The heavens start from Changjin Lake

Chapter 655: Baoshan City is in Crisis

One battle directly wiped out [-] to [-] percent of the elite of the Kuomintang. The most direct impact was to change the Japanese army's plan to invade China, making the "north to south" combat plan that was originally relatively easy to implement become more difficult. The larger "from east to west", at the same time, attracted the Japanese army to Shanghai, delaying the Japanese army's attack on Wuhan, thus comprehensively shattering the Japanese army's arrogant plan of "subjugating China in March".

So many people died in this battle, resulting in this result.Xia Yuan's mood suddenly became heavier. As he smoked a cigarette, his thoughts began to fly.

His mind is smart. How would he take a stance to resist the Japanese army if it were him?

It's a pity that these have become history and are destined to be unchangeable.

The heavy rain was pouring, just like this war, and the eyes were dark. The resting scholar, Zheng Dayong and Xiao Liu probably couldn't imagine how the Battle of Songhu would end in the future.

That night, an unexpected guest came in the pouring rain.

Li Youcai.

Xia Yuan was very surprised that Li Youcai was able to find him.

Li Youcai was followed by several soldiers, wearing dark raincoats, stepping on the muddy water on the ground, and strode over.

"Xia Yuan, you can make it easy for me to find you."

"What are you doing here?" Xia Yuan smoked a cigarette and motioned for him to sit next to her.

Li Youcai's arrival woke up Xiaoliu and Zheng Dayong. They held guns and looked at Li Youcai, feeling tight in their hearts. It was not a good thing for this guy to come.

"I have a mission and I have to look for you." Li Youcai said: "I have been looking for you all day, and I have searched several surrounding villages. Later, I met a soldier from the Third Company and said that I had seen you here. I came here looking for you, I didn’t expect you to actually be here.”

"The front line has collapsed. I must retreat with these soldiers, not to mention that one of my brothers was seriously injured." Xia Yuan glanced at the scholar and sighed helplessly.

If you are on the Korean battlefield and touch the Yankees' positions, you will be able to get quite a lot of supplies casually.

But the Japanese army is different. They are poorer than the Americans. There are many hidden sentries at night, and people are more cautious than the Americans. Even if someone wants to pretend to be them, it will not be easy for them to touch the Japanese positions. Japanese soldiers are generally taller. Around 1.6 meters, that is, after the end of World War II, soldiers were used to restore the population and increase genes.

If I, a 1.8-meter tall man like me, really want to pass by, I will look very obtrusive and will definitely attract the attention of the Japanese. It will be difficult not to be exposed.

Coupled with the defeat of the front line and the Japanese pursuit, Xia Yuan was worried about handing the scholar to the field hospital.

"Anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics!" Li Youcai took out the powdered medicine wrapped in oilcloth from the pocket of his raincoat and placed it in front of Xia Yuan.

"No reward for no merit, are there conditions?" Xia Yuan did not reach out to take it immediately.

"I won't mince words with you. That's not what martial arts practitioners do." Li Youcai said directly: "The battalion commander just received information that the Japanese army has captured Baoshan West Street and completed the siege of Baoshan. The First Division came with reinforcements If you can’t rush there, Shangfeng wants you to go to Baoshan City.”

Baoshan City was defended by Yao Ziqing's third battalion, relying on the solid fortifications built by the city wall. In a short period of time, the Japanese army was unable to capture Baoshan City. Baoshan West Street is a long street extending from Baoshan City, stretching for several miles. , there are houses and towns all along the way.

At around 60 o'clock in the morning on the 17th, the Japanese Tiangu Detachment, with the support of tanks, cooperated with the Japanese No. 30 Eighth Regiment, launched a fierce attack on the No. 17 Brigade No. [-] Third Regiment of the National Army who was guarding the Long Street. The No. [-] Brigade Unable to resist, except for a few troops who withdrew from Baoshan City, the rest of the troops retreated to the line of Sitang River Highway Bridge.

Li Youcai looked at the medicine wrapped in oilcloth and said to Xia Yuan: "You know the situation of the [-]th Battalion. The defense line of the [-]st Battalion has basically collapsed. The mission of containing the enemy has been unable to be achieved, but Shangfeng knows Your presence, a powerful marksman, will have outstanding performance on the battlefield. The Japanese counterattack was very fast. The [-]th Brigade could not resist it, and the [-]th Division could not stop it. But once the treasure mountain was lost, Wu Song was completely gone. ”

"Let me go to Baoshan?" Xia Yuan frowned, a little confused as to why he was asked to go to Baoshan.

