With the 30th Infantry Brigade of the 16th Division of the Japanese Army, the 77th Army troops guarding Shihe were defeated in one fell swoop. As the new division commander of the 16th Division, Keisuke Fujie still ordered the troops crossing the river to be cautious.

In Keisuke Fujie's view, this time their division was the main mission. It is undoubtedly a joyous thing to take the opposing defenders' positions in one fell swoop. But the speed of the other party's rout somewhat made Fujie Keisuke a little vigilant.

And judging from the news received from the front, Keisuke Fujie also felt that the 77th Army seemed to be intent on letting go of their blocking positions. As soon as they make contact with their troops, they will immediately retreat quickly.

This retreat, it seems, is prepared. At least in terms of material seizures, Keisuke Fujie's guess can be proven correct. It is precisely because of this that Keisuke Fujie appears to be more cautious.

This time, the 16th Division was incorporated into the Second Army and participated in the Battle of Wuhan, which was also an opportunity for Keisuke Fujie to prove himself. As the new division commander, he also needs to make a name for himself with his military exploits.

As for the original head of the meritorious division, Nakajima Imago was killed and photographed before he took over. Thinking of this, Keisuke Fujie also warned himself to be careful.

With the start of the all-out war of aggression against China, the Chinese anti-Japanese war troops, which were originally weak and bullying in the eyes of many Japanese generals, became extremely resilient. As a result, their control over the occupied territories has become more and more difficult.

Before coming to the Wuhan battlefield, the 16th Division was also sent to carry out some sweeping missions. The object of the fight is also the New Fourth Army, which has now completely controlled southern Anhui, but it has not been able to bargain for anything.

This situation made Fujie Keisuke know even more that if the 16th Division had something to do. He, the commander of the division, is afraid that he will not be able to escape the blame. Even if he doesn't do it, he will follow in the footsteps of Nakajima Imago!

When he learned that the pursuing troops were being blocked and ambushed on a small scale in the second-line positions, Keisuke Fujie immediately said: "Order the pursuing troops to increase the strength of our pursuing troops." The pursuing troops were warned not to pursue in small detachments without authorization. ”

'Hey! ’

A pursuit battle, with nearly a thousand casualties, was also a big loss in the eyes of Keisuke Fujie. For the 16th Division, which was also rebuilt, this was also their first large-scale operation after their reorganization.

Even before leaving here, many wings of the 16th Division had participated in sweeping battles and accumulated some actual combat experience. But Keisuke Fujie still knows very well that the combat effectiveness of the troops supplemented later is still not as good as those veteran wings.

Knowing that this battle is still to be fought, Keisuke Fujie does not want the division to suffer too much loss at this time. Steady progress may be the safest way for Keisuke Fujie to attack. After all, the equipment of their divisions and regiments has an overwhelming advantage.

When the Japanese pursuing troops quickly abandoned the pursuit of the squad and switched to at least the pursuit in the form of a squadron. Looking at the blocking troops who fled back from the front line, Qiu Jingshan, who was guarding the last line of defense, was also helpless.

Looking at the many soldiers who fled back, they even lost the weapons in their hands, and Qiu Jingshan also knew that these soldiers did not have the style of a soldier at all. But he knew very well that such soldiers were not a few in the 77th Army.

Looking at these troops who were withdrawing one after another, Qiu Jingshan, in the name of the commander of the rear defense, quickly said: "Order the troops who have withdrawn from the front line to retreat according to the retreat route we have formulated. Ask, is there anyone willing to stay and fight! ”

'Staff Officer Qiu, these people can't count on it! The veteran oil is eager to leave early, and those recruits are afraid that they will be scared a long time ago. These guys, you might as well let them all retreat to the back! And the sooner the better! ’

The commander of the first battalion of the military training regiment who stayed by Qiu Jingshan's side, Jiang Tieshan, whose real identity was also a cadre dispatched by the Eighth Route Army, somewhat couldn't see these officers and soldiers who were afraid of death. Even if he knew that there were not many such troops in the 77th Army.

For many units of the Central Army, when these troops fight a favorable battle, they may be able to burst out with their proper fighting qualities. But when fighting a battle, it often seems very incompetent, and the speed of the rout is beyond imagination.

Listening to Jiang Tieshan's words, Qiu Jingshan glared and said, "Battalion Commander Jiang, how can you say this about our comrades-in-arms!" Okay, send someone to guide them to evacuate, don't let them stay here if you don't want to stay, hurry up and retreat to the back.

Those who are willing to stay and fight alongside us will serve as reserve troops later, and let them go to the rear to rest first. If we wait for the little devils to come, let them join us to stop the little devils and buy time for the whole army to evacuate. ”

'Yes! ’

When he began to guide the evacuation of the troops, Jiang Tieshan was a little surprised that among the retreating troops, there were still many officers and soldiers who were willing to stay and fight with them. This made Jiang Tieshan feel that these people were not completely helpless.

In fact, demonstration on the battlefield is very useful. The first battalion of the military training regiment took the initiative to apply for the queen of the palace, and it was still admired by many soldiers who did not want to be deserters. At this time, they are also willing to try to stay and stop the little devils.

