Under the cover of night, there were chaotic sounds of gunfire in Meixian, but what was chaotic was not the battle situation but the people's hearts.
Military police Captain Maeda felt very miserable, because whenever it was his turn to be in charge, he always had no soldiers. The current situation was clear, the West Gate was being attacked, and the scale could not be judged in the cover of night, but the Eighth Route Army had several machine guns with a long range of firepower and grenade launchers, which hit the West Gate defenders so hard that they called and said they could not hold on any longer.
There was no movement in the east, south and north, but Maeda did not dare to transfer the garrison forces of each party. It was risky to tear down the east wall to repair the west wall, and he was afraid that it would be a feint to the east and attack the west. The only force sent to the west gate for reinforcement was the half squadron of troops left by the major. This was the only one he had available. He had made the worst plan. Even if the Eighth Route Army really broke through the West Gate, he would definitely not transfer the defense forces of other gates. He would hold out to the end. In any case, the Eighth Route Army must have limited time, and they would not be able to stay in the city.
As for the situation in the city, it was also obvious. The police force had fallen and the number of enemies was unknown. However, Maeda was an old hand after all. Only the police force had fallen and there was no riot in all directions. This showed that the enemy had a clear goal and their forces were at most the size of a squad. This was the sad point. Although they knew that there were not many enemies attacking the police force, it was a pity that the gendarmerie across the wall was empty and they were helpless!
First, telegraph the major to the emergency situation. If the phone is not working, send a motorcycle. Second, order all the city defense units to hold their ground and not put out any fire. Third, order the military police outside the police station not to be impatient and just try to stick to it. Fourth, order the detective team to get out of bed immediately and gather at the military police. Captain Maeda can only use one word at this moment: delay!
Xiao Hongying is clever, but her overall view is not good. Of course, this is also limited by her inability to fully understand Li Youcai's plan. If she had her way, she would rather rush into the detective team to save the fox. Her pressure is no less than that of Maeda. She has prestige but no official position. She has a fierce general and a mad dog under her command, but she cannot fully control them. She knows that any accident can happen and is actually happening.
When the tall figure of the bear appeared angrily at the end of the dark corridor, her eyes were actually already shining with light. Even if the bear was shameless enough to sell her, he was her former escape angel, with broad shoulders like a bed to carry her in the hail of bullets. When the bear blurted out the word "girl" with big strides, she could hardly suppress her excitement to rush towards the bear, so she cursed.
"Are you running in the wrong direction? You shameless man! Why aren't you dead yet?!"
The corridor was dark. Xiao Hongying still had the Mauser pistol with the buttstock tucked under her right shoulder. She was still so heroic and graceful that Luo Fugui could not appreciate the special element in her voice like Hu Yi did. He said dejectedly, "I wanted to run to the north, but I lost the rope to get down from the wall! What are you arranging? How can we get out of the city?"
"Why don't you hurry up and look for it? Let Tian Sanqi and Da Gou..."
"How can I find them in the dark? Don't you know that those two are out of stock?"
She pursed her lips and paused for a few seconds: "Where are the students?"
This question brought out Luo Fugui's indignant tone again: "I guess one of them got the rope to get down from the wall! They are so wicked, they really thought that the wall was empty and there was no one to cover them. Both sides must have died on the wall, they deserved it!"
There was a thud at the far end of the corridor, startling Xiao Hongying so much that she raised her gun hastily. Fortunately, Luo Fugui’s big hand held it down: “God of Plague, please don’t worry! The student behind is a fool. This is the only one left. Does this count as a mission?”
Xiao Hongying finally breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, someone could prove to the regiment commander and the political commissar that this action was not for personal gain. At least she didn't have to write a thousand-word self-criticism.
"If that's the case, then I'll just... Hey? What do you think we should do now?"
Xiong almost fell down: "Are you asking me? I just got out of jail! What about the backup plan? Don't tell me you don't have a backup plan... You..."
