Chapter 40
Mudanjiang, Northeast Anti-Japanese Army General Command
Although Zhao Wenbin had not slept for a day and a night, he still looked very excited.
After a day and a night of fighting, the four infantry regiments of the Japanese army were all crippled. Two of the infantry regiments had no ammunition and suffered a large number of casualties at the end, causing the Japanese army to be even more nervous. They had no choice but to retreat into the city.
"Young Master! Victory is set!"
Old Man Li walked to Zhao Wenbin's side and said softly.
"Not bad! Victory is set!"
Zhao Wenbin turned his head to look at Old Man Li and smiled. He paused for a moment before continuing,"After a day and night of bloody battles, the Japanese army has lost about 7,000 people. In Hailin County City and the west of Hailin County City, the total number of people who died here was about 2,600.
Including the number of people who died on the battlefield today, they had lost about 7,000 people. Haha! Including the injured, how many soldiers were left with guns? Are there still 10,000 people? And most importantly, they did not have much supplies left.
Today, our 3rd and 4th regiments blocked the train station and intercepted two trains transporting supplies to the Japanese army. In other words, the Japanese army did not receive any logistical supplies. What we need now is time.”
However, some things were not what Zhao Wenbin had imagined. Just as he finished speaking, Zhou Da walked over quickly.
"Young Master, I have received the latest news. Ha Er Bin's 20th division has reached Boli County and will reach Jixi County tomorrow afternoon!”
"What is it? They would arrive at Jixi County tomorrow afternoon? Why didn't you get the news? Why would they go to Boli County?"
Zhao Wenbin suddenly turned around and looked at Zhou Da as he said in a deep voice.
He knew that the 20th division stationed in Haer Bin had gone south. Everyone thought that the 20th division would go straight to Shangzhi County and then Hailin County to reinforce the 8th and 11th divisions. Who knew that the 20th division didn't come directly to Hailin County to support them, but went around behind them and prepared to ambush their nest.
"Dammit!"
Zhao Wenbin cursed hatefully. He looked at the map as if he was hesitating.
"The 7th Infantry Regiment is currently in Linkou County. They will only need a few hours to return to Jixi County.”
Old Man Li looked at Zhao Wenbin and said softly.
"20th division? Did they all go south?"
Zhao Wenbin looked at Zhou Da and said in a deep voice.
"Yes! Yes, it was! They brought an infantry regiment and other troops, with a total strength of about 7,000 people!”
Zhou Da said.
"Seven thousand people? The 20th division came at the right time. How many of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Infantry Regiments have we lost?”
Zhao Wenbin looked at Old Man Li and asked.
"These three infantry regiments lost a total of 1,800 men in the street battle. Including the injured, the total number of casualties is around 3,500.”
Zhou Da looked at Zhao Wenbin and said. He knew that Zhao Wenbin was still hesitating.
"3,500 people? In other words, they still had about 6,000 soldiers! Send them an order, starting tomorrow morning, immediately launch an attack on the Japanese army. In addition, send power to the Infantry Regiment One and Infantry Regiment Two, and tell them to attack the Japanese army tomorrow morning. However, tell them not to block the north gate of Hailin County. Open up a gap for the Japanese army and let them leave! As for the 6th Infantry Regiment, they will take the train back to Jixi County tonight. Let them rest on the train."
Zhao Wenbin took a deep breath. Zhao Wenbin really could not let go of the 7th Infantry Regiment and the 8th Infantry Regiment that was not full.
Jixi County and Jidong County were not far from each other, and the 7th Infantry Regiment could only defend either Jidong County or Jixi County.
As for the 8th Infantry Regiment, because they lacked a battalion and a half of combat troops, coupled with all the recruits, the combat strength of the 8th Infantry Regiment was very weak. Zhao Wenbin didn't dare to take risks with them. Moreover, once Jixi and Jidong counties were occupied by the Japanese army, his troops would immediately run out of food supplies. He didn't lack weapons and ammunition, but all the food was stored in Jidong County!
"Young Master, are you letting them go?”
Old Man Li looked at Zhao Wenbin thoughtfully.
"Humph! Do you think I want to let them go? However, he didn't expect that the 20th division would actually run out and cause trouble! However, it would not be so easy for them to leave. At the very least, their wounded soldiers would not leave.”
Zhao Wenbin snorted coldly.
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The next day, which was the morning of March 5th, Nishiichi and Harada Keiichi both received telegrams from the 20th Regiment Commander Nakajima Noaki.
"Harada-kun, we can finally bring our troops out.”
When Xi Yi received the telegram, he immediately heaved a sigh of relief. As long as the 20th division threatened Zhao Wenbin's base, they could finally relax.
"Lord Xiyi, don't be careless! These Chinese people won't let us go so easily. Especially now that we lack supplies, and our troops are almost out of ammunition and food, the Chinese will not let us leave so easily!”
"Report! The Chinese are attacking!"
Just as Harada Keiichi finished speaking, an officer ran in and shouted.
"Has the attack begun?"
Harada Keiichi frowned. He did not understand what the Chinese army meant. Could it be that they were forced to stay here?
"Report! The Chinese army stationed at the northern gate had already withdrawn!”
Immediately after, another officer ran in and shouted.
Now, Harada Keiichi understood what Zhao Wenbin meant.
"As expected! Give some of the ammunition we have to the heavily injured. Let the lightly injured who can walk evacuate with us from the North City gate. Those who can't leave will stay behind to block the enemy!”
Keiichi Harada had to make a choice. Zhao Wenbin had already made it very clear. All of you should get lost, but before you leave, I have to bite off a piece of your flesh. I will never let you leave so easily.
Harada Keiichi also knew that his troops did not have any supplies now, so they had to hurry up and evacuate.
Nishiichi did not object to Harada Keiichi's decision because he felt that this was the only way. They could not evacuate in such an environment with the seriously injured.
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