In the headquarters of the 21st Army in the center of Guangzhou, there is a busy scene everywhere. The staff officers are walking hurriedly in the combat hall. As the roar of artillery gets closer and closer, the expressions on their faces
His expression became increasingly serious.
Tian Zhongjiu, Chief of Staff of the 21st Army, hurriedly knocked on the door of an office with several telegrams.
"Come in!"
Tanaka Kuichi opened the door, handed the telegram in his hand to Furuso Mikiro, who had been standing motionless in front of the window, and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, this is the telegram that has just been received. Please take a look at it."
Guzhuang Qianlang slowly turned his head, as if he had taken everything lightly and said with a faint smile: "What are you looking at? What else is better than the goal? It's just that another position was breached by the Chinese, and which commander was killed again.
That’s it. I won’t watch it anymore. Please tell me, what’s the situation outside now?”
"Hai!" Tanaka Jiuichi said after swallowing his saliva: "Your Excellency, now in the south, the Guards Mixed Brigade has lost two-thirds of the street, and in the west, the position of the 108th Division has also been lost.
Most of the troops in the 48th Division and the 38th Division in the north have also suffered casualties. We...we can't hold on any longer."
"This is something that has been expected for a long time." Guzhuang Qianlang said calmly: "I have expected today's outcome since the base camp vetoed the motion to send the 11th Army to reinforce us. But what I didn't expect was that it was to achieve someone's unwillingness.
It can be seen that the purpose of the people in the base camp is so naked."
Tanaka Jiuichi's heart trembled. He naturally knew who the person that Furushu Mikiro was talking about was, but what he didn't expect was that Furushu Mikiro would say it so nakedly and unscrupulously. However, when he thought about it again, he felt that it was normal.
, since His Excellency the Prince has decided to let Furushuo Qianlang die, there is no need for Gushuang Qianlang to be polite to him anymore.
After thinking for a while, Tanaka Jiuichi asked: "Your Excellency, Commander, what should we do next?"
"Huh... what should I do?" Guzhuang Qianlang sneered: "Do you still want me to teach you? How are you preparing for what I asked you to prepare?"
Tanaka Jiuichi couldn't help but tremble when he heard this, "Your Excellency, Commander, do you really want to burn down this ancient city?"
"Of course." There was a stern look in Guzhuang Qianlang's eyes, "Since the 21st Army has ceased to exist, is it still necessary for Guangzhou City to exist? If so, can't we still hold on for two or three days? Wait until
When the Chinese invade the city center, just wait for my order. As soon as I order you, start lighting fires. Although you can't burn the entire city of Guangzhou, you can still burn the most prosperous city center, hahaha...
"
As night fell slowly, the gunshots that had been ringing all day slowly subsided. Soldiers from both China and Japan returned to their positions and began to recharge their batteries in preparation for the next day's fighting.
And Suri, escorted by a group of guards, arrived at the 400 Division headquarters, which had moved its headquarters forward to the city.
As soon as he entered the headquarters, Suri saw a lot of busyness inside. The staff were busy counting casualties, counting the results of the battle, replenishing ammunition, and preparing for the next day's battle, while Bai Jingran was sitting on a shell box.
fell asleep on the stool.
"military……"
"Shh...Old Bai is too tired, let him take a nap."
Su Rui stopped Li Jinling, who was about to stand at attention and salute, and waved them to go their separate ways. He walked gently to Bai Jingran, took off his coat and put it on him, and then said to Li Jinling: "You and I
Come out for a moment."
Su Rui walked out of the room. He came to the dilapidated yard in front and said to Li Jinling who was following him: "Chief of Staff Li, please report to me the results of the past two days."
"yes!"
Li Jinling calmed down before saying: "Military seat, our progress today is quite smooth. We adopted the method of three regiments taking turns to attack to put pressure on the Japanese army in front, and used tanks and tank guns to conduct non-stop shelling on the Japanese army.
, the effect of this is very obvious. Today our progress has accelerated by one third compared to the scheduled progress. But the disadvantage is that it consumes too much ammunition. The ammunition sent by the supply camp yesterday was expected to last for three days today.
Only two-thirds of it was consumed.”
"Well, you did a good job." Su Rui nodded and asked, "Then do you need any more support?"
"Of course this exists." Li Jinling said: "In the past few days, our division has suffered a lot of casualties. According to statistics, more than two thousand brothers have been killed, and nearly two thousand others have been wounded and have lost their combat effectiveness. The strength of each company
If it’s not enough, can you bring us some new recruits?”
Su Rui secretly sighed in his heart. The casualties of more than 4,000 people also meant that the casualties of the 400 Division had reached more than 20%. This ratio was already relatively high. The situation of the other two divisions was also similar.
