Lin Rui, Zhou Weihan, Zhang Xinghan, Lin Feng and others were chasing the Japanese with commandos. The defenders in the city were ordered by the battalion commander Yao Ziqing to attack in time and attacked the retreating Japanese army from the side.

The more than 200 Japanese who retreated from the East Gate collapsed completely under the joint attack of Yao Ziqing's troops and Lin Rui's troops. The more than 200 Japanese soldiers who retreated from the east gate completely collapsed. The killed ones threw away their armor and rushed to escape to the direction of the main force of the brigade at the south gate.

The defensive troops under Yao Ziqing's troops at the South Gate of Baoshan also took the initiative to counterattack, and used firepower to tightly restrain the Japanese offensive troops at the South Gate, so as not to give them the opportunity to rescue the East Gate troops.

As a result, the more than 200 Japanese attackers who attacked the East Gate were unable to receive timely reinforcements and responses, and were defeated by Lin Rui and led the assault team with the East Gate defenders.

In the end, less than one-third of the Japanese took advantage of the night to escape back to their position in the south of the city.

At this time, the main force of the Japanese 1st brigade at the South Gate had completed the assembly. Lin Rui stopped when he saw the opportunity and retreated with the commando team and the defenders of the East Gate.

From the east gate of Baoshan, he retreated into Baoshan City. Of course, along the way, Lin Rui did not forget to command the soldiers to simply clean the battlefield, collect the weapons and ammunition left by the Japanese to supplement his combat needs.

As soon as he completely retreated into the city and closed the city gate, a company commander of the defender ran over, looked at Lin Rui and others, and recognized Lin Rui as the military chief, immediately stood up and saluted, "Sir, who are you from?"

Lin Rui stood at the sight and raised his hand and replied, "I am Lin Rui, the commander of the Third Battalion of the 2nd Regiment of the Tax Police Corps. Where are your commanders?"

The captain company commander was shocked when he heard this, and looked at Lin Rui with respect and saluted again: "It turns out that he is Chief Lin, with a great reputation and is well-known!"

"Brother, I'm so proud. Will you take me to see your superior?" Lin Rui asked with a smile.

"Convenient, convenient!" The captain company commander immediately said: "Please come with me, Chief Lin."

After saying that, he led the way in front of him and led Lin Rui towards their battalion.

Not long after, Lin Rui and his party followed the captain company commander outside the battalion commander. The captain company commander stood up at the entrance of the battalion commander's bunker, "Battlehouse, Commander Lin Rui, the battalion commander of the 2nd Regiment of the Second Regiment of the Tax Police General Regiment, has arrived!"

When Yao Ziqing heard the report from his subordinates, he was shocked. He looked at each other with his subordinates and immediately walked out quickly.

When he saw Lin Rui, Yao Ziqing was obviously stunned. After looking up and down Lin Rui, he asked in disbelief: "You are the Battalion Commander Lin Ruilin?"

Yao Ziqing is the battalion commander of the lieutenant colonel, and Lin Rui himself is the rank of major. So out of politeness and respect for national heroes, Lin Rui took the initiative to stand attentively and salute him, and replied: "Captain Yao, it is Lin."

Yao Ziqing quickly stood up and returned the favor to Lin Rui solemnly, and asked excitedly: "Battleman Lin, why did your troops come to Baoshan? Did the Shangfeng send us to reinforce us?"

Lin Rui shook his head and said, "No, after our troops were ordered to attack the Japanese artillery position, the retreat was cut off due to the sudden change in the battle situation. On the way to break through, he learned that Chief Yao was leading his own army to defend Baoshan and could not bear to fight with Brother Yao alone, so Lin made the decision without authorization, led his troops over, fought side by side with his brother, and defeated the strong enemy together!"

Yao Ziqing stepped forward with great emotion, grabbed Lin Rui's hand and said excitedly: "Thank you, Brother Lin, is not afraid of the crisis and leads his troops to help. Yao Ziqing and all the soldiers guarding the city are grateful!"

Lin Rui said: "Brother Yao said this. You and I belong to the battle sequence of the National Revolutionary Army. They are both Chinese soldiers. They have the mission and responsibility to resist the enemy and defend their territory and resist foreign humiliation.

Baoshan is not only the defense area of ​​your 98th Division, but also the defense area of ​​our tax police regiment. From now on, more than 200 people from our unit will defend the city with you and fight to the end!"

Yao Ziqing nodded excitedly: "Brother Lin said it well, come on, the advanced command center will speak."

So, Lin Rui took Lin Feng and was welcomed into the command center by Yao Ziqing and other officers of the 583rd Regiment. Zhang Xinghan and Zhou Weihan stayed outside to settle the soldiers of the suicide squad.

After entering the command center, Yao Ziqing first asked the adjutant to bring a kettle for Lin Rui and the others, let them drink water and rest, and then asked them if they had eaten.

Lin Rui replied: "Brother Yao, you have eaten before we performed the night attack mission, so we are not hungry, just get some water for us."

"Adminton Li, come immediately." Yao Ziqing immediately urged and ordered.

The adjutant surnamed Li responded, quickly took off two kettles from the wall of the command center, and handed them to Lin Rui and the others.

After taking the kettle and drinking it, he relieved his throat that was about to smoke. Lin Rui began to ask about Yao Ziqing's battle situation.

After some conversation, Lin Rui learned that the total number of defenders in Baoshan County is still more than 450. Fortunately, before the main force of the 98th Division evacuated, a lot of ammunition was left. This defender unit did not have to worry about lack of ammunition in a short period of time.

There is enough food to eat, and there are wells in the city, so eating and drinking is not a problem.

The suicide squad brought by Lin Rui was left with more than 260 people who retreated into Baoshan alive. Together with Yao Ziqing's troops, the current total defender in Baoshan City is about 700.

After discussion with Yao Ziqing, Lin Rui and the suicide squad were left in the city as reserve team in case of an accident.

Originally, Lin Rui wanted to lead his troops to the front battlefield of the Japanese army's main attack, and was also the South Gate where the fiercest battle was to take on the defense mission of the South Gate.

However, Yao Ziqing considered that they were fighting overnight and had no place to rest, so he politely declined Lin Rui's volunteer and arranged for them to serve as the reserve team.

Yao Ziqing not only had a higher military rank than him, but also a commander of Baoshan City guarding the top of the mountain. He only came halfway through it, and Lin Rui could not overtake his duties to formulate specific defense deployments.

In addition, the suicide squad really needed a rest, so he accepted Yao Ziqing's arrangement.

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Outside the south gate, the command post of the 1st Japanese brigade.

The captain of the first brigade of the 22nd Infantry Regiment, Yama Mitaro was furious and trembled with the two Japanese officers standing in front of them, trembling as if walking on thin ice.

These two Japanese officers were the 1st Battalion, responsible for feinting attacks of more than 200 Japanese commanders at the East Gate. After the two were lucky enough to escape, they hurried to Yamamitaro to apologize.

"Bastard, trash! You can actually make a small group of enemy troops take a break. The face of our 22nd Infantry Regiment has been thrown away by you!" Yama Mitaro was indeed very angry. Now Tsukiura, Lion Forest and other places have been conquered by the Imperial Army.

The surrounding area of ​​Baoshan County has long been occupied by the Imperial Army. This place is an isolated city. It is only a matter of time to capture Baoshan. Now it can still be attacked by the Chinese army, but it is a small force that is defeated by a sneak attack. The beatings were severely injured and broken. If this is spread, the Shanmei Brigade will become the laughing stock of the entire 22nd Regiment and even the entire 11th Division.
Chapter completed!