Nanchang City is still in a state of tightness inside and looseness outside. Although the Japanese 106th Division has not had time to make a comeback at this time, because it is very close to the De'an front line, it is not as easy as imagined.
Zhang Tianhai and his entourage were all cavalry when they entered the city. They were very eye-catching. As soon as they entered the street, they received many envious looks.
You know, this is the south surrounded by high mountains, and cavalry troops in groups are very rare.
Not to mention the envy of the common people, other troops under the First Corps were also envious.
At this time, the 74th Army, the ace unit of the First Corps, was still undergoing rest and training and had not yet been stationed in Nanchang City, so most of the troops stationed here were newly formed units. Such as the newly formed 13th Division and the newly formed 15th Division.
"Brother, may I ask, where is the headquarters of our First Corps?" As he walked, Zhang Tianhai stopped and asked the soldier next to him.
The soldier in the iron blue military uniform saluted politely, pointed in a direction to Zhang Tianhai, and then said: "Sir, it's right in front. Walk about 200 meters ahead and you'll be there." .”
Zhang Tianhai rode on his horse and returned the military salute with his riding whip, saying, "Thank you, brother!"
Afterwards, Zhang Tianhai led the troops to advance on horseback.
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This journey is neither long nor short, and we will arrive in a short while.
Magnificent.
This is the evaluation given to the First Corps Headquarters by Zhang Tianhai, who has lived in the mountains for a long time.
There is no way, Zhang Tianhai has been in Jijia Village for a long time, and he is almost used to that kind of life.
I saw a large mahogany door facing me. The two rows of plaques next to it read "General Headquarters of the First Corps of the National Revolutionary Army" and "Northern Gansu Front Headquarters of the National Revolutionary Army". The same thing is that these two plaques The top of the plaque is printed with the "Blue Sky and White Sun" emblem symbolizing the National Government.
The vendors near the headquarters have long been cleared out, replaced by groups of guards with live ammunition, and strict armed sentries.
It can really be called "one post at five steps, one sentry at ten steps", and the security is very tight.
If this place is bombed, the northern Gansu headquarters will be paralyzed.
As soon as they entered the first post, Zhang Tianhai and his party were stopped, and the guards wanted to check and verify the identities of Zhang Tianhai and others.
Zhang Tianhai must understand this, because he usually arranges sentries in this way, even worse.
"Adjutant Xu, come in with me. Battalion Commander Wang, take the brothers in the cavalry battalion to rest and wait for me to come out." Zhang Tianhai got off his horse and said directly to the two people behind him.
"Yes! Group seat." Xu Xun and Wang Yongcheng responded.
Zhang Tianhai nodded, then strode in with his adjutant Xu Xun.
After entering the headquarters of the First Corps, Zhang Tianhai did not feel too much curiosity and surprise, nor was he as curious and expectant as Grandma Liu when she entered the Grand View Garden. The beautiful scenery around her seemed like a passing cloud. Not even a glance.
For Zhang Tianhai, these scenery have been commonplace since he came to the Republic of China. He is no longer interested in slowly admiring them: at this time, he is thinking more about how to save this poor and backward country. And the motherland that has suffered so much!
I strode through a corridor, with spring-green lakes on both sides. It was a breathtaking sight, but what was a bit disgraceful was that no one was observing these beautiful views carefully. They were all passing by in a hurry, holding hands. More or less, some documents were taken.
The combat command hall of Xue Yue's headquarters is located in the lobby of this hospital because it is large enough.
"Reporting to Commander Xue, the latest intelligence came from the front line of De'an. The Japanese 106th Division is suspected of having a large increase in troops. According to statistics from the forward intelligence unit, there are no less than 8,000 additional troops!" A colonel Holding a folder in his hand, he reported to Xue Yue.
Zhang Tianhai, who was outside the door, could see this scene clearly and heard it very clearly. His eyelids twitched: Could it be that the Japanese army has already begun to prepare for an attack?
Seeing this situation, Zhang Tianhai did not disturb Xue Yue, but just waited quietly.
"What? Eight thousand people?" Xue Yue's eyes revealed a sharp look.
"Yes, sir." The colonel nodded.
"It seems that Little Japan is preparing to make another big move..." Xue Yue looked at the map not far away intently.
"Then sir, what should we do next?" the colonel asked.
"Order the frontline troops to strengthen their vigilance and seize the time to prepare for battle. The Japanese troops cannot be allowed to break through the De'an front!" Xue Yue said in a deep voice.
The De'an Front is Nanchang's last barrier...
"Yes! Sir!" The colonel stood at attention and saluted, then turned and left.
Zhang Tianhai took a deep look at the colonel and saw that the colonel was not impressive in appearance but quite tall. When he walked, he always had the vigor and resoluteness that a soldier should have.
The colonel left soon. Zhang Tianhai took a deep breath, strode up to Xue Yue, who had already arrived in front of the map, stood at attention and saluted: "Report to Commander-in-Chief Xue, the commander of the First Guard Regiment of the Ninth Theater Zone has been ordered to report to you! "
After hearing the voice, Xue Yue turned back to look at this handsome officer who was a head taller than himself, nodded, and said: "It is said that Captain Zhang Tianhai is a young and promising officer in the national army. I saw him today." , as expected, whether it’s Jiujiang, Lanfeng, or Tangtou, they all played beautifully.”
Xue Yue's compliments were not discounted, but Zhang Tianhai was a little flattered: he accepted the command of Commander-in-Chief Xue during the battle of Lanfeng, and after entering the battlefield in northern Jiangxi, he also accepted the command of Commander-in-Chief Xue. Even though they are half a commander, when it comes to meeting each other, this is an unprecedented first time.
"Commander-in-Chief deserves a commendation. Going into battle to kill the enemy is a duty of humble duty. To protect the country is to protect the family. The country is first and then the family. The troops under this humble duty are ready to fight the Japanese army at any time. But with the Commander-in-Chief With a single order from me, I will throw my life and blood into my humble position and fight to the end!" When Zhang Tianhai made his promise, he must have been full of momentum.
Zhang Tianhai is the kind of person who is desperate to kill the enemy, and what he says must come from the heart.
After seeing Zhang Tianhai's momentum, Xue Yue nodded and said: "Young man, you are very good. If all our officers and soldiers are so murderous, little Japan should have been beaten back long ago!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Commander-in-Chief!" The murderous look in Zhang Tianhai's eyes did not diminish.
"Captain Zhang, I didn't transfer you here from Lushan just to praise you. I'm telling you, you came here to fight a tough battle!" Xue Yue patted Zhang Tianhai on the shoulder and said, heavy and powerful.
"I'm ready, please give me the order from the Commander-in-Chief!" Zhang Tianhai said in a deep voice.
"Okay!" Xue Yue nodded, then pointed to the place name "De'an" on the map and said, "You must have heard it when I entered the door just now. The Japanese army has already mobilized heavy troops in this direction."
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