Chapter 94: Battle of Shanghai (14)

"It's started, it's started." Qiao Zhen, who had always been serious and steady, broke into Chen Xiuwen's office without even knocking on the door with a telegram.

"Brig Commander, at 9 o'clock this morning, the Neon Marine Corps launched an attack on our army from Tiantong'an Station of Songhu Railway to Yokohama Road at 9 o'clock this morning."

Teng Donglin, deputy brigade commander and commander of the 40th Regiment who was discussing defense with Shen Xiuwen, threw the hat on his head on the table and said excitedly: "Little Japan has finally taken action."

At this time, with the 87th and 88th Division entering Shanghai, reinforcements also continued to set sail towards Shanghai. Since the Military Commission ordered our army not to provoke the war on its own initiative, most soldiers were eager for the Neon Army to attack earlier.

"How is the battle situation? Has the 101st Division of the Neon Army completed its landing?" Although tens of thousands of people had gathered around Shanghai, and the front of the Neon Army Marine Corps were the two most elite troops of the country, the 87th and 88th Divisions, Chen Xiuwen asked worriedly.

"The 88th Division, which is in charge of Tiantong'an and Yokohama Road, has repelled the attack of the Neon Army. The other 87th Division has launched an attack on the Neon Army Marines along Baoshan Road and the 88th Division along Dongbaoxing Road." While Qiao Zhen spoke, his eyes behind his glasses also flashed with excitement.

Chen Xiuwen hurriedly walked to the map hanging on the wall and looked carefully. The 87th Division attacked along Baoshan Road in the direction of Hujiang University, while the 88th Division faced strategic points such as Wuzhou Cemetery, Baoshan Bridge and Bazi Bridge. Chen Xiuwen focused his attention on Bazi Bridge. This is a simple wooden bridge connecting the Neon Army Marine Corps Command in the Hongkou area.

"Brig Commander, the Bazi Bridge is the key to conquering the Neon Army Marine Corps Command. Our 88th Division attacked for a week but didn't take it down. Commander Yu and I were injured in this place." Seeing Chen Xiuwen's eyes focused on the Bazi Bridge, Teng Donglin sighed and said.

Chen Xiuwen's heart moved, and suddenly remembered something in his mind, and asked quickly: "Which unit is the 88th Division attacking?"

"Brig Commander, you are your old army's 52nd Regiment of the 264th Brigade. Commander Huang Meixing personally served as the commander-in-chief of the front enemy." Qiao Zhen was stunned for a moment and immediately said with a smile.

"Give power to the 264th Brigade immediately. The Bazi Bridge is the gateway to the Neon Army Marine Corps Command. The Neon Army will definitely fight back with all its might, so that Chief Huang must remember to pay attention to safety."

"Brig Commander, is this kind of telegram appropriate?" Qiao Zhen said with some embarrassment. Although Chen Xiuwen is also a brigade leader now, the qualifications of Chen Xiuwen and Huang Meixing are too different, and they are Huang Meixing's old subordinates. It seems a bit abrupt when sent to the command of the 264th Brigade, which is attacking the Neon Army.

"Well, let's send it straight. Chief Huang must pay attention to safety." Chen Xiuwen also felt that it was not appropriate to send such a telegram, but in his memory, Huang Meixing died in the battle to attack the Bazi Bridge. Although the historical process has changed now and the Battle of Songhu has started in advance, Chen Xiuwen is really unsure whether history will still follow the original trajectory.

Qiao Zhen knew the relationship between Chen Xiuwen and Huang Meixing. Seeing that Chen Xiuwen was determined, he had to look at Teng Donglin and smile, and then walked out of the office to convey the telegram.

Although the Neon Marines stationed in Hongkou and Zhabei areas had more than 7,000 people, their strategic focus of defense was too scattered. Under the attacks of two elite divisions of the 87th Division and the 88th Division and two German heavy artillery regiments, the Neon Army retreated step by step. The 87th Division successfully captured Hujiang University, and the 88th Division also conquered the Wuzhou Cemetery, the Patriotic Girls' School, Baoshan Road and Bridge and other strategic points, directly surrounded the Neon Marine Command in Hongkou Park, and launched a fierce exchange of fire with the Neon Army at the Bazi Bridge.

"How is the situation?" Huang Meixing, the commander of the 264th Brigade, the commander of the 88th Division, visited the Bazi Bridge Frontier Command.

