A middle-aged soldier and four heavily armed Chinese soldiers, escorted by four Western soldiers, crossed the barbed wire fence in the concession and descended into the cold Suzhou River.
The machine guns of the Western coalition forces located in the fortifications on the bank of the Suzhou River were aimed at the two wings of the Sihang Warehouse for the first time, showing that they attached great importance to this Chinese soldier.
Just by looking at his gold collar badge, you can tell that he is a general.
But obviously, that's not the most important thing.
The important thing is that it is the hope of ordering the warehouse defenders to retreat tonight.
Once he was shot by a Japanese lunatic with a machine gun and something happened, the Westerners in the concession would also go crazy.
Fortunately, the Hokkaido fisherman major had already been privately instructed by his captain, so he chose to turn a blind eye and pretended not to see it, and missed the feat of killing a Chinese general.
Maybe, even if he knew, he would choose to miss it!
The entire 36th Infantry Regiment had long since lost their will to fight and just wanted to end this almost suicidal offensive and defensive battle as soon as possible.
There was such a big movement of five people swimming across the Suzhou River. Naturally, the warehouse defenders knew about it, but Shangguan Yun, who was in charge of the defense of the entire building after pulling the people up to the second floor through ropes, was still shocked.
He did not expect that the chief of staff of the division would come to the warehouse in person. Fortunately, he had brought dry clothes when he came. Otherwise, it would not be a good look for a wet major general to lecture in front of nearly 400 officers and soldiers in the warehouse.
Regarding the arrival of the chief of staff of the division, the Army Lieutenant Colonel was a little surprised but not too surprised, but respect was necessary.
After receiving Shangguan Yun's notice, he immediately came over with Yang Ruifu to greet him. He also notified the other four company commanders to come over and meet with the commander.
But the major general had a cold face the whole time. The four guard soldiers even kept their hands on the triggers of the MP28 submachine guns hanging on their chests and did not put them down for a moment.
That turned out to be a gesture to prepare for a mutiny.
Except for Tang Dao and Yang Ruifu, who knew a little bit about the inside story, the other four newly promoted majors looked at each other in confusion, wondering how they had offended this usually amiable major general and chief of staff.
It wasn't until he strode straight to the communications room and personally checked that the field radio could not be turned on due to insufficient battery power that his expression softened slightly.
"Have a seat, there is no tea, so I have to ask you to drink hot water." The Army Lieutenant Colonel saw that this man's expression softened, and he immediately waved outside to ask the orderly to pour some water.
"Okay, don't be miserable! I know it's not easy for you." The major general, who looked much more relaxed, sighed slightly, sat at the head of the conference table, and waved his hand for the other officers to sit down.
He glanced at the Army Lieutenant Colonel who was sitting beside him, "Zhongmin Na! My teacher and I both know the hardships you and your brothers have to endure in fighting the Japanese invaders here, but you..."
After a slight pause, his face became a little more serious: "You must have received the military orders from the division headquarters and theater headquarters, right?"
"I......"
After all, the lieutenant colonel of the army is an orthodox soldier. After all, if he is fooled in front of his superiors, it will be a bit hard to explain.
"What? It's been a whole day and I still can't think of a reason?" the major general snorted coldly.
"It is understandable that the field radio cannot be turned on and cannot receive military orders from the theater headquarters and division headquarters, but yesterday there were three waves of military commanders coming in succession, all with military orders stamped with the theater headquarters' seal and the passwords I personally dictated before leaving.
, but what happened was that everything disappeared? Where are they?"
"He is here, but he is locked up!" A bitter smile appeared on the face of the Army Lieutenant Colonel.
"Master, four days ago you and Master strictly ordered our troops to guard the Sixings Warehouse for seven days and nights, even if all members died in battle.
When the Japanese invaders were unable to attack for a long time, our army suddenly received an order that was contrary to the previous military order. How dare I believe it so easily?
