The Republic of Heroes

When Wu Xiaoliang rushed to the front line in Changshu, he saw that the army had suffered a crushing defeat. After all, the reinforcements from the 57th Division came a step too late, but they finally rescued the teaching group of Song Xilian's department who was in deep siege and was about to die with the enemy.In the Battle of Qiyakou, Song Xilian used a group of troops to forcefully overwhelm the No. 14 Division of the Japanese Army, which delayed the Japanese Army for half a day. At the last moment of its collapse, the Seventh Division was waiting for reinforcements.

Li Zejun did not lead his troops to Changshu to meet with the vanguard of the Second Army led by Wu Xiaoliang, but stayed in the Taicang area to prevent the Japanese from landing behind the Shanghai defenders.After a brief meeting with the 57th Division, Song Xilian took the remnants of less than a hundred soldiers to the Changshu defense line. The young colonel held his breath all the time, and got up wherever he fell.The Shanghai defense line has the famous 57th Division and Zhang Wenbai's Fifth Army. He, Song Xilian, is not even qualified to be recruited.

After arriving in Changshu, Song Xilian did not expect that this place has been taken over by the Second Army, and the newly appointed Beijing-Shanghai Garrison Commander is here. According to the regulations of the Military Commission, all troops in this theater should be commanded by the Garrison Commander, so he is going to meet him The new police commander.But he did not go there rashly, but inquired about the details of this little-known garrison commander in advance, and only after inquiring did he know that this person was actually a small warlord rising up in Shandong, not from Yan Feng, but from Yan Feng. Not to mention that he was not a direct descendant of the Central Army. If one had to talk about the distance of his origin, this person was of a serious Beiyang origin.How did the commissioner entrust such an important position as the commander of the Beijing-Shanghai Garrison to an outsider who didn't know the basics?

Song Xilian also knew that he was just a mere colonel and regimental commander, and a general of the defeated army, so the security commander who came from a subordinate line might not be able to take him seriously.In fact, since he arrived in Changshu these days, he has indeed been treated indifferently, far less than the heroic treatment given to him and his subordinates by the 57th Division.

It's no wonder that the Second Army didn't see how brutal Song Xilian's teaching group fought against the Japanese army, so they treated it as a general rout, but in Song Xilian's view, this was embarrassing him intentionally or unintentionally.Therefore, he strongly advocated to see Wu Xiaoliang and also had the idea of ​​seeking justice for his subordinates, and he was even ready to be made things difficult or punished.However, as a direct descendant of the Central Army's direct descendant, if the temper of a proud soldier and a mighty general rises, even if there is a mountain of nails in front of him, he will bump into it with his head.

However, what Song Xilian never expected was that Wu Xiaoliang not only received him happily, but instead of saying a word of criticism, he was treated with more courtesy than Li Zejun, which made him feel very flattered.

"Brother Yin Guo's subordinates are loyal and brave, Xiaoliang admires him!"

What Song Xilian didn't expect was that General Wu looked less than 30 years old, and he was only 27 or [-] years old, not much older than himself.

"Commander's wrong award, Xi Lian couldn't bear the shame, failed to prevent the Japanese army from landing, and wiped out the elites of the party and country, he is really the one who should be punished..." His eyes dimmed a little, but then became radiant again .

Wu Xiaoliang waved his hand to interrupt his self-contempt. For Song Xilian, he had been famous for a long time in his previous life. He readily agreed.

"The fall of Qiyakou was not the fault of brother Yin Guo. He used one regiment to forcibly overwhelm the entire division of the Japanese army and held it back for half a day. Not only was it not a defeat, but it was a great victory. This battle was a victory for our army in Changshu Organized defense lines in Taicang and Taicang won precious time!"

The blood surged in Song Xilian's chest. After so many days, someone could finally understand his state of mind. Seeing this young general Wu's eyes were clear, not as false as a snake, and his words came from the heart, he was inexplicably moved, but then deeply moved. Deep worry once again filled the entire chest.

"The Japanese landing force was extremely ferocious. The reason why the teaching regiment was able to hold them back for half a day was because it was difficult to deploy formations for landing operations, which took advantage. Once the Japanese army concentrated their forces and charged, our army might not be able to withstand it. In July When I was at Yakou, the entire river was covered with landing ships of the Japanese army, I am afraid that the Japanese wanted to fight a bigger war."

This worry is right in Wu Xiaoliang's heart. Although the Second Army has always been brave, he has not been very optimistic about the combat effectiveness of these troops from the Jin army. If the Japanese army concentrates its forces to attack the Changshu defense line, he may not be able to defend it. live.

"If Changshu falls, I'm afraid Shanghai will be in danger!"

Just when the two were worried about the situation, the Wusong Fortress in Shanghai hundreds of miles away was facing a bigger crisis.

Originally, after the enemy ship Myoko was disabled and lost its combat effectiveness, the balance of victory finally began to tilt to the side of the Chinese defenders. The North Fortress was free to bombard the Japanese ship Izumo, which was sneaking on the right side of the fortress, along with the South Fortress.

At the critical moment, the reinforcements of the Japanese army arrived. The aircraft carrier Notoro and the cruiser Hirado arrived hand in hand, and three seaplanes soared into the sky and began to bombard the fort.The Chinese defenders in the fortress can use artillery to attack enemy ships in the distance, but because they are not equipped with anti-aircraft guns, they are powerless against the Japanese aircraft that repeatedly fly in the sky.Fortunately, the seaplane does not carry a lot of ammunition. Every time it returns to the mothership to reload and take off again, it is quite time-consuming. If continuous bombing can be carried out, the entire fortress may be reduced to ruins without the navy and army.

At the same time, the naval gun of the Hirado spit out red flames, and the sound of violent explosions resounded throughout Wusongkou.Inside the command bunker, Yu Sanhe was in a heavy heart. Although an impromptu encounter was fought like this, although it was commendable, he had already felt the Japanese army's determination to win the Chinese defenders. A moment may be just the beginning of this battle.

"The two eight-inch guns on the South Fort were blown up, and all the firepower of the Japanese ship covered the South Fort."

Yu Sanhe sneered, the Japanese army was the same as before, planning to concentrate all their firepower to destroy the South Fort first, and then destroy the North Fort.It is very beautiful to imagine, but you have to ask me if Yu Sanhe agrees or not!

But bad news came one after another, "Not good! There is another Japanese warship on the river, and it is very big..."

The people in the bunker were panicked, and the buzzing voice was like flies. Yu Sanhe scolded angrily: "Why panic? Even if the forts are completely abolished, those iron bumps can move fiercely in the sea. There is no way they want to break into the fortress." so easy……"

Before the words were finished, the messenger of the Ninth Regiment ran in from outside in a panic.

"It's not good, group seat..."