The Yellow River rushes down from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and traverses North China, with turbid waves surging through the ages, giving birth to the great Chinese nation.

The night was low, the dark clouds covered the crescent moon, the fire flickered at the mouth of the Yellow River embankment, and the officers and men of the New Eighth Division were digging the embankment, and the voices of the people were boiling, sweating like rain. Since receiving the order to dig the embankment on 6 June, they have been digging day and night for two days and two nights...... The Japanese invaders' mechanized troops were invincible on the eastern Henan Plain, and the battle situation was already precarious, and the Military Commission finally made up its mind to "divert the water of the Yellow River to block the enemy's westward advance."

At the same time, in Anqing, a famous city in southern Anhui, the headquarters of the 27th Group Army was brightly lit.

"Smack", Commander Yang slapped a telegram on the conference table fiercely, furious, "Turtle's Xu Kecheng, what is he going to do?" It's been a few days, and they haven't arrived in Shucheng yet, even if they climb from Hefei, they should have climbed there! Now that it's okay, Shucheng has been lost, what should I do with this Hazi? What should I explain......

It turned out that after the 20th Army retreated from the Songhu battlefield to Anqing, it was reorganized on the spot and upgraded to the 27th Group Army, and was ordered to garrison Shucheng, Tongcheng, Lujiang, Wuwei, Chaoxian, Anqing and other places, and was also responsible for the task of river defense.

However, in the first battle of Songhu, the 20th Army lost more than 7,000 people, only more than 5,000 remaining, although it supplemented the six supplementary regiments transferred from Yibin and Luzhou with a total of more than 10,000 people, but in the face of such a wide defense area, the strength was still not enough to distribute, and at this time the Battle of Xuzhou began, the sixth division and the thirteenth division of the Japanese invaders on the south bank of the Yangtze River took advantage of the emptiness of defense on the north bank of the Yangtze River to attack on a large scale, and the situation in southern Anhui deteriorated rapidly.

On 17 May, the Central Military Commission transferred three regiments from the 21st Army of the Third Theater to the command of the 27th Group Army, but this was only a drop in the bucket.

The Japanese attack was fierce, and Chaoxian and Hefei were lost one after another. In early June, the Military Commission ordered the 10th Army, which had retreated from Hefei, to go south to reinforce Shucheng, but the 10th Army was unable to advance in the Lu'an area...... Today, Shucheng has fallen, and Commander Yang is shocked and angry.

The staff officer also sighed, "Commander, Shucheng has been lost, and it is useless to be annoyed!" The key now is the other cities, however, our troops are outnumbered, and they are simply unable to defend such a wide area, so the commander needs to plan early! ”

Commander Yang was stunned for a moment, and nodded again and again, "Yes, yes, other defense areas can't be lost anymore, otherwise, I'm afraid Lao Tzu's brain can't be saved." ”

After that, he hurriedly grabbed the phone and dialed Deputy Chief Bai's phone, "Chief Bai, Shucheng...... Lost. ”

There was silence on the other end of the phone, Commander Yang chuckled in his heart, and hurriedly complained, "Sir, it's not that the department is slack, it's really a force ...... It's weak, it's not enough to allocate. As he spoke, he suddenly felt sad, and his voice trembled, "Reinforcements...... The delay in arrival, the 145th Division suffered heavy casualties, and it was really ...... I really can't support it anymore before I withdraw. ”

"Well," on the other end of the phone, Deputy Chief Bai also sighed, "Brother Bojian, your situation ...... Naturally, I understand, alas, that I am sorry for you. ”

Commander Yang's heart was sour, almost crying, "Sir, although our department has increased by three regiments, the task is too large, and the river defense is extremely important, in case there is a loss...... How can I be held responsible? Brother Jiansheng is requested to report to the commission, increase the number of troops, and strengthen the defense. ”

Deputy Chief Bai groaned slightly, "Brother Bo Jian's words are reasonable, but the operational deployment is decided by the commissioner himself, and I have no right to change it. Of course, if I return to Wuhan, I should report to the committee and ask for an adjustment of troops. But right now, I'm out inspecting the defenses, and I can't go back for a while. ”

When Commander Yang heard this, he was very anxious, "The so-called 'saving soldiers is like fighting fire', that can't wait, Brother Jiansheng is resourceful and hopeful." ”

"Alas," Deputy Chief Bai sighed faintly, "In this case, Brother Bo Jian might as well directly ask the commission for instructions, explain the reasons, and request more troops, so that even if it can't be solved immediately, if there is a problem in defense in the future, Brother Bo Jian's responsibility will be much smaller." ”

Commander Yang suddenly woke up the dreamer with a word, "Thank you, Brother Jiansheng!" ”

After hanging up the phone, Commander Yang hurriedly drafted a message and sent it directly to Wuhan Xingying.

The night was like ink, the stars and the moon were like hooks, there was peace on the Fujin Mountain, the bonfires flickered, and the smell of wormwood and the snoring wafted in the air.

