Chapter 3: Close Combat

Although its bullets are relatively heavy, making it easy to lose direction beyond two hundred meters, the current distance between us and the enemy is only one hundred fifty meters, which poses no problem at all

Look back for a moment; behind us is the field hospital, where there are many injured soldiers and numerous doctors and nurses. If we neglect them, do you know what fate awaits them?

The soldier on the far right has a pale complexion, his body trembling like sifted flour, looking at his companions with a pleading gaze

While others were still in a state of confusion, Liu Zhengfeng had swiftly loaded the remaining five bullets and raised his gun with force

At this moment, the Japanese army had already discovered him, and the Type 38 rifle and the crooked-barreled machine gun were aimed at him and swept over. Liu Zhengfeng quickly shrank back, not knowing whether the last main gunner had hit his target.

At this moment, Big Beard and the others finally discovered the Japanese army hidden on the hillside; Big Beard remained calm, while the other three soldiers were already pale with fear

As the Japanese army advanced more than twenty meters, Liu Zhengfeng knew it was time to take action. With their own forces being few and their firepower weak, it was essential to establish a buffer zone; otherwise, if the enemy launched an attack, they would be upon them in a single charge, leaving them with no means to respond.

Liu Zhengfeng observed that they were still hesitating and coldly remarked: "Weren't you just mocking me for wetting my pants? Look at yourselves now; do you still resemble real men? What qualifications do you have to ridicule me?"

His words were quickly met with a response from the other two soldiers

The empty mountains are silent

Grenade launcher

After the explosion, the three soldiers were left mangled and bloodied, lying in a pool of blood

The sudden sound of gunfire and screams shattered the original tranquility

Indeed, Commander, how can we possibly fight against so many Japanese devils? We should hurry and run, otherwise it will be too late

This is terrible, Liu Zhengfeng thought to himself in despair. Our side is being suppressed by the enemy's firepower, and the enemy will undoubtedly take this opportunity to charge forward. It is likely that they will soon be right in front of us.

As if awakening from a dream, everyone exerted themselves to throw the grenades out.

Suddenly, there were two muffled sounds of "thud," which were emitted by the Japanese grenade launcher, followed by two shells soaring into the sky

Liu Zhengfeng held his breath, the Hanyang-made rifle in his hand already loaded, and his right index finger rested on the trigger

The left shoulder of the man with the big beard was also grazed by shrapnel, bleeding profusely

Liu Zhengfeng quickly leaned out, and sure enough, in the grass at the foot of the hill, two grenade launchers were spaced more than 10 meters apart, with two main gunners nervously making adjustments, while the assistant gunners beside them each held a shell, ready to load at any moment

The situation was extremely critical, and Liu Zhengfeng's expression was serious as he decisively pulled the trigger. A grenade launcher gunner fell in response, and without a moment's hesitation, he pulled the bolt again and fired without a second thought

Meanwhile, the bearded man and three other soldiers also pulled the trigger

Liu Zhengfeng squinted his left eye, aiming through the raised ruler at the Japanese soldier in the front. That Japanese soldier had a fierce expression, with a beast-like gleam in his eyes, crawling forward with all his limbs.

The big-bearded man glanced at the hillside before him, uncertain of how many Japanese devils were hidden there. He and his few companions were undoubtedly like eggs striking against a stone, hardly enough to fill the gaps in their teeth. Instantly, he hesitated and unconsciously cast a glance at Liu Zhengfeng.

With a bang, the bullet burst from the chamber, accompanied by a piercing whistle, and forcefully penetrated the forehead of that Japanese devil

wild grass, shrubs, and a few scattered pine trees

It must be said that the individual quality of the Japanese soldiers was exceptionally high. After a brief moment of confusion, they quickly organized an effective counterattack, and the sound of dense gunfire suddenly erupted, leaving Liu Zhengfeng and others unable to lift their heads.

