Chapter 648 Night attack on the island
"We have done night attack training many times before, and today is the first actual combat. I hope you will not forget those combat points that have made you suffer in the past! Remember, keep quiet during the operation and avoid using the weapon as much as possible. Language to communicate! ”
After explaining the combat plan, Qian Tiandun once again warned the combatants and then ordered the distribution of equipment.
The military uniforms of the Haihan Militia are originally dark gray and are almost the same as black in low-light environments, so there is no need to change them. However, all equipment that may jingle during activities must be removed, and a black hood that only exposes the eyes, mouth and nose must be worn, as well as black gloves on both hands to avoid reflection of the exposed skin.
In terms of equipment, the need for night attacks was also taken into consideration. The short-barreled large-caliber flintlock originally equipped by the Annan militia was no longer used as the main weapon. The number of rifles carried was reduced to half of the standard configuration. The real main weapon was each Everyone is issued a tactical machete.
This tactical scimitar is actually an improved version of the Gurkha scimitar. It was ordered by the purchasing department in Yangjiang, Guangdong before the crossing. The shape of the knife is completely imitation of Kabbah 1249, with a total length of 43 cm and a blade length of 29 cm. Weighing just over 500 grams, the blade is wide at the front and narrow at the back, and curves forward, so it is also called a dog-retract knife. Although this knife is very short, its special shape can still allow the user to perform chopping movements in close combat. Coupled with specialized fighting knife skills, its power cannot be underestimated.
However, even the unconventional Annan militia rarely used this knife in operations. Most of the time, the soldiers were equipped with narrow-bladed bayonets matching rifles. After all, in hand-to-hand combat on the frontal battlefield, the advantage of the standard bayonet in group fighting is still quite obvious, and Annan soldiers are generally short in stature. The weapon combination of rifle and bayonet can also slightly make up for their physical disadvantages. .
However, the nature of the night attack mission carried out today is quite special. The dog's knife retraction, which is more lethal at close range, is obviously more suitable for tactical actions such as sneak attacks and whistle blows. In addition, each platoon is also equipped with a Zhuiyue 225A that was purchased in bulk before the time travel. It is a powerful crossbow that is called an artifact by military officials. This thing is slightly larger in size, with an overall weight of about 9 pounds. It is named after its crossbow string pulling force of 225 pounds. People with weak strength will have a hard time even stringing it. Using the matching aluminum arrows, the firing speed can reach 107 meters/second. Its range, lethality and accuracy are all considered superior. It can basically hit anywhere at about 25 meters, and the crossbow arrows can directly penetrate the human body. Using the supporting optical sighting equipment at a distance of 50 meters, the hit point spread can still be controlled within 10 centimeters. And its range that can cause effective damage can even exceed 200 meters, which is better than most rifles of the same era. The movement of this weapon is relatively small, and it is definitely a weapon for performing tasks such as night raids and assassinations.
At that time, the Preparatory Committee purchased a total of 20 sets of this special weapon, half of which were later allocated to the special operations troops led by Qian Tiandun, and he also transported all these special equipment when he was transferred to Fujian. This is not because he did not leave soup for his successor, but because the specially trained crossbowmen are all in the special operations battalion stationed in Fujian, these weapons can only play their greatest role in their hands.
After the equipment was distributed, Qian Tiandun raised his hand and looked at the time on his watch. It was close to midnight, and then issued an order: "Start as planned, and retreat immediately after completing the mission. No one is allowed to stay in the battle for any reason. Take action!”
This group of troops did not set out from the main gate of Nanri Village, but from the side gate on the east side to avoid being discovered by their opponents prematurely. Everyone was wrapped tightly from top to bottom, and there was not the slightest sound when moving. From a distance, it really felt like a group of ghosts walking at night.
Although Qian Tiandun mobilized the entire special operations company to participate in this night attack, not all of the special operations company actually went out to the stronghold. For example, the soldiers responsible for company headquarters communications had to stay in the stronghold and communicate through walkie-talkies. Receive Qian Tiandun's instructions - they are also the only naturalized soldiers in this army who have mastered the technology of using radios and walkie-talkies. This is also a backup plan for Qian Tiandun. If the night attack does not go well, or even the whereabouts are exposed and the opponent is engaged, then you must contact your own side as soon as possible and let them prepare to cover the retreat of your own people in the rear.
