Chapter 24 Reversal
Guo Wanlin's statement made Liu Zhengfeng helpless. In fact, even if Guo Wanlin supported him, this force of more than a thousand people would not be able to stop the Japanese army from landing on the north bank of the Yangtze River. It was necessary to attract the attention of the Fifth War Zone Headquarters and dispatch heavy troops to block them.
Three days later, the defensive fortifications facing the Japanese 6th Division were completed.
Logically speaking, the Japanese Army's 6th Division should have retreated here long ago, but the reality is that this place is quieter than anywhere else, and it is a picture of peace and tranquility.
It's dusk again.
Guo Wanlin sat on the hillside, squinting his eyes, looking at the layers of sunset glow in the sky. The afterglow of the setting sun fell on him, and he began to think.
The fighting was fierce at the front. Nearly 100,000 men from the 28th, 68th and 84th Armies of the National Army were besieging the 6th Division of the Japanese Army. The battle had already reached a fever pitch, but the 6th Division of the Japanese Army was like an indestructible cockroach. It was extremely tenacious and fought to the death, repelling our army's charges countless times.
The Japanese army tried every possible means, even using poison gas bombs, causing serious casualties to our troops.
The battle situation was not going well. Bai Chongxi was anxious and went to the front line to command in person, attempting to defeat the Japanese 6th Division in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, things did not go as he had expected.
There was a sound of footsteps behind Guo Wanlin, and Staff Officer Jin walked over quickly.
"Master, what are you thinking about? It's time to eat."
Guo Wanlin frowned: "Why are you eating again?"
He did nothing all day and the weather was hot, so he really had no appetite.
Staff Officer Jin said, "Look, Commander, the sun is about to set."
Guo Wanlin nodded: "Any latest military intelligence reports?"
Staff Officer Jin shook his head and said, "Reporting to the division commander, the battle situation on the front line is stalemate, there is no other situation."
Guo Wanlin nodded, and after a while, he suddenly asked, "Where's Liu Zhengfeng? Where did he go?"
Why does the division commander keep looking for him? Staff Officer Jin frowned and said, "Reporting to the division commander, Liu Zhengfeng has been hiding in the woods behind the mountain these days. He didn't even dig fortifications and was gone for a whole day. I don't know what he is doing."
"oh?"
Guo Wanlin touched his chin, his eyes flickering, and the expression on his face was unpredictable.
Staff Officer Jin looked angry and continued, "What's even worse is that he brought Doctor Li with him. They were alone, a man and a woman. Sir, don't you think he is being unreasonable? Anyway, we couldn't stand it anymore. If you hadn't been protecting him, we would have punished him long ago."
Guo Wanlin's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his face.
"This kid is just different. Staff Officer Jin, stop complaining. Go see if he's back. If he is, ask him to come find me."
Staff Officer Jin looked indignant and said, "Master, you look at him differently, but you don't know how many people gossip about him in private, saying that he is lawless and unruly because he has the support of the Master."
Guo Wanlin said calmly: "Tell me, how did he become lawless?"
Staff Officer Jin clearly sensed the division commander's displeasure. He was stunned for a moment and said, "He didn't participate in the construction of fortifications, left the troops without permission, and went out to fool around with women. Isn't this considered lawless?"
Guo Wanlin's face darkened. "Did you see him fooling around with your own eyes? I tell you, he left the army and went out early and came back late. It's possible that he was saving our lives. I advise you not to talk nonsense."
"this……"
After being scolded by Guo Wanlin, Staff Officer Jin was so frightened that he dared not even breathe.
…
"The sun sets in the west and the clouds fly.
Soldiers return to camp after target practice, return to camp,
The red flower on the chest reflects the colorful clouds,
The joyful singing filled the air..."
Liu Zhengfeng carried a sniper rifle on his shoulder, with two bags of herbal medicine for hemostasis and pain relief on both ends of the rifle, and sang loudly "Returning from Target Practice" written in 1960.
He looked excited and happy like a child.