Moreover, early this morning, after fire reconnaissance, the Japanese army had ambushed heavy machine guns in advance in the position near the river. This was clearly a premeditated ambush.
What's more, my brothers and I have decided to defend this place at all costs to inspire the determination of the entire Chinese nation to resist the war. I also hope that you will convey the determination of me and all the officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment to the division commander and the theater headquarters. We are here
The position is here." The Army Lieutenant Colonel became more and more excited as he spoke. He stood up and straightened his body.
"Shangguanyun seconded the proposal and will follow the commander to the death!"
"Deng Ying seconded the proposal to fight the Japanese invaders to the bitter end!"
"Shi Hao seconded the proposal and is determined to live and die with Sihang Warehouse!"
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Following the Army Lieutenant Colonel's statement, several company commanders who were greatly surprised to learn that the theater and division headquarters had ordered the withdrawal of troops from yesterday looked at each other and collectively stood up to express their support for the Army Lieutenant Colonel.
Obviously, although the army lieutenant colonel was transferred from the regiment attachment (chief of staff) to the regiment deputy and acting commander only two months ago, his outstanding personality charm and commanding ability have been recognized by these grassroots officers, even if he is
He wanted to take everyone with him to the gate of hell, but the grassroots officers were actually willing to follow him.
Of course, the reason these soldiers truly dare and are willing to die for is not a single person, but a group of people.
Since the beginning of the war with the Japanese army, nearly ten thousand people have stood by the side of the battlefield under heavy artillery fire. Women in Tsing Yi sang at the muzzles of the Japanese invaders' guns. The people beat the blood-red war drums and sang in unison, "Big sword, fight against the Japanese invaders' guns."
"Cut off the head"... This scene is the best shot in the arm for the soldiers.
They may still die, but they are by no means alone.
Behind them, there are tens of thousands, millions or even tens of thousands of Chinese people standing. They are not fighting for military glory and superiors. They are fighting for the country, the nation, and the Chinese people all over the world.
They are soldiers, but they are also ordinary people.
No matter how ordinary you are, you still have dreams in your heart, and you dream that one day you will no longer be ordinary.
This battle made them feel that they might no longer be ordinary, and they could feel the true respect and reverence for heroes in the eyes of the beautiful reporter who should have been unattainable.
It turns out that they have the opportunity to become the national heroes mentioned in the play, and their names will be written on the commemorative plaque of China's victory in the Anti-Japanese War in the future.
Supreme glory!
For this honor, I would rather sacrifice!
The major general's eyes slid over the faces of the officers who stood up and followed their commander to express their stance. What he saw was determination.
I couldn't help but feel slightly moved.
As a soldier with more than 20 years of ups and downs in the officialdom, the Major General can certainly judge what is sincere and what is false. Needless to say, Xie Jinyuan, when he received the order to come to Sihang Warehouse a few days ago, the Major General
We already know his intention to die and serve the country.
But he did not expect that these young lieutenants, who were no more than 30 years old, were so determined to die.
Originally, he was very dissatisfied with the Sihang Warehouse Army for refusing to accept military orders in disguise and asking him to take huge risks to come in person. But now, he somewhat understands their intentions.
These people really want to do something for their country and nation! Even if they risk their own lives.
On the battlefield, those who risk their lives are the most respectable, even if they are generals, they are no exception.
The major general stood up slowly, with admiration in his eyes, but a bitter smile on his face: "You are going to roast me, the chief of staff, on the fire, right?"
"Sir, I have troubled you!" the Army Lieutenant Colonel apologized.
"Take a seat first! The military order is here, you can read it for yourselves." With a long sigh, the major general placed a piece of military order on Table Mountain, turned around and walked towards the window facing the concession, and remained silent for a long time.
Obviously, for this general, whether to retreat or not is also a dilemma. But he is just a wave in the big river of China. He can't even control his own destiny, let alone his subordinates.
They are.
There are only four large handwritten characters on the military order: Withdraw troops tonight!
