The blood of the Anti-Japanese War stained the mountains and rivers

Liu Xing returned to his seat, sat down and lit a cigarette. He never knew that Nanjing was undefendable, and he also knew the strength of the Japanese army. The reason why they stayed here was just to give an explanation to the people of the country. , then the hearts of the people will really be gone.

Regarding Yang Ling's persuasion to immediately lift the ban on crossing the river, Liu Xing knew it was impossible, and now it was a last stand. If the frontline soldiers knew that they could cross the river and evacuate, then the morale of the army would be shaken, and they would not have the courage to fight to the death. The last hope of guarding Nanjing City was also shattered.

After a long silence, Liu Xing said, "Foreigners have set up an international refugee zone in the city. Even if our army can't defend Nanjing, we can still save the lives of the people stranded in the city."

Yang Ling was also speechless about Liu Xing's pinning his hopes on the so-called refugee areas. He knew that these so-called international refugee areas could not stop the bayonets of the Japanese invaders, because the Japanese invaders had gone crazy.

The international refugee area also became an accomplice to the massacre to a certain extent. If there were no such foreign refugee areas, the 30 people who were stranded would have been evacuated together with the other 70 million people during the early evacuation, rather than being a fluke. stranded in refugee areas.

These foreigners set up refugee areas to give the people hope of survival and let them stay, but the refugee areas failed to provide real protection, and the final result was the massacre by the Japanese invaders.

"Mr. Liu, the Japanese invaders have gone crazy. They don't care about the international refugee zone. How can they guarantee the safety of hundreds of thousands of people with the help of a dozen foreigners?"

The Chinese in this era rely too much on foreigners. If the Chairman of the General Committee of the Songhu War did not wait for the mediation of the Nine Nations Pact to delay the time, and could evacuate a week earlier, how could it lead to the subsequent defeat?

"Stop talking. As soldiers, we are powerless to win or lose the war. All we can do is abide by our duty and have a clear conscience." Liu Xing wanted to change the subject.

"Mr. Liu, if the people in the city are slaughtered, you and I will become national sinners. How can we have a clear conscience?"

Liu Xing was stunned by Yang Ling's rhetorical question. He also knew very well that Nanjing might not be able to defend, but he had a chance. If he tried to persuade Tang Shengzhi to let go of the ban on crossing the river now, the general's morale would be shaken, and there was no hope for him. very tangled...

"Mr. Liu, I, Yang Ling, beg you on behalf of the people in the city. Let go of the ban and let the people cross the river to escape." Yang Ling finally begged.

Liu Xing also sighed: "Yang Ling, do you think I'm so hard-hearted? Our garrison headquarters has never considered this kind of thing, but once the ban is lifted, the only sliver of determination in the troops It’s all gone, how can we fight this battle?”

"I'll also give you a guarantee here. If you really can't keep Nanjing, I will persuade Chief Tang to order the abolition of the ban on crossing the river. At that time, our troops will also swear to protect the people to evacuate."

"I'm afraid it will be too late..."

Liu Xing waved his hand: "There is no need to talk about this matter anymore, you go back first, let's stop today's matter, and I will not hold you accountable, if I hear someone say that the morale of the army is shaken again, I will not let you down!"

After Liu Xing finished speaking, he strode away, leaving Yang Ling with a helpless face. Now he can only hope that Liu Xing can really fulfill his promise by then, but as far as he knows, I'm afraid it will be chaotic at that time. I can still take care of it.

287 medals in the main body

Yang Ling walked out of Liu Xing's headquarters in frustration. His persuasion failed, because Liu Xing still had a chance of victory and was unwilling to immediately release the ban on crossing the river.

He clearly knew that if the ban on crossing the river was not lifted now, it would be too late to lift the ban when the devils really broke through the defense line.

He felt a deep sense of frustration and powerlessness, and he was helpless when he thought of the imminent massacre of hundreds of thousands of people.

"What? The conversation is over?" Liu Ming, the staff officer, came over at some point.

Yang Ling nodded, and did not deny that he was worried about those brothers who were fighting bloody battles, as well as those unarmed people, but his strength was too weak, so weak that he could not change anything.

Now he suddenly feels that knowing history in advance is also a painful thing, which makes him feel powerless.

"The Military Commission gave the Nanjing Garrison Command an order to defend Nanjing for at least three months, so as to delay the time for the troops on the periphery to prepare for the counter-offensive. If you say that you can't defend now and shake the morale of the army, Chief Liu will definitely not give it to you. Have a good face."

Yang Ling was aware of the strategic intentions of the Military Commission. The Battle of Songhu lasted for three months, which broke the devil's dream of destroying China in three months. Now he wants to delay Nanjing for another three months. bedding.

Tang Shengzhi, the commander of the Nanjing Garrison, also vowed to defend Nanjing for three months and live with the city. However, in Yang Ling's view, all this is like a joke. Can Nanjing compare with Shanghai? It will only brew tragedy.

