Commander Gu listened to Commander Liu's phone call. He was happy but also sad."Only half of the 7,000 soldiers from Xiangxi are left." How am I supposed to explain this to my fellow countrymen when I go back…Fortunately, I finally received the order to retreat. Otherwise, the seven thousand Xiangxi soldiers might have all died in a foreign land.”Thinking of this, he said excitedly to Commander Liu,"Thank you, Commander Liu. We will definitely leave Jiashan safely and go to Linping to rest!"”
That night, Commander Gu held a meeting for the officers above the regiment level. Commander Gu was the first to speak." The higher-ups have ordered our 128th Division to withdraw from Jiashan and go to Linping to rest.”At this point, everyone was overjoyed and relaxed. The division commander continued,"Now, let's discuss how to withdraw from Jiashan.”
Liu Yaoqing, the commander of the 768th Regiment, said impatiently," It's not easy to retreat. We can retreat overnight before the enemy finds out. Isn't that enough?"”
"If it's as simple as you say, then do we still need to sit here and discuss it?" Not to mention that it was difficult to walk at night, even if they could walk, would they not care about the people of Jiashan County?”
Liu Yaoqing was speechless. Chief of Staff Yang Shisong said," During the time when we were blocking the Japanese army in Jiashan County, our 128th Division received strong support from the people. Now that we are withdrawing, can we ignore them?"”
Liu Yaoqing pondered for a while and stood up." Commander Gu, please give the task of escorting the people of Jiashan to our 768 regiment. I promise to complete the task!"”
Commander Gu looked at him approvingly and said," Very good. I'll leave this task to your regiment. Mobilize tonight and set off tomorrow morning."”
Commander Gu then assigned tomorrow's combat mission." Chen Fan will continue to lead the 767th Regiment to defend the No. 67 bridge. The 763rd and 764th Regiment will hold the train station for half a day. After the civilians have safely evacuated, they will retreat from the position and meet up with the 768th Regiment. The brothers of the Black Flag Battalion will bring up the rear and be responsible for blowing up the No. 67 bridge after the entire division passes through to block the Japanese pursuit. Does anyone have any objections?" If there are no objections, then let's follow them!”
In the early morning of November 16, the head of the 35th Brigade of the Japanese Infantry Division 18, Tezuka Shenzo, led thousands of Japanese troops to the front line of Jiashan Train Station, ready to fight with the 128th Division.
Tezuka Province's Sanwa Division Commander Sadao Ushijima and Chief of Staff Megumi Koto were sitting in a jeep. Thousands of soldiers were divided into several trucks, and those who could not fit were walking behind the trucks.
" Lieutenant General," Tezuka said proudly to Ushijima Sadao," you don't have to come with us in person. Daisuke Koto and I can lead our troops to destroy the remaining enemies of Jiashan…"
"Pride comes before defeat!" Haven't you learned your lesson? It has been 7 days and 7 nights, but you have only allowed our army to advance 11 kilometers. At this speed, how many years will it take for us to reach Nanjing? How do you expect me to explain this to the commander of our 10th Army? If it weren't for the fact that you have done your best, I would have asked you to commit suicide!”
Tezuka Shouzo blushed and was speechless. He could only lower his head in silence.
Soon, the Japanese army arrived at the front line of the railway station.
Shu Anqing, the commander of the 763rd Regiment, and Shen Quan, the commander of the 764th Regiment, led their soldiers to hide in the trenches at the front of the railway station.
Although they were two regiments, after seven days and seven nights of fierce fighting, they had suffered heavy casualties. There were only a thousand or so people left, and some of them were injured in battle.
Shen Quan was observing the enemy with binoculars by the trench. He saw a large number of Japanese soldiers jumping off the trucks and lining up to attack.
Shen Quan ordered the messenger,"Pass down the order. Prepare for battle!"”
Shen Quan used binoculars to pay close attention to the movements of the Japanese army. He found that the Japanese artillery had set up mortars and were ready to bombard our position. Shen Quan ordered," Pass down my order. Hide in the trenches and don't show your face. The Japanese are going to bombard!"”
