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Chapter 128 Crisis at the East City Wall, Northwest Army's Plea for Help

"Order the troops to continue advancing, and maintain suppression fire from the rear."

As soon as Fu Rongzhenping relayed the order, the next moment, the firing positions hidden behind the battlements on the walls of Taierzhuang roared into action.

The first to fire was the MG42 machine gun, whose firepower was formidable. The sound of gunfire was like a tearing cloth machine, and thousands of bullets fell on the Japanese soldiers in the front row almost instantly.

At the same time, other machine guns, rifles, and other firepower opened fire simultaneously.

Along with the mortar company and rocket launcher squads behind them, they also opened fire on the Japanese troops at the same time.

"Boom!!!!!"

Explosions continued to erupt, and the soldiers of the Japanese 63rd Regiment were caught off guard and fell in droves. Soldiers with broken limbs could be seen everywhere, screaming and crawling on the ground.

But this crawling didn't last long before the flying bullets, carrying shrieks and rage, ended his life completely.

The Japanese rear firing positions were also roaring, but they were soon enveloped by mortar shells.

Although it was only a guard battalion that came, according to the combat organization of the Independent Third Detachment, this guard battalion had multiple mortar companies to provide long-range fire support.

These mortar batteries are currently bombarding the Japanese troops that are charging forward, as well as their rear firing positions.

The Japanese army launched three consecutive attacks, but they did not even get close to the city wall.

Previously, Fukuei Shinpei had felt puzzled and confused about the death of Akashiba Yaezō, but now he knew that the enemy forces opposite him were stronger than any Chinese army he had ever seen before.

"Brand new weapons, weapons never seen before, machine guns with an extremely high rate of fire, and portable grenade launchers—is this still the Chinese army?"

Looking at the soldiers who had been defeated once again, Fukuei Shinpei couldn't help but sigh, and at the same time put down the binoculars in his hand.

Chief of Staff Michiru Kitano:

"They are indeed a very troublesome enemy, and they also have tanks, but they haven't charged out yet."

"So do you think they'll launch a night raid tonight, like before?"

Fukō Shinpei asked.

Kitano Suzuki shook his head and said:

"I don't know. It would be best to launch a night attack. Our anti-tank guns have been deployed for a long time. As soon as their armored forces appear, our army can inflict heavy damage on them."

After saying that, he yawned, stretching his face to an exaggerated length.

"No need to rush, these enemies won't last long."

Kitano Suzuki comforted Fukuei Shinpei, who was feeling somewhat disappointed.

"Hai!"

As Fukuei Shinpei spoke, he looked at the dilapidated yet indestructible city wall, which seemed as solid as steel.

"Li Jianghe...is indeed impressive."

Fukuei Shinpei couldn't help but sigh, then looked down at the hundreds of Japanese corpses left behind below the city wall. This sigh brought with it even more resentment.

While Li Jianghe was engaged in fierce fighting in the western district, Chi Fengcheng's 31st Division of the Northwest Army was also engaged in fierce fighting with the 8th Brigade of the 10th Division of the Japanese Army.

In fact, the area that Isogai Rensuke attacked was the East District, which was garrisoned by the Northwest Army.

In contrast, the West District is garrisoned by Li Jianghe's troops, which have fierce firepower and strong combat capabilities. Although their manpower is not sufficient, they still possess extremely strong combat power.

While having the Setani Kei Detachment hold off the enemy forces, Isogai Rensuke personally commanded the 8th Brigade and the rest of the 10th Division to launch repeated attacks in the eastern district.

Now, most of the city walls in the eastern part of the city have collapsed under the bombardment of Japanese heavy howitzers, which shows how fierce the battle just now was.

Around 3 p.m., the Japanese army flag was finally raised on the east city wall, and a company of Japanese soldiers occupied several blocks in the northeast corner.

Looking at the dilapidated city walls and the Japanese military flags fluttering above them, Chi Fengcheng felt as if his heart was being pierced by needles.

"It will be dark soon. I will lead the suicide squad to attack and take back the northeast corner and the city wall."

Otherwise, once the Japanese establish a foothold, we won't have much of a chance.

The speaker was Wang Huayu, the chief of staff of the 31st Division.

Just as Chi Fengcheng was about to speak, a soldier ran over quickly and said:

"Report: Japanese tanks have been spotted entering the city; at least one company has been detected."

"What?"

Both of them were startled.

After all, although the 31st Division had been replenished, it did not have any anti-tank weapons. To deal with the Japanese tanks and armored vehicles, they could only sacrifice human lives.

Wang Huayu's expression relaxed instead, and he said:

"Commander, it seems we don't need to wait until nightfall. I can lead the suicide squad and charge up now."

But at that moment, Chi Fengcheng thought of something.

"No rush. How could we forget? Doesn't Li Jianghe's unit have armored vehicles? Why don't we ask them for help?"

Wang Huayu looked towards the West District, where there were also dense gunfire and explosions, but it didn't seem that bad.

"They probably can't get reinforcements."

Wang Huayu said.

Chi Fengcheng extended his broad, calloused hand and said with considerable determination:

"No, regardless of whether they can be transferred or not, we should still ask."

If there are any mobile troops available, then we would trouble him to send them to support our forces. If not, then there's no need to force it.

Without further hesitation, Wang Huayu mounted a horse and rode towards Li Jianghe's command post in Taierzhuang.

Inside Li Jianghe's command post, he was observing the situation in the direction of the west city wall.

"The Japanese have launched their fourth attack, but news from the front indicates that it's only infantry, not tanks. It's suspected that the Japanese have redeployed their tank units to other directions."

Long Wenzhang said, walking to the side.

Li Jianghe waved his hand and said:

"If that's the case, it's quite possible. Otherwise, this guy, Kei Seya, would know our methods. Trying to charge over with just infantry is just wishful thinking."

Thinking of this, he turned around, walked to another window of the command post, picked up his binoculars and looked at the east city wall. The Rising Sun Flag fluttering there was so conspicuous.

"Sure enough, they are likely going to attack the East District. They know that the 31st Division is poorly equipped, has weak firepower, and lacks sufficient artillery support."

As Li Jianghe was saying this, a soldier ran over and said:

"Report, the Chief of Staff of the 31st Division requests an audience."

"Let him in."

Li Jianghe put down his binoculars, knowing that Chi Fengcheng had come to ask for help.

This tough guy from the Northwest probably wouldn't do this unless absolutely necessary.

Sure enough, as soon as Wang Huayu came in, he gave a brief explanation of the information.

"I know your army is also facing considerable difficulties. If you cannot spare troops, then as the division commander said, just pretend he didn't say anything."

If your army has any surplus mobile forces, especially those effective against Japanese tank units, please be sure to allocate some to support the East District.

After listening to what Wang Huayu said, Li Jianghe slowly spoke:

"I still have mobile forces."