"The one fighting outside the west gate is Gao Yidao. It's a feint and will be over in half an hour. It's already wasted a lot of time. You let the student escape and you dropped the rope to get down the wall. Who else should I ask if not you? Don't talk nonsense. My backup plan... isn't it you? Otherwise, why would I rescue you, a foodie?"
There are very few people who can make Xiong Lingluan speechless, and Xiao Hongying is one of them.
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The battle at the West Gate was in full swing. Whether it was the gate tower or the top of the city wall, the security forces' rifles and light machine guns were firing frantically into the darkness outside the city. Although the firing line outside the city was very long, the density of firepower was not very uniform. In some positions the firing was sporadic, and in some positions there was a long break after a row of volleys. However, the firepower was the fiercest in the middle of the front. Three Czech machine guns were spread out and really fired without restraint. At intervals, there were the sounds of Type 38 rifles firing. It was obvious that it was unlimited free shooting, and there were occasional sounds of grenade launchers. The firepower was fierce and crazy.
Of course it was the Ninth Company. Instructor Qin You was desperately supervising the battle in the dark. At this time, he didn't feel bad even if the Ninth Company used up all its ammunition. He didn't try to save money with the Second Company and Wang Peng's Company, because the people fighting in the city were all from the Ninth Company. Unfortunately, they could only launch a feint attack. The Ninth Company was like the heavy infantry of the independent regiment.
A soldier yelled in the darkness: "Captain, it's almost time!"
A burly figure was holding a rifle with a bayonet in one hand, running hurriedly behind the firing line with his back bent. Invisible bullets whistled around him from time to time, and the unclear ground made him fall and stand up several times. He didn't realize that his kettle had been pierced by a stray bullet and was leaking. He ran sideways for dozens of meters before jumping into the dark pit in a panic: "Wang Peng, you go last, try to delay for a while before retreating!"
"Have you decided on the retreat route?"
"Go south. Follow the same path. Opposite the Japs returning to the city!"
"What if the devils still hold on to Sansheng Valley?"
"Then turn around and continue south towards Changyao Village. I'll drag him to death!"
Wang Peng in the dark pit was silent for a few seconds: "I still think the route with the least risk is to go north from here."
"There's a river in the north, and there's only one stone bridge nearby. Now it's been built into a bridgehead on both sides. Do you think you can definitely cross the bridge in the dark? Once you get stuck at the bridgehead, it's all over!"
"At least the risks to the north are visible."
"I am the commander! Are you going to go back on your word?"
"This concerns my entire company. We have to be careful! This is a union, not an affiliation!"
"You" Gao Yidao swallowed his angry words helplessly. This was not a place to waste time. He raised his head and shouted to the nearby soldiers: "Call Lao Qin!"
Not long after, another figure slid into the dark pit, and it was Qin You, the instructor of the 9th Company. The three commanders of the three units were hiding in the same nest, which was a taboo on the battlefield. If they were unlucky, a grenade would destroy the whole nest. The three of them knew it in their hearts, but they had to do it. After all, they were the invincible coalition. Once there was an irreconcilable disagreement, the only stupid way to solve the problem was voting.
Amid the whistling rain of bullets, there was no time to waste. Gao Yidao briefly explained the situation in a few words and grabbed Qin You to express his position. Wang Peng also reminded that this was a time to talk about military principles, and that one could be head-on and bleed, but was not allowed to be a goody-goody!
After finally catching his breath, Qin You answered slowly, "Actually... this matter... it's not our Ninth Company's business at all."
"What the hell?" Gao Yidao was stunned.
"You were shot?" Wang Peng was confused.
"I mean... our Ninth Company must retreat northward. Because that river... it can't stop our Ninth Company!"
Although it was pitch black nearby, Gao Yidao still turned his head to see what Wang Peng's expression was; and Wang Peng was also thinking the same thing. Perhaps the two company commanders were only stunned for a few seconds, but they didn't remember the time, and then they suddenly remembered: it seems that all these shameless people in the 9th company can swim, and they are all sailors!
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