Heroes of the War of Resistance

"Yes!"

According to the plan agreed in advance, once two signal flares are seen, it is a signal to withdraw to the predetermined location.When the two flares flew into the air, the defending troops who were urgently evacuating the city also felt confused.

Everyone knows that there must be a reason for the flare to go off.And the two signal flares also confused the little devils nearby.They were also very curious about what happened to the infantry regiment responsible for attacking the Zijin Mountain position.

Although the nearby Japanese army has quickly rushed to Zijin Mountain for reinforcements.But in the face of the main force of the teaching corps suddenly breaking through the frontal encirclement, the Japanese army rushing to reinforce them soon received new orders to intercept the breakout defenders with all their strength.

This practice of changing the order day and night also made the reinforcements extremely uncomfortable. In addition, it was late at night. Even if the little devils reacted quickly, how difficult would it be to stop the defending troops pouring out of Jinling like a torrent?

Only Xu Sandao, who was lurking in the barracks behind the Japanese army to harass, saw the two signal flares soaring into the sky, and immediately said: "Brothers, prepare to retreat! When retreating, plant more booby traps to slow down those little devils." Find it slowly!"

The captain of the Japanese army, who had been bombarded suddenly before and stayed at the camp, dispatched a squadron in time to check the situation at the artillery position.As a result, the squadron went for a long time, but still did not send anyone back to report the situation.

In view of this situation, the Japanese joint captain immediately sent two more squadrons to the artillery positions.As a result, there were not many troops left behind in the camp. In order to ensure the safety of the camp, the regiment leader did not dare to deploy any more troops.

But what really worried the captain was the loss of contact with the attacking troops ahead.The radio station that had been in normal contact seemed to have suddenly lost contact.This situation can only show that something is wrong with the frontline headquarters.

The captain of the infantry regiment staying at the headquarters looked at the adjutant from time to time and said, "Have you not received the report from the front?"

"No! The front position seems to be still in fierce battle."

"Is there any news from the artillery position?"

"still none!"

"Gah! Could it be that something happened to the three infantry squadrons we sent? Damn it, how did the troops who sneaked up on our artillery positions avoid our peripheral security? Patrol, any news?"

"no!"

"Geya Road! There is nothing! How is this possible? By the way, what happened to the short gunshots outside the barracks earlier? Could it be that there are enemies lurking near our barracks?"

Facing the front positions, artillery positions, and peripheral patrols, there seemed to be no news at all, and the captain of the infantry regiment also had an urge to go crazy.As a commander, it must be uncomfortable not to know the situation the troops are currently facing!

It has to be said that Hu Biao dispatched Xu Sandao, who is good at lurking and reconnaissance, to "encircle and attack reinforcements" outside the rear barracks, which really paralyzed the command system of the infantry wing.If the combat instructions cannot be conveyed accurately and in a timely manner, how can the front troops respond to the battle?

It wasn't until the two infantry squadrons who arrived at the artillery position that they found that the messengers they had sent had not returned, and immediately realized that something had happened.After some discussion, one of the squadrons who came to reinforce them immediately returned to check the situation.

When the returning squadron returned to the barracks, the captain of the infantry regiment also looked dissatisfied: "What happened to the artillery position?"

"Your Excellency, Captain, haven't you seen Second Lieutenant Itten? He should have come back earlier than me!"

"What about Na? Did you send someone back earlier?"

"Yes! Three batches of messengers should be dispatched before and after, because our squadron did not return until we could not wait for the instructions from His Excellency the Captain. The artillery position has been recaptured, but our artillery has been destroyed by the enemy and is no longer usable!"

It wasn't until this time that the regimental captain who was anxiously waiting for the news in the barracks realized that the short gunshots that rang out from outside the barracks earlier should be the messengers of a small group of enemy troops ambushing them.Unfortunately, he knew it too late!

Chapter Directory Chapter [-] Focus on the Presidential Palace

Seeing Xu Sandao and others who returned safely, and Hu Biao who returned to the assembly point ahead of schedule, he also breathed a sigh of relief.Seeing the several telegrams sent by Zhao Xian, Hu Biao immediately ordered to call back, and at the same time issued an order to the main force of the battalion who were waiting for the news.

It was learned that the main force of the teaching corps broke out from the southeast shortly after the shelling began.Hu Biao was surprised and relieved that Gui Shui was really decisive.He knew that some things were changing.

In front of Liu Guotong and Liu Quan, Hu Biao gave the telegram to them for review, and said directly: "Although General Gui ordered you to accept my command temporarily before leaving. But this order, you can do not comply.

Anyway, we have also fought side by side. There is one thing I must tell you, that is, after entering the city, I will not lead my troops to leave. Instead, I will fight street fights with the little devils in the city until the people in the city have escaped safely.

There is one thing, I also told you the captain earlier, that is, the newly appointed commander of the Japanese army has secretly ordered the troops to attack Jinling, and secretly executed all the captured prisoners of war and civilians after entering the city.

They tried to force and intimidate our government to surrender by massacring the city, ending this war of aggression that they thought would be very long.Staying here means a life of nine deaths, or even ten deaths without a life.Where to go, you make up your own mind! "

Hearing what Hu Biao said, knowing that the main force of the corps had broken through ahead of schedule, Liu Guotong, Liu Quan and other officers felt a little panic and uneasy.Even if they knew that this was an unexpected situation, they all felt a little sad in their hearts.

