Cross the battlefield and activate the system with 98K at the beginning

Chapter 396
Twelve kilometers outside Xitang Town.

The devils of the 38th Regiment are marching towards Xitang Town.

For Xitang Town, the devils can almost be said to know everything about it.

Because before the outbreak of the all-out war between China and Japan, the devil's spies had a clear understanding of the mountains and rivers in North China.

Xitang Town is the throat of transportation from the Dabie Mountains to the North China Plain, and it is also a prosperous and rich place.

The commercial trade here is very developed, and the mountain goods from the Dabie Mountains and the wheat from the North China Plain are all traded here.

Also because of this, a large number of wealthy merchants gathered in the small Xitang Town.

However, according to reliable sources, the defense of Xitang Town at this time is empty, except for the private armed forces spontaneously organized by merchants, there is no decent regular army.

Facing the wealthy Xitang Town, all the devil's alliances, including the second-rate Matian Alliance, all tacitly wanted to take down Xitang Town first, and then burn, kill and loot.

The second-rate alliance wanted to compete with the elite alliance, but the 38th alliance naturally refused.

So after the Ito brigade broke through the Qinglong River defense line, the 38th Regiment went straight to Xitang Town without stopping.

At this time, Ichiro Aoki, the captain of the 38th regiment, was riding an oriental horse to command the troops.

All of a sudden, a ghost messenger ran towards Captain Aoki on horseback.

Reining in the horse's head, the devil's messenger shouted: "Your Excellency, Captain, there is an order from the brigade and regiment department, let us return to the direction of Yizigu and meet the 96th regiment!"

With his eyes widened, the captain of the Aoki United yelled: "What? Why did the Matian United go to Yizigu? What if they are ambushed by the Chinese army?"

The chief of staff at the side shouted: "Your Excellency, Captain, haven't you seen it yet? The Matian United Squad can catch up with my 38th Squad and take down the affluent Xitang Town!"

Raising his eyebrows, the captain of the Aoki United shouted: "Oh, I didn't expect that, don't tell me, this Ma Tian is quite competitive, but Ma Tian is too self-righteous. The second-rate alliance will snatch it!"

Slightly frowning, the devil's chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, Captain, what should we do now? Should we follow the order of the Brigade and Regiment Department to support the 96th Regiment?"

Shaking his head, the captain of the Qingmu Alliance groaned and called out: "Support the 96th Alliance? Then can I still eat this piece of fat from Xitang Town?"

The devil's chief of staff shouted: "But this is an order from the Brigade Headquarters. If something goes wrong with the Matian Regiment, then my 38th Regiment will be held accountable!"

Glancing at the chief of staff, the captain of the Aoki Regiment shouted: "The 96th Regiment has not been ambushed by the Chinese army. We really don't need to return to Yizigu. This is purely a blind command and a waste of troops!"

The devil's chief of staff shouted: "You are disobedient. If you continue to march, if there is a problem with the Matian regiment, how can we explain it to the brigade commander!"

With a slight smile, the captain of the Qingmu Alliance shouted: "Don't worry, it's not easy. Let's say that we also encountered the Chinese army and couldn't escape for a while. Don't worry, we can march towards Xitang Town. We will go back to Xitang Town after we take Xitang Town. It's not too late, Master!"

The devil's chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, Captain, I have a compromise. How about sending a brigade back to Yizigu, and the rest of the troops continue to march into Xitang Town?"

After waving his hand at the chief of staff, the captain of the Qingmu United shouted: "There is no need for this! Don't say any more!"

The next moment, the captain of Qingmu United waved his horsewhip and shouted: "The 38th Regiment! Speed ​​up the march and try to have dinner in Xitang Town before sunset!"

……

In front of the village gate in Xitang Town.

Mayor Li Wanwan waited for the Duqi Brigade outside the gate of the village with a dozen merchants.

Standing in a neat queue, the soldiers of the [-]th Independent Brigade are marching into the town.

