For the Kawagishi Division, the failure and losses in today's first exploratory attack did not have a serious impact. On the contrary, it verified the Nanyuan position deployment information provided by Pan Yugui - the student military training regiment position was indeed the entire Nanyuan.

The weakest point in the defense line.

Next, with another air-ground coordinated operation and artillery cover, we can capture the student military training regiment in front and break through the Nanyuan defense line in one fell swoop.

Nanyuan Defense War Command Headquarters.

"Report to the military seat, the casualties of the student military training group have been counted." A combat staff officer hurried in and reported to Deputy Commander Tong Linge.

"Read it!" Tong Linge held up the binoculars with both hands and stared at the student military training group's position several kilometers away, with a stern look on his face and gritted his teeth.

"The student military training regiment lost 365 people, 100 were seriously injured, and 400 were slightly injured. The remaining troops, including the seriously injured and command personnel, totaled 726 people. The captain and deputy of the first brigade were killed, and the first brigade was killed.

The captains of the 2nd and 3rd squadrons were killed, the captain and deputy of the 2nd squadron were killed, the 5th, 7th and 8th squadron captains were killed, and Feng Hongguo was slightly injured."

The combat staff officer raised the casualty statistics report in his hand and read quickly: "According to incomplete statistics, a total of about 150 Japanese troops were killed in this blockade, and one Japanese lieutenant and one lieutenant were killed. The casualty ratio was 3:1.

The military training regiment's command system is in a state of paralysis, the troops' ammunition has been exhausted, and Feng Hongguo is now commanding the troops."

"Three hundred and sixty people were killed and a hundred were seriously injured... The student military training group is almost exhausted." Tong Linge fell silent after hearing this set of statistics.

The military training group had a full strength of 1,500 people, but now there are only 726 people left including the seriously injured, and the casualty rate is as high as 51%!

Through the telescope, he could clearly see the situation in the forward position. Hundreds of dead young soldiers lay on the ground forever, their eyes blurred and unconscious, maintaining the posture of fighting the Japanese soldiers before they died.

Seeing this scene, Tong Linge was extremely heartbroken and didn't know what to say.

You must know that these young soldiers of the military training regiment are one of the most valuable assets of the 29th Army. They have a junior high school degree or above. Some are from wealthy families, some are talented, some have outstanding talents, and some have outstanding achievements. If

If they can successfully complete the two-year training of the military training group, they can join the 29th Army and become officers that others will envy.

However, reality has no ifs.

The Japanese troops arrived too quickly, and the response from above was too slow.

The student military training regiment has no aircraft or artillery support, no heavy weapons, and the few grenades they have used up yesterday. They only have old Hanyang-made and old sleeves, and less than twenty rounds of ammunition.

Fight the Japanese army with extremely poor weapons levels.

Under normal circumstances, the student military training regiment should not be equipped with such weapons, but due to the emergency, Nanyuan only had these outdated weapons.

Nowadays, because Wanping City and Marco Polo Bridge are almost controlled by the Japanese army, Beiping City has lost its connection with the outside world. With the fierce battles with the Japanese army for days, the ammunition reserves and strategic materials of the 29th Army in Beiping City have dropped to the bottom at a speed visible to the naked eye.

, if Nanjing had not secretly transported a batch of official rifles into Peiping yesterday, the situation of weapons and ammunition would have been even worse.

"Ask the student military training group to withdraw. We cannot let them fight anymore. Move the Second Regiment of the Special Agent Brigade and the Third Company of Guards to attack." Tong Linge took a deep breath and issued the order.

"Yes!" The combat staff officer left immediately.

"Military seat, the Kawagishi Division seems to know our defense situation, and specially selected the defense area of ​​the student military training regiment to attack. Starting from the entire Nanyuan defense line, this is the weakest point." At this time, Zhao Dengyu, commander of the 132th Division, who was standing next to him, slowly said

said.

"Shuncheng, you mean, someone leaked our defense information?" Tong Linge's pupils suddenly shrank and he said in a deep voice.

