Since it was agreed that a general attack would be launched the next day, the few defensive forces in the rear were also transferred to the front, which resulted in the rear being completely defenseless.
Li Yunlong was also puzzled. He didn't expect to get in so easily, and not many people were seen.
Little did they know that the troops of the Jinsui Army were piled on the front line at this moment, resisting Li Qiufan's attack.
Chu Yunfei also knew that Wang Tiansheng had transferred all his troops to the front line, but he didn't think there was anything wrong.
Because it was originally agreed that the general attack would be launched at five o'clock in the morning, no one expected that Li Qiufan would launch a night attack and be bypassed.
"Send someone here immediately! Hurry!"
Hearing the gunshots getting closer, Wang Tiansheng shouted to the adjutant beside him.
"It's too late! Come with me!"
When he heard that Wang Tiansheng was about to send someone over, Chu Yunfei directly grabbed him and said.
Judging from the sound of gunfire, the enemies in the rear will rush over soon, and it is too late to mobilize people now.
Fortunately, Chu Yunfei's 89th Division did not participate in the morning general offensive, so his troops were stationed behind the Jinsui Army.
Chu Yunfei ignored Wang Tiansheng's objection and dragged him to the position of the 89th Division. At the same time, he ordered his men to lead people to block the attack.
Although the 89th Division is the old man's elite unit, it is not outstanding in terms of military strength. It only has advantages in weapons and equipment.
When facing Li Yunlong's more than 20,000 people, they were beaten back in an instant.
"Master, there are too many Eighth Route Army troops rushing towards us from behind. I'm afraid there are more than 20,000 people, and we simply can't stop them!"
An officer withdrew from the blocking position and said eagerly after finding Chu Yunfei.
"What? More than 20,000 people?"
After hearing the number of enemies in the rear, Wang Tiansheng couldn't hold back before Chu Yunfei could speak.
He never expected that more than 20,000 people would stab him in the butt, and he didn't understand how more than 20,000 people got behind him.
"We have to withdraw! Otherwise we will all die here!"
Chu Yunfei frowned and said that his 89th Division could not stop more than 20,000 people in close combat.
His advantage lies in his powerful firepower, but in the current situation, his heavy artillery is equivalent to scrap metal.
"We can't withdraw! I still have troops on the front line!"
Hearing that Chu Yunfei was about to retreat, Wang Tiansheng roared with red eyes.
"If you don't evacuate? Is it possible that you are waiting to die here?"
Chu Yunfei retorted mercilessly. There was simply no solution to the current situation, otherwise he would not be able to advocate retreat.
"But if we withdraw, what will happen to my soldiers?"
Wang Tiansheng pointed in the direction of the front line and said to Chu Yunfei.
"I can only pray that they escape, there is nothing you and I can do!"
Chu Yunfei sighed, these 100,000 people were trapped here.
Although they still had an advantage in terms of strength, they were caught off guard by the Eighth Route Army, and coupled with being attacked from both front and rear, it was already an irreversible situation.
After hearing Chu Yunfei's words, Wang Tiansheng fell to the ground with despair, knowing that he would not end well.
"It's better to evacuate first!"
Seeing Wang Tiansheng's appearance, Chu Yunfei was also a little sad. He knew that even if Wang Tiansheng withdrew with him, the outcome would not be good.
"Brother Chu, let's go!"
Wang Tiansheng said to Chu Yunfei with a sad smile, and then slowly took out his pistol.
"Brother Wang, you..."
"boom!"
Seeing Wang Tiansheng pull out his pistol, Chu Yunfei realized what the other party was going to do and immediately stopped him.
But before he could finish speaking, Wang Tiansheng pulled the trigger without hesitation and fell backwards with the sound of a gunshot.
"Order the troops to retreat immediately!"
Seeing the lifeless Wang Tiansheng, Chu Yunfei clenched his fists and then gave the order to retreat.
After the order was issued, the 89th Division quickly withdrew from the battlefield and began to leave towards a safe area.
It is easy for the 89th Division to leave, and Li Yunlong's troops cannot catch up with them because they are mechanized troops.
Seeing the sudden withdrawal of the troops blocking him, Li Yunlong was a little confused.
But he couldn't think too much about it, because the fight on Li Qiufan's side was very fierce.
Just as Wang Tiansheng did not expect that the Eighth Route Army would appear behind him, Li Qiufan also did not expect that the entire Jinsui Army would be on the front line.
Although he had the upper hand, there were too many people who couldn't stand up to the opponent.
After the night attack began, the First Division and the Second Division quickly captured the front-line positions of the Jinsui Army.
But when they wanted to move forward, they were stuck in place and unable to move.
Because all the troops of the Jinsui Army are concentrated on the second-line position, where they are preparing to launch a general offensive in the morning.
This situation quickly reached Li Qiufan, and he was a little confused after hearing it.
"Is it possible that our intentions have been discovered?"
Zhao Gang also saw the information sent back and asked Li Qiufan doubtfully.
"Impossible. If we are discovered, we will not be able to capture the front line!"
Li Qiufan shook his head. If he were the commander of the Jinsui Army, he would definitely get the enemy out of the position if he knew about the night attack.
After all, after entering the position, there are fortifications for defense, and it is undoubtedly much more difficult to eliminate them.
"I see!"
After thinking for a moment, Li Qiufan suddenly clapped his hands and shouted.
"what happened?"
After hearing Li Qiufan's explanation, Zhao Gang hurriedly asked.
"The Jinsui Army probably wants to launch a general offensive tomorrow, so it has transferred all its troops to the second-line position to prepare."
Li Qiufan accurately guessed the Jinsui Army's original plan, which shocked Zhao Gang.
"So, we are saving ourselves tonight?"
Zhao Gang was a little scared after hearing Li Qiufan's words. He didn't expect that the Jinsui Army was preparing to launch a general attack. Fortunately, they struck first.
"It looks like this, and if my guess is correct, there should be no obstacles on Li Yunlong's side!"
Li Qiufan looked at the rear of the battlefield and seemed to see Li Yunlong leading his troops to stab the butt.
In fact, Li Yunlong was like this. He had already led his troops to the temporary command post of the Jinsui Army and found Wang Tiansheng who had committed suicide.
"He is quite decisive, he is a man!"
Looking at Wang Tiansheng's body, Li Yunlong nodded and said.
"Division Commander, the troops that blocked us before ran away and we couldn't catch up!"
At this time, the troops sent by Li Yunlong to pursue Chu Yunfei came back, and the leading soldier said to Li Yunlong.
"Forget it if you don't catch up. It doesn't matter if you run away with some small fish or shrimps. Immediately gather the troops and I will stab you in the butt!"
Li Yunlong waved his hand nonchalantly, and then led his troops towards the front line.
