Chapter 176
At midnight, at the home of the Chongqing president, Boss Dai, He Yingqin, Feng Yizhong and others were still listening to the president's instructions in the reception room.
The president said: "Zhang Junhao is really a god. He can occupy the mountainous area between Songyinxi and Lianxi on the south side of Suichang with only less than 500 troops. He cut off the retreat route of the Harada Mixed Brigade. The Harada Mixed Brigade could only retreat. It is a classic example of the battle to surround Wei and save Zhao. The Harada Mixed Brigade has become an isolated army. If the 74th Army is in that area, I must wipe out the brigade."
He Yingqin said: "President, the main force of the 25th Army is now scattered in the mountains. In the early attacks of the Xiaojunjiang Brigade and the Harada Mixed Brigade, they have suffered heavy damage. The arsenal was destroyed by the Japanese army. The 25th Army can only play a role in hindering the attack, and the counterattack is not much stronger."
The president stroked his forehead and sighed, "I'll just say it, it would be great if the 74th Army was in that area."
Feng Yizhong said: "Everything depends on how many days Zhang Junhao can hold on. After all, the Harada Mixed Brigade has no supplies, and the food and ammunition cannot last long. The teams in the direction of Lishui have been seized by the special melee team to eliminate Xiaojunjiang Brigade and the Nara Detachment. If the Lishui team can be transferred to Songyang to participate in the war, I can guarantee that it will be a major threat to the Japanese army. In order to prevent the 13th Army from drawing other troops to rescue the Harada Mixed Brigade, I suggest that all units in the Third War Zone must strengthen their counterattack against the Japanese army and restrain all the enemies in front of them. In the past, I didn't believe in Zhang Junhao, but now I have to believe in Zhang Junhao. Zhang Junhao must understand the situation. I believe that Zhang Junhao will never retreat unless it is absolutely necessary."
Boss Dai smiled and said, "Yes, Zhang Junhao has extraordinary military talents. He only fought a few battles to eliminate the Xiaojunjiang Brigade. He just defended the mountain roads. This man used troops like a god. Before he occupied this place, who would have thought that Zhang Junhao would suddenly come here?"
The president smiled and said, "Yunnon, how about you rushing to Suichang on behalf of me? The War of Resistance is a long-term and it is impossible to defeat the Japanese army overnight. However, a military genius like Zhang Junhao is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I don't want him to die in the battle with the Harada Mixed Brigade. If the Japanese army wants to exchange the Harada Mixed Brigade for Zhang Junhao, I will definitely not change it. You will comfort him on behalf of me and make a decision to withdraw the troops depending on the situation. My goal is not to eliminate the brigade, as long as it retreats."
Boss Dai nodded and said, "Then I will take the US military plane to the Third War Zone Command tomorrow morning, and then walk around and rush there overnight."
The president nodded and said, "Thank you for a hard time, protecting Zhang Junhao is more important than anything else. We must prevent Zhang Junhao from overestimating his abilities and being able to stay in the end. He has the opportunity to be taken advantage of by the Japanese army."
Boss Dai shouted yes.
While the president and Boss Dai and others were talking, Zhang Junhao was sleeping soundly in his sleeping bag at the bottom of the cave.
No matter how severe the situation is, Zhang Junhao can sleep when it is time to sleep, and he can sleep very sweetly. Zhang Junhao knows that when the main force of the Harada Mixed Brigade arrives, the battle will become extremely tragic. Whether the special melee team can defend the position is not clear. Zhang Junhao has no idea whether the guarding day is counted, wipe a piece of radish and eat it. The team is exhausted, and at most it can be rebuilt. Because he is open, Zhang Junhao can fall asleep when he wants to sleep.
At around three o'clock in the morning, Zhang Junhao was woken up by Lieutenant Colonel Zhang Boliang and said that the guard captain Xie Xinming had an important intelligence report.
Zhang Junhao crawled out of his sleeping bag, ran to the walkie-talkie, took the microphone and spoke with Xie Xinming.
Xie Xinming reported that thousands of Japanese troops were advancing towards Suichang from Songyang.
Zhang Junhao was cheered up and asked Xie Xinming to continue surveillance, and never be exposed. He kept a close eye on the Japanese artillery and found an opportunity to destroy the Japanese artillery and make great contributions.
As soon as Xie Xinming called, everyone in the team immediately entered the working state.
Zhang Junhao convened Lieutenant Colonel Luo Zhong, Lieutenant Colonel Zhang Boliang, Major Jack, Major Huang Yongjun, Wang Jinxian, Li Li, Wu Di and others for a meeting. Major Yang Jianhu was inconvenient to come across the other side of Songyin Creek, so he did not ask him to come to attend the meeting.
