Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 342 Happy in vain

“Your Majesty Colonel! The head of Nishihara Group sent a call back!”

“The lieutenant general asked us to confirm again to see if there are any Eighth Route Army marching pots among the captured trophies?”

Hearing this, Isamu Terauchi pulled the reins to force the Anglo-Norman horse under his crotch to stop running, and then stared at the signal soldier on standby on the left with a puzzled expression.

Those eyes seemed to say: Am I crazy or are they sick? Is there any definite need for a broken iron pot?

However, the orders from superiors must be obeyed. The old Japanese first ordered the entire army to stop the pursuit and stay on alert, and then asked the baggage team in the rear to carry the big blame.

After repeated observations, Terauchi Isamu sighed helplessly.

“Why are these bureaucrats who graduated from mainland China always pursuing meaningless details? If we stop advancing now, we will definitely lose the opportunity to catch up with the enemy’s leader.”

 “If you have the skill to be in a daze, wouldn’t it be good to take advantage of the victory and pursue it?”

However, complaints are complaints, and the old devil still said to the signal soldier:

“Call back and tell the group leader at the rear that the loot we captured is the marching pot of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region Headquarters.”

 Don't underestimate Nishihara Issaku. Although the old devil has not performed well in recent battles, he is from the 34th Saber Team of Mainland China.

 If you want to be a member of the Saber team, you must be among the top six graduates of each class in Mainland China. This title is a symbol of honor and personal strength.

Even though Terauchi Isamu was a hereditary baron, he had to obey the other party's orders in military operations.

 A moment later, the telegram from the 14th Cavalry Regiment was sent back to Fengzhen. Seeing the affirmative answer written in black and white on the paper, Nishihara Issaku jumped up from his stool with excitement.

“Haha! These lucky guys! They can get medals! It seems that Amaterasu is blessing our cavalry group!”

“Order Isamu Terauchi’s troops! Immediately leave Datong with the loot and return to Fengzhen headquarters! Their current mission is to protect the marching pot at all costs!”

“Adjacent troops take action immediately! Cover the retreat of the 14th Cavalry Regiment! Also! Contact the North China Army Aviation! Let them assemble towards Datong! The Eighth Route Army will definitely counterattack madly if it loses its commander!”

At the same time, Yano Otonzaburo and Iinuma Mamoru also issued the same order.

There will be plenty of time to resolve internal conflicts in the future. The top priority now is to safely return the loot to the headquarters, otherwise all small actions will be in vain.

 After receiving the order, the 26th Division, the 110th Division and the Cavalry Group immediately moved closer to Terauchi Isamu's position.

The Japanese who were still charging and fighting suddenly began to avoid fighting, which greatly facilitated the retreat of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.

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“Sure, something is wrong?”

“Why did the Japanese suddenly stop pursuing them? Why do they still seem to be changing their route? I personally think that there is a high probability that one of the friendly troops was bitten by the enemy!”

Things have developed so far, the 59th Regiment has achieved the goal of strategic deception.

Through the remains of documents left in the combat conference room, the Japanese are now firmly convinced that the army reorganization experts are in Datong City.

Through the military supplies left on the retreat route, the soldiers of the two companies also led the enemy's most mobile cavalry unit to a completely opposite route to the army reorganization experts.

Even if the 59th Regiment retreats as planned now, no one can say anything from the moral high ground.

 However, if the "friendly troops" are in trouble, it is absolutely impossible for Li Da to leave the mountain without moving.

 From his perspective, the Japanese were still in pursuit just now. To suddenly change the direction of march, something unexpected must have happened, and there must be something wrong with it.

 “Well, I agree with Shitou’s idea.”

“Counting the time, the boss may have arrived at Huairen, and the **** mission is over. Get ready to fight, we have to make some noise to help the trapped friendly forces share the firepower.”

"As long as the gunshots are fired here, we will not be afraid of the enemy and will not divide our troops."

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers of the two companies became more motivated to fight.

　Judging from the apparent combat strength, a Japanese cavalry brigade has more than 300 people. There are more than 600 people in these two companies, and they may even have a chance to crush them in a fight.

Although the Japanese cavalry is known as an aristocratic unit, its actual combat effectiveness is really not very good.

Facing the Eighth Route Army two years ago, the opponent could still bully others with its mobility and firepower. Now? Sufficient ammunition tubes for submachine guns, light machine guns and mortars.

If the enemy dares to charge, the soldiers dare to put the barrel of the gun into the enemy's horse's mouth.

