Half an hour later, Shun Nakamura appeared at the division headquarters of the Kumamoto Division.
Along the way, Jun Nakamura saw the misery of the Kumamoto Division, but he saw that there were basically wounded along the way, and there were few intact ones. Even the staff members of the division headquarters were mostly covered in blood, and some were injured. One of the combat staff members was even missing an arm. It looked like it must have been chopped off by Chinese soldiers with a large blade during hand-to-hand combat.
Naosaburo Okabe was already waiting there with Chief of Staff Shigeta Shigenori and several commanders.
Seeing Shun Nakamura approaching, Naosaburo Okabe hurriedly came forward to greet him. In the past, Naosaburo Okabe would never have lowered his status to greet Shun Nakamura. No matter what, he was a lieutenant general, and Shun Nakamura is just a mere colonel. How can he, a high-ranking lieutenant general, welcome a junior colonel
However, the situation now is quite different.
On the one hand, Shun Nakamura is now the commander of the 13th independent mixed brigade. Although he is only acting as an agent for the time being, his record of defeating the 32nd Army of the National Army and the Dameishan Independent Regiment, especially Badou After this battle, Nakamura Jun's promotion from colonel to major general is already certain!
After this battle, Nakamura Jun will probably be appointed as the actual commander of the major general brigade.
On the other hand, Shun Nakamura saved the Kumamoto Division, and it can be said that he had a life-saving grace for Naosaburo Okabe! Based on this alone, Nakamura Shun is fully qualified to accept the demotion of Naosaburo Okabe. As for Nakamura Shun who dared to put himself in danger and led the independent mixed 13th brigade to rescue their Kumamoto division, Okabe Naosaburo was still very grateful.
You must know that the opponent is Xu Rui. If it were anyone else, he would not dare to come to the rescue at this time.
"Division Commander!" When the distance between the two sides was still three steps, Nakamura Shun stood at attention, saluted, and then said, "I apologize for the late rescue due to my humble duty."
"Nakamura-san's words are serious." Naosaburo Okabe returned the military salute, stepped forward to shake hands with Nakamura Jun, and said with emotion, "If it weren't for Nakamura-san who led the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade to come to the rescue in time, our Kumamoto Division The regiment is really going to be shattered collectively, and I, Naosaburo Okabe, will die for the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor."
After saying that, Naosaburo Okabe bowed deeply to Nakamura Jun again and said: "Nakamura-san, please accept my bow!"
Naosaburo Okabe was really grateful to Nakamura Jun, so he really bowed, and Nakamura Jun didn't even reach out to stop him.
Shigeta Shigenori and several regiment captains, who stood behind Naosaburo Okabe, also bowed. Facing such a ferocious enemy as the Dameishan Independent Regiment, the independent 13th Brigade still dared to come to the rescue. This was enough for Jun Nakamura to gain their gratitude.
Naosaburo Okabe asked again: "Nakamura-san, what are the casualties of the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade?"
"Fortunately, there were not many casualties." Nakamura Shun said, "Obviously, the Dameishan Independent Regiment suffered a huge loss in the fierce battle with the Kumamoto Division, and it has basically reached the end of its strength, so facing our independent tenth The third brigade's strong attack only resisted briefly and then retreated. I just arrived here for the first time and didn't know the specific situation here, so I didn't dare to pursue it. Please forgive me for this, division commander."
Naosaburo Okabe waved his hand and said: "Nakamura Junyan is serious. You are right to do this. If you pursue him rashly, I would like to remind you to never underestimate Xu Rui. This person is far better than anyone we have ever encountered." The opponent is more terrifying, so when facing him, never underestimate the enemy!"
Nakamura Shushin said: I know this better than you!
Nakamura Shun added: "Division Commander, the order I received is to rush to the aid of Badou Town in the shortest possible time. Then, after arriving at Badou Town, I will accept your command. What should I do next?"
Naosaburo Okabe nodded and asked: "Nakamura-san, when will the batch of arms be delivered?"
The timely arrival of the 13th independent mixed brigade rekindled the fire of hope for Naosaburo Okabe. The Kumamoto division was certainly crippled by the Daimeishan independent regiment. At present, the entire division combined has only There were less than a thousand combatable soldiers, but Xu Rui's Dameishan Independent Regiment was not much better, otherwise it would not have retreated at this time.
With Xu Rui's character, if it weren't for the fact that the Dameishan Independent Regiment was extremely exhausted, how could he easily let go of the Kumamoto Division? Therefore, Okabe Naosaburo rekindled the fire of hope and relied on Nakamura Shun's independence to form the 13th Brigade. Although it was impossible to defeat the Dameishan Independent Regiment, it was possible to contain them here.
A whole independent mixed brigade is here. If the Dameishan Independent Group dares to ignore it and return to Shimei County, Okabe Naosaburo dares to lead the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade directly over Qingniuling and attack Mei County from the side. , by that time, the Dameishan Independent Regiment will inevitably be attacked from both sides and fall into a desperate situation.
Up to this point in this battle, Naosaburo Okabe is still risking his life.
No matter how bad the outcome is, can it be worse than it is now? cant!
However, there is a premise for this, that is, the batch of arms must be delivered in time!
