"Boom Boom" "......"

The eastern position was full of artillery and bullets, and a platoon of reinforcements from Huishan Wharf began a fierce battle.

Originally, this area was the focus of the commando team's defense, and there were a large number of temporary fortifications and fire points. Although it was bombed several times by the enemy, many fortifications could still be used.

The platoon, under the leadership of Cheng Zifeng, is still playing with ease. Although the fight was decent, the firepower was very reasonable. Two heavy machine guns control the left and right sides to the highest point, and use sandbags to defend them; Combat soldiers block one by one with a longitudinal double triangular defense; Sniper points were set up on dilapidated buildings or rooftops to assist in the blocking of frontal troops; In the rear, grenadier groups were arranged to suppress the enemy's attack with artillery fire.

With such a defensive deployment, it is difficult for the enemy to take advantage. The attacking troops were repulsed again and again, and they could only rely on artillery fire to bombard their positions in rounds.

Ye Lei came to Cheng Zifeng, didn't ask much, and directly looked ahead with a telescope, then put it down and said: "It's strange, these are not the devils I met just now, or even the Japanese army in Shanghai, where did they come from?" ”

"Is it the Japanese army in Lushun?" Cheng Zifeng was not sure, and continued: "We got information before we set off, there is a 2,500 Japanese troops in the direction of Lushun who are preparing to reinforce Shanghai, but the intelligence shows that it arrived in the early morning of tonight. ”

Ye Lei seemed to understand why the General Command was so eager to attack the Navy Headquarters, which was also the reason why the assault prepared two days of dry food. If reinforcements arrived, it would be even more difficult for the Japanese troops to clear the public concession.

However, these were not the Japanese troops who arrived in Lushun, but were drawn from the sea fleet, and the number was about 500. A part of the troops went to reinforce the Gongda Yarn Factory to block the 87th Division, and this part of the Japanese army in front of them came to reinforce the naval headquarters. And this information, the General Command did not know.

The original plan was to order the commandos to hold the important intersection of Wusong Road, cut off the connection between Huishan Wharf and the headquarters, and then use all their strength to block the reinforcements in the direction of Lushun the next day. In two days, Zhu Chi's troops were fully capable of capturing the naval headquarters.

However, the situation on the first day was said by Ye Lei, the enemy used sea and air superiority to inflict heavy losses on the commando, let alone to block Lushun's thousands of reinforcements.

Ye Lei was worried about the church, so he asked, "Is there any information in the direction of the church?" ”

That Cheng Zifeng said: "The Japanese army did not attack the church, and now it is in a stalemate, but only deployed fortifications between the church and the position, cutting from the middle. Their intention is obvious, to sever our ties with the church, leaving the church's forces alone. ”

There were more than a hundred Japanese expatriates in the church, so the enemy did not dare to attack easily. After the main force of the assault team is eliminated, those people are the turtles in the urn, the lambs to be slaughtered.

Ye Lei felt guilty and said ashamedly: "It's because I didn't think it through, I shouldn't have gathered the wounded there." ”

Cheng Zifeng said: "If you change me, I will do the same." Taking a step back, if you hadn't stopped the reinforcements from the east, maybe the commandos would have been wiped out. ”

Only then did Ye Lei clearly understand Cheng Zifeng, he was calm and capable. It can be seen from the deployment of positions that this person has a strong sense of the overall situation.

Before, Liu Hongshen handed over the command to Ye Lei before he died, and there may be people with higher positions than Ye Lei who are not convinced. But Cheng Zifeng was the first to stand up and support Ye Lei and stabilized the morale of the army.

"Thanks, it's good that the commando team has you."

Cheng Zifeng didn't say anything to Ye Lei's thanks, and at this time, the devil's attack was repulsed.

Cheng Zifeng lay on the sandbag and let go, turned his head and asked Ye Lei: "The devil has retreated, what are you going to do now?" ”

Ye Lei had already made up his mind and said, "I want to go to the church in person, and I must rescue them all." ”

"I'm against it!" Cheng Zifeng's expression suddenly became serious, and he said, "You are now the commander of the entire unit, and you can't take risks." I said something that shouldn't be said, although Battalion Commander Liu has sacrificed, I still don't agree with his style of play. As the commander of the entire army, he should not have rushed to the front line. His sacrifice is irresponsible. ”

Ye Lei was glad that Li Hu was not by his side, otherwise he would definitely beat Cheng Zifeng down, but what he said was not unreasonable. Soldiers are not afraid of death, but they must die well. Especially the commander-in-chief, he should stay in the position of command, and not charge.

But Yelei still chose to take the risk, he said: "There are half of our brothers there, I have to go." You're right, but being a commander is responsible for your own soldiers. If something happens to me, then you're the Supreme Commander here. ”

The longer the time passes, the more dangerous the more than 100 wounded become. No matter how Cheng Zifeng dissuaded him, Ye Lei still chose to rescue him, because it was his responsibility as a commander.

There were indeed a large number of devils in the main passage between the position and the church, fortifications were arranged on both sides of the road, and fire points were also arranged on the roofs and windows, and the devils were on high alert. Obviously, they were not going to attack either side, they only wanted to cut off the connection between the church and the position.

Ye Lei reconnoitred, and the enemy strength was around a squad. Although there is only one team, under such high alert, even if the entire commando team is pulled over, it may not be able to successfully rescue. Taking a step back, even if they are eliminated, how can the more than 150 wounded be evacuated, even if one person carries one, it is not enough to carry one.

The commandos have reached a desperate situation. The Japanese army in the south did not launch further attacks, but built forts in place, trying to cut off the retreat of the commandos; To the east, reinforcements were increasing, and it had become the enemy's main attack; To the northeast there was another squad that drove it like a nail, cutting off the link between the church and the position.

"Embattled, ambushed on all sides." It could not be more appropriate to describe the situation of the commandos at this time. Even at this existential juncture, the superiors did not intend for the commandos to evacuate. Even if they die to the last man, they will block reinforcements to reinforce the naval command.

Ye Lei made a detour back to the vicinity of the church. At this time, a large number of Japanese troops had gathered in front of the church and were ready for battle. The commanding heights and key roads are all controlled by the enemy, and the people inside are unable to fly.

Ye Lei continued to investigate the surrounding situation, it was better not to investigate, but Ye Lei was a little desperate when he investigated. The church is surrounded by high walls and has no back door, so the front gate is the only way to break through. As for other directions, the devils only sent a few observers, and once they found that the enemy was breaking through from other directions, the troops in front would quickly attack and bite the opponent to death.

At present, the two sides have been in a stalemate, and the enemy's delay in attacking is due to the fear of the Japanese expatriates inside. War had broken out, and many Japanese expatriates in the concession area had come to the church to escape the fighting.

"Listen to the brothers of the national army inside, you have been surrounded, lay down your arms and come out to surrender. The Imperial Army will ensure your safety and will give you the best possible treatment for your wounded. ”

"Brothers in the national army, please release the hostages and don't hurt them, they are all expatriates and are protected by international law."

"Brothers of the National Army......"

On the periphery of the church, a traitor held a microphone and kept shouting at the people inside. Ye Lei listened to it very differently, feeling that he had become a terrorist and a kidnapper.

This scene also reminded Ye Lei of the glorious days in the past, but at that time he was the one who shouted outside.