Chapter 278: Recognizing Only the Uniforms, Not the People

The slogan of the Sichuan Army!

It was also heard by the Guangxi Army, and the soldiers of the Seventh Army all shouted it out as well.

"Annihilate the Sixth Division, capture Tani Hisao alive!"

"Annihilate the Sixth Division, capture Tani Hisao alive."

Just like that!

All around Jinshan County!

The Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army, covering the hills and plains, began to pursue the Sixth Division and the Kunisaki Detachment.

They stretched their legs and charged forward with all their might.

In the pitch-black night sky.

Late at night, they would open fire as soon as they caught up, recognizing only the uniforms and not the people.

They discovered!

Fearing that if they ran too slowly, they would be devoured by the Sichuan Army.

"Adjutant!"

Because!

There were also grenade launchers and mortars showing their power on the side, destroying the Japanese Army's machine gun positions.

Now the Japanese Army had been cut into several pieces by the Sichuan Army and the Guangxi Army, each fighting on its own.

Once the delay lasted too long.

Several rounds of shelling by the Sichuan Army and the Guangxi Army caused the ammunition at the Japanese heavy artillery positions to explode, and many Japanese soldiers were killed in action.

Everyone was also infected by the high spirits of the soldiers.

It directly stunned the Sixth Field Heavy Artillery Brigade.

Because the Sixth Division and the Kunisaki Detachment were caught by surprise, when they ran away.

By the time Sumita Raishiro was dug out of the mud by his own guards.

This was the first time such a situation had occurred since he entered the Far East battlefield.

Therefore, one hour after this battle began.

At the same time the artillery opened fire.

The Sixth Division and the Kunisaki Detachment would likely be completely finished.

He felt that his death would be worthless.

"Before the army has achieved success, the hero dies, leaving behind tears that soak his lapels."

Yu Hua, Guo Xunqi, and Liao Lei were also drenched in sweat from running at this time.

He directly ordered a retreat, disregarding the lives of the wounded, and told them to uphold the spirit of Bushido.

There was no time to notify the Sixth Field Heavy Artillery Brigade.

Another low, small hill was hit hard by artillery fire.

These were two lines of ancient poetry that Tani Hisao had learned when he was in school.

A shell landed inside Tani Hisao's command post.

Tani Hisao and the soldiers of the Sixth Division, hearing the shouts of the Sichuan Army and the Guangxi Army, all ran forward rapidly.

Just like that, they fought for an hour with a crackle and pop.

After several rounds of shelling!

When the poison gas bombs in the artillery position exploded.

At this moment, two lines of ancient poetry surfaced in his mind.

The situation of the Japanese soldiers at this time was no better.

The Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army soldiers shouted slogans and began their final charge against the Japanese Army.

But!

Now they were like birds startled by the mere twang of a bowstring.

This Japanese force!

Another part of the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army units also caught up with Tani Hisao and Kunisaki Noboru.

They had already charged into the positions of the Sixth Field Heavy Artillery Brigade!

Facing the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army armed with automatic firearms, the soldiers of the Sixth Field Heavy Artillery Brigade wanted to counterattack, but their firepower was too weak.

"How is that easy!"

At this moment!

On a slightly higher hill.

Following that, several more shells fell, smashing into the distance of the command post.

The Sixth Division and the Kunisaki Detachment were still surrounded by the Sichuan Army and the Guangxi Army.

"Your Excellency General!"

The little devils let out painful screams.

The Sixth Division and the Kunisaki Detachment ran away nimbly enough.

"Send a farewell telegram to the Commander!"

The Sixth Field Heavy Artillery Brigade was completely annihilated by the Sichuan Army and the Guangxi Army.

With the whole army attacking, naturally, they had to take out the Japanese field heavy artillery.

In the hands of such a force, holding inferior weapons, dressed in rags, and without even cotton-padded clothes, known as the "beggar army."

And at this time!

The Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army units, with 12 mortars and 12 Type 92 Infantry Guns, were already prepared.

The sky-filling sounds of battle cries arrived, with the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army's submachine gun units leading the charge.

Over four thousand Japanese Army troops were rapidly fleeing in the direction of Jinshanwei.

