Liu Xing, the deputy commander of the garrison, had his headquarters withdrawn into the city. The loss of the Guanghuamen section of the city wall made him anxious. It was like a dam. If the gap was not blocked in time, it was likely to cause the entire wall to collapse.
After Yang Ling's reinforcements arrived, he climbed onto the roof and watched the battlefield situation with his binoculars.
There was a fierce exchange of fire near the Guanghua Gate in the telescope, and the thick smoke from the explosion blocked the view, making it impossible to see anything clearly due to the smoke.
Liu Xing simply sat on the roof, smoking one cigarette after another. His fingers holding the cigarette were trembling a little, and he was uneasy. He had already made the worst plan. If Yang Ling could not take back the city wall, he was ready to do so.
Take the guard battalion to plug the gap in person.
"Sir Liu, it's dangerous up there. It's better to come down and take shelter first."
Staff officer Liu Ming was very worried about Liu Xing's safety. The Japanese artillery fire was extending into the city. He wanted to persuade Liu Xing to come down from the roof.
Liu Xing didn't care at all. There were strong winds and waves. He really didn't pay attention to the Japanese artillery fire and was indifferent to the persuasion of his staff officer Liu Ming.
Liu Ming also stood at the bottom, worried and helpless, sighing and shaking his head.
Fortunately, good news came soon. The guerrilla battalion led by Yang Ling not only eliminated all the Japanese who broke into the city, but also recaptured the city wall and blocked the gap.
"I didn't see him wrong, I didn't see him wrong!"
Liu Xing, the deputy commander of the garrison, was so excited that he was a little incoherent and kept praising Yang Ling.
He quickly recovered from his excitement and turned to staff officer Liu Ming and said: "Advisor Liu, immediately order Yang Ling to consolidate the defense line on the spot to prevent the enemy from counterattack."
Staff officer Liu Ming gave a bitter smile and reported: "Sir Liu, Battalion Commander Yang has led his troops out of the city to fight back, leaving only one platoon in the gap in the city wall..."
Hearing this, Liu Xing was also shocked, "Why is Yang Ling so reckless! It's just nonsense! How can they fight back with just one battalion? Isn't this like trying to fight with eggs and stones?!"
Liu Xing was very angry. The Japanese were all elite field troops. Even if they failed, they still had strength. He simply did not believe that Yangling's mere battalion counterattack could make a difference. I was afraid that not only would the counterattack be unsuccessful, but it would suffer heavy losses and it would fall again.
city wall.
"Order Yang Ling to withdraw immediately!"
"Let Xie Chengrui's Second Regiment block the gap in Guanghua Gate and cover Yang Ling's retreat!" Liu Xing added.
"Sir Liu, Commander Xie also followed suit to fight back..."
Liu Xing was so angry that he was shaking all over: "What nonsense! Yang Ling is reckless, Xie Chengrui will follow his head and go crazy!"
Staff officer Liu Ming stood with his hands down and looked at the angry Liu Xing without saying a word. Based on his understanding of Yang Ling, he would never fight an uncertain battle. He couldn't tell whether he was just fooling around or not.
"Wu Jiang, you immediately take a company, no, take two companies from the guard camp to Guanghua Gate. You must guard the gap for me!"
"Yes!" Wu Jiang, deputy commander of the guard battalion, responded and hurriedly led the people straight to Guanghua Gate.
Just when Liu Xing was upset, Chief Lu, the head of the ammunition depot with a bruised nose and a swollen face, rushed to the Guanghuamen frontline headquarters in tears.
"Sir Liu, you have to make the decision for me!"
As soon as Chief Lu stepped through the door, he knelt down and fell at Liu Xing's feet, wailing with snot and tears.
The staff officers in the headquarters all turned their gazes over, looking at the bruised and swollen Chief Lu, wondering what had happened.
Liu Xing knew Chief Lu, and he also knew that He Yaozu, the director of the Military Commission, was his relative. For this reason, he specially called Chief Lu over and warned him, asking him to ensure the supply of ammunition to the frontline troops and worry about this Lu.
The section chief neglected his duties.
Now seeing Lu Ke coming over with a bruised nose and a swollen face to complain, Liu Xing was already upset, but there were so many troubles, so he frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"Chief Liu, you have to make the decision for me. Some people not only robbed the ammunition depot, but also beat me and threatened to kill me! I will not live anymore!"
