Chapter 306: Counterattack

The Sichuan Army chose to attack Pingyao City at night.

At the 386th Brigade headquarters, Brigade Commander Chen also issued combat orders to block enemy reinforcements.

They could not let the Japanese Army pass through their defensive zone!

Old Li pulled Yu Hua along, and they slipped away toward Zhao Village.

Since there was a battle to be fought, why would he stay at the brigade headquarters? This was an order from the Brigade Commander himself.

He, Old Li, could not be considered to have launched an unauthorized attack without seeking instructions!

After a three-hour journey, Old Li finally returned to the battalion headquarters.

Everyone prepared to evacuate this place quickly, having gone through several battles.

Based on the secret agents lurking inside the city, he immediately adjusted the coordinates.

Huzi came before Yu Hua.

"Order the nearby garrison to reinforce Pingyao City immediately."

This unit performed even worse than the Japanese Army; some soldiers, upon hearing the sound of artillery, 【fled】.

"I am Chen Qian, put me through to the Artillery Battalion."

Listening to the sounds from the city wall, he knew that an artillery group had been set up outside the city.

Countless artillery shells fell like meteors from the sky.

Wang Mingzhang looked at his wristwatch, then raised the telescope in his hand to observe.

"Issue combat tasks to every Company Commander; the entire battalion will assemble in ten minutes."

There were only a few mortars, with no Type 92 Infantry Guns or Type 41 Mountain Guns.

They were also attracted by Yu Hua's heroic spirit and voluntarily joined the Sichuan Army.

After receiving the coordinates, the artillerymen adjusted the muzzles one after another; now everything was ready.

"Five rounds, rapid fire!"

"Is this Battalion Commander Chen of the Artillery Battalion?"

To think they actually have the courage to counterattack now!

This truly shocked Kawakishi Bunzaburo; since when did this Republic of China Army dare to stroke the tiger's whiskers?

【They】 kept falling toward Pingyao City!

No matter how the Japanese Army officers shouted, they just ran for their lives, looking for good places to hide.

At the Japanese Army headquarters, Yamada Ichiro was currently calling the Jinyang garrison!

"Moshi moshi..."

"Go..."

Of course, firing these five shells now was to conduct a test fire.

For this operation, Yu Hua did not intend to let the student soldiers go to the battlefield, but instead left behind one platoon of soldiers.

The train driver slammed on the emergency brakes, but three carriages still derailed.

"Dispatch reinforcements as soon as possible; my unit is under a heavy assault by the Republic of China Army."

Since the other side had dispatched a Division to attack Pingyao City, Kawakishi Bunzaburo also mobilized the main force of his Division to go and reinforce them.

"You called me!"

"Baka!"

According to previous reconnaissance, the garrison inside the city consisted of two Infantry Companies and one cavalry company.

Following Battalion Commander Chen's order, the 122nd Division's Type 92 Infantry Guns and Type 41 Mountain Guns 【opened fire】.

Inside the city!

"Open fire!"

There was no fighting spirit to speak of; as long as the Imperial Army did not pursue them, this group of the Republic of China Army would thank their lucky stars.

In this battle, the Sichuan Army naturally could not be absent.

He roared.

After hanging up the phone, Battalion Commander Chen looked at the prepared artillerymen.

"Please rest assured, Deputy Division Commander, my Artillery Battalion will certainly complete the mission."

"The Artillery Battalion is now prepared."

Kawakishi Bunzaburo was so angry he cursed: "Baka yaro!"

The shells fired by the Type 92 Infantry Guns and Type 41 Mountain Guns at this moment were like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

The Japanese Army Division that had just left Jinyang City was riding the train, preparing to go to Pingyao City.

The Japanese Army on the city defense fortifications!

Kawakishi Bunzaburo was fast asleep, and his Adjutant urgently woke him up.

Ever since the Imperial Army occupied Jinyang, the entire Republic of China Army in Jin Province had retreated.

After Yu Hua returned to Zhao Village, he also assembled his team.

"You must protect the Imperial Army's provisions!!"

"Division Commander's order: shell for ten minutes according to the previous coordinates."

This route was the only way the Japanese Army could pass.

"Boom!" With a loud noise, the headquarters was blown to rubble!

A log fell onto Yamada Ichiro, and the explosion left him severely wounded.

