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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 692 Lonely Army

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    Chapter 692: Lonely Army

    Yan Xishan, who had been beaten to pieces by the Japanese and was dizzy, had lost all his last capital. He was surrounded by more than 8,000 weak soldiers and surrounded by Japanese wolves and tigers who bit him and refused to let him go.  The northwest region was like a frightened bird. They had to eat or drink. When they were desperate, they had to ask Tang Qiuli for help. Tang Qiuli got what he wanted. He racked his brains and tried his best, even at the risk of losing Shanxi.  , isn't it just for the sake of the current result?

    Yan Xishan quickly called back and obeyed the arrangements of Vice Chairman Tang. Tang Qiuli smiled coldly and said that he was sensible. Otherwise, he would be left to fend for himself and become a lonely ghost. He ordered the remaining troops of the Jin army to stay in Jin.  When they cross the Yellow River westward from the Northwest Bend or Baode area, the Dingbian Garrison District will send troops to respond and send Yan Xishan, a roly-poly who has dominated the political arena of the Republic of China for many years, to Dingbian. He is really afraid of Liu Hanzhang and Bai Chucai, not this old and cunning Yan Xishan.  opponent.

    To this end, he formulated a sixteen-character policy for Yan Xishan's placement for Liu Hanzhang and Bai Chucai, "Respect but not use him, strictly prevent changes, remove the salary from the bottom of the cauldron, and clear the water to dry the fish".  The generals and the thousands of remnant soldiers were gradually transferred away, leaving him alone. It was interesting to see how he played. Chairman Chiang put Zhang Hanqing in indefinite confinement, and he took the once famous figure Yan Xishan under his control.  In my hands, sometimes I really can¡¯t explain what¡¯s going on with politics.

    After solving the stumbling block of Yan Xishan, Tang Qiuli felt much relieved. He was depressed because he was worried about the safety of Meiling. He suddenly became cheerful. He suddenly thought of Mei Ting and quickly told her to see a military doctor immediately. If she was sick, she should not delay.  Mei Ting was a little nervous. Tang Qiuli was wondering, what's wrong with this girl?  Isn't it just to see a doctor?  Just as he was about to inquire further, a staff officer came over. The Eighth Route Army reported that a small group of Japanese troops were found at the Yongheguan ferry. General Xiao Jinguang, director of the Eighth Route Army's rear rear area, asked the division commander to listen to the call.

    Did Okamura Neji take the bait?  Tang Qiuli was excited. This old Japanese had suffered a bloody blow at Wubao Ferry and wanted to find another way. This would be good. At least he had no plans to withdraw to Taiyuan within a few days. He followed the staff excitedly.  He didn't even finish his meal. Looking at Tang Qiuli's back, Mei Ting smiled and shook her head, such a careless guy.

    Mei Ting came close to her sister and asked in a low voice: "Sister, do you want to tell him?" Mei Ting's beautiful face turned red for no reason. She thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "He is busy organizing a campaign, so we won't tell him."  He's adding to the chaos. Let's wait until the battle is over and make sure it's not accurate." Tang Qiuli, who had already walked away, couldn't hear the two wives' private conversations at all.

    In the battle to defend the Yellow River, everything was going according to Tang Qiuli's plan. After talking to Xiao Jinguang on the phone, he asked the guards to use the Eighth Route Army troops from Yongguan, as usual, not to alert the small Japanese troops, but to deliberately let the small Japanese troops cross the river.  According to the reconnaissance, based on the mountain road of several hundred miles from Liulin to Yongheguan, even if Okamura Neiji mobilized his troops, it would be impossible to reach the Yongheguan ferry in less than three to five days.

    He has mobilized about 80,000 elite troops from all the units participating in the war, and formed seven new field brigades. Except for Sun Zhenbang's regiment, the rest are the Dingbian local armed forces who participated in the battle and performed outstandingly. This was given by Tang Qiuli.  The feast prepared by Okamura Neiji. Once the outflanking troops are in place, Okamura Neiji fails to cross the river and move westward. When he withdraws to Taiyuan, the seven newly formed field brigades will cross the Yellow River eastward, from the east and west directions.  Encircle the Japanese army and strive to annihilate most or all of the Japanese army in the Luliang Mountains and southwestern Shanxi.

    The troops marched into their designated areas according to the plan, but Mei Ling, who was worried about Tang Qiuli, was in a bad situation. He and a platoon of students had been hotly pursued by three squadrons of Japanese troops for several days. Mei Ling  Ling and the six squad leaders who were temporarily transferred tried their best but could not completely escape the pursuit of the Japanese army. Later, Mei Ling almost suspected that there was a traitor in their team. The Japanese army had an extremely accurate grasp of their whereabouts, often just after taking a break.  , the Japanese troops behind caught up.

    To make matters worse, the radio station and the radio operator were blown to pieces by a mortar shell in an encounter. They lost contact with the outside world and the troops. They were unable to even call for reinforcements. This was the first time the cadet platoon appeared.  Sacrifice, seeing the comrades who were still alive and powerful just now, turned into broken pieces in the blink of an eye. The students are no longer as passionate and confident as they were at the beginning. Mei Ling admitted that without these six veterans with extremely rich combat experience,  In response, the fifty-one of them had long been surrounded and annihilated by the Japanese army.

