Chapter 374: Japanese Army Retaliation

Chuan-Kang Pacification Office of Sichuan Province!

Deng Xihou, Pan Wenhua, and Liu Wenhui saw Yu Hua's reply telegram.

It said: "Do not worry, the Japanese Army will not attack."

Pan Wenhua frowned, "Yu Hua, this kid isn't making a mistake, is he?"

"Telling us not to worry."

Liu Wenhui patted Pan Wenhua on the shoulder, "How about you send another telegram to Yu Hua?"

"Ask this kid to explain it to you properly?"

At the same time, Yan Laoxi demanded that Deng Xihou and the others not retreat without his orders, otherwise they would be dealt with by military law.

Several bombings of the mountainous areas around Teng County did not reveal the Sichuan Army; it is possible the Sichuan Army units had already withdrawn from the mountains and entered the county seat.

"According to previous intelligence from the Seventh War Zone and the Second War Zone."

Their own Type 41 Mountain Guns and Type 94 Mountain Guns simply could not reach the Sichuan Army's artillery positions.

Since the movements of the Japanese Army aircraft in the Second War Zone had been clarified, the Japanese Army in Jin Province would not attack at all.

"Old Deng, how shall we reply to Yan Laoxi?"

"The commander of the Japanese Army Pingjin Area Army, Terauchi Hisaichi, has issued a death order to mobilize aircraft in the Pingjin Region to bomb our Sichuan Army."

Liu Wenhui and Deng Xihou also cheered happily.

During the Sichuan Army's night raid, although Segu Qi was prepared, the moment they arrived, they were bombarded by 75mm caliber mountain guns.

But this deal was worth it; in any case, the little devils had no intention of attacking.

"How can this be called extortion?!"

"Old Deng, Old Liu."

Japanese Army aircraft dropped sulfur bombs and heavy bombs onto the surrounding mountains.

"As for the night counterattack, let the Jing'an Army go in pursuit."

"The Sichuan Army that shelled us tonight must have used French-made Schneider M1919 mountain guns."

Deng Xihou and the others also knew Yan Laoxi's petty calculations.

"Otherwise, they will be like rats, constantly harassing us using this method."

Hasegawa Kiyoshi ordered Naval Aviation to assist Army Aviation.

The 22nd Group Army sent a telegram.

This caused great suffering for the Sichuan Army brothers in the tunnels; they had all turned into smoked bacon.

"This is very disadvantageous for us; it is throwing away the lives of Imperial Warriors for nothing."

For this reason!

"That's simple." Pan Wenhua gave his own suggestion, "Let's issue an order for Li Jiayu's 36th Group Army to prepare."

In the following day or two.

Pingjin!

It was just that the speed of the advance was very slow; Segu Qi did not dare to let the main force advance quickly.

"Baka yaro!"

"Bomb these Sichuan rats to death."

"Even if you do odd jobs for a landlord, the landlord will still give you a pittance."

Inside the camp!

Everything was prepared; if the Sichuan Army units came to launch a sneak attack, Segu Qi would ensure they would have no way to return.

Li Jiayu briefly revealed that there would be no large-scale war in Jin Province.

"If you want to launch a counterattack, please have the Division Commander contact the heavy artillery."

Only then would the Jing'an Army erupt with powerful combat effectiveness.

Where exactly are they hiding?!

Among them, the photos taken by the Japanese Army reconnaissance plane were passed into the hands of Terauchi Hisaichi.

What a pity!

In the night sky.

"That's true." Deng Xihou put down the telegram in his hand, "Yu Hua, this kid has never let us down."

Everyone was also waiting for the Sichuan Army units to come knocking.

"Drive the Sichuan Army out of the mountains."

At the same time, he also received an order from Commander Terauchi Hisaichi; the aviation corps had already carried out carpet bombing on the mountains around Teng County.

Segu Qi immediately telephoned the heavy artillery commander, ordering him to immediately carry out artillery counter-fire.

"If we aren't given some ammunition and rations, our Sichuan Army won't have the energy to work."

Teng County, Sichuan Army Command.

