Chapter 459: I'll scare the shit out of you!

In the darkness, it was hard to make out the figures in the distance.

This was the outskirts of the city. There were only a few scattered lights. It was the end of October in the lunar calendar, and there was no moonlight.

Zhang Yong raised his binoculars and could vaguely make out some figures in the distance. But it was hard to make out. It wasn't until they got to a distance of 350 metres that the map started to mark anything.

They are small red dots packed closely together.

My goodness, they are all Japanese invaders!

There are quite a few of them.

There are more than 50 of them.

They may be part of a squad.

Raise your hand.

Signal everyone to retreat.

A squad of Japanese invaders is still very difficult to deal with.

Especially if the squad is carrying grenade launchers and light machine guns. Even if there are three of you against one, you may not be able to win.

The early Eighth Route Army was so powerful that even when there were three of them against one, they still won a narrow victory.

The fighting power of the Japanese invaders should not be underestimated.

Even if it's four against one or five against one, they will suffer heavy casualties.

'What's that?'

'It's the Japanese. A small unit, about 50 people.'

'Kill them!'

Xiong Ba blurted out.

Ba Laohu nodded in agreement.

Zhang Yong: ...

You two seem to have underestimated the fighting power of the Japanese.

A small unit of Japanese soldiers is not easy to deal with. If we get into a fierce battle, we will suffer heavy casualties.

We only have light weapons. There's only one grenade launcher. How can we fight?

If we just count the numbers, Zhang Yong's side does have quite a few people. Xiong Ba alone has brought more than a hundred people. Zhong Yang has brought more than 50 veterans of the 29th Army. Ba Laohu has also brought more than 50 veterans of the Northeast Army. All together, there are more than 200 people. We also have weapons. There's also plenty of ammunition. We just carried it out of Tang Village.

However, compared to the elite Japanese invaders, even if there were four to one, the outcome was hard to predict.

'I disagree,' Zhang Yong shook his head.

'We fight and run,' Xiong Ba said eagerly, 'never linger in battle!'

'Right. We'll ambush the devils,' Ba Laohu echoed expectantly, 'and by the time the Japanese react, we'll already be far away.'

Zhang Yong thought about it. It didn't seem impossible.

The key was not to linger in battle. Once in a standoff, you had to retreat immediately.

Use a barrage of fire to kill the Japanese invaders, and then run.

In the dark, the Japanese invaders should not dare to chase after them.

If the Japanese invaders recklessly chase after them, that would be a good thing. They can be defeated one by one.

'Okay!'

'Fight and run.'

'Do not linger in battle!'

Zhang Yong agreed.

Ba Laohu and Xiong Ba were overjoyed and hurriedly deployed the tactics.

The veteran of the Northeast Army brought by Ba Laohu was in charge of the left flank, and Xiong Ba was in charge of the right flank. The veterans of the 29th Army served as the reserve force.

Zhang Yong studied the map in silence, looking for a suitable ambush point.

The map was very useful.

It could observe all the terrain within a 350-metre radius.

For some terrain, you need to see it for yourself to be sure what it is like. But he didn't need to.

He only needed to compare it with the map to figure out where a suitable ambush point would be. When he arrived at the scene, there would be no major deviation from what the map reflected. The system map was very accurate.

However, that was also its drawback.

The map monitoring radius is only 350 metres. In fact, it is a very small area.

Basically, it is equivalent to monitoring the enemy's platoon strength. A few dozen people. If it is more than a company, more than 100 people, it is impossible to monitor them all.

The scope is very limited. Obviously, it is not suitable for commanding larger battles.

Therefore, if he wants to follow the marching route of the battle, it is impossible. It can only be used to solve small conflicts.

Wave his hand.

Signaling everyone to retreat.

The ambush point is behind. There are earthen mounds on both sides.

In the middle is just a small path. The Japanese invaders will definitely take the path.

The earthen embankment is quite far from the path. More than 100 metres. In the dark, the Japanese invaders may not be able to see it. It's just the right time to shoot a wave of them.

This is the limit shown on the map.

Even if it is increased to more than 400 or 500 metres in the future, the essence will not change.

It is just impossible to command larger-scale battles.

One can only fight skirmishes.

'Hurry!'

'Hurry!'

He commands the team to enter behind the earthen embankment.

Bata Tiger and Xiong Ba begin to deploy machine gun fire points. They seem very experienced. Light machine guns are a powerful weapon against the Japanese invaders.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yong himself hides behind the earthen berm, preparing a grenade launcher.

Since they are going to fight, they will also use the grenade launcher.

In the dark, grenades can be thrown indiscriminately, which is the best. If they don't explode, they can also put pressure on the Japanese invaders.