"It should be." Zhao Dengyu affirmed: "After all, we will never lack traitors and lackeys in our ranks. Two regiments of our 132nd Division were ambushed by the Japanese army in Tuanhe. In addition, the Japanese army is now specifically attacking the defense line of the student military training regiment. This is definitely not the case.

What a coincidence!"

"These damn beasts, if I catch him, I will have to peel off this guy's skin and cramps! Staff Yang, immediately find a way to contact the military commander, inform him of the possible leakage of Nanyuan's military defense information, and ask for the next decision." Tong Linge was a little confused.

I couldn't sit still anymore, thinking that my own defenders' positions were exposed to the eyes of the Japanese like transparent glass, and a feeling like a light on my back came to my mind, and I gritted my teeth and said.

If Zhao Dengyu's judgment was correct, then this Nanyuan defense battle must be over, and the troops should be organized to withdraw from the position immediately.

The reason is very simple, this battle cannot be fought!

Nanyuan is already under attack from both sides, and the Kawagishi Division has a huge advantage with its aircraft and heavy artillery. If the position deployment information is still leaked, Tong Linge really can't find any way to defend Nanyuan.

But if you want to abandon Nanyuan and retreat, you must get a retreat order from Song Zheyuan.

"Military seat, the headquarters radio station has not been repaired yet. The communication systems of various departments were destroyed by the Japanese army. We cannot get in touch with the military commander." Yang Zhi, the communications staff officer, immediately reported.

Due to a serious lack of air defense weapons, the 29th Army troops stationed in the area around Nanyuan Airport suffered devastating air strikes. The command system completely collapsed, and communications between various departments were blocked, making it impossible to effectively transmit orders.

The last radio station in the headquarters was damaged in the last round of bombing by Japanese army aircraft. Communications personnel are dismantling parts from other radio stations and repairing the least damaged radio station.

"How long will it take to repair it?" Tong Linge was startled when he heard this, suppressed the anger in his heart, and asked.

"At least five hours." Yang Zhi responded.

"Five hours... The Japanese army will not give us five hours." Tong Linge shook his head and sighed, thinking about countermeasures in his mind. There were only two options left for him at the moment. One, defend Nanyuan, and two, press the button without asking for instructions.

The original plan was to retreat via Dahongmen.

The importance of Nanyuan is irreplaceable. If Tong Linge loses Nanyuan, it will be equivalent to completely losing the Pingjin area.

But if we want to defend to the death, with the few troops we have... without support, we cannot withstand the attack of a Japanese division-level force.

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At the forward position, the student military training regiment received an order to withdraw and change defenses. This order made all the trainees breathe a sigh of relief, and their extremely tight nerves were finally relieved. Then Feng Hongguo took over the defense change with the Second Regiment of the Secret Service Brigade and the Guard Platoon, and organized the personnel

Retreat in an orderly manner.

"Tan Qing, your marksmanship is really good. I will give you credit for killing a Japanese lieutenant colonel. After you go back this time, you will definitely be promoted." Squadron leader Wang Shu, who was slightly injured, held up a pair of

The seriously wounded man was on a stretcher in front. He was panting and said to Tan Qing who was behind the stretcher: "How is it? Is this Zhongfu good to use?"

After this battle, Tan Qing had killed eight Japanese soldiers, far exceeding the average level of the military training regiment, and ranked first in the entire regiment in terms of the number of enemies annihilated.

In terms of quality, there are two officers, a Japanese squad leader and a Japanese lieutenant colonel, as well as three light and heavy machine gunners. The gold content is terrifyingly high.

"It's much easier to use than the old sleeve. Now I can shoot at a target about 150 meters away. Once I get familiar with the gun, I'll probably be able to shoot at 200 meters." Tan Qing, who was carrying a stretcher, responded.

Wang Shu and Tan Qing were both lucky, both of them were alive.

Of course, in terms of luck, it must be Tan Qing. He is one of the few members of the military training corps who is unscathed.

During the hand-to-hand combat just now, they specifically used guns to attack lower-level Japanese commanders. The fact that the student military training group was able to win this hand-to-hand combat was inseparable from Tan Qing.

"200 meters? Good guy, with your pistol skills, you can definitely make a fool of yourself." Wang Shu sighed, shooting at a target of 200 meters was something he couldn't even imagine.