Seeing that Yang Ling didn't speak, Liu Ming, the staff officer, patted Yang Ling on the shoulder and said, "You don't have to be too pessimistic. Although the devils are attacking ferociously, our soldiers are not vegetarians, and they are all determined to die. It really doesn't work. Let's retreat." Let’s fight in the streets in the city, with the ammunition and food we have in reserve, we may not be able to inflict heavy losses on the devils.”

Yang Ling raised his head and looked at the smoky sky, muttering to himself: "I hope so."

Now he can only hope that the old smokers can get enough ferries, and he has tried his best.

As Liu Xing said, as soldiers, they think so much and can't do it. The only thing they can do now is to fulfill their duties and have a clear conscience.

"The Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun is a great honor. I really envy you kid. After the battle is over, you have to buy me a drink later." Liu Ming changed the subject with a smile.

Yang Ling looked down at the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal that Liu Xing personally wore for himself. It was bought by the lives of countless brothers. He took it off, held it in his hand heavily, looked at it, and finally put it carefully in his pocket.

"Okay, I'll treat you to a drink after the battle is over."

Liu Ming laughed, "Hey, that's right." He was still optimistic, not knowing that this battle would last for a long, long time.

Yang Ling took a deep breath, he has done everything he can do now, the war is still going on, his brothers are still waiting for him, he has to continue to lead them to fight, so that he has a clear conscience.

Yang Ling bid farewell to Liu Ming, the staff officer, and returned to the temporary position of the guerrilla camp.

"Battle Commander, what's our next mission?" When the company commanders saw Yang Ling returning, they immediately gathered around and asked.

"Officer Liu is considerate of us, let us temporarily evacuate to the Daguang Road area to rest and wait for orders."

Before Yang Ling could finish his words, the brothers around him burst into cheers of excitement. They had been fighting with their lives on this battlefield all day, and being able to withdraw was great news for them.

Seeing these cheering brothers, Yang Ling sighed in his heart. These brothers traveled all the way to the anti-Japanese front line, and spent all day in the trenches fighting against the devils. They didn't have the slightest complaint, and they were able to withdraw for a while to rest Can make them happy, the Chinese owe them too much.

Taking advantage of the gap before changing defenses, Yang Ling took out the Baoding Medal entrusted to him by Liu Xing to award meritorious brothers, and prepared to award it to them to boost morale.

Qin Shou, Liu Yidao, Lao Yanqiang, Yang Dashu and others all fought back from the Shanghai battlefield with Yang Ling. They killed countless enemies during this period, and they were awarded medals this time.

Under Yang Ling's order, Lao Yanqiang and Yang Dashu went to collect the ferry with the Jiangbei guerrillas, so this time Yang Ling was going to award medals to Qin Shou and Liu Yidao first.

During the war, everything was kept simple, and the award ceremony was held in a dilapidated courtyard. It stands to reason that this should be awarded by the superior commander, but the guerrilla battalion is now directly under the Garrison Command, Liu Xing entrusted Yang Ling, and Yang Ling had to award the award on his behalf.

The award ceremony was simple, and about [-] people participated in the guerrilla battalion, including the company commander of the squad and some veterans.

Yang Ling stood on the steps, holding the box in his hand, and the brothers standing in the yard all guessed what was inside.

"It can't be a bounty, right? I killed three devils just now, so I should be able to get a lot of money." Qin Shou, a money fanatic, had already begun to fantasize about receiving the bounty.

Wang Huzi curled his lips and said: "How much money can be contained in such a small box, I guess [-]% are medals."

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"quiet!"

Yang Ling stood on the steps and spoke. He said nothing in the camp, and the brothers respected him, so needles could be heard in the yard immediately.

"Qin Shou!"

"Here!" Qin Shou replied subconsciously, but he looked around and called him alone, and suddenly felt a little guilty again.

"Exit!"

Qin Shou bit the bullet and stood in front of Yang Ling, feeling a little apprehensive.

Yang Ling looked serious, took out the fourth-class Baoding Medal from the box, walked up to Qin Shou and put it on his chest. Looking at the iron plate on his chest, Qin Shou was already guessing how much it was worth. money.

"Captain Qin Shou is brave and fearless, not afraid of sacrifice, and has outstanding achievements. With the approval of the Military Committee of the National Revolutionary Army, he is specially awarded a fourth-class Baoding Medal as a token of appreciation. I hope that Captain Qin Shou will continue to work hard..."

Hearing Yang Ling's words, Qin Shou was dizzy. Before he could react, the brothers below were already cheering for him happily. It's not easy to get a medal. They were full of envy for Qin Shou.

Qin Shou saluted Yang Ling amidst the cheers of the crowd, and happily returned to the queue. Looking at the medal pinned to his chest, he puffed up his chest, mother, I am a hero too.