Chapter 24 Defense of the Independent Regiment 1-2
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Less than half an hour after the Japanese army set off from Panghe Bridge, Shanzi, Yumei and Zhao Danian conducted a comprehensive inspection of the four defensive fronts of the Independence Regiment.
In terms of troop deployment, because the northern and southern fronts are relatively narrow and easy to defend and difficult to attack, the number of troops invested is relatively reduced and the firepower is relatively weak.
The two defense lines in the east and west are the longest in distance, and because the terrain is flat and open, making it easy to attack and difficult to defend, a battalion of troops was invested in each, and machine gun batteries were also deployed to the east and west fronts.
According to the unified numbering, the east and west defense lines are designated as positions No. 1 and 2, while the north and south defense lines are designated as positions No. 3 and No. 4.
Position No. 1 is guarded by the Third Battalion, and its commander is Li Xiaohu, the commander of the Third Battalion. Position No. 2 is guarded by the Second Battalion, and its commander is Xu Xiaolong, the commander of the Second Battalion.
Positions No. 3 and 4 are defended by the Third Company and the Second Company of the First Battalion. The commanders are respectively Wang Jinye, the commander of the third company, and Wang Chunlai, the commander of the second company.
Shan Zi has said it first. The above troop deployment is only a temporary defense. In actual combat, adjustments will be made in a timely manner according to the needs of the situation.
While inspecting various positions, Shanzi focused on inspecting the underground bunker, and drilled into the bunker from a secret passage hidden in the trench to simulate the machine gunner's inspection range and fire coverage.
From the appearance, the surface of the bunker is on a relatively steep slope, covered by wild grass or shrubs, and is integrated with the surrounding environment without any abnormalities or flaws.
However, just under this seemingly natural surface, there are thirty-five reinforced concrete bunkers hidden, with an internal space of about four square meters.
On normal days, the shooting windows of these bunkers, including the secret passages leading to the trenches, are covered with rocks and firewood, so people who don't know the details will not notice at all.
In terms of distribution, thirty-five bunkers surround the camp's defense line, with a distance of less than 200 meters. When the heavy machine guns in the bunkers fire, the firepower crosses with each other, forming a seamless blockade. Therefore, it is also an independent regiment to fight against the enemy.
The trump card.
Returning to the camp from the position, the three-man regiment checked the hiding conditions of the wounded and sick.
In order to prevent enemy shelling, all the sick and wounded have been moved to the tunnel, including kitchen cooking and horses, and have also been moved to the dedicated tunnel.
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At four o'clock in the afternoon, all participating troops in the camp held a swearing-in meeting. After Shanzi gave a speech, Zhao Danian led nearly 800 commanders and soldiers to swear an oath at the same time——
When I live, my country will perish, and when I die, my country will survive. I would rather fight to the death than be a slave to the country's subjugation. I will use my last strength, shed my last drop of blood, and fight to the end, unswervingly.
As soon as the swearing-in ceremony is over, the independent regiment enters the first level of combat readiness. From this point on, the front-line troops must stay at the position day and night, eat and camp in the position.
At the same time, guard platoon leader Xiao Zhang received instructions from the regiment headquarters to evacuate all three sentries outside the camp.
After dinner, Shanzi put his arms on the regimental desk.
After contemplating for a while, Shanzi said: "Yumei, this is the first time Chun'er has commanded a battle, and I always feel uneasy. Come with me to position 4 and hammer it out."
Yumei immediately put down the teapot in her hand: "Let's go quickly."
Since the troops entered the position, Chun'er has been particularly energetic and cheerful. Except for eating, he has never been idle and his steps have not stopped. He emphasizes his combat requirements from team to team and from bunker to bunker.
Just emphasizing separately is not enough. At this time, Chun'er gathered cadres above the platoon together and preached his combat philosophy, that is, the role of the commander in combat.
So the six platoon commanders and deputy platoon commanders sat facing Chun'er. Sitting on either side of Chun'er were the deputy company commander and instructor, and the other one was the company headquarters correspondent.
Just at this time, Shanzi and Yumei were rushing to the trench. They clearly heard Chun'er's eloquent preaching, and all of them, including Xiao Liu and Xiao Feng, stopped in their tracks.
As for what Chun'er said before, outsiders have no way of knowing.
At this moment, Chuner said——
Everyone here knows that the head of the group, who was born in the year of the Donkey, is a very stubborn person. He looks like a bird and his stomach feels bloated even if he doesn’t eat for three days. He still vomits sour water after not drinking for three days.
