Ten minutes later, with two flares rising into the sky, the Japanese began their attack. ωω. m
Since the battlefield was in the western part of the concession, the Japs did not dare to make conventional artillery preparations before the attack. Instead, they deployed infantry and launched the attack directly. This was also the reason for Kojima Shun's strong opposition, because there was no artillery preparation before the attack. Under the premise, street fighting is extremely detrimental to the attacking party.
But Jun Kojima is not the supreme commander of this rescue operation, he can only obey orders.
The battle soon reached a fever pitch. After more than two years of actual combat training, the little devils of the Ninth Division have greatly improved their tactical literacy, especially those veterans who have returned from injury and have extremely rich combat experience. The coordination between individual soldiers and the use of firepower are simply at their peak.
However, the little devil's opponent this time is not a vegetarian.
Although the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion was completely defeated by the Solitary Army Battalion, the defeat was actually very unfair.
If Song Ziwen hadn't cooperated with the Gujun Battalion to perfectly deceive the Gurkha Royal Infantry Battalion, and if Ferguson and all the British mid-level officers hadn't been blamed, the Gorkha Royal Infantry Battalion would not have been defeated at all, even if it was defeated in the end. Even if they did, they would never lose so miserably. It was for this reason that Ferguson was so upset.
But this time, the Royal Gorkha Infantry Battalion did not underestimate the enemy, but exerted its full combat effectiveness. Even because Xu Rui replaced the battalion and company officers, the fighting will of the entire Gorkha Royal Infantry Battalion became even more intense. Resolute, the combat effectiveness has become stronger, so this time the devil also met his opponent.
As soon as the battle began, the Gurkha Royal Infantry Battalion showed its tenacious fighting will in actual combat. No matter how fierce the enemy's offensive was, they always adhered to the position. On several occasions, they even engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. If it were the Australian or Canadian servant army, it would have collapsed many times.
The Japanese attacked fiercely for half an hour, but the defense line of the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion remained motionless.
At this time, Yingzuo Zhenzhao was like a gambler who lost his eyes. He bet on one of the two remaining infantry squadrons, and the entry point was at the junction of the front position and the right wing of the Royal Gurkha Infantry Battalion. , this time, the Gurkha Royal Infantry Battalion finally couldn't withstand it, and the defense line began to loosen.
Unfortunately, before Yingzuo Zhenzhao could commit the last half of the infantry squadron to launch the general attack, the main force of the lone army camp, which had already quietly moved to the Japanese flank under the cover of night, launched the general attack. At this time, Yingzuo Zhenzhao only had in his hand Half of the squadron was left, but the entire division came to attack the lone army camp and spent half a night recuperating. The result can be imagined.
In just a moment, the Japanese were defeated like a mountain.
(Dividing line)
At the same time, in Chongqing.
Although the American Minister Johnson left in anger, Chairman Chiang was not busy at all, because after the first round of confrontation with Johnson, the Nationalist Government had basically figured out the bottom line of the United States or Britain, which was not to resort to force. Strive for as many rights and interests as possible under the premise, so Chairman Chiang has nothing to worry about.
As long as China and Britain do not go into full-scale war, what is there to worry about
In other words, there is no doubt that American Minister Johnson will return to the negotiating table sooner or later, but Gujun Camp must be contacted as soon as possible, and their bottom line must also be found out as soon as possible. Only by knowing Gujun Camp Only by reaching the bottom line can we start effective negotiations with American Minister Johnson, right
This matter can only be left to the Juntong Shanghai Station.
However, Chairman Chiang waited until late at night and did not wait for a reply from the military commander. He couldn't help but asked Wang Shihe, the commander of the bodyguard, "Shihe, is there still no news from the military commander?"
Wang Shihe took a step forward and replied in a low voice: "Commissioner, I just called and asked. Boss Dai said he would be here soon. There should be the latest news about the Lone Army Camp."
Chairman Chiang then said: "Then I will wait for him to come."
After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, Dai Li arrived in a hurry.
"Commissioned." Dai Li took off his wide-brimmed hat and bowed to Chairman Chiang.
Chairman Jiang waved his hand and asked: "Yunong, have you contacted Gujun Camp?"
Dai Li shook his head and said: "Commissioner, when Wang Tianmu rushed over, the main force of Gujun Camp had already left, so he could not see the commander of Gujun Camp, and the communication channel could not be established."
"Leaved?" Two black lines immediately appeared on Chairman Jiang's forehead, "What's going on?"
Dai Li gasped and said: "According to the intelligence obtained by the Shanghai District, Gujunying went to cross the border to build roads, so I speculate that there should be some movement by the Japanese, and Gujunying probably went to fight against the Japanese."
"Attacking the Japs?" Chairman Chiang said in a voiceless voice, "The Japs dare to attack the concession?"
Dai Li said in a deep voice: "The Japanese would probably not dare to directly launch a military strike and then occupy the concession. But if they find any excuse to enter the concession office, I believe they dare. If they put on civilian clothes, they will have no scruples. So I suspect that the Japanese want to take this opportunity to enter the concession and muddy the waters."
