Chapter 197

Chen Fu rushed to the front door and pointed to the gate and asked the guard to stop him. Weifang is not big, and there are soldiers' checkpoints everywhere in the city. He was checked five times along the way, and this was the sixth time. Chen Fu reported his name and said

I am from the submarine force, and Fu Shuai has told me that I can come to see him at any time.

The person in charge of the security here is Marshal Fang's guard camp. He usually doesn't do well, no matter who you are. But it was different when Chen Fu said that Marshal had told him that he could come at any time. He also looked good.

After hearing a lot, Chen Fu was asked to wait and picked up the phone to report.

Soon Qi Erzhu came out, glanced at Chen Fu and said with a smile: "This is Major Chen, come in quickly. The commander is resting, I'm afraid I have to wait." Chen Fu said quickly: "It doesn't matter, I'll go in and wait.

alright."

Qi Erzhu led Chen Fu and two guards in, and when they were waiting in the living room, Cai E rushed out as if he had taken some poison, grabbed Qi Erzhu and said, "Where are the people from Fuguo?"

Qi Erzhu immediately grimaced. There were only a few people in the entire National Defense Force who dared to call Fang Jianxiong. Cai E was one of them. If others tried to disturb Marshal Fang's rest, Qi Erzhu could kick him away. Cai E wanted to

If you go, you have to lead him obediently. "Commander-in-Chief, the Marshal just went to bed at dawn, right?"

"What is it? The battle situation is very delicate. Didn't I sleep all night? Go and lead the way!" Cai E didn't give him a chance to talk nonsense. He waved his hand and asked Qi Erzhu to lead the way. When he looked up and saw Chen Fu, he stopped:

"Why are the Navy here?" The tone was disdainful. In the National Defense Force, the Navy and the Army did not deal with it. Take the matter of ordering six cruisers in the United States as an example. In Cai E's words, "So much money,

How many cannons can I buy?" Now that the war has begun, the navy's warships are huddled in the port, and only two heavy cruisers have left Wusongkou and gone to Hawaii. The others have stayed in the military port obediently, not daring to make any louder noises.

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Privately, Cai E has a lot of opinions about the navy. Until today's Qingdao battle, no one from the navy has said anything to ask for a fight. In fact, Cai E also knows very well that the entire Navy, that is, the Second Fleet and the Marine Corps, are listening to Fang.

It's hard to say how the commander-in-chief can dispatch the other three major fleets. If they really want to be dispatched, it's not just that they won't listen, but they may not risk their lives.

Cai E complained to Fang Jianxiong privately about this matter, repeatedly emphasizing that there was no need to spend so much money on the navy. China is a mainland country, and the threat from the ground is more direct. No matter how strong the Japanese navy is, warships cannot get ashore.

If you have money to build up army equipment, this is the most realistic thing.

"Reporting to General Cai, my humble position is Major Chen Fu of the submarine force. I came here to report the victory to Fu Shuai. At 10:33 last night, I received a telegram from the submarine No. 03, 06. They made an appointment outside Lushun Port.

Twenty nautical miles away, a Japanese fleet was ambushed. One destroyer and three freighters were sunk. Because it was night and at sea, the number of Japanese casualties cannot be counted." Chen Fu hurriedly reported, and Cai E was stunned when he heard this.

His eyes lit up and he said: "What are you talking about? Ambushed the Japanese fleet at sea? So submarines are still capable of this? Please tell me carefully, um, we'll talk as we go."

With Cai E's interference, Chen Fu no longer had to wait. He was dragged along and talked all the way. Chen Fu actually didn't know the specific details and could only make up his mind. The telegram ahead did not mention it, but Chen Fu's eloquence

Yes, it's based on facts, and it's well written. The difficult stealth and long wait are just for the moment of ambush.

After hearing this, Cai E was quite emotional, stroking his palms and sighing: "No wonder Fuguo told me that the only threats to Japan's communication lines are heavy patrols and submarines. The targets of heavy patrols are too big, and the Yellow Sea is too small, so it is difficult to escape.

The eyes of the Japanese navy. Therefore, this time it can only be used as a cover to break up the engagement. In fact, it is the submarine force that takes the lead."

This was the first time Chen Fu heard this, and he immediately stood up and said, "The commander is wise, and all the submarine troops are willing to fight to the death for the rejuvenation of the Republic of China." Cai E shook his head after hearing this, thinking that flattery was too naked. However,

It is indeed true that Fang Jianxiong's vision is much higher than that of other people of this era.

Qi Erzhu, who was leading the way, was stopped by Shangguan Xue. He said with a dark face: "Sir Qi, you should know that the commander has not slept all night." Qi Erzhu pointed quietly behind him with his hand. Shangguan Xue immediately put on a smile when she saw Cai E.

.As an internal guard, he naturally knew Cai E's position in Fang Jianxiong's mind.

"Commander Cai, you are making things difficult for us servants." Shangguan was still trying to make a final effort. Cai E rolled his eyes and shouted loudly: "What do women know? Go wake up Fuguo, it is a major military matter.

, can you afford the delay?"

