A village protected by a common earthen fence in the Central Plains turned out to be a place of shame for the Takeshita Regiment.
The sneak attack turned into a strong attack.
Hundreds of soldiers took turns to attack, but they couldn't even attack a small village.
The gunfire on the fence was very rhythmic.
The light machine gun always fired three short bursts, unhurriedly.
Only the Chinese army with the strongest combat effectiveness used light machine guns in this way.
There is a saying in the army that recruits are afraid of cannons, while veterans are afraid.
Light machine guns are especially afraid of this kind of short burst fire, which is simply the cough of death for the unprotected attacking troops in the wilderness.
The Japanese army fought very hard.
They were besieged on all sides and had insufficient troops.
The Imperial Army's troops were ineffective in their work.
They were all smarter than monkeys.
They shot into the sky and lay on the ground like dead dogs.
The 38-gun bullets were too weak to penetrate the earthen wall, and the crooked light machine gun fire could not break down the earthen fence.
A small barrier turned out to be an insurmountable Great Wall.
Colonel Takeshita was seriously injured and was blind in one eye.
He forced his eyeball back into his eye socket and asked the military doctor to wrap it with a bandage.
He insisted on directing the battle.
Blood seeped through the bandage and dripped down.
It was very scary.
I didn’t know that the colonel’s head was fried.
Either way, command mistakes were made frequently, and the soldiers were allowed to launch a hand-to-hand charge without preparing for fire, which was simply a collision with the muzzle of the gun.
"Damn Takeshita, do you think you are Nogi Nogi?"
A staff officer complained in a low voice.
"Maybe he thinks he is Xiahou Dun."
Another staff officer who was familiar with the Three Kingdoms responded.
Takeshita Yoshiharu succeeded Okamoto Joeji as the unlucky captain of the 45th Regiment.
Colonel Okamoto had already had a caesarean section to thank the Emperor and died an honorable death, leaving these subordinates to suffer with the new captain.
The officers could not tolerate the old foundation of the 45th Regiment.
Outside this unknown small village in the Central Plains, someone boldly suggested: "Your Excellency, would you like to use infantry artillery to close in and bombard the enemy?"
Takeshita Colonel was hit by a grenade just now.
His head was shaken, but he definitely did not lose his mind.
He asked the infantry to attack in order to capture the enemy alive and avenge his own eyes.
Seeing that the attack was ineffective, he accepted the suggestion with a stern face and let the artillery attack.
The team goes into battle.
Two Type 92 infantry cannons were dragged up.
This 70mm artillery, commonly known as the "Brigade Cannon", is the trump card of the Japanese infantry.
Because of its small size and light weight, it can be carried by people and horses, and is extremely adaptable to the complex Chinese terrain.
No matter how strong the Chinese military fortifications are, as long as one shot is fired, it will definitely be effective.
The Japanese army pays attention to shooting at close range.
The closer the distance, the more the firepower of the brigade's artillery can be exerted.
The two cannons advance one after another under the cover of light machine guns.
The infantry stops attacking and each takes cover and fires.
On the earthen fence of Gongjia Village, the soldiers of the guerrilla army were fighting bloody battles.
The situation was not good.
Free novels bring you joy and joy ---> storyskyline.net
The village was surrounded by enemies on all sides, estimated to be at least a thousand people.
Fortunately, there was this earthen fence blocking them, otherwise they would have been broken through long ago.
There is a shooting port on the fence, squatting behind and shooting, and the shot is accurate.
The little Japanese skirmisher line is widely spread, and the khaki military uniforms are very effective in hiding in the wilderness.
The brothers are afraid of wasting bullets, so they are not easy Shooting, as long as the trigger is pulled, a dog's life will be wiped out.
Suddenly Chen Zikun raised his telescope and shouted: "No, the Japanese are using cannons."
Xia Xiaoqing hurriedly jumped up, unloaded the shell with a clatter and loaded the bullet.
She aimed her Remington shotgun at the Japanese artillery helmet looming in the distance.
When she pulled the trigger, the helmet disappeared.
The soldiers of the artillery team who were preparing to fire heard a "clang".
A hole was pierced in Commander Cao's helmet, and he fell to the ground motionless.
Just as he was about to pull him up, another shot was fired, and another person fell. , the remaining artillerymen lay on the ground and shouted: "Machine gun cover" The Type 92 heavy machine gun roared, and raindrops of bullets splashed on the earthen fence.
Xia Xiaoqing remained unmoved, slowly loaded the gun, and hit the machine gunner's head with one shot.
It exploded into a gourd of blood on the spot, and the heavy machine gun became mute.
