As early as when Hu Biao led the guard platoon into Jinling, I believe many people could not have imagined that Hu Biao would resolutely choose to fight a doomed defensive battle in the Jinling Presidential Palace when everyone was evacuated, so as to prove the determination of the Chinese War of Resistance.

If Lao Jiang learned earlier that Hu Biao used his presidential palace as a headquarters, he felt a little uncomfortable. At this moment, seeing the telegram sent by Dai Li in the morning, Lao Jiang was extremely emotional in his heart, feeling that Hu Biao was undoubtedly a strong general.

Compared with other generals who talk a lot but have little actual action and ability, this lieutenant colonel, who has just been promoted to the third rank, has indeed raised his face and even the face of the national government and the national army, and has made an unexpected record.

Faced with the telegram sent by Dai Li, Lao Jiang's first reaction was to ask: "Has the news been verified?" ”

"Chair, the news has been confirmed. In fact, the Dead Soldiers Battalion shot down one more fighter plane than they reported. One of the first fighters to arrive in Jinling crashed on the way back, and only one returned safely to the airport. ”

"It's rare! Who would have thought that just a battalion of dead soldiers, with only the anti-aircraft weapons they picked up, would make such a beautiful record. It seems necessary to show this telegram to the generals and ask them if they will blush. ”

Regarding the matter of the abandoned materials of the garrison guarding the city after the Dead Battalion took over Jinling, Lao Jiang was naturally clear. He even knew that Hu Biao sent more of the daily necessities he collected to the international security zone.

It is precisely because of Hu Biao's good deeds that even the foreigners in the international security zone can also see the concern of the Nationalist Government and the Anti-Japanese War troops for the people. In contrast, the atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Jinling naturally made the foreigners extremely indignant.

For these foreigners in Jinling, they will also be disappointed if they see that the Nationalist Government does not care about the lives of the people. Even if your own government doesn't care about your own people, do you expect others to care?

The more he knew about Hu Biao, the more Lao Jiang appreciated Hu Biao. Thinking about those generals who fled, how could Lao Jiang be happy in his heart? Those generals who abandoned their troops and fled in advance were captured by the military commanders without falling behind in the rear.

Waiting for the fate of these generals may not be involved in military law, but it is almost impossible to lead the army to fight. In contrast, Gui Canzhen, who was leading the teaching corps and the main force of the garrison troops at this moment, undoubtedly made Lao Jiang feel very gratified.

Thinking of the current situation facing the Dead Soldier Battalion, Lao Jiang said worriedly: "Yunong, do you think this kid can break through?" ”

Facing Lao Jiang's inquiry, Dai Li thought about it and smiled bitterly: "Bench, I'm afraid it's difficult!" In order to eliminate the battalion of dead soldiers and occupy the presidential palace as soon as possible, the Japanese army has now used planes and heavy artillery brigades, and there are not many troops left in the city of the battalion of dead soldiers. ”

Dai Li didn't say the latter words, but Lao Jiang naturally understood the meaning, and after being silent for a while, Lao Jiang said: "Such a loyal and courageous person, if it is lost, it will also be a misfortune for the country." Tell Chen Gongshu to ensure his safety at all costs.

If necessary, if the kid is too stubborn to listen to dissuasion, he can use some necessary means. With the ability of your military commander, and on the side of the presidential palace, it shouldn't be too difficult to save that kid's life, right? ”

"Bench, humble duty will do your best!"

"Good! The results of the Dead Soldier Battalion this time, your military commanders have contributed a lot, and I will also reward them as appropriate! ”

gave Dai Li such a promise, and Dai Li, who is a lieutenant general of the army, was naturally very happy. Although Dai Li does not lead troops, he enjoys rights in the army, but I am afraid that many lieutenant generals cannot compare. And all this comes from Lao Jiang's trust in him.

After receiving the secret telegram sent back by the Military Command Bureau, Chen Gongshu, as the director of the left-behind division, also knew how heavy the telegram was. Gathering a few henchmen, Chen Gongshu also made some unknown arrangements.

At this moment, in front of the presidential palace, the artillery fire of the Japanese army and the defenders exchanged fire back and forth, and the entire battlefield became more and more bloody. Qin Tianyou, who was supposed to persuade him back, resolutely chose to stay and continue to block when the Japanese heavy artillery stopped shelling.

Looking at the many soldiers who fell in the blocking position, Qin Tianyou, who had a colorful face on his face, also said with tears in his eyes: "Fight to the death and don't retreat, kill!" ”

"Kill!"

There was no time to repair the collapsed fortifications, let alone rescue the comrades who were pressed in the ruins, and all the surviving soldiers rushed to the hot ruins position with their guns in their hands as soon as possible, pulled the trigger, and shot the Japanese troops who were advancing in great stride.

Even though the mortar platoon continued to provide artillery cover, the Japanese infantry in charge of the attack received a death order from the rear. Even if the whole army is annihilated, it must move forward bravely and capture the last line of resistance in front of the presidential palace.

On the position of the mountain artillery company behind the blocking position, the commander of the mountain artillery company who was previously in charge of the command had died. A lieutenant platoon commander who took over from the commander of the mountain artillery company still gritted his teeth and said: "Shells! Give me shells and keep shelling! ”

The surviving artillerymen still gritted their teeth and stuck to the artillery position, controlling a few surviving mountain guns to launch a counterattack against the Japanese artillery in the city. At this moment, the Japanese army's mountain artillery brigade also suffered heavy casualties.

