Chapter 43 The Battle of the Independent Regiment 4446
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In a state of semi-starvation, the commanders and soldiers of the independent regiment spent another two days and two nights.
On the morning of November 29, Shanzi once again received a report from the Munitions Department. Even if the food was halved, the food in stock could only satisfy the last dinner of the day.
So Shanzi made another decision. Except for the seriously injured, everyone would eat wheat bran and buckwheat hulls cooked from lunch onwards to satisfy their hunger. The remaining food would be used for the independent regiment to break out of the encirclement.
In ordinary days, wheat bran and buckwheat hulls are used to feed horses.
After hearing Shanzi's decision, Zhao Danian suggested that if he suffered from hunger, it would be better to launch a breakout as soon as possible.
Shanzi was still full of hope for Xiaoru's plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain, and then decided to stick to the last two days. At 1 a.m. on December 1, the independent group launched a breakout on time.
Starting from the evening, the cold wind carried goose feathers and heavy snow flying all over the sky.
Worried that the Japanese army would take advantage of the snow to launch an attack, Shanzi ordered his troops to be on standby.
It was already ten o'clock in the night, the wind was still blowing, the snow was still falling, and the temperature dropped to its lowest point.
With the biting cold wind above his head and covered with white snowflakes, Shanzi inspected the No. 3 position from west to east.
According to regulations, in addition to the bunker machine gunners responsible for guarding each position, three to five ground sentries will be added at the same time.
According to Yanni's arrangement, a total of three ground sentry posts were set up in platoon units on Position 3. The sentry on duty in the third platoon was Cheng Xiaolin.
While talking to Xiao Lin, Shanzi noticed that Xiao Lin's voice was hoarse. He reached out and touched Xiao Lin's forehead. He felt a sudden heat, obviously having a high fever.
Shan Zi could not argue and ordered Xiao Lin to be laid off immediately and go to the medical team for diagnosis and treatment.
Xiao Lin left the sentry post, and Shan Zi stood on the spot, standing guard for Xiao Lin.
About an hour later, Xiaoru walked quietly to Shanzi.
Looking at the snow-covered mountains on her shoulders and head, Xiaoru couldn't help feeling sad, and her eyes were immediately blurred by sentimental tears.
Because of the dark night, Shanzi couldn't see Xiaoru's tears and asked coldly: "Why are you here again?"
Xiaoru was speechless and patted the snow on Shanzi's shoulders with both hands.
Shanzi said: "Stop being wordy and go back to the regiment headquarters quickly."
Xiaoru was still speechless, holding Shanzi's face tightly with both hands.
Although Xiaoru's hand was warm and soft, Shanzi took a hasty step back as if being burned by fire.
It seemed that Shanzi's behavior angered Xiaoru. Xiaoru rushed over and hugged Shanzi, then put her hands close to Shanzi's face.
Shanzi pushed Xiaoru's hand away with force and said in an extremely stern tone: "Secretary Ru, please respect yourself."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoru's tears flowed even more fiercely: "Captain, you misunderstood. Xiaoru has no other intention. She just wants to add a touch of warmth to your face."
Wiping away her tears, Xiaoru continued: "Although this little bit of warmth is insignificant, I hope you can feel the love of a soldier for you."
Shanzi was finally moved by Xiaoru, and his eyes became red and moist.
Unknowingly, Shanzi also held Xiaoru's face with both hands, and while rubbing it, he said: "Xiaoru, I don't know how to thank you. Listen to me and go back to the regiment headquarters."
Xiaoru gently moved Shanzi's hand away: "Captain, please allow Xiaoru to accompany you and stand with you for a while longer."
Shanzi said: "My eldest brother has a bad temper. If you don't leave, don't blame him for being rude."
Xiaoru smiled sadly, turned around and looked up at the white night sky, feeling like crying in her heart.
At this moment, rapid and constant shouts came from the distance: "Captain..."
Following the sound, Xiao Feng stood on the edge of the trench and said breathlessly: "Captain, please go back and take a look. Company Commander Wang is unconscious."
Shan Zi lost his voice and asked: "Where is Political Commissar Jiang?"
Xiao Feng said: "It was Political Commissar Jiang who asked me to call you."
Almost at the same time, Shanzi and Xiaoru jumped out of the trench.
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Rushing into Jin Ye's dormitory in one breath, I saw Jin Ye's face was haggard and his lips were chapped. Despite Yumei calling over and over again, he was still breathing quietly.
