Purple Mountain, located in the northeast of Jinling, has a maximum sea height of less than 500 meters and covers an area of 30 square kilometers. For many people living in Jinling, there is an old saying that has been passed down from generation to generation: 'The Purple Mountain burns, and the city of Jinling falls!' ’。

Guarding the Purple Mountain position at this moment is the Fifth Regiment of the Third Brigade of the Teaching Corps, which is relatively complete in the Jinling garrison. As a strategic place to defend Jinling, the Nationalist army also built a large number of strong fortresses on the Purple Mountain.

Although there are quite a few machine-gun pillboxes on the Purple Mountain position, there is an Achilles heel, the concealment is not enough, almost all the pillboxes are built on the top of the mountain and the ridged part of the mountain, there is a lack of depth between the fortifications, and there are few side and oblique fire fortifications.

The 16th Division of the Japanese Army, which was responsible for attacking the Purple Mountain position, was besieging Jinling. In order to gnaw this hard bone in front of Jinling City, all units under the command of the 16th Division almost took turns to attack, not giving the defenders a chance to breathe.

Most of the officers and men of the 3rd Brigade and 5th Regiment, who had just repelled an attack by the Japanese army and were reinforcing the fortifications, became silent. Looking at the comrades who kept falling around them, many fighters knew that it might be their turn next.

Located in an anti-artillery hole in the main peak position, looking at the telegram that had just been translated, the operator said excitedly: "Liu Tuanfu, we have contacted the reinforcement radio!" By this time, they had already infiltrated the rear positions of the Japanese army. ”

The regimental attachment is also a unique position of the anti-Japanese army of the national army, similar to the regimental staff officer in the later army, not the so-called deputy regiment commander. The commander of the 3rd Brigade and the commander of the 5th Regiment, who was originally in command of the troops, was ordered to return to the headquarters for a meeting earlier.

Together with the deputy commanders of the five regiments, they also returned to Jinling City to participate in the meeting of the commanders of the regiment at the first level. At present, the person in charge of the defense command of the Purple Mountain is only a regimental attachment with the rank of major. And there are not many defenders left on the position.

After receiving the telegram handed by the telegraph operator, Liu Guotong, who had a tired but resolute look on his face, looked at it and said: "Order the troops, always pay attention to the dynamics of the Japanese army under the mountain." Hurry up and strengthen the fortifications, we must not go down the mountain without receiving the order to retreat the troops! ”

"Regiment, didn't the captain send a telegram earlier, asking us to do something?"

"Although the chief captain has had this kind of order, the Purple Mountain position is very important, and no one is allowed to take a step back without the permission of the chief captain. Let's see how the next battle goes, and then discuss the retreat! ”

After saying this, Liu Guotong looked at the few remaining battalion and company commanders under his command, and was silent for a while and said: "Brothers, I know that we have done our best to fight this part. But the Purple Mountain position is related to the safety of the whole city.

If we retreat without the permission of the commander-in-chief, it will be tantamount to surrendering Jinling City to the Japanese army. At present, the chief captain is convening the generals in the city to discuss the battle plan for a collective breakthrough, and we must wait for the commander's order.

Only by waiting for the troops in the city to prepare for a breakthrough and retreat can our troops break through the encirclement. Otherwise, we must stay here and prevent the Japanese army from entering Jinling City. Once we abandon our positions, it means that we are also going to break through. ”

After listening to Liu Guotong's explanation, the other battalion and company commanders didn't say anything more, but some officers still said: "Attached to the regiment, I heard that Commander Tang and they have left the troops and run in the direction of Xiaguan by themselves, will we also be abandoned?" ”

"Ridiculous! Earlier, the Captain had sent several telegrams, and the Commander had appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the retreat. We don't have to pay attention to what other troops do, there is only one thing we have to do, we don't receive an order, and we won't retreat! ”

"Yes! Fight to the death! ”

What happened at the Purple Mountain position, Hu Biao and his entourage, who were located at the foot of the mountain, were not clear. Looking at the artillery position, the artillery bombardment was launched towards the Purple Mountain position again, Hu Biao waved with one hand, and the crossbow team shot the crossbow arrows in their hands one after another.

When the crossbow arrow pierced the body or throat of the Japanese soldier in front, Hu Biao and others, dressed as Japanese soldiers, quickly stepped forward to mend the knife, and then dragged the corpse into the shadows, and the assault team that followed up immediately took over the alert position.

Most of the Japanese soldiers in charge of guarding the artillery positions were attracted by the sound of artillery again, and did not notice that the sentries in the marginal area had been replaced instantly. After confirming that it was safe, Hu Biao pushed forward again.

Whenever the Japanese artillery sounded, it was the signal for Hu Biao and others to launch a surprise attack. The soldier who had just joined the guard platoon for a short time, looking at the little devils who were constantly being obliterated, also felt his heart beating faster but full of shock.

This kind of surprise obliteration, which dances on the tip of a knife, has the slightest mistake to alarm nearby sentinels. But Hu Biao and several crossbowmen, with the help of the dim environment and sharp methods, continued to devour the lives of the defenders of the position.

Only the veterans of the guard platoon know that this may be what Hu Biao has always said, 'playing is the heartbeat'. Although each operation may seem dangerous, once successful, the warriors are intoxicated by the sense of accomplishment.

