Chapter 129: People From the War Zone

It had only been dark for an hour.

A middle-aged soldier and four heavily armed Chinese soldiers, escorted by four Western soldiers, crossed the barbed wire fence in the concession and descended into the cold Suzhou River.

The machine guns of the Western coalition forces located in the fortifications on the bank of the Suzhou River were aimed at the two wings of the Sihang Warehouse for the first time, showing that they attached great importance to this Chinese soldier.

Just by looking at the gold-based collar badge, you can tell that he is a general.

But obviously, that's not the most important thing.

The important thing is that it is the hope of ordering the warehouse defenders to retreat tonight.

Once he was shot by a Japanese lunatic with a machine gun and something happened, the Westerners in the concession would also go crazy.

Fortunately, the Hokkaido fisherman major had already been privately instructed by his captain, so he chose to turn a blind eye and pretended not to see it, and missed the feat of killing a Chinese general.

Maybe, even if he knew, he would choose to miss it!

The entire 36th Infantry Regiment had long lost their will to fight and just wanted to end this almost suicidal offensive and defensive battle as soon as possible.

Five people swimming across the Suzhou River made such a big movement that the warehouse defenders would naturally know about it. However, Shangguan Yun, who was in charge of the defense of the entire building, was still shocked when he pulled the people up to the second floor through ropes.

He did not expect that the chief of staff of the division would come to the warehouse in person. Fortunately, he had brought dry clothes when he came. Otherwise, it would not be a good look for a wet major general to lecture in front of nearly 400 officers and soldiers in the warehouse.

Regarding the arrival of the chief of staff of the division, the Army Lieutenant Colonel was a little surprised but not too surprised, but respect was necessary.

After receiving Shangguan Yun's notice, he immediately came over with Yang Ruifu to greet him. He also notified the other four company commanders to come and meet with the commander.

But the major general had a cold face the whole time. The four guards even kept their hands on the triggers of the MP28 submachine guns hanging on their chests and did not put them down for a moment.

That turned out to be a gesture to prepare for mutiny.

Except for Tang Dao and Yang Ruifu, who knew a little bit about the inside story, the other four newly promoted majors looked at each other in confusion, wondering how they had offended this usually amiable major general and chief of staff.

It wasn't until he strode straight to the communications room and personally checked that the field radio could not be turned on due to insufficient battery power that his expression softened slightly.

"Take a seat, there is no tea, so I have to force you to drink hot water." The Army Lieutenant Colonel saw that this man's expression softened, and he immediately waved outside to ask the orderly to pour some water.

"Okay, don't be miserable! I know it's not easy for you." The major general, who looked much more relaxed, sighed slightly, sat at the head of the conference table, and waved his hand for the other officers to sit down.

He glanced at the Army Lieutenant Colonel who was sitting beside him, "Zhongmin Na! My teacher and I both know the hardships you and your brothers have to endure in fighting the Japanese invaders here, but you..."

After a slight pause, his face became a little more serious: "You must have received the military orders from the division headquarters and theater headquarters, right?"

"I......"

After all, the lieutenant colonel of the army was an orthodox soldier, so it was a bit hard to explain to him if he was allowed to fool him in front of his superiors.

"What? It's been a whole day and you still haven't thought of a reason?" the major general snorted coldly.

"It is understandable that the field radio cannot be turned on and cannot receive military orders from the theater headquarters and division headquarters, but yesterday there were three waves of military commanders coming in succession, all with military orders stamped with the theater headquarters' seal and the passwords I personally dictated before leaving. , but what happened to them?"

"He is here, but he is locked up!" A bitter smile appeared on the face of the Army Lieutenant Colonel.

"Master, four days ago you and Master strictly ordered our troops to guard the Sixings Warehouse for seven days and nights, even if all members died in battle.

When the Japanese invaders were unable to attack for a long time, our department suddenly received an order that was contrary to the previous military order. How dare I believe it easily?

