Han Baihang hid behind the tent, and soon he heard noisy footsteps, and the guards outside shouted one after another: "Brigadier."
He knew that Zhang Gongchen, the commander of the 31st Brigade of the 15th Division, was back. This Zhang Gongchen was no ordinary person. He graduated from the Military Academy in the same period as Wu Peifu, and he was also a talented general, so he listened carefully to the tent.
The movement inside.
Zhang Gongchen came back from the first division in a hurry. He said it was a fluke in his heart. If it weren't for the teacher-student friendship between him and Qu Tongfeng, this trip would have almost never come back. Instead, he patted his chest and swore to the sky.
Lao Duan didn't have any second thoughts, and after saying all the good things, Qu Tongfeng let him back.
"Order all regiments to cease fire. Commander-in-Chief Qu has found out clearly that the person who kidnapped Commander Duan was not from our 15th Division, but a small unit of the Zhili Army pretending to be the commander." As soon as Zhang Gongchen returned to the headquarters, he threw his hat on the commander.
On the table, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and sang in one breath. However, he did not notice that the atmosphere in the headquarters was strange. Yue Chenan's face was as serious as water. The regimental commanders looked at the two of them secretly and only called the brigade commander.
There is no more content.
"Brigadier, I have something to report to you." Yue Chenan said bravely.
"What's up."
Zhang Gongchen glanced at the combat map on the command table inadvertently, raised his eyebrows and let out a sigh, looked at it carefully for a few times, couldn't help but gasped, and said angrily: "What's going on with this combat map.
"
It turned out that the red and blue pencil marks left by the officers on the battle map when they had just made the battle plan were still there. Zhang Gongchen was so shrewd that he could understand at a glance that the military operation on the map was actually for the first division in front of him. How?
Let him not be surprised. You must know that he was in the first division just now.
Yue Chen'an gritted his teeth and said: "Report to the brigade commander, we all discussed together, we all believe that we cannot go to the dark side with the Anhui Army, and decided to return to the Zhili Army."
"You are so brave, let's see who dares."
Zhang Gongchen was furious. He pulled out his pistol and slapped it on the table. The officers in the command post were so frightened that their feet trembled. He glanced at everyone with his sharp eyes, especially gouging them out fiercely.
Looking at Yue Chenan, he said coldly: "Okay, it seems that someone wants my life. Deputy Brigadier Yue, I handed over the troops to you before I left. Is this how you repay me?"
Yue Chenan's back felt cold, and he explained without confidence: "Brigadier, please listen to my explanation..."
"I don't listen."
Zhang Gongchen shouted fiercely, glanced at the officers with a ferocious look, and said coldly: "Let me ask you again, whoever wants to join the Zhili Army, please stand up for me."
The officers were silent, all bowed their heads and dared not speak. Only Yue Chen stood there in panic, his heart sinking to the bottom, and he was confused about whether to surrender Han Baihang and ask the brigade commander for mercy.
Feel down.
Outside the tent, Han Baihang's heart skipped a beat. He could never allow things to fall short. He couldn't help but touch the holster on his waist and quietly pulled out the shell gun.
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Zhang Gongchen looked at Yue Chenan with disdain. This deputy brigade commander was too restless, but he forgot that the surname of the 15th Division was Liu and the surname of the 31st Brigade was Zhang. He did not speak for himself. Who among the regimental commanders below would dare to stab him?
, he was already thinking about how to execute him.
Yue Chenan was sweating coldly. He felt the murderous intent in Zhang Gongchen's eyes. He had been the deputy brigade commander under Zhang Gongchen for two years. Didn't he know his temper? This was not a kind-hearted and nostalgic master, so he quickly changed his mind.
Wondering if there is any way to change things.
"Yue Chen'an, you are so brave. You dare to liaise with the enemy and conceal the rebellion. Come on, push him down and shoot him on the spot." Zhang Gongchen had no intention of giving Yue Chen'an a chance to explain. He seemed to wave his hand.
He waved his hands like a fly.
Yue Chen'an's vision went dark. He hurriedly glanced at the officers present, but saw that people were avoiding his gaze, with their heads lowered like ostriches. He couldn't help but let out a long sigh, and planned to listen to God's orders. As for Han Baihang outside, he would definitely die.
, before he died, he had no intention of being such a bad person.
"Brigadier Zhang, it's you who should be shot!"
Suddenly, a man walked quickly from outside the tent. Without saying a word, he raised his gun and shot Zhang Gongchen. The shot was accurate and fast. The bullet hit Zhang Gongchen between the eyebrows and exploded in his head.
A ball of plasma came out, and the person immediately fell to the ground and died.
"ah!"
The officers present were frightened by this sudden situation and quickly reacted and took out their pistols. The guards outside the door also rushed in and shot Han Baihang with their guns.
"Everyone stop it!"
Yue Chenan roared loudly. Having just saved his life, he reacted quickly, shocking the officers and soldiers inside and outside. The officers and soldiers looked at him in confusion. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead several times, and suddenly
He laughed loudly, slammed the table and said: "Zhang Gongchen is dead. I am still the supreme commander of the 15th Division. The original battle plan remains unchanged. I have sent orders to all units to prepare for attack."
The officers all froze, silently put away their guns, and looked at Zhang Gongchen lying on the ground with complex eyes. Among them were many of Zhang Gongchen's cronies. How could there be no resentment in their hearts?
I dare not seek revenge on Han Baihang.
When the guards saw the officers put down their guns, they all retreated silently. Han Baihang let out a sigh of relief and felt cold sweat on his back. He just broke into the tent and fired out of pure impulse, and now he was inevitably frightened.
