Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

"Colonel, the sea is ahead." After running for two days and one night, the Japanese army finally stopped.

Before Colonel Doi Sadashichi could speak, the second lieutenant in charge of reconnaissance came up to him and spoke immediately.

There was a hint of fatigue in his voice, but also a hint of relief.

"What? We're finally here." Colonel Doi Sadashichi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The frantic run left him exhausted.

The war horses were almost dying from running; they were panting and exhausted.

As for the car, it had broken down long ago.

This rugged road is really torturous.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi looked at the sea in front of him, feeling a complex emotion in his heart.

They finally escaped here, but what should they do next?

He knew that their current situation was still very dangerous and they had to find a way to leave here as soon as possible.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi frowned and then continued to ask: "Did you see any ships?"

His heart was filled with anxiety. If there was no boat, could they swim across?

This is obviously unrealistic.

"No." The Japanese second lieutenant shook his head quickly.

A look of worry also appeared on his face. Without a ship, they were in a desperate situation.

"Damn it, why are there no ships?" Colonel Doi Sadashichi roared angrily.

His anger came like a violent storm, making the surrounding soldiers feel terrified.

You know, before retreating, he sent a telegram to Commander Ando Toshiyoshi, requesting the Japanese Izumi Division on Qiongzhou Island to send ships for rescue.

As a result, when they arrived, there was no boat yet?

Are you kidding me?
Colonel Sadaichi Doi felt extremely desperate and angry, and felt that he had been abandoned.

"Where are the fishing boats? Is there not even a fishing boat?" Colonel Doi Sadashichi calmed himself down and asked again.

His eyes were full of eager anticipation. In this desperate moment, even a small fishing boat could bring a glimmer of hope.

It would be fine if there was a fishing boat, that would be much better than swimming across.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi thought to himself that if there were fishing boats, they could evacuate in batches. Although it might take more time, it was better than standing helpless on the beach.

"Yes, but they are all near-shore fishing boats and can't carry so many people." The second lieutenant explained quickly.

There was a hint of helplessness in his tone. These fishing boats were just a drop in the bucket for their huge team.

Those small sampans can only carry a few people at most, so it might be a bit difficult to row them to Qiongzhou.

The lieutenant was well aware of the limitations of these fishing boats, but under the current circumstances, this was the best option they could find.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi listened to those dilapidated little fishing boats and felt helpless and desperate.

He knew that the hope of evacuating by relying on these fishing boats was very slim, but he had no better choice.

They were caught in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

Just when they were in despair, someone suddenly came running over to report: "Colonel, we found a ship. It should be a transport ship sent by the Iju Division."

These words were like a ray of light in the darkness, instantly igniting the hope in Colonel Doi Sadashichi's heart.

Upon hearing this, Colonel Doi Sadashichi was overjoyed.

Sure enough, there is no perfect path!
A long-lost joy appeared on his face, as if he saw hope of survival.

However, before the joy had completely faded, someone reported: "Colonel, we found Chinese soldiers chasing us from behind."

Upon hearing this, the joy on Colonel Doi Sadashichi's face instantly disappeared.

These damn Chinese soldiers are lingering around and are really annoying.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi's mood fell to the bottom again as he realized that they were still in danger.

"Baga, order the rear guard to stop the Chinese army on the spot immediately, and the rest of the troops should hurry to board the ship." Colonel Doi Sadashichi made the decision immediately.

He knew that time was running out and a decision had to be made quickly.

The rearguard's blocking could buy time for the rest of the troops to board the ship, which was their only chance.

"Ha." The soldiers acted quickly to carry out the orders of Colonel Doi Sadashichi.

The rear guard troops were quickly deployed to prepare to meet the pursuing Chinese army.

The other troops rushed to the transport ship, hoping to board it as soon as possible.

Escape from this dangerous place.

At this tense moment, everyone sped up a lot.

After all, no one wants to die here.

Zhou Weiguo's troops, who were pursuing behind them, soon encountered an ambush from the Japanese army.

When Zhou Weiguo received the telegram, he thought that it was another small group of Japanese troops who were deliberately left behind to slow down the pursuit, so he didn't take it seriously.

In previous battles, the Japanese army often left behind some small units to conduct blocking operations in order to slow down the pursuit of Zhou Weiguo's troops and buy more time for their main forces.

