I am God of War in Snow Leopard
Chapter 152: Large-scale air raid, Huben regiment suffered heavy casualties
Chapter 152: Large-scale air raid, Huben regiment suffered heavy casualties
After the communications officer read out the message, Tang Shengzhi was completely stunned. He first looked at Liu Xing, Luo Zhuoying and others next to him with disbelief.
Immediately, he grabbed the shoulders of the communications staff officer again and said excitedly: "Say it again! Say it again!"
"Boss, the Huben Regiment reported that Xu Qingfeng led a death squad to successfully attack and destroy the headquarters of the enemy's 6th Division, and killed a group of Japanese troops including the enemy's former commander-in-chief Asaka Miyato Hatohiko, division commander Inaba Shiro and others. Senior general!
Achieve a great victory at Moling Pass! "The communications staff officer hurriedly recounted it again.
After finishing speaking, the communication staff officer obviously felt that his arms were in pain from being grabbed by Commander-in-Chief Tang in front of him.
He looked up and saw that Commander-in-Chief Tang, who had always been serious about his words, had tears in his eyes and his eyes were red.
Immediately panicked: "Boss, you... are you alright?"
Tang Shengzhi let go of him as if he had just come to his senses.
Turning around, he said to Luo Zhuoying, Liu Xing and others who were equally excited: "Brother You Qing, Brother Tie Fu, did you hear that?
Xu Qingfeng killed the enemy's former commander-in-chief! "
Luo Zhuoying couldn't hide her excitement and nodded repeatedly: "Master, I heard it, I heard it. As far as I know, Prince Jiuyan of Asaka Palace is the uncle of this bitch Hirohito!
It's so satisfying! "
Liu Xing also nodded and agreed: "Yes, there is also the new division commander of the 6th Division, Inaba Shiro, including this old devil.
The two division commanders of the 6th Division both died at the hands of Xu Qingfeng. For our army, this will be an unprecedented brilliant victory!
Once this news comes out, not only will the whole country be excited, but the whole world will also be shocked!
Let the great powers and the Japanese invaders take a look, what will happen to those who offend China! "
Tang Shengzhi nodded slightly and said: "Yes, Xu Qingfeng killed not only the former enemy commander of the Japs, the prince of Little Japan, and the uncle of the Dog Emperor.
It is the arrogance and vigor of the Japanese army!
For our country and our military, it must be good news that will inspire the whole country! "
"Boss, how should we reward Xu Qingfeng? This time they have achieved a feat that has never been achieved since I fought against Japanese invaders and Japanese slaves in China!"
Liu Xing couldn't help but asked excitedly.
Luo Zhuoying said: "Chief Commander, Brother Tiefu, I'm afraid this matter is not something that our garrison headquarters can decide. It must be reported to the commission for a decision!"
Tang Shengzhi immediately nodded and said: "That's right!"
With that said, he turned to the communications staff officer and ordered: "Send this good news to Wuchang immediately and report to the committee!"
"Yes!" The communications staff officer saluted solemnly and immediately took the order and left.
"Chief Commander, after suffering such a heavy loss, the enemy will definitely not give up. Can we withdraw Xu Qingfeng's troops from Moling Pass?"
Luo Zhuoying took the opportunity to ask for instructions.
In his opinion, Xu Qingfeng led the Huben Regiment to make such great military exploits, so he must be reused by the commissioned and resigned officers.
This force really should not leave the Molingguan front line or even the entire battlefield of the Nanjing Defense War behind.
They should be quickly transferred out and transferred to Jiangxi or AH and other places for reinforcement, so that they can play a greater role.
However, he is not the supreme commander of the Jinling battlefield. The matters are too important to make decisions without authorization.
Unlike Luo Zhuoying, the core general of the civil engineering department, who has some selfishness, Tang Shengzhi at this moment can be regarded as "selfless" in the defense of Nanjing.
Although Xu Qingfeng has made great contributions and is a direct descendant of the Central Army, which one of the troops participating in the Nanjing Defense War is not a direct descendant of the Central Army?
Teaching Corps, 88th Division, 87th Division, 36th Division, etc.
So, he didn't agree immediately, but asked instead: "How long has the Huben Regiment held on at Moling Pass?"
"It will be two days and two nights tomorrow afternoon." Before Luo Zhuoying could speak, she was overtaken by Liu Xing on the side.
Tang Shengzhi immediately said: "Then call back the Huben regiment and tell them that if they stick to it until tomorrow, they can retreat."
Seeing this, Luo Zhuoying said anxiously: "Boss, the Huben Regiment has been fighting the Japanese army for nearly two consecutive days, and it has caused such a huge loss to the devils.
The Japanese will definitely use all their strength to retaliate against them.
Can they be withdrawn early to avoid unnecessary losses? "
Tang Shengzhi refused solemnly: "Military orders are like mountains, how can they be changed day by day? If so, all the troops are fighting bloody battles, how can they serve the masses?"
The reason why Tang Sheng did this was of course not because he was truly selfless.
It's because, whether it's the Teaching Corps, the 88th, 87th, 36th Division, or Xu Qingfeng's Huben Regiment.
Those are all the troops of Principal Chang's direct line, and have nothing to do with Tang Sheng, one of his dime.
It's just like driving a car. It's someone else's car anyway, so you don't feel bad about it no matter how you build it.
That's why he showed no favoritism and treated everyone equally.
To put it bluntly, even if all these troops are wiped out, the loss will still be Principal Chang's capital.
Standing on the high ground of national justice and being generous to others, no one can find any fault.
Even if Principal Chang himself is here, there is nothing he can do.
Not to mention Luo Zhuoying, a mere deputy commander.
As for Liu Xing, as an absolute confidant who had followed Tang Shengzhi during the time when the protector was fighting against Yuan, he naturally had to stand on the same side as his old commander.
That's why I rushed to answer for Luo Zhuoying just now.
Luo Zhuoying wanted to persuade again: "Boss, but Xu Qingfeng's army is different from others..."
Before he finished speaking, Tang Shengzhi raised his hand and interrupted him: "Brother You Qing's words are wrong, all the garrison troops have the bounden duty of guarding the land and resisting the enemy, there is no difference.
A military order is a military order, and it cannot be changed without authorization, otherwise, what order do we have to order the three armed forces?
Besides, Nanjing is in danger, I think Xu Qingfeng will understand. "
As soon as these words came out, Luo Zhuoying was immediately blocked.
Luo Zhuoying opened her mouth with an ugly expression, but she still couldn't say some words.
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Songhu, Japanese Army Headquarters in Central China.
Matsui Iwane, an old devil, is currently recuperating in the military hospital directly under the headquarters because of a recurrence of lung disease.
A nurse had just given him an intravenous drip when a rush of footsteps came from outside.
Hearing the sound, Matsui Iwane looked up, and saw his chief of staff, Lieutenant General Tsukada, trotting in with a flustered expression.
Based on Matsui Iwane's understanding of him, if something major hadn't happened.
Chief of Staff Tsukada Gong would never disturb his recuperation at this time, so he took the initiative to ask: "Tukada-kun, what happened?"
Tsukada Gong hurriedly came to his hospital bed, ignored the salute, and said in a low voice: "General, it's not good, Prince Asuka Hatohiko was attacked and killed at the front line!"
"Nani?" Matsui Iwane was shocked when he heard this. He sat up suddenly. Because of the large movement, the needle on his right hand fell off.
The nurse who hadn't left was startled, and hurried forward to help stop the bleeding, but was pushed away by Matsui Iwane.
Matsui Iwane, who got off the bed, stood up suddenly and asked with a livid face: "What on earth is going on?"
Tsukada Gong immediately said with a sad face: "General, last night the Moling Pass garrison Xu Qingfeng's troops attacked the former enemy headquarters of the 6th Division.
Prince Hatohiko Asaka, the new Commander of the 6th Division Inaba Shiro, and many officers above the rank and file are all broken!
It is said that they were in a meeting when they were suddenly attacked and had no time to react. "
With that said, Tsukada handed a telegram in his hand to Matsui Iwane and said, "This is the latest battle report sent back from the front line."
Matsui Iwane's face was livid, and he took the telegram with trembling hands.
As he watched, Tsukada introduced: "Currently, the 6th Division and the 18th Division have suffered heavy losses, and Moling Pass is still in the hands of the Chinese Army.
Especially the 6th Division, whose command level has been almost wiped out and its organizational structure is incomplete. Both its troops and officers are in urgent need of replenishment! "
After reading the telegram, Matsui Iwane's face suddenly changed, from green to white, and suddenly he opened his mouth and spit out a large mouthful of blood. He couldn't stand immediately, and fell on his back towards the hospital bed at the back.
Seeing this, Tsukada Gong turned pale with shock, and hastily stepped forward to help him: "General! General!"
Although he had quick hands and eyes, he helped Iwane Matsui, but found that the commander had fallen into a coma.
