"I know it's Han Jun, I saw it when I was on the mountain, what's wrong with this, what does it have to do with the action."

Xia Yuan took the gun back, looked at the cold sweat on Ma Da's forehead, and almost laughed.

A stray bullet floated from a distance, hitting the trunk of a tree beside him, and the broken sawdust exploded and floated all over him, Xia Yuan didn't move, turned his head to look at the direction where the bullet came from.

"Company commander."

The three were shocked.

"I'm fine, don't be here, this stick is already messed up, and the instructor's side has also started."

Shaking off the sawdust on his body, Xia Yuan took the gun and burrowed into the bushes again.

The 18 volunteers in front of the stick soldiers were soldiers from the division command guard squad and a squad of the 189th Division.

"What's the matter, how did this group of Yankees fight with their own people."

"Could it be my own people. However, the division pointed out that there were no troops equipped with American-style equipment here. ”

"Hell knows, now is our chance, and we'll organize a counter-charge later and take it out."

The soldiers talked a lot, and the guard squad leader shouted to the comrades of the brother units he met, intending to organize a wave of counter-charge, taking advantage of the enemy's chaos, to eat it in one go, and while they were chatting, the gunfire in front of them began to become sparse, obviously the battle was about to end.

Realizing that the fighter plane was coming, the guard squad leader immediately shouted: "Comrades, rush!" ”

A group of men emerged from the dense bushes, in groups of threes and twos, and rushed towards the stick soldiers with guns in hand.

Bang bang bang.

Getting closer, they met three fleeing stick soldiers, and before they could react, a crisp American big eight gunshots came from the other direction, and the three fleeing stick soldiers fell to the ground in response, and there was no movement.

Shocked, they immediately raised their guns to aim at the bushes where the gunshots were heard, and when the bushes were removed, a volunteer soldier came out of the bushes, changing the magazines and cursing.

"I want to run when I shoot, what kind of dreams do you have?"

Immediately after that, more than a dozen volunteer soldiers came out one after another from behind this volunteer soldier, and they surrounded the volunteer soldier who had just fired, shouting excitedly.

"Company commander, they're all killed!"

"This group of stick soldiers is nothing, a bunch of cowards."

"Coward? It's better than a foreign devil. ”

"It's not much better."

It turned out to be my own person! The division commander's guard squad leader's eyes lit up, the company commander's marksmanship in their mouth was really good, the three guns were so far apart, and there were dense bushes, and they actually killed the three stick soldiers accurately, not only the marksmanship was good, but the eyes were also surprisingly good.

"Comrade, what part, thank you."

He shouted.

Xia Yuan turned his head and responded: "The first battalion and one company of the 538th Regiment just came to the division headquarters, what about the deputy division commander Duan?" ”

"In the back, thank you, if it weren't for you, I don't think the battle would have ended so soon."

The guard squad leader shouted, and at the same time turned his head to look at the several soldiers they had saved, these soldiers looked at each other, and a gray-faced soldier said: "Comrade, thank you." ”

Xia Yuan came over with a company of soldiers and asked, "Are you from the 63rd Army?" How did you get chased by this group of stick soldiers, what happened. ”

The guard squad leader was also very curious.

The grizzled soldier nodded: "We are the 189th Division of the 63rd Army, and we encountered the 6th Division of the South Korean Army when we were transferred, and the enemy saw that we had a small number of people, so they sent the group just now to chase us, we were chased and scattered, and many comrades stayed to block the enemy, and they all died, fortunately I met you here." ”

The guard squad leader was stunned for a moment, and said in astonishment: "What, your division has withdrawn?" Why didn't you retreat without saying a word, and you didn't say a word to our 180th Division! ”

The leader of the guard squad is named Wang Xuebin, who is responsible for the safety of the division commander, and has stayed in the division command for such a long time, listening to the conversation between Division Commander Zheng and Deputy Division Commander Duan, and also knows a little about the current situation faced by the 180th Division, especially today they received an order to stay on the south bank of the Han River to continue to block the enemy, and to hold on for three to five days, which is a very cruel order for the current 180th Division.

The 180th Division faced too many difficulties, not only in its own logistical supply and wounded transport, but also in being surrounded by the enemy. Under such circumstances, Shangfeng ordered them to hold out for three or five days, and if they really want to fight until this time, I don't know what the 180th Division will be like. The 63rd Army on the right flank became the last straw for the 180th Division.

The guard squad leader knew this, but he didn't expect the 63rd Army to withdraw!