"Walking, why are you here? It's too dangerous here." Zhu Chi, the leader of the 528th Regiment, who was the main attacker, hurriedly ran back from the frontier position wearing a steel helmet.

"Stop talking nonsense, let's talk about the situation ahead first?" Huang Meixing waved his hand and said with a serious look on his face.

Zhu Chi took off the helmet on her head, grabbed her head, and frowned and said, "Over the Eight-Character Bridge, the fortifications of the Neon Army are quite strong, and our mortars cannot pose a threat to them at all. Moreover, they are equipped with a considerable number of 92 infantry artillery and 75 mountain artillery. The first battalion organized two attacks but failed, and the casualties were too great."

"This is not possible. We must break through the Bazi Bridge as soon as possible and occupy their headquarters. Part 101st Division has successfully landed at Wusongkou and defeated the 61st Division responsible for defense. If we cannot capture this place in time, the 87th Division, which is covering our flanks, will be under great pressure. I have asked the gang, and the base camp will send planes to assist in the battle."

"That's great." Zhu Chi immediately slapped her thighs and said, "I was blown up by the Japanese before, but this time I finally got proud. As long as there are planes to help the battle, I guarantee that I will break through the Bazi Bridge position and hold the Japanese headquarters."

At Hangzhou Jianqiao Airport, Gao Zhihang, captain of the Fourth Air Force brigade, led nine Hawk-type destroyers to cover four American-made Northrop bombers to take off urgently and fly to Shanghai.

Arriving over Shanghai, two bombers flew to Wusongkou under the cover of five destroyers and bombed the 101st Division that was landing, while the other two went straight to the Neon Army Marine Corps Command of Hongkou Park.

As the bombs hit the ground like eggs, Hongkou Park suddenly turned into a sea of ​​fire. Four "Hawk" expelling aircraft continued to dive, firing at the fleeing Neon Army on the ground.

"Okay, blow this gang to death." On the position of the 264th Brigade opposite Bazi Bridge, the officers and soldiers watched their planes bombard the Neon Army Marine Corps Command and cheered.

Ten minutes later, the two bombers dropped bombs and returned under the cover of four destroyers.

"Brothers, rush." ​​The 528th Regiment, who was in charge of the main attack, launched an attack on the Bazi Bridge under the personal leadership of the regiment commander Zhu Chi. The Neon Army fortifications at the front of the Bazi Bridge had long been destroyed in the bombing just now. The sporadic defense of the Neon Army could not stop the attack of the 528th Regiment, and soon the Bazi Bridge was broken through. The 528th Regiment and the subsequent support of the 526th Regiment quickly broke into Hongkou Park, the location of the Neon Army Marine Corps Command through the Bazi Bridge.

However, after all, the Neon Marine Corps of Hongkou Park has been in operation for many years, and only ten minutes of bombing can not destroy all the Neon Army fortifications in the park. The Chinese national team's offensive was fierce, and the Neon Army's resistance was also very tenacious. Fierce battles were launched around Hongkou Park. The Neon Army relied on the remaining fortifications and the walls of buildings to fight to the death. Although the 264th Brigade had an absolute advantage in military strength, the officers and soldiers of the subordinates continued to work without any effort, they had to pay several lives every step forward. Every time they conquered a position or repelled an attack, they were often done when all the opponents died in battle. Machine guns roared, grenades exploded, and the entire earth trembled in the fire of war.

"You must be fast, don't be afraid of casualties. We had suffered such losses during the 128th January. Youqing, no matter how you can break through the Neon Army defense line and take down the Marine Corps Command." Huang Meixing was in the frontier command, using a phone to anxiously order Zhu Chi who was breaking through the frontier.

"Horseman, please rest assured. The Japanese have begun to retreat. It will take me twenty minutes to break through the Japanese headquarters in twenty minutes." Zhu Chi's excited voice came from the other end of the phone.

The smooth breakthrough at the forefront made Huang Meixing very happy. She rolled up her sleeves and drank a sip of water. Suddenly, a harsh roar came, followed by a violent and dense explosion.

"No, it's the Neon Army's naval guns anchored on the Huangpu River." Huang Meixing was shocked. The Neon Army's warship was anchored on the Huangpu River not far from Hongkou Park. Because there were warships from other countries, when the Air Force bombed just now, he was worried about accidental injuries and did not launch an attack on the Neon Army's warships.