He immediately turned to the frightened nurse and shouted, "Call the doctor, quickly!"
The nurse woke up from a dream and hurriedly turned around and ran out.
Not long after, several Japanese military doctors came running over in a hurry.
After some rescue work, Matsui Iwane woke up leisurely.
Seeing Tsukada Gong standing by anxiously, Matsui Iwane said very weakly: "Immediately report this matter to the headquarters..."
"Hai, I'll go right away." Tsukada paused hurriedly and asked the military doctors present to take care of Matsui Iwane before he hurriedly left the ward.
When the news returned to the Japanese base camp, both the emperor and the cabinet were extremely angry.
It was rare for Yu Ren, an old devil, to ask his servants to send a letter to the cabinet, asking them to order the frontline troops to wipe out Xu Qingfeng and the Huben regiment.
The emperor was furious, and the senior officials of the Japanese cabinet did not dare to neglect.
A hastily sent a telegram to the Central China Front Army Command.
Chief of Staff Tsukada Kagumi, who had been guarding the front army headquarters operations room, his face instantly became extremely solemn after receiving the telegram.
He immediately ordered someone to drive to the hospital and came to Matsui Iwane's ward again.
At this time, Matsui Iwane's condition has stabilized.
Seeing Tsukada attack and return, he seemed to respond: "Chief of Staff, has the base camp called back?"
Tsukada Gong first saluted him, then nodded with a heavy face and said: "His Majesty the Emperor and the Ministry of War are very angry.
Strictly order us to immediately use all military forces to eliminate Xu Qingfeng's troops at all costs and avenge His Royal Highness! "
Matsui Iwane seemed to have been mentally prepared, and immediately ordered Tsukada Gong: "Order all sea-based and land-based aviation units under the jurisdiction of the front army.
All take off immediately, and carry out a full-scale air strike and bombing of the enemy guarding Moling Pass! "
"Are all the aviation units transferred here?" Tsukada said hesitantly.
"Yes, other scheduled air raid missions will be canceled immediately and all will be replaced by air raids on Moling Pass!"
Matsui Iwane looked relatively calm, but said categorically: "In addition, quickly replenish troops and commanders for the 6th Division and the 18th Division. Moling Pass must be captured within today! Otherwise, all officers above the rank of colonel on the front line of Moling Pass must , you should commit seppuku!”
"Hay!" Tsukada Gong nodded abruptly, and immediately took the order to leave.
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Wuchang Xingyuan.
Principal Chang just got up and was having breakfast with his wife.
Because Madam likes to be quiet, there were only two of them eating in the entire restaurant, and there was no other sound.
However, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly broke the tranquility of the restaurant, coming in from outside.
When the two heard the sound, they turned around and saw the captain of the guard, Wang Shihe, running over happily.
"Darling, it looks like there is good news, otherwise Wang Shihe wouldn't come to see you with this expression at this time."
The lady put down the knife and fork in her hand, picked up the napkin gracefully, wiped the corners of her mouth and said softly.
Principal Chang also put down the knife and fork in his hand, turned to look at Wang Shihe who was almost in front of him and asked: "Shihe, what's the matter?"
Unable to conceal his joy, Wang Shihe first saluted them, and then said: "Reporting Committee, madam, I just received the latest news from the Nanjing Garrison Headquarters.
Xu Qingfeng's headquarters succeeded in attacking the headquarters of the 6th Division of the Japanese Army last night.
Killed Prince Asaka Miyato Hatohiko, the former commander-in-chief of the enemy, the new head of the 6th Division of the enemy, Shiro Inaba, and many senior Japanese generals! "
Principal Chang was shocked when he heard this and stood up. Due to the large movement, he touched the table and messed up the tableware in front of him.
"What did you say? Xu Qingfeng beat the Japanese prince to death?"
At this moment, the lady next to her also stood up in astonishment.
Wang Shihe nodded repeatedly: "Yes, the appointment!"
Principal Chang was shocked, and his wife also looked surprised and said: "Darling, as far as I know, this Asaka Palace Jiuyan seems to be no ordinary Japanese prince.
He should be Emperor Hirohito's uncle, with a respected status! "
Wang Shihe nodded in agreement and said, "Madam is right. According to reliable information, during his lifetime, Asaka Palace Jiuyan was not only a member of the royal family but also Hirohito's uncle.
He was also the newly appointed commander of the Shanghai Expeditionary Force of the Japanese invaders. In addition, he also served as the temporary commander-in-chief of the Japanese army's battle against Nanjing.
It is no exaggeration to say that Xu Qingfeng's night attack directly destroyed the enemy's former headquarters. "
"Niang Xipi!" Principal Chang couldn't help but cursed in excitement, regardless of his wife's presence.
Immediately he said to Wang Shihe: "Notify Cixiu immediately, I respect them for coming to a meeting, it's a big matter, a meeting must be held!"
"Yes!" Wang Shihe quickly stood up and responded before taking the order and leaving.
After watching Wang Shihe leave, Principal Chang realized what he had just done and said to his wife, "Madam, I was a little too excited just now."
The madam didn't pay attention, and smiled sweetly and said: "Darling, this news is too shocking, and your reaction is also human.
However, it seems that Xu Qingfeng is really a pillar of talent.
Such talents should be recruited so that they can better serve the party and the country. "
Principal Chang nodded slightly and said, "Madam is right, I know it well."
……
Under the strict orders of Matsui Iwane and Tsukada Attack, hundreds of fighters and bombers from the land-based and sea-based Japanese air forces in Central China took off one after another from land airports and naval aircraft carriers.
By coincidence, they flew straight towards Moling Pass!
At the same time, a large number of supplementary soldiers originally belonging to other divisions were also urgently dispatched to the front line of Moling Pass, giving priority to supplementing the 6th and 18th divisions.
In addition, just in case, it is easy to command.
Tsukada Gong and other senior officials of the Japanese army in Central China also authorized the commander of the 18th Division, Sadao Nakajima, and ordered him to temporarily command the 6th and 18th Divisions.
Moling Pass is not far from the Japanese land-based and sea-based air forces, and the devils have completely controlled the air.
You can fly non-stop regardless of anything, so in an hour.
That is, around seven o'clock in the morning, a large number of Japanese bombers, escorted by fighter jets, flew over Molingguan one after another.
Immediately launched unprecedented violent air raids and bombings on the positions of the Huben Regiment inside and outside Moling Pass.
In addition to dozens of bombers dropping bombs in the air.
Hundreds of Japanese fighter jets were not idle either. They were divided into multiple batches and kept swooping and shooting back and forth over Moling Pass.
It posed a great threat to the officers and soldiers of the Huben regiment inside and outside Moling Pass.
Huben Group Headquarters.
After repelling the Japanese roundabout troops and frontal attack last night, Xu Qingfeng handed over the aftermath to Chief of Staff Liang Shan.
He himself went to sleep directly, after all, he hadn't slept much for two consecutive days.
This night attack, continuous high-intensity battles over mountains and ridges, even an iron-clad body could not withstand it.
Liang Shan also knew that Xu Qingfeng was exhausted, so when Liu Bohui received a call back from the Nanjing Garrison Command, he didn't wake him up.
Until the Japanese air raid came, Xu Qingfeng was awakened directly.
The first time he ran to the war room of the regiment headquarters, Liang Shan, Chen Qifeng, Lei Xiong and others were already waiting for him.
"How is the situation?" Xu Qingfeng asked as soon as he entered the door.
"Regiment leader, the enemy has dispatched a large number of aircraft this time and is conducting large-scale air strikes on our positions inside and outside Moling Pass.
Its power and scale have never been seen before. "Liang Shan replied immediately.
"Are there many casualties among the troops?" Xu Qingfeng asked again.
"It hasn't been reported yet, but it should be quite big." Liang Shan said.
"Is there any news from Nanjing City?" Xu Qingfeng asked.
"The Garrison Headquarters called back, saying that we should hold on until tomorrow afternoon before we can retreat." Liang Shan reported truthfully.
"Well, tell the battalions and platoons to stay hidden and last for another half day!" Xu Qingfeng said.
"I'll make arrangements right away." Liang Shan said, walking towards the telephone not far away.
However, when I picked up the phone, I found that all calls to the battalions had been interrupted.
Immediately he turned to Xu Qingfeng with an anxious look on his face and said, "Commander, what's bad, we can't contact the phone calls of each battalion. It should be that the phone lines were blown up by Japanese air raids."
Xu Qingfeng listened to the continuous violent explosions outside, as well as the various screams and sounds of the Devil's plane piercing the air.
He said with a somewhat solemn expression: "Send communications personnel immediately, check the phone lines, and ask about the situation of each battalion!"
"Yes!" Liu Bohui, the communications platoon leader not far away, responded and immediately began to arrange manpower.