"The marksman Xia Yuan, during the Luodian offensive and defensive battle, led the new soldiers to kill four Japanese detachments and rushed out of Luodian. Then during the attacks on Linjiazhai and Qiaojiazhai, he shot and killed the Japanese machine gunners and eliminated a large number of Japanese troops. , giving the attacking troops a chance."

"The Sitang River defense line single-handedly resisted a small group of Japanese attacks, causing heavy casualties to the Japanese."

"You are now the well-deserved marksman of the [-]th Brigade, hero. This morning, your deeds have been learned by the brigade commander. The brigade commander reported your matter to the division headquarters, and everyone is aware of your existence. "

Li Youcai admired him very much: "Xia Yuan, you are very powerful. You are the most powerful soldier I have seen in the years of being in the army. There is no one. You can stand alone. Shangfeng took a fancy to your ability, and the Battle of Baoshan The stakes are high, Shangfeng has mobilized troops and sent the most elite troops to support Baoshan, but you also know the situation, we can’t get in."

"So, you thought of me when you went to the peak?"

Xia Yuan smiled. He planned to take Zheng Dayong to the Japanese camp and steal some things. He didn't expect that what he did would cause a sensation so quickly.

His thoughts wandered about the Battle of Baoshan. The Battle of Baoshan was quite tragic. All the national soldiers who defended Baoshan City were wiped out, and only one person withdrew from Baoshan City.

What could I have done in the past?To die?
Li Youcai nodded: "This matter is of great importance, Xia Yuan, I hope you won't refuse."

Xia Yuan looked at the medicines on the ground and fell into deep thought.

"Brother Yuan, don't go, I can still hold on." The scholar heard the conversation between the two, especially when the Japanese army surrounded Baoshan City. At this time, Baoshan was already isolated and helpless.

Although the First Division had arrived, the position left behind by the Sixth Division was so devastated that it was impossible to advance the position.

Xia Yuan suddenly raised his head, "Okay! I'll go!"

The reason why he agreed was not for anything else, but for all the officers, soldiers and generals in Baoshan City.

The Battle of Baoshan was extremely brutal. In just one day, Baoshan City fell, and all the soldiers in the city lived and died with their positions. On the evening of the [-]th, a unit tried to break out, but the entire army was still destroyed.

Xia Yuan is a patriotic person who experienced the Korean battlefield and was deeply moved by the bravery and fearlessness of the martyrs.The fighting will of the soldiers at the bottom of the national army is admirable.

It’s not a bad idea to risk your way to Baoshan.

"This time, the journey is dangerous and bound to be dangerous. I have been asked by Shangfeng to bring you a platoon. The [-]th Battalion does not have many troops to mobilize. This platoon has been pieced together from various companies. You Don’t dislike it, there are three Czechs, one Type [-], five thousand rounds of machine gun ammunition, and seven boxes of grenades.”

Li Youcai said: "The platoon organization has been canceled and changed to a special operations team. You will be the captain. This is the captain's shoulder badge."

He took out the sewn epaulette from his pocket and handed it to Xia Yuan.

"I didn't expect that Shangfeng would value me so much. Special Operations Brigade. When did this team appear? How come I have never heard of it." Only the Japanese army proposed the name of the Special Operations Brigade, and the Shanghai defenders were The Marine Corps has a very special name. It has a special forces style. Later, the Japanese army did form a special operations brigade, which was well-equipped and specialized in carrying out special tasks.

Now this special operations brigade actually appeared in the national army, which really surprised Xia Yuan.

Although they only have one platoon of troops, the weapons and equipment are luxurious. Three Czechs, one Type [-], [-] rounds of machine gun ammunition, and seven boxes of grenades. This is already the configuration of a company.

At least what Li Youcai said was enough to show his determination to reach the peak.

"The journey is critical this time. You must reach Baoshan before dawn." Li Youcai said.

"Are you kidding!?" Xia Yuan frowned when he heard this. It was already early in the morning and he was heading to Baoshan with a platoon of troops. Not to mention the long distance, the Japanese defense line on the road alone was not something he could do. Resolve cleanly.

Isn't it a joke to arrive before dawn?
"The current situation in Baoshan is different from the past. The defenders in the city have suffered heavy casualties and lack of troops. The Japanese reinforcements have arrived. They captured Baoshan West Street yesterday. Today's goal is Baoshan. If we don't arrive before dawn, Baoshan's safety will be lost. Cover, you simply can’t break through the Japanese defense line.”

What Li Youcai said was so reasonable that Xia Yuan could not refute it.

"The journey is long, and there are heavy Japanese guards along the way. Let alone a platoon, a company, a battalion, or even a regiment, I can't defeat it. No matter how sophisticated the weapons and equipment are, what's the use."