    Fighting and walking all the way, from Cang'erhui to Zhongzhuang, then to Hengjian, step by step we retreated into the hinterland of the Luliang Mountains, into the mountainous areas of Guandi Mountain and North Wudang Mountain. The population gradually became sparse, and there were strange rocks everywhere.  The steep mountain peaks and very few trees provide no place for hiding or concealment.Standing on a hill in this place, the telescope could see far away. Mei Ling believed that their figures would fall in the eyes of the chasing Japanese troops.

    In the past few days of fighting, three people in the platoon have been killed and eight injured. These are all classmates who get along day and night. Just close your young eyes in front of you and let these students who have experienced war for the first time realize that the real battlefield is  , it was never as passionate, as hot-blooded, as simple as he imagined, and his life could be lost at any time. Mei Ling even began to doubt whether he was right in insisting on taking on the task of covering.

    If he had not persisted, the company commander would not have given the task to the cadet platoon, and no classmates would have sacrificed in front of his eyes. He was not afraid of death, but he was afraid that he would not be able to bring his comrades back to the spacious and bright classroom in Dingbian smoothly.  Looking at their parents and relatives, Mei Ling, who was originally relatively taciturn, spoke less. He lost weight and fought more fiercely. In every battle, he rushed to the front. In a battle yesterday, his back  Let the mortar shrapnel open a long gash.

    Carrying the wounded with them, they climbed up one mountain after another, which made the march more difficult. The sky darkened, and another night fell. The group serving as the vanguard found a large cave in front, which could hide many people. The exhausted students  I'm excited, I can have a good sleep tonight, the damn little devil shouldn't be found here.

    When they arrived at the entrance of the cave, these children, who were still 16 years old, were about to get in when they were stopped by several squad leaders. Mei Ling also called to stop everyone. He knew what the veterans meant. If this was a cave without an exit, once  If the Japanese army discovers it, the whole platoon will be blocked inside and unable to get out. As long as the Japanese army sets up a machine gun at the entrance of the cave, no one can escape. Even if they are not treated as living targets, they will starve to death inside. How about that?  It's almost like seeking death.

    Everyone stopped at the entrance of the cave in confusion. Two veterans took four students in to explore the way. Mei Ling was busy arranging sentries. He did not expect that this cave would not be discovered by Japanese soldiers. He only hoped to take advantage of the weakness of the Japanese soldiers who were not good at fighting at night.  , try to have a good night's rest and regain your strength. To be honest, Mei Ling has no rules in mind about what to do next. He also commanded the entire platoon to use the difficult terrain to ambush, cut off the path of the pursuing troops, and take the opportunity to escape.  These Japanese soldiers were like tarsal maggots.

    But the Japanese army seemed to have clairvoyance and ears for the wind. When they arrived at the ambush site, they were not fooled at all. They first launched a fierce bombardment with grenades and mortars, and then sent troops to search along the two wings. The ambush was impossible, and there was still the danger of being flanked from the front and rear.  He could only withdraw from the battle. After doing this several times, Mei Ling gave up the idea, but he still had a question, what was the problem?

    The comrades who explored the path came back and finally brought back good news. This cave is very big, with big holes inside small holes, like a maze. There is also a stream inside. There is a mountain wind blowing in the cave. There should be another exit.  Afraid of worrying everyone, he didn't go further in. It turned out to be a good place. Meiling discussed with the six squad leaders and decided that the troops would camp in the cave tonight.

    Meiling ate a few mouthfuls of the remaining dry food while enjoying the cool spring water. Mei Ling leaned on the rock. Although he was extremely exhausted, his muscles ached all over his body, and his eyelids were trembling, his brain couldn't stop at all. What happened in the past few days  Everything was going through his mind like a movie, leaving him completely sleepless.

    The low hum of the mountain wind passing through the treetops, the gentle breathing of the comrades on guard at the entrance of the cave came to his ears dimly and far away, and the sound of spring grass budding on the hillside was heard clearly. Mei Ling was startled, thinking that he  He was dreaming, and suddenly opened his eyes. Everything was the same as before, including the slight snores of his comrades and the pained moans of the wounded who were deliberately suppressed. Mei Ling closed his eyes again.

    Tomorrow, what will it be like tomorrow? It will be nothing more than continuing to be chased by the Japanese army. He sighed, if only his brother-in-law were here, he would definitely have a way. Every word Tang Qiuli said to him was in his ears.  While thinking about it, he quietly recalled the conversation he had with his brother-in-law in the study after he proposed to his second sister at Dingbian's home.

    Tang Qiuli's wise eyes, calm demeanor, and an indifferent smile appeared in front of him again. Although Tang Qiuli was only a few years older than Meiling, in Meiling's mind, he, as his brother-in-law,  But he is like a mentor, a wise man and a senior. He is also the idol he follows and the goal he pursues.

    By the way, my brother-in-law said, never let yourself fall into a passive situation at any time. Even if it is so, you must find a way to reverse it and turn passive into active. Otherwise, you will only suffer defeat and lose your life. In Mei Ling's heart,  Suddenly, he had another very strange idea. He wanted to see what the Japanese soldiers not far from them were doing in this dark mountain night.

    Dominated by this strange thought, Mei Ling could no longer sleep. He suddenly became excited, maybe he would find something he hadn't discovered. He opened his eyes wide, and it took him a while to adapt to the darkness in front of him. He groped towards the place where the six squad leaders were resting.  Walk somewhere.

    (To be continued)
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