Others show their swords, I show my missiles!

On the battlefield, the smoke of gunpowder was like a ferocious beast, devouring everything between heaven and earth with its fangs and claws.

General Shi stood tall in front of the sand table, carefully examining the direction of Yulin City. His eyes were deep and solemn, and his brows were tightly furrowed into the shape of the Chinese character "川".

His face was filled with confusion and disbelief, and he muttered to himself:

"Are Gu Shousan's troops just like those brutal Japanese devils, using innocent civilians as human shields?"

Although the voice was not loud, it revealed uncontrollable surprise and anger, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in everyone's hearts.

In General Shi's mind, Gu Shousan, as a descendant of the Chinese nation, was a national scum for doing such a cruel thing.

Using the people under his rule as a shield is such an evil act that will surely plunge him into an abyss of public opinion from which there is no escape.

It is like a rotten tree in a storm, which is shaky and will eventually be deserted by everyone.

"How dare he do this!"

General Shi clenched his fists violently, his joints turning pale from the force, the veins on his forehead bulged like earthworms, and the blood vessels at his temples were beating violently, showing his extreme anger at the moment.

"Find out for me whether the Yulin garrison commander is Deng Gongjin!"

The chief of staff standing by had a solemn expression, his face full of helplessness and bitterness.

He lowered his head slightly and sighed softly, his voice low and hoarse, as if he was suffocated by the heavy atmosphere:

"Boss, our previous intelligence was correct, the commander of Yulin is Deng Gongjin!

However, I'm afraid you really misunderstood Deng Gongjin about the fact that the common people helped the enemy defend the city.

Just now, the underground organization in the city sent accurate news that those ordinary people went to assist the Yulin guard troops on their own initiative.

They spontaneously organized themselves and were busy transporting wounded soldiers and supplies to the troops."

"what?"

When General Shi heard this, his eyes widened instantly, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

His body leaned forward involuntarily, his eyes fixed on the chief of staff, as if he wanted to find a hint of lies in the other's eyes.

In the past, whether it was the Eighth Route Army or the People's Liberation Army, wherever they went, they were as close to the people as family and had a deep bond with them.

The people provided food and drink to fully support the troops.

But now in Yulin City, the current situation is so strange. Not only does his side not get the support of the people, but Gu Shousan's side has won the support of the people. This is really hard for General Shi to accept.

“Why is our mass base so weak?”

General Shi's face was filled with grief, and his voice was filled with deep remorse and unwillingness.

The sound was like being struck by a heavy hammer, echoing in the empty battlefield with endless heaviness.

The chief of staff frowned slightly, and the wrinkles on his face deepened a little.

He lowered his head in thought for a moment, then slowly raised his head and said solemnly:

"Boss, it's not that we are unpopular, it's just that the Yulin guards are too popular."

"Let's hear the details."

General Shi stared at the chief of staff with sharp eyes, his gaze filled with unquestionable majesty, as if he wanted to dig out all the truth from him and find the key clues to solve the mystery.

The Chief of Staff coughed twice, cleared his throat, and his expression became more serious:

"The commander-in-chief of the Yulin garrison is Deng Gongjin.

Since he came to Shaanxi and Gansu, he witnessed that this land had suffered from years of war, the people's livelihood had declined, and the people were suffering terribly.

Therefore, he resolutely decided not to expand the army and devote himself to ensuring the people's safety.

He reduced taxes, helped the poor, and organized the people to resume production, allowing the people in this area to gradually live a stable life.

More importantly, Deng Gongjin was good at managing the army and had strict military discipline.

During the five years of being stationed in Yulin, the troops never had any incidents of disturbing the public.

He led his troops to build water conservancy projects, reclaim wasteland, and help local people improve their lives.

How can such a good deed not win the hearts of the people?

The establishment of a close relationship between the military and the people provided a solid mass foundation for the city defense war.

Local people took the initiative to provide intelligence to the defenders, helped transport supplies, and even participated in the construction of the city defense."

"Deng Gongjin!"

General Shi narrowed his eyes slightly, and quickly recalled all the deeds of this man in his mind.

He nodded slightly, a trace of thought flashing in his eyes:

"This man actively advocated for resistance against the Japanese invaders and firmly opposed civil war. Judging from these aspects, his nature is not bad."

"That's right, sir."

The Chief of Staff continued, his worry becoming more and more obvious.

"Moreover, the people of Yulin have suffered the ravages of war for many years and have long hated fighting.

They have finally welcomed a period of relative peace, so they naturally cherish it very much.

Gu Shousan and his ilk took the opportunity to spread rumors and slander us as the culprits who provoked the war.

People don’t know the truth and are easily misled.”

"Besides, deep down, all they want is to be away from war and live a peaceful life.

In this situation, they have no time to distinguish who is on the right side."

The chief of staff shook his head helplessly, his eyes full of regret and worry.

General Shi listened quietly and fell into a long silence.

He looked at the city shrouded in war in the distance, and his eyes gradually became firm.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head, looked at the sun in the sky that was obscured by the smoke, took a deep breath and said:

“It seems that our work is far from enough.

As long as the public can truly realize the importance of mushroom bombs and recognize the ugly true face of people like Gu Shousan, I believe that they will at least stop helping these people! "

The wind was still whistling in my ears, but it could not blow away the fire of firm belief in General Shi's heart.

General Shi looked solemn and said slowly to the Chief of Staff with a deep gaze:

"Chief of Staff, you also know that the people of Yulin are essentially kind and honest.

It was only because Gu Shousan interfered and blinded their eyes that they were forced to participate in defending the city.

We must not treat these innocent people as enemies just because of this."

General Shi paused for a moment, his tone becoming more resolute:

“Even if we cannot successfully capture Yulin City this time, even if this will delay the process of national liberation for a few years, we must not harm any innocent people.

Go and convey my order now. It is strictly forbidden to use heavy weapons against Yulin City!

If it becomes absolutely necessary, the attack must be stopped!

All the responsibilities are borne by me alone!"

The Chief of Staff nodded solemnly and responded in a resounding voice:

"Okay, Boss! I'll go and convey the order immediately.

But what are you talking about? If there is any responsibility, it is naturally shared by us, Ye Si. How can we let you shoulder it alone? "

After saying that, the chief of staff turned around and left quickly.

Not long after, the chief of staff hurried back.

With a look of anxiety on his face, he said eagerly:

"Boss, the situation in Yulin is becoming increasingly critical. This isn't going to work. We need to find an effective way to break this impasse!"

Upon hearing this, General Shi did not speak immediately. Instead, he paced back and forth in the command center, his brow furrowed, and fell into deep thought.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, with only his steady footsteps echoing in the room.

After a long while, General Shi suddenly stopped and turned around abruptly. With a firm and resolute look in his eyes, he said to the Chief of Staff:

"Chief of Staff, after much thought, I think we should call Li Yunlong over again!"

Upon hearing this, the Chief of Staff couldn't help but smile and agreed:

"That's right! This kid has a lot of clever ideas. He can always come up with some brilliant solutions at critical moments. It's definitely a good idea to call him over!"

So, in this urgent situation, Li Yunlong once again set out on the road to Ye Si, a route he was very familiar with.

We soon arrived at Yesi.