I am God of War in Snow Leopard

Chapter 22 Obtain the gift package and be promoted to lieutenant colonel battalion commander!
Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the task and getting a big gift package.

On the former Japanese army position to the west of Liugong Temple, Xu Qingfeng was busy directing the collection of the remains of Liu Mancang and other fallen subordinates.

The system's notification sounded again in his ears.

However, Xu Qingfeng, who was still immersed in sadness, didn't immediately check what the gift package rewards were.

Instead, he personally carried Liu Mancang back to the rear of the 522nd Regiment's position and handed him over to specialized containment personnel.

Liu Mancang died to save himself, so it was right to give him a ride.

When sending Liu Mancang and other fallen subordinates back, Xu Qingfeng was officially appointed by Zhou Weiguo as the commander of the third battalion of our 522nd regiment.

As for the rank, it is still captain.

Because of his school-level military rank, Zhou Weiguo did not have the right to be promoted directly and had to report to his superiors.

However, it doesn't matter.

This did not delay Xu Qingfeng's appointment as the commander of the third battalion, in charge of one-third of the 522nd regiment's strength.

Because of Liu Gongmiao's battle, Xu Qingfeng and Jiulian stole the limelight.

The stunning and talented performance is enough to convince the entire 522nd regiment.

On the Japanese side, the national army's full-scale counterattack was still continuing.

The other main forces of the 9th Division were restrained.

Therefore, in a short period of time, it was not possible to deploy troops in time to retaliate and shell Liu Gongmiao and counterattack.

This gave the 522nd regiment a rare respite. It was approaching dawn and when the counterattack of the national army stopped across the board.

Zhou Weiguo and Xu Qingfeng led the officers and soldiers of the 522nd Regiment to repair several lines of defense in Liugongmiao.

And according to Xu Qingfeng's experience in the Jiulian position, he dug many anti-aircraft and anti-aircraft bunkers such as cat's ear holes.

This greatly improved the artillery and air defense capabilities of the 522nd Regiment.

Therefore, after dawn, the artillerymen of the 9th Division pulled out and launched a retaliatory bombardment against Liu Gongmiao.

The officers and soldiers of the 522nd Regiment did not suffer heavy casualties from the bombardment like before, which was horrific.

Located in the west of Liugongmiao Village, in the new frontier headquarters of the 522nd Regiment on the former Japanese field defense position.

Zhou Weiguo stood at the lookout, held up his binoculars, and observed the forward position in the village for a while.

Turning around, he cast admiring gazes at Xu Qingfeng and said, "Qingfeng, the cat ear piercing you came up with.

It's really useful. Soldiers can sacrifice a lot less because of this. "

The third battalion and the ninth company were supplemented by Zhou Weiguo.

But most of the troops came from the Sichuan Army and the Northwest Army that were previously supplemented by superiors to the 522nd Regiment.

In addition, the rest of the bloody battle before Jiulian required rest and adjustment.

Zhou Weiguo deployed the third battalion around the regiment headquarters as a reserve team.

Therefore, Xu Qingfeng was able to stay in the new regiment headquarters.

Facing Zhou Weiguo's praise, Xu Qingfeng smiled slightly and said: "There is no way to do this, but the devil suffered a big loss last night, and he will never let it go!

I'm afraid there's still a fierce battle waiting for us! "

While the two were chatting, a loud shout suddenly came from outside: "The master is here!"

Zhou Weiguo's expression froze when he heard this, and he quickly followed the sound.

I saw a middle-aged general wearing a straight lieutenant general's uniform, black leather boots, a steel helmet, and white gloves.

He walked in from outside the bunker with his head held high.

Followed by two school-level officers, and four burly guards armed with MP18 submachine guns.

When Zhou Weiguo saw this person, he immediately stepped forward to salute him and said, "Master seat!"

It turned out that the lieutenant general was none other than Wang Jingjiu, the commander of the 87th Division of the National Revolutionary Army at the time, and he also served as the commander of the 71st Army.

