Just as the communications staff officer left with the order signed by the commander, another communications staff officer rushed in.
This time, before the commander had time to speak, the communications staff rushed to report.
"Commander, Chief of Staff, and Commander Chen telegraphed that the siege battle will be launched on time at nine o'clock in the evening. Now there is less than half an hour before the attack!"
"Finally, we have news!" The chief of staff could feel the commander in front of him taking a deep breath of relief, and then ordered with expectation.
"Reply the telegram to Commander Chen, and I will leave the front line to him. Logistics Director Zhang has mobilized 5,000 people from the base area to wait at the edge of the base area. As soon as Laiyuan City is breached, the people will be mobilized to rush to transport supplies and hand them over to Zhang
The Director's Games base areas are scattered and hidden!"
"Also, tell Commander Chen that you must control the retreat time and don't get stuck by the Japanese. If there is any situation, please telegraph to the military division immediately!"
Tonight is destined to be an unforgettable night. Laiyuan City, completely shrouded in darkness, is heavily guarded and patrolled everywhere. But because the nerves of the Japanese and puppet troops have been in a state of tension, it was okay at first, but as time went by
As time went on, I became very tired.
People relax when they are tired. The Japs were a little better, but the Imperial Army, which was responsible for the main patrol duties at night, couldn't stand it.
"Boom, boom, boom..." At this moment, an explosion suddenly sounded around Laiyuan City. The sudden fireball was like a huge torch, blowing open the four gates of Laiyuan City at once.
Bright.
The Royal Association Army, which was patrolling the city, was startled at first, and immediately realized that someone was going to attack Laiyuan City, otherwise there would not have been such fierce artillery fire.
"Hurry and reinforce the city gate, someone is going to attack the city!" The Japanese instructors scattered among the Imperial Army immediately gave orders to the soldiers they had trained.
Although the Imperial Alliance Army all looked reluctant, Zhao Yu was afraid of the Japanese instructors, so he still ran towards the city gate with his gun in hand and a look of reluctance on his face.
"Da da da!" At this moment, a series of gunshots suddenly sounded around them.
The Japanese instructors and several officers all fell to the ground. The remaining Imperial Army soldiers were shocked at first, but before they had time to react, more than twenty middle-aged men dressed like ordinary people rushed out with guns drawn.
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"No one is allowed to move. We are the Eighth Route Army. Anyone who moves will be killed!" The middle-aged man leading the team waved his hand, and more than 20 people surrounded nearly a platoon of Imperial Army soldiers, and then ordered loudly.
This was because the Eighth Route Army latent troops were hiding in the yards on both sides of the street. They would wait for the Imperial Army troops to approach them and shoot them, then rush to the street all at once, within five seconds.
The Royal Association Army, which was in panic because of the loss of its officers' command, was surrounded before they could take any action, and was pointed at by more than twenty black gun barrels.
"I surrender, Commander of the Eighth Route Army, I surrender, don't kill us!" A timid Imperial Army soldier's legs softened and he knelt on the ground.
All of the more than twenty Imperial Army soldiers knelt on the ground and shouted to surrender.
Five minutes later, a group of Imperial Army soldiers carrying rifles reappeared on the street. They rearranged their formation a little and rushed towards the city gate, as if to reinforce the city gate.
At this time, if anyone had witnessed the exchange of fire just now, they would definitely be able to recognize that these twenty-odd Imperial Association troops were not the Imperial Association troops just now.
As for the real Imperial Army, they were all stripped of their military uniforms, tied into rice dumplings, and locked up in the courtyard where the Eighth Route Army had just been hiding.
The same thing happened in all four directions of Laiyuan City.
The only difference is that some of these latent units' sneak attack targets are a squad and some are a platoon, but in the end there is only one result, and that is success.
After all, these Eighth Route Army soldiers who entered the city were all elite veterans drawn by the commander from the two main regiments of the military division. Not only could they easily deal with the Japanese one-on-one, they would certainly have no problem dealing with a group of Imperial Army troops, and they would be easily captured.