After receiving a telegram from the mountain artillery brigade asking for help, the brigade commander of the heavy artillery brigade also said angrily: "Ba Ge Ya Lu! How could the mountain artillery brigade suffer such serious losses? Do brigades still have heavy shells? ”

"General, all the heavy shells are gone!"

"Yaga! What are the guys in the baggage army for! Send electricity to the mountain artillery brigade and let them retreat! The artillery shells carried by the brigade have been exhausted, and the rest of the battle will be handed over to the 18th Division! ”

Thinking of the price paid by the brigade and regiment after being ordered to cooperate with the 18th Division this time, the brigade commander of the major general also felt that his heart was dripping blood. Judging from the artillery fire of the defenders' counterattack, the brigade commander felt that the defenders did not have much artillery.

Continuing to fight to the death with the defenders' artillery is likely to lead to the complete cripple of the mountain artillery brigade. It takes more time and costs to train a qualified artilleryman than to train a qualified infantryman, and it is necessary to preserve strength.

After receiving a telegram from the brigade, the mountain artillery brigade, which had already lost more than half of its troops, quickly withdrew from its position, although it was unwilling. The mountain artillery company, which always insisted on the position, soon found that the Japanese artillery shells had finally stopped.

Many of the surviving artillerymen of the mountain artillery company confirmed that there was no counterattack and the artillery fire hit their positions, and they also said with a stunned face: "What's the matter? Why didn't the little devil's mountain cannon go off? Have they been ruined by us? ”

"Could it be that there are no shells? They've been fighting for so long, I guess they've run out of shells, right? ”

"Whatever! Platoon commander, did we win? ”

Faced with the inquiries of these surviving artillerymen, the platoon commander, who was also confused, was stunned and said: "It should be!" We won! ”

"Victorious! We've finally beaten the little devil to the ground! We've finally won! We persevered to the end! ”

Seeing these soldiers cheering in the position, once again coming to the corpse whose face could no longer be seen, the artillery platoon commander knelt on his knees and said with tears in his eyes: "Company commander, we have won!" Let's beat the little devil artillery away! ”

The artillerymen who were cheering on the position stopped cheering instantly when they saw this scene, and looked at their comrades who fell on the position, all of them became silent and sad without exception. The life that was alive before has now turned into a cold corpse.

This sadness did not last long, and the artillery platoon commander, who took over as the commander, listened to the fierce gunfire coming from the front, wiped away his tears and said: "Brothers, do you remember what the company commander told us earlier? Life is not endless, the battle is endless! Keep it up! ”

Confirming that the little devil finally stopped shelling, the artillery platoon commander readjusted the angle and direction of the artillery and began to fire shells at the front of the blocking position. The Japanese infantry, which was attacking, was bombed again in the face of the sudden artillery bombardment.

The attacking infantry, who were quickly looking for cover, couldn't help but curse: "Baga! And what about our artillery? Why not keep firing? ”

Such complaints, the artillery brigades, which had already decided to retreat, naturally did not pay attention. In the face of Ushijima Sadao's inquiry, the heavy artillery brigade also said directly: "Your Excellency the division commander, the shells we carry have been exhausted!" ”

Needless to say, Ushijima Sadao is also very clear that now the artillery brigade cannot be counted on. But in the earlier battle, the artillery units of their division were almost exhausted, and only the infantry remained.

Fortunately, the luck of the little devil also seemed to be good, and the shelling lasted for about ten minutes, and the artillery platoon commander in charge of supporting it soon heard the artilleryman say: "Platoon commander, all the shells are gone!" Now what? ”

"Where's the spare bomb?"

"It's all gone!"

"Send someone to the presidential palace to ask Chief Hu and see if there are any shells? At this time, the shelling can't be stopped! ”

Just as the artillery platoon commander said, seeing that the deadly mountain artillery shells finally stopped flying, the Japanese infantry commander who was suppressed at the front of the position also drew his sword and shouted at the right time: "There are no more shells in the Chinese army, kill a few and give them a few!" ”

The little devil who had re-boosted his morale once again launched a fierce attack on the blocking position. Just when Qin Tianyou felt that the position was about to be unkept, the fierce gunfire suddenly came from behind him, which lifted the mood of the defenders on the position.

"Reinforcements are coming! The Commander has brought someone to support us! ”

When Qin Tianyou saw Hu Biao who came over with troops to support, he heard Hu Biao say before he could speak: "Old Qin, what are you doing?" What did I tell you before? Quick, immediately lead the brothers to retreat, and I will take your place for your palace! ”

"Captain!"

"Don't mom! The fortifications on the side of the presidential palace are almost repaired, and we have time to slowly consume with the little devils. Take the rest of the brothers away and hurry up. Here, leave it to me, aren't you still at ease? ”

"Yes!"

As Hu Biao led a company of guards to reinforce, the Japanese attacking troops, who were originally fierce, were once again beaten and couldn't raise their heads. And Qin Tianyou also ordered in time that the troops who were previously responsible for blocking the attack should immediately withdraw from the blocking position.

The order to retreat was also received by the mortar platoon and the mountain artillery company responsible for providing artillery support. Compared with the mountain artillery company, when the artillery company was leaving, the artillerymen tearfully blew up the artillery, and the soldiers of the mortar platoon still moved the mortar back to the presidential palace.

The last battle that awaits everyone will also be fought in the presidential palace. And how long this battle will last, it may depend on the warring parties, who can be superior! Both the offensive and defensive sides know that this battle is definitely a real bloody battle!