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Chapter 781: Annihilation of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade

781 Annihilated the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade

Aoki Joichi's words made the Japanese Chief of Staff's face change drastically, and he felt very reluctant.

Many of the wounded soldiers in their division were their combat backbones, and now they were just burned.

After they recover, they will be the elite backbone of their division.

But now, Aoki Shiroichi was obviously going to give up everything, which made the Japanese Chief of Staff unable to accept it for a while.

Silence fell.

When Aoki Shiro, who was standing next to him, saw that the Japanese Chief of Staff was silent, he immediately knew that the other party was reluctant to let go.

But at this moment, Aoki Joichi had gone completely crazy, and growled with a ferocious expression, "What time has it come?

Still hesitating here.

Now is the moment of life and death for our division.

You can't take these wounded soldiers away, so why let them continue to drag down the division?

It would be better to let them contribute their last bit of strength to the division's breakout at the last moment.

As long as the main force of our division can break out, their contribution will be worth it."

"Go and convey this order immediately."

Seeing the attitude of an old Japanese soldier in Aoki Castle, he was so determined.

The Japanese chief of staff also knew that he alone could not change all of this.

Moreover, although Aoki Jouichi's words sound cruel, they are essentially true.

Now, nothing is more important than rescuing their division.

"Hi. I'll arrange that right away."

The Japanese chief of staff went to make arrangements for the wounded Japanese soldiers.

Soon, it was evening, and the situation on the side of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade had become extremely bad.

"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, our soldiers report.

Another Chinese army is coming, and our Yujiu Commando can't get out at all."

A Japanese officer ran up to the commander of the 22nd Mixed Brigade of the Japanese, Mishan Milu, and shouted with a look of grief and anger on his face.

Their brigade has been surrounded by Long Wendong's 4th Division for nearly two days.

After completing the encirclement, Long Wendong's 4th Division adopted the tactic of surrounding but not attacking the Japanese brigade.

They only blocked the Japanese's breakout troops, but did not launch a strong attack on the several hills held by the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

They had actually attacked by force before.

But soon Long Wendong discovered that the main force of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade was still quite powerful.

At this moment, the entire surrounded Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade had at least five to six thousand troops.

The number of troops participating in the counterattack by Long Wendong's 4th Division was only more than 7,000.

The number of troops is not much more than that of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

Under such circumstances, Long Wendong's 22th Division was able to successfully encircle the Japanese nd Mixed Brigade.

Or it was because this guy went too deep into the south, allowing Long Wendong's 4th Division to easily cut off their retreat.

Otherwise, it would not be so easy to surround the five or six thousand soldiers of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

In this situation, Long Wendong could only surround them.

Wait for Ye Qingshan to send reinforcements to their division, at least bring some heavy weapons and equipment.

Only then can they launch the final annihilation battle against the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

"Baga, we sent a telegram to Division Commander Aoki requesting tactical guidance.

There are already no less than ten letters.

Why don't they send troops here? Why do they just let us break out on our own?"

The Japanese brigade commander, Miyama Miru, was very angry.

He sent a telegram for help to the Japanese 40th Division, and received a response at first.

An old Japanese soldier in Aoki Castle asked their brigade to find a way to break out on their own.

The truth is, the 40th Division of the old Japanese in Aoki Castle is now in a difficult situation and can hardly save itself.

How could they have the ability to rescue the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade which was surrounded further south?

In the eyes of an old Japanese soldier in Aoki Castle, the 22nd Mixed Brigade was completely finished.

Once eaten by Ye Qingshan, there is basically no way to escape.

But their division cannot be the same as the 22nd Mixed Brigade.

Therefore, when the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade continued to send telegrams for help, the old Japanese soldier Aoki Castle simply chose to ignore them.

Didn't even bother to reply.

"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, I'm afraid that Division Commander Aoki is also in big trouble.

Otherwise, they would not fail to provide us with tactical guidance.”

The Japanese colonel next to him said what he had always wanted to say.

What this means is that Aoki Shiroichi's 40th Division might also be in danger.

He didn't care about our brigade at all.

After hearing this, the old Japanese named Mishan and Milu looked unhappy and fell silent.

This idea has been on the mind of the old devil Mishan and Milu before. He had this idea yesterday.

