Ten minutes later, with two flares rising into the air, the Japanese began their attack.
Since the battlefield was in the western part of the concession, the Japs did not dare to make conventional artillery preparations before the attack. Instead, they threw in infantry and launched the attack directly. This was also the reason for Kojima Shun's strong opposition, because there was no artillery preparation before the attack.
Under the premise, street fighting is extremely detrimental to the attacking party.
But Jun Kojima is not the supreme commander of this rescue operation, he can only obey orders.
The battle soon became intense. After more than two years of actual combat training, the little devils of the Ninth Division had greatly improved their tactical literacy, especially those veterans who had returned from injury and had extremely rich combat experience.
The coordination between individual soldiers and the use of firepower have simply reached the pinnacle.
However, the enemy the little devil is fighting this time is not a vegetarian either.
Although the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion was completely defeated by the Solitary Army Battalion, the defeat was actually very unjust.
If Song Ziwen hadn't cooperated with the Gujun Battalion to perfectly deceive the Gurkha Royal Infantry Battalion, and if Ferguson and all the British mid-level officers hadn't been blamed, the Gorkha Royal Infantry Battalion would not have been defeated at all, even if it was defeated in the end.
Even if they were defeated, they would never lose so miserably. It was for this reason that Ferguson was so aggrieved.
But this time, the Gorkha Royal Infantry Battalion did not underestimate the enemy, but exerted its full combat effectiveness. Even because Xu Rui replaced the battalion and company officers, the fighting will of the entire Gorkha Royal Infantry Battalion became even more intense.
He was determined and his combat effectiveness became more powerful, so this time the Japs also met their opponents.
As soon as the battle began, the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion showed its tenacious fighting will in actual combat. No matter how fierce the enemy's offensive, they always insisted on their position. On several occasions, they even broke out in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy.
If it were an Australian or Canadian servant army, it would have collapsed many times.
The Japanese attacked fiercely for half an hour, but the defense line of the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion remained motionless.
At this time, Yingzuo Zhenzhao was like a gambler who lost his eyes. He bet on one of the remaining two infantry squadrons and chose the entry point at the junction of the front position and the right wing of the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion.
, this time, the Gurkha Royal Infantry Battalion finally could not withstand it, and the defense line began to loosen.
Unfortunately, before Yingzuo Zhenzhao could commit the last half of the infantry squadron to launch the general attack, the main force of the lone army camp, which had already quietly moved to the Japanese flank under the cover of night, launched the general attack. At this time, Yingzuo Zhenzhao only had in his hands
Half of the squadron was left, but the entire division invaded the lone camp and they spent half a night recuperating. The result can be imagined.
In just a few moments, the Japanese were defeated like a mountain.
(Dividing line)
At the same time, in Chongqing.
Although the American Minister Johnson left in anger, Chairman Chiang was not busy at all, because after the first round of confrontation with Johnson, the Nationalist Government had basically figured out the bottom line of the United States or Britain, which was not to resort to force.
Strive for as many rights and interests as possible under the premise, so Chairman Chiang has nothing to worry about.
As long as China and Britain do not go into full-scale war, what is there to worry about?
In other words, there is no doubt that the American Minister Johnson will return to the negotiating table sooner or later, but Gujun Camp must be contacted as soon as possible, and their bottom line must be found out as soon as possible. Only by knowing Gujun Camp
Only by reaching the bottom line can we start effective negotiations with American Minister Johnson, right?
This matter can only be left to the Juntong Shanghai Station.
However, Chairman Chiang waited until late at night and did not wait for a reply from the military commander. He couldn't help but ask Wang Shihe, the commander of the bodyguard, "Shihe, is there still no news from the military commander?"
Wang Shihe took a step forward and replied in a low voice: "Commissioner, I just called and asked. Boss Dai said he would be here soon. There should be the latest news about the Gujun Camp."
Chairman Chiang then said: "Then I will wait for him to come."
After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, Dai Li hurried over.
"Committee." Dai Li took off his wide-brimmed hat and bowed to Chairman Chiang.
Chairman Jiang waved his hand and asked: "Yunong, have you contacted Gujun Camp?"
Dai Li shook his head and said: "Commitment, when Wang Tianmu rushed over, the main force of Gujun Camp had already left, so he could not meet the commander of Gujun Camp, and the communication channel could not be established."
"Leaved?" Two black lines immediately appeared on Chairman Jiang's forehead, "What's going on?"
Dai Li gasped and said: "According to the information obtained by the Shanghai District, Gu Junying went to build a road across the border, so I speculate that there should be some movement by the Japanese, and Gujun Battalion probably went to fight against the Japanese."
"Attacking the Japs?" Chairman Chiang said in a voiceless voice, "The Japs dare to attack the concession?"
Dai Li said in a deep voice: "The Japanese would probably not dare to directly launch a military attack and then occupy the concession. But if they find any excuse to enter the concession office, I believe they would dare. If they put on plain clothes again, they would have no scruples, so
I suspect that the Japanese want to take this opportunity to enter the concession and muddy the waters."