Dai Li deserves to be a veteran intelligence agent, and his judgment is very accurate.
The operation of the Japanese army can be said to be top secret. Although the agents of No. 76 were recruited to participate in this operation, before the operation began, the agents of No. 76 did not know the specific mission. After the operation began, the agents of No. 76 Agent No. 16's communication channels with the outside world were completely cut off, and no news could be sent.
So until now, the military commander has not received any information.
On the ** side, it was also because of the existence of the senior spy Shadow, otherwise he would have been kept in the dark. This also shows that Dai Li, an old intelligence officer, was very powerful. He could basically guess the truth with just some clues. This ability was also It can be said that few people can match it.
Chairman Chiang frowned and said, "Then this matter will be complicated."
"It's really complicated." Dai Li said in a deep voice, "When the little devils enter the concession, they may not really be trying to save people. They are afraid that instead of saving people, they will take the opportunity to kill people and then frame them for the Gujun camp. In this case, the trouble will be big, even if Western governments know that this is the work of the Japanese, and Western public opinion will most likely be manipulated by people who do not know the truth, and then they have to make decisions that are not conducive to China, or even isolate us."
Chairman Chiang's face immediately darkened when he heard this.
But at this time, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.
Wang Shihe walked over and grabbed the phone: "Hello, this is the chairman's attendant's room."
After a moment, Wang Shihe's face suddenly showed a strange look, then he covered the phone and turned to Chairman Jiang and Dai Li and said: "Committee, Boss Dai, the call is from Director Mao."
"Mao Renfeng?" Dai Li looked slightly moved and asked, "What did he say?"
Wang Shihe said: "Director Mao just said on the phone that the Japanese were defeated by the Gujun camp."
"Really? Did Gu Junying defeat the Japanese?" Chairman Jiang couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, the worst situation did not happen. Otherwise, if the Japanese really let the Japanese enter the concession and killed Gu Junying, With the hostages taken, China was really in big trouble. Fortunately, the Gujun Battalion defeated the little Japs.
Chairman Jiang was in a good mood, and the moods of Dai Li and Wang Shihe also became better.
Dai Li said: "Commitment, although the Gujun camp is disobedient, its combat effectiveness is still excellent."
"Well, the solitary army camp is the foundation of the Eighty-Eighth Division!" Chairman Jiang nodded, and then said, "By the way, where did that commander come from? When did a commander appear in the isolated army camp?"
Dai Li immediately whispered: "Commissioner, I have asked Wang Tianmu to investigate. However, until now, the details of this commander have not been found. However, according to my analysis, this commander is probably not from the Lone Army Camp, but It was the Lone Army Battalion that he joined later, and the reason why the Lone Army Battalion was able to escape from prison probably had something to do with this commander."
Chairman Jiang frowned and said, "Why do you say that? Why can't this commander be from the Lone Army Camp?"
Dai Li analyzed and said: "The reason is very simple. The Gujun Battalion is an old unit of the 88th Division, and the 88th Division has always been strictly disciplined, and subordinates are absolutely obedient to their superiors. In this situation, how could any soldier be superior to Xie Yuan?" What kind of commander becomes the commander of the lone battalion above this battalion commander? This is completely illogical."
"Well, that makes sense." Chairman Chiang said with deep approval, "Then what do you think the origin of this commander is?"
"It's hard to say." Dai Li shook his head and said, "He might be a veteran of another army, he might be a big boss of the Youth Gang, he might be a spy of Wang Puppet No. 76, or even someone It may be someone from the Communist Party, and it is unlikely that Wang Puppet Agent No. 76 will defeat the Japanese in this isolated camp."
Chairman Chiang's face immediately darkened, because according to Dai Li's analysis, the commander was most likely to be a traitor. This would not be a good thing for Chairman Chiang and the National Army. If the Gujun Battalion really surrendered* *, and to gain a foothold in the public concession, the situation is quite complicated.
Of course, even if Gu Junying really voted for the Communist Party, it would not be easy to gain a foothold in Shanghai. Shanghai is the largest international metropolis in the Far East, and its prosperity is even more prosperous than Tokyo. Not only Western countries, but also little Japan It attaches great importance to Shanghai, so Japan will never tolerate the Japanese armed forces getting involved in Shanghai.
However, Chairman Chiang was still grudge, and he said to Dai Li with a dark face: "We must find out the origin of this commander immediately. If he is a traitor..." He paused for a moment and then continued. , "Yunong, you don't need me to tell you what you should do next, right?"
"Yes." Dai Li replied with great respect, "I know what to do."
"Yes." Chairman Jiang nodded gently and said, "Then go and do your work."
"Yes, I resign from my humble position." Dai Li bowed slightly again, turned around and left. Announcement: Biquge app Android, Apple version, say goodbye to all ads, please follow the WeChat official account to download and install: appxsyd (press and hold for three seconds to copy)