At 8:30 at night, in the southern part of Longcheng, near the gathering area for military families.
The 5th and 6th Regiments that Wang Xiao had sent ahead of time encountered a sudden attack from a regiment led by Su Tianbei when they were approaching the assembly area. Coupled with the encirclement and suppression by the armed forces of the National Bureau of Control, they were unable to control the area in the first place as planned.
At this time, at the gathering place for military families, there were nearly 10,000 family members of the Wang family waiting for their arrival.
Although the Wang family had two regiments and had some advantage in numbers, they encountered a pre-prepared ambush and a street fight, so the two regiments could not fully deploy their forces, making the battle very painful.
At the moment the battle started, a large number of their military vehicles were blown up, along with various siege weapons suitable for street fighting, all turned into fragments. A large number of soldiers could only rely on the surrounding buildings and carry out a difficult counterattack.
Meanwhile, behind them, near Anhe Street.
Xin Xiaodong ordered three artillery regiments to bombard the entire street with artillery fire and blow up all obstacles in the area!
As a result, the remaining four regiments led by Wang Xiao were also hit by artillery fire, and the defensive positions they had just established were also destroyed. There were ruins everywhere nearby, and there was no suitable place to conduct a blocking battle.
Not only that, Xin Xiaodong has already led his troops to launch a charge, and the Wang family’s troops also have to face the encirclement and suppression of 8,000 elite troops!
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At 8:40, in a three-story building.
Because it was a temporary command, this building was temporarily used as the Wang family's city edge command center. In the entire building, a large number of military personnel were busy dealing with the current war situation.
Wang Xiao stood in the command center, calling Kang Dinghuang in a hurried tone: "Our intention has been discovered by the enemy in advance! Not only have they arranged an ambush in the city, but now even Xin Xiaodong has returned! He ordered the Second Division of the Renmin Army to launch a crazy encirclement and suppression campaign against us!"
Kang Dinghuang tried his best to comfort him, "Don't panic. You still have 10,000 chips in your hand. Hold on a little longer. Our troops are also launching a powerful attack on the Renmin Army! It won't be long before they enter the city and support you!"
Wang Xiao frowned and immediately shouted: "How can we hold on? We are a rebel army, and this matter will put a psychological burden on some soldiers! And the Renmin Army led by Xin Xiaodong is the elite among the elites, and they have all the heavy firepower! Our morale is low now, and our weapons and equipment are also low. How do you think we can fight this battle? If you don't come within two hours, we will be gone!"
Kang Dinghuang paused for a moment and said, "Wait a moment, I'll find a solution for you right away and get back to you later."
"Okay, hurry up!"
Wang Xiao hung up the phone and paced back and forth in the command center, extremely anxious.
“Boom boom boom!”
The entire headquarters began to shake again, and the plaster on the ceiling fell down. Outside, there were bursts of artillery fire, and the faces of the officers around them turned pale.
An officer stepped forward, anxiously grabbed Wang Xiao's arm, and said to him: "Brigade Commander! Let's go! The enemy's artillery is bombarding this side and it will fall on our heads at any time!"
As they spoke, a group of officers and guards protected Wang Xiao and rushed out of the building in a hurry.
"boom!!"
The group had not run far when a shell fell from the sky and landed on the building where they had just been stationed.
“Boom!”
The entire building collapsed with a loud bang, turning into a ruin, with clouds of smoke and dust rising into the sky. All the equipment in the building was completely destroyed and engulfed by the raging flames that followed.
Wang Xiao and the others were standing not far away. Although they had saved their lives, they were covered in dust and looked miserable.
Looking at the ruins that had turned into a sea of fire, Wang Xiao's eyes were red, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Quick, set up new communication equipment immediately! As long as we hold on, we will win! Tonight, Longcheng will be lost!"
The officers under his command were busy again. New communication equipment was quickly set up and they were trying to get in touch with the entire brigade.
The sound of artillery fire all around became more and more intense, and the enemy's charge could be faintly heard.
At this moment, the intelligence officer ran over with a dusty face, saluted Wang Xiao, and said quickly: "Report to the brigade commander! The enemy troops have approached our defense line, and now we are surrounded by the Renmin Army!"
After Gu Baishun had mastered the Wang family's movements, they fell into a very difficult situation at the beginning. Now there is the obstruction of Su Tianbei and Gu Baishun in front, and the pressure of Xin Xiaodong's second division in the back, which makes the Wang family's current situation very difficult.
Standing in the ruins, Wang Xiao clenched his fists and thought for a long time. Finally, he looked up and looked at the embarrassed officers in front of him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Let's transfer a regiment from our troops first to build a control area and passage all the way to Haiyankeng! At the same time, notify the fifth and sixth regiments to push forward no matter what means, withstand Su Tianbei's pressure, and reach the assembly area for military dependents and pick up our people! Our plan has changed now. We don't need to occupy the assembly area! After they pick up their families, they will set out towards the passage we have made and retreat directly to Haiyankeng!"
Wang Xiao paused for a moment, his eyes changing, and he cursed: "Damn it, we can't put all our hopes on Kang Dinghuang now! The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. District One may win, but if we can't stand here, then we will almost certainly die with 10,000 family members! At the same time, the rest of the troops, go all out and prepare for a battle with the enemy!"
"Yes!" the officers responded loudly.
The military decision Wang Xiao made in a short period of time was very decisive and effective.
Soon, one of Wang Xiao's regiments left the main force and, under the cover of the other three regiments, began to build a passage towards Haiyankeng.
But Xin Xiaodong's attack was also very fast. As soon as he touched Wang's troops, he quickly dispersed their force of nearly a regiment!
At the same time, the 5th and 6th Regiments in the city, under pressure from Su Tianbei and the armed forces of the Quantong Bureau, risked their lives to advance towards the gathering place of military families!
After leaving behind countless corpses, the two regiments finally reached their destination and successfully picked up nearly 10,000 relatives of the Wang family, who covered them as they forced their way out and fled along the streets towards Haiyankeng.
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At 8:50 at night, on a street in the city.
“Boom boom boom!”
Amid a violent explosion, the convoy that Li Mingsheng was riding in was suddenly hit by an explosion during the evacuation! As a last resort, they had to change their route and move to the second backup safety point.
This movement was immediately noticed by Yuan Biao...