Compared with the Japanese army attacking at this moment, Hu Biao did not have many troops in the blocking position. Losing the advantage of the terrain, it is necessary to retreat immediately. If there is a slight hesitation, the troops responsible for blocking the attack may fall into the heavy encirclement of the Japanese army.

It was precisely because of this consideration, and in order to preserve more strength, that Hu Biao told Xu Sandao and these commanders to retreat immediately once the situation was not right, and leave the final decisive battle to the side of the presidential palace where the fortifications were built.

Previously, he led the assault team to escort the Japanese army Dazuo back to the presidential palace temporarily, and Hu Biao explained to Xu Sandao that once he lost the support of the machine gun position, he would immediately move to the second-line position, and he was not allowed to entangle too much with the attacking Japanese army.

As Hu Biao's most trusted subordinate, Xu Sandao's command ability can only be said to be average, and he can obey orders without any discount. Seeing that all the buildings where the machine guns were installed were blown up, Xu Sandao prepared to evacuate in advance.

When the Japanese artillery fire began to extend, Xu Sandao ordered the entire line to retreat. He led only a small detachment and stayed behind to block the Japanese troops who were rushing over as the artillery fire extended. By the time the Japanese army rushed over, Xu Sandao and others had all withdrawn from their positions.

The defenders who thought they were blocking the position were afraid that not many of them would survive under the heavy artillery fire from the previous heavy artillery. Unexpectedly, looking at these defenders who suddenly came out of the ruins, the little devils who were in charge of the attack were also surprised.

Seeing that Xu Sandao and the others were about to escape, the Japanese squadron leader who was ordered to fight the vanguard immediately ordered a pursuit. As a result, Xu Sandao and others ran in front, and a squadron of little devils chased after them in the back.

Fortunately, the straight street was not far from the second-line position built by Hu Biao, so that Xu Sandao and the others ran for more than ten minutes, and then saw that Hu Biao led the assault team and had already built a blocking position in front of them, blocking the little devils who followed behind them.

Looking at the soldiers who were retreating from his side one after another, Hu Biao simply counted them and found that there were still people who had not returned. When Xu Sandao came to report, Hu Biao quickly asked, "What about the other brothers?" ”

"The little devil's shelling was so sudden, those brothers didn't have time to react. The brothers who couldn't come back stayed in front. ”

"Okay, I got it! You take these people outside to rest first, and Company Commander Liu and I are in charge here. ”

"Let them rest, I'll stay!"

"Don't talk nonsense! Obey the order and hurry back to the presidential palace to rest. When the situation is under control, I have a new combat mission for you. After returning to the presidential palace, he beckoned his brothers who had withdrawn to eat and rest. Tonight, I'm afraid I need to fight at night and fight hard! ”

"Good! Then I'll wait for you at the presidential palace! ”

Seeing Xu Sandao and his entourage leave, Hu Biao led the assault team to block the rear of the palace until he returned to the second-line blocking position. In the process, the Japanese 18th Division also began to send additional troops, hoping to continue to storm the defenders' positions.

Knowing that the defenders stationed in Zhijie earlier evacuated en masse after the shelling, the entire blocking position was reduced to ruins, and there was not a single surviving defender in sight. Except for a few corpses of the defenders, not even a single wounded defender was seen.

After listening to the report of his subordinates, Ushijima Sadao said with a slight headache: "Eight grid tooth road!" Over there, haven't you gotten the information of the defender commander yet? The defenders of the city, what kind of army did they come from, is there no news yet? ”

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, according to the information sent by the Special High Division earlier, this unit, which claims to be the Jinling Dead Soldiers Battalion, should have been formed by the defeated soldiers themselves. As for this commander surnamed Hu, he should be a colonel-level officer, not a so-called general. ”

"What's the use of this intelligence? How many shells do you need to storm all the way? How many warriors' lives do you have to give? ”

For many Japanese generals, they were very good at watching the food and placing orders. Based on the information collected by the Special High Division, the corresponding combat arrangements are made according to the character of the defender commander. This Jinling Dead Soldier Battalion made the Japanese army's extraordinarily high class return in vain.

The defeated soldiers who were persuaded back one after another, even if there were intelligence elements from the special high school involved, it was very difficult to transmit information to the outside world. The reason is that from the moment they entered the barracks, they were strictly confined to the barracks and were not allowed to go out.

Most of those who can join the combat unit have their identities confirmed. For those who voluntarily joined the troops defending the city, although Hu Biao did not refuse to come, he still asked to register the list and verify the true identity of these soldiers.

If a rout says that his unit is completely gone, he needs to name the platoon commander of his company. As for the identity verification, the spy personnel of the military command are in charge, and they are not entrusted with heavy use at the first time.

Secondly, in the rear barracks, the backbone force headed by the three brigades and five regiments can also play a good role in supervision and control. New fighters can receive corresponding weapons, but not everyone can get ammunition.

With weapons and no ammunition, even if you want to make trouble, you will be quickly suppressed. Although the discipline is a bit strict, when they entered the barracks, the platoon commanders of the 3rd Brigade and 5th Regiment who received them told these routs that this was to guard against the intelligence officers of the little devils.

