From early morning to nightfall, the battalion of dead soldiers temporarily formed by Hu Biao dragged on for a whole day the 10th Division of the Japanese Army, which was trying to take over the presidential palace. In the daytime blocking battle, Hu Biao almost completely annihilated his vanguard unit, the 33rd Infantry Wing.

With Inoue Gentaro chopped off by Liu Guotong's knife, Inoue United will also become history completely. The scene of chopping off the head and beheading was also captured by Liu Guotong's subordinates with a camera, and became a precious video material to commemorate the Anti-Japanese War in the future.

A large number of infantry were re-sent into the city, but they were still blocked by Hu Biao and his party outside the presidential palace. Knowing that the attacking forces had been frustrated, Sadao Ushijima, who stayed outside the city to supervise the battle, was in a bad mood as you can imagine, and he also understood that the defeat of the Inoue Wing was not accidental.

After listening to the report of the supervising officer, Ushijima Sadao became more and more curious: "To be able to build such a perfect blocking position in such a short period of time, the commander of this army should not be simple, and this kind of person must be resolutely eliminated." ”

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, it's getting late now, do the troops want to organize a night battle? In addition, the artillery brigade has already sent a telegram that the shells they are carrying should be enough for one more shelling. They asked for instructions, should artillery be used? ”

The report of the chief of staff of the division made Ushijima Sadao couldn't help but scold: "The baggage troops are all a group of incompetent guys, and the rear supplies have not been delivered on time, resulting in insufficient supplies for the front-line troops, and these people should be sent to military justice."

Give orders back to the artillery brigades and let them stand by in place. Now is not the time to use heavy artillery, let them find an opportunity to move the position of the mountain artillery brigade forward, and cooperate with the siege troops to provide artillery cover, and the heavy artillery cannot be used for the time being! ”

In the past, in order to avoid heavy casualties among the troops, Ushijima Sadao would definitely use heavy artillery to open the way. Even if the streets near the presidential palace were razed to the ground, he would no longer hesitate. But at the moment, there is a problem with the supply of shells for heavy artillery.

Even Hu Biao didn't expect that with the large-scale destruction of the railway leading to Jinling, the N stored by the Japanese army in Runzhou City was also blown up. The baggage troops, who were responsible for transporting supplies to the Japanese troops at the front, could not supply n in time.

Compared with N, the living materials of the main combat divisions and regiments on the front line are more important. Priority is given to food supplies and supplies to ensure that there is no shortage of food for the troops. As for N, all divisions and regiments of N currently have a certain amount of reserves.

Only when the heavy artillery shells were consumed too much, and the Japanese army had already used the previous spare n, to ensure that the troops did not appear in a situation where there were no ammunition available. If you want to use heavy artillery to attack the city and seize the land frequently, I'm afraid it won't be so easy.

Knowing that the siege force was facing more resistance at the moment, more from the houses and shops on those streets, Ushijima Sadao felt that the use of mountain artillery was enough. The remaining heavy artillery shells, Ushijima Sadao felt that it was necessary to use them at the most critical time.

And at this critical moment, Sadao Ushijima felt that he would attack the presidential palace. According to the information I saw earlier, Ushijima Sadao knew that the building of the presidential palace was very solid, and it would be difficult to destroy it with only mountain artillery.

As for occupying the presidential palace intact, Sadao Ushijima has abandoned this idea. The defenders' willingness to resist can be seen from the fact that they dared to blow up the houses and buildings on both sides of the street.

It is almost impossible to easily occupy the presidential palace!

Taking advantage of the fact that the Japanese army was adjusting its deployment and began to prepare for the night battle, Hu Biao called Liu Quandao: "Old Liu, I discussed with Major Liu earlier, and asked him to lead the fifth regiment and the recruited troops to break out at night in the early morning.

As for you and the guards, I've decided to keep you, but you can also refuse. Leave the result, I think you should be clear. As for our words, we must hold on until tomorrow night. If we can break through, we will break through again! ”

"Sir Hu, you don't need to say much, I understand what you mean. Please rest assured, we are not afraid of death in the company, and we are willing to fight the commander to the end. If the chief does not leave, we will not take half a step back. ”

"Good! As it stands, the little devil is more of a tentative attack, and there should be a big move later. You can leave a platoon of troops and cooperate with my sniper team and commando team to block the attack.

The rest of the troops were all built anti-artillery fortifications. Not surprisingly, the little devils may also use artillery shelling later. Earlier, I sent people to search this house, and many people dug cellars, which can be used as temporary anti-artillery tunnels.

As for the shops made of reinforced concrete, you can build a triangular defensive wall under the load-bearing wall. Even if the house above is blown up, the bottom should still be safe and can play a certain role in protection.

In short, once the little devil uses heavy artillery, you must hide it as soon as possible. If the mountain cannon is used, those private houses will not be able to stay, and all of them will be moved to those shops. As for the little devils, it is not so easy to break through the defense.

I'll go back to the presidential palace later, pull out the mortar platoon, and deploy behind us to provide artillery cover. As for the mountain artillery positions of the little devils, as long as they dare to set them up in the city, I will also use artillery fire to counterattack.