"What! Who is so bold and dares to rob the ammunition depot!" Liu Xing was also surprised. He stood up in shock and said, "Say, they are from that army. I will punish them severely!"
The war on the front line is now tense, and the importance of the ammunition depot is self-evident. Now someone actually robbed the ammunition depot, how could he not be furious.
Seeing Liu Xing getting angry, a look of pride flashed across Chief Lu's fat face, and then he continued to cry: "It's from the guerrilla camp, led by the battalion commander named Yang Ling. They stole countless ammunition...
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When Staff Officer Liu Ming heard that Section Chief Lu said it was Yang Ling, his heart suddenly skipped a beat and he felt something was wrong.
Before Liu Xing could speak, he hurriedly said: "Chief Lu, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't talk nonsense. Do you think there is any evidence that Battalion Commander Yang sent troops to rob the ammunition depot? I know he is leading the troops now.
Fighting against the Japanese at Guanghua Gate——"
"All the soldiers guarding the ammunition depot can testify to me that the wounds on my body were all caused by Yang Ling!" At this point, Chief Lu burst into tears again: "He almost beat me to death, Chief Liu,
I almost couldn’t see you—”
"Okay, okay, stop crying, stand up and talk." Liu Xing was upset by Section Chief Lu's crying and impatiently waved him to stand up.
"Sir Liu, Battalion Commander Yang is fighting bloody battles with the Japanese on the front line. I am afraid it is unfair to conclude that it is Battalion Commander Yang's fault just based on Chief Lu's words. It is better to wait for Battalion Commander Yang to come back and conduct an investigation before deciding whether it is right or wrong.
Do you think this is good?"
Staff officer Liu Ming once fought in the same trench as Yang Ling. Yang Ling saved his life, and now he is trying his best to speak for Yang Ling.
A vicious look flashed in Chief Lu's eyes: "Chief Liu, if you don't order the arrest of that man named Yang, he will run away. I heard them saying that Nanjing can't be defended anymore, and they want to rush out with weapons and ammunition, and they want to be deserted."
ah."
Liu Xing was still hesitant at first. After all, holding Yang Ling accountable now would probably chill the hearts of his brothers. But when he suddenly heard what Chief Lu said, he became furious.
"Are you telling the truth?!"
Chief Lu patted his chest and said, "I heard it so clearly!"
Staff officer Liu Ming was also anxious and said hurriedly: "Chief Lu, please don't slander me. Why did Battalion Commander Yang become a deserter?"
"If I pledge my head, then Yang Ling will become a deserter!"
Liu Xing thought that Yang Ling had privately led his troops out of the city to fight back, and was a little suspicious of Yang Ling. He was about to order Yang Ling to be brought back for interrogation when dusty soldiers rushed into the headquarters.
"Report!"
The visitor knocked his heels on the ground, saluted Liu Xing and the others and shouted: "Sir, our guerrilla battalion has repelled the Japanese and retaken the Zhonghe Bridge position!"
"What?!" Liu Xing strode forward: "You said you recaptured the Zhonghe Bridge position?"
"Just recaptured it! The Japanese have retreated to the area of the Engineer School. The battalion commander asked me to come back and ask for ammunition support!"
Liu Xing put his hands on his hands and smiled: "Okay! Wow!"
Chief Lu was also complaining secretly in his heart at this moment. He did not expect that this man named Yang could be so powerful.
Liu Ming was also very happy: "Chief Lu, I'm afraid you heard wrong. Yang Ling and the others are not going to be deserters, but to fight the Japanese. Please go back and prepare ammunition as soon as possible, and quickly deliver it to Battalion Commander Yang and the others."
Chief Lu went to Liu Xing: "Sir Liu, but they sent troops to rob the ammunition depot..."
"Chief Lu, there must be a misunderstanding. Let's end this matter." Liu Xing interrupted Chief Lu.
Chief Lu also understood at this moment that Liu Xing was unwilling to pursue the matter, so he could only eat coptis and swallow the pain in his stomach.
When Section Chief Lu said goodbye and left, Liu Xing sighed. If there were less intrigues and more people working for the country, how could the country become what it is today?