Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 991: Life and Death

On the east road of the Qiannan Defense Line, the main battlefield of the Duyun Defense Battle is at Xiyun Peak. This mountain with a radius of less than ten miles, because it is the defensive barrier of Duyun City, blocks the only way for Fengwen to attack the capital of Guizhou from the north, Guiyang.

It became the focus of competition between the 19th Army of the Central Army and the 15th Army of the Japanese Army.

After the arrival of the heavy artillery brigade that Yamashita Fengwen was expecting, he immediately launched a ferocious attack. From morning to nightfall, blood and flesh were flying everywhere in front of Xiyunfeng Mountain, the position was reduced to scorched earth, and the city of Duyun was almost in ruins. In just one day,

At that time, Chi Zifeng's brigade defending the Xiyunfeng position suffered more than two-thirds of its casualties.

Looking at the bomb craters everywhere, the flattened fortifications and trenches, the many collapsed blast holes, the dead and injured brothers lying on the flat ground, waiting for the wounded to be transported to the rear, Chi Zifeng, who has always been brave and good at fighting, also

He couldn't help but take a breath of air, and then he understood why Colonel Chu Tian, ​​Vice Chairman Tang's liaison officer, did not express any joy for the first victory at Xiyun Peak.

At that time, Chi Zifeng thought that Chu Tian was jealous. If the intensity of the Japanese artillery fire that time was a heavy rain, then this time it was strong winds and hail. The Japs' heavy artillery was really powerful. Many brothers were setting fire holes.

Here, they were beaten to death, and their journey was over. There were more than 6,000 people, and they were not injured and could still hold a gun, but they were only over 2,000. Tomorrow, how will we be able to defend Xiyun Peak tomorrow?

Arrange soldiers who can move, don't be afraid of hard work, build fortifications and trenches overnight, strengthen and repair the hole for blasting, Chi Zifeng, together with the rescue team transporting the wounded, took advantage of the night, followed the traffic trench, and returned to Duyun City. Regarding this road,

The traffic trench dug on the reverse slope of Xiyun Peak and connected to Duyun. Chi Zifeng himself believed that it was the smartest thing he had ever done in his life. The Japs' heavy artillery was so powerful that it was like hail, but the communication trench could not even hold a single shell.

Didn't fall behind either.

Chi Zifeng went directly to the group army headquarters. What he saw was the terrifyingly gloomy face of Commander Guo Huawen. He thought that the commander was in a bad mood because he was bombarded by Japs in Duyun City and suffered serious losses. He hesitated for a moment.

, stepped forward to comfort

He said: "Commander, there is nothing we can do about this. The little devils have too many cannons. I can't even see a complete straw stick on my position. The stones as big as millstones were blown into rubble."

As long as our people are still there, we are better than anything else."

Only then did Guo Huawen notice that Chi Zifeng had rushed back from the Xiyun Peak position. His favorite general had changed his appearance in one day. He was covered in dust and dirt, and his major general uniform was torn apart.

There were several large cuts, and vague blood stains could be seen on the shoulders. His face was covered in gunpowder smoke, as if he were digging for coal, and his two big eyes were particularly obvious.

Guo Huawen felt distressed for a while and said hurriedly: "Zifeng is back. Sit down quickly and drink water first. I'll ask the cooking team to get you some food." Chi Zifeng avoided talking about Chi Zifeng's consolation. Chi Zifeng smiled and said,

Said: "Commander said this, I am really hungry. I don't want to prepare any good food. Is there any wine? Give us a bottle. Commander, don't get angry. Are you going to fight? There are no immortals."

Guo Huawen couldn't bear it any longer and said: "Zifeng, do you know that that bastard Liu Zhi took advantage of our Xiyunfeng victory and went to Chongqing to ask for credit and reward from Chairman Chiang? The fifty-fifty reward from the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government was

Tens of thousands of yuan, all fell into his personal pocket, and he reported it to the police

The list of meritorious personnel presented to the Military Commission were all from their Eleventh Army, and they had nothing to do with us. That was fine. But Liu Zhi boasted to reporters that the victory at Xiyun Peak was due to him.

Those who win under their command, Zifeng, tell me, is there such a commander-in-chief?"

Chi Zifeng exploded at that moment and shouted loudly: "Commander, this is so fucking bullying. We brothers are risking their lives, but Liu Zhi is taking advantage from behind. No, Commander, I'm going to find Liu Zhi, I have to

You can't figure this out. If you piss me off, I don't care who the commander-in-chief is. I'll shoot him with one shot. I'll take the blame from the top. I, Chi Zifeng, will take care of it."

Guo Huawen shook his head helplessly and said: "Zifeng, please be patient. Liu Zhi ran away again. Just after the first shelling by the Japanese army, he asked me to send troops to escort him. If it weren't for the reporters from the Central News Agency, they told me the whole story.

, we are still kept in the dark." After saying that, he sighed deeply. Chizi walked around the room a few times, unable to breathe out. He kicked over a chair and gasped in anger.

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When Chi Zifeng sat back on the chair, Guo Huawen suddenly asked in a serious tone: "Zifeng, tell me the truth, can Xiyun Peak be defended?" Chi Zifeng said without hesitation: "Commander, as long as you give me

I replenished my troops and ammunition. Unless the little devil steps on my Chi Zifeng's body, otherwise, I can't even think of setting foot on Xiyun Peak. I came back all night just to ask the commander to replenish my troops. My troops can fight.

There are only more than 2,000 people.”

Guo Huawen gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, Zifeng, I will use all the wealth of our 19th Army Group and fight to the death with the little devils at Xiyun Peak. Even if we kill more than 80,000 of our brothers, we will not be able to do anything."