In fact, Xu Qingfeng knew that it would be very dangerous to send someone out at this time.
Most of them will never come back, but they have to be sent.
Because he was not sure whether the Japanese ground troops would take this opportunity to attack again.
If the Japanese attack again and each battalion or company cannot contact the regiment headquarters, they will fall into a dangerous situation of fighting on their own.
Under such a powerful air raid firepower from the Japanese, the situation will become extremely bad.
As soon as the communications soldiers left with spare telephone lines and maintenance tools, Liang Shan expressed his concern: "Tuan Zuo, will the devils take the opportunity to attack?"
"Judging from the scale of their air strikes, it probably will."
Xu Qingfeng said.
"Then what should we do?" Liang Shan asked anxiously.
Xu Qingfeng was silent. In fact, he had expected the situation before him, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.
After all, what they killed was a Japanese prince and former enemy commander-in-chief.
The anger of the Japanese army is conceivable, so large-scale air strikes and ground attacks are essential.
In a hurry, Xu Qingfeng could not disobey the military order and retreated without authorization.
Therefore, this is the price that the Tiger Army must bear!
Seeing that Xu Qingfeng didn't speak, Liang Shan became even more anxious, and said a little at a loss: "Team leader, how about we withdraw?"
Xu Qingfeng directly objected: "No, not to mention retreating now is disobeying military orders and escaping from battle.
The devil's air attack has already begun, and a ground attack may be launched at any time.
If we were to withdraw at this time, we would all become targets for the enemy's artillery fire!
By that time, none of our Huben regiment will be able to withdraw back to Nanjing alive! "
"Then what should we do?" Liang Shan said.
"Hold on!" Xu Qingfeng said in a stern voice: "On the battlefield, how can anyone only take advantage and not suffer losses? War has its iron laws!
We killed the enemy's headquarters and took advantage of it. Of course the devils will retaliate!
The Japanese have to bear the huge loss of losing their headquarters and frontline commander. The enemy's fierce air strikes are also the price we must face! "
Just at this time, the phone rang suddenly, and Xu Qingfeng immediately walked over to pick up the phone and said, "Hi, this is the regiment headquarters, I'm Xu Qingfeng!"
"Commander, this is Sun Kui, the call has finally been connected!" Amidst the rumble of explosions, the voice of the ninth battalion commander Sun Kui came from the other end of the phone.
"Sun Kui, how is the situation on your side? Are there many casualties? Has the enemy attacked?" Xu Qingfeng asked immediately.
"Tuan Zuo, the devils haven't started attacking yet, but their air strikes are very powerful!
Our position was like being plowed. We have been bombed back and forth several times, and each company suffered heavy casualties, but the position is still in our hands! "
Sun Kui's voice came again along with the deafening explosion.
"No matter how big the casualties are, you have to stand up to me!" Xu Qingfeng immediately ordered sharply: "You are not allowed to retreat without authorization. If you run around at this time, the casualties will be even greater!"
"Yes! Please rest assured, everyone, everyone is here!" As soon as Sun Kui finished speaking, the call was interrupted again.
It seems that it should be blown up again by the devil's aerial bomb.
Just as Xu Qingfeng put down the phone, the phone rang again, but he hurriedly picked it up, but it was the Eighth Battalion Commander Zhang Zhijian who called.
"Hello, everyone, I'm Zhang Zhijian!"
"Zhang Battalion Commander, it's me, I'm Xu Qingfeng, how is the situation on your side?" Xu Qingfeng replied and asked.
"Tuan Zuo, the devil is really angry this time, good guy, the power of aerial bombs is getting bigger and bigger!
Our forward positions were almost destroyed!
The life or death of the seventh battalion commander is uncertain. Now I have lost contact with him! "Zhang Zhijian said.
Xu Qingfeng couldn't help but see the face of Liu Yong, the commander of the Seventh Battalion, in Xu Qingfeng's mind, this iron-blooded man who followed him in a bloody battle all the way from Liu Gongmiao.
But he ignored his sadness, and immediately instructed Zhang Zhijian: "No matter what, you must continue to stand firm.
The Japs are likely to launch an attack next, so be sure to hold on! "
This time, before Zhang Zhijian could respond, the call was interrupted again.
After Xu Qingfeng put down the phone, he said solemnly to Liang Shan and the others: "The Seventh Battalion Commander has lost contact, and he may have died.
The enemy's air strikes were fierce, and the battalions suffered heavy losses. "
"Tuan Zuo, what should we do?" Liang Shan was startled when he heard the words, and then he couldn't calm down.
"Wait where you are, and wait until the enemy's air strikes are over."
Xu Qingfeng knew that in the face of a large-scale enemy air attack, any efforts would be in vain.
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Outside Xiguankou, the headquarters of the Japanese 18th Division.
"General, the Front Army Headquarters has decided that you will act as the frontline commander of Moling Pass and take unified command of the units of the 18th and 6th Divisions.
In addition, Commander Matsui demanded that we must capture Moling Pass today, otherwise we will all have to commit seppuku! "
Chief of Staff Koto Megumi took a telegram and reported harshly to Nakajima Sadao who was observing the situation at Moling Pass.
Sadao Nakajima put down the binoculars when he heard the words, and said disapprovingly: "Now the Huben Regiment in Moling Pass may be doomed!
Xiaoteng-kun, please enjoy it!
Hundreds of fighter planes attacking the same target at the same time is still such a tiny place!
Such a grand occasion is rare. "
After hearing this, Koto Megumi put away the telegram, took out his telescope and stepped forward, stood side by side with Nakajima Sadao, and looked in the direction of Molingguan with the telescope.
Sure enough, we saw that the small Moling Pass was completely enveloped in the fire and smoke caused by the explosion.
The original outline was gone, and there were fires and smoke billowing into the sky everywhere.
In the sky above it, there are friendly bombers and fighter jets everywhere that are constantly circling, bombing and strafing.
Even after some fighter jets completed a wave of dive and strafing, they would pass by them.
After completing the turn not far away, it roared towards Moling Pass, a sea of fire.
Aiming at the ground positions of the Tiger and Ben regiments inside and outside the wall, they fired fiercely.
"Division Commander, under such fierce firepower, do you think the Huben Regiment can hold on this time?"
Megumi Xiaoteng watched with a surge of emotion, and put all the previous disadvantages behind her.
Nakajima Sadao snorted coldly: "Unless they are all rats, but with our firepower this time, even if they are rats and can hide under three feet, they will not escape death!"
"What the general said is true. With such powerful air attack firepower, even if the Chinese army has anti-gun bunkers to hide and avoid being killed, they will be killed by the powerful shock wave!"
Xiao Tenghui nodded approvingly and agreed.
However, Nakajima Sadao said: "Immediately order that all the artillery fire of the whole division should immediately fire at the position of the Moling Pass defenders.
Cooperate with the air strikes to completely destroy the Tiger Regiment's defense line.
After the air strike is over, the artillery fire coverage is automatically extended, and all the regiments attack from all sides. This time, we must take down Moling Pass in one go and wipe out the Huben Regiment! "
"Hai!" Xiao Tenghui hurriedly bowed her head in response, and immediately took the order and left.
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Wuchang Xingyuan.
Chen Cixiu, He Jingzhi and other senior generals of the national army arrived after hearing the news.
The emergency military meeting convened by Principal Chang officially began.
"Everyone, last night, just last night, Xu Qingfeng's troops successfully killed two Japanese lieutenant generals and many senior generals in a night attack on the front line of Molingguan.
Of the two lieutenant generals, one is the former commander-in-chief of the enemy, Prince Asaka Miyato Hatohiko, and the other is the new head of the enemy's 6th Division Inaba Shiro. "
As soon as the meeting began, Principal Chang went straight to the point and told everyone the good news.
Everyone was really shocked when they heard this, and Chen Cixiu couldn't help but said: "Commissioner, this is great news that comes once in a lifetime!"
"Yes, since the war between China and the Japanese slaves, I have never killed an enemy chieftain of such a rank."
Principal Chang looked very happy, and nodded slightly in praise.
"As soon as this news comes out, the whole country will be excited, and it will be great news for our military and civilians and even for overseas Chinese around the world.
I suggest that this matter be spread across the country and even the world immediately! "
He Jingzhi said aside.
Principal Chang waved his hand and said, "There's no rush, the publicity department will be responsible later.
I came to you for one thing, that is, Xu Qingfeng, a young man in the 10th phase of Whampoa, how should I best reward him? "
Chen Cixiu was moved in his heart and asked: "Commissioner, how do you plan to reward Xu Qingfeng?"
Principal Chang pondered and said: "I think about it, is it absolutely appropriate for you to promote Xu Qingfeng to the rank of major general brigade commander and actually confer the rank of major general in the army?"
Chen Cixiu said: "The appointment is wise, I feel that only in this way can I show that you have clear rewards and punishments!
