Chapter 3 Arriving at the front line of the Songhu Battlefield
Chapter 3 Arriving at the front line of the Songhu battlefield
Author: Entertainment Cat
Chapter 3 Arriving at the front line of the Songhu battlefield
When the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army got off the iron-covered train from Wuchang, the whole army continued to travel non-stop through the night. While avoiding the bombing of the Japanese aircraft, they crossed the river directly to Hankou, staying overnight for only one night.
However, on such a dusty road, these Sichuan troops were deeply touched.
Because after setting off from Changsha, there will be many enthusiastic citizens and patriotic people at various stops along the way, giving them tea to drink, washing their faces, and even food and some clothes.
It can be seen that there are still many patriotic citizens, especially when the Songhu Battle broke out, the entire country's attention immediately shifted to the Songhu Battlefield.
Therefore, as the Twentieth Army of the Sichuan Army, which was going to support the Songhu front line, it had established a good image in the minds of these enthusiastic patriotic citizens, so it received such warm reception.
There were even specialized people and departments who came to film the officers and soldiers of the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army on the eve of the war.
In this regard, it completely inspired the determination of the officers and soldiers of the 20th to defend their homeland and their country, and their will to resist the war.
So seeing this,
After reuniting with his troops in Hankou, Jansen, as the commander of the army, immediately delivered a morale-boosting speech.
"Today our 20th Army's war of resistance in Sichuan is to protect our country and our territory. It is our duty as soldiers to shed blood and make sacrifices."
Soon, Jansen began his speech emotionally and plausibly.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for surviving another day. Immediately reward three Mark core heavy machine guns with canvas bullet belts and five boxes of bullet belts! In addition, three 60mm mortars and 60 rounds of mortar shells will be rewarded!"
Just when Commander Yang Sen was giving the most exciting speech, He Feiyang, who was standing behind the black army, heard in his mind the system reward prompt he had received today.
"Hey! Good guy! How can you be so lucky today and get so many good weapons and equipment!"
"This time I am really thankful to God!"
When He Feiyang listened to the system prompts, he immediately exclaimed with surprise in his heart.
Mark heavy machine guns and 60mm mortars are both good things.
The heavy machine gun can make up for the weak firepower of his troops. The 60mm light mortar is also a good thing, although it cannot destroy the enemy's armored targets and destroy strong defenses.
But its biggest advantage is that it is light and flexible, and can be used by three people in combat. It is also relatively light, and a soldier with good physical strength can carry it alone and move the combat position.
Within a few minutes, you can hit and run, and the enemy will not be able to find a target for revenge even if they want to fight back.
That's why He Feiyang was so happy after obtaining these two weapons, equipment and ammunition.
But when he was done having fun, Army Commander Jansen had also finished his speech.
So the entire army was preparing to take a rest in Anqing to relax.
But because at this moment, the Battle of Songhu was becoming more and more intense, and the Japanese reinforcements were getting more and more. As for the national troops on the battlefield, the situation was becoming more and more unfavorable.
It was also because of this that the Twentieth Army of the Sichuan Army, which was preparing to rest and reorganize, was ordered by the Military Commission to set off immediately and take transport ships, sailing directly from Anqing to the capital to assemble on the other side of the capital.
During those days on the ship, many of He Feiyang's subordinates, including Sichuan officers and soldiers, were shipwrecked.
But He Feiyang had no good way to help them, and every day as he got closer to the Songhu battlefield, he became more and more nervous and uneasy inside.
And there are more and more Sichuan officers and soldiers who have the same sentiments as him.
Especially when the commander of the army, Yang Sen, kept holding combat meetings and told his officers and soldiers about the sophisticated weapons and equipment of the Japanese army and the key points of the battle, this anxiety became even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
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Of course, there are many Sichuan soldiers, but their fighting spirit has not weakened at all, and they are still ready to defend their homeland and country to the death and kill one more Japanese.
When one ship after another transported all the 20th Sichuan Army to the capital Nanjing,
As soon as the troops landed on the boat, Commander Yang Sen did not hesitate and immediately issued an order to reissue military pay to all troops.
In response to this, all the Sichuan soldiers' morale was immediately boosted, and laughter and laughter suddenly broke out.
According to the rules of the Sichuan Army, "combat expenses" must be paid during wars, which is actually equivalent to bonuses for each unit.
So this time, Yang Sen also provided sufficient military pay in advance, and there was no case of empty pay.
Because he knew very well that among these living subordinates today, after arriving at the battlefield of the Songhu Battle, there are not many who can return alive.
As someone who was well aware of the sophisticated and powerful weapons and equipment of the Japanese army, he knew very well that many officers and soldiers in his army would soon become cannon fodder.
So when Yang Sen watched the joyful voices of the Sichuan officers and soldiers who were elated because they could get military pay immediately, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart after showing a bright smile to cater to everyone.
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But even so, he was still resolute and continued to lead his troops to fight against Japan and kill the enemy to protect his family and country.
He Feiyang didn't know what Yang Sen was thinking about his inner thoughts.
But at this moment when everyone was happy, his inner thought was to obtain more weapons, equipment, and ammunition to arm his troops to survive and kill the enemy.
At the same time, He Feiyang also pretended to be very happy, accompanying his subordinates who could buy shoes and meat immediately because they had military pay, and went to eat and dress well together.
Because all the Sichuan soldiers knew that once they set foot on the Songhu battlefield and fight the Japanese army, they would have no chance to spend their military pay.
Whether he can survive is also a big question.
It is even unknown whether it is possible to have a good time and drink in the Shili Foreign Market and the bustling center of Songhu, to see how prosperous this prosperous place that the whole world is paying attention to is.
Of course, the final fact is that until most of the Sichuan soldiers died on the battlefield, they still had not personally seen what this prosperous city, which is famous across the country, or even the world, is like.
On the evening of October 6, 1937, the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army arrived on the battlefield of the Songhu Battle one after another, and were also deployed one after another to the large front where the fierce battle was ongoing.
As for He Feiyang's unit, it was relatively lucky.
Because they can get a night's rest before being deployed to the battlefield.
But also because he had such a time buffer, He Feiyang immediately prepared his troops to change their equipment and fight.