He took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. He saw that the hour hand was already pointing to eight o'clock at night, but Yoshio Katamura's 1st Infantry Battalion still hadn't been able to contact him. What made Hamura Shuichi even more uneasy was that he was sent out to find Katamura Yoshio.
The communication team of the village brigade was also gone. I wonder if it was ambushed on the way?
The communications team only has three tricycles and nine people, so the possibility of being attacked halfway is still extremely high.
Seeing that Hamura Shuichi was a little uneasy, Chief of Staff Tatsuya Nagashin whispered: "General, how about sending another communications team to take a look?"
Hamura Shuichi nodded silently.
Tatsuya Eijin shouted, and when he was about to get up and go to the camp of the communications squadron to arrange the second communications squad, he saw the captain of the communications squadron, Captain Matsushima, walking over in a hurry. Seeing Tatsuya Eijin,
Captain Matsushima immediately paused and reported loudly: "Chief of Staff, the 1st Infantry Battalion has an urgent call!"
"Nani? 1st Infantry Battalion?"
Yongjin Tatsuya suddenly became energetic after hearing this. He was looking for them and finally got news!
Hamura Shuichi also stood up from the bonfire and said urgently: "Eongjin-san, read quickly!"
"Hai." Yongjin Tatsuya nodded fiercely, then took the telegram and read out, "Headquarters of the 3rd Independent Mixed Detachment of the Central China Front of the Imperial Japanese Army: Our troops were attacked at Teapot Au, and arrived at Dameishan of the China Army.
The main force of the independent regiment has been encircled, and the commander of the brigade, Major Katamura, has been shattered. The situation in our unit has become very critical..."
After reading this, there was no more text in the telegram.
At that moment, Tatsuya Nagajin turned around and asked Captain Matsushima: "Matsushima-san, where's the back?"
Captain Matsushima shook his head and said with a heavy expression: "Chief of Staff, the back is gone."
"No more?" Tatsuya Nagajin's expression suddenly changed when he heard this, and then looked back at Hamura Shuichi.
Only half of the telegram was sent, and there are only two possibilities. One is that the radio station malfunctioned, or it was a mechanical failure, or it was a technical failure, or the radio station was hit and damaged by a stray bullet; the other is that something happened to the telegraph staff, such as in China.
Bomb; no matter what the situation is, it is enough to prove that the situation of the brigade in Katancun is not good.
Hamura Shuichi's facial muscles twitched violently. Katamura Yoshio, a fool, who allowed him to attack without authorization?
At this time, Hamura Shuichi felt some inexplicable regrets. When he decided to let the 1st Infantry Battalion serve as the vanguard, Nagashin Tatsu also disapproved. Nagashin Tatsu also believed that although Katamura Yoshio can fight, he can also cause trouble, especially
On the Songhu battlefield and the Nanjing battlefield, the righteous men in the village were famous for repeatedly disobeying orders.
The final facts proved that Yongjin Tatsuya's worries were correct.
The idiot Yoshio of Katamura has indeed returned to his old ways and disobeyed military orders once again!
It's okay to disobey military orders, and he deserves to be killed, but it dampens the morale of the entire detachment, which is something Hamura Shuichi will never tolerate. It's a pity that he is angry now and can't find anyone to vent his anger, because Katamura
The righteous man has paid the price for his stupidity, he has been shot!
"Map!" Hamura Shuichi quickly suppressed his anger.
Hamura Shuichi can actually understand Katamura Yoshio's disobedient behavior, but he just wants to take credit.
Speaking of disobedience, there has always been a tradition of disobedience in the Japanese army. When Shuichi Hamura was a staff officer in the Kwantung Army, didn't he also disobey orders from the top?
And what he originally disobeyed was the order of Shigeru Honjo, the commander of the Kwantung Army.
Had it not been for the disobedience of a group of young staff officers, with the courage of the Kwantung Army Commander Honjo Shige at the time, he would have never dared to attack the Northeast Army, right? The final facts proved that it was precisely because of the disobedience of these young staff officers.
Zunhe acted without authorization and finally opened up a new situation for the empire!
It was precisely because of his outstanding performance in that operation that he, Shuichi Hamura, was able to rise through the ranks. In just six years, he was promoted from a small captain to four levels in a row, to a major general!
Therefore, it cannot be said that Shuu Hamura was too angry at Katamura's righteous man's disobedience.
What Hamura Shuichi is most worried about is the safety of the Katamura brigade. Once something happens to the Katamura brigade, not only the strength of an infantry brigade will be lost, but also the morale of the entire detachment will be seriously dampened. It is a good thing for every commander to win a victory.
I like it, but I'm afraid no commander would be willing to accept the result of losing the first battle.
"Map!" Shuichi Hamura suppressed his anger and shouted in a low voice, "Find Teapot Col!"
The combat staff officer responsible for carrying the map quickly took out the map from his backpack and spread it out.
By the light of the fire, Nagashin Tatsuya quickly found Teapot Col on the map and pointed it out to Hamura Shuichi.
Shuichi Hamura used the thumb and index finger of his right hand to compare the distance between the camp and Teapot Col, then compared it with the scale in the lower right corner of the map, and quickly calculated the approximate distance between the two places: "The distance is fifteen kilometers, and the infantry is marching urgently.
