The bloody suppression had just begun, but it quickly aroused even greater resistance!
Workers, students, and citizens have joined in the resistance against the armed suppression. Members of the Qinghong Gang, who had been prepared in advance, also joined in the attack on the army.
The Shanghai riots have begun!
Under the command of the National Government intelligence organization, the Qinghong Gang and a large number of workers first attacked the Shanghai Municipal Police Department.
Du Yuesheng, who was personally in command, arranged for some of his disciples to fight in the front line. These people from the Qinghong Gang came to the entrance of the Shanghai Police Department in disguise. Taking advantage of the enemy guard's unpreparedness, two disciples pounced on the two at the door.
The policeman pointed his pistol at them and said: "The Northern Expeditionary Army has arrived and they still haven't surrendered!"
At this time, all the members participating in the riot suddenly showed off their red armbands with the word "riot" written on them. When the door guard saw such a large red armband, he was so frightened that he did not dare to move.
By the time they "expressed their stance", the rioters had already stepped forward and unloaded their guns.
Almost at the same time, a large number of rioters rushed into the courtyard of the Police Department, and red armbands were instantly seen inside and outside the gate.
The rioters were outnumbered and the attack was sudden, so there was no need for a long battle. The [police] officers in the compound surrendered one after another. The rioters quickly occupied the entire [police] hall, and the weapons depot in the hall was opened.
, a large number of guns and ammunition were distributed.
Du Yuesheng immediately summoned a team and quickly sent troops towards the Nanchang Temple Arsenal. Many workers and citizens participated along the way. The team got bigger and bigger, and a sea of people rushed forward. At the front were the armed rioters wearing red armbands.
Many people were armed with newly acquired firearms, and many were bare-handed or holding sticks. Their noise was as loud as a spring tide, and they had already alerted the [police] stations along the way. All the [police] stations along the way hung up white flags to indicate their presence.
Surrender, no one dares to stand in the way.
When advancing to Longhua Station, a team from the 21st Mixed Brigade formed a formation and tried to block it.
But the rioters picked up their guns and fired them randomly, and the fighting was very lively.
While the frontal battle was fierce, some workers participating in the riot came up from both wings and surrounded a platoon of enemies. When the enemy saw that the situation was over, they had no choice but to surrender and disarm.
As soon as the battle ended, the riot team immediately continued to move forward and quickly rushed to the Gaochang Temple Arsenal.
Workers in the factory responded at the same time, and soon the rioters occupied the arsenal. In the arsenal, they obtained a large number of brand-new rifles, pistols, and ammunition.
The riot went on so fast and smoothly that even Lin Tianlong and Wang Huihai, who were sitting behind and commanding the riot, were a little surprised.
It's too fast, it's developing too fast.
And just when the riots reached a climax, He Fenglin's counterattack finally began!
A large number of soldiers with live ammunition appeared on the streets and quickly carried out forcible attacks on the places controlled by the rioters. Compared with these professional soldiers, the gap between the rioters was immediately apparent.
The rioters' position temporarily set up in Danchu was quickly recaptured by the 21st Brigade, and the casualties of the rioters began to increase.
Du Yuesheng rushed in in a hurry, with an anxious look on his face: "Mr. Lin, Mr. Wang, the soldiers started to really fight. My men and those workers and students couldn't stop them. Dozens of my men alone died, hundreds of them."
Someone has been arrested, we have to think of a solution quickly!"
"Don't worry, be patient." Lin Tianlong seemed very calm: "Reinforcements will arrive soon." Reinforcements? Where did the reinforcements come from? Du Yuesheng was stunned.
But after looking at Lin Tianlong and Wang Huihai's calm appearance, Du Yuesheng felt relieved for some reason...
Throughout the entire day of August 11, after experiencing the initial excitement of the riot, as He Fenglin's counterattack began, the riot team gradually found itself at a disadvantage.
The arrival of night gave the rioters a temporary respite.
Although the situation is very unfavorable, the rioters are not too worried. The Northern Expeditionary Army is approaching Shanghai with all its strength. Soon, victory will come, and victory will definitely belong to them!
Workers, students, and all those who participated in the riots were there to encourage each other, and those citizens who did not participate in the riots also took advantage of the arrival of night to quietly come to the position of the rioters and bring them steaming meals.
They bandage the wounds.
Sporadic gunshots continued to ring out, but this did not scare the rioters.
The storm in Shanghai will surely win!
Suddenly, a piece of good news spread among the rioters: "You know, the Northern Expedition Fleet is approaching Shanghai."
"What? Northern Expedition Fleet?"
"Yes, it's true. The news just came that the Northern Expedition Fleet is approaching Shanghai at full speed. Either tonight or tomorrow, the Northern Expedition Fleet will definitely arrive!"
"Long live! Long live!"
Such cheers suddenly erupted from the team.
Northern Expedition Fleet, Northern Expedition Fleet! Soon, our fleet will appear in Shanghai, and soon, the flag of the Northern Expedition Army will fly in Shanghai!
August 12, 9 a.m.
"Report, our fleet has arrived in Shanghai!"