Dai Li deserves to be a veteran intelligence agent, and his judgment is very accurate.
The operation of the Japanese army can be said to be top secret. Although the agents of No. 76 were recruited to participate in this operation, before the operation began, the agents of No. 76 did not know the specific mission. After the operation began, the agents of No. 76
Agent No. 16's communication channels with the outside world were completely cut off, and no news could be sent out.
So until now, the military commander has not received any information.
The Communist Party is also kept in the dark because of the existence of a senior spy named Shadow. This also shows how powerful Dai Li is, an old intelligence officer. He can basically guess the truth with just some clues. This ability is really good.
It can be said that few people can match it.
Chairman Chiang frowned and said, "Then this matter will be complicated."
"It's really complicated." Dai Li said in a deep voice, "When the little devils enter the concession, they may not really be trying to save people. They are afraid that instead of saving people, they will take the opportunity to kill people and then frame them for the Gujun camp. In this case, the trouble will be big, even if it is
Western governments know that this is the work of the Japanese, and Western public opinion will most likely be hijacked by people who do not know the truth, and then have to make decisions that are not conducive to China, or even isolate us."
Chairman Chiang's face immediately darkened when he heard this.
But at this time, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.
Wang Shihe walked over and grabbed the phone: "Hello, this is the chairman's attendant's room."
After a moment, Wang Shihe's face suddenly showed a strange look, and then he covered the phone and turned to Chairman Chiang and Dai Li and said: "Committee, Boss Dai, the call is from Director Mao."
"Mao Renfeng?" Dai Li looked slightly moved and asked, "What did he say?"
Wang Shihe said: "Director Mao just said on the phone that the Japanese were defeated by the Gujun camp."
"Really? Gu Junying defeated the Japanese?" Chairman Jiang couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, the worst situation did not happen. Otherwise, if the Japanese really let the Japanese enter the concession and killed Gu Junying,
With the hostages taken, China would really be in serious trouble. Fortunately, the Gujun camp defeated the little Japanese.
Chairman Chiang was in a good mood, and the moods of Dai Li and Wang Shihe also became better.
Dai Li said: "Commitment, although the Gujun camp is disobedient, its combat effectiveness is still excellent."
"Well, Gu Junying is the foundation of the Eighty-Eighth Division!" Chairman Jiang nodded, and then said, "By the way, where did that commander come from? When did a commander appear in Gujun Camp?"
Dai Li immediately whispered: "Commissioner, I have asked Wang Tianmu to investigate the humble position. However, the details of this commander have not been found until now. However, according to my analysis, this commander is probably not from the Gujun Camp, but
It was the Lone Army Battalion that he joined later, and the reason why the Lone Army Battalion was able to escape from prison probably had something to do with this commander."
Chairman Jiang frowned and said, "Why do you say that? Why can't this commander be from the Lone Army Camp?"
Dai Li then analyzed and said: "The reason is very simple. The Gujun Battalion is an old unit of the 88th Division, and the 88th Division has always been strictly disciplined, and subordinates are absolutely obedient to their superiors. In this situation, how can any soldier override Xie Yuan?"
What kind of commander becomes the commander of the lone battalion above this battalion commander? This is completely illogical."
"Well, that makes sense." Chairman Chiang said with deep approval, "Then what do you think the origin of this commander is?"
"It's hard to say." Dai Li shook his head and said, "He may be a veteran of another army, he may be a big boss of the Youth Gang, he may be a spy of Wang Puppet No. 76, or even
He may be a member of the Communist Party. Judging from the fact that the lone army camp defeated the Japanese this time, it is unlikely that he is Wang Puppet Agent No. 76."
Chairman Chiang's face immediately darkened, because according to Dai Li's analysis, the commander was most likely to be a member of the Communist Party. This was not a good thing for Chairman Chiang and the National Army. If the Gujun Battalion really surrendered to the Communist Party,
And to gain a foothold in the public concession, the situation is quite complicated.
Of course, even if Gu Junying really voted for the Communist Party, it would not be easy to gain a foothold in Shanghai. Shanghai is the largest cosmopolitan city in the Far East, and its prosperity is even more prosperous than Tokyo. Not only is it highly valued by Western countries, it is also a small city.
Japan also attaches great importance to Shanghai, so little Japan will never tolerate the Communist Party's armed intervention in Shanghai.
However, Chairman Chiang was still worried about it, and he said to Dai Li with a dark face: "Take action immediately. We must find out the origin of this commander. If he is a member of the Communist Party..." He paused for a moment and then continued.
, "Yunong, you don't need me to tell you what you should do next, right?"
"Yes." Dai Li replied with great respect, "I know what to do."
"Yes." Chairman Jiang nodded gently and said, "Then go and do your work."
"Yes, I resign from my post." Dai Li bowed slightly again, turned and left.