Don't think about the specific results. With his level of firing, his goal is to participate...

Quiet.

Wait.

The Japanese squad is hurrying.

They seem to be going to reinforce Tang Village? But deliberately circling?

Gradually, Zhang Yong realised that something was wrong. This Japanese squad doesn't seem to be going to Tang Village. They seem to be intercepting the attackers' retreat?

If the attackers attack Tang Village. The situation is not favourable. They have to retreat. They may be intercepted.

By then, they won't even have a chance to retreat.

I understand. The Japanese are setting a trap for him, Zhang Yong.

Tang Boming has indeed passed on the 'intelligence' very promptly. The Japanese army responded accordingly.

As a result, they got there first and encountered the Japanese army ahead of schedule.

One can imagine what would happen if, during the retreat, they suddenly encountered an ambush by the Japanese army.

It may not mean the total annihilation of the army. But there would definitely be heavy casualties.

In the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japan, what history books write about is that we ambushed the Japanese army. They don't mention the Japanese army ambushing our army. In fact, the Japanese army was also very good at ambushes. Once the Chinese resistance forces were ambushed by the Japanese, the consequences were also unimaginable. Many people were killed in heroic deaths by the Japanese ambush.

Sneak attacks were also the Japanese's forte. There are even more examples. The deputy chief of staff of the Eighth Route Army was tragically killed.

300 metres...

250 metres...

200 metres...

The Japanese began to enter the ambush circle.

They really didn't pay much attention to the sides. They didn't think it was necessary.

No enemy would ambush in advance.

A distance of over 100 metres is also enough for them to react.

'Da-da-da...'

'Da-da-da...'

Suddenly, machine guns started firing.

Not one. All the light machine guns. Moved out from inside the village. All put into use.

In an instant, the unsuspecting Japanese soldiers were killed more than a dozen. The others were suddenly alarmed.

Zhang Yong was stunned.

Who? Who was in such a hurry to fire?

Did Xiong Ba order it?

This guy, he's in too much of a hurry.

If the Japanese get a little closer, it could cause even more casualties!

Okay...

Since the fight has started. Then I can't just sit around.

Immediately fire the grenade launcher.

'Pop!'

The grenade pops out of the barrel.

Where will it land? Zhang Yong doesn't know.

Just let it be!

As long as it doesn't blow up any of our own people.

As it turns out...

'Pop!

A muffled sound came.

Then a burst of flames erupted. It stood out in the darkness.

It was right in the midst of the Japanese soldiers.

Huh?

Zhang Yong was surprised and delighted.

Hey, I'm quite talented at artillery!

I actually got a direct hit on the first try!

I never dared to hope for that before!

He hurriedly looked down. He continued to load the grenades.

'Da-da-da...'

'Pa-pa-pa...'

'Bang-bang-bang...'

At this time, the gunfire next to him had become a cacophony.

Everyone was firing, shooting at the Japanese invaders. The flash of the grenade explosion just now had just guided the target.

The veterans of the 29th Army led by Zhong Yang were originally acting as a reserve. Hearing the gunfire, they couldn't help but join the battle. For a while, the gunfire became even more intense. It was very explosive.

'Pop!'

Another grenade fell.

It also happened to be among the ranks of the Japanese invaders. It seemed to have blown up two Japanese invaders.

The grenade wasn't very powerful. It mainly relied on shrapnel to kill. But if you were lucky, you could kill or injure several people.

The death rate around the explosion point, within a radius of five metres, was still very high.

Zhang Yong buried his head and fired the grenade.

He had discovered something. It didn't matter if it had exploded or not. The point was to show others where to shoot.

The flash of the grenade explosion could make the Japanese invaders invisible.

At the same time, he also discovered that he actually couldn't direct the battle. He didn't understand. He also had no experience.

A map system is useless in this kind of situation. Because both sides are clearly visible. There is no need to identify the Japanese invaders.

They are all wearing military uniforms, so there is no need to identify them?

In other words, in face-to-face combat, his 'special skills' cannot be used. He is just like everyone else.

The map can only play a special role when capturing Japanese spies.

So, after the war, he still went and captured Japanese spies. That was his stage.

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

The grenades kept falling. They exploded among the Japanese invaders.

Except for the first few grenades, which had an effect, none of the later ones seemed to have directly killed or injured the Japanese invaders.

However, it successfully forced the Japanese invaders to lie on the ground, afraid to look up.

At the same time, the flashes of the explosions continued to indicate targets to others.

'Pop!'

'Bang!'

With bursts of gunfire, the Japanese invaders kept dying.

Both the veterans of the Northeast Army and the 29th Army were good shots.

