boyutpedia Chapter 139 Withdrawal from the Defense Line
Chapter 139 Withdrawal from the Defense Line
"Battalion Commander Niu, we're here." Long Wenying, who had arrived at the battlefield, immediately joined the fight.
"It's dangerous here, Staff Officer Long, you stay in the back." When Niu Dali saw Long Wenying arrive, he hurriedly pulled her into the trench.
“If you can fight on the front lines, so can we female soldiers. There is no distinction between men and women on the battlefield, only warriors,” Long Wenying said firmly.
"I must fight alongside you. I'm not some delicate girl; I'm a qualified warrior."
"Alright, then I order you to command the artillery attack." Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Niu Dali changed his approach.
"No, I need to command the battle on the front lines."
“Long Wenying, obey orders. I am the frontline commander.” Niu Dali said solemnly.
"Yes, Battalion Commander Niu." Before leaving, Long Wenying glared at Niu Dali.
"Second and Third Companies, attack from the flanks! Drive this puppet army back!" Niu Dali hurriedly gave the order as the puppet army charged forward again.
"Yes, Battalion Commander Niu."
Just as Niu Dali had repelled the attacking puppet troops, Qin Yang ran over.
"Battalion Commander, we have spotted a Japanese unit in our rear, about two squads, heading towards us."
"It seems the Japanese know we're here to hold off this puppet army. So, you take the company and the mess platoon and hold off the Japanese to ensure the safety of our rear."
"Yes, Battalion Commander, I'll take the men there." After saying that, Qin Yang led his company and the cook squad toward the Japanese.
"it is good."
"Battalion Commander, the puppet troops are coming up again!" the Second Company Commander shouted.
"Damn it, have these puppet troops gone mad? The communications officer notified Staff Officer Long to order the artillery to open fire when the opportunity arises."
"Yes, battalion commander."
"The entire battalion prepares for battle." Niu Dali pulled the bolt back on his rifle.
"Call me."
"Da, da, da..." The reconnaissance battalion clashed with the puppet troops again.
Meanwhile, Qin Yang and his company also engaged in combat with the Japanese.
"Platoon leader, take men to reinforce Qin Yang." Long Wenying also spotted the puppet troops trying to launch a sneak attack from the rear, so he ordered the mortar company to send a platoon of mortars to support Qin Yang.
"Yes, Staff Officer Long."
"The rest of you, aim at the puppet troops and fire freely."
"Yes."
The sounds of explosions, "Boom, boom, boom," echoed through the attacking ranks of the puppet troops.
Under the reconnaissance battalion's blocking action, the Second Regiment of the puppet army was severely blocked in the Juma River area, unable to advance an inch. Meanwhile, the Aoki Company, which went to reinforce them, was similarly blocked in front of the position by Qin Yang's First Company.
"Commander, the puppet army reports that the enemy is putting up a fierce resistance, and they are unable to break through the enemy's defenses," the accompanying staff officer reported.
"You idiots, a bunch of useless trash!" Masaki Ikeda slammed his fist on the table in anger.
"What's the situation with Squadron Aoki?" asked Masato Ikeda.
"They were also blocked by this medieval force and were unable to rendezvous with the Second Regiment of the Imperial Army."
"Baka yarou." Masaki Ikeda slammed the cup on the table onto the floor.
With a loud crash, the cup shattered.
After a short while, Masato Ikeda resumed his speech, ordering the front-line troops to cease their offensive and immediately dispatching another company to support the Second Regiment of the Imperial Army.
"However, Commander, if we stop our attack now, we will give the defending Chinese troops a chance to catch their breath."
"There is no other good way now, and we can't break through the Chinese army's defenses either. We might as well join forces with the Second Regiment of the puppet army and launch a final general offensive."
"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander."
"After the order to retreat, rest and regroup immediately, and be ready to launch another attack at any time."
"Yes." The staff officer then ran out and ordered the troops attacking at the front to stop their offensive and retreat immediately.
"Why did the Japanese suddenly withdraw?"
"What tricks are the Japanese up to now?" Staff Officer Sun, who was observing the battlefield from the command post, asked Zhang Haoshan with a puzzled look.
"The Japanese devils can't just withdraw without a reason. This is bad. Quickly notify Battalion Commander Niu to be wary of the Japanese troops in the direction of Sanjiaji." At this moment, Zhang Haoshan remembered the battlefield report sent by the regimental commander. The reconnaissance battalion was blocking the puppet troops supporting the county town in the Juma River area.
"Yes, Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang."
"In addition, all units are ordered to take advantage of this time to rest and regroup, and to transfer the wounded."
"Also, immediately report the relevant intelligence to the regimental commander."
"Yes, Vice Captain."
"I hope everything goes well." Zhang Haoshan looked towards the Juma River.
On the other side, Tang Xiaohu also realized that the Japanese might be going to meet up with the puppet troops who were blocked by Niu Dali in the Juma River area. He immediately reported the situation to Niu Dali and asked him to pay close attention to the Japanese in the direction of Sanjiaji.
"Battalion Commander, Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang has sent a telegram," the communications officer said as he ran over.
"Read it." Niu Dali said as he fired shots towards the outside of the position.
"The Japanese troops attacking Sanjiaji have suddenly retreated. Please keep a close eye on the Japanese troops in the Sanjiaji direction."
"The communications officer immediately notified Qin Yang, instructing him to send scouts to keep a close watch."
"Yes, battalion commander."
"Notify Staff Officer Long to prepare for a evacuation at any time."
"Yes.
Meanwhile, Tang Weiguo received telegrams from Tang Xiaohu and Zhang Haoshan.
"Hmm? The Japanese actually retreated. It seems that Tang Xiaohu and Zhang Haoshan were right. The Japanese concentrated their forces to attack Niu Dali first, and then returned to attack the third-level defense line again." Tang Weiguo speculated after receiving the telegram.
"Company Commander, how much longer until we reach Sanjiaji?" Tang Weiguo asked the Company Commander standing beside him.
"Report, Commander, there's still half an hour left."
"it is good."
"Li Qin, send a telegram to Niu Dali, instructing them to retreat when the opportunity arises, and to immediately assemble at the Sanjiaji defensive line after the retreat."
"Tell Zhang Haotian that we have half an hour to get through the Sanjiaji defenses. Order Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang to formulate a withdrawal plan. In one hour, we will withdraw from the Sanjiaji defense line and return to Wolong Mountain."
"Remind Zhang Haoshan to keep a close eye on whether the Japanese are pursuing us," Tang Weiguo ordered.
"Yes, Commander, I'll send the message right away."
Meanwhile, Niu Dali received messages from both the regimental commander and Qin Yang.
"Battalion Commander, Company Commander Qin has sent intelligence that a company of Japanese soldiers has been reinforced at the defense of Sanjiaji and is currently advancing towards our line," the communications officer reported as he ran over.
"Order: Qin Yang, retreat immediately."
"Notify Staff Officer Long to immediately lead the artillery company to retreat," Niu Dali immediately issued the order.
"Yes, Battalion Commander!" After receiving the order, the communications officer immediately ran away.
"Communicator, notify the Second and Third Companies to retreat immediately after repelling this attack."
"Da, da, da, da."
When Niu Dali led the reconnaissance battalion to repel the puppet army's attack again, Niu Dali immediately led the reconnaissance battalion to retreat.
"Retreat quickly, retreat quickly!"
"Battalion Commander, you've withdrawn." Qin Yang greeted Niu Dali and his group from outside.
"Where are Staff Officer Long and his group?"
"They're waiting up ahead."
"Alright, let's advance towards the Sanjiaji defense line immediately."
"Yes."