Chapter 999: A Heart to Serve the Country

Chapter 999: A Heart to Serve the Country

Wang Sheng was slapped in the face and his expression turned very ugly.

However, he was more shocked that the Juzhang River defense line was breached by the Japanese.

Due to lack of combat experience, Wang Sheng was at a loss for a moment.

Guo Fang suggested: "Commander! The Japanese coming from the land route cannot reach us for the time being. We should immediately order the Second and Third Regiments to stop the Japanese step by step, and let the First Regiment retreat from Liyu Beach."

Wang Sheng shook his head and said, "No! The regiment cannot retreat. This division commander once boasted to the higher-ups that he would definitely defend Liyu Beach.

The 34nd and rd Regiments don't need to block the attack. Ask the th Army to block the attack. I will lead the nd and rd Regiments to retreat."

Guo Fang didn't expect this guy to be so shameless and had no bottom line. He smiled bitterly and said, "Division Commander! You've told the 34th Army to get out as far as they can. Can the 34th Army still come to help you block the enemy's attack?"

Wang Sheng grasped the truth and shouted angrily: "Guo Fang! The whole nation is fighting a war. Are you calling the 34th Army here to block the enemy's attack for me?"

Guo Fang said anxiously, "I'm sorry, Commander! I made a mistake. Radio operator! Send a message to the 34th Army quickly and ask them to return to Qixingtai to stop the Japanese troops."

"Yes!"

The radio operator hurriedly took the order and sent the message.

However, there has been no reply.

Wang Sheng said angrily: "The 34th Army actually disobeyed the orders of our division commander. I should not have let them slip away."

Guo Fang could not help but say, "Commander! We are a division and they are an army. How can they possibly obey our orders? We should report to the group army and ask the group army to ask the theater to let the 34th Army come over."

Wang Sheng said unhappily, "Why do we need to turn around? Radio operator, send a message to the theater command immediately and order the 34th Army to come over and stop the devils."

The radio operator ignored him and continued copying the telegrams.

No matter how bad Wang Sheng's temper was, he couldn't rush him and could only wait patiently.

Soon, the radio operator received the message and hurriedly reported:

"Commander! Commander Gao of the 77th Division called and said that he has led his troops to join us. He asked you to lead your troops to Jinhu to join us and fight the Japanese together. You will be the commander-in-chief of the two divisions."

Wang Sheng was delighted when he heard this and said with a smile, "Good! Very good."

Guo Fang advised: "Commander! The 77th Division did not even defend the dangerous position, and now they want to join forces to fight the Japanese. This is too absurd. This intelligence is not credible."

Wang Sheng said disapprovingly: "Chief of Staff! You think too much. Gao Yang returned from studying abroad and was hired as a military advisor. There is absolutely no problem with his character and loyalty to the party and the country."

At this time, the radio operator received another message and reported loudly:

"Commander! The 34th Army called and asked us to retreat to the front line of Anfusi Town and fight alongside them."

Wang Sheng sneered and said, "You want my elite division to fight alongside him? That's wishful thinking. Quick! Notify the 2nd and 3rd Regiments to follow our division commander to Jinhu."

Guo Fang said anxiously: "Commander! If two regiments go to Jinhu, the first regiment will have to fight alone."

Wang Sheng said unhappily, "Guo Fang! Why do you always argue with this division commander?"

At this time, the radio operator reported anxiously:

"Division Commander! The enemy's attack is too fierce. The 1st Regiment can no longer hold on. Commander Su requests reinforcements."

Wang Sheng said in annoyance: "Didn't Su Yongqiang annihilate a squadron of Japanese cavalry in Jingzhou City? How come he couldn't defend a landing site?"

Guo Fang said anxiously: "Commander! This is a Japanese brigade. The 1st Regiment will definitely not be able to hold on. Retreat! Join the 34th Army."

