"One of the few troops in our Republic of China that dare to fight with little devils!" Seeing that they had disappeared at the end of his sight, the old man finally sighed, and thought silently in his heart: "Bless you, I hope you can successfully drive away the little devils......"

After saying this, I saw these villagers talking again, and I couldn't help but chop the ground a few times with my cane, and said, "Okay, don't look here!" There's nothing to do, right? Let's go back to our respective homes! Don't go out for a walk at night! ”

The old man's words were obviously still very prestigious in the village, and after hearing what he said, these villagers were silent for a while, and then they all dispersed one by one.

Seeing this scene, the old man shook his head, leaned on crutches, and walked towards his home while sighing: "The country is in trouble, and the people's livelihood is tired......

……

After a day's march, the troops finally arrived in Xuzhou.

At this time, Xuzhou has become an important town, except for the city gate at the selected time every day, the rest of the time is closed and strictly guarded.

When the troops led by Chen Qingzhi arrived, they were also subject to strict interrogation.

The soldiers guarding the city gate were also in awe when they saw that there were only so many people left in a brigade, and they also had more admiration for the soldiers of the independent brigade, so they didn't embarrass them, so they let them go directly!

A team of more than 300 tattered soldiers walked in Xuzhou City, attracting curious eyes from passers-by.

There are even some troops stationed in the streets who look at them with admiration!

After all, when a reinforced brigade was finally withdrawn from the battlefield, there were only more than 300 people left, and such determination and perseverance to defend it could win their respect from any asphalt!

The warriors didn't pay much attention to these glances, but just walked in a neat line.

Although their military uniforms are in tatters, and there is not much left of their weapons and equipment, as soldiers of the independent brigade, they still have to pay attention to order and discipline at all times.

"What are we going to do next?"

At this time, Fang Xiaodong walked over and said.

"Find a place to settle down first, and then go to the theater operations department to report and see what the superiors say!" Chen Qingzhi said.

"Hmm!" Fang Xiaodong nodded.

He pulled over a local soldier and asked him about the direction of the War Department, and then Chen Qingzhi led his troops in the direction of the War Department of the War Zone.

When the war department was about to arrive, Chen Qingzhi told the soldiers to stay on the side of the street to eat some dry food, and told them not to disturb the people, and then took Huzi to the war department together.

I went to the War Department to inform them of the whereabouts of their Independent Brigade, and to let the authorities know that their Independent Brigade had not yet been completely wiped out.

Otherwise, if the troops go missing and can't be contacted, maybe the number and the establishment will be canceled!

After some reporting, the War Department did not embarrass the independent brigade, but when he heard that Chen Qingzhi's independent brigade suffered serious losses, the person in charge above frowned and said: "Brigade Commander Chen, the others are okay, but I just heard that the losses of your unit are relatively serious, this ...... There is no way to do this on our side at the moment! ”

"At present, the Battle of Xuzhou has been fought until now, many of the withdrawn troops have suffered a lot of losses, and the reserves originally prepared have been divided, and now we have no extra reserves here, but many of the troops have been scattered! If Brigade Commander Chen needs it, when the formation of these people is canceled, I will merge them all and assign them to your independent brigade? ”

"But even so, it is estimated that there are not many soldiers, at most more than a thousand people, and the rest still depends on Brigade Commander Chen to figure it out by yourself!"

When he said this, the person in charge seemed to be afraid of Chen Qingzhi's anger, and hurriedly said: "But we have arranged a little more for your independent brigade in terms of military salary and supply!" ”

Hearing this, Chen Qingzhi, who was originally frowning a little, relaxed and said with a chuckle: "Since that's the case, thank you very much!" ”

"Well said, well said! It's just my business! No thanks! Hearing Chen Qingzhi's answer, this person quietly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

After all, Chen Qingzhi is famous for his murder, and he is a good hand at fighting!

The people in the fifth war zone are basically known to everyone!

In addition, the independent brigade is under the rule of Chen Cheng, the commander of the 15th Group Army, and it must be taken care of regardless of reason!

If Chen Qingzhi is angered by this incident, he is just a small lieutenant colonel, and I am afraid that he will not be able to eat and walk around!

Fortunately, fortunately, this Brigade Commander Chen seems to be easier to talk!

This person thought so in his heart, but a smile appeared on his face, and he exclaimed: "If you really talk about it, you are still worthy of praise Commander Chen!" With the troops to defend Taierzhuang and withstand the attack of the Japanese army for nine days and nine nights, coupled with the previous achievements, whoever listens to it will pat his chest and say convinced! ”

He also gave a thumbs up when he said this!

For these words, Chen Qingzhi just smiled, and then said: "It's just the responsibility!" Since there is nothing to do, then I will go back first, and if there are soldiers, send someone to find me at the station of the independent brigade! ”

"Chief Chen, please rest assured, as soon as there are soldiers, I promise to be the first to give priority to you!" The man said hurriedly.

Chen Qingzhi nodded, and then left.

After wandering around the war department again, Chen Qingzhi returned to the location of the independent brigade.

Because they were ordered by Chen Qingzhi not to disturb the people, the soldiers all ate dry food and ordered cold water, and after eating, they all rested by the wall for a while.

Fang Xiaodong also seemed to be sitting on the bluestone steps on the side of the road, holding a small notebook in his hand and laying a combat map next to it, writing and drawing.

Hearing the footsteps, he looked up and saw Chen Qingzhi, and hurriedly stood up and said, "Brigade!" ”

"What are you doing?"

"During this time, our independent brigade was almost surrounded by the entire perimeter of Xuzhou, and after personally considering the field considerations, I found that some of the markings and terrain on the combat map were wrong, so I recorded them, and planned to make a map by myself after settling down!"

"You can also draw maps?" Hearing this, Chen Qingzhi asked with some curiosity.

"Didn't you forget? I'm a graduate of military school, and drawing maps is the basics! Fang Xiaodong said with a smile.

After Fang Xiaodong's words, Chen Qingzhi patted his head and said helplessly: "I forgot!" ”

Fang Xiaodong smiled, put the small notebook in his arms and put it close to him, and then said, "Brigade, what are we going to do in the next period of time?" Is it to continue to be stationed here? ”

(End of chapter)