Sihang Warehouse, October 30, 1937, 11 o'clock at night.
It has been four days since the battle, and the Sihang Warehouse is still firmly in the hands of the Chinese army.
During these four days, Xie Jinyuan and his brothers inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese army.
Especially with its back to the concession, the Japanese army did not dare to use heavy artillery attacks, and relying on the strength of the Sixings Warehouse, the battalion commanded by Xie Jinyuan actually achieved only nine deaths and more than 20 injuries, annihilating the enemy. There are more than 200 enemies.
This was extremely rare in the entire Songhu Battle.
And obviously, they can still persevere by relying on the support of the people of Shanghai.
"Report, the military commander is here!"
The sound of a report startled Xie Jinyuan who was in the entire inspection position.
Military rule?
What are the agents doing here?
This is a normal situation on the battlefield.
During the Battle of Songhu, the military commander suffered heavy casualties and fought side by side with the regular army many times and was bloody on the battlefield. However, in the hearts of many officers, their reputation was still bad.
Especially those officers who have never cooperated with military commanders.
Xie Jinyuan is one of them.
"Let him in."
The agent who came in was not "him", but "she".
Under the protection of two agents, Wu Jingyi walked into the legendary Sihang Warehouse.
"Thank you, sir." As soon as he came in, Wu Jingyi saluted: "I am Wu Jingyi, captain of the military commander."
"Tell me what's going on." Xie Jinyuan looked serious.
"According to the order of the Supreme Command, the latest combat instructions are conveyed. The 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment fought fiercely for four days and nights, killing countless enemies, inspiring the determination of the soldiers and civilians across the country to resist the war to the end. Now that the mission has been successfully completed, we will evacuate immediately."
"What?"
Before Xie Jinyuan could speak, an officer from the nearby battalion had already shouted: "Retreat? Who gave the order to retreat? Nonsense!"
"We can still fight, we can still risk our lives with little Japan!"
In this posture, if Wu Jingyi was not a woman, the officers would have drawn their guns and pointed them at her head.
Xie Jinyuan was much calmer and asked his subordinates to calm down: "Where are the orders?"
Wu Jingyi immediately took out the order and handed it to Xie Jinyuan.
Xie Jinyuan looked at it carefully and remained silent.
"Captain, we can't withdraw!" Yang Ruifu, commander of the first battalion, was a little emotional: "Brothers, we can still fight, but we can't take advantage of little Japan."
Xie Jinyuan nodded: "Captain Wu, please go back and convey to all the soldiers of my first battalion that all our officers and soldiers are determined to fight to the end and swear to live and die with Sixing Warehouse!"
"The determination of Chief Xie and the officers and soldiers of the first battalion to fight the war and their performance on the battlefield have been seen by all the people in our country." Wu Jingyi said calmly: "You fought against more than 10,000 Japanese invaders with a small area. How tragic and impassioned you are. However, Chief Xie, …”
Wu Jingyi slowly said four words:
"Military orders are like mountains!"
Military orders are like mountains!
Xie Jinyuan fell silent for a moment.
He is a soldier!
Military orders are like mountains!
"Thank you, sir, our army was ordered to cover your troops' retreat." Wu Jingyi knew that her persuasion worked: "At midnight, our army commanded two small teams and lined up along Yuqiaqing Road (Tibet Road). Your troops marched at a rapid pace , pass Yu Qiaqing Road, and enter the public concession via the New Garbage Bridge. There, Colonel Meng Shaoyuan, director of the Special Operations Office of our Military Command, will personally meet you!"
Yang Ruifu sneered: "I am a regular soldier, but I need you to be covered by a bunch of spies? What will I do if I am betrayed by you?"
"Captain Yang, be careful." Wu Jingyi said calmly: "Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, our military's special agents have suffered sacrifices and casualties no less than those of the regular army. The enemy is currently facing a national crisis, and I, a female soldier, still know how to serve the country. Yang The battalion commander is a man, so why worry about being betrayed? If you are still worried, I am willing to serve as a hostage. If my agent fails to fight well and retreats from the battle, Battalion Commander Yang can shoot me on the spot. Are you satisfied with this?"
Yang Ruifu was speechless for a moment.
"That's enough." Xie Jinyuan sighed softly: "That's it. We will cooperate sincerely and don't have to be suspicious of each other. Order, the whole battalion collects weapons, checks ammunition, and prepares to retreat!"
"Captain, we can't withdraw!"
There was a cry.
"Retreat, I am the regiment commander, this is a military order! Retreat after midnight, Yang Ruifu, take a squad to break up the rear!"
…
In 1936, the Shanghai Public Settlement Bureau of Industry changed the name of Tibet Road to Yu Qiaqing Road after Yu Qiaqing, a wealthy businessman from Ningbo, making it a street named after a Chinese in the Shanghai Public Settlement.
This is the only way for the First Battalion to retreat to the public concession.
To successfully complete the evacuation, Lannikou Bridge has become a top priority.
Once the Japanese army discovered that the first battalion was preparing to evacuate and blocked the Lannikou Bridge from the flanks, the survival of the first battalion would be completely ruined.
Meng Shaoyuan mobilized a small team to ensure the safety of Yu Qiaqing Road.
The task of protecting Lannikou Bridge was handed over to the Wu Chunming Squadron under military control of Shanghai District.
Although Meng Shaoyuan was not under direct command, Wu Chunming always regarded Meng Shaoyuan as his great benefactor.
If it weren't for Director Meng, he would still be a bachelor and take care of his son alone. Where would he have a wife? How could he have a hot meal at home?
He, the squadron leader, was also promoted temporarily during the war.
"Damn it." Captain Sun Doufu cursed: "Most of them have evacuated to the public concession, why are we allowed to hold on here?"
"What are you mumbling about?"
Wu Chunming glanced at him: "The mission of our squadron is to operate on the outside, conduct guerrilla operations, and attack the Japanese army. We will fight in the morning and in the evening. What's the difference?"
"Hey, squadron leader." Sun Doufu came over and said, "I heard that you and Meng Shaoyuan have a good relationship. Did he help you find your wife?"
"do what?"
Sun Doufu smiled and said: "I heard that Meng Shaoyuan's place is well-fed and well-clothed, and the military pay is particularly high. If you die in battle, you will receive a large pension."
"Yes, yes." Another agent said through the interface: "That time, we met Meng Shaoyuan's team. Good guys, Yishui's shell guns, submachine guns, and machine guns were more powerful than the regular army. It's just our squadron. , it’s not enough for a small team to watch.”
Sun Doufu nodded repeatedly: "No. Squadron leader, if you have this relationship with Meng Shaoyuan, when this battle is over, you can think of a way to let us work under his command."
"Sure." Wu Chunming patted his chest and took the big package: "What is the relationship between me and Chief Meng? Do you know who he invited for me when I got married? It will scare you to death if I tell you..."
"Tu tu tu tu"!
Suddenly, violent gunshots were heard from the direction of Sihang Warehouse.
"Enter the position, enter the position, Sihang Warehouse has broken out!"
…
October 30, 1937, midnight.
"salute!"
Following Xie Jinyuan's order, the national flag flying on the roof was slowly lowered.
Xie Jinyuan personally kept the national flag. He looked at the time and spoke solemnly:
"Get ready, breakout!"
Get ready, breakout!
Military orders are like mountains!
That night, the 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment, which had been holding on to the Sihang Warehouse for four full days, was ordered to break out!