But then again, the stubborn man speaks with unreasonable logic. For example, the commander is the leading goose, and this is what he said.
At this point, Chun'er suddenly changed her tone——
In fact, all three-year-old children know that people cannot walk without a head, and birds cannot fly without a head. I guess I made it up based on this saying, and the meaning is basically the same.
In a word, when we fight with the Japanese, the one in charge must take the lead and charge forward. Only in this way can the soldiers run fast. This is a dead truth, and you can't accept it.
Chuner went on to say——
When it comes to skills and clever ideas, you really have a good eye. You have to accept this. Unfortunately, when it comes to culture, it’s a shame. Yumei is a very talented woman.
To use an analogy, compared to Yumei, Shouyanzi is not even as good as the calluses on his heels, not to mention his donkey temper, which often makes Yumei cry. Do you know that they are guilty?
Leng Buding grabbed the correspondent's water bottle, Chun'er drank a few sips, wiped his mouth and started talking again——
But no matter how domineering she is, she never dares to show authority to Yumei. Why, just because of Chunlai's support? If you don't believe me, ask Sister Yumei. The person she admires most is Wang Chunlai.
By the way, I would like to remind you that whoever dares to make Yumei unhappy in the future should not blame Chunlai for being rude. Even if he shows off his power to Yumei, Wang Chunlai will still command Jinye Yanni to fix him. He will not believe in betraying him.
Unexpectedly, when Yumei heard this, her face turned red with anger. As soon as she took a step, she was pulled back by Shanzi.
So I heard Chun'er say again——
Of course, although the stubborn person has a bad temper, he is not evil-minded. He has a tough mouth and a bad mouth, but he has no intention of scheming.
Everyone in Heya Village knows that since childhood, Chun Lai has always been regarded as a biological brother by Chun Lai. No matter how close brothers are, they are not so close.
So, by the way, no matter Yumei or Yanyanzi, both of them have to listen to their words and obey them smoothly. Whoever disobeys is making a mistake.
Chuner finally said——
As I have said all this morning, this time it is a battle to defend the Independent Regiment. It is related to the life and death of the Independent Regiment, its survival and death, and it is also related to the shame and honor of the Independent Regiment.
I was puzzled as to where he had learned these foreign words. After careful consideration, I must have asked Yumei to teach him and memorized the words in advance.
No one here knows why Wang Chunlai is a man of culture. It was all taught by Yumei step by step. Many people asked Yumei to teach him culture, but Yumei didn't want to teach him, so he taught Chunlai.
One time, Cang Yanzi also asked Yumei to learn culture. Yumei said she didn't have time tonight. Do you know what it means to have no time? So she went to my house without telling Cang Yanzi and taught Chunlai to learn culture alone.
Back to the present moment, in this independent regiment defense battle, we must put on a show, so that Jianyanzi can see the power of the second company, and Yumei can see whether Chunlai is a real man.
After a few minutes of preaching, no matter whether it was bragging or lying, everyone listened happily and warmly, with smiles on their faces and their spirits increased.
At this moment, Shanzi suddenly appeared on the edge of the ditch: "Chun, come with me."
When Chun'er turned around, she vaguely noticed that Yumei was also present, so her big and innocent eyes became even more stupid at this time: "Yumei, why are you here? I was in a meeting just now. Didn't you speak?
Do you hear me?"
Yumei said: "You haven't stood firm yet, who knows what you are talking about."
Chun'er breathed a sigh of relief involuntarily: "It's okay if you didn't hear me."
As soon as Gulu climbed out of the trench, Chun'er was sandwiched between Shanzi and Yumei. As he walked, he asked: "Yumei, what do you want Chunlai to do?"
Yumei said: "When spring comes, this battle will be a fierce battle. You must command it properly. You must not allow the Japanese to cross the position even half a step, but also reduce our casualties. Remember, my eldest sister does not want to visit you in the ward again."
Chun'er said: "Don't worry, Sister Yumei, your words will definitely be kept in my heart."
While talking, Shanzi had stopped walking: "Yumei, you and Xiao Liu Xiaofeng wait for a while, Handanzi and I will go over there to talk."
Yumei smiled and nodded, then turned her gaze to Chun'er: "When spring comes, hurry up and follow Zikai."
Chun'er flashed her big eyes and followed Shanzi suspiciously.