The Yellow River originates from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, rushes down through the Loess Plateau, splits the North China Plain on both sides, and flows eastward, with magnificent momentum and magnificent waves, nourishing the Chinese nation and becoming a moat blocking cross-strait traffic.

To communicate the two sides of the Yellow River, it is nothing more than building bridges or building ferries.

In 1907, the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge was completed, which was the first real bridge on the Yellow River, and before that, on both sides of the Yellow River, which stretched for thousands of miles, the ferry was the only mode of transportation that could communicate between the two sides.

No one can say exactly when the first crossing of the Yellow River appeared, but it is certain that the history of the Yellow River crossing is almost as old as that of Chinese civilization, and the number of them is innumerable.

When the Yellow River turns in the southwest corner of Zhongtiao Mountain, it will flow through three very famous ancient ferries successively - Fenglingdu, Yuwangdu and Maojindu, Fenglingdu is named after the mausoleum of the emperor and the virtuous minister, Yuwangdu is named after the rest here when Yu ruled the water, and Maojindu is also mentioned in the "Water Jing Note" written by Li Daoyuan of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

After the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line was established, the First Theater opened up more than 10 large and small ferry crossings to ensure the logistical supply of the various units stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain.

However, at this moment, on the night of May 8, 191, there were only five ferries left in the hands of the First War Zone.

The night was hazy, the fire at the Danshi Ferry was dim, and the soldiers of the 66th Regiment were boarding the ship, all armed and in a hurry.

After a short time, more than a dozen soldiers boarded the ship, and more than a dozen ferries quickly left the ferry port and headed straight for the north shore.

At this time, on the fifty or sixty miles long river from Guanyang Ferry to Yuanqu Ferry, large and small ferries were bustling, all heading towards the north bank with all their might...... The five ferries that have not yet been lost must be preserved!

"Hmm...... Not...... Hmmm......"

When the boat reached the center of the river, six enemy planes suddenly flew in.

"Shh......h Hush...... Shh......h

Aerial bombs rained down.

"Bang bang bang...... Boom Boom Boom Boom ......"

A bomb hit the ferry, and the flames burst out, and the howls were endless.

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

More bombs smashed into the river, sending a huge wave that sent the ferry jolting.

"Bang ......"

The sound of artillery on the south bank sounded, and it was the roar of the Krupp anti-aircraft artillery on the river defense position, "shhhh......h

"Bang...... Boom ......"

An enemy plane was hit in an instant, exploding a brilliant firework and scattering in all directions.

"Hmm...... Hmmm......"

The remaining enemy planes hurriedly pulled up, fled, and disappeared into the night sky.

"Help!"

The surface of the river suddenly became a mess, and the roar rang out, "Turn around quickly, save people......"

The ferryboat hit by the bomb was shattered, and the surviving soldiers jumped into the river, struggling desperately, and the soldiers who were killed slowly sank into the water, crying and scolding.

After a long period of hard work, the surviving soldiers were finally fished onto the ship, and the fleet continued to sail towards the north shore, but the morale of the soldiers was no longer as high as before.

Fortunately, the enemy planes were deterred by the artillery on the south bank, and they fled after dropping only one round of bombs, and the losses of the divisions were not large.

"The Sixth Company only rescued fifty-three brothers,"

In the cabin, Luo Ping'an said to Li Siwei with a grim face, "The weapons and equipment have been lost...... ：”

The ferry boat was not small, but in order to prevent the Japanese bombing, the 66th Regiment boarded the ship as a company, one company at a time, and the headquarters had a single boat.

Li Siwei nodded gloomily and was silent.

There is no turning back from the bow, the matter has come to this, what else is there to say?

Only pray that the ferry will come to shore soon!

In the north of the Yuanqu ferry, the sound of guns and cannons shook the sky, since the fall of the county town at dusk, the defenders of the periphery of the county began to rout on the whole line, although they resisted steadily, but they could not stop the rapid offensive of the Japanese invaders, at this time, it was only three or five miles away from the ferry.

"Hurry! Hurry up......"

A company was stationed at the ferry, and the defense had already been arranged, and Company Commander Cai was looking at the hazy river at night on the shore, looking anxiously muttering.

Although there are rudimentary fortifications at the ferry, the battle has been fought to this extent, and the north shore has become a Jedi, what is the use of relying on this fortification on the ferry alone?

"I don't know how many reinforcements are coming?" Platoon Commander He also came over, worried, "If you come less, you won't be ...... at all."

"It's coming!"

Before Platoon Commander He's words fell, Company Commander Cai shouted in surprise, "More than ten ships!" There must be a lot of reinforcements......"

More than a dozen ferries broke through the hazy night and galloped towards the shore.

"The first battalion went to the left flank position with Lao Tzu......"

"The second battalion went to the right flank position with Lao Tzu......"

"The three battalions and the troops directly under them went to the front with Lao Tzu to deploy ......"