Some of the men in Xiong Ba's group were also excellent marksmen. Most of the men in his group were actually from the ranks. They all had a solid foundation.

In fact, there were many veterans scattered inside and outside the Great Wall. There were veterans from all factions.

Especially in the eastern Hebei area. There were a lot of veterans.

Later, the Hebei Uprising planned by the Eighth Route Army immediately mobilised tens of thousands of people. Unfortunately, the follow-up did not keep up. As a result, it was once again scattered by the Japanese invaders.

'Pop!'

'Bang!'

In the light of the explosions, one after the other, the Japanese soldiers were killed.

The remaining Japanese soldiers also had very little chance of fighting back.

The main reason was that there were too many enemies around. From all directions, everywhere.

'Baka!'

'Damn it!'

The young Japanese lieutenant in charge was very angry.

He had never expected to be ambushed here. The enemy was still so fierce.

Within a very short time, more than half of his squad had been killed or injured. Less than a third of his men were still able to fight. It was extremely dangerous.

'Baka!'

'Baka!'

However, the Japanese second lieutenant did not order a retreat.

Because, behind him, other Japanese troops would soon arrive. They just had to hold out until...

'Po!'

'Boom...'

Suddenly, there was a loud noise next to him. The Japanese second lieutenant was blown away.

But a grenade had fallen. It was right next to him.

Of course, Zhang Yong didn't know any of this. He was busy launching grenades.

Since his aim was not good enough, he made up for it with quantity.

The grenades provided in the space with him seemed to be in good supply. There were still some left after he had fired them all. There were still some left...

So fire away!

Head down and fire. Just focus on speed, not quality...

'Pop...'

'Pop...'

He heard explosions coming from the front.

Occasionally, he looks up. He notices that no one is firing at him. Oh, then it's fine.

Continue...

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

There is also a lot of gunfire all around.

He doesn't know how long it lasts, and the gunfire gradually thins out. But he can no longer see any traces of the Japanese invaders.

'Stop firing!'

'Stop firing!'

Suddenly, someone shouts. He doesn't know who it is. Does it sound like Xiong Ba?

Zhang Yong then stops firing.

He pokes his head out. Huh? It seems like the battle is over?

A squad of Japanese invaders, just wiped out like that?

He was astonished.

He couldn't believe it.

He stood up and looked carefully.

Sure enough, he saw that there was no movement on either side of the path.

It seemed that all the Japanese invaders had fallen dead on the ground.

It really looked like they were all dead.

Of course, the safest thing to do was to use the map to confirm it.

He found that there were no more red dots on the map. Sure enough, all the Japanese invaders had been wiped out.

He felt a great sense of relief.

He looked at the people around him. They were really fierce!

They have actually wiped out a Japanese squad. They have completely annihilated more than 50 Japanese soldiers.

It seems that there is still a chance of four against one.

'Go!'

'Go!'

Xiong Ba leads the men to clean up the battlefield.

They take away all the weapons and equipment of the Japanese soldiers, of course.

They also take away everything else that catches their eye.

The Japanese second lieutenant's command knife is personally delivered to Zhang Yong by Xiong Ba, 'Captain Zhang, this is for you!'

'I don't want it,' Zhang Yong shook his head, "you can keep it!'

'Then I won't be polite," Xiong Ba grinned happily. He looked like a child of 300 catties.

No wonder he was happy.

He had wiped out a Japanese squad! That was a big victory.

Really.

Before, he had only planned to inflict some casualties on the Japanese and then retreat. Who would have thought that he would be able to wipe them out.

They wiped out an entire Japanese squad!

A real victory. They even captured the Japanese second lieutenant's command sword!

He feels like he's walking on air.

'You guys should retreat quickly!' Zhang Yong said in a low voice.

'No. We're not leaving,' Xiong Ba shook his head.

'Why?'

'We have to stay and kill the Japanese.'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong didn't know what to say.

Wiping out a Japanese squad was already a very serious development.

The Japanese could retaliate furiously and take the opportunity to launch a large-scale battle against Pingjin. It's possible that the Marco Polo Bridge Incident will be forgotten.

Are you, Xiong Ba, still not satisfied? Do you still want to continue fighting? Are you kidding me!

Do you want to attack Haiguang Temple?

That's where the Japanese garrison headquarters is. Tada Shun is there.

However, he didn't say anything either.

He's not good at commanding battles. It was just a coincidence.

His old profession is still catching Japanese spies.

His current specialty is also catching Japanese spies. Nothing else.

Unless the system can get enough energy to provide planes, cannons, tanks, and so on.

It seems pretty precarious right now.

It would be nice to get some ammunition occasionally. Don't expect anything else.

'Retreat!'

