In the office on the second floor, Yu Hua wrote a letter, carefully explaining the introduction of military and civilian guidance and the importance of German-made mechanical processing equipment.
Not long after, National Tsinghua University issued a notice regarding the postponement of the examination for government-sponsored students studying in the United States.
There is no doubt that after the urgent notice was issued about the postponement of the examination for government-sponsored students studying in the United States, Tsinghua University, as the first university to receive the news, was in an uproar. All the students were talking about it, and the content of the discussion was not about the impact of the postponement of the examination.
, but why the postponement decision was suddenly issued.
You know, in the entire history of the Geng Geng Scholarship Examination for Government-funded Students Studying in the United States, except for the impact of the Great War in China, there have been basically no delays.
The school's decision to postpone the exams for publicly funded students undoubtedly sends a signal to the outside world that war may be coming.
But it is precisely because of this signal that the student group is extremely puzzled. Now the Japanese are not ready to escalate the situation. The Japanese troops in Fengtai area seem to have returned to normal. Are there any signs of war?
And when all the Tsinghua students were puzzled, bursts of thunderous cannon fire swept through the entire city of Beiping in an instant!
The sound of artillery came from the southwest, and both its caliber and power were far greater than before.
"It should be a 105mm howitzer. The Japanese have started." Yu Hua, who had finished writing the letter and settled everything, went downstairs to the west gate of the school. On the way, he heard the fierce sound of artillery coming from the southwest and immediately realized what had happened.
He frowned and whispered to himself.
here we go!
After the last round of preparations, the Japanese finally revealed its sharp fangs.
The 29th Army wasted an extremely precious opportunity to take the initiative to attack and failed to seize this opportunity to eliminate the Chinese garrison's riverside brigade and surrounding troops in one fell swoop, allowing the opponent to significantly increase its troops through a delaying strategy.
Now, the Japanese have fired artillery again after four days, which means that the other side has made preparations for war.
His actions had to be accelerated, and the German-made mechanical processing equipment had to be shipped out before Pingjin fell.
Thinking of this, Yu Hua quickly walked to the school gate.
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The riverside brigade used 105mm field cannon to attack Wanping City and surrounding defenders, announcing that the battle of Peiping had officially begun. The infantry troops cooperated with tanks to launch a fierce attack on Wanping City and Nanyuan Airport.
Wanping City controls the Ping-Han Railway line, and Nanyuan Airport controls the air superiority of Beiping.
At the same time, the attack by the riverside brigade caused a domino reaction. The Japanese troops in Babaoshan, Changxindian, Langfang, Tongxian and other areas around Peiping launched attacks on the defenders of the 29th Army. The 18th Army deployed near Juyongguan in Peiping
The regiment and the 3rd Cavalry Regiment went south and headed straight for Marco Polo Bridge.
Not only Peiping, the Japanese army also started a war in Tianjin. Tanggu, Beiyubao and Beichen were all under fierce attack. The Sixth Regiment in Tangjin area took a train and pierced the heart of Tianjin like a sharp knife - Tianjin Train
Station, controlling Tianjin Railway Station means controlling Tianjin City.
This move aims to capture two important northern towns.
The peace agreement just signed and the statement that the situation will not be expanded are like a joke and slapped many people in the face.
War is coming.
There was only more than half a month left before the fall of Peiping and Tianjin.
Of course, in the early stages of the Peking-Tianjin battle, the Japanese army did not actually take advantage. Instead, they suffered repeated setbacks and suffered losses everywhere.
"Boom, boom, boom!" One after another, 105mm grenades fell like raindrops, and thunderous explosions resounded all around. Shocking craters appeared one after another in the forward positions of the Wanping City defenders, with broken limbs, gun parts, and scattered weapons.
The scorched earth smells of sulfur, this is the battlefield, a bloody and terrifying battlefield.
The troops stationed in Wanping City are still the Jixing Wen Regiment. Previously, the Jixing Wen Regiment was transferred away publicly, but secretly they have been staying in Wanping City to guard against the Japanese army.
After the bombardment, two Type 94 ultra-light tanks equipped with 6.5mm light machine guns appeared, followed by a group of Japanese infantry belonging to the third squadron, about 120 people. Through extremely skilled infantry-tank coordination tactics, they attacked
The forward positions of Wanping City moved rapidly.
Elite, sophisticated.
The troops of the Riverside Brigade, who often carry out infantry-tank collaborative tactical training, have extremely rich combat experience and know how to effectively cooperate between infantry and tanks.
"Commander, as you expected, the Japanese army indeed dispatched two tanks." Observing the command post at the forward position of the 219th Regiment, Adjutant Li Hong was lying in the trench, holding a telescope with both hands, and found two 94 ultra-light tanks and
The attacking force composed of Japanese infantry immediately reported to Ji Xingwen behind them.
