At about 2 p. m., the Japanese army went hand in hand by land and water, with great momentum and murderous intent, rushing towards our position.
The buzzing sound of the motorboat came from afar and sped over the calm water. It was like a scene of ten thousand horses galloping on a flat grassland. The momentum was extraordinary. If one was not careful, they would be crushed into dust.
The road on the shore was covered in yellow. The Japanese wearing yellow woolen military uniforms also charged at our position with 380 rifles. The Japanese army was like a pack of hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.
The machine gun positions of the water and land joint department were ready. The black machine guns aimed at the targets moving towards our position on the water or land. They could fire at the command.
The target was getting closer and closer…
Although it was already early winter and the cold wind was blowing, Commander Li was still sweating at this critical moment. Perhaps he was a little nervous.
The brothers of the 1044th Regiment and the Red Gun Club held their breaths. They raised their rifles or held their pistols and focused on the enemy in front of them.
"Fight!" Commander Li roared and shot a Japanese on the motorboat with his pistol.
The machine gunners of the Water and Land Integration Department aimed at the Japanese on the surface motorboat and fired.
"Da da…"
As the machine gun rang out, the Japanese on the motorboat were hit and rolled into the river. The dead bodies of the Japanese floated on the water surface and swayed about. The surviving Japanese struggled desperately in the water.
Ouyang Feilong aimed at the fuel tank of the Japanese motorboat through the scope of the sniper rifle. The motorboat that was hit by the fuel tank suddenly exploded. The hull was blown up and burned. The devils on the motorboat were also on fire. They jumped into the river to put out the fire. The devils who couldn't swim were not burned to death or drowned. The devils who could swim struggled in the water and became the live targets of our brothers. They were immediately killed.
A portion of the machine gunners aimed at the Japanese that were charging at them from the ground and fired at them. When the machine gun rang, the Japanese that were charging forward fell forward as if they were tripped by a rope.
The fierce battle lasted for about two hours. Both sides suffered casualties. The Japanese army did not have much advantage and had to retreat dejectedly.
Regiment Commander Li took advantage of the break to count the number of casualties and ammunition.
The casualties of the 1044th Regiment and the Red Gun Society were close to one-third. The remaining ammunition could barely withstand the enemy's charge. The situation was grim.
Commander Li called Fei Long over and told him the current situation." Brother Fei Long, the enemy might attack again. What should we do now?" he asked.”
"In a situation where ammunition is scarce, the best effect of ammunition can only be achieved by using it on the blade. My suggestion is to concentrate all the bullets and use them to deal with the enemy on the water. As for the enemy on the land, we can only fight in close combat.”Fei Long suggested.
"Alright, we'll do as you say!" Commander Li could only listen to Fei Long, who was a brilliant strategist.
At about 4 p. m., the Japanese army continued to invade.
On our side, we will only shoot at the motorboats on the water. The enemies on land will be allowed to come.
Because of the brothers 'desperate resistance, the enemy on the water could not advance even half a step.
In the bunker on the shore road, the brothers hid in it and did not show their heads. The Japanese carefully approached the position.
The devils were getting closer and closer…
"Kill them!" Commander Li roared and took the lead to jump out of the bunker with a big knife. He slashed at the ghost with a big knife, and the ghost was killed on the spot.
Fei Long followed closely behind. He grabbed the bayonet and jumped out of the bunker to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Look at him holding the bayonet and knocking it up. Then he stabbed the ghost's chest with force, hitting the ghost's heart. He pulled it out with force. The ghost's blood gushed out, and the yellow military uniform at the heart was dyed pig red.
The brothers of the 1044th Regiment and the Red Spear Society jumped out of the cover and rushed towards the enemy like tigers descending from the mountain. They launched an intense hand-to-hand battle.
Fight bravely forward, the bayonet saw the red devil. None of the Eight Osmanthus disciples of the Red Spear Gang were cowards. It was like a whirlwind sweeping away clouds, like a wave turning over a whirlpool, unstoppable. The enemy's corpses were in a mess, and they had no choice but to retreat.
It was almost dusk, and under the setting sun, the chaotic battlefield was covered in a tragic and terrifying color. Fei Long had an indescribable feeling in his heart. He had traveled through history to come to the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War. It was indeed very satisfying for him to be able to kill the Japanese. However, when he saw his brothers die on the battlefield, he could not help but feel sad.
Regiment Commander Li ordered his men to clean up the battlefield, count the ammunition, and rest for a while.
"Reporting to Regiment Commander, the ammunition count is complete. 70 rifle bullets, 30 machine gun bullets, and a certain amount of other ammunition. Total casualties are 79 (including the 11 Red Gun Brotherhood brothers).”A soldier reported loudly.
"Alright, rest here and wait for orders!”
Commander Li called Fei Long over and asked,"Military Advisor Fei Long, what should we do now?" With this amount of ammunition, it would be difficult to stop the enemy from attacking again!”
"My suggestion is to retreat while it's dark and continue to block the enemy at the next line of defense!”Fei Long said.
"Alright, I'll ask the master first.”Commander Li said.
"Hello, Division Commander Xu, our 1044th Regiment has been desperately blocking the Japanese army for an entire day. There are many casualties, and now we don't have much ammunition.”Commander Li said.
"In view of the current situation of your regiment, I agree to withdraw from the position and move to Shengshan to meet with the 522nd Brigade of the 172nd Division. We will continue to block the Japanese army there and buy time for the third and fourth defense lines.”Division Commander Xu replied.
"Thank you, Commander!" There seemed to be tears of gratitude in Regiment Commander Li's eyes.
"Messenger, pass down the order. Immediately withdraw from the camp and move to Shengshan!”Commander Li ordered.
Shengshan was located in the eastern suburbs ten kilometers away from Wuxing County. It was about 40 meters above sea level. It was a small steamed bun mountain shaped like a basin. The vegetation was lush all year round and the scenery was pleasant. Because of its flat terrain, it was easy to attack but difficult to defend.
Xia Guozhang, the deputy commander of the 172nd Division and the brigade commander of the 522nd Brigade, had led the entire brigade to build strong fortifications in the area between Shengshan and Balidian day and night since they arrived in Wuxing on November 17th.
The night has opened, twinkling stars are scattered
In the deep blue sky. The brothers of the 1044th Regiment and the Red Spear Club crossed the river and crossed the Yangtze River under the faint moonlight.
About an hour later, they arrived at the foot of the mountain.
"Who?" The scout at the Ascending Mountain camp heard the commotion and asked in surprise.
"I'm Li Fa, from the 1044th Regiment of the 170th Division!”Commander Li replied loudly.
"Wait a moment, I'll report to Deputy Commander Xia.”the Scout replied.
A moment later, Deputy Division Commander Xia appeared at the battlefield and shouted,"Regiment Commander Li, come up!"”
That night, the 1044th Regiment and the Red Gun Brotherhood were together with the 522nd Brigade, ready to welcome the Japanese army's more crazy attack tomorrow.
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