Shan Zi was at a loss and shouted at Xiao Feng again: "Tell me, what happened to Jin Ye?"
Xiao Feng said: "Just now, Company Commander Wang went to the regiment headquarters. He just said it was a bit cold and left after sitting there for a while. Political Commissar Jiang was worried and asked me to go over and have a look. Who knew that when I got here, Company Commander Wang was like this?"
Xiaoru then asked: "Have you not called the doctor yet?"
Yumei said: "I have already sent someone to notify you,"
Speaking of this, Yumei took the military bag from Jinye's pillow, revealing three black steamed buns. These things are made of wheat bran and buckwheat husks, and a small amount of flour is added. They fall off when touched by hand. scum.
Yumei then said: "Zikai, Jin Ye grew up eating white noodles. Don't talk about her. It's hard for me to swallow these buns. From noon to now, Jin Ye only eats one."
Looking at the steamed buns in the bag, Shanzi felt sour in his eyes.
At this moment, the Korean military doctor came running through the door.
After auscultation, pulse checking and temperature measurement, the Korean military doctor said that due to injuries, diet and other reasons, Captain Wang's constitution has weakened and his resistance has decreased. In addition, the sudden change in weather has caused a cold and high fever. If the fever is not relieved in time, it may lead to pneumonia, encephalitis, etc. Serious illness.
According to the independent group medication rules, all drugs are divided into two categories. Category one can only be used by seriously injured people, and category two can be used by patients with minor injuries and diseases.
The Korean military doctor then asked Shan Zi what kind of drugs Company Commander Wang used.
Unexpectedly, this question made Shanzi furious: "That's nonsense, do you still need to read the regulations?"
Yumei said: "Zikai, Dr. Han made it very clear that if the fever is not relieved in time, it will cause pneumonia or encephalitis, which will be more troublesome at that time."
The Korean military doctor nodded subconsciously.
Shanzi was impatient: "Stop talking nonsense and just take the medicine as prescribed."
The Korean military doctor had no choice but to open the injection while nagging Yumei: "Diseases can also kill people. Based on this, I think Captain Wang is going too far."
After listening to the Han military doctor's nagging, Shanzi turned around and faced the door, staring at the falling snowflakes.
After a short while, the injection was finished, and the Korean military doctor continued: "Political Commissar Jiang, please remember that in another forty-five minutes, whether Company Commander Wang wakes up or not, you must notify me in time."
Yumei agreed and said to Shanzi: "Zikai, Deputy Commander Zhao is in charge of the regiment headquarters. Xiaofeng and I will stay here to take care of Jin Ye. You can go back to the dormitory and rest."
Shanzi said: "It's a windy and snowy night, and I can't sleep well. Let's go back to position three."
After saying that, Shanzi strode out of the door.
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Since Shanzi returned to the battlefield, he has been standing at Xiaolin's sentry post.
Even though the wind was biting and the snow was flying, the mountain didn't feel cold at all, and all I could think about was Jin Ye's voice and smile.
Just as the golden leaves were shaking in front of the eyes, Xiaoru's shout came from outside the tunnel: "Commander, Captain Wang has woken up. Political Commissar Jiang wants you to go back quickly."
Hearing the shouts, Shanzi jumped out of the trench.
When he saw Shanzi Fenghuohuo standing in front of the bed, Jinye said with tears in his eyes: "Yumei, Shanzi, I'm so hungry, can you make me a bowl of white batter? Just one bowl."
Shanzi said: "Jin Ye, please be patient. At noon tomorrow, everyone will have a bowl of noodle soup."
Jin Ye bit her lips and tears flowed more violently.
Yumei said: "Zikai, Xiaoru and I made our own decision and asked the cooking team to make a bowl of hot noodle soup for Jinye. It will be delivered soon. If this is a mistake, Yumei is willing to be punished."
As soon as Yumei finished speaking, Jinye couldn't help crying.
Shan Zi was still looking at Jin Ye. Although he didn't say anything, his vision was gradually blurred by tears.
After auscultation and temperature measurement by Korean military doctors, Jinye's body temperature had dropped to 38 degrees.
The Korean military doctor once again told Yumei that Captain Wang must take medicine on time and give injections after breakfast. At least he must not leave supervision before dawn.
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Returning to the position for the third time, Shanzi walked slowly from the trench.
