Section 42 Comeback

Minshan, a mountain range of hundreds of miles, has not returned to calm because of the recovery of Ruichang, especially the flat and open area around the Minshan Reservoir has provided great convenience for the cavalry training of the 3rd Battalion, and has solved many problems in one fell swoop.

The two big victories in Gaoling Village, Jiangjiashan not only increased their confidence, completely eliminated the fear and resistance to the war horse, but also made them understand their own shortcomings through these two battles, and worked harder and more seriously.

However, on the infantry position guarding the path, there was no hustle and bustle on the side of the third battalion, and under the shade of the woods, the nervous guards guarded the surrounding defenses impenetrable, and the extended light and dark sentry posts even included the entire forest under guardianship.

The stone was tightly tied to the sleeves of the trousers and walked slowly, and in the hot temperature, the round beads of sweat condensed on the pores and gradually converged into a rushing "torrent" that disappeared in a flash.

Shi Shi didn't care about this, and as he walked, he checked the situation around him, and from time to time pointed to the side and said, "Leave a sentry post here, a rifle, and a short knife." ”

Zheng Yongchang, the lieutenant adjutant on the side, immediately took up a pen and recorded it, not daring to hesitate at all. After ten steps, the stone stopped again, pointed to a large tree, and said, "There is a sentry post at the top of the tree behind the tree, two rifles, *6 ......."

"Regiment commander, brigade headquarters telegraph." A shout from afar broke the conversation here, and it also made Shi and the others suddenly stop and turn around.

I saw that the regimental headquarters and Xiao Shandong were running out of breath, and struggling to avoid the intercepted branches and leaves, their agile skills were as vigorous as apes, and they rushed to them in a few breaths, and then shouted what they had just said again with a pant breath.

Stone was greatly surprised, when even though he frowned, what made him so anxious? Has the situation changed? After looking around, there was nothing abnormal, and after the stone groaned, he asked, "What's wrong Xiao Shandong, why are you so flustered?" ”

"Commander, Ruichang, Ruichang is lost!" Xiao Shandong breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help screaming.

Everyone's faces changed drastically when they heard this, and Liu Wenfeng couldn't help but step forward and asked, "When did it happen?" Is the news true? ”

Xiao Shandong nodded and said, "It was the order that Staff Officer Guo of the brigade headquarters personally came to pass on, and now the people have not left." ”

The stone's face was grim, and his expression was extremely solemn, Ruichang was lost? It's only been a few days, how could it be lost so quickly? What's even worse is that their training here has just begun, especially the third battalion of the cavalry will obviously have to run in for a period of time, and the sudden change at this time is obviously very unfavorable for them, without thinking too much, the stone immediately said: "Crazy, you stay and continue to strengthen the defense, Lin Tuanfu, Chief of Staff, let's go back immediately to meet Staff Officer Guo and see what happened." ”

Staff Officer Guo's single name is Yanzi, and his stature is not high, perhaps because he has stayed in the brigade headquarters for a long time, his body is a little fat, and his round face looks quite kind, which makes people feel close. Seeing Shi and others coming from a distance, Guo Yan hurriedly greeted him, straightened up from a distance, and saluted the military with a round belly, although it looked a little funny, but the demeanor was respectful and people couldn't find any fault. Perhaps before he came, he had already seen his colleague Staff Officer Wei, who was afraid of Shishi, a young and sturdy regiment leader.

Shi returned the salute, and asked eagerly without waiting for greetings: "Staff Officer Guo, how is the situation in Ruichang?" Didn't the brigade sit in Ruichang in person with the head of the 301st regiment, Zhang? ”

Staff Officer Guo's fat face suddenly showed a wry smile, he spread his hands and said helplessly: "Commander Shi, I don't know too much about the situation in Ruichang, I received a telegram from the brigade seat in Mahuiling, and hurried here to answer it, I'm afraid the specific situation will have to wait until the brigade seat is withdrawn to figure it out." ”

Shi frowned, and then turned to look at Wu Zihuai and said, "Chief of Staff, immediately ask the second battalion to stop training and assemble on standby, and tell Battalion Commander Liu to slow down the pace of training and leave at least half of the troops ready to participate in the battle at any time." ”

At noon, when the 302nd Regiment had arranged a series of defensive arrangements, Minshan finally became lively, first the sentry came to the news that the friendly 301st Regiment had withdrawn into Minshan and was rapidly approaching them.

Seeing the brigade commander again, the stone had a feeling that something was wrong, but a few days ago, he had seen the brigade seat at the station of the 302nd regiment, when the brigade commander was talking and laughing, and behaved elegantly, the momentum formed by the long-term position made the stone ashamed and almost dared not face it.

