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

Chapter 229 You come and I go!

After receiving the order, the Second Marine Regiment took quick action, boarded the ship and rushed towards Qiongzhou Island.

The sea breeze was howling, and the waves were hitting the sides of the ship, splashing up layers of spray, as if seeing them off.

The soldiers stood on the deck with serious expressions and firm conviction in their eyes.

They knew that a brutal battle was waiting for them, but they were not afraid and only hoped to reach the battlefield as soon as possible to support their allies. Their figures looked so tall in the sea breeze, like towering mountains.

After a difficult journey, the Second Marine Regiment and Li Jinzhong's troops finally arrived at Qiongzhou Island. Without stopping, they rushed directly to the battlefield. Their footsteps were firm and powerful, as if they were the prelude to victory.

When Taiji Ota learned that reinforcements had arrived, his face became even uglier, like a sky covered with dark clouds.

He knew that the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for the Japanese army, but he still refused to give up and ordered the Japanese army to continue the attack, trying to break through the defense line of Li Dabenshi's troops before the reinforcements were fully engaged in the battle.

On the battlefield, Li Jinzhong's troops quickly joined forces with Li Dabenshi's troops.

The two armies came together, and their morale was greatly boosted. Li Dabenshi was overjoyed to see the reinforcements coming.

The 1st Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine Regiment had just completed a difficult reunion. The soldiers' faces were tired, but there was a determination in their eyes.

Li Dabenshi and Li Jinzhong stood in a makeshift command post with a battle map spread out in front of them. The map was densely marked with the enemy and friendly situations.

"Old Li, you see, the Japanese are coming in full force this time, and that old guy Ota Taiji has sent a lot of reinforcements." Li Dabenshi frowned and poked his finger heavily on the mark of the Japanese reinforcements on the map.

Li Jinzhong nodded, his expression solemn: "Yes, great ability, we can't retreat. If we let this reinforcement meet the devils on the island, our future life will be even more difficult."

"I'm thinking, let's fight them head-on!" Li Dabenshi raised his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with determination, "We brothers are not cowards. We have fought against the Japanese before, and we have never been afraid of them!"

Li Jinzhong pondered for a moment and said, "It's fine to fight head-on, but we need to have a comprehensive plan."

"The Japanese have more troops than us, and their firepower is not bad either. We must find a way to play to our strengths and avoid our weaknesses."

"I've thought about it. We have the firepower support of the air force, which is our advantage." Li Dabenshi said with a confident smile on his face, "Let's divide the troops into several assault teams and attack the enemy's reinforcements from different directions."

"At the critical moment, the Air Force bombed the enemy's heavy firepower points and command centers to disrupt their deployment."

Li Jinzhong nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "This is a good idea, but we have to pay attention to the coordination with the Air Force."

"If there is a mistake in coordination, not only will we fail to eliminate the devils, but our brothers may also be put in danger."

"I've already contacted the Air Force. They will launch an attack based on our signal." Li Daben patted his chest. "All we have to do is seize the opportunity and rush forward to attack!"

"Okay, that's settled!" Li Jinzhong clenched his fists vigorously, "Let the Japanese know that we Chinese soldiers are not to be trifled with!"

After the combat plan was finalized, all troops quickly entered a state of combat readiness.

The soldiers were wiping their weapons and checking their ammunition, their faces filled with anticipation and determination for the upcoming battle.

Soon, the battle started.

At the command, the assault teams of the 1st and 2nd Marine Regiments rushed towards the Japanese reinforcements like tigers descending from the mountains.

For a moment, the sounds of gunfire, artillery fire, and shouts of killing intertwined together and resounded throughout the battlefield.

The Japanese army obviously did not expect the Chinese soldiers to launch an attack so quickly, and their formation was thrown into chaos for a while.

But they were a well-trained force after all, and they quickly organized a counterattack.

Dense bullets rained down on the Chinese soldiers, and the soldiers in the front fell one after another.

"Charge! Don't be afraid! For our dead brothers and for our country!" Li Dabenshi waved his pistol and shouted loudly.

His voice was like a loud bell, inspiring the morale of every soldier.

