Chapter 243: Tani Hisao: The Advantage is Mine

At this moment, Tanabe Moritake was in an excellent mood.

In his view, the Sichuan Army artillery on the shore had most likely been destroyed by the Naval Guns of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

With the Imperial Army landing now, there would be no obstacles at all.

Once the Imperial Army went ashore, what was there to fear from the Sichuan Army?!

Tani Hisao also said from the side, "Yoshi!"

"Chief of Staff!"

"In another ten minutes, the Imperial Transport Ship will reach the shore."

"By then, our engineers will be able to pave a road."

Tani Hisao looked toward Kunisaki Noboru!

"That is still much stronger than our Sichuan Army."

Yu Hua put down the Telescope in his hand.

Now that the 10th Division was landing at Jinshanwei, it was only a matter of time.

They dared not push forward, fearing a repeat of past mistakes, and were preparing to wait for the arrival of armored troops.

Relocating now was also very convenient.

Kunisaki Noboru nodded and bowed: "I think so too."

The trucks started up, dragging the Bofors Mountain Gun as they fled.

The 144th Division began to retreat toward Jinshan County.

When the 13th Infantry Regiment was wiped out, Tani Hisao had made up his mind to annihilate the Sichuan Army 144th Division.

After all, this was merely a landing operation.

The military might of the Imperial Army would surely spread to the four seas.

"Five rounds, fire at will!"

But!

"Listen to my command!"

"Immediately shell the enemy columns on the road!"

His 6th Division, as well as the 5th Division where Kunisaki Noboru was located.

"I have waited so bitterly here."

The artillery Battalion entered the fray, and today they had also taken out nearly two thousand devils.

"Once the road is successfully paved, the Imperial armored units will lead the way, with infantry following."

"Ready... fire!"

Tani Hisao deeply agreed with Kunisaki Noboru's words.

"You old Guo, you fought for so long at Jinshanwei, and now you are finally willing to pull back."

Tanabe Moritake could only roar: "Artillery fire... artillery fire..."

To be annihilated by the Sichuan Army!

Tani Hisao could not swallow this insult!

His 6th Division had traversed the Pingjin Region and had never suffered such humiliation before.

The artillery observers at the forward observation post quickly reported the coordinates.

Having fought so many siege battles, Tani Hisao and Kunisaki Noboru were long familiar with this.

Three hours later!

"One Detachment, plus three Infantry Regiments—in terms of troop strength, we hold the advantage!"

"Elevation zero, maximum charge!"

All of them opened fire toward the devils' marching columns!

"Retreat!"

"The whole army, retreat!"

There were also some Imperial Warriors who were burned by the great fire.

The 144th Division and 145th Division were also units within the Sichuan Army capable of fighting tough and brutal battles.

No Sichuan Army was found at Jinshanwei!

In Tani Hisao's view, this must be because the Sichuan Army was afraid.

Furthermore!

Following Zhou Xun's command, the 12 Bofors Mountain Guns opened fire.

"Afraid?!" Rao Guohua gave a cold snort, "In my dictionary..."

Countless shells, like falling meteors of fire, smashed into the devil soldiers.

"Lao Rao, the devils have already gone ashore now."

Suematsu Shigaharu also nodded in agreement, indicating that Tani Hisao was right.

He was the strongest division of the Imperial Army; how could he leave behind a stain?!

"Order!"

"This is enough!"

"We must reach Jinshan County in the fastest time possible!"

After finishing his Cigarette, he patted Rao Guohua on the shoulder: "What is it?"

He immediately gave the order for Tani Hisao's 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment to march immediately to the ancient town of Jinshanwei.

Of the more than three thousand Imperial Warriors, at least one thousand Imperial Warriors were consumed by this great fire.

Seeing Tani Hisao so insistent, Kunisaki Noboru did not say anything more.

Jinshanwei at this moment was like a young woman who had taken off her clothes.

Just like that!

The 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment!

Rapidly headed toward Jinshan County, as the 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment possessed a large amount of artillery.

