Needless to say, the Battle of Longling was fought until now, and the 71st Army gave up the territory it had originally captured and retreated to the Songshan area.

Both divisions were crippled, especially the 87th Division, which suffered heavy casualties and was almost annihilated by the enemy.

The 88th Division had to isolate the infected soldiers because of the impact of bacteriological bombs, which caused various diseases to rage in the ranks, so as not to cause more losses.

Counting the wounded, the total number of survivors of the two divisions was less than 8,000, and more than 20,000 Chinese soldiers remained in that muddy jungle.

More routs were like defeated roosters, and their morale was sluggish and they bowed their heads and retreated towards the east bank,

The bridge had not yet been built, but apparently many soldiers could not wait, and the surging river was raging, and from time to time a bamboo raft was submerged in the rushing water.

But this could not stop their determination to cross the river, who wanted to stay on the west bank after the battle was fought like this, and the army of Wu Yang who crossed the river gathered on the bank, and everyone was eager to put on their wings and fly back to the east bank.

There were even a lot of ordinary people from Heshun Town in the river-crossing team, and when they heard that the Japanese were coming again, who would be able to hold on? They didn't want to be obedient to the little devils again, so they dragged their families to the east coast.

Now the opposite shore is full of people waiting to cross the river, shouting and crying filled the chaotic crowd, and the scene is a little out of control, and the raft, which is not much, has become the target of everyone scrambling to grab it.

"The rout of the army is not as good as the Kou, the homeless people are thieves, if the Japanese really fight, none of these uncles can escape."

On the sewer line, Meng raised his binoculars and sighed secretly, the scene in front of him was very similar to the scene of being blocked on the edge of the Nu River when they first returned from Burma.

After more than a month of treatment, his injuries were almost healed, and he couldn't wait to return to the army despite the doctor's dissuasion.

"Annoying! Don't talk there, organize someone to pick them up and cross the river, we have to be ready, we may have to go over at any time. ”

Long Wenwen came over with a telegram and shouted at him.

"Gotcha!" Meng was annoyed and agreed, and hurriedly ran to arrange things.

The main force of the Yu division arranged a defensive line to the west of Nantianmen, and now they can't take care of anything else, so they can only hand it over to Liao Mingyu and them.

Long Wenwen reacted in time, he sent two battalions to the west bank to maintain order, and at the same time, Ah Yi and Da Kui came to the river with the soldiers of the 4th and 5th regiments to build a temporary bridge and lock the crossing.

The rain was still falling, and Yu Xiaoqing stood on the top of the Nantianmen Fortress, leading a group of officers to look into the distance in the rain.

"Military seat, the 114th Wing of the Japanese Army has followed all the way, and it is now less than 10 kilometers away from Lianhua Town, and the 146th Wing of Gaoligong Mountain is also approaching in the northwest direction of our army." Zhang Lixian, who returned from injury, reported.

Yu Xiaoqing nodded silently, the Japanese came so quickly, it is estimated that they want to take advantage of the victory to pursue and recapture Nantianmen.

Fortunately, the heavy rain did not recognize people, and the jungle of mud roads and puddles also made the little devil suffer enough, and the Japanese marched extremely slowly, which also gave him time to reorganize the defense at Nantianmen.

"Order the 1st Regiment and 2nd Regiment to shrink the defensive line, give up Lotus Town, build fortifications with Heshun Town as the front line, and block the enemy army along the kilometer!"

"Yes!"

After Yu Xiaoqing finished speaking, he turned around and returned to the Tree Fort, this ready-made headquarters is unique, and it can be put into use without modification.

He came to the communication room and instructed the liaison soldiers: "Call Commander Zhong and ask us about the battle plan for the future." ”

It's just that Zhong Bin is now a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, and it is difficult to protect himself......

The rout of the 71st Army made the General Headquarters of the Expeditionary Force furious, not to mention Zhong Bin, and even Song Xilian was scolded.

Commander Song was so angry in his heart that he told Zhong Bin not to act blindly, and to make plans when the follow-up troops came up.