He knew that the two shells just fired had missed their target, and immediately the main gunner of the grenade launcher would make adjustments. Once the adjustments were made, the accuracy of the grenade launcher would greatly improve, and he and his companions would likely be in grave danger. It was imperative to eliminate the main gunner.

Liu Zhengfeng no longer paid them any attention, focusing entirely on the slope below.

Although the big beard is merely a class leader, a class leader is still an officer

He had a stern expression, pointed to the field hospital behind him, and whispered a fierce roar

Suddenly, the wild grass and shrubs on the hillside moved without wind

Liu Zhengfeng placed his right hand on the trigger, opened his eyes wide in surprise, and gently pulled the trigger

A 7.92 mm round-nosed bullet, upon penetrating the human body, rotates at high speed and leaves a large area of trauma in a rolling manner, making treatment quite difficult; even if one survives, they will suffer significant injury.

The sound of explosions mingled with the anguished cries of the Japanese soldiers calling for their parents.

At a glance, I saw that the bearded man and others were suppressed by the firepower of the Japanese army, unable to even lift their heads.

Apart from the occasional mountain breeze, there was not a sound, and the silence was exceedingly eerie

All

Their fate lies within their own thoughts, especially in the battlefield hospital where there are several young women, who have all devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their own treatment, if...

The issue that Liu Zhengfeng was most concerned about has indeed arisen

He is right, Commander, we should retreat first and await orders from above

The bearded man, clearly seasoned in battle, quietly greeted everyone and made a gesture to indicate a ride.

Liu Zhengfeng's face turned ashen, realizing that the bearded man also intended to flee. If they all escaped, he would be left isolated and helpless, unable even to slow down the enemy's advance.

When the mountain wind blows, he can clearly see the shining bayonet and the khaki military uniform

Suddenly, a thought crossed my mind, and I shouted: "Brothers, throw the grenades"

The big-bearded man could not bear to imagine any further, his expression grew resolute, and a sharp glint appeared in his eyes as he said in a low voice: "You few bastards listen carefully, anyone who dares to escape will be executed on the spot"

Brothers, we are outnumbered by the enemy, we... we should still run, otherwise we will lose our lives

The Japanese army lay hidden in the grass, advancing very slowly

The big-bearded man turned around; the distant battlefield hospital was tranquil and peaceful. However, in a moment, it was uncertain what would happen next. The Japanese devils were notoriously brutal, their reputation for cruelty had long been established. It was certain that if he fled, their fate would be exceedingly tragic.

Everyone be careful, they are about to launch an attack

The three soldiers' faces flushed red and then pale, and without speaking, they quietly took out their rifles and loaded them with bullets

Liu Zhengfeng lay on the mountaintop, slightly peering out, overlooking the slope before him

Boom boom boom ... ... `

Two loud explosions echoed, occurring a few meters in front of the crowd. After the shockwave surged into the sky, the uprooted soil fell upon the people like raindrops.

The sky is clear and bright, and the afternoon sun shines directly on Liu Zhengfeng and the others.

At this distance, its power is superior to that of the Japanese military standard firearm, the Type 38 rifle

Liu Zhengfeng felt a chill in his heart, realizing that the Japanese army could no longer contain themselves and was about to take action

However, it was not long before the Japanese army regained their composure, and the sound of dense gunfire erupted once again

One hundred and fifty meters, this is the distance at which the Hanyang-made rifle can exert its maximum power

The shells from the Japanese army's grenade launchers came whistling in once again

Liu Zhengfeng swiftly pulled the bolt, quickly firing all five rounds. He aimed to use the dense gunfire to confuse the Japanese commander, making it difficult for him to discern the truth of his situation.

The several soldiers exchanged glances, wanting to say something, but upon seeing the knife-like gaze of the bearded man, they ultimately kept their mouths shut

Liu Zhengfeng's pupils contracted as he saw two shells whistling towards him. He hurriedly rolled to the left several times, taking cover behind a large rock, with his hands clasped over his head, curling his body into a ball to minimize the area exposed to the attack