Chapter 119: The fierce battle between the Battle of Shanghai (7)

"The 38th Regiment, the first battalion has lost its combat effectiveness, and all of them, including the deputy commander Cheng De'an, have retreated to Gongjiazhai; the Second Battalion and the Third Battalion suffered a significant loss in the street fighting today. The Second Battalion reduced nearly one company; the third Battalion's casualties were also more than a hundred people. The First Battalion of the 42nd Regiment also reduced most of the company when annihilated a small team of the Zhenbei Japanese devils. The Second Battalion and the Third Battalion basically preserved a complete system. The casualties and losses of the brigade's direct troops were very high, with the Machine Cannon Battalion, Engineer Company, Packet Company, Guard Company and the two mountain artillery companies allocated to us by the Army Cannon Battalion, Engineer Company, Bailout Company, Guard Company and the Army Headquarters allocated more than half. When the troops set off from Hongkou Park yesterday, the total number of troops was 5,193, and there were still more than 3,200 people left, with a total of about 2,000 casualties."

In the command center in the east of the town, Chen Zui was reporting the day's damage to Chen Xiuwen in detail. Although the 20th Independent Brigade defeated the entire 43rd Regiment of the Japanese, and wiped out nearly 3,000 Japanese, and about 8,900 people were divided into three pieces and surrounded the town. It was like a piece of meat at Chen Xiuwen's mouth, and he could eat it if he wanted to. However, Chen Xiuwen was deeply saddened by hearing the establishment of two thousand casualties. A few days ago, when he captured Hongkou Park and Huishan Wharf. The troops were almost disabled, and finally made up for the number of people, and they were also expanded by an A-type regiment. However, in just one day, nearly 40% of the casualties were killed or killed in Luodian. And they had to stay for a long time tomorrow. Before the reinforcements arrived, Chen Xiuwen really couldn't guarantee how many of the remaining more than 3,200 brothers would be left by then. Imagine that many brothers would fall tomorrow, and Chen Xiuwen even had the idea of ​​retreating.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiuwen couldn't help but sigh deeply. Only then did he deeply understand the profound meaning of the ancient saying "Love is not in charge of soldiers".

However, Chen Xiuwen quickly gave up this unrealistic idea that just emerged, thought about it and asked, "Is there any problem with logistics support?"

Chen Zui quickly replied: "This is not a problem. Before dinner, the Chief of Staff had just called. Director Zheng personally sent ammunition and various supplies, and at the same time took some of the seriously injured brothers back to Songjiang. The way he came was a little uneasy and encountered two air strikes. Fortunately, the losses were not big. The brothers who were injured at night should not be in too much danger when they returned, at least there would be no Japanese planes."

Chen Xiuwen nodded. The battle was about logistics. From Hongkou Park, Huishan Wharf to today's Luodian, Chen Xiuwen was able to win battles, and the casualties ratio between the enemy and us could basically be controlled within one to one, which depends to a large extent on the advancement of equipment than the Neon Army.

Over the past six months, with the popularity of penicillin, the Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company in the United States has become one of the most famous pharmaceutical companies in the world, and has also accumulated a lot of wealth for Chen Xiuwen. Hong Junwei and James also tried hard to transport the weapons, ammunition and other materials needed by Chen Xiuwen from the United States. Now the weapons, ammunition and materials stored in Wanxian have been enough for one division to use for two years. However, with the start of the Battle of Songhu, the coast of China has been blocked by the Neon Navy, and it will be much more difficult to transport the materials in again. Moreover, once the Pacific War breaks out in the future, it is impossible to transport materials from the sea. As for air transport, Chen Xiuwen dares not even think about it.

However, these are not the issues that Chen Xiuwen needs to consider. The most important thing he is now how to defend Luodian before the reinforcements arrive tomorrow. Similarly, with the entire landing of the 11th Division, the Japanese reinforcements will definitely appear on the front of Luodian tomorrow morning, and will face two sides of attacks, or even Japanese air strikes.

"Oh, by the way, is there any news from the spy company?" When talking about the attacks on both sides, Chen Xiuwen remembered the spy company. At present, the 44th Regiment departed from Yuepu, the spy company made great contributions. From the destruction of the Japanese artillery positions in the defense battle at Hongqiao Airport, the small forest strangle battle to Hongkou Park to raid the Neon Army Marine Corps Command, the center blossomed. The performance of the spy company became more and more perfect. Chen Xiuwen was also proud of the sharpest sharp knife of the entire Independent 20th Brigade that he personally trained.

