War of Resistance: Glory of the Beasts

Chapter 298 If you don't go, how can you win? (Thanks to 'Anti-Union' for the thousand-dollar reward)
"Sister, I have found out everything about Xu Chaoyang."

"But this guy is quite... incredible. He was able to fight his way out of the Northeast, which was full of Japanese invaders. When the Japanese invaders marched into Inner Mongolia, he also fought a battle with Tongliao, and put down the rebellion of the 9th Brigade of the Northeast Army. He fought a bloody battle with Dao Wenbin in Xiaojieji, and finally entered Chahar and followed Song Zheyuan."

In the hall under the night sky, Yuan Fuzhen turned her head and looked at her cousin: "In other words, this person really has no foundation... That's right, if not, how could He Yingqin put so much effort into winning him over."

"I guess He Yingqin can no longer be won over."

As the lights flickered, Yuan Fuzhen turned her head and asked, "What do you mean?"

"The Japanese are attacking. I heard that Commander Xu's troops set out today and headed straight for Miyun."

"where?"

"Miyun!"

"What are you doing in that remote place?"

"Fight against the Japanese! If they don't go, the Japanese will enter Beijing."

Yuan Fuzhen stopped talking and looked out the door coldly without any expression.

"sister……"

"Shut up."

"What are your plans?" He couldn't help but say, "This Xu Chaoyang is indeed a hero..."

For Yuan Fuzhen, this was an opportunity, a good opportunity.

Yuan Fuzhen could feel that when the 217th Regiment was sent out of the capital by He Yingqin, Xu Chaoyang's hatred for Commander He would immediately rise in his heart. If the Yuan family took advantage of this time, it would be hard to say which side Xu Chaoyang would side with.

The problem was that the Japanese were stirring up trouble in North China, causing panic among the people. News of the entire Great Wall front's fall was spreading everywhere. What if Xu Chaoyang couldn't hold on in Miyun?
Could she not consider the consequences?
Not to mention her, this might be a huge gamble for the entire Yuan family. Who would dare to bet so easily?

"What is He Yingqin's performance?"

"The military supply depot was opened for the second time, and Xu Chaoyang could pull out whatever was inside. As long as the 217th Regiment needed it, it could be loaded onto the truck instantly, saving all the complicated procedures such as approvals, and He Yingqin could deliver it to the outside of the city in person."

Yuan Fuzhen asked again: "What about Xu Chaoyang?"

"Not a word."

"Does the Peking Military Branch have any other arrangements?"

"Commander Xiao's troops were placed behind Miyun..."

Yuan Fuzhen was stunned. If that was the case, Xu Chaoyang might not be abandoned. He Yingqin did not plan to leave Xu Chaoyang here to guard the capital and escape himself if he could not defeat the Japanese. Instead, He Yingqin used Xu Chaoyang as a vanguard.

Yes, Peking is an ancient capital. If it falls into the hands of the Japanese, how will He Yingqin explain to the world?

"Prepare the car!"

"Call Yuan from Miyun!"

……

Miyun.

outside the city.

When Xu Chaoyang sat in the passenger seat of the truck and led the team to Miyun County, it was the first time he saw the people welcoming the army.

Under the cover of night, people held up torches at the gate of the county town, which glowed in the darkness. When the motorcade approached, an old man in gorgeous clothes was the first to shout, "Is that Captain Xu of the 217th Regiment?"

呲.

Xu Chaoyang then patted the driver's hand, who was driving, and stopped the truck nearly 20 meters in front of the people.

After he got off the bus, he stood under the street light and said, "I'm Xu Chaoyang!"

As soon as this sentence was shouted, the crowd responded instantly: "Captain Xu, I will lead the gentry and people of Miyun to welcome you, and thank you for the visit of the 217th Regiment." Just as Xu Chaoyang was slightly moved by the first time in this era that someone welcomed his troops, the second sentence came over: "Our young lady said that if Captain Xu needs anything, you can ask for it. I and all the gentry will do our best to serve you!"

Miss?

Their lady?
Xu Chaoyang seemed to understand...

"Don't come any closer or I'll shoot you!"

