Liu Zhiyuan said: "That's what I mean, or we'll flash out." If they want to meet, they will go together, and there is nothing we can do. ”

"Well, that's it. We flashed out, got the fighters, and beat them again. ”

In this way, Han Xing's Southern Expeditionary Army slowly withdrew from the battlefield of Sanlang Bridge, and called the 13th and 33rd divisions of the Japanese army to rendezvous, so as not to be surrounded and annihilated by them.

At this time, there were new twists and turns in the main battlefield of the Miluo River.

The Japanese army began to attack the front line of the Xinqiang River on the 18th, and after fierce fighting on the 10th, although there were some casualties, after all, the 6th Division and the 13th Division were troops capable of fighting well, and they broke through the defense line of the Miluo River. The Japanese troops who landed from Dongting Lake on the left flank also overcame the layers of blockade of the fortifications along the way, and went north along the Xiangjiang River and advanced to the vicinity of Changsha.

The Japanese army was so close to Changsha that the sound of Japanese artillery could already be heard.

At this time, Bai Chongxi, the director of the Guilin camp, was taken aback when he heard the news, and he was very angry with Xue Yue!

Bai Chongxi originally believed that it was wrong to hold on to Changsha, and that he should abandon Changsha and retreat to Hengyang, and then encircle and annihilate the main force of the Japanese army in one fell swoop.

But Xue Yue in this Ninth War Zone just didn't listen to orders and ignored his instructions, and this tiger boy (Xue Yue's nickname) who has always been self-righteous is a good nonsense. This made Bai Chongxi, who had always been arrogant, very angry, and felt that this Xue Yue was the biggest disregard for himself.

For this reason, Bai Chongxi explained his views to Chiang Kai-shek many times, saying a hundred reasons for giving up Changsha, thinking that Xue Yue was in chaos.

Chiang Kai-shek was also moved by Bai Chongxi's words, and once sent a telegram ordering Xue Yue to abandon Changsha and retreat to the Hengyang area, but Xue Yue, as the commander of the army, refused to carry it out. It is also said that it is a fight to try, and what is a fight to try, it is clearly a refusal to carry out the order, prevarication and delay.

Bai Chongxi was annoyed by this, and he said to Chiang Kai-shek: Xue Yue does not obey the order, it seems that I must go in person and ask the chairman for approval.

Although Chiang Kai-shek was also inclined to abandon Changsha, he thought about it and believed that the commanders on the front line were often the ones who knew the real situation best and could not interfere at will. Therefore, Chiang Kai-shek ordered the general Chen Cheng to go to Hunan with Bai Chongxi to urge Xue Yue to fight.

So, Bai Chongxi and Chen Cheng, who were furious, rushed to the elementary school near a small station south of Lukou, which was Xue Yue's command post.

As soon as the three of them met, before they had time to greet each other, Bai Chongxi immediately said loudly: "General Xue, as soldiers, we must obey the orders of the chairman. The chairman of the committee asked us to inform you to give up Changsha, why don't you comply. ”

Xue Yue knew that the so-called order of the chairman of the committee was actually what Bai Chongxi meant, and immediately ridiculed him and said: "I am the acting commander of the Ninth War Zone, unless the chairman personally gives me an order, I can't carry it out." ”

Bai Chongxi was furious when he heard this: "The War of Resistance is a protracted war, don't care about the gains and losses of one city and one place. If you fight so hard, the troops are all exhausted, and Changsha can't hold it! ”

Xue Yue heard Bai Chongxi's accusation, and he was not convinced at all, and said angrily: "If I am asked to retreat and give up Changsha like this, I will have no face to see the chairman of the committee, and no face to the countrymen, from now on, I will not wear this military uniform, and go home to farm!" ”

Bai Chongxi was not polite to Xue Yue at all, and continued to make trouble: "Although you are the commander of the Ninth War Zone, do you have a chairman in your heart?" Is there a camp in Guilin? ”

Xue Yue was also unceremonious to Mai Mang, and to Bai Chongxi: "To be responsible for the chairman of the committee and the camp in Guilin, I think it is to start from the actual situation, the specific situation, and deal with it specifically." ”

The two made a big noise, and Chen Cheng next to him heard it clearly.

At that time, Chen Cheng was the commander of the Ninth Theater and Xue Yue's mentor. At first, Xue Yue failed to oppose Chiang Kai-shek, and after he went home to relax, it was Chen Cheng who recommended him to Chiang Kai-shek in the name of rare talents.

Chen Cheng has always admired Xue Yue's military talent very much, and he often said: With Xue Yue, it is equivalent to 100,000 more soldiers!

At this time, deep in Chen Cheng's heart, he was inclined to Xue Yue.

Chen Cheng exerted his skills as a politician and began to persuade each other on both sides.

He said to Bai Chongxi: "What Xue Yue said also makes sense. abandon the Miluo River and retreat to Changsha; abandoned Changsha and retreated to Hengyang; If Hengyang gave up again, he had to retreat to Guilin (Guilin is Bai Chongxi's base camp). If you retreat like this, no matter how big the country is, there will be an end, where will you fight? ”

After Bai Chongxi listened to Chen Cheng's words, he was also silent. In fact, he also understood that if the Japanese army did not continue to attack Hengyang south after occupying Changsha, then Changsha would be lost in vain. With the combat effectiveness of the national army, it is basically impossible to successfully capture the cities held by the Japanese army.

