As Hu Biao continued to send news to the outside world about the massacre of innocent civilians by the Japanese army in the name of the Jinling Dead Soldiers Battalion. Some newspapers that were still in normal circulation also published these news as soon as possible, so that more people could know about the atrocities of the Japanese army.

As colonizers, the foreigners in the concession can also see that a wave of anger is brewing in the concession. Once this anger affects the colonists, these foreigners are also worried that their interests in China cannot be guaranteed.

The two armies are fighting for their own masters, and when it comes to war, it is not easy for foreigners to criticize the Japanese government too much. But when it comes to the wanton massacre of innocent civilians, foreigners who have always flaunted freedom and democracy naturally find an opportunity to criticize.

Even if the Japanese government still acts on its own and faces the protests sent by many countries, the Japanese government must also take into account the international implications. In order to support such a national war, the Japanese bowl also needs to import a large number of strategic materials from other countries.

If you really want to annoy these countries and threaten them in the export of strategic materials, I am afraid that the Japanese government will also be very troublesome. The so-called public anger is difficult to commit, and the Japanese government can only secretly send a telegram to the army headquarters to eliminate the influence as soon as possible.

From the moment he decided to electrify the code, Hu Biao wanted to use the pressure of public opinion to force the Japanese army not to dare to make the kind of inhumane massacre after the capture of Jinling. Now it seems that this kind of public opinion pressure has brought a lot of trouble to the Japanese army.

Similarly, knowing who caused these public opinion pressures, the Japanese army was even more eager to pull out Hu Biao and the dead soldier battalion he formed and behead them all. The telegram urging the 18th Division also made Ushijima Sadao feel pressure.

Looking at the third telegram sent by the headquarters, Sadao Ushijima couldn't help but complain: "What's the use of urging again!" If the heavy artillery brigade is no longer in place, will the warriors need to use their precious lives to achieve victory? ”

Despite hating Intami's incompetence, Ushijima also knew that the defeat of Inoue's wing was not due to the soldiers' lack of heroism. The reason for this is that the battalion of dead soldiers who defend and block the attack occupies too many opportunities and battlefield advantages.

The entire wing attacked many times, and more than 2,000 soldiers were killed, which is enough to show how cruel the battle was. To this day, the remains of countless fallen soldiers are still buried in the collapsed ruins of the city.

If they can't destroy the blocking fortifications built in advance by the battalion of the dead soldiers, they will be very disadvantageous as the attacking side to fight in such narrow streets and lanes. With the example of Inoue United, how could Sadao Ushijima not learn his lesson?

It was not until nightfall that the heavy artillery brigade, which had been ordered to reinforce, arrived in the combat area. After seeing the buildings where the machine guns were hidden, and the artillery observers who were responsible for measuring the distance and position, they finally knew why the 18th Division had not made progress for a long time.

The sides of those buildings are just facing the straight street, and most of the buildings are made of reinforced concrete. With the mountain artillery squadron of the 18th Division alone, it was indeed difficult to destroy those buildings, let alone the machine gun position located in the middle of the floor.

After confirming the target of the shelling, the commander of the Japanese brigade who led the artillery under his command said with a little pity: "Your Excellency the division commander, once the shelling begins, those targets will be completely destroyed, don't you think it's a pity?" ”

"I care more about the lives of my warriors than about these buildings. I'd love to keep them, but the situation doesn't allow me to do so. What I want to do is to capture the presidential palace as soon as possible and eliminate the Chinese army here! ”

"In that case, then ask the division commander to give an order! Once the cannon is fired, that area will be razed to the ground! ”

The commander of the artillery brigade who cooperated with the operation, although it was a pity that the floors that should have been able to be occupied. But he also knew that if he did not destroy the buildings built on the offensive road, the attacking troops would pay heavy casualties.

Arriving at the 18th Division, the commander of the Major General's Brigade already knew that an infantry wing in charge of the attack in the early stage had almost completely wiped out. Such heavy casualties, even in the battle against Jinling, have never appeared!

On the quickly erected heavy artillery position, countless artillerymen began to busily shake the artillery, and after confirming the angle of the shelling, a commander carried the command flag and shouted: "All in place, ready!" Put! ”

The command flag fell, and the gunners who stayed next to the heavy artillery immediately pulled the bolt, and with a loud 'bang', countless heavy artillery shells flew out of the barrels. Xu Sandao and the others, who were on the battlefield, instantly changed their faces when they heard the sound outside the city.

"Not good! It's heavy artillery, quickly retreat into the anti-artillery hole! Quick, leave those weapons alone, save your life! ”

The voice fell, and the first round of heavy artillery immediately landed in the blocking area. While discussing how to organize the night battle at the presidential palace, Hu Biao quickly rushed out of the headquarters when he heard a violent explosion from the front.

Looking at the place where the smoke was rising, Hu Biao said with a stern face: "It seems that our blocking has really provoked the little devil." Look at this frame, the little devil is planning to raze our blocking position to the ground! ”

"Listen to the sound of the explosion, it should be the heavy artillery of the little devil! In this case, should you let Company Commander Xu and them withdraw? ”

"It's too late! The little devil did not conduct a test firing, and as soon as the cannon was fired, it was a covering strike. Retreating at this time is more likely to cause casualties. I hope that Lao Xu and they can retreat into the anti-artillery pit in time, and maybe they can escape.

