"Are you all crazy? You are just going to die in vain."
Cheng Wanli, the commander of the 87th Division Independent Battalion, loudly questioned the soldiers who were about to leave.
The seventeen soldiers slowly turned around and stood at attention and saluted: "Sir, the 87th Division must regain its face."
Cheng Wanli frowned deeply. After a moment, he put the pistol back into his holster and shouted: "Here comes someone!"
"yes!"
A soldier responded and handed a Czech light machine gun into Cheng Wanli's hand.
Cheng Wanli held the machine gun with both hands, pushed it horizontally, and sent it to a big man. He raised his voice an octave and shouted: "Take the gun and give me the majesty of the Eighty-seventh Division."
"Yes, sir!"
The big man said loudly. He is Wan Liguo, the platoon leader of the Sharp Sword Platoon of the 87th Division Independent Battalion. Because of his tall stature, he was nicknamed "Big Man".
In the battle at Miao Xing, out of the sixty-eight people in the Sharp Sword Platoon, only these seventeen were left, and the rest were all killed in the battle.
The battle was fierce. They defended the third block of Miaohang and repelled more than 30 attacks by the Japs.
But the sharp knife platoon also paid an extremely heavy price for its comeback.
The Sharp Knife Platoon is the ace of the Independent Battalion of the 87th Division. Each of their names is engraved on the merit cloth of the 87th Division.
But even so, when facing the unfavorable battle situation with the Japanese's superior strength and fire support, the Sharp Knife Platoon still suffered heavy losses.
Therefore, Wan Liguo has been holding his breath in his heart.
At this moment, Wan Liguo encountered the Dragon Boat Festival, which once again inspired his military passion, and decided to stay and fight the little Japanese to the end.
As for Cheng Wanli, he was also a promising officer, although he was somewhat reluctant to leave Wan Liguo and others. But the unwillingness in his heart still made him support Wan Liguo and others.
But the most important thing was Duanwu's courage to regard death as home, which made him feel inferior.
Duanwu's words rebuking the British soldiers just now, as well as his behavior of tearing off his collar badge and vowing to fight the Japanese to the bitter end, deeply shocked him.
How he wanted to be like the Dragon Boat Festival, bravely throwing away his military rank and fighting to the death with the little Japanese!
However, as the battalion commander of the 88th Division Independent Battalion, he could not do this. All he can do is support this anti-Japanese team that vows to fight the Japanese to the end.
He walked up to Duan Wu, took out his gun again, handed it to Duan Wu, and said with a smile: "Little brother, I, Cheng Wanli, have never admired anyone in my life, but you are one. This gun, Follow me in battles for many years, and I will give you as a gift for self-defense.”
Duanwu looked at the opponent's gun, and it turned out to be a Browning pistol. Moreover, the words "Whampoa Military Academy III" are engraved on the butt of the gun.
This gun was so precious that Duanwu didn't want it, but he was afraid of hurting the opponent's dignity.
Duanwu took the gun and nodded: "I will not let this gun down."
"Hahaha, okay! As a soldier, you don't have to be pretentious. Killing the enemy and serving the country will show your true nature as a man. Brother, I will lend you these clothes too."
After saying that, Cheng Wanli took off his shirt and put it on Duanwu, then turned to Wan Liguo and others: "This clothes represents me. I will report this matter to the teacher. This Duanwu brother will He is the major battalion commander of our 87th Division. Do you know what you should do now?"
"Swear to the death to defend the Dragon Boat Festival Chief! Swear to the death to defend the Dragon Boat Festival Chief!..."
Led by Wan Liguo, the seventeen soldiers from the sharp knife platoon roared loudly.
"Ammunition, grenades!"
Cheng Wanli shouted again, and the soldiers of the Independent Battalion carried out four more boxes of grenades, two boxes of explosives, and three thousand rounds of ammunition, and handed them to Wan Liguo and others.
"All salute!"
Duanwu shouted, with Duanwu as the leader, everyone saluted Cheng Wanli and other independent battalion soldiers to show their gratitude.
"Salute to the heroes!"
At the same time, Cheng Wanli also shouted loudly that all the soldiers of the independent battalion saluted Duanwu and others and watched with admiration.
Because Cheng Wanli was right, anyone who can stay on the battlefield voluntarily at this time is worthy of the word 'hero'.
"Walk!"
Dragon Boat Festival said "leave", and a group of more than 40 people gradually disappeared into the night in the eyes of Cheng Wanli and others.
At this time, Wei Zhengcai, captain of the gendarmerie of the 88th Division, was also watching the backs of Duanwu and others.
A subordinate next to him said: "Captain, this young man is a ruthless character!"
Wei Zhengcai nodded and said: "Yes! I also have to report this matter to the master."
The military policeman on the side was surprised: "Report this?"
"This boy is not simple! I saw that he is less than twenty years old, but he can gather a group of veterans for his use. Such generals are brave and resourceful, how can they let the people of the Eighty-seventh Division get away? Our master , that is also a person who loves talents!"
After saying that, Wei Zhengcai got off the Junk Bridge, found a phone booth, and called the division headquarters: "Master, this is Wei Zhengcai."
"How's the situation on the front line? Is the retreat going smoothly? You have to hold on until noon tomorrow and you can't come back until everyone in the 88th Division has withdrawn."
The voice of Sun Yuanliang, commander of the 88th Division, came from the other side of the phone.
"Yes, Master!"
Wei Zhengcai quickly responded with a yes, and then said: "Master, there is something I think you should know. In the Sixing Warehouse, a group of local soldiers suddenly appeared, and their leader was a young man named 'Duan Wu' .
This man was brave and resourceful, preparing for war in an all-round way, and was very popular. Cheng Wanli of the 87th Division not only gave this man his own gun, but also gave him his clothes. "
"Is there such a thing?"
Sun Yuanliang was surprised, because at this time, everyone was eager to retreat, but there were still people who stayed voluntarily.
But this was exactly what he wanted. He had just received an order from the Chairman of the Generalissimo, ordering the Eighty-Eighth Division to stay and stop the Japanese army in exchange for the attention of the British and American powers to the war.
Sun Yuanliang suggested that since the mission was to be completed, it would be better to sacrifice fewer people as long as they could resist the Japanese attack for seven days, and finally decided to keep the reinforced battalion of the 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment.
Unexpectedly, before he gave this order, someone was actually guarding the Sihang Warehouse.
"Haha, here is my order. During the time of national crisis, Duan Wu and others will put the national integrity first and the responsibility of soldiers to defend the land. They will treat death as if they are home. They are commendable for their loyalty and bravery.
Specially appointed, Duanwu is the commander of the 88th Division Independent Regiment, with the rank of colonel! ..."
"Colonel?"
Wei Zhengcai seemed to be unable to believe his ears. Unexpectedly, as soon as he came up, he was given the title of colonel. This is a height that many people cannot reach after working hard for more than ten years or even decades!
"Master's seat, isn't it a bit high?"
Wei Zhengcai asked, and at this time, Sun Yuanliang smiled and said: "Hahaha, if he can come back alive, what does a mere colonel commander mean? And if he can't come back, then what does a colonel commander count? What?..."
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