freenovelworld Chapter 206 The stimulation of blood, quick elimination
Chapter 206 The stimulation of blood, quick elimination
There will always be brave men when there is a big reward. This method can attract countless desperate people in any dynasty.
At this moment, above Feng's position, a group of veteran soldiers, in order to seize the opportunity to get commendations, all turned their guns and locked onto the group of crazy attacking figures below.
The high-altitude perspective and the lack of any cover make it such a convenient way of attack. Even if you find a few monkeys, you can easily stop the opponent halfway.
"Come on, brothers, withstand this wave of attack and bring the heads of the Independence Army with you for a reward!"
Seeing the greed and desire in everyone's eyes, the battalion commander immediately took another drastic measure and greeted them.
"Fifty dollars a head, what the hell are you all standing there for? There are white dollars everywhere in front of you!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the soldiers who were still hesitating in the previous second suddenly became excited. The blood in their bodies seemed to be burning, making their faces flush red. The last trace of fear in their hearts was burned out in the blink of an eye. Like hungry hyenas, they grabbed the guns in their arms and started sniping frantically.
Da da da da da!
Dense rain of bullets poured down from above, and everyone's eyes were red. The only thing in their minds was the enemy close at hand and the words said by the battalion commander.
Fifty dollars per head!
Fifty dollars, an ordinary family can’t earn that much money in two years!
Why did I join the army? It was because my family was poor and I couldn't survive, so I was looking for a way out and to have a full meal for a few days.
Now, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is before us. We can occupy this advantageous terrain and shoot the enemy from a high position.
They don't need much, just risk their lives to kill three, get a little over a hundred dollars, and then they can live the rest of their lives comfortably!
"Yes, that's the spirit. We'll fight to the death. They're all carrying one head on their shoulders. They're human too, they'll die too. There's nothing to be afraid of!"
As more and more people joined the blocking battle, the battalion commander's heart was hanging
Finally landing on the ground, he called on everyone to fight, then crouched down and secretly ran to the second circle of trenches, looking up and shouting.
"Damn it! Fire! Don't stop firing mortars! I just saw that there aren't many people on the other side. If we win this battle, everyone can eat meat!"
The artillerymen who were thinking of running away saw that the veterans at the front line were all resisting stubbornly as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They were confused about the current situation for a while and could only stay where they were and continue firing, intending to observe for a while.
Anyway, they are still some distance away from the front line. Even if the independence army really attacks, there is no need to be afraid. At most, they can just throw away their guns and run away.
Boom boom boom...
Soon, dense artillery fire like raindrops fell again mercilessly, and the soldiers of the 29th Regiment were caught in this sea of fire.
There was no shelter to hide in on the charge route. Faced with the overwhelming and uninterrupted fierce bombardment, the soldiers had no choice but to grit their teeth and charge forward.
They knew very well that there were only two paths before them: either break through the enemy's defense line and successfully reach the position, or fall on the road of charge and become cold corpses.
puff!
The regimental commander, who was at the front of the team, witnessed with his own eyes a young soldier next to him being hit directly by a whistling artillery shell.
In an instant, the fresh and energetic body was torn into pieces as if it was torn apart by an invisible giant hand, and not even a complete corpse was left.
Such a tragic scene, like a sharp blade, deeply hurt the captain's heart.
His slightly cloudy eyes were now dyed red with endless anger and hatred.
Immediately, he clenched his teeth and let out a hoarse and low roar from the depths of his throat.
"One last charge! Victory is within reach, brothers, hold on!"
"Only by taking this position can we comfort the souls of those heroes who sacrificed their lives!"
Before he finished speaking, the regiment commander faced the dense hail of bullets in front of him without hesitation, took a step forward with all his strength, and continued to run forward.
Every step seemed so heavy and firm, as if what was under his feet was not scorched earth, but the enemy's head.
It’s almost there. Another three hundred meters and the enemy will be within their firing range. Only then will the real bloody battle begin.
……
In the rear, the Fourth Army Headquarters.
Zhang Beifa was like a donkey pulling a millstone, circling back and forth in the makeshift operations room. Due to his long period of intense concentration, he had developed symptoms of a mild fever.
However, compared with the fierce fighting on the front line, his injury is nothing.
"Report, just now, the 11th Division broke through the enemy's front line of defense, and the main force entered Hecheng and is encircling the enemy's 23rd and 25th Divisions!"
"Report, the 12th Division has sent in victory news. They have successfully annihilated the enemy's 9th Mixed Division. The main force is currently heading towards Dongjun, pursuing the enemy's 3rd Cavalry Brigade!"
“Great! That’s great!!”
Zhang Beifa, who was extremely anxious the previous second, instantly became more energetic after hearing this. He hurried to the map and looked at the latest positions of each unit and the direction of advance. He finally breathed a sigh of relief.
From yesterday afternoon till now, in the more than 20 hours of fighting, the soldiers of their Fourth Army broke through the enemy's three blockade lines and advanced 40 kilometers, charging forward under the firepower of more than 50,000 people.
If the 11th and 12th Divisions lived up to expectations, successfully entered Hecheng, and began to advance towards Dongjun, although they had not yet completely defeated Feng's troops, this achievement would be enough to preserve the reputation of the First Corps.
At the same time, it also proves that their Fourth Army is not raised by a stepmother, nor are they softies!
"Notify the 11th Division to quickly eliminate the remaining defeated troops around here. No more organized troops will appear!"
"The same goes for the 12th Division. Prioritize attacking the enemy's key military units and quickly wipe out the remaining troops in Dongjun."
"We can't stay here long, Makino. We have to clean up the rear before we leave!"
"Yes, I'll go and pass the order right away!"
The chief of staff nodded when he heard this, and was about to leave when he heard Zhang Beifa ask with a slightly puzzled tone.
"What's going on with the 10th Division? Why is it still stuck west of Hecheng and hasn't advanced?"
"It's a bit difficult over there. The enemy's position is high above us. The soldiers are charging at an upward angle without any cover, and the mechanized troops can't get up there, so we're still working on conquering it."
The chief of staff stopped and pointed to the high ground marked with a red dot west of Hecheng, frowning and introducing it.
"Since around four o'clock this morning, the soldiers of the 29th Regiment of the 10th Division have been attacking non-stop. They've almost wiped out half of the regiment's strength, but they haven't been able to break through."
"But don't worry, the commander of the 29th Regiment has already issued a military order. If this tough nut cannot be bitten, he is willing to bear all responsibility, even if it means going to a military court or being shot!"
"Shoot him? Will shooting him solve the problem?"
Zhang Beifa stood with his hands behind his back, looking very unhappy. He stared at the map and thought for a moment before giving the order.
"Time is short and the mission is heavy. Have the 11th Division dispatch some troops from Hecheng to provide support, pierce the enemy's butt, and quickly resolve this problem!"