After a round of artillery fire, the Japanese launched a fierce charge. The Japanese infantry rushed towards our position in rows.
Shen Quan and Shu Anqing led their troops to block the enemy with all their might, and both sides engaged in a fierce battle.
Bullets flew across the battlefield like meteors, and bombs exploded like thunder.
The commander of the 763rd Regiment, Shu Anqing, saw the soldiers around him being shot one by one. He was heartbroken and aimed his pistol at the Japanese's head. The few Japanese who rushed in front fell to the ground.
Regiment Commander Shu was happily killing the Japanese to avenge his brothers, but he did not notice that a Japanese was shooting at him from the side and hit Regiment Commander Shu's left shoulder. Regiment Commander Shu let out an " Ouch!", which was heard by Deputy Regiment Commander Yang Zhengyin. He ran over and saw Regiment Commander Shu's left shoulder bleeding. He asked with concern," Regiment Commander, how is it?"”
Commander Shu replied calmly," It's nothing. I can still fight!”
Regiment Commander Yang suggested," Go and bandage it first. I'll be here. I'll definitely let the Japanese have a taste of my power!"”
Deputy Regiment Commander Yang led a few disciples around him to launch a counter-charge at the devils. They carried light machine guns and fired at the devils. Rows of devils were hit by bullets and fell down in pain.
Commander Shu saw Regiment Commander Yang and a few of his brothers rushing out of the trenches and hurriedly shouted," Come back! It's dangerous!”However, it was too late. They had already rushed far away.
Yang Zhengyin and a few of his brothers were having a good time killing. Suddenly, a group of Japanese came from the flank. They hurriedly raised their guns, but the Japanese's bullets had already reached their bodies. The moment they fell, they pulled the trigger and fired the last few bullets. A few Japanese were shot and fell to the ground.
Commander Shu gritted his teeth in pain when he saw this scene.
Shen Quan and regiment deputy Yang Feiteng were fighting fiercely with the devils on the other side. They led the 764 regiment to resist the Japanese attack, and the 764 regiment also suffered heavy casualties.
Shen Quan realized that if they continued to fight without reinforcements, they would be wiped out sooner or later. "You stay here and lead the brothers to hold the fort. I'll call for backup."”
Yang Feiteng said," Don't worry. Leave this to me. I won't let the Japanese take advantage of me!"”
Shen Quan called the division headquarters. I'm looking for Commander Gu."
"Hello, this is Commander Gu. Please speak."”
" Commander Gu, this is Shen Quan," Shen Quan said hurriedly." Our 764th and 763rd regiments have blocked the Japanese army at the train station for several hours. We have suffered heavy casualties. We request reinforcements. If we don't get reinforcements, we may be completely annihilated."”
Commander Gu replied," Alright, I'll immediately lead my company and two battalions of the 767th Regiment to reinforce you. Hold on, we'll arrive as soon as possible."”
Gu division commander led about 500 people rushed to the bus station, on the spot to find favorable terrain and buildings as cover to quickly launch a feint attack on the Japanese army, the Japanese army found that the flank was attacked, immediately divided forces to counterattack.
Shen regiment commander saw the Japanese flank under fierce attack, he thought it must be Gu division commander they arrived at the bus station, using feint to attract the devil's forces. He immediately ordered the soldiers of the 764th Regiment to retreat to the 67th Bridge, leaving the deputy Yang Feiteng to lead a platoon of soldiers and the brothers of the Black Flag Battalion to block the enemy.
Commander Gu used his binoculars to see that Shen Quan had led the 764th Regiment to the 67th Bridge. He also led the rescue officers to quickly retreat to the 67th Bridge to meet Shen Quan.
Tezuka Province used his binoculars to see that the 128th Division's two forces were retreating towards Bridge 67. He immediately understood and reported to Ushijima Sadao," Lieutenant General, the remaining enemies are retreating towards Bridge 67. This is the only way for the enemy to escape. I request air support to immediately blow up Bridge 67 and make the enemy have no way to escape. Damn it…"
There was a sinister smile on his aged face." Yukishi, you've learned to use your brain. I'll immediately apply to the officer. Just wait and see!" Haha…"
Not long after, the figure of Japanese fighter jets appeared above Bridge 67. They kept throwing bombs on the bridge. The bridge deck and nearby places were filled with air waves from the explosion, and the bridge deck was seriously damaged.
