When Xu Rui said this, Luo Feng's eyes turned red.
Yes, in this battle, the 1st Regiment fought really bravely, and those new recruits simply didn’t look like new recruits.
But precisely because these recruits performed so bravely, Luo Feng felt even more guilty, because these recruits were sent to the battlefield by him. If he could spend more time training them before sending them to the battlefield, perhaps
The final result will be different, and most of them may survive.
These were all good soldiers, but they lost their lives prematurely because of him.
Xu Rui sighed and said: "Even so, the 1st Regiment still lost its position. So, Brother Luo, do you think the 2nd Regiment can perform better than the 1st Regiment?"
Luo Feng shook his head and said, "I'm afraid not."
This is obvious. There cannot be much difference in combat effectiveness between the two regiments.
"The Central Anhui Advancing Brigade does not have the ability to fight the Japanese army in the field now." Xu Rui said, "So, instead of wasting the strength of the 2nd Regiment in an unobstructed field defense battle, it is better to withdraw them into the city.
By relying on the buildings in the city to fight the enemy in the streets, we might be able to kill a few more Japs and hold on for a while longer."
"Okay." Luo Feng was quickly convinced, "Then quickly withdraw the 2nd regiment."
Luo Feng gave the order. Although Lei Peng was puzzled, he still carried out the order and brought the 2nd regiment back.
After Lei Peng's 2nd Regiment withdrew to Feicheng, Xu Rui took over the command unceremoniously.
Xu Rui adjusted the defensive deployment in the city. The three battalions of the 2nd Regiment of the Wanzhong Advance Brigade were deployed behind the three infantry battalions of the Independent Regiment. Xu Rui's intention was actually very simple, which was to let the new recruits of the 2nd Regiment go first.
Get familiar with the atmosphere of street fighting, and then gradually add to the independent group.
In other words, Xu Rui wants to treat the 2nd group as a supplementary group to the independent group.
Luo Feng had no objection to Xu Rui's arrangement because he had originally planned to do so.
Although Ding Li and Lei Peng were a little surprised, they did not object because they had seen Xu Rui's ability before. Moreover, this time they were guarding Feicheng. Originally, there was no independent group to deal with, but they still took the initiative to stay and help them defend Feicheng.
Feicheng, if they rush here, they have to accept Xu Rui's command unconditionally.
In order to facilitate Xu Rui's command, Luo Feng even summoned all the officers of the 1st and 2nd regiments and above to Xu Rui's headquarters, and then handed his own pistol to Xu Rui in public.
Then Luo Feng expressed his position in public and said: "All officers and soldiers of the Wanzhong Advancing Brigade below me must unconditionally obey the orders of Commander Xu. Anyone who dares to disobey is going against me! That is going against the entire Wanzhong Advancing Brigade.
Commander Xu can use my pistol to enforce military law against him!"
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The entire Feicheng was filled with the tense atmosphere before the war, but the atmosphere in Nanjing was the opposite.
When the news came back that the Kumamoto Division captured Feidong in one fell swoop and took advantage of the victory to pursue them outside the east gate of Feicheng, the haze that had been hanging over the headquarters for the past few days finally lifted. Whether it was Shunroku Hata, the commander of the Central China Front, or the staff officer
Nagatsukada, or the staff of the headquarters, all had smiles on their faces.
To be honest, when the Kumamoto Division sent a telegram back in the morning saying that the entire area east of the Fei River was flooded by the river, it was difficult for the attack force to deploy. Tsukada Attack, Nagai and the staff of the headquarters all agreed to replace Hata.
Junroku sweated. This army general, known as the chief saber, must not become the commander with the shortest tenure. Fortunately, such a thing did not happen after all.
The Kumamoto Division is worthy of being called the ace, and did not miss the mark at the critical moment.
In the evening, when the Kikuchi Brigade sent back another telegram, saying that the fourth detachment of the New Fourth Army had given way to the front, the operations room of the Central China Front Army Headquarters burst into cheers. Now even Chang Yong, who had always been serious about his words, had a smile on his face.
, because with the Kumamoto Division and Kikuchi Brigade joining forces in Feicheng, victory in this battle is already certain.
What's left is an ordinary urban battle.
For the Kumamoto Division, urban offensives are really nothing.
If this person is lucky, even God will help. Just now, the weather observation troops have sent news that starting tomorrow, the entire East China region will usher in several consecutive days of fine weather. This also means that not only the attack aircraft of the aviation corps will be able to take off.
During the battle, dozens of 120-caliber field howitzers from the 5th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade could also approach the outskirts of Feicheng and launch devastating bombardments against the defenders in the city. It can be said that the situation in Feicheng has been completely reversed.
But even in such a good situation, Tsukada Gongya still remained calm enough.
Tsukada walked up to Shunroku Hata and whispered: "Your Excellency, General, even though all signs indicate that the balance of victory is tilting towards the Imperial Army, I still believe that the Imperial Army must not take it lightly until the final victory is achieved.
Therefore, it is necessary to remind the soldiers on the front line to remain vigilant."
