At 7:40 a.m. on October 10, Colonel Shimizu led his regiment on the road. In front of him was the destination of his trip, a small highland called Songgu Peak. Mastering this place would ensure the division's

The regiment's retreat.

However, Colonel Shimizu was really not able to accept the idea of ​​securing a retreat so quickly. The Northeastern Army went south to invade North Korea and was fully prepared and had a large number of artillery. But after all, the division had built a position at a high altitude, so how could it be defeated quickly.

Therefore, Colonel Qingshui kept urging the troops to march quickly, and after arriving at Songgu Peak, they established a position. Then Colonel Qingshui could return to the front line with at least half of the troops.

There were still about 3 kilometers away from Songgu Peak, and the scouts had already hurried to the colonel and said, "Report to the colonel that they found a Northeastern army coming out of the mountain col."

In fact, there was no need for the scouts to report it. Colonel Shimizu, who was riding on his horse, had already seen it. The uniforms of the Northeastern Army were really good-looking. Colonel Shimizu never said it, but he was a little envious in his heart.

The Northeastern Army is very willing to spend money on military construction. During combat training, the Northeastern Army is equipped with training uniforms. The fabric of this training uniform is strong, but the appearance is not flattering. It has a feeling like a pocket.

The number of "Mian Pocket" troops in the distance was about one battalion. When I saw the Japanese troops about one kilometer away, I was stunned for a moment and immediately moved towards Songgu Peak. With so many "Mian Pockets" in action, I couldn't tell which ones were at all.

Which ones are officers and which ones are soldiers?

Colonel Shimizu immediately understood that the opponent's target was also Songgu Peak. As long as the Northeast Army occupied this place, the Japanese army's retreat would be completely cut off.

With a slap on the horse, Colonel Qingshui shouted: "All troops, speed up and advance, we must occupy Songgu Peak before the Northeast Army!"

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Two troops, the same goal.

Japanese soldiers wearing cloth shoes and leggings, and Japanese officers wearing leather boots ran hard.

The Northeastern Army, wearing uniform rubber-soled cowhide half-high military boots, also ran at full strength.

There is a height difference between the positions of the two armies. The Japanese army is on a higher road, while the Northeastern army is on another lower path leading directly to Songgu Peak.

Even so, Colonel Shimizu also discovered that the Northeastern Army's movement speed actually exceeded that of the Japanese army. The Northeastern Army, who were much taller than the Japanese army, were tall, long-legged, and full of strength. They ran like flying on uneven paths and still had endurance.

Absolutely. The Japanese army has traveled one kilometer, and the Northeastern army seems to have traveled as much as 12 kilometers.

"Cavalry troops, advance!" Colonel Qingshui ordered.

Dozens of cavalrymen in the regiment accelerated their advance, trying to reach Songgu Peak first to establish a position and buy time for the Qingshui regiment.

Two kilometers passed, and the Northeastern Army had already surpassed the Japanese army. It was seen that the leading troops of the Northeastern Army were already rushing towards the Songgu Peak Highlands a few hundred meters away.

The sound of gunfire sounded, and it should be that the cavalry and the Northeastern Army exchanged fire. But not long after, the Japanese cavalry who did not die in the battle retreated amidst the intensive gunfire. Captain Qingshui did not want to blame the cavalry anymore at this time, such intensive gunfire,

Not even the infantry can bear it.

Now that the Northeastern Army has seized Songgu Peak, the Qingshui Regiment immediately made preparations for an attack. Although it is called Songgu Peak, the Northeastern Army occupied a small highland on the roadside. The real mountain peak is more than one kilometer away from the road.

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What arrived here was the 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 1st Division, 33rd Army. Battalion Commander Li Hongxin led the troops to arrive here first, repelled the Japanese cavalry, and immediately began to assign tasks.

If a regiment of troops arrived, they could build a very complete position in this area, but Li Hongxin only had one battalion. "First company commander, you go to the high ground by the roadside and arrange." Li Hongxin ordered.

