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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 991 Life and Death

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    Chapter 991: Life and Death

    On the east road of the Qiannan Defense Line, the main battlefield of the Duyun Defense Battle is at Xiyun Peak. This mountain with a radius of less than ten miles, because it is the defensive barrier of Duyun City, blocks the only way for Fengwen to attack the capital of Guizhou from the north, Guiyang.  It became the focus of competition between the 19th Army of the Central Army and the 15th Army of the Japanese Army.

    After the arrival of the heavy artillery brigade that Yamashita Fengwen was expecting, he immediately launched a ferocious attack. From morning to nightfall, blood and flesh were flying everywhere in front of Xiyunfeng Mountain. The position was reduced to scorched earth, and the city of Duyun was almost in ruins. In just one day,  At that time, the Chi Zifeng Army Brigade defending the Xiyunfeng position suffered more than two-thirds of its casualties.

    Looking at the bomb craters everywhere, the fortifications and trenches that had been leveled to the ground, the blast holes in many places, the dead and injured brothers lying on the flat ground, waiting for the wounded to be transported to the rear, Chi Zifeng, who had always been brave and good at fighting, also  Unable to help but take a breath of air, he finally understood why Colonel Chu Tian, ??the liaison officer of Vice Chairman Tang, did not express any joy for the first victory at Xiyun Peak.

    At that time, Chi Zifeng thought that Chu Tian was jealous. If the intensity of the Japanese artillery fire that time was a heavy rain, then this time it was strong winds and hail. The Japs¡¯ heavy artillery was really powerful. Many brothers were setting cannon holes.  Here, they were beaten to death, and their journey was over. There were more than 6,000 people, and those who could hold a gun without any injuries were only over 2,000. Tomorrow, how could we defend Xiyun Peak tomorrow?

    Arrange soldiers who can move, don't be afraid of hard work, build fortifications and trenches overnight, strengthen and repair the hole for blasting, Chi Zifeng, together with the rescue team transporting the wounded, take advantage of the night, follow the traffic trench, return to Duyun City, for this excavation  On the reverse slope of Xiyun Peak, there is a communication trench connecting Duyun. Chi Zifeng himself thinks that this is the smartest thing he has ever done in his life. The Japs¡¯ heavy artillery is so powerful, like hail, but the communication trench can¡¯t even fire a single shell.  Didn't fall.

    Chi Zifeng went directly to the group army headquarters. What he saw was the terrifyingly gloomy face of Commander Guo Huawen. He thought that the commander was in a bad mood because he was bombarded by Japs in Duyun City and suffered heavy losses.  , stepped forward to comfort him: "Commander, there is nothing we can do about this. The little devils just have too many cannons. I can't even see a complete straw stick on my position, and stones as big as millstones were blown into pieces."  Gravel, as long as our people are still here, it¡¯s better than anything else.¡±

    Only then did Guo Huawen notice that Chi Zifeng had rushed back from the Xiyun Peak position. His favorite general had changed his appearance in one day. He was covered in dust and dirt, and his major general uniform was torn apart.  There were several large cuts, and faint traces of blood could be seen on the shoulders. His face was covered in gunpowder smoke, as if he were digging for coal, and his two big eyes were particularly obvious.

    Guo Huawen felt distressed and said hurriedly: "It's Zifeng who's back. Sit down quickly and drink water first. I'll ask the cooking team to get you some food." Chi Zifeng avoided talking about Chi Zifeng's consolation. Chi Zifeng smiled and said,  Said: "Commander said this, I am really hungry. I don't want to prepare any good food. Is there any wine? Give us a bottle. Commander, don't get angry. Are you going to fight? There is no immortality."

    Guo Huawen couldn't bear it anymore and said: "Zifeng, do you know that that bastard Liu Zhi took advantage of our Xiyunfeng victory and went to Chongqing to ask for credit and rewards from Chairman Chiang? The 50 yuan awarded by the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government  Ten thousand yuan, all fell into his personal pocket. Also, the list of meritorious personnel reported to the Military Commission were all from their Eleventh Army. They have nothing to do with us. This is fine, but Liu Zhi  But he boasted to reporters that the victory at Xiyun Peak was achieved under his command. Zifeng, tell me, is there such a commander-in-chief? "

    Chi Zifeng exploded at that moment and shouted loudly: "Commander, this is so fucking bullying. We brothers are risking their lives, but Liu Zhi is taking advantage from behind. No, commander, I will go find Liu Zhi, I have to  You can't figure this out. If you piss me off, I don't care who the commander-in-chief is. I'll take the blame. I, Chi Zifeng, will take the blame."

    Guo Huawen shook his head helplessly and said: "Zifeng, be patient. Liu Zhi ran away again. Just after the first shelling by the Japanese army, he asked me to send troops to escort him. If it weren't for the reporters from the Central News Agency, they told me the whole story.  , we are still kept in the dark." After saying that, he sighed deeply, and Chizi walked around the room a few times. Unable to breathe out, he kicked over a chair and gasped in anger.  .

