The light of the blazing flames reflected the resolute and tired faces of the brothers, and their long shadows were drawn on the mottled wall. They stood upright, with a hint of pride in the corners of their raised mouths.
Since they were trained and went to the battlefield, whether they were engaged in interception or pursuit and annihilation operations, the unruly and well-equipped Japanese were beaten until they cried for their parents and fled in confusion.
Although the brothers suffered heavy casualties, they were relieved from the fight and were no longer afraid of those ferocious Japanese soldiers. As long as the commander gave an order, they dared to charge up even if the opposite side was a mountain of swords and a sea of fire.
The original recruits have become more calm and tough in the flames of war, and the veterans with thick calluses on their hands hold their heads high, revealing in their bones a high-spirited fighting spirit that will never yield.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao wore long military boots, a steel helmet on his head, and an exquisite German pistol on his waist. He was dressed neatly and neatly, looking like a general.
"Stand at attention! Salute!" Regiment leader Zhang Handuo looked at brigade commander Zhou Zhidao standing still, puffed up his cheeks and roared.
The brothers standing neatly stood at attention and saluted Brigadier Zhou Zhidao in unison. Their movements became unified, and the aura of a fierce warrior suddenly rose.
“So impressive!”
Seeing the uniform movements of these brothers who were receiving awards, and the murderous intent that was revealed inadvertently, the newly recruited team members such as Wang Dongming and others were secretly frightened. This main force of the Central Army was extraordinary.
"Take a break!"
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao looked at the soldiers coming out of the flames of war with a serious look on his face.
"The Japanese invaders want to destroy our country and destroy our race. Since the war began, countless people have been massacred and countless towns have been reduced to ruins. I have watched the mountains and rivers destroyed and devastated. As a soldier, I cannot protect my people and my nation.
I am extremely ashamed of my safety!"
Zhou Zhidao's voice was sonorous, powerful and penetrating, allowing every brother to hear every word clearly.
When the brothers heard what the brigade commander Zhou Zhidao said, everyone clenched their fists and their faces were full of grief and anger. As soldiers, they felt guilty.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao's voice paused, then changed the subject and continued: "Fortunately in the sky, when this country is in ruins and families are in ruins, there are brothers who come forward, abandon their families and children, carry guns and rush to the battlefield, and fight with their flesh and blood.
The Japanese invaders fought bloody battles to protect our people and our homeland. This is the great fortune of the nation. It is also my fortune that I, Zhou, can lead all the loyal and brave soldiers to resist the Japanese invasion!"
Hearing Zhou Zhidao's praise, the brothers felt an inexplicable sense of pride in their hearts. No matter what the purpose or method of joining the army, they all have the same goal now, which is to protect their home and country.
"Brothers are not afraid of hardships and sacrifices. They fought with blood and sacrificed their lives. The brothers fought tenaciously and bravely. They showed the majesty of our Chinese soldiers and made our 74th Army famous. These are all the brothers'
Credit, I’m here to thank the brothers, brothers for their hard work!”
As soon as brigade commander Zhou Zhidao finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out.
"Brothers! Although we have won the battle, the Japanese are still in the Northeast, North and Central China. They are still burning, killing and looting everywhere. As soldiers, can we just sit back and do nothing?!" Zhou Zhidao asked again.
"cannot!"
"cannot!"
The brothers shouted like a mountain and a tsunami. It was a cry from the bottom of their hearts. They wanted to drive the little devils out of China!
"So, I hope that brothers will not relax because of the temporary victory. We must keep our bullets loaded and ready for a bloody battle. As long as the little devils do not withdraw from China for a day! We will continue to fight as long as our 74th Army is here! As long as the little devils do not withdraw from China!
We are still alive! The devils can’t even think of destroying China!”
"kill!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
The brothers' emotions were aroused, and they raised their arms and shouted, with murderous intent rising into the sky.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao's lectures to the brothers made the brothers more enthusiastic about fighting, and they immediately plunged into intense battle preparations.
The brothers who received the award were all smiling and walked much straighter, with pride and pride.
Brigadier Zhou Zhidao gave Yang Ling and the others a new order before leaving. At dawn, brothers from the 58th Division would take over to clear out the remaining enemies in the surrounding areas. They would rush to Maogu Village and Sanyi Village to coordinate with their brother troops.
Launched an attack on the main force of the Japanese 14th Division.
"The 71st Army has retaken Lanfeng. Now the main force of Tufeiyuan's 14th Division has been reduced across the board. Our next battle mission is to go all out to completely eliminate this surrounded Japanese army!"
"Please rest assured, Sir! Our group will fight the enemy bravely! We will live up to your high expectations!"
The regiment leader Zhang Handuo patted his chest and made a promise to the brigade commander Zhou Zhidao.
After brigade commander Zhou Zhidao left, Yang Ling and regiment commander Zhang Handuo ignored rest and began to deploy and study new combat plans.
The mission of Yang Ling and his regiment was to cooperate with the 302nd Regiment to launch an attack on the Japanese-held Maogu Village, pull out the nail, and cover the main force to attack the Japanese army in Sanyi Village.
Now most of the troops of the Japanese 14th Division have retreated to this area. Yang Ling estimated that there were a lot of Japanese troops guarding Maogu Village, and the losses would not be small if they attacked by force, so he proposed to outwit them.
First, take down the Japanese army's headquarters and disrupt the Japanese army's command system. Then the main force will be pressed in, trying to capture this stronghold in one go.
Yang Ling's proposal was approved by the regiment leader Zhang Handuo, but it was easier said than done to penetrate the enemy's tight defenses and take down the enemy's headquarters.
"Let me lead the team this time. I am 80% sure to take down the Japs' headquarters and disrupt their command system." Yang Ling volunteered again.
After hearing Yang Ling's words, the regiment leader Zhang Handuo shook his head: "No, no, you are the deputy commander. Your position is to command from behind. You lead the team to take risks every time. How can this be done? I don't agree."
"Besides, this infiltration to take down the Japanese headquarters is a life-and-death operation. If I accidentally get you, the deputy commander, in, it will be a loss of money. I won't do a loss-making business."
"I have experience in infiltrating the enemy. If I don't go, I won't trust any of Wang Huzi and the others. They have no experience, and their lives will be in vain."
When Zhang Handuo saw Yang Ling's persistence, he said, "Since we are not sure, let's cancel the mission and attack directly."
Yang Ling shook his head: "With the strength of the Japs, if we attack by force, at least half of them will go in. Let me go. As long as we take down the Japs headquarters and disrupt their command system, they will be headless flies by then. Let's attack."