Therefore, Zhou Weiguo didn’t care too much this time.

After a firefight, we found out that it was not the case.

"The resistance of this group of Japanese troops is quite strong?" Zhou Weiguo frowned and asked in surprise.

His eyes were full of confusion. He did not expect that the Japanese resistance would be so tenacious this time.

In the past, small Japanese blocking forces encountered would usually retreat quickly after a brief exchange of fire, but this time the Japanese army showed great determination and fighting power.

"Yes, it is far more powerful than before." The messenger who came to report responded quickly.

The soldier who received the order also showed a look of surprise on his face, obviously surprised by the strength of the Japanese army's resistance this time.

"Are the Japanese not going to run away anymore?" Without waiting for Zhou Weiguo to speak, Xu Hu next to him couldn't help but say.

Xu Hu's tone was full of doubt and confusion. He didn't understand why the Japanese army suddenly became so tenacious.

In his opinion, the Japanese army had been in a state of escape and should not be attacked so fiercely at this time.

"It shouldn't be. Let's look at the map. Where are we now?" Zhou Weiguo felt that things were not that simple, so he asked someone to open the map. His eyes revealed a keen insight, and he realized that this situation was unusual.

Zhou Weiguo knew that only by looking at the map and understanding their location and the surrounding terrain could he better judge the Japanese army's intentions.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for the operations staff to give the answer.

"The sea should be not far ahead." The combat staff's voice was steady and firm. His judgment helped Zhou Weiguo solve the doubts in his heart. "I see, why did the Japanese start to fight desperately? It's a pity that our tanks are still behind and can't arrive for a while." Zhou Weiguo said with some regret.

There was a hint of regret in his eyes. The absence of the tank meant they lost an important fire support in this battle.

In order to pursue these Japanese troops, he specially selected an elite force to form an infiltration company, with the aim of getting ahead of the Japanese troops.

Who knows I still can’t catch up.

Zhou Weiguo felt a little annoyed, but he also knew that the situation in war changed rapidly and it was impossible for everything to go according to plan.

But it's not too late.

Although they do not have tanks and heavy artillery, they are not short of small-caliber mortars. If they are concentrated together, they can still exert great advantages.

Zhou Weiguo quickly adjusted his mindset and began to think about how to use existing weapons and equipment to eliminate the Japanese troops in front of him.

You know, there is the sea ahead, and the Japanese army will definitely fight to the death in order to survive, so he must not take it lightly.

Although small-caliber mortars are not as powerful as tanks and heavy artillery, they still have great lethality in close-range combat.

He decided to concentrate all the mortars to launch a fierce bombardment on the Japanese blocking positions to create conditions for the troops' attack.

Zhou Weiguo believed that as long as they could fully utilize the advantages of the mortar, they would be able to break through the Japanese army's resistance and continue to pursue the enemy.

The fact was just as he expected. When hundreds of 50mm mortars were concentrated together, the power was extremely terrifying.

These mortars are like angry beasts, spewing out deadly tongues of fire.

The shells whizzed across the sky, carrying the breath of death towards the Japanese positions.

Dense artillery shells hit the Japanese positions as if they were free.

The earth was shaking under the impact of the artillery fire, with smoke and flames shooting into the sky.

The Japanese soldiers looked at the shells falling like a rainstorm in horror, their hearts filled with despair.

The makeshift position could not withstand such artillery fire and was soon destroyed.

The seemingly solid fortifications were shattered under the fierce artillery bombardment, and the Japanese defense line collapsed instantly.

The flying soil and rocks flew everywhere, causing heavy casualties among Japanese soldiers.

They were powerless to fight back against this powerful artillery fire and could only passively endure this devastating blow.

Relying on their powerful firepower advantage, Zhou Weiguo's troops quickly broke through the Japanese army's blockade and continued to pursue towards the seaside.

At this time, Colonel Doi Sadashichi looked at the transport ship approaching the shore, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

The outline of the transport ship gradually became clear against the backdrop of the waves, as if it was a helping hand extended by fate in a desperate situation. Colonel Doi Sadashichi's eyes flashed with excitement, and the fatigue and fear of fleeing for days were instantly diluted a little by this glimmer of hope.

