Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

After all, a commanding general who retreats before the start of the war cannot be recognized by the people of Zhengzhou.Without the support of the people, what use would it be for him and the troops to return to Zhengzhou? (To be continued.)

-------------Chapter Dividing Line---------------

Although less than 1000 Eighth Route Army troops entered Zhengzhou City late at night, the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade who were left to guard Zhengzhou also felt a long sigh of relief.They felt that the main force of the Eighth Route should not be far from here.

The officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade who regard Li Xiangdong and his party as the vanguard of the Eighth Route Army are actually more relieved that the Eighth Route Army entered the city to take over the defense of Zhengzhou.Those who were planning to run away finally decided to stay and have a look.

Even the soldiers of the garrison brigade usually maintain the law and order of Zhengzhou City more, so their combat effectiveness is naturally not too strong.But anyway, it is also one of the organizational systems of the Nationalist Army. In the eyes of some young people, being a deserter is somewhat embarrassing!

Compared with the main force that Jiang Dingwen took away, most of them were officers and soldiers of the regular army, and many of them were not natives of Zhengzhou.Most of the officers and soldiers of their garrison brigade are natives of Zhengzhou, so how could they just walk away?

Over the past year or so, I have heard the words of defending the land and resisting the war countless times.Finally, it was their turn to have the opportunity to reflect the smoke of actual combat.If he was a deserter, how would he raise his head in front of the people in his hometown in the future?

If you eat food, pay, and carry guns, you have to work hard for the country and the army.This is also something that many soldiers who joined the garrison brigade knew early on.It's just that some people seem a little timid when things happen.

Li Xiangdong, who entered the city late at night, did not rest immediately but found the garrison brigade commander and said goodbye to his identity.Seeing that Li Xiangdong was still a major general recognized by the national government, the garrison brigade commander was also taken aback.

Even the generals of the Eighth Route Army are not taken seriously by the Nationalist Army.But the commander of the garrison brigade is equally aware that the commander of the Eighth Route Army who can be awarded the rank of major general by the national government is not one with outstanding military exploits?

"General Li, the reason why I am willing to open the city gate to let your troops enter is also to use your strength to stop the little devil's attack.I don't want to pay too much attention to other military affairs.

When I welcomed your army into the city earlier, the officers and soldiers in the garrison brigade who were unwilling to cooperate with you, I have let them leave through the north gate.Most of the troops left now, like me, are officers and soldiers from Zhengzhou and Henan.

Perhaps our combat effectiveness is not as strong as other regular armies, but I have also been in the regular army before, and I know that the elite are honed from actual combat.I believe that your army will not go south after the battle, right?

To be honest, what your party and your army did when the Yellow River burst its embankment was really admirable.If your army can defend Zhengzhou and even drive the little devils out of Henan, we Henan people are willing to work for your army! '

In front of Li Xiangdong, the garrison brigade commander from Zhengzhou was undoubtedly heart-to-heart to be able to say such a thing.As for the garrison brigade commander, he was really annoyed by Jiang Dingwen's decision to abandon the city before the battle.

Even if he was just a garrison brigade commander, he had served in the regular army before, but he knew that Jiang Dingwen dared to make such a decision, and he would not have dared without the nod from above.This shows that the national government intends to abandon Zhengzhou and most of Henan.

Jiang Dingwen, who is now building fortifications near Luoyang, simply wants to give up Zhengzhou, an important military town, so that the Japanese army can have forward positions to attack Shaanxi and the remnants of the Jinsui Army in Shanxi.At that time, they will be able to reap the power of fishermen.

This practice of ignoring the people of Henan, the garrison brigade commander who is nearly fifty years old, undoubtedly still hates it very much.Even if he is an officer in the Beiyang period, he also knows that without the support of the people, can that army really last for a long time?

First lose Xuzhou, then lose Wuhan, and now plan to give up Zhengzhou.This practice of exchanging lost land for time is still unacceptable to the commander of the garrison brigade.He can't control other places, but he must control Zhengzhou!

