Rise From Eight Hundred

Chapter 130 People coming from the war zone

It had only been dark for less than an hour.

A middle-aged soldier and four heavily armed Chinese soldiers, escorted by four Western soldiers, crossed the barbed wire fence in the concession and descended into the cold Suzhou River.

The machine guns of the Western coalition forces located in the fortifications on the bank of the Suzhou River were aimed at the two wings of the Sihang Warehouse for the first time, showing that they attached great importance to this Chinese soldier.

Just looking at his gold-based collar badge, you can tell that he is a general.

 But obviously, that’s not the most important thing.

  The important thing is that it is the hope that the warehouse defenders can be ordered to retreat tonight.

Once something happens to him when he is shot with a machine gun by a Japanese lunatic, the Westerners in the concession will also go crazy.

 Fortunately, the Hokkaido fisherman major had already been privately instructed by his captain, so he chose to turn a blind eye and pretended not to see it, and missed the feat of killing a Chinese general.

Perhaps, even if he knew, he would choose to miss it!

 The 36th Infantry Regiment has long lost the will to fight, and just wants to end this almost suicidal offensive and defensive battle as soon as possible.

The warehouse defenders naturally knew about the huge movement of five people swimming across the Suzhou River. However, Shangguan Yun, who was in charge of the defense of the entire building, was still shocked when he pulled the people up to the second floor through ropes.

He did not expect that the chief of staff of the division would come to the warehouse in person. Fortunately, he had brought dry clothes when he came. Otherwise, it would not be a good look for a wet major general to lecture in front of nearly 400 officers and soldiers in the warehouse.

For the arrival of the chief of staff of the division, the Army Lieutenant Colonel was a little surprised but not too surprised, but respect was necessary.

After receiving Shangguan Yun's notice, he immediately came over with Yang Ruifu to greet him. He also notified the other four company commanders to come and meet with the commander.

 But the major general had a cold face the whole time. The four guards even kept their hands on the triggers of the MP28 submachine guns hanging on their chests and did not put them down for a moment.

That turned out to be a posture to prepare for mutiny.

Except for Tang Dao and Yang Ruifu, who knew a little bit about the inside story, the other four newly promoted majors looked at each other in confusion, wondering how they had offended this usually amiable major general and chief of staff.

It wasn't until he strode straight to the communications room and personally checked that the field radio could not be turned on because of insufficient battery power that his expression softened slightly.

“Come here, there is no tea, so I have to ask you to drink hot water.” The Army Lieutenant Colonel saw that this man’s expression softened, and he immediately waved outside to ask the orderly to pour some water.

"Okay, don't be miserable! I know it's not easy for you." The major general, who looked much more relaxed, sighed slightly, sat at the head of the conference table, and waved his hand for the other officers to sit down.

He glanced at the Army Lieutenant Colonel sitting beside him and said, "Zhongmin Na! Both you and your brothers are struggling to fight against the Japanese invaders here. Both my teacher and I know, but you..."

He paused for a moment and his face became a little more serious: "You must have received the military orders from the division headquarters and theater headquarters!"

"I"

The Army Lieutenant Colonel is an orthodox soldier after all, and having him fool him in front of his superiors is a bit hard to explain after all.

 “What? It’s been a whole day and you still haven’t thought of a good reason?” the major general snorted coldly.

"It is understandable that the field radio cannot be turned on and cannot receive military orders from the theater headquarters and division headquarters, but yesterday there were three waves of military commanders coming in succession, all with military orders stamped with the theater headquarters' seal and the passwords I personally dictated before leaving. , but what happened to them?"

 “He is here, but he is locked up!” A bitter smile appeared on the face of the Army Lieutenant Colonel.

“Senior, four days ago you and Shizuo strictly ordered our troops to guard Sihang Warehouse for seven days and nights, even if all our troops died in battle.

When the Japanese invaders have been unable to attack for a long time, our army suddenly received an order that was contrary to the previous military order. How dare I believe it easily?

