Chapter 430: Shanghai Storm (Part II)
He Fenglin's force suppression began!
The bloody suppression had just begun, and it quickly caused an even greater resistance!
Workers, students, and citizens joined the revolt against the armed repression. And the members of the Qinghong Gang, who had been prepared before, also joined the attack on the army.
The Shanghai Storm has begun!
Under the command of the intelligence organization of the Nationalist Government, the Qinghong Gang and a large number of workers first attacked the Shanghai Municipal Police Department.
Du Yuesheng, who was personally in front of the command, arranged for some of his disciples to fight in the front, and these Qinghong Gang people came to the door of the Shanghai Municipal Police Inspectorate in disguise, and took advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness to take advantage of the enemy's guards, and the two disciples rushed to the door and pointed their guns at them and said:
"The Northern Expeditionary Army has arrived, and it will not surrender!"
At this time, all the members involved in the riot movement suddenly showed the red of their left arm, on which was written the word "riot movement" armband, the door guard saw such a large red armband, frightened and did not dare to move, before they could "make a statement", the rioters had already gone up and dismounted their guns.
Almost at the same time, a large number of rioters rushed into the compound of the police department, and red armbands were instantly covered inside and outside the gate.
The rioters were outnumbered, and it was a surprise attack, so there was no need for a long fight, and the police officers in the courtyard surrendered one after another. The rioters soon occupied the entire police department, the armed depot was opened, and a large number of guns and ammunition were distributed.
Du Yuesheng immediately summoned the team, and quickly sent troops to the Nanchang Temple Arsenal, along the way there were many workers and citizens to participate, the team got bigger and bigger, and the crowd rushed forward, and the one who rushed to the front was the armed rioter wearing a red armband.
Many of them have been armed with newly seized guns and weapons, and many of them have bare hands or clubs in their hands, and the momentum is as loud as a spring tide, which has already alarmed the police stations along the way. Along the way, all the police stations hung out white flags to express their surrender, and none of them dared to come out to stop them.
When advancing to Longhua Station, a team of the 21st Mixed Brigade set up a position in an attempt to block it. But when the rioters picked up their guns, they were set off indiscriminately, and the beating was very lively.
While the frontal battle was fierce, some of the workers involved in the riot flanked from both flanks and surrounded a platoon of the enemy. As soon as the enemy saw that the general situation was gone, he had no choice but to surrender and disarm.
As soon as the battle was over, the Riot Movement team immediately continued to move forward, quickly rushing towards the Gaochang Temple Arsenal. The workers in the factory responded at the same time, and soon the rioters took over the arsenal. In the arsenal, a large number of brand-new rifles, pistols, and munitions and ammunition were obtained.
The storm movement went so fast and smoothly that even Lin Tianlong and Wang Huihai, who were sitting behind and commanding the storm, felt a little surprised.
It's too fast, it's going too fast.
And just when the violent movement entered a climax, He Fenglin's counterattack finally began!
A large number of heavily armed soldiers appeared in the streets and quickly launched a forcible attack on the area controlled by the rioters. Compared with these professional soldiers, the gap between the rioters is immediately apparent.
Several improvised rebel positions were quickly recaptured by the 21st Brigade, and the casualties of the rioters began to increase.
Du Yuesheng hurriedly rushed in, with an anxious face: "Mr. Lin, Mr. Wang, the soldiers are really fighting, my subordinates and those workers and students really can't stop it, dozens of brothers have died under my command alone, and hundreds of people have been arrested, I have to think of a way quickly!" ”
"Don't worry, be patient." Lin Tianlong looked very calm: "Reinforcements will arrive soon." ”
Reinforcements? Where did the reinforcements come from? Du Yuesheng was stunned.
But after looking at Lin Tianlong and Wang Huihai's calm appearance, I don't know why, Du Yuesheng's heart also let go
For a whole day on August 11th, after experiencing the initial climax of the riot, with the beginning of He Fenglin's counterattack, the riot team gradually gained the upper hand.
The arrival of night gave the Rioters a temporary respite.
Despite the unfavorable situation, the rioters were not too worried. The Northern Expeditionary Army is approaching Shanghai with all its might, and soon, victory will come, and victory will definitely belong to them!
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Workers, students, and all those who participated in the riots were there to encourage each other, and those citizens who did not participate in the riots took advantage of the arrival of night to quietly come to the positions of the rioters, bring them hot meals, and bandage their wounds.
Sporadic gunshots were still ringing out, but that didn't scare the rioters.
The storm in Shanghai will win!
Suddenly, a piece of good news spread in the middle of the Rioter's Gate:
"You know, the Northern Expeditionary Fleet is approaching Shanghai."
"What? Northern Expeditionary Fleet? ”
"Yes, really, the news just came that the Northern Expeditionary Fleet is approaching Shanghai at full speed, either tonight or tomorrow, the Northern Expeditionary Fleet will definitely arrive!"
"Hooray! Banzai! ”
The cheers in the ranks suddenly rang out like this.
Northern Expedition Fleet, Northern Expedition Fleet! Soon, their own fleet will appear in Shanghai, and soon, the flag of the Northern Expeditionary Army will fly in Shanghai!
Aug. 12, 9 a.m.