At this time, surrounded by several brigade-level officers, the brigade commander Han Sanhu also rode towards the gate of the village.

Li Wanwan went up with the merchants.

With a respectful expression on his face, Li Wanwan shouted: "Welcome Brigadier Han to visit Xitang Town, now the safety of my Xitang Town will be assured!"

Other merchants echoed: "Welcome Brigadier Han to Xitang Town!!!"

Getting off his horse, Brigadier Han yelled, "Major Li, I, Han Sanhu, are not here to play in Xitang Town today. There is no need for such a battle. I just came here to fight the devils under the order of Commander-in-Chief Sun!"

Mayor Li shouted: "In recent days there have been news that the devils are about to overthrow my Xitang Town. With Brigadier Han here today, the people in Xitang Town can rest assured! Also invite Brigadier Han and several officers to come The Eight Immortals Building in the town will take the wind and wash away the dust!"

As soon as he waved his hand at Li Wanwan, Brigadier Han shouted solemnly: "Time is running out, and it will be avoided. Mayor Li, according to reliable sources, the devils are likely to attack Xitang Town today or tomorrow, so we must seize the time to build defenses." Fortification!"

With a frown in his eyes, Li Wanwan shouted: "Brigade Commander Han is serious about what he said, the devils are really...really coming to attack us in Xitang Town?"

The other dozen or so merchants also had earthy faces.

You know, the merchants, including Li Wanwan's belongings, are all here.

They are all devils and soldiers like wolves and tigers. If they come to Xitang Town, the merchants' families will be devoured and there will be no leftovers.

Brigadier Han shouted: "Mayor Li, don't worry, I have already ordered a regiment to build field fortifications outside the town. At the same time, I am also setting up a second line of defense in this town!"

Immediately heaved a sigh of relief, Li Wanwan shouted: "Brigade Commander Han is here, so I can rest assured! Brigadier Han, if the troops need anything, you can just ask, as long as I, Li Wanwan, can do what I can, I will definitely do it." Say no!"

A smile appeared on his face, and Brigadier Han shouted: "Okay! Mayor Li is really a straightforward person! Since Mayor Li said so, then I will not be polite! Mayor Li, the military and political department's military salary has been delayed For several months, apart from a little problem with the logistical supplies of the brothers, I wonder if Mayor Li and all the merchants can help with all their money to support the war of resistance!"

Stretching out his hand to slap his chest, Li Wanwan shouted: "Brigade Commander Han, that's all you need to do. There's no question at all!"

Looking back, Li Wanwan shouted: "Zhao's grain store and Li's grain store, all the military rations of the Seventh Brigade have been handed over to you! There is no problem!"

The two merchants glanced at each other, and immediately shouted: "Mayor Li, we are in a small business. If we do this, our two grain companies will not go bankrupt!"

Li Wanwan said angrily: "A country, a country, there is no home without a country. If you let the brothers of the Duqi Brigade go hungry, Xitang Town will not be able to hold it. If Xitang Town can't be held, then your food will be fed to the devils! "

After thinking about it, the two merchants finally understood: "Mayor Li, we made a mistake, the meals and drinks of the Duqi Brigade have been packed by our two families!"

Clasping fists and bowing, Brigadier Han shouted, "Thank you on behalf of the brothers of the [-]th Independent Brigade!"

Mayor Li shouted: "Brigade Commander Han, why are you being so polite? The Japanese invaders invaded our country, so we should destroy our homes and relieve our difficulties. We should unite as one, soldiers defend our homes and our country, and businessmen contribute money and food. It's only right and proper! The ancestral hall of Old Li’s family can also be vacated for use by the Duqi Brigade, and if there are wounded soldiers in the battle, they can be sent to the ancestral hall!”

With a grateful look on his face, Brigadier Han shouted: "Okay! With Mayor Li like you, why don't we worry about stopping the little devil in Xitang Town."

(End of this chapter)