in2ebook Chapter 397 Pledge of Allegiance to the Death
Chapter 397 Pledge of Allegiance to the Death
The Japanese soldiers and puppet troops on more than twenty small islands took advantage of the cover of night and quietly gathered on Weishan Island.
Now Ishihara Satomi can confirm that the main force they are encircling is on Weishan Island, so the remaining small islands are no longer important.
The number of these Japanese devils and puppet troops surrounding the island was as high as 1,800, much higher than the number of the independent column.
But Monk Wei kept them in the dark as to the huge danger that was approaching step by step.
At this moment, Monk Wei and another gunboat were also gathering in the waters near the northwest corner of Weishan Island, looking at the Phoenix Tower on Weishan Island from afar.
"Old Peng, how are the fortifications on Phoenix Terrace? It should be no problem to resist the Japanese mortars and grenade launchers, right?"
"Well, although they are not as good as the Japanese's artillery towers and bunkers, as long as they don't have infantry artillery, there will be no problem!"
Now the most powerful firepower of the Japanese is the mortar, and these mortars, under the operation of their experienced gunners, can hit whatever they are pointed at within 200 meters.
The mortar is a kind of indirect fire artillery, which is particularly useful for attacking defenders in trenches.
"No, how much ammunition do we have now?"
Peng Liang immediately organized the soldiers to take inventory. The mortar shells had been used up long ago, and there were only more than 500 machine gun bullets, 300 Type 95 rifle bullets, and 200 semi-automatic rifle bullets left.
"Each rifle has less than 100 rounds of ammunition. I'm afraid if we fight for another half an hour, we'll have to fight the devils hand-to-hand!"
Monk Wei fell into deep thought. They had previously "borrowed" the Japanese mortars and machine guns, and their ammunition was already slightly insufficient.
The 201st Battalion of the st Airborne Regiment and the Weishan Lake Independent Battalion on the island are probably even more stretched.
"Captain, if it's really not possible, can you let the aviation division airdrop supplies for us?"
Monk Wei shook his head. Now the only area they controlled on Weishan Island was the Phoenix Tower. If they rashly airdropped supplies, the supplies that would fall into the hands of the Japanese would probably be far more than those that would fall into their hands, and the loss would outweigh the gain.
Monk Wei also considered calling for air support, but the Japanese firepower was dense, and this was the Japanese hinterland, surrounded by Japanese airports.
Even though the aviation division's fighter planes had not been defeated, two fists could not beat four hands. If the Japanese got ruthless, the aviation division, which was alone and deep in the enemy's territory, would probably be outnumbered.
“We still have to rely on ourselves!”
Monk Wei thought for a long time and decided that to solve the current dilemma, they must give full play to their individual combat capabilities and avoid fighting a positional war with the Japanese.
"Well, Lao Peng, your Weishanhu Independent Battalion will take over the position, and our airborne regiment will launch a surprise attack on the Japanese and puppet troops in platoons!"
When Peng Liang heard this, he did the opposite?
"Old Wei, isn't this a bit dangerous? Our current military strength is already insufficient. If we divide our forces like this, isn't this a taboo in military strategy?"
Monk Wei smiled slyly, revealing an evil expression in contrast.
"Hehe, the Japanese think so too, so they will sleep well tonight and then launch a general attack tomorrow!"
"Okay! Then contact your comrades on the island!"
Monk Wei was right in his guess. This was exactly what Ishihara Satomi was thinking. He was certain that the independent column would only hold on and wait for help, and would not take the initiative to attack!
Therefore, he left a circle of scattered sentries at the foot of the slope of Phoenix Terrace, and began to gather his strength to launch a general attack the next day.
At around three o'clock in the morning, all the Japanese sentries were killed. More than ten platoons from the 201st Airborne Regiment rushed into the Japanese camp and launched a frantic attack!
At what time, there were loud gunshots and flames shooting into the sky, it was so lively.
The puppet soldiers who were driven aside by the Japanese were trembling as they held their guns and shivered at the crackling sound of gunfire.
Wang Ni of the Zaozhuang Security Corps used a revolver to hit his hat.
"Damn it! Fortunately, the Imperial Army dislikes us, doesn't allow us to eat their canned food, and drives us far away, otherwise I'm afraid we would be in trouble!"
"That's right, Captain. It seems that being disliked is not such a bad thing sometimes!"
"If something goes wrong later, let's retreat immediately! I don't want to be a fish in Weishan Lake!"
There are only about 1300 members of Wang Ni's Zaozhuang Security Corps left, and more than 1000 of them died in the past two days, which makes him feel very painful.
Of course, Wang Ni would not feel sad about the death of his men in battle, but he would feel pain because of these "wealths".
Wang Ni was an out-and-out opportunist. He had previously served in the National Army as a member of the Security Corps. Later, when the National Army was defeated in Shandong, he suddenly transformed himself into a puppet soldier.
The soldiers under his command are his bargaining chips. According to him, if someone has a gun, he will be the boss even in the underworld.
Just as Wang Ni was leaning against a shallow trench to catch his breath, a small team of three or five people rushed over.
A Japanese officer, accompanied by two puppet soldiers, broke into the position of the Zaozhuang Security Corps with black faces.
"Baga! Where is your Captain Wang?"
Wang Ni fired several shots into the sky.
"Brothers, grab your weapons and follow me to fight the Eighth Route Army and rescue the Imperial Army!"
Wang Ni's performance left the surrounding puppet troops and the Japanese officer completely confused and puzzled.
The performance is too obvious!
"Captain Wang is indeed loyal to the Imperial Army, but now is not the time to fight to the death! Captain Ishihara Satomi orders that your Zaozhuang Security Corps immediately take a boat to the island in the northwest to conserve your strength!"
When Wang Ni heard this, he seemed to not believe his ears. After all, they were used to being cannon fodder, so why were they so kind as to let them escape this time?
It's like kneeling for too long and being unable to stand up!
However, when it comes to good news, people’s instinctive reaction is to choose to believe it, and the brain will automatically eliminate those doubts.
"Ha Yi! Swear allegiance to the Imperial Army until death!"
Wang Ni waved his hand, and the huge crowd of puppet soldiers ran to the small wooden boat on the shore as if they were fleeing.
It has to be said that when it comes to retreat and escape, the puppet army’s speed is truly unmatched!
In less than half an hour, all the puppet soldiers boarded the boats and rushed towards the island in the west as if in a race.
The puppet soldiers on the same boat with Wang Ni looked at the dark water and rowed westward.
"Captain, which island in the west is this?"
Wang Ni took his wide-brimmed hat and smashed it on the face of the ignorant puppet soldier.
"Are you fucking stupid? Since the Imperial Army didn't say which island it was, let's just pick any island!"
"Where can I find the nearest one?"
Wang Ni became angrier as he listened, and slapped him in the face.
"Did a dog chew your brain? Of course the farther the better! If you're this close, a shell will hit you, and you'll have to block it for me!"
The puppet soldier covered his face, but he was so happy that snot bubbles came out of his nose. Compared with staying alive, what was a slap in the face?
"Hehe, the captain is wise! The captain is wise!"