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Chapter 63: Turning Point (2)

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    Through the telescope, it can be seen that the Japanese troops at the foot of the mountain have assembled and are retreating to the north in an orderly manner, as Battalion Commander Deng said.

    "The Japs are really going to run away!" Zhang Xian put down the telescope and couldn't help but said: "This Matsushita Yasujiro is so smart!"

    Battalion Commander Deng also nodded and asked, "Are we going to chase them?"

    Zhang Xian nodded and said hesitantly: "With our small force, it will be difficult to pursue the enemy!"

    While he was talking, he suddenly saw Xiong Sanwa running over from behind. As soon as he saw Zhang Xian, he shouted: "Captain, commander! I'm here!" It was as if he hadn't seen him for a long time, as if he was friendly.

    Seeing Xiong Sanwa, Zhang Xian immediately showed a smile on his face and said to Battalion Commander Deng next to him: "Haha, just as we were talking, our reinforcements are here. Battalion Commander Deng, you assemble the team immediately and we will pursue them."  Yasujiro Matsushita!¡±

    "Yes!" Battalion Commander Deng agreed excitedly.

    It turned out that Xiong Sanwa was sent by Zhang Xian to escort Yu Changle to meet the third battalion. At this time, the battle on the Lishan side had ended. The battalions and companies deployed in the south and west were led by Deputy Commander Xiao.  Next, they came to Huangli Mountain as reinforcements. Obviously, Xiong Sanwa ran faster than others and was the first to rush to the top of the mountain.

    Sure enough, after Xiong Sanwa, Deputy Commander Xiao, Yu Changle, Gao Wei, and Battalion Commander Niu also arrived. Facing the enemy's retreat, Zhang Xian immediately assigned the task of chasing the enemy.  At this time, all the combat troops of the 169th Regiment, including the guard battalion of the 57th Division, had been assembled. Although due to serious attrition at this time, only 1,500 people were left from more than 2,500 people, but everyone's  The morale is extremely high. Although this is a continuous battle, everyone likes victory very much and is willing to keep up their efforts and defeat the enemy in one go.

    Therefore, shortly after Matsushita Yasujiro's 120th Regiment retreated, Zhang Xian led his troops in hot pursuit.

    "At this time, I wonder where Commander Su and the others are?" Zhang Xian asked Deputy Commander Xiao beside him.

    Deputy Commander Xiao also shook his head and told Zhang Xian: "Commander, I have sent outgoing calls to Commander Su and Commander Zhang as you asked. Commander Su called back and said that he had followed your suggestion and had led the delegation to the northeast.  , to block the enemy's return route; Commander Zhang also agrees with your suggestion and has already sent a telegram to Commander Su. I think at this time, the 170th Regiment should also be on its way to the entrance of the cave."

    Zhang Xian nodded. It seemed that he had guessed well. With his superiors and colleagues helping him like this, if he could not win this battle, he would really be shameless.

    "Captain Su seems to be a little slow!" Deputy Commander Xiao could only say: "They haven't gotten behind the Japanese yet."

    Zhang Xian gave a wry smile and said helplessly: "This cannot be blamed on Commander Su. Unless the 170th Regiment had wings, it would not have been able to rush to the preset location in the dark in three or four hours.  We can only blame our opponent for being too cunning. This Colonel Panasonic is really like a hunting dog, with a very keen sense of smell. He ran away as soon as he sensed something was wrong!" At this point, Zhang Xian couldn't help but think of the same time in Changde.  That night, when he had just discovered that the mute was a Japanese, before he could take action, he killed two of his guards and escaped. This was truly the greatest shame and humiliation in his life.

    While he was talking, he suddenly heard a burst of fierce gunfire from five miles in front, and everyone was stunned.

    "The Japs must have encountered our troops and started fighting!" Yu Changle said with certainty beside Zhang Xian.

    Zhang Xian nodded. He was right. The Panasonic regiment in front retreated very quickly. Although Zhang Xian reacted quickly and immediately ordered the 169th Regiment to step up the pursuit, there was still a gap of more than half an hour.  distance.

    "Which of our troops will be over there?" Deputy Commander Xiao was a little surprised.

    Zhang Xian smiled and said: "Don't think about it, it must be Captain Su's 170th Regiment. They fought with the fleeing enemies!"

    Everyone nodded in unison.

    Zhang Xian shouted loudly: "Xiong Sanwa!"

    Xiong Sanwa hurried over and responded loudly: "Tao!"

    "Take two people and ride to the front to have a look and do some reconnaissance!" Zhang Xian ordered.

    "Yes!" Xiong Sanwa answered and walked away quickly.

    "Commander! Go and tell the battalion commanders to hurry up! We will catch up with the Japanese in no time!" Zhang Xian ordered at the same time.

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    Captain Hotan became more and more admired by his captain. The 120th Wing had just retreated to Shiban.A set of offensive and defensive concepts were used in this battle, but they did not expect to achieve such obvious results immediately.  However, after receiving the casualty and attrition reports from the following units, he was a little surprised. The casualties of each unit were not much greater than those in the original defensive operation. This showed that this offensive operation was still very successful.  What makes him heartbroken is that the 74th Army, which gave him his start, has suffered serious casualties. Take Zhang Xian's regiment, for example, it has already been reduced by half. He is afraid that if he continues like this, he will lose all his capital!

    This war has attracted the attention of the whole world since the beginning of the war. In addition to China and the United States, which are participating in the war, many reporters from other countries have also gathered in Zhijiang City. When the battle has reached this point, not only Wang Hui  The commander, Commander-in-Chief He who is based in Zhijiang, also frequently accepts interviews from reporters.  For Chief He, the success of this battle has a deeper meaning. The Sixth National Congress of the Kuomintang will be held soon. In the Military Commission, he has always been the third person next to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek.  If the number two figure in the army can win this war, then his status will definitely be consolidated. Otherwise, he will be replaced by others. And his biggest opponent is Chen Cheng, who has always been at odds with him. Therefore,  He had always hoped that this battle would end quickly, preferably before the Sixth Plenary Session, so that he could give himself a lot of face.

    Chief He constantly announced in front of reporters the latest results of the national army and the defeat of the enemy.  From the beginning of the battle, especially the victory of the Jiangkou Counterattack, he regarded it as a turning point in the battle. Therefore, every battle after that was described by Chief He as a victory for the national army.  , which immediately aroused doubts from the American side among the Allies.  Americans can't believe that just one year ago, the Chinese army was still defeated like a mountain. Just one year later, it turned around and suddenly became an invincible iron army?  Of course, Americans are not the only ones who hold this skeptical attitude. I am afraid that everyone in the West is skeptical.

    Therefore, in order to convince these allies and foreign reporters that he was not bragging, Commander He invited the Chief of Staff of the China Theater Weitmeier, Commander of the US Forces in China McClure, Chief of Staff Bernard, as well as some reporters and members of the observation team,  Take a ph-235 helicopter to inspect the front line to prove that the Japanese army is indeed in retreat.

    Of course, before setting off, Commander He specifically asked Wang Hui and asked him to choose the best fighting regiment to see. Commander Wang Hui naturally suggested that he go to the front line of the cave entrance and take a look at the 169th Division of the 57th Division.  Regimental battle.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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