Furthermore, in the early hours of this morning, after fire reconnaissance, the Japanese army had ambushed heavy machine guns in advance in the position near the river. It was clearly a premeditated ambush.

What's more, my brothers and I have decided to defend this place at all costs to inspire the determination of the entire Chinese nation to resist the war. I also hope that you will convey the determination of me and all the officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment to the division commander and the theater headquarters. The position is there. "The Army Lieutenant Colonel became more and more excited as he spoke. He stood up and straightened his body." Shangguan Yun seconded the proposal and vowed to follow the commander to the death! "

 “Deng Ying seconded the proposal to fight the Japanese invaders to the bitter end!”

“Shi Hao seconded the proposal and decided to coexist with Sihang Warehouse!”

Following the Lieutenant Colonel's statement, several company commanders who were greatly surprised to learn that the theater and division headquarters had ordered the withdrawal of troops from yesterday looked at each other and stood up collectively to express their support for the Lieutenant Colonel.

Obviously, although the lieutenant colonel of the army was transferred from the regiment attached (chief of staff) to the regiment deputy and acting commander only two months ago, his outstanding personality charm and commanding ability have been recognized by these grassroots officers, even if he is Wanting to lead everyone to the gate of hell, the grassroots officers were actually willing to follow.

Of course, the reason these soldiers truly dare and are willing to die for is not a single person, but a group of people.

Since the beginning of the war with the Japanese army, nearly ten thousand people have stood by the side of the battlefield under heavy artillery fire. Women in Tsing Yi sang at the muzzles of the Japanese invaders' guns. The people beat the blood-red war drums and sang in unison, "Big sword, fight against the Japanese invaders' guns." Cut off the head." This scene is the best shot in the arm for the soldiers.

 They may still die, but they are by no means alone.

Behind them, there are tens of thousands, millions or even tens of thousands of people standing. They are not fighting for military glory and officers. They are fighting for the country, the nation, and the Chinese people all over the world.

 They are soldiers, but they are also ordinary people.

  No matter how ordinary you are, you still have dreams in your heart, dreaming that one day you will no longer be ordinary.

 This battle made them feel that they might no longer be ordinary. They could feel the true respect and respect for the hero in the eyes of the beautiful reporter who should have been unattainable.

It turns out that they have the opportunity to become the national heroes mentioned in the play, and their names will also be written on the commemorative plaque of China’s victory in the Anti-Japanese War in the future.

 Supreme honor!

For this honor, I would rather sacrifice!

The major general's eyes slid over the faces of the officers who stood up and followed their commander to express their stance. What he saw was determination.

 Can't help but feel slightly moved.

As a soldier with more than 20 years of ups and downs in the officialdom, the Major General can certainly judge what is sincere and what is false. Needless to say, Xie Jinyuan, when he received the order to come to Sihang Warehouse a few days ago, the Major General We already know his intention to die and serve the country.

 But he did not expect that the young lieutenants in front of him, who were no more than 30 years old, were so determined to die.

Originally, he was very dissatisfied with the fact that the Sihang Warehouse Army refused to accept the military order in disguise and made him take the huge risk to come in person. Now, he somewhat understands their intentions.

These people really want to do something for the country and the nation! Even at the cost of his own life.

 On the battlefield, those who risk their lives are the most respectable, even if they are generals, they are no exception.

The major general stood up slowly, with admiration in his eyes, but a bitter smile on his face: "You are going to roast me, the chief of staff, on the fire, right?"

 “It’s too much trouble, sir!” the Army Lieutenant Colonel apologized.

 “Sit down first! The military order is here, you can read it for yourselves.” With a long sigh, the major general placed a piece of military order on Table Mountain, turned around and walked towards the window facing the concession, and remained silent for a long time.

Obviously, for this general, whether to retreat or not is also a dilemma. But he is just a wave in the big river of China. He can't even control his own destiny, let alone his subordinates. They are.

There are only four large handwritten characters on the military order: Withdraw troops tonight!

 (End of this chapter)