"What does the military throne mean?" Chief of Staff Luo Lie asked. As Hu Zongnan's chief of staff and junior, he was still very able to consider issues from Hu Zongnan's standpoint.

"I mean, we should not withdraw all of them, leave a brigade of troops here for the final resistance!" This is the answer given by Hu Zongnan after careful consideration.

"I understand. The military throne means to leave a certain force here to resist, so that the chief of the war zone cannot blame us. Moreover, in late September, we also wiped out more than 5,000 enemies, and this achievement was made.

, enough to show off. Right?" Luo Lie said with a smile.

"Yes, that's true." Hu Zongnan nodded, "If our Central Army was responsible for the periphery rescue operations, I wouldn't think of retreating, but our reinforcements were some miscellaneous troops. Even if they were willing to save us, it wouldn't be that way.

It’s an easy thing. If the operation is not done properly, I’m afraid that our 17th Legion will all have to be explained in Xinyang.”

"I understand, thank you for your advice!" Luo Lie saluted a military salute very seriously. For him, he could not consider the issue completely from Hu Zongnan's standpoint. When he heard the latter say this, he seemed to understand something.

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Hu Zongnan sighed casually and said, "No matter what, we are all the Central Army, which is the essence of our Huangpu. If our troops are completely destroyed, what will the principal take to firmly sit in his position? So, we have to fight,

But it depends on how to fight. Our First Army is the starting unit of the Central Army, and the principal also went from the position of the commander of the First Army. We will protect the First Army, so we will protect the principal. Even if we retreat, the principal will not pursue us.

The responsibility is that we are to be called traitors and do nothing, so we must leave a brigade as the guardian force."

"Actually, the military commander said that he could understand the humble duties. The Japanese army on the north bank of the Yangtze River had already broken through the Tianjia Town Fortress, and the Japanese army on the south bank of the Yangtze River had also broken through the Fuchikou Fortress. Both Japanese troops were approaching Wuhan indefinitely. Wuhan fell, it was

Sooner or later, it's just a matter of problem." Luo Lie added, after all, if he could not understand Hu Zongnan's intentions, he would not have been able to be the chief of staff of the 17th Legion and the First Army.

Hu Zongnan nodded and said, "It's good that you can understand. You can draw up a plan immediately. The last time we will evacuate will be at noon tomorrow."

"Yes! Military seat!" Luo Lie replied, "Then should we ask the war zone chief for this plan?"

"No, never." Hu Zongnan said firmly, "If we ask them for instructions, they will never let us retreat. When we want to retreat, we will definitely follow the footsteps of Han Fuqu, Long Muhan and others,

We can't be so stupid."

"I understand, I guarantee to complete the task." After saying that, Luo Lie turned around and left.

...

Just when the fifth war zone was full of confidence in Hu Zongnan's "the world's No. 1 Army" guarding Xinyang, no one would have thought that Chief Hu Zongnan was ready to run away.

Hu Zongnan not only wanted to run away, but also thought clearly about the retreat.

Luo Le is worthy of being a trusted person by Hu Zongnan. He absolutely carried out the order of Hu Zongnan without any fault. A complete retreat plan was completed within an hour and presented to Hu Zongnan.

Hu Zongnan sat in the office and looked at the plan that Luo Lean made carefully. When he looked at it, he kept nodding. Obviously, he was very satisfied with the plan.

"Lingmei (listed number), did a good job. I will convey it immediately and evacuate a batch of logistics and supplies troops tonight, and the main force will evacuate tomorrow morning." Hu Zongnan raised his head and said, and signed the document "Like,

I planned to be Hu Zongnan on October 11th, and then closed the papers and handed them back to the list.

"I understand." Luo Lie nodded.

In fact, Hu Zongnan was also very satisfied with the plan listed. With the time to retreat, the left-behind troops also made him very satisfied. The most important thing is that the brigade commander of the left-behind troops was a smart and awake person who could definitely know himself.

What should I do?

"Wait." When Luo Le was about to walk out of Hu Zongnan's office, Hu Zongnan called him.

"Yes." Luo Leye responded, and then walked back.

"The main force should wait for the evacuation tonight! If it evacuates in the morning, we will be tracked by enemy planes and our retreat direction will be exposed. This is extremely unfavorable for our army." Hu Zongnan added

One sentence.

"Okay." Ran replied.

"Execute it!" Hu Zongnan nodded.

...

On October 11, 1938, when all the national troops were doing their best to defend Xinyang, the logistics and supplies troops of the 17th Legion quietly withdrew from Xinyang, almost concealing everyone's

Even the commander-in-chief of the Fifth War Zone had no news.

On October 12, 1938, the Japanese army continued to advance while sending some troops to maintain order in the rear, capturing the positions of the national army and further approaching Xinyang, which had already formed a semi-encirclement of Xinyang City.

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On the night of the 12th, the commander of the army, Hu Zongnan, led the main force of the 17th Army (First Army) to evacuate from Xinyang, leaving only one brigade of troops as symbolic resistance.

"Military, don't we really say hello to the superiors and retreat?" Luo Lie asked with some concern.

"What are you afraid of? The sky has fallen, and there is a high top. Even if you have any responsibility, it is my responsibility. I have signed the approval form, so you don't have to worry about this." Lieutenant General Hu Zongnan really

He said generously, and then got on his exclusive military off-road vehicle.

"Yes, sir." Luo Yan responded.

Just before driving, Hu Zongnan said meaningfully: "However, after Xinyang falls, you can report this situation to the chief officer. You cannot cheat friendly forces, especially the 71st Army troops,

Otherwise, we'll be in a bit of trouble."

After hearing this, can Luo Lie still understand what the situation is? It is obvious that Hu Zongnan asked him to wait until Xinyang falls before reporting to the commander-in-chief of the Fifth War Zone.

An hour later, Hu Zongnan's main force (including armored troops and artillery troops) evacuated Xinyang County, and the Japanese troops were constantly attacking Xinyang's outer positions, as if they wanted to explore the situation of Xinyang City and further understand the defensive power of Xinyang City.

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However, what the Japanese army never expected was that these defenders outside Xinyang were not strong in combat. They completed the basic occupation of Xinyang's outer positions in just one hour.

"Why is this part of the enemy so weak in combat? It's not the style of Hu Zongnan's troops. If their troops were really so weak, it would be impossible to annihilate nearly 5,000 main forces of the Third Division." The 10th Division of the Japanese Army

Colonel Akashiya Yaede, the commander of the 10th Regiment, murmured that his troops had experienced the Taierzhuang Battle, and he himself survived the Taierzhuang Battle, so for the strength of the Chinese army, he

There is also a general understanding, and he also knows that with the strength of the main force of the Chinese Central Army, it is impossible for them to be occupied so easily.

So, in an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Colonel Aichai Yachung, but one thought was always telling him that Hu Zongnan, the enemy Central Army, might have to give up Xinyang City!

"Come here! Immediately inform the division headquarters and inform the division commander that our progress is very smooth and we have basically completed the occupation of the outer positions of Xinyang City. Please ask the commander of Shinozuka Yoshinomi Division to order the troops to continue to go to Xinyang City.

Attack!" Colonel Akashiya Yaede said loudly. Since this conclusion has been reached, then act immediately. Any change may occur if you step late!

"Hayi!!" the Japanese lieutenant next to him responded.

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