"Report, our fleet has arrived in Shanghai!"
"Ministries, prepare to land!"
Not far away, the American cruiser "Lady", which was escorting all the way, sent a telegram: "God is with you"!
At the same time, the British destroyer "Duke of Franks" and the French cruiser "Rose" appeared.
Both ships sent a telegram to the Northern Expeditionary Fleet at the same time:
"The situation in Shanghai is chaotic, good luck to you."
At this moment, a very delicate situation was formed in Shanghai: the warships of China, the United States, Britain, and France jointly provided protection for the soldiers of the Northern Expedition who landed!
This scene made the Japanese angry and annoyed.
The relationship between the Northern Expeditionary Army and the European and American powers has become closer and closer, which has formed a great challenge to Japan's interests in China!
However, they have nothing to do for the time being.
At 9:20, the "Zhurong Brigade" and the Marine Corps began to land. The "Zhurong Brigade" was personally commanded by Captain Li Yifeng, and the Marine Corps was commanded by Battalion Commander Chen Hao.
At this time, it means that the forces of the Northern Expeditionary Army have officially entered Shanghai!
The time has come to solve the Shanghai problem
Shanghai Gaochang Temple Arsenal.
The Riot team has been here for more than two hours. Despite the abundance of ammunition, the rioters, who had never undergone any training, struggled to face the attacks of professional soldiers.
The offensive forces of the 21st Brigade have taken control of several strategic points and are gradually narrowing the encirclement and are ready to launch a final offensive at any time.
The workers who stayed here were fearless, and the gang members who were mixed in with it originally wanted to escape, but as the battle progressed, the bloodiness in their bodies, or more accurately, the ruffianism in them was also stimulated.
In fact, if you think about it carefully, there is nothing, fighting with the army, and fighting in the street gang is not much different, the only difference, but one is with a knife, the other is with a gun!
The rioters fired the bullets from their guns without any scruples, but the attacking troops quickly concentrated their firepower, suppressing the fire in the arsenal and advancing rapidly!
At this time, behind the battalion of the 21 brigade, an explosion suddenly sounded.
Then, countless gunshots rang out, densely packed, and the 21st Brigade was dizzy.
The rioters who were stuck in the arsenal didn't know what was happening, and a few of the brave rioters stood on a high place, and they suddenly saw countless soldiers appear behind the enemy.
A Battle Banner Hunting Flying:
"Northern Expedition"!
"The Northern Expeditionary Army is coming, the Northern Expeditionary Army is here!"
In an instant, the cry exploded in the ears of the rioters like spring thunder. After a brief moment of stunned shock, an earth-shattering cheer rang out from their mouths!
The Northern Expeditionary Army is coming, the Northern Expeditionary Army has finally arrived!
The 21 Brigade was completely in disarray.
The invincible Northern Expeditionary Army on the battlefield had a very serious impact on them.
In particular, these troops who suddenly appeared behind them were well-armed, and most of them used rushing rifles and new grenades. When attacking, he is well-trained and pushes in layers.
This is the Marine Corps of the National Revolutionary Army! …,
At this time, the rioters in the arsenal also took advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack.
Under the attack from both sides, the confidence of the enemy of the entire battalion was quickly shaken, and in less than twenty minutes, a large number of soldiers laid down their arms and surrendered.
It's a wise choice.
Chen Hao, the battalion commander of the Marine Corps, stood in the middle of the team, watching his brothers clean up the battlefield and count the surrendered enemy troops, and he felt a little proud in his heart.
This was the first battle of the Marine Corps, and it can be said that it was fought cleanly.
In the other direction, the "Zhurong Brigade" also launched a rescue in the direction of the Shanghai Municipal Police Department under the personal command of Li Yifeng.
At around 11 o'clock in the afternoon, the "Zhurong Brigade" routed the 21st Brigade besieging the Shanghai Municipal Police Department and annihilated a platoon of the enemy.
At 12 o'clock, Lu Yixuan, commander-in-chief of the Shanghai Provisional General Headquarters and captain of the "Haichou," arrived at the Shanghai Municipal Police Department, where he subsequently established his own headquarters.
The situation in Shanghai had tilted in favor of the Northern Expeditionary Army.
"Commander-in-Chief!" Lin Tianlong, who appeared at the general headquarters, saluted.
"Good work." Lu Yixuan replied: "What is the situation in Shanghai now?" ”
"Half of Shanghai has already fallen into the turmoil, and He Fenglin has about a brigade in his hand." Lin Tianlong asked people to bring a map of Shanghai, pointed to it and said: "This, this, all of them are the territory controlled by He Fenglin, I think that after our army lands in Shanghai, He Fenglin will quickly shrink his forces, stick to these places, and wait for Lu Yongxiang's arrival." ”
"Lu Yongxiang returned to Shanghai, and he was followed by the main force of our Northern Expeditionary Army." Lu Yixuan smiled and said; "Send someone to get in touch with He Fenglin, and ask him to immediately lay down his arms and surrender, the time is before 12 noon tomorrow, after which our army will launch a strong attack!"
"Yes!"
This great storm in Shanghai, with the entry of the Northern Expeditionary Army, is about to usher in the final victory! )