But unfortunately, their brigade has been surrounded, so he has no way of knowing whether the 40th Division has also been surrounded.

There has been no response to the telegram sent to the 40th Division since last night.

However, the rumbling sound of artillery coming from the north has never stopped from yesterday until now.

This shows that the 40th Division was not annihilated by the National Army earlier than them.

That's impossible.

That could only mean that Aoki Shiroichi was deliberately ignoring him, and the 40th Division had given up on supporting their brigade.

Thinking of this, the old devil Mishan and Milu felt very uncomfortable.

He and his brigade had become abandoned.

"Ye Qingshan, baka.

We were fooled by Ye Qingshan.

Damn it! "

At this time, the old devil Mishan and Milu finally came to their senses.

He was so angry that he drew out his samurai sword and slashed wildly to vent his anger.

Thinking back to when Anami Korechika was the first to give the retreat order to their frontline troops.

They should have retreated then.

But it happened that it was at that time that their brigade broke through the defense line of the National Army's 10th Army east of Shaoguan.

This made them think that they finally had a chance to win.

As a result, it now seems that this was a huge pit that Ye Qingshan had dug for them.

But they actually jumped down.

Now, after realizing it belatedly, it is unlikely that they can jump out of this pit.

The thought that their brigade was going to be annihilated here made the old Japanese devil Mishan and Milu even more furious.

After his impotent rage ended, he regained his sanity.

He immediately reported the situation of his brigade directly to their headquarters in the country, bypassing the 40th Division.

I hope the top brass at the domestic headquarters can find a way to rescue them.

As a result, the Japanese domestic headquarters quickly responded to them.

"Your Excellency, the Minister of the Army has ordered us to fight this battle, and we must hold on here.

Firmly attract the Chinese army to attack.

The longer you can hold out here, the better.

The Minister of War says that now is the time for us to serve His Majesty and the Empire."

After hearing the reply from the base camp, the old Japanese soldier Mishan Milu completely gave up.

It was obvious that the top brass at the headquarters were prepared to sacrifice their brigade to allow Aoki Shiroichi's 40th Division to break out in the north.

Buy more time.

In the end, the old devil Mishan and Milu chose to accept their fate.

He summoned most of his Japanese officers and generals and mobilized them for the final war.

"In this battle, our brigade must fight the Chinese army to the death.

This is the latest order from the base camp.

After you go back, immediately organize a suicide attack team. Next we must resist the Chinese attack.

Fight until the last man standing.

I will also die with you and be loyal to Your Majesty."

At this time, the old devil Mishan and Milu were still showing great bravery.

Inspired by the encouraging words of the Japanese brigade commander, the other Japanese officers also responded in unison:

"Hi!

Serve your majesty with loyalty and die for the empire.

Long live, long live! "

After this group of Japanese officers and generals shouted collectively, they returned to their troops.

Begin final preparations.

But after these Japanese officers left, the old Japanese soldiers Mishan and Milu no longer had the toughness and bravery they had just had.

He really doesn't want to die.

He even thought about surrendering, but unfortunately he was not facing other national army troops, but Ye Qingshan.

It reminded him of how Ye Qingshan treated these Japanese generals.

The old Japanese soldier Mishan Milu finally gritted his teeth and gave up surrendering.

He decided to commit suicide before his brigade headquarters was finally captured.

He even took out his treasured limited edition samurai sword and prepared for the suicide ceremony.

That evening, the phone rang at Long Wendong's 4th Division Command Center.

"Hello, I'm Long Wendong, speak up!"

Long Wendong spoke coldly into the microphone.

As a result, what came from the other side was not the voice of the officers of his troops, but Wang Dachuan's excited shout:

"Long Wendong, it's me, where is Wang Dachuan?

Our brigade has fought back.

The commander ordered our brigade to come non-stop to support your 4th Division and ask your division to cooperate with our brigade.

Tonight we will launch the final encirclement and annihilation battle against the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

The day after tomorrow morning, we must end the battle and wipe out the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

Commander Long, after hanging up the phone.

You must inform the front-line troops of your division and ask them to prepare themselves."

Long Wendong listened to Wang Dachuan's loud voice on the phone, and he also looked angry. He put the microphone away and

After Wang Dachuan’s voice ended, Long Wendong spoke up, “What do you mean, let our division cooperate with your brigade?

