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On the evening of July 2, Wanglang Mountain, five kilometers away from Baoding, was the Southwest Army's first line of defense against the Japanese assault division.

"Batalion Commander, here we come, the Japanese are here."

Third company commander Bo Shaoming ran to deputy battalion commander Han Li with a telescope and motioned for him to take a look.

Han Li picked up the telescope and saw that there were many trucks about more than a kilometer away. The trucks were full of people. He could vaguely distinguish that they were yellow-green military uniforms. Of course, the most conspicuous one

It's the plaster flag of the Japanese devils, which can be clearly seen from a long distance away.[

"Report the enemy situation to the regiment headquarters, and the second and third companies will prepare for battle."

Han Li shook his fist fiercely and ordered the troops of the two companies to prepare for battle.

Originally, the Japanese army's mobility was not very strong. Just to seize important territory, they sent the vanguard troops to rush in at full speed on trucks, preparing to catch the defenders outside Baoding by surprise. If a squadron of Japanese soldiers were allowed to succeed, they might really be able to attack the enemy.

The follow-up main force of the Japanese army created an extremely favorable offensive advantage.

At about three o'clock in the afternoon, the First Regiment of the Fourth Division of the Garrison Division received a telegram from the Peiping Military Headquarters and learned that the Japanese army was about to launch a surprise attack on Baoding, and that the leading troops were almost arriving in Baoding.

Wang Jun, the leader of the first regiment, immediately ordered a reconnaissance team to go in the direction of the intelligence provided by the military headquarters to conduct reconnaissance in the possible direction of the Japanese army. Finally, traces of the Japanese scouts were discovered ten kilometers away from Baoding. Later, it was discovered that the Japanese army

The vanguard force consisted of about a squadron. After weighing the situation, Wang Jun chose the Wanglang Mountain area, more than five kilometers away from the city, and sent two companies led by a battalion commander to block the Japanese vanguard force on this path that the Japanese army must pass through.

This blocking location is also very sophisticated. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is far away from the city, which was unexpected by the Japanese army. Even if the Japanese army used the mountains to "shoot" with the blocking troops, it would only delay their own speed. Although the terrain here is not conducive to

With the main force deployed, the Southwest Army, which has only one regiment, cannot use this place as its final defensive position, but it can leave enough time for the main force of the first regiment to set up defenses outside Baoding City.

The defensive terrain was relatively favorable, and two companies of troops relied on the favorable terrain. Han Li was still very confident in blocking the attack of about one squadron of Japanese troops.

Wang Jun, the commander of the 1st Garrison Regiment of the 9th phase of the Infantry Command Section of the China Military Academy, graduated one phase later than Dai Anlan of the 8th phase. His performance in school was remarkable, but in the final examination, he failed due to combat problems.

He had a conservative style and lacked offensive awareness. He was rated as good by the military academy. He missed the opportunity to lose the main force. He came to the garrison division and became the regiment commander step by step. It was precisely because this person was good at defense that Chen Jun sent his regiment

Transferred to Baoding.

With a loud "boom", the leading truck of the Japanese army finally ran over the mine. In the violent explosion, the truck was completely overturned to the ground. The metal jet produced by the powerful mine explosion not only destroyed the truck, but also

The Japanese troops in the car were "shooted" into a hornet's nest.

"beat"

From the moment the first shot was fired, the Japanese troops who were suddenly attacked quickly hid in obstacles or low-lying areas, and also took advantage of the terrain to cover up and hastily responded to the battle.

"Bang...bang...bang..."

"Da da da..."

"Boom...boom..."

Although both sides rushed to the battle, the entire battle was still very fierce, with gunshots like popping beans rang out everywhere. Although the first regiment of the garrison division had urgently upgraded to Chinese-style semi-automatic rifles when it went north, the Japanese army's combat effectiveness was also very high.

Strong, shooting accuracy is very high, it seems that they encountered the elite troops of the Japanese army.

"Folks, the Japanese are coming soon. They are outnumbered and we don't have enough troops. We can only rely on everyone's strength to dig trenches and defend Baoding until reinforcements arrive."

Outside Baoding City, Wang Jun, leader of the First Garrison Regiment, was doing battlefield mobilization at the construction site. Because time was too tight, he had to ask soldiers to mobilize the people to help dig positions. However, what surprised him was that people from the city came.

There are relatively few, and more are farmers who come from the suburbs and countryside carrying hoes.

As soon as they heard that the Southwest Army was going to fight the Japanese outside Baoding City and needed help digging trenches, the common people spontaneously came to help with hoes and wheelbarrows.

"Commander Wang, don't worry. Although we old fools can't shoot a gun, we are quite familiar with the job of digging soil and trenches."[

"Yes, it doesn't matter if we sweat a little. If you kill a few more Japanese, it will be a great achievement to save the people of Baoding."

"Everyone, please work harder. Stop yelling. Listen to the soldiers. We will dig whatever they say."

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Wang Jun's eyes couldn't help but turn red. They were such lovely people. Some of them had white hair and beards. They also carried hoes to support the troops in digging fortifications. While waving the shovel in their hands, he couldn't help but turn his astringent eyes to his shoulders.

I wiped it off, but my eyes were stained with sweat, and my whole body was already soaked with sweat.

"Commander, the two companies led by Commander Han of the Second Battalion have already engaged in firefights with the Japanese vanguard."

Signal soldiers came from a distance and reported the frontline intelligence to Wang Jun immediately.

"Brothers and fellow villagers, our blocking force has been at war with the Japanese in front. They have bought us more time. Everyone, work harder. When the battle is over, I, Wang Jun, will spend a year

Military pay, get drunk with everyone."