When the sentries deployed by the Japanese army on the periphery of the artillery position, all of them were wiped out by Hu Biao. Smelling the bloody breath coming from the tip of his nose, Hu Biao summoned Qin Tianyou and said, "Take over the position and strengthen the fortifications!" You're in charge of the outside, I'm in charge of the inside! ”

Looking at the little devil artillery in front of Hu Biao's fingers focusing on the shelling, Qin Tianyou nodded and said, "Yes!" ”

Lead the soldiers of the machine gun squad under his command and begin to strengthen the position and dig defensive trenches. In view of the limited number of people, the machine guns captured from the Japanese sentries were also distributed to each soldier and all used in the blocking battle that might start later.

Leaving the matter of the outer positions to Qin Tianyou in charge, Hu Biao continued: "Lao Chen, let the brothers change their knives, and take advantage of the little devils to focus on firing artillery and deal with those damn artillerymen." Once exposed, return fire with a pistol is permitted! ”

"Understood! Brothers, prepare! ”

Pretending to be the vigilant sentry of the little devil, Hu Biao and the others first used crossbow arrows to shoot the sentry closest to the artillery. Then let the soldiers take over the task of the guard sentry, and Hu Biao and his party strode towards the artillery position that was being shelled.

Shortly after Hu Biao and others entered the position, the Japanese troops in charge of the artillery seemed to have used up the shells that had been moved to the position. Seeing that the little devil stopped shelling, Hu Biao immediately said: "Melee kill!" Little devil artillery has no weapons! ”

Previously, because of the distance and the smoke from the shelling, Hu Biao could not see it very clearly. Now that the shelling had stopped and the smoke had quickly cleared, Hu Biao quickly saw the Japanese artillerymen in their attire.

Perhaps in order to reduce the burden and avoid accidents, the Japanese artillery in charge of operating the artillery were all unarmed without exception. Even a lot of little devils, most of them are shirtless. Seeing this scene, Hu Biao was naturally full of joy.

Walking up to the officer with a telescope and a saber and pistol at his waist, the little devil officer who was observing the effects of the shelling quickly sensed that there was someone behind him. As soon as he turned around, he saw Hu Biao holding a three-edged bayonet.

Just when the artillery commander was curious about this person, Hu Biao had a cold face, stepped forward with an arrow, and stabbed the sharp bayonet into the opponent's chest. The chest was pierced by a sharp blade, and the officer screamed: "Baga, who are you?" ”

"The one who killed you!"

As the words fell, Hu Biao casually held the handle of the bayonet and spun violently and then pulled out, and with the bayonet being withdrawn, a fountain of blood burst out of the pierced wound in an instant, and Hu Biao's chest was also sprayed by this fountain.

Ignoring the blood sprayed on his body, Hu Biao, who drew out a three-edged bayonet, pointed at the blade and said angrily: "Kill!" ”

With Hu Biao's roar, the soldiers of the guard platoon who cooperated with Hu Biao in the hand-to-hand combat had already raised their sabers and bayonets and rushed towards the little devil artillery who had just finished the shelling. Even though there are fewer people than the devils, the warriors are not afraid at all.

The reason is that they have knives and guns, but the little devil artillery is unarmed. In addition, the perimeter guard position has been controlled, and these little devil artillery are undoubtedly meat on the cutting board, and they can cut it however they want.

Most of the commandos who followed behind Hu Biao had some kung fu. In the past, on the battlefield, these people who practiced martial arts, in addition to having better physical strength than ordinary soldiers, still couldn't stop the bullets and shells of the little devils.

Maybe it's only in hand-to-hand combat that they think they can torture these little devils. Looking at Hu Biao, who was holding two special three-edged bayonets, the blades flew left and right, like a tiger entering a flock of sheep to slaughter little devils, these soldiers were crazy.

Ignoring the blood splashed on his body, some soldiers were even sprayed with blood on their faces, and laughed with a smile on their hands: "Cool! Kill! ”

The Japanese artillerymen, who had just finished a round of shelling and were about to take a break, were mostly dumbfounded in the face of this group of people who suddenly rushed into the position to kill the gods. It wasn't until screams rang out that the artillerymen finally realized what was happening.

"Enemy attack! Run, run! ”

Looking at this group of uninvited guests, who were as unstoppable as a killing god, and asked themselves about the little devil artillery with excellent psychological quality, they finally couldn't help but collapse and scatter. But the outer positions have been taken, and where can they run to when they are unarmed?

Qin Tianyou and others, who were originally reinforcing their positions, saw the scene of Hu Biao rushing into the Japanese artillery position and killing with cold weapons, and Qin Tianyou, who instantly felt his blood boiling, suddenly said: "Get on the bayonet!" Round up the little devils! ”

"Yes!"

How could the fighters who remained on the position be unhappy with such an order? What's more, they didn't put bayonets on the guns at all, but directly carried the sapper shovels issued to them by Hu Biao, and rushed towards the little devils who tried to escape.

"Little devil, eat your grandfather!"

The sharpness of the sapper shovel has been proven in the course of digging trenches countless times. The little devils who were shoveled or cut by the sappers all wailed in pain. Seeing this scene, Hu Biao couldn't help but smile.

"These bunnies, it seems that there is an opportunity to teach them the art of sapper shovel fighting. This thing, if used well, is also a magic weapon! ”

These sapper shovels, custom-built by blacksmiths, are made of the same steel used to make sabers. Not to mention that it is a sharp weapon for digging trenches, it is indeed more powerful than a bayonet when used well. Let it be cut, chopped, or even shot, and the taste is not pleasant.

By the time the battle was over, the entire artillery position suddenly became extremely bloody. Seeing the satisfied smiles on the faces of the fighters, Hu Biao felt that this kind of hand-to-hand combat could indeed inspire men's self-confidence and make these fighters stronger in their hearts!