Chapter 983 These shoes must be very fast for running
Xiang Chu saw that Xiao Lin Zhiye's facial expression did not change, and asked in confusion:
"This person's expression is so stiff, can it still be Gao Yang?"
Liu Zhengxiong shook his head and said, "Gao Yang chased me away in the Political Department meeting room. This person's voice doesn't sound like me. Could it be the Japs impersonating him?"
Xiang Chu looked back at Xiao Lin Zhiye in the rearview mirror and nodded, "This guy is most likely a fake Gao Yang. Where did the Japanese agents learn the art of disguise? He's no worse than Oshima Yemo of the Sea Ghost Gate."
Liu Zhengxiong asked anxiously: "Why don't we arrest this person?"
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "He is now the commander of the 77th Division, and there are other troops from the 77th Army coming from behind. Do you want to fight with them?"
Liu Zhengxiong said hurriedly: "No! Let's go quickly."
Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Huang Baitao is here, it's quite a show."
Indeed, three jeeps and ten large trucks drove towards Jingzhou City, raising a cloud of dust.
Moreover, the curtains on the windows of the three jeeps were all drawn, so it was impossible to see who was sitting inside.
Behind them were a large number of defeated soldiers, all of whom were fleeing from the front line.
The two groups of people walked towards each other, looking at each other awkwardly.
The 34th Army's high morale formed a sharp contrast with the 77th Army's disgraceful situation.
When Xiang Chu saw the behavior of this unit, he ordered: "Fugui! Send a telegram to the theater command. The 34th Army has handed over the defense of Jingzhou to the 77th Army. This unit has poor discipline and will definitely not be able to defend Jingzhou. In order to reduce losses, it is recommended that they retreat."
"Yes!"
Ma Fugui hurriedly took the order and sent a telegram.
Soon, a reply was received: "34th Army! Huang claims to have 10 troops, and can definitely hold off the Japanese for a month. Please return to defend Yichang as soon as possible."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "How can there be 10 people? They are just a bunch of rabble, and we can't stop them for even a day."
Liu Zhengxiong said angrily: "Boy! Don't underestimate Huang Baitao. He calls himself the God of War. And he actually has quite a few troops. It shouldn't be a problem for him to hold out for ten days."
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "Just wait and see. Xiangyang and Jingzhou have been places of contention since ancient times. If we lose Xiangyang and Jingzhou, the Japanese will open up the Han River and the Yangtze River, making it much easier to transport troops and food, or to go west along the Yangtze River to Chongqing. Alas! This battle is still to be fought."
Liu Zhengxiong clenched his fist and said, "Persistence! Persistence is victory."
In front of the gate of Jingzhou ancient city, Qingmu Lianhua slowly got out of the car.
She looked at the 34th Division going away and felt a little afraid.
Xiao Lin Zhiye hurried forward and whispered, "Miss! I just asked the commander of the 34th Division, and he said that their commander is Ning Caiwei, who is in remote command and is not in the army."
Qing Mu Lian Hua sneered and said, "You believe his nonsense?"
Xiao Lin Zhiye shook his head and said, "I don't believe it! That guy is obviously a liar."
Qing Mu Lianhua ordered: "Master Gao! Send people to sweep away all the valuables in Jingzhou City. Doihara Xian'er will immediately send cavalry troops south to attack Jingzhou. We must retreat westward immediately."
Xiao Lin Zhiye reminded: "Miss! Doihara Ken'er's troops should not come so soon. If we don't hold on for a few more days, I'm afraid the higher-ups will hold us accountable."
Qing Mu Lianhua smiled bitterly and said, "What can we do? Doihara Ken'er is so eager to make new achievements that he begs me to help him once. Don't worry! This fat pig said he would send puppet troops for us to eliminate him."
Xiao Lin Zhiye rolled his eyes and whispered, "Miss! Why not send Wang Sheng's 78th Division to defend Jingzhou? They will surely collapse at the first blow, and the responsibility does not lie with our 77th Division."
Qing Mu Lianhua scolded: "Don't forget! We are now in control of the 77th Army, and I am the Chief of Staff of the Army. You should get in the car and teach Shi Poxiong. You must play Huang Baitao well."