"Proceed as planned." After Ji Xingwen heard this, he quickly came to the trench, raised his telescope to check the battlefield situation, looked at two unfamiliar tanks, narrowed his eyes, and issued an order.
He had already expected the Japanese troops to dispatch tanks.
During the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, Ji Xingwen had seen the power of Japanese tanks. This type of offensive weapon that could withstand heavy machine gun bullets posed a great threat to the defenders. One of the important factors in the failure of the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War was the Japanese tank.
However, tanks are not invincible!
Without infantry to escort the tanks and provide necessary protection and guidance information, the threat of Japanese tanks will quickly decrease.
"Yes!" Adjutant Li Hong raised his hand in salute and quickly conveyed the order.
The Wanping City Defense Zone consists of Marco Polo Bridge, West Gate, South Gate, and North Gate. There is a 500-meter flat area between Marco Polo Bridge and the west gate of Wanping City. There is no bunker. The bridge deck has been abandoned by the 219th Regiment. The Japanese army wants to attack the west gate after getting off the bridge.
It must span an open space of up to 500 meters.
The Japanese offensive force was commanded by Setsuro Shimizu. Soon, when two 94 tanks and the 3rd Squadron crossed the Marco Polo Bridge and entered the open area about 100 meters away, the sharp and harsh sound of artillery shells suddenly came from the sky.
The firepower from the 82mm mortar platoon directly under the regiment appeared on the battlefield as quickly as possible.
Although the 82mm mortar is far less powerful than the 105mm grenade, it is worse than the 82mm mortar due to its high firepower projection density.
Four mortars in total are no joke.
One after another, the 82mm artillery shells pierced the sky, pulled out a perfect high-throw trajectory, and then dived at high speed in a nearly vertical manner, landing in the rear sector of the two 94 tanks.
Attack the infantry!
In an instant, the 82mm artillery shell exploded when it hit the ground, releasing shock waves and hundreds of irregular metal shrapnel, flying in all directions at high speed. More than a hundred Japanese infantrymen in the open space suffered a violent blow.
The power of these shrapnel is no worse than bullets. No matter how high the tactical quality and combat effectiveness of the Japanese soldiers in the Riverside Brigade are, they cannot resist the steel artillery shells.
die!
Death is everywhere!
"Boom!" An 82mm artillery shell landed directly one meter away from the right side of the first 94 tank. The strong explosion instantly impacted the vehicle body. The two Japanese tank members were instantly shocked and dizzy, and almost lost consciousness.
, the two Japanese soldiers staying behind the car were killed on the spot.
The ultra-light weight and approximately 10 mm thick armor only give the Type 94 tank the ability to withstand light and heavy machine gun and rifle bullets, such as 82 mm mortar shells. If the shells directly hit the vehicle body...
Not to mention falling apart on the spot, it would at least cause serious damage to the car body.
Unfortunately, mortar attack on tanks only exists in theory. Finding such situations in reality is all accidental.
After a round of fire strikes by the 219th Regiment, the first batch of Japanese attacking troops suffered heavy casualties. More than ten people were killed on the spot, and more than twenty people were hit by shrapnel. Feeling the fatal threat, the traveling speed of the two 94 tanks suddenly slowed down.
The offensive momentum is frustrated!
However, this was not over yet. Before the Third Squadron could react, two Czech light machine guns appeared at the far left and right ends of the west gate position of Wanping City respectively. The machine gunner aimed at the infantry troops behind the Japanese tanks and pulled the trigger.
Trigger, shoot wildly.
One left and one right, forming a crossfire.
In just a few seconds, the two Czech light machine guns fired all the bullets, and dozens of 7.92mm bullets were compiled into a fire net. Before the Japanese infantry in the rear sector of the tank had time to react, five or six people fell one after another.
After the shooting was completed, the machine gunner and assistant machine gunner did not stay in place to reload, but quickly evacuated the machine gun position to avoid being killed by the Japanese grenades and Type 92 infantry artillery.
The whole process was done in one go, quickly and quickly. Many veterans of the 3rd Squadron who specialized in holding grenades could not react at all.
On the Ximen position, it fell into silence again. The soldiers of the 219th Regiment did not fire blindly, exposing the firepower of their machine guns.
Faced with such a situation, Setsuro Shimizu made some mistakes and had no choice but to order a suspension of the attack.
"Baga, damn Ji Xingwen! Order the Second Squadron to quickly support Setsuro Shimizu, and suppress the 219th Regiment with artillery fire." When Ichiki Kiyoshi saw this scene, his eyelids jumped wildly, and the anger in his heart could not be increased. He forced himself to order a full-scale attack
With the desire to attack, he gritted his teeth and issued support orders.
It's not that Ichiki Kiyonao likes to use fuel tactics and attack squadron by squadron, but he has suffered a loss once. In the recent Wanping battle, he issued an order for a full-scale attack. However, waiting for the merging of the third group
Not victory, but 150mm mortar shells!
