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Chapter 25: Pledge of Allegiance (3)

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    May 28th is no different from any other day, but for the soldiers of the 11th Division, this day represents the beginning of the battle between life and death, success and failure, justice and evil.  .

    It was on this day that two enemy divisions began to advance towards Shipai. Fighting broke out in various positions outside Shipai, and the sound of gunfire never stopped for the next three or four days.

    Zhang Xian followed Commander Hu to the regiment headquarters of the 31st Regiment, which was already very close to the line of fire.  The three combat groups of the 11th Division are already in their own positions and are basically deployed around the Shipai Fortress. In addition to the navy of more than 100 people, there is only one independent battalion in the real fortress.  But everyone knows that this independent battalion is actually a mobile unit. If the Japanese are really allowed to attack the fortress, with such a small independent battalion, the fortress cannot be defended at all.  In fact, in addition to the independent battalion, the 11th Division also has a guard battalion that can be mobilized, but Zhang Xian knew that if this guard battalion really had to be mobilized to replenish its personnel, it would mean that the 11th Division would be basically wiped out.

    The mountains in western Hubei are really a good place for defensive warfare. There are thousands of ravines here, and there are many valleys and mountains. The Japanese tanks and heavy artillery have lost their power because the tanks cannot drive in, and it is difficult to climb the mountains with heavy artillery.  Comparatively speaking, the national army did not suffer much in terms of weapons.  The only thing that caused the national army to suffer was the Japanese air strikes.  Although the Chinese and American air forces also participated in this battle, they have not yet formed an air superiority. No matter in terms of the number of aircraft, or the number of flight sorties and the intensity, they cannot compare with the enemy's air force. However, after all,  This has set a precedent since the Anti-Japanese War. Although there is still a big gap, the gap is being greatly narrowed at this time.  Relative to the air, the enemy no longer dared to be as unscrupulous as in the previous battles. They even chose to fight at night in order to avoid our bombing.

    The enemy's Thirty-ninth Division has gathered in front of the Nanlinpo position. It is obvious that this place has become the main target of the Japanese attack. Early in the morning, they started the first round of attack.

    From Gaojiayan heading north to Shipai Fortress, there is a mountain road that goes up the river, from Yujiaba, through Tucheng, to Caojiafan. There is a Yuquan Temple in Caojiafan, and both Zhang Xian and Master Hu have been there.  There are two roads to go from Caojiafan to Shipai, one leads to Niuchangpo and the other leads to Zhujiaping.  After passing Zhujiaping and walking ten miles further north, you will reach Shipai.

    The Nanlinpo position is located near Tucheng and is guarding the shortcut to Shipai.  This place has been operated by the 31st Regiment for more than a year. The fortifications are strong, with six bunkers built alone. Others are crisscrossed with barbed wire, mines, and trenches. It is really a stronghold that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.  Stationed in this defense area is the 3rd Battalion of the 31st Regiment. The 3rd Battalion divides this position into three sections, with the battalion's main 7th Company in the middle, the 8th Company on the left, and the 9th Company on the right.

    Before the Japanese attacked, there was a burst of artillery fire. The main ones used here were mortars and mountain cannons, because these two kinds of cannons are easy to carry and can be dragged into the mountainous areas.  Mortars are what everyone calls small steel cannons. This kind of light cannon can be disassembled and carried on the back of infantry; and the so-called mountain cannon is the Type 92 infantry cannon most commonly used by the Japanese.

    Hearing the fierce artillery fire from Nanlin Slope, Zhang Xian already knew that the enemy was about to attack. Although he had already passed the test of war, he was still a little nervous at this time.  In fact, for any soldier or soldier, even after hundreds of battles, once he hears the artillery fire on the battlefield and enters the battlefield again, it means that he will once again face the baptism of life and death.  , maybe this time, life will end. If anyone is really calm on the battlefield, it must be pretending.

    At this time, Hu Congjun was calm and composed. Listening to the gunfire in front, he asked Zhang Xian to play a game of chess with him.

    The leader of the 31st Regiment is called Li Jiashu, who is very familiar with Zhang Muli and Wang Yuanling. Usually in the 11th Division, the 31st Regiment and the 32nd Regiment often compete for the main force, and Wang Yuanling's 32nd Regiment is always the leader.  Slightly better.  This Li Jiashu and Wang Yuanling are Huangpu graduates in the same field. Although they are classmates, the secret competition between them has never stopped.  Of course, Zhang Xian also recognized Captain Li, but his relationship was not as deep as that of Wang Yuanling and Zhang Muli.

