Chapter 199 The gap between reality and imagination
The chief officer was stunned by the unfamiliar number. The major adjutant standing by was not stupid. He took a look through the directory and finally found the 43rd Army.
The famous 'Beggars Army', the disappointment in the Major General's eyes was obvious, but at least it was an army, no matter how bad its combat effectiveness was, it was better than nothing.
He glanced back with some difficulty, "Commander Wang, right? I wonder when the main force of your army will arrive?"
As for Tang Dao, the so-called commander of the Si Xing Battalion, he was actively ignored by this major general-level inspector who was more involved in administrative work than military affairs.
Although the name Si Xing Camp is a bit familiar, even battalions with special names represent meritorious service, but there is not just one battalion, right?
Lao Wang was probably angry because this person didn't know anything about his serial number. Hearing this question, he grinned and answered seriously: "The remaining four infantry companies of our army will be in three
Arrive at Songjiang in an hour. Also, before arriving, the military commander asked me to say hello to Major General Wang, and hope that Songjiang County can provide supplies for our six infantry companies for these three days."
"How many infantry companies?" Major General Wang opened his mouth in disbelief as if he was struck by lightning.
"Two have already come, and there are four more!" Lao Wang was so bad that he held out three fingers decisively.
"Isn't it four?" Major General Wang's eyes had almost lost focus, but he still subconsciously asked questions about the three-finger mistake.
"There is another one who wants to stay behind to guard my retreat." Lao Wang smiled lightly.
"What retreat are we still holding? With this small force, if the Japanese come, everyone will die, all of them will die." Major General Wang's face turned completely gloomy. He murmured to himself and turned his head to the side.
Tang Dao, who looked like a strong soldier at first sight, looked at him. "Commander Tang, where is your Sixing Battalion? How many infantry companies are there?"
The cruel reality of six infantry companies for one infantry corps and one more to guard the retreat has obviously refreshed the bottom line of the commander of the security regiment. When the bottom line is infinitely lowered, some people who were once looked down upon can become the last resort.
Life-saving straw.
Although Si Xing Camp is just a battalion, a battalion that can be named after it will be a little different! At least at this moment, this is what the Major General Wang and the major adjutant beside him, who have been dumbfounded for a long time, think so.
Unfortunately, reality dealt him another heavy blow.
"We have a total of 103 officers and soldiers in the Sixing Camp, five of them are wounded, and there are still 98 people who can fight!" Lei Xiong, who was standing behind Tang Dao, also sang along with Lao Wang.
The two underestimated officers were afraid that the lost Major General Wang would not be stimulated enough.
The major general, who had an administrative background, couldn't bear the blow. He closed his eyes and fainted just as he stared.
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
The commander of the Major General's Security Regiment had been in a state of confusion since he received a telegram two hours ago that the Japanese troops were landing at Jinshan Guard and that he would lead the Songjiang Security Regiment and reinforcements to defend Songjiang County.
Songjiang belongs to the Wu region and has been a prosperous place since ancient times. The personnel and equipment of the Songjiang Security Group are naturally quite good, but there are only 2,000 people. If they are used to fight against tens of thousands of Japanese troops, isn't it a waste of time?
The psychological support that kept this major general-level commissioner standing in the city gate waiting instead of abandoning the city and fleeing was the reinforcements that were about to arrive in the telegram.
Who would have thought that after looking through the autumn water, I only expected a few infantry companies to come. Do you think this person can not be so impatient and heart-wrenching!
If he hadn't been so young, he would have been deceived by the two guys, Lao Wang and Lei Xiong, into having a myocardial infarction in just one moment, even though they were telling the truth.
"Commissioner Wang, don't get excited. Our Sixing Battalion and the 43rd Army are just the vanguard, and there will be a large army to follow. If there are no problems, we can arrive in the evening." Tang Dao glared at Lei Xiong, and rushed forward to hold him down.
The head of the security regiment of the major general, who was about to faint, was handed a 'heart-saving pill' conveniently.
Are there any reinforcements? This 'Jiuxin Pill' is obviously more effective than the future 'Quick-acting Jiuxin Pill'. The major general's face improved greatly and his eyes were sincere: "You didn't lie to me? There are 100,000 folks in Songjiang City!"
"Didn't I lie to you?" Tang Dao nodded. "The reason why the 43rd Army only came to five infantry companies is because in the Battle of Songhu half a month ago, they only had 700 people left in the entire army, and the same was true for our Sixing Battalion, 98
All the soldiers who can fight are here."
As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was shocked.