Even if Gui Shuzhen sent a telegram to Hu Biao, the command of the two troops was handed over to Hu Biao for temporary command.But for the officers of the first guard company and the rest of the third brigade and fifth regiment, they still felt abandoned.

"Sir, it is the bounden duty of soldiers to obey orders! In fact, when we were ordered to stand firm earlier, we were already prepared to live and die with the position. Now we can go down the mountain alive, and it is all thanks to the rescue of the officer. I firmly obey your order!"

Although he doesn't know much about Hu Biao, Liu Guotong knows very well that if they immediately chase after the breakout troops after entering the city, maybe they can join the main force.But how can they repay the life-saving grace owed to Hu Biao?

The important thing is that Hu Biao has already told them what might happen in Jinling City next.As soldiers, Liu Guotong and others, who were born in the teaching corps, were also indoctrinated with the idea of ​​defending the family and the country.What is the difference between leaving at this time and being a deserter?

To the surprise of Liu Guotong and others, Hu Biao said seriously after hearing what they said: "I don't want to force anyone on this matter. Those who are willing to stay must be willing to stay, not The so-called order.

Everyone is equal before life, and you cannot easily make decisions for soldiers, because it concerns their lives.When I came to Jinling this time, I was ready to die for the country, and so were the subordinates I brought.

I don't know if you have heard a saying that people are inherently mortal, or they are heavier than Mount Tai, or lighter than a feather.Everyone has only one life, and we all have to make careful choices.For me, even if I die in battle, I will die without regret! "

From these words, Liu Guotong and others felt Hu Biao's sincerity and will to fight the Japanese army to the death.Correspondingly, they also felt for the first time that Hu Biao was not giving orders to them as a commander, but was discussing with them.

For soldiers, soldiers die for their confidants, sometimes it is as simple as that.Hu Biao cared about their life and death, and they often did not hesitate to repay each other with death.Rather than leaving the city as a deserter, Liu Guotong and others felt that they would rather shed the last drop of blood with Hu Biao.

When Liu Guotong and Liu Quan summoned their subordinates to convey Hu Biao's order.These surviving officers and soldiers, without exception, chose to stay.Even if someone wants to leave, in this case, they dare not express their true thoughts.

The herd mentality and effect are undoubtedly revealed at this moment!

Chen Gongshu and others who also decided to stay in Jinling were planning to evacuate to Beijing to hide.After receiving the telegram from Hu Biao, Chen Gongshu also said in disbelief: "This guy, is he crazy?"

The troops assembled in the city at this moment are desperately trying to escape Jinling as soon as possible.But in the telegram sent by Hu Biao, he was informed that he was about to lead the rest of the Fifth Regiment back to the city, and decided to fight street fighting with the little devils in the city to buy time for the people to transfer.

Although this approach is admirable, in Chen Gongshu's view, it is completely the behavior of a lunatic.After sighing with emotion, Chen Gongshu quickly said: "Immediately mobilize manpower to find all the doctors and medicines that can be found in the city!"

"Director, at this time, we can still find a doctor! As for medicines, we can probably find some in a few hospitals in the city."

"Then look for it immediately! Medicines, supplies, weapons and ammunition, all the supplies that can be used are found for me. Since Lieutenant Colonel Hu and the others want to go crazy once, let's go crazy with them too. Even if we die, this life is not in vain. !"

In the telegram sent, Hu Biao entrusted Chen Gongshu to find a way to collect some medicines and food, followed by supplies and ammunition stored in the city that could not be taken away.In short, all materials that are useful to the troops in combat can be collected with all their strength.

Anyway, the little devil is about to take over Jinling, and those supplies left in the city will eventually become the little devil's spoils of war.This time Hu Biao decided to go to the city to fight street fighting with the devils, the more supplies the better.Anyway, Jinling City at this moment is already devastated.

Several telegrams were sent, and Hu Biao immediately ordered the troops to set off.In order to prevent the little devils from following and chasing him, Hu Biao still put the guard platoon in charge of the rear.When the troops safely withdrew to the city, Chen Gongshu had already led people to wait for a long time in advance.

Looking at the troops returning to the city with Hu Biao and the large number of wounded soldiers, Chen Gongshu knew without thinking how cruel the battle these troops had gone through.Despite his exhaustion, the soldier still had a firm look on his face.

"Old Chen, is there any place in the city that is open and easy to defend but hard to attack?"

Facing Hu Biao's inquiry, Chen Gongshu quickly said: "There are many places like this! If you want to place as many troops as possible, you can also go to the Army Academy! Major Liu and the others are more familiar with that place!"

"Okay, then go to the military academy to rest! Later, please ask my brother to take me around the city. If you are not familiar with the terrain, we will suffer when the little devil enters the city!"

"Okay! I may not be able to help you with other things. Leave this kind of thing to me and make sure to complete the task!"

Knowing that the troops were temporarily withdrawn to the military academy for rest, Liu Guotong and others who had been stationed at the military academy earlier naturally would not have any opinions.From their point of view, Jinling City could not be kept, and it might be the best destination to die in the military academy.

On the way to the military academy, Hu Biao kept observing the surrounding terrain.When he saw the gatehouse marked 'National Government' on the side of the road, Hu Biao immediately asked, "What was this place used for earlier?"

"Brother, this is the presidential palace! The place where the government used to work is now sealed off!"

"Good place! If you really want to fight in the streets, this is a good battlefield nearby. The presidential palace, after the little devil enters the city, he will definitely come straight here. Instead of leaving it to the little devil, it's better to serve as a temporary headquarters!"