th Army of our National Revolutionary Army accidentally hit the 10th Division of the Japanese Army when they shelled it.
It can be said that the Japanese army mustard gas bombs, the ignorant are not guilty. It can also be said that if the Japanese army did not carry poison gas bombs, this incident would not have happened. At the same time, our National Revolutionary Army has responded to the Japanese poison gas bombs
Express admiration for the power of the bullet. Post-war statistics show that only 3 of the approximately 40,000 Japanese soldiers survived. All had severe throat mucosal injuries and were unable to speak. They have been sent to the hospital for rescue. Here, the Republic of China would like to inform all countries in the world that Japan
If you intend to use poison gas bombs to attack on the battlefield, all countries are requested to strongly condemn Japan and stop exporting raw materials to Japan!"
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Yan'an
"Haha, Baldy Jiang's statement this time is quite refreshing." The great man laughed and said, "It makes no sense to allow Japan to use poison gas bombs but not us."
"Yes, this time it's true that he used his own methods to repay the other's body." Mr. Zhou on the side also laughed.
"Of course, do you really think that our country can develop this poison gas bomb now?" Mr. Deng also laughed, "However, this battle was well fought. Whether it was luck or intentional, we avenged a great revenge for our Chinese people.
ah."
"Yes, but this way, Linyi may be very dangerous. This is equivalent to directly irritating the Japanese. A dog will jump over the wall when it is anxious, and a rabbit will bite when it is anxious." The great man sighed, "I guess after a while, it will happen again
Many soldiers will never come back."
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March 18, 1938
"Commander, that's not right. Why can't I understand this little devil's move?" Gu Zhutong sorted out the recent telegrams and then said.
"Huh? What's wrong?" Li Zongren asked in confusion, "What other moves have the Japanese made?"
"Hiss, Linyi is in danger." Gu Zhutong said in surprise, "According to the intelligence, the Japanese army independently formed the 3rd Brigade and the 5th Brigade, a total of 24,000 people are heading to Linyi to use troops. And the 16th Division and the 13th Division total
Also on the way to Linyi."
"What?" Li Zongren looked at the map and then said, "The little devil wants to eat the 59th Army and the 40th Army now in Linyi. He has a big appetite."
"First the Japanese 5th Division was crippled in Linyi, and then the 10th Japanese Division was destroyed. The Japanese jumped over the wall in a hurry to avenge this attack." Comrade Gu Zhu said, "Now the pressure on Xuzhou is much less.
Do you want to reinforce Linyi?"
"Of course, reinforcements are needed. There are more than 70,000 soldiers there." Li Zongren said, "In this case, we will call a meeting immediately to see which troops will go to Linyi to support."
"yes"
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At this time, Linyi.
"What to do with so many Japanese corpses?" Pang Bingxun touched his head and said, "Leaving them like this will cause big problems."
"Don't look at me, I only care about killing, not burying." Zhou Weiguo quickly shook his head and said. As a result, when Zhou Weiguo said his words, everyone couldn't help laughing.
"You." Zhang Zizhong said with a helpless smile, "The rain is probably going to stop soon. It's not hot yet, so it's okay to leave it for now."
"Let me give you an idea." Zhou Weiguo smiled, and then said, "Let the Japanese who come from behind pay the ransom?"
