Traveling through 1937, starting from the Battle of Songhu

Chapter 407 Zhao Ziqing's Explanation

At the temporary command post of the independent regiment, Gu Changfeng looked at Zhao Ziqing with a smile and did not speak for a long time.

This guy was encountered when Gu Changfeng came out, so he simply brought the special forces team out with him.

On the way, he actually didn't ask Zhao Ziqing what happened from last night to this morning. Instead, Zhao Ziqing felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by several people, so he took the initiative to explain the whole process.

The reason is actually simple. Zhao Ziqing had studied abroad in Japan for two years. During that time, he had a good relationship with a Japanese student. During that time, he followed this male senior to various places and got to know more people.

Zhao Ziqing spoke fluent Japanese language, which resulted in many Japanese students not knowing that he was Chinese.

The rest was simple. Since the Huaxia War broke out, Zhao Ziqing returned to China.

This time, Zhao Ziqing was lurking in front of the 26th Division, and nothing happened. Everything was normal. Later, when he returned to Laiyuan to rest, he happened to meet a Japanese soldier who had seen Zhao Ziqing before.

After graduating from the Army Officer School, this Japanese soldier joined the army directly. After fighting in various battles, he was successfully promoted to the logistics staff officer of the 26th Division.

Meeting Zhao Ziqing in Laiyuan this time felt like meeting a relative. Both of them were very happy. After a drink, they talked about their life in Japan.

After being fooled by Zhao Ziqing, the Japanese soldier did not arouse any suspicion. He then took Zhao Ziqing to various places, and finally many lower-level officers in the 26th Division knew him. This gave them the opportunity to successfully destroy the Japanese soldier's baggage and mountain artillery.

After watching Zhao Ziqing finish speaking, Gu Changfeng said with a smile: "Old Zhao, if this devil named Chacun Erlang knew that it was you who destroyed their baggage and mountain running group, would he hate you to death? Haha!"

As he spoke, he even laughed. It was really a coincidence that caused the Japanese to suffer such bad luck.

Zhao Ziqing said speechlessly: "The devils are wreaking havoc in China. As a Chinese, it is my duty to fight them. Let alone our previous relationship, even if you ask me to kill him now, I will not show any mercy."

After fighting the Japs for so long, he had witnessed their brutality. Facing the enemy, he had only one thought in his mind: only dead Japs were good Japs, and those who were not dead would be sent to hell.

Gu Changfeng nodded when he heard what Zhao Ziqing said, "Now that both sides have different positions, we must not show mercy when it's time to strike, otherwise it will definitely be our Chinese soldiers and civilians who will be hurt in the end."

Zhao Ziqing waved his hand, obviously not wanting to talk about this topic. After thinking for a while, he said, "The Japanese troops are there. With our limited forces, it's unlikely that we can gain much advantage. Should we retreat first?"

He left after completing his plan because he didn't want the special forces to suffer heavy casualties. As a result, he met Gu Changfeng, who was leading the team, on the way. This situation made him feel helpless.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changfeng shook his head and said, "I know the Japanese have more troops, so I don't plan to fight them to the death. I plan to knock out one of their front teeth before retreating."

He has already come out, but it is not his character to do nothing.

Take advantage when there is a bargain, run away when there is none, what are you afraid of?

Zhao Ziqing looked at Gu Changfeng hesitantly, then smiled bitterly in his heart and said nothing more.

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As for the Japanese, it is unrealistic to say that Matsuura has no trump cards. It is just that he was attacked again and again by the Independent Regiment, and his confidence was destroyed in an instant.

Especially when the loss report was handed to him, he simply couldn't bear to look at it.

A large amount of supplies were destroyed and not much was salvaged. The mountain and field artillery of their 106th Division and the 6th Division could be combined to form a mountain and field artillery group.

However, due to carelessness, it was damaged in Gaojia Town.

In fact, it was not accidental. For example, what happened to the Mountain Artillery Regiment in Gaojia Town was known only to insiders, and no one else could have known about it. Matsuura was very confused about this.

Before he could figure it out, the sound of artillery fire outside began, and Matsuura could only shift his attention to what was in front of him.

After all, the commander had prepared enough supplies for more than a month. Even if Shijiazhuang and Baoding were gone, they were still there. It would just take some time, so he was not panicked about this.

Inside and outside Gaojia Town, the Japanese soldiers, after a brief period of chaos, became orderly again under the leadership of several regiment commanders and Mizukawa Kita.

Facing the attack of the independent regiment, they responded immediately and the Japanese soldiers entered the fortifications dug in advance one after another.

This time the offensive and defensive positions of the two sides changed. It must be said that Gu Changfeng was very brave. Facing tens of thousands of Japanese devils, he still brought more than 2,000 people with him.

Boom boom boom...Boom boom boom!

Gu Changfeng had more than 30 mortars and infantry guns lined up in a row, firing at the Japanese positions.

This time, he brought out almost all the artillery shells except for the artillery shells left for the Fourth Battalion, ready to fight a big battle with the Japanese.

Similarly, the artillery battalion led by Lu Daya was not idle either. The four German heavy artillery fired without mercy, and each shell killed almost seven or eight Japanese soldiers.

Although the Japanese were hiding in the fortifications they had dug in advance, their fortifications were still not good enough to withstand large-caliber grenades. The power of the explosion of the shells alone was enough to shock the Japanese under the fortifications to death.

This time, Gu Changfeng let the Japanese experience what it means to have artillery bombardment followed by infantry charge.

After twenty minutes of attack, the Japanese soldiers suffered heavy casualties. Before they had time to react, the soldiers of the independent regiment began to charge towards the Japanese positions with roars.

Da da da!

Da da da!

With the M60 providing support and the fire teams coordinating the attack, the surviving Japanese soldiers in the fortifications were already in great pain, and now they were suppressed to the point that they couldn't even raise their heads.

Kimura could no longer sit still. His regiment had suffered heavy casualties. Although he had now taken on the task of delaying time, this was not the way to die. If he continued fighting, his regiment would be eliminated.

In fact, the Japanese had a clear advantage in manpower, and they would not allow the independent regiment to attack their fortifications.

Therefore, at the strong request of Major General Mizukawa, the 26th Division was responsible for the detour, blocking the retreat of the Independent Regiment and trying to capture the attackers in one fell swoop.

Up to now, no matter how big or small the Japanese are, they all hate the Independent Regiment to the core. If they can eliminate some soldiers of the Independent Regiment, they will definitely not let them go.

"Bakayaro, let the Iino Brigade take over."

After that, he called the division headquarters and asked for help from the division commander.

The Japanese adopted the tactic of flanking and encircling, so so far, apart from one regiment guarding the inner line of defense, there is only one Kimura regiment on the periphery.

Kimura's regiment had suffered heavy casualties before, and only had two battalions left. If he did not request support, his regiment would be destroyed, which was something Kimura could not tolerate.

At the Japanese division headquarters, Matsuura received the call and without much thought, he said directly: "Kijima-kun, you hold on for ten minutes. After ten minutes, retreat to the second line of defense. The battlefield will be handed over to Tanaka's regiment."

The enemy's artillery fire caused heavy casualties to the already miserable Kimura Regiment. He now had to take Kimura's thoughts, or the thoughts of the Japanese on the front line, into consideration.

However, he had to delay time and wait for the 6th Division and the Cavalry Regiment to encircle him, so he had no choice but to withstand the attack of the Independent Regiment first.