 It is said that just listen to it, but no one really takes it seriously. At the beginning, Sugiyama Gen claimed that the Republic of China would be destroyed in three months, but now he is still fighting back more and more.

“Hey, I’ve always wanted to fight the Japanese cavalry, and today I finally got the chance!”

“Captain! Leave it to me to stop the enemy from the front, and leave the side battlefield to Cheng Hai and his company. If everything goes well, the battle will be over within ten minutes!”

The magnet has a relaxed tone and gets straight to the point.

 What age are we now, and we still play horseback riding and slashing?

Even if the Japanese cavalry rushes up at high speed, their company can still stop the enemy by relying on the firepower network of submachine guns and machine guns.

 Coupled with the firepower deployed on the side, the Japanese cavalry can be taught how to behave in minutes.

"Hey, it's good to be confident, but you can't underestimate the enemy. Mr. Guan is careless and loses Jingzhou, let alone us."

“The first company was responsible for slowing down the Japanese cavalry, and the second company provided fire support from the flanks. After completing the task, the troops quickly evacuated the battlefield in platoon units.”

 “If there are any special situations or findings, report them promptly and take action!”

 In fact, Li Dabao is also very confident about this battle.

 In just two years, he led his comrades to participate in large and small battles. To be able to develop from a militia team to a main force group with a designation, there will naturally be no shortage of combat experience.

Even in terms of firepower alone, their regiment is ten times stronger than it was in 1939. How difficult is it to deal with a cavalry brigade?

While the 59th Regiment was setting up the battlefield, the 14th Cavalry Regiment once again received a call from the rear.

When Terauchi Isamu received the telegram from the communications soldier and read it carefully, an unhealthy blush immediately appeared on the old Japanese's face.

 “Baga, what on earth is Nishihara Yice going to do!”

"This is just a common military pot. Why is he so obsessed with the Eighth Route Army's cooking utensils?"

“If we let the regiment retreat now, wouldn’t it mean that I would give up the opportunity to make meritorious deeds! Damn bureaucracy, how could the headquarters let a pig become the lieutenant general of my younger brother’s country?”

Hearing this, the communications soldiers on the side quickly retreated quietly, fearing that their commander would hit him in the face with a whip.

 After a few curse words, Terauchi Isamu suddenly realized that something was fishy.

Just as Issaku Nishihara always believed that a nobleman would not send random telegrams, he also felt that a lieutenant general with a background of saber corps would not be a lunatic.

 In this case, the problem lies in the military pot itself.

“Signal Corps! Get the code book quickly! See if marching pot is a code word? What does it mean specifically?”

But at this moment, a crisp gunshot suddenly came from the distance.

Terauchi Yong's brains were splattered when he was shot, and half of his skull collapsed onto the face of the communications soldier. The whole person didn't even utter a scream, and fell straight from the horse.

This precise shot was made by Magnet. As the most accurate shooter in the 59th Regiment, he killed the Japanese colonel with only one bullet. There was nothing I could do. Not only did Isamu Terauchi wear Shaobao, but he also cursed in the crowd.

 The above behavior clearly told everyone present that he was the supreme commander of the cavalry here.

 “Your Excellency, Colonel!”

 “Enemy attack! There are enemies!”

 "Charge! Find me the Republican man in front! Pull him out! Give the commander his life!"

His own commander died right in front of his eyes. This behavior was undoubtedly a shameful humiliation for the 14th Cavalry Regiment.

The lieutenant colonel who took over the command waved his riding crop, holding the reins with one hand and waving his saber with the other. The expression on his face was extremely ferocious.

 As for a trap or a conspiracy?

 Don't be kidding, the main force of the Eighth Route Army is running around with their tails between their legs. How could anyone take the initiative to expose their position at this time?

Moreover, it is a normal thing to encounter the enemy's rout in street fighting.

 “Kill it for me!”

 After receiving the order, hundreds of cavalry followed closely. The death of a noble is no small matter. If they cannot kill the culprit, they will suffer the same consequences.

 After rushing forward for more than 200 meters, the soldiers of the 14th Cavalry Regiment showed overjoyed expressions.

 Because directly in front of them was a large open space.

 Flat ground is extremely suitable for horses to run and can minimize terrain restrictions on cavalry. This means that our own side can take advantage of its speed, and it also means that the sneak attack of the Eighth Route Army will have nowhere to hide.

As long as the enemy can be found, whether with mounted archery or saber, he can easily take off the enemy's head.

