386th Brigade Headquarters.
An urgent telegram from the new 1st Regiment has been delivered.
"Report! Brigade Commander, the new 1st Regiment has called!"
"The telegram reads as follows: ...The Japanese Independent Mixed Brigade No. 3 was completely annihilated by the Wu'an Township Militia in Wu'an Township, with Major General Brigade Commander Yoshizawa Tadao, Colonel Chief of Staff Ishikawa Yoshio, 17th Regiment Commander Yamashita Hidehiko, and 57th Regiment Commander Fujiwara Mitsuo killed..."
"A total of 6,417 Japanese soldiers were killed and countless ammunition were captured - Liang Jun, commander of the New 1st Regiment."
The telegram was quickly presented to the brigade commander by the operations staff as soon as it was translated.
"Total annihilation?"
"hiss--!"
The brigade commander gasped and fell off his chair, his face filled with surprise and uncertainty.
"Brigade Commander, are you alright?" Upon seeing this, the staff officer hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.
"Don't move, let me catch my breath."
The brigade commander waved his hand to signal the staff officer not to touch him, then sat back in his seat, his eyes slightly closed, but his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.
The militia of Wu'an Township annihilated 6,417 soldiers of the Japanese Independent Mixed Brigade No. 3!
Is this true?
It should be noted that since the Japanese invasion of China, not a single brigade has ever been completely annihilated!
"When did the militia team in Wu'an Township become a militia regiment???"
The brigade commander racked his brains but couldn't understand why a militia team of only thirty-three had become a militia regiment, and why he, as the brigade commander, had no idea at all.
After a long while, the brigade commander opened his eyes and said to the communications officer beside him, "Immediately send the reconnaissance company to Wu'an Township to verify the situation and see if this telegram is fake."
"Yes, brigade commander."
Soon, the reconnaissance company commander led two soldiers to Wu'an Township to investigate the matter.
At 10:00 a.m., the reconnaissance company commander returned to the brigade headquarters.
"Brigade Commander, we have confirmed that the telegram is genuine!" the reconnaissance company commander replied solemnly.
"Hmm?" The brigade commander raised an eyebrow and asked, "What are the specifics?"
"Based on our reconnaissance, the militia of Wu'an Township ambushed the Third Brigade and annihilated the entire brigade!"
The brigade commander's eyes widened in disbelief: "They were really wiped out?!"
"Absolutely true!"
"This is the first time our Chinese army has completely annihilated a full-strength Japanese brigade during the War of Resistance!"
As he spoke, the reconnaissance company commander couldn't help but reveal his excitement and exhilaration.
However, as the brigade commander, he felt more worried and fearful.
After pondering for a long time, the brigade commander shook his head. "Regardless of how this militia team turned into a militia regiment, you should immediately forward the telegram to the division headquarters truthfully. The division commander and political commissar will definitely be very happy to hear it."
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129th Division Headquarters.
Upon learning that the Japanese Third Brigade had been completely annihilated, the division commander jumped up excitedly.
"Great! The militia of Wu'an Township!"
"No, it should be the Wu'an Township Militia Regiment that has performed a great service! They annihilated a Japanese brigade, which is a major victory!"
The political commissar also stood up excitedly: "Division Commander, we must report this immediately and let the Eighth Route Army headquarters know about this great news!"
"It must be reported, of course it must be reported, but when did the militia become a militia regiment?"
"Why don't I, as the division commander, know this?"
The division commander looked at the political commissar with suspicion: "Political commissar, this matter still needs to be investigated thoroughly."
"Alright, since there's no problem with the results, you can put the credit under the 386th Brigade. After all, it's a bit of an exaggeration for a militia regiment to annihilate a Japanese brigade."
"Okay, I'll draft a telegram immediately and report it to the Central Military Commission and General Headquarters! And the Second War Zone too!"
"Hmm." The division commander nodded, then ordered the political commissar, "By the way, political commissar, you will be personally responsible for reviewing the battle reports. Try to make them as detailed as possible, especially the number of enemy troops killed and the supplies captured, etc. They must be kept to a minimum."
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
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Two days later, the Eighth Route Army Headquarters, the Supreme Command of the National Revolutionary Army, and the Second War Zone Command jointly issued a commendation order.
"...On February 24, 1930, the 386th Brigade of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army annihilated the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade of the invading Japanese Army in Wu'an Township, creating the first glorious achievement in the history of our army of completely annihilating a Japanese brigade!"
"This has greatly boosted morale and the morale of the troops and the people... It is hereby commended! And the entire army is notified of this praise!"
"...The commander of the 386th Brigade, with the brilliant victory of annihilating the Japanese Independent Mixed Brigade No. 3, let the world know that the Chinese army is not invincible and not incapable of fighting! It also shattered the arrogant disdain of the Japanese army towards the Chinese army!"
"Let them know that the Chinese army not only dares to fight tough battles, but also dares to kill Japanese devils and fight them to the death!"
"We hope that all officers and soldiers of the 386th Brigade will continue their efforts, make new contributions, and dedicate their lives to fighting against the Japanese invaders, recovering lost territories, achieving national independence and prosperity, and realizing world peace!"
The commendation order was handwritten by representatives from all three parties, and it was filled with a strong sense of pride.
The commendation order caused a sensation as soon as it was printed.
Major newspapers and media outlets rushed to interview and report on it.
The brigade commander and political commissar of the 386th Brigade were besieged by reporters demanding their stories. Fortunately, the guard platoon was prepared and managed to stop reporters from several major newspapers, but many tabloid reporters still rushed into the brigade headquarters, trying to get first-hand information.
However, all the reporters came up empty-handed.
Because the brigade commander and political commissar, among others, were all on sick leave and refused to see anyone.
At this moment, the renowned commander of the 386th Brigade of the Whampoa Military Academy held the commendation order with a bitter smile on his face.
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