The first company commander was ordered to leave. Li Hongxin found that his troops were insufficient in number and ammunition to build a complete position. They could only set up formations on two highlands that could support each other.

In the distance, there is a complete infantry battalion of the Northeast Army, with a strength of about 600. This time, as an intervening force, only about 300 troops went into battle, and there was only one artillery platoon of mortars. The number of Japanese troops on the opposite side must be at least more than a thousand.

, or even two thousand.

Am I going to die here? This thought popped up unconsciously.

Li Hongxin quickly shook his head and got rid of this thought. Li Hongxin was from Shanxi and fled to the Northeast six years ago. At that time, his name was Li Ergou. The name Li Ergou was neither uncommon in rural areas nor did it mean anything insulting.

Children from poor families are given a cheap name to survive.

When Li Hongxin first joined the Northeastern Army, he and his family were doing household registration management after working on a farm. The manager told the seven members of the Li family, "If your family does not have a formal name, you need to give it a name, both men and women. The name Ergou cannot be regarded as a formal name.

, this is disrespectful.”

It was on that day that Li Hongxin learned for the first time that a name should represent respect. And this kind of respect is a blessing from parents to their children.

Later, when I was studying culture class, the teacher also talked about the blessings of Chinese names. Only then did Li Hongxin know that "Li Ergou" is also a blessing, a humble blessing for the poor to survive.

During his six years in the Northeast, Li Hongxin's view of life has completely changed. In the Northeast, ordinary people, even poor people, can live openly, and the longer they live, the better. Therefore, Li Hongxin is very active in working on the farm and becomes a

When the recruitment office asked Li Hongxin if he was willing to join the army to defend the current fruits of the revolution, Li Hongxin agreed without hesitation.

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What surprised Li Hongxin was that the Northeastern Army did not serve as soldiers for food. The staff of the recruitment office explained clearly the domestic and foreign hostile forces faced by the Northeastern government one by one, and told Li Hongxin seriously, "If you join the army, you are very likely to be recruited."

We have to fight these enemies at home and abroad. Do you understand?"

That was the first time Li Hongxin knew that after joining the Northeast Army, he was not working for the Chairman, but to protect the fruits of the revolution and fight against foreign troops that might attack the Northeast government and harm the Chinese people. He still agreed.

This understanding is not only made clear during recruitment. After Li Hongxin joined the army, the situation analysis in political classes, national conditions classes, and military classes all covered these topics.

The Northeast Army is an armed force under the leadership of the Civilized Party. It is the soldiers of the Northeast people and the Chinese people. The purpose of the war is to protect the people, and the object of the war is the actual existing military.

From a soldier to a non-commissioned officer, and from a non-commissioned officer to an officer, a few years have passed by in a flash.

Now, as taught in courses over the years, Li Hongxin finally encountered one of his real enemies, the Japanese army.

"Quickly, contact the troops behind and bring up the mortars as soon as possible!" Li Hongxin asked the troops to dig fortifications quickly, and at the same time asked the correspondent to urge the baggage troops that were lagging behind.

Turning his head, Li Hongxin told the telegraph operator: "Sending a report, the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Regiment of the 1st Division of the 33rd Army reported to the division headquarters that our battalion has arrived at the foot of Songgu Peak and encountered at least one brigade of Japanese troops. Our troops will defend Songgu.

We will never let the Japanese occupy the peak position!"

The telegraph operator had already warmed up and sent the telegram immediately.

The captain of the Qingshui Regiment opposite looked at the actions of the Northeast Army and felt a strong uneasiness in his heart.

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After only a short period of observation, Captain Qingshui understood that the enemy army was a well-trained force with high morale and a firm will to fight.

Facing the Japanese army with an absolute advantage in numbers, the force of about 300 people on the opposite side did not choose a safe side attack and harassment, but bravely snatched key points. If they wanted to annihilate the Northeastern Army on the opposite side, a fierce battle would definitely break out. Qingshui

The captain understood that the other party had decided to fight.
Chapter completed!