The man saw that Wang Xuebin was emotional, and hurriedly explained: "Brother, it's like this, our people have also fallen behind, and we are also looking for a large army." ”

Wang Xuebin was silent, Xia Yuan stepped forward and said, "Time is tight, they are also carrying out the orders issued by their superiors, comrade, you go first." ”

"Thank you, comrade!"

The soldier glanced at Xia Yuan gratefully, then looked at the comrades in front of him with shame, and then turned around and left with a few soldiers who had fallen behind. There is no way to explain this kind of thing, they are all carrying out the orders given by their respective superiors, and they have to continue to move backwards to find the large army.

"Company Commander Xia, they."

What else does Wang Xuebin want to say.

Xia Yuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "They are going to carry out more important orders, and the top priority is to tell the division commander such important information, they are still waiting for our news." ”

Wang Xuebin nodded and said, "Lian Commander Xia, thank you." ”

On the other side of the mountain, Deputy Division Commander Duan was pacing back and forth, his hand under his sleeve was clenched into a fist, and the noisy gunfire suddenly stopped, and Deputy Division Commander Duan stopped and looked up at the dense mountain forest, with a little more worry in his eyes.

"Deputy division commander, I'll take a look!"

The guard was worried that the deputy division commander would do something stupid, so he volunteered.

"Wait, wait, I trust my warriors!"

Deputy Division Commander Duan said in a calm voice.

After waiting for a few more minutes, there was a noisy sound in the bushes in front of him, and the guards immediately protected behind Deputy Division Commander Duan and touched the submachine gun hanging on his chest.

More than 20 volunteer soldiers came out of the bushes, Wang Xuebin, the leader of the guard squad, and Xia Yuan, the commander of the first company, saw the familiar people, Deputy Division Commander Duan breathed a sigh of relief, patted the guard on the shoulder, motioned for him to put away the gun, and then asked, "How is the situation?" ”

Xia Yuan took three steps and two steps, stepped forward and said: "Report to the deputy division commander, we have met the comrades of the 189th Division, they are moving to the rear, and the 63rd Army may have retreated!" ”

"What!"

At about 11 o'clock in the morning of the 23rd, fierce gunfire was heard from the friendly positions on the right flank, and after reconnaissance, it was learned that the 63rd Army had retreated!

Backwater fortification was originally a taboo for soldiers, but now the left and right flanks have been exposed one after another, which means that the 180th Division will be attacked on three sides.

Returning to the division command, Deputy Division Commander Duan slammed his hat on the map, kicked up a large amount of dust, slapped his thigh with his fist, and scolded and said: "Grandma's, our left and right wings are completely exposed, how can we fight this battle!" ”

Xia Yuan was the first time he saw the commander of the Volunteer Army lose his temper, and he will never forget it.

He stood quietly aside, looking at Senior Commander Zheng smoking cigarette after cigarette, as if he saw the young commander and fighter in his thirties in front of him only aged more than ten years in an instant.

The last cigarette was not finished, and Division Commander Zheng said: "Old Duan, call the military department!" ”

Deputy Division Commander Duan immediately shook the phone and spoke to the military headquarters: "Hey, hey, army commander?" I'm Duan**Ah, there is an emergency report now! ”

This time it was the chief of staff of the army who answered the phone.

Chief of Staff Deng heard the seriousness of the situation from Deputy Division Commander Duan's urgent tone, and he immediately cheered up, held his breath, and said, "I'm Deng **, you can report it!" ~

As soon as Deputy Division Commander Duan heard that it was the teacher who answered the call, he became more casual and more open-minded, and said eagerly: "Chief of Staff, I just received the news that the 189th Division on the right flank of our division is gone, and it is estimated that they have withdrawn. Damn, does that sound like a word? Withdrew without saying hello, and the enemy's scouts all touched the command of our division! ”

When Chief of Staff Deng heard this, his scalp was numb, his head was buzzing, and he was also angry, "What!?" How so! Damn, if you want to retreat, you have to say hello to the 180th Division first, why did you suddenly retreat without saying a word! ”

The cadres of the military department looked at each other, and when they heard the words of Chief of Staff Deng, they could already judge what was happening from the words he spat out.

Everyone looked at Chief of Staff Deng.

Chief of Staff Deng took a deep breath, spit it out again, calmed down his excitement, and then replied: "Duan **, don't worry, the military department will make arrangements immediately, and if there is a new situation, you continue to report!" ”

Both sides hung up the phone, the air became heavy and depressing, and everyone did not speak, quietly looking at Commander Wei standing in front of the map.

