EBE Chapter 221: The Independent Brigade Races Against Time
Chapter 221: The Independent Brigade Races Against Time
Half an hour later.
The Ikeda Regiment broke out from Huanggouling, and the remaining 2000 or so Japanese soldiers retreated desperately towards Nanxi Village like dogs that had lost their homes.
The Japanese soldiers' steps were hurried and panic-stricken, with fear in their eyes. They just wanted to get away from the Eighth Route Army that was chasing them as quickly as possible.
Ikeda Kimori looked at the Eighth Route Army chasing him relentlessly and said angrily, "Baka!"
His face was distorted with anger and his eyes were full of hatred.
"The damn Eighth Route Army is haunting us."
The adjutant at the side said hurriedly: "Your Excellency, the commander, the Eighth Route Army is chasing us madly. We must get rid of their pursuit as soon as possible and retreat to the rear."
There was obvious anxiety in his voice and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Ikeda Kimori quickly gave the order: "Adjutant, pass on my order. The Second Battalion will stop the pursuing enemy on the spot."
He knew very well that if he did not leave a unit behind to block the enemy, the entire regiment would find it difficult to escape.
"Hai."
The Japanese adjutant responded and accepted the order.
He immediately turned around and conveyed this urgent order to the Second Battalion.
at the same time.
The second regiment led by Shen Quan has arrived at Nanxi Village.
After receiving the telegram from Li Yunlong, the correspondent immediately reported to Shen Quan.
"Report to the regiment commander. The brigade commander sent a telegram. He ordered us to stop the retreating Japanese troops in the Nanxi Village area."
Shen Quan immediately said to the messenger beside him: "Messenger, pass on my order.
The entire regiment stopped advancing and established a blocking position on the main road outside Nanxi Village. "
The messenger responded and went down to convey the order.
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10 minutes later.
The Second Regiment of the Independent Brigade has set up blocking positions outside Nanxi Village, and the soldiers are on high alert.
They hid behind the bunkers, their eyes fixed on the front, weapons tightly held in their hands, waiting for the arrival of the Japanese troops.
Ikeda Kimori led the retreating troops and quickly arrived at Nanxi Village.
They had been running for a long time and were already exhausted, but when they saw the village in front of them, they seemed to see a glimmer of hope.
the other side.
Shen Quan, who was on the blocking position, saw the retreating Japanese troops coming and immediately ordered all the soldiers to prepare for battle.
His eyes became sharp and he stared at the Japanese soldiers who were getting closer and closer.
As the Japanese advanced towards the outskirts of Nanxi Village, the Second Regiment on the blocking position immediately opened fire.
At that moment, gunfire rang out and countless bullets flew straight towards the retreating Japanese army.
The Japanese soldiers walking in the front row fell down instantly. After being hit by bullets, their bodies collapsed to the ground like puppets with their strings cut.
Ikeda Kimori shouted in horror, "Baka!"
His eyes widened, his face full of shock.
"The Eighth Route Army's speed of action is surprisingly fast."
He never imagined that the Eighth Route Army would set up an ambush here.
He quickly gave an order to the Japanese officer next to him: "Order the troops to launch a strong attack. We must break out."
He knew that only by breaking through by force would he have a chance of survival.
"Hi."
The Japanese officer responded with orders and led his soldiers to attack the blocking position.
They shouted and rushed towards the position.
The soldiers of the Second Regiment remained calm in the face of the Japanese charge.
When the Japanese approached the front of the position, the 20 81mm mortars of the mortar company behind the position opened fire at full power.
Those mortars were like roaring beasts, spewing out streaks of fire.
One mortar shell after another flew towards the Japanese charging troops.
The explosion of each artillery shell could take away several Japanese soldiers. Along with the huge explosion, the soil was blown everywhere and the bodies of the Japanese soldiers were blown to pieces.
After several rounds of heavy bombing, the attacking Japanese troops began to retreat.
All the Japanese soldiers wished they had two more legs to run faster. They didn't even have time to bring back the bodies of their comrades. There were only a large number of Japanese corpses left on the ground.
A Japanese captain ran up to Ikeda Kimori in a panic.
"Sir, the enemy's blocking force's firepower is too strong, and the attacking imperial soldiers have suffered heavy losses. If they continue to fight like this, the enemy chasing behind will catch up."
"Bagaya road!"
"Damn it, where on earth did this group of Eighth Route Army soldiers come from?"
He was extremely devastated as he had not expected the independent column to act so quickly.
Let alone completing the mission now, I'm afraid that the Ikeda Regiment will be wiped out by the Independent Column.
Just then, a Japanese officer came running over in a hurry.
"Report to the commander of the regiment. The Eighth Route Army in pursuit has broken through our blocking position and is chasing us. It is expected to reach Nanxi Village in 10 minutes."
"idiot!"
Ikeda Kimori gave the order without hesitation: "Order all troops to immediately go to Nanxi Village to form a defensive position. We must defend Nanxi Village and wait for the division's rescue."
He knew that Nanxi Village was their only support at this time.
"Hai."
The Japanese officers responded and obeyed the order.
Afterwards, the Japanese soldiers of the Ikeda Regiment quickly retreated to Nanxi Village to establish a defensive position.
They began to dig trenches, find bunkers, and set up firing points in an attempt to make a final resistance.
............
The 102nd Division Command received a distress telegram from the Ikeda Regiment.
The Japanese chief of staff immediately reported to the division commander Hasegawa.
He walked hurriedly, holding the telegram tightly in his hand.
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, no...something bad has happened. The Ikeda Regiment has been surrounded by the Independent Column in the Nanxi Village area. Please help."
Hasegawa said in shock: "What?"
His eyes widened and his face was full of disbelief.
"Didn't the Ikeda Regiment attack the Eighth Route Army Headquarters? How come they are surrounded in Nanxi Village?"
The Japanese chief of staff immediately explained the whole story to Hasegawa.
As he spoke, he pointed at the map with his fingers and described in detail what happened to the Ikeda Corps.
After Hasegawa learned the reason for the incident, he immediately gave the order without any hesitation:
"Chief of Staff, pass on my order. All regiments of the 102nd Division will set out immediately to reinforce Ikeda's regiment as quickly as possible."
His eyes became determined. He wanted to save the Ikeda Regiment and annihilate the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Nanxi Village area.
"Hai."
The Japanese chief of staff quickly turned around to convey the message.
His figure quickly disappeared in the command center to convey the division commander's orders.
Hasegawa walked to the large map and looked towards the area around Nanxi Village, already having a plan in mind.
He wanted to annihilate the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Nanxi Village area, and the Ikeda Regiment had to stay in Nanxi Village and attack from the center.
There was a fierceness in his eyes, as if he had already seen the scene of the Eighth Route Army being annihilated.
Hasegawa immediately ordered the communicator to send a telegram to the Ikeda Regiment, asking them to defend Nanxi Village to the death.
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The outskirts of Nanxi Village.
The 1st and 2nd Regiments of the Independent Brigade surrounded the Ikeda Regiment in Nanxi Village.
The soldiers surrounded Nanxi Village like an iron barrel, making it impossible for anyone to get in or out.
In the temporary command center, Li Yunlong saw the Japanese soldiers in Nanxi Village urgently setting up defensive positions. It seemed that the Japanese soldiers wanted to hold on to Nanxi Village and wait for rescue.
He frowned, knowing that the independent brigade must race against time and go all out if they want to wipe out the Japanese in Nanxi Village.
Once the Japanese reinforcements arrive, the situation on the battlefield will change.