When Fan Daoquan received the order and led the Second Regiment to Tongwu Village forcibly, the villagers were hurried to Pingfeng Village and Liuxia Town to the north with a large amount of supplies.

This narrow and long rift valley between Pingfeng Mountain and Dongmuwu Ridge is called Yishitian. Tongwu Village is located in the rift valley, chasing Fuyang and Zhuantang to the north. It is a major transportation road in Yuhang, Liangzhu and other towns, and its geographical location is very important.

Tongwu Village has been passed down for thousands of years, and it stretches from south to north along the narrow road, and is famous for producing West Lake Longjing tea. However, with the outbreak of war in mid-July, the demand for Longjing tea plummeted. After all, no matter how good the tea is, it cannot fill the stomach, and the village seems a bit broken.

Previously, although Luo Yuming was disrespectful to Huang Shao and suggested that he lead the troops to guard himself, he did not dare to ignore the news provided by Xuan Tiewu. As soon as he left the provincial government gate, he immediately sent a commander to transfer a battalion to Pingfeng Village, the first line Tianbeikou, blocking the Japanese army's road to the north.

As the Second Regiment arrived, Luo Yuming did not hesitate at all and immediately sent Fan Dao to lead his troops to Tongwu Village in the first line of Tianzhong to see if there was any hope of solving the problem of the Japanese army landing in Zhuantang, and opened the westward retreat from Zhuantang to Fuyang and then to Tonglu.

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Jianfei, the staff officer of the Second Regiment who arrived in advance, held a loudspeaker and mobilized the villagers to evacuate the village over and over again. In fact, there was no need for him to shout, and the sound of gunfire came from the south sky, which had already told everyone that the Japanese devils were coming.

According to the report of the investigation force, the security forces retreated from Zhuantang were gathering fire with the Japanese army on the front line of Tianyue Palace and Longwu. As we all know, the combat effectiveness of the security forces was getting closer and closer. Fan Daoquan was a little anxious and walked over to Chen Jianfei and asked loudly: "Have all the villagers moved away?"

Chen Jianfei shook his head: "Mountains, most of the people have left, but some old men and women refuse to leave. They say they will never leave their homes even if they die."

"But... the Japanese army is about to fight. If they don't leave, they will be injured by accident." Fan Daoquan frowned and asked, "You didn't tell them that they can come back after the battle?"

"I've said that, but those old men and ladies just don't want to, and even temporarily retreated to the mountains on both sides of the town to hide..." Chen Jianfei said with a wry smile.

"Forget it, don't care about them. Listening to the sound of gunfire in the south, the officers and soldiers of the security regiment could not resist. Please take people to pick them up quickly." Fan Daoquan suddenly remembered a question and asked: "Did you send someone to contact the security forces?"

Chen Jianfei nodded: "I've contacted me. The person stationed in Zhuantang is the Second Battalion of the Fuyang Security Corps. The battalion commander is named Zhao. He said he would cooperate with our actions."

“That’s good”

Fan Daoquan turned around and waved to the soldiers behind. The main force of the Second Regiment quickly drove into the village and the mountains on both sides, occupying various strategic areas.

Just as Fan Daoquan was about to climb Taiwu Mountain in front of the village and check the battle situation, the only remaining centenarian in Tongwu Village came to him with a dozen young people.

The old man's name is Mei Liangzhi. He was born in the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. He has a very tough body, a childish face, and has a bit of a fairy-like appearance.

Mei Liangzhi stopped Fan Daoquan and pointed at a dozen young people: "Captain Fan, I have heard of the reputation of your new second division. This time you fought against Japanese pirates in Tongwu Village to defend our homeland. These are my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They have not undergone regular military training, but they still have the strength to help you carry guns and lift the wounded. If they can be soldiers of the new second division, I will be happy even if I die now."

Mei Liang's ears were not deaf, his eyes were not blurred, and his speech was full of energy, which surprised Fan Daoquan. In front of this century-old birthday star, Fan Daoquan did not dare to be arrogant and said respectfully:

"Old man, you are so polite. Our new Second Division has been dancing on the tip of the knife. You may throw your head and blood at any time... Let's forget about these young young people. They are the successors of Tongwu Village. When you look back, you will always pass on the skills of making West Lake Longjing Tea to them and carry forward it."