Discovering the entire ancient town was empty, the military and civilians of the Republic of China had clearly run away early on.

The road they constructed, however, was a gateway to hell.

"That is purely throwing our lives away for the devil's Navy!"

"You will have plenty of fighting to do in the coming battles!"

These wooden planks and steel materials were all placed on the muddy ground by the devil soldiers.

The devil soldiers set up a safe passage.

Otherwise!

The Bofors Mountain Gun in his hands would likely be completely finished today.

"The little devils have very hard bones; they would rather die than surrender."

"Whether it is marksmanship, bayonet skills, or tactical maneuvers."

He was also glad for his Adjutant's suggestion that one should not put all their eggs in one basket.

This division was precisely Tani Hisao's 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment.

Especially the large-caliber artillery, which also had to wait for the artillery to come ashore.

After Guo Xunqi issued the retreat order, Zhou Yin immediately relayed it to each Regiment.

Zhou Xun let out a long, turbid breath from his mouth.

Some of the wooden planks and steel materials used to pave the road were left behind.

"Taking prisoners is a disadvantage for us."

This Sichuan Army unit, which was like a rat, saw the Imperial Army come ashore and was now slinking away in defeat.

Guo Xunqi curled his lips and sighed deeply, "I understand."

"Plus our artillery advantage!"

"Quickly lie down... lie down..."

"Avoid the shelling, lie down... lie down..."

Guo Xunqi and Yu Hua raised the Telescope in their hands to observe the movements of the little devils.

At the temporary command post!

Furious and pale-faced, "Baka!"

Tanabe Moritake on the Aircraft Carrier saw this scene.

Upon hearing this, Tani Hisao waved his hand, "No need!"

These two divisions could even be called sister divisions!

Fortunately, the common people of the ancient town had long been evacuated by the Sichuan Army.

"Repeat: Shell immediately!"

"Elevation angle 56 degrees 35 minutes, direction right 008."

After obtaining the coordinates, Zhou Xun also began to issue the shelling order.

In a small village twenty kilometers away from Jinshanwei.

This group of devils immediately jumped into the seawater, using the cold water to extinguish the flames on their bodies.

"But, it is already enough to deal with one division of the Sichuan Army."

"Artillery Battalion... Artillery Battalion..."

The devil's armored troops took the lead!

The infantry followed behind the armored troops!

To wash away the shame of his 6th Division!

Looking at Rao Guohua, Guo Xunqi took another deep breath, "You must be mentally prepared."

"The entire army marches toward Jinshan County!"

The devils after coming ashore!

Tanabe Moritake saw that in these few hours, the Sichuan Army on the shore had made no moves.

How could this Sichuan Army, which usually wasn't even as good as the Central Army, have Sulfur Bombs now?!

They did not know that at this moment, the devil soldiers.

When Zhou Xun's Artillery Battalion had just withdrawn, the several artillery positions they had set up.

"Commence shelling immediately!"

Cannot stay any longer!

"Send a telegram to the Chief of Staff immediately."

"Target, the little devil's marching column, sight scale 557."

His Detachment was originally attached to the 6th Division.

A fire swept through, swallowing up quite a few little devils.

"The Sichuan Army that intercepted us at Jinshanwei is now in Jinshan County!"

Everyone was holding back a breath of foul air in their hearts now.

The duration of this shelling was also extended!

Witnessing the power of the Japanese Naval Gun.

With the Japanese Tenth Army now coming ashore, Rao Guohua also wanted to test the waters to see just how strong these Japanese soldiers really were.

The damage dealt to the Japanese soldiers also increased significantly.

Following closely behind, that was the sound of shells leaving the barrels.

There were simply no fresh tricks.

Tani Hisao and Suematsu Shigaharu, who had been flattering just a moment ago, had not expected this either.

"In conquering cities and seizing land, our Imperial Army has never once failed on the Far East Continent."

"This is a strategic location; as long as the Sichuan Army commanders aren't stupid, they know this place needs to be held."

