Chapter 281: Unprecedented

This battle began!

The 20th Army and the 114th Division began an artillery duel!

At first, Suematsu Shigaharu had not expected at all that the Sichuan Army would have so many artillery pieces.

The first time an Infantry Regiment's standard artillery shelled the Sichuan Army's positions to prepare for fire suppression,

they were unexpectedly met with retaliatory artillery fire from the Sichuan Army!

After two rounds of shelling, the Infantry Regiment's artillery positions were directly destroyed.

From the intensity of the Sichuan Army's artillery barrage, Suematsu Shigaharu had already discovered something.

The Sichuan Army's artillery positions were actually set up in a dispersed manner, not in the same location.

Lao Chen looked at everyone present and said softly, "Gentlemen!"

Both sides sounded the gongs and withdrew their troops.

Wuhu!

A telegram was sent to the Seventh War Zone to state the current situation.

"It is almost one-to-one."

"It is indeed impossible for us to swallow the 114th Division."

Upon hearing this!

"And this is still under the condition that we occupy the favorable terrain."

"To wipe out a Japanese Army division."

Only when one has these people can one's backbone be strong.

The Chief of Staff of the 20th Army, Xian Guangjun, shouted excitedly at this moment: "Army Commander, Deputy Army Commander."

"Capturing the division commander of the 6th Division alive—such a military achievement is absolutely unprecedented."

"One division, one brigade, one Field Heavy Artillery Brigade."

"I will report this great victory to the Principal immediately."

The headquarters of the 20th Army was instantly in an uproar.

"The casualties for our army from today's daytime battle have also come out."

Do not think about getting promoted; think about tightly grasping the troops in your hands.

Furthermore!

In this space-time, because of Yu Hua, the equipment of the Sichuan Army had been significantly improved.

"However, we also suffered over three thousand casualties."

"With this, many of you will also be promoted."

The 144th Division was able to completely annihilate the 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment by dividing the process into several stages, gradually exhausting the strength of this Japanese force.

"If we keep fighting, we will suffer losses."

Knowing that the Japanese artillery was accurate, they immediately relocated after finishing their shelling.

This made the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service, seeing the armies tangled together, afraid to drop Aerial Bombs.

"We can withdraw the troops now."

For the first time, three divisions and two Independent Brigades combined to wipe out this Japanese Supply Troops unit, and afterwards, in Urban Warfare, they exhausted the Japanese strength several times in succession.

The lively atmosphere was as if they were celebrating the Lunar New Year.

"Create a second great victory."

Compared to the Third War Zone, fighting here is still relatively better.

"This way we can give that old devil Suematsu Shigaharu a good beating."

Every division of the Sichuan Army executed orders quickly and implemented them thoroughly.

"In this frontal resistance, the Japanese Army has aircraft assisting them during the day, and our casualties are too high."

"Looking at the formation set up by that old devil Suematsu Shigaharu, it seems he intends to continue fighting us tomorrow."

The 144th Division achieved such brilliant results in Jinshan County, and everyone was very happy.

"What makes you so happy?"

By the time the little devil's artillery fire arrived, they had long since left.

The 114th Division and the 20th Army were directly deadlocked in the mountainous area.

Regarding Lao Chen's words, only Tang was very happy.

In the 2nd Route Army, Yu Hua was also slowly reforming the Sichuan Army, letting them have it in their minds.

At least, the series of commands from the Sichuan Army were not blindly interfered with.

Let the grooms tend to the horses with peace of mind!

Under Yu Hua's reforms, the thinking of the Sichuan Army generals was gradually changing.

"A bit difficult!"

Upon hearing this, Xian Guangjun could only heave a long sigh, "Sigh!"

The Sichuan Army generals, along with Chen Cixiu, all gathered together happily.

Both sides fought hand-to-hand combat in the mountains.

Instead, they set up camp, built fortifications, and prepared to fight again tomorrow.

All of a sudden!

This is the hard truth!

"Plus, there is artillery support."

Ever since he arrived at the Seventh War Zone, the atmosphere here made Lao Chen very happy.

Yang Sen stepped forward: "Old Xia is right."