In the first phase of Huangpu, he participated in the Eastern Expedition, the Northern Expedition, and the Central Plains War, and made many military exploits.

At that time, he was an absolute disciple of the Son of Heaven, and the confidant of Captain Chang Kaishen, a direct general.

Therefore, he was able to take charge of the national government's ace guard force such as the 87th Division.

As far as the matter is concerned, Wang Jingjiu fought very bravely in the two Songhu battles.

However, in Xu Qingfeng's opinion, there is nothing particularly outstanding about his commanding ability and style.

This is not to belittle him, but the generals of the national army in this era generally have a poor understanding of military campaign tactical command and strategic vision.

This is caused by the limitations of the times!

In order not to arouse suspicion, Xu Qingfeng followed Zhou Weiguo and saluted forward, but did not speak.

Wang Jingjiu first returned the military salute, then looked up and down Zhou Weiguo and Xu Qingfeng behind him.

With a face full of relief, he said: "I heard that you took down Liu Gongmiao and wiped out a regiment of Japanese invaders.

I came here to take a look. "

Zhou Weiguo said quite proudly: "Go back to the division seat, the latest battle result statistics show that we not only wiped out the enemy's 35th Regiment, but also killed the cavalry and artillery they came to reinforce, a brigade each!"

"Really? That's great!" Wang Jingjiu was overjoyed when he heard the words, nodded and praised repeatedly: "Good fight, good fight!
I will definitely ask the army and the principal for your credit! "

"Fighting for the country, I don't seek promotion and wealth, I just hope to expel the Japanese invaders as soon as possible and return our mountains and rivers!"

Zhou Weiguo expressed his stance solemnly.

"Good job!" Wang Jingjiu nodded approvingly and muttered, "For promotion and fortune, please go to another place, don't enter this door if you are greedy for life and afraid of death!
Worthy of being my soldier of Whampoa! "

Zhou Weiguo asked: "Master, how about the counterattack in other directions? Are everything going well?"

The smile on Wang Jingjiu's face froze instantly, and he sighed: "I'm not afraid of your jokes, but last night's full-scale counterattack failed.

All troops suffered heavy casualties, only your 522nd regiment wiped out the enemy and took back Liu Gongmiao!

Achieved the planned goal! "

"Ah!" Zhou Weiguo couldn't help but look dim when he heard this, feeling quite helpless.

However, he turned to point at Xu Qingfeng behind him, and said to Wang Jingjiu: "Master, this time our department can complete the task and successfully take Liu Gongmiao.

It all depends on the Ninth Company led by Xu Qingfeng. Without their heroic fighting, it would be difficult for us to recapture Liu Gong Temple! "

At that moment, Zhou Weiguo general Xu Qingfeng led the ninth company of less than 40 people and sneaked in alone.

The heroic deeds of attacking the Japanese army headquarters and using the poison gas bombs taken from the Japanese army to severely damage the enemy's reinforcements were repeated to Wang Jingjiu.

After Wang Jingjiu finished listening, he couldn't help but look at Xu Qingfeng.

He asked Xu Qingfeng respectfully, "Are you also from Huangpu?"

Xu Qingfeng replied neither humble nor overbearing: "Huangpu 10th Phase 1st Infantry Corps!"

"The younger generation is to be feared! The younger generation is to be feared!" Wang Jingjiu nodded and praised: "Well done, both you and Zhou Weiguo are great, you are worthy of being my disciple of Huangpu!

It has greatly increased the prestige of our Huangpu soldiers! "

"Master, now that the counterattack has failed across the board, what is the task of our regiment?" Zhou Weiguo suddenly realized a very serious problem.

The other troops failed to counterattack and all retreated to their original positions.

Although their 522nd Regiment recaptured Liu Gong Temple, it became a protruding point on their own defense line.