But!

Yu Hua, along with Guo Xunqi, Bai Liang, and Liao Lei, arrived.

Following the artillery order, the mortars and Type 92 Infantry Guns began their bombardment.

He was not reconciled!

If he were to die at the hands of Principal's Central Army, Tani Hisao would have felt a little better.

All mortars were pulled out to bombard the Field Heavy Artillery Sixth Brigade.

After the vanguard units confirmed the true location of the Japanese Army's field heavy artillery.

Roughly at what position!

Now!

The firepower of the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army was a cut above Sumita Raishiro's troops.

Several of Tani Hisao's personal guards came before him.

He was in the same state of mind as a poet at this moment; his ambitions remained unfulfilled, and he was unwilling to die.

The terrain of these two small hills was very suitable for defense.

The entire army put forth all their strength to launch a pursuit of the Japanese Army.

The sound of the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army's running footsteps, along with the dust rising and spreading on the road, rolled down from north to south.

The Sixth Division and Kunisaki Detachment now had only two groups of men left, occupying two small hills.

Wherever gunfire rang out, the troops would drill toward it.

Whether it was the Sichuan Army or the Guangxi Army, everyone was very happy now, shouting slogans all the way while pursuing wildly.

Jade Shattered for His Majesty the Emperor!

Every Japanese Army officer also roared, issuing the order to retreat.

As a soldier, and one who possessed quite a few military merits at that, he actually did not want to die.

After all, they were all too clear about the power of this thing, the Poison Gas Bomb.

It had already far exceeded Sumita Raishiro's heavy artillery brigade.

Several guards, upon hearing the ear-piercing sound waves, immediately tackled Tani Hisao to the ground.

Open fire upon seeing Japanese military uniforms.

The Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army units discarded everything except their weapons and ammunition.

He had actually been defeated by the Sichuan Army!

Bring the artillery up directly!

Aim at the hillside and blast the hell out of them for me.

Regarding the remaining two companies of Japanese, Yu Hua also ordered his troops not to launch a frontal assault.

Before!

On each hillside, there was one company of Japanese Army troops.

At this moment, Tani Hisao's clothes were disheveled, and a trace of fear appeared on his face.

Set up a second artillery position with Type 41 Mountain Guns and Type 92 Infantry Guns to increase the intensity of the bombardment.

Before, when Yu Hua was shelled by the Japanese Army's field heavy artillery brigade, he had already had his artillerymen estimate the Japanese artillery position.

What's more!

The soldiers of the Field Heavy Artillery Sixth Brigade were basically armed with pistols, Type 38 Rifles, and Machine Guns.

On the two small hills, flames suddenly soared into the sky.

"As a warrior, I will fight to the death!"

"Right now, outside the hillside, there are thousands of Republic of China Army troops; break through?"

He would not be able to close his eyes even in death!

"Hai!" Tani Hisao's Adjutant bowed and scraped.

"Shall we cover your breakout attempt?!"

Tani Hisao's hands hung down, and he closed his eyes.

Tani Hisao and Kunisaki Noboru were also scattered by the Republic of China Army.

Dust flew, and a significant amount of dirt was rolled down onto the position where Tani Hisao was located.

The Field Heavy Artillery Sixth Brigade was in a miserable state.

The massive firepower assembled from just the submachine guns, Czech Light Machine Guns, Type 26 General Purpose Machine Guns, and Maxim Heavy Machine Guns.

The remnants of the Sixth Division and Kunisaki Detachment originally had over five thousand men, including more than one thousand wounded soldiers.

While wiping out the field heavy artillery brigade.

Sumita Raishiro's available forces were severely insufficient and could not compare to the tens of thousands of men in the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army.

Tani Hisao waved his hand: "No need!"

At this moment!

Brigade Commander Sumita Raishiro was directly riddled with holes by the Sichuan Army's Type 26 General Purpose Machine Gun.

In addition, some shells in the Japanese artillery position were detonated, and many Japanese soldiers were blown to death.

However, Tani Hisao and Kunisaki Noboru, in order to get away from the poison gas cloud as quickly as possible.

After several engagements!

The Japanese Army on the mountain had basically all been killed by the explosions.