Whoever feels that he can't stand it may be recognized as a spy who has infiltrated the Dead Soldier Battalion. Moreover, although they are not allowed to walk around the barracks at will, they can eat and wear, and Hu Biao will treat them equally.

Change into a clean military uniform, eat hot soup and hot meals, take a hot bath, and even have spacious barracks to rest. For many of the defeated soldiers who are accustomed to living a hard life, they naturally will not feel that the Dead Soldier Battalion has neglected them.

On the contrary, many of the defeated soldiers know that this may be somewhat similar to the legendary decapitation meal. Eating, sleeping, eating, and waiting to go to battle became a pastime for these routed soldiers in the barracks. There are even arrangements to write suicide notes for them.

These suicide notes will be sent back to their families through the channels of military commanders after they are killed. Once they die in battle, the suicide note and the corresponding pension will be sent to their families. This kind of arrangement can also make them die without regrets!

When Liu Guotong returned to the barracks with Intoue Keitaro, who was still alive, and heard the rallying cry sounding in the camp, many soldiers who were resting immediately rushed out of the barracks and came to the playground to stand in line, thinking that they were going to battle.

As a result, to the surprise of these soldiers, seeing the newly expanded troops, Liu Guotong said very calmly: "Brothers of the fifth regiment, step forward and line up." Other brothers, just stay and listen for the time being, and show you a good show! ”

The officers and men, who were puzzled, quickly adjusted their formation and divided into two groups with distinct levels. During this period, the spy personnel of the military command, who were mixed with the officers and soldiers, looked more at the newly joined rout.

According to Chen Gongshu's instructions earlier, the most important task for them in the barracks is to find the little devil spies who may have infiltrated the rout. Long before the start of the war, the Japanese army carried out very detailed intelligence collection on the first department.

It's hard to tell them apart without looking closely. Dividing into two groups is the best opportunity to observe. Those whose identities have yet to be verified are the objects of the focus of these military command spies.

The composition of the defeated army is very complicated, but most of the defeated soldiers can find comrades who belong to the same army in the team. If the list provided by the two is inconsistent, it means that one of the two must be a fake rout.

Just when all the officers and soldiers were curious, Liu Guotong looked at the subordinates in front of him, and said in a slightly excited tone: "Brothers, Battalion Commander Hu fought fiercely with the Japanese in front of the city gate, I believe you all know, so do you know where those Japanese invaders came from?" ”

"Tuanfu, is it our turn?"

Some subordinates asked this question directly, but Liu Guotong shook his head and said, "It's not our turn yet!" The battalion commander has an explanation, and when necessary, he will naturally summon us to fight. Now all you have to do is to rest and recuperate.

Now I have gathered you just to tell you a good news. Earlier, we were guarding the Purple Mountain position, and we didn't know which army the little devils who attacked our position, and who killed so many of our good brothers.

When I was ordered to withdraw from the mountain, I promised you that you would pay back this blood debt for your dead brothers. Now I can tell you that the little devil who attacked Purple Mountain earlier was the 33rd Infantry Wing of the 18th Division of the Japanese Army.

Not long ago, Battalion Commander Hu led his brothers who went out in front of him to completely cripple this infantry wing, and even directly captured their infantry wing commander alive on the battlefield. Do you think we should remember this kindness? ”

"Yes! Attached to the regiment, did Chief Hu really catch the infantry wing captain of the little devil? Captured alive on the battlefield? ”

For many officers and men of the Fifth Regiment, even if they ask themselves that their strength is not bad, compared with the elite of the Japanese army's main battle division, they still feel that their strength is insufficient. Trying to capture a Japanese wing captain alive on the battlefield is simply wishful thinking!

The suspicion in the eyes of his subordinates made Liu Guotong say nothing: "Drag that guy out for me, and let the brothers see what our enemy looks like." Today I'm going to chop this guy alive in front of my brothers! ”

As several cronies dragged Intoue Intaro, who could not stand, to the front of the team, looking at the collar badge on the other party's collar was exactly three stars. The surviving officers and men of the Fifth Regiment, including those who had been routed, felt their faces full of disbelief.

As one of the members guarding Jinling, the officers and soldiers staying in the barracks at the moment have all fought with the little devil, and they naturally know that such a little devil is equivalent to the colonel of **. It's easier said than done to capture them alive on the battlefield!

Confirming that Inoue Keitaro was the commander who commanded the troops to attack the Purple Mountain position earlier, the surviving officers and soldiers of the Fifth Regiment instantly turned red and said: "Regimental attached, kill him!" Kill him and avenge his brothers! ”

In the midst of countless shouts and killings, Inoue Keitaro, who had been tortured during the interrogation earlier, really felt some regret. Why didn't he commit suicide before Hu Biao captured him alive, so that his dignified Japanese army Dazuo still had to suffer such humiliation.

It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in this world at all, and the final outcome waiting for him is that Liu Guotong is holding a ghost-headed knife, and in the horrified eyes on his face, he stabbed his head down, which made the officers and soldiers who witnessed this scene instantly boil.

It is also a great honor to witness the beheading of a Japanese soldier Dazuo for most ordinary soldiers of the Anti-Japanese War!