Chapter 330 This Battle Will Rebuild China
Xiang Chu was pulled out of the commander's gate by Song Lian. Zhang Linmao rushed forward and said anxiously:
"Director! Your call sign has an urgent message."
"Commander Song! I'll receive the message."
Xiang Chu said hurriedly, and rushed back to the jeep to transcribe and decipher it on the spot.
Song Lian chased after him and saw him translating the message. He asked curiously:
"Xiang boy! What information can you reveal?"
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "The day before yesterday, the Fuso government formed the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, with Army General Matsui Sane as the commander. It has the 3rd, 9th, and 11th Divisions and the 5th Tank Battalion, the 8th Independent Light Armored Vehicle Squadron and the Provisional Air Corps, and threatened to occupy Shanghai within a month."
Song Lian said anxiously, "Ah?! Report the intelligence quickly and bring your supervisory team back to Huishan. I'm leaving first."
"it is good!"
Xiang Chu nodded hurriedly.
He turned around and ran back to the headquarters command post and handed the telegram to Zhang Zhong.
Zhang Zhong read it to him and sighed, "A bloody battle is coming! Alas!"
Xiang Chu said solemnly: "The strategic goal is about to be achieved."
After saying this, he ran to the radio station and sent the message himself.
Then, he walked out of the command post, lit the telegram paper, looked in the direction of the Hongkou Special High Section, and shouted in his heart: "Zhili! You must be very careful."
Nanjing, Ministry of National Defense conference room.
Senior generals from various factions are having different opinions on whether to continue to send troops to Shanghai:
"The Japanese don't have many troops in Shanghai, there's no need to send all of them over."
"We need to send troops to North China to prevent the Japanese from advancing southwards along Pinghan."
At this time, a colonel intelligence officer rushed into the conference room and said anxiously:
"Sir! Xiang Chu sent an urgent message."
The gentleman was annoyed and silent by the senior generals of various factions.
Minister He waved his hand and said, "Read it!"
The intelligence officer read aloud: "According to reliable intelligence! Japan has formed the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, with Army General Matsui Sane as commander, commanding the 3rd, 9th, 11th Divisions... and other units. They have threatened to occupy Shanghai in January and conquer China in March!"
After the telegram was read, the conference room fell into silence.
The Japanese navy hadn't finished fighting yet, but the army came in.
何部长看了一眼先生，拿起一份文件，念道：“诸位！中央军除了已在上海参战的德械第87、88、36师，还将调集第1军、第18军、第74军、第8军、中央军校教导总队赴上海参战。”
Even the absolutely legitimate 1st Army was about to take to the battlefield, and the generals of various factions were extremely shocked.
The Hunan general stood up and said loudly: "The 16 Hunan divisions are going out without reservation, and the whole army is fully equipped!"
The general of the Gui army stood up and clenched his fist and said, "From now on, the seven divisions of the Gui army will rush to Shanghai from Guangxi."
"Ten divisions of Sichuan troops will leave Sichuan immediately and rush to Shanghai to join the battle. We have a long way to go, so notify us immediately."
The Sichuan Army general stood up and spoke loudly, then ran out of the meeting place and went to find the telegrapher to send a telegram.
The Guangdong Army general stood up and said loudly: "The Guangdong Army will reorganize 7 divisions and rush to the Shanghai front immediately."
The Guizhou Army general stood up and said loudly: "The Guizhou Army will send three divisions and one brigade to Shanghai to participate in the war."
The general of the Northwest Army said excitedly: "Three divisions of the Northwest Army will rush to Shanghai to fight immediately."
The generals of the Northeast Army cried out loudly: "Everyone! We, the Northeast Army, cannot return home. All our troops are willing to be deployed to Shanghai to fight the Japanese invaders to the death!"
......
The local governors all stood up and volunteered to fight:
"The 44th and 56th divisions of the Anhui Army are joining the battle!"
"The 51st and 58th Divisions of the Shandong Army and the 45th Independent Brigade are joining the battle!"
"The 13th Division of the Hubei Army joins the battle!"
"The 60th Yunnan Army joins the battle!"
"The 40th and 45th Divisions of the Henan Army have joined the battle!"
"The 121st Division of the Guizhou Army joins the battle!"
"The 52nd Division of the Fujian Army joins the battle!"
"The Soviet 55th and 57th Divisions join the battle!"
"The 6th Division of the Zhejiang Army joins the battle!"
"The Shanghai-Zhejiang Rangers join the battle!"
Finally, the Foreign Minister stood up and said:
"The Tax Police Corps vows to fight to the death!"
......
When the country was in danger and the nation was facing extinction, senior generals from various factions and local officials rushed to join the war generously. The scene was truly touching.
Needless to say, this war will rebuild China!
Huishan Wharf, Shanghai.
The 36th Division launched four powerful attacks but still failed to break through the Japanese defense line.
This is the 8th day that Xiang Chu has been supervising the war since August 13th.
During these 9 days, he witnessed the deaths of too many brave soldiers.
He couldn't help but say, "Old Song! The enemy's crossfire is too fierce. Why don't you retreat? I won't stop you."
"Boy! How can a supervisor of a battle ask someone to retreat?"
Song Lian shouted loudly, looked back, and said with a smile,
"I'll show you my ultimate weapon right away."
After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and four brand new tanks drove over.
Xiang Chu was surprised and asked, "Is this the armored corps that was just formed?"
Song Lian said proudly: "How is it? You are envious, right? Do you want to open it?"