Besides, Xu Qingfeng's establishment has made an unparalleled contribution, so this kind of exceptional promotion is no problem. "
After Chen Cixiu finished speaking, Principal Chang did not rush to make a decision. Instead, he turned to another big boss next to him and asked He Jingzhi: "Brother Jing, what do you think?"
However, He Jingzhi played the opposite tune and said: "Commissioned, I think it is a bit premature to award Xu Qingfeng the rank of Army Major General at this time.
You know, Xu Qingfeng is only in the 10th phase of Whampoa, and many of the first five phases of Whampoa are only team leaders.
Awarding him the rank of colonel in the army is already an exceptional award.
It is really not appropriate to make an exceptional promotion now.
Otherwise, it will cause dissatisfaction among the soldiers of the armed forces! "
Chen Cixiu immediately retorted: "Brother Jing, what you said is wrong. What Xu Qingfeng has accomplished this time is an unparalleled achievement. Looking at the whole Huangpu, who can compare with it?"
"Anytime one has to pay attention to qualifications, it is not in line with the rules for a person to be promoted continuously after 10 rounds of Whampoa, after winning several battles and achieving some military exploits."
After finishing speaking, He Jingzhi said to Principal Chang: "Besides, during the battle of Songhu, Xu Qingfeng's troops openly disobeyed orders on the battlefield.
And as far as I know, Xu Qingfeng seems to have some relationship with the Red Party! "
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Principal Chang's expression suddenly changed and he looked at He Jingzhi seriously: "You mean, Xu Qingfeng is a member of the Red Party?"
"I'm not very clear about this, but as far as I know, when Xu Qingfeng led his troops to defend Liugong Temple, Sixing Warehouse and other places.
Some reporters from the National Salvation Daily, founded by the Red Party, went to the front line to interview them.
Xu Qingfeng's attitude towards them is very good. It is not yet known whether the two parties have had private contact or some cooperation. "
He Jingzhi knew very well that Principal Chang was even more wary and hostile towards the Red Party than the Japanese.
Otherwise, there would be no such policy of making peace at home before fighting against Japan, and the joint resistance against Japan would be forced and helpless.
Therefore, even though it is now the period of the United Anti-Japanese War, his vigilance and precautions against the Red Party have never been relaxed.
As long as anyone has a relationship with the Red Party, he will definitely have a grudge against him, making it difficult for him to be reused.
The reason why He Jingzhi said that was not because he really thought Xu Qingfeng was a member of the Red Party.
Instead, he wanted to prevent Xu Qingfeng from being reused and promoted, because he knew that Xu Qingfeng, who was born in the 87th Division, belonged to the civil engineering department in faction.
Especially Chen Cixiu and Luo Zhuoying, they have always taken good care of him.
If such a young civil engineering officer with unparalleled military exploits and great reputation could be promoted to a prominent position so smoothly.
That would undoubtedly greatly increase the strength of the civil engineering department and pose a threat to their own status.
Therefore, he will spare no effort to obstruct it.
Sure enough, after hearing what he said, Principal Chang fell into silence.
Chen Cixiu on the side saw this and hurriedly advised: "Commissioner, what brother Jing said is just a guess, don't believe it easily."
"Xu Qingfeng has made such military exploits. If he is not rewarded, he may not be able to convince the public, and it will even chill the hearts of the soldiers who fought bloody battles on the front lines."
Principal Chang suddenly raised his hand to interrupt Chen Cixiu, and said with a final word: "Order the Military and Political Department and the Nanjing Garrison Headquarters to reward each of Xu Qingfeng's subordinates with 5 French currency, and Xu Qingfeng himself rewarded [-] French currency.
In addition, electrify the whole army for their glorious achievements and reward them! "
"The appointment..." Chen Cixiu was very anxious when he saw this. He was about to say something more, but Principal Chang raised his hand to stop him: "That's it. Cixiu doesn't need to say more."
……
At Moling Pass, the Japanese air raid lasted for more than half an hour. After the bombs carried by the bombers were exhausted, they began to return.
As soon as the air raid ended, the 18th Division's artillery fire began, extending the bombardment into the western pass.
On the Japanese offensive position, more than 2000 Japanese infantrymen, led by a colonel officer, had been preparing for a long time.
Immediately launched a timely attack and launched a full-line attack towards Sun Kui's ninth battalion's forward position.
At this moment, the ninth battalion position was completely destroyed by the fierce Japanese air raids and artillery bombardment, which was beyond recognition.
Almost all the trenches were bombed and collapsed, and there were fragments of damaged weapons and broken limbs of officers and soldiers of the Ninth Battalion everywhere on the position.
Sun Kui's battalion headquarters was also destroyed in half.
Fortunately, a guard threw him down at the critical moment, and Sun Kui narrowly escaped.
When Sun Kui staggered up from the dusty battalion command post, an unkempt platoon leader hurried in from outside.
He ignored the salute and yelled at him: "Batalion Commander, the Japanese are attacking again!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Kui immediately recovered his sanity and spirit as if he had been stimulated.
He immediately rushed out of the battalion headquarters and shouted while running towards the front: "Seventh company commander? Eighth company commander, ninth company commander?
Get up quickly and prepare to face the enemy! "
However, no matter how loudly he roared, not a single company commander stood up.
When he passed through the trenches that were littered with dead bodies and almost filled with collapsed bunkers, he came to the devastated forward position.
Among the officers and soldiers of the ninth battalion who stood up on the entire position, there were only a sparsely less than a hundred people, and many of them were injured.
Seeing this scene, Sun Kui almost collapsed.
Because when he repelled the frontal attack of the 18th Division last night, he still had more than 300 men.
After such a wave of air strikes by the devils, there were actually less than a hundred people.
At this moment, dozens of people came running from behind the wall.
But it was Wang Changgui, the deputy commander of the reconnaissance company, who came with his men for reinforcements.
The closed wall had already collapsed in many places by the fierce Japanese air strikes, and the reconnaissance company, which also suffered heavy losses, was able to quickly come out for reinforcements.
Ignoring his sadness, Wang Changgui reminded Sun Kui loudly: "Captain Sun, the Japs are coming, hurry up and meet the enemy!"
Only then did Sun Kui come back to his senses. He raised his head and looked in front of the position. Through the slightly dispersed smoke, he saw a large number of Japanese soldiers, bayonets in hand, rushing towards them in groups.
"Brothers, I promised the group! People are on the ground! Copy guys, fight to the end with the son of a bitch!"
"Fight to the end!"
"Fight to the end!"
"Fight to the end!" The officers and soldiers of the Ninth Battalion and the Reconnaissance Company, who had fought bloody battles for the rest of their lives, roared in unison with red eyes.
The next second, they each looked for cover and entered the fighting position.
Sun Kui also found a Czech-style light machine gun that had not been blown up from the ruins of the bunker, set it up himself, pulled the trigger first, and fired.
Wang Changgui and other surrounding officers and soldiers also opened fire one after another!
A similar scene was also being staged at the South Pass position in charge of the Eighth Battalion and the Seventh Battalion.
Liu Yong, the commander of the Seventh Battalion, was indeed sacrificed. Without leaving a word, he fell under the fierce Japanese airstrike fire, leaving no bones left!
The Seventh and Eighth Battalions also suffered heavy casualties, with less than 400 men left in the two battalions combined.
What they had to face was an onslaught of thousands of infantry and cavalry from the 6th Division who were angry with revenge.
After the battle started, Xu Qingfeng immediately sent people to contact each battalion to check the situation.
"Regiment seat, the three main battalions all suffered more than two-thirds of the casualties, and the ninth battalion had less than a hundred people!
The position outside the pass may not be defendable! "
Not long after, Liang Shan, who personally took people out to check the situation, ran back crying and reported to Xu Qingfeng.
"What about the artillery battalion? Is it a big loss?" Xu Qingfeng asked with a sinking heart.
"It was also very big. Almost all the artillery shells were destroyed by the Japanese army, and our military supplies warehouse was also blown up.
All the ammunition inside is gone! "
Liang Shan said: "Wang Tiezhu is counting how many cannons there are."
Xu Qingfeng made a decisive decision: "Immediately order all battalions and companies to quickly withdraw into the pass, and we will fight with the Japanese in the streets!"
"Yes!" Liang Shan was just about to take the order to leave, when Xu Qingfeng stopped him: "I will take the guard company to meet the ninth battalion and the reconnaissance company, and you will take some death squads to meet the seventh and eighth battalions!
The regiment headquarters retreated and ordered the troops at North Pass and East Pass to strengthen their precautions to prevent the enemy from making another roundabout attack! "
"Yes!" Liang Shan promised loudly.
Xu Qingfeng immediately picked up a submachine gun, led Chen Qifeng, Lei Xiong and others out of the regiment headquarters, led dozens of officers and soldiers from the guard company, and ran straight towards Xiguankou.
