Sword: Li Yunlong advised me to be civilized

Chapter 133: Take out all your family assets and launch a full-scale counterattack!

On the high ground, the soldiers were busy repairing fortifications, preparing for the next wave of attacks. In the temporary command post, Xu Zhenhua's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

The matter was clarified. It was found that the cause was still the landlords and gentry in the periphery. Xu Zhenhua remembered that on April 4, the landlord in Baiyun Town killed the village cadres sent by Pingnan. That afternoon, a company of guards surrounded the landlord's house.

Later reports said the ringleader had been killed that night and related individuals arrested. Xu Zhenhua was busy with military affairs at the 25th Army and didn't follow up. A few days later, the Pingnan County government took the lead in a crackdown in Baiyun Town...

Unexpectedly, the war broke out suddenly, and the people outside were evacuated back to Pingnan City, including the landlords and wealthy people from other places. Perhaps Baiyun's crackdown made these people feel a sense of crisis...

They didn't dare to resist openly, so they resorted to subtle actions in secret, spreading rumors in Pingnan, saying things like Pingnan was becoming "red-oriented" and that the county magistrate had fled the city...

For a time, everyone in Pingnan was in danger, and even among the first 10,000 people who moved there, there were many signs of hesitation.

This is still the least of the problems. The most serious incident was this afternoon's riot at the refugee settlement outside the Black Temple supply warehouse. Someone actually publicly declared that if they drove out the Pingnan County government, the bandits might let them go...

Fortunately, the county government was alerted and, while using the public broadcast system to calm the public, dispatched urgently mobilized militia to quell the unrest. The instigator was shot dead on the spot...

Several people died, and then there were more rumors that were detrimental to the county government...

The county government was divided over this issue. Some advocated arresting all landlords, while others advocated executing a group of them as a warning to others.

Chen Xinde was also in a dilemma, as the official county magistrate was currently stationed along the Hongshui River, and he couldn't be distracted. Finally, after a meeting on the scene, the county government unanimously agreed to station militia at each refugee camp to deter unscrupulous individuals...

Just like that, Zhang Zhigang had no reserve forces...

Xu Zhenhua was very annoyed by such a thing happening during the war, but there was no particularly good solution. The approach of Pingnan County Government was problematic, but not a big one.

When there are disagreements, we discuss collectively and the minority obeys the majority. This is the rule set by Xu Zhenhua himself.

The key is that those people are disgusting. They strike at the right time when life is at stake, and their actions are very covert. They can spread a few trivial gossips in private, and then the story will be completely distorted...

Xu Zhenhua is well aware that, as the saying goes, it takes only one mouth to spread a rumor, but it takes a lot of effort to refute it. Even future governments would find this problem very daunting and would have to produce sufficient evidence...

Okay! Xu Zhenhua gritted his teeth secretly and quietly wrote this down. You like to spread rumors, right? Okay, after the war, I hope you can pass the lie detector smoothly!

Xu Zhenhua took out a cigarette and lit it up with Zhang Zhigang one after another.

"Zhang Zhigang, we still have over half an hour before the 1st Division completes the encirclement. We can only rely on our guard troops to hold out. But it doesn't matter. After the 1st Division launches its attack, the bandits will surely launch their fiercest counterattack. Then we can let loose and unleash all of our hidden heavy firepower on them!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhigang quickly stood at attention and saluted!

"Please rest assured, sir! Even if there is only one soldier and one general left, I will swear to defend Pingnan City! Sir, it is very dangerous here, please return to the city!"

Xu Zhenhua nodded slightly, threw away the cigarette butt, stood up and stood at attention!

"Reporting to the commander-in-chief of the Pingnan front, soldier Xu Zhenhua has arrived to report! Please assign a task!"

"Ah?" Zhang Zhigang almost cried! Shangfeng, are you kidding me?

"What? You were the one who arranged the defense of Pingnan. You are the most suitable person to take command. Although I am the supreme commander of the troops, I also have the responsibility to participate in the battle. So, please give the order!"

Finally, after much persuasion, Zhang Zhigang agreed to arrange Xu Zhenhua in a trench.

The guards here jumped up excitedly when they saw Xu Zhenhua, and even used their walkie-talkies to notify their friends...

