"Come on, come on, have a drink. I've been here in Sichuan for five years and I feel like I'm almost a Sichuanese. Old Liu, I didn't put in the chili a bit!" He swallowed a big gulp of wine and used his chopsticks to lift his helmet.
After scooping up the rabbit head from the hot rabbit soup, Zhao Ergou gnawed at the rabbit head, which didn't have much meat, as if it was a life-and-death feud.
This sentence made Ling Hong and Liu Dazhu chuckle. Zhao Ergou's words hit the heart of both of them. Neither of them were natives of Sichuan, but after living in Sichuan for a long time, they both fell in love with each other.
The chili peppers they once avoided.
However, this time the independent regiment went out to carry as much ammunition and supplies as possible to fill their stomachs. How could they take everyone's taste into consideration and bring more seasonings like chili? Just this little chili, or the previous few
Ri Linghong bought some on the street when he went to the city to buy various supplies that were in short supply. It is really not that difficult to eat chili peppers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
After cooking for three or four hours, the hare meat has a somewhat earthy smell, but it is a rare delicacy for the soldiers who have been eating military rations for more than a month. Watching Zhao Ergou eat it, his mouth is full of oil.
You can tell from his appearance that he is just looking forward to Shu.
"You bitch, you just want to tell us that the taste is average, so you can eat more!" Ling Hong couldn't help but rolled his eyes when he saw this guy's tired look, took a sip of wine, and drank from the pot.
Take out a piece of rabbit leg meat and chew it too.
"When do you think we can go on an expedition?" Liu Dazhu didn't drink, but he held the cup with a thoughtful look on his face.
"Sir, the military order to prepare for war has been issued. I estimate that it will be in the next two days." Ling Hong narrowed his eyes slightly, gently put down the meat in his hand, and replied.
Regarding where the Independent Regiment is going to fight, although Liu Lang has not mobilized the whole regiment in the past two days or made it clear, as the backbone of the Independent Regiment, they know that they are going to Songjiang, a place where the Songhu Army is currently located.
A little-known small county behind the front line.
"It's not important when we set out for the expedition. What's important is why do you think the commander chose to go to this place that is not the front line?" Liu Dazhu pulled out the military thorn inserted in the side of his thigh and drew a map on the ground. With just a few strokes, it was all
A rough map of the Songhu area where the Chinese and Japanese armies were facing off at this time was drawn.
Needless to say, during the days of preparing for the war at the temporary station, the commander of the Bayonet Battalion did a lot of homework and was already familiar with the map of the Songhu area.
The Songjiang County location pointed by Liu Dazhu's military assassination was located directly behind the hundreds of thousands of troops on the western front line of Shanghai.
"Based on my understanding of the commander, since he is actively asking for war, he will never be a green leaf. Moreover, the Songhu War has come to an end. The most important role of stationing in Songjiang is to cover the retreat of the main force." Ling Hong stared at Liu Dazhu and drew.
"Furthermore, the retreat of hundreds of thousands of troops will be towards the four already established defense lines and the direction of Nanjing. It should not have much to do with Songjiang."
"Yes, I have been thinking about this issue these days, but when a commander fights a war, he never does useless work." The expression on Liu Dazhu's face suddenly became extremely serious. "There must be a lot of mystery in this."
For Liu Lang, in addition to the comradeship that can depend on him in life and death, for these soldiers who are struggling to survive in the hail of bullets, he is also a commander who can be trusted. They are willing to fight under his command, even if they are dead.
Life.
Although Liu Lang led them to repeatedly attack more with less, in the eyes of outsiders, it was almost a near-death defeat. But from the beginning, everyone decided to sell their lives to Liu Lang because of the generous treatment he gave them.
After winning consecutively, my mentality has completely changed.
This mentality is actually similar to that of modern people. After material satisfaction, they begin to pursue spirituality. For example, rich people who own a mine at home no longer need to drive one luxury car after another to show off, but begin to learn to behave in their eyes.
They drink a lot of sour red wine and try to blend in with what they think is the so-called upper class society.
Little people like Liu Dazhu were no exception. After their stomachs were satisfied, the successive victories and medals gave them a great sense of honor. They began to learn to safeguard the interests of the Chinese nation like their regimental commanders.
And when more and more people agree, they also gain great satisfaction.
Liu Dazhu opened his heart to ask questions in front of two brothers, an infantry battalion commander and an artillery battalion commander who are also the core of the independent regiment. Naturally, he did not question Liu Lang's decision. He just wanted to make his own judgment, or say
, trying hard to catch up with Liu Lang.
Liu Lang's frown in the past few days has made his subordinates feel the pressure of the coming storm. What the Independent Regiment will face is bound to be a big battle.
"Near Songshan, there is only one Huangpu River and Hangzhou Bay dozens of kilometers away. Unless the Japanese army bypasses Hangzhou Bay and takes our army's retreat, there will be no war in Songjiang." Ling Hong shook his head and said. "But once the Japanese army has a big attack
With large-scale troop mobilization, it’s not like the officials on the front line are blind, so why can’t they block that hole?”
"Yes! Even if the little devil deceived the generals on the front line, if 30,000 to 40,000 people did not land from Hangzhou Bay, maybe I would pull out 100,000 people from my army of hundreds of thousands and make dumplings for them instead.
Well, with the sea at their back, there is no way out." Liu Dazhu shook his head in distress and sighed. "Unless the Japanese army has reinforcements."
"Reinforcements?" Ling Hong was suddenly startled, with a look of horror on his face. "Damn it, the little devil must have reinforcements, and there are a lot of them. Otherwise, the regimental commander would never be so worried. This battle will be difficult.
.”
