When the Japanese army's encirclement was tightening step by step, and when the top brass of the national army decided to fight to the end and prevent the Japanese invaders' plan from succeeding, Zhang Tianhai was also seizing the time to train troops.
The purpose is to try to increase the combat effectiveness of the first regiment directly under the third theater to the level before the Battle of Tangtou before the Battle of Lanfeng begins.
"Hehehehehe..."
The troops below were training desperately, but Zhang Tianhai just put his hands behind his back and quietly watched the scene in front of him.
"Commander, why don't you try to show off your hands today?" Wang Liang, the adjutant next to him, asked Zhang Tianhai with a smile.
"Show both hands? Forget it. It's been a long time since I've been here, and I'm afraid my level has dropped." Zhang Tianhai smiled. It's not that he doesn't want to, but that he no longer has the time to practice his marksmanship again. .
The most important thing is to keep an eye on the troops and grasp their combat effectiveness. Zhang Tianhai alone, even if he is the King of Soldiers, may not be able to do it.
"You guys have been staring at me for a while now, and I haven't seen you practice marksmanship for a long time." Wang Liang's eyes showed a trace of hope, as Tuan Zuo is famous for his marksmanship.
These are troubled times, and having good marksmanship is more important than anything else - it is the foundation of a life... It is better to kill others by yourself than to be beaten to death by others.
"You want to challenge me?" Zhang Tianhai finally understood the implication of Wang Liang's words.
If nothing happens, I never see this guy making this request. He obviously wants to learn something.
For Wang Liang, a loyal and clever lieutenant, Zhang Tianhai had to teach him how to use his skills. Even if it was to teach him how to defend himself in the future, that would be great.
Well, the adjutant can sometimes play the role of a guard. After all, the adjutant is also someone who always follows the military commander.
"Of course, the regiment leader's pistol skills are second best in the group, but no one dares to be the first." Wang Liang nodded his head as if he was talking nonsense. He can get guidance from the regiment leader. In the future, marksmanship will improve by leaps and bounds. At least saving one's life won't be a problem, right?
"You are the only one who knows how to flatter people. Let's go and have some fun outside the city?" Zhang Tianhai smiled.
"Dare you disobey me?" Wang Liang naturally obeyed.
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Outside the city, it is the time when warblers are flying and grass is growing.
The grass on the ground is already very long, as if it wants to dye the whole earth green, and the birds are flying in the sky.
But the slight drawback is that these birds are all rectal animals. When they fly in the sky, they will occasionally drop a piece or two of bird droppings. People who accidentally fall into this will naturally curse endlessly.
Zhang Tianhai went out of the city this time, but he brought a security squad of officers and soldiers with him.
The officers and soldiers of this guard class have now changed their guns for guns. They no longer need to rely on one pair of legs to follow the footsteps of Zhang Tianhai and others, but sit on horses.
The officers and soldiers of the security squad rode horses to chase him, looking a bit cool.
Well, at least Zhang Tianhai looks quite majestic at this time, quite like "the spring breeze is so proud that the horse's hooves are so fast that he can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day".
At this time, Zhang Tianhai was carrying a Japanese-made 38-meter rifle on his back. When he got up, he took off the 38-meter rifle and shot it into the sky. Immediately, a lone goose screamed and fell down.
"Good marksmanship!!" Wang Liang took the lead in applauding, looking very happy.
"Wang Liang, how about my regiment leader teach you some tricks?" Zhang Tianhai held the rifle in his hand and looked at Wang Liang with a smile.
"Is it really possible?" Wang Liang's eyes suddenly lit up.
"You are my adjutant. If you don't learn some marksmanship, how can you do it? This is a political mission and you must practice it well." Zhang Tianhai gave the order in a pretentious manner.
"Yes, yes, I promise to complete the mission." Wang Liang promised quickly, his expression looked like he had found a treasure.
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Zhang Tianhai taught Wang Liang some general training methods and tips, and generously gave Wang Liang three days off, just to practice his marksmanship.
Looking at Wang Liang who was practicing very seriously, Zhang Tianhai's mind suddenly flashed with the shadow of Xu Sangou, so he asked: "By the way, what's going on with that guy Xu Sangou recently?"
"He, how dare he make any move? He has been honest recently. Anyone would be scared if you blocked him in the brothel like this." Thinking of Xu Sangou's miserable state, Wang Liang thought in his heart Some people are a little embarrassed: It’s a good thing that I don’t have hobbies like Xu Sangou, otherwise I would be so frightened that I would wither?
