Chapter three hundred and ninety-four panicked Harada
Gold, silver, finances and a luxurious life can also consume his fighting will and courage.
Now, Major Harada has one thought every day, how much money he can make from his subordinates today.
At the same time, I also imagined what kind of happy life I could live in China after the war was over, using the huge wealth I had collected during this time.
After admiring the exquisite vase, Major Harada locked the bottle directly in the safe, and then walked to the room behind the office with a very shameful smile.
The commander of the Imperial Army Corps went out for a raid this time, and not only brought back a beautiful vase for himself, but also brought back a pretty beauty. Thinking of the situation he would face soon, Major Harada couldn't help but smile on his face!
Tonight, the headquarters where Harada is located is destined to be no ordinary night.
Outside Pingding County, things are destined to be extraordinary.
Although the Yangquan Independent Regiment has a total strength of more than 1,300 people, its equipment is very poor. The total number of rifles in the entire regiment is less than 800, there are only a handful of six machine guns, and there is not a single heavy machine gun.
With such a firepower configuration, they should have no confidence at all in the face of Pingding County, which was heavily defended by the Japanese and puppet troops. However, tonight, their confidence was very high, and they were full of confidence.
From the temporary headquarters less than one kilometer away from the county seat, Wang Daoguang, political commissar of the first detachment of the first division, personally directed the siege battle.
In addition to the Yangquan Independent Regiment, those participating in the siege also included a guard battalion, a mountain artillery company, and a flying thunder artillery company. This was also an important reason why the Yangquan Independent Regiment was so confident in facing Pingding County.
As for another reason for them to fully cooperate with the attack, it was the promise made by the detachment leader to the Yangquan Independent Regiment.
"Three heavy machine guns, three mortars, ten light machine guns, ten grenade launchers, five hundred rifles, and matching bullets!" This is the benefit Chen Zhengxiang promised to the Yangquan Independent Regiment.
As long as this battle is fought successfully, these light and heavy weapons will be handed over to the Yangquan Independent Regiment, and the Yangquan Independent Regiment will be completely armed into a main force.
"Commander Zhou, are the siege troops ready?" the political commissar asked, staring at the sketch of Pingding County drawn directly with a pencil on the table.
"Three battalions launched attacks from the east, west, and south, and the offensive troops are already in place!"
"In addition, chief, I have also distributed the three heavy machine guns that you reinforced to me from the detachment's guard battalion, one for each battalion."
"The nine flying thunder cannons of the flying thunder cannon company have also been divided into companies."
"As long as they see the siege signal, they will definitely launch an attack immediately!"
"Have you explained all the precautions?" the political commissar continued to ask.
"It has been explained. The thunder cannon can only fire one round of explosives at each position, and it must be as close to the city wall as possible to increase the hit rate!"
"The attacking troops should not fight head-on with the Japs in the city. They have strong firepower and accurate marksmanship. The losses will be too great if they head-on!"
"Okay!" The political commissar was very satisfied and immediately turned his attention to the guard battalion commander.
"Battle Commander Wang and Company Commander Zhang, I'll leave it to you to attack the front."
"Within an hour, I must consume a squadron of Japs, and then force them to ask for help from Yangquan. In addition, the offensive momentum must be fierce. Use one battalion to form a regiment for me!"
In less than half an hour, three white lights burst out over Pingding County, which was completely shrouded in darkness. The ear-piercing explosions instantly spread throughout the county, which was particularly harsh and dazzling.
"All the mountain artillery companies are here, fire five rounds rapidly, fire!"
"All mine cannons, fire up and fire!" The artillery commander hiding outside the fourth gate of Pingding County was the first to react. His eyes were shining outward and he ordered with a fanatical look.
"Boom, boom, boom..." In an instant, a dull explosion sounded outside the city.
A few seconds later, an earth-shaking explosion sounded around Pingding County's already low city wall.
Soon, piercing sirens sounded in Pingding County.
Harada Major, who was sleeping soundly with a beautiful woman in his arms, could have climbed out of bed in a blink of an eye if it had been before.
However, now he only opened his eyes and shouted to the door with a sleepy expression: "Guard, what happened outside? Where did the explosion come from!"
Before the guard could speak, the closed door was pushed open, and the lieutenant staff officer on duty rushed in anxiously and horrified.
"Captain, something happened! The county town was attacked by Tubal Road, with at least one division of troops. They were also equipped with mountain artillery and were attacking the city defenses!"
"Nani, Pingding County was attacked?" Major Harada finally woke up from his trance.
Then he kicked the woman beside him who suddenly screamed away, and ordered with a slight panic.
"Let's go to the war room! Pingding County is not an important target, why would Tubal Road attack us!"
As soon as he entered, several second lieutenants were waiting for him in front of the map.
"Report to the commander, the east gate is under attack. The enemy has at least one battalion, equipped with heavy machine guns and thunder cannons. There is only one combat detachment of the Imperial Army and one company of the Imperial Army on the city wall. The strength is seriously insufficient. Request reinforcements!"
"Sir, the south gate is under attack. More than half of the defending troops have been lost. Please call for reinforcements!"
"The west gate also needs reinforcements, at least one infantry squad. It also needs artillery reinforcements to kill the flying thunder cannons on Tubal Road."
"The power of the thunder cannon is too great. An explosive pack just flew over, and we directly lost more than a dozen Imperial Army and Imperial Alliance troops. We must blow up the thunder cannon, otherwise many warriors will be killed!"
Second Lieutenant Harada's brows furrowed into a big "Sichuan" sign, and he was a little panicked. From him, there was no trace of the composure he had when he was still in the field division a few months ago.
It was then that the biggest blow began to hit him.
As soon as a second lieutenant rushed in, he reported: "Sir, the North Gate is under attack. We must reinforce the North Gate immediately!"
"There is at least one regiment on Tuba Road attacking the north gate, as well as a mountain artillery battery and a large number of light and heavy machine guns. The firepower is very powerful. More than half of the troops patrolling the city wall have been lost. The nearest infantry team has been reinforced, but they will definitely not be able to hold on.
It’s been too long, Tubal Road’s offensive firepower is too powerful!”
"Bageya Road, are Tubal Road crazy? Why are they attacking our county town and even using mountain artillery? This must be the main force of Tubal Road!" Major Harada was completely panicked, like a drunken lunatic.
shouted loudly.
Then he did not conduct a long analysis and directly ordered: "For the three city gates in the east, west and south, send an infantry squad, a company of the Imperial Association Army, and an artillery squad to reinforce each other, and be sure to block the Tuba Road fortifications!"
"Other troops, all reinforce the North Gate. The North Gate must be the main attack direction of Tubal Road!"
The deputy captain next to him subconsciously reminded: "Why don't you leave some reserve team, even an infantry squad?"
"The city wall can't be defended anymore, why do we need the reserve team?" The panicked Major Harada denied without hesitation.
Then he continued to shout: "Tell everyone, you must block the Tuba Road attack for an hour."
"I will immediately ask the commander of the Yangquan Brigade for reinforcements. The reinforcements will arrive in an hour. At that time, we will attack from inside and outside and completely wipe out the Tubal Road that attacks us!"
After saying that, Harada shouted to the deputy captain: "Baga! Why are you still standing there? Why don't you go and give the order right away!"
Then he ordered the second lieutenant in charge of the radio station: "I will dictate that you send a telegram directly to ask for help from the brigade commander!"
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