Qian Tiandun divided the participating troops into two parts, the front and rear. The front part was the action group, which he personally commanded and led. The rear section is the support group, led by Minami Takahashi. The main goal of this operation is to eliminate the spies deployed by the opponent around Nanri Village one by one, in order to give the opponent a heavy stimulus before the war begins.
With the aid of night vision equipment, it was extremely easy for Qian Tiandun to spot his opponent's whereabouts from a safe distance. Those pirate spies believed that the night could protect their bodies, so they had no idea of concealment and just sat on the ground carefree. Qian Tiandun didn't spend much time and found three enemy locations.
Qian Tiandun chose the place closest to him as the first target. He took off the helmet equipped with night vision devices, let his eyes adapt to the brightness of the natural environment again, and then gently patted the soldiers behind him. shoulder, gesturing for them to follow him.
The two pirates did not realize that they had become targets in the eyes of others. One of them was leaning on a tree stump and seemed to be sleeping, while the other kept looking in the direction of Nanri Village. It seemed that the two of them were taking turns to watch the night. Seeing this, Qian Tiandun decided to leave one alive, so he signaled several subordinates behind him to deal with the person sleeping on the left, while he himself went to deal with the guy who was awake.
Qian Tiandun lowered his body and moved slowly and quietly. When he was still two or three meters away from the man, he seemed to notice the strange tension in the air, and the man turned his head and looked towards Qian Tiandun. .
Qian Tiandun rushed forward with a single step, pressed the man's face with his left hand, and stabbed the tactical scimitar in his right hand directly into his neck. There was a gurgling sound in the man's throat, and blood foam soaked from between Qian Tiandun's fingers. In just a few seconds, he lost the strength to struggle and fell softly. The other person a few steps away was still snoring, unaware that his partner was dead.
Several other soldiers followed suit and slowly moved closer. Almost at the same time as Qian Tiandun took action, they also held down the sleeping pirate, quickly stuffed a ball of rags into his mouth, and then Turn it over, twist its hands and feet behind its back and tie it up. It takes less than half a minute to tie it up like a hairy crab. The four people who followed him grabbed his wrists and ankles respectively, and lifted him up with all their strength at the same time, and then sent him to the rear. Naturally, someone from the support team would take him back to Nanri Village immediately.
Qian Tiandun slowly laid the man's body flat, then wiped his hands and scimitar on his clothes, and then put the scimitar back into the scabbard. The whole process was so fast that the two unlucky men had no time to raise the alarm. Qian Tiandun adjusted his breathing, and then disappeared into the darkness again.
Three miles away from the incident, the Shibazhi camp on the beach. Zheng Zhihu suddenly felt a little cold on his back, and even had goose bumps. But this phenomenon was really unusual in midsummer. After all, the temperature at this time was so hot that he needed someone to fan him next to him when he slept. Just fine.
Zheng Zhihu felt a warning sign in his heart and sent an order: "Go and tell Yi Laoer to come to my camp!"
This Yi Laoer is one of his pirate leaders. He is usually responsible for collecting various intelligence information from the Ming Dynasty. He can be regarded as the intelligence affairs manager under Zheng Zhihu. In this attack on Nanri Island, he was responsible for arranging the outer security posts and the spies who went out to the enemy's formation.
After a while, Yi Laoer opened the door curtain and entered the tent: "Does the master have something to do with me?"
"I just suddenly wanted to ask you about the manpower arrangements you have made today." Zheng Zhihu said straight to the point: "Have the arrangements been made outside the camp?"
"Don't worry, Master. I have sent out a total of ten groups of troops early and distributed them all over the island. If the people in Nanri Village want to come out to sneak attack on our camp, they will definitely not be able to escape the eyes of our brothers!" Yi Laoer He immediately patted his chest and said, "Master, please rest assured. The brothers sent out today are all capable people, and there are two or three people in each group. They can take turns to rest at night, and they will never miss the enemy's situation."< br>
Zheng Zhihu was still a little uneasy: "Have you ever inspected the hidden posts after nightfall?"
