Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 692: Lonely Army

Yan Xishan, who had been beaten to pieces by the Japanese and was dizzy, had lost all his last capital. He was surrounded by more than 8,000 weak soldiers, surrounded by Japanese wolves and tigers who bit him and refused to let him go.

The northwest region is like a frightened bird,

When he had no choice but to eat or drink, he had no choice but to ask Tang Qiuli for help. Tang Qiuli played right into his heart. He racked his brains and tried his best, even at the risk of losing Shanxi, and made dangerous moves.

Isn't it just for the current result?

Yan Xishan quickly called back and agreed to follow the arrangements of Vice Chairman Tang. Tang Qiuli smiled coldly and said he was sensible. Otherwise, he would be left to fend for himself and become a lonely ghost. He ordered the remaining troops of the Jin army to stay in Jin.

Northwest meander or Bao

When the German area crossed the Yellow River to the west, the Dingbian Garrison District would send troops to respond and send Yan Xishan, a roly-poly who had dominated the political arena of the Republic of China for many years, to Dingbian. He was really afraid that Liu Hanzhang and Bai Chucai would not be the opponent of this old and cunning Yan Xishan.

To this end, he formulated a sixteen-character policy for Yan Xishan's resettlement for Liu Hanzhang and Bai Chucai, "Respect but not use him, strictly prevent changes, remove the salary from the bottom of the cauldron, clean the water and dry the fish", and hang them high to prevent Yan Xishan from thinking too much about him.

The generals and the thousands of remaining soldiers were gradually transferred away

, he is left alone, it is interesting to see how he plays. Chairman Chiang has put Zhang Hanqing in indefinite confinement, and he has Yan Xishan, a once famous man, in his hands. Politics is something that has some

At the time I really couldn't explain what was going on.

After solving the stumbling block of Yan Xishan, Tang Qiuli felt much relieved. He was worried about Mei Ling's safety, and his mood became cheerful. Suddenly he thought of Mei Ting and quickly told her to see a military doctor immediately. If she was sick, she should not delay.

Yes, Mei Ting is a little nervous, Tang Qiuli

Strange, what's wrong with this girl? Isn't she just seeing a doctor? Just as she was about to ask further, a staff officer came over and reported from the Eighth Route Army that a small group of Japanese troops were found at the Yongheguan Ferry. General Xiao Jinguang, director of the Eighth Route Army's rear rear area,

Teacher, please listen to the phone.

Did Okamura Neiji take the bait? Tang Qiuli was excited for a while. This old devil suffered a bloody blow at Wubao Ferry and had to find another way. This would be good. At least he had no plans to withdraw to Taiyuan within a few days.

He followed the staff member happily, without even finishing his meal. Looking at Tang Qiuli's back, Mei Ting smiled and shook her head, such a careless guy.

Mei Ting came close to her sister and asked in a low voice: "Sister, do you want to tell him?" Mei Ting's beautiful face turned red for no reason. She thought about it, shook her head and said, "He is busy organizing a battle, so we won't tell him."

He's adding to the chaos. Let's wait until the battle is over and make sure it's not accurate." Tang Qiuli, who had already walked away, couldn't hear the two wives' private conversations at all.

In the battle to defend the Yellow River, everything was going according to Tang Qiuli's plan. After talking to Xiao Jinguang on the phone, he asked the guards to use the Eighth Route Army troops from Yongguan, as usual, not to alert the small Japanese troops, but to deliberately let the small Japanese troops cross the river.

According to the reconnaissance, taking the mountain road from Liulin to Yongheguan, which is hundreds of miles away, Okamura Neiji could not reach the Yongheguan ferry in three to five days even if he mobilized his troops.

He has mobilized about 80,000 elite troops from all the units participating in the war, and formed seven new field brigades. Except for Sun Zhenbang's regiment, the rest are the Dingbian local armed forces who participated in the battle and performed outstandingly. This is what Tang Qiuli gave

The feast prepared by Okamura Neji, once

The troops outflanking the rear route were in place, and Okamura Yingji failed to cross the river to advance westward. When he retreated to Taiyuan, the seven newly formed field brigades would cross the Yellow River eastward, encircle the Japanese army from the east and west, and strive to capture most or all of the Japanese army.

, annihilated in the Luliang Mountains and southwestern Shanxi.

The troops marched into their respective designated areas according to the plan. Mei Ling, who worried about Tang Qiuli, was in a bad situation. He and a platoon of students had been pursued by three squadrons of Japanese troops for several days. Mei Ling

Ling and the six squad leaders who were temporarily transferred tried their best but could not completely escape the pursuit of the Japanese army. Later, Mei Ling almost suspected that there was a traitor among their team. The Japanese army had an extremely accurate grasp of their whereabouts, often just after taking a break.

, the Japanese troops behind caught up.

To make matters worse, the radio station and its operator were blown to pieces by a mortar shell during an encounter. They lost contact with the outside world and the troops. They were unable to even call for reinforcements. This was the first time the trainee platoon appeared.

Sacrifice, seeing that just now he was still alive and kicking

The comrades in arms turned into broken pieces in the blink of an eye. The students were no longer as passionate and confident as they were at the beginning. Mei Ling admitted that without the care of these six veterans with extremely rich combat experience, their fifty-one

People had long been surrounded and annihilated by the Japanese army.