 “Speed ​​up!”

 “Everyone, speed up! I’ve already seen that Republican!”

 At the call of the Lieutenant Colonel, the Japanese all waved their riding whips. The war horse was stimulated and accelerated one after another, and was about to approach the position where the magnet would fire.

 Suddenly, an accident happens.

 Da da da. Da da da.

Regular short bursts of fire rang out, and the Japanese cavalry rushing at the front fell over, as if they had hit a wall of air.

"idiot!"

Looking along the sound, the Japanese Lieutenant Colonel who took over suddenly had eyes wide open.

Not far away, directly ahead, the Eighth Route Army built a defensive position with three light machine guns as the core. Due to the darkness of night, no one could discover it in time.

 “Spread out, the enemy’s firepower is not strong! Charge forward and kill those Republic of China people!”

"Machine gun squad! You attack from the flanks and must suppress the Eighth Route Army's light machine guns!"

 Being able to become a lieutenant commander, the enemy's commanding ability is naturally not bad.

There are only three light machine guns in the front. The impact speed of their cavalry is fast enough, and it does not take much time to sprint 200 meters. With the opponent's firepower, there won't be any big losses after the troops disperse.

Even if the Eighth Route Army retains a hand, it will be difficult to have any impact on the battlefield.

 Following the command of his lieutenant, the Japanese cavalry instantly dispersed in an attack formation. The machine gun team went around to the side and dismounted, setting up crooked handles to shoot at the 59th Regiment.

When he saw that he was a hundred meters away, Li Dabao gave the order to attack without hesitation.

Originally, he just wanted to **** the Japanese cavalry, but he never expected that the entire army would charge forward without even conducting reconnaissance, and he would have no choice but to annihilate the enemy.

"beat!"

 Suddenly, the sound of firing from rifles, submachine guns and light machine guns resounded across the battlefield.

The flank position is the most exaggerated. Facing unsuspecting cavalry, a light machine gun with good shooting range is no different from massacre. With just one direct shot, dozens of Japanese soldiers fell.

 At this scene, the Japanese Lieutenant Colonel was so angry that he almost died on the spot.

It was only now that he discovered that the Eighth Route Army actually dared to ambush them. This is not because the Japanese are arrogant, but mainly because Li Da's ability does not follow the routine at all.

Your main forces are retreating. Aren't you afraid that the sound of gunfire will attract our reinforcements?

However, the Japanese have no choice. Now there are enemies on three sides, and only an attack can find a way out.

 The Japs of the 14th Cavalry Regiment gritted their teeth and continued to charge. While they kept firing, they tried their best to hide their bodies behind the horses.

Everyone is holding their breath. As long as they can reach the Eighth Route Army's position, they can demonstrate the saber skills they have practiced hard for several years.

 The intentions of the Japanese were obviously not hidden from Li Da’s capable eyes. Facing the enemy's overwhelming assault, he waved his hand and signaled everyone to open fire.

 “Hand grenades! All 50 cannons are on!”

 “The Japs have come from afar, and we must not fail to entertain them.”

 Saber? In what age are you still playing melee combat? Isn’t the automatic firepower so good?

 Two minutes later, the battle was completely over.

With nearly a hundred submachine guns and a dozen light machine guns, the Japanese were unable to reach the 59th Regiment until their death. Looking at the corpses lying on the ground, Li Daben immediately ordered:

 “Take a count of the casualties, cover the wounded and leave first!”

“Shitou, go take a look at the corpse of the Japanese commander. Maybe you can find out some useful information.”

"That old devil kept cursing before you shot him. Maybe his superiors gave him some random orders."

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 Fengzhen, joint command post of the Mongolian Army.

 Compared with the laughter before, the war conference room at this time was eerily quiet.

Three Japanese lieutenant generals sat silently in front of a corpse. The depressing atmosphere made the surrounding staff officers dare not breathe.

 Good news, the Battle of Datong is over. Troops at all levels of the three divisions are now cleaning up the battlefield. They have once again captured the important gateway town in Shanxi.

 Bad news, Terauchi Yu is dead.

 The most important marching pot disappeared without a trace, and everyone was happy in vain.

“Nishihara-kun, what should we do next? What should General Okamura Neji tell us?”

“I heard that the telegram sent to the base camp in Bei P has been prepared. If we return empty-handed, wouldn’t it be a slap in the general’s face again? The general is angry, but the relatives don’t recognize him!”

 (End of this chapter)