After making some arrangements, Liang Shan also took dozens of death squads and ran towards the south pass.
(End of this chapter)
After the communications officer read out the message, Tang Shengzhi was completely stunned. He first looked at Liu Xing, Luo Zhuoying and others next to him with disbelief.
Immediately, he grabbed the shoulders of the communications staff officer again and said excitedly: "Say it again! Say it again!"
"Boss, the Huben Regiment reported that Xu Qingfeng led a death squad to successfully attack and destroy the headquarters of the enemy's 6th Division, and killed a group of Japanese troops including the enemy's former commander-in-chief Asaka Miyato Hatohiko, division commander Inaba Shiro and others. Senior general!
Achieve a great victory at Moling Pass! "The communications staff officer hurriedly recounted it again.
After finishing speaking, the communication staff officer obviously felt that his arms were in pain from being grabbed by Commander-in-Chief Tang in front of him.
He looked up and saw that Commander-in-Chief Tang, who had always been serious about his words, had tears in his eyes and his eyes were red.
Immediately panicked: "Boss, you... are you alright?"
Tang Shengzhi let go of him as if he had just come to his senses.
Turning around, he said to Luo Zhuoying, Liu Xing and others who were equally excited: "Brother You Qing, Brother Tie Fu, did you hear that?
Xu Qingfeng killed the enemy's former commander-in-chief! "
Luo Zhuoying couldn't hide her excitement and nodded repeatedly: "Master, I heard it, I heard it. As far as I know, Prince Jiuyan of Asaka Palace is the uncle of this bitch Hirohito!
It's so satisfying! "
Liu Xing also nodded and agreed: "Yes, there is also the new division commander of the 6th Division, Inaba Shiro, including this old devil.
The two division commanders of the 6th Division both died at the hands of Xu Qingfeng. For our army, this will be an unprecedented brilliant victory!
Once this news comes out, not only will the whole country be excited, but the whole world will also be shocked!
Let the great powers and the Japanese invaders take a look, what will happen to those who offend China! "
Tang Shengzhi nodded slightly and said: "Yes, Xu Qingfeng killed not only the former enemy commander of the Japs, the prince of Little Japan, and the uncle of the Dog Emperor.
It is the arrogance and vigor of the Japanese army!
For our country and our military, it must be good news that will inspire the whole country! "
"Boss, how should we reward Xu Qingfeng? This time they have achieved a feat that has never been achieved since I fought against Japanese invaders and Japanese slaves in China!"
Liu Xing couldn't help but asked excitedly.
Luo Zhuoying said: "Chief Commander, Brother Tiefu, I'm afraid this matter is not something that our garrison headquarters can decide. It must be reported to the commission for a decision!"
Tang Shengzhi immediately nodded and said: "That's right!"
With that said, he turned to the communications staff officer and ordered: "Send this good news to Wuchang immediately and report to the committee!"
"Yes!" The communications staff officer saluted solemnly and immediately took the order and left.
"Chief Commander, after suffering such a heavy loss, the enemy will definitely not give up. Can we withdraw Xu Qingfeng's troops from Moling Pass?"
Luo Zhuoying took the opportunity to ask for instructions.
In his opinion, Xu Qingfeng led the Huben Regiment to make such great military exploits, so he must be reused by the commissioned and resigned officers.
This force really should not leave the Molingguan front line or even the entire battlefield of the Nanjing Defense War behind.
They should be quickly transferred out and transferred to Jiangxi or AH and other places for reinforcement, so that they can play a greater role.
However, he is not the supreme commander of the Jinling battlefield. The matters are too important to make decisions without authorization.
Unlike Luo Zhuoying, the core general of the civil engineering department, who has some selfishness, Tang Shengzhi at this moment can be regarded as "selfless" in the defense of Nanjing.
Although Xu Qingfeng has made great contributions and is a direct descendant of the Central Army, which one of the troops participating in the Nanjing Defense War is not a direct descendant of the Central Army?
Teaching Corps, 88th Division, 87th Division, 36th Division, etc.
So, he didn't agree immediately, but asked instead: "How long has the Huben Regiment held on at Moling Pass?"
"It will be two days and two nights tomorrow afternoon." Before Luo Zhuoying could speak, she was overtaken by Liu Xing on the side.
Tang Shengzhi immediately said: "Then call back the Huben regiment and tell them that if they stick to it until tomorrow, they can retreat."
Seeing this, Luo Zhuoying said anxiously: "Boss, the Huben Regiment has been fighting the Japanese army for nearly two consecutive days, and it has caused such a huge loss to the devils.
The Japanese will definitely use all their strength to retaliate against them.
Can they be withdrawn early to avoid unnecessary losses? "
Tang Shengzhi refused solemnly: "Military orders are like mountains, how can they be changed day by day? If so, all the troops are fighting bloody battles, how can they serve the masses?"
The reason why Tang Sheng did this was of course not because he was truly selfless.
It's because, whether it's the Teaching Corps, the 88th, 87th, 36th Division, or Xu Qingfeng's Huben Regiment.
Those are all the troops of Principal Chang's direct line, and have nothing to do with Tang Sheng, one of his dime.
It's just like driving a car. It's someone else's car anyway, so you don't feel bad about it no matter how you build it.
That's why he showed no favoritism and treated everyone equally.
To put it bluntly, even if all these troops are wiped out, the loss will still be Principal Chang's capital.
Standing on the high ground of national justice and being generous to others, no one can find any fault.
Even if Principal Chang himself is here, there is nothing he can do.
Not to mention Luo Zhuoying, a mere deputy commander.
As for Liu Xing, as an absolute confidant who had followed Tang Shengzhi during the time when the protector was fighting against Yuan, he naturally had to stand on the same side as his old commander.
That's why I rushed to answer for Luo Zhuoying just now.
Luo Zhuoying wanted to persuade again: "Boss, but Xu Qingfeng's army is different from others..."
Before he finished speaking, Tang Shengzhi raised his hand and interrupted him: "Brother You Qing's words are wrong, all the garrison troops have the bounden duty of guarding the land and resisting the enemy, there is no difference.
A military order is a military order, and it cannot be changed without authorization, otherwise, what order do we have to order the three armed forces?
Besides, Nanjing is in danger, I think Xu Qingfeng will understand. "
As soon as these words came out, Luo Zhuoying was immediately blocked.
Luo Zhuoying opened her mouth with an ugly expression, but she still couldn't say some words.
……
Songhu, Japanese Army Headquarters in Central China.
Matsui Iwane, an old devil, is currently recuperating in the military hospital directly under the headquarters because of a recurrence of lung disease.
A nurse had just given him an intravenous drip when a rush of footsteps came from outside.
Hearing the sound, Matsui Iwane looked up, and saw his chief of staff, Lieutenant General Tsukada, trotting in with a flustered expression.
Based on Matsui Iwane's understanding of him, if something major hadn't happened.
Chief of Staff Tsukada Gong would never disturb his recuperation at this time, so he took the initiative to ask: "Tukada-kun, what happened?"
Tsukada Gong hurriedly came to his hospital bed, ignored the salute, and said in a low voice: "General, it's not good, Prince Asuka Hatohiko was attacked and killed at the front line!"
"Nani?" Matsui Iwane was shocked when he heard this. He sat up suddenly. Because of the large movement, the needle on his right hand fell off.
The nurse who hadn't left was startled, and hurried forward to help stop the bleeding, but was pushed away by Matsui Iwane.
Matsui Iwane, who got off the bed, stood up suddenly and asked with a livid face: "What on earth is going on?"
Tsukada Gong immediately said with a sad face: "General, last night the Moling Pass garrison Xu Qingfeng's troops attacked the former enemy headquarters of the 6th Division.
Prince Hatohiko Asaka, the new Commander of the 6th Division Inaba Shiro, and many officers above the rank and file are all broken!
It is said that they were in a meeting when they were suddenly attacked and had no time to react. "
With that said, Tsukada handed a telegram in his hand to Matsui Iwane and said, "This is the latest battle report sent back from the front line."
Matsui Iwane's face was livid, and he took the telegram with trembling hands.
As he watched, Tsukada introduced: "Currently, the 6th Division and the 18th Division have suffered heavy losses, and Moling Pass is still in the hands of the Chinese Army.
Especially the 6th Division, whose command level has been almost wiped out and its organizational structure is incomplete. Both its troops and officers are in urgent need of replenishment! "
After reading the telegram, Matsui Iwane's face suddenly changed, from green to white, and suddenly he opened his mouth and spit out a large mouthful of blood. He couldn't stand immediately, and fell on his back towards the hospital bed at the back.
Seeing this, Tsukada Gong turned pale with shock, and hastily stepped forward to help him: "General! General!"
Although he had quick hands and eyes, he helped Iwane Matsui, but found that the commander had fallen into a coma.
He immediately turned to the frightened nurse and shouted, "Call the doctor, quickly!"