In the bomb shelter, everyone slept on the ground and slept deeply.

"Hmm......" Li Siwei sat up suddenly, hurriedly opened his eyes and looked around, his face was pale, and beads of sweat the size of beans covered his forehead, rolling down.

"It turned out to be a dream again," he muttered to himself with a long sigh of relief as he saw his surroundings clearly, "that's ...... Garden Mouth? ”

In his dream, the turbid waves raged on the earth, and the place he passed was in shambles, and the people were struggling and wailing in the ocean, and the sight made him anxious...... Li Siwei had heard of the matter in Huayuankou in his previous life, but there were different opinions on various materials, and now, although he was in this era, he was unable to explore the truth.

Shaking his head, he slowly stood up, carefully bypassed the group, came out of the dugout, climbed over the trenches, and went straight to the hillside, sat down, took out a cigarette, lit it, and took two puffs of it.

The spicy smell was inhaled into his throat, Li Siwei calmed down a lot, and looked up at the north, the night was like ink, but he could see anything else.

"Alas," Li Siwei sighed faintly, "Xing, the people are suffering; Death, the people suffer. ”

The chairman's speech on the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is still in my ears: "As soon as the war begins, there is no distinction between north and south, and no distinction between people and children, all of whom have the responsibility of defending the land and resisting the war, and they must all have the determination to sacrifice everything." ”

This...... It's time to fulfill that promise! The sacrifices made by the people in the Yellow Flood Area for the War of Resistance are not small! But how cruel and helpless was this sacrifice...... If the country is strong and the army is strong, why should the people make such great sacrifices?

If he was still the otaku in his previous life, if he hadn't experienced the cruelty and hardship of the Anti-Japanese War, maybe, he would still be full of indignation about this matter! However, at this time, he only had deep sadness and shame in his heart...... For the sake of the survival of the country and the nation, many Chinese people are silently contributing everything they have, such as the soldiers who fought bloody battles on the frontal battlefield, the guerrillas who persisted in the war of resistance on the battlefield behind enemy lines, the overseas Chinese who generously donated money, the people who abandoned their families and careers, and the decision-makers who worked tirelessly...... However, the tide of the battle still did not turn around! Is this another test from heaven for this calamity-ridden nation?

"Didn't you sleep too?" Ning Rou's gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

Li Siwei was stunned, hurriedly turned around, and saw Ning Rou standing quietly beside her, she was still beautiful, but her face was haggard, and sorrow lingered between her eyebrows.

Li Siwei stretched out his hand and grabbed her little hand with some distress, but the soft and slender little hand was a little cold at this time, "Why didn't you sleep?" As he spoke, he gently pulled her to sit down beside him.

Ning Rou gently leaned on Li Siwei's shoulder, and her voice was faint, "I can't sleep." ”

Li Siwei hugged her thin shoulders, and his other hand gently brushed the short hair that was a little scattered in her ear, "Silly girl, don't think nonsense...... There's me. ”

Ning Rou raised her head and stared at him tightly, and couldn't help but wonder, "You also said me, aren't you the same." ”

Li Siwei was stunned and smiled, "I just had a nightmare...... Can't sleep. ”

Ning Rou was stunned for a moment, stroked his chest with some heartache, and sighed faintly, "You...... Don't always take things on yourself. ”

Li Siwei smiled and grabbed her little hand, "What about you?" Why can't I sleep? ”

"Me?" Ning Rou was stunned, two blushes surged on her pretty face, and her voice was like a mosquito fly, "I...... It's okay. ”

Yes, no matter how much worry and worry there is, as long as I see you, it will disappear, and no matter how many words linger in my heart, as long as I see you...... There's no way to talk about it.

Li Siwei looked at her pretty face, smiled slightly, and said in a gentle voice, "Go back and sleep for a while, tomorrow we will start a rapid march again, and those who go over the mountains and mountains will definitely be very tired." ”

"I'm fine...... I'm used to it. Ning Rou shook her head gently, "I want to be here...... With you. ”

Li Siwei sighed secretly and hugged her tighter...... Isn't it heart-wrenching for a young woman to say something like "used to it"?

In the night, on the barren slope, a couple of men and women snuggled tightly, there was no beautiful scenery of the moon and stars in the sky, but there was endless warmth flowing in the heart...... In these years full of suffering, wouldn't it be a happy thing to have a confidant by your side?

In Wuhan, the chairman's office was dimly lit.

Director Liu of the Military Command Department stood quietly in front of the table with his head bowed, and the chairman of the committee was sitting behind the table with a haggard face, but his back was still straight.

He held the telegram from Anqing and looked at it silently, and only raised his head for a long time, "For the sake of the chapter, Anqing cannot afford to be lost, let the Fifth War Zone immediately send powerful troops to reinforce it." ”

"Yes!" Director Liu perked up, and asked cautiously, "...... Commander Xu?"