Yi Laoer looked embarrassed and said: "I have only defined a general area for the people under my command. They all decide where to stay on their own. There is no clear location. It is not easy to patrol in the dark!"
Yi Laoer was not shirking this, but it was the truth. In fact, even he didn't know exactly where each sentry post was lurking. If he really wanted to patrol, he could only go there with a lantern, and this obviously didn't work. Not a good idea. Zheng Zhihu was silent for a while, then waved his hand and said: "Go and have a rest. If anything happens, remember to report it immediately!"
After Yi Laoer withdrew, Zheng Zhihu still felt a little uneasy, but this seemed to have no basis. Zheng Zhihu lay there for a while, feeling more and more unable to sleep peacefully, so he simply got up, dressed and went out of the tent, ordered a group of soldiers, and planned to patrol around the camp.
However, as soon as the group of people reached the gate of the camp, Zheng Zhihu suddenly raised his hand to signal the team to stop, and at the same time shouted in a low voice: "Silence!"
Although the pirates behind him looked at each other, they still obeyed and stayed quiet.
Zheng Zhihu closed his eyes silently and stood motionless, as if he suddenly fell into trance. After a long time, I heard a "boom" sound from far away. It was not loud, very short, but very clear.
Zheng Zhihu opened his eyes and said, "Did you hear it?"
The group of people behind them all nodded in unison. This sound was not unfamiliar to them. When the war bows issued by the Ming army were fired, the bowstrings would make a similar sound.
Zheng Zhihu's face darkened and he said: "The second brother Chuan Yi came to see me!"
Not long after, Yi Laoer, disheveled, hurried over and looked like he had just gotten out of bed.
"Yi Laoer, recruit your people back to the camp immediately!" Zheng Zhihu ordered without having time to explain after seeing him.
Yi Laoer said in astonishment: "These brothers will naturally come back after dawn. Why did the master recruit them back to the camp at this time?"
"It's too late to explain. Just do it!" Zheng Zhihu could only raise his voice to maintain his authority.
Yi Laoer hurriedly said: "As long as four fires are raised outside the camp gate, our people will naturally withdraw after seeing it."
"Then do it right away!" Zheng Zhihu kicked Yi Laoer impatiently.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Although Yi Laoer didn't know what happened, seeing that Zheng Zhihu was so anxious, he didn't dare to neglect and hurriedly asked someone to light a fire at the camp gate.
However, after a stick of incense had passed since the fire was lit, not even a single person returned to the camp. Zheng Zhihu's face became more and more ugly, while Yi Laoer's face was obviously frightened, and he murmured: "How is this possible... How is this possible..."
"It seems that all your men have been defeated!" Zheng Zhihu shook his head and said, "You have led a good team!"
"Master..." Yi Laoer knelt down on the ground as soon as his feet softened: "This is really weird, maybe the truth will be revealed after dawn!"
"Weird? Let me tell you what happened!" Zheng Zhihu cursed: "The defenders in Nanri Village took advantage of the darkness to sneak attack your people, and not even a single person was left alive! This is what you gave The capable people I mentioned are all trash!”
Yi Laoer was kneeling on the ground, his head touching the ground, and he couldn't say a word of explanation. Although Shibazhi is a group of pirates, they also practice military law during wartime. If the secret sentinels outside the camp are really uprooted by their opponents, the blame for their inability to do things will only fall on him, the person in charge. If Zheng Zhihu wants to punish him, there is indeed no excuse.
Zheng Zhihu took a deep breath, calmed down, and then gave the order: "Pass my order, immediately step up your guard and beware of opponents attacking the camp at night!"
After this order, the camp quickly became restless. Some people received orders to stand up for the night watch, and they inevitably complained. And the loud noise also made it impossible for some people to continue sleeping peacefully.
"They realized something was wrong." In the darkness in the distance, Qian Tiandun naturally noticed something strange in the pirate camp. However, this had no impact on him, because half an hour ago, the special operations company he led had pulled out all the guard posts placed by the pirates in the wilderness, successfully completing the combat mission.
"I'm going back to the camp to sleep first, and you finish the rest of the things." Qian Tiandun patted Gao Qiaonan on the shoulder and whispered.
Takahashi Nan responded: "Don't worry, just leave it to your subordinates."
(End of chapter)