When Zhang Xinghan returned to the headquarters, it was already late at night. He went to bed early after a busy day.

He was speechless all night. It was just five o'clock in the morning the next day, and the sky was still gray. Zhang Xinghan woke up from his sleep and washed himself briefly.

The cooking team has already delivered breakfast, a bowl of millet porridge, two steamed buns and some pickled dried radishes.

Zhang Xinghan hurriedly finished his breakfast, left the headquarters with Shen Xingye and a guard company, and drove towards Beiling Airport.

At Beiling Airport, more than a hundred pilots including Gao Zhihang and Liu Cuigang stayed up all night with excitement. They stayed up all night to get familiar with the new fighter planes, and all of them couldn't put it down.

And when Zhang Xinghan had just left the city from the north gate of Shenyang, the gray sky was filled with lightning and thunder, the wind and clouds were changing, and it didn't take long for heavy rain to fall.

"Go back to the city." Zhang Xinghan blocked the dense rain with his hands and ordered Shen Xingye.

Shen Xingye immediately braked and turned around, and a guard company of infantrymen following the jeep turned around and returned to Shenyang in the rain.

Back at the headquarters, before Zhang Xinghan had time to change into a clean military uniform, Su Hanyun suddenly greeted him: "Brigade, there's a call from Beiling Airport."

"Oh." Zhang Xinghan nodded, took off the helmet on his head, strode into the war room, picked up the microphone: "Hello, I'm Zhang Xinghan."

Gao Zhihang's voice came from the phone: "Sir, it rained suddenly today. All planes will definitely not be able to take off. I plan to stay at Beiling Airport to continue studying and operating new aircraft. Do you think it's okay?"

Zhang Xinghan said thoughtfully: "No problem, I will arrange for someone to deliver your meals to you."

After saying that, Zhang Xinghan hung up the phone and took off his already soaked military jacket. Guard battalion commander Guo Zhong quickly helped pour a cup of hot water.

After taking the water vat, Zhang Xinghan walked out of the war room, stood under the eaves and looked at the pouring rain and the sky filled with dark clouds and lightning, feeling particularly heavy.

This heavy rain had both advantages and disadvantages for the Shenyang garrison. Although the heavy rain would delay the Japanese army's repair of the damaged railway, it would also delay the Shenyang Air Force's air raids.

However, the new fighter jets have just been distributed to the air force, so it would be beneficial to give them more time to become familiar with the operations.

However, this heavy rain may have a big impact on Li Du and other troops assisting Shen.

Compared with Zhang Xinghan, who was in a heavy mood, Seishiro Itagaki, who was hundreds of miles away, was a little angry. A sudden heavy rain fell in Liaoning, which directly affected the decisive battle between the Imperial Army Air Force and the Shenyang Northeast Army Air Force.

But he didn't know that this heavy rain temporarily prevented the aviation unit he had high hopes from being wiped out, thereby losing air supremacy in the Northeast.

"Bagaya Road, Bagaya Road, damn God, how could there be a sudden heavy rain!" Seishiro Itagaki said angrily in a war room at the Lushun headquarters, looking at the pouring rain outside the window.

Ishihara Wanji also said with a solemn expression: "Such a heavy rain will also have a great impact on our imperial army's repair of the damaged railway in the Liaoyang section."

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Outside Changchun City, the temporary joint headquarters of the Shenyang Assistance Forces.

Li Du, Xing Zhanqing and others also hissed and sighed at the rainy weather outside.

After a fierce battle in the middle of the night yesterday, the 24th, 26th, and 28th brigades of the *** all suffered varying degrees of casualties, but they were unable to break through the Changchun rebels' defense line.

The main reason is that the rebels have an entire artillery regiment. In addition, Jixing's 27th Brigade and Li Guilin's 23rd Brigade also have artillery directly under the brigade headquarters.

Therefore, the rebels had an absolute advantage in the scale of artillery, causing huge casualties to Li and Du's attacking troops.

"Hey, how could there be a sudden heavy rain?" Li Du looked at the sky outside and couldn't help but sigh: "Shenyang is in urgent need of reinforcements now. We should open a road to help Shenyang as soon as possible and rush to help Shenyang. But this rain will have a huge impact on our siege troops." It will be very disadvantageous."

"Brother Zhichu is right. The soldiers' vision is blurred due to the heavy rain. How can we talk about shooting with guns? If we attack by force, our siege troops will definitely suffer heavy losses." Ding Chao relied on Li Du's words. : "So, I suggest that we suspend the attack and make a decision after the rain has passed and the weather has cleared."

"Two officers, we must not stop the attack. Now that our army has won a great victory over Zhangjiawan and its morale is strong, we should strike while the iron is hot and attack Changchun with all our strength. We must not give them any chance to breathe. If we stop the attack now, the rain will After the weather clears up, the roads will be muddy, which will greatly increase the difficulty of our attack on the city." Sabli, the commander of the cavalry regiment, suddenly said.

"But what Brigadier Ding said is not unreasonable. The heavy rain is spreading and the soldiers' sight is blocked, so their combat effectiveness may be greatly reduced." Xing Zhanqing said with concern.

"If we attack on a rainy day, our sight will be blocked not only by us, but also by the defenders on top of the city." Sabli analyzed.

Everyone didn't say much, but looked at Li Du, waiting for him to make a decision.

Li Du pondered for a long time and said decisively: "Captain Sa is right, we must not give the rebels a chance to breathe. What do you think, Brigadier Ding and Brigadier Xing?"