On the mountainside, the afterglow of the setting sun was reflected, and his singing echoed in the valley, with a unique momentum.
Li Rong was infected by his emotions, her body and mind relaxed, her face was as beautiful as a flower, and she couldn't help but hum along with him.
Liu Zhengfeng and Li Rong have been wandering in the nearby mountains these days, observing the terrain and picking Chinese herbal medicines for hemostasis and analgesia. As the saying goes, when men and women work together, work is not tiring. The two of them go out early and come back late, and they never get tired of it.
They collected grass and hunted rabbits. Sometimes they would come across some unlucky pheasants, rabbits or other prey. They also improved their food at the same time.
Liu Zhengfeng certainly wouldn't run around for no reason. He knew the terrain by heart, and where suitable ambushes were, as well as the route for retreat after the attack. It was always a good idea to plan ahead. Although Guo Wanlin and the officers of the Fifth War Zone did not realize that the Japanese supply team would pass through here, they would understand it sooner or later.
As soon as it turned dark, the two returned to the camp in Xiaotangshan.
Wu Xiaoyun had been waiting anxiously, and immediately went forward upon seeing this.
Liu Zhengfeng had just put down the Chinese herbal medicine on his gun when Staff Officer Jin hurried over.
"Liu Zhengfeng, you've been gone for another whole day, and the master has been looking for you for quite some time, so hurry up and come with me."
Liu Zhengfeng knew that things were not developing as Guo Wanlin had expected, and he could no longer sit still.
The evening breeze was blowing gently, and dozens of torches were lit on Xiaotangshan, with the flames dancing in the wind.
Arriving at the divisional command post, Liu Zhengfeng followed Staff Officer Jin into a camouflaged thatched house. Guo Wanlin, who was in a daze, jumped up, took Liu Zhengfeng's arm, and helped Liu Zhengfeng sit down at the table affectionately. Pointing at the food on the table, he said, "Young man, you haven't eaten yet? Eat, these are all left for you."
Liu Zhengfeng was also hungry, so after a little apology, he started to eat without hesitation.
Guo Wanlin watched with a smile on his face, and from time to time he urged Liu Zhengfeng to eat more vegetables.
Staff Officer Jin watched coldly from the side and frowned, because he felt that Guo Wanlin was being too nice to Liu Zhengfeng.
"Report, telegram from the headquarters of the right wing corps."
Suddenly a communications soldier came in and handed a telegram to Staff Officer Jin. Staff Officer Jin glanced at it casually, his face suddenly changed, and he walked to Guo Wanlin in three or two steps and handed the telegram to Guo Wanlin.
Guo Wanlin took a look, jumped up suddenly, looked at Staff Officer Jin, and looked at Liu Zhengfeng in surprise.
Liu Zhengfeng frowned and asked, "Master, what's wrong?"
Guo Wanlin looked at Liu Zhengfeng with an incredible look and said, "Young man, you are really smart. You really got it right. Thousands of Japanese soldiers from the Miura Detachment landed on the north bank of the Yangtze River and have now reached Zhangjiawan. They are less than 100 kilometers away from Xiaotangshan. What should we do?"
Liu Zhengfeng was not surprised by the news. What he was concerned about was what kind of relevant deployment Bai Chongxi had made. It was impossible to stop the Japanese army with the limited number of troops in Guo Wanlin's hands.
"Oh, Xiao Zhuge, do you have any solution for this?"
Guo Wanlin shook his head and said, "The telegram didn't mention this information. Damn it, the fortifications we built these days were in vain. I should have listened to you and built fortifications in the opposite direction. Now we have to build fortifications again. I don't know if it's too late."
Liu Zhengfeng said in a deep voice: "Commander, there is an much better than sniping here. There is no need to deliberately build fortifications. If you can fight, fight. If you can't fight, retreat and fight at the next ambush location. Anyway, we must hold on to the Japanese army and prevent it from passing through our defense zone easily."
Guo Wanlin said happily: "Young man, I will do whatever you say."
