HLnovel Chapter 768 Becoming an Isolated Soldier
Chapter 768 Becoming an Isolated Soldier
After taking over two county towns, Yuan Shuai was directly facing Yundong County Town.
Although the Japanese had retreated fifty kilometers to avoid being bombed by Yuan Shuai's 150-meter long-range artillery, Yuan Shuai was not in a hurry to attack.
Instead, let the team stabilize its defense first and recruit a large number of soldiers.
At the same time, scouts were sent to conduct reconnaissance ahead again.
"Old man, we should press on to win!"
"Morale is high now, we have enough troops and ammunition, and we also have the advantage of aircraft. We should seize the opportunity to capture Yundong in one fell swoop!"
At the meeting, many local allied army officers gave their advice.
Yuan Shuai did not answer, but glanced at Tie Xiaogang.
Tie Xiaogang stood up and said.
"According to our intelligence, the Japanese have buried many mines on the road leading to Yundong and in the jungle."
Upon hearing this, the officers who had just been giving advice blushed with embarrassment.
Of course they want to achieve more military exploits.
But they were too aggressive.
If they continue the attack as they think, who knows how many people will be sacrificed.
Tie Xiaogang walked to the map, pointed at it, and continued.
"The Japanese have laid a large number of mines in the south and west."
"Whether it's the main roads or the small roads, even many jungles are equipped with minefields!"
"So, if we want to attack from the north or west, we will have to pay a heavy price!"
"Then we can use paratroopers!"
A local officer made the suggestion again.
Tie Xiaogang continued.
"You should know that the U.S. military has used paratroopers before, and everyone should have known the result long ago!"
Hearing this, the local officer's face turned red with embarrassment and he lowered his head.
Another officer continued.
"We can use planes to bomb Yundong Airport directly. As long as we take down Yundong Airport, the entire Yundong Japanese puppet army will surrender!"
Tie Xiaogang said while holding back his laughter.
"Everyone, the anti-aircraft guns at Yundong Airport are not just for show! Of course, if we can build airplanes and are not afraid of losing them, we can just use them to bomb! But if we lose one airplane, we have one less. You should all know what we will rely on to protect our airspace in the future!"
"Then we can make a detour and attack from the north, or we can make a detour and cross the no-man's land and attack from the east!"
Someone made the suggestion again.
"Are you leading the team?"
Tie Xiaogang's words made the officer blush with embarrassment and he quickly lowered his head.
Tie Xiaogang pointed to the north and said.
"There are British and American troops in the north. We have entered their territory. Can anyone guarantee that our supplies will not be seized?"
Upon hearing this, all the local allied officers looked at each other in astonishment.
They really didn't think about it.
Because they felt that it was impossible for the British and American troops to seize their ammunition supplies.
But Tie Xiaogang's words made them worried.
After all, their equipment was so good, from anti-aircraft guns to 150mm howitzers, they were better than those of the British and American armies.
From the M2 heavy machine gun to the C98 sniper rifle, they are better than those of the British and American armies.
With such good weapons and equipment, let alone the British and American troops, even they would be so eager to grab them.
None of them could guarantee that the British and American troops would not do such a thing.
"So, going round from the west to the north won't work at all! Not only will it not work, but we have to leave them alone to prevent them from coming to rob our oil fields!"
Some officers could no longer sit still.
Because the oil fields provide them with large amounts of fuel.
Whether it is cars, tanks, airplanes, or many military and civilian machinery, they all rely on oil fields.
If the oil fields were taken away by the British and American troops, it would be unbearable for them.
Tie Xiaogang pointed to the east side of the map and said.
"You all should know what's inside the no-man's land in the east! If our large army goes east, we will definitely encounter revenge from the crocodiles! Many of you have fought with crocodiles, and you know how many Japanese soldiers died in their mouths! Are there any of you willing to lead troops through the no-man's land?"
Almost all the officers lowered their heads.
Only the old foxes of the Black Wolf Army raised their heads and glanced at the officers.
The fat man laughed jokingly.
"Boss, tell me how to fight. We brothers will listen to you!"
"Yes, we all listen to you!"
All the officers, including those who had just been making suggestions, started shouting.
Yuan Shuai smiled bitterly.
"There is no better way at the moment, but we have captured a lot of Japanese prisoners this time! Since these minefields were buried by the Japanese, let them clear the mines!"
Hearing this, everyone laughed.
Yuan Shuai’s previous habit was to kill every Japanese soldier he encountered.
But this time, Marshal Yuan kept a lot of Japanese prisoners.
At that time, the brothers of the Black Wolf Army, including the brothers of the Allied Army, were all very confused as to when General Yuan had changed into someone so kind-hearted.
But now they understood that General Yuan kept the prisoners for this kind of thing.
Now, they had more than a thousand Japanese prisoners of war.
A large amount of food is consumed every day.
If we don't let these guys do something, we will suffer a great loss.
Soon, several Allied officers led their troops and took the prisoners to clear mines outside the city.
Some Japanese prisoners refused to do it and were shot on the spot. After a few of them were shot, all the prisoners became obedient.
In order to survive, they had no choice but to go and clear the mines!
However, some Japanese soldiers were cunning and did not line up all the troops.
He wanted to use landmines to kill these allied forces.
However, the Allied officers were not fools. After all the minefields were cleared, they immediately ordered the Japanese prisoners to line up and walk forward in rows.
As a result, the mine did not kill the Allied brothers, but instead killed some Japanese prisoners of war.
The Japanese prisoner who left the landmine was shot immediately.
From then on, the Japanese prisoners became completely obedient and never dared to act recklessly again.
Although mine clearance was very dangerous and Japanese prisoners of war were often killed in explosions, those who did not clear mines would be shot.
They had no other choice.
The Japanese scouts in the distance ahead saw these scenes and gritted their teeth in anger.
"Bakayoro! These cowardly fellows are actually helping the Allied forces clear mines! Bakayoro!"
The scout quickly reported the situation to Yundong.
Iwasaka Mitsuki at Yundong Airport was so angry that she gritted her teeth and didn't speak for a long time.
At this time, Yundong had become an isolated army.
There is no one in the east and I dare not go in.
The area far to the north had been controlled by the British and American armies. Although they did not attack, a wing in the north was unable to come to support.
To the west is the Anjiang Oilfield, which has been occupied by General Yuan and has been equipped with a strong defensive position.
Yuan Shuai's team is also in the south, and has even started to clear mines and advance to the north.
Although the advancement was slow, he knew that he had no supplies of weapons, ammunition, or food.
They could only survive on the existing weapons, ammunition and food.