The heavy artillery positions set up outside the city, our artillery cannot counterattack, so I will send an assault team out of the city to find an opportunity to destroy their artillery positions at night. If we can get rid of their artillery positions, tomorrow's battle will be much easier. ”

"Sir, don't worry, as long as there are still people alive in our company, I promise not to let the little devils cross this line of defense!"

Knowing that Hu Biao ordered Liu Guotong to lead his troops to break through, although Liu Quan was a little surprised, he didn't think much about it. As the elite of the guard battalion of the teaching corps, Liu Quan knew very well that he was left behind by Gui Shuzhen, and he obeyed Hu Biao's command.

Since Hu Biao doesn't leave, then they can't leave either. Even if the breakthrough is successful, let Gui Tan really know the truth, not only will he not be happy, but he will be angry. Abandon the commander and lead the troops to evacuate, this is a big taboo in the army!

took Huang Erzhuan and Tian Tiezhu back to the presidential palace, and Xu Sandao and others, who had evacuated earlier, were also eating and resting in the side room of the presidential palace. Seeing Hu Biao coming back, Xu Sandao, Qin Tianyou and others also hurried over.

It seems that Hu Biao has private things to say to these henchmen, and Chen Gongshu didn't come over to join in the fun. After finding a room alone, Hu Biao finally had the opportunity to say his decision. But as soon as the words fell, Xu Sandao Huo Ran got up and said, "I don't agree!" ”

"Lao Xu, you remember, now is different from usual, you must obey orders."

"No! Before coming out, let's say that we will live and die together, what is the matter with you leaving me to break through? I'm not going! ”

"That's right! I'm not going to go either! We all came out of the camp alone, and if you don't leave, I won't leave! ”

According to Hu Biao's arrangement, he planned to send Xu Sandao to lead a small force to detour behind the Japanese army when Liu Guotong and others led his troops to break through the siege, and find a way to destroy the heavy artillery positions set up by the Japanese army outside the city. This mission is also very dangerous.

But in the eyes of Xu Sandao and others, what Hu Biao said to them before was somewhat of a bit of a support. As Hu Biao's most trusted subordinates, how could they be willing to abandon Hu Biao to break through and retreat?

If Hu Biao was promoted to lieutenant colonel by Lao Jiang Po by virtue of his many military exploits from Shanghai, then Xu Sandao, the original second lieutenant, has now also been promoted to lieutenant, and Qin Tianyou and others have all been promoted to second lieutenant.

Although they, like Hu Biao, do not receive the so-called military salary. But the officer uniforms handed over by Chen Gongshu represent that these people are all known and valued by Dai Li and Lao Jiang. How many people in the whole army can get this honor?

Looking at Xu Sandao and Chen Qiang, who were excited, Hu Biao smiled bitterly: "Sandao, when did I say I wouldn't leave?" As a commander, I had to hold out until the end. If I go, what will the remaining brothers think?

Secondly, let you and Chen Qiang lead the assault detachment out of the city, this task is also very difficult. Once your whereabouts are revealed, you will be surrounded by the Japanese. Perhaps, you may have left the city earlier than I did.

If you can evade the little devil's guard arrangement and successfully detour behind enemy lines to destroy the little devil's heavy artillery position, then tomorrow's battle will be even better. I am also confident that I will lead the remaining troops to hold out to the end.

Once I start to break through, there is no one outside the city who is relieved, do you think I will be relieved? Therefore, don't fight any more, you hurry up and rest, and when I give the order, you must go out of the city at once, and wait for me at the Purple Mountain. ”

"Then why did you say that if you don't come back, let us go back to Anhua Mountain? You should know that the Snow Shame Camp only recognizes you as the battalion commander, and no one else recognizes you. If you don't come back, who can command the whole battalion? ”

Xu Sandao, whose expression was still a little angry, knew that Hu Biao was out of kindness and asked him to lead the team with Chen Qiang on a mission. But Xu Sandao always felt that whether it was the Snow Shame Camp or the Dead Soldier Camp, Hu Biao's role was irreplaceable.

Facing Xu Sandao's words, Hu Biao finally said: "You have been out with me for a long time, you should know my style of doing things, and think about everything in a bad place, so that there will be no self-chaos."

Who would say that such a thing as a war would make it to the end? If you can successfully destroy or threaten the Japanese heavy artillery positions tonight, then my chances of successfully breaking through tomorrow will be greatly increased.

At present, the news of the Jinling Dead Soldiers' Battalion sticking to it, the soldiers and civilians of the Anti-Japanese War all over the country know that as a commander, I definitely can't just leave. If the presidential palace is in ruins, I will also give an explanation to the people of the whole country. It's not that you can't keep it, but you really can't keep it.

As long as there are those of us who are alive, we must remember our original vow, and we will never stop fighting and fighting. If you die in the future, I will avenge you. If I sacrifice, you will avenge me, it is better than being served by little devils, right? ”

With Hu Biao's sincere words, Xu Sandao was finally silent for a while and said: "Okay! You are the captain and I obey orders. But I still have to say, if you don't come out alive, we'll all hate you for the rest of your life! ”

Regarding Xu Sandao's words, Hu Biao could only smile helplessly. Who would want to die if they lived? As a traverser, Hu Biao cares more about his regained life than anyone else. But sometimes, there will always be some situations that you can't help yourself! 1