freenovelworld Chapter 381 Appreciate with your ears
Chapter 381 Appreciate with your ears
"Mr. Ishikawa, where did the telegram come from?" asked the division commander, Lieutenant General Ogisu Tachibei, looking at the chief of staff, Major General Ishikawa Takuma, who had a look of grief and anger on his face.
"Your Excellency the Division Commander, this is a farewell telegram from Colonel Tachibana Yoshio, commander of our 104th Regiment. Just now, two units of the 104th Regiment that were separated and surrounded were wiped out by the Chinese army. Colonel Tachibana Yoshio said that the troops are now short of supplies and ammunition, and the officers and soldiers have not had a bite of food since last night. Everyone is very tired. He thinks the Chinese army will launch a large-scale night attack on them tonight. Colonel Tachibana Yoshio does not think that the 104th Regiment can survive the attack of the Chinese army tonight, but he will lead all the officers and soldiers to fight for the honor of the th Division." Chief of Staff Major General Ishikawa Takuma, with tears in his eyes, bent down and handed the telegram to the division commander Lieutenant General Ogisu Tachibei.
The division commander, Lieutenant General Ogisu Tatsuhei, took the telegram, took a quick look at it, and then threw it on the table. He then closed his eyes and said, "Send a telegram to Colonel Tachibana Yoshio, the commander of the 104th Regiment, telling him to fight bravely and for the glory of the th Division. The th Division will avenge him."
When Chief of Staff Major General Takuma Ishikawa heard the words of the division commander Lieutenant General Ogisu Rippei, he was shocked. He knew that the division commander had no way to deal with the matter of the 104th Regiment and could only give up the officers and soldiers of the 104th Regiment.
"Also, Ishikawa-kun, our subsequent attacks must strictly follow the current pattern. No changes can be made unless I personally order you to do so. Do you understand?" The division commander, Lieutenant General Ogisu Rikuhei, continued to close his eyes and whispered to the chief of staff, Major General Ishikawa Takuma.
Chief of Staff Major General Ishikawa Takuma understood what the division commander Lieutenant General Ogisu Rikuhei meant, which is that only when the 16th Division is gone, will the division commander Lieutenant General Ogisu Rikuhei give the order to change the current offensive tactics. This shows how much hatred Lieutenant General Ogisu Rikuhei has for the commander of the 16th Division, Lieutenant General Fujie Keisuke.
"Please rest assured, Your Excellency the Division Commander. I will keep a close eye on all participating troops and will carry out the offensive mission according to your requirements." Chief of Staff Major General Takuma Ishikawa quickly stood at attention to show that he understood.
On the defensive position of the new 100th Division, the officers and soldiers of the 812th Regiment were quite welcoming of the offensive mode of the 812nd Battalion of the th Regiment of the Japanese Army. After that day's fighting, the entire th Regiment suffered only casualties, including only deaths.
If this news were told to others, that after a whole day of artillery bombardment and infantry attack by the Japanese army, there were only such a small number of casualties. Even the officers of the New 100th Division now feel like they are dreaming and it is unreal.
"Division Commander, it's getting dark soon. The Japanese attack just now was the same as before. They withdrew after firing a few shots in front of the position. We are basically safe today. I just don't know if the Japanese will do the same tomorrow." Ouyang Heng walked in from outside the tent with an excited look on his face. As soon as he entered the tent, he said to Zhang Wenwu happily.
Zhang Wenwu was unusually relaxed throughout the day. He was sitting in the tent of the headquarters, smoking and taking a rest. After hearing Ouyang Heng's words, he smiled and said, "Brother Ouyang, who knows whether the Japanese army will attack again tomorrow? Let the 812th Regiment pay more attention and prevent the Japanese army from launching sneak attacks at night. In short, no matter what the Japanese army wants to do, we just need to do what we should do."
Ouyang Heng understood that as long as he was well prepared, no matter what tricks the Japanese army played, it would be useless. However, deep down, Ouyang Heng still hoped that the Japanese army would maintain today's excellent offensive mode. Not to mention anything else, just seeing the casualty list of today's troops was something that could make people excited and happy.
"By the way, division commander, tonight our army and the Second Army will launch a night attack on the Japanese 104th Regiment that has been divided and surrounded. I think it will be difficult for the Japanese 104th Regiment to survive. After we destroy this Japanese army, only the remnants of the th Division will be left. Our defense mission will then be over." Ouyang Heng sat on the stool next to Zhang Wenwu, lit a cigarette and said.
Zhang Wenwu took a puff of cigarette, then looked at the map on the table and said, "The 104th Regiment of the Japanese Army must be gone. The troops ahead had already wiped out two smaller Japanese troops during the day. According to the previous news, the surrounded 104th Regiment was short of food and water, and had been fighting for several days in a row. The Japanese must be exhausted. In this state, facing the night attack of our superior forces, they have no power to fight back."
"As for the remaining troops that will be encircled and annihilated in the future, it depends on how we fight. Now the 16th Division is facing the attack of the 31st Army Group, and the remaining troops have been concentrated. The only way to proceed is to attack hard, and it is hard to say how long it will take."
"If the Japanese army continues to attack in this way, we will cooperate with them and put on a show. At most, we will waste some bullets, which is a great deal compared to the lives of our brothers. If the Japanese army intensifies its attack, we will also hold on to it. Anyway, there is only one way, to hold our position until the order to retreat is issued."
Zhang Wenwu also spoke out all his thoughts in one breath. To him, the outcome of tonight's battle to encircle and annihilate the Japanese 104th Regiment was already very clear. As long as there were no major problems, the attacking force would definitely be able to complete the combat mission objectives.
The more troublesome thing would be to attack the remaining troops of the 16th Division of the Japanese Army. The 16th Division must have used today's time to build defensive positions. If the Chinese army were to attack the relatively complete defensive positions of the Japanese Army, it would be extremely difficult and the casualties would not be a small number.
Lieutenant General Keisuke Fujie, commander of the 104th Division, looked at the sky that was about to darken, feeling melancholy. In his heart, Lieutenant General Keisuke Fujie hoped that the th Regiment could hold on a little longer, so that the th Division could buy some time to build defensive positions.
However, Lieutenant General Fujie Keisuke also knew that from a realistic point of view, it would be difficult for the 104th Regiment to withstand the attack of the Chinese army tonight. Lieutenant General Fujie Keisuke knew this after receiving a farewell telegram from Colonel Tachibana Yoshio, commander of the 104th Regiment, in the afternoon.
There was nothing Lieutenant General Keisuke Fujie could do now. He could do nothing except pray that the 104th Regiment could perform a miracle.
It's not that there is nothing he can do. At least at night, Lieutenant General Fujie Keisuke can use his ears to appreciate the sounds of gunfire from the distant battle.