The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Begins in Songhu

Chapter 82 The Gui Army is Coming (Subscribe)

On the 18th, the fighting between the two sides on the Yunzaobang defense line continued, but the intensity of the fighting was significantly reduced compared with the previous two days.

Especially in the Dunwu Temple position, such a situation is particularly strong.

Although there was no complete ceasefire, the artillery shells fired by the Japanese lacked those giant cannons larger than 300 mm, and there were no 203 mm naval guns, nor were there any poison gas bombs or incendiary bombs.

All that was left was the scene of planes dropping bombs continuously overhead, artillery shells coming down from time to time, and the Japanese soldiers launching five attacks a day; if it had happened on any other battlefield, it would have been extremely fierce.

But Hu Biao and others felt much more relaxed all of a sudden.

This is not because the Japanese devils on the opposite side are plotting some conspiracy or means, but a natural development result.

On the one hand, in order to capture this position, they have almost exhausted all the means they can use, and it seems that they can't come up with any new means.

Moreover, the Japanese's capabilities in industrial production and supply are only quite impressive when compared with agricultural countries like China.

Compared with the real powers, they are still far behind in these aspects.

After several days of continuous high-intensity bombing of the Dunwu Temple position, the artillery unit's ammunition reserves had been reduced to a relatively dangerous level.

The intensity of the artillery fire must be reduced and a stockpile of artillery shells must be stockpiled.

Another aspect, and the most important one, is that the Gui army has arrived.

After the Battle of Shanghai broke out on August 8, the Guangxi Army was ordered to leave Guangxi and go to Shanghai to join this extremely glorious war to defend the country.

The 21st Group Army of the Guangxi Army, consisting of two armies and six divisions totaling people, set out from Guangxi Province under the leadership of General Liao Lei.

With extremely poor logistical support capabilities, all supplies had to be carried on the soldiers' shoulders and backs.

It took nearly two months in total, crossing several provinces and a long distance of more than 3,000 miles, and now we finally arrived at the battlefield in the Demon City.

As early as the middle period of the Ming Dynasty, the wolf soldiers of Guangxi Province were well-known in China. They made great achievements in the battlefields of "suppressing bandits" and "resisting Japanese pirates".

In the late Qing Dynasty, it played a crucial role in the great victory of Zhennan Pass won by Mr. Feng.

During the Republic of China period, the Guangxi Army, under the management of the three giants of the Guangxi Clique, including Li Bai and Huang, was definitely the most capable among the many warlords in various places.

He is also the one that the bald principal fears the most among the warlords from all over the country.

Now, inspired by national justice, the Gui army, like other warlords, sent out its most elite troops.

Today, the 21st Group Army of the Guangxi Army finally arrived in Shanghai.

At first glance, these young people from Guangxi are short, thin, and have relatively dark skin.

They were wearing light yellow military uniforms and shorts. In Shanghai, which is about to enter deep autumn and the weather is getting colder day by day, many people were still wearing straw sandals or even going barefoot.

But no one would underestimate them like the Sichuan Army did.

It is not only because they had achieved a series of brilliant victories during the warlord period, nor is it because their equipment was better than that of the Sichuan Army.

The most crucial part is under Tony's armor that looks like a flying saucer.

These wolf soldiers of the Gui army had firm expressions, and their eyes were full of confidence and murderous intent. This momentum immediately caused different reactions from both sides of the Songhu battlefield.

You know, by now, the other armies of the Nationalist Army had already suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Shanghai.

Although the Japanese had always had all-round advantages in land, sea and air, they suffered heavy casualties in the face of the resolute resistance of the National Army and advanced only one kilometer.

In fact, by now, they were also quite exhausted. Now that an elite force of 60,000 men, the Gui army, had suddenly joined, everyone on the national army side was naturally excited, and they were all looking forward to the arrival of the Gui army's wolf soldiers, which would bring a huge turning point to such a war.

The Japanese side naturally became nervous and mobilized all the mobile forces on the battlefield in the Magic City towards the Yunzaobang line.

At the same time, they accelerated the supply of materials and worked hard to stockpile artillery shells, hoping to defeat the highly anticipated Gui army in one fell swoop and completely win this war in the Magic City.

So at the Dunwu Temple position, a battle scene occurred that was far less intense than in the previous few days.

To put it bluntly! This was just before the two sides started fighting again, each of them was accumulating more strength, hoping to defeat the other in one go.

In such a big environment, whether or not the Dunwu Temple position can be captured is no longer that important to the Japanese...

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After days of hard fighting, Hu Biao and others were already exhausted.

Seeing that the Sichuan Army brothers on the position were familiar with the various tactics of the Japanese devils, they were able to withstand this weakened attack, and the mobile forces behind the position were still sufficient.

Today I have completely let go of my thoughts and gave a few instructions to the battalion commanders and company commanders on the position.

They were already at the rear of their position, in the ruins of an almost completely demolished temple, and they had fallen asleep on a flat bluestone slab.

Unless someone calls them, they can't be woken up even if a shell falls on them.

Because of this, he did not know about Bai Jiansheng, one of the three giants of the Gui army, who was known as the Little Zhuge Liang; and Chen Xiuci, the actual supreme commander on the front line of the Battle of Shanghai.

At this moment, the two of them were only accompanied by a few guards, and they were personally inspecting the terrain and the battle situation at Yunzaobang behind them. Their only purpose was one thing:
A major counterattack was planned, launched by the 60,000 elite fresh troops of the Gui army.

After a long sleep, when Hu Biao and the others woke up again, it was already completely dark. They didn't even have lunch, but they slept for more than ten hours in a row.

But even so, they all felt groggy and achy all over after waking up.

Anyway, every part of my body, inside and out, seems to be wrong.

There was no other way! Defending the Enlightenment Temple for the past few days had drained almost all of their energy and vitality. It was impossible for them to recover so easily.

Fortunately, when they were about to find some food to fill their stomachs, they heard good news:

After holding the Yunzaobang line for six days, the Sichuan Army, which had suffered heavy casualties, was finally able to retreat and was replaced by the newly arrived Guangxi Army.

The most crucial point is that they no longer need to stay in the Enlightenment Temple position.

Whether the Gui army's wolf soldiers were confident enough or were too embarrassed to speak up, they did not suggest that these stubborn residents stay.

After hearing this news, Hu Biao, Black Star, AT, Uncle Bo, Huang A'di, Chaozi and Dachui, who were all injured and ready to die here, were overwhelmed.

For a moment, it felt so unreal, and I was a little dazed. I couldn't believe that this was true.

Instinctively, Hu Biao slapped the person next to him on the right shoulder.

Black Star's right shoulder had never been injured by bullets, shrapnel, bayonets, etc., but under the crazy firing that seemed like bullets were free every day, the recoil of the Czech-style firing had caused it to be severely bruised and swollen.

Now, after being slapped by Hu Biao, all the facial features were distorted immediately.

But it also proved one thing: this wasn't a dream. After they had all prepared to die here, they could finally leave the Temple of Enlightenment...

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