If nothing else, the Japanese army, which had suffered heavy losses, would regard this protruding part as a thorn in their flesh and wished they could get rid of it as soon as possible.

Therefore, he wanted to ask if the Liugong Temple no longer needed to be guarded.

Unexpectedly, Wang Jingjiu's answer was unexpected: "The task of your regiment is to switch to defense on the spot and continue to stick to Liu Gongmiao!"

"Master? Other friendly forces have failed to counterattack, and our troops are left alone. Is there any point in holding on?"

Zhou Weiguo raised objections.

Although he is not afraid of death, he is not stupid either.

Wang Jingjiu sighed and said: "Oh, I don't understand this truth, but the 10,000+ army counterattacked across the board, and they returned in defeat.

There is really no way to explain it to the principal and the Chinese people!

Only your regiment won the battle, so Shangfeng sent war reporters over to interview.

We need the news of victory so much!
Besides, Liu Gong Temple has a special geographical location, as long as this place is in our hands.

If the devil wants to follow the Huangpu River and go upstream and pass through the Suzhou Creek to copy the back of our army's defense line, he has to be cautious.

The High Command also hopes that we can continue to persevere in order to obtain the mediation support of Western allies!
Therefore, Shangfeng decided to continue to stick to Liu Gong Temple!

In order to maintain the stability of the overall defense line, it can also be used as a model for propaganda to inspire the morale of our army and civilians! "

After saying these words, Zhou Weiguo fell silent.

Xu Qingfeng didn't say anything. He was familiar with history and knew that this must be the decision of Captain Chang Kaishen, a micro-management master.

The national army, which was originally on the battlefield in Songhu, has turned to the defensive in an all-round way, and there is no possibility of winning.

The most correct choice is to withdraw troops and abandon Shanghai, so as to preserve the vitality as much as possible.

Chen Cixiu and other senior generals and staff of the national army did indeed advise Principal Chang in this way.

However, Principal Chang still had illusions about Western allies at this time, and felt that as long as his own troops persisted in the Songhu battlefield.

It will definitely win the sympathy of the Western allies, and thus gain support, and use the power of the Western allies to force the Japanese army to sign an armistice agreement.

Xu Qingfeng is only a captain and battalion commander now, and has no power to change Principal Chang's decision.

Therefore, there is not much to say.

Bite the bullet and stick to it.

Wang Jingjiu saw that Zhou Weiguo and Xu Qingfeng were silent.

Feeling guilty, he took the initiative to ask: "Do you have any difficulties? Don't be polite. I will try my best to help you solve it!"

Zhou Weiguo raised his head and said: "Master, I just promoted Xu Qingfeng as the commander of the third battalion of our department, please approve it!"

"This is easy to handle. I agree immediately and officially promote him to lieutenant colonel and battalion commander!"

Wang Jingjiu glanced at it, and Xu Qingfeng, who was not surprised by honor or disgrace, was refreshing.

"Also, our battle attrition is very serious. Now the whole regiment can participate in the battle, counting the two and a half battalions that the division headquarter added before.

There are only more than 800 people!

Please help me recruit as many soldiers as possible. As long as there are enough soldiers, Weiguo is willing to defend Liu Gong Temple to the death! " Zhou Weiguo said with a serious tone.

The previous 522nd regiment was a Class A regiment with more than 3000 people.

"Okay, I'll add another regiment of troops to you!" Wang Jingjiu readily agreed, and said: "You must guard Liu Gongmiao's position, and you must not retreat easily without orders! Do you understand?"

"Yes! Weiguo understands!" Zhou Weiguo didn't say any more, and accepted the order happily.

"Also, two war reporters will come over later to interview your 522nd Regiment on the spot.

Spread the word about your victory last night!
You must do your best to protect their safety, and there is no room for loss! "

Before leaving, Wang Jing kept reminding him for a long time.

　This chapter has more than 3000 words, and I will try my best to add another chapter tonight!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)