"Yoshi. Shunroku Hata said happily, "Tsukada-san, you are right to remind me that throughout the ages, too many armies have been defeated on the eve of victory. The Imperial Japanese Army must not repeat their mistakes. You should draw up a draft immediately.
A telegram warned the rice leaves and the chrysanthemums to be vigilant and especially not to underestimate Xu Rui."
"Hai." Tsukada paused slightly and turned around.
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Xu Rui, Luo Feng, Ding Li and Lei Peng appeared on the east gate tower overnight.
When he reached the tower, Xu Rui discovered that the heavy rain that had fallen for many days had stopped.
After a while, the clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, and a crescent moon was vaguely revealed. Although the crescent moon quickly disappeared into the clouds again, Xu Rui's heart sank when he saw it.
This is not a good sign, it means that starting from tomorrow, there will be fine weather in central Anhui.
Xu Rui sighed and said: "Brother Luo, it seems that this battle will be more difficult than we expected."
Luo Feng nodded and said, "Yes, God has cleared up at this time."
Xu Rui held on to the half-exploded battlements and looked at the bonfires in the Japanese military camp outside the city. His thick eyebrows frowned unknowingly. The next battle to defend the city would be more difficult than Xu Rui's.
All the battles I have participated in before have been more difficult and dangerous. If I do not go well, my life may really be at stake here.
But again, Xu Rui will never give up until the last moment.
Even if this is a fight to the death, even if there is no chance of winning, Xu Rui will fight with all his strength.
And every time like this, Xu Rui's mind would always have some fantastic ideas.
Xu Rui tapped the battlements rhythmically with his right hand, and suddenly said to Luo Feng: "Brother Luo, there are two important things that we must do immediately."
Luo Feng said: "Brother Xu, please tell me, we will resolutely implement your order."
Ding Li and Lei Peng also nodded in unison. They had absolutely nothing to say about what Luo Feng said.
Xu Bu was not polite to Luo Feng, and now was not the time to be polite. He immediately said: "As the old saying goes, good steel should be used on the blade. For those elite veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles, it should also be used at critical moments.
, so I was thinking, why can’t we gather the elite veterans from the Wanzhong Advance Brigade and form a commando team?”
Luo Feng said in surprise: "Gather the elite veterans who advanced into the brigade and form a commando team?"
"Yes, the combat effectiveness of such a commando team is incredible." Xu Rui said, "You can imagine that when danger occurs in a certain direction, this commando team can enter the battle in time and resolve the danger in time. If there is no danger,
Then stay as a reserve team to fight back at the last moment and serve as the vanguard of the breakout!"
It is true that the Central Anhui Advance Brigade and the Independent Regiment were ordered to defend Feicheng to the death, but this does not mean that they must defend to the death. If they successfully complete their mission, if the main force of the National Army in Fuyang and Mengcheng rushes to annihilate the Northbound Cluster before Feicheng falls
, Feicheng no longer needs to be defended, and they can break through.
"Okay." Luo Feng agreed simply, "I will gather all the veterans right now."
Ding Li and Lei Peng immediately shouted: "Brigade, you have to let us join this commando team!"
Xu Rui also smiled and said: "Brother Luo, I want to be the captain of this commando team. Do you have any objection?"
Xu Rui wanted to serve as the commando captain, of course, in order to establish a good relationship with the elite soldiers of the 88th Division in advance, so that when he recruits them in the future, the negative power will be smaller.
Ding Li and Lei Peng immediately cheered up after hearing this. Xu Rui personally served as the captain of the commando team. Of course they welcomed it, because it meant that they could fight under Xu Rui's command again. Xu Rui's
The ability is really not something that is just blown away. They had already seen it last time Chengdong counterattacked.
Regardless of his individual combat prowess or his commanding attainments, Xu Rui is impeccable in everything.
Luo Feng smiled slightly, how could he not guess Xu Rui's intention? Xu Rui's move was clearly to prepare the ground for the future recruitment of elites from their advancing brigade, but Luo Feng didn't mind this and was even happy to see it happen.
, as long as he survives this battle, he will join the Dameishan Independent Regiment. Why should he stop Xu Rui?
"Okay." Luo Feng said with a smile, "Originally, I wanted to personally serve as the commando captain, but since you, Brother Xu, have volunteered, I have no choice but to abdicate in favor of others."
"Gathering elite veterans to form a commando team is the first thing." Xu Rui nodded, the expression on his face suddenly became serious, and then said, "The second thing is that we have to publish an announcement to the whole country.
Compatriots, this matter is much more important than the first thing, whether Feicheng can be defended or not depends entirely on this!"
"Is it useful to write a letter to compatriots all over the country?" Luo Fengman looked puzzled.
Ding Li and Lei Peng were also confused and couldn't keep up with Xu Rui's thinking.
Xu Rui didn't answer first, but asked the three of them: "Brother Luo, Ali and Dapeng, are you afraid of death?"
"Don't be afraid! Why should I be a soldier or fight if I'm afraid of death?" Ding Li rushed to say, "I'm not bragging. Since I put on this military uniform, I no longer regard myself as a living person."