"Brother Zhichu, you can fight as long as you want. Lao Xing will listen to you." Xing Zhanqing expressed his position,

Ding Chao was very cunning. Seeing this, he could only nod his head and said: "In that case, let's continue the attack."

"Okay." Li Du immediately turned around and shouted to the door: "Commander!"

"Yes!" A messenger came in in response.

"Pass my order, each regiment continues to attack, artillery cover!"

"yes!"

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In the afternoon, Li Du and other regiments launched several fierce attacks on the Changchun defenders despite heavy rain. Although they failed to successfully break through the defenders' defense lines, they also caused heavy casualties to the rebels.

Inside Changchun City, City Defense Headquarters.

Li Guilin said to Xi Qia with a serious look on his face: "Sir, the offensive of the Shenyang aid army is too fierce. Our army has suffered heavy casualties. If this continues, it is not a long-term solution. You must find a way quickly."

"Brother Xinshan, don't be anxious. We have plenty of food, grass and ammunition. Although we are slightly at a disadvantage in terms of military strength, our artillery still has the advantage. Moreover, the imperial army will come to the rescue soon, so please hold on for a few more days, brother Xinshan." , after the imperial army’s reinforcements arrive and destroy Li Ding’s bandit army, Xi Qia will ask for credit for Brother Xinshan!” Xi Qia calmly comforted Li Guilin.

"Yeah." Li Guilin nodded helplessly and left.

"Brother Gemin, although it is not a big problem to hold off Li Ding and other troops for a period of time with our troops in the city, but now that there is a sudden heavy rain, will the Japanese be forced to postpone the attack on Shenyang?" After Li Guilin left, Ji Xing had a look on his face. He said worriedly: "If the Japanese delay in attacking Shenyang, will Zhang Xinghan send troops north to attack Changchun with Li Ding and other troops?"

Xi Qia said with some disapproval: "Zhang Xinghan shouldn't dare to do this, right? It should be noted that his Shenyang garrison brigade is less than ten thousand people, and self-protection is not enough. How can he dare to divide his troops to attack Changchun?"

"It's not impossible. Since the September 18th Incident, he first wiped out a Japanese garrison with one battalion, then went deep into the hinterland of the Japanese army's position and overthrew the commander of the 29th Infantry Regiment that attacked Shenyang. In the end, he defeated nearly 10,000 Japanese troops with a few thousand troops. It can be seen that Zhang Xinghan is not only extremely courageous, but also has extraordinary tactical qualities and strategic vision. If the Japanese delay in attacking, Li Du The reinforcements are blocked in Changchun. Under such circumstances, once he has the idea of ​​risking dividing his forces to attack Changchun, our situation will be very bad." Ji Xing analyzed.

After listening to Jixing's analysis, Xiqia began to frown involuntarily: "If this is really the case, we really have to think of ways to be just in case."

"Brother Gemin, the best way is to notify the Japanese as soon as possible and ask them to send troops to attack Shenyang as soon as possible so that Zhang Xinghan has no time to worry about other things, so that we can be in an invincible position." Ji Xing said.

"Can the Japanese listen to us?" Xiqia was a little worried.

"The Japanese are not fools. If Changchun falls and we are wiped out, Li Du's reinforcements will be able to support Shenyang, which will be extremely detrimental to them, so they will definitely agree to send troops." Ji Xing said with great certainty. .

"Okay, I'll send a message to Commander Shigehara immediately." Xiqia nodded with determination.

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Xicha's telegram was quickly sent to Honjo Shige. After reading the telegram, Honjo Shige immediately called for Ishihara Kanji and Itagaki Seishiro.

"Ishihara-kun, Itagaki-kun, what do you think?" Honjo Shige asked after seeing the two of them read the telegram one by one.

Ishihara Wanji was the first to speak: "Your Excellency General, I believe that Xiqia's concerns are not unreasonable. Zhang Xinghan is indeed different from ordinary China commanders. From the last battle in Shenyang, it is not difficult to see that this man is extremely courageous and courageous. He is very cunning, has a strong ability to accept and apply new things, and is good at catching fighter opportunities. If we postpone the attack on Shenyang, then Xiqia's worries are very likely to come true, which will be extremely detrimental to our Kwantung Army."

"Well, I agree with Ishihara-kun. Now that Shenyang is isolated and helpless, it is the best time for us to capture it." Itagaki Seishiro nodded in agreement.

"However, the damaged railway in the Liaoyang section has not yet been fully repaired, it is raining heavily, and the roads are muddy, which will inevitably affect the movement of the imperial army's large forces, and the air force is still unable to take off to assist in the battle." Honzhuang Fan hesitated without worry.

"Your Excellency General, we can transport the troops to Liaoyang by train, and then advance on foot towards Shenyang. As for the air force, the Chinese air force cannot take off, so we will not suffer any loss." Ishihara smiled and said.

"Ishihara-kun is right. The heavy rain now brings some trouble to the imperial army's march, but it will also affect the Chinese people's construction of fortifications. They may even relax their vigilance because of such weather. If the imperial army can suddenly launch an attack, We will definitely be able to win in one battle!" Itagaki Seishiro analyzed in agreement.

Honjo Shige pondered for a long time, and finally stood up suddenly and made up his mind: "Attack, order the 2nd, 6th, and 20th Divisions to advance to Shenyang immediately. This time we must capture Shenyang, capture Zhang Xinghan alive, and avenge our shame!"

"Hai, the general is wise!" Ishihara Wanji and Itagaki Seishiro suddenly lowered their heads at the same time.

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