Not much better, in order to capture Guangzhou City, the sacrifice of three hundred troops was really not small.
He thought for a while and then said: "I understand your difficulties. Let's do it. Just a few days ago, Chief Zhang Fakui and Chief Li from the Fifth War Zone supported a group of our recruits. After training, they also arrived in Jiangmen yesterday. Tomorrow I will
First, I will give you two thousand new recruits to temporarily relieve your urgent need. However, I came here today because I have another task for you to do. It will be considered a merit if this task is completed for our plan to regain Guangzhou this time.
Perfect, otherwise even if we wipe out all the 21st Army here, it will only be a failure."
"Sir Su, if you have any tasks, just give them your orders!" A voice suddenly sounded from behind.
Su Rui turned around to look and laughed: "You old man, what are you doing here if you don't want to sleep a little longer in the headquarters?"
The person who came was none other than Bai Jingran, and he smiled horribly and said: "Sir, who can sleep soundly at this time? No, I was half asleep when I heard your voice, so I got up now."
"
"Haha..." Su Rui smiled, pointed at Bai Jingran helplessly and said: "Okay, since you are here, I will just tell you. That's it, the Japanese say they want to burn Guangzhou
After the plan for the ashes was exposed, they have already restrained themselves. However, according to our aerial reconnaissance during the day today, the Japanese piled up a lot of kindling and firewood in the city center. I guess it was Furuzou Chiro who wanted to use it at the last moment.
Burn down the city center. The city center is the most prosperous area in Guangzhou and the most densely populated area. If it really burns down, the losses will be too great. So I want you to send at least one reinforcement battalion.
Sneak into the city center at night and wait until the main force invades the city center. Cooperate with the main force inside and outside to crush the Japanese army's plan. Can you do it?"
Bai Jingran and Li Jinling couldn't help but glance at each other, and said with some embarrassment: "Sir, the city center is the home of the Japs, and the troops there are the strongest. Not to mention whether they can successfully sneak in, even if they can sneak in and lurk, they can't hide.
Once there is an exchange of fire, the Japanese will definitely encounter a crazy counterattack, and this task will probably be very difficult to complete."
"If it's not difficult, I won't look for you." Su Rui's expression was very determined, "Well, I can promise you that once the troops lurking in start fighting, I will send the air force to support them in the air. I think with the air
Support, they can’t even withstand the Japanese counterattack, right?”
Bai Jingran said in shock: "Sir, use air support? Are you afraid of blowing up the center of Guangzhou?"
"I can't worry about that anymore." Su Rui waved his hand, "If we don't use air support, the city center will be destroyed. If we do, we might be able to save part of it. You should know which is more important."
The two of Kashiwa Jingran were silent. The power of aerial bombs is very powerful, and if it is released in a small area like the city center, the destructive power it will cause is even more amazing. However, if it is not used, it will definitely not work if the Japanese burn down the city center.
That's why they were very hesitant.
"well……"
After a long time, Bai Jingran let out a long sigh and cursed: "Grandma, why are our people suffering and our city still suffering despite the fighting? You are so damn unwilling to do so."
Su Rui sneered: "Old Bai, don't worry, the good days of the Japanese will not last long. One day we will set foot in Tokyo and do what the Japanese have done on our land. We will make Japan
People have paid ten or even a hundred times the price for launching this war! Believe me, such a day is not too far away!"
The silent night covered the earth. The Japanese soldiers who had been fighting for a day also hid in their bunkers and rested quietly. The high-intensity fighting for several days had exhausted them. Everyone was seizing the time to recharge.
Work hard.
"Boom boom..."
Suddenly, a rumbling sound of artillery broke the tranquility of the night. Dozens of artillery shells fell around the bunker where they were, blasting several nearby firepower points into the west. At the same time, there were loud shouts of killing from the front.
.
The sudden artillery fire alerted all the Japanese troops. A major immediately jumped up and shouted: "Quickly... enter the position, the Chinese begin to attack!"
For all armies, the sound of gunfire is an order. No need for the Japanese commander to say anything, all the Japanese soldiers immediately jumped up like springs and ran towards their respective posts.
Soon, tongues of orange-red flames spurted out from each of the Japanese army's bunkers.
"Quick...quick...keep up, keep up with the front, don't fall behind."
In the dark night, a group of troops wearing gray-green military uniforms were quietly walking through a secluded alley. The awe-inspiring person walking in front of the group was Wang Chunsheng, who had escaped from the Japanese two days ago. Behind him were several soldiers.
Hundreds of soldiers ordered to point interspersed missions.
ps:
Thank you for the tip at the beginning of a new life!