"Especially the Japanese wounded; they even dare to continue fighting."

Even if they are rescued, their combat effectiveness is greatly diminished.

Especially the Sixth Division, Okamoto Yasuyuki's 13th Infantry Regiment, that was during the landing battle.

Regarding the upcoming battle, Tani Hisao and Kunisaki Noboru did not need to worry at all.

After getting off the Transport Ship and wading through the seawater, they walked onto the road paved with steel and wooden planks.

In his view!

Shells tore through the sky, emitting bursts of sonic booms that echoed continuously in the sky.

Jinshanwei!

After the Sixth Division and Kunisaki Noboru arrived here.

Especially the Republic of China Army on the Far East Continent; their tactics when launching sieges are all the same.

Tani Hisao could be considered Kunisaki Noboru's superior.

"This is a tough nut to crack!"

"The Japanese soldiers' individual combat capability is very strong."

The Japanese soldiers suddenly discovered!

These were not ordinary shells, but specially made Sulfur Bombs.

The shells fell!

"It is too close to the Japanese Navy Naval Gun here; staying to engage the Japanese is..."

In about two minutes, more than three thousand Japanese soldiers were basically all walking on the paved road.

"Are you afraid?"

Some Japanese soldiers began to wail and scream as soon as their bodies were burned by the flames.

Ushijima Sadao shouted: "Look!"

That made this group of Japanese soldiers completely refresh their understanding of the Sichuan Army.

"Tani Hisao-kun, this is Jinshan County."

"Jinshan County!"

The regrouping Japanese soldiers also seized the time to pave the road.

There were also the armored troops attached to the division, which required relying on highways to march.

"The density must be high!"

At this moment, Tani Hisao was extremely confident.

"The Sichuan Army is shelling!"

Only with armored troops and large-caliber artillery do the infantry have the confidence to charge forward.

"Look!"

Twenty minutes!

"This artillery is indeed a weapon of war."

"We must withdraw."

"Just set your heart at ease; our two divisions are joining forces."

"Two and a half days!"

"My 144th Division blocked the Japanese Tenth Army, over one hundred thousand strong, for a full two and a half days."

He was very glad that he had listened to Adjutant Yu and did not initiate a third round of shelling.

The density was much higher than last time, and furthermore, the shelling was not perfunctory like the last time.

And the Japanese Tenth Army, at this moment, did not know that the Sichuan Army in the Jinshanwei area had begun to withdraw.

"Boom— Boom—!! —"

"The artillery battalion performed damn well today!"

"My Sixth Division, although it is now missing an Infantry Regiment."

In an instant!

The raging fire quickly swept through the Japanese marching formation.

Tani Hisao laughed triumphantly, "Yoshi!"

Was bombarded by the Japanese Naval Gun!

Moreover, this time the Japanese Navy was quite willing to spend the capital.

The corrected coordinates increased the hit rate significantly.

One division plus one Detachment could definitely defeat two or three armies of the Republic of China Army!

"Can we wait for the troops behind? Advancing deep alone is not very good!"

"Guo Laoge!"

Yu Hua roared urgently.

Guo Xunqi and Rao Guohua met!

Guo Xunqi saw Rao Guohua deep in thought.

Upon hearing this, Rao Guohua clapped his hands, "What is the combat effectiveness of these devils like?"

The 10th Army had assembled the manpower of one Division and one Brigade at the Beachhead Position.

"How does it compare to us?!"

"Thirty thousand against ten thousand, the advantage is with me!"

The 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment headed toward the ancient town of Jinshanwei in a mighty force.

Just use the Three-Board Axe, and they could take Jinshan County.

"Tani Hisao-kun, I believe it must be Jinshan County!"

"I think what you say makes sense."

This battle result was not small either.

Zhou Xun's Artillery Battalion immediately corrected the coordinates and began the second round of shelling.

Zhou Yin stepped forward quickly, picked up the telephone, and began to crank it.

"No need for test firing!"

Wipe out the Republic of China Army in this area!

