Rise From Eight Hundred

Using the telegram to trick the Japanese army, they successfully withdrew from Songjiang and left the Japanese 10th Army, which was about to pursue them, behind by dozens of kilometers. These were all tactical victories.

But this did not mean that this exhausted army was safe.

Because China had lost air supremacy in the southeast.

The Japanese reconnaissance planes rumbling overhead brought a huge threat from the air.

This was not only clear to Tang Dao and Lei Xiong who saluted each other, but also to Lieutenant Generals Wu and Guo who were following the main force of the Songjiang defenders five or six miles away.

Withdrawing from Songjiang got rid of the siege of the Japanese infantry, but at the same time put the entire Songjiang army in another danger.

In the open wilderness, there were no fortifications to resist aircraft bombing.

The Songjiang defenders originally had two infantry divisions of the 67th Army and the special forces regiment, baggage battalion, anti-aircraft battalion, mountain artillery battalion, and field artillery battalion directly under the 67th Army, five infantry companies of the 43rd Army, and the Songjiang Security Regiment, with a total strength of more than 33,000 people. After four days and nights of fierce fighting with the Japanese Tenth Army, more than 7,000 people were killed in the entire army, not counting the lightly wounded, and more than 3,000 people were seriously injured, with an actual reduction of 10,000 people.

Compared with the war losses of more than 15,000 in the past, it has been reduced by one third, and the results have been expanded several times, so the record is naturally brilliant.

However, the more brilliant the record, the more the Japanese will hate them, and the less likely they will let them go easily.

Not only will the Tenth Army, which has already noticed the abnormality, pursue them relentlessly, but the Japanese fighter planes that have almost dominated the entire Songhu sky will never let the entire Songjiang army escape like this.

The 3,000 seriously injured people have become the main reason for slowing down the retreat of the main force.

Before deciding to evacuate Songjiang, Lieutenant General Wu issued a death order that all units must not abandon a seriously injured soldier, and even if he still has a breath left, he must be carried away.

This military order certainly made the wounded burst into tears, but in fact, many military experts in the future will think it is extremely stupid.

In order to prevent unnecessary losses, the 67th Army's baggage battalion, which had few trucks, was hidden in Tianma Mountain, ten kilometers away from Songjiang City.

Pack horses are needed to carry various heavy equipment, and the wounded can only be transported by manpower.

The Songjiang defenders usually need four or even six soldiers to take turns to carry a seriously injured soldier, and the soldiers also have to carry individual equipment and rations weighing more than ten kilograms.

The marching speed was seriously slowed down, which was absolutely fatal for a unit that urgently needed to evacuate the pursuit of the Japanese army.

From midnight to 8 a.m., the entire Songjiang army walked for a full eight hours without sleep, but only walked a mere 60 miles. This was because Lei Xiong, who received the telegram, dispatched his last seven trucks, and the ten trucks of the 67th Supply Battalion hidden in Tianma Mountain helped transport more than 600 wounded.

If they had moved forward lightly, the Songjiang defenders, who knew the danger, could have run 80 miles in these eight hours. At this time, the main force might have passed the Baihegang Bridge and headed towards Kunshan.

"Sir, if it was for survival, then why did we come to Songjiang? If we abandon them today, then anyone can abandon us with the same reason in the future." This was Tang Dao's answer without hesitation when facing the two commanders who were in a dilemma at the command center. "Any army that wants to become a strong army must not abandon or give up. This must become the creed of every soldier!"

Tang Dao said it all. Since everyone chose to come to Songjiang, they were ready to die. Taking 3,000 seriously wounded soldiers on the road was nothing more than embarking on the road to death. The two commanders did not hesitate and made a decision that many military experts who only considered it from a tactical perspective thought was stupid.

If they only rely on abandoning the wounded and baggage to escape, this army that only wants to survive, even if it has created glory, it is only a short-term peak, and will become a mediocre army from now on.

Because the soldiers who personally abandoned their surviving brothers and let the Japanese invaders slaughter them will never use their full strength again, and they are afraid that they will be abandoned.

What soldiers fear most is not dying on the battlefield, but betrayal, betrayal by their comrades who once thought they could protect them.

And for China, which is in dire straits at this time, does it need a mediocre army?

The "mediocre army" that collapsed at the first blow could only become a burden that wasted food and military pay.

For the two lieutenant generals of the army who were determined to serve their country, falling was more terrible than death.

It would be better to go on the road together, even if that road was a dead end, as long as one person could survive, the spirit of this army that had fought the Japanese invaders in the lonely city would be passed on.

The battlefield was the chessboard of the commanders of both sides, but the soldiers were not just chess pieces. The two lieutenant generals of the army had made the most correct choice.

However, whether right or wrong, they had to face another difficult problem.

How this army, which still had more than 20,000 people, could deal with the threat from the air, especially on this relatively clear day, was the most difficult.

The soldiers who had marched for more than 8 hours were already exhausted. When the order to rest was conveyed, more than half of them sat down on the spot, and even the Japanese reconnaissance planes flying high in the sky did not make them move.

Lei Xiong brought a group of backbones from the Fourth Camp to welcome Tang Dao. Tang Dao, who served as the battalion commander of two battalions, was followed by officers of the rank of second lieutenant or above in the security battalion.

If nothing unexpected happens, the two battalions will fight side by side before officially leaving the battlefield.

The Sihang Camp has a great reputation, but many people in the Guard Camp saw them for the first time except Tang Dao. They felt both admiration and curiosity for the dozen colleagues standing as straight as pine trees in front of them.