The little devil who had gained a lot of money was attacked by the Japanese in Duyun City.

Army artillery attack, civilian casualties are not small, the troops are in a high mood for war. If you have been defending Xiyun Peak, I will not change the commander. I will ensure that your troops are fully manned and replenished as needed. The entire army will regard you as Chi Zifeng as its leader.

The center, Xiyun Peak, will be left to you."

This is also the decision Guo Huawen made after painful thinking. If he abandons Duyun and retreats to the Fuquan line, the 19th Army can save most of its flesh and bones and avoid being completely consumed in the Xiyunfeng position. But can the government agree?

That Liu Zhi hated himself to the core. He was the first one who didn't let him go and ran away from the battle. He would be slapped on his head right away. If he stood up, he would die. If he retreated, he would die. He might as well fight to the death. Maybe

There is a glimmer of hope."

This topic was too heavy, and neither of them spoke anymore. A tragic atmosphere filled the headquarters. At this time, Chutian came in from outside. He had been busy in Duyun City all day today, and on the one hand, he was helping with rescue operations.

On the one hand, the injured citizen understood some of the situation of the 19th Group Army. He discovered that although the Japanese artillery bombardment caused heavy losses to Duyun, the fighting will of the officers and soldiers of the Central Army was unprecedentedly high. This discovery made

Chu Tian was very surprised.

After returning to his residence, he reported all these situations to the division commander Tang Qiuli who had arrived at the headquarters of the directly affiliated corps. Tang Qiuli called back, "We should not rush into joint operations. The time is not yet ripe. Gradually infiltrate our intentions into the army."

Guo Huawen, once the time comes, even if Guo Huawen is unwilling to join forces, I will still launch an all-out attack on Yamashita Fengwen's Fifteenth Army according to the plan."

Chu Tian was not sure what the timing the division commander was talking about. If he attacked the Japanese army now, it would not be possible to block Yamashita Fengwen here in Duyun. In fact, the time for Tang Qiu to leave was for the Japanese troops on the middle and west routes to continue to Guiyang.

In this way, we will be farther and farther away from Fengwen at the foot of the mountain. Even if we turn around and rescue, it will be too late. The battle for Duyun is in full swing.

Seeing Chu Tian come in, Guo Huawen and Chi Zifeng quickly gave up their seats. After more than ten days of contact, Chu Tian had been recognized by everyone at the 19th Army Headquarters. From being polite, cold and keeping a certain distance at the beginning, to now it is not right.

He retains any fighting situation, which is a change in understanding.

After Chu Tian sat down, Chi Zifeng asked impatiently: "Brother Chu, you have seen our posture today. The Japs' heavy artillery poses a great threat to us. I lost nearly a thousand brothers in one shelling. This

There is still an anti-cannon hole, otherwise we won’t be able to meet each other and wait for the commander to collect the corpse for me. Do you have any other clever tricks? We have to defend Xiyun Peak, right?"

Guo Huawen glared at Chi Zifeng in displeasure and said, "That's nonsense." Chi Zifeng smiled sheepishly. Chu Tian did not refuse and said, "I have some suggestions. When the Japanese army shells, we can send most of the troops

, hidden on the reverse slope of Xiyun Peak, with a small number of observation posts left. When the Japanese army charges, they will immediately enter the position. In this way, the damage caused by Japanese artillery fire to the troops can be minimized."

Chi Zifeng shouted, "What a good idea. Our bomb-proof cave cannot withstand the continuous bombardment of the Japanese heavy artillery. I was worried about this matter. The cave collapsed and the brothers were buried alive in it," Chu Tian continued:

"On the reverse slope, reserve the

For the second echelon, the strength is preferably two full regiments. Once the front is tight, it can immediately block the gap. It can also seize the opportunity and launch several counterattacks by the Japanese army. Xiyun Peak is so big, and the Japanese army can deploy its forces at one time.

It will be more than one division."

At this time, even Guo Huawen gave high-fives. That night, Chi Zifeng, who was given the opportunity by Chu Tian, ​​returned to Xiyun Peak with two additional regiments and sufficient ammunition. Not long after Chi Zifeng left, two fully formed regiments

The troops, led by the commander of the 175th Division, quietly entered the anti-slope position of Xiyunfeng, serving as the reserve team of the Chizi Feng Brigade, rushing to the front at any time.

At dawn the next day, the Japanese army began to attack again. As usual, it was an overwhelming artillery bombardment. Yamashita Fengwen had enough artillery shells. The supply line from Beibu Gulf to Duyun had been established, although it was constantly attacked by Shi Jinsheng's special agent battalion and special operations detachment.

, after all, it was still not possible to completely prevent the Japanese army from replenishing ammunition and supplies. After the bombardment stopped, the Japanese army of the three regiments launched a crazy and uninterrupted charge. After a day of bloody battle, the newly added soldiers of the Chizi Feng Brigade were almost lost.

All.

The 19th Group Army sent out thousands of people every day to fill the big hole in the Xiyunfeng position. Yamashita Fengwen was also crazy. Although the casualties of the Japanese army exceeded that of the Central Army, the crazy offensive momentum of the Japanese army did not slow down at all.

After seven days of non-stop fighting, the 19th Army had suffered more than 30,000 casualties.

There were only a few more corpses left by the Japanese army at the foot of Xiyunfeng Mountain. With high-intensity fighting and constant blood loss, the 19th Army was gradually showing signs of exhaustion. At the time of life and death, Guo Huawen could not sit still.

(To be continued)