After Wang Jun yelled, he grabbed the engineering shovel next to him and took the lead to dig harder. Others followed suit. No one wanted to be ravaged by the Japanese like Tianjin and Northeast China. Maybe these people are ordinary and will be honest all their lives.

, I don’t know a single one of them. The farmers who have not left Baoding are the most ordinary people, but they know more about the big things than some smart people.

In this way, starting from noon until sunset, more and more people filled the defensive position outside Taiyuan City. Farmers from all over the country, some driving bullock carts and some trotting with hoes, all ran together in unison.

Come and help build the fortifications.

The playground of Baoding Military Academy was also very busy.

"Move faster, move faster, students from two classes will come and move all these rocks away."

There were also many people on the playground, most of them students. These students from Baoding Middle School, led by the principal and teachers, spontaneously rushed to the playground to help. There was news that the Japanese army was about to attack Baoding.

, was notified as soon as possible. After all, in urban areas facing the direction of the Japanese attack, people must be evacuated. Even if the Japanese army attacks a long distance without carrying large-caliber artillery, a few rounds from mountain artillery or infantry artillery will cause serious consequences.

Light casualties.

Although these students and teachers did not know what the Southwest Army was doing to clean up this place, let alone that it would be used as a temporary airport, they knew that at this time, as long as the army needed it, everyone should contribute.

In this way, under the leadership of a platoon, many people, including students, were helping to clean up the large playground urgently, trying to provide a safer place for the transport planes that would land in the evening.

After learning all aspects of the situation, Wang Jun rarely stopped what he was doing, walked aside, and lit a cigarette. The battle was coming, and as the leader, he needed the clearest head.

"Captain, there are dozens of students from Baoding Middle School asking if we can give them some guns."

Second Battalion Commander Wang Baoshan ran over to ask Wang Jun for instructions. From a distance, he could see a group of students wearing similar Mao suits (new student uniforms designed by Southwest China) helping the car in the distance. They were looking over here, seemingly waiting for the result.

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"Gun?" Wang Jun groaned slightly, thought for a while, walked over quickly, and shouted to the group of students, "Do you want a gun? Who can tell me what you use the gun to kill?

Japanese? If there is no reason, as students, you should stay away from here, wait for the end of the war, continue your studies, and leave behind a useful body."

"Sir, although we have not received military training, we are still determined to kill the enemy. We have tried using shotguns before we came here. We are all good at aiming at people." A young man with a student-like appearance took the lead and said, "

Sir, everyone is responsible for the survival of the nation. If today we see the loss of our country and we run away with our heads in our hands, it will make us unable to hold our heads up for the rest of our lives."

"For war, we are enough."

"No, war requires the concerted efforts of the entire nation. If the officers can kill the enemy, so can we. It is better to live an ignoble existence than to die vigorously. Sir, please promise us."

"Sir, students in Shenyang can take up arms and fight, and so can we."[

"yes"

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After a long while, Wang Jun nodded and said to the logistics officer beside him, "Give them the Hanyang weapons collected from the arsenal and let them help move the arms."

"Captain, this..."

"Execute the order. There are already too many cowards in this nation. We should not forcefully break their desire to serve the country. Let them experience the cruelty of the battlefield. How can they grow into towering trees in the future if they can't help the wind and rain. Let them experience the cruelty of the battlefield.

They are responsible for the transportation work in the rear, just pay attention to their safety." Wang Jun waved his hand to execute the order. In his opinion, these passionate students may be a little immature, but they have respectable ambitions.

If guided properly, he will be a strong-willed and patriotic young man in the future.

"Report"

"read"

In Peiping, the 19th Route Army and the 18th Route Army were about to hold a joint military meeting. The communications staff brought the latest battlefield intelligence. "Report to the commander, it has been found out that the Japanese army that raided Baoding was the fifth elite of the Japanese army."

Division, in the evening, after completing its combat mission, the blocking force of the 1st Garrison Regiment had retreated to the defensive line on the outskirts of the city. The Japanese army camped overnight and only conducted some "harassment" attacks. In addition, a company of the Dai Anlan Regiment had already retreated to the defense line in the suburbs in the evening.

Safe landing at the temporary airport of Baoding Military Academy."

Chen Jun nodded. At present, the Japanese army's combat plan has not changed. They are still determined to capture "Baoding, which is defended by only one Chinese regiment." They still underestimated the determination of the Chinese ** team to defend Baoding, and even more unexpectedly

What's more, a big net is already opening to them.

"stand up"

At 8 o'clock in the evening, the liaison combat meeting between the two armies was officially held. Chen Cheng, Chen Jun, and Jiang Baili were the top military leaders, and officers at division level or above from the two armies participated.

"Sit down. Now, let us invite Lieutenant General Jiang Baili, Chief of General Staff of the Southwest People's Army and Chief of General Staff of the 19th Anti-Japanese Route Army, to explain the war situation. Everyone applauds." Chen Cheng did not overstep his authority, but gave Jiang Baili the opportunity to speak.

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Looking at the Southwest and Kuomintang generals sitting below, Jiang Baili smiled slightly, yes, many of them were his students, but some were students in Baoding, and some had listened to his lectures at the Huaxia Military Academy.

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"The situation is like this. The Japanese Fifth Division conspired to raid Baoding and cut off the supply routes for our two armies. In view of this, we..."

Just tonight, a battle plan for a joint operation between the two armies began to be laid out, but the Fifth Division did not get any news. It still followed the previous battle plan and prepared to launch a surprise attack overnight to capture Baoding.

Tianjin, Japanese Army Tianjin Dispatch Force Headquarters
To be continued...