Chief Gong also said that the "Barrel Project" is their mission! But he sent them to this dead corner where they can only hang around every day! Even though he has great abilities, he can't complete the mission!
These days, he is still following Ruolan and the two Japanese every day! The behavior of these two Japanese makes him feel conflicted! He actually doesn't know how to treat them!
Two days ago, Chen Zifeng accompanied them to the defense area of the 96th Army. The first place they went to was Cilingou Village, where the 47th Independent Brigade of the Army was stationed.
The focus of the 96th Army's defense is Munan Town. The first-line position to the north is Huangcaopo defended by the 1059th Regiment of the 530th Brigade, and the second-line position is Yungai Temple!
Mr. Zhongjian looked at Captain Zhang Jiesheng of the 1059th Regiment with a heavy look and said softly: "Monan Town is the key."
Captain Zhang nodded, "Yes!"
"But the most important thing is your defense of Huangcao Slope and Yungai Temple!"
"Mr. Zhongjian means that there is no danger to defend Munan Town! We can only rely on the two front lines of defense!"
"Your Excellency, Captain, you are right! Whenever the two lines of defense you defend are lost, Monan Town will be lost!"
"You said I couldn't hold my position!" Captain Zhang became a little angry and glared at him.
"Your Excellency, Captain, I don't want to argue with you! You can only try your best to hold on, there is no other way!"
"Mr. Nakama, according to our battle plan, once the Japanese army starts to attack us, the 38th Army to the east will come to support us! Our strategy is to support each other!"
Zhong Jian looked at him calmly, nodded, and said no more.
24-14
Another position Mr. Zhongjian went to inspect was Cilingou Village defended by the 47th Independent Brigade.
Wang Zhenhua, commander of the 47th Brigade, attached great importance to these two Japanese friends and personally accompanied them to inspect the positions.
Mr. Nakama spread the map on the ground, compared it with the terrain in front of him, and looked into the distance with a telescope.
After a while, he stood up and looked at Brigadier Wang, with a stern smile on his face.
"Mr. Zhongjian, what advice do you have?" Brigadier Wang saw the clues and asked cautiously.
"Your Excellency, Brigadier, your place and the Yungai Temple to the east are all here to protect Munan Town!"
"Yes! We are on the front line!" Brigadier Wang also had a stern smile on his face.
"So, your Excellency, the brigade commander, must be able to see that you are here to fight to the death! You are facing attacking enemies from the west and north!"
"Sir, you are right!" Brigadier Wang nodded and said.
"Your Excellency, Brigadier Commander, I can see that you are well aware of the situation your troops will face!"
Brigadier Wang looked at the ditches and ridges in front of the position and couldn't help but nodded, "Sir, you are right! But I am a soldier. No matter how unfavorable the battlefield is, I will persevere to the end!"
Mr. Zhongjian finally said: "Your Majesty, Brigadier, you cannot let your troops be wiped out! As long as you guerrilla in this area, you are protecting Munan Town and even Pinglu County!" Mr. Zhongjian was like a hawk.
staring at him.
Brigadier Wang looked at him motionless, as if he was also thinking about his suggestion!
Beside them, Liao Ruolan has been carefully translating for them.
On the other side, Chen Zifeng remained calm and stared at them gloomily, especially Mr. Zhongjian!
24-15
The next day, Mr. Zhongjian and his wife did not go that far, but chose the teaching group stationed in Sanmen Town.
Therefore, Chen Zifeng did not drive on this day, but followed Mr. Zhongjian and the two on foot. Qiao Yanfang was very curious and followed them. The only one who did not go was Xiao Ancheng. He saw Liao Ruolan from a distance and did not go forward.
The headquarters of the teaching regiment is easy to find. There are sentries at the gate of the courtyard.
Liao Ruolan entered the regiment headquarters and explained their purpose to regiment leader Li Zhenxi.
Commander Li had long heard that these two Japanese were coming to inspect his position. He thought to himself, do they know the actual situation in China? What can they tell after seeing it?
Therefore, he refused to say anything except to express welcome.
Instead, Mr. Nakama walked directly to the map and looked at it carefully.
He pointed at the map and turned around and said: "Your Excellency, Captain, this area should be your position, right?"
Captain Li was a little surprised and said with a smile: "Sir, do you have any advice?"
Mr. Nakama said: "Can we go to your position and take a look?"
24-16
The position of the teaching group is located on the north side of Sanmen Town, a common loess plateau in this area.
The so-called "plateau" refers to a highland with a flat top surface and relatively steep surroundings. Crops can be grown on the flat top surface, while the surrounding steep slopes are formed by rainwater.
Captain Li accompanied Zhong Jian and the two men and walked slowly to the position. Trenches had been dug on the edge of the plateau, and some soldiers were moving in the trenches. They looked at the people walking over with some curiosity.
Mr. Zhongjian reached the top of the plateau and looked around silently, as if he was weighing the outcome of the battle here. After a full ten minutes, he looked back at Commander Li.