Shangguan Xue could only wake him up with a dark face, but Cai E walked in with his head held high. Fang Jianxiong was still sleeping inside. After being woken up by Shangguan Xue, he asked with a stunned expression: "What happened?"

Cai E came in directly and said: "Fuguo, the Japanese left group is shelling the direction of Pingdu. It seems that they want to recapture Pingdu."

Fang Jianxiong jumped up when he heard this, slapped his thigh and said: "Little Japan is really crazy. They have reached this point and still want to take back Pingdu. Okay, that's great. As long as Kamio Mitsuomi doesn't choose to go north to break out,

Nothing is a problem. Wait a moment, I'll go freshen up." Cai E came out, and after a while Fang Jianxiong, who wiped his face with a wet towel, also came out. When he saw Chen Fu, he was stunned: "Zifu, what are you doing?

Coming?"

Chen Fu took a step forward, stood at attention and saluted: "I am here to report my victory. Last night, two submarines ambushed the Japanese transport fleet in the waters outside Lushun, and sank one destroyer and three cargo ships. The results were remarkable."

After hearing this, Fang Jianxiong, who had not slept well and was in low spirits, immediately had his forehead light up, raised his chin slightly, clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "The submarine force did a great job, I want to give them credit."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yin Weijun rushed in, holding a folder in his hand and said: "Commander, there is an urgent telegram from Pingdu. The Japanese army did not hesitate to sacrifice casualties and waded across the river. Our army is resisting tenaciously." Cai E grabbed the telegram, looked at it carefully and said:

"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Three "yes" in a row, the meaning is very obvious. They are not afraid of the Japanese army counterattacking Pingdu, but they are afraid that he will run to the mountainous area to the north.

"The more violent the Japanese counterattack is, the more critical their situation is. Tell Shen Tongwu and Liu Yutang to stay in Pingdu!"

The Jiaolai River is not deep, and the water cannot be waded up to the waist. The Japanese army got up early in the morning, made some preparations, and started shelling. This shelling was very costly, and the trenches along the bank were almost instantly covered with smoke and dust raised by the artillery fire.

Shen Tongwu was quite mentally prepared for the madness of the Japanese army. The Japanese army did not launch an attack immediately yesterday, which gave Shen Tongwu an opportunity to prepare. The Japanese army was not good at night fighting, and this problem has not been improved. Shen Tongwu ordered the troops to repair the fortifications overnight, and in the middle of the night

Let Fang Zhenwu's brigade rest, while the remaining brigade continues to dig fortifications.

Liu Yutang also sent troops to help. After working all night, the houses in Pingdu City were demolished in a mess. Piles of wood were transported out by trucks from the heavy artillery regiment. Therefore, the fortifications were built quite solidly and stretched for five meters along the river bank. Three lines of defense were set up in 1,000 kilometers. At this time, the troops in Pingdu totaled two Class A divisions, one tank brigade, and three heavy artillery regiments. With such a strong defense, Shen Tongwu was full of confidence. Liu Yutang was a low-key person, and he also Very cooperative, Shen Tongwu became more and more confident.

The Japanese artillery fire began to spread, and the soldiers hiding in the artillery holes came to their positions one after another. Fortunately, no artillery holes were directly hit, and several holes were blown down. Their comrades hurriedly helped to dig them out.

After the Japanese heavy artillery fire began to spread, Kamio Mitsuomi, who was determined to recapture Pingdu in one go, directly threw out a brigade and crossed the river along the long river bank. The Japanese troops in khaki military uniforms began to force the crossing, and the long infantry line was like a yellow wave. , slapping violently towards the other shore.

"Half a year!" The Japanese soldiers shouted long live and rushed down the river beach like dumplings into the water. At this time, the Japanese soldiers knew very well that rushing across the river as quickly as possible was the most effective way to reduce casualties. At this time, they must race against time. .

As soon as the Japanese charge started, the two 75th artillery regiments and the 120 mortars belonging to each unit began to suppress fire, regardless of whether the Japanese heavy artillery would counterattack. At this time, regardless of the people who came to talk, Shen Tongwu They still had a hand left, and the three heavy artillery regiments never made a sound.

Facing the fierce artillery fire, the Japanese army had no intention of retreating. The two artillery regiments could not fully cover the three- to five-kilometer front. The Japanese heavy artillery immediately opened fire to suppress it. At this time, the three heavy artillery regiments that had been silent opened fire to counterattack. The battle quickly became intense. For both sides, this was a battle with no retreat.

A brigade invested by the Japanese army rushed across the river tenaciously at the cost of huge casualties. It quickly established a number of temporary positions on the other side of the river and held them firmly. Shen Tongwu organized three counterattacks, but nothing happened. All the Japanese troops were able to be driven back to the other side of the river. The Japanese troops continued to invest in the second and third echelons, and engineers also began to build bridges on the river.

The Japanese positions on the opposite bank continued to extend amid huge casualties. Almost every meter of extension was soaked with blood. The National Defense Forces were equally tenacious and refused to retreat. Several positions were captured only after all the officers and soldiers died in the battle.
Chapter completed!