"Every department, prepare to land!"
Not far away, the American cruiser "Nobleman..." sent a telegram "...God is with you"!
At the same time, the British destroyer "Duke of the Franks" and the French cruiser "Rose" appeared.
The two ships simultaneously sent telegrams to the Northern Expedition Fleet: "The situation in Shanghai is in chaos. I wish you good luck."
At this moment, a very delicate situation formed in Shanghai: warships from China, the United States, Britain, and France jointly provided protection for the Northern Expedition soldiers who landed!
This scene made 〖日〗 myself angry and annoyed.
The relationship between the Northern Expeditionary Army and the European and American powers is getting closer and closer, which has posed a great challenge to Japan's interests in China!
However, there is nothing they can do for the time being.
At 9:20, the "Zhu Rong Brigade" and the Marine Corps began to land. "Zhu Rong Brigade"
It is personally commanded by Captain Li Yifeng, and the Marine Corps is commanded by Battalion Commander Chen Hao.
This means that the forces of the Northern Expeditionary Army have officially entered Shanghai!
The time has come to solve the Shanghai problem...
Shanghai Gaochangmiao Arsenal.
The riot team has been holding on here for more than two hours. Although there is sufficient ammunition, the rioters who have never received any training still find it difficult to face the attack of professional soldiers.
The offensive troops of the 21st Brigade have taken control of several strategic points, are gradually narrowing the encirclement, and will launch a final attack at any time.
The workers who stayed here were fearless. The gang members who were among them originally wanted to escape, but as the battle progressed, the blood on their bodies, or more accurately, the ruffians were also exposed.
come out.
In fact, if you think about it carefully, it doesn't matter. Fighting with the army is not much different from fighting with a street gang. The only difference is that one uses a knife and the other uses a gun!
The rioters fired bullets from their guns without any scruples, but the attacking troops quickly concentrated their firepower and advanced rapidly while suppressing the firepower in the arsenal!
At this moment, behind the battalion of the 21st Brigade, there was a sudden explosion.
Then, countless gunshots rang out, so densely packed that the 21st Brigade was disoriented.
The rioters who stayed in the arsenal didn't know what was happening. A few brave rioters stood on high ground and suddenly saw countless soldiers appearing behind the enemy.
A battle flag flutters: "Bifa"!
"The Northern Expeditionary Army is coming, the Northern Expeditionary Army is coming!"
In an instant, this cry exploded in the ears of the rioters like spring thunder. After the rioters were briefly stunned, earth-shattering cheers burst out from their mouths!
The Northern Expeditionary Army is coming, the Northern Expeditionary Army has finally arrived!
The 21st Brigade was completely in disarray.
The Northern Expeditionary Army, which was invincible on the battlefield, had a very serious impact on them.
Especially these troops who suddenly appeared behind them were equipped with sophisticated weapons, mostly using submachine guns and new grenades. They were well-trained when attacking and advanced layer by layer.
This is the Marine Corps of the National Revolutionary Army!
At this time, the rioters in the arsenal also took advantage of the situation and launched a counterattack.
Under attack from two sides, the enemy's confidence in the entire battalion was quickly shaken. In less than twenty minutes, a large number of soldiers put down their weapons and surrendered.
This is a wise choice.
Marine Corps battalion commander Chen Hao stood in the middle of the team, feeling a little proud as he watched his brothers clear the battlefield and count the surrendered enemy troops.
This was the Marine Corps' first battle, and it can be said that they fought cleanly.
In the other direction, the "Zhu Rong Brigade" also launched a rescue operation in the direction of the Shanghai Police Department under the personal command of Li Yifeng.
At around 11 noon, the "Zhurong Brigade" defeated the 21 people who besieged the Shanghai Police Department.
Brigade, annihilate a platoon of enemy troops.
At 12 o'clock, Lu Yixuan, the captain of the "Haichou" and commander-in-chief of the Shanghai Provisional General Headquarters, arrived at the Shanghai Municipal Police Department and subsequently established his own general headquarters here.
The situation in Shanghai has tilted towards the Northern Expeditionary Army.
"Commander-in-chief!" Lin Tianlong, who appeared at the general headquarters, saluted.
"Thank you for your hard work." Lu Yixuan responded with a gift: "How is the situation in Shanghai now?"
"Half of Shanghai has fallen into riots. He Fenglin has about a brigade in his hands." Lin Tianlong asked someone to bring a map of Shanghai, pointed at it and said: "This, this, is all territory controlled by He Fenglin.
I think that after our troops land in Shanghai, He Fenglin will quickly shrink his troops and stick to these places, waiting for Lu Yongxiang's arrival."
"Lu Yongxiang returned to Shanghai, and behind him was the main force of our Northern Expeditionary Army.
Lu Yixuan smiled and said: "Send someone to contact He Fenglin and ask him to immediately put down his weapons and surrender before 12 noon tomorrow. After this time, our army will launch a strong attack!"
"yes!"
This big storm in Shanghai, with the entry of the Northern Expeditionary Army, is about to usher in the final victory!