vrcanaries Chapter 438 Critical Situation
Chapter 438 Critical Situation
"Send a telegram to Commander Xue. The Japanese invaders are attacking day and night. Our troops have suffered heavy casualties and there is no hope of repelling the enemy. We cannot repay the country and the people. This is a shame for a soldier. Guohui is determined to live and die with the city together with all the soldiers of the 14th Army. We will sacrifice our lives for the country and live up to the trust of the commander and the expectations of the people."
Kang Guohui endured the pain in his back, his bloodshot eyes were now full of moisture.
The atmosphere in the command center was solemn.
"Commander, we are willing to follow you!" A group of officers stood up and saluted.
"Okay, I have you brothers, I have no regrets in death!" Kang Guohui said gratefully, "Smash all the radio stations and destroy all the documents."
"Half an hour later, the headquarters and logistics department were all assigned to combat units, fighting the devils to the very end, living and dying with the city!"
Kang Guohui had made his final preparations. The sound of artillery fire outside was still continuing. The Japanese had obviously realized that the 14th Army was on its last breath and did not want to give them any time to breathe. They wanted to capture Jing County in one fell swoop.
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At the position of the 17th Army Group of the Sichuan Army.
The Japanese blocking force increased from one and a half brigades to two and a half brigades.
Twenty thousand Japanese soldiers captured all the outer positions of the 8-strong 17th Army.
The Japanese's blocking battle turned into an encirclement and annihilation battle.
"Damn it! How do we fight this battle? We don't have any reinforcements. Commander Xue has ordered us to advance again and again. What can we use to advance?" Lei Anguo, commander of the 17th Army Group, said angrily.
He has been very anxious and unable to sleep or eat these days.
After receiving the transfer order, they immediately rushed to the front line of the Ninth War Zone to fight the Japanese.
But what is this?
An entire army was blocked by a small Japanese division, and the Japanese continued to increase their troops to ensure the safety of their flanks.
The situation reversed rapidly and the Japs actually gained the upper hand.
Moreover, the main force of the Japanese in the middle may split up to cut off the retreat route of the 17th Army. At that time, it would be really helpless.
"Commander, Commander Xue called back and said... he has no reinforcements to send us. The situation on all battlefields is extremely critical. The Japanese are about to break through the third line of defense and attack Changsha."
"Commander Xue also said that if we cannot move forward, he will not punish us, but if we take a step back and let the devils go back, we will definitely be subject to military law in the future."
At this time, the chief of staff reported with a telegram.
"What?! We are at risk of being surrounded at any time, and you want us to hold on?"
"This...isn't this pushing our entire 17th Army into the fire pit?"
Lei Anguo was shocked when he heard this. He could hardly believe his ears.
"Well, Commander Xue is right. The pressure on the main battlefield is already very high. I heard that the Japanese have been sending planes to attack, and every time there are poison gas bombs, they are under a lot of pressure."
"If we let these 20,000 more people through, the third line of defense might collapse in an instant."
"Once the devils occupy Changsha, Shu will be trampled by their iron hooves, and the people of Tianfu will also be slaughtered by them."
The chief of staff advised that the pros and cons of this matter could be clearly understood.
"I know what you said, but I can't let all these 80,000 Sichuan young men follow me, Lei, out of Sichuan to fight against the Japanese here, right?" Lei Anguo said with his hands behind his back.
"Commander, now that things have come to this, we can only hold on. Fortunately, the terrain here is rugged and dangerous, which is advantageous to our troops and can greatly delay the Japanese motorized troops."
"Plus, we are not the main target of the Japanese attack. For so many days, we haven't seen the Japanese send planes to bomb us, which proves this point."
“So, although we are under great pressure, as long as we are determined to hold on, there will be no problem at all.”
"Also, I heard from local people that it rains heavily here for more than ten days at this time every year, and it will rain soon this year as well."
The Chief of Staff analyzed.
The southern part of Hunan Province has many hills and rivers, and some places are even steep cliffs that are beyond human control.
This is very beneficial to the defense of the 17th Army of the Sichuan Army.
It is very difficult for the Japanese to eliminate them.
Most of the Japanese tanks, armored vehicles and supply transport vehicles will be stuck.
This is because there is not much rain now. If it rains heavily, the Japanese will be trapped in the mud and will find it difficult to advance.
The Sichuan Army relied on their two legs and at most they would slip, but their mobility was still higher than that of the Japanese.
But this year, for some reason, the heavy rain was delayed for a few days.
But it will be soon. At noon today, Jiu vaguely heard muffled thunder in the sky.
I think heavy rain will fall in a few days.
At that time, it will be more advantageous to their Sichuan Army.
"Well... you are right. Pass on my order. Stop the 20,000 devils at all costs!"
"I can't lose face for our Sichuan Army!"
Lei Anguo slammed the table and ordered.
They, the Sichuan Army, have suffered from discrimination. If they run away this time, the people all over the country will curse them to death in the future.
Aren’t the people of Sichuan and Shu going to poke them in the back?
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Headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ninth War Zone.
Xue Boling's eyes were bloodshot. Up to now, the general commander had reinforced him with 30 troops, but the manpower was still stretched thin, and the defense lines were leaking everywhere and were in danger.
The city of Changsha could be attacked by the Japanese at any time.
In the past few days, the Japanese planes have carried out air raids on Changsha several times.
The people of Changsha had already fled out of the city.
For a time, people were in panic and no longer had any hope for the Central Army's victory.
"Report to the commander, all the soldiers of the 14th Army have died for their country, and Jing County has been occupied by the Japanese!" Chief of Staff Wu Yizi came in and reported with a trembling voice.
As soon as he received the signal of cut-off from the 14th Army, he heard from his subordinates that the Japanese had already put the plaster flag on the wall of Jing County.
The significance of this is self-evident.
"what?!"
Xue Boling was horrified and his face turned pale. Once Jing County was lost, the Japanese in the north could move south and join forces with the Japanese in the south.
The third line of defense was already precarious, like a broken piece of wood that could be kicked through with one foot.
In this way, the Japs will surely gather superior forces to attack.
It would be a pipe dream to want to stop the Japanese charge under the cover of hundreds of fighter planes.
"Where is the 20th Corps? Where is the 20th Corps?" Xue Boling asked anxiously while lying on the map.
"The 20th Corps has arrived here. They only travel to kilometers a day, which is not far from the third line of defense."
Wu Yizi quickly pointed out the location of the 20th Corps on the map.
He understood what Xue Boling meant. He wanted to urgently dispatch the 20th Corps to consolidate the third line of defense.
"Urgent telegram! Tell the 20th Corps to rush back to support us. If they disobey, they will be subject to military law!"
"Also, make a copy for the general manager. Tang Enbo may not listen to me, but he dare not disobey the general manager."
Xue Boling ordered.