Longhu Pass, Ito Brigade Command Room.

Standing in front of a military map, Commander Ito Brigade was carefully considering the military situation.

In the Yizigu ambush battle, a division of the Chinese Army actually killed one of its regiments.

Although this regiment is only a second-rate unit of the Ito Brigade, it belongs to the Ito Brigade's order of battle after all!

In other words, the defeat of Yizigu was directly related to the honor of Ito's brigade in the entire North China Front.

Commander Ito Brigade is responsible for all the members of the Asada Regiment.

In order to wash away this shame, Commander Ito decided to annihilate this Chinese army.

In order to annihilate this Chinese army, Commander Ito spent a lot of effort and specially sent three regiments and air force reconnaissance to outflank it.

Before sunset today, Commander Ito Brigade should be able to hear the news of victory!

While he was pondering, a Japanese communications soldier walked in from outside the command room.

After giving a military salute to the commander of the Ito brigade, the Japanese communications soldier shouted: "Reporting to the commander of the brigade, the air force reconnaissance report found the marching track of the China Army in the Lingyungang area!"

Raising his eyebrows, Commander Ito shouted: "Oh? The Chinese army went to Lingyungang?"

The Japanese chief of staff on the side shouted: "Lingyungang, as far as I know, this is a place of death. This area is full of dense forests and miasma, and there are also large swamps. If the Chinese army dares to go here, basically

There are many difficulties and a narrow escape from death!!"

Suddenly taking a breath of cold air, Commander Ito called out: "Chief of Staff, in your opinion, should we pursue it?"

After pondering for a moment, the Japanese Chief of Staff shouted: "The strategic mission of the Xuzhou Battle has basically been completed, and the headquarters' pursuit line is at the foot of the Dabie Mountains. Since the Chinese Army has escaped into Lingyungang, there is no need for us to continue the pursuit.

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His eyes were stunned, and Captain Ito shouted: "If we stop the pursuit, won't we be unable to wash away the shame of my brigade?"

The Japanese chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, there are many opportunities to wash away the shame and restore the honor of the brigade. According to reliable information, our division will soon be placed under the command of the Central China Front Army and participate in the military operation to attack Wuhan!"

His eyes lit up, Commander Ito shouted: "Oh, this is true, it seems I have to withdraw the troops!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a Japanese communications soldier came in and reported: "Your Excellency, the brigade commander, the latest report from Air Force reconnaissance is that the 36th Regiment has entered Lingyungang! The 13th and 14th Regiments are heading for Xitang Town!"

With a look in his eyes, Captain Ito exclaimed: "What's going on? Why did Aoki go deep into Lingyungang alone? Isn't this looking for death?"

The Japanese chief of staff also shouted: "This 36th Regiment is too impulsive. Why can't we learn from the lessons of the Yizigu fiasco?"

Commander Ito Brigade shouted loudly: "I have already lost the 96th Regiment, and I cannot lose another 36th Regiment! Signal Corps, immediately send a report to the 36th Regiment and tell Mr. Aoki to withdraw from Lingyungang immediately.

Bring me the troops!"

Yizhigu lost a Matian regiment, and if Lingyungang lost another Aoki regiment, how would Captain Ito explain to the division headquarters?

The Japanese communications soldier shouted in response: "Your Excellency, the brigade commander, the brigade headquarters has been unable to contact the radio station of the 36th Regiment since this morning!"

The two tigers stared at each other, and the leader of the Ito brigade shouted: "Nani? Do you think this Aoki unit dares to disobey orders and be disrespectful?"

The chief of staff on the side shouted: "Your Excellency, brigade commander, the terrain of Lingyungang is complex and the radio's contact signal should be affected. Now we can only ask the air force for help!"

With a heavy sigh, Commander Ito called out: "Signal Corps, continue to call the Aoki Wing, and also request support from the Peiping Air Force Base!"

The Japanese communication soldier shouted in response: "Yes!"

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In Xitang Town, crowds of people are surging, and people are evacuating into the mountains with their families and families.

After receiving the order from the army headquarters, Brigadier Han quickly organized the transfer of the people.

Standing on the roadside, Brigadier Han raised his voice and shouted: "Folks, hurry up! In another hour, the little devil will be here! Hurry!"

At this time, Li Wanwan and a dozen merchants retreated with a group of wounded soldiers.

Brigadier Li Wanwan came over!

With a puzzled look on his face, Li Baiwan shouted: "Commander Han, why is Xitang Town not defended? Where are our reinforcements?"

Shaking his head, Brigadier Han shouted: "Chief Li, it is impossible for the reinforcements to arrive again. Now thirty kilometers away from Xitang Town, two Japanese regiments have arrived. Our unit has suffered heavy casualties, and the others have suffered heavy casualties."

It’s already too late for the troops to get here!”

His eyes were stunned, and Li Baiwan shouted: "So, the family fortune we accumulated in Xitang Town is over!"

The merchants following Li Wanwan also shouted!

"Brigadier Han, you went back on your word and promised to defend Xitang Town, why did you go back on your word today!"

"Brigadier Han, are you afraid of the little Japs?"

"Brigadier Han, I am very disappointed in you. How can you be worthy of the word soldier?"

"Thanks to my family's grain store, they also donated 800 kilograms of rice. You are eating my family's food in vain!"

With a look of guilt on his face, Brigadier Han shouted: "Everyone, give up Xitang Town. Although this is an order from the top, as a soldier, I have to obey it, but I, Han, broke my promise. This is indeed me

It’s your fault! But I am here to tell you that before the people of Xitang Town have evacuated from Xitang Town, even if the soldiers of my independent 7th Brigade are reduced to only one soldier, they must protect the people!"

Hearing this, several merchants began to whisper.

Although Brigadier Han broke his promise, the Japs pressed heavily on the border. Even though the 7th Independent Brigade suffered heavy casualties and could have abandoned the people and fled on their own, they were now willing to take bullets for the people of Xitang Town.

At this point, the anger of several merchants disappeared immediately.

After pondering for a moment, Li Wanwan shouted: "Commander Han, the Duqi Brigade fought bloody battles and suffered heavy casualties. Now the Japanese are once again pressing heavily on the border. In order to protect the people, the Duqi Brigade will continue to suffer casualties. We really shouldn't treat them."

Brigadier Han is so accusatory!"

Several other merchants also changed their colors.

"I'm sorry, Brigadier Han!"

"Big guy, move quickly!"

"Guys, every hour we walk faster, the brothers of the 7th Independent Brigade will take one less bullet!"

“We don’t need any of our belongings, we can still earn more in the future!”

"Yes, yes, talent is the most important. If you keep the green hills, you don't have to worry about running out of firewood!"

There was a cry, and several merchants also joined the transfer process again.

The North Korean and South Korean brigade commanders cupped their fists, and Li Wanwanwei shouted: "Han Brigadier, take care!"

Brigadier Han shouted loudly: "Mayor Li, take care of yourself too! I'll leave the matter of the wounded to you!"

Nodding heavily, Li Wanwan shouted: "Commander Han, don't worry! As long as I still have breath, the wounded will do nothing wrong!"

Brigadier Han shouted repeatedly: "Please, please!"

Later, Li Baiwan called on his servants to escort the wounded soldiers to the mountains!

Looking at the retreating figures of the villagers, Brigadier Han raised his voice and shouted: "Guard platoon, follow me to stop the Japanese!"

The soldiers of the guard platoon responded in unison: "Yes!"

The next moment, Brigadier Han led the guard platoon in the opposite direction to the common people and quickly rushed to the wall position of Xitang Town.

This is a death retrograde.
Chapter completed!