readytorunbook Chapter 215 Crazy Japs
Chapter 215 Crazy Japs
Gao Da looked at Qi Tongwei and said, "Political Commissar, the Japanese have sent out three divisions. We must act immediately and be prepared for battle. The Japanese will definitely not let us go this time."
Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "Commander, give orders to the troops."
Gaoda said to the communicator: "Communicator, send a telegram to each brigade immediately. From today on, the independent column will stop all production activities and fully prepare for war. Be ready to fight the Japanese at any time."
This is a necessary decision under an emergency state of war. Production activities are important, but facing the aggressive Japanese divisions, combat preparations must be put first.
"Yes, Commander."
The communicator accepted the order and turned to leave the command center.
As Gundam's order was issued, the various units of the independent column quickly began to actively prepare for war.
The camps became busy, and the soldiers quickly checked their weapons and equipment and wiped their guns.
Ping'an Arsenal also began to work overtime to produce weapons and ammunition to deal with the Japanese raids.
Machines roared in the arsenal and workers were busy running around.
The village teams within the base also became active and began to patrol the edge of the base to prevent sudden attacks from the Japanese army.
Although the members of the village team do not have as sophisticated equipment as the regular army, they are full of determination to defend their homeland.
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9 month 20 day.
At dawn, Yoshio Kozuka gave the order to start the mopping-up operation, like the devil blowing the horn of war.
The 37th Division, the 102nd Division, and the 103rd Division, like three ferocious wolves, set out at the same time to attack the Eighth Route Army base in northwestern Shanxi.
The 102nd and 103rd Divisions divided into two routes and attacked the independent column base from the directions of Heyuan County and Shouyang County.
As the key target of this mop-up, the First Army directly mobilized 10 people to attack the independent column base. This number is terrifying.
Among them, the Japanese troops numbered nearly 6. This was enough to show how much importance Yoshio Kozuka attached to the Independent Column. In his eyes, the Independent Column was like a thorn that had to be pulled out.
It is no exaggeration to say that a full 10-strong army is enough to fight a local major battle.
Although there are a large number of traitors, their fighting capacity is not bad. They are very fierce when they are in a favorable situation.
They are like a swarm of greedy locusts, leaving chaos wherever they go.
After the large Japanese army broke into the base of the independent column, they began to frantically destroy the base, like irrational beasts, venting their hatred wantonly.
The villages outside the base were burned to the ground by the crazy Japanese devils. Those once peaceful and harmonious villages were instantly engulfed in flames. The houses collapsed in the blaze, making crackling sounds.
Fortunately, the villagers have been transferred to a safe place in time, thanks to the active evacuation work of village teams in various places.
The members of the village team organized the villagers to evacuate quickly and orderly.
Regardless of their own safety, they shuttled through dangerous areas and guided the villagers to move in a safe direction.
After the Japanese army entered the independent column base, they began to divide their forces.
Nearly 6 Japanese invaders were divided into hundreds of small teams and began to sweep the villages within the base.
They spread out like a big black net, trying to cover every corner of the base area and not missing any place where the Eighth Route Army or supplies might be hiding.
The 102nd and 103rd Divisions tried to find the main force of the independent column for a decisive battle.
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Lijiazhuang, Ping'an County.
Independent Column Headquarters.
Qi Tongwei walked quickly into the command center, his hurried footsteps bringing up a breeze.
After finding Gundam, he hurriedly reported: "Commander, there's a call from the front."
"The Japanese army launched a large-scale attack on our base this morning. The 102nd and 103rd Divisions, with tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers, attacked our base from the direction of Heyuan County and Shouyang. After entering the base, the Japanese army wantonly burned, killed, and looted in the villages."
As Qi Tongwei spoke, he clenched his fists, his face full of anger, and he felt extremely indignant about the atrocities of the Japanese devils.
"With the help of the village team, the people living on the edge of the base were quickly moved to a safe area."
Gaoda immediately put down the pen in his hand and cursed: "Fuck it, the Japanese First Army really thinks highly of my independent column and actually sent two divisions to attack the base."
"Political Commissar, immediately send a telegram to the New 102st Brigade and the Independent Brigade, ordering them to lead their troops to stop the 103nd and rd Divisions. We must not allow the Japanese army to advance any further."
Gundam quickly gave the order.
"We have to deal with the Japanese outside of Ping'an County and never let them break into our core area."
Gaoda was well aware of the importance of the core area of the Ping'an County base. It was the foundation of the column, just like the foundation of a big tree. Once it was destroyed, the independent column would suffer heavy losses.
The Ping'an Arsenal in the core area of the Ping'an County base is of paramount importance.
That was the source of weapons and ammunition supply for the Independent Column. As long as the Ping'an Arsenal was in hand, the Independent Column would have a steady supply of weapons and ammunition, and would have enough confidence to fight against the Japanese in a long-term battle.
Qi Tongwei nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, Commander. I will notify the troops immediately."
After saying that, Qi Tongwei turned and left the command center, quickly going to convey Gundam's order.
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Independent Brigade Headquarters.
After receiving the telegram from the column, the communicator did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately ran to the headquarters to report like a gust of wind.
At this moment, cadres from all regiments of the independent brigade gathered together in the command center.
The atmosphere was warm and a little noisy, and everyone was anxiously waiting for news about the situation in the base.
"Brigade Commander, the patrol team on the edge of the base has sent back news that the Japanese army is attacking the base. We should quickly send troops to fight the Japanese." Zhang Dabiao said anxiously.
Zhao Gang analyzed on the side: "Everyone, according to the accurate information we received, the enemy army attacking Heyuan County has more than 5 people, of which more than 3 are traitors, but they should not be underestimated..."
"With the strength of our independent brigade, we are still unable to deal with so many devils."
Zhao Gang knew that acting impulsively would not solve the problem and he had to deal with it with caution.
Zhang Dabiao shouted loudly: "Are we just going to stand here and watch? Our base is being attacked by the Japanese. This is fucking bullshit."
Li Yunlong looked at everyone and said:
"Stop arguing. What's the point of arguing?"
His voice was low and majestic, like a thunder, instantly silencing the noisy command center.
"Listen carefully, the independent brigade will immediately launch an attack on the attacking devils and cover the civilians in the base area to retreat to a safe area."
Li Yunlong knew that in this critical moment, he had to take action and could not just sit back and do nothing.
Zhao Gang hurriedly said, "Commander, the order from the superiors has not arrived yet. We cannot act on our own. This will violate discipline."
Li Yunlong said loudly: "Political Commissar, don't tell me this. I only know that our base is being attacked by the devils and the independent brigade must go."
In his view, protecting the base and the people was the most important thing at the moment, even if it meant violating discipline.
Zhao was about to speak when Zhang Dabiao beside him said hurriedly, "Yes, Brigade Commander. I will go and gather the troops immediately."
At this moment, the communicator quickly ran into the command center.
"Report to the brigade commander, the column called."