The brothers led by Yang Ling and the Jiangbei guerrillas led by Zhang Tie worked together to encircle and annihilate more than a hundred members of the Japanese task force. This was the first time the guerrillas fought against the Japanese and they suffered heavy losses due to lack of experience.
But he is full of optimism about the future, because with the weapons and ammunition presented by Yang Ling, Zhang Tie believes that it won't be long before the Jiangbei guerrillas will grow rapidly and become more powerful than before.
Xiao Tianliang of the anti-rape team was also very happy. He also participated in this battle on behalf of the anti-rape team, so he also received twenty rifles of various types, a Czech light machine gun, and a total of more than 300 rounds of ammunition. He now has
I was wondering whether I should go back and immediately expand the strength of the anti-corruption team.
Zhang Tie and Xiao Tianliang were happy because of their great harvest, but Yang Ling could not be happy. There was always a haze in his heart because he knew that this small victory was too insignificant compared to the upcoming defeat in Nanjing.
Thinking that the city of Nanjing would turn into a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, and that countless innocent people would be slaughtered, did he feel endless pain? This pain came from his own powerlessness.
"Captain Yang, are you feeling unwell?" Zhang Tie, the guerrilla leader, asked with concern when he saw Yang Ling's bad expression.
Yang Ling shook his head, tried his best to smile and said, "I'm fine."
"Oh, it's okay." Zhang Tie then said with a smile: "Battle Commander Yang, let's go too. I have already ordered my comrades to go back to the station to prepare food and drinks. We have won such a big victory this time. Tonight we
You have to have a good drink to celebrate."
"Captain Zhang Tie, the Nanjing War is about to break out. Time is running out. I think we'll forget about celebrating. I'll treat you to a drink next time we meet." Yang Ling rejected Zhang Tie's invitation.
Yang Ling has figured out that Nanjing is destined to burn in the flames of war. Although his strength is very small and insignificant in the face of the upcoming crisis in Nanjing, as a bloody Chinese soldier, he should not escape, but should
He threw himself into the battle to defend Nanjing without hesitation, did his part, and did not hesitate to go through fire and water.
"Captain Yang, are you really going to Nanjing?" Zhang Tie was slightly surprised.
Yang Ling replied categorically: "The Japanese army is approaching the border. As soldiers, we should stick to the front line against the enemy."
Zhang Tie sighed slightly and said: "Battle Commander Yang, for the sake of us fighting the enemy side by side, I will tell you the truth. Our organization has received intelligence that there are twenty Japanese soldiers attacking Nanjing this time."
There are tens of thousands of people, and the defenders are only a dozen broken divisions. Nanjing is already extremely dangerous, and everyone else is fleeing. Why do you, a mere hundred or so people, bother to wade into this muddy water?
If you don’t listen to it, you will die if you go.”
"Yes, Battalion Commander Yang, even if you don't think about yourself, think about these brothers. They are all good guys who fight against the Japanese. Even your Chairman Chiang Kai-shek has run away, so why do you need to take them with you?"
If you are going to die, just stay here as I say. Anyway, it’s all about fighting the Japanese.” Xiao Tianliang, the anti-trafficking team, also tried to persuade Yang Ling.
Yang Ling smiled bitterly and shook his head. Nanjing was no longer a question of whether it could be defended or not, but a brutal massacre. Although he knew that his power was insignificant, he still wanted to work hard and save one more person if he could.
So I have to go to Nanjing.
However, Zhang Tie's words also reminded Yang Ling that although he wanted to fight in Nanjing and do his part, they had no right to take their brothers with them to die.
"Captain Zhang, Mr. Xiao, please stop talking. I have decided to leave. I just want to ask you to do me two small favors before I leave. Is that okay?"
Seeing Yang Ling being so stubborn, Zhang Tie and the others sighed helplessly. After annihilating the Japanese task force this time, they had a good impression of Yang Ling and the others. They really couldn't bear to follow them to their death. However, Yang Ling insisted on guarding Nanjing and let them go.
They were full of regrets for Yang Ling and these veterans.
Zhang Tie was also a good-natured person, and he immediately agreed: "Commander Yang, you have helped us so much and given us weapons and ammunition. If you need anything, just ask us. Our guerrillas will help you even if we go through fire and water."