Speaking of the spy company, a hint of joy appeared on his intoxicated face and said, "Not yet. However, according to the information coming from the front, the spy company blocked the vanguard of the 44th Regiment on the Yueluo Highway, not only won time for the engineers to raft and blow up Shuli Bridge, but also destroyed hundreds of Japanese. The two brigades of the 44th Regiment that reinforced Luodian are currently camping in Hejiadian, and there is no sign of opening overnight."

Speaking of this, he was intoxicated and then continued with some regret: "However, they also bombed the Beizhu Bridge where the Forty-fourth United detours the Hejiadian."

"Good job." Chen Xiuwen happily slapped the table and stood up, "I'm telling me, why has the reinforcements of the Forty-fourth Regiment not yet reached the flank of my Luodian? It turned out that the spy company snatched the front of the Japanese and blew the bridge again."

As he said that, Chen Xiuwen noticed the regretful and awkward expression on Chen Zui's face, and couldn't help but ask strangely: "Shuyi, what are you thinking? Are you unhappy when the spy blew up Bei Zhuqiao?"

"This is not." Chen Zui waved his hand and explained: "It's just that Beizhu Bridge is an ancient stone bridge built in the late Ming Dynasty. It has a history of more than 300 years. It is also a historical site in this area. It's a pity to explode."

Chen Xiuwen couldn't help but smile. He knew that Chen Zuizui liked history very much and was considered half a literati. However, Chen Xiuwen did not regret it when he exploded an ancient stone bridge with a history of more than 300 years. In his opinion, as long as he could save the lives of his brothers and was beneficial to the fight against Japan, it would not be a pity even if it was bombed for three thousand years. Thinking of the ten-year catastrophe in later generations, I don't know how many cultural relics and historical sites were destroyed, so it would be better to make some contributions to the anti-Japanese war now.

"Report." At this time, the report from adjutant Ma Congping came from outside the door.

"Come in."

Ma Congping walked in with an arm hanging. Today, when he was blocking Zhennan, Ma Congping's left arm was injured and he was going to send him down, but the boy refused to go down. He said that as long as the hierarchy is present, he, as a lieutenant, would be with him as a hierarchy.

After Ma Congping entered the door, he saluted Chen Xiuwen and Shen Zui.

"Okay, okay. Fortunately, you kid is injured in your left arm. If you have your right arm, you still have to do this?" As he said that, Chen Xiuwen joked that a monkey looked in the mirror, "I have something to say."

Ma Congping smiled embarrassedly and quickly reported: "Report to the brigade, the spy company commander Peng is back."

Chen Xiuwen was waiting for the specific news from the spy company and hurriedly said: "Let Peng Hui come in quickly."

With a loud report, Chen Xiuwen's heart suddenly fell, and Peng Hui's full voice showed that the spy company did not suffer too much loss when it delayed the reinforcements of the Forty-fourth Regiment."

"Host, deputy senator." Peng Hui walked in with a smile and saluted Chen Xiuwen and Shen Zui.

"I heard from the Deputy Chief of Staff that you attacked the vanguard of the Forty-fourth Regiment, wiped out hundreds of Japanese soldiers, and exploded Beizhu Bridge, blocking the Japanese soldiers on the other side of the Hengjing River. Tell me what's going on." Chen Xiuwen asked impatiently.

Chen Xiuwen was staying in the spy company before, guiding their training. Peng Hui was not restrained in front of Shen Xiuwen, the hike occupant. He immediately told Chen Xiuwen and Shen Zui in a slight manner. Finally, he said with a sad expression: "We have four brothers who have died in battle, and four others are injured."

The soldiers of the spy company were all top players selected from all the soldiers in the brigade. Eight casualties were killed and Chen Xiuwen felt a little distressed. But after all, the spy company wiped out more than 200 Japanese devils along the way, and Chen Xiuwen unexpectedly delayed the Japanese who came to reinforce. From this point of view, these losses were worth it.

"I originally thought the Japanese would raft across the river by themselves. But according to the brothers who were watching there, after the Japanese were stationed in Hejiadian, they drove their cars back to Yuepu overnight. I guess they were going to transport equipment to build a pontoon bridge so that their cars and artillery could cross the river together." Peng Hui continued.

Speaking of Yuepu, Chen Xiuwen was stunned because in the afternoon he received a telegram from Luo Zhuoying that a brigade of the 11th Division would attack Yuepu and regain the flank of Yuepu to cover the 20th Independent Brigade. At first, Chen Xiuwen was quite happy. If the flank was the two brigades of the 44th Regiment, the defense of the 42nd Regiment would be easier.

