Even if I'm a useless bum at Whampoa Military Academy, I'll be invincible in the War of Re

The Japanese launched a probing attack on the defensive position of the 2nd Company of the 1st Battalion, deploying fewer than 100 troops.

These were the remaining fighting forces of the Imai Company. Apart from the dozen or so people at the company headquarters, everyone else had been committed to the battle.

Captain Imai personally led the charge, but he remained in the second echelon, while the machine gun squadron provided long-range fire suppression.

The standard battalion of the Japanese army consisted of four infantry companies of 181 men each, a machine gun company equipped with eight Type 92 heavy machine guns, an infantry artillery platoon of 56 men, and a supply company of 110 men, plus the battalion headquarters, for a total strength of 1100 men.

Eight Type 92 heavy machine guns were deployed on the high ground on both flanks, constantly spraying bullets at the Second Company's position. Bullets flew everywhere, and anyone who peeked out was likely to be hit.

With the suppressive fire of heavy machine guns, the infantry group advanced rapidly and soon reached the defending troops' positions.

Luo Wen immediately ordered the machine guns to open fire, mowing down many Japanese soldiers. The rest lay prone on the ground, and the two sides began to exchange fire.

"boom!"

"Boom!"

The Japanese infantry artillery began to unleash its power, focusing its attacks on the 2nd Company's machine gun positions with remarkable accuracy.

The Type 3 infantry gun has a combat weight of only 212 kilograms, which can be carried over mountains and valleys by three mules. Its effective range is 100 meters to 2788 meters, and its rate of fire is 10 rounds per minute.

使用 92式70mm高爆榴弹（弹重3.81 kg，杀伤半径22米）、榴霰弹、烟幕弹、照明弹，高低射角-10~70度。

In other words, it can fire both curved and straight shots, with an extremely high hit rate at a range of 800-1000 meters. It is capable of both offense and defense, making it one of the best infantry support firepower during World War II.

If the security regiment used the cumbersome Maxim heavy machine gun, it would be difficult to escape the Type 92 infantry's attack; even the bunkers would be useless, blown away with a single shot.

With the support of two Type 92 infantry guns, the Second Company's firepower was quickly suppressed. Seeing that the Japanese were about to breach the position, Luo Wen had no choice but to order the mortar group to open fire.

保安团的步兵连辖3个步兵排和一个机炮排，装备4挺M1919中型机枪和3门60毫米轻型迫击炮，另外还有几匹骡马。

The M2 light mortar weighs only 19.05 kg, which can be carried by one person and moved around. The mortar crew consists of four people plus a mule, and the machine gun crew consists of four people.

With an effective range of 91 to 1840 meters, it uses 1.36 kg high-explosive shells, has a kill radius of 15 meters, and a rate of fire of 18 to 30 rounds per minute. It is the infantry company's support firepower carefully selected by Zhao Yunwen.

Although the light mortars of the Second Company couldn't reach the infantry guns two kilometers away, they could fire at heavy machine guns and infantry, and then leave, causing considerable casualties to the Japanese.

Ryoichi Takagi was so angry that he yelled:

"Baka yarou! We must destroy the Chinese artillery!"

The two infantry guns were firing wildly, but they couldn't catch the artillery group of the Second Company.

Because of the presence of mortar groups, the Japanese machine gunners and infantry did not dare to be too arrogant, especially the infantry guns, which dared not get close to fire, which greatly reduced the hit rate.

The heavy firepower of both sides restrained each other, gradually creating a stalemate, and Takagi's dream of defeating the Second Company with just one squadron was shattered.

Captain Imai could only suppress his anger and ordered his infantry to compete with the Second Company in marksmanship, which was also the Japanese's proud trump card.

Their riflemen were skilled marksmen. The Type 38 rifle had low recoil, long range, and high accuracy, and in the hands of veterans, every shot hit its mark.

The Second Company had the advantage of having trenches for cover, and the Springfield rifles were also of excellent quality. In addition, they had mortars, sniper rifles, and three years of rigorous training. Overall, the Japanese were at a disadvantage.

Eguchi Toru was the best grenade launcher in the company, with perfect accuracy. He set his sights on a Browning automatic rifle, and from this firing point, he killed two Japanese soldiers in succession.

He was using the Type 89 grenade launcher, the latest model. Compared to the older Type 10, it had eight right-hand rifling grooves, greatly improving accuracy and giving it a maximum range of 700 meters. It was essentially a light mortar.

To improve his accuracy, Jiang Kou kept the distance between himself and the target at 400-500 meters, a distance at which it was difficult for a rifleman to hit the target and he could fire with ease.

He hid in a depression, set up the grenade launcher, took a quick aim, and fired. The grenade was fired and landed near the defenders' firing position.

The shrapnel from the explosion knocked down the machine gunner, and Jiang Kou succeeded in his sneak attack once again, a smug smile on his face, unaware that he had already been targeted by death.

His shot just now revealed his hiding place. This kid is indeed cunning; he managed to evade the watchful eyes of several snipers from the Second Company.

The second machine gunner quickly took over, picked up the Browning automatic rifle, and continued firing. Sergeant Eguchi sneered and pointed the grenade launcher at the target again.

Just as Jiang Kou straightened up to fire, a ray of sunlight flashed before his eyes. He instinctively tried to pull himself back, but the bullet was much faster and hit him squarely in the chest.

Sniper Maodou breathed a sigh of relief, finally avenging his comrade. He had been watching the river mouth for a while but hadn't found an opportunity to fire.

After killing Sergeant Jiangkou, Maodou quickly shrank back, changed firing positions along the trench, and aimed his gun at a Type 91 light machine gun.

At the security regiment command post, Zhao Yunwen closely monitored the battle situation on the outer perimeter. Chief of Staff Lu Ping came to report:

"The 2nd Company of the 1st Battalion has already engaged the Japanese, and both sides have suffered casualties."

The second and third battalions have already set up their ambush formation. Should we notify the first battalion to let the Japanese in and deal with them?

Zhao Yunwen waved his hand and said:

"No rush. Zhang Yi knows how to handle things. Since the mission has been entrusted to the First Battalion, we should trust them."

Zhao Yunwen had all the Japanese troops under control. The main force of the 11th Division was still landing, and there was only one infantry battalion in the Luodian direction.

It was essential to have the Second Company use defensive tactics to wear down the Japanese troops' morale. Only when the Japanese troops were defeated after exerting all their strength could we catch the big fish.

Thinking of this, he said again:

"Chief of Staff Lu, you must be patient when carrying out an ambush. You can't rush things. The Japanese aren't stupid either."

The Japanese troops are deep in enemy territory and will certainly be very cautious; a too-rapid defeat would alert them.

Lupin seemed to understand something, and said seriously:

"I understand now, there's quite a bit to learn here."

"That's natural, the Japanese are cunning!"

To catch a big fish, you need to use enough bait.

At the Japanese temporary command post, Takagi Ryoichi completely lost patience and called for tactical guidance from the regimental headquarters.

Not long after, several bombers flew over and dropped dozens of bombs, completely destroying the Second Company's position.

Taking advantage of the situation, Takagi Ryoichi launched a general offensive, deploying more than 300 troops.

This time, Rowan didn't resist head-on; instead, he screamed in terror:

"Brothers, we can't hold on any longer—retreat!"

Before the Japanese infantry could launch a full-scale attack, the Second Company was routed and fled in disarray, leaving their equipment and supplies scattered all over the ground.

Major Takagi smiled victoriously and ordered a full-scale pursuit, hoping to capture Luodian in one fell swoop and claim the first victory after the landing.