The chairman waved his hand, his face full of anger, "The army used the weight of three divisions to block two or three thousand enemies, but it made the enemy feel like no one, lost fat first, and recaptured the important ground...... What else can be expected from them? The telegram ordered Commander-in-Chief Li of the Fourth Corps to lead his powerful troops to Qianshan as soon as possible, and he commanded the battle in a unified manner. ”

"However," Director Liu hesitated, "the headquarters of the Fourth Corps is still at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain...... It's a long way to go. ”

The chairman shook his head lightly and sighed leisurely, "For Zhang, although there are millions of soldiers in the party-state, there are ...... How many troops can really listen to orders and fight tough battles? The Great Cause of the Anti-Japanese War...... It's struggling! ”

Director Liu was shocked, "...... the commission"

The chairman waved his hand weakly, "Go! ”

Glancing at the tired old man behind the table again, Director Liu's heart trembled, and he saluted with a "snap", "Yes!" ”

At this moment, his heart was full of respect! To unite the warlords with heavy armies and maintain the great cause of the War of Resistance, the pressure on the chairman of the committee is so great that perhaps only those around them can understand! However, he must carry this pressure alone, because he is the nominal commander!

The night was getting deeper, and the newly formed 16th Brigade Brigade Headquarters was emitting a dim glow from the horse lanterns.

"Didi ......"

Sudden electric sounds broke the silence in the bomb shelter.

The translator on duty was startled and quickly cheered up.

The sky was exposed to the white of the fish's belly, and the melodious wake-up call sounded through Fujin Mountain, Li Siwei was startled, opened his eyes, but found himself lying in Ning Rou's arms. When he looked up, he saw Ning Rou looking down at herself, her beautiful big eyes full of tenderness.

She smiled, her voice soft, "You're awake?" ”

Li Siwei hurriedly sat up straight and smiled, "I...... Why did you fall asleep? ”

Ning Rou glared at him, "Aren't you tired?" ”

"Hehe," Li Siwei was a little surprised, and immediately stood up, "Let's go, go back." ”

"You go first," Ning Rou shook her head gently, "I want to see the rising sun......"

Li Siwei smiled, "Okay, I'll go first, there's still a lot of things to do in the regiment headquarters." ”

With that, he hurried away.

Watching Li Siwei's figure disappear into the trench, Ning Rou smiled slightly, gently stretched her sore right leg, and slowly stood up, but she stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

At this time, there was a hustle and bustle on Fujin Mountain.

Brigade Commander Luo hurriedly came with his entourage, and Li Siwei hurriedly greeted him, "Brigade Commander......"

Brigade Commander Luo waved his hand with a solemn expression, "I received an urgent call from the headquarters in the early morning, the war in southern Anhui is urgent, and we asked our troops to reinforce quickly, but ...... The march of the brigade is bound to be slow, and I want your troops to travel lightly and frugally, and set off first. ”

Li Siwei was stunned for a moment, and saluted with a "snap", "Yes!" ”

"Good!" Brigade Commander Luo breathed a sigh of relief, "Commander Li, saving soldiers is like fighting a fire, don't slack off!" ”

Li Siwei nodded heavily, "Humble and provincial!" ”

Brigade Commander Luo smiled with satisfaction and patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, get ready, and set off immediately!" ”

The reason why he found Li Siwei was because among the three regiments, the 66th Regiment had the strongest combat power!

The sky is high and the clouds are light, and the morning breeze is coming.

The officers and men of the 66th Regiment quickly assembled, and everyone was in high spirits with backpacks and spears, singing "Defending Great Wuhan" and setting off with high spirits.

They had to cross the mountainous area at the northern foothills, and then go south along the western foothills of the Dabie Mountains to the north bank of the Yangtze River...... This time, it will inevitably be another fierce battle!

Naturally, the forward troops could not carry large carts, so they had to carry the necessary baggage on the horses.

The special service company opened the way, with the first battalion at the head, the regimental headquarters in the center, followed by the cooking platoon, medical platoon and other miscellaneous troops, and then followed by the second and third battalions.

Along the way, Li Siwei frequently looked back to the north...... The entrance to the garden must have burst the embankment.

In the early hours of the morning, after two days and two nights of non-stop excavation, the Yellow River embankment at the mouth of the garden was excavated, the turbid waves rolled down, the farmland and town houses along the way were swallowed up in an instant, the people helped the old and the young to flee to the west, the Japanese invaders who were attacking to the west were trapped in the Yellow Flood Area, and the sharp heavy weapons fell into the lakes and marshes, and there was no more than half of the power, and the officers and men of the national army took advantage of the situation to counterattack, and the war situation in eastern Henan took a turn for the better.

This is a huge sacrifice made by the local people for the war of resistance, helpless and cruel!

In the same world, the sun is shining in some places, the clouds are overcast in some places, the peace and contentment in some places are thriving, and the war is raging in other places...... But in the land of the East, there is a great and calamity-ridden nation that has never succumbed, and who have made all the sacrifices they can for the survival of the nation! For the independence and dignity of the country!