However, in addition to introducing the two deputy battalion commanders, Tang Dao had not introduced them to each other before the Japanese reconnaissance plane flew over.

"Old Lei, can you still fight?" Tang Dao looked up at the small Japanese aircraft looming in the clouds and asked suddenly.

"Haha, battalion commander, you have to ask the little devil first if he dares to come." Lei Xiong raised the corners of his mouth with a relaxed look on his face.

Then, he suddenly turned his head and looked at the platoon leaders and squad leaders behind him who had come to greet Tang Dao with him. His voice was like thunder: "Brothers, just now the battalion commander asked us if we can still fight. What did you say?"

"Fight!" Leng Feng took a step forward.

His eyes were sharp and his figure stood erect, like a spear about to be pierced.

"Fight!" Li Jijin followed closely.

Youzi, a former veteran, had been on the battlefield for many years without getting hurt. Although his eyes were not as sharp as Leng Feng's, they were a little more firm and steady.

"Fight!" Cheng Tieshou finally stepped out.

As a shooter who had fought against Japanese planes before, the tall and strong army lieutenant just stood there and a murderous aura rushed towards him.

The three most important officers under Tang Dao's command in the Sixing Camp have already expressed their attitude on this.

Tang Dao had obviously expected this statement. His expression remained unchanged, his forehead slightly turned, and he turned his eyes slightly to look at the officers of the security battalion standing behind him, "What do you say?"

"Without him, everyone in the guard camp will be at the command of the commander." Guo Shouzhi smiled calmly, and the scar on his face twitched with his muscles, making him look a little sinister.

"If the officer says you will do it, then do it for him." Master Zhuang glanced at the murderous officers and lieutenants of the Four Elements Battalion across from him, with a look of shamelessness on his face.

After picking his ears, his voice was quite low, but it was enough for people at the scene to hear: "That's right! Killing Japanese people can't be done just by having a loud voice."

What he meant was very obvious. What happened to the world-famous Four Elements Camp? My garrison camp in Songjiang is not bad, but you are the only one who is loud?

Although the former major and battalion commander of the security corps has become accustomed to cruel battlefields, his former gangster habits are still intact.

Lei Xiong narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at the officer who was wearing the uniform of a major of the security regiment with a face full of smoke. He was greeted by Zhuang Shisan's raised eyebrows.

This is even better.

Lei Xiong smiled and took the initiative to reach out to Zhuang Shisan: "Deputy Battalion Commander Zhuang, you are the deputy battalion commander, and I am also the deputy battalion commander. We are both working under the battalion commander to kill the Japanese invaders this time. We two brothers represent the two battalions." Get close first!”

"That's how it should be!" Zhuang Shisan stretched out his hand without fear.

Although Lei Xiong is an army that can fight hundreds of battles just by looking at his stance, and his fierce momentum is intimidating, but he never loses the battle, and Zhuang Shisanna, who has been in the arena for more than ten years, will show weakness.

Yang Xiaoshan and Erya both lowered their heads and collectively observed a moment of silence for this army major who did not know how to live or die.

Chief Lei is another perverted player in the Four Elements Camp besides Chief Tang, the number one pervert. Even Captain Leng Feng, who had defeated him one-on-three in hand-to-hand combat, kept a low profile when he met him on the training ground, for fear that this man would pick a fight with him. pick.

Sure enough, the two men's hands grasped each other and they exerted force at the same time in a tacit understanding.

Zhuang Shisan's face first turned red, then white, then black, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Apparently, his hand was going through something bad.

Lei Xiong raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

He was able to crush hard pecans with just the strength of his hand. When fighting a single Japanese soldier, he even broke the cervical spine of a Japanese infantryman. Even if he only used 60 to 70% of his strength at this time, he was not an ordinary person. Can withstand it.

If nothing else happens, this guy from the security team will take the initiative to withdraw soon.

However, for the sake of his colleagues, he would not press too hard, which was a small lesson to him.

Not everyone can yell in front of Si Xingying.

But obviously, the reality is somewhat different from what Lei Xiong imagined.

Master Zhuang was sweating profusely from the pain and looked a little embarrassed, but his eyes were still fierce, he didn't take the initiative to let go, and he just didn't say a word.

Lei Xiong's eyes flickered, he took the initiative to withdraw his hand, and raised his hand to salute: "We are now colleagues in the Four Lines Battalion and the Guard Battalion. Please take care of me, Brother Zhuang, in the future."

"That's necessary." Master Zhuang snorted and raised his hand in return.

The two had a secret battle, and Zhuang Shisan finally understood that the name Si Xingying was not for nothing, but that it was strong enough; and Lei Xiong also understood the reason why the battalion commander of the security regiment could become the deputy battalion commander of the security battalion. His strength Although he is a little weak, he will never give in.

No wonder Tang Dao could like a lot of security troops.

Tang Dao turned a blind eye to the secret battle between his two main officers.

The two forces want to merge together. If there is no collision, it will be a disaster.

Time is urgent now, otherwise Tang Dao will arrange for them to meet in person on the training ground.

In the military, you don't rely on words, you have to speak with your fists.

Obviously, he is quite satisfied with the result so far.

"Lao Lei, Lao Guo, Lao Zhuang, you and your brothers will get to know each other well. I'll go to the headquarters." Tang Dao turned around and left.

Erya and Xia Dayu quickly followed...

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