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Chapter 39: City Wing (3)

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    On November 24, the Chongqing Military Commission issued a counterattack order to the Sixth War Zone and the Ninth War Zone. First, it required the Sixth War Zone and the Ninth War Zone to work together to encircle the enemy in Yuanjiang regardless of changes in the situation in Changde.  Riverside and annihilate them.  Second, Li Yutang's regiment in the Ninth Theater was required to immediately attack the enemy on the south bank of Dongting Lake and on the right bank of the Yuan River, especially focusing on the direction of Deshan to support the 57th Division's operations.  At the same time, the Yang Sen and Wang Lingji groups were ordered to strengthen their attack forces and actively attack the enemy.  Third, in the sixth theater, Wang Hui's regiment used one part to mop up the enemy in Taoyuan, and used the main force to advance into Zou City and attack the right back of the enemy in Changde.  The 57th Division still clung to Changde.  In addition, Wang Jingjiu's 10th Group Army also commanded the 18th Army and the 185th Division. One unit was used to mop up the remaining enemy forces in the Ziliangping and Renheping areas, and the other unit was sent in and out of Gong'an, Jinshi, and Li County to cut off the enemy's retreat route in the rear.  And use the main force to cross the Lishui River, heading towards Maoyantan and Linli, looking for the enemy's flank to attack.  At the same time, Wang Zuanxu's 29th Group Army and the 44th Army should still attack the rear of the enemy in Changde in the Taifu Mountain and Taiyang Mountain areas, and the 73rd Army quickly recaptured Cili.

    In accordance with the orders of the Military Commission, the Sixth War Zone and the Ninth War Zone began to encircle the enemy troops attacking Changde. At the same time, Yokoyama Isamu was also mobilizing troops and generals, treating November 25th as the time for a full-scale attack.  Prepare to capture this city in one fell swoop.

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    On November 25, the Japanese launched an all-out attack on Changde, pressing in from four directions at the same time.

    The originally relatively quiet eastern suburbs suddenly became violent with artillery fire.

    However, it turned out that the enemy's 109th Regiment, unable to attack the north gate for a long time, turned to the east, and together with a section of the enemy's 68th Division, a total of about five people, occupied the eastern suburbs of Changde and were stationed in the eastern suburbs at this time.  It was Gao Wei's second battalion under Zhang Xian's regiment.

    Hearing the gunfire from the east getting more intense, Zhang Xian's heart rose in his throat. Among the three battalion commanders under him, the one he was most worried about was Gao Wei.  Both Chang Liqiang and Sima Yun had gone through hundreds of battles and were very experienced both in terms of qualifications and experience. However, although this Gao Wei was a military academy student who graduated at the same time as himself and was assigned to serve in the 11th Division at the same time, this Gao Wei  They both came to Changde at the same time. The two were very similar in age and experience. Although they were not classmates, in fact, Zhang Xian was much closer to Gao Wei than to his classmate Wang Jiang.  Gao Wei is a very good-tempered and honest boy. Precisely because he is too honest, he is a bit dull in Zhang Xian's eyes. If he were not brave enough on the battlefield and dared to fight, Zhang Xian would not be able to  Let him be the battalion commander.  In Zhang Xian's eyes, Gao Wei would be very qualified if he were to be a charge captain or a deputy, but it was a bit difficult for him to be a battalion commander because he had no ideas of his own and was used to relying on Zhang Xian.  Just out of emotion, Zhang Xian promoted Gao Wei to be the battalion commander of the second battalion. In actual operations, Gao Wei asked for his opinion on almost everything.

    The enemy attacking at the north gate was much weaker, but there were constant gunfire in the eastern suburbs. Zhang Xian called several times to the headquarters of the second battalion, but no one answered, and the messenger sent there early in the morning had not yet arrived.  When he came back, he was heartbroken.  Chang Liqiang saw this and advised: "Captain, if you are worried, go over there and take a look for yourself. I am here, and I will definitely not let the Japanese in, unless I die!"

    Zhang Xian glanced at him, but said seriously: "It is your responsibility not to let the Japs into the city. If you die and let the Japs in, you will be derelict in your duty. So you can't die and you can't be derelict in your duty!"