Segu Detachment had the Jing'an Army repair the roads, taking an entire morning to fix the roads destroyed by the Sichuan Army.

Just like that, while the three of them were discussing how to fleece Yan Laoxi.

"If Yan Laoxi wants to be a stingy miser now and not part with a single cent, our Sichuan Army might just slack off!"

Wang Mingzhang received a report from his subordinate that the Japanese Army's advance distance today was very short, but they had already left the area from yesterday that was difficult to shell.

The Segu Detachment's security troops were also on high alert.

After Li Jiayu received the telegram from Deng Xihou and the others, he also smiled happily.

The Old Soldiers said the Japanese aircraft were formidable, but the new recruits, having experienced several bombings, were living just fine in the tunnel fortifications.

Upon hearing this!

In the afternoon, the main force of the Segaya Detachment set out and advanced toward Teng County.

"Sweep the surrounding mountainous areas, drive out the hiding Sichuan Army, and encircle and annihilate them."

It was the first time the Sichuan Army had encountered this, especially some new recruits who initially thought nothing of the Japanese Army's aircraft.

After several bombings, nothing was found, and the little devils' aircraft did not linger for long.

Southern Jin Province!

Is this Sichuan Army really that miraculous?

"Night raids and shelling by the Sichuan Army at night—this is their customary tactic."

This one Mountain Gun can fire nine kilometers!

"We want to arrive at Teng County safely."

The Sichuan Army units were hiding in the mountains and dared not show themselves, so the Japanese Army's road construction became very smooth.

If not for Adjutant Yu establishing the policy of becoming one with the common people and mobilizing the masses.

After all preparations were complete!

The Sichuan Army's two Schneider M1919 Mountain Guns fired ten shells directly at the Japanese Army camp.

After measuring the coordinates, they launched a counterattack against the Sichuan Army units, but the Sichuan Army's two Schneider M1919 Mountain Guns.

The Heavy Artillery Regiment Commander mobilized four 150mm Howitzers.

Yan Laoxi's request was agreed to by the Sichuan Army.

Terauchi Hisaichi received the report from the Aviation Group Commander, and he felt his estimation could not be wrong.

"Hai!"

At the same time, the Japanese Army Aviation Group Commander also reported to Terauchi Hisaichi.

Due to the night raid last night, the Sichuan Army destroyed the roads in this area.

Recently the weather has been clear and the temperature high, with many dead branches and leaves in the mountains, so the Japanese Army dropped Sulfur Bombs.

"Anyway, tomorrow, the Chongteng Detachment will also arrive; we will join forces."

In an instant!

Inside the collapsed Tunnel Fortification, the Sichuan Army soldiers also seized the time to transfer and head to other Tunnel Fortifications.

After Pan Wenhua finished reading the telegram, he slapped his thigh and said, "So that's how it is."

If not for Yu Hua ordering the troops to reserve three or five exits when constructing the Tunnel Fortifications.

Therefore, even though the Japanese Army aircraft circled in the sky for several laps, they did not discover any Sichuan Army units in the bombed area.

However, the possibility that the Sichuan Army was still hiding in the mountains could not be ruled out.

They were also all circling in the sky, checking the situation on the ground.

Everyone had also looked down on the Japanese Army aircraft, but now, every single small hill in the entire mountain range.

Because several of the Tunnel Fortifications constructed by the Sichuan Army in the mountains were actually bombed and collapsed.

"Artillery!!"

This once made Terauchi Hisaichi's head grow a bit large?!

Could this damn Sichuan Army have escaped underground?

The mountains have been bombed so many times, and even the trees have been burned so much, yet they haven't even discovered the corpses of the Sichuan Army?!

Terauchi Hisaichi learned from many Japanese Army officers familiar with the situation of the Republic of China Army.

Because there was cover from Japanese Army aircraft in the sky during the day.

The furious Segu Qi was so angry that he drew his Command Sword and chopped off the chair he was sitting on.

For this reason, many Japanese Army aircraft also communicated via radio, indicating that they had not discovered any signs of Sichuan Army activity.

The Sichuan Army is known as the Sichuan Rats!