After all, the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade came to reinforce this time. They marched lightly and did not carry much ammunition. If the transport team could not arrive in time, the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade would soon face the Kumamoto Division. They were in the same embarrassment as the regiment, and fell into a desperate situation of running out of ammunition and food. At that time, even if the gate of Damei Mountain was opened, they would not dare to go deep.
So Okabe Naosaburo is very concerned about when the batch of arms will be delivered
Jun Nakamura replied: "Judging from the time, the transportation team should have arrived at Feixi Town!"
"Yo Xi, have you arrived at Feixi Town?" Naosaburo Okabe nodded happily and added, "In that case, no later than tomorrow at noon, oh no, it's today. It can be delivered here at noon today. As long as this batch If the arms can be delivered in time, we will have the confidence to continue to hold on, and the Dameishan Independent Regiment will not be able to easily return to Meixian."
"Dameishan Independent Group is going back to Shimei County?" Nakamura Jun was surprised when he heard this.
Naosaburo Okabe said: "Yes, the Osaka Division has broken through the Qingniuling defense line and invaded Meixian County. It is currently fighting in the streets of Meixian County with the remaining troops of the Dameishan Independent Regiment. However, the combat effectiveness of the remaining troops is obviously unable to match that of the large army. On par with the main force of the Meishan Independent Regiment, the Osaka Division is already in sight of victory."
"Soga." Nakamura Jun said happily, "This is really good news."
However, as soon as Nakamura Jun finished speaking, a communications staff officer came over in a hurry.
"Your Majesty Colonel!" The communications staff officer paused heavily before reporting to Shun Nakamura, "The fifth infantry battalion has an urgent call!"
"The Fifth Infantry Battalion?" Shun Nakamura already knew this in his heart, but he still pretended to change his face. He turned back to Naosaburo Okabe and said, "Division Commander, the Fifth Infantry Battalion has a humble job and stays behind to protect the transport team. The troops, but I don’t know what emergency has occurred.” Then he said to the communications staff officer, “Read it!”
"Hai." The communications staff member paused and said, "Brigade Headquarters: Our brigade was attacked by unknown armed forces outside Feixi Town, resulting in heavy casualties. The first, third, and fourth infantry squadrons were collectively shattered, and only the second infantry squadron was destroyed. The squadron is still resisting despite their humble duties, and most of the arms of the transport team have been robbed. We urgently hope that the brigade and regiment headquarters can quickly return reinforcements!"
"Nani?"
"The arms were robbed?"
"Another unknown armed force appeared?"
"Baga Yalu, why is this like this?"
Shigetori Shigetori and several division commanders of the Kumamoto Division were immediately confused.
Naosaburo Okabe was also a little confused. He had just said that this batch of arms could not be lost, but before he could finish his words, the batch of arms was attacked outside Feixi Town. He could recite the words while walking, and even drink a mouthful of cold water. Naosaburo Okabe simply couldn't imagine how such a highly confidential transportation mission could be ambushed twice.
However, Naosaburo Okabe no longer cares about this.
The arms were robbed, and the initiative on the battlefield fell completely into the hands of the Dameishan Independent Regiment. Now, the Dameishan Independent Regiment can return reinforcements without any scruples, but they dare not go deep into Dameishan at all.
Now, what Naosaburo Okabe needs to consider urgently is where to go
Although the Osaka Division has broken through Qingniuling, entered the city of Meixian, and started a street battle with the remaining troops. When I told Shun Nakamura just now, he also said that the Osaka Division was in sight of victory, but in fact, it was just a show of words. Deep down, Naosaburo Okabe was not optimistic about the Osaka Division.
In other words, the main force of the Dameishan Independent Regiment may not necessarily return to Shimei County.
There is still a high probability that the Dameishan Independent Regiment will stay, and they will try their best to annihilate their Kumamoto Division and the newly arrived independent 13th Brigade! The current withdrawal of the Dameishan Independent Regiment is only temporary, because they do not know the details of the independent 13th Brigade. Once Xu Rui knows that the 13th Independent Brigade came lightly and did not carry too many weapons. Without ammunition, the Dameishan Independent Regiment may make a comeback at any time.
Therefore, they must evacuate as soon as possible before the Dameishan Independent Regiment reacts!
As for the consequences after the withdrawal of the Kumamoto Division and the 13th Independent Mixed Brigade, Okabe Naosaburo could not care about it, because even if they stayed, they would not be able to contain the Daimeishan Independent Regiment. On the contrary, it will only put the Kumamoto Division and Nakamura Jun's Brigade in danger, so it is better to simply transfer as soon as possible.
Shigeta Shigenori also thought of this and stepped forward and said: "Division commander, the one who attacked the transport team was most likely the 32nd Army of the National Army, and the ambush location was in Feixi, where Feixi was guarding Under the nose of the army, Feixi Town may have been lost. I am sure that Wan Xiangyun was unwilling to fail, so he mobilized more troops and took advantage of the Feixi garrison's slack spirit to capture it in one fell swoop. Feixi Town, and then ambushed the transport team."
Naosaburo Okabe also agreed with this analysis, nodded and said: "That's probably the case."
Shigeta Shigenori said: "The arms have been robbed. Badou Town can no longer defend it, but Feixi Town cannot go back. If we go there, we will be trapped. I suggest that we evacuate to Chaohu County." (To be continued.)