The Republic of Heroes

Ye County, Shandong Province, was called Laizhou in ancient times. After the Revolution of [-], the government of the Republic of China abolished the government and left the county.The First Independent Brigade of the Shandong Army received an order to move from Wei County to this place a day ago. The order was very hasty and the requirements were extremely demanding. The Independent Brigade must complete the deployment in Ye County within one day and form a force capable of fighting with at least one division. The combat effectiveness of the Japanese army in a frontal confrontation.

This time, the Independent Brigade even worked hard to feed themselves. There is no railway between Weixian County and Yexian County, so the soldiers can only rely on their legs.The marching team stretched for several kilometers. In order to speed up the marching, the independent brigade gave up the marching mode of the whole system, but took the platoon as the basic unit, rushed to Ye County as soon as possible, and then assembled.

In addition to the infantry extending northward along the highway, groups of motor vehicles roared past, setting off smoke and dust that lingered for a long time.The brigade headquarters where brigade commander Zhang Zhonglin is located has maintained a certain speed. In the middle of the marching team that stretches for several kilometers, since the Songhu War, he has completely gained a foothold in the Shandong army.Moreover, Wu Xiaoliang seemed to value him very much. In just a few months, he was promoted to brigade commander by taking advantage of the opportunity of army expansion.

The independent brigade of the Shandong Army is different from the brigade established by the Nationalist Government in the past. The force under its jurisdiction is actually equivalent to a division, and it attaches great importance to the existence of artillery in terms of firepower. A heavy artillery regiment, of course, this is also a factor in considering its independent combat missions.In any case, among the three independent brigades expanded by the Shandong Army, Zhang Zhonglin controlled the most powerful one.

Looking at the team that had been completely disrupted by the rapid march, Zhang Zhonglin was very anxious in his heart, for fear that something unexpected would happen during the process.But he has no second choice. If he arrives at Ye County on time according to the order of the headquarters, and successfully completes the deployment before the specified time, he can only take a gamble.

"Travel seat, the car material transportation team that set out earlier has arrived in Ye County."

The communications soldier reported the progress of each department to Zhang Zhonglin in real time. He raised his left wrist and looked at the time, speaking anxiously.

"It's still too slow, we need to speed up."

After all, he looked at the sun that had already slanted to the west, "The headquarters must arrive at the destination before the sun completely sets, and the order will be passed on. All troops will advance lightly, and the heavy weapon combat units can temporarily leave the combat units until they arrive at Ye County. Return to Jian."

For the sake of marching speed, Zhang Zhonglin once again gave the order to march in batches and strip heavy weapons units.

This is also a last resort. The content of yesterday's telegram is still vivid in his memory. Zhang Zhonglin smelled something unusual from the tone of the headquarters. Although he didn't explain the reason clearly, he had already faintly realized something. The pressure came suddenly. In addition to this, there is still a trace of excitement hidden in the bottom of his heart. As a leading general, his desire to kill the enemy exceeds that of most of his colleagues.

The front of the marching team suddenly became chaotic. The originally long and slender team gathered a large group of soldiers like a dam being blocked by a river, and it became a mess.

Zhang Zhonglin and his party had to stop and called the adjutant.

"Go to the front immediately to see what's wrong."

Before the adjutant left at the sound, the messenger soldiers came to report the news from the rebellious soldiers.

"Report, one of the supply trucks of the car transport team overturned, the entire truckload of ammunition exploded, and the road was blocked."

Zhang Zhonglin's brows were twisted into Sichuan characters, he was afraid of something, God, is this causing trouble for him again?The ammunition delivery vehicle overturned, and the road would not be blocked if it wasn't a serious problem. The actual situation must be much more serious than what the communications soldiers reported, but time waits for no one.

"Give up ammunition, and all stranded teams will detour and leave as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

The adjutant went to deliver the order, and the communications soldier wanted to follow, but was stopped by Zhang Zhonglin. He had to find out the closest thing to the truth.

In Jinan, the air raid alert had just been lifted. Wu Xiaoliang and a group of military and political officials were discussing the current situation in the temporary headquarters in the air-raid shelter. After entering March, the Japanese army’s reconnaissance planes appeared more and more frequently, and the bombing targets were also controlled by barracks and military camps. Fortifications developed to indiscriminate bombing.

The Shandong Army's military and political chief's office has naturally become the top priority of the bombing target.As for the response to the gap, Wu Xiaoliang attached great importance to it as early as when he first entered Shandong, and built four air-raid shelters in the urban area that could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people.

And it was these air-raid shelters that became the best refuge for citizens to avoid the bombing of the Japanese Air Force. Not only civilians, but also the offices of various military and political departments moved into the air-raid shelters.

"Brother Zhongwu, what is the shortage of supplies in Ye County? You must replenish your energy as soon as possible. The supply to Henan can be slowed down, and the east must not be relaxed."

"Yes!"

Tantai Jize's chief executive's Shandong money bag is the smallest and none of which he has left behind since he followed Wu Xiaoliang.Up to now, he already has a feeling that a clever woman can't live without rice. Japan began to blockade North China at sea half a year ago. Since China has no navy, it is almost equivalent to giving up the entire sea control.Therefore, the Shandong Army's naval aid has almost been cut off, and the fall of Pingjin and the hasty evacuation of Liangda's base camp in China have caused certain losses.

On the other hand, due to the expansion and comprehensiveness of the war in China, which seriously affected the normal operation of industry and commerce, the investment of the Liangda consortium in China has shrunk one after another. among.Therefore, this time, even the Liangda consortium, the biggest backing of the Shandong Army, was helpless. Tantai Jize had no choice but to find another way to supply supplies.

At the same time, the Shandong Army had to divide the elite troops into two parts. One part was the most combative force and was assigned to the most likely landing site, and the other part continued to stay in Gaomi as a mobile force. Once there were changes along the coast, they could immediately Send reinforcements without having to wait for command authorization to move troops.

Especially the telegram from Beiping, which was sent by the emergency radio station. Wu Xiaoliang couldn't bear the authenticity of the content stated in it, but then another telegram followed, explaining and explaining the problems in the first telegram. Replenish.

The content of the second intelligence letter is too terrifying. If what is said is true, it will guarantee the victory of the Shandong Army.At the same time, Wu Xiaoliang was also worried about the sender of this telegram. Such intensive sending of telegrams will definitely attract the attention of the Japanese Intelligence Division. I hope he will not use the emergency radio station in a short time.

Wu Xiaoliang drew a heavy circle with a pencil on two locations on the military map.