"Grenade is fast," the Japanese officer shouted hoarsely.
Infantry artillery and heavy machine guns are both direct-fire weapons and cannot be covered well, while grenade can be hidden behind the cover for parabolic shooting, and there is no blind spot.
The grenades were fired one after another, and there were repeated explosions in the surrounding area.
The morale of the imperial army was greatly boosted, and they were about to launch a charge.
Suddenly, the opponent began to fight back.
The artillery shells roared in, blowing up the grenades and the people and the shells into a pile of pieces.
You can tell from the sound that this is a French-made Brand 60mm mortar, one of the classic equipment of the Central China Army.
The accuracy, power and range of the mortar were far better than those of the grenade.
The opponent obviously had an expert in artillery.
Every shell landed at the launch position of the grenade.
The imperial army suffered heavy losses and had to temporarily stop the attack. , adjust tactics, anyway, the guerrillas are already too cooked to fly.
Colonel Takeshita sat in a forest 500 meters away from Gongjia Village and asked the military doctor to change his bandage.
The military doctor repeatedly persuaded the regiment commander to rest and recuperate, but he was severely reprimanded.
As an imperial soldier, how could he retreat from the battle.
The war is not going well, but Colonel-General is full of confidence.
It would be meaningless to charge into the village.
The more tenacious the enemy resists, the more it shows that Chen Zikun is here.
He called Xia Jingqi to him and gave him a task within his capabilities.
The Imperial Alliance Army was not good at fighting and was slightly better at bullying good people than the Imperial Army.
He sent him to lead his men to nearby villages to raise food for the Imperial Army and do some work.
Preparations for a long siege.
"Hai" Xia Jingqi kept his heels together and was full of energy.
He is the best at this.
The Japanese offensive paused, and the defenders on the wall had a chance to breathe.
They counted the soldiers and ammunition.
The losses were not big, but there were not enough bullets.
There were only two precious mortar shells left.
It would be beneficial to the Japanese army to continue this battle.
"Commander, let's break out of the encirclement.
The enemy has not yet completely encircled us.
To the west is the puppet army.
Free novels bring you joy and joy ---> storyskyline.net
It is relatively easy to break open.
Let's rush out on mules," Chen Qilin suggested.
Xue Bin also said: "You can keep the green hills and don't have to worry about having no firewood.
Let's break out of the encirclement."
Chen Zikun rubbed his chin with a strong beard.
The opportunity was fleeting and he could not hesitate.
He was about to give the order to break out.
Suddenly, Lao Deshun's family came crying and said that his grandfather had gone out to collect excrement early in the morning and had not returned yet.
I don't know.
How's it going?
An explosion before dawn woke everyone up.
Thinking about it carefully, it sounded like the sound of a Japanese grenade.
Yesterday, he happened to give old Deshun a grenade.
When Chen Zikun thought of this, he understood everything.
Uncle Deshun is probably gone.
The old man's children and grandchildren also knew that grandpa might have died, and their eyes were all red.
Xiao'e burst into tears and cried with her big belly, which made Chen Zikun even more sad.
Uncle Deshun would never see his great-grandson born.
Suddenly, something moved in his mind.
If he led his troops to break through, what would happen to the people?
What would happen to the child in Xiao'e's belly?
The Japanese were cruel and capable of doing anything.
Old Deshun was no longer here, and his family could not be allowed to die.
Sacrifice again.
"We can't leave our fellow villagers to the little devils.
Xue Bin, you ride my horse to find Gai Longquan and ask him to give him a hand for the sake of his long-standing brotherhood."
Chen Zikun said.
Xue Bin gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll go."
Chen Shou said: "Send people to Xiamapo for help.
We have left dozens of guns there.
The young ones must have practiced well."
Chen Zikun said: "Okay, Chen Shou, please arrange for people to go to Xiamapo.
The rest of the people will be ready.
Pay attention to saving bullets and shoot your body as much as possible.
Don't hit your head.
Be brave and save the shells for critical moments."
Liu Xiaoyong studied infantry at the military school, but he was very good at artillery.
He personally operated the cannonballs just now.
The cannonballs were like eyes.
He blew up four enemy grenades, greatly reducing the pressure.
"Understood" Liu Xiaoyong responded.
Gong Zijun accompanied his father Gong Jiaxuan in a hurry.
Master Gong clasped his fists and said, "Commander, I have something to offer."
With a wave of his hand, the servants and guards carried two wooden boxes and used crowbars to open the long boxes.
Inside were ten staggered boxes.