Of course, Zhong Bin knew that the follow-up troops referred to Liao Mingyu's honorary third division, but how could he wait for the latter to come over and share the credit.

First of all, he proposed a proposal to Song Xilian for firepower reconnaissance, and after obtaining approval, he used the reconnaissance as an excuse to organize troops to press on the whole line, intending to use the superiority of troops to quickly break through the Japanese defense line.

As long as he can fight to Longling to surround the county seat, Song Xilian will be able to sit still when he sees this situation? Troops will definitely be sent to support the front.

At that time, no matter how many troops are sent, he will be the leader, and the first merit of defeating Longling will also be counted on his head.

But alas...... A heavy rain wiped out all the plans.

Because of the unfavorable operation, the 71st Army suffered heavy losses, and the army commander Zhong Bin was dismissed from his post for investigation and was escorted to the Kunming camp to wait for processing.

The 71st Army temporarily took over the command of Deputy Army Commander Yu Xiaoqing and continued to defend Nantianmen against the Japanese attack.

Although he was promoted by accident, Commander Yu didn't know the bottom of his heart, and the Japanese army that rushed over was obviously extremely combative, and it was fully organized and had heavy weapons.

In particular, the mysterious biochemical troops are even more terrifying, and it is really uncertain whether the team of eight or nine thousand people in his hands can hold it.

……

Two days later, the heavy rain that had been raging for more than half a month finally slowly stopped, and the long-lost sun shone on the land again, but at the same time, those little Japan arrived.

In order to recapture Nantianmen this time, the Japanese army specially supported an artillery wing, and a full 36 75mm field guns and 12 105 field guns were deployed along the Yunnan-Burma Highway and deployed about 10 kilometers away from Nantianmen.

Yu Xiaoqing's outer defense line did not play much role, and after only two days, it was broken under the sudden artillery bombardment and devastating offensive of the Japanese army.

The Japanese artillery fire was too fierce, and the defenders retreated from Lianhua Town to the east all the way to the foot of Nantianmen Mountain, unable to stop the pace of the Japanese army at all.

Heshun Town, located in the last line of defense on the periphery of Nantianmen, is also the necessary place for the Yunnan-Burma Highway, where Yu Xiaoqing arranged the strength of two regiments to form a mutually dependent trend with Nantianmen, in order to stop the Japanese offensive.

If they had not been deployed in Heshun Town, the Japanese would have been able to go straight to the Huitong Bridge along the road, and at that time they would have to blow up the bridge that was almost completed again.

And the Japanese can also threaten the west bank of the Nu River from the direction of Huitong Bridge, and then surround the entire Nantianmen, then their Yu division will also be completely alone, trapped on the mountain and unable to move.

At the same time, news finally came from above, ordering Liao Mingyu as the commander to lead the Honorary Third Division to cross the river to fight, but it was surprising... His position is not that of a division commander.

"What's going on? Honorary Chief of Staff of the 3rd Division? Who's the teacher? ”

Liao Mingyu was stunned when he got this order, Lao Tzu actually became the second-in-command... No, Long Wen is the second, and Lao Tzu has actually become the third!

"The telegram said that the division commander would make other arrangements, but this unit is under your command for the time being." Fang Jingyao said with a wry smile, he was also very surprised when he received the order for the first time.

"Damn, it seems that someone up there doesn't want me to be the division commander."

Liao Mingyu was furious, it was obvious that the only person who had a grudge against him and could affect him was the high-ranking Minister He.

After all, the Ministry of Military Affairs is in charge of the appointment and dismissal of officers in various units across the country, and it is absolutely not difficult for Minister He to operate it.

But if the Führer doesn't agree with him, he can't do anything about it, but the final result is still the same, is the Führer acquiescing?

I couldn't figure out this matter for a while, Liao Mingyu simply turned his heart sideways and commanded loudly:

"No matter, let's talk about it! The first and second regiments were ordered to cross the river, and the third regiment was on standby. Immediately send a report to Yu Xiaoqing and ask him to guard the road, otherwise Huitong Bridge will have to be bombed again! ”

"Understood."

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