The soldiers jumped out of the boat and carried weapons and equipment in a hurry.

Seeing this, Company Commander Cai hurriedly stopped a second lieutenant officer, "Brother, which unit are you from?" ”

"We belong to the 253rd Regiment of the 85th Division, and we were ordered to come to reinforce ......" The second lieutenant was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly pointed back to a big ship in the center, "Our regiment commander is there!" ”

With that, he hurried with his team to the left flank position.

"Only one regiment?" Before Company Commander Cai could react, Platoon Commander He's heart sank.

"Who's in charge here?" As soon as Platoon Commander He's words fell, a major officer strode over with a few entourage, "I'm Chen Peng, the commander of the 253rd Regiment of the 85th Division, what's the situation here?" ”

"Commander Chen," Company Commander Cai hurriedly took two steps forward, "I am the person in charge of the ferry, and now that the county seat has been lost, I am afraid that the little devil will call over soon......"

"I know," Regiment Commander Chen waved his hand and turned his head to look at a captain officer behind him, "Ma Sanyan, take the brothers of the reconnaissance company to the north to find out the situation first." ”

"Yes," Ma Sanyan agreed, and hurried away.

"Commander Chen," Platoon Commander He on the side looked at Commander Chen, "Is the reinforcement just your regiment?" The little devil is menacing......"

Platoon Commander He said, but was glared at fiercely by Company Commander Cai, and he was shocked, and quickly closed his mouth.

Several of the entourage behind Commander Chen all looked at Company Commander He, with anger on their faces, but Commander Chen explained disapprerovingly, "Most of the ferries on the east and west sides have been lost, and the river defense troops are already in a state of imminent battle, so they really can't draw too many troops to come over for reinforcements......"

"But," Platoon Commander He's heart sank, "the more than 100,000 brothers in front of him have not been able to stop the little devil!" ”

"This ......" Commander Chen stagnated for a moment, and also sighed, "The counterattack is no longer reluctant, the top priority is to hold the ferry, so that the brothers who have retreated have a way back......"

As he spoke, Regiment Leader Chen forced a smile to himself, "Don't worry, the follow-up 254 regiment will come over soon!" ”

"Bang ......"

As soon as Commander Chen's words fell, a gunshot suddenly rang out from the west, followed by a loud gunshot, shouting everywhere, "The dog day is coming from the west......

The advance team of the Japanese Kouxi Route Army had already fought all the way from the direction of Maojindu, and the sound of gunfire and cannons at the Yuanqu Ferry suddenly shook the sky, and shouts of killing were everywhere.

Yuanqu ferry to the east, the next ferry is the single stone ferry, at this time, the single stone ferry is still calm.

The troops stationed here have already arranged defenses, but there is only one company of troops on the ferry, and the fortifications are poor, so it will not last long!

The only thing we can count on is reinforcements!

Company Commander Wang was also waiting for reinforcements on the shore, and it was the 66th Regiment that was waiting for them.

The ferries docked one by one, the soldiers of the 66th Regiment landed quickly, and Company Commander Wang stopped a brother to ask about the situation, and hurriedly greeted Li Siwei, "Commander Li, you are here!" Major generals of lowly soldiers are outnumbered ......"

Li Siwei hurriedly waved his hand and interrupted Company Commander Wang, "What's the situation?" ”

"Uh......" Company Commander Wang froze, and quickly shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I am humbled and shoulder the task of defending the ferry, and I dare not leave my post without permission......"

"Turtle's," Shi Meng on the side glared at Company Commander Wang, "You haven't even figured out the enemy's situation, how can you defend the ferry?" ”

Elder Wang Lian's face turned red, and he looked at Shi Meng with a sneer, "Sir, more than 100,000 brothers on the front line can't stop the little devil, and they are ...... lowly."

"Okay, okay," Li Siwei waved his hand irritably, "Go to the headquarters first......

After that, Li Siwei took the first step, and Company Commander Wang hurriedly led the way, but he heard that Li Siwei had already begun to order, "Huanghua, Ji Kui, you act according to the original plan...... Brother Fucha, you send someone to contact the nearby ferry...... All friends, Ping'an, Ji Kui, you spread out on three sides, looking for favorable terrain to set up positions! ”

After that, Li Siwei scolded angrily, "Turtle's, this ferry is a Jedi, you can hold a hammer!" ”

"That's it!" The generals nodded in agreement, "The ferry is a big place, how can you keep it?" ”

Wu Ruolan and several female soldiers who were following on the side all listened to it and their faces flushed.

In this battle, the medical platoon did not go with the army, but Wu Ruolan followed with a few medical soldiers who were quick with their hands and feet.

Company Commander Wang welcomed Li Siwei into the company headquarters, Li Siwei looked around, turned his head to look at Wu Ruolan, "Ruolan, you arrange this place and arrange the wounded soldiers ......"