"Hurry, hurry, get on board immediately." Colonel Doi Sadashichi shouted immediately. His voice became hoarse and dry due to nervousness and urgency, but it was very penetrating and echoed on the seashore.

The Japanese soldiers, who had been waiting for a long time, were like a lit powder keg, and instantly burst into a strong desire for action.

They broke free from their original state of exhaustion and low morale, and the fire of survival was rekindled in their eyes.

The soldiers rushed towards the transport ship in a disorderly and rapid manner. Their heavy boots stepped on the beach, making a "plop" sound and splashing up clouds of sand and dust.

Some soldiers fell down because they were too hasty, but they ignored the pain and immediately got up and continued running.

Carrying heavy bags and weapons, they looked a little clumsy, but no one was willing to put down their equipment.

At the boarding gangway, the crowd was crowded together.

The soldiers pushed and shouted at each other, all trying to get on the boat first.

The officer in charge of maintaining order immediately pulled out his pistol, and the scene immediately quieted down.

But the sound of gunfire behind them was getting closer and closer, and every gunshot sounded like the urging of death. They knew that the blocking troops behind them would not be able to hold on for long.

This increasingly urgent situation made the boarding chaos even more severe. The soldiers' faces were filled with fear and despair. Sweat soaked their clothes, mixed with the salty smell of sea water and the smell of dust.

The crew of the transport ship was also trying to assist in boarding. They reached out their hands, pulled hard at the approaching soldiers, and shouted loudly for everyone to stay calm.

Finally, amidst all the chaos and noise, most of the soldiers managed to board the ship.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi stood on the boat, nervously watching the soldiers boarding, praying in his heart that the transport ship could leave as soon as possible.

And his prayers were indeed useful. When the enemy was about to arrive, the transport ship finally started to move. Looking at the shore getting farther and farther away, Colonel Doi Sadashichi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

His face showed a look of relief at surviving the disaster, and the tension and fear in his heart gradually dissipated.

Finally left alive.

Colonel Doi Sadashichi looked at the land gradually disappearing into the distance, feeling filled with emotion.

The escape was full of hardships and dangers, and it was not easy to escape now.

Zhou Weiguo's troops chased to the shore and couldn't help cursing as they watched the transport ship sailing away.

"Damn it, it was just that short." The soldiers' faces were filled with anger and unwillingness. They chased relentlessly all the way but failed at the last moment.

"Damn it, if the Japs hadn't blocked our way, we would have caught up with them." Everyone complained, filled with resentment towards the Japanese army's obstruction.

"Okay, can our mortar hit it?" someone asked.

There was a hint of unwillingness in his eyes. Although the transport ship had gone far away, he still hoped to deal some blow to the Japanese army.

The soldiers looked at the mortar gunners, hoping to deliver the final blow to the Japanese army.

However, as the transport ship moved further and further away, they realized that the mortar had a limited range and might not be able to hit the enemy at all.

"Didn't catch up?" Zhou Weiguo felt a little uncomfortable after receiving the telegram.

I thought we could wipe out all the Japanese troops, but who knew we still let them escape.

Unless he led his troops across the sea now, it would be impossible to catch up with the Japanese army.

Thinking of this, Zhou Weiguo had no choice but to ask someone to report the situation here to Lu Yuhua, and let him make the decision.

Lu Yuhua, who received the telegram, seemed very calm and did not show any dissatisfaction.

"The Japanese ran away quite quickly." Lu Yuhua said casually.

"Captain, what should we do? How about mobilizing ships? Taking over Qiongzhou in one go?" someone asked.

"Why go to so much trouble? Don't you think the Japanese can really retreat to Qiongzhou?" Lu Yuhua sneered.

Are you kidding? He has a pretty strong navy at his disposal.

"Notify the Yukikaze, it's time to go out and sink the Japanese transport ships. Never let them withdraw to Qiongzhou." Lu Yuhua gave the order immediately.

"Yes."

"Send another telegram to Zhou Weiguo's troops, telling them that they don't have to worry about the Japanese troops in Qiongzhou. What he needs to do next is to clean up the Leizhou Peninsula and see if there are any remnants of the Japanese troops." Lu Yuhua added.

"Yes." (End of chapter)