Chapter 222: Republic of China: Starting from the First Class of Whampoa Chapter 222 Attack

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Protagonist:

Lv Muzhi

Chu Yunfei sat back down in his seat, the four of them gathered around the steaming hot pot.

Zhou Weiguo picked up a piece of mutton from the pot with his chopsticks and said, "Commander Lv, the two tank companies cooperating in combat are ready and can be committed to battle at any time."

Liao Yaoxiang finished chewing the food in his mouth and said, "My position is now being handed over to Song Xilian's 36th Division. I have organized a light-equipment reinforced regiment, ready to sortie at any time!"

Lv Muzhi put down his bowl and chopsticks: "Very good. That old thing Fujita Susumu probably hasn't slept well these past few days. Since he can't sleep, let him never sleep again. Tonight, let this old thing close his eyes forever."

Chu Yunfei said happily: "Finally preparing to take action. Our loudspeaker has been played for Fujita Susumu's division for free for so long; it's time to collect some ticket money. It's just a pity my unit can't participate in this operation!"

Lv Muzhi explained: "Liao Yaoxiang's troops and Zhou Weiguo's tank force will launch an attack from the flank, while your unit stays here to confuse the Third Division. Let the little devils know that our Ninth Group Army is not to be trifled with."

Chu Yunfei understood Lv Muzhi and said happily: "Yes, Chinese military strategy: the real and the unreal, the real within the unreal, the unreal within the real. We've ambushed them so many times; now let's give the devils a surprise attack."

"And after these days of raids, the troops have roughly figured out the location of the Third Division Command Post. That old thief Fujita Susumu is doomed!"

Liao Yaoxiang asked instead: "Where is Commander Qiu?"

Lv Muzhi picked up his chopsticks again: "You mean Qiu Qingquan. I've sent him to Jinling to handle some business. Don't worry; he's waiting for our good news!"

"That... Chu Yunfei! Has our new record arrived?"

Chu Yunfei picked up a small box from the corner, which contained a record, and said: "Lanling Wang Battle Array Tune, here it is!"

Zhou Weiguo asked: "What does this mean?"

Chu Yunfei explained with a smile: "The Battle of Mangshan in 564 AD. In this battle, Lanling Wang was ordered to serve as the central army general and personally led brave warriors into the Northern Zhou encirclement, boosting the morale of the Northern Qi army and turning defeat into victory. This piece was composed to praise Lanling Wang's achievements."

"When you attack the Third Division's main camp later, won't it be just like Lanling Wang back then? Commander Lv will play this Lanling Wang Battle Array Tune from the rear to cheer you and Weiguo on!"

Third Division Command Post, late at night.

Fujita Susumu lay on the camp bed, probably sick, unable to sleep no matter what.

He tossed and turned through more than a dozen positions but couldn't find the point that would let him fall asleep.

His eyes were sore and gritty; closing them only made him feel more awake. It felt as if countless flies were buzzing around in his head, and he could clearly hear his own heart thumping.

"Outside... was there movement again just now?" Fujita Susumu rubbed his throbbing temples and asked the staff officer sitting to one side in a hoarse voice.

The staff officer was clearly forcing himself to stay alert. He immediately flipped open the cowhide notebook in his hand and looked at it by the lamplight: "Report to Division Commander-sama, since yesterday, the enemy's small-scale harassment raids, counting big and small, have reached the thirty-fourth time!"

"Thirty-four..." Fujita Susumu was both exhausted and alert at this moment: "Chinese military strategy, the real and the unreal! Be careful!"

"The enemy uses dozens of feints to numb you. It's very likely that the thirty-fifth time will be the real total attack. Especially that Lv Muzhi opposite us; he uses troops in a cunning way and cannot be judged by common sense."

"Are there any unusual movements in Chu Yunfei's main position opposite us?" Fujita Susumu asked the question he cared about most. If Lv Muzhi were serious, there would surely be signs of troop concentration or movement on Chu Yunfei's side.

The staff officer was clearly prepared and answered immediately: "Chu Yunfei's unit's defensive line is stable. All units are in their original positions, with no signs of large-scale concentration or forward movement."

"Their fortification light control remains strict, and nothing unusual can be seen."

After hearing this, Fujita Susumu's tense nerves relaxed a little.

Chu Yunfei hadn't moved, indicating that Lv Muzhi might not want to, or might not have the ability to, launch a large-scale counterattack on the front for the time being.

Perhaps... it really was just harassment? Trying to use attrition tactics to completely wear down the Third Division?

Fujita Susumu lay down again, narrowing his eyes to rest his spirit.

At this moment, on the defensive line of Hawksen Xia's unit, Colonel Hawksen Xia held a military sword and patrolled the position with uneven steps.

The moonlight was dim, the position was deathly silent, with only the faint melody of "Hometown" and the howling of the autumn wind coming from the distance.

The soldiers leaned against the trenches and cover in disarray, most with their eyes closed.

Although the sentries were still standing, their heads nodded from time to time, struggling to keep from falling asleep.

Hawksen Xia couldn't help but curse: "Eight Gua, Lv Muzhi, you're too despicable! Everyone, perk up!"

"Regimental Commander, the soldiers really can't hold on..." a battalion commander came over, "Many people say they'd rather the China Men really attack and have a good fight than endure this slow torture."

"Shut up! If they really attack, are you sure we can hold out?"

Boom boom boom~!

Several cannon shots came from the distance. Regimental Commander Hawksen Xia pricked up his ears and said: "The China Men are harassing again. It seems to be the cavalry regiment's position. Second Squadron is responsible for alert! The rest continue to rest!"

After a while, the loudspeaker behind Lv Muzhi's position stopped playing "Hometown" and began playing "Lanling Wang Battle Array Tune"!

"What sound?!" Hawksen Xia and the Japanese soldiers on the position were startled by this sudden music.

This music was played through the ultra-high-power loudspeaker behind Lv Muzhi's position, shaking the entire area.

Hawksen Xia listened carefully and found that the gunfire and cannon fire behind the music seemed to be getting more intense, and the gunfire and cannon fire were coming from multiple places. The enemy seemed to be launching a fierce attack!

"Enemy attack! A large force of enemy troops! And tanks!" the lookout post sounded the alarm.

"Bu Hao! Everyone prepare for combat!" Regimental Commander Hawksen Xia shouted.