After the squadron leader was killed, the vice-captain immediately took over the position of the squadron leader and commanded the troops to counterattack.
It had to be said that the Japanese's military skills were really good. These Japanese who had experienced many wars reacted quickly even if they were ambushed.
Their movements were also very fast. In just a moment, they had organized a counterattack.
However, the 3rd Platoon, who had taken the initiative and had the advantage of the terrain, had lost more than half of the Japanese squadron in just one round of shooting.
This was the use of weapons. If they had a heavy machine gun, the Japanese would have suffered even greater losses. Unfortunately, there was only one in the entire group, and it was the kind that did not have many bullets left.
"Baka, we've been ambushed!"
"This is the main force of the Tuba Road. Quickly inform Yamazaki and request for backup!”
"Hey!"
"Bang!"
However, before they could even walk half a meter, they were all shot to death.
"Baka, how can the 8th Route have such strong firepower? Since when did the 8th Route dare to shoot like this?”
At this moment, all the Japanese who were still alive had the same question.
Normally, the eight-way gunners were reluctant to shoot, but now, these eight-way gunners were shooting down as if they didn't need money.
Even they didn't dare to shoot like that.
He was completely being hit like a target. He was beaten until he had no strength to retaliate at all. Moreover, he did not have any cover. If this continued, he would definitely die.
The vice-captain, Izumi Izumi, understood that they had to break out of the encirclement. Otherwise, they would not be able to hold on until the reinforcements arrived.
"Kill, kill, kill!”
"Retreat!"
"Retreat along the same path!"
……
At the periphery, Yamazaki Reiji was stunned when he heard the intense gunfire. He immediately became excited.
This was the main force of the Tu Ba Road!
With such a strong army stationed here, this area must be the base of those underground forces.
Perhaps it was some other important base. Thinking of this, Yamazaki immediately ordered the artillery,""Fire!"
"Hey!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two mortars fired at the same time to form a strong artillery support, which immediately put pressure on Zhang Da Yong and the others. Many of the firing points were hit by the mortars.
They lost their firepower for a moment.
Spring Water Izumi took advantage of this gap to lead the remaining soldiers out.
"Motherf * cker, nearly half of the Japanese actually ran away!”Zhang Da Yong was very angry and cursed.
"These Japanese mortars are really a big threat. We have to think of a way to get rid of them. Otherwise, the losses will be too great.”
"Wang Meng, lead a squad and think of a way to get rid of the Japanese artillery!”
"Yes, sir!"
Wang Meng immediately led his men around without saying anything and quickly walked in the direction of the Yamazaki Battalion from the other side.
Zhang Da Yong experienced the difference between his platoon and the Japanese soldiers. He had so many advantages, but he couldn't completely defeat the Japanese squadron. This was the difference.
However, he knew that there was nothing he could do. After all, their class would soon be filled with new recruits. They would not be like the Japanese who had experienced many battles.
Those who survived this battle had all become veterans, and their future path would only get better and better. All of this required a process. He could only do as Zhang Hao said, and let them grow at the lowest cost.
Then, he ordered," Everyone else, check the ammunition and treat the wounded. Squad leader, report to the situation of each squad.”
"Yes, sir!"
……
Taira Yamazaki used his binoculars to see more than 20 soldiers of the Empire running out from not far away. They looked very disheveled and cunning.
He was instantly enraged!
"Baka, you've completely disgraced the Empire's army!”
However, he was soon shocked by Spring Water Izumi's words.
"Nani?"
"Only twenty of you are left from a squadron?”
"How is that possible ~~~"
Izumi Izumi Ichiki knew that Yamazaki Taira would not believe him, but he still tried to persuade him,""Sir, we were ambushed, and the firepower from the eighth route is extremely fierce!”
"This is at least a regiment's strength. Those eight troops seemed to have known that we were coming and had already laid an ambush.”
"Sir, the battle here has alerted the other troops. Let's retreat. It'll be too late if we delay any longer!”
"Baka!"
As Yamazaki heard the earth-shattering shouts coming from the mountains, he could not understand when the eighth route had become associated with powerful firepower.
However, the reality was right in front of him. In less than ten minutes, he had reduced his squadron by half. This kind of combat power was something that even the Central Army could not compare to.
He quickly searched for favorable terrain on the map and a hill appeared in front of him.
Li Jiapo was surrounded by steep hills, and there was only one path up the mountain. It was the most suitable for defense. This was the favorable terrain he had discovered during the march.
After entering the hinterland of the eighth route, Yamazaki knew that retreating would only put him in a passive position. In this case, it was better to choose a favorable terrain to defend and wait for reinforcements.
At the thought of this, Yamazaki immediately ordered the communicator,""Send a message to Lieutenant General Xiaozhong!"
"The 29th Brigade, Yamazaki Division, encountered the main force of the 8th Route Army in the direction of the frontline. They suspect that this is the logistics location of the 8th Route Army. Our division suffered heavy losses, and now we have retreated to Lijiapo to attract the main force of the 8th Route Army to help Lieutenant General Shinozuka complete the layout.”
"Hey!"
"Retreat to Lijiapo, build fortifications, and wait for the Empire's army to surround us. At that time, we will wipe out the Tu Ba Road.”
"Hey!"
Just like that, the Yamazaki Battalion quickly retreated in the direction of Li Jiapo.
It turned out that Yamazaki's decision was right. If he really fled, he would face an encirclement from all directions.
On the other side, Wang Meng, who was preparing to lead his troops to launch a sneak attack, was instantly stunned when he saw this.
The Japanese actually retreated?
However, he did not lead his troops to pursue them. He was clear about the principle of not pursuing a desperate enemy. Moreover, he knew his own situation.
Judging from the battle just now, they would not be able to gain an advantage even if they caught up. Moreover, they might even expose this fundamental problem. By then, Yamazaki would realize that he was not the main force and would be finished if he counter-charged.
Their mission was to guard this place to prevent the war from spreading to the Munitions Factory and the Wild War Hospital.
Now, Third Platoon's mission had been completed.
Zhang Da Yong immediately ordered," Go and inform the company commander. Third Platoon has successfully sniped the Japanese. The Japanese are retreating in the direction of Li Jia Po!"”
"Yes, sir!"
The messenger replied and quickly left.
……
Independent regiment base.
While Li Yun Long and Kong Jie were discussing the unusual situation of the Japanese, they suddenly heard the sound of mortars coming from the direction of the sky.
"What's going on?"
"Scout, quickly investigate!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Old Kong, the opportunity has come. The opportunity to wash away the shame has come.”
Li Yun Long and Kong Jie were both veterans. They knew that a big battle was about to start when they heard this.
The battle between the Yamazaki Battalion and Zhang Hao's Third Platoon immediately alerted everyone in the surroundings. Because this area was the hinterland of the 8th Route, the moment the gunfire sounded, everyone immediately looked in the direction of One-Line-Sky.
They all sent out scouts to investigate the situation.
At this moment, Zhang Hao received a report from the first reporter from the Third Platoon.
"Company commander, the third platoon encountered a Japanese army of about 600 people two hours ago. They were heading towards the wild war hospital and the arsenal. The platoon leader has already started sniping!”
Zhang Hao nodded and immediately ordered,"Okay, I got it. Go back and tell your platoon leader to hold the position and not let a single Japanese pass. If the wild war hospital and the Munitions Factory suffer any losses, I'll hold Zhang Da Yong responsible!”
"Yes, sir!"
This should be the Yamazaki Brigade. They were finally here!
Then, he quickly walked towards the independent regiment headquarters.
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