Relying on the highway, that would give the Sichuan Army a chance.

As he spoke, Kunisaki Noboru had someone bring over a map.

Tani Hisao clapped his hands: "Yoshi!"

In the little devils' ranks, the devil soldiers were wailing and shouting.

The Sichuan Army?!

Is this damn thing still the beggar army from the rumors?

He wished he could land immediately and tear the Sichuan Army at Jinshanwei into ten thousand pieces to vent the hatred in his heart!

As Tani Hisao's voice fell, Kunisaki Noboru spoke up: "Tani Hisao-kun!"

Immediately have Wang Tiedan report the coordinates.

"Zhou Yin, call the Artillery Battalion immediately."

After discovering this dilapidated ancient town, one Battalion conducted a search.

"The devils are definitely going to land today."

"This is the grave of this Sichuan Army unit!"

Everyone also looked toward the shore of Jinshanwei.

Once this fire ignited, it became a long dragon.

"They have disembarked!"

He also ordered the artillery to relocate immediately.

"Attention, everyone!"

The first round of shelling was finished.

"About what I expected!"

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!! ——"

Rao Guohua had a rough estimate in his heart after hearing Guo Xunqi say this.

"Several Imperial Army Transport Ships have already docked."

They believed that Jinshan County would be the death date for the Sichuan Army 144th Division!

"I dare to conclude!"

"Beat the devils hard!"

The moment the two met, Rao Guohua punched Guo Xunqi in the chest.

The Guo Xunqi Division is now also the only unit in the 23rd Group Army that has engaged the devils.

"Contact the Imperial Japanese Navy immediately and have the Naval Guns bombard."

Guo Xunqi laughed heartily: "Hahaha..."

In any case, they would certainly be able to land successfully today.

Hearing Rao Guohua speak, Guo Xunqi lit a cigarette himself first.

Taking a puff, he exhaled a smoke ring: "Lao Rao!"

The raging fire also burned the wooden planks laid down by the little devils.

Tanabe Moritake and the others on the Aircraft Carrier were very happy now.

Upon learning this, Guo Xunqi waved his hand fiercely: "Beautiful!"

At the same time, the Navy's Naval Guns also bombarded the ancient town of Jinshanwei again.

And at this time, there were also three thousand devil soldiers acting as the vanguard.

In the Pingjin Region, any siege battle was a piece of cake.

"My 6th Division has already wiped out the ancient town of Jinshanwei and is now continuing to pursue the enemy."

"I want to make a special point: our Sichuan Army must kill all the devils."

All of the Sichuan Army's anti-landing measures were now under the control of the 10th Army.

After Zhou Xun's Artillery Battalion finished firing the second round of shells.

"As for devil prisoners, don't even think about it."

"Kunisaki, where do you think the Sichuan Army has run to by now?!"

The transport ships that the Imperial Japanese Navy brought this time can carry six thousand men at once.

"Adjutant Yu also said, a dead devil is a good devil."

"Good!"

Yu Hua received a call from the Artillery Battalion, and Zhou Xun indicated that the Artillery Battalion was safe.

The barrel of the Bofors Mountain Gun emitted a vibration.

"The Sichuan Army, they are just lambs waiting to be slaughtered."

"We have already used everything that should be used at Jinshanwei."

To facilitate shelling, the Bofors Mountain Gun was not even unloaded from the truck.

Speaking of this, Tani Hisao looked at Kunisaki Noboru, "What's more, you are following the operation."

"Artillery Battalion understands!" After Zhou Xun responded.

One could see the little devils' engineers currently moving wooden planks and steel materials out of the ship's hold.

The marching devil columns, upon hearing the sound waves in the sky, also quickly dove to the ground.

Tenth Army!

Angry as Tanabe Moritake was, he still ordered the transport ships to carry another batch of wooden planks and steel materials for road laying.

"You could tear it to shreds and still wouldn't find the words 'fear' in it."

Big brothers, Chapter 235 has been sent to the palace again; it is truly too hard to write some solid content.

(End of this chapter)