Captain Li looked at him with a smile and said, "Mr. Zhongjian, do you have any advice? Please tell me!"
Mr. Zhongjian thought again for a moment and then said softly: "Your Excellency, regimental commander, your position is mainly to defend against the Japanese troops coming from the Zhangmao Highway. I feel that this problem is not a big problem."
Captain Li tasted his words and said, "Mr. Zhongjian, what do you mean, what is the bigger problem here?"
Mr. Nakama said: "Once your troops are attacked from the north and the south, they will most likely have nowhere to retreat! That's right!"
Commander Li looked at him with some surprise, "Why are we attacking from the north and the south?"
Mr. Nakama said: "Please take out the map and let's take a look."
Captain Li took out the map from his bag and spread it on the ground. He and Mr. Zhongjian both squatted and looked at the map.
Mr. Zhongjian pointed out: "Your position is to the east of Pinglu County. But have you considered the situation to the west of Pinglu County? For example, Munan Town here."
"Mr. Zhongjian, Monan Town is defended by the 96th Army."
"But the battlefield is unified. The battle situation in the west will inevitably affect the east. Do you think how long can Munan Town be defended?"
"I can't say for sure. However, the 177th Division is also a very capable unit!"
"I've been there. I think that once the war starts, Munan Town can only be defended for two days! Your Excellency, the regiment leader, please judge what the Japanese army will do next after they occupy Munan Town!"
Captain Li frowned and looked at the map for a long time. He said in a low voice: "I don't believe they can only defend for two days!"
"Just think that they can only stay for two days! Consider the worst-case scenario!" Mr. Nakama's face became stern.
"You mean, the Japanese army may attack eastward along the Yellow River!"
"It's not possible! It's certain! Does your army have troops in this area along the Yellow River? No! Therefore, the Japanese army will capture Maojin Ferry in less than three hours! Your Excellency, regimental commander, if the Japanese army captures Maojin Ferry,
Are we going to attack your back? If you cooperate with the Japanese troops in the north, are you attacking from the north and the south?"
At this time, Commander Li's face became serious. He looked at the map for a long time!
Finally, he raised his head and murmured: "Once the north and south attack, we have no way to retreat! Damn it, how could such a situation happen! This is my best place! Mr. Nakama, please enlighten me!" His
The expression is very serious.
At this time, Mr. Nakama handed the telescope to him and said, "Your Excellency, Brigadier Commander, please look north and east and look carefully!"
Captain Li looked at it for a long time and then said softly: "There is a loess cliff there. If the Japanese army attacks from the north and the south, the cliff will be a natural encirclement! I can't get through!"
Mr. Nakama suddenly shouted at him: "You are confused! Please think about it. If you can cross over, can you get behind the enemy? Please think about it!"
"I can't get over it! It's a steep cliff! There's no way to go!"
"Your Excellency, Captain, all roads in the world are made by people! There is no road on the cliff. Can you blast a road on the cliff? As long as your soldiers can climb up! You have understood your situation.
, why don’t you take measures! Blow up a road, which can not only protect your soldiers! You can also attack the enemy’s back! Defend Pinglu County! Why don’t you do it!”
The expression on Captain Li's face became fierce. He tilted his head again and again, and finally said: "Mr. Zhongjian, you are right! You have seen my shortcomings! I will definitely do it! I will apply for bombing now.
A medicine!”
Chen Zifeng stood behind everyone and saw the whole process! He stared at Mr. Zhongjian gloomily! He really couldn't guess who he was! But Mr. Zhongjian must be an expert in combat! He mentioned
The problems are all critical!
24-17
This happened two days ago! Something even more unexpected happened to Chen Zifeng today!
Early this morning, I drove Liao Ruolan and the two Japanese to Munan Town! Munan Town is the headquarters of the 177th Division of the 96th Army, and it is also an important defense center of the 96th Army.
The most important thing!
The commander of the 177th Division, whose surname is Chen, actually has the same surname as me! His name is Chen Shuoru.
Information shows that Chen Shuoru was born in 1891 and is 48 years old this year. He is a native of Minhou, Fujian. He graduated from the Baoding Army Accelerated School. He participated in the Xi'an Incident. In 1938, he served as the 17th Commander of the 96th Army.
Commander of the Seventh Division, with the rank of major general.
The town hall of Munan Town is now Chen Shuoru's headquarters.
Everyone could tell that Mr. Chen didn’t like the two Japanese in front of him! He stared at them with a stern look!
Mr. Nakama saw this. He stood in front of the map on the wall and became even more rude when he spoke!
"How many troops do you have, Division Commander?"
"Two brigades!"
"Which two brigades!"
"The 529th Brigade, Commander Xu Quanzhong! The 530th Brigade, Commander Ren Yunzhang!"
"Where are these two brigades!"
"The 529th Brigade is now under the command of Zhao Shoushan of the 38th Army!"
"Your Excellency, Commander, you actually only have one brigade now! The 1059th Regiment is at Yungai Temple, and the 1060th Regiment is at Munan Town! You only have one regiment defending Munan Town!"?