Agents of the Republic of China

In the evening, Yu Chengwan went to Deshan.But it's not that they can't hold back and retreat to Tokuyama, but that the Japanese counterattack has already begun. Under the strict orders of the Presidential Palace and the headquarters, the reinforcements from all walks of life attacked the Japanese army frantically, as if they had been beaten to death. Sparing no effort in the air attack, if the Japanese army wants to capture Changde again at this time, it is undoubtedly a dream. Even if they occupy Changde, they will only get more than [-] troops surrounded by the Japanese army and severely injured.Therefore, the Japanese army wisely chose to retreat.

The battle on the front line of Deshan had ended as early as yesterday afternoon.The Japanese troops of the two regiments were consumed by Lao Zhao's "Kirin Smoke" for more than half of their combat power, so that when the U.S. bombing began, most of the Japanese troops didn't even have the strength to escape, and could only watch the bombs fall on their heads.At this time, the army on the south bank of the Yuan River was gradually approaching Deshan, and the Japanese army in charge of blocking them retreated steadily, and the siege of Deshan was thus broken.The Japanese army in the two regiments lost almost [-] people. If it hadn't been for the heavy rain, the Japanese army would have been wiped out, and the remaining troops retreated hastily under the cover of the heavy rain.

Later, when the Tokuyama defenders went down the mountain to pursue after the U.S. Air Force left, they found many Japanese wounded soldiers who were fascinated by the unicorn smoke but had not yet died. The Japanese army always paid attention to covering the wounded and retrieving the remains of the dead soldiers. It didn't do this, which shows the panic and fear when retreating.

Following Lin Xiaotang's order, "Not a single prisoner!" In the blink of an eye, hundreds of wounded Japanese soldiers and prisoners became victims of Japanese soldiers.

What Old Zhao said was indeed true. Once the heavy rain started, it never stopped. From noon until the next evening, the rain weakened a little, but it didn't stop at all.

After discussing with Lin Xiaotang, Zhang Yaoguo and Lin Xiaotang also received accurate news that the various ministries of the Communist Party of China had broken through the Japanese defense line, so they arranged for all the personnel to retreat to several caves on Gufeng Ridge to avoid the rain. These caves had already become temporary battlefields. The hospital, where the seriously wounded of the 188th regiment were hidden, at the same time, the two did not forget to arrange a guard post, and continued to closely monitor every move at the foot of Gufengling on the Deshan defense line, so as to prevent the Japanese army from jumping over the wall in a hurry and suddenly killing their carbine.During the period, the two counted the current number of the whole regiment in detail. The 188th regiment killed 720 people in the Deshan defense battle, 160 seven people were seriously injured alive, and 230 people were all wounded, including Xiao Well, two American journalists and American paratroopers such as Tom Hanks who was airborne.

A large number of materials in the Japanese camp that were not destroyed by the bombing made it easier for the brothers of the 188th regiment. The officers and soldiers moved various materials such as ammunition and food back to the cave.And what is surprising is that the kirin smoke during the day is really effective. It can't help but smoked countless Japanese people, and also smoked a lot of wild animals in the jungle, such as wild boars, hares, pheasants and the like. Hundreds of them, everyone surrounded Lao Zhao, complimenting him all the time.Even though he didn't drink, Lao Zhao's face turned red, his back straightened a lot, and he staggered even more.

Everyone set up a bonfire in the wide cave. On the one hand, it can get rid of the biting cold brought by the heavy rain, and more importantly, it is a tooth-making sacrifice.Lin Xiaotang kept an eye out, and asked Lao Zhao specifically, if the wild game was poisoned by the unicorn smoke, could it be poisonous?Old Zhao replied nonchalantly, "It's poisonous. As long as you roast the meat well, you'll be fine. I've eaten this since I was a child." So, the soldiers quickly washed and peeled the prey, hung it on the bonfire and began to roast it. bake up.

Yu Chengwan also went to Deshan at this time.

As soon as Yu Chengwan entered the cave, he immediately smelled the rich aroma of barbecue meat in the cave. He sniffed his nose, "It smells so good!"

Lin Xiaotang and Zhang Yaoguo turned their heads to take a look, and hurried up to meet them. "Master, why did you go up the mountain, why didn't you say hello in advance, we can go down the mountain to greet you!"

Yu Chengwan smiled heartily, "I'm so anxious. These days, I can't eat or sleep, so I hope that the reinforcements will arrive soon. Once the situation stabilizes, the reinforcements outside the city will arrive outside Changde City. Some are busy, so I just want to take advantage of this time to go up the mountain to see you two and brothers as soon as possible, no, I will hand over the command to Chief of Staff Chai, and I will come to you."

As he said that, Yu Chengwan took a step back and bowed deeply to the two of them. Lin Xiaotang and Zhang Yaoguo were taken aback for a moment, and made gestures to help them.Yu Chengwan stretched out his hand, stopped them, then walked up a few steps, bowed deeply to the officers and soldiers of the 188 regiment in the cave, then stood up straight, and saluted everyone with a standard military salute .

There was a sudden silence in the noisy cave, and the soldiers looked at Yu Chengwan inexplicably.

"Tuan Zhang, brother Tang, all brothers!" Yu Chengwan said in a trembling voice with tears in his eyes: "I, Yu Chengwan, represent the 57th division, living and dead, a total of 57 brothers, thank you for your kindness Dharma, I will always remember your kindness and friendship in my heart. If you hadn't stood firm on the front line of Deshan until today, our 57th Division would have been wiped out. It is your persistence that has led to today's situation. No thanks, I am here today to thank you all in person, and at the same time express my [-]th teacher's heart!"