The nurse woke up from a dream and hurriedly turned around and ran out.
Not long after, several Japanese military doctors came running over in a hurry.
After some rescue work, Matsui Iwane woke up leisurely.
Seeing Tsukada Gong standing by anxiously, Matsui Iwane said very weakly: "Immediately report this matter to the headquarters..."
"Hai, I'll go right away." Tsukada paused hurriedly and asked the military doctors present to take care of Matsui Iwane before he hurriedly left the ward.
When the news returned to the Japanese base camp, both the emperor and the cabinet were extremely angry.
It was rare for Yu Ren, an old devil, to ask his servants to send a letter to the cabinet, asking them to order the frontline troops to wipe out Xu Qingfeng and the Huben regiment.
The emperor was furious, and the senior officials of the Japanese cabinet did not dare to neglect.
A hastily sent a telegram to the Central China Front Army Command.
Chief of Staff Tsukada Kagumi, who had been guarding the front army headquarters operations room, his face instantly became extremely solemn after receiving the telegram.
He immediately ordered someone to drive to the hospital and came to Matsui Iwane's ward again.
At this time, Matsui Iwane's condition has stabilized.
Seeing Tsukada attack and return, he seemed to respond: "Chief of Staff, has the base camp called back?"
Tsukada Gong first saluted him, then nodded with a heavy face and said: "His Majesty the Emperor and the Ministry of War are very angry.
Strictly order us to immediately use all military forces to eliminate Xu Qingfeng's troops at all costs and avenge His Royal Highness! "
Matsui Iwane seemed to have been mentally prepared, and immediately ordered Tsukada Gong: "Order all sea-based and land-based aviation units under the jurisdiction of the front army.
All take off immediately, and carry out a full-scale air strike and bombing of the enemy guarding Moling Pass! "
"Are all the aviation units transferred here?" Tsukada said hesitantly.
"Yes, other scheduled air raid missions will be canceled immediately and all will be replaced by air raids on Moling Pass!"
Matsui Iwane looked relatively calm, but said categorically: "In addition, quickly replenish troops and commanders for the 6th Division and the 18th Division. Moling Pass must be captured within today! Otherwise, all officers above the rank of colonel on the front line of Moling Pass must , you should commit seppuku!”
"Hay!" Tsukada Gong nodded abruptly, and immediately took the order to leave.
……
Wuchang Xingyuan.
Principal Chang just got up and was having breakfast with his wife.
Because Madam likes to be quiet, there were only two of them eating in the entire restaurant, and there was no other sound.
However, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly broke the tranquility of the restaurant, coming in from outside.
When the two heard the sound, they turned around and saw the captain of the guard, Wang Shihe, running over happily.
"Darling, it looks like there is good news, otherwise Wang Shihe wouldn't come to see you with this expression at this time."
The lady put down the knife and fork in her hand, picked up the napkin gracefully, wiped the corners of her mouth and said softly.
Principal Chang also put down the knife and fork in his hand, turned to look at Wang Shihe who was almost in front of him and asked: "Shihe, what's the matter?"
Unable to conceal his joy, Wang Shihe first saluted them, and then said: "Reporting Committee, madam, I just received the latest news from the Nanjing Garrison Headquarters.
Xu Qingfeng's headquarters succeeded in attacking the headquarters of the 6th Division of the Japanese Army last night.
Killed Prince Asaka Miyato Hatohiko, the former commander-in-chief of the enemy, the new head of the 6th Division of the enemy, Shiro Inaba, and many senior Japanese generals! "
Principal Chang was shocked when he heard this and stood up. Due to the large movement, he touched the table and messed up the tableware in front of him.
"What did you say? Xu Qingfeng beat the Japanese prince to death?"
At this moment, the lady next to her also stood up in astonishment.
Wang Shihe nodded repeatedly: "Yes, the appointment!"
Principal Chang was shocked, and his wife also looked surprised and said: "Darling, as far as I know, this Asaka Palace Jiuyan seems to be no ordinary Japanese prince.
He should be Emperor Hirohito's uncle, with a respected status! "
Wang Shihe nodded in agreement and said, "Madam is right. According to reliable information, during his lifetime, Asaka Palace Jiuyan was not only a member of the royal family but also Hirohito's uncle.
He was also the newly appointed commander of the Shanghai Expeditionary Force of the Japanese invaders. In addition, he also served as the temporary commander-in-chief of the Japanese army's battle against Nanjing.
It is no exaggeration to say that Xu Qingfeng's night attack directly destroyed the enemy's former headquarters. "
"Niang Xipi!" Principal Chang couldn't help but cursed in excitement, regardless of his wife's presence.
Immediately he said to Wang Shihe: "Notify Cixiu immediately, I respect them for coming to a meeting, it's a big matter, a meeting must be held!"
"Yes!" Wang Shihe quickly stood up and responded before taking the order and leaving.
After watching Wang Shihe leave, Principal Chang realized what he had just done and said to his wife, "Madam, I was a little too excited just now."
The madam didn't pay attention, and smiled sweetly and said: "Darling, this news is too shocking, and your reaction is also human.
However, it seems that Xu Qingfeng is really a pillar of talent.
Such talents should be recruited so that they can better serve the party and the country. "
Principal Chang nodded slightly and said, "Madam is right, I know it well."
……
Under the strict orders of Matsui Iwane and Tsukada Attack, hundreds of fighters and bombers from the land-based and sea-based Japanese air forces in Central China took off one after another from land airports and naval aircraft carriers.
By coincidence, they flew straight towards Moling Pass!
At the same time, a large number of supplementary soldiers originally belonging to other divisions were also urgently dispatched to the front line of Moling Pass, giving priority to supplementing the 6th and 18th divisions.
In addition, just in case, it is easy to command.
Tsukada Gong and other senior officials of the Japanese army in Central China also authorized the commander of the 18th Division, Sadao Nakajima, and ordered him to temporarily command the 6th and 18th Divisions.
Moling Pass is not far from the Japanese land-based and sea-based air forces, and the devils have completely controlled the air.
You can fly non-stop regardless of anything, so in an hour.
That is, around seven o'clock in the morning, a large number of Japanese bombers, escorted by fighter jets, flew over Molingguan one after another.
Immediately launched unprecedented violent air raids and bombings on the positions of the Huben Regiment inside and outside Moling Pass.
In addition to dozens of bombers dropping bombs in the air.
Hundreds of Japanese fighter jets were not idle either. They were divided into multiple batches and kept swooping and shooting back and forth over Moling Pass.
It posed a great threat to the officers and soldiers of the Huben regiment inside and outside Moling Pass.
Huben Group Headquarters.
After repelling the Japanese roundabout troops and frontal attack last night, Xu Qingfeng handed over the aftermath to Chief of Staff Liang Shan.
He himself went to sleep directly, after all, he hadn't slept much for two consecutive days.
This night attack, continuous high-intensity battles over mountains and ridges, even an iron-clad body could not withstand it.
Liang Shan also knew that Xu Qingfeng was exhausted, so when Liu Bohui received a call back from the Nanjing Garrison Command, he didn't wake him up.
Until the Japanese air raid came, Xu Qingfeng was awakened directly.
The first time he ran to the war room of the regiment headquarters, Liang Shan, Chen Qifeng, Lei Xiong and others were already waiting for him.
"How is the situation?" Xu Qingfeng asked as soon as he entered the door.
"Regiment leader, the enemy has dispatched a large number of aircraft this time and is conducting large-scale air strikes on our positions inside and outside Moling Pass.
Its power and scale have never been seen before. "Liang Shan replied immediately.
"Are there many casualties among the troops?" Xu Qingfeng asked again.
"It hasn't been reported yet, but it should be quite big." Liang Shan said.
"Is there any news from Nanjing City?" Xu Qingfeng asked.
"The Garrison Headquarters called back, saying that we should hold on until tomorrow afternoon before we can retreat." Liang Shan reported truthfully.
"Well, tell the battalions and platoons to stay hidden and last for another half day!" Xu Qingfeng said.
"I'll make arrangements right away." Liang Shan said, walking towards the telephone not far away.
However, when I picked up the phone, I found that all calls to the battalions had been interrupted.
Immediately he turned to Xu Qingfeng with an anxious look on his face and said, "Commander, what's bad, we can't contact the phone calls of each battalion. It should be that the phone lines were blown up by Japanese air raids."
Xu Qingfeng listened to the continuous violent explosions outside, as well as the various screams and sounds of the Devil's plane piercing the air.
He said with a somewhat solemn expression: "Send communications personnel immediately, check the phone lines, and ask about the situation of each battalion!"
"Yes!" Liu Bohui, the communications platoon leader not far away, responded and immediately began to arrange manpower.
In fact, Xu Qingfeng knew that it would be very dangerous to send someone out at this time.
Most of them will never come back, but they have to be sent.