Launch the final annihilation campaign against the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

Shouldn't it be your brigade that cooperates with our division?

Also, the commander's previous plan clearly set the deadline for us to annihilate the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade before : a.m. the day after tomorrow.

Why did you change it to the morning after tomorrow?"

"Oh, Commander Long.

Our brigade will be the main force to attack the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade next, and naturally your division will cooperate with our brigade.

As for why the deadline for the final annihilation of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade was brought forward by six hours.

Of course it’s because it won’t take that long.

We are here, let's deal with this Japanese mixed brigade as soon as possible.

Don't delay our march north to grab the fat piece of meat of the Japanese 40th Division."

Long Wendong listened to Wang Dachuan's excited and arrogant voice on the other end of the phone and shook his head helplessly.

"Wang Lu, let me remind you.

The Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade still has at least six or seven thousand people.

They knew they couldn't break out, and the next battle would be a fight to the death.

It's not that easy to eat them.

We must remind the troops attacking on the front line to be more careful.

Otherwise, we would suffer too much loss in trying to wipe out the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

Do you want to go north to participate in the annihilation battle against the Japanese 40th Division?

You wish.

By then, the commander will definitely not let us go.

Therefore, we must not allow our front-line attacking forces to suffer heavy casualties just to save time.

do you understand? "

Long Wendong warned Wang Dachuan.

"Okay, you don't have to tell me these things.

Do you really think I can't fight? I know everything you said.

It's so annoying.

Let me inform you that the general attack will be started at 10 o'clock tonight.

Before the general attack, our brigade's artillery regiment will bombard the defensive hill of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade for half an hour.

After the shelling ended, our two divisions launched a fierce attack on the Japanese from the south and north at the same time.

Okay, that's it. "

After saying that, Wang Dachuan hung up the phone.

Hearing that Wang Dachuan hung up the phone first, Long Wendong looked helpless.

The personal relationship between the two of them is actually pretty good.

In addition, Wang Dachuan voluntarily withdrew from the competition for the position of commander of the 4th Division last time.

Letting Long Wendong take the position of commander of the 4th Division made Long Wendong feel that he owed Wang Dachuan.

Therefore, most people chose to ignore Wang Dachuan's "rebellious" behavior.

"Send word to all regiments, tonight at ten o'clock.

Launch a general attack on the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

Wang Dachuan is not wrong about one thing.

That is, we should indeed wipe out the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade as soon as possible.

Then he went north to participate in the annihilation battle against the Japanese 40th Division.

That's the real deal.

Don’t stay here too long.”

In the first few hours after nightfall, Wang Dachuan's troops quickly moved into the attack position.

As the time reached half past nine, the rumbling sound of artillery fire began.

Wang Dachuan's brigade brought an entire artillery regiment, plus Ye Qingshan had just received a new batch of artillery shells sent from the rear.

Finally, they had a chance to fire their artillery to their heart's content.

The rumbling sound of artillery fire lasted for half an hour.

It was ten o'clock when we stopped.

Then, the 601st Brigade under Wang Dachuan and the 22th Division under Long Wendong launched a general attack on several hills held by the nd Mixed Brigade of the Japanese.

The battle lasted until dawn.

The five hilltops held by the remnants of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade were finally captured by Wang Dachuan and his men.

"Let the attacking regiment withdraw and let the second regiment take over.

Notify the armored battalion coming from behind and ask them to come over immediately.

Cooperate with the Second Regiment, use infantry and tanks to coordinate and attack the Japanese positions.

Before dark today, we must capture the three other small positions besides the main defensive position of the Japanese."

Wang Dachuan issued a death order.

Soon, an armored battalion with an entire division arrived at the battlefield.

They also participated in the final encirclement and annihilation battle against the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

The addition of this armored battalion accelerated the speed of annihilation of the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade.

At this moment, the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade, which had lost most of its heavy weapons, faced the tanks of the armored battalion.

It also made them feel desperate.

Moreover, the infantry-tank coordination of Ye Qingshan's 86th Army soldiers was tempered by the battle in Burma.

And after the war, after the intensive training specially organized by Stilwell.

Now it is much stronger than Myanmar’s annihilation of the Japanese 15th Army Division.

Now, it is even more impossible for the Japanese 22nd Mixed Brigade to hold on.

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