The second bolt informed Company Commander Liu Quan and asked him to immediately organize the troops to enter the forward position and prepare to meet Lao Xu and their retreat. Remember to tell Company Commander Liu that before the shelling stops, you are not allowed to send reinforcements, which will only increase casualties. ”

"Yes!"

The first company of the guards of the teaching corps, which was on standby at the presidential palace, and the troops that had been replenished earlier, received a combat order from Hu Biao. They had just eaten dinner, and they also quickly carried weapons and ammunition into the garrison position.

This line of defense is less than a kilometer from the presidential palace. If the Japanese army can break through this line, then it can pose a threat to the presidential palace. In fact, the presidential palace was also built into a fortress-like fortification by Hu Biao.

Taking this opportunity, Hu Biao also immediately said: "Brother Guotong, inform the troops in the barracks and be ready to support at any time." The alert troops, disperse now, and prepare for a night battle with the little devils. If you have a chance, take advantage of the night to break through! ”

"No! If you don't go, we won't go! ”

"Don't talk nonsense! My position is here, and the arrangement I made in advance on the side of the barracks, I believe you should also be clear. If you really wait until dawn, the little devil is bound to complete the encirclement. Even if you want to break through, you will definitely have no chance.

Taking advantage of my side to contain the attention of the little devils, you broke out in the form of a small detachment. At this time, there should be a lot of little devils in the city. If there is a real chaotic fight, the little devil should suffer even more.

Most importantly, the reason why I have left you here is because I know that you are familiar with the situation in the Purple Mountain. If there is a chance to break through in the night battle, rush to the side of the Purple Mountain, there will definitely be no little devils there now. ”

"Sir, didn't you say you were going to fight the little devil to the end?"

"Yes! I'll stay here and fight the little devil to the end. And your task is to break through to the periphery and contain the little devils. This is the task I have given you, and I hope you will be resolute in completing it! ”

Seeing that the little devil finally moved seriously and used so many heavy artillery to carry out artillery bombardment, Hu Biao knew very well that the little devil was so ruthless, and the abacus of relying on the buildings in the city to fight street battles was very likely to fail. In this case, there is no need to stay the course.

And tonight is the best time to break through, if you miss it, wait for the rest of the little devils who enter the city tomorrow to outflank and encircle from other directions, and if you want to break through, you don't have much chance.

It was precisely because of this consideration that Hu Biao would give such an order. Moreover, dispersing the remaining troops in companies and platoons can also divert the attention of more little devils and make them exhausted.

After listening to Hu Biao's narration, Liu Guotong finally said: "I will convey this order!" But I still hope that I can fight with you to the end. If you're going to break through, you'll have a better chance than I do. ”

"No! As you know, I promised my brothers that I would fight to the end. Since I promised, it had to be done. As long as I can hold out until tomorrow night, I'll be waiting for an opportunity to break through.

If you really want to help me, try to lead more troops and break through to the Purple Mountain that night. If you hear gunshots tomorrow night, you can also answer them outside the city. You should be, I will reserve a way back for myself in advance! ”

In view of the current situation on the battlefield, Hu Biao quickly made corresponding operational adjustments. The 3rd Brigade and 5th Regiment, which had fought fiercely with the Japanese army for two days and one night at Purple Mountain earlier, also rested for a day and one night after entering the city.

Compared with breaking through from other directions and then turning back to the vicinity of Purple Mountain, the chance of a successful breakthrough is greater. From the documents retrieved from the bodies of the dead Japanese soldiers, Hu Biao already knew that the opponent who fought during the day was the 18th Division that attacked Purple Mountain earlier.

Now that the division is ordered to take over the presidential palace, there should be no large troops stationed on the Purple Mountain. The 3rd Brigade and 5th Regiment, which are familiar with the terrain around the Purple Mountain, should be more familiar with the terrain and surrounding conditions if they break through there.

If they can break through successfully, they can also contain more Japanese troops who take over Jinling and round them up accordingly. In this way, the Japanese troops besieging Hu Biao and others at that time will be reduced accordingly, and the defensive pressure may be much less.

When Chen Gongshu's interrogation was over, Hu Biao said his decision, but Chen Gongshu shook his head and said, "Brother, thank you for your kindness!" As the left-behind director of the military commander stationed in Jinling, you have no right to command me, and I can't leave. ”

"Brother, why are you doing this?"

"It's okay! When I have to, I'll leave. When I stayed, I was also acting on orders, and it was a task and a responsibility! ”

Liu Guotong, who heard this, also said in a timely manner: "If Director Chen doesn't leave, then I will stay!" ”

"Liu Tuanfu, don't forget your current identity, as a subordinate, you need to resolutely obey the orders of the commander!"

In a word, Liu Guotong, who was blocked, was angry and didn't know how to refute it. But he knew in his heart that the two guys in front of him with a higher rank than him would give him the hope of life, but he was ready to take the risk of dying on the battlefield at any time!