In the fierce exchange of fire, the cruelty of the battlefield was fully revealed.

Shells continued to explode among the crowd, raising clouds of dust and blood.

The screams of the soldiers and the roar of weapons turned the entire battlefield into a living hell.

Some soldiers had their legs blown off by artillery shells, but they still stubbornly crawled towards the enemy with their hands and detonated the grenades in their hands; some soldiers, despite being seriously injured, still held their positions and used their last bit of strength to shoot at the enemy.

Air Force support also arrived at the critical moment.

Fighter planes roared over the battlefield and dropped heavy bombs.

The Japanese army's heavy firepower points and command centers were instantly engulfed in a sea of ​​fire.

The smoke on the battlefield became thicker, and the pungent smell almost suffocated people.

Taking advantage of the gap in the air force bombing, the Marines launched another charge.

They held guns, shouted, and rushed towards the enemy like a tide.

Under wave after wave of attacks, the Japanese defense line gradually began to waver.

Major General Taiji Ota was furious when he learned in the rear that the reinforcements had suffered heavy losses.

He kept issuing orders to the reinforcements, trying to save the situation, but it was all in vain. The Chinese army was so excited that they didn't care about the enemy's fierce firepower.

In the fierce battle, a young soldier caught everyone's attention.

His name is Zhang Xiaolong, and he is a new recruit in the 1st Marine Regiment.

This was his first time participating in such a fierce battle, but he was not afraid at all.

Holding a submachine gun, he rushed to the front of the team and kept shooting at the enemy.

Suddenly, a bullet hit his left arm, and blood immediately stained his sleeves red.

But he simply bandaged it and continued to fight.

"Xiaolong, you are injured, retreat!" an old soldier shouted at him. "No, I can still fight! I want to avenge my dead comrades!" Zhang Xiaolong gritted his teeth and responded loudly. His eyes were full of hatred and determination, as if he had forgotten his pain.

The battle entered a fierce stage.

Both sides paid a heavy price, but neither side backed down.

The battlefield was littered with corpses and blood, and the land was dyed dark red.

Li Dabenshi and Li Jinzhong led the soldiers in a desperate fight with the enemy.

Their figures shuttled through the smoke, and the weapons in their hands constantly spewed flames.

Under their leadership, the soldiers' morale was even higher. They fought one against ten and engaged in close combat with the enemy.

The bayonets collided with each other, making a crisp sound.

The soldiers' shouts and roars filled the entire battlefield with a murderous atmosphere.

Some soldiers were stabbed by the enemy in hand-to-hand combat, but they hugged the enemy tightly and died together with the enemy.

After several hours of fierce fighting, the Japanese reinforcements were finally unable to withstand the attack of the Chinese army and began to retreat.

The soldiers pursued the victory and continued to expand their results.

The atmosphere in the Japanese military headquarters in Qiongzhou was suffocatingly depressing.

When the Japanese commander, Major General Taiji Ota, learned of the defeat at the front, he was furious. His originally sharp eyes were now wide open, as if they were about to spit fire, and the veins on his forehead were bulging like angry little snakes.

"How is this possible! What are the troops on the front line doing!" Major General Taiji Ota roared and slammed the documents in his hand to the ground. The documents were scattered on the ground, just like his chaotic mood at the moment.

When he learned further that the Chinese army's fighter planes were actually suppressing their air force, the anger in his heart burned to its peak.

He kicked over the chair next to him, and the sound of the chair falling was particularly harsh in the empty headquarters.

"Damn it! It's a shame that the Empire's air force is so vulnerable!" The voice of Major General Taiji Ota echoed in the headquarters, and his officers all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe.

They knew very well that the commander was already blinded by anger at the moment, and any inappropriate words or actions might trigger even more intense rage.

Major General Taiji Ota paced back and forth in the room, each step was heavy, as if he wanted to make a hole in the floor.

He had only one thought in his mind, and that was to mobilize all the troops in his hands and launch an attack immediately. He must completely defeat the Chinese army in front of him and wash away this shame with the blood of the Chinese army.