Xiao Lin Zhiye slapped his forehead and said anxiously, "Miss! I almost forgot that I should ask the people from the 34th Division where my brother and Han Li's reconnaissance team went."
Qing Mu Lianhua waved her hand and said, "Let's check it later."
"Yes!"
Xiao Lin Zhiye hurriedly followed the order and got into a jeep at the back.
At this time, Wang Sheng, wearing a brand new major general's uniform and with a thick layer of wax on his hair, ran out of the Jingzhou city gate excitedly.
He extended his hand to Qing Mu Lian Hua with a big smile on his face, bowed and said:
"Ms. Lin! I, the division commander, have finally waited for you to come. Just now, the 34th Army was reluctant to give up Jingzhou, which took a lot of effort. But it's all for you, it's worth it!"
Qing Mu Lianhua wanted to laugh when she heard this, and was too lazy to shake hands with him. She waved her hand and said, "Commander Wang! I am now the acting chief of staff of the 77th Army Group. Please don't call me Miss Lin anymore."
Wang Sheng awkwardly withdrew his hand and said with a fake smile: "Chief of Staff Lin! The Japanese army is approaching, why should we occupy Jingzhou City? We should retreat westward quickly."
Qing Mu Lianhua rolled her eyes at him and said unhappily, "This is an order from the Supreme Command. You are responsible for defending the city."
Wang Sheng was surprised and said, "Ah? But my division has only one regiment left. We definitely can't defend Jingzhou."
Qing Mu Lianhua glanced at his shiny leather shoes, gave him a wink, and said with a smile:
"Commander Wang! Your new pair of leather shoes are great. You will definitely be able to run very fast."
Wang Sheng was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Chief of Staff! I just bought new shoes."
Needless to say, he didn't understand what Qing Mu Lian Hua meant.
Xiaolin Zhihua opened the car window and shouted, "Chief of Staff! The commander has a headache again. Please get in the car and get treated."
Qing Mu Lianhua pretended to be angry and said, "Commander, you think about the courtesan in Yichunyuan in Yichang City all day long. How can you not have a headache? Really!"
After saying this, she patted Wang Sheng's arm in a pretentious manner and said, "Commander Wang! The commander and I will return to Yichang first. Jingzhou is now in your hands."
Wang Sheng was flattered and said firmly: "Don't worry, Chief of Staff, I will definitely defend Jingzhou for you and achieve a more brilliant record than the 34th Division."
Qing Mu Lianhua pointed at his shoes and said, "Commander Wang! You must be able to run very fast with these shoes."
Wang Sheng thought she was hinting at him, and hurriedly said, "Chief of Staff! When we get back to Chongqing, I will definitely buy you ten pairs of shoes from this store."
Qing Mu Lianhua was so shocked that she thought he was such a fool. She was just about to explain things to him clearly and tell him to run away as soon as the Japanese arrived.
At this time, the sound of Japanese planes roaring came from the sky in the distance.
The soldiers on the tower shouted loudly: "Air raid! Air raid!"
Qing Mu Lian Hua hurriedly got into the jeep, picked up the tweeter and shouted:
"The 78th Division will stay in Jingzhou, and the other divisions will follow the commander to withdraw westward."
The stragglers of the 77th Army had just taken a break when they left Jingzhou in a hurry again.
Wang Sheng looked at the green wood lotus going away and a happy smile appeared on his face.
His chief of staff stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Master! It seems that Miss Lin has taken a fancy to you."
Wang Sheng nodded and said, "Yes! Gao Yang caught her eye and she favored me."
The chief of staff deliberately said, "But the commander also likes Miss Lin, can you have a chance?"
Wang Sheng scolded: "Guo Fang! This division commander is an instructor at a regular military academy. How is he worse than Huang Baitao?"
Guo Fang pointed to the sky and said, "Commander! The Japanese bombers are coming. It's better to hide and save your life."
Wang Sheng took a look and said arrogantly: "Why are you hiding? That's just a Japanese reconnaissance plane. Even if the Japanese ground forces come, this division commander will not hide. Humph!"
"Report——!"
A scout ran over and reported loudly:
"Commander! A Japanese cavalry unit is galloping towards Jingzhou."
Wang Sheng was horrified and said anxiously: "Guo Fang! Quickly gather the troops and retreat immediately."