I am afraid that if the first-level and second-level generals who are having a headache at the Supreme Command in Nanjing know that they have been discussing the Japanese landing site for several days, they will be surrounded by three small army majors.
If they discussed it over a meal of rabbit hotpot, and the telegram from half an hour ago had been confirmed, they would be blushing!
Of course, the reason why the three little army majors were so sure was because they had no intelligence or any other reason. They only relied on their understanding of their commanders and their unparalleled trust.
Liu Tuanzuo's characteristic of never fighting a meaningless battle or an unprepared battle has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The battle fought by the Independent Regiment must be a big battle and a key battle, just like the Great Wall and Jindong.
This point is naturally dispensable in the eyes of those big shots. Not to mention that Liu Lang is just a small regiment leader now, even a division commander, in their eyes, is just a slightly stronger little ant.
"I say you two are just too busy to worry about it. What if the little devils come from Hangzhou Bay in large numbers? If the officer says to do it, then I have to rush in and do it to them." You have been concentrating on chewing the rabbit's head.
Zhao Ergou crossed his legs and threw away the cleanly chewed rabbit head, reluctantly licked the grease on his fingers, and said lazily, "I'll tell you the truth! This bottle of Jian Nanchun, but we
The guy at home has been carrying wine in his backpack for almost two months. The last time he won a big victory in Shanxi Province, he didn’t even give it to me to drink. Last night, he tried his best to give it to me. I knew at that time that this battle would
, I’m afraid, it’s different from before.”
He glanced sideways at the two of them and said disdainfully: "Otherwise, you two, do you think I will be so idle that I take the initiative to treat you two with rabbits and wine?"
"No wonder, I said the sun came out from the west today." Ling Hong laughed. "It's just that my sister-in-law didn't say that I could use the time of bringing you wine to be affectionate with you? Anyway, once you get into the mood, you can do it in the wild.
It's okay. Fortunately, the last time in the woods, Captain Yu ordered the attack quickly, otherwise you would have suffered a huge loss."
"Fuck you, I'm a husband and wife, you know nothing!" Zhao Ergou scolded angrily without blushing, but there was a trace of confusion on his face: "Actually, this is not a secret, I guess.
In the morning, the regimental commander will personally announce that the field hospital has received an order from the regimental commander. Today during the day, Xiao Cuier will take all the female nurses in the field hospital to go elsewhere and will not go to the battlefield with the army. "
Liu Dazhu and Ling Hong looked silent. They knew the meaning behind this military order. Obviously, Liu Tuanzuo was not optimistic about the outcome of this battle. The danger of this battle was far more dangerous than ever before. Their judgment
, they should be close to each other. If the Japanese army comes to reinforce them, they will definitely have a huge force.
No wonder this guy got this relatively secret news from his wife, so he hurriedly came to meet the two brothers for a drink and a meal. He obviously regarded this drink as his last.
"When our independent group was founded, more than 2,000 people guarded the Great Wall and fought against Jindong. They are still alive today. I'm afraid they don't even have 1,500 left!" Liu Dazhu silently lit up a cigarette and narrowed his eyes slightly.
eyes.
Ling Hong shook his head, "Not to mention one thousand and five, including those with broken legs and arms, one thousand is enough. Think about how many people died during the eight days Luo Wenyu defended the Great Wall. Dazhu, you were even
Commander, there are only fifty or sixty people left in a company!"
"Yes! We have survived until now. Aren't we much better than those brothers who died in the battle?" Liu Dazhu exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes full of desolation.
"How long can this battle last?" Zhao Ergou said. "How great it would be if we could live and watch our babies grow up!"
"I think you probably won't be able to see it. Although you are an artilleryman, when did you not shoot at the Japs with their artillery shells? It makes me, the infantry fighting with the Japs on the bayonet, tremble with fear."
Liu Dazhu, who usually doesn't talk much, took over the conversation with a smile. "Don't worry, if you die, I will help you take care of Shitou and Xiao Cui'er at home. Otherwise, you can also ask Xiao Fenghua to help you take care of them.
You know, that guy Xiao Fenghua is really...how do you use the word tuanzuo?"
"Mensao?"
"Yes, he is very sultry. He once told me that he likes people with big butts." Liu Dazhu puffed out a puff of smoke with a smile.
"Hey! You, Old Liu, can't control Xiao Cui'er's character, and neither can Lao Xiao. You, Lao Ling, don't think about it anymore. With your small body, if you meet Xiao Cui'er, I won't give you a hard time.
If they fall apart, only I, Old Zhao, who is in good health, can still bear it." Zhao Ergou was not annoyed, and rolled his eyes to suppress the two friends from bragging about themselves.
"However, that guy Lao Xiao is not married yet, and he is not mainly responsible for charging into the battle. You can talk to him before going to the battlefield. I can rest assured that Xiao Cuier and Shitou are left to him. The two of them will definitely have something to eat.
." Zhao Ergou then added.
"You bitch, don't talk about having food to eat. My sister-in-law's military salary is no less than yours. You only look at the military salary that Lao Xiao has earned over the years. I don't know about your bad behavior." Ling Hong replied disdainfully.
.
"What's the matter? The stone has grown up. You can't get a wife! You can't get money! As a father, I can only think so much about him." Zhao Ergou raised his neck and took another sip.
liquor.
...
Without the fear before the war, and without any ambition or pride, the three army majors quietly said goodbye to their friends in this extremely simple way, and also explained their behind-the-scenes affairs.
The general idea is: If I die, then you have to take care of your wife, children, and parents who are still alive.
Very indifferent.
But Tianma Mountain, hundreds of kilometers away, was filled with bullets and cannons.