As long as we wait until the main force of the Imperial Army crushes the entire front battlefield, it is time for us to launch a counterattack!

By then, we will attack the main force of the Imperial Army in front and back and will surely wipe out the Chinese defenders in Nanjing! Maximize and expand the results of this battle!"

"Yo Xi! Nakamura Chief Takashi, I admire you!" Tsuda Tatsuhiko showed a sudden look and quickly praised him.

After thousands of Japanese soldiers received the order, they quickly shrank their troops and retreated to the northeastern city mainly in Yimen.

At the same time, the dozen Japanese warships scattered above the Yangtze River also fired fire again, shooting heavy shells at Nanjing City.

The soldiers of the country who were pursuing were immediately shrouded in violent explosions, and were killed and injured.

Restrained by the Japanese naval artillery fire, Song Yinguo and Gui Shuzhen had to suspend their counterattack.

Because, under the attack of powerful Japanese naval artillery fire, it is impossible for blood and courage to resist.

This was verified in the Battle of Shanghai a few months ago.

Hundreds of thousands of elite Chinese troops paid a huge price of casualties under the joint air strikes of Japanese naval artillery and carrier-based aircraft, which eventually led to the failure of the entire Battle of Shanghai.

Of course they will not suffer the same great loss again in Song Yin Kingdom!

Therefore, they decisively ordered the severance of pursuit and commanded the troops to retreat beyond the range of Japanese artillery fire.

In fact, with the ultra-long range of Japanese naval guns, half of Nanjing City is within the enemy's firepower range.

Of course, Song Yinguo and Gui Shuzhen would definitely not be able to give up half of Nanjing City. They just retreated temporarily and waited for the Japanese artillery to stop before making his picture.

Fortunately, because the northeast urban area is close to Xiaguan Wharf, the people have almost evacuated before, and basically nine out of ten rooms are empty.

This did not cause much casualties.

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The other side.

Yang Jing was leading the vanguard of the Tiger Regiment and rushed towards Nanjing desperately.

Finally, at 1 pm, we successfully arrived at the north bank of Linxiaguan Pier.

At this time, the Japanese naval fleet had stopped bombing Nanjing City.

After Yang Jing contacted the garrison headquarters, he found out the general situation and learned that the 36th Division and other units were trying to take the opportunity to launch a counterattack when the Japanese naval artillery stopped bombardment.

Immediately advised them to stop their actions.

Because, as long as they dare to launch a counterattack, the Japanese gunboats will inevitably open fire immediately.

In this way, they could not regain the lost Xiayimen and Xiaguan Wharf, but instead increased casualties.

After Luo Youqing and Song Yinguo and others learned that Yang Jing had other good plans, they immediately agreed to Yang Jing's suggestion.

He gave up his plan to continue the counterattack, but instead built defensive firepower in the city to form a confrontation with the Japanese raid troops.

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On the north bank of the Yangtze River, Yang Jing came to a ridge of earth on a raised slope and raised his gun and telescope to observe the information on the other side.

At this time, Rae ears rushed up from behind the dirt slope and asked, "The artillery position has been built. Will the Japanese fleet be bombarded immediately?"

"No, it's not the time!"

Yang Jing shook his head and denied the proposal of raking his ears: "Our field cannon has a maximum caliber of only 105mm, most of which are mainly 75mm.

Field guns of this caliber are difficult to sink Japanese ships without dozens of guns.

The Japanese naval guns have a minimum caliber of more than 100mm, including 200mm or even 300mm caliber naval guns.

If we fire rashly, we will expose the gun position.

Perhaps the Japanese ship had not yet sunk, but was first taken down by the Japanese ship guns.

Moreover, the Japanese navy and air force may come over Nanjing at any time, and these existences threaten our artillery battalion even more deadly.

Since the Japanese naval guns did not launch shelling on Nanjing City again, let’s just wait until it’s dark.”

After a pause, Yang Jing continued, "The most urgent task now is to pay attention to concealment and ensure that the artillery positions are not discovered by the Japanese army. Do you understand?"

"clear!"

Rake ears deeply agree with the key points.

Ma Tong next to him asked again: "Tongzhang, we have to wait until dark?"

"No!" Yang Jing shook his head and said, "Let's go to Nanjing City!"
Chapter completed!