During the Jiangyin naval battle, in order to further ensure the smooth progress of the river blockade, the Navy sank a total of 200 civilian ships and salt ships, and added more than 10,000 square meters of stone. They were also sunk into the sea. Chen Jiliang led the first fleet in Pinghai, Ninghai,

The four ships of Ying Rui and Yixian were desperately fighting against the incoming Japanese fleet, making contributions to the successful completion of the shipwreck operation plan.

Commander Kiyoshi Hasegawa of the Japanese Navy's Third Fleet used more than 50 carrier-based aircraft from the aircraft carrier "Kaga" and more than 70 aircraft from the shore-based air force to attack Jiangyin and the National Navy fleet again, bearing the brunt of the attack.

The one is the battleship "Pinghai", the flagship of the Chinese navy.

There are also three battleships: Ninghai, Yingrui, and Yixian, which are resisting the battle tenaciously.

Looking at the raging naval battle scene on the sea,

Liu Xing, the commander-in-chief of Jiangyin Fortress, also quickly ordered the troops of the 103rd Division, the 112th Division, and the 111th Division to hold on to all fronts in Jiangyin.

"Commander! When will the reinforcements from the Northeastern Army come to fully defend our place?"

"I'm afraid the Japanese navy and army's general attack has already begun. Our casualties are getting bigger and bigger now. I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on here for long!"

"If there are no reinforcements coming to help, we may be completely hit hard!"

"We can't even break out and attack!"

........

But when Commander Liu issued the battle order to defend,

The adjutant next to him, Li Guiming, summarized the casualties of the three national army divisions, reported to him, and inquired about the arrival status and time of reinforcements from the Northeast Army.

"I also want to know why the Northeastern Army came to our place to support operations. In addition to the Northeastern Army, it seems that there will also be Sichuan Army troops coming. The problem is that I haven't seen their shadow yet!"

"Although there are plans from above for us to evacuate here as soon as possible, the problem is that there are no troops to defend us now!"

"Under such circumstances, I cannot immediately mobilize all your troops for a full evacuation!"

"And even if we evacuate, we still have to evacuate to the Zhenjiang side. At that time, we will also need to reorganize and continue fighting there. We will not evacuate to the rear of the capital Nanjing all at once!"

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Regarding the questioning of his adjutant and other officers,

Commander Liu was equally anxious, waiting for the order to evacuate.

He was waiting for the reinforcements from the Northeast Army and Sichuan Army to arrive at his place to conduct a comprehensive defense change operation.

However, he hasn't seen any reinforcements coming yet, so he is very anxious and worried.

"Then what should we do now? The Japanese army is already carrying out a general attack by land, sea and air?"

"After this battle is over, I'm afraid our casualties will be the most tragic and heaviest since the war began!"

........

Looking at Commander Liu who was also anxious for reinforcements to arrive,

Adjutant Li Guiming also said with increasing fear.

"Hit! Beat me!"

"Let's fight to the death!"

"Until reinforcements arrive, I will immediately do everything possible to contact the Northeastern Army and Sichuan Army that are coming for reinforcements!"

"I wonder where they are now?"

"How long will it take before you can reach us?"

"As soon as we make contact, ask them to come over immediately. Our battle situation here is already very critical. If we don't have reinforcements, we will fall at any time!"

"quick!"

Facing the worries of his adjutant Li Guiming, he spoke.

Commander Liu also had a bad temper and said irritably.

"Yes! Commander!"

Seeing that his immediate boss was furious and furious,

Adjutant Li Guiming also immediately became frightened.

Don't dare to talk any more,

Instead, he hurriedly followed orders and did the right thing.

"Damn it! We asked for reinforcements, but there were no reinforcements. We asked for air force and naval support, but there was none!"

"How to fight this battle?"

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Looking at the departing figure of the adjutant Li Guiming who went to carry out his order,

Commander Liu Xing also hopes more and more to evacuate as soon as possible.

Because he knew that the troops of the three divisions under his command simply could not resist such a fierce Japanese land, sea and air offensive, especially without the support of the navy and air force.

Their disadvantages will become more obvious.

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At this time, soldiers of the Japanese 13th Division had also received orders from Matsui Iwane and launched an offensive operation towards Jiangyin City.

As the Japanese attack became more intense,

The Northeastern Army's 112th Division, 336th Brigade and 334th Brigade are also on their way towards Jiangyin City.

As for the radio communications troops at the division headquarters, they have also received urgent contact from Commander Liu Xing.

"Master! Commander Liu Xing on the other side of Jiangyin sent an urgent telegram for help. They are asking us how long it will take before we can reach that side for defensive operations!"

"Because of the Japanese army's land, sea and air attack, the general offensive has begun!"

"The fighting situation on their side is not very good!"

........

After receiving the urgent call from Commander Liu Xing,

Communications Corpsman Chen Guiyong also hurriedly came to the Division Commander Huo Shouyi of the 112th Division, the main division of the 57th Army of the Northeast Army, and the Deputy Division Commander Li Lanchi to conduct an emergency report.

Hearing this, division commander Huo Shouyi and deputy division commander Li Lanchi also looked at each other.

And the division commander Huo Shouyi immediately received the telegram and read it.

"Speed ​​up the march immediately and be sure to reach Jiangyin as soon as possible for support operations!"

"The defenders on that side have already fallen into a combat disadvantage. This is earlier than we thought!"

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Subsequently, division commander Huo Shouyi immediately issued an order for an emergency march.
Chapter completed!