"Brother Han, you saved my life."
Yue Chenan's title changed inadvertently. He stepped forward and patted Han Baihang on the shoulder, saying excitedly: "I am not as good as you in killing decisively. You saved the lives of all the officers and soldiers of our 15th Division. If you were led by Zhang Gongchen,
If you continue to work for the Anhui army, it will be over."
Han Baihang forced a calm smile and said: "Sir Yue, you clean up here. I will go back to the army immediately. With the sound of gunfire as a signal, your army can attack."
Yue Chen'an said: "Don't worry, brother."
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After coming out of the tent, Han Baihang found Zhou Qing, and the two returned to the low-lying area where the company was hiding. After returning, he ordered the troops to shout to the First Division: "Brothers of the First Division, don't shoot, we are passing by."
At this time, broken troops came one after another from the rear, so the First Division naturally did not stop them and shouted to Han Baihang that they could pass.
Han Baihang ordered everyone to fix their bayonets and rush towards the 1st Division. In the darkness, the exchange of fire between the 1st Division and the 15th Division just ended. They were all cleaning the battlefield and evacuating. They never expected that the friendly troops would turn into enemies. When the soldiers of the 1st Company
When the tide surged into the position and bayonets were stabbed at them, the soldiers of the First Division suddenly woke up. The enemy had touched the position. For a time, hundreds of people at the front were mixed together, and the sound of gunshots, bayonets, and killing cries could be heard.
Even though the First Division is an elite unit with Japanese military training, it is far inferior to the old Beiyang Army like the Third Division when it comes to bayonets. In the darkness, the officers and soldiers of the First Division could only hear the earth-shattering killing cries in front of them.
The enemy's bayonet appeared and disappeared. They were immediately frightened and turned around in fear. In a night battle, people's senses are at their worst and fear is most easily triggered. The troops of the first division in front retreated, and the people in the rear were frightened before they could fight.
, even though they had ten times the strength, they were defeated by dozens of people like Han Baihang.
But after all, the First Division had strong troops, while Han Baihang's troops were weak. After the First Division panicked, it was not difficult to find that the enemy's attack surface was very narrow, and immediately judged that it was just a small force attacking, and immediately dispatched troops in an attempt to annihilate it with heavy troops.
"kill!"
The 15th Division finally launched. Thousands of soldiers made an earth-shattering roar and rushed towards the First Division's position. Hearing the killing sounds, the First Division felt something was wrong. It was clearly coming towards them. The officers and soldiers at the front quickly reported to Qu Tongfeng and knew it.
Qu Tongfeng sat firmly in the middle of the army. After hearing the report from the front, he said relaxedly: "It doesn't matter, Gongchen must have led his troops to assist me. Tell the officers and soldiers not to panic."
The chief of staff on the side felt uneasy and said: "Commander-in-Chief, our army has suffered a new defeat, and the hearts of all troops are unstable. Don't forget that the 15th Division was originally a part of the Zhili Army. Now there is no guarantee that he has no different intentions. It is better to let the troops
Be prepared for war. Moreover, it is difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy at night. What is attacking is only a small enemy force. Our army can be destroyed by itself without the participation of the 15th Division. We should stop him from approaching."
Qu Tongfeng frowned and said stubbornly: "Chief of Staff, Gongchen is my student. I know his character well. You are worrying too much."
The chief of staff smiled bitterly and thought to himself: Mr. Qu is taking it too much for granted. People are unpredictable these days. Faith and promises are worthless. Teachers, students, classmates, father and son have turned against each other countless times. If this continues, sooner or later, he will suffer a big loss.
At this moment, gunfire suddenly erupted outside, with shouts of "killing people and shocking things." Qu Tongfeng's expression suddenly changed. Just as he was about to send someone to see what was happening at the front, he heard a panic shouting: "The 15th Division is coming.
Already..."
An adjutant rushed into the division headquarters and said urgently: "Commander-in-Chief, something bad has happened. The 15th Division launched a fierce attack on me. The brothers in front could not resist it and have now been defeated."
"Zhang Gongchen, I can't spare you!"
Qu Tongfeng's eyes turned red. He pulled out the Nine Lions Saber with a sharp sound and looked at it on the command table. He shouted sternly: "Come forward, supervise the troops. Anyone who dares to take a step back will be killed without mercy! Order the troops to counterattack and capture Zhang Gong alive."
Chen, I’m going to cramp and peel off his skin!”
The chief of staff secretly shook his head. The 15th Division attacked as soon as Zhang Gongchen returned. This must have been premeditated by the Zhili Army. There was not much difference in strength between the two armies. The First Division was already at a disadvantage. It would be too difficult to regain the situation.
It was difficult. He didn't know when the Zhizhi army behind him would come over. The best strategy for now was to cut off the rear with one force and retreat quickly with the larger force. Only in this way could greater losses be avoided. So he put forward his opinions to Qu Tongfeng.
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Unexpectedly, Qu Tongfeng angrily rebuked: "Chief of Staff, you are too cowardly. The Zhizhi Army is still at Xiaoqinghe, twenty miles away, and our troops are blocking it along the way. This period of time is enough to kill the 15th Division."
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The chief of staff said urgently: "Commander-in-Chief, the overall situation is of paramount importance. Chief of Staff Xu has rushed to Liangxiang to take command. Our army should not be obsessed with fighting here. We should withdraw to Liangxiang to rest and recuperate earlier so that we can deal with the upcoming war of the Zhili Army."
Qu Tongfeng calmed down from his anger and said: "Chief of Staff, you are right. I was confused. I ordered the third regiment to intercept behind the break and the other units to retreat quickly."