Commander Wei's brows were twisted into the word 'Sichuan', and his expression was solemn staring at the map in front of him, during this time he had been worried about a problem, that is, once the 63rd Army on the right flank of the 180th Division received the order to retreat, then there would only be a lone 180th Division left on the south bank of the Han River.

But this is only a guess-based worst-case scenario, and it probably won't happen.

But he didn't expect that one of the problems he was most worried about was finally ruthlessly placed in front of him.

Chief of Staff Deng walked to the right side of Commander Wei and said: "The left and right flanks of the 180th Division are completely exposed, and now looking at the offensive state of the US army, it is estimated that it will not be able to withdraw if you want to." ”

Commander Wei was more worried than Chief of Staff Deng, and he didn't even have the slightest solution, all the troops that could be sent out were sent, and he didn't have the slightest troops in his hands that could be transferred to help the 180th Division.

"The 180th Division ordered to immediately readjust its deployment and draw troops to strengthen the right flank cover!"

At this time, the battlefield situation faced by the 180th Division was particularly severe, and the enemy on the right flank took advantage of the gap after the withdrawal of the 19th Corps to take advantage of the opportunity to make a detour to the flank and rear of the 180th Division. The Zhi Division ordered that the retreat of the corps should begin on the evening of 23 May, but ordered the 39th Corps, which served as the reserve of the 3rd Corps, to withdraw north on the evening of 22 May ahead of schedule. The 3rd Corps, without the approval of the Zhi Division, ordered the 15th Corps to move north with the 39th Army on 22 May ahead of schedule, leaving behind a very dangerous hidden danger.

Under extremely severe circumstances, the 180th Division assumed the frontal defense line of more than 20 kilometers in what should have been at least two divisions, and protruded more than 100 kilometers forward, which was completely beyond the capabilities of the 180th Division.

In particular, after the 540th Regiment crossed the North Han River and was stationed at Jiguan Mountain, it only relied on the two infantry regiments of the 538th Regiment and the 539th Regiment to be stationed in a 20-kilometer-wide defensive line to complete the task of blocking the enemy's northern attack.

It wouldn't have been possible.

The 180th division pointed out that Xia Yuan could clearly feel that the atmosphere of the division was a little solidified, the cadres of the organs were silent, everyone had a solemn expression on their faces, the radio station was still working, and Comrade Zhao Guobang, the translator, was quickly analyzing the code.

Crash.

The shaking of the movement made Master Zheng raise his head slightly, glanced at Xia Yuan who was standing aside, and said, "Xia Yuan, you just came back, and you took a company of soldiers to help relieve Wang Xuebin's siege, and you did a good job." ”

"Divisional commander, telegram."

Zhao Guobang stepped forward and said in a low voice.

Division Commander Zheng nodded slightly, took the telegram and glanced at it, handed it to Deputy Division Commander Duan casually, and then asked Xia Yuan: "Are you tired of running all the way?" ”

Xia Yuan realized that Master Zheng was going to send off guests, so he said, "I am indeed a little sleepy." ”

"Then go down and rest first."

"Yes!"

Leaving the division, Xia Yuan fell into deep thought, what will be the next situation for the 180th Division.

"Comrade Xia Yuan, why are you standing here?"

A familiar voice came from his ears, and when he turned his head, it was Comrade Xiao Li, who walked over with a happy face.

"I just sent the deputy division commander back to the division headquarters, I went back to rest and rest, I haven't slept comfortably for a long time."

Putting aside the messy thoughts, Xia Yuan stretched his waist, he was running around all the way, and he was also in a hurry at night, he didn't have a good rest, and his spirit was already very tired.

"Comrade Xia Yuan, the resting place is here."

"Oh, thank you, Comrade Xiao Li."

Xia Yuan thanked him, and returned to the station of the first company, Comrade Xiao Li found them a few straw sheds, which were camouflaged in the forest, and a small bed was made of soft weeds below, and a layer of bedding was spread on top.

Instructor Shao hadn't slept yet, sitting on the bed, sewing and mending clothes with needles and threads, when he heard the voice, he raised his head and looked at it, then put down the needle and thread in his hand and said, "I borrowed it from the female comrades in the hospital, Wang Xiaoliang's clothes are open, sew it." There's nothing going on at the division's headquarters, right? ”

"If there is a situation, it will not tell us, judging from the situation just encountered, the friendly and neighboring troops on our right flank have retreated."

(End of chapter)