Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 45 Japanese Support

In the Japanese headquarters in the county town, Fujino Kiichi was awakened from his sleep by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

"What's going on?" Fujino Kiichi got out of bed and walked out with a displeased look on his face.

"Baka yarou!" Fujino Kiichi slapped the guard on duty who had disturbed his sleep twice.

"Reporting to the Commander, the squad at the Longting outpost has sent a message saying they are under attack and request our support. According to their report, the enemy has about a company of soldiers." The guard on duty reported the facts as usual, despite being slapped twice for no reason.

"What? There are still some blind Chinese troops who dare to attack us? Humph, they're all dead!" Fujino said as he walked towards the office.

"Ono, this is Fujino. The Longting stronghold is currently under attack by Chinese troops. I order your squadron to go and provide support, and wipe out this group of Chinese troops." Fujino Kiichi immediately dialed the phone and gave the order upon returning to his office.

"Yes, Commander Fujino, my squadron will launch an immediate attack." After receiving the order, Ono immediately sounded the alarm, assembled the squadron's soldiers, and prepared to take vehicles to Longting Outpost to support the garrison there.

After hanging up the phone, Fujino Kiichi immediately dialed another number.

"Hey, Bai, this is Commander Fujino. Immediately notify Gou Dongxi to lead the puppet army to support the Longting stronghold along with Ono's squadron."

"Yes, Commander Fujino, I will inform them immediately."

Gou Dongxi, who was sleeping with a girl in the brothel, was suddenly awakened by a knock on the door.

"Damn it, who is it? They're keeping me up at night!" Gou Dongxi cursed.

"Commander, it's me. Commander Fujino has ordered us to accompany Ono-sama to reinforce the Imperial Army at the Ryutei stronghold; they are under attack."

"Damn it, that blind army dared to provoke the Imperial Army. They're asking for trouble—they're asking for it." Gou Dongxi cursed as he put on his clothes and went out.

“Go back immediately and tell the brothers to prepare to depart.”

"Yes, Commander."

The puppet troops assembled neatly and headed to the city gate to join Ono's squadron.

"Gou Sang, you guys are working too slowly. Let's all hurry up." Ono Taijun looked displeased when he saw Gou Dongxi arrive late.

"Ono-sama is right to teach us a lesson. When I come back this time, I'll have to trouble Ono-sama to train my brothers more." Gou Dongxi said with a fawning expression.

"Get ready to go. You guys take the lead and get to work."

"Yes, Ono-kun. Brothers, let's go. Head to Longting base."

Ono's squadron, leading Gou Dongxi's puppet troops, marched in a grand procession towards the Longting stronghold. However, as soon as they left the county town, they were discovered by the special reconnaissance battalion, who immediately notified Tang Weiguo via radio.

"Report: According to the special reconnaissance battalion, the Japanese in the county town have dispatched a company of troops heading towards Longting."

"What's the situation at the other two strongholds?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"Reporting to the commander, according to their reply, the strongholds of Zhaojiahe and Sanjiaji have been successfully dealt with, and supplies are currently being moved in an orderly manner."

"It seems there's a problem at the Longting stronghold. Notify the First and Third Battalions to assemble at the Longting stronghold immediately. Since the Japanese have sent a company of soldiers to support us, we can't easily give up this easy prey."

"It's the regimental commander!" The messenger hurriedly went to notify the first and third battalions.

"Sigh, we still don't have enough radios. If we had a few more, and each battalion had one, it would be much easier to command. We still need to find a way to get more radios." Tang Weiguo thought to himself, relying on messengers to transmit information is too slow.

"Guard platoon, follow me to the Longting stronghold." Tang Weiguo hurried towards the Longting stronghold with some unease.

At this moment, Tang Dazhuang was engaged in fierce fighting with the Japanese at the Longting stronghold.

"Damn it, these Japanese devils are really vigilant," Tang Dazhuang cursed. The reconnaissance battalion soldiers had already taken out the Japanese sentries, and just as Tang Dazhuang was preparing to attack, he was spotted by another group of Japanese soldiers who suddenly appeared, and a fight broke out between the two sides.

As the gunfire rang out, the puppet troops who were resting nearby were also alerted, and then joined the Japanese soldiers in attacking Tang Dazhuang's troops.

"Artillery company, blast them to smithereens! Watch out for the civilians on the sidelines!" Tang Dazhuang hurriedly ordered.

"This attack will inevitably alert the Japanese troops in the county town. Order the blocking troops to strengthen their vigilance and prepare for a counterattack," Tang Dazhuang said to the communications officer.

As the mortars roared, the Japanese soldiers fell one by one, and the advantage of the Third Battalion led by Tang Dazhuang was further expanded.

Just as Tang Dazhuang was having a great time, Tang Weiguo led his guard platoon to the Longting stronghold.

"How is it?" Tang Weiguo asked.

"Damn it, everything was going smoothly until we encountered those Japanese devils who came out in the middle of the night. We alerted the Japanese soldiers stationed there, and a fight broke out. But don't worry, Commander, those Japanese devils won't last long."

"First, order the troops to slow down their attack and pretend they can't win. The Japanese in the county town already know that the Japanese at the Longting stronghold have been attacked, so they have sent a company plus a regiment of puppet troops to support them."

"Now that they've come out, we can't easily give up this easy prey."

"I've already notified the First, Third, and Fourth Battalions to come and support us. Together with your Second Battalion, we're going to wipe out these little devils and take care of the puppet troops as well," Tang Weiguo said.

"Commander, this is a good idea. I will order the attack to be slowed down immediately," Tang Dazhuang said.

"However, we must ensure the safety of the people."

"Don't worry, Commander. Before the battle, the special reconnaissance battalion had already infiltrated the area to ensure the safety of the civilians."

"I can rest assured that."

Tang Weiguo waited at the Longting stronghold for a while, and soon Tang Xiaohu's battalion, Li Debao's battalion, and Zhou Liansheng's battalion, who had just joined the militia, arrived at the Longting stronghold one after another.

Tang Weiguo summoned several military commanders and issued combat orders.

"According to the reconnaissance of the special reconnaissance battalion, a company of Japanese soldiers is currently heading towards the Longting stronghold, along with a battalion of puppet troops."

"So, I plan to eat them here."

"Commander, the puppet troops are nothing to worry about; they're all pushovers who cower at the first sign of trouble. The real problem is the Japanese," Tang Xiaohu said.

"Yes, the puppet troops collapsed as soon as they were attacked." Li Debao also had the right to speak on this. When attacking the Sanjiaji stronghold, after Li Debao wiped out the Japanese soldiers, the remaining puppet troops surrendered without hesitation.

"Alright, proceed immediately to the Second Battalion's blocking position and prepare to ambush the Japanese company." After issuing the order, Tang Weiguo led his troops toward the blocking position. Tang Dazhuang remained at the Longting stronghold to direct the troops in their attack on the Japanese.

Before long, Tang Weiguo led the main force of the militia to ambush the Japanese soldiers who were on their way to the Longting stronghold, quietly waiting for them to come to their aid.