Yes, 150mm heavy mortar.
The infantry units in the plains were hit by 150mm heavy mortars. The final result is self-evident. It was precisely because of this order that the Third Battalion suffered heavy losses and had to temporarily stop the attack.
Ichiki Kiyoshi was once bitten by a snake, and he was afraid of well ropes for ten years. He would never dare to issue an order for a full-scale attack until it was absolutely necessary.
It has to be said that the 219th Regiment and Ji Xingwen stationed in Wanping City are definitely a tough nut to crack!
He has never met such a cunning Chinese soldier.
As the new order was issued, more than 120 people from the second squadron, which was under full strength, immediately rushed out of the position and supported Setsuro Shimizu's attacking troops as quickly as possible. At the same time, two Type 92 infantry cannons carried out firepower
Support and suppress the Ximen position.
The Second Squadron quickly passed through the Marco Polo Bridge and was joined by fresh troops. The Shimizu Jetsuro unit, which had suffered heavy losses, breathed a sigh of relief.
Two Japanese veterans beat the vehicle body with steel rods to convey the attack order to the tank crew. The Japanese offensive troops took advantage of the suppressed artillery fire to move forward again.
"Refueling tactics? I'll blow up your tank later and let's see how you refuel it." In Wanping City, Ji Xingwen held a telescope and stayed at a relatively hidden forward observation post, looking at the battlefield situation and whispering to himself.
Others may not have experience in fighting the Japanese, but he has a lot of experience in fighting the Japanese. From the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War to the present, he has fought more than ten times during this period, and he has basically figured out the offensive tactics of these little Japanese.
Also, he is not afraid of these bastards!
The fire suppression of the Type 92 infantry artillery continued, and shells fell one after another in the position. However, the forward position of Wanping City remained quiet, as if there was no one defending it.
The atmosphere seemed a bit strange. Many commanders and veterans of the Japanese attacking force looked serious. They had encountered many Chinese armies and participated in several battles, but never like now.
In the past, the Chinese army lacked weapons and equipment and had no tactics to speak of. It would often expose its own machine gun fire points, knock them out with grenade launchers and infantry cannons, capture the opponent's position with a single charge, and then start massacring.
But now...
So strange.
"Shimizu-kun, be careful, our enemy seems to have some conspiracy." The second squadron leader Taro Yanagawa, who was staying at the rear of the first 94 tank, held the Nanbu Type 14 pistol tightly in his right hand and used the tank body as a cover to observe 219
Standing at the regimental position, he frowned and said to the captain of the 3rd Squadron, Jieshui Qinglang, whose arm was injured.
"Yes, I am worried that the other side may use a 150mm heavy mortar." Setsuro Shimizu's right arm was scratched by a bullet, with a wound of several centimeters and blood flowing freely. Hearing Taro Yanagawa's words, he nodded in agreement.
"What you said makes sense. Order the tanks to speed up. We must cross this plain area as soon as possible." Taro Yanagawa's expression changed slightly, and he looked like the former second squadron leader died tragically. He nodded, and was about to issue an order. Suddenly
I found that the ground below was very strange.
The soil here is very new, as if it has been disturbed.
Wait, was it touched?
Yanagawa Taro's expression changed: "Qingshui-kun, run quickly..."
"Boom!" At this moment, the twenty kilograms of explosives buried on the ground below received an electrical signal, and the electric detonator was energized and activated, causing an explosion to complete its mission.
Immediately afterwards, a deafening explosion suddenly sounded. A total of twenty kilograms of explosives exploded all their energy in an instant, releasing shock waves and flames containing high amounts of energy, spreading to all directions at a speed of several kilometers per second.
The two 94 tanks above, as well as the Japanese infantry group following the tanks, were instantly enveloped by the explosion shock wave and smoke, and suffered a devastating blow.
This is, crow takes a plane!
"Ji Xingwen!!!" Yimu Qingzhi, who was staying in the rear position, heard this movement and was instantly startled. He quickly raised his binoculars and looked at the attacking troops in front of the Ximen position. His eyes were blood red and he couldn't help but scream with anger.
sound.
Despicable, cunning, shameless, Ichiki Kiyoshi turned over all the curse words almost in an instant.
"Buzz!" Just when Ichiki Kiyoshi was angry, high-speed black spots appeared in the sky again. Mortar shells with a diameter of 82 mm pierced the sky and landed extremely accurately in the area where the Japanese attacking troops were, launching firepower.
cover.
Immediately afterwards, two Czech light machine guns appeared on the left side of the West Gate position, and two on the right side. They scored twice and once again staged a cross-fire sector, firing at the smoke of the explosion that had not yet dissipated.
Don't seek accuracy, just speed.