Moreover, in the early hours of this morning, after fire reconnaissance, the Japanese army had ambushed heavy machine guns in advance in the position near the river. It was clearly a premeditated ambush.

What's more, my brothers and I have decided to defend this place at all costs to inspire the determination of the entire Chinese nation to resist the war. I also hope that you will convey the determination of me and all the officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment to the division commander and the theater headquarters. The position is there. "The Army Lieutenant Colonel became more and more excited as he spoke. He stood up and straightened his body.

"Shangguanyun seconded the proposal and vowed to follow the commander to the death!"

"Deng Ying seconded the proposal to fight the Japanese invaders to the end!"

"Shi Hao seconded the proposal and is determined to live or die with Sihang Warehouse!"

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Following the Army Lieutenant Colonel's statement, several company commanders who were greatly surprised to learn that the theater and division headquarters had ordered the withdrawal of troops from yesterday looked at each other and collectively stood up to express their support for the Army Lieutenant Colonel.

Obviously, although the lieutenant colonel of the army was transferred from the regiment attached (chief of staff) to the regiment deputy and acting commander only two months ago, his outstanding personality charm and commanding ability have been recognized by these grassroots officers, even if he is Wanting to lead everyone to the gate of hell, the grassroots officers were actually willing to follow.

Of course, the reason that makes these soldiers truly dare and be willing to die is not one person, but a group of people.

Since the beginning of the war with the Japanese army, nearly 10,000 people have stood by the side of the battlefield under heavy artillery fire. Women in Tsing Yi sang at the muzzles of the Japanese invaders' guns. The people beat the blood-red war drums and sang in unison, "Big sword, to the Japanese invaders." Cut off the head"... This scene is the best shot in the arm for the soldiers.

They may still die, but they are by no means alone.

Behind them stood tens of thousands, millions, and even hundreds of millions of Chinese people. They were not fighting for military merits and superiors, but for the country, the nation, and all the Chinese people in the world.

They were soldiers, but also ordinary people.

But no matter how ordinary they were, they still had dreams in their hearts, dreams that one day they would no longer be ordinary.

This battle made them feel that they might no longer be ordinary. They could feel the true respect in the eyes of the beautiful reporter who was supposed to be unattainable, the respect for heroes.

It turned out that they had the opportunity to become the national heroes mentioned in the drama, and their names would be written on the future memorial plaques for the victory of the Chinese War of Resistance against Japan.

Supreme honor!

For this honor, they would rather sacrifice!

The major general's eyes slid across the faces of the officers who stood up and followed their commander to express their opinions, and saw that they were all determined.

He couldn't help but be slightly moved.

As a soldier who has been in the officialdom for more than 20 years, the major general can certainly judge what is sincere and what is false. Xie Jinyuan is no exception. When he was ordered to come to the Sihang Warehouse a few days ago, the major general already knew his intention to die for the country.

But he did not expect that these young lieutenants, who were no more than 30 years old, also had such a firm determination to die.

Originally, he was very dissatisfied with the fact that the army of the Sihang Warehouse refused to accept the military order in disguise and asked him to come in person at great risk. Now, he understands their intentions a little.

These people really want to do something for the country and the nation! Even if they don't hesitate to sacrifice their lives.

On the battlefield, those who don't care about their lives are the most respectable, even if he is a general.

The major general slowly stood up, with admiration in his eyes, but a bitter smile on his face: "You guys are going to put me, the chief of staff, on the fire, right!"

"I'm sorry for the trouble, sir!" The lieutenant colonel of the army apologized.

"Sit down first! Here is the military order, you can read it yourself." With a long sigh, the major general placed a piece of military order on the table, turned around and walked towards the window facing the concession, and remained silent for a long time.

Obviously, for this general, retreat or not is also a dilemma, but he is just a wave in the great river of China, and he can't even control his own destiny, let alone his subordinates.

There are only four handwritten characters on the military order: withdraw tonight!