Apart from Xu Hu, Zhuang Mengshao, Mordekai, and Li Dong didn't know about today's promotion, so they were all pleasantly surprised.
"Thank you for your guidance, Commander. I will resolutely obey your orders."”
Shao Yizhi originally belonged to the artillery battalion. Zhuang Meng was the company commander under him when he was young. He was only returning to his original position by letting him be in charge of the artillery.
In late January, the 13th Division of the Japanese army attacked Fengyang, Bengbu, and Jiashan counties. The Xuzhou Battle in history officially began.
"Regiment Commander, the Commander-in-Chief is calling.”
"Read!"
"The situation of the 31st division is urgent. Send a message to the 522nd regiment to send troops to support the friendly forces within two days.”
"Tell the commander-in-chief that Zhou Weiguo is following orders.”
"Yes."
Now that his regiment had replenished their troops, even if there was no order to come, Zhou Weiguo would still take action.
In the conference room, officers of all ranks were gathered.
"Everyone, the higher-ups have ordered us to go south to support the 31st division. It's time to kill the enemy and make a contribution." Zhou Weiguo said.”
Fang Shengli said," Regiment Commander, it wasn't enough to kill the Japanese last time. We've been waiting for more than half a month. The brothers of the 1st Battalion can't wait any longer."”
Zhou Weiguo pointed at the map hanging on the wall and said,""At present, the Japanese army is attacking Jiashan County, Fengyang County, and Bengbu. The 31st Army is retreating while fighting, and they have suffered great losses. Although our regiment had seized a lot of weapons, we did not have many people. We should try to avoid direct combat with the Japanese. I order the troops to first reach Tuolong Mountain in the east of Fengyang County, then act according to the situation and look for opportunities. Prepare today and set off tomorrow.”
" Yes…" The officers answered in unison.
The next day, the entire regiment of over 2,000 people loaded ammunition, food, and other supplies and set off.
Zhou Weiguo said goodbye to Xiao Ya.
Xiao Ya said," Weiguo, you are the supreme master in my heart. You are a great hero that makes me proud of you. After you go to the front line, I will bless you every day. I wish you a good defeat of the Japanese invaders, a victory, and a glorious return."”
"When I came back, I was no longer a colonel, but a major general," said Zhou Weiguo.”
Xiao Ya said,"Weiguo, don't worry about killing the enemy. I'll wait for good news."”
More than 2,000 people set off, leaving more than 100 people, including the military police platoon, to stay here.
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Mingguang Town (Jiashan County), the 135th Division of the 31st Division, under the leadership of Commander Su Zuxin, stubbornly resisted the Japanese army. The county was lost the day before yesterday and was taken back yesterday.
The Japanese army that attacked Mingguang was the 103rd Brigade, and the brigade leader was Yamada Umeji. After fighting with the 135th Division for four days, they had suffered over a thousand casualties.
At the beginning of the month, they had lost 1100 people in Leiguan Town. Including Mingguang Town, the exploration team had lost more than 2,000 people. Yamada Meiji was flustered and exasperated. He mobilized all the cannons and bombarded Mingguang. If they couldn't break through the defense line, they could only request for reinforcements from the armored soldiers.
The artillery shells rained down on the national army's position, and many of the national troops were killed before they could even fight the devils. In terms of heavy weapons, there was a huge gap between the Chinese army and the Japanese army. The firepower of a Japanese brigade was equivalent to that of a Chinese army.
Su Zuxin replied firmly over the phone.
The 31st Army had three divisions, 135, 137, and 174. Each division was attacked by the Japanese and suffered heavy casualties. There was no way to send reinforcements.
"Commander, the 522nd Regiment of the 87th Division has sent a telegram.”
Su Zuxin took it and saw that Regiment 522 had already arrived at Tuolong Mountain, 20 kilometers west of Mingguang. Zhou Weiguo said that he would meet with rescue.
"Good!" he laughed. That's great."
"At the beginning of the month, they killed a large team of the exploration team cleanly. They must have some kind of magic weapon to win," said Su Zuxin. Inform the entire army that reinforcements are arriving to boost morale.”
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