gnovel Chapter 9: The 142nd Regiment Annihilated
Chapter 9: The 142nd Regiment Annihilated
The battle has entered a fierce stage.
After the First Provisional Division's supervisory team was destroyed by artillery fire, the entire situation changed dramatically.
The rebel suicide squad dared not continue their advance and retreated to their trenches to launch a counterattack.
At this point, more than an hour has passed since the fight began.
Han Dongshan commanded his soldiers to suppress the enemy all the way, determined to capture the enemy commander.
The 771st Regiment is now very excited. They wiped out a supervisory team, which also proved Li Yunlong's guess.
There's a big fish in Regiment 142!
However, just before the battle was about to end, bad news arrived.
Enemy infantry reinforcements have arrived.
Two battalions, carrying heavy weapons, have already engaged the Jinnan Special Service Regiment.
The situation of the Jinnan Special Service Regiment is extremely dangerous. First, they were entangled with an enemy cavalry squadron, and now two battalions of Japanese soldiers have arrived.
With ammunition extremely scarce and soldiers suffering heavy casualties, they certainly couldn't hold out for long.
In the trenches.
The rebels were pinned down in the trenches by the soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 771st Regiment and dared not show themselves easily.
Wang Yousheng stayed close to Li Yunlong, constantly observing the movements of the rebel army on the other side.
Just now, Golden Finger sent a message that the rebel Sun Liancheng was ahead, less than 500 meters away. But it was this 500-meter distance that made the soldiers stop in their tracks.
Although the rebels abandoned their breakout attempt, whenever the 771st Regiment launched an attack, two of their heavy machine gun positions would appear, maintaining a strong suppressive firepower.
Those were two 7.92mm Type 24 Maxim heavy machine guns, occupying the intersection of the trenches on the left and right. The defensive fortifications consisted of small bunkers made of sandbags, and without the support of large-caliber artillery, it would be impossible to break through them.
For example, it could have been destroyed by the Type 92 infantry gun, but unfortunately the 771st Regiment only had one Type 92 infantry gun, and the shells had already been used up when attacking the main force of the Provisional 1st Division.
Are we really going to let this major traitor go?
[Initial combat situation assessment: Aftershocks detected; Xu Ji of the 771st Regiment kills Wang Jianbo, commander of the Provisional 1st Division]
[The battalion commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 771st Regiment killed Li Dahu, the commander of the 142nd Regiment]
[Battle Rewards: Xu Ji's potential is unlocked, Xu Ji's Greatsword Proficiency +10, Wang Yousheng's reward points +1000, Merit +50]
The Third Battalion Commander's potential has been unleashed; his rapid-fire proficiency has been increased by 10; Wang Yousheng's reward points have been increased by 500; and his merit points have been increased by 20.
A string of data rewards entered Wang Yousheng's mind, and he knew that Xu Ji had succeeded.
At the same time, Wang Yousheng was surprised to learn that Xu Ji was also an anti-Japanese figure. He had chopped off Wang Jianbo's head with a large knife, showing that his knife skills were quite good.
Wang Yousheng was still very grateful to Xu Ji, after all, he had successfully avenged himself and he had also gained points.
Just as he was feeling happy...
"Report!"
A communications soldier came to report.
Han Dongshan looked like a cannon fodder; he had gone mad with killing. The deafening cannon fire made his ears ring, and he kept patting them with his hands.
"speak!"
"Deputy Commander, the Japanese cavalry have broken through the Special Service Regiment's encirclement and are now heading towards us. The Commander has ordered us to withdraw from the battle immediately."
"Evacuate?"
Han Dongshan cursed, "The rebels ahead haven't been wiped out yet. Tell the regimental commander there's definitely a big fish. Give me ten more minutes."
"yes!"
The communications soldiers were also filled with enthusiasm.
[Battle Overview: Enemy cavalry has been detected breaking through the lines and will arrive on the battlefield within five minutes]
[Hint: Enemy cavalry are advancing aggressively; retreat is recommended!]