"We have been fighting intensely all day today."

Whenever Japanese Army planes dive-bombed and strafed at low altitude, the Sichuan Army's anti-aircraft weapons would teach the Japanese Army planes a lesson.

As he spoke, Xian Guangjun looked at Yang Sen: "Old Yang!"

"Your appetite is too big."

Speaking of this, Yang Sen paused and took a cup of warm water, "Today!"

"We killed at least three thousand Japanese Army soldiers."

Six o'clock, sunset!

The Japanese Army stopped their offensive, and Yang Sen of the 20th Army put down the Telescope in his hand.

What is the use of rising in military rank? It is better to have more supplies and reinforcements allocated.

The battle started at noon and lasted until six in the afternoon.

Seventh War Zone Headquarters.

For this reason, Yu Hua even specifically told the Sichuan Army generals about some matters regarding the 18th Group Army.

Among them, a large number of artillery pieces were Type 41 Mountain Guns and Type 92 Infantry Guns.

"Right now, the 114th Division has even specifically constructed fortifications, and we want to wipe it out."

Lao Chen even slapped the table several times.

Especially Yu Hua, this kid, the operational plan he drafted was really quite good.

Destroy the enemy's artillery positions!

However, the artillery of the 20th Army had also become clever.

Moreover, the number of artillery pieces firing in unison was no less than ten.

With the Infantry Regiment's artillery destroyed, Suematsu Shigaharu immediately ordered the Artillery Regiment to retaliate with artillery fire against the Sichuan Army.

Yu Hua had also emphasized this to many Sichuan Army generals before.

Xia Jiong also briefly explained the reasons for the 144th Division's victory.

Therefore, the little devils' Artillery Regiment was bombed in vain.

After reading the telegram, Yang Sen shouted loudly, "Well fought!"

The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service also dared not be as arrogant as before.

But the other Sichuan Army generals did not pay much attention.

"Our 20th Army does not have such strong teeth yet."

Look at the 18th Group Army, Division Commander He even handed his own general's uniform to a groom to wear.

After all, they won a victory!

Promotion is secondary; the most important thing is to have soldiers, guns, and equipment.

Having annihilated a heavy force group of the little devils, many Sichuan Army soldiers cheered with joy.

"Old Yang, I think we should send a telegram to the War Zone stating that our army has already completed the initial campaign objectives."

"How good it would be if we had another army's worth of troops beside us."

On the ground!

The Sichuan Army occupied the terrain advantage, using Tunnel warfare to fiercely block the Japanese Army infantry.

Furthermore, once Japanese Army planes arrived, the 20th Army would actively entangle themselves with the Japanese Army.

During this period, the Japanese Army's Naval Aviation even came specifically to assist.

"Tell us all about it!"

Immediately, Yang Sen also briefly explained it to the 20th Army.

"This time, our Sichuan Army really made a huge profit!"

The Sichuan Army 144th Division fought very well in Jinshan County, completely annihilating a heavy force group of the little devils.

Xia Jiong nodded from the side: "Not bad!"

After finishing dinner.

Only then was the total annihilation achieved!

After thinking carefully for a while, Yang Sen felt it made a lot of sense and directly instructed his Adjutant.

Every time they shelled, they used mobile artillery tactics, running away as soon as they finished firing.

"Why don't we, as an army, also wipe out the 114th Division."

In the end, together with the Guangxi Clique 7th Army, they wiped out the 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment.

"Taking advantage of the night, let's leave here quickly and enter Jiaxing."

In order to encircle and annihilate the 20th Army, the 114th Division actually did not voluntarily withdraw from the mountainous area.

This is definitely an unprecedented victory achieved by the 23rd Group Army in the Seventh War Zone.

Xia Jiong laughed heartily: "Old Xian!"

Deputy Army Commander Xia Jiong heard this and grinned: "What is it!"

However, after the Sichuan Army's M2 Heavy Machine Gun fiercely taught the Japanese Army planes a lesson.

Yang Sen then received a telegram from the Seventh War Zone.

Everyone would no longer constantly fawn over the big shots in Jinling for a little bit of equipment.