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Chapter 25 Entering Baoding City

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    Baoding City is located in the south of Hebei Province, not far from Henan.

    There are three railways passing through here, which is an important passage from Beiping to the Central Plains. It is also an important transportation hub connecting Shanxi, Henan and Beiping.  Its strategic position is very important.

    Once the Japanese army occupied Baoding, they could use this place as a springboard.  Attack Shanxi to the west, and together with the Japanese Kwantung Army in Chahar Province, attack the Shanxi-Sui Army in Shanxi.  To the south, you can attack Henan and go straight into the Central Plains.  It was like a sharp knife piercing China's chest.

    Baoding City is very busy at this time. Outside the city wall, you can see the soldiers of the national army coming and going on the city wall.  Those are soldiers of the 29th Army preparing for war.

    After Xia Yang showed his identity to them, he went through some inspections and confirmed that they were soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the 132nd Division before allowing them to enter Baoding City.

    After entering Baoding City, Xia Yang learned that the Weaving Division of the 132nd Division had been abolished. They merged with the 37th Division of the original 29th Army to become the 59th Army of the National Revolutionary Army, and Feng Zhian, the commander of the original 37th Division, became  He is now the commander of the 59th Army.  The original 29th Army was expanded to become the First Army of the National Revolutionary Army.

    Xia Yang inquired about Baoding City for a long time before he finally knew where the temporary military headquarters of the 59th Army was in Baoding City.

    The soldiers of the Fourth Battalion were temporarily stationed in a neighborhood of Baoding City. Xia Yang strictly ordered his soldiers not to harass the people of Baoding City. Violators would be shot immediately.  And he took Hu San and a few soldiers to the headquarters of the 59th Army.

    Now his troops need supplies and a place to rest.

    According to his memory, the Japanese troops attacking Peiping began to move south along Jinpu Road to attack Hebei and Shandong in mid-August.  By then Baoding will also be the focus of their offense.  He must consolidate his strength so that he can play a greater role in the next battle.

    The headquarters of the 59th Army is in the Beicheng District of Baoding City, walking along Kangle Street to the end.  Xia Yang finally saw the headquarters of the 59th Army.

    Several guards standing guard at the door saw that Xia Yang and his men were carrying guns.  Then he asked: "Sir, which department are you in? What business do you have at the military headquarters?"

    After Xia Yang explained his purpose, the guard looked at Xia Yang and Hu San strangely.  Then he said in an uncertain tone: "Are you really soldiers of the Fourth Battalion? I heard from people above that you have been annihilated by the Japanese outside Peiping City."

    When Hu San heard this, he immediately choked back: "What are you talking about? Isn't I living a good life? How can those little devils still want to stop our fourth battalion? Let's divide three by five and two.  It broke through the little devil¡¯s defense line.¡±

    The guard looked at the armbands of Hu San and others again. The number written on it was indeed the Fourth Battalion of the 132nd Division.  So he immediately said: "You guys wait a moment, I will go in and inform the commander."

    With that said, he put away his rifle and ran towards the military headquarters.

    At this time, Feng Zhian, commander of the 59th Army, was looking at the sand table in the room with a solemn expression.  That is the map along Jinpu Road and from Baoding to Peiping. You can see on the map that the areas near Peiping and Handan are already filled with Japanese flags.  In these days, the Japanese troops assembled continued to attack southward.  There are already general areas in Hebei that have fallen into the hands of the Japanese army.

    In the house, in addition to some officers of the former 27th Division, there were also officers of the former 132nd Division who were incorporated into the 59th Army.  It's just that the 132nd Division suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Peiping. At this time, there were only two regiment commanders and a brigade commander here.

    "Reporting to the commander, Xia Yang, the former commander of the 4th Battalion of the 132nd Division, has come to the military headquarters to report." The guard's voice came from outside the door.

    Feng Zhian straightened up. When his tall figure straightened up, he had an imposing aura.  He looked at the guard, his bright eyes filled with a little confusion.

    "Fourth Battalion? Weren't they trapped in Beiping City a few days ago? It stands to reason that they have all died for the country by now! Are you mistaken?" Feng Zhi'an asked.

    The guard said: "It shouldn't be wrong. They are from the fourth battalion. Their battalion commander said his name is Xia Yang."

    Feng Zhian was stunned when he heard the name Xia Yang.  Although they are not his subordinates, Feng Zhi'an has a good personal relationship with the commander of the 132nd Division, and Xia Yang is an officer that Commander Zhao is very proud of. The name Xia Yang has been mentioned in front of him more than once.

    Feng Zhi'an had also met Xia Yang several times, and was deeply impressed by the young man with firm eyes and uprightness.

    At this time, Bai Tianle, the former commander of the 3rd Regiment of the 132nd Division, said angrily: "Whether it is the 4th Battalion or not?You will know if you go and see it. I am very familiar with Xia Yang!  "

    Feng Zhian glanced at Bai Tianle. He knew that this man had some background in the top leadership of the Kuomintang and had always criticized Xia Yang.  Even before the July 7th Incident, Commander Zhao planned to promote Xia Yang to be the commander of the 3rd Regiment, and then send Bai Tianle to be the deputy brigade commander.  But before he could promote Xia Yang, the Japanese came over.

    Feng Zhi'an said: "Let's see! It's not easy to break out from the Japanese defense line." After saying that, he motioned to the guards to let Xia Yang in.

    Under the leadership of the guard, Xia Yang passed through the three courtyards before arriving at the 59th Army headquarters.  The security there is so tight that it can be described as five steps, one post, ten steps and one sentry.

    As soon as Xia Yang entered the third courtyard, he saw Commander Feng standing at the door waiting for him.

    It was a tall, burly, middle-aged man, standing there with an aura of calmness and authority.  In his main body's memory, Commander Feng Zhi'an had a very good personal relationship with Master Zhao, and he also knew him well.  Moreover, he loves soldiers as much as his children and is a staunch anti-Japanese faction. He was once listed as a "key cleanup target" by the Japanese intelligence organization.

    When he saw Xia Yang, Feng Zhian raised his eyebrows and realized that it was indeed Xia Yang, Master Zhao's beloved general.

    Xia Yang walked over in a few steps, then saluted Feng Zhian with a standard military salute and said: "Xia Yang, commander of the 4th Battalion directly under the 132nd Division, has seen the military seat!"

    Looking at Xia Yang, who was upright and dignified, Feng Zhi'an nodded with satisfaction, thinking that he was indeed the person Lao Zhao focused on training, and he was indeed a talent that could be made.

    He immediately returned a military salute, then held Xia Yang's hand cordially and began to chat.

    Although Xia Yang was welcomed back to the headquarters by Feng Zhi'an, Feng Zhi'an asked Xia Yang about his situation in detail.

    Xia Yang then told Feng Zhian about the situation in which he led his troops to break through the Japanese encirclement.

    Bai Tianle on the side intervened at this time: "Captain Xia, you can't boast. You said that your battalion broke through the siege of two Japanese squadrons with more than a hundred people. Isn't that a bit exaggerated?" (Recorder)  Please visit our website: www.hlnovel.com
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