Fighting all the way, walking all the way, retreating from Cang'erhui to Zhongzhuang, then to Hengjian, step by step retreating into the hinterland of Luliang Mountains, entering Guandi Mountain, and the mountainous areas around the North Wudang Mountains. The population is gradually sparse, and there are strange rocks everywhere.

The steep mountain peaks and very few trees provide no place for hiding or concealment. Standing on the hill, the telescope can see far away. Mei Ling believes that their figures will fall in the eyes of the chasing Japanese soldiers.

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In the past few days of fighting, three people in the platoon have been killed and eight injured. These are all classmates who get along day and night. Just closing their young eyes in front of them makes these students who have experienced war for the first time realize the real battlefield.

, it was never as passionate, as hot-blooded, and as simple as he imagined. Life could be lost at any time. Mei Ling even began to doubt whether he was right in insisting on taking on the task of covering.

If he hadn't persisted, the company commander would not have given the task to the cadet platoon, and no classmates would have sacrificed in front of his eyes. He was not afraid of death, but he was afraid that he would not be able to bring his comrades back to the spacious and bright classroom in Dingbian smoothly.

Looking at their parents and relatives, Mei Ling, who was originally relatively taciturn, spoke less. He lost weight and fought more fiercely. In every battle, he rushed to the front. In a battle yesterday, his back

Let the mortar shrapnel open a long wound.

Carrying the wounded with them, they climbed one mountain after another, which made the march more difficult. The sky darkened, and another night fell. The team serving as the vanguard found a large cave in front, which could hide many people. The exhausted students

I'm excited, I can have a good sleep tonight, the damn little devil shouldn't be found here.

When they arrived at the entrance of the cave, these children, who were still 16 years old, were about to get in when they were stopped by several squad leaders. Mei Ling also called everyone to stop. He knew what the veterans meant. If this was a cave without an exit, once

If the Japanese army discovers it, the whole platoon will be blocked inside and unable to get out. As long as the Japanese army sets up a machine gun at the entrance of the cave, no one can escape. Even if they are not treated as living targets, they will starve to death inside. How about that?

It's almost like seeking death.

Everyone stopped at the entrance of the cave in confusion. Two veterans took four students in to explore the way. Mei Ling was busy arranging sentries. He did not expect that this cave would not be discovered by Japanese soldiers. He only hoped to take advantage of the weakness of the Japanese soldiers who were not good at fighting at night.

, strive for a good rest

After resting for a night, he regained his strength. To be honest, Mei Ling didn't have any plans in mind about what to do next. He also commanded the entire platoon to use the difficult terrain to conduct an ambush, cutting off the path of the pursuing troops, and taking the opportunity to get rid of these tarsals.

The Japanese soldier of Bone Maggot.

But the Japanese army seemed to have clairvoyance and ears for the wind. When they arrived at the ambush site, they were not fooled at all. They fired grenade launchers and mortars for a burst, and then sent troops to search along the two wings. The ambush failed, and there was still the danger of being flanked from both sides.

He had no choice but to withdraw from the battle. After doing this several times, Mei Ling gave up the idea, but he still had a question, what was the problem?

The comrades who explored the path came back and finally brought back good news. This cave is very big. There are big holes within small holes, like a maze. There is also a stream inside. There is a mountain wind blowing in the cave. There should be another exit.

Afraid of worrying everyone, he didn't go further in. It turned out to be a good place. Meiling discussed it with the six squad leaders and decided that the troops would camp in the cave tonight.

Taking in the cool spring water, he ate a few mouthfuls of the remaining dry food. Mei Ling leaned on the rock. Although he was extremely exhausted, his muscles ached all over his body, and his eyelids were trembling, his brain couldn't stop at all. What happened in the past few days

Everything was going through his mind like a movie, leaving him completely sleepless.

The low hum of the mountain wind passing through the treetops, the gentle breathing of the comrades on guard at the cave entrance came to his ears dimly and far away, and the sound of spring grass budding on the hillside was heard clearly. Mei Ling was startled, thinking that he was

While dreaming, Mei Ling suddenly opened her eyes. Everything was the same as before, including the slight snoring of her comrades and the pained moans of the wounded who were deliberately suppressed. Mei Ling closed her eyes again.

Tomorrow, what will it be like tomorrow? It will be nothing more than continuing to be chased by the Japanese army. He sighed, if only his brother-in-law were here, he would definitely have a way. Every word Tang Qiuli said to him was in his ears.

While thinking about it, he quietly recalled the conversation he had with his brother-in-law in the study after he proposed to his second sister at his home in Dingbian.

Tang Qiuli's wise eyes, calm demeanor, and an indifferent smile appeared in front of him again. Although Tang Qiuli was only a few years older than Meiling, in Meiling's mind, he, as his brother-in-law,

But he is like a mentor, a wise man and a senior. He is also the idol he follows and the goal he pursues.

By the way, my brother-in-law said, never let yourself fall into a passive situation at any time. Even if it is so, you must find a way to reverse it and turn passive into active. Otherwise, you will only suffer defeat and lose your life. In Mei Ling's heart,

Suddenly, he had a very strange idea. He wanted to see what the Japanese soldiers not far from them were doing in this dark mountain night.

Dominated by this strange thought, Mei Ling could no longer sleep. He suddenly became excited, maybe he would find something he hadn't discovered yet. He opened his eyes wide, and it took him a while to adapt to the darkness in front of him. He groped towards the place where the six squad leaders were resting.

Walk to the place.

(To be continued)