After that, Li Siwei looked at the company commander Wang, "Our regiment is responsible for the first-line position, and your company continues to be deployed at the ferry, responsible for the second-line defense, if there are wounded soldiers on the front line, you must be responsible for maintaining order......

As he spoke, Li Siwei stared at Company Commander Wang tightly, and his voice sank, "Can't be messed up!" Absolutely no mess! Do you understand? ”

Li Siwei had not done much to "win in chaos" before, so he naturally knew the horror of the rebellion.

"Humble duty understands!" Company Commander Wang put his legs together and hurriedly promised.

"Okay," Li Siwei patted Company Commander Wang on the shoulder, turned around and left, "The headquarters of our regiment will be set up on the first hill in the north, and if there is something, we will send someone over to inform ......."

When receiving the reinforcement order, Division Commander Chen said clearly, "If there is something to do, we will strive forward", since we have already come, Li Siwei should strive to move forward!

But what is "before"?

The place where the guns are fired is the "front"!

Gunfire rang out in the west, gunfire in the north, and gunfire in the east...... Enemies on three sides!

"Report to the regiment commander, the west Yuanqu ferry has been fought, the defenders are resolutely resisting, and the Japanese are stopped in the mountains......

"Report to the regiment commander, the fierce battle at the Guanyang Ferry in the east is in full swing, the defenders are the brothers of the Ninth Army, and it is difficult for the Japanese to break through in a short period of time......"

"Report to the regiment commander, there is a friendly army in a valley more than ten miles to the north that has been stopped by the Japanese invaders, and the battalion commander Shi is leading his troops to rescue ......"

The temporary headquarters was set up under a big tree, and the horse lantern hanging on the tree emitted the light of dusk, and Li Siwei listened to the information brought back by the brothers of the cavalry company one after another, and had a general understanding of the situation of the 66th Regiment at this time, and his heart became heavier and heavier...... At this point, there is no room for recovery, even if the brothers fight hard, at most they can only accept a few defeated friendly forces to cross the river!

"Regiment Commander," Fucha Morgen reminded in a low voice when he saw Li Siwei looking at the map in his hand in a daze, "I'll take my brothers to reinforce Camp Commander Shi, right?" ”

The cavalry company was left by Li Siwei's side to inquire about the news, contact friendly troops at nearby ferries, and secondly, to support the operations of various units as a mobile force.

"No," Li Siwei came back to his senses and smiled, "With the help of a special service company and a mortar company, the third battalion can't afford to suffer...... You will continue to send more men to the vicinity to find out the enemy's situation! ”

As he spoke, Li Siwei's expression became solemn, "Now that this Zhongtiao Mountain has become a mess, maybe a group of little devils will come out of that ravine at any time, you even have to expand the search range as much as possible!" ”

"Yes," Fucha Morgen and Wu Tianyou hurriedly took the order.

Under the oil lamp, Li Siwei held the map and carefully examined it, while Lu Tiesheng and two signal soldiers silently guarded the radio station.

The river fortifications on the south bank were equipped with telephones, and the radio station was taken across the river by Li Siwei to facilitate communication.

"Boom...... Rumble...... Boom ......"

Suddenly, the faint sound of gunfire came from the north, and Li Siwei stood up suddenly, raising his eyes to look north, but all he could see was the hazy night.

Is it a mortar company?

There is also a supply line in the north of the single stone ferry in the mountains winding north, there is a long and narrow valley only more than ten miles away from the single stone ferry, and the nearby villagers call it a line of heaven.

Of course, there are many canyons called the first line of heaven, and the villagers call it so just because the name is apt.

The terrain is narrow, and the valley is full of bare rock walls, which is rarely visited on weekdays, but tonight's first-line sky is very lively.

"Bang bang bang...... Boom Boom Boom ......"

The fireworks at the south entrance of the first line of heaven are churning, flesh and blood are flying, and the miserable howls are heart-rending and endless.

"Da Da Da ......"

"Bang ......"

"Kill! Kill......"

The gunfire at the north entrance of the first line of heaven is like a shower hitting the new lotus, and the shouting of killing is shocking.

"Brothers, reinforcements have arrived! Reinforcements have arrived......"

"Kill! If you kill it, you can live ......"

The exhilarating shouts of the middle of the valley echoed across the rock walls, reaching into the sky.

"Breakout! Breakout ......"

The little devil's frightened and angry roar was mixed in.

There is mortar company fire support at Nanguchi, and there are three battalions of main forces blockading at Beiguchi, so how can the little devils stand out?

A battle lasted only half an hour before it ended, and the Japanese were only about 200 men, and there was no suspense about the result.

As soon as the battle was over, the special service company and the mortar company disappeared into the hazy night, tonight, they were hunters!

"Brothers......

There were only more than 30 soldiers who escaped death from the valley, and when the leading major saw Wang Liugen at the mouth of the Nangu, he only screamed and burst into tears, "This battle ...... It was a terrible fight......"