After Lieutenant Colonel Luo Zhong and Lieutenant Colonel Zhang Boliang informed everyone about the Japanese army's intelligence reported by Xie Xinming, Zhang Junhao said: "The speed of the Japanese army's main force came exceeded my expectations. It seems that the Japanese army will officially fight with us from tomorrow. First, Lieutenant Colonel Zhang Boliang reported our situation to the Third War Zone Command and the 25th Army Command. Secondly, after the meeting, Wu Di and Wang Jinxian immediately went to Suichang City, took the newly recruited 400 people to the north side of Lianxi, and added these people to two infantry detachments at night. Contact the county magistrate, informed the situation, and requested him to mobilize the people to do a good job in supporting the front work. Third, each department is ready for air defense. It is estimated that there will be multiple rounds of bombings in the Japanese plane tomorrow. The first bombing of Japanese planes, each department mainly hides passively.
Fortifications are not allowed to be exposed. When the Japanese planes come to bomb for the second time, all machine guns will fire at the plane at the same time. Fourth, tomorrow Jack's artillery will strive to suppress the Japanese artillery. Our mortars will be farther than the Japanese mortars on the high ground. There is a possibility of suppressing the Japanese artillery. Fifth, the two infantry units must be prepared for hard combat. After all, the two infantry units must be prepared for hard work. After all, they will be fully recruited. We must understand that withstand tomorrow's attack, we can severely destroy the Japanese spirit. Don't be afraid because of the large number of Japanese soldiers. After all, no matter how many Japanese soldiers are, they cannot be able to expand in such a narrow front. There will be no more than one brigade who can directly launch an attack. As long as we work together, we will have the possibility of defeating the Japanese army."
The meeting was very short and it ended in less than half an hour.
After the meeting, Zhang Junhao personally sent Wu Di and Wang Jinxian down the mountain.
Before leaving, Zhang Junhao said to Wu Di and Wang Jinxian: "You should be clear that the special melee team does not have a reserve team, so the total force is only so many. The newly recruited personnel are our reserve team, and I don't want to start it easily. But after tomorrow's war is over, they must join the war, because there will inevitably be casualties in our infantry team. Wang Jinxian's main task is to teach them to shoot guns and explain basic combat knowledge and discipline, so as to prevent these people from helping the team after they join the team."
Wu Di and Wang Jinxian stood at the same time and shouted yes.
After Zhang Junhao watched Wu Di and Wang Jinxian leave, he returned to the team headquarters with Li Li.
On the way, Li Li whispered: "Captain, I feel like I'm tied up with ropes, and I'm very nervous."
Zhang Junhao stopped, looked at Li Li, nodded and said, "It is normal to be nervous, because we have no idea about tomorrow's battle. We not only have to face the ground attacks of thousands of Japanese troops, but also have to be guarded against Japanese aircraft bombing in the air. This battle is extremely passive. However, you must also have confidence. After all, we have excellent geographical convenience, and our officers and soldiers have experienced many battles and have rich combat experience. They have won many battles in the previous stage, and their morale is very high. To emphasize, we are not without a way out, but it is true.
If you can't defeat the Japanese army, you will retreat to Lishui. I will only say this to you. But as long as there is no crisis of annihilation, I will never retreat. Blocking the Japanese army's opportunity is not something you want. If you miss this, there will be no next time. And you have to believe that the 25th Army will also launch a counterattack against the Japanese army. Regardless of the strength of the counterattack, it will at least play a role in hindering the Japanese army. The Japanese army will definitely have no food. How strong can the ammunition support the battle? How long can it last? This is predictable."
Li Li nodded and said, "Captain, the enemy and our troops are so disparity. If we can defend our positions, we will surely create a great miracle in the history of world war."
Zhang Junhao smiled and said: "We have created many miracles, and it is normal to create another one."
Li Li looked at Zhang Junhao's eyes and said with a smile: "I really want to hug and kiss you."
Zhang Junhao looked around and shook his head and smiled bitterly, "How could you say such things at such a time?"
Li Li smiled and said, "You are the greatest hero in my mind. I don't know how to express my respect to you. As a woman, I can only think of this method."
Zhang Junhao waved his hand and said, "Okay, I understand your idea, right! That kind of thing must not be done now. It will dawn soon. I want to go to Huang Yongjun's team's position first and take a look, and then return to the team headquarters."
Chapter completed!