The Japanese made two tentative attacks in the afternoon, but failed to capture the city gate both times.
But even so, there were only thirty-two people alive on the city wall. Yu Zhiqian killed about fifty Japanese soldiers in one afternoon. Compared with the soldiers of the national army, Yu Zhiqian's marksmanship was better, and he had twice as many soldiers. With the mirror advantage, you can start killing enemies from two hundred meters away.
"Change defense!"
When it started to get late, the men of the Second Battalion and the Third Battalion switched defenses. Yu Zhiqian and others also breathed a sigh of relief. There were less than a hundred defenders at the east gate. If the Japanese made a sneak attack at night, no one could say whether they could hold it. allow.
"Sir, where are you going?"
During Wang Youcai's second wave of attacks, his arm was injured. After switching defense, he looked at Yu Zhiqian curiously.
Yu Zhiqian thought for a moment: "Let me go to the headquarters for a walk!"
This mission gave Yu Zhiqian a high degree of freedom. He did not belong to a certain unit, and there was no order to stick to it. Yu Zhiqian could go wherever he wanted. Without a core mission, Yu Zhiqian didn't know where to go for a while.
"Headquarters! Can you find the location in the middle of the city, sir? If you can't find it, I will take you there!"
"good!"
Wang Youcai now admires Yu Zhiqian very much. He made a rough calculation and found that Yu Zhiqian killed at least forty Japanese soldiers. This number was almost unimaginable before. Even now, it is not something ordinary people can do. Wang Youcai was a soldier and so on. Years ago, it was the first time I saw someone who could fight like this.
Changde City has now completed most of the evacuation. There are no ordinary people in the city. Occasionally, some people who have not had time to evacuate are seen in a hurry. Most of them voluntarily joined the logistics team, constantly Deliver meals and transport the wounded to frontline soldiers.
"Sir, why didn't you retreat?"
Wang Youcai took the compressed biscuit handed over by Yu Zhiqian, took a bite, and looked at Yu Zhiqian curiously.
"Why retreat?"
"During the retreat a few days ago, many reporters had already left the war zone. Aren't you a reporter?"
"No, I am a warrior just like you!"
"Sir, what kind of biscuit are you talking about? It doesn't have any taste!"
"Eat less. You'll feel full after just a little bit of this stuff. Try drinking some water!"
"good!"
After walking for about half an hour, the two finally arrived at a building in the center of the city. Two sentries stood at the door. When they saw Yu Zhiqian, they immediately stopped them. After taking out their IDs, the sentries let him go.
"General, the Japanese target may not be us. They just want to attract surrounding friendly forces to reinforce us, and then take the opportunity to cross the Yuan River and enter the Hunan-Hubei region. Now it is just a feint attack!"
As soon as he entered the headquarters, he heard fierce arguments coming from inside.
"General, I don't agree with Staff Liu's idea. The enemy's target is obviously us. After taking Changde, the entire Yuanjiang River Basin is under the control of the Japanese. They can advance and attack, retreat and defend. Now they are just testing us. If we don't pay attention, the Japanese will seize the opportunity!"
After entering the headquarters, Yu Zhiqian saw that most of the officers were taller than him, including majors.
There was a huge map spread out in the middle of the headquarters, and several ashtrays were placed next to it. The large room smelled of smoke, the ceiling was very high, and there was a very simple chandelier on the top.
There are several radio stations on both sides, and several communication soldiers are constantly sending and receiving telegrams. From time to time, the phone rings, and communication soldiers and order soldiers are constantly rushing through the room.
On the front wall hangs a photo of Chiang Kai-shek in military uniform, with two blue-sky and white-sun flags crossed on both sides. Below is another huge map with many circles and circles, and Yu Cheng, the lieutenant general of the 57th Division. General Wan is sitting at his desk.
It was the first time Yu Zhiqian met Yu Chengwan. Compared with the photos he saw in later generations, the current General Yu Chengwan looked younger. He was from Taizhou, Guangdong and looked a bit thin. Although the staff was having a heated discussion, But he stared at the map and thought carefully.
I have to admire the uniform of the Kuomintang army. The well-fitting lieutenant general's uniform made his figure look more upright, with thick black eyebrows and bright eyes that were constantly thinking, and he also had a domineering air that was calm and self-defeating.
He held the Zhongzheng Sword in his hand, which was the symbol of his Huangpu graduates. After the two staff members argued for a long time, they suddenly turned their heads, looked at the map behind them, and pointed with their hands: "Yongshan Yong's target should not be Changde. Now It might just be a feint, but if our defense is lax they might attack us directly."
"General, but..."
"The headquarters should be right. This is the result of the headquarters' analysis. Call the headquarters and we will execute the order." When Yu Chengwan said this, he was a little unsure.
"General, but..."
The staff officer who was originally preparing to argue, after hearing Yu Chengwan's words, saluted, then turned around, saluted, shook his head, and began to prepare to send a report to the headquarters. When he turned around, he saw Yu Zhiqian standing aside. He was stunned for a moment, then walked over: "Hello, you are Captain Yu from the intelligence department!"
Yu Zhiqian nodded, somewhat confused as to why this staff officer knew him. The staff officer brought Yu Zhiqian to Yu Chengwan: "General, Captain Yu from the intelligence department I told you about this morning is here!"
When Yu Chengwan saw Yu Zhiqian, his eyes lit up, then he turned to look at Yu Zhiqian, and then frowned: "Didn't you say you'd be there at noon? Why are you half a day late!"
Before Yu Zhiqian could speak, Wang Youcai next to him saluted with a military salute: "Report to the division commander, Commander Yu, for helping us resist the Japanese attack at the east gate and killing at least forty Japanese officers!"
"Who are you?"
"General, I am Wang Youcai, deputy commander of the first company of the third battalion of the 172nd Regiment!"
"Everything you said is true!"
"Yes, General, our brothers on the tower can prove it!"
After hearing these words, Yu Chengwan's expression recovered a little. Yu Zhiqian secretly remembered that Yu Chengwan likes people who are punctual. After the misunderstanding was resolved, Yu Zhiqian pointed at the map: "Captain Yu, your intelligence department, for What useful information does the Japanese have from this attack?”
Yu Zhiqian was stunned for a moment, but he soon understood what his role was. It was equivalent to a staff officer outside the establishment. His identity in the intelligence department gave Yu Zhiqian a certain degree of freedom, and he also had access to Yu Chengwan.
"General, our intelligence department has analyzed and judged that the Japanese's target this time is Changde, and their plan to attack Henan, Hunan and Guangxi is just a cover!"
"Then why didn't the headquarters give us an order?"
"General, I don't know what the people at the headquarters are like, but you should understand if you look at the map!"
"Tell me!"
After Yu Chengwan finished speaking, he handed the command stick to Yu Zhiqian. After Yu Zhiqian took it, he found Changde on the map, circled it in a circle, and moved to Changsha and Chongqing.
When Yu Chengwan saw that after Chongqing, he was startled for a moment, frowned, and slowly shook his head. Then he looked at Changsha. All the previous fog was blown away, and he instantly clarified his thoughts. He knew that these young people What are the devils going to do?
In the past, I was just a fan of the authorities and did not see the impact of Changde on the overall situation.