"I just want to destroy the Japanese invaders." Tan Qing smiled.

"Buzz!" At this moment, a low and distant familiar roar suddenly came from the sky. The Japanese army's four Type 93 bombers and four Type 95 fighter jets formed an air attack formation, from far to near, heading south.

Came from the garden position.

"Damn it, Japanese planes! Tan Qing, hurry up, there's a ditch ahead!" Hearing the movement from the sky, Wang Shu's expression changed, knowing that this was the second attack launched by the Japanese army, he looked around and found fifty

A ditch meters away.

Tan Qing's face was solemn, he nodded immediately, his foot speed suddenly increased, and he ran forward quickly carrying the seriously injured person on the stretcher.

From hearing the sound of the plane to arriving in the sky, the whole process takes about five minutes.

Upon seeing this, the retreating student military training regiment searched for bunkers as quickly as possible. The Second Regiment of the Special Agent Brigade and the Guard Platoon, which had just taken over the defense, hid in the artillery hole.

As long as the aerial bomb does not directly hit the anti-gun hole, the damage can be greatly reduced.

As for direct hits…

The results speak for themselves.

Soon, the Japanese air attack formation from Chengde Airport flew over Nanyuan. Aerial bombs weighing hundreds of kilograms fell like rain, covering the Nanyuan position. Two Type 93 bombers and two Type 99 bombers fell like rain.

Type 5 fighter jets focused on bombing the area where the Second Regiment of the Special Agent Brigade was located.

The Nanyuan position was plunged into a sea of ​​fire, and the position of the Second Regiment of the Special Agent Brigade, which was under special care, ranked first in bombing density.

The bombers completed their bombing, and the fighter jets conducted several rounds of strafing on the ground positions. The heavy artillery group affiliated with the Kawagishi Division opened fire again, conducting coordinated infantry and artillery operations to cover the first regiment's attack.

The first exploratory attack was at the brigade level.

The second time was the real attack, with the strength reaching the alliance level!

Kawagishi Bunzaburo knew this truth well. He admired the student military training regiment who dared to engage in hand-to-hand combat, but he would never give up this precious opportunity to break through the Nanyuan position.

As the Japanese army launched the second round of large-scale offensive, the defensive situation of Nanyuan took a turn for the worse.

At 9:30 in the morning, facing the second fierce attack launched by the Japanese army, Tong Linge, who had not received Song Zheyuan's order to retreat, had no choice but to order the frontline troops to retreat in an orderly manner toward the airport and shrink the defense line.

Due to the loss of radio communication, the Nanyuan defenders immediately fell into chaos as soon as they heard the order to retreat. Some troops followed the order and retreated while fighting.

Ask for instructions to retreat and immediately abandon the position and retreat.

"Send a message to Commander Xiangyue Qingsi that the Kawagishi Division has broken through the Nanyuan defense line at 10:15 and is expected to break through the Nanyuan Airport before 12:00. Tong Linge is suspected of losing contact with Song Zheyuan and still has not received a retreat order from Song Zheyuan.

"In the Kawagishi Division headquarters, Kawagishi Bunzaburo observed the battlefield situation, nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered to the Japanese staff beside him.

"Hi!" The young Japanese staff officer nodded in response, turned and left.

"Your Excellency Kawagan, Tong Linge and Zhao Dengyu never expected that you were the first to know about Song Zheyuan's retreat order." Pan Yugui paid timely compliments.

Bunzaburo Kawagishi smiled: "Thanks to you, Mr. Pan."

Song Zheyuan had issued a retreat order to the Nanyuan defenders as early as the morning of the 28th. However, due to the loss of contact with the radio station, he had no choice but to send communications troops to Nanyuan.

Coincidentally, this retreat order passed through the hands of Pan Yugui, and then before Tong Linge and Zhao Dengyu received the order, Bunzaburo Kawagishi received the order containing the complete retreat route and time schedule.

In the opinion of Bunzaburo Kawagishi, this matter is really interesting and very challenging to the imagination. After all, this is an order to retreat of an army.

However, there are always some differences between actual development and ideas.
To be continued...