It will take at least two hours to get there, and I'm afraid it will be too late."
Yongjin Tatsuya also nodded with deep understanding.
Hamura Shuichi immediately ordered: "Yongjin-san, you immediately order the cavalry regiment, the tank detachment, and the motorized infantry brigade to assemble urgently!"
The cavalry regiment, tank detachment and motorcycle infantry brigade are the mobile force of the Hamura detachment. The reason why Hamura Shuichi did not hesitate to offend his superiors and to get enough tanks, trucks and motorcycles was to form such a force at all costs.
The rapid reaction force is designed to play a decisive role at such critical moments.
Yongjin Tatsuya said: "Your Majesty General, you are tired from riding the horse, so you don't have to go there in person, can you just leave it to a humble position?"
"No!" Hamura Shuichi rejected Nagashin Tatsuya's proposal without hesitation, and said in a deep voice, "Egjin-san, you stay at the headquarters and sit in command. I will personally lead the cavalry regiment, tank detachment and motorized infantry.
As the team heads to Teapot Au, be sure to remember that before I come back, no matter what happens, don’t act rashly, especially don’t attack easily!”
"Hai." Yongjin Tatsuya was disappointed in his heart, but he didn't show it on the surface, and he immediately ordered.
As the chief of staff, Yongjin Tatsuya has almost no chance to lead troops alone, so he hopes to get this precious opportunity. If he can show outstanding commanding skills in this rescue operation, he will have the opportunity to mobilize
Serve as the commander of an infantry regiment in a field division.
Unfortunately, Hamura Shuichi did not give him this opportunity.
However, Tatsuya Nagajin didn't know that it was precisely because of Shu Hamura's stubbornness that he escaped by accident.
The Japanese army's tactical literacy is quite good. In less than ten minutes, the cavalry regiment and the motorized infantry brigade have been assembled. The five armored vehicles and two Type 95 light tanks of the tank detachment have also been launched.
, and in an instant, the engine roars of trucks, armored vehicles, and tanks mingled together.
Hamura Shuichi walked in front of the iron gate of one of the armored vehicles, and suddenly turned around and waved to Tatsuya Nagashin. Tatsuya Nagashin and several operational staff officers from the headquarters immediately greeted him. At this time, Tatsuya Nagashin had no idea at all.
This scene turned out to be the last meeting between him and Hamura Yi.
(Dividing line)
Xu Rui carefully inserted the trigger fuse connected to the wire into a bag of explosives, and then carefully placed the bag into the Vickers armored carriage, along with the high-explosive artillery shells and grenades piled everywhere in the carriage.
Put them together with sulfur bombs and other ammunition, and then lead the other end of the wire out of the firing hole of the armored fighting vehicle.
After completing all this, Xu Rui gently closed the door of the armored vehicle and locked it.
With just such a little effort, in less than a minute, Xu Rui's back was already completely wet.
No matter how outstanding Xu Rui's psychological quality is, he still has to concentrate when installing the fuse to trigger the bomb. This is really no joke. As long as you accidentally detonate the bomb, no matter what kind of soldier you are, you will still be blown to ashes! High altitude
Concentration will definitely consume a lot of physical energy, even a strong person like Xu Rui can't bear it.
While Xu Rui was doing this, the members of the Langya Team stood and watched from a distance.
Xu Rui couldn't be careless. If the bomb exploded accidentally, it wouldn't matter if he was killed, but he couldn't kill the entire Langya team.
Only Leng Tiefeng always stood by Xu Rui's side and refused to leave no matter what.
After all, Xu Rui couldn't treat Leng Tiefeng as roughly as he treated others, so he could only let him.
Seeing Xu Rui install the trigger fuse on the first armored vehicle and then start to install the trigger fuse on the second armored vehicle filled with shells, Leng Tiefeng couldn't bear it anymore and said: "Old Xu, I must admit
, the two bombs you prepared for old Japs like Hamura Shuichi are indeed big enough and powerful enough. Once these two bombs detonate, the Japs within 20 meters in diameter will definitely be blown to pieces on the spot, and the Japs within 50 meters will also be alive.
Shocking to death, but what I’m more curious about is, how are you sure that this old devil, Shuichi Hamura, will definitely come? What if it’s just a regimental captain? Or his chief of staff?”
Xu Rui didn't answer but asked: "If you were Shuichi Hamura, would you feel comfortable letting others go?"
Leng Tiefeng was speechless. If he were Shuichi Hamura, he would certainly not let anyone else go. He would definitely go in person.
However, Leng Tiefeng had another question in his mind, and he immediately said: "Even if Shuichi Hamura is really here, how will you lead him within fifty meters?"
Xu Rui laughed twice and said: "Veteran, let me put it this way, if you are an old devil like Shuichi Hamura, when you arrive here with reinforcements, you find that there is a brave imperial soldier fighting with the Chinese army.
In a bloody battle, even if you hit the last person, you still fight to the death, what will you do?"
Leng Tiefeng frowned and said solemnly: "I will definitely call this soldier over and express condolences in person."
Xu Rui laughed two more times and said, "But what if this soldier becomes delirious because of a head injury? What if he ignores Hamura Shuichi's orders and still sticks to his position?"
When Leng Tiefeng heard this, he immediately took a breath of air.