"No matter how good the tea in West Lake Longjing is, it cannot resist the pain of the country's destruction and family destruction. If the Japanese pirates were not driven away, the tea gardens all over the mountain would not be able to be well managed, and it would even be in vain for the Japanese..."

Seeing that Fan Daoquan was about to interrupt, Mei Liangzhi waved his hands repeatedly: "Captain Fan, please listen to me after I finish my words... I am now smart and clear now, can read books and newspapers, and I listen to the programs of Phoenix Radio in daily life. Your new second division is best at fighting Japanese pirates, and has strict military disciplines, just like the Qi family army during the Jiajing period...Captain Fan, let them follow you to fight Japanese pirates, old man, I beg you."

While speaking, Mei Liangzhi was about to kneel down for Fan Daoquan, which scared Fan Daoquan. You must know that the centenarian in front of him was in such a fairy-like place. When he knelt down, Fan Daoquan was very suspicious that he would lose his life. Fan Daoquan hurriedly reached out, helped Mei Liangzhi up, and said with a wry smile: "Old man, you can kill me, I agree, can I agree?"

Mei Liangzhi squirted his beard and smiled, turned around and said to his juniors, "Let me listen to it. General Wu is the White Tiger Star in the sky. The new second division he led is a heavenly soldier and general sent by God. He specializes in fighting Japanese pirates. From now on, you will all obey the superiors. If you die in battle, our Mei family's genealogy will record your great achievements. If anyone is afraid of life and death, I will break his legs and expel him from the family. Our Mei family does not have such fear of death."

According to ancient legends, the White Tiger Star is the star of the general of the Heavenly Court, specializing in pacifying the world. It is said that Han Xin, the Marquis of Huaiyin, Li Jing, Duke of Wei, Xu Dao of Wei, and Qi Shaobao of Wu Yi and Qi Shaobao are all reincarnated in the sky. Listening to the old man's words to his descendants, his feudal superstitious tone made Fan Daoquan laugh and cry.

"yes"

The young people looked excited. Due to the series of great victory achieved on the Songhu battlefield, the New Second Division has become the most desirable place for young people in China. These young people look at Fan Daoquan with the desire to make achievements.

Fan Daoquan walked over and patted the young people on the shoulders one by one. After that, he was about to encourage Jiameng, "The Japanese devils are here." A soldier ran over from the hills to the south and shouted at Fan Daoquan from a distance.

Fan Daoquan quickly said to the old man Mei Liangzhi: "Old man, the Japanese army is coming soon. You should take people to avoid it for a while. You are the people from Zhejiang. We must not let the Japanese guns hurt you."

"All right"

Mei Liangzhi knew the cruelty on the battlefield, smiled and nodded, and returned to the village to summon the old men and ladies. It seemed that there was a solution to it.

Three hundred meters north of Longwu, the captain of Futian, who was riding on a horse, looked proudly at the officers and soldiers of the security regiment running away in front of him, and shouted loudly for his subordinates to pursue his subordinates:

"Hurry, hurry up, you must kill all the escaped Chinese troops and completely open up the passage to Xixi."

No wonder Futian is proud. Since the 61st Infantry Regiment landed on the front line of Zhangshusha and Coral Sand, the Fuyang Security Group, which defended the area, collapsed in one fell swoop, and it was a gang of mobs.

After occupying Zhuantang Town, the corps leader Ando Shigeru received an order from Okamura Yasuji to quickly send a member of the first line of heaven and attack the north to occupy Monkshang Mountain and General Mountain, blocking the way for the Zhejiang Provincial Government and the New Second Division to escape west.

Shigeru Ando was short of troops and was very hesitant when facing the 1st regiment of the New Second Division that was pressed over from the east bank of Xixi. Fortunately, Major General Saburo Nakamura, the commander of the 7th Brigade who knew that he had made a big mistake, sent a telegram in time, saying that after he captured Xiaoshan County, he would personally lead the main force to the Gaojiawei and Puyan line on the other side of Zhangshusha to support the actions of the 61st Regiment.