Asking for money, grain, and ammunition is fine, but you must fight the Japanese Army to the death for me, until the last man.

"Lao Liu, what you said makes sense."

Must pay attention to preparations for a Sichuan Army night raid.

Many Jing'an Army troops cannot play a decisive role at all; only when the Imperial Army fights a pursuit battle.

Turning the entire mountain range into a sea of fire, with large amounts of smoke swirling over the hilltops.

Yan Laoxi received the telegram from Deng Xihou and the others; the Sichuan Army wanted money, grain, and ammunition, so he had to grit his teeth and accept it.

Night!

Although the Sichuan Army soldiers hiding in the tunnels were smoked and their faces turned into painted cats, their breathing was not obstructed.

Allowing the 36th Group Army to hold on; Li Jiayu dared not imagine the consequences.

Tonight, the Group Army artillery units can conduct fire strikes.

Liu Wenhui looked at everyone with a smile.

Segu Qi was in his tent, looking at the map.

The 18th Group Army in Hongdong, after the two commanders received Yan Laoxi's order, also communicated with Li Jiayu.

Fortunately, there were many tunnel vents, so they were not choked to death by the smoke, and the Japanese Army aircraft in the sky, after dropping Sulfur Bombs and Bombs.

"Launched a sneak attack on the Japanese Army Segaya Detachment, inflicting great casualties on the Japanese Army."

However, they could use two artillery pieces to harass the Japanese Army, giving the devils no peace.

Li Jiayu dispatched his trusted aide to the Ji County arsenal.

Could it be that because of this nickname, the Sichuan Army really escaped into the ground like rats?!

No trace of the Sichuan Army was found in the mountains, so Terauchi Hisaichi had to order the Segaya Detachment to be on alert at night.

A large number of Japanese Army aircraft bombed the mountains surrounding Teng County and Teng County itself.

"It is only reasonable that Yan Laoxi lets us Sichuan Army exert effort while he provides some ammunition and provisions."

Segu Qi was driven mad; the Sichuan Army had actually changed their method of surprise attack.

"Since he wants our Sichuan Army to exert effort, as Commander of the Second War Zone, we must ruthlessly extort a sum from this Yan Laoxi."

"Your Excellency Detachment Commander, I also feel that we should mop up the surrounding mountainous areas."

After the strike succeeded, the trucks towed the Mountain Guns and left the position.

That would simply be unfair to that aggressive face Yan Laoxi wore last time.

The Segaya Detachment must make preparations to guard against the Sichuan Army's Night Raid.

Several Battalion Commanders and Regiment Commanders also came one after another to petition the Segaya Detachment.

For this reason, he ordered the Japanese Army aviation group to observe the ground conditions after the bombing ended.

Although they could not conduct a simultaneous artillery barrage to achieve suppressive fire coverage.

This was something Segu Qi had not expected at all.

"Your Excellency Detachment Commander!"

The bombing density of the Imperial Aviation was so great, and many Sulfur Bombs were also dropped.

Teng County!

To avoid the exits being blocked when the Tunnel collapsed, causing suffocation and soldiers being buried alive.

The Japanese Army's frantic retaliation also gave Yu Hua a big fright.

Once Liu Wenhui said these words, Deng Xihou and Pan Wenhua both expressed their approval.

As long as the Sichuan Army comes to launch a sneak attack, we will immediately make the Sichuan Army become the Imperial Army's cannon fodder.

Tell the two commanders of the 18th Group Army not to worry.

"Last night, Wang Mingzhang's 122nd Division and Yu Hua's Independent Brigade."

Ever since Deng Xihou's Group Army was driven away by Yan Laoxi last time, Li Jiayu's 36th Group Army had also been ostracized.

According to the combat situation of the Sichuan Army in the Seventh War Zone, Japanese Army Commander Terauchi Hisaichi suspected that the 22nd Group Army must be hiding in the mountainous areas.

The devils' planes would bomb several times; even the Old Soldiers who had experienced the Japanese Army's massive aerial bombardment were now stunned.

"Otherwise, if the Sichuan Army launches a Night Raid at night, we will dispatch troops to pursue them."

