Wang Mingzhang dialed the phone of Sun Zhen, the commander-in-chief of Lincheng, to report the situation, and everyone came over tightly, listening to the content of the two on the phone with nervousness.

Soon, a voice came back from the other end of the telephone.

Sun Zhen asked, "Where are you now?" ”

Wang Mingzhang replied: "Report to the commander-in-chief, the humble post is now at the headquarters of the 122nd Division in the city. ”

"Where is your command post?"

"Xiguan Electric Light Factory." Wang Mingzhang replied.

Sun Zhen's voice seemed to be a little faster, "How many people are there in the city?" ”

Wang Mingzhang was silent for a moment, and said: "The combat force only has ten infantry companies, and I temporarily and secretly transferred some soldiers from a regiment, but the strength is still less than 3,000 people, how can I resist a strong enemy of tens of thousands of people?" ”

Wang Mingzhang's reply fell, and everyone who attended the meeting was unusually quiet, with helplessness on their faces, it was already the moment to decide everyone's fate, and everyone was very concerned about the commander-in-chief's arrangement.

Sun Zhen's answer soon came out again: So, what is your opinion?

Wang Mingzhang: "Our main forces have been sent outside the city to fight the enemy in the field, and the headquarters are now all in the city, so they cannot give full play to the command, and the group of troops has no leader, which is not conducive to the battle of the troops in the city."

And with the current strength of less than 3,000 people in the county seat, it is by no means wise to defend the county seat of Tengxian County.

Therefore, I intended to keep only one battalion of troops inside the city, and the rest to retreat outside the city to fight on a mobile basis. ”

Sun Zhen said: "The chairman's order wants us to ensure that Tengxian County is waiting for help, and I can't disobey the order."

My order is for you to enter the city at once and defend it, and if there are not enough troops, abandon the outlying positions, and transfer all the troops back to the city to garrison. ”

Sun Zhen's order made Wang Mingzhang anxious, and he hurriedly said: "The independent brigade of the 74th Army is only 20 miles away from us, but the situation is that the outskirts of Tengxian County have been besieged by devils, and they may not be able to break through to assist us in defending the city. ”

Sun Zhen is obviously not sure about this problem, because Lao Jiang and the commander's department telegraphed to "defend the city for three days", which is counted from the day of the report, that is, until the morning of the 17th.

But this time is really a little difficult for Wang Mingzhang and the others, after thinking about it, Sun Zhen said: "As long as you can hold for four hours, reinforcements can arrive." ”

"Four hours!"

On the phone, including Wang Mingzhang, they were sure that they had heard correctly, and Wang Mingzhang's heart was even more relieved.

But he still turned to Zhang Xuanwu and said, "Commander Zhang, is there no problem guarding the city for four hours?" ”

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Zhang Xuanwu replied very affirmatively, he heard the sound of the phone clearly, and he also thought very clearly, no matter how powerful the little devil is, it is impossible to capture this county in four hours anyway, and he Zhang Xuanwu is not a vegetarian.

"Okay, Commander Zhang, you immediately send an order to all the officers and soldiers in the city, and our department will defend Tengxian County! I am with you to survive and survive, and to perish and perish.

In addition, the three city gates in the east, west and north of the county were immediately blocked, and the south gate was temporarily reserved as a material transportation channel. Without the warrant of the commander-in-chief, no one is allowed to leave the city, and those who violate it will be punished on the spot! ”

"Yes!"

Zhang Xuanwu took the order and left, Wang Mingzhang's determination to defend the city was fully revealed, and the conference room fell silent for a while.

It's only been four hours, and everyone's hearts that have been hanging can finally be relaxed.

Only Han Xin shook his head without a trace, if the facts were as beautiful as these people in front of him imagined, the tragedy of history would not have happened.

…… Colonel Lu Tingfeng, commander of the Independent Brigade of the 74th Army, is a real soldier.

At 1 o'clock in the afternoon of the 16th, after arranging the follow-up military affairs of the Independent Brigade, Lu Tingfeng resolutely led his troops to attack the encirclement of Tengxian County by the devils.