When we reached the end of the trench, Shanzi seemed to have no way out. After jumping out of the trench in a daze, he faced the white night sky and silently thought about something.
Unknowingly, Xiaoru appeared behind him like a ghost, then jumped out of the trench, patted the snowflakes on his hands and said: "Captain, do you know why Xiaoru came uninvited?"
Shanzi said: "Look for the punishment,"
Xiaoru said: "You are wrong. In fact, I am unwilling to do so."
Shanzi asked: "What do you mean?"
Xiaoru said: "I always feel that Ishii will withdraw his troops, maybe starting tonight,"
Shanzi coughed dryly: "I wish you were a living Bodhisattva."
Xiaoru suddenly raised her fist and hit Shanzi on the shoulder: "You are laughing at me,"
Shanzi subconsciously opened his wrist, looked at the time and said to himself: "It's almost a quarter past midnight, but the snow is still falling."
Unexpectedly, Xiaoru burst into laughter: "Captain, Xiaoru might as well say it for you. It's almost a quarter past midnight, but the Japanese soldiers haven't withdrawn yet."
Shanzi seemed to have been slapped by Xiaoru, and he touched his cold face in embarrassment.
At this moment, Xiao Feng and the regimental correspondent ran one after another, shouting: "Commander, the intelligence center reported that the Japanese troops have withdrawn, the Japanese troops have withdrawn,"
Shanzi was stunned for a moment, then recovered and took Xiaoru's hand: "I understand, you can go back."
After running down the hill in one breath, Shanzi still held Xiaoru's hand tightly.
Until Xiaoru was exhausted and fell to the ground out of breath. Shanzi threw himself in the snowdrift, shouting hysterically: "Little devil, the independent group has won,"
After taking a breather, Shanzi and Xiaoru both climbed up the Circle Ridge and looked to the southwest. In the white wilderness, the long and winding formation of the Japanese soldiers retreating was clear to their eyes.
At this moment, Shanzi couldn't restrain his inner excitement and held Xiaoru's hand again: "Ru Han, it was you who saved the Independent Group. The Independent Group will never forget you, and Wang Zikai will not forget you."
Xiao Ru said: "Captain, with your words, Ru Han is content and will be content for the rest of his life."
As if he couldn't express his gratitude to Xiaoru in words, Shanzi withdrew his hand and patted Xiaoru twice on the shoulder.
On the way back from Circle Ridge, Xiaoru was puzzled: "Captain, please answer a question. If the Anti-Japanese War is won, will you and I still stay in the Independent Regiment and work together?"
Shanzi said: "That is not something you and I have the final say on. No one can predict the organization's arrangements,"
Xiaoru said: "Maybe this is fate, are you right?"
Shanzi agreed: "It should be,"
Xiaoru continued: "If I really leave the independent group, I don't know if we can still see each other."
Shanzi went on to say: "Even if mountains and rivers change, there will always be opportunities to meet."
Xiaoru asked again: "No matter how far away the distance is, will you take the initiative to look at me?"
Shanzi smiled bitterly: "It's hard to say. First, it depends on the time, and second, there is a chance."
Xiaoru thought for a moment and suddenly raised her head: "Maybe as time goes by, you will forget me."
Shanzi smiled bitterly again: "As I said just now, the Independent Group will never forget you, and I, Wang Zikai, will never forget you. You can't believe it, right?"
Xiao Ru said: "Actually, as long as you don't forget me, Ru Han will have no regrets."
Shanzi said: "Thank you for thinking so highly of me,"
Unexpectedly, Xiao Ru sighed: "I can see that your words are very perfunctory and seem to be impatient, but I should tell you that every word you said to me tonight will make Ru Han unforgettable for the rest of his life."
After saying that, Xiaoru was like an innocent and lively child, kicking the soft snowdrifts while walking.
Back at the regiment headquarters, Shanzi ordered the cooking teams of each company to make noodle soup so that every soldier could have a full stomach and have a good sleep.
A short while later, Shan Zi summoned the director of the munitions department to the regiment headquarters.
Shanzi instructed the munitions department to prepare more meat, wine and food for the independent regiment to celebrate the three-day celebration, so that the soldiers would have meat for every meal and wine every day.
After arranging the things that should be arranged, he drank a few bowls of noodle soup. Shanzi just took off his shoes, lay down on the bed with his clothes on, and soon he snored loudly.