Hearing the words of the garrison brigade commander, Li Xiangdong was also very relieved and said: "Brigade commander Chen, you are more familiar with the situation in Zhengzhou than I am. Next, we have to fight side by side to defend Zhengzhou city together. The main force of our army is still far away from here." period of time.

It's just that the forward troops of the little devil are not far from Zhengzhou City.Although when entering the city, I have already dispatched troops to stop and harass.But Brigadier Chen should know that the little devil who came this time is not Shancha and is very difficult to deal with.

It's an emergency, and I'm not polite.From now on, I will take full charge of the defense of Zhengzhou City, and evacuate some old and weak women and children in the city to the nearby mountains and countryside for temporary shelter.We will also send people to take care of their safety.

As for the city, we can only keep the young and strong who are willing to stay and fight with us.Of course, our Eighth Route Army doesn't like to force others to fight, and we don't do things like pulling strong men.Therefore, I would like to ask Brigadier Chen to help deal with this matter. "

Seeing that Li Xiangdong was really not very polite, he asked for the defense power of Zhengzhou City when he came up, and Brigadier Chen didn't feel any anger.In fact, the moment he opened the city gate, he handed over the safety of Zhengzhou City to the Eighth Route Army for disposal.

Right now, Li Xiangdong's first consideration is the safety of the old and weak women and children in the city, which makes Brigadier Chen feel very relieved.It can also be seen from this point that the Eighth Route Army is indeed a team that loves the common people.

'Okay, I'll let someone do it right away. '

He called the staff around him, and soon the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade began to walk the streets to announce the news.Even though it was late at night, there were still not many people in Zhengzhou City who could sleep peacefully.After all, the little devil has already entered the border of Zhengzhou.

Although some people feel that the little devil may not be as cruel as the government claims.However, Shangqiu has been occupied by little devils in the past, and the news of how the people living there will also spread to Zhengzhou.

I heard that the little devils are not moving at all, and they like to force the young and strong to build roads and fortifications for them. Many young and strong are often taken away and never come back.Even the little devils would go to the countryside every now and then to sweep up the village, making life difficult for the people in Shangqiu.

These news spread to the ears of the people of Zhengzhou, they naturally knew that the little devil had really entered the city, and it is estimated that they would not have a good life.And there are also rumors among the people that this is the little devil's three expeditions to Zhengzhou!

If the little devil succeeds this time, who knows if the little devil will commit another Zhengzhou massacre?

Those with connections left early, and the rest of the people who stayed in Zhengzhou City were either reluctant to part with this home, or they didn't even know where they could go.Once they leave Zhengzhou, how will they survive without any relatives?

Now I heard the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade, and began to tell them that the Eighth Route Army would find a safe place for them to take refuge outside the city.When the battle is over, they can go back to the city, and the people feel somewhat suspicious.

Facing these officers and soldiers who they also knew each other on weekdays, they also said directly: "The Eighth Route Army is here? When did they arrive? Since they are all here, why do you want us to leave?"

Some people felt that since the troops of the Eighth Route Army had arrived, wouldn't they be safer with the protection of the Eighth Route Army?Leaving them behind might be of some help!

As a result, these soldiers also said honestly: "The Eighth Route Army just entered the city, and there are not many troops here. It is said that the main force of the Eighth Route Army is rushing to Zhengzhou, and it is estimated that they may arrive later than the little devil.

However, according to our regiment leader, the Eighth Route Army sent tens of thousands of people from Shaanxi this time.I think they want to fight to the death with the little devil, and we are afraid that our place will not be stable in a short time.Therefore, it is safer to go out of the city and hide.

If we really want to start a war, the little devil's planes and cannons are still smashing hard into the city!If you really want to be hit by a shell, your life will be hard to save.Now following the Eighth Route to the countryside, it is better to have food and shelter than to stay in the city and worry about fear! "

'Er Gouzi, what about you? '

Hearing that the Eighth Route Army could provide food and lodging, these people were somewhat relieved.Even if they are still reluctant to part with the houses in the city, they all know that once a war breaks out, who will care who owns these houses!

Making such a decision is also a heavy burden for the Eighth Route Army.It's just that they are more aware that once the battle starts, causing too many casualties among the people, they will also not be able to explain to the people in the country.