Because he was not sure whether the Japanese ground troops would take this opportunity to attack again.
If the Japanese attack again and each battalion or company cannot contact the regiment headquarters, they will fall into a dangerous situation of fighting on their own.
Under such a powerful air raid firepower from the Japanese, the situation will become extremely bad.
As soon as the communications soldiers left with spare telephone lines and maintenance tools, Liang Shan expressed his concern: "Tuan Zuo, will the devils take the opportunity to attack?"
"Judging from the scale of their air strikes, it probably will."
Xu Qingfeng said.
"Then what should we do?" Liang Shan asked anxiously.
Xu Qingfeng was silent. In fact, he had expected the situation before him, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.
After all, what they killed was a Japanese prince and former enemy commander-in-chief.
The anger of the Japanese army is conceivable, so large-scale air strikes and ground attacks are essential.
In a hurry, Xu Qingfeng could not disobey the military order and retreated without authorization.
Therefore, this is the price that the Tiger Army must bear!
Seeing that Xu Qingfeng didn't speak, Liang Shan became even more anxious, and said a little at a loss: "Team leader, how about we withdraw?"
Xu Qingfeng directly objected: "No, not to mention retreating now is disobeying military orders and escaping from battle.
The devil's air attack has already begun, and a ground attack may be launched at any time.
If we were to withdraw at this time, we would all become targets for the enemy's artillery fire!
By that time, none of our Huben regiment will be able to withdraw back to Nanjing alive! "
"Then what should we do?" Liang Shan said.
"Hold on!" Xu Qingfeng said in a stern voice: "On the battlefield, how can anyone only take advantage and not suffer losses? War has its iron laws!
We killed the enemy's headquarters and took advantage of it. Of course the devils will retaliate!
The Japanese have to bear the huge loss of losing their headquarters and frontline commander. The enemy's fierce air strikes are also the price we must face! "
Just at this time, the phone rang suddenly, and Xu Qingfeng immediately walked over to pick up the phone and said, "Hi, this is the regiment headquarters, I'm Xu Qingfeng!"
"Commander, this is Sun Kui, the call has finally been connected!" Amidst the rumble of explosions, the voice of the ninth battalion commander Sun Kui came from the other end of the phone.
"Sun Kui, how is the situation on your side? Are there many casualties? Has the enemy attacked?" Xu Qingfeng asked immediately.
"Tuan Zuo, the devils haven't started attacking yet, but their air strikes are very powerful!
Our position was like being plowed. We have been bombed back and forth several times, and each company suffered heavy casualties, but the position is still in our hands! "
Sun Kui's voice came again along with the deafening explosion.
"No matter how big the casualties are, you have to stand up to me!" Xu Qingfeng immediately ordered sharply: "You are not allowed to retreat without authorization. If you run around at this time, the casualties will be even greater!"
"Yes! Please rest assured, everyone, everyone is here!" As soon as Sun Kui finished speaking, the call was interrupted again.
It seems that it should be blown up again by the devil's aerial bomb.
Just as Xu Qingfeng put down the phone, the phone rang again, but he hurriedly picked it up, but it was the Eighth Battalion Commander Zhang Zhijian who called.
"Hello, everyone, I'm Zhang Zhijian!"
"Zhang Battalion Commander, it's me, I'm Xu Qingfeng, how is the situation on your side?" Xu Qingfeng replied and asked.
"Tuan Zuo, the devil is really angry this time, good guy, the power of aerial bombs is getting bigger and bigger!
Our forward positions were almost destroyed!
The life or death of the seventh battalion commander is uncertain. Now I have lost contact with him! "Zhang Zhijian said.
Xu Qingfeng couldn't help but see the face of Liu Yong, the commander of the Seventh Battalion, in Xu Qingfeng's mind, this iron-blooded man who followed him in a bloody battle all the way from Liu Gongmiao.
But he ignored his sadness, and immediately instructed Zhang Zhijian: "No matter what, you must continue to stand firm.
The Japs are likely to launch an attack next, so be sure to hold on! "
This time, before Zhang Zhijian could respond, the call was interrupted again.
After Xu Qingfeng put down the phone, he said solemnly to Liang Shan and the others: "The Seventh Battalion Commander has lost contact, and he may have died.
The enemy's air strikes were fierce, and the battalions suffered heavy losses. "
"Tuan Zuo, what should we do?" Liang Shan was startled when he heard the words, and then he couldn't calm down.
"Wait where you are, and wait until the enemy's air strikes are over."
Xu Qingfeng knew that in the face of a large-scale enemy air attack, any efforts would be in vain.
……
Outside Xiguankou, the headquarters of the Japanese 18th Division.
"General, the Front Army Headquarters has decided that you will act as the frontline commander of Moling Pass and take unified command of the units of the 18th and 6th Divisions.
In addition, Commander Matsui demanded that we must capture Moling Pass today, otherwise we will all have to commit seppuku! "
Chief of Staff Koto Megumi took a telegram and reported harshly to Nakajima Sadao who was observing the situation at Moling Pass.
Sadao Nakajima put down the binoculars when he heard the words, and said disapprovingly: "Now the Huben Regiment in Moling Pass may be doomed!
Xiaoteng-kun, please enjoy it!
Hundreds of fighter planes attacking the same target at the same time is still such a tiny place!
Such a grand occasion is rare. "
After hearing this, Koto Megumi put away the telegram, took out his telescope and stepped forward, stood side by side with Nakajima Sadao, and looked in the direction of Molingguan with the telescope.
Sure enough, we saw that the small Moling Pass was completely enveloped in the fire and smoke caused by the explosion.
The original outline was gone, and there were fires and smoke billowing into the sky everywhere.
In the sky above it, there are friendly bombers and fighter jets everywhere that are constantly circling, bombing and strafing.
Even after some fighter jets completed a wave of dive and strafing, they would pass by them.
After completing the turn not far away, it roared towards Moling Pass, a sea of fire.
Aiming at the ground positions of the Tiger and Ben regiments inside and outside the wall, they fired fiercely.
"Division Commander, under such fierce firepower, do you think the Huben Regiment can hold on this time?"
Megumi Xiaoteng watched with a surge of emotion, and put all the previous disadvantages behind her.
Nakajima Sadao snorted coldly: "Unless they are all rats, but with our firepower this time, even if they are rats and can hide under three feet, they will not escape death!"
"What the general said is true. With such powerful air attack firepower, even if the Chinese army has anti-gun bunkers to hide and avoid being killed, they will be killed by the powerful shock wave!"
Xiao Tenghui nodded approvingly and agreed.
However, Nakajima Sadao said: "Immediately order that all the artillery fire of the whole division should immediately fire at the position of the Moling Pass defenders.
Cooperate with the air strikes to completely destroy the Tiger Regiment's defense line.
After the air strike is over, the artillery fire coverage is automatically extended, and all the regiments attack from all sides. This time, we must take down Moling Pass in one go and wipe out the Huben Regiment! "
"Hai!" Xiao Tenghui hurriedly bowed her head in response, and immediately took the order and left.
……
Wuchang Xingyuan.
Chen Cixiu, He Jingzhi and other senior generals of the national army arrived after hearing the news.
The emergency military meeting convened by Principal Chang officially began.
"Everyone, last night, just last night, Xu Qingfeng's troops successfully killed two Japanese lieutenant generals and many senior generals in a night attack on the front line of Molingguan.
Of the two lieutenant generals, one is the former commander-in-chief of the enemy, Prince Asaka Miyato Hatohiko, and the other is the new head of the enemy's 6th Division Inaba Shiro. "
As soon as the meeting began, Principal Chang went straight to the point and told everyone the good news.
Everyone was really shocked when they heard this, and Chen Cixiu couldn't help but said: "Commissioner, this is great news that comes once in a lifetime!"
"Yes, since the war between China and the Japanese slaves, I have never killed an enemy chieftain of such a rank."
Principal Chang looked very happy, and nodded slightly in praise.
"As soon as this news comes out, the whole country will be excited, and it will be great news for our military and civilians and even for overseas Chinese around the world.
I suggest that this matter be spread across the country and even the world immediately! "
He Jingzhi said aside.
Principal Chang waved his hand and said, "There's no rush, the publicity department will be responsible later.
I came to you for one thing, that is, Xu Qingfeng, a young man in the 10th phase of Whampoa, how should I best reward him? "
Chen Cixiu was moved in his heart and asked: "Commissioner, how do you plan to reward Xu Qingfeng?"
Principal Chang pondered and said: "I think about it, is it absolutely appropriate for you to promote Xu Qingfeng to the rank of major general brigade commander and actually confer the rank of major general in the army?"
Chen Cixiu said: "The appointment is wise, I feel that only in this way can I show that you have clear rewards and punishments!
