Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 281 Operation Ends

Pingan Town.

"Staff Officer Noda, order the Honkai Battalion to launch another attack."

Through his binoculars, Sakai saw that the attack he had just organized had once again been repelled by the Chinese troops who were holding out in Ping'an Town.

Since being blocked at Heian Town, Sakai Yori has launched no fewer than five attacks, but his troops have failed to achieve any breakthrough despite such intense offensives.

The Chinese troops on the position were exceptionally tenacious; the two sides engaged in hand-to-hand combat at least three times. Sakai Rai suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

This Chinese army stationed in Wolong Mountain has become a formidable enemy of the Japanese forces in Shanxi.

"Sigh." Sakai Yori asked with a sigh.

"Staff Officer Noda, what's the current situation in Wolongshan County?"

"According to the report from the garrison stationed at the armory, the situation is extremely critical. Chinese troops have breached the eastern position of the armory and are directly threatening its security."

"Currently, Company Commander Fujiyama is organizing a suicide squad to seize positions from the Chinese army," Staff Officer Noda said with a grave expression.

"Baka yarou".

Sakai Yori slammed his fist on the war table.

"Bang."

A table clattered in the command center.

"What's the progress with the Ikeda Battalion?" Sakai asked somewhat helplessly.

"We are currently still blocked in the Lijia Gou area and cannot advance any further."

"Now we are competing with this Chinese army in terms of perseverance, to see who can hold on to the end."

"Staff Officer Noda, immediately order an increased offensive and we must break through the enemy's defenses as soon as possible."

“Send a telegram to Masato Ikeda, instructing them to break through the Chinese army’s defensive line at all costs and support the garrison in the county town.”

"Hai."

After saying that, Staff Officer Noda turned and left.

Only Sakai Yorihiro, his face ashen, remained in the command post.

Not long after, Staff Officer Noda rushed over in a panic, panting heavily.

"Commander, sir, no, no, something terrible has happened! Our armory has been breached!"

"Hmm." Upon hearing this news, Sakai Rai did not fly into a rage; instead, his voice remained unusually calm, as if he had already known this outcome.

Since entering China, Sakai had dominated the battlefield, and no Chinese army could rival him. However, since arriving at Wolong Mountain, he had suffered defeat after defeat, without a single victory.

Sakai Yoriichi felt utterly defeated at the thought.

It decided that upon returning this time, it would immediately submit its resignation to headquarters, relinquishing its position as regimental commander and requesting to be transferred to the rear.

Staff Officer Noda, seeing Sakai Yori standing there in a daze, called out anxiously.

"Commander, Commander Sakai, what should we do?"

Hearing Staff Officer Noda's shouts, Sakai Yori came to his senses.

"Continue to intensify the offensive and break through the Japanese defenses at all costs. We cannot allow the Chinese army to take away our military supplies!"

"Hai." Staff Officer Noda immediately turned and left.

Following Sakai Yori's new orders, the Japanese troops launched an even more frenzied attack on the blocking positions in Heian Town.

. . . . . .

"Da, da, da, da."

On the defensive positions in Ping'an Town, Zhou Zhengbiao was leading his troops in a difficult resistance against the enemy.

"Commander, have the Japanese gone mad? They're charging at our positions wave after wave like madmen! Our First Battalion is suffering heavy casualties!" the First Battalion Commander complained to Zhou Zheng Biao.

"Even if the casualties are heavy, we must hold our ground. As long as we are alive, the position is ours. Before we receive the order to retreat, even if we wipe out your entire battalion, we must hold our ground!"

"Yes, our First Battalion will live and die with the position," the First Battalion Commander said solemnly.

"Quickly hold the position, the Japanese are coming up again."

"Yes."

"Commander, judging from the Japanese attack formation, it seems our brigade's operational objectives have been achieved," said Deputy Commander Song Chao.

"Yes, most likely. Otherwise, the Japanese wouldn't be so crazy, attacking us recklessly."

"How's the situation with the Independent Regiment?"

"The situation is not optimistic either. The First Battalion of the Independent Regiment has also suffered heavy casualties. I just replenished their ammunition."

"Yes, at this time, people are more important than ammunition. We must ensure the Independent Regiment's ammunition supply. We brought enough ammunition this time!"

"Commander, I understand."

"Commander, a new order from the brigade headquarters." The communications section chief ran in from outside the command post.

"Read it," Zhou Liansheng said.

"Yes."

The head of the communications department then began to read it aloud.

"The reinforcement regiment has successfully captured Wolongshan County. The logistics regiment is currently transporting supplies. Your unit must hold out for another two hours to ensure that the logistics regiment has enough time to transfer the supplies. In addition, the reinforcement regiment's support troops have already departed. Please prepare to receive them."

"Just as I thought!" Song Chao said with a smile.

"Hmm, two hours is shorter than I expected," Zhou Liansheng said, somewhat relaxed.

"Section Chief Zhang, notify all units to hold their positions for two hours from now on. After two hours, all units shall withdraw in an orderly manner."

"Yes!"

"Once the reinforcements arrive, we'll be able to defend the area more easily," Song Chao said.

“Yes.” Song Chao nodded in agreement.

"The Japanese devils are coming up again. I'm going to check the position again." After saying that, Song Chao left.

"be careful."

"it is good."

. . . .

Independent Regiment Brigade Headquarters.

Tang Weiguo was checking the movements of the various troops.

"Brigade Commander, Liu Hao's troops have arrived at the blocking position and joined the battle!"

"The defensive pressure on the front line has been greatly reduced."

"What about Qingshan County?" Tang Weiguo's main concern right now is Qingshan County.

"Niu Dali's vanguard has arrived and destroyed the Japanese artillery positions, which has greatly reduced the defensive pressure on Qingshan County."

"Ah, very good."

"How's the supplies transportation going?"

"Bi Shoucai mobilized the people of the county to help us move the munitions. The transportation speed exceeded our expectations. We expect to complete the transfer of supplies in another half hour."

"Yes, after the supplies are moved, order Zhou Liansheng to retreat immediately and return to Qingshan County. Have the guard regiment withdraw to Wolong Mountain."

"Liu Hao's support team joined forces with the logistics team to ensure the safety of this batch of military supplies."

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away."

. . . .

Half an hour later, Bi Shoucai watched as the last box of weapons was loaded onto the truck and excitedly shouted to everyone.

"We withdraw."

The entire logistics regiment and replenishment regiment withdrew from Wolongshan County, leaving Sakai Rai with an empty county town once again.

The troops responsible for the blocking action received advance orders from the brigade headquarters to retreat and withdrew in an orderly manner according to the plan.

Without the obstruction of the Chinese army, Sakai Rai finally led his troops back to Wolongshan County.

All that was left for Sakai Yori was an empty city.