May 1943, Chongqing.
Meng Shaoyuan traveled thousands of miles and moved to Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
When he finally returned to Chongqing, he actually felt like he was in another world.
Dai Li’s telegram contained only two words:
"Return quickly!"
Meng Shaoyuan knew that something big must have happened, so he did not dare to waste a moment and rushed to the Chongqing headquarters of the Military Command Bureau.
"You have worked hard."
Seeing this haggard and thinner subordinate, Dai Li could only say these two words.
"Mr. Dai, it's not hard." Meng Shaoyuan said, "If you have any tasks, please assign them."
He is a smart man. There are some things that the leader does not need to say. It is better to say it himself first.
I have traveled thousands of miles and it is time for me to take a good rest, both emotionally and rationally.
But Dai Li must have something big to use him for.
So, if that's the case, let's help him say it himself.
"Wang Nanxing has been dispatched by me first, and now Wu Jingyi is looking after your operations."
Dai Li no longer worried about anything: "But I am still worried, so as soon as the Guangxi incident happened, I immediately transferred you back."
Wang Nanxing has already taken action?
That's really a big deal.
Wang Nanxing was the chief of the Operations Section, responsible for the entire Operations Section, and was supposed to be in command in Chongqing.
Now even the No. 3 person in his operations department has been sent out, but it's not enough. What kind of mission is it?
Dai Li looked at his capable subordinate, and then said two words: "Shipai!"
Shipai?
Stone plate!
Meng Shaoyuan's blood boiled with excitement in an instant!
That’s right, Shipai!
China’s “Battle of Stalingrad”!
Defend Shipai, defend Chongqing, defend China!
But he didn't say it.
Of course Dai Li didn't know that his subordinate had already known about the battle to defend Shipai:
"Chongqing faces threats from three directions, Shaanxi, Tengchong, and Yichang. The direction with the greatest threat is Yichang, Hubei Province, which is close to Chongqing.
Shipai is just a small town with a population of less than a hundred households. From Hubei to Chongqing, there is no road that can be passed by vehicles, and the only narrow paths are extremely steep.
If the Japanese army wants to attack Chongqing, it must first open up the Yangtze River. To open up the Yangtze River, it must first occupy Shipai! Shipai is the last fortress to protect Chongqing and the country! "
In fact, since Chongqing became the capital, our army has already begun to build a defense line.
The gateway from Yichang to Chongqing is Shipai.
Shipai is a village thirty miles upstream from Yichang. It is named after a huge stone in the mountain that looks like a token.
Here in Shipai, the Yangtze River suddenly turns right for a full 110 degrees, acting as the dividing line between the turbulent upper reaches and the smooth middle reaches.
Due to its special terrain, the natural stone tablet guarding the Yangtze River has become a battleground for military strategists of all ages.
This is the last line of defense at China's national gate. There is no way to retreat and no danger to the southwest.
Shipai Fortress has always been heavily guarded, and there are many fortress fort groups. Fang Tian, commander of the 18th Army, was ordered to guard Shipai. Fang Tian, with Hu Lian's 11th Division as the main defensive force, and the 18th Division and the 118th Division as supporting forces.
In March 1941, the Japanese invaders attacked the front of Shipai with heavy troops, and at the same time ordered troops to attack the flanks of Shipai. At that time, both Japanese armies were defeated by the Shipai defenders. The Japanese army realized that they could not attack the Shipai Fortress head-on, so they prepared to use large formations to attack Shipai from behind.
Because the position of the stone tablet is very important, it can not only resist the enemy's attack from the front, but also attack the enemy from the side at any time.
Therefore, the national government attaches great importance to the safety of Shipai Fortress. For this reason, it has sent multiple telegrams to Chen Cheng of the Sixth War Zone, requesting that it must be defended with one division.
This important task fell on Hu Lian's 11th Division.
As cunning as a fox and as brave as a tiger, "Goshawk" Hu Lian!
The national government also sent a personal telegram, hailing Shipai as China's Stalingrad and saying, "There is no place to die if you are one step away from this."
Chen Cheng also did not forget to ask Hu Lian whether he was sure of holding the fortress. To this question, Hu Lian only replied:
"Although success is uncertain, Chengren is determined!"
Dai Li continued at this time: "While the Japanese army frequently mobilized troops and generals, they also sent out a large number of small troops, either disguised as local residents or as Chinese military officers and soldiers, to spy on intelligence and find trails for sneak attacks.
Our military officers and soldiers are actively preparing for a war, but these Japanese troops will become potential threats. Therefore, Commander Fang personally requested help from the government, and this task fell on our military commander.
The importance of the Battle of Shipai was related to the safety of Chongqing, so I sent Wang Nanxing there as soon as possible.
Wang Nanxing is capable, but it is too difficult for him to handle this matter independently, so I decided to transfer you over again and take charge personally. "
"Yes!" Meng Shaoyuan didn't even think about it: "Shaoyuan is willing to go to Shipai to defend Shipai and Chongqing!"
"Okay, I know you won't let me down!" Dai Li nodded slightly: "Deploy elite soldiers and strong generals. Military Commander, you will deploy whoever you like. I will support you with all my strength!"
"Mr. Dai, I just want to ask you something."
"you say."
"I'm afraid it wasn't your idea to send me to Guangxi this time, right?"
"this."
Dai Li was a little embarrassed.
"Mr. Dai, please don't hide it from me." Meng Shaoyuan immediately said: "It is not my responsibility to improve the place, but you sent me here. Someone must give you some advice.
Shao Yuan's trip to Shipai this time will be very unlucky, and he may never come back. I just want to know which bastard came up with this bad idea. "
"How can you curse people? Pay attention to the impact." Dai Li coughed a few times: "Well, Director Mao has been very busy recently, very busy."
I said Mao Renfeng, don’t blame me.
This idea was yours.
Meng Shaoyuan is a thorn in the side. If he explodes, it will give me a headache.
Besides, he has made such great achievements, and now he has to go to Shipai, a place where he narrowly escaped death.
Mao Renfeng, just let him vent his anger.
Dai Li felt a little dumbfounded.
"I guessed it was him, not a thing." Meng Shaoyuan snorted coldly: "Mr. Dai, I just have one request."
"you say."
"Ask Mao Renfeng to go to Shipai with me!"
"ah!"
Dai Li was dumbfounded: "Well, how about you change someone else?"
"No, I want him." Meng Shaoyuan also deliberately wanted revenge: "You just said it yourself, you give me what I want, and I want Mao Renfeng."
Mao Renfeng, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Dai Li looked helpless: "Approved, I will give him the order soon!"
"Thank you!"
Meng Shaoyuan saluted: "The staff department will leave early tomorrow morning!"
"good."
Dai Li regained his composure: "Remember, go alive and come back alive."
Although success cannot be achieved by me, Chengren is determined!
Meng Shaoyuan didn't know what would be waiting for him in Shipai.
He even didn't know if he could come back alive this time.
He had imagined countless possibilities for himself, and dying in battle was one of them.
Meng Shaoyuan found that he was no longer afraid of this!
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