Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 219 County Town Operation

"Battalion Commander Niu, Captain Sun Qiang has sent a signal that the east gate of the county town has been successfully captured," Xu Bo said to Niu Dali beside him.

“It’s 3:55 now. Sun Qiang has finished his task ahead of schedule. It’s our turn to move out,” Niu Dali said, glancing at his watch.

"Commander Li, let's begin the operation," Niu Dali then said to Li Yunfei.

"it is good."

"Commander Li, you must reach the designated combat position before 4:20. We will launch the attack together at 4:20."

"Battalion Commander Niu, we guarantee we will arrive at the designated attack position on time," Li Yunfei replied.

"it is good!"

"Bi Shoucai, you will lead your troops to stand by near the East Gate for the time being, and coordinate the transportation personnel and the areas where supplies need to be transported," Niu Dali continued.

“Okay, no problem,” Bi Shoucai nodded in response.

"Alright, let's set off now."

With Niu Dali's order, the troops began to run towards the county town.

At the east gate of the county town, Sun Qiang and Yang, the puppet army platoon leader, were welcoming the Ming regiment's troops.

"Captain Sun, you've worked hard." Niu Dali stopped at the city gate and said to Sun Qiang.

"Commander Niu, you're too kind."

"This must be Platoon Leader Yang," Niu Dali said, looking at the puppet soldier standing next to Sun Qiang.

"Greetings, Battalion Commander Niu. My name is Yang Deli. I hope you will take good care of me in the future," Platoon Leader Yang said hurriedly.

"No problem, as long as you can fight the Japanese, the militia will treat you like their own brothers." Niu Dali patted Yang Deli on the shoulder.

"Captain Sun, the city gate will be handed over to our company. The clearing mission still needs to be completed on time. I will send a platoon to assist you."

"No problem, our team will take action immediately after handing over the city gate."

"it is good."

"Notify the second company commander to come over here," Niu Dali said to the communications officer.

A moment later, the second company commander ran over.

"Battalion Commander, what are the orders?"

"Your company will send one platoon to assist Platoon Leader Yang in defending this city gate, and another platoon to follow Captain Sun. Remember, all actions must be under the command of Captain Sun Qiang."

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away."

"Second Company, First Platoon, Second Platoon, assemble here!" the Second Company Commander shouted to the marching troops.

"Captain Sun, Platoon Leader Yang, the Second Company Commander will handle the follow-up work. I'll take my leave now and continue with my mission." After saying this, Niu Dali hurried towards the troops ahead.

Xu Bo led the way, and Niu Dali led the troops carefully for 15 minutes before finally arriving at their target, the vicinity of the Japanese army's supply depot.

When they were about 500 meters away from the Japanese supply depot, Niu Dali ordered his troops to halt and take cover. He then immediately summoned the company commanders for a pre-battle meeting.

"The First Company will launch an attack from the left flank, the Third Company from the right flank, the Fourth Company from behind the supply depot, and the Second Company and the mortar company will engage me head-on. When my gunfire sounds, we'll launch our attack together. Understand?" Niu Dali said.

"Battalion Commander, we understand everything."

"Okay, let's get started."

"Yes, sir." After receiving the instructions, the company commanders immediately began to act according to the plan they had just been given.

"Tang Meng, quickly assemble the Type 92 infantry gun for me, and aim at those two Japanese pillboxes and bombard them hard," Niu Dali said to the artillery company commander who was still beside him.

"Battalion Commander, I have arranged for people to assemble it. It is expected to be assembled in five minutes and can be used for attack."

"it is good."

"Also, keep a close eye on the Japanese firing positions and destroy them all to ensure the success of the attack."

"Yes."

Five minutes later, the messenger brought the message.

"Battalion Commander, all units have arrived at their designated attack locations."

"it is good."

"It's 4:17 now, Tang Meng. Begin the shelling in 3 minutes," Niu Dali said, glancing at his watch.

"Yes, I am ready and can fire at any time."

"it is good."

Three minutes later, when the agreed-upon attack time arrived, Niu Dali immediately gave the order.

"attack!"