Zhou Weiguo thought that the Dragon Boat Festival was asking more than thirty of him to defend the Fushan position, but in fact that was not the case at all.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhou Weiguo was asked to take more than 1,300 people, Zhang Qiang's brigade, to defend the Fushan position.
These more than 1,300 people are not too many, but not too many. With the solidity of the Fushan position and the addition of Zhou Weiguo, Duanwu felt that it was enough.
And when arriving at the scheduled location, Zhou Weiguo can also explain the situation to the military headquarters. The 40th Division suffered heavy losses, with only so many men left.
Instead, Duanwu took the remaining brigade, including the artillery, and continued to lurk in Changshan Town as a surprise force to surprise the Japanese army.
At this time, what else could Zhou Weiguo say? He sent a telegram to the 87th Division, explaining that he was going to accompany the 40th Division to the Fushan position.
Although Wang Jingjiu, commander of the Eighty-seventh Division, was a little reluctant to give up, Zhou Weiguo said that the 40th Division suffered heavy casualties and Fushan was an important military area. Wang Jingjiu could only agree with Zhou Weiguo's battle plan.
Zhou Weiguo reorganized his army, but the morale of the 53rd Brigade was low due to the death of Zhang Qiang and his adjutant.
Zhou Weiguo has some commanding ability, but when it comes to ideological work, he is a complete layman.
He looked at the soldiers in front of him and said to Duanwu: "You have found a hard job for me. With soldiers like this, how can you expect me to hold the Fushan position?"
Duanwu pretended to be surprised and said: "What's wrong? These soldiers are all very good? You see, they are all full of energy and morale. They will be victorious in every battle, invincible and victorious..."
"Okay, okay, please stop bragging. Look at them all with their heads hanging down, as if they have defeated a cock, and they are still victorious and invincible. I am really worried that when the Japanese cannon fires, they will all hold their heads. Ran."
Zhou Weiguo quickly stopped Duanwu, but he would not listen to this. Seeing that the morale of a group of people is low, Dragon Boat Festival still claims that he is invincible. Is this being ignored?
Duanwu said: "This is impossible. Look, let me say a few words to them."
After that, Duanwu climbed onto the truck, and then climbed from the truck onto the roof.
Dragon Boat Festival's unusual behavior immediately attracted everyone's attention, including the soldiers of the 53rd Brigade.
At this time, Duanwu shouted: "Brothers of the 53rd Brigade, please raise your heads."
A sharp roar cheered up all the soldiers of the 53rd Brigade, although they didn't know why the special commissioner asked them to look up. But now that Zhang Qiang is dead, they can only listen to the commissioner.
Originally, they thought they could still be the same as before. But this special commissioner changed hands and gave them to someone else, and he was also a little-known battalion commander. And let this little battalion commander lead them.
So at this time, it would be strange if they were not panic-stricken.
But the roar of the Dragon Boat Festival once again brought them hope. They hope that Dragon Boat Festival will change their minds.
At the same time, Duanwu continued to shout after looking around: "Brothers, I said that Zhang Qiang's death has nothing to do with you. Zhang Qiang was hypocritical and greedy for profit. He deserved his death."
but! But you are different! Each of you is the pillar of our 40th Division!
I said this before the Dragon Boat Festival, and I still say it now.
You were all very brave in the battle against the Japanese invaders.
Not only have I seen this, but the Chairman and people across the country have also seen it.
You are the heroes, so please remember that you must not lower your high heads. Because you are heroes. You have not bowed to the Japanese, and you cannot bow to others.
Now! Please tell me, who are you? "
"Hero! Hero!"
All the soldiers of the 40th Division roared together.
Duanwu nodded with satisfaction and said: "Yes, you are heroes. But at this time, I want to introduce you to another hero. He is Zhou Weiguo, commander of the third battalion of the 522nd Regiment."
Duanwu pointed at Zhou Weiguo, and Zhou Weiguo was helpless and could only climb onto the truck and stand beside Duanwu.
At this time, the soldiers of the 53rd Brigade were very confused, because what did a mere battalion commander mean? The 53rd Brigade has three real commanders and four deputy commanders.
So in their eyes, Zhou Weiguo was indeed not worthy enough.
But at this moment, Duan Wu said again: "Zhou Weiguo, a top student from the ninth phase of Huangpu, was recommended to the Berlin Military Academy. At the Berlin Military Academy, he received the most rigorous training and learned the most advanced tactics.
After returning to China, he temporarily served as the battalion commander of the third battalion of the 522nd Regiment of the 87th Division.
I think it's a waste of talent. But it makes sense. Because Zhou Weiguo had just returned to China and had just entered the front line to command the battle.
His talents have not yet been fully utilized, and his name has not been remembered by his enemies.
But I believe that the battle at the Fushan position, under his command, is the time for your 53rd Brigade to become famous.
You will become the iron army of my 40th Division and the immortal myth of our Chinese nation! ..."
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
The soldiers of the 53rd Brigade all cheered.
But at this point, that's not enough. Their morale was not high enough, their roars not resolute enough. Dragon Boat Festival wants them to fight the Japanese like madmen.
Duanwu jumped into the compartment of the truck, took out an MP28 submachine gun and said: "20 German submachine guns, yours!"
"good!"
The soldiers of the 53rd Brigade cheered again. The MP28 submachine gun is an advanced weapon that can only be equipped by the chairman's direct descendants.
Although there are only twenty at this time. In the eyes of the soldiers of the 53rd Brigade, these twenty guns are treasures and the special commissioner's trust in them.
Therefore, their confidence doubled and the response was very enthusiastic.
But at this time, Duanwu pointed at the two 75mm rapid-fire cannons and said: "The 75mm Krupp Mountain Cannon has a range of more than 4,300 meters. The little devil's Type 94 and Type 95 tanks are just scraps of copper in front of him. Rotten iron.
These two cannons are also yours. The shells are still yours! "
At the end of Dragon Boat Festival, he kicked over a box of artillery shells, and two 75mm artillery shells rolled out.
Zhou Weiguo's face was as frightened as a blank sheet of paper, and he quickly stabilized the cannonball. Because this was a cannonball, once it exploded, he and Duanwu would go straight to the west.
Zhou Weiguo cursed Duanwu as a madman in his heart. But I didn't expect that at this time, there was already a huge crowd and the sky was filled with excitement.
The soldiers of the 53rd Brigade were completely inspired. Because they are not abandoned children, but sharp knives of the 40th Division.
They have not been abandoned. The special commissioners are still recognizing and valuing them, and are even making full preparations for their upcoming battle to defend Fukuyama.
At this moment, they have nothing to worry about. A gentleman will not fight, but he will win if he fights!
At this time, Zhou Weiguo slowly straightened up and looked at the excited crowd in front of him.
He was convinced, completely convinced. Because in less than five minutes, the young man beside him actually made a group of defeated roosters raise their tails again! ...