At the same time, the artillery units within the Detachment set up three lines of defense for the Type 92 Infantry Guns and Mortars.

Advancing from north and south to annihilate the Sichuan Army units was also the requirement of the Imperial General Headquarters.

Because the Sichuan Army had conducted a Night Raid last night, Segu Qi arranged the Outposts uniformly this time.

Hongdong!

At the same time, Terauchi Hisaichi also specifically contacted the Navy fleet commander—Hasegawa Kiyoshi.

"Forget it!" Pan Wenhua shook his head, "Since Yu Hua says so, he must have his reasons."

"This bunch of people is fine at building roads, but letting them counterattack is simply gifting Weaponry to the Sichuan Army."

"The situation regarding the movement of Japanese Army planes in the Second War Zone has now been clarified."

"Perhaps, they might just vanish while running."

"Moshi moshi... Your Excellency Detachment Commander, the Imperial Mountain Field Gun artillery cannot reach the enemy's artillery position."

"Then it is necessary to mop up the mountainous areas around Teng County to compress the Sichuan Army's living space."

Yan Laoxi cutting off the 36th Group Army's provisions, ammunition, and so on, once caused difficulties for the 36th Group Army.

Night!

"His judgment is likely correct."

Therefore, the devils' Heavy Artillery bombed nothing but air.

Two Schneider M1919 Mountain Guns were towed by the Sichuan Army's trucks to a hillside outside the city.

Inside the Japanese Army camp, the little devil's Artillery Regiment Commander discovered after calculations.

Last time the Sichuan Army was driven out by Yan Laoxi, it made Deng Xihou furious; now, if he doesn't give Yan Laoxi a taste of his own medicine.

Yan Laoxi's idea was very simple.

The wailing of the little devils constantly reached Segu Qi's ears.

Have the Naval Aviation follow the Army Aviation to bomb the mountainous areas around Teng County and Teng County city.

The 36th Group Army directly hauled away several train cars from the train from Ji County to Hongdong.

Inside the Segaya Detachment's camp.

See if the Sichuan Army is truly hiding in the mountains; if the guess is accurate, increase the bombing intensity.

The Sichuan Army units must be hiding in the mountains; he had the planes conduct low-altitude reconnaissance and take photos, which Terauchi Hisaichi wanted to view personally.

"Contact the artillery unit immediately, set up the Mountain Guns, and give me a counterattack."

He still had to wait for the Chongteng Detachment behind.

Previously in the Fifth War Zone, the Japanese Army also had planes assisting, but never such a powerful bombing density.

"Connect me to the Detachment Commander!"

For the 122nd Division, Wang Mingzhang had begged Sun Zhen for a long time before borrowing two 75mm Schneider M1919 Mountain Guns from the Group Army artillery regiment.

Segu Qi could not figure it out.

"The Sichuan Army units used Minefields and Explosives to intercept our pursuing troops."

It was entirely possible to use these two artillery pieces to launch a Night Raid on the Japanese Army tonight.

After the Heavy Artillery counterattacked, the Sichuan Army's artillery did not continue to provoke the Japanese Army.

"Communications Soldier!"

Terauchi Hisaichi checked several times but did not discover any signs of Sichuan Army activity in the bombed mountainous areas.

Sentries, hidden sentries, pillboxes, field works, circular fortifications, and staggered fire configurations.

The Japanese Army was very uneasy about the combat effectiveness of the Jing'an Army, because the Sichuan Army of the Seventh War Zone had been suppressing the Jing'an Army in battle.

"Based on our regiment's experience in engaging the Sichuan Army."

At the same time, in broad daylight, the main force of the Segaya Detachment began to leave their stationed camp and advance toward Teng County.

We can take advantage of this opportunity to obtain more supplies from Yan Laoxi.

"Sigh... Old Pan, what you said is not right."

This made many in the Japanese Army unable to understand: why was the Jing'an Army so valiant when pursuing the Republic of China Army?

Once the Imperial Army suffered a setback in battle and needed the Jing'an Army to hold the line, this bunch would get weak in the knees at the first sign of fighting, unable to withstand a single blow.

(End of this chapter)