At this moment, Kawakishi Bunzaburo had no sleepiness left at all.

They were just waiting for the Division Commander's order!

Chen Qian came to Wang Mingzhang's side, "Old Wang."

At this moment!

Inside Pingyao City, in the Japanese Army's barracks.

Shells fell, and the massive explosion sent the sleeping Japanese Army soldiers flying in disarray.

After the five shells were fired, Battalion Commander Chen immediately made adjustments.

Pingyao City is very close to Jinyang!

He had not placed a large amount of troops there, never expecting that the now-defeated Republic of China Army would actually dare to counterattack.

Jinyang!

Wang Mingzhang's 122nd Division, taking advantage of the night, quickly arrived outside Pingyao City.

The sky quickly turned dark.

Two hours later!

Yu Hua and Li Yunlong led their troops to a Y-shaped fork in the road.

The Sichuan Army that had infiltrated the city earlier had long since figured out the locations of the Japanese Army's defensive positions, barracks, and other sites.

"Pingyao City has been ambushed by the Republic of China Army, and now Squad Leader Yamada Ichiro is requesting reinforcements from us."

"The opponent's firepower is very strong, possessing 75mm Mountain Guns and 70mm Infantry Guns!"

At this time, two companies of the Japanese Army within the city also quickly assembled.

Many little devils, at this moment, also quickly scrambled up from their barracks.

He caught his breath, "Huzi... Huzi..."

Ishida Saburo cursed in anger: "Enemy attack... enemy attack..."

The next round of artillery fire might come very soon.

"Yes!" Huzi saluted and turned to leave.

"Boom!! —"

As for the Jing'an Army inside the city!

After the gun barrels emitted a vibration, the shells rushed toward the sky, drawing arcs across the horizon.

He picked up the telephone and cranked it a few times, "Hello!"

Pingyao City is very close to Jinyang!

He believed the Imperial Army would definitely be able to hold their ground!

After Kawakishi Bunzaburo was fully dressed, he arrived at the command post.

They all knew that this was the Republic of China Army's first round of shelling.

Suddenly!

One could see the Japanese Army inside the entire camp wailing and shouting.

Just as Yamada Ichiro was shouting loudly, a shell landed on the roof of the command post.

"Boom, boom, boom!!"

"Boom, rumble!!"

"I was just waiting for you to believe it."

But, at this very instant, Battalion Commander Chen ordered the start of large-scale shelling.

"All guns, attention!"

For this attack on Pingyao City, the division's Artillery Battalion had set up an artillery position on the reverse slope of a hill outside the city.

Take care of this group of student soldiers!!

"Give me artillery fire on the important facilities inside the city; fire for ten minutes first to see the effect."

This was something Kawakishi Bunzaburo had not expected!

"It is estimated that their troop strength is no less than a division!"

Upon hearing this!

"Quickly... quickly... reinforce!!"

"Hai!" Kawakishi Bunzaburo's Adjutant nodded and bowed.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander!"

Constantly raining down on Pingyao City!

The two assembled companies of the Japanese Army were quickly crushed under this powerful artillery fire.

Suddenly!

The shells launched into the sky were like meteors shining in the night sky, rapidly smashing down toward the city.

The train had just left Jinyang City, and after traveling for less than twenty minutes, the tracks ahead were gone.

The university students rescued last time.

After Chen Qian received the order from Wang Mingzhang, he came to the hand-cranked telephone.

24 Type 92 Infantry Guns and 8 Type 41 Mountain Guns.

Battalion Commander Chen stood at attention: "Yes!"

"Order!"

"According to Squad Leader Yamada's description, the Republic of China Army has powerful firepower, possessing 75mm Mountain Guns and 70mm Infantry Guns."

"Battalion Commander!"

Artillery Battalion!

The 122nd Division's artillery was enough to crush the little devils!

Each artillery piece fired five shells.

When the squad leader Ishida Saburo was discussing his series of atrocities in Zhongtu with his subordinates.

The derailed train cars overturned, and when the Japanese Army commander ordered a rescue, he discovered that two companies of Imperial Warriors had been killed or wounded!

Such a thing happened just after leaving the city!

This infuriated the Japanese Army commander, and with no other choice, he could only march by road.

(End of this chapter)