    The chess set was quickly set up, and Hu Congjun was sitting steadily in the command room with a normal look on his face.  Although Zhang Xian was not in the mood to confront the division commander, he knew that he was trying to calm the morale of the army and pretend that Zhuge Liang was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai to show that he was confident.  Zhang Xian, however, did not have such good concentration. He played two games of chess and was defeated in just a few minutes in each game.

    The command room is a bunker built against a mountain. Even if it is unfortunately hit by enemy artillery fire, at most it will only fall some bricks and tiles, but will not collapse.??!  "

    Zhang Xian looked at Hu Congjun blankly, not knowing what to say.

    Hu Congjun turned around and cast his gaze towards the green mountains in the distance.  "Have you ever heard of the Battle of Luodian?" he asked.

    "I know!" Zhang Xian nodded and answered.  The battle for Luodian was the most tragic battle in the Songhu Battle. In that battle, the enemy and ourselves fought for this small town like a saw-saw, with rivers of blood flowing and corpses strewn everywhere. It became the most tragic battlefield since the Anti-Japanese War.  , the unknown town of Luodian became famous all over the world overnight. It was called the Flesh Mill by later generations, just like Verdun in Europe during World War I, it was a meat grinder.  The 11th Division participated in the battle for Luodian back then. The opponent at that time was the Third Division, one of the three Japanese divisions that came to attack Shipai.

    Just listen to Hu Congjun saying slowly: "At that time, I was still a regiment commander of the 11th Division. I also had a battalion commander who was as capable of fighting and rushing as you. His surname was Yao. He and I were the first ones to fight.  One captured Luodian from the Japs and killed more than 700 Japs, including a colonel. Later, we fought together and fought with the Japs back and forth in Luodian, and even half of the 11th Division was killed  , half of my regiment was also beaten, but no one flinched. We fought from August to October, which was the most difficult period I have ever experienced, but we held our position.  Jinshan Guards landed and outflanked us, but we will not give up the land filled with the blood of the soldiers of the 11th Division!" As he spoke, his voice became hoarse, suddenly choked with sobs, and he sank for a moment before continuing.  Said: "During the retreat, in order to cover the transfer of the large troops, Battalion Commander Yao, like you, volunteered to stay, and soon fell into the enemy's siege. He led the battalion to fight the Japanese for three days.  After three days and three nights, the ammunition was finally exhausted, and only six men were left. They fought hand-to-hand with the enemy. All six men died under the Japanese bayonets. Battalion Commander Yao and his battalion all died heroically, and they were beaten by them.  There were three times as many dead Japanese as them!¡±

    Listening to his story, Zhang Xian couldn't help but feel his chest swell, and said with some excitement: "Battle Commander Yao and his battalion are a model for our national army, and I will definitely follow his example!"

    Hu Congjun turned around again, and Zhang Xian saw his red eyes and the tears flashing in his eyes. This was the first time he saw the usually calm and strong Mr. Hu shed tears.  Hu Congjun nodded to him, but said: "You know? Zhang Xian, every time I see you, it reminds me of Battalion Commander Yao. You are both the backbone of the 11th Division, and you all belong to the 11th Division."  Military courage, as long as you are here, then the 11th Division will be there. No matter how many division commanders are changed, you will still be the 11th Division that will not fall. So this time, it is time for revenge. I will not retreat, nor will I.  I will not let any of you follow in the footsteps of Battalion Commander Yao, let alone fight alone. I will find a way to lead everyone to victory. Even if it is impossible to succeed, then I will accompany you to fight to the death.  On the battlefield, our sacrifices must be paid at least twice as much as the enemy's! Otherwise, I would not be able to see Battalion Commander Yao and the brothers who died in Luodian!"

    Zhang Xian looked at Hu Congjun¡¯s firm and clear eyes, and was once again moved by his teacher!  In his impression, Mr. Hu has always been a scheming person, but at this moment, in front of him, what the teacher showed was also a kind of bloodiness, a kind of masculinity and a kind of sincerity that can only be shown to friends.  !  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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