Late at night, a shout suddenly came from the rear of the team, and then a black car stopped behind the 217th Regiment heading to Miyun, raising a cloud of dust.

"Captain, there's a car that claims to belong to the Yuan family..."

When the soldier behind him rushed over to pass on the message, Xu Chaoyang deliberately looked back and said, "Let it go."

From then on, the car drove off the dirt road into the wilderness, swaying around the troops in the wilderness, and arrived near the place where Xu Chaoyang met with the people of Miyun.

"Captain Xu, Fuzhen, you're late."

The moment Yuan Fuzhen got off the car and moved closer to Xu Chaoyang, the old man with a cane immediately raised his head.

"My Yuan family is willing to devote all our efforts to the cause of the war of resistance against Japan for Commander Xu. All the anti-Japanese foundations that Commander Xu needs can be given priority support, whether it is supplies or military pay... By the way, Commander Xu, Fuzhen heard that defending the city requires dismantling civil defense and building fortifications, right? The people of Miyun can serve as laborers, and my Yuan family will bear the wages of the people."

This is the best anti-Japanese environment Xu Chaoyang has encountered since he returned to this era. He has the support of the people, newly paid military salaries, and sufficient light and heavy weapons and ammunition, but he just can't be happy!

Because every single one of the people in front of and behind the scenes are not fighting against the Japanese!
Some of these people were betting on the fate of the country, some on the fate of their families, and all were hoping to get rich by fighting against Japan.

How he wished that when these people came out to welcome the army, they would be full of joy, instead of yawning and holding torches in a listless manner at night; how he wished that these people just held on to one belief, to drive out the Japanese invaders...

But at this moment, he was disappointed.

The reason why the common people were willing to come out was because of the gentry, and the gentry was willing to come out because his surname was Yuan, and the Yuan family was willing to help because they wanted to make the entire family glorious again through him;
The reason why the 217th Regiment was able to get so many weapons and equipment was because of He Yingqin. He Yingqin gave them these weapons and equipment in order to win over Xu Chaoyang's heart and use his troops as cannon fodder to fight against the Japanese invaders at the forefront!
When the 217th Regiment saw this whole scene, which was not a show of acting but was put together just to cope with the work, the soldiers could understand it without anyone explaining it. When the soldiers who were originally so brave and high-spirited saw this scene, their shoulders began to slump down. What the hell was this?

It looks like we must not rely on morale in this battle, otherwise we will surely lose!
"Enter the city!"

He waved his hand and walked into Miyun County without paying attention to anyone: "Chang Zhan, take the new battalion to defend the north gate; Wang Tianhao, take your men to defend the east gate; Yu Minghao, the west gate; Liu Gener, the south gate, everyone take your positions!"

"Old Yang, take your men to clear out all residents within 50 meters of the Miyun city wall. For those who are willing to evacuate to Beiping, give them passage and hand them over to the Beiping Military Branch for resettlement. For those who are unwilling to leave, try to gather them in the city center."

"Mancangzi!"

"To!"

"Put up cannons on the city walls. Try to store as many cannons as possible on the north and east walls. Put up the Oerlikon at high points. Also, leave one Oerlikon and one cannon hidden inside the city in case they are not available during street fighting."

"All troops, listen up. Stack the excess weapons along the north and east walls, cover them with rainproof cloth, pad them with felt, and build bricks around them. Signalmen, go to the county government to find a phone and call Peking to tell them that I, Xu Chaoyang, have arrived in Miyun. I hereby issue a military order. The first battle must be a victory. Otherwise, I am willing to be punished by military law!"

"Qu Yong!"

"Qu Yong!"

In the dark night, while the army was entering the city, Qu Yong stood beside Xu Chaoyang and said, "Brother, I'm here. Should we send sentries to scout ahead?"

"That's none of your business."

"what?"

Xu Chaoyang put his arm around Qu Yong's shoulders and said, "I need you to go back to Beiping..."

"Brother, we're fighting!"

"You have to go because of the war. Otherwise, how can your brother win?"

　Thanks for the 1000 reward from "Anti-Japanese Alliance". That's enough. No need to take it. Be obedient. Thank you very much.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)