kingnovel Chapter 1055 This Time You Can Run
Chapter 1055 This Time You Can Run
The group regained their composure.
Takeshita Shun glanced at Fang Shengli and said, "Since we can't wipe out an entire brigade or even half of it in one go, and given the terrain, if we launch an attack, we'll either rout or pursue them. So why don't we change our approach and achieve our goal by accumulating numbers?"
"The Japanese army will definitely do the 'encirclement and annihilation' strategy, and what we need to do is the same thing: strike the Japanese forces that are trying to intercept us. After all, the Japanese army will not let us go and will inevitably mobilize heavy forces to attack. What the war zone needs to do is to do the opposite."
"In that case, our losses will be even greater." Fang Shengli sighed. The Independent Brigade had finally managed to recover some morale, and if this continues, then after this battle, the Independent Brigade will probably have to reorganize and rest again.
Zhou Weiguo tapped the table; "Given the current situation, if this matter can stabilize the situation and bring long-term benefits to our mountain city, even if our independent brigade is wiped out in this battle, it will be worth it."
"Since you've said that, what else can I say? However, given the terrain here, I personally believe that the troops should request another batch of ammunition from their superiors, especially anti-aircraft machine guns, machine gun ammunition, artillery shells, and flat-fire guns."
Since it is a defensive operation, the enemy will inevitably deploy tanks, armored vehicles, and even cavalry. The best way to deal with these two things is with direct-fire artillery and anti-aircraft machine guns. As for the air force, anti-aircraft machine guns are needed to suppress their low-altitude bombing.
"Report." Zhou Weiguo lit a cigarette, gestured for Tian Jing to report, and then looked at Xiao Ya; "It's been a while since I've contacted Chang Guqing to reconnect, Xiao Ya, you..."
"Don't even think about it." Xiao Ya understood perfectly well that in this battle, no one was sure if they would come back alive. Awen was just trying to get her to leave this place temporarily by doing this.
"I'm worried that if Hase Kiyoshi isn't around him for a while, he'll forget what his mission is."
Ha ha……
Xiao Ya completely ignored Zhou Weiguo and pointed to Zhang Guifang next to her: "Pack your things and get ready to leave."
After saying that, he turned to look at Zhou Weiguo; "If we're going to live, we'll live together; if we're going to die, I'll go with you."
The Independent Brigade set off at noon on the second day. After receiving the news, the war zone urgently airlifted a batch of anti-aircraft machine guns and ammunition from the mountain city, along with seven direct-fire guns to supplement the Independent Brigade. The Independent Brigade's several 100mm heavy guns were directly handed over to the war zone command for deployment, and two tank companies were also transferred there.
After all, the Independent Brigade is on the defensive this time, not on the offensive, so tanks and heavy artillery are not very useful.
On the very day Zhou Weiguo left, Little Zhuge, accompanied by his adjutant, once again arrived at the command post where Tang's army was located.
Tang Paopao is now afraid of Little Zhuge.
He knew very well that this man was not as easy to talk to as Commander Li. Perhaps he could disobey Commander Li, who might let him off the hook because he was from the Central Army. Even if he made a mistake, Commander Li would turn a blind eye. But this man was different.
This guy won't show you any leniency. If you don't act according to his orders, he'll definitely shoot you, and he won't even give you a chance to complain.
Reporting him was useless; he never found out who on his list actually survived.
"Get your men out." Little Zhuge said, sitting in the seat that belonged to Tang Paopao and pointing to several officers.
"You may all leave." Tang Paopao's muscles tensed, but he still smiled and personally poured tea for Xiao Zhuge. "Why has the commander come?"
Little Zhuge glanced at him and said, "What, can't I come? Or is it that my coming will affect you in some way?"
Tang Paopao swallowed hard. He was genuinely afraid of this man, so he quickly explained, "Nothing of the sort. It is an honor for all the officers and soldiers of our legion, and also for me, that you, sir, could come."
Little Zhuge wasn't there to intimidate. He softened his tone and gestured for Tang Paopao to sit down, saying, "The Independent Brigade has moved to your right flank. You should know what to do next."
This is to remind myself.
Tang Paopao thought to himself, if it were only Commander Li here, he could naturally play some tricks, but with this person here, he didn't dare, he was afraid of dying.
"Rest assured, sir. Even if our legion fights to the last man, we will ensure the safety of the left flank of the Independent Brigade."
Little Zhuge was very satisfied with his answer, but this time, he wasn't there to remind Tang Paopao whether he should run away or not; this time, he hoped Tang Paopao would run away.
"You must have been wronged in the Fifth War Zone." Little Zhuge's nonsensical remark left Tang Paopao speechless.
It was truly unfair. He was suppressed from doing anything he wanted, especially after the Battle of Taierzhuang, when he became a key target of the war zone, and his name would be called out at every military meeting.
This feeling was indescribably unbearable. To be honest, he wanted to run away, to run far away, even if he didn't have to be the legion commander anymore, as long as he could get away from the place where Commander Bai didn't care.
The problem is, he can't leave. He tried to send a telegram hoping his superiors would let him go, but he was more worried about retaliation from the Guangxi army.
The old man would never actually fall out with this person just because his head is being moved. He wouldn't have done that in the past, and he certainly wouldn't now.
"My subordinates dare not."
"Alright." Little Zhuge picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "After this battle, you can go to the Sixth War Zone."
The Sixth War Zone, ah, that's great. No matter what, it's under Commander Chen's command. We're all from the Central Army, so his life has become much easier.
"Yes." Tang Paopao could barely suppress the corners of his mouth turning up. Xiao Zhuge glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and said, "In this operation, you must take the opportunity, such as when the Japanese army is launching a fierce attack and advancing rapidly, to quickly retreat and isolate the Independent Brigade."
"Yes." Tang Paopao responded habitually, then, realizing something was amiss, looked up at Commander Bai and exclaimed.
"Sir, I...I didn't hear wrong, did I?"
If we move aside and let the Independent Brigade get bogged down in it, wouldn't that just put the Independent Brigade in an enemy encirclement?
No, the Independent Brigade has always been the most valued unit by Commander Bai and several senior generals in Shancheng, and its equipment is also the best. How come this time...?
“You heard me right. This time, I’m allowing you to run. You can even run 100 kilometers or even 150 kilometers beyond the front line.”
Ah this...
What a wonderful thing!