The major general and the already extremely disappointed officers and soldiers of the security regiment behind him looked in disbelief at the small group of soldiers in front of them, still smelling of gunpowder smoke, who were busy preparing weapons and equipment beside the truck.
In a big war, an infantry army only has 700 soldiers left, and all the remaining soldiers will come to this place where they will die. Is this true?
"I remembered, Sihang Battalion, is it the battalion that fought a bloody battle with the Japanese army at Sihang Warehouse a few days ago?" The major adjutant suddenly pointed at Tang Dao and shouted: "You are Tang Dao, the Tang Dao whom the theater headquarters has ordered to be commended by telegram.
Commander Daotang?"
"It seems so! It's just that I didn't receive any explicit power-up rewards. I just listened to what you said." Tang Dao smiled.
"It turns out they are the Four Elements Camp!"
"Haha, even elites like the Sixings Battalion have been sent here. Songjiang can be saved."
"My brothers from the Sichuan Army are not bad either."
After the atmosphere at the scene was extremely shocked, the officers and soldiers of the security group who were originally serious and stiff suddenly became enthusiastic.
Anyone who hears that these are two armies that have been scarred by bloody battles and still come with all their strength to live and die with them can't help but get emotional.
At least at this time, they ignored the fact that the 43rd Army and the Sixth Battalion had a total strength of only six to seven hundred troops.
These two heroic troops have demonstrated their bravery with their casualty ratio.
When you are with brave people, you will not be timid.
This is the power brought by fearlessness.
Wang Gongyu also regained some courage, and he felt ashamed and took the initiative to hold the hands of Lao Wang and Tang Dao: "Gongyu was a little rude just now, please forgive me, brothers from the Sichuan Army and Sixing Battalion risked their lives to come to support.
Songjiang and Gongyu are really grateful. The supplies are easy to say and will be delivered before noon. Now please two of you and all the brothers go to the city! Please!"
"Commander Wang, there is no need to be so polite! Please!"
"Everyone respects me a foot, and I respect a person a foot." Lao Wang, who was unhappy just now, became polite now.
Tang Dao naturally had no objections to this major general of the security regiment who did not leave much fame in history.
Because, in the past time and space, the 67th Army and the Security Group fought bloody battles in Songjiang for three days and nights. This man could be regarded as persisting until the end. He was much better than the county magistrates who later fled three hundred miles after hearing the news.
When the army entered the city, Tang Dao refused Wang Gongyu's invitation to go to his office to have tea and discuss matters. Instead, he asked the commander of the security regiment to order the entire Songjiang security regiment that was already on standby to assemble. He planned to wait for the main force to arrive and Songjiang City appeared.
In some cases, the entire army immediately built fortifications.
This is what reinforcements should look like. Wang Gongyu did not feel abrupt, but felt more at ease.
He was just a little surprised why it was not Lao Wang who had a higher military rank who made this request, but Tang Dao.
Is it that the Central Army is inherently better? A major general who has been in official circles for decades can only find this reasonable reason.
However, this high commissioner did not know that before departure, the military order of the 43rd Army stated: The former enemy headquarters was established, with Lieutenant Colonel Tang Dao as the commander.
This is not just how much Lieutenant General Guo values Tang Dao, but also contains enough wisdom in life. This military order he issued shows that he did not treat the 88th Division badly. Even if there was only one infantry battalion, he did not say that the general
He deployed them at will, and even hired a former enemy commander to be assigned to Tang Dao, even though the command authority only lasted for more than three hours.
What's even more wonderful is that Lao Wang came with Tang Dao.
If it had been anyone else, it would have been unpleasant to be pushed over by a lieutenant colonel who was a head shorter than him, but the relationship between Tang Dao and Lao Wang was different. Lao Wang just didn't have to worry about that.
All I can say is that for those in a superior position, my head is spinning too much.
He was so happy that even Tang Dao, who had been born in two lifetimes, couldn't resist it.
It's just that Tang Dao can't think about the twists and turns in the big man's head now.
They were the first to arrive at Songjiang, not only to reassure the soldiers and civilians of Songjiang, but also to observe the terrain and build fortifications as their top priority.
Tang Dao's head hurt.
Songjiang will not be very famous in China in the future.
Tang Dao has been to the south of the Yangtze River countless times and is familiar with several famous cities, but this is the first time he has come to Songjiang in his past life.
On the way here, Tang Dao had already thought about how to set up defenses in Songjiang countless times in his mind. But when he came to Songjiang City in person, Tang Dao knew that all the imaginations sketched in his mind could be thrown into the garbage heap...
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