flstandardbreds Chapter 174: Detour to the 88th Division
Chapter 174: Detour to the 88th Division
174 detours around 88th Division
Time continued until after four o'clock in the afternoon, and Ye Qingshan's passage back to the air-raid shelter command center still could not be opened.
"Deputy Commander Xiao called and said that the fighting over there at the 87th Division was very intense.
They were repeatedly fighting with the 35th Regiment of the Japanese th Division for several blocks near Shengli Road.
I'm afraid it will be difficult to regain your way back to the air-raid shelter in a short period of time."
Wang Yaowu took the telegram, found Ye Qingshan and said.
At this time, the National Army troops in the east of the city and the various units of the Japanese Ninth Division had already become a mess.
The streets occupied by both sides are intertwined.
In the morning, this street belongs to the National Army, but in the afternoon it may be occupied by the Japanese.
The two sides fought back and forth over this urban area.
"Chief of Staff, if the nearest road is blocked, we will have to take a longer route."
The young martial artist next to him said to Ye Qingshan.
"Ok.
It can only be the. "
Soon, Ye Qingshan's convoy set off and left Wang Yaowu's 51st Division defense zone.
However, Ye Qingshan’s convoy was stopped by a group of Kuomintang soldiers not long after it started moving out.
"what happened?
This is the headquarters' car, why are you blocking it?"
The young warrior came out to inquire, holding his gun vigilantly.
"Sir, the street ahead has just been occupied by the Japanese.
We are being ordered to recapture it.
You may not be able to get through.”
A platoon leader of the National Army came over carelessly, smoking a cigarette, and spoke casually.
"That's not right. The map shows that this area of the city belongs to our territory."
Xiao Wusheng was holding a detailed map of the nearby occupied areas by both sides, which he had just obtained from the 51st Division, and said in confusion.
“Yes, this place belonged to us half an hour ago.
Not anymore.”
The Kuomintang platoon leader continued.
"Damn, this is too unlucky."
The young martial artist was speechless.
But he also knew that there was nothing he could do about it.
The fighting in the east of the city was so fierce at this time.
Both the Nationalist Army and the Japanese had countless street fighting teams active around their occupied areas.
An attack may occur at any time.
The streets and alleys at the junction of the two sides' occupied areas may change hands at any time.
Even the latest maps of the occupied areas of both sides are not accurate.
"Are you from the 88th Division?"
Ye Qingshan walked out at this time, looked at the unkempt Kuomintang platoon leader in front of him, and asked seriously.
"Are you Commander Ye?"
The Kuomintang platoon leader quickly recognized Ye Qingshan's identity, threw away the cigarette butt in his hand, and stood at attention to salute.
“Yes, we are from the 88th Division.
I am being ordered to retake the street ahead. Please give me your instructions, Commander Ye."
Ye Qingshan waved his hand, telling the Kuomintang platoon leader not to be nervous.
"How is the progress of your 88th Division's support for Purple Mountain?"
Ye Qingshan asked.
As a result, the platoon leader of the 88th Division smiled awkwardly and said, "Commander Ye, I am just a small platoon leader. Why are you asking me such a big thing?
I do not know either.
Anyway, our company was ordered to guard these two streets and ensure that the main force had unobstructed passage to Guanghua Gate.
As for the main force of the division, what position has it reached now?
I don’t know.”
After listening to the words of the platoon leader of the 88th Division, Ye Qingshan nodded slightly.
But from what the platoon leader said, he immediately knew the combat intention of Commander Sun of the 88th Division.
“There are only two ways to rush to Zijin Mountain from the city to help.
One is the Guanghua Gate on the east side, and the other is the Taiping Gate on the north side.
The Guanghua Gate in the east is the closest, but also the most difficult to attack.
The Taiping Gate in the north is easy to attack, but it’s a bit far away.
It seems that Commander Sun has decided to go through Guanghua Gate."
Ye Qingshan muttered to himself.
Then, he waved his hand to the Kuomintang platoon leader and said, "Go and carry out your mission. Be careful."
"Yes!"
"Sir, what do we do now?
Return to the 51st Division's defense zone?"
The young martial artist looked at Ye Qingshan and asked.
"I will not go back to the 51st Division. I will ask the telegraph operator to send a message to inquire about the exact location of the 88th Division headquarters at this time.
Let's go to the 88th Division."
Ye Qingshan changed his mind temporarily.
"Also, send a telegram to Commander Song Xilian of the 36th Division. I can't go to the western front for the time being.
On the other side of Mufu Mountain, the 83rd Army was presided over by Commander Deng.
The 36th Division was ordered to leave the Xiaguan Ferry and split into two parts, one to rush to the support of Lion Mountain and the other to rush to the support of Mufu Mountain.
As for the Xiaguan ferry, have Zhou Pingkou send a main force battalion to take over."
Ye Qingshan asked the telegraph operator who was following him to send a message.
It just so happens that it will take at least two days for the three Japanese warships to arrive along the river.
If you have time, go and take a look at the 88th Division.
In Ye Qingshan's opinion, the 88th Division's mission to rush to Zijin Mountain for support was more important than the 51st and 87th Divisions defending the city.
Ye Qingshan hoped that before he left, he could see the 88th Division sending reinforcements to Zijin Mountain.
For this purpose, Ye Qingshan had already prepared to provide support to the 88th Division.
It's just that no one knows it yet.
Before dark, Ye Qingshan's convoy finally found the headquarters of the 88th Division.
It’s actually near Guanghua Gate.
Boom!
Ye Qingshan could also hear fierce gunfire coming from the front.
The 88th Division also made great efforts to open up a passage to leave the city and support Zijin Mountain.
"Master!"
Ye Qingshan soon saw Sun Yuanliang and took the initiative to salute and call out.
After all, this is his real old boss, and Ye Qingshan himself came from the 88th Division.
"Haha, look who's here, Chief of Staff Ye from the headquarters.
Qingshan, you haven't changed in this period of time. I am almost calling you sir."
Sun Yuanliang looked at Ye Qingshan, who was wearing a general's uniform and a tweed coat, and was filled with emotion.
Said jokingly.
"Hey, Master, you are making fun of me.
I will always be your soldier."
Ye Qingshan said with a smile.
"You two, stop talking outside.
Be careful, if a Japanese shell falls, we will suffer heavy losses.
Let’s talk about it.”
Chief of Staff Chen Sunong, who was standing at the entrance of the headquarters, shouted at the two men.
Ye Qingshan entered the 88th Division's headquarters, which was actually a civilian house that had not been completely destroyed by the bomb.
Ye Qingshan quickly walked to a city map and started looking at it.
Through this map of the command center, Ye Qingshan can roughly understand the plan of the 88th Division and their progress at this time.
"Are you planning to retake Guanghua Gate and take the path along the city wall to support Zijin Mountain?"
After reading it, Ye Qingshan turned to look at Sun Yuanliang and Chen Sunong.
Before this, Ye Qingshan had handed over the task of supporting the teaching corps on Zijin Mountain to Sun Yuanliang's 88th Division and had not asked much about it.
Hearing Ye Qingshan's question, Chief of Staff Chen Sunong came over, pointed at the map, and said, "Yes.
There are only two ways to support Zijin Mountain.
After discussing with my teacher, we decided to go through Guanghua Gate.
Go this way, it’s the closest way to support Zijin Mountain.
We have sent people to scout.
There were not many Japanese troops guarding Guanghua Gate.
It only took us one afternoon to open up the passage to Guanghua Gate.
Tonight, we plan to launch a night attack on Guanghua Gate to take back this important exit."