Chapter 161: Still Have Cards to Play

The Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army annihilated the Japanese 109th Division.

Many people at the 2nd War Zone Headquarters also learned of this.

For everyone, this was also a pleasant surprise.

After all, since the war in Jin Province began, most of the news had been unfavorable to the Republic of China Army.

Now that the Sichuan Army had entered Jin Province and achieved another great victory, many soldiers in Jinyang were extremely happy.

No matter how formidable the little Japanese are, they are still human.

Yu Hua grinned and said, "Hurry it up, everyone."

He would certainly crawl out of his coffin.

A massive explosion thundered inside the Japanese camp.

"Artillery fire... artillery fire... quickly... take cover..."

The Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade had constructed three layers of Circular Fortification.

After receiving permission from the Chief of Staff, they were all so happy they pounded the tables.

"At the same time, dispatch a battalion to pursue this enemy force for me."

His Adjutant ran over, "Brigade Commander!"

Soldiers with good marksmanship from the Reinforced Battalion under Yu Hua's command were also selected.

Yamashita Tomoyuki ran out of his headquarters in a panic.

The joy in his heart simply could not be suppressed.

"If the Japanese come to pursue us, we will lure them to the pre-determined ambush site."

Saw it on the small hillside.

"What is going on?"

"Once assembled, aim at the Japanese convoy for me."

Who could withstand this!

"The Mauser 98K Rifles we have on hand now have all been issued to the soldiers with good marksmanship."

Just then, the artillerymen inside the Japanese camp fired an Illumination Flare into the sky.

This time, Yu Dazhu prepared to give the Japanese a cleansing by artillery.

"Then concentrate 24 Mortars and give the Japanese camp a five-round volley first."

"Battalion Commander!"

Everyone followed Yu Hua and headed toward the direction where the Japanese forces were weak.

"And they have set up sentries; five hundred meters outside the camp, there aren't many, just two companies."

Just as they were in their position, the little Japanese artillery unit fired over a hundred shells.

"Have them attach the Silencer and set off to take out the Japanese Outpost."

As he spoke, Yu Hua had someone bring out a map, and with the help of the moonlight, everyone could see clearly.

"The two Japanese sentry companies are divided roughly like this."

Tonight, their artillery had only launched one attack, which was the bombardment of the 69th Regiment.

"We will listen to you; come up with a plan."

"Baka!"

Together, they rained down upon the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade's convoy.

The Japanese had not even moved their 75mm Mountain Field Gun.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!! ——"

The annihilation of the 109th Division, besides capturing two Type 92 105mm Howitzer, also yielded Type 41 Mountain Gun and Type 94 Mountain Gun.

These 24 Mortars and their crews moved together with Yu Hua's Reinforced Battalion.

"Bomb them hard; take out the Japanese Supply Troops first."

"The Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade specifically constructed three layers of Circular Fortification."

Having fired off five rounds, Yu Hua immediately ordered the troops to retreat at once.

Lao Luo thought for a moment on the side, "Yu Hua, how do you say we should fight this battle?"

"The Republic of China Army launched a sneak attack..."

A five-round volley!

He was still very attentive; this time they were camping at Xishan Village.

"Boom—boom—boom... boom—boom—boom..."

Yamashita Tomoyuki, who had not yet made a name for himself, although he looked down on the Sichuan Army, still considered the suggestion of Kawakishi Bunzaburo.

24 Mountain Gun, three rounds of shelling, and it was a damn artillery barrage at that.

Just by listening to the artillery fire, Yu Hua knew this was a counterattack from the Japanese Type 92 Infantry Gun.

Hearing this, Jin Jizhong said, "It seems this Yamashita Tomoyuki is quite vigilant after all."

Yu Dazhu and Hou Degui chose a small hillside to construct an artillery position.

"The Supply Troops were ambushed by the Republic of China Army's 82mm Mortar."

"They are all in these few places; we will choose one of them to take him out."

Through the Illumination Flare, Yamashita Tomoyuki looked through his Telescope.

