Prepare the first trench of the first regiment's position.

After two hours of hard work, Liang Shanhao's minelaying plan was finally completed.

All mines are laid in important locations in the first trench, such as machine gun nests, anti-gun holes and other key locations.

The kind of landmine Liang Shanhao deployed was the famous German S-type jumping mine, which was a nightmare for infantrymen.

Once the enemy steps into the trench and accidentally triggers this anti-infantry mine, countless iron beads throughout the mine will jump up to half waist height, killing and injuring the enemy.

This kind of landmine is different from ordinary landmines, and its lethality is absolutely overwhelming.

Any enemy who steps on such a landmine will be killed or injured.

A platoon leader who was sweating profusely ran over with a shovel: "Report to the battalion commander that all 36 mines have been laid."

Glancing at Dongfang's belly white, the battalion commander showed a satisfied look on his face: "How long is it until the four o'clock limit for the regiment?"

The platoon leader responded: "There are still 10 minutes!"

Breathing a long sigh of relief, the first battalion commander said with a look of relief in his voice: "Well done! Brothers, thank you for your hard work! Pass my order, all brothers should bring their tools and go to the second defense to rest."

He gave a military salute to the battalion commander, and the platoon leader responded: "Yes!"

However, in order to ensure the secrecy of the minefield, the first battalion commander personally inspected the minefield when evacuating a line of defense.

Some mines were too obviously laid out, and the Japanese would feel something was wrong at first sight. Fortunately, the battalion commander was very good at laying mines, and he personally readjusted the mines, trying to make the mine points blend in with the surrounding environment.

War is full of deception.

Braying is a deceptive job.

The commander of the first battalion is an officer who has been in the war for a long time. He is really not good at strategizing. But when it comes to mine laying, the commander of the first battalion is second to none. No one dares to say first.

I remember that during the Battle of Songhu, the Sichuan Army Corps, where a battalion commander was serving, was being pursued by the Japanese while evacuating the Shanghai theater.

According to the scout's report, there was a squadron of Japanese soldiers driven up, while the Sichuan regiment led by the first battalion commander only had more than 800 people, and their weapons were all old-fashioned Hanyang-made sleeves.

Based on the speed of the Japanese pursuit, the entire Sichuan Army may not see the sun rise in Nanjing tomorrow.

But a living person can still be choked to death by urine.

The weapons of the Sichuan Army were not very good, but they still had landmines. When they evacuated Nanjing, the first battalion commander also handed over four boxes of German anti-infantry mines to the Central Army.

The first battalion commander told his idea to the regimental commander. The regimental commander's eyes lit up and he immediately made the decision: "Old Xiong, this is a great idea, so let's do it!"

The Sichuan regiment quickly marched to an open area, while the first battalion commander completed the mine laying as quickly as possible.

Soon, the Japanese squadron arrived. Due to the consecutive days of great victories, the Japanese officers could not help but be overly complacent. They led the troops on their tall horses and crashed into the mine array arranged by the battalion commander.

Not even a single reconnaissance leader was sent, and the entire Japanese squadron just kept rushing towards the minefield.

As the saying goes, a proud soldier will be defeated.

In a violent explosion, the Japanese squadron was killed and injured, and the Sichuan Army Corps, which had been severely injured, was suddenly unable to continue.

The Japanese squadron leader riding a tall horse was also blown to pieces, and his hands, feet and body were immediately separated.

This time, the performance of the ambush against the Japanese squadron was reported to the Sichuan Army Headquarters. The Commander-in-Chief of the Sichuan Army issued a telegram of commendation, and the reputation of the first battalion commander for his skill in using mines began to spread throughout the Shanghai-Nanjing Theater.

It was precisely because of Liang Shanhao's appreciation of the 1st Battalion Commander's ability to use mines that he gave the 1st Battalion Commander the responsibility of laying mines.

In the trenches of the second line of defense.

A battalion of soldiers who had just been withdrawn from the first defense were resting in the artillery hole.

Picking up a piece of compressed biscuit and chewing it in his mouth, the commander of the third battalion sneered: "Old Xiong, you said our regiment didn't fight well, why did you let your regiment withdraw to our third battalion? Isn't it because of the regiment?

Your battalion is severely attrited, are you going to take care of you?"

With his eyes widened, Lao Xiong shouted at the top of his lungs: "Hey, what do you mean by the commander of your third battalion? Are you out of practice? Don't think that you are a genuine member of the Central Army. I am a battalion transferred from the Sichuan Army.

I am afraid of you!"

With a arrogant look, the commander of the third battalion said: "Just practice, no one is afraid of whom!"

Seeing the two battalion commanders rolling up their sleeves and about to get started, Liang Shanhao appeared at this moment.

Liang Shanhao cursed at the top of his voice: "You two battalion commanders are all panicking, aren't you? Do you think this fortification is uncomfortable, or do you think these compressed biscuits are not delicious!"

Seeing Liang Shanhao getting angry, the commander of the first battalion laughed bitterly and said: "Please calm down, it was the commander of the third battalion who took the lead. He looks down on me, who comes from the Sichuan Army!"

After looking the Third Battalion Commander up and down, Liang Shanhao sneered: "Third Battalion Commander, you only have a few more heads and arms than the First Battalion Commander. As an officer of the regular army, you can't set an example.

Here, no matter which local army you come from, they are all Chinese soldiers. You can't just cause trouble for Lao Xiong, you hear me!"

Putting their feet together, the third battalion commander said seriously: "Yes, regimental seat!"

After looking around at the soldiers who were eating dry food in the second trench, Liang Shanhao raised his voice and asked: "Brothers, do you have enough dry food? If not, I still have it at the regiment headquarters."

The soldiers of the first reserve regiment who were tasting the US Army's C rations responded in unison: "Enough!"

A soldier shouted: "Tuanzong, when will our group have a hot meal! We have been eating dry food for a week! Our appetite is starting to whet our appetite!"

With a kind look on his face, Liang Shanhao responded loudly: "After this battle, I'll invite everyone to have a good meal at Zuixianlou in Nanjing City, and then go to Chenyu Lane to relax and unwind, okay?"

His eyes shone brightly, and a veteran smiled flatteringly and said: "Commander, we haven't been to a place like this for a long time. You have a share in listening! Everyone in the first regiment is prepared, and everyone owes us a trip to Shenyu Lane."

Have fun.”

Nodding, Liang Shanhao said with a smile: "Okay, okay! I, Liang Shanhao, will never break my promise. As long as everyone can survive! Fight the Japanese well and hold the position! Everything is easy to talk to!"

A group of soldiers cheered: "Yes! We will never let the little devil set foot in Nanjing City."

Walking on the way to the brigade headquarters, Liang Shanhao couldn't help but fell into deep thought about the encouragement just now.

The city of Nanjing is now besieged on all sides. The Japs have surrounded the city and the Nanjing garrison has no outside assistance.

Prepare that the fate of the first regiment will be severely tested.

I don't know how many of these hundreds of warriors will be left in the coming battle.

Although the future is bleak, in order to boost the morale of the soldiers, Liang Shanhao, as a military commander, can only draw a big pie for them.

When people are in desperate situations, what they need most is hope.

Now that the city of Nanjing is in danger, and the atmosphere of failure has already spread to the entire army, Liang Shanhao has to give more encouragement to the soldiers at this time.

Even though some people may never have the opportunity to go to the restaurant downstairs in Zuixian or go to Chenyu Lane to appreciate the beauty they have longed for, Liang Shanhao still has to draw a blueprint for them.

Of course, this blueprint is slightly inflammatory and deceptive, but it is the hope that supports them in continuing to fight.
Chapter completed!