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Chapter 76, After fighting for so many years, it's time to enjoy
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Since the outbreak of the 37-year war, the Japanese army has gradually occupied a large area of ​​the country relying on the superiority of its military strength.

But Japan is a resource-poor country, and so is its military strength.

Due to the long front line and the large occupied area, the Japanese army's strength was very scattered.

At the same time, Japan also needs to retain enough troops for frontal combat.

Because Japan does not have enough troops to defend places, it can only occupy cities and transportation lines, as well as larger towns.

As for rural areas, the control is very poor, so the Japanese army used it to create gun towers and strongholds.

The function of the gun tower is relatively simple, mainly to monitor and maintain law and order.

According to the configuration of the Japanese army, there are more than 30 people in the larger gun towers, and only more than 10 people in the smaller gun towers.

Strongholds belong to relatively large fortresses, which are generally built on major traffic roads, or are relatively large towns.

The fortifications of the stronghold are relatively complete, and the area covered is relatively large.

The material reserves are relatively complete, which is purposeful.

Once the Japanese army goes out of the city to fight, it is very likely that they will not be able to return to the city for a day or two.These Japanese troops who leave the city will live in the stronghold, but the artillery tower does not have this condition.

From this point of view, in addition to the necessary military functions, the stronghold also undertakes the task of logistics and supply, which has the taste of a post station.
According to the regulations of the Japanese army, a stronghold is usually stationed by a small unit of the Japanese army.Coupled with the puppet army, the total strength is more than a hundred people, with a complete range of light and heavy weapons.

Yancheng County is next to Zhengtai Railway, which is the earliest railway in SX Province, starting from Zhengding, Hebei to Taiyuan.

In places where road conditions are poor, the importance of railways goes without saying.

Therefore, the Japanese army deployed more troops in this area.

Not only has a rapid-response motorized unit been deployed in Yancheng County, but a squadron that is not full of size has also been deployed in the Yingshan stronghold.

Major Matsumoto is the captain of this squadron and the supreme commander of the Yingshan stronghold.

He once participated in the Battle of Songhu, and his leg was injured in the battle.After the injury healed, he became more and more limping, so he was promoted to the rear.

The life in the stronghold is actually very leisurely. Although it is not as prosperous as the county town, there are not as many events in the county town.

Major Matsumoto ate and drank every day, enjoying the song and dance performance of his geisha wife, Nanako, and lived a comfortable life.

The melodious music, the "beautiful" performance, the end of the song.

"Okay, madam dances well."

Lieutenant Takashima clapped his hands and applauded loudly. Seeing the gleam in his Mimi's eyes, it wasn't all for flattering the leader's stinky feet.

Major Matsumoto was quite proud of himself. Being able to bring back the top geisha from Tokyo Jubon was the most proud thing he had done in recent years.

He looked up and gave him a wink.

Nanako walked up to the short table and knelt down in small steps, and poured a glass of sake for Matsumoto.

It has to be said that a woman who was born as a geisha has nothing to say about her service skills.

Enjoying the woman's service, Matsumoto said drunkenly:
"Mr. Takashima, after fighting for so many years, we have shed blood and sweat for the empire, now it's time to enjoy it.

Several friends of Nanako in Tokyo will come to Taiyuan in a few days and pass by Yancheng County.

If Takashima-kun is interested, you may wish to meet with me.Having a woman by your side is called life! "

Takashima's Mimi's eyes flashed a gleam, she raised her glass and readily agreed: "Matsumoto-kun, thank you very much."

He knew something about his boss.

Major Matsumoto was the squadron leader during the Battle of Songhu, and he was a captain at that time.

Although his rank has been raised by one rank and he has become a middle-level officer in the Japanese army, it does not mean that he has a future.

From the first-line troops to the second-line defense, it is basically difficult to gain military exploits.

What's more, the position of squadron leader is generally held by officers with the rank of lieutenant or captain.

With the rank of Major, those who are generally inexperienced can get a deputy position in the brigade, and those who are capable can be the full-time brigade captain.

Anyone with a certain background can join the team as the vice-captain.

Many of Major Matsumoto's classmates who are still alive are better than him.

Some garrisoned counties have jurisdiction over a huge territory and population, making a lot of money.

Some are in the frontline troops, and have the opportunity to earn military merits and be promoted.

And he, with the rank of Major, led a squadron that was dissatisfied with the establishment, guarded a worthless township, and dealt with the guerrillas Tubalu every day, which was really annoying.

There is no hope for the future, so naturally start to study how to make money and how to enjoy it.

Lieutenant Takashima knew what his superiors were worried about, so why didn't he himself?
So he agreed to Matsumoto's invitation without hesitation.

After working so hard for the Empire, it's time to enjoy it.

Listening to music, watching dances, and drinking sake, the two officers of the Yingshan stronghold are leisurely.

However, the sound of hurried footsteps broke this leisurely mood.

"Sir, it's not good. Shi Laoyao's blockhouse was besieged by Tuba Road. It is said that there are hundreds of enemies, with light and heavy machine guns covering them, and they are launching a fierce attack on the blockhouse."

Major Matsumoto didn't raise his eyelids, "Tell them to hold on, we will send reinforcements."

After sending away the soldiers who came to report the news, Matsumoto didn't even intend to move, and motioned for Nanako to continue playing music and dancing.

Takashima squinted his eyes and continued to look at Nanako's graceful body curves. He was already used to the squadron leader's demeanor.

And also understand.

The seven gun towers within their support range received calls for help every now and then.

At the beginning, they will pay attention to it, and quickly gather people to rush to support.

But when they arrived, they found that the matter had been resolved.Tubalu couldn't take down the gun tower and ran away long ago.

After three times and five times, Matsumoto found that they were played by Tubalu as fools.

I ran on the road every day, and from time to time I had to be shot and stepped on a landmine.

If this continues, the people in the blockhouse will be fine, and they will be exhausted first.

With the experience gradually summed up, Matsumoto and the others have already learned the essence.

Don't take the distress message from the gun tower too seriously.The reported number of enemies should be at least % off, and some have to be % off.

Under normal circumstances, the Eighth Route can't take down the gun tower, even if they don't go to support it, it's fine.

As for how to judge whether the matter is urgent?

It's very simple, if the phone calls continue for the next half hour, Tuba Road has not given up the siege.

That means the imperial army is in danger.

It may be that the imperial army in the gun tower is in danger, or it may be that the imperial army rushing to support them is in danger.

It's too old-fashioned to surround the spot to fight for aid.

"Sir,"

The soldiers who had come to report the news before rushed over again.

"Shi Laoyao's blockhouse couldn't hold up any longer, and Eight Routes used artillery, and most of the blockhouse was blown down.

Sergeant Nojima has been killed in battle, and the remaining two are about to sacrifice their lives for His Majesty the Emperor. "

"Sir..." There was a trace of panic in the soldier's tone, and the rabbit died and the fox was sad.

The death of his comrade made him wonder if he would be the next one?

"Nani?"

Major Matsumoto froze for a moment, suspecting that he had heard wrong.

Lieutenant Takashima stood up at that moment, and Mimi tried to open her eyes, staring at the soldier, "Do you know what you are talking about?"

(End of this chapter)