Commander Gu retreated as he fought. He met up with Shen Quan at the bridgehead of Bridge No. 67. At this time, the enemy plane had already thrown the bomb and flew away.
Commander Gu found that the bridge was severely damaged. There were holes everywhere. The middle of the bridge was blown off. There was a fracture zone of about two meters. If it was not repaired, pedestrians would not be able to pass through.
Commander Gu ordered Commander Shan Jiang to lead half of the Black Flag Battalion to repair the bridge.
Shanjiang and Ouyang Feilong led a dozen Black Flag Battalion brothers to a nearby village to borrow wooden planks and other materials to carry out emergency repairs on the bridge.
Just as they were about to be repaired, the Japanese planes came to carry out a new round of bombing. Shan Jiang and Fei Long led their brothers to quickly withdraw from the bridge and shoot at the planes. Several planes were shot and crashed, while the others ran away. Shan Jiang and Fei Long immediately organized their men to repair the bridge again.
At the railway station, the deputy Yang Feiteng was leading a platoon of troops and a part of the Black Flag Battalion brothers to stop the Japanese attack, fighting for time for the retreat of Division Commander Gu, Commander Shen Quan and the brothers of Division 128.
Yang Feiteng held a heavy machine gun and fired wildly at the charging Japanese. The Japanese fell one by one. The other 128th Division soldiers were also trying their best to block the Japanese attack. Both sides suffered casualties.
Our soldiers suffered heavy losses under the crazy attack of the Japanese army. Seeing that they could not hold on any longer, Yang Feiteng shouted,"Put on the bayonet and fight the Japanese!"”The officers and men of the 128th Division who were responsible for blocking the Japanese army jumped out of the trenches and engaged in a fierce hand-to-hand battle with the Japanese army.
" Commander Shen," Commander Gu ordered," you lead the brothers of Division 128 over first. I'll go save Yang Feiteng and the others.”Regiment Commander Shen pulled Regiment Commander Gu back." I'll go save them. You're the leader of the division. Nothing can happen to you. I'll go!"”
Shan Jiang shouted," Stop arguing. I'll go. It's our Black Flag Battalion's job to cover the rear."”As he spoke, he ran towards the train station with Fei Long and some of his Black Flag Battalion brothers. Commander Gu and Commander Shen shouted," Be careful!”
By the time they arrived at the train station, it was already too late. Regiment Deputy Yang Feiteng and the rest of the soldiers had killed the Japanese in front of them through hand-to-hand combat. Just as they were about to charge forward, they were unexpectedly shot by a row of enemy bullets. They were shot, but they did not fall to the ground immediately. Their eyes were filled with anger. They continued to rush forward a few steps, wanting to kill a few more Japanese, but another row of bullets came, and they were shot again. They stood tenaciously. Until his last breath, he still maintained his upright posture.
The Japanese did not shoot at them again, but slowly approached them. The Japanese might be thinking,"Are the soldiers of the Chinese Empire made of iron?" " It's strange that they haven't fallen to the ground after being shot a few times…" The Japanese soldiers walked over and gently pushed with their hands. Yang Feiteng and the other soldiers who had been sacrificed fell straight to the ground.
The Shanjiang brothers rushed over to save them, but Fei Long pulled them back. Fei Long said sternly," They have already sacrificed themselves. If we go over again, we will die. The most important task now is to blow up the No. 67 bridge and stop the Japanese army from pursuing."”
The Shanjiang brothers had no choice but to endure their grief. They thought to themselves," Little Japan, I will definitely not let you off easily. I will definitely avenge the brothers of the 128th division!"”So he ordered," Leave a few brothers behind to cover the rear. Retreat while fighting. Fei Long and I will set up the explosives first. Let's go!"”
When the Japanese army caught up and walked to the middle of Bridge 67, the Shanjiang brothers lit the explosives. With a few loud sounds, the bridge was blown apart. The ghost on the bridge rose into the air with the blast of the explosion and fell into the river...
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