Outside the city of Chengde, the officers and soldiers of the 41st Army were leaving in groups, and all kinds of cars loaded with goods, grain and other goods, ox carts, horse-drawn carts and even donkey carts were driving out of the city one after another, forming a huge evacuation torrent to the west. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Suddenly, the official road to the east of the city was filled with dust, and some officers and soldiers of the 41st who were packing up their soft preparations for retreat, as well as officers and soldiers who were guarding the city wall and waiting for the new army from the Northeast to come to take over, were attracted.

There was a piercing rumbling sound from the smoke and dust in the sky.

A soldier on the city wall suddenly pointed to the official outside the city in surprise and shouted: "Tanks, it's a tank group, everyone, look, there are so many tanks!" ”

The officers and men raised their eyes one after another, only to see huge objects with the logo of the blue sky and white sun on the official road roaring, and dust and smoke were rising everywhere they passed, and hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles were running in a long line on the official road, and the scene was very spectacular.

This is a very visually striking picture, and all the officers and men of the 41st Army who remained behind were shocked.

Envy, surprise, and jealousy are mixed with all kinds of moods.

When the tank troops had reached the outside of the city, they stopped, lined up in the wilderness on both sides of the official road.

Immediately afterwards, military trucks drove on the official road, and when they reached a distance of about a kilometer from the city wall, they stopped.

Groups of heavily armed infantry of the Northeast Frontier Army jumped out of their vehicles and immediately formed four columns, marching towards the city in unison.

The Northeast Frontier Guards are mainly armed with Garand rifles with bright bayonets, coupled with their neat queues and paces, giving people a rather shocking visual experience.

The sonorous and powerful footsteps sounded like thunder, slamming the hearts of the officers and soldiers of Sun Dianying's troops on the city wall.

The uniform procession, the firm pace, and the uniform uniforms and weapons all show the difference of this unit.

The officers and soldiers at the head of the city looked back at the guys in the hands of themselves and their companions, shabby and dirty military uniforms. A sense of inferiority suddenly rose in my heart.

They are all soldiers, why is the fucking gap so big?

Many of the 41st Army's leaders were puzzled.

At this time, Li Xijiu, who was left behind, and several officers had already opened the city gate to welcome him out of the city.

Zhang Xinghan and Jiang Baili galloped from the side of the queue in a military jeep.

When the two sides met, Li Xijiu raised his voice and shouted: "Old Li Xijiu, I don't know which one is General Zhang Xinghan, commander-in-chief of the Northeast Frontier Army?" ”

"Brother Baili, who is this Li Xijiu?" Zhang Xinghan saw that he was dressed in a Confucian shirt, not like an ordinary old man, so he asked in a low voice.

"Li Xijiu studied in Japan in his early years and participated in the League, and he is one of the more famous literati politicians and celebrities in North China." Jiang Baili also introduced quickly in a low voice.

"Oh." Zhang Xinghan nodded. Get out of the car immediately.

Lang Sheng smiled: "Below is Zhang Xinghan, who has admired Mr. Li's name for a long time, and it really makes me excited to see him today." ”

"Oh, this is General Zhang? is really young and promising, and his conversation is extraordinary. Li Xijiu secretly glanced at Zhang Xinghan in front of him, and praised him.

"Mr. Li has won the award, Mr. is an early member of the League, and has made immeasurable contributions to the salvation of our Chinese nation, and Mr. has been so praised. Zhang is very ashamed. Zhang Xinghan smiled and saluted.

"General Zhang was too modest, and after the 918 incident, the general was not afraid of life and death with less than a regiment of soldiers, and fought back. Turning the tide of the tide and supporting the building will fall.

The Battle of Shenyang became famous, and in just three years, it defeated the strong enemy and the Japanese invaders, and recovered the lost territory outside our pass. He is the first person to resist the Japanese in ancient and modern times, with great achievements and fame. It has won the support of 40,000 people, and the old decay is also admired very much. ”

"Damn, sure enough, I have read books and are knowledgeable, and I have a set of sycophants." Commander-in-Chief Zhang said secretly in his heart, but on the surface, he smiled at each other, and exchanged pleasantries with Old Man Li.

Entering the city, the two motorized infantry regiments quickly took over the city defense of Chengde City, and the remaining 41st Army left on its own after the handover was completed.

After moving the headquarters into the military headquarters of the former 41st Army, Zhang Xinghan summoned the commanders of the regiments to a meeting.

Li Xijiu was also invited to attend.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now that Chengde is under our control, I will now assign tasks to each regiment."

Zhang Xinghan paused, turned around and picked up a wooden command pole and pointed to the map: "The two infantry regiments are responsible for staying in Chengde, and the two tank regiments of the armored division immediately went to Xinglong County to closely monitor the movements of the Northeast Army in the Miyun Huairou area.

The air defense regiment and the baggage brigade will stay for the time being, and as for the large and small county towns such as Rexi and Renan, they don't have to worry about it for the time being.

Everything will be planned after the Battle of Rehe. ”

"Yes." The four colonels responded at the same time, and they all turned around and left.

"Chief of Staff."

"In!"

Jiang Baili stepped forward.

"You immediately send a telegram to order Sabuli to lead the cavalry brigade to Shanhaiguan and feign an attack to attract the attention of the Northeast Army so that it will not dare to easily provoke a battle in Renan, and at the same time order the Second Air Force Flight Regiment stationed in Jinzhou to fly to Shanhaiguan, Miyun Huairou and other places from time to time as a deterrent." Zhang Xinghan quickly ordered.