Four Eighth Route Army troops, wearing the uniforms of the Imperial Association Army, rushed directly to the four city gates without being subjected to any interrogation along the way.
You know, the sudden bombardment not only panicked the Imperial Army, but also panicked the Japanese.
Because Laiyuan City had a history of being raided by the Eighth Route Army, and there were very few defenders in Laiyuan City. It was suddenly attacked and it was impossible not to panic when the opponent's strength was still unclear.
Lieutenant Colonel Watanabe, who was left behind to guard Laiyuan City, was already running around anxiously in Laiyuan City, constantly issuing orders.
"Why hasn't the artillery squadron launched a counterattack yet? Counterattack immediately to destroy the Eighth Route Army's artillery units. We must not let the warriors fight under the enemy's artillery fire!" Watanabe, who had just walked around the war room, stared at the deputy captain next to him and asked.
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"Hey, I'm going to give you the order immediately!" the combat staff officer rushed out of the war room.
As soon as he left, a lieutenant rushed in.
"Captain, the Imperial Alliance Army guarding the south gate reported that the Eighth Route Army has begun to attack. They have heavy machine guns and grenade launchers. The total strength is at least one battalion. The attack is very fierce. Please support!"
"Baga, what do the Imperial Army do? The Eighth Route Army has just begun to attack and must support them. Tell them to defend the city wall and I will shoot whoever retreats. Two small groups of Imperial Army will return immediately for reinforcements."
Not long after, the defenders from the remaining three directions of Laiyuan City called one after another, asking Lieutenant Colonel Watanabe for reinforcements.
After dispatching two infantry squadrons in succession, Watanabe had to face the fact that he had no troops left!
"Bageya Road, the cunning Eighth Route Army really knows how to pick the right time to attack Laiyuan City. Check it immediately. I want to know where so many powerful Eighth Route Army troops outside the city come from. When did so many of them appear in Laiyuan City?
The Eighth Route Army. In addition to one independent regiment, there are so many people!"
"Also, immediately dispatch at least one infantry squadron from the arsenal in the city and the guard force of the headquarters to report to the headquarters. The Eighth Route Army's offensive is too fierce, and the headquarters cannot do without a reserve team for emergency response!"
"Finally, please contact your Excellency the General. Laiyuan City has been attacked by at least two main regiments of the Eighth Route Army. It is in danger. Please ask for reinforcements."
What Watanabe didn't know was that while the troops he sent were still on their way to each city gate, the latent troops of the Eighth Route Army disguised as the Imperial Army had already reached the city wall without any danger.
"Attack the enemy with scattered grenades. Blow up the Japanese instructors and officers of the Imperial Alliance Army first to disrupt them! Pay attention to protect yourself." On the south gate wall, I saw the Imperial Alliance Army firing desperately outside the city under the threat of the Japanese and officers.
The Eighth Route Army platoon leader leading the team whispered an order.
At this time, a company commander of the Royal Association Army shouted to them: "What are you doing standing there? Are you waiting to die!"
"Immediately disperse and join the battle. The imperial army has said that if you block the Eighth Route Army's attack and defend Laiyuan City, each person will be rewarded with five yuan!"
Of course, the platoon leader would not miss this opportunity to distract the Imperial Alliance Army and immediately ordered: "Start taking action!"
As soon as the order was given, the platoon leader, who had a grenade hidden in his sleeve, ran towards the Japanese instructor he was eyeing.
Because there happened to be a heavy machine gun set up here, the platoon leader had no idea of mercy.
Throw the igniting grenade directly under the enemy's buttocks, and then shoot to the side.
At this time, the battlefield was full of gunshots, explosions, and soldiers' shouts and curses. Although the Japanese instructors were very alert, they still did not notice the grenades emitting white smoke behind them.
After all, on a battlefield where bullets are flying everywhere, what he pays most attention to is the enemy in front of him, not his own back.
As for the smell of gunpowder smoke, there is a strong and pungent smell everywhere on the city wall. More or less will not make any difference!
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