"Yes, Commander Yang, just say it." Xiao Tianliang also agreed.
"Then thank you Captain Zhang and Mr. Xiao." Seeing how generous they were, Yang Ling first expressed his gratitude.
Yang Ling pointed to the brothers who were injured in the battle and said: "Going to Nanjing is destined to be extremely dangerous. It is inconvenient to carry these injured brothers. I want them to stay here with you to recuperate. Isn't it convenient?"
After listening to Yang Ling's words, Zhang Tie laughed: "Hey, what do I think it's about? Brother Yang, don't worry, these brothers were all injured fighting the Japanese. They are all good. There is nothing inconvenient for you."
Don’t worry, we will take good care of them and make sure they are lively and energetic next time you see them.”
"Thank you very much, Captain Zhang." Yang Ling knew that Nanjing would definitely be in darkness by then, and these injured brothers would not be able to help much if they went there, so it would be better to stay here to recuperate.
"The second thing is that I want to ask Captain Zhang to help me collect a large number of ferries." Yang Ling paused and continued.
Xiao Tianliang said with a smile: "Captain Yang, no problem, I will carry the ferry and I will ensure that you can cross the river smoothly."
Yang Ling shook his head and said: "Mr. Xiao, I think you misunderstood. We need at least thousands of ferries, and the more the better."
Xiao Tianliang was confused, frowned and asked: "You only have more than a hundred people, why do you need so many ferries?"
"There are still at least 400,000 soldiers and civilians in Nanjing City who have not yet evacuated. Although our troops have fought bloody battles, the Japanese have aircraft and artillery. If we cannot hold on by then, facing the extremely vicious Japanese, the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the city will be in trouble."
It's dangerous. I'm preparing a ferry just in case. If we can't hold on then, we can easily evacuate."
Although Yang Ling knew that Nanjing was destined to be unable to be defended, he couldn't say those depressing words to affect the morale of the army, so he said it tactfully. He needed the ferry to save people.
Zhang Tie and the others put away their smiles, thinking of the hundreds of thousands of unarmed people in the city facing bloody bayonets. If the army cannot hold on by then, and the natural dangers of the Yangtze River behind them block the retreat, it will be really terrible.
This is a desperate situation. Once the Japanese go crazy, the consequences will be disastrous.
"I'm afraid our guerrillas won't be able to collect thousands of ferries at once, but don't worry, Commander Yang, I will contact the organization immediately and try to collect thousands of ferries to facilitate the evacuation of the people." Zhang Tie patted his chest with a solemn expression:
"It's just that the river near Nanjing has been ordered to be blocked. Even if we collect the ferry, I'm afraid it will be confiscated by the troops. What do you think?"
"We have collected that the ferry can be hidden on the river near Nanjing. At the same time, I will send people to assist you. You only need to send the ferry to Xiaguan Ferry on the evening of the 12th. By then, the blockade order on the river should have been lifted." Yang Ling
Feeling worried, he ordered: "Captain Zhang, Mr. Xiao, this is related to the life and death of hundreds of thousands of our soldiers and civilians in Nanjing. Please send the ferry to us when the time comes."
Although Zhang Tie didn't know why Yang Ling judged that the blockade order on the river would be lifted by then, he chose to believe Yang Ling and gave a guarantee: "Captain Yang, don't worry, the ferry issue is on our shoulders, and we won't just watch it.
Leading hundreds of thousands of people to death."
After Yang Ling discussed some details with Zhang Tie and others, he summoned the brothers from the guerrilla camp.
"Brothers, going to Nanjing is extremely dangerous. It can even be said that there is no chance of death. I don't want to take you to die. I will let most of you stay to help Captain Zhang and others collect ferries, but I also need a few people who are not afraid of death to follow them.
I’m going to Nanjing on a mission, who is willing to go with me?”
As soon as Yang Ling finished speaking, more than a hundred brothers immediately began to whisper among themselves. They all knew in their hearts that Nanjing was a pit of fire and they would die if they jumped, but they still stood up without hesitation.
"Batalion Commander, I'll go with you!" Liu Yidao spoke first.
Qin Shou also shouted: "I'll go too!"
"Wherever you go, battalion commander, we will go!" Some brothers shouted loudly.