Because these people also know that if they continue to flee like this, sooner or later they will still be caught up by the little devils. Others want to stay and avenge those close comrades-in-arms because of the death of their comrades-in-arms.

Just when the first battalion of the military training regiment began to guide the troops to begin to retreat, the reconnaissance battalion detachments that had been withdrawn from the front line also appeared in front of the positions of the military training regiment one after another. Seeing these people wearing the uniforms of the Eighth Route Army, the soldiers of the first battalion were very happy.

And the retreating officers and soldiers who had to escape smoothly before knew that the unit that blocked the little devil for them was actually the Eighth Route Army. Even if there are not many of these Eighth Route Army, they still feel a little incredible.

When a reconnaissance company that converged on the position of the first battalion, when he looked at Qiu Jingshan, the company commander who led the team also said in a timely manner: "Staff Officer Qiu, hello! I am from the reconnaissance battalion of the Eighth Route Army, and I have been ordered to come to assist in the evacuation of your army.

We were the last to evacuate, and now there should be no of your troops on the front line. If anything, I'm afraid it's also a scattered army. And the little devil is not far from here, and I believe it will be there in a few minutes.

In order to ensure that the retreating troops can be expedited, I would like you to send a company to urge them to withdraw as soon as possible from the route we have chosen. We will stay behind and fight with you. ”

Listening to the words of the reconnaissance company commander, Qiu Jingshan also smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you for your help!" I will now arrange for Tie Shan to take the comrades of the Eighth Route Army to our rear positions to rest, and take out our dry food and drinking water for entertainment. ”

'Yes, Staff Officer Qiu! ’

Looking at the soldiers of these reconnaissance companies, they followed Jiang Tieshan, who had some excited expressions, and left. Qiu Jingshan said in a timely manner: "Okay, don't look at it!" The little devils will arrive immediately, and the troops will enter the positions and prepare for engagement. ”

'Yes! ’

And Jiang Tieshan, who was with the reconnaissance company commander at this moment, said a little cautiously: "Company Commander Ma, what about our other troops?" ”

For such a tentative inquiry, the reconnaissance company commander was also a little cautious and said, "Battalion Commander Jiang, what do you mean by this?" ”

'Oh! I have forgotten that I am now the battalion commander of the first battalion of the 77th Army Military Training Regiment, my name is Jiang Tieshan, and I was sent here by the headquarters half a year ago. The old unit is the 117th Division, and my old commander is the former division commander Xu Xiangqian. ’

After introducing himself, the reconnaissance company commander was still very cautious and said, "Battalion Commander Jiang, we are a friendly unit at this time. There are some things that you should try to be careful about, and your identity also needs to be kept strictly confidential.

This is not only a guarantee of your own safety, but also a kind of security for us. Next, you'll be able to see our troops there. Wait for the next blockade, we can't fight for too long. Resist it appropriately, or evacuate as soon as possible.

This time, the pursuers sent by the little devils had an infantry brigade, and one of their mountain artillery wings was also not far from our position. If we really want to let the little devils surround us, if we want to evacuate, I am afraid that we will still have to pay a lot of price.

Please also rest assured that there are still many opportunities for us to fight side by side in the future. It's just that sometimes, Battalion Commander Jiang needs to remember that you are the military representative sent here by the Eighth Route Army, and the task on your shoulders is very sacred and important.

I also appreciate the trust you have placed in us, but there are some things that are less known and safer for you. When our revolution is established, I believe that the headquarters will not forget your merits and contributions. ”

It is clear that this kind of lurking enemy camp is a very dangerous thing. Even at this time, the two of them were followed by soldiers from the reconnaissance company. The loyalty of these fighters naturally does not need to be doubted too much.

As a company officer in a reconnaissance brigade, the company commander is also well aware that lurking is a high-risk task. One carelessness may cost you your life. It is also necessary to be cautious.

When the commander of the reconnaissance company said this, Jiang Tieshan was also very grateful: "Comrade, thank you!" Although I have been here for half a year, I still miss the old army! Alas, forget it, I'll take you to rest first! Let's talk later! ”

It is rare to have the opportunity to contact his comrades-in-arms in his own army, Jiang Tieshan is naturally very excited. And the cautious reminder of the previous reconnaissance company commander still made Jiang Tieshan realize that he was still resistant to this hidden mission.

Thinking that he still needs to continue to lurk in the 77th Army in the future, Jiang Tieshan also knows the importance of secrecy. Even if Qiu Jingshan had reminded him before, Qiu Jingshan's reminder, compared with the warning of the reconnaissance company commander, the latter reminded him to reflect even more.

On the other hand, the officers and men of the reconnaissance company that were led to the rear of the position looked very serious. There was no need to reconnoiter the company commander to say anything, these soldiers, who were also a little tired, quickly began to eat and recover their strength in squads and platoons.

As for the comrades who died in the previous blockade, they were also sent to the rear from another safe route along with the wounded. At this moment, most of the officers and men who came to the blocking position of the military training regiment were officers and men who still had preserved their combat effectiveness.

Looking at the more than 100 soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, many officers and soldiers of the 77th Army on the position also felt a little curious. But it can be seen to some extent that these more than 100 Eighth Route Army are all elite veterans who have seen blood! (To be continued.) )