Crow flies in a plane + fire coverage + machine gun finishing, this is a set of combo punches.
Ji Xingwen's combination of punches directly killed half of the third team's life.
"The attack of the Third Battalion failed, requesting tactical support." Ichiki Kiyoshi closed his eyes with hatred. He understood that the Third Squadron and the Second Squadron were basically finished, and there were very few soldiers who could be withdrawn. The Third Battalion
No longer has offensive capabilities and must request support.
Soon, the riverside brigade increased its troops to the Marco Polo Bridge, and the 105mm field cannon group was aimed at the West Gate position and began a new round of bombardment. For the Japanese army, the Marco Polo Bridge was inevitable and there must be no mistakes.
The battle at Marco Polo Bridge became intense.
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In Pinganli, Xuanji Hall.
Affected by the new round of fighting at Marco Polo Bridge, there were very few pedestrians on the streets, and people in Peiping were panicked. Many people seemed to have understood that the Japanese army was not causing friction this time, but was serious.
"The fighting is getting more and more intense." Yu Hua stood in front of the Xuanji Hall, listening to the high-frequency gunfire one after another from the southwest, and felt the difference.
The frequency of artillery fire from both sides increased significantly. In addition to 105mm howitzers and 75mm mountain artillery, it seemed that 150mm mortars were also added.
This is an artillery battle.
I hope the defenders of Wanping City can hold on. - Yu Hua thought silently in his heart, shook his head slightly, stopped thinking about the matter, and stepped into Xuanji Hall.
There was a faint scent of medicine, but there was no one seeing a doctor inside. Mr. Tan was reading the newspaper, and Xu Xue saw no one.
"Yu Hua boy, why are you back? Are you sick?" Tan Huairen, who was looking at his bag, noticed someone at the door. He looked up and was slightly surprised to see this familiar face.
"Hello, Mr. Tan, I'm not sick. I have something to discuss with you when I come back this time, about Xiaoxue." Hearing this, Yu Hua didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and then bowed to Tan Huairen and saluted.
When Yu Hua finished speaking, Mr. Tan suddenly stood up with a serious face and stared at Yu Hua: "Yu Hua boy, don't move, let me take a closer look."
"What?" Yu Hua was stunned for a moment, but did not move.
Tan Huairen looked around Yu Hua, then grabbed Yu Hua's right hand to feel his pulse. His expression became more serious. After about half a minute, he let go.
"Junior didn't sleep the night before. I only slept for a while at 4 o'clock last night. It may be a little bad." Looking at Tan Huairen's reaction, Yu Hua naturally told him about the current situation.
Tan Huairen frowned and waved his hand: "That's not the reason. It's strange... why such a situation occurs."
"Mr. Tan, what's wrong with me?" Yu Hua asked respectfully. It was related to his own health, and he didn't dare to be careless.
"Your qi and blood are depleting. If you continue like this for a long time, you may not live to be sixty years old. But the strange thing is that qi and blood depletion should not appear in a young person like you. Secondly, you have no symptoms of qi and blood depletion. Normally
Do you have night sweats, lethargy and fatigue?" Mr. Tan said seriously.
Yu Hua frowned slightly and responded: "No."
"It's strange...it's really strange. It's like something unknown is consuming your energy and blood." Mr. Tan fell into deep thought. He was puzzled by Yu Hua's condition. He was not sick, but he was inexplicably angry.
Loss of blood.
Unknown things are consuming my blood?
Yu Hua only felt a buzzing sound in his head, and he reacted instantly, focusing on the golden mathematical symbols, thinking computers and thinking-approximate physical systems in his mind.
Could it be...are they?
"Boy Yu Hua, your Qi and blood have been deficient for some time. I will prescribe a prescription for you first. You can take supplements according to this prescription. From now on, you should try to take as many supplements as possible to replenish Qi and blood, and eat more meat on a regular basis.
"It would be best if I could eat meat every day." Tan Huairen shook his head gently, and couldn't think of the reason for Yu Hua's lack of Qi and blood for the moment. After thinking about it, he had to seek to treat the symptoms first - replenishing Qi and blood.
"Junior, remember." Yu Hua heard this and knew the seriousness of the matter. He believed in Mr. Tan's medical skills. This top old Chinese medicine doctor during the Republic of China was no joke. He took a deep breath and answered seriously.
Tan Huairen turned around and returned to the clinic, picked up a pen and wrote a prescription and handed it to Yu Hua: "Take it up for a while first, and then look at it in three months."
After saying that, he turned around and went to the medicine cabinet to grab some medicine.
This prescription contains many supplements, including northeastern wild ginseng, deer antler, Ganoderma lucidum and other precious medicinal materials that people are familiar with. It is very tonic at a glance.
"Depleted of energy and blood..." While Mr. Tan was taking medicine, Yu Hua put away the prescription and thought about the problem that suddenly emerged today.