The Matsuno detachment was defeated. Except for an unknown number of Japanese who escaped, most of the Japanese were killed on the spot. Outside the passes, more than 6,000 corpses of the Japanese army were found, and 164 prisoners were captured. This was a battle. Complete victory. .
On the anti-Japanese battlefield across the country at that time, there were many victories in which thousands of enemies were wiped out in one battle, but it was extremely rare to capture so many prisoners at once. The 500 Army was destined to become famous all over the world with this battle. However, everything always failed. It has its imperfections. When taking inventory of the battlefield, the soldiers of the 500th Army searched the entire battlefield but could not find the body of Matsuno O Katsaki.
Some soldiers reported that a group of civilians in civilian clothes once appeared on the battlefield. The soldiers who discovered them escorted the civilians who accidentally entered the battlefield to a safe place. After Gao Quan heard the report, he happily praised this group of civilians. There are several soldiers who love and protect the common people. In fact, he knows in his heart that it is very likely that Matsuno O Katsuaki disguised himself as a common person and ran away.
It's nothing to escape Matsuno O Katsaki, and it's nothing even to escape hundreds or thousands of Japs. In short, the 500 Army won a complete victory in this battle and completely annihilated the Japs' 114th Division. This The field contribution cannot be erased by anyone.
Gao Quan reported the good news to Commander Hu in the theater. Such a great victory must make the commander happy. What Gao Quan didn¡¯t know was that Commander Hu was actually so happy that he couldn¡¯t close his mouth at the headquarters.
"How about it, how about it, what do you think of what I said? This Gao Quan is indeed a good general. He killed King Asaka Palace Kohihiko, and killed Yanagawa Heisuke. Now he actually gave up a Japanese division. Total annihilation. Who said that Gao Quan could kill a Japanese general? Isn't Chaoxiang Palace a general? Announce the good news, give the principal the good news, hahaha, Liu Jingfu doesn't know how to use generals, Gao Quan has nothing to do in the fifth theater. No achievements have been made. As soon as we came to the theater, we immediately made this huge contribution."
"That's all because Chief Hu has the ability to know people. Only with the chief as a bole can we have Gao Quan, a thousand-mile horse."
There was a lot of flattery all around, and Hu Zongnan was so beautiful that his head was dizzy. That night, the officer was so happy that he got drunk again. Fortunately, Gao Quan had not withdrawn from Hangu Pass, so Hu Zongnan didn't have to worry about the blessing of this officer. What trap will be laid for him again?
In the battle report, Gao Quan did not mention that he assassinated King Kohihiko of Asaka Palace and planned to make Yanagawa Heisuke angry to death. In Gao Quan's mind, infiltrating in disguise and carrying out sneak attacks and assassinations were not something that was aboveboard and worthy of showing off. Besides, Asaka Palace and Yanagawa Heisuke have too much influence, and Gao Quan does not want to attract the attention of the world.
However, the intelligence personnel of the military command are all-pervasive. Since Gao Quan has committed such a major case, how could the military commander's intelligence officer not know that the 500th Army is now seconded to the First War Zone and is considered to be under the command of Commander Hu? General, we have said that Juntong and Gao Quan have always had some vague connection. Director Dai intends to sell Gao Quan. Now he has received the good news that Gao Quan has made meritorious service. Please inform Hu Zongnan and ask for Gao Quan's merit. It's just a matter of convenience.
The telegram was sent to the Military Commission, and the Chairman's congratulatory message came early the next morning. In the telegram, the Chairman praised Gao Quan and Hu Zongnan for their good work, almost saying that they were hard to find in the sky and hard to find on the ground. However, the chairman did not mention the issue of how to reward him. This is simple. Gao Quan has made such a big contribution, and the commendation must be grand. It must be studied by the Military Commission and the committee.
One day later, the war zone telegram was sent to the 500th Army. Chief Hu asked Gao Quan to personally escort the prisoners to the war zone. The chief wanted to personally inspect the prisoners. It seemed that Chief Hu wanted to take a photo with the prisoners.
People are in high spirits during happy events. Gao Quan first asked Tang Wenjuan, the military reporter of the Central Daily News, to take a group photo of 164 Japanese prisoners. These photos were to be sent to Yucheng for publication in newspapers. Then Commander Gao got a haircut. , took a shower, called the secretary general, deputy army commander, division commander, brigade commander, and direct regiment commanders, and held a celebration banquet. Everyone worked hard and had to have a good meal today.
Early the next morning, Commander Gao personally went to pick up the prisoners, but something unexpected happened. There were fewer prisoners. When we took pictures yesterday, there were still a lot of 164 Japanese. Today, we should escort them to the war zone to the commander. After taking a look, it turned out that there were more than a hundred people missing, and there were only sixteen people left.
With only one of the ten remaining, Gao Quan was furious and called Huang Sanpao, who was responsible for guarding the prisoners. He pointed at his nose and covered his head with a curse, you stupid old bandit, you killed all the Japanese, what do you want me to do? Go and explain to Chief Hu.
"Military Commander, when you asked Reporter Tang to take photos of the Japs yesterday, you didn't say that these Japs were still useful. After these more than a hundred Japs were handed over to our regiment the day before yesterday, the division did not give me an extra pound of food. Japs. I haven't eaten for two days, and if I stay for a few more days, I will definitely starve to death. I think the meaning of the military seat is to slowly starve the Japanese to death. Anyway, they will all die, so it is better to ask the brothers to slaughter.Just venting your anger. "Huang Sanpao defended aggrievedly.
"You wouldn't have come to ask me for rations before they were given out." Gao Quan was so angry that his face turned green. What do you mean? He didn't give out rations to the prisoners just because he wanted the Japanese to starve to death. He, Commander Gao, Is it so perverted?
"I saw that you were in a good mood yesterday, but I was afraid that it would ruin the mood of the army. Even if you didn't ask me today, I was going to report it."
"Then why are there still a dozen or so left?" Gao Quan pointed at the remaining Japs. Although the sixteen Japs were already hungry, they still tried their best to stand upright with their chests and heads raised. Yesterday, There were more than 160 during the day, but after one night there were only 16 of them left. The Japanese were afraid that they would be dragged out and killed by these Chinese soldiers if they did not perform well.
"I've reserved this specifically for Lao Jin and the others. If anyone comes to me and asks for two Japs to skin them or bury them alive, I also have people here who can help." Huang Sanpao said. I also felt something was wrong, my head lowered, and my voice became smaller.
"Huang Sanpao, I asked you to guard the prisoners, but you dared to neglect your duties and kill so many Japanese prisoners without authorization. You, you don't need to receive your military pay this month, and you don't need to receive it next month. I will deduct two from you. A month¡¯s salary will keep you in confinement for three days. Now find me an empty house and stay there for three days without leaving the house.¡±
"Yes." Huang Sanpao agreed with a grimace, then turned to look at the dozen prisoners again, "What to do with these dozen Japs." He now remembered to take responsibility.
"Hmph, don't worry about the prisoners. I'll put you in solitary confinement."
After sending Huang Sanpao away, Gao Quan immediately ordered the kitchen to get whatever they wanted to eat. After feeding the dozen or so Japanese, they were about to go to the war zone to meet with the commander. He couldn't let Commander Hu accuse him of mistreating him. Take prisoners.
The cooking soldiers cooked some rotten vegetable leaves and wild vegetable roots, and also grabbed a few handfuls of grain noodles, which were half thin but not thick, and filled half a bucket. The Japanese who had been hungry for two days were very happy to see that they were eating. After it was broken, everyone drank a big bowl, and finally the buckets were polished.