Under such circumstances, Ando Shigeru finally made up his mind to split a brigade and head north.

However, it was precisely because Ando's indecision that the New Second Division was given time to deal with it. Otherwise, the Japanese army would have already passed the first line of heaven and captured the Liuxia Town in the north.

Seeing the soldiers of the security regiment running away in front of him, the captain Futian was extremely despised. Just now, he commanded the troops to charge with only one charge, and the Chinese army that was guarding the danger collapsed and fled back. If these security regiment soldiers had not run faster than rabbits, Futian thought he would have wiped them out long ago.

Fan Daoquan lurked in a private house south of Tongwu Village, holding a telescope to observe the movements in the distance.

Chen Jian, the staff officer of the Second Corps who went to contact the security regiment, ran in front. Behind him were the terrified security regiment officers and soldiers, all running wildly.

In the distance, there were Japanese soldiers led by Captain Futian. From time to time, one or two gunshots were heard, and suddenly, a security guard soldier who was behind fell to the ground.

The soldier who was hit on the thigh rolled on the ground and shouted loudly to the front: "Help, battalion commander, brothers, save me."

No one of the security team stopped. The robe that had been having fun chattering around the wounded ruthlessly, leaving only the shrill and painful screams of the wounded reverberated in the valley.

At this time, two people rushed down from Taiwu Mountain on the right side of the road, and helped the wounded soldiers up on the left and right: "Can you hold on?"

The wounded soldier turned around and saw that he was not from the security team, but the visitor was wearing the costumes of the Central Army. The wounded soldier's tears suddenly surged out - they were from the New Second Division and did not give up on themselves.

The wounded soldier nodded heavily. He was very scared, afraid that the two of them would throw him here. The officers and soldiers of the two new second divisions ran forward without saying a word.

The Japanese army was getting closer and closer to the village. In the telescope, Fan Daoquan could even clearly see the hideous face of the Japanese soldiers rushing in front.

The officers and soldiers of the security regiment who escaped soon arrived in front of Tongwu Village. Chen Jianfei, who was leading the way in front, turned around and said to the deserter behind: "Everyone work harder, and then go through the village and continue to escape. As long as you leave the first line of sky, it will be safe."

Battalion Commander Zhao of Fuyang Security Regiment had a big belly, his military uniform collar had already been open, and he didn't know when the military cap would fall. He ran to Chen Jianfei in anger, his eyes were blurred, and he asked while wiping sweat, "Staff Secretary Chen, brothers can't stand where your people are."

Seeing this incompetent battalion commander, Chen Jianfei was also very despised. He had only been running for more than twenty minutes, and the speed was not fast. The security regiment could not stand it. Looking at the two New Second Division soldiers holding the wounded soldiers, they still walked as fast as flying.

Chen Jianfei said: "Battleman Commander Zhao, are you still worried that our new second division will run away without fighting? Don't worry, just leave it here for us. Go away quickly, the Japanese soldiers will catch up."

Captain Zhao was a little helpless and had to continue running forward.

The security team passed through the village and continued to rush towards the narrow road north. The Japanese army chased after him, and the captain Futian, who was riding on the horse carefully observing the movements of the deserters, nodded with satisfaction and shouted to his subordinates: "Hurry up, hurry up, there is no one in the village, don't stay, we will catch up with those Chinese deserters."

Fan Daoquan looked at everything in front of him calmly. At this time, all the Japanese troops rushed to the mine formation in the open area south of the village. Fan Daoquan waved his hand and shouted: "Light the fire and kill the Japanese."

The order was soon passed to the high ground blocking positions on both sides of the village. As the fire flashed, a thunderous roar sounded in the valley, and thick smoke rushed into the sky. The Japanese soldiers at the explosion site did not even have the chance to scream and turned into wisps of blue smoke. The terrifying shock wave carried thousands of shrapnel and rolled towards the stunned Japanese soldiers nearby.

Hundreds of nearly saturated shrapnel produced by detonated mines cut down all the Japanese soldiers exposed to the range of killing. The broken limbs and arms were flying, and blood sprayed out from various parts of the human body with holes, quickly dyeing the earth scarlet.
Chapter completed!