Just as he was about to give the order for a full-scale attack, Colonel Daihito Yasui, who had been standing nearby, finally plucked up the courage to speak: "Commander, please calm down." Although Colonel Daihito Yasui's voice was low, it was clearly audible in this eerily quiet headquarters.

Major General Taiji Ota stopped, turned around, and stared at Colonel Daihito Yasui with angry eyes, as if saying, "How dare you stop me?" Colonel Daihito Yasui met the commander's gaze and did not retreat. He knew very well that if he did not persuade the commander at this moment and let him act impulsively, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Commander, the strength of the Chinese army is far beyond our imagination." Colonel Yasui Daihito said slowly, "We were too optimistic about them before. Not only are their fighter planes superior in performance, but the combat quality of their pilots is also extremely high. We have already suffered a great loss in the air battle. If we press all our troops to launch an attack now, we will probably fall into their encirclement, and then we will face the danger of annihilation."

Major General Taiji Ota frowned. Although he was angry, he was not an irrational person.

Colonel Yasui Daihito's words calmed his anger a little, and he began to calm down and think about the current situation.

"Moreover, the Empire's focus is now on Southeast Asia." Colonel Yasui Daihito continued, "The Japanese army in Qiongzhou can only mobilize a limited number of troops. Our supply lines are also very long. If we consume too many troops and supplies in this battle, we will not be able to provide timely support if problems arise in Southeast Asia."

Major General Taiji Ota sat down slowly and rubbed his temples with his hands. The anger in his heart was gradually replaced by helplessness.

He knew that Colonel Yasui Daihito was right. The strength of the Chinese army was indeed beyond their expectations.

Before, they always thought that the Chinese army was a loose group and vulnerable, but they did not expect to encounter such tenacious resistance in this battle.

"Then what do you think we should do?" Major General Yasuji Ota asked Colonel Daihito Yasui.

Colonel Yasui Daihito pondered for a moment and said, "We should stabilize our position, strengthen our fortifications, and wait for reinforcements to arrive. At the same time, we can send a small force to harass the Chinese army and find out their strengths and combat plans."

Major General Taiji Ota nodded. Although he was unwilling to give up the attack, he had no better solution at the moment. "Okay, let's do as you say." He said, "But I want you to keep a close eye on the movements of the Chinese army. Once there is an opportunity, we must not let it go."

"Hi!" Colonel Daihito Yasui saluted, then turned and left the headquarters to arrange defense and harassment tasks.

Major General Taiji Ota looked at the back of Colonel Daihito Yasui as he left, and swore in his heart: "Chinese army, just wait for me, one day I will make you pay the price!"

In the following days, the Japanese army strengthened its fortifications and deployed heavy troops in various strongholds in accordance with Colonel Yasui Daihito's plan.

At the same time, they sent several small forces to harass the Chinese army.

These small units acted quickly, fighting and running away, causing a lot of trouble to the Chinese army.

Li Dabenshi also noticed the changes in the Japanese army.

He knew that the Japanese army had begun to become cautious and would no longer advance rashly as easily as before.

"It seems that the Japanese army is frightened by our attack and has begun to retreat and defend." Li Dabenshi said to the staff officer beside him with a smile.

"However, their harassment troops should not be underestimated." Li Jinzhong reminded, "These small groups of troops are flexible in action and pose a certain threat to our logistics supply lines."

Li Jinzhong nodded and said, "We can't just sit there and wait for the enemy to come to our rescue. Inform all troops to step up patrols and alerts. Once we find Japanese troops harassing our troops, we must strike them firmly. At the same time, we must also find a way to cut off their supply lines and let them have a taste of what it's like to be harassed."

As a result, the two sides launched a fierce battle of attack and defense, harassment and counter-harassment on the land of Qiongzhou.

Both sides come and go, each other wins or loses.

In the air battle, the Chinese army's fighter planes still had the advantage and continued to attack the Japanese air force.

On land, small groups of troops from both sides engaged in one skirmish after another in the jungle and on mountain roads.

As time went by, Japanese reinforcements finally began to gather in Qiongzhou.

When Major General Taiji Ota heard the news, a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart.

He once again called a meeting of his officers to discuss the next battle plan.

(End of this chapter)