With the cooperation of Wang Mingzhang in the city, the fierce battle was fought until 6 o'clock in the afternoon, and a gap was torn open in the Japanese encirclement, and Lu Tingfeng broke through into Tengxian County with more than 1,000 people.

Xiguan Wang Mingzhang Headquarters.

"Chief Wang, Colonel Lu Tingfeng, Colonel of the Independent Brigade of the 74th Army, was ordered to come to support and asked Chief Wang to arrange the task."

Lu Tingfeng was able to come, and he spared no effort to break through into the city, which Wang Mingzhang and others did not expect.

Sending charcoal in the snow, Wang Mingzhang's gratitude can be imagined, Wang Mingzhang almost took Lu Tingfeng's hand and said:

"Brigade Chief Lu is righteous, regardless of his personal safety, he came to help me, Wang thank you!"

Lu Tingfeng didn't have much flattered or arrogant expression, and said calmly: "Both Chinese soldiers have the mission and responsibility of protecting the family and defending the country, and Chief Wang doesn't have to be polite." ”

"Okay, how many people did Brigade Commander Lu bring in this time?"

Lu Tingfeng's expression darkened, "The periphery has been completely surrounded by the Japanese army, and the two regiments of our department launched a charge to open a gap for me, so I only brought in more than 1,000 people, I think it should not be a problem to hold on until Commander Tang arrives, please arrange the task." ”

"Hmm!"

Wang Mingzhang nodded and said, "In that case, you go and hold the south gate and wait for Commander Tang's reinforcements." ”

Lu Tingfeng: Yes.

After Wang Mingzhang finished speaking, he sighed with emotion: "Brother thank you here, be careful, go!" ”

Lu Tingfeng straightened up and saluted, "Take care, sir!" With that, he strode out.

And just as Lu Tingfeng walked on the front foot, Li Zongren on the back foot called in person.

Li Zongren got straight to the point and said: "Have the confidence to stick to it for three days? ”

Wang Mingzhang said: "Is the chief willing to listen to the truth or lie? ”

Li Zongren: Honestly.

Wang Mingzhang was silent for a moment, "No." The 10th Division of the Japanese army had already surrounded Tengxian County layer by layer, and the regular troops in Tengxian County, plus the 1,000 people brought by Brigade Commander Lu, were only more than 3,000 troops. ”

Li Zongren said: "I understand your difficulties in Teng County, I have repeatedly ordered Tang Enbo's troops to rescue you quickly, as long as we hold on for three days, we are ready to arrange a big battle in Xuzhou." ”

Wang Mingzhang: "Sir, whether there are reinforcements or not, since you have handed over the task of guarding Teng County to the lowly position, the lowly position must live and die with the city to win time for the Xuzhou Campaign." ”

"Okay, with soldiers like you, the luck of the party and the state, please hold on for another three days, as long as it takes three days, the devils will definitely suffer an unforgettable pain in Xuzhou."

"Yes, mission guaranteed!" Wang Mingzhang saluted over the phone.

"That's right!"

Li Zongren seemed to suddenly remember something, and said: "The head of the 388th Regiment Han is also in Tengxian County!" ”

"Yes!"

Wang Mingzhang was stunned, although it was only a nomination, his heart was extremely shocked, originally, he thought that Han Xin was just a person appreciated by the army commander Yang Sen.

Now it seems that he looked down on this young regiment commander from a distance, and even General Li Zongren, the commander-in-chief of Xuzhou, personally asked what this meant, it goes without saying.

And Li Zongren's next words made Wang Mingzhang directly petrified.

"This head of the Han regiment has extraordinary insight...... If you really can't hold on, I suggest you listen to him.

In addition, I hope that his safety is guaranteed, and as a reward, I will keep you safe! ”

The thunderous words constantly attacked Wang Mingzhang's heart.

After a long time, when Li Zongren's urging sounded again, Wang Mingzhang suddenly woke up and said, "Yes!" ”

"Hmm...... I hope you all live to drink with me! ”

Li Zongren's last words ended, and then the phone was disconnected.

(To be continued)

(To be continued)