Wang Sheng said firmly: "We must not retreat, otherwise this division commander will lose face. Let the 1st Regiment continue to hold on, and I will lead the 2nd and 3rd Regiments to cooperate with Commander Gao's 77th Division to attack the Japanese."

Guo Fang pleaded helplessly: "Commander! If we lose Liyu Beach, the Japanese will land in large numbers and then advance along the highway. I am willing to lead a battalion to reinforce the 1st Regiment and block the Japanese Nokura Brigade layer by layer."

Wang Sheng was annoyed that he always raised objections, so he nodded and said, "Okay! But one battalion is a bit too much, so I'll give you a company. Guard! My helmet and submachine gun."

Guo Fang knew that what he said was equivalent to an order to expel him, so he had no choice but to say, "Okay!"

Wang Sheng took the helmet from the guard and put it on, then took the beloved submachine gun he brought from Chongqing and shouted coolly, "Enough!"

After saying this, he ran out of the command post excitedly.

Guards, radio operators and other command post personnel hurried to follow.

Guo Fang looked at his swaying back and shook his head, saying, "It's already this time, and he still wants to put on airs. Why should he go to the battlefield to further his studies?"

Northwest, Anfusi Town.

The 34th Army Command Post was located in a cave near the mountain road.

2 elite troops guarded the main transportation routes and dangerous places in Yichang.

Liu Zhengxiong said angrily: "Boy! The Nationalist Army always uses linear defense in wars. If you only defend a point, if a small group of Japanese troops break through, our defense will be in vain."

Xiang Chu smiled and said, "Commander Liu Pang! We don't have enough troops, so we can only defend like this. Don't worry! Haven't all our spies been sent out? If any of the Japanese sneak attacks our troops, they will fall into their own trap."

Liu Zhengxiong shouted, "Please remove the word fat, or I will complain to Miss Song that you slandered your subordinates."

Xiang Chu said angrily: "Is calling someone fat considered slander? One of the most common greetings is: Wow! You've gained weight. No! Are you still my first wife's secret agent?"

Liu Zhengxiong laughed and said, "Where is that? It's just a joke."

At this time, Ma Fugui reported loudly: "Commander! In order to commend the 34th Army for its great victory, Chongqing has specially sent a consolation team, which will come from Yichang soon."

Xiang Chu said anxiously: "Fugui! Call the war zone and tell the condolence team not to come. The Japanese army is about to reach the border of Yichang."

"Yes!"

Ma Fugui hurriedly took the order and sent a telegram.

Not long after, he received a call back, handed the message to him, and said with a wry smile:

"Commander! The captain of the condolence team is eager to express his condolences and is almost here."

Xiang Chu looked down at the telegram and shook his head, saying, "This visiting team leader is too ignorant. Is this the time to visit him? I must reprimand him severely when I see him later."

"Go ahead and scold me!"

A familiar voice sounded.

Xiang Chu turned around hurriedly, only to see Song Xi, dressed in military uniform, walking into the command post with a dozen young male and female students carrying large and small bags.

Xiang Chu held her hand and said with a smile: "My dear sister Xi! Why did you run to the front line?"

Song Xi smiled and said, "You won the battle, the higher-ups are happy, and sent me to bring people here to express their condolences and encouragement."

Xiang Chu nodded and said, "Okay! We have met the person and delivered the things. After dinner, we will hurry back to Yichang and then take a boat back to Chongqing."

Song Xi said domineeringly: "Commander Chu! I am here under the order of the Supreme Command to supervise the operations of the 34th Army."

"Supervising the 34th Army's operations?"

Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and turned to look at the group of students.

Young male and female students said in unison: "Commander Chu! We all wrote a pledge in blood to follow Commander Song to join the 34th Army to fight the Japanese."

Xiang Chu was shocked and said, "Ah?! You even wrote a letter in blood?"

A young man took out a stack of blood-written letters from his arms.

Liu Zhengxiong quickly took it and flipped through it, saying with emotion, "It's true! Commander! We in the 34th Army cannot reject the passionate young people's heart to serve the country."