coobybook Chapter 203: Fighting at Night
Chapter 203: Fighting at Night
203 Night Operation
Soon, Ye Qingshan received the message sent by Wang Dachuan.
They learned that a large group of Japanese troops tried to approach the river but were repelled by them.
"Go back and tell your battalion commander that the Japs will definitely not give up their support.
Tonight, there will be more devils trying to approach the river.
They have a heavy task ahead of them, so they must not be careless.”
"The real battle has just begun."
"Send a message to the 36th Division and the 83rd Army, and ask them to start the counterattack.
Only if these two units are deployed can they truly hold back the Japanese 13th Division.
Otherwise, Wang Dabing's battalion of troops might be able to stop the small group of troops sent by the 13th Division of the Japanese.
If the main force of the Japanese 13th Division really came, Wang Dadan and his men would not be able to stop them even if they were wiped out. "
“Also, send someone to notify Lu Dahai downstream and Luo Hu upstream, and ask them to prepare for the night battle.
The Japanese fleet commander will not give up on clearing the mines we have laid.
Since they can't do it during the day, they will definitely take action at night."
Ye Qingshan issued a series of orders, and the rest depended on his soldiers.
And Ye Qingshan was indeed right.
At this time, on the Japanese battleship Kirishima, Colonel Miyazaki was indeed waiting for dark.
Also waiting for reinforcements.
"There's news from the Autumn Wind that the 13th Division has sent troops over.
But when they were close to the river, they were ambushed by the Chinese army and were temporarily repelled."
First Mate Miyamoto came over and reported to the Japanese captain.
"Baga, those idiots in the army are becoming more and more useless."
Colonel Miyazaki was still complaining about the army, and First Officer Miyamoto next to him was too lazy to say anything.
Others came to rescue us, but it seems that it is us who are useless.
"We can't just rely on the army.
After nightfall, we will organize a group of soldiers who are good at swimming to go down and clear the mines.
We must leave this area of water after daybreak.
I just don't believe that the Chinese have so many of these new types of mines.
I guess they only set up this small area of water. We will be safe as long as we get out of this area.
When the time comes, I will definitely let these damned Chinese know how powerful our Imperial Navy warships are."
At this moment, Colonel Miyazaki wanted to retaliate against the National Army immediately.
Soon, it was evening.
At the headquarters of the 13th Division of the Japanese Army, the division commander Hagisu Rippei received news that a battalion of Japanese troops sent to the riverside had been beaten back.
"Tell the commander of the 58th Regiment to withdraw from the current position and rush to the riverside to help the Kirishima."
The Japanese division commander said coldly.
"Report to the division commander, there is news from the front line.
The Chinese Army's 83rd Army on Mufu Mountain suddenly launched a counterattack against our army.
In addition, the 104th Regiment in the direction of Lion Rock also reported that the 36th Division of the Chinese Army on Lion Rock also began to counterattack. "
A Japanese staff officer reported.
"Baga, the Chinese troops on Mufu Mountain and Lion Mountain must have received the order.
They deliberately launched a counterattack against us at this time.
The purpose is to delay us and prevent us from splitting our forces to support the Kirishima.
Despicable Chinaman."
The Japanese division commander looked unhappy.
If this had happened before, they would not have needed to send troops to support the Kirishima, and if the 83rd Army and the 36th Division had dared to counterattack.
On the contrary, the commander of the Japanese 13th Division was eager to see it.
In that case, they could concentrate their superior forces and attack Shogun Mountain in one go.
But now, the Japanese division commander, Hagisu Ryuhei, actually only has two and a half regiments of troops on this side of the river.
He had already sent another detachment to the river.
In order to withstand the counterattack of the National Army's 83rd Army and 36th Division, they also had to go to the riverside to support the Kirishima battleship.
He could only allocate half of the regiment's strength at most.
“Tell the 58th Regiment that they must rush to the river tonight and rescue the Kirishima.
Other units, deal with the counterattacks of the Chinese 83rd Army and 36th Division."
Then, the Japanese 13th Division received a death order from the Japanese prince, requiring it to rescue the fleet trapped on the Yangtze River.
The Japanese 13th Division separated half of its regiment and began to rush to the riverside like crazy.
At the same time, the 83rd Army and the 36th Division received Ye Qingshan’s death order, requiring them to hold back the main force of the Japanese th Division at Mufu Mountain.
So, after dark on the 83th, Commander Deng of the 36rd Army and Commander Song Xilian of the th Division contacted each other and launched a counterattack against the main force of the th Division of the Japanese at night.
It held back the main forces of the Japanese 13th Division and two regiments.
Boom boom boom!
The explosion resounded throughout Shogun Mountain.
Ye Qingshan turned his head and looked towards the direction of Mufu Mountain, listening to the sudden and fierce sound of gunfire.
He knew that Deng Longguang and Song Xilian's counterattack had begun.
"Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night!"
As the sky darkened, we came to the battlefield radio station in the city.
Wu Zhaoxia was still lying on the table, writing the script to be broadcast tonight.
Now, their Jinling Battlefield Radio Station has changed to broadcast three times a day.
Even if there is an emergency, they may start broadcasting at any time.
"Sister Xia, your meal."
A girl dressed as a student came in and handed Wu Zhaoxia a meal she brought back from the shelter.
"Thank you."
Peng!
Suddenly, their door was pushed open and a young man ran in, holding a piece of paper in his hand and looking excited.
He gasped and shouted out of breath, “Important…important…news.
General Ye personally led his troops to deal with the Japanese warships on the Yangtze River and temporarily achieved victory.
The Japanese fleet was trapped on the Yangtze River by mines used by General Ye.
Furthermore, the Japanese battleship Kirishima was hit by our heavy artillery fire and caught fire.
"what?"
Everyone at the battlefield radio station was also shocked when they heard the news.
Wu Zhaoxia walked over even faster and snatched the letter the young man was holding. On it was the battle report that Ye Qingshan had someone send back from the riverside.
After seeing this, Wu Zhaoxia was also delighted and said to the people behind her, "Change the content of the broadcast originally scheduled for tonight.
Broadcast the good news of victory first.
I believe that people across the country will be as happy as we are when they hear this news.”
By seven o'clock in the evening, people in many cities across the country, after dinner, gathered in the yards of families with radios.
Waiting to listen to the Nanjing battlefield broadcast.
"Listeners across the country, I have good news for you tonight.
General Ye led his troops in a battle against the Japanese fleet on the Yangtze River and achieved initial success.
The Japanese fleet was trapped, and the only battleship, the Kirishima, was hit by our artillery fire and caught fire, causing heavy casualties..."
As Wu Zhaoxia's voice was read out, countless people across the country heard it at the same time.
Many people were stunned after hearing this.
Then came the cheers of countless people.
"Long live General Ye!"
"The Japanese fleet is just like this!"