    "Yes!" Chang Liqiang answered loudly.

    Just like that, Zhang Xian gave him a few more instructions before taking Wei Lengzi to the east city.

    Along the road, busy ambulance crews were seen shuttled through the streets that had been messed up by enemy planes, and many police officers were assisting in transporting the wounded.  There was a Catholic church in the east city, and there was a bearded Spanish missionary inside. When Changde began to be evacuated, the missionary went to see Mr. Luo and asked to stay with God to protect him, because there were still many old people in the church.  He is unwilling to abandon these believers who are weak, sick and unable to move and his faith.  In the end, Master Luo gave in and warned him to take care of himself when the Japanese came.

    Zhang Xianzheng was walking through the door of the Catholic church and saw the two American reporters who had pestered him. These two reporters were also helping to carry the wounded into the city. He remembered that one of them was named David.

    This David recognized Zhang Xian at a glance, and rushed over to ask Zhang Xian about the battle situation. Zhang Xian didn't know how these two guys could sneak into the city, so he just said briefly and hurried on.  David knew what was going on and didn't bother with him anymore.

    Coming out of the east gate, there is a vast plain in front of you, and there are some rivers to the west and north.No need to go to the front, just stay here. The team in front is coming soon.  "

    "Captain Zhang hasn't eaten yet! Shui Yaozi, hurry up and serve the meal to the commander!" A man in his forties said this and put down his burden. The young man behind agreed and put down the pickles.  jar, take out the bowls and chopsticks from the basket and serve the rice.  Another man also served the rice to Platoon Leader Lu and the other brothers with the police, and opened the pickle jar to hold pickles for everyone.

    Zhang Xian has not had a hot meal these days. Although he only had pickles at this time, he felt that the meal was sweet and extraordinarily delicious. While eating, he chatted with this man.  It turned out that these fellow villagers were farmers in the villages near Dongcheng. When the city was evacuated, the chief security officer also informed them that the villagers around the city were evacuated. Everyone finally decided to send away the women, children and the elderly, but many young and middle-aged people spontaneously stayed behind.  After that, everyone felt that the Huben Division was defending Changde, and they must do something for the Huben Division, so they organized a rescue team and a self-help team, and joined the logistics team led by the police to help the Huben Division deliver meals.  Delivering water, ammunition, and the wounded, etc., greatly eased the heavy logistics organization work of the 57th Division.  This forty-year-old man is called Guo Daquan, and the boy named Shui Yazi is only fifteen years old and his son. They are one of these passionate people.

    Platoon leader Lu's platoon finished their meal in turn, and these fellow villagers packed up their baskets and prepared to return to the city. Wei Lengzi beside him couldn't help but said: "The folks in Changde are really nice. If I hadn't been born in Henan, I really want to be in Hunan."  Changde people!¡±

    Zhang Xian and everyone else laughed, but Guo Daquan said seriously: "You, the Huben Division, are even better! I have seen many troops, but none of them have such good discipline as yours. A few days ago, I carried a load  The vegetables were sold in the city, but your cooks bought them all and brought them to your kitchen. When I saw that I had entered the barracks, I thought to myself that this was over and I might not get anything. But you cooks gave me the money.  Because I couldn't find any change, he gave me two yuan. Haha, I wouldn't have dared to think about such a thing before. Later, when I came out of your kitchen, I met an officer and he asked me  Did the cook owe me any money? I said no and gave me an extra two yuan. After I left the house, someone told me that the officer was your Commander Luo!"

    Zhang Xian smiled and said: "It's easy to buy and easy to sell. That's how it is. Isn't there anything to say?"

    But Guo Daquan shook his head and said: "Your Hu Ben division is different. It is really good to our people. I also encountered a troop a few years ago. They just passed by our village and started grabbing chickens."  Duck snatchers are nothing like you!"

    Zhang Xian knew that what he said was true. The military discipline of many local warlords' troops was very poor. It's no wonder that these common people liked the regular Central Army so much when they met it!  But think about it, isn't this central army actually transformed from local security forces?  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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