Therefore, although it is an adventure to stick to Changsha, it is also an adventure to abandon Changsha.

Chen Cheng saw that Bai Chongxi was a little loose, so he continued: "It's better to let Xue Yue take a look first!" ”

Bai Chongxi hesitated and said, "But on the chairman's side, how do you explain?" ”

Chen Cheng said: "This is easy to do, I will be responsible." ”

Chen Cheng then called Chiang Kai-shek and explained Xue Yue's reasons in detail. Chiang Kai-shek's strategic vision was still quite powerful, he hesitated a little, but agreed, and asked Chen Cheng to call Xue Yue immediately.

So, Chen Cheng immediately found Xue Yue, who was transferred to another command headquarters (in order to prevent the bombing of Japanese planes), and asked straight to the point: "The chairman asked me to ask you, are you sure about this battle?" ”

As soon as Xue Yue heard that there was a door, it seemed that the defense of Changsha had been loosened, and he immediately said excitedly: "Except for a very small number of troops who cannot be contacted, all the other departments are carrying out the predetermined plan and fighting bravely. I'm sure of this battle! ”

Chen Cheng immediately said, "Okay! The chairman said that if you insist on keeping it, he agrees that you will keep it, but you have to make a military order. If you keep it and give up, you are the only one who asks! ”

Xue Yue replied happily: "Please report to the chairman, if this battle is not won, I will hand over my head to Chongqing!" ”

Chen Cheng did all this for Bai Chongxi.

Bai Chongxi saw that even the chairman agreed, and Xue Yue had Chen Cheng's support, so he didn't want to be this villain anymore. In this way, Bai Chongxi has nothing to say.

Chen Cheng said to Bai Chongxi in private: "Xue Yue, this guy, is so bold, he is not afraid of heaven and earth!" ”

At this time, the main force of the national army had withdrawn to the front line of the Laodao River.

Laodao River, also known as "Laotang River" and "Luhu River", is a first-class tributary of the Xiangjiang River. It originates in Zhouluo Village, Shegang Town, at the northern foot of Shizhufeng in Liuyang City, flows through Shegang Town, Longfu Township, Shashi Town, Beisheng Town and Yongan Town in Liuyang City, Chunhua Town and Huanghua Town in Changsha County, and joins the Xiangjiang River in Beiyang Oil Pond in Changsha City, with a total length of 141 kilometers.

The main force of the Nationalist army was blocking the advance of the Japanese army with this natural river.

After the 33rd Division was pulled out of the encirclement by the 13th Division in the area of Sanlang Bridge, the confidence of Gansu Jutaro swelled again, the Chinese troops were nothing more than that, although they surrounded us, but isn't that the case, our 33rd Division still stood out and was one step closer to Changsha.

Therefore, this Gansu Jutaro led the 33rd Division, regardless of it, from Pingjiang to the west, and then to the south, from Jinjing to Chunhua and Yong'an, which was already the eastern front line of the Laodao River. The vanguard of the 33rd Division crossed the Laodao River, which was already a suburb of Changsha City, only about 25 kilometers away from the city center.

"Haha-" Jutaro couldn't help laughing as he looked at the dense street market of Changsha from his binoculars, "After a lot of difficulties, we finally arrived at Changsha City." The whole army needs to add a little more strength to enter Changsha City. When they arrived in Changsha City, the whole division had a day off and had a good rest. ”

The chief of staff of Dashui said worriedly: "Your Excellency the division commander, why is my heart not steady, is it too smooth for us to go from Sanlang Bridge to Yong'an, I doubt that the army of Zhina is playing some tricks?" ”

Gansu Jutaro taught him a lesson: "Da Shui-kun, you are calling this Southern Expeditionary Army these days, and you are afraid of the 79th and 20th Army." There is nothing wrong with being careful, and you should be careful. However, you see no, the most difficult period is over. We walked through the mountains, broke out of the encirclement, and reached a relatively flat place. What else do we have to fear! ”

The chief of staff of Dashui nodded and said, "That's right." However, we lost the artillery wing, and we lost the chariot wing, although we arrived at the city of Changsha, but my heart is still a little unsteady. ”

"You're so careful." Jutaro Kanji comforted him and said.

At this time, suddenly the signal corps of the reconnaissance unit in front came to report: "Report to the division commander, just as we are on our way to Changsha, a Chinese unit is fortifying in front. According to our reconnaissance, they are the contingent of the Southern Expeditionary Army. ”

"Neni!" Tataro was taken aback when he heard the news, "Han Xing's troops? How could they be here. To be honest, I really don't want to run into them. ”

When he thought of the battle of Jilong Mountain and the annihilation of his own chariot wing at Sanlang Bridge, he was stunned. This mechanized force is really reluctant to bump into them.

At this time, the chief of staff of Dashui also exerted his clever foresight: "I said, is it too quiet on this road, it turns out that they are waiting for us here!" Their vitality was not hurt, and we basically lost the tank wing, and the artillery wing did not keep up. We...... We...... It is indeed difficult to take advantage of them in the fight against them. ”

Ganji Jutaro encouraged him, and also encouraged himself: "Da Shuijun, if you come, you will be safe, since we have bumped into them, we must fight this battle well and re-establish our lost morale." ”

At this time, the troops behind sent someone to report: "Report to the commander of the division, the 79th Army and the 20th Army of the Chinese army have surrounded us again and blocked behind us. ”

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