Soon, the defending troops knew that the county magistrate and brigade commander had personally arrived at the front line to participate in the most ordinary defensive battle, and the morale of the guard battalion instantly reached its peak!

The news quickly spread to the city...

But Xu Zhenhua was no longer able to care about it. A large group of dark shadows were approaching from the hillside in front of him...

Soon, the enemy's artillery fire also began...

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The rumbling sound of artillery rang out. Sun Shuming held up a telescope and watched the distant ridge engulfed in flames. At this time, victory was already in his grasp.

After the war broke out, both the bandits and the Gui army fought very uncomfortably. First of all, they could not use artillery, otherwise the identity of the Gui army would be exposed. It rained heavily the day before, and the bandits were basically working without putting in any effort.

But in the next two days, the rain stopped, and Sun Shuming also showed his best skills, but Pingnan was like a turtle shell, very difficult to chew. No matter whether it was a strong attack or a trick, it was caught by the opponent.

But fortunately, not long ago, the headquarters ordered that Pingnan must be captured quickly. So we won’t be polite to you and will fight you with all our might. The main attack force was replaced by the 44st Regiment of the 1th Division, and the 75 mountain artillery also made its debut!

Sun Shuming originally thought he could capture Pingnan in one fell swoop, but he didn't expect the enemy to roll down a gasoline barrel from the mountain, causing a huge fire and causing heavy losses to the troops...

Sun Shuming was furious at the time. He couldn't figure out where Pingnan got so much gasoline, and the key point was that they had lost contact with the headquarters...

Suddenly, the signalman came running!

"Report! The 2nd Regiment has circled around to the north and south of Ping..."

Sun Shuming was immediately alerted when he heard this. He walked to the map and looked at it carefully.

The staff officer beside him was still confused.

"Chief of Staff, we've already conducted a field survey. Beyond the Pingnan Highlands lies a cliff. This place is absolutely easy to defend but difficult to attack. Why did we choose this as our breakthrough point?"

Sun Shuming sighed.

"I've told you long ago that you should study the character of the enemy generals. After three days of fighting with Pingnan, you should have discovered that the enemy commander is very powerful and has a steady and cautious command style.

The only way to deal with this kind of person is to surprise him and attack him where he least expects it. Even though there are cliffs there, they can't stop us!"

The accompanying staff officer couldn't help laughing. He was right. This not-so-high cliff was not an obstacle at all for the Gui army who were good at climbing mountains!

"Chief of Staff, you're absolutely right. That Xu Shengze is truly ambitious and arrogant, actually forming a unit composed entirely of women. The 2nd Regiment's mission is easy. We just need to send a small team to occupy the North Peak and then attack the mountain pass from top to bottom. The 2nd Regiment will easily rush into the city!"

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter...

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At the same time, Xu Zhenhua lay on the edge of the trench, holding a 98k, and the number of long-range sniper kills exceeded double digits...

The battle was fought at a fast pace. This wave of bandits' offensive was extremely fierce. With Zhang Zhigang coordinating the efforts, the Pingnan defense line remained very stable.

Suddenly, an urgent voice came from the walkie-talkie!

"Report to headquarters! Bandits are approaching from the North Peak Heights! We have already started exchanging fire..."

Not good! Xu Zhenhua quickly turned around and looked towards the north!

Zhang Zhigang's overall arrangement is very bright. For example, the defense points are divided into three. The front facing the enemy is of course the top priority. The key is that heavy firepower is also set up on the commanding heights in the south and north of the city to block the enemy's way around.

But unexpectedly, the enemy still outflanked us. It was obvious that they took a long detour!

At this moment, the bandits at the foot of the mountain rushed over like a wave of overwhelming seas, obviously to provide cover for the sneak attack troops...

Suddenly, a choking voice came from the walkie-talkie!

"Report! The entire 2nd Platoon, 3rd Company, 2nd Guard Battalion, has been killed. Sorry! Beifeng is lost! Long live Pingnan!"

Immediately afterwards, a huge fireball rose from the North Peak, and the flames lit up half the sky!

Xu Zhenhua knew what was happening. The fireball completely ignited the rage in his heart! He picked up the phone!

"Zhang Zhigang, command the troops! Take out all your wealth, damn it! Launch a full-scale counterattack! I'm leading the troops to recapture Beifeng! Come with me, 20 fearless men!"