"Well...that's good. It's better to be a soldier honestly. If you contract AIDS or syphilis...it would be terrible." Zhang Tianhai nodded and said with great satisfaction.
"Um... Tuan, what is AIDS and syphilis..." Wang Liang asked timidly.
Zhang Tianhai wanted to explain, but it was not easy to explain, so he simply didn't bother to explain: "It's nothing, it's just a disease, similar to Hualiu disease, it's very dangerous."
"Oh...I see..." Wang Liang scratched his head and responded with a vague understanding.
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In the days that followed, in addition to handling regimental affairs, Zhang Tianhai also began to serve as the instructor of the teaching platoon again, and once again began to teach the officers and soldiers who had been brought back by Gu Shian from the Xuzhou City Defense Regiment 1.
No one knows what Zhang Tianhai's plan is in his heart, what his intentions are for this teaching platoon...
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
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On May 9, under the guidance of "Japanese troops want to encircle Xuzhou", the headquarters of the Fifth Theater Command of the National Army was keenly aware that: Jin (Shanxi), Sui (Suiyuan), Han (Wuhan), Su (Jiangsu) ), Anhui (Anhui) battlefield enemies are gradually moving to the north and south sections of Jinpu in an attempt to encircle Xuzhou.
On this day, only one of the enemies in the southern section of Jinpu Road invaded Hefei. The 9th Division, assisted by Ji Jialiang, also had mechanized troops following the Luohe River to press against Mengcheng, and were ready to attack at any time.
The enemies in Jining began to invade Jinxiang, Yutai, and Yuncheng, and some enemy troops had already crossed Weishan Lake and launched an attack on Peixian County.
For a time, Xuzhou was shocked.
On the same day, the enemy in the southern section of Jinpu Road divided into three routes to invade from the north, advancing on two wings, passing through Lingbi and Mengcheng, and outflanking Suxian.
South of Su County, the Gui Army troops of the 48th Army of the National Army's 21st Group Army have been fighting the enemy between the Fei River and Hui River for several days. The battle was once very fierce, and the sound of gunfire resounded throughout Su County. county.
Mengcheng, the frontline headquarters of the 21st Army.
This day was the day when Zhou Yuan, deputy commander of the 173rd Division of the 48th Army, led the officers and soldiers of the 1033rd Regiment to reach Mengcheng.
"Captain Ling, according to the report of Major General Zhang Zhongpei, the staff officer of the group army headquarters, there are no trenches, bunkers or fortifications in Mengcheng, which we want to defend. This requires us to brave the enemy's artillery fire to build fortifications." Responsible for the command. Zhou Yuan, the deputy division commander for this battle, said to Ling Yunshang, the commander of the 1033rd Regiment.
At this time, the heads of Mengcheng were already filled with enemy planes. These Japanese aircraft were strafing Mengcheng.
Unlike other places, Mengcheng is easy to attack and difficult to defend. Not only is the county town small, but the city walls are thin, and most of them are earthen walls, which cannot stop the enemy's aircraft and artillery!
But the officers and soldiers of the Gui Army had no choice. They received the order to stick to Mengcheng. They were not allowed to evacuate without authorization without receiving the order!
Therefore, from the very beginning, Zhou Yuan, Ling Yun and others decided to fight the enemy here.
"Deputy Commander, I'm afraid our battle is a bit uncertain... The troops of the 172nd Division of the Seventh Army are coming from Fuyang and Guoyang, and I'm afraid the day lilies are already cold..." 1033 The leader of the group, Ling Yunshang, was obviously not particularly confident.
Especially after seeing the topography of Mengcheng!
Moreover, the Guangxi Army troops of this regiment also fought bloody battles with the Japanese invaders for more than 20 days in the Battle of Songhu, and their sacrifices were undoubtedly very heavy.
"What are you afraid of? There is still a division of the Seventh Army guarding our front. They may be able to buy us some time." Zhou Yuan said with a very solemn expression.
"I'm afraid it's difficult, but please don't worry, sir, there won't be a single deserter in our 1033rd Regiment!" Ling Yunshang said sternly.
A very tragic city defense battle was about to begin, but at this time, the officers and soldiers of the 1033rd Regiment of the Guangxi Army did not know that it would be so tragic...
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The second update will wait until a little later!
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