The several guards behind Yu Chengwan each unloaded a sack from their backs and placed them neatly on the ground. They untied the rope that tied the sack, revealing silvery eyes.

Yu Chengwan waved his hand, "When I came, I made a rule in the 57th Division. Even if I, Yu, leave later, this rule is still the military rule of the 57th Division! That is, from now on, all brothers from the 188th Regiment will Ask our 57th Division for help, as long as it is not committing crimes, treachery and seeking glory, anyone who dares to say no to the 57th Division will not be raised by his mother!"

The cave suddenly roared with laughter, followed by applause one after another.Huoyan translated Yu Chengwan's words to Sean, Tom Hanks and others, and the Americans also burst into cheers.

Yu Chengwan ordered Ergou and his guards to distribute the silver dollars to all the officers and soldiers, and asked Zhang Yaoguo to send some of the silver dollars to the relatives of the soldiers of the 188th regiment who died in battle. After explaining everything, Yu Chengwan took Lin Xiaotang and Zhang Yaoguo to the mountain hole.

At this time, the cave was full of heat, and the officers, soldiers and Americans were happily holding the silver dollars they had just distributed, chewing the oily barbecue in their mouths, completely forgetting the bloody battle not long ago.

Zhang Yaoguo frowned, and was about to turn around and scold the officers and soldiers under him, but Yu Chengwan held him back, "Tuan Zhang, let the brothers relax. When the Battle of Deshan started, I was worried at the foot of the mountain. Needless to say you and the brothers. I have received definite news that the Japanese army has withdrawn and retreated northward, Shimen and Niubitan have been recovered by the Communist Party, and Changde is safe."

Hearing this, Zhang Yaoguo stopped in his tracks and hesitated for a while, "Mr. Yu, I have a merciless request for my humble job."

"please say."

"About Captain Deng??????"

Yu Chengwan patted him on the shoulder, "According to my temper, I had to report and punish severely, but since Captain Zhang opened his mouth, don't worry, I have never heard of this matter, and everything will be done according to you and Tang. Do what you want, brother, I won't say a word."

Zhang Yaoguo nodded gratefully.

Yu Chengwan took out two pieces of paper from his pocket, and stuffed them into the hands of Lin Xiaotang and Zhang Yaoguo without any explanation.

Lin Xiaotang and the two of them saw that they were actually two checks of 1 yuan each.The two were immediately embarrassed, and hurriedly handed it back to Yu Chengwan.

Yu Chengwan waved his hand, and said seriously: "If the two brothers refuse, then they are looking down on me, Yu."

As he spoke, he pressed the shoulders of the two of them lightly, "In the battle of Changde, if the two brothers hadn't led their troops to defend Deshan and blocked the enemy forces on the southern front for me, I know how long Changde can hold. I understand that the actions of both of you are for the great cause of the nation's war of resistance, but to be honest, I, Yu Chengwan, are the biggest beneficiaries of the acts of righteousness of the two! It is really worthless to use this to express my heart, the two think highly of me, and we will be called brothers in the future, this kind of heart, please accept it."

Yu Chengwan was firm in what he said, Lin Xiaotang and Zhang Yaoguo had no choice but to accept it.

While talking, a soldier came to Zhang Yaoguo, saying that it was a telegram from the headquarters of the 63rd Division, asking Zhang Yaoguo to come over.

Zhang Yaoguo bid farewell and went back.Yu Chengwan looked at Lin Xiaotang with a smile in his eyes, "Brother, in the battle of Changde, our army won a complete victory. Among them, you contributed the most. After returning to Chongqing, Shangfeng will definitely reward you a lot!"

Lin Xiaotang looked at the dense rain curtain outside the cave, but did not speak, with a trace of confusion in his eyes.This muddle-headed assignment to Changde was never expected before.Lin Xiaotang has only been dealing with the war situation after coming to Changde for a while, and it is only now that he has time to savor this unusual transfer carefully.

Logically speaking, Lin Xiaotang has no foundation in Chongqing, and the so-called good fortune will never catch the eyes of the Generalissimo Jiang. Why did he just name him and get him to Changde this time.This is a big question for Lin Xiaotang.Previously, through intelligence exchanges with Chongqing, Lin Xiaotang had already learned that this matter had nothing to do with Dai Li. The old man’s one-paper transfer order caused the generals to be in a hurry, but what caused the chairman to notice him? Woolen cloth?Or maybe he rose too fast, or the old man wanted to clear up the stumbling block for Dai Li.

Suddenly a thought flashed in Lin Xiaotang's mind, could it be because he was too close to Xiao Jiang during this period of time.As we all know, Xiao Jiang is currently quietly cultivating his own power in the government on the one hand, and on the other hand, he is also acting as a man with his tail between his legs. After all, he is only a successor in speculation. Will Lao Jiang be worried about Xiao Jiang's power expansion? Was it too quick to think of himself as that monkey-scaring chicken?

Lin Xiaotang smiled, "Master, you also know what happened to me when I came to Changde this time. It is obvious that someone disliked me and wanted me to be cannon fodder. I was lucky enough to survive this time because of Amitabha. Where am I?" Want something else!"

Yu Chengwan knew that Lin Xiaotang was very depressed because of this incident, so he was ready to explain it to him, but before he could say anything, Chang Huan rushed in, "Seventh brother, Chongqing urgent call!"

Yu Chengwan understood that Lin Xiaotang had something to do, so he found an excuse to leave first.

Lin Xiaotang took the telegram that Chang Huan handed over, glanced at it quickly, frowned immediately, turned and walked into the cave, and found Yu Chengwan, "Master, I want to go back to Chongqing as quickly as possible, what channel do you have?"