    When Chi Zifeng sat back on the chair, Guo Huawen suddenly asked in a serious tone: "Zifeng, tell me the truth, can Xiyun Peak be defended?" Chi Zifeng said without hesitation: "Commander, as long as you give me  I replenish my troops and ammunition. Unless the little devil steps on my Chi Zifeng's body, otherwise, I can't even think of setting foot on Xiyun Peak. I came back all night just to beg the commander to replenish my troops. My troops can fight.  Just over two thousand people.¡±

    Guo Huawen gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, Zifeng, I'll show you our nineteen episodes."All the family members of the army were fighting to the death with the Japs in Xiyun Peak. Even if they killed more than 80,000 of our brothers, they would not be able to take advantage of the Japs. The city of Duyun was attacked by Japanese artillery fire, and the citizens suffered numerous casualties.  Xiao, the troops are in a high mood for war. If you have been defending Xiyun Peak, I will not change the commander. I will ensure that your troops are fully staffed and replenished as needed. The entire army will be centered on you, Chi Zifeng, and Xiyun Peak will be handed over.  There you have it.  "

    This is also the decision Guo Huawen made after painful thinking. If he abandons Duyun and retreats to the Fuquan line, the 19th Army can save most of its bones and blood and not be completely consumed in the Xiyunfeng position. But can the government agree?  That Liu Zhi hated himself to the core. He was the first one to not let him go and to escape from the battlefield. He would be slapped on his head right away. If he stood up, he would die. If he retreated, he would die. He might as well fight to the death. Maybe  There can be a glimmer of hope.  "

    This topic was too heavy, and neither of them spoke anymore. A tragic atmosphere filled the headquarters. At this time, Chutian came in from the outside. He had been busy in Duyun City all day today, helping with rescue operations.  On the one hand, the injured citizen understood some of the situation of the 19th Group Army. He discovered that although the Japanese artillery bombardment caused heavy losses to Duyun, the fighting will of the officers and soldiers of the Central Army was unprecedentedly high. This discovery made  Chu Tian was very surprised.

    After returning to his residence, he reported all these situations to the division commander Tang Qiuli who had arrived at the headquarters of the directly affiliated corps. Tang Qiuli called back, "We should not rush into joint operations. The time is not yet ripe. Gradually infiltrate our intentions into the army."  Guo Huawen, once the time comes, even if Guo Huawen is unwilling to join forces, I will still launch a full-scale attack on Yamashita Fengwen's 15th Army according to the plan. "

    Chu Tian was not sure what the timing was when the division commander mentioned it. If he attacked the Japanese army now, it would not be possible to block Yamashita Fengwen here in Duyun. In fact, the time for Tang Qiu to leave was for the Japanese troops on the middle and west routes to continue to Guiyang.  In this way, they will be farther and farther away from Shanxia Fengwen. Even if they turn around and rescue, it will be too late. It is the heat of the battle for Duyun.

    Seeing Chu Tian come in, Guo Huawen and Chi Zifeng quickly gave up their seats. After more than ten days of contact, Chu Tian had been recognized by everyone at the 19th Army Headquarters. From the initial politeness and indifference to keeping a certain distance, now it is not right.  He retains any fighting situation. This is a change in consciousness.

    After Chu Tian sat down, Chi Zifeng asked impatiently: "Brother Chu, you have seen our posture today. The Japs' heavy artillery poses a great threat to us. I lost nearly a thousand brothers in one shelling. This  There is still an anti-cannon hole, otherwise we won¡¯t be able to meet each other. Let¡¯s wait for the commander to collect the corpse for me. Do you have any other clever tricks? We have to defend Xiyun Peak, right?¡±

    Guo Huawen glared at Chi Zifeng in displeasure and said, "That's nonsense." Chi Zifeng smiled sheepishly. Chu Tian did not refuse and said, "I have some suggestions. When the Japanese army shells, we can send most of the troops  , hidden on the reverse slope of Xiyun Peak, leaving a small number of observation posts. When the Japanese army charges, they will immediately enter the position. In this way, the damage caused by Japanese artillery fire to the troops can be minimized. "

    Chi Zifeng shouted, "What a great idea. Our bomb-proof cave cannot withstand the continuous bombardment of the Japanese heavy artillery. I was worried about this matter. The cave collapsed and the brothers were buried alive in it," Chu Tian continued:  "On the reverse slope, reserve the second echelon. It is better to have two full regiments. Once the front is tight, you can immediately block the gap. You can also spot the opportunity and launch a few counterattacks by the Japanese army. Xiyun Peak is so big.  The Japanese army will not deploy more than one division at a time."

    At this time, even Guo Huawen gave high-fives. That night, Chi Zifeng, who was given the opportunity by Chu Tian, ??returned to Xiyun Peak with two additional regiments and sufficient ammunition. Not long after Chi Zifeng left, two fully formed regiments  The troops, led by the commander of the 175th Division, quietly entered the Xiyun Peak anti-slope position, serving as the reserve team of the Chizi Feng Brigade, rushing to the front at any time.

    At dawn the next day, the Japanese army began to attack again. As usual, it was an overwhelming artillery bombardment. Yamashita Fengwen had enough artillery shells. The supply line from Beibu Gulf to Duyun had been established, although it was constantly attacked by Shi Jinsheng's agent camp and special operations detachment.  , after all, it was still not possible to completely prevent the Japanese army from replenishing ammunition and supplies. After the bombardment stopped, the Japanese army of the three regiments launched a crazy and uninterrupted charge. After a day of bloody battle, the newly added soldiers of the Chizi Feng Brigade were almost lost.  All.

    The 19th Group Army sent out thousands of people every day to fill the big hole in the Xiyunfeng position. Yamashita Fengwen was also crazy. Although the casualties of the Japanese army exceeded that of the Central Army, the Japanese army's crazy offensive momentum did not slow down at all.  After seven days of non-stop fighting, the 19th Army had suffered more than 30,000 casualties.

    There were only a few more corpses left by the Japanese army at the foot of Xiyunfeng Mountain. With high-intensity fighting and constant blood loss, the 19th Group Army was gradually showing signs of exhaustion.At the moment of life and death, Guo Huawen couldn't sit still.

    (To be continued)
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