"What? The brigade that the 11th Division attacked Yuepu has not yet taken Yuepu?"

Chen Zui frowned and nodded, saying, "According to the information received in the evening, a brigade of the 11th Division failed to attack Luodian and has now retreated. It is estimated that he will wait until tomorrow to attack again."

Chen Xiuwen slapped the table and said, "What does the 15th Army do for food? It took only two hours to defeat one of their regiments and a battalion and occupied Yuepu. Now a brigade of the 11th Division has been attacking for a long time but can't take down a brigade of the Japanese. Tomorrow, when the Japanese reinforcements arrive, they will attack and are not enough to escape. Damn, I am working for their 15th Army. Shuyi, send a telegram to the 15th Army and tell them that I keep my word and help them regain Luodian, and guard for another one and a half days. If the reinforcements have not arrived before twelve o'clock tomorrow, I will stop serving them and retreat and leave."

When I heard it intoxicated, it was so great that such a telegram was sent out, and I was so offensive. I quickly advised: "Brother, if we work hard, we can't get a good word. Besides, their 11th Division did fight in Jiangwan for more than a week, and suffered heavy losses and a sluggish morale."

Chen Xiuwen actually said something angry, but he felt uncomfortable if he couldn't breathe. "Then tell Luo Youqing that I have suffered heavy losses. I need soldiers, weapons and ammunition, especially mortars and heavy machine guns. Damn, I have to pay some wages for working for people. Humph, what kind of morale is sluggish, I think the brothers in the country are all good, one soldier will be a bear, and a nest of bears."

Chen Zui also shook his head with a wry smile. The divisions below the 15th Army were also German and equipment divisions, but the gap was too big compared to the 20th Independent Brigade.

"Brother, oh no, the hike, let's discuss how the Japanese surrounded by us eat them?" Chen Zui saw Chen Xiuwen angry and quickly changed the topic. After Qiao Zhen retreated to the Gong family's house, he assumed the responsibility of Chief of Staff.

When Peng Hui heard that the brigade and the deputy senator wanted to discuss the combat plan, he quickly stood up and prepared to say goodbye. However, Chen Xiuwen waved his hand and said, "Peng Hui, since you are here, let me tell you what you think. I'll ask the deputy chief of staff to introduce you to the specific situation."

When Chen Zui and Peng Hui heard this, they immediately realized that Chen Xiuwen had a plan in his heart, but he just wanted to take the exam for Peng Hui. The intoxicated heart immediately calmed down, while Peng Hui was full of nervousness.

He smiled intoxicatedly and introduced Peng Hui to Peng Hui about the situation of the 43rd Regiment of the Japanese surrounded by the town. It turned out that in the afternoon, Yoshio Asama and Fujii wanted to concentrate their troops to defend a part of the east of the town, but did not completely succeed. Since the Second and Third Battalions of the 38th Regiment were very fast, just when they wanted to concentrate their troops to attack the east of the town, the Second and Third Battalions divided them into three parts in time, surrounded more than 100 Japanese in three courtyards in the west of the town, and a group of nearly 200 Japanese were surrounded in the north of the town. The east of the town still allowed most Japanese to break in, and more than 500 Japanese occupied nearly ten courtyards in the east of the town. They also actively arranged defensive positions around.

After listening to Chen Huo, Peng Hui introduced the situation carefully, thought about it carefully, and then looked at Chen Xiuwen with some concern. Chen Xiuwen smiled and encouraged, "Peng Hui, you boldly say that it doesn't matter if you say it wrong." Peng Hui was from there. Influenced by the other side, the deployment of troops was sometimes more unexpected than other officers, but the effect was not worse than that of others. Chen Xiuwen valued him more. If the spy company had not been unable to leave him, Chen Xiuwen would have long since dropped Peng Hui to the brigade headquarters as a combat staff officer.

Hearing Chen Xiuwen's encouragement, Peng Hui boldly said: "Actually, my idea is very simple. Since these Japanese are surrounded by us, it is a piece of meat on their mouths, and you can eat them any time you want. However, I think it is best to set it up until midnight in time. First, let our brothers have a good rest. Second, after midnight, especially during the period before dawn, I heard the brigade say that this is the most tired time for a person. At this time, it will not only catch the Japanese off guard, but also reduce the casualties of our army."
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