Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 53: Is the Eighth Route Army poisonous?

 The Headquarters of the Independent Regiment of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army.

Kong Jie and his three battalion commanders were sitting in a broken house. At this time, they had just received an order directly from the headquarters.

"It's so enjoyable! It's so enjoyable! This battle is getting more and more interesting! The headquarters actually overstepped the command, and every one of the troops in the entire base area was mobilized!"

The battalion commander beside the fire bed nodded. No soldier could refuse the temptation of such a large-scale joint operation. However, he was also very interested in the inside story of this matter, so he tentatively asked:

“Captain, do you know who is so proud? The order only says to cooperate with the friendly forces in the area and mainly use feint attacks to attract the attention of the Japanese.”

 He thought for a while and continued to put forward his own point of view.

“I think this is an order sent by the headquarters to cover a certain unit.”

 After listening to his battalion commander’s analysis, Kong Jie knocked his pipe pot with some helplessness. As a battalion commander, I have no problem with my combat ability, but I am always so curious.

"Why are you talking so much nonsense? If you really want to know the inside story, I will take you to the brigade headquarters to find out the news after the mission is over."

Kong Jie looked at the battle map placed on the table. He traced the points representing the Japanese gun towers one by one with his fingers. After making a decision in his mind, he announced his current deployment.

“Give me the order! The first battalion must assemble! Target the enemy’s turret and bring our newly established artillery platoon! This time I will personally lead the team. Even if it is a feint attack, we must show momentum.”

“The second and third battalions are stationed in place! In case the Japanese take advantage of the situation, if there is any friction, the troops must focus on protecting the people!”

 An hour later, the first battalion of the independent regiment was assembled. Kong Jie carried his big blade on his back and led the soldiers out of the regiment headquarters with murderous intent.

There is a Japanese artillery tower outside the independent regiment's defense area, more than ten miles away from the nearby county town.

This is barely an important transportation area, and the artillery towers standing here have made great contributions to the anti-guerrilla activities of the Japanese and puppet troops. Moreover, this artillery tower is close to the railway, which perfectly fits the bunker as a lock in the Japanese prison policy.

The turret occupies an area of ​​about 130 square meters, and is located in a condescending location on an artificially raised slope. The terrain is dangerous and it can be said that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

It is entirely built with big blue bricks, and the grenade is just to scratch it. Even if you use explosives, it won't help if you use less.

 The entire blockhouse is 9.88 meters high, 8.4 meters long, and 4.9 meters wide, with a total of three and a half floors.

Different from the cylindrical turret that many people have in mind, the main body of this turret is a rectangular parallelepiped. The reason why it is three and a half floors is that there is a raised square observation deck on the east side of the turret.

The observation deck is also equipped with a searchlight, and there are multiple machine gun openings on the second and third floors of the turret. Although the shooting range is not very good, the quantity makes up for the quality.

Knowing that their own artillery towers were a thorn in the side of the Eighth Route Army, the Japanese dug trenches around them that were two meters deep and more than three meters wide, connected by a suspension bridge. Moreover, mines and barbed wires have been deployed. As long as ordinary troops dare to come, this place will turn into a man-eating beast.

 There is a small group of Japs stationed here and a small number of puppet troops to take care of them.

The Japanese soldiers have already cleared all surrounding obstacles. The weather is very clear today, and they can clearly see the activities of people within a few kilometers of the observation deck.

The actions of the Independent Regiment were not hidden from the sight of the Japanese. The lookout sneered while looking at the Eighth Route Army gathering in the distance, with a cruel smile on his lips:

"Are these Tubal soldiers here to die again? It seems they are still the so-called regular army."

Since their artillery building was built until now, it has been harassed by the Republic of China troops almost every week, but every time there has been a near miss. Even if it is surrounded, there are wells here and a large amount of grain and enough medicine, clothing and other military supplies are stored here.

 This is why they can still feel confident when facing a battalion of enemies.

Five Taisho Type 11 and one Type 92 heavy machine gun are more than enough to take care of them.

Even if they rush forward with human lives, barbed wire and landmines can make it impossible for them to return!

 So what if there are too many people? It depends on the background of the people who come out to hang out. They will kill as many young losers as they come who don't have any heavy weapons.

“All combatants are in their positions, and when the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side enters the shooting range, they can open fire freely. We have plenty of ammunition.” the Japanese squad leader ordered.

 But this time the Eighth Route Army's actions were different from those in the past. They first tested the position of the heavy machine guns in the turrets, and then began to advance from a range that the heavy machine guns could not radiate.

The Japanese squad leader considered that even if the heavy machine gun was moved, the Eighth Route Army might change positions again, so he gave up this thankless idea.

Kong Jie led a battalion to a stop four hundred meters away from the gun tower, and began to dig bunkers covertly.

Before the attack, he specifically asked the nearby district team. The comrades told him that the crooked gun in the gun tower had a short range and should not be treated based on past experience.

This makes the Japanese in the fort unable to get up or down, as helpless as eunuchs visiting a brothel. But he took a closer look and found that the enemy on the opposite side was no different from the past.