The bombing of naval guns with a caliber of more than 200 mm was amazing. The purpose of the Neon Army's retreat just now was to make room for naval guns. The 528th Regiment, which was the main attack, was instantly covered by naval guns, and the momentum of the attack was stopped in an instant. The officers and soldiers were busy looking for cover. However, the casualties of the 528th Regiment were still quite amazing. Zhu Chi, who was hiding in a bunker, witnessed the huge shells taking the lives of one soldier after another, but there was no way.

The 526th Regiment, which followed up, began to retreat from the Bazi Bridge under the attack of naval guns. In the telescope, he saw a thick smoke-filled Hongkou Park and retreating soldiers.

"Damn, this won't work." Huang Meixing punched the cover wall anxiously, turned around and grabbed the phone: "Respond to the commander, hurry up."

"Teacher Commander, the Japanese's naval guns are too fierce, we can't get in at all." Huang Meixing shouted to the phone.

The other end of the phone was also very loud. The division commander Sun Yuanliang personally led the 262nd Brigade to attack the Neon Army in Jiangwan Town.

"Huang Jingzhong, don't complain. No matter what, you have to capture Hongkou Park. The principal is waiting for our good news in Nanjing. If you can't take Hongkou Park, don't blame me for not thinking about our classmates." Although Sun Yuanliang is always polite to Huang Meixing, when the critical moment, Sun Yuanliang was merciless and said extremely sternly on the phone.

"Teacher Commander, the Japanese naval guns are too fierce. Our brigade has suffered a lot of casualties, which is very large. Division Commander. I request to stop the attack immediately and let the Air Force drive away the Japanese warships on the Huangpu River." Huang Meixing shouted at the top of his lungs regardless of Sun Yuanliang's reproach.

"You fart. Huang Jingzhong, didn't the Air Force provide you with support just now? Let me tell you that not only you, but also here, but also the 87th Division have been attacked by neon warship guns. If others can attack, can't you? If you want to preserve your strength, get out as soon as possible." After Sun Yuanliang said that, he hung up the phone heavily.

"Occurrence, continue to attack." Huang Meixing put down the phone weakly. Sun Yuanliang was right. He also heard the violent explosion of naval gun attacks in Jiangwan Town on the phone.

After saying that, Huang Meixing put on his helmet, picked up an mp18 submachine gun, rushed out of the command post, and shouted: "The guard company gathers and follow me."

"Dada" Huang Meixing's submachine gun was fired into the sky, and led the brigade guard company to stop the retreating soldiers of the 526th Regiment by the Bazi Bridge.

"Where is Liao Qiling, bastard, who asked you to retreat? Who dares to take another step back? I shot him on the spot."

"The Neon Army's naval guns are too fierce, we can't rush in." Liao Qiling, who was in a mess and had flowers hanging on his head, squeezed out from the crowd.

"Fuck you, you must take down Hongkou Park, otherwise I will kill you first before the master's seat shot me." Huang Meixing cursed at Liao Qiling fiercely. Then, he raised the submachine gun in his hand and shouted: "Brothers, when did our brothers from the 264th Brigade become cowards? Brothers follow me and take the Japanese headquarters." After that, Huang Meixing took the lead, holding the submachine gun and rushing towards Hongkou Park in the fire.

The brigade commander rushed forward, Liao Qiling pulled off the bandage from his head fiercely, turned around and shouted, "Brothers, let's follow the brigade commander to rush forward."

Under the leadership of the brigade commander and the regiment commander, the officers and soldiers of the 526th Regiment turned their guns and rushed into Hongkou Park.

"Shoot, roar" Another sharp roar was whistling. The shells flew from the neon army warships of the Huangpu River smashed into the officers and soldiers of the 526th Regiment that were charging. A deafening explosion, hundreds of brothers fell down in an instant. Huang Meixing, who was rushing in front, turned around and kept calling the lying down: "Everyone rushed, as long as we entangled with the Japanese, they would not dare to fire the artillery, hurry up, hurry up."

At this time, a shell exploded not far behind Huang Meixing. The violent explosion wave suddenly overturned him to the ground.

"Brig Commander." The guard company commander quickly climbed up, but when he wanted to help Huang Meixing up from the ground, he found that Huang Meixing was no longer awake. The hand holding Huang Meixing's back felt wet. He raised his hand and saw that his hands were covered with blood.

"Ambulance rescuer, come quickly, the brigade commander is injured?"
Chapter completed!