However, when he knew that behind the majestic surface was a sharp blade and a dirty deal, his attitude towards the brigade commander also changed, although he still respectfully saluted, but his eyes were no longer afraid, in fact, when he learned that Hu Qu and the two battalion commanders like brothers were actually going to replace them with intrigues, they had already stood on irreconcilable opposites. It's not that the stone is attached to the power and refuses to let go, but he can't let go, because he is followed by hundreds of brothers, and the slightest retreat will burn the jade.

Zhou Zhidao felt the change in the stone's expression, and felt the murderous aura in his eyes that was not hidden, however, he was fearless, calm, and sat in his current position.

"Commander Shi has worked hard, the soldiers of the 302nd Regiment guarded the main roads in the mountains and forests, guarded the throat of the army, suffered from mosquito bites, and made great contributions. Zhou Zhidao's expression was calm and he talked eloquently, as if he had long forgotten his previous unhappiness.

Shi Shi looked cold, and said calmly: "The brigade seat is brave and brave, but our regiment is just sticking to the mountains and forests, and it has not made an inch, how dare it compare with the friendly army breaking the formation and resisting the enemy." ”

Facing the cynicism of the stone, Zhou Zhidao's face just changed slightly, the speed was so fast that it was difficult to detect at all, he calmly waved his hand to interrupt the stone's words, and said casually: "Commander Shi doesn't have to be humble, let's go to your regiment headquarters for a short meeting first, the situation has changed, if you don't prepare in advance, I'm afraid you won't be able to respond to the situation at that time." ”

Where is there any regimental headquarters here, like the stone, an officer who usually eats and lives with the soldiers, and the officer who is in front of the battle, has no such concept at all, after welcoming the brigade seat and others into the command post of the front line of the first battalion, without waiting for the soldiers of the first battalion to take any action, the orderly soldiers on the side sent the water bladder, and watched the brigade commander slowly and carefully wash his hands and then slowly drank two sips, the slow and careful appearance made the stone even more disgusted.

"The situation on the Ruichang front line has changed, the Japanese Maruyama Brigade has made a comeback, and our troops have to temporarily evacuate because of their weak strength, and this time they have captured Ruichang for a few days, the Japanese army's previous positions have been destroyed, and it will inevitably take a lot of time to reorganize the fortifications, so that it will be able to delay more time for the friendly forces on the Nanxun line." After Zhou Zhidao drank the water, he seemed to be in better spirits, and immediately said eloquently.

The stone face was expressionless, he knew very well that these commanders were powerful, and the two mouths were not comparable to him at all, just like now, a defeat from the mouth of the brigade commander was a rare victory, and the fall of Ruichang did not seem to be a big deal, anyway, it had been delayed for a long time. This made Shi despise in his heart, if the whole brigade of the 151st Brigade was stationed in Ruichang, in the case of terrain advantage, even if the Japanese army poured the whole brigade to come, I am afraid it would not be so easy to succeed, blocking the devil in the north of Ruichang, De'an is stable and stable, not to mention, Yangxin and other places in the west will be much safer, which is like now?

But the stone must not say this, or he will be the target of the public, and there will be no place to die.

"The 301st regiment fought with the devil in Ruichang for several days, with heavy casualties, and now it is urgent to retreat and reunite, so as to be able to put into the next battle, as for the defense of the Minshan line, the head of the Shi regiment has been building a defense line here for several days, the terrain and environment are very familiar, and it is suitable to take on the defense of this place, as long as the Japanese army can be blocked north of Minshan, the Nanxun line will be impregnable." Zhou Zhidao looked at the stone, said with burning eyes, and after that, he turned his head slightly to Lin Xiufeng and said, "What does Lin Tuan think?" ”

Lin Xiufeng was immediately stunned, as if he didn't expect that Lu Zao would suddenly talk to him under such circumstances, and immediately stammered: "Lu ...... Traveler, say...... It is said that Minshan is absolutely ...... It must not be lost. ”

Wu Zihuai, Liu Wenfeng and others couldn't help but frown, and they seemed to have quite an opinion on the brigade commander's arrangement, but their identities were here, although they were also considered high-ranking officials in the 302nd Regiment, there was no room for interfering here.

Shi pondered for a moment, and then said: "The 302nd regiment obeys the orders of the brigade, and the brigade asks us to guard Minshan, then we will never let a single Japanese soldier go over." ”

Zhou Zhidao didn't seem to expect that the stone would agree so happily, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then smiled: "Okay, good, Commander Shi really deserves to be a famous general of our 51st Division, Minshan is guarded by you, we can rest easy, of course, how to fight this battle, Commander Shi has full power, as long as he ensures that Minshan is not lost." ”