"Oh no! This is bad." Wang Yousheng couldn't help but sigh.
Although Han Dongshan ordered a counterattack, dozens of rebels still resisted. Taking advantage of their advantageous defensive positions, the rebels used two Czech light machine guns to suppress Han Dongshan's charge.
Given the current situation, it seems impossible to capture Sun Liancheng alive.
Li Yunlong cursed angrily, "Charge! The Japanese cavalry are all coming! Damn it, if this were my New First Regiment, we could finish this in five minutes!"
"Withdraw!"
However, seeing the heavy casualties among his soldiers, Han Dongshan hurriedly ordered a retreat to the front line.
"Damn it!"
Before long, Han Dongshan could hear the sound of horses' hooves coming from down the mountain; the Japanese cavalry had arrived.
They were all dressed in military overcoats, riding large black horses, and the cavalry flags fluttered in the cold wind.
"Pass on my order: the artillerymen with grenade launchers, fire all your shells! The soldiers of the first company, move toward the command post. We can't let the Japanese surround us."
Han Dongshan was also acting out of necessity. The situation was urgent, and as the military commander, he had to be responsible for his soldiers.
Once entangled by the Japanese cavalry, the 771st Regiment would have no way to retreat.
He had heard what Li Yunlong said earlier, and although he was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do.
After the Battle of Cangyunling, the 771st Regiment had not been replenished with manpower, so it was already quite good that they were able to wipe out the 142nd Regiment.
Moreover, Xu Ji had just delivered the order that Wang Jianbo, the commander of the Provisional First Division, had been killed.
The great revenge has been taken; there is no need to linger in battle.
However, Han Dongshan never expected that Sun Liancheng was among the rebels.
Before long, several grenade launchers simultaneously fired shells, and more than a dozen shells were fired within a minute, landing on the enemy's position on the other side.
[Battle Summary: The artillery shells successfully landed on the enemy's command position, causing over thirty casualties. The entire 142nd Regiment was wiped out, and Sun Liancheng was wounded...]
[Combat Rewards: Killed 3 second lieutenants, 2 first lieutenants, 26 soldiers, and 1 lieutenant colonel; Points +310; Merit +20...]
"Alas?"
Wang Yousheng was somewhat pleased; Sun Liancheng had been injured in the explosion!
But unfortunately, he didn't die!
"retreat!"
Han Dongshan gave another order, and all the soldiers in the trenches moved around and withdrew from the position.
At the same time, the Japanese cavalry squadron arrived.
The Japanese officer raised his sword: "Seriously!"
The warhorses galloped forward and charged suddenly at the Eighth Route Army group.
The warhorses were very fast, and some lone warriors were killed.
Han Dongshan ordered the rear guard to become the front guard, and they marched rapidly up the hillside. The Japanese cavalry rushed down the hillside and could only watch helplessly as the Eighth Route Army retreated.
At the same time, a large number of Japanese infantrymen emerged from around a bend in the mountain pass.
The Japanese reinforcements had arrived, and Sun Liancheng's troops were as excited as a group of monkeys, constantly greeting the Japanese soldiers.
Wang Yousheng stood on the hillside watching, feeling extremely resentful. Even with the help of his cheat-like abilities, Sun Liancheng still managed to escape! It was truly a pity.
It's all because I'm not skilled enough. Even if I had a 98k right here, I wouldn't know how to use it.
Only by improving one's own strength can one make good use of one's advantages to accomplish great things.
"Shengzi, what are you doing? Let's go!"
Li Yunlong's voice came, and he grabbed Wang Yousheng's arm.
"Commander, it's a pity we couldn't wipe out the rebel headquarters," Wang Yousheng said with slight disappointment.
Li Yunlong cursed, "Damn it, as long as the green hills remain, there's no need to worry about firewood. What are you doing here, kid? Get out of here, or you'll be done for."