"Of course I do! I've even driven the Japanese tanks to the gate of the Japanese headquarters."
Xiang Chu smiled, paused, and begged,
"Or you can give me one, and I promise to lead the supervision team into Huishan Warehouse."
Song Lian laughed and said, "I was just teasing you! You should focus on supervising your battle."
At this time, a tank drove out of the narrow street and headed straight for the Japanese position.
"Boom!" A shot.
A hole was torn in the Japanese position.
However, the infantry did not keep up and could not expand the results of the battle.
Xiang Chu said anxiously: "Old Song! Don't you know how to coordinate infantry and tanks? Let the infantry catch up."
"what?!"
Song Lian was stunned.
"Quick! Get the support vehicle, and the supervisory team is on."
Xiang Chu roared and rushed out first.
When the Japanese soldiers saw the lone tank, they immediately rushed forward carrying explosives.
The machine gunner in the tank fired a burst of fire, killing the Japanese soldier.
Three Japanese soldiers holding explosives ran towards the tank in three directions.
One Japanese demolitionist was killed by a machine gun, and the other two suicide-death demolitionists rushed into the blind spot of the tank machine gunner with explosives.
A single tank without the cover of infantry or machine guns of other tanks can never defeat the death-defying assault of the infantry.
The tank that broke in first turned around in a hurry, and it was obvious that it was difficult to escape.
The Japanese soldiers approaching the tanks shouted loudly: "Chinese tanks! Go to hell!"
"Tada!"
Countless submachine gun bullets were fired at him.
"Boom! Boom!"
With two loud bangs, two Japanese soldiers were killed and the explosive packs in their arms exploded.
With the cooperation of Xiang Chu's supervision team, the chariot returned safely to its own position.
Under the crazy fire of the Japanese heavy machine guns, more than 20 people from the supervision team were killed.
"hateful!"
Xiang Chu was filled with hatred and wanted to go and snipe the heavy machine gunner himself.
Zhang Linmao shouted, "Director! Your radio's call sign is ringing."
"coming!"
Xiang Chu hurried to the jeep.
The radio transmission sound is very familiar, it should be Kong Ling generating electricity.
He hurriedly recorded and decoded the message as follows: "Little white face! The war has not yet spread to Nanjing. I am flying back to Nanjing. You must stay alive. Kong Ling!"
Xiang Chu replied: "I have received the message, don't worry about it!"
Then he quickly returned to Song Lian's command post.
But four tanks rushed towards the Japanese positions again under the cover of infantry.
Xiang Chu said worriedly, "Old Song! It would be better to let the tanks blow up the wall, and the infantry can go through the broken wall, through the houses and occupy Huishan Wharf. It would be troublesome if the devils have anti-tank guns."
Song Lian shook his head and said, "The Japs thought we didn't have any tanks, so they definitely didn't bring any anti-tank guns."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "Japanese spies are everywhere. It's hard to guarantee that they don't know that your 36th Division has tanks."
"Boom!" There was a loud noise.
A tank was hit by the Japanese anti-tank gun and broke down on the spot, smoking.
Needless to say, the tank officers and soldiers inside were already dead.
Both chariots and chariot soldiers are China's treasures, and everyone who sees them beats their chests and stamps their feet in admiration.
Song Lian quickly picked up the radio and shouted, "All tanks return!"
"Boom! Boom!"
Several consecutive gunshots were heard, and the anti-tank guns fired at the tanks like raindrops.
Song Lian muttered to himself: "It's over! It's all over!"
Indeed, all four brand-new tanks were hit by the Japanese anti-tank guns.
Such a scene angered the Chinese men of blood. The head of the 216th Regiment, Hu Ji, roared:
"Brothers! Revenge for the Chariot."
"Brothers! Kill!"
Xiang Chu roared and rushed forward with the supervision team.
Song Lian picked up the megaphone and shouted, "Artillery fire cover!"
The two troops were filled with righteous indignation and vowed to move forward to the death and be reborn in the fire.
After breaking through the Japanese blockades and suffering countless casualties, they finally arrived at Huishan Wharf.
There were mountains of weapons, equipment, and supplies inside the dock.
Xiang Chu roared loudly: "Charge in! Blow them all up."
At this time, Hu Ji took the radio loudspeaker from the radio operator.
Song Lian urgently ordered: "Captain Hu! The superiors have ordered that the Japanese have landed at Xiaochuansha. Call Xiang Chu and return immediately to block the landing enemy!"
"what?!"
Hu Ji was simply overwhelmed and shouted helplessly,
"Quick! Retreat."
His 3rd Battalion Commander Gu Wei pointed his gun at him and shouted:
"Captain! We can't retreat. If you do, I will commit suicide."
Hu Ji snatched his gun and shouted:
"Nonsense! Follow orders!"
"Yes!"
Gu Wei accepted the order reluctantly.
At this time, Xiang Chu led the supervision team in a fierce battle with the Japanese soldiers at the entrance of the dock and had already thrown grenades into the dock.
However, the supplies outside were covered with a thick layer of sand, and the grenade explosion had little effect.
Hu Ji said anxiously: "Director Xiang! Our superiors have ordered us to retreat quickly and block the enemy landing at Xiaochuansha."
"Oh! Let's go."
Xiang Chu said helplessly, waved his hand and shouted loudly,
"Supervisory team! Retreat!"
The supervision team moved away from Huishan Wharf like a tide.