"The Japanese sentries are easy to deal with; we will dispatch a sniper unit to take them out."

On the hilltop.

Yu Hua looked at Wei Dayong, who had run back, and grinned, "How is the situation?"

"Boom, boom, boom!! ——"

Silently taking out some thirty Imperial Army soldiers, the Mortar Team immediately began setting up their artillery.

Yu Hua had intended to bait out the location of the Imperial Army's 75mm Mountain Field Gun, but it seemed that plan had fallen through.

Yu Dazhu always kept in mind that artillery positions must be set up separately, and many preset artillery positions must be prepared.

Since they didn't take the bait, Yu Hua wasn't worried; he still had cards to play, no rush, no rush.

However, this time, when shelling the Yamashita Tomoyuki Brigade, the Type 92 Infantry Gun lacked the range, so it wasn't dragged along.

He even specifically ordered that soldiers were not allowed to take off their clothes while resting.

Yamashita Tomoyuki's eyes sank, his gaze cold, "Baka!"

A sharp whistling sound came through the air, and the sentry Imperial Army soldiers cried out in alarm.

Under Yu Hua's urging, the 24 mortars were assembled in the shortest possible time.

The Mountain Artillery Regiment had only fired three rounds of artillery coverage, and this regiment of Imperial Army soldiers fled at the mere sight of them.

When the bullets hit, they still left two holes.

Just as Yu Hua and the others had retreated, the Imperial Army's artillery coverage arrived.

Relocate immediately after shelling to prevent counter-battery fire from the Imperial Army.

These 8 Mountain Guns, along with the artillery from the original artillery regiment, were set up separately on several hillsides.

Of course, the nd Group Army had also captured quite a few of the Imperial Army's mortars and Type 92 Infantry Guns.

Moreover, they had set up picket guards, placing them five hundred meters out.

Jin Jizhong nodded, "Agreed, let's do it this way."

"Immediately order the troops to counterattack for me and destroy the Republic of China Army's artillery."

"Baka!"

Who would have known that the Imperial Army of the 69th Regiment was not at all resistant to shelling.

The Garrison Brigade under Yamashita Tomoyuki had never experienced any major battles during the fighting in Tianjin.

After deciding on the combat plan, the nd Division's mortars were partially concentrated.

Every soldier also looked down upon the armies of Zhongtu.

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!! ——"

Although they could see clearly with the help of the moonlight, Yamashita Tomoyuki still had the artillery fire illumination flares.

In their view, the fighting in Jin Province was the same.

The mortar shells had already landed beside the Imperial Army's convoy.

They had captured 4 Type 41 Mountain Guns and 4 Type 94 Mountain Guns from the 109th Division.

When they were still eight kilometers away from Xishan Village, the Chuan army's artillery regiment stopped advancing.

It was likely that Yamashita Tomoyuki looked down on the Chuan army's mortars and felt they weren't worth using 75mm caliber artillery against.

The Chuan army's nd Division, along with the 124th Division, rushed to Xishan Village together.

Utilizing the height of the hillsides could also increase the range of the artillery.

If the Regiment Commander of the 69th Regiment knew that this was the Chuan army's artillery strategy.

The Chuan army's vanguard had already reached the outside of Yamashita Tomoyuki's brigade camp.

With the Silencer attached to the Mauser 98K Rifle, they aimed at the Imperial Army sentries and fired together.

Especially the communications department of the nd War Zone Headquarters, and the female soldiers inside.

The mortars were used in coordination with the infantry and were distributed to each infantry Battalion.

At the same time!

Under the command of Yu Dazhu, every artilleryman in the Mountain Artillery Regiment was full of drive.

Yamashita Tomoyuki, that old fox, did not take the bait.

Just as the Imperial Army soldiers were shouting.

After Yu Dazhu's artillery position was constructed.

The Republic of China Army was currently retreating.

This unit retreated very quickly, and the Imperial Army's artillery counter-battery fire didn't hit the opponent at all.

(End of this chapter)