Xia Yuan said: "Evacuate all these people, I can go by myself."

Hearing this, Li Youcai's eyes widened, "You are just joking. Even if one person passes, what will happen?"

"Then you ask Battalion Commander Zhang to lead a platoon there, tonight." Xia Yuan's eyes were cold, and he threw the medicine on the ground to Li Youcai and said, "I am a human, not a god, and I can't do this. "

"Xia Yuan, you..." Li Youcai stammered and said helplessly: "This platoon already has all the troops we can use."

"This is not a human problem. It will be useless no matter how many people you give." Xia Yuan shook his head and said, "Do you think it is possible to pass through the Japanese blockade and reach Baoshan? The Japanese troops in front of us are roughly estimated to be two How many Japanese troops are there in the direction of Baoshan? They rely on the remains of buildings to build fortifications. I can't defeat it with a platoon of people. Even if you give me a tank, I can't defeat it. This is not The issue of reinforcements or not is not a human issue.”

"There is a huge disparity in military strength, weapons and equipment, and within a specified time."

"But one person will go over with reinforcements."

"It's useless, isn't it?"

"Correct."

"The platoon is going over for reinforcements. We encountered Japanese troops on the way, fighting, stragglers, and casualties. Have you considered these situations? We have to pass through the Japanese army's blockade and arrive within five hours, that is, before dawn. Treasure Mountain.”

Xia Yuan's eyes were cold, "What does Shangfeng think of me?"

"Xia Yuan!"

"Adjutant Li, I respect you as a martial arts practitioner. Don't talk to me about such nonsense again." Xia Yuan sneered.

It is an impossible task for him to lead a platoon of only 30 people through the enemy's blockade and reach Baoshan within a limited time. Even he himself may not be able to do it.

Li Youcai left and kept the medicine to repay Xia Yuan for what he did on the front line.

"Brother Yuan." The scholar was very moved. Xia Yuan went to support Baoshan for medicine. He didn't know where Baoshan was, but listening to the conversation between the two, he could basically understand that Baoshan's situation was quite critical.

"Brother Yuan, is the situation in Baoshan really that serious?" Zheng Dayong asked.

"It's very serious. Tomorrow, the Japanese army will launch an attack on Baoshan. It won't take long to break Baoshan. Only one of the defenders in the city survived. The rest of the soldiers will live and die with the position. They are well-deserved national heroes."

When talking about the defenders in Baoshan City, Xia Yuan's tone contained a hint of admiration.

Zheng Dayong was speechless, "Brother Yuan, do you still want to go?"

"It depends on the situation. According to this trend, I'm afraid it's too late to go." Xia Yuan flicked the cigarette butt into a puddle of mud. When the red-lit cigarette butt touched the muddy water, it went out with a chirp.

That night, no one wanted to sleep. Xia Yuan was lucky. He didn't know much about the situation in Baoshan. He only knew that after the fall of Wusongkou, a large Japanese army attacked Baoshan and bombarded Baoshan City. In just one day, they Capture Baoshan.

Now it is the [-]th, the coast of Sitang River is lost, the Japanese army has completely occupied Wusong, and it is only a matter of time before they attack Baoshan.

Either today or tomorrow.

After Li Youcai left, he never came back.

A dim light appeared in the distant sky, and Li Youcai did not come back until dawn.

Zhang Guangqi thought that Xia Yuan was powerful in combat, but had a somewhat arrogant nature. After hearing Li Youcai's vivid description, his favorable impression of Xia Yuan dropped again and again, "Let's leave this matter aside for the time being. Just send someone to Baoshan at will. It's a pity that I was left in vain." So much effort was wasted trying to introduce him.”

Li Youcai nodded.

Zhang Guangqi added: "Li Youcai, issue a new order to Xia Yuan, asking him to go to Qiaoping."

"Bridge flat?" Li Youcai's heart moved. It was the front line for a direct confrontation with the Japanese army. It was also the location of the [-]th Company of the [-]st Battalion, which was the back-breaking force. It blocked the Japanese army. The [-]th Company suffered heavy casualties, and the superiors issued a fatal order not to retreat even half a step. , this is to be nailed to the position seven times in a row.

Sending Xia Yuan there is somewhat intriguing.

Li Youcai thought for a moment and responded: "Yes!"

After leaving the battalion headquarters, his face darkened. Did he know the situation in Qiaoping? Let Xia Yuan go to Qiaoping, not to stop the Japanese army, but to die.

At this moment, the sky was already shimmering, and messy gunshots and cannons were heard from far away. The sound was rumbling, far away, spreading layer by layer, like ripples on the surface of a lake. Round and round.

(End of this chapter)