"Yes!" Jiang Baili gave a military salute and turned to leave.

After Jiang Baili left, Zhang Xinghan turned his head and smiled at Li Xijiu: "Mr. Li, I don't know that I am deploying like this, are you satisfied?" ”

Li Xijiu was a little surprised, and nodded again and again in flattery: "Satisfied, General Zhang is true to his word, and I thank you on behalf of all the officers and men of the 41st Army." ”

"Well, please also ask Mr. Li to urge General Sun Dianying to be fast, in order to avoid accidents, the attack on Chahar should be quickly resolved." Zhang Xinghan said with a smile.

Li Xijiu said happily: "Please rest assured General Zhang about this, the old decay will definitely be done, definitely." ”

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"Young marshal, something is wrong, according to the report of our intelligence officers, Sun Dianying has withdrawn from Chengde with his entire army, and Zhang Xinghan has led his troops to take over the defense of Chengde.

And,"

"And what?" Zhang Xiaoliu's face turned red.

"Moreover, Zhang Xinghan sent a tank unit, about 200 tanks and armored vehicles, which is heading in the direction of Xinglong County, and its purpose is self-evident, that is, to monitor and deter my cavalry division and infantry brigade in Miyun." Rong Jin, the chief of staff of the Northeast Army, said with an anxious face.

"How can this be reasonable, Sun Dianying, a bastard, actually gave up Chengde directly, is his head in the water, and he is so stupid?" Zhang Xiaoliu was furious.

Rong Jin said with a bitter face: "Xing Sun Dianying is also involuntarily, we have increased our troops in Miyun and Huairou, and his pressure has increased suddenly, and it is not impossible to exchange Chengde for Zhang Xinghan's support." ”

"Did Song Zheyuan call back?" After Zhang Xiaoliu ordered Wan Fulin to increase his troops in Miyun, he sent a secret telegram to Song Zheyuan and Yan Xishan.

Yan Xishan has already responded, making it clear that he will not send troops.

But Song Zheyuan did not express his position for a long time, whether he was willing to join forces with the Northeast Army to deal with Sun Dianying, and then confront Zhang Xinghan's Northeast Border Army.

Rong Jin said: "There is no news for the time being. ”

At this moment, a rapid air defense siren suddenly sounded outside, and the piercing sound reached Zhang Xiaoliu's ears.

Zhang Xiaoliu, who was angry, was furious again: "What's the matter? How could the air defense sirens suddenly sound? ”

Rong Jin was crying bitterly and didn't know how to answer, and his heart was panicked.

There was a rush of footsteps outside, and I saw Chen Dazhang rushing in with a few guards with panicked expressions.

"Adjutant Chen, what are you doing here?" Zhang Xiaoliu didn't know why, so he asked.

"Major Marshal Qiqi, the city defense force has just sounded the air defense alarm and called to say that a plane has entered from Shanhaiguan and is flying in the direction of Beiping.

The enemy planes are not coming, and for the sake of safety, the humble adviser that you and the chief of staff immediately move to underground bunkers. Chen Dazhang saluted in a panic.

Before Chen Dazhang could finish speaking, another communications soldier rushed in with a telegram in his hand.

"Young Marshal, General He Zhuguo is in a hurry, a cavalry unit of the Northeast New Army, numbering about five or six thousand, is rushing towards Shanhaiguan!"

"What?" Zhang Xiaoliu was taken aback, and couldn't believe his ears: "What does he Zhang Xinghan want to do?" Could it be that he still wants to break through Shanhaiguan? ”

"Young marshal, it's better to believe it than to believe it, Shanhaiguan is a Pingjin barrier, and there is no room for failure." Rong Jin listened to the increasingly urgent air defense siren, and was anxious, and hurriedly persuaded.

"Order Yu Xuezhong to immediately reinforce Shanhaiguan, and at the same time order Wan Fulin not to move without my order." Zhang Xiaoliuqiang endured his anger and quickly made a decision.

"Yes" The signal soldier was ordered to leave, and Chen Dazhang stepped forward and said: "Young marshal, without further ado, you better hurry up and go with the lowly position." ”

As he spoke, he waved his hand to the two guards, and the two guards stepped forward to support Zhang Shaoshuai on the left and on the right, and the group supported him and went straight to the air defense bunker.

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Zhangjiakou, the military headquarters of the 29th Army.

"Chief of Staff Xiao, there is reliable news from the front line, Sun Dianying has given up Chengde, and the whole army has driven to Fengning, it seems that the situation is becoming more and more unfavorable for us." Song Zheyuan said to Xiao Zhenying.

"Has Chengde fallen into the hands of Zhang Xinghan now?" Xiao Zhenying asked.

Song Zheyuan nodded and sighed: "Yes, Zhang Xinghan has already led his troops to Chengde. ”

"It seems that Sun Dianying is determined to compete with us for Chahar." Xiao Zhenying shook his head helplessly, and said to Song Zheyuan: "Military seat, for the sake of today, we can't continue to retreat in a daze, Sun Dianying has already given up Chengde, there is no place to stand, and he is bound to fight with us endlessly."

Unless we withdraw from Chahar, fighting is inevitable.

Since this is the case, I suggest that the whole army immediately deploy defenses in Zhangjiakou and prepare to fight Sun Dianying to the death. ”

"Chief of Staff, Sun Dianying has the support of Zhang Xinghan, so it seems a little inappropriate to stick to Zhangjiakou, right? If Zhang Xinghan also led his troops into the war, wouldn't we be in danger of being wiped out? Song Zheyuan objected. (To be continued......)