In this case, evacuating some non-combat civilians out of the city can not only reduce the burden on the troops, but also reduce the casualties caused by the fighting.Even if it is because of this, the Eighth Route Army has to bear the burden of taking care of these people.

But with the two main divisions of the Eighth Route Army and one new division, they continued to enter Henan from the border of Shanxi.The Eighth Route Army, which has taken over Jiaozuo and Xinxiang, is also capable of accepting more civilians who have withdrawn from the front lines.

The garrison brigade of the people in the city began to be transferred overnight, and the Eighth Route Army who entered the city also quickly saw that they built blocking positions at some intersections entering the city.Even in the city, there are also troops busy preparing for it.

As for the material warehouse of the garrison brigade, it was also taken over by the Eighth Route Army.Some of the ammunition in reserve and a batch of weapons were also distributed by Li Xiangdong.In Li Xiangdong's view, it is reasonable to use all the weapons out at this time.

The most welcome for Li Xiangdong's decision is undoubtedly the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade.Being able to change into more handy weapons before the battle can also increase their chances of surviving on the battlefield.

As a latent personnel secretly dispatched by the intelligence department, the third regiment of the garrison brigade is naturally the unit that Li Xiangdong focuses on.In order to maximize the combat effectiveness of the existing troops, Li Xiangdong stationed a reconnaissance battalion in the third regiment.

In the next battle, the third regiment will also cooperate with the reconnaissance battalion to be responsible for the guarding of the blocking positions outside the city.After receiving such a task, many officers and soldiers of the third regiment still felt a little worried.After all, the outside of the city does not seem to be as safe as the inside of the city.

But seeing the weapons and ammunition being brought in from the city one after another, many officers and soldiers also felt that this was the first time since they were soldiers that they could use brand new weapons and fight without a limit on the number of bullets.

In addition, looking at the blocking position outside the city that has gradually formed a scale, many officers and soldiers also know how to fight a blocking battle after being taught by the officers and soldiers of the reconnaissance battalion. In fact, there are also know-how.

It's just that when the little devils really launch their attack, can they stay here for a day.Otherwise, the officers and soldiers still have no idea in their hearts! (To be continued.)

-------------Chapter Dividing Line---------------

<> Even before the Japanese army formulated a plan to occupy Henan, they also considered the possibility of the Eighth Route Army sending troops. 【△网WwW.】But they also didn't expect that the Eighth Route Army would respond so quickly and mobilize so many troops as soon as it sent troops.

After taking Kaifeng, the No.14 Division of the Japanese Army, which should have been happy, soon learned that the Eighth Route Army had dispatched three main divisions with nearly 7 troops.Such a large-scale approach made the Japanese army also a little worried.

Most importantly, although they had guessed that Jiang Dingwen's troops would retreat, they did not expect that they would retreat so simply.He didn't even put up a fight with them while staying in Zhengzhou, and it turned out that the Eighth Route Army had an opportunity to take advantage of it.

Right now, the two main divisions of the Eighth Route Army are heading straight for Zhengzhou from Jiaozuo and Xinxiang respectively.The offensive route of these two units happened to collide with the offensive route of the No. 14 Division.One mistake, the No.14 division may be outflanked.

It's just that Doihara is somewhat unwilling to take Zhengzhou, which is close at hand.After all, it was somewhat frustrating for him to give up deploying defenses in Kaifeng after finally opening the passage to Zhengzhou.

Looking at the road map sent by the special high school about the main force of the Eighth Route Army, Doihara looked at the officers of the division and said with a serious expression: "Masters, this battle is related to whether we can successfully win the whole territory of Henan." , to open a channel for the follow-up troops.

If we can occupy Zhengzhou and hold on to it.Then our troops in North China and Central China will be assembled one after another in the future.At that time, we will have a springboard to attack Shaanxi, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, at any time.

For this reason, we must be ahead of the Eighth Route Army in the next battle and successfully take Zhengzhou City.If the Eighth Route Army is allowed to take over Zhengzhou before us, it will be very unfavorable for our future situation! "