'Retreat!'

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

If you don't go, I'll go. I'll hurry and run.

The main force of the Japanese invaders will be here soon. If I'm caught by the main force of the Japanese invaders, then oh well.

We returned safely to Junsheng Coal Trading Company.

We found that Tomoe had already returned. He was looking at them suspiciously.

'You...'

'Oh, we went to Tang Village.'

'What for?'

'To bring back the weapons and ammunition from Tang Village.'

'What?'

'Don't worry. There was no fighting. It went very smoothly.'

'Ah...'

Tomoe's face was full of mixed emotions.

It went very smoothly? What does that mean?

Didn't he report to the Maochuan residence? Why wasn't there a response?

'Where is our leader?'

'Oh, I don't know. He and we temporarily parted ways.'

'He didn't say where he was going?'

'From the sound of his voice, I think he's going to attack Haiguang Temple.'

'What?'

'Haiguang Temple! The Japanese Garrison Command!'

Zhang Yong spoke carelessly.

After all, it was not illegal to speak nonsense. He liked to speak nonsense to Japanese spies the most.

Let's scare this Tang Boming to death.

Sure enough, Tang Boming's face changed dramatically. His mouth twitched.

Xiong Ba actually wanted to lead an attack on Haiguang Temple? Attack the headquarters of the Japanese garrison?

How could this be allowed to happen?

He's gone completely mad!

If this was before, he definitely wouldn't have to worry.

But now...

Xiong Ba has something in his hands!

Weapons and ammunition just obtained from Tang Village!

If Haiguang Temple is caught off guard...

'Do you know what weapons and equipment we obtained from Tang Village?'

'What did we get?'

'We actually got five 82mm mortars!'

'What?'

Tang Boming suddenly turned pale.

Mortars?

And 82mm ones at that?

Damn!

Who put them there?

Yuan Wenhui?

That son of a bitch! Do you want to die? How dare you put mortars in Tang Village?

It's over...

It's over...

Now these mortars have also been looted by the anti-Japanese rebels.

This is dangerous! Extremely dangerous.

The range of the 82-mm mortars is more than 2,500 metres. They pose a great threat to Haiguang Temple.

That bear of a man is crazy when it comes to fighting. If he really gets the chance to attack the Garrison Command Headquarters and fires at it from afar, then it's all over.

By then, he, Tang Boming, will definitely be torn limb from limb and executed as a scapegoat.

Nervous. Panicked. Hurriedly trying to send a message.

'There are still a lot of shells.'

'What?'

'It seems there are more than 380 shells. All 82mm calibre.'

'Ah...'

Tang Boming was almost breathless.

Five 82mm mortars. More than 300 shells. When Xiong Ba got his hands on them, he would go crazy!

With Xiong Ba's personality, he would definitely head for Haiguang Temple.

It's over. It's over...

'Where's your wine?'

'I'll bring it later... Oh, I'll go and remind him now!'

'Yes, go ahead!'

Zhang Yong nodded. He continued to give Tang Boming the opportunity to pass on the news.

Haha. Someone is going to attack the Japanese Kwagaku Tui Headquarters! Let's see what kind of reaction the Japanese will have.

Haha!

There are still five 82mm mortars.

There are still hundreds of rounds of ammunition!

Haha!

What a bluff.

Awesome!

Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Tang Boming.

Tang Boming felt a sudden panic in his heart for no reason, followed by a feeling of weakness, and he sat down on the ground.

He thought he had been exposed. He had been caught.

'What are you doing?' Zhang Yong asked in surprise.

'Nothing, nothing?' Tang Boming hurriedly stood up. He still felt weak.

'Don't tell anyone about this,' Zhang Yong specifically commanded.

'Understood. Understood,' Tang Boming promised.

'But there is also some good news, which I can only tell you quietly. We also managed to get an Italian cannon on the way, but unfortunately there are only 17 shells...'

'What? An Italian cannon?'

'It's a 75mm mountain gun. It's all in Italian. That's why it's called an Italian cannon.'

'Ah...'

Tang Boming's heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

It's over...

It's over...

There's even a 75mm mountain gun.

Then Haiguang Temple...

It's not going to...

'Hurry up and get the drinks back!'

'Ah...'

'Let's celebrate!'

'Ah, yes, yes...'

Tang Boming hurriedly agreed and went.

He stumbled along the way, almost falling several times.

Zhang Yong sneered quietly behind him.

Hurry up and report the news!

We have the Italian cannon! And 17 shells!

Haha!

Next time, it'll be the 105mm howitzer's turn!

Oh, we already used the 105mm howitzer...

Okay...

Next time, we'll just pull out the 155mm heavy artillery...

I'll show you!