“It’s really boring, can’t we be a little innovative? There’s no pressure at all, I don’t even want to ask for help.”

 Seeing this situation, the Japanese team leader still did not panic. He even felt bored and ordered his men to continue observing while he took out his collection and began to appreciate it.

Looking at the motionless Japanese artillery tower four hundred meters away, Kong Jie, an honest man, actually showed a sly smile like Li Yunlong.

“Are you all ready? Let’s teach the devils a lesson today and let them see the wisdom of the working people.”

"Of course!" "Hey, the little devils are in for a treat today."

Beside Kong Jie, dozens of soldiers were already ready. They use semi-wet but not dry firewood and straw as the base material, and use dried chili peppers or things that give off a pungent smell as the backbone.

Although the weather was sunny today, the wind was strong. Before the attack, they specially chose an upwind outlet.

Following Kong Jie’s order, dozens of fires were ignited with poisonous gas at the same time, and the thick smoke was blown directly into the Japanese gun towers by the wind. This spectacular scene can be seen even from miles away.

Kong Jie looked at the poisonous gas with some disgust. The smell made him choke and unable to smoke, but the effect was indeed very good.

“Keep an eye on their shooting holes and be careful when they bring that heavy machine gun over! Once you find something, fire on me immediately! Don’t save bullets, just hit me hard.”

“Aim the mortars at their mines. If the turrets can’t be penetrated, make some big noise.”

“The Second Company is preparing for soil excavation. Even if it’s just for acting, they have arranged for me to arrange soil aircraft and soil tanks. Don’t forget their phone lines. I’ll take care of them if I have the chance.”

The Japanese soldiers were doubtful about life due to the thick smoke. There was no such thing as a gas mask in their blockhouse. Even if they used the peeing trick, it would not have much effect.

They hurriedly moved the heavy machine gun to the side of the poisonous gas, and fired the light machine gun first regardless of whether it could hit it, but the soldiers of the independent regiment were already waiting for them.

Da da da···

 There is enough light during the day, and even from a distance of 400 meters, the shooting holes on the turret are still obvious. With the focused care of the soldiers, a series of bullets hit near the shooting hole and even killed a machine gunner.

Had it not been for the squad leader's constant urging, the deputy shooter would not have been willing to step forward and take over the heavy machine gun.

Behind the bunker, Kong Jie held up his telescope and stared at the turret opposite. He marked out any threatening fire points.

“There’s a crooked gun on the third floor. It’s very arrogant to keep firing. Shoot it!”

The Japanese in the gun tower were extremely anxious at this time. The Eighth Route Army on the opposite side was really not fighting according to the routine. If this continued, everyone in the whole team would die.

 And the telephone line was cut off by the enemy, and they seemed to be alone.

 “You idiot! Shoot! What are you afraid of!”

Another machine gunner next to him was injured by a bullet from the Eighth Route Army, and the original ammunition gunner was unwilling to take over his position. He kicked the cowardly Japs away and took hold of the handle of the Ninety-Two Style.

 But he only finished shooting two bullets when he was scratched by a stray bullet. He quickly withdrew and ran to the observation tower himself to fire the signal flare.

　　Boom!

  The mortars brought by Kongjie opened fire. It's only four hundred meters, and it's just for demining, so of course it's impossible to miss.

Mortars with low initial velocity, low projectile strength, and low penetration cannot cause structural damage to the Japanese gun towers. But the Japanese mines are a good thing. After being detonated, the noise is very loud, and even the gun towers are shaking.

 As the soldiers of the Independence Regiment watched, a red signal flare was launched crookedly into the air.

This Japanese squadron leader in the turret finally bowed his head to the fear of death. Even if he was slapped by the Lieutenant Colonel who came to rescue, it didn't matter to him!

 After all, it is better to die than live.

Although he didn't see with his own eyes how miserable the Japanese in the turret were, Kong Jie still found it very enjoyable.

 Up to this point in the attack, we have only three lightly wounded soldiers, and the enemy has been tortured to the point of asking for help. He is quite satisfied with this record.

But we can only go here. The mission at this point is completed, and it’s time to go to the next turret. If it is bitten by the enemy's reinforcements, it will be a big trouble.

Moreover, the battle lasted for almost half an hour, and the consumption of the troops was a bit high. After all, only the strategic mission was successfully completed, but the turret was not really taken down.

 If it really comes down to a fight, it’s not certain who will lose and who will gain.

“Report, our scouts discovered that the Japs in the county town have moved out. The vanguard is mainly cavalry, with almost a squadron.”

“They are coming towards the artillery building along the road, and there is a squadron of infantry gathering behind them. It seems that the Japanese treat us as big fish.”

 A cavalry messenger reported the news.

Kong Jie looked at the sun above his head, and then he ordered to the nearby soldiers:

 “Everyone is ready to retreat! The Japanese army is coming!”

 “Our mission is accomplished!”

 “I ask everyone to move in twenty minutes.”

　　　Sitting up in shock while being pushed to death

 (End of this chapter)