Shorten the defense line so that the limited troops can be concentrated to continue to struggle? Tanaka Qin looked at the horizon and his heart couldn't help but sink.

The white fish belly has disappeared, and the sky not only did not continue to shine, but instead dimmed. The autumn wind blew the leaves in waves, and large clouds of dark clouds floated in black, gradually covering the sky.

It was mid-September, according to the rain belt in China: South China in March and April; Yangtze River and Huaihe River Basin in May and June; in July, August and September, the Yellow River Basin (including Henan) and North China Plain; in October, it moved south rapidly.

Logically speaking, it would be normal to rain at this time. But Tanaka Kishi knew that in such rainy weather, the plane would be greatly affected. It was not that it would definitely not be able to fly, but its efficiency would be greatly reduced.

This may be the final decisive factor that prompted Tanaka Kishi to shrink his defense line, but many Japanese soldiers surrounded by division could no longer retreat and could only resist stubbornly under the fierce attack of their superior forces.

Taking advantage of the Japanese's shrinking defense line, our army chased after another fiercely for a while, and temporarily stopped the attack and made a brief adjustment.

Thick, dark black clouds, like endless gray curtains, pressed low on the top of the head! The raindrops fell, first sparse, then dense, and crackled on the battlefield full of corpses and blood, and were in a mess.

Tanaka Qin shrank his troops, the radius was less than three kilometers, and the entire battlefield was below the range of our army's 120 heavy force and 82 mortars.

Yang Tianfeng looked at his watch and it was dim, but it was already 8:20 in the morning. After several hours of fierce fighting, under the fierce attack of more than 20,000 troops of the 81st Division, the 1st Cavalry Division, the 14th Cavalry Brigade, and the Guo Jiang Detachment, it had compressed the enemy into a relatively narrow area, causing the Japanese to suffer nearly half of their casualties, and victory was right in front of them.

"The mud after the rain is muddy and it is no longer suitable for the cavalry's attack. Please ask the First Cavalry Division to rectify its troops, go to the north of the road to guard and block the enemy reinforcements." Although Yang Tianfeng was an order, his tone was relatively gentle, and he used the request.

"Concentrate artillery fire, set up three artillery positions with 120 heavy and 82 mortars, one bombards the enemy's command, and the other two suppress the remaining enemy artillery; mobilizes the Sixty mortars, concentrates bombardment, and covers the troops to launch an attack."

"The rain curtain blocks the view, concentrates the flying thunder cannons, approaches and bombards the enemy's frontier positions, and opens the gap."

"Order Guo Detachment and Jiang Detachment to organize a brigade-scale assault force. After artillery fire bombardment, attack east and west, break into the depths of the enemy, and implement division and siege."

"After the 81st Division and the 14th Cavalry Brigade began the general attack, they launched a restraining attack in both north and south directions, so that the enemy could lose sight of one thing."

"Order the air defense forces to set up positions, prepare for sniping enemy planes and covering the general attack of the troops."

A series of orders were issued, and as the rain was getting heavier and heavier, the troops were nervously preparing. Yang Tianfeng wiped the rainwater from his face, pushed away the rain cap that blocked his sight, and raised the telescope again.

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"Generate power to Xuzhou, the enemy's offensive is fierce, and the total force is at least five times that of me..." Tanaka Kishi said, while frequently looking up at the distance, "It's now that our army has lost more than half, its ammunition is exhausted, and the situation is in danger."

More than ten minutes later, a call came from Xuzhou, and a Japanese staff officer said loudly: "... All reinforcements are rushing to get closer to your headquarters. The plane has taken off in the rain. Your headquarters must stick to the support..."

Reinforcements from all walks of life? Tanaka Qin turned his attention to the map. Within a radius of dozens of miles, only the garrisons of Dingtao, Cao County, Chengwu County and Shan County north of Longhai Road could come nearby. However, the garrisons in these counties were only five or six hundred, and the few were only one squadron. Even if they were in full bloom, could the scattered and small reinforcements turn the situation around? If they were not done well, they would probably fall into the siege of the enemy and suffer heavy losses.

Longhai Road has been interrupted many places, which is the key, making it difficult for Xuzhou to arrive in time even if it can piece together a large group of people.

Tanaka Kishi was silent for a long time before he slowly wrote the telegram, "I was responsible for evaluating the enemy's situation in this battle, and I was worried that there were many inappropriate things, and the measures were wrong, which led to the enemy's attack. I wish to apologize. Now that our army has been surrounded by many people, we must fight to the death. It is the responsibility of the guardian warrior, promote the soul of Li Yamato, and serve allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor."

The telegram of the nature of the last words was recorded by the Japanese staff officer, and he turned around and left with a heavy expression.

Silence, except for the sporadic sound of gunfire. Tanakaki narrowed his eyes and stared at the vast rain outside. Behind this abnormal silence, the enemy was nervously mobilizing, preparing to start a more fierce attack! Now that things have come to this point, no need to consider other choices, he only stubbornly defends this path, and he feels relaxed.

Boom! There was a loud bang, very close. Standing in the command center temporarily built with canvas, you seemed to feel the shock wave.

Red signal flares rose from all directions, and the general attack began, as if the heavy mortar shells blasted towards the enemy command.

The shells flew up one by one and landed on the Japanese positions, blooming with gorgeous fireworks. Without a telescope, Tanaka Kishi could see clearly.

The fire, no, should be said to be a sea of ​​fire. It burned one by one, and the rain could not stop the flames burning the Japanese.

Burning bombs! The enemy also has this weapon, which is amazing. Tanaka stood steadily, as if appreciating and contemplating.

Oh, it's that sound again, like tearing apart linen, or like a chainsaw. What a great guy, no matter how fast or range the Empire's Type 92 heavy machine gun is an opponent.

Boom, Boom, Boom... There are continuous huge shocks, and there are some dazzling flashes through the rain curtain. This is the enemy's inferior artillery similar to heavy artillery, which is very powerful, but the range seems to be its biggest disadvantage.

Boom, Boom, Boom... The more dense explosions are not very powerful, similar to grenades, but the explosion sounds are indistinguishable. What weapon is this from the enemy? Tanaka Kishi thought about it and reached out to touch his chin.

This is a cunning and fierce opponent, Tanaka Qin sighed. He has experienced many battles and has fought with many Chinese generals, but his current enemies give him a completely different impression. For example, now, he has an absolute advantage in military strength, but he still fights in an orderly and organized manner, rather than a simple and rough attack on the sea of ​​people.

A scream came from the air. In the rain, the sound was a little different from before, but the Japanese still knew that it was shells attacking.

"Lying down, hide!" Someone was shouting loudly, but Tanaka Kishi was knocked down, and there were continuous explosions in his ears.
Chapter completed!