Besides, Xu Qingfeng's establishment has made an unparalleled contribution, so this kind of exceptional promotion is no problem. "
After Chen Cixiu finished speaking, Principal Chang did not rush to make a decision. Instead, he turned to another big boss next to him and asked He Jingzhi: "Brother Jing, what do you think?"
However, He Jingzhi played the opposite tune and said: "Commissioned, I think it is a bit premature to award Xu Qingfeng the rank of Army Major General at this time.
You know, Xu Qingfeng is only in the 10th phase of Whampoa, and many of the first five phases of Whampoa are only team leaders.
Awarding him the rank of colonel in the army is already an exceptional award.
It is really not appropriate to make an exceptional promotion now.
Otherwise, it will cause dissatisfaction among the soldiers of the armed forces! "
Chen Cixiu immediately retorted: "Brother Jing, what you said is wrong. What Xu Qingfeng has accomplished this time is an unparalleled achievement. Looking at the whole Huangpu, who can compare with it?"
"Anytime one has to pay attention to qualifications, it is not in line with the rules for a person to be promoted continuously after 10 rounds of Whampoa, after winning several battles and achieving some military exploits."
After finishing speaking, He Jingzhi said to Principal Chang: "Besides, during the battle of Songhu, Xu Qingfeng's troops openly disobeyed orders on the battlefield.
And as far as I know, Xu Qingfeng seems to have some relationship with the Red Party! "
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Principal Chang's expression suddenly changed and he looked at He Jingzhi seriously: "You mean, Xu Qingfeng is a member of the Red Party?"
"I'm not very clear about this, but as far as I know, when Xu Qingfeng led his troops to defend Liugong Temple, Sixing Warehouse and other places.
Some reporters from the National Salvation Daily, founded by the Red Party, went to the front line to interview them.
Xu Qingfeng's attitude towards them is very good. It is not yet known whether the two parties have had private contact or some cooperation. "
He Jingzhi knew very well that Principal Chang was even more wary and hostile towards the Red Party than the Japanese.
Otherwise, there would be no such policy of making peace at home before fighting against Japan, and the joint resistance against Japan would be forced and helpless.
Therefore, even though it is now the period of the United Anti-Japanese War, his vigilance and precautions against the Red Party have never been relaxed.
As long as anyone has a relationship with the Red Party, he will definitely have a grudge against him, making it difficult for him to be reused.
The reason why He Jingzhi said that was not because he really thought Xu Qingfeng was a member of the Red Party.
Instead, he wanted to prevent Xu Qingfeng from being reused and promoted, because he knew that Xu Qingfeng, who was born in the 87th Division, belonged to the civil engineering department in faction.
Especially Chen Cixiu and Luo Zhuoying, they have always taken good care of him.
If such a young civil engineering officer with unparalleled military exploits and great reputation could be promoted to a prominent position so smoothly.
That would undoubtedly greatly increase the strength of the civil engineering department and pose a threat to their own status.
Therefore, he will spare no effort to obstruct it.
Sure enough, after hearing what he said, Principal Chang fell into silence.
Chen Cixiu on the side saw this and hurriedly advised: "Commissioner, what brother Jing said is just a guess, don't believe it easily."
"Xu Qingfeng has made such military exploits. If he is not rewarded, he may not be able to convince the public, and it will even chill the hearts of the soldiers who fought bloody battles on the front lines."
Principal Chang suddenly raised his hand to interrupt Chen Cixiu, and said with a final word: "Order the Military and Political Department and the Nanjing Garrison Headquarters to reward each of Xu Qingfeng's subordinates with 5 French currency, and Xu Qingfeng himself rewarded [-] French currency.
In addition, electrify the whole army for their glorious achievements and reward them! "
"The appointment..." Chen Cixiu was very anxious when he saw this. He was about to say something more, but Principal Chang raised his hand to stop him: "That's it. Cixiu doesn't need to say more."
……
At Moling Pass, the Japanese air raid lasted for more than half an hour. After the bombs carried by the bombers were exhausted, they began to return.
As soon as the air raid ended, the 18th Division's artillery fire began, extending the bombardment into the western pass.
On the Japanese offensive position, more than 2000 Japanese infantrymen, led by a colonel officer, had been preparing for a long time.
Immediately launched a timely attack and launched a full-line attack towards Sun Kui's ninth battalion's forward position.
At this moment, the ninth battalion position was completely destroyed by the fierce Japanese air raids and artillery bombardment, which was beyond recognition.
Almost all the trenches were bombed and collapsed, and there were fragments of damaged weapons and broken limbs of officers and soldiers of the Ninth Battalion everywhere on the position.
Sun Kui's battalion headquarters was also destroyed in half.
Fortunately, a guard threw him down at the critical moment, and Sun Kui narrowly escaped.
When Sun Kui staggered up from the dusty battalion command post, an unkempt platoon leader hurried in from outside.
He ignored the salute and yelled at him: "Batalion Commander, the Japanese are attacking again!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Kui immediately recovered his sanity and spirit as if he had been stimulated.
He immediately rushed out of the battalion headquarters and shouted while running towards the front: "Seventh company commander? Eighth company commander, ninth company commander?
Get up quickly and prepare to face the enemy! "
However, no matter how loudly he roared, not a single company commander stood up.
When he passed through the trenches that were littered with dead bodies and almost filled with collapsed bunkers, he came to the devastated forward position.
Among the officers and soldiers of the ninth battalion who stood up on the entire position, there were only a sparsely less than a hundred people, and many of them were injured.
Seeing this scene, Sun Kui almost collapsed.
Because when he repelled the frontal attack of the 18th Division last night, he still had more than 300 men.
After such a wave of air strikes by the devils, there were actually less than a hundred people.
At this moment, dozens of people came running from behind the wall.
But it was Wang Changgui, the deputy commander of the reconnaissance company, who came with his men for reinforcements.
The closed wall had already collapsed in many places by the fierce Japanese air strikes, and the reconnaissance company, which also suffered heavy losses, was able to quickly come out for reinforcements.
Ignoring his sadness, Wang Changgui reminded Sun Kui loudly: "Captain Sun, the Japs are coming, hurry up and meet the enemy!"
Only then did Sun Kui come back to his senses. He raised his head and looked in front of the position. Through the slightly dispersed smoke, he saw a large number of Japanese soldiers, bayonets in hand, rushing towards them in groups.
"Brothers, I promised the group! People are on the ground! Copy guys, fight to the end with the son of a bitch!"
"Fight to the end!"
"Fight to the end!"
"Fight to the end!" The officers and soldiers of the Ninth Battalion and the Reconnaissance Company, who had fought bloody battles for the rest of their lives, roared in unison with red eyes.
The next second, they each looked for cover and entered the fighting position.
Sun Kui also found a Czech-style light machine gun that had not been blown up from the ruins of the bunker, set it up himself, pulled the trigger first, and fired.
Wang Changgui and other surrounding officers and soldiers also opened fire one after another!
A similar scene was also being staged at the South Pass position in charge of the Eighth Battalion and the Seventh Battalion.
Liu Yong, the commander of the Seventh Battalion, was indeed sacrificed. Without leaving a word, he fell under the fierce Japanese airstrike fire, leaving no bones left!
The Seventh and Eighth Battalions also suffered heavy casualties, with less than 400 men left in the two battalions combined.
What they had to face was an onslaught of thousands of infantry and cavalry from the 6th Division who were angry with revenge.
After the battle started, Xu Qingfeng immediately sent people to contact each battalion to check the situation.
"Regiment seat, the three main battalions all suffered more than two-thirds of the casualties, and the ninth battalion had less than a hundred people!
The position outside the pass may not be defendable! "
Not long after, Liang Shan, who personally took people out to check the situation, ran back crying and reported to Xu Qingfeng.
"What about the artillery battalion? Is it a big loss?" Xu Qingfeng asked with a sinking heart.
"It was also very big. Almost all the artillery shells were destroyed by the Japanese army, and our military supplies warehouse was also blown up.
All the ammunition inside is gone! "
Liang Shan said: "Wang Tiezhu is counting how many cannons there are."
Xu Qingfeng made a decisive decision: "Immediately order all battalions and companies to quickly withdraw into the pass, and we will fight with the Japanese in the streets!"
"Yes!" Liang Shan was just about to take the order to leave, when Xu Qingfeng stopped him: "I will take the guard company to meet the ninth battalion and the reconnaissance company, and you will take some death squads to meet the seventh and eighth battalions!
The regiment headquarters retreated and ordered the troops at North Pass and East Pass to strengthen their precautions to prevent the enemy from making another roundabout attack! "
"Yes!" Liang Shan promised loudly.
Xu Qingfeng immediately picked up a submachine gun, led Chen Qifeng, Lei Xiong and others out of the regiment headquarters, led dozens of officers and soldiers from the guard company, and ran straight towards Xiguankou.
After making some arrangements, Liang Shan also took dozens of death squads and ran towards the south pass.
(End of this chapter)
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