Free novels bring you joy and joy ---> storyskyline.net
A rifle with an oil seal on the barrel and bolt, and another box full of bullets.
Chen Zikun picked up a rifle and looked at it.
The gun body was long and slender, and the butt was made of two pieces of wood.
If it weren't for the fact that there was no cover on the bolt, it would have looked like a Japanese soldier's 38-style rifle.
"This is the golden hook rifle," Chen Zikun said suspiciously.
"No."
Gong Jiaxuan explained, "This is the rifle of the 29th year of Guangxu.
In the early years, the provincial patrol camp was equipped with over a hundred of them.
The old man spent a lot of money to buy it from the camp and used it to guard homes and homes.
Later, the bandits disappeared. , the gun was inserted, and now it can finally be used again. " Chen Zikun smiled.
It was really meaningful that the rifles from the Guangxu period came back to fight the Japanese after more than 30 years.
However, these guns were crudely made and were old and of little use.
The box full of 65-caliber bullets was a timely help. , solved the urgent need.
Gong Jiaxuan said: "If you can't hold the earthen fence, go to our house.
The Gong family's old house has high walls made of water-polished blue bricks.
The bottom is made of stone.
Even cannonballs can't blast it.
There is a well in the yard and a warehouse in the warehouse."
With food and chickens and ducks in the shed, it’s no problem for ten days and a half.”
Of course, that being said, if we really retreat to the Gong family compound, the people in the village will be doomed.
The brothers were refreshed after hearing this.
At the time of life and death, the strong men of Gongjia Village also went to the enclosure with cannons and muskets.
Although the addition of fresh troops could not help much, it could improve morale.
In Gongjia Village, a bloody battle is inevitable.
Two fast horses rushed out of the village and rushed towards the area defended by the puppet troops.
The Imperial Army soldiers yelled and fired their guns, but none of them were accurate.
Xue Bin hid in the ground and used the horses to cover himself. , passed through the enemy formation quickly, and left without a trace.
The other person was not so lucky.
He was shot to death by a Japanese soldier in the distance with a light machine gun.
He and his horse fell into the smoke.
The Japanese knew that this was the guerrilla army sending people for help, and Colonel Takeshita immediately ordered a renewed attack.
It has to be said that the quality of the Japanese infantry is quite excellent, with tenacity and accurate marksmanship.
Under the strict orders of Colonel Takeshita at all costs, and with the fire support of heavy machine guns and grenade launchers, they gradually approached Tuweizi, and the brigade's artillery finally took a look.
At the right opportunity, he fired, and one shot blew open the gate on the earthen fence.
Colonel Takeshita drew out his command sword: "Gentlemen, make an attack."
On the earthen fence, bullets were flying everywhere, and the guerrilla soldiers were so crushed that they could not lift their heads.
Many inexperienced men were killed by the Japanese army.
The casualties were gradually increasing, and frustration was spreading.
More than a hundred remnant soldiers plus dozens of strong men from the countryside, short of food and ammunition, defended the village against an army of 500 tigers and wolves.
It was pretty good to be able to fight to this level.
Chen Qilin suggested again: "Withdraw.
It doesn't matter if we die.
Commander, you cannot fall into the hands of the Japanese."
Chen Zikun glanced at Xia Xiaoqing, who was expressionless as he continued to pull the bolt and shoot.
With every shot, a Japanese soldier was shot in the head.
Free novels bring you joy and joy ---> storyskyline.net
"Give me the gun."
Chen Zikun took a Sanba Gai from Chen Qilin's hand and stood next to Xia Xiaoqing.
The husband and wife fought side by side.
The two of them and two guns actually suppressed dozens of Japanese soldiers on the opposite side.
Chen Qilin gritted his teeth, took a gun from the dead soldier, and joined the battle.
Finally, all the bullets were fired and the grenades were thrown away.
Chen Zikun took out two big-eye lugs.
Xia Xiaoqing dropped the gun, took out two throwing knives and clasped them in the palm of his hand.
Chen Qilin fixed the bayonet.
The remaining soldiers also wordlessly fixed their bayonets.
In the distance, Colonel Takeshita used a telescope to observe the ruined earthen fence and judged that the enemy could not hold on for much longer and could take Gongjia Village with just one charge.
Suddenly, a burst of intensive gunfire rang out, and an enemy situation appeared in the southwest.
Colonel Takeshita turned his telescope and saw a group of cavalry galloping towards him.
The leader stood hunched in the stirrups, waving a shell gun in his right hand, and the fiery red silk was fluttering in the wind.
Behind him is an apricot-yellow triangular flag with a big word "cover" on it
.
: