On the top of the mountain less than 500 meters away from the road, seven mortars had their barrels raised.
Next to each mortar were three puppet gunners squatting with complex expressions, both nervous and worried.
Not far ahead, six heavy machine guns were lined up in a row, their muzzles pointed at the road, and puppet machine gunners and assistant shooters were also squatting at the shooting positions.
Behind them stood nearly a hundred soldiers from the district squad, all of whom held rifles in their hands and stared at the puppet troops in front of them with wary expressions.
"Listen up, our Eighth Route Army keeps what we say. As long as you help us fight this battle well, we will forget what you did when you were a puppet army. We will release everyone unconditionally after the battle!" Li Hao stood behind everyone,
He yelled at the top of his lungs.
"Of course, if you are willing to join the Eighth Route Army, our independent battalion welcomes you with both hands!"
"In addition, in order to encourage everyone's enthusiasm for combat, we also have some incentives for everyone."
"When the battle starts, each gun fires five rounds and retreats after the battle. There is absolutely no problem in terms of safety. Don't worry, everyone!"
"What I want to say is that as long as one of the five artillery shells you fire hits the Japanese, our independent battalion will reward the artillery team with five yuan, and if two shells hit the target, we will reward you with ten yuan!"
"If someone can hit the target with all five shells, he will be directly rewarded with twenty-five yuan. The Eighth Route Army soldiers behind you will help you count, so if you want to hit the target, give me a good shot!"
"The same goes for heavy machine guns. If a heavy machine gun kills one Japs, you will be rewarded with an ocean. The shooters will share the rewards equally. If you kill two Japs, you will be rewarded with two Oceans, and so on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the nervousness on the puppet soldier's face disappeared.
The bolder ones stared directly at Li Hao and asked with a fiery face: "Commander of the Eighth Route Army, everything you said is true. You will really reward us with a big ocean!"
"The Eighth Route Army keeps its word!" Li Hao affirmed.
"After the battle, no matter whether you choose to stay or go, we guarantee that you will not lose a piece of the ocean that is due to you!"
A prisoner who was the artillery squad leader before he was captured immediately replied: "Please don't worry, sir, we will fight hard!"
"When I was still in the Imperial Alliance Army, I wanted to kill those naughty little Japs, but I never had the chance. Now that you, the Eighth Route Army, have given me this opportunity, I will ensure that all my bullets are fired without miss, and I will smash all the shells into the Japs!"
"Yes, we will definitely fight hard and kill those stupid little devils!" the other prisoners shouted, looking eager to try.
Li Hao was frightened by the scene in front of him.
I didn't expect that one of my words would cause such a big reaction from everyone. A sentence came to my mind involuntarily, money can make all the difference!
"Battal Commander, the Japanese reinforcements are coming!" A squad leader from the reconnaissance platoon rushed over and reported, breathing heavily.
"I know!" Li Hao's face immediately returned to seriousness, he waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and ordered.
"Everyone be quiet, the Japs are coming, prepare to fight!"
"The artillery fired five shells in the shortest possible time, and the machine gunner fired two bullets from each machine gun. After the shooting was completed, they moved and retreated, not giving the Japanese a chance to counterattack us!"
"After we're done, let's go to the next hilltop and continue to fight the Japanese in the same way. The rewards are still the same!"
Nearly 600 infantrymen and more than 100 cavalry, escorting nearly 300 mules and horses, headed towards Lingqiu in a mighty manner.
"The cavalry squadron is guarding the left and right wings, and the garrison squadron should also be on guard. The two recruit squadrons should keep an eye on the mules and horses to ensure that they remain calm after being attacked!" The Japanese Major walking in the middle of the team kept repeating this order, fearing that the troops would be attacked.
attack.
The captain of the cavalry squadron is also a major and comes from the main force. He is not interested in the incoming deputy captain of the Lingqiu garrison. He frowned and retorted: "Isn't this too cautious? It will seriously affect the marching speed of the troops!"
"Captain Watanabe's telegram in the morning clearly told us: The main force of the Independent Battalion is still in their base area, and there are only a small group of their troops nearby. As long as we march fast enough, under the protection of more than 2,000 Imperial Army troops along the highway, that small force can
Nothing can be done to us!"
"If we march too slowly, we will give these Eighth Route Army troops a chance to sneak attack on us!"
"Also, although our cavalry has horses to travel with us, if we guard back and forth like this, the warriors will be exhausted before long. Once an accident occurs, the combat effectiveness of the cavalry squadron will definitely be greatly weakened!"
"I suggest that the troops don't need to be so careful, but should advance boldly and march directly through this section of the road quickly!"
"If we delay for one minute less on the road, the Eighth Route Army will have one less chance of sneak attack on us!"
The garrison squadron leader replied bravely: "Even my humble position supports the urgent march through this dangerous road!"
Being rebutted by his subordinates in person, the major's face turned ugly, and he subconsciously wanted to refuse and insist on the order he had just given.
But as soon as the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.
As a vice-captain, if he does not have the support of several powerful squadron commanders, even if he arrives at Lingqiu, he will be in name only and will have no rights.
In order to live a good life in Lingqiu in the future, I must not offend these squadron leaders in front of me.
After forcing down the dissatisfaction and anger in my heart, I answered with a look of approval.
"Your analysis is correct, but I worry too much!"
"Order, the troops march forward quickly and pass through the dangerous road section in front of them in the shortest possible time!"
Seeing that plaster flags were still planted on the high ground on both sides of the road, the deputy captain's last trace of worry disappeared, and he urged his horses to start on the road.
"Da da da……"
The familiar sound of heavy machine gun fire suddenly reached the major's ears.
At the moment when the gunshots were fired, he thought that the Imperial Army on the mountain had discovered the Eighth Route Army and was attacking them.
He didn't react until the screams of his subordinates rang in his ears.
He jumped off his horse and rushed to both sides of the road, shouting as he ran: "Bage Ya Road, aren't the Imperial Association Army stationed on the top of the mountain! Why are they shooting at us!"
Before he finished speaking, the sound of shell explosions rang in his ears.
A hot wave of air hit his face, and its powerful force pushed the major to the ground.
"Sir, the troops on the mountain are definitely not the Imperial Alliance Army?" the garrison squadron leader rushed over and shouted.
"Then who are they? Chief Watanabe said that there is only a small force of the Independent Battalion nearby. How could a small force have so many weapons!" The Major had turned into an angry lion and roared with anger.
"The opponent has at least seven mortars, six heavy machine guns, and a large number of light machine guns!"
The garrison squadron leader shook his head and replied: "I don't even know about my humble position!"
"If you don't know, then fight back. Defeat them first. The other party's firepower is too strong. If we don't fight back, all of us will die here!" the major ordered with a stern face.
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