NCCnovel Chapter 634: Southern Expedition!!
Chapter 634: Southern Expedition!!
Black Cloud Village, Gathering Hall.
"Commander, this time on the southern expedition... all of us brothers will go."
Li Weiguo walked into the Juyi Hall and the first thing he said was the southern expedition.
He knew that the brigade commander had been preparing the troops for the southern expedition and had been perfecting the tropical rainforest combat manual. He went to see Xiao Xuewen to learn about possible diseases or things that needed attention.
This also led Li Weiguo to consult Wang Jiantang privately.
Judging from the current situation, except for one regiment, some Sichuan Army members have a solid foundation and can adapt faster. Most of the entire army are from the north.
Going north and south in this way and fighting in the tropical rainforest is bound to cause acclimatization problems.
"So do our Third Regiment." Ding Jiaguo put his crutches aside and echoed.
Chu Yunfei and Luo Xuhui looked at each other with a determined look. Their two regiments had been integrated into the battles after going through many battles, big and small.
"Look, since the Second Regiment is going, the First and Third Regiments have to follow, right? If the First and Third Regiments follow, the Fourth and Fifth Regiments can't leave them behind. Once these regiments go, logistics will be needed. The tank regiment and artillery are even more indispensable..."
Ding Jiaguo said at the end, glanced at Li Weiguo and said.
"Old Ding, if you don't speak, people won't think you are mute." Li Weiguo quickly interrupted Ding Jiaguo because he knew that Ding Jiaguo would not be able to say many good words next.
"......" Ding Jiaguo's tone was choked, obviously he was interrupted and felt uncomfortable.
Lin Tianchen listened silently, and was also combining the numbers in his mind. The Fifth Regiment alone had nearly 10,000 people, an army that had defeated the Japanese Kwantung Army head-on. If they stayed, everyone would be afraid.
"Stop making a fuss, the brigade commander is watching us." Wang Jiantang stood up, obviously possessing enough prestige.
Ding Jiaguo and Li Weiguo stopped arguing, and everyone's eyes fell on Lin Tianchen.
"Zhang Danwu, tell me the situation." Lin Tianchen just waved his hand and signaled Zhang Danwu.
Zhang Shanwu stood up, hung a map on the right side of the long table, and said with a baton in his hand:
"This is a map of Nantianmen, which is where we are heading on this southern expedition."
"The expeditionary force currently has three divisions stationed here, totaling approximately 40,000 troops. John's country also has a 4,000-strong elite infantry regiment. The Japanese, however, only have one division deployed here."
"This Japanese division is using the Burmese to build semi-permanent fortifications. Many mountains already have caves, and they're using them to transform a mountain into a giant bunker."
"When the entire Nantianmen front was being built, the foreigners ordered us not to attack, so we watched helplessly as the Japanese completed their fortifications there..."
"The Japanese invaders at Nantianmen are still gathering and trying to break into our territory through Nantianmen."
"..."
As Zhang Shanwu talked about the situation at Nantianmen, the expressions of the people in the Juyi Hall became increasingly grim.
After Zhang Shanwu's voice fell, the hot-tempered Li Weiguo cursed loudly.
"I've always said that none of the foreign devils are good people. The devils have built fortifications right at our doorstep, and these bastards are just watching from across the river."
Li Weiguo's voice was heard, and everyone nodded.
Luo Xuhui's eyes flashed slightly and he couldn't help but shook his head.
"I once met the soldiers from John's country when I was studying in Europe. They are good at talking war on paper. As long as their own interests are not affected, they will not risk their lives for anyone. The foreigners will never defend the South Heaven Gate. They just treat us as tools... No, they are not even tools." Luo Xuhui's tone was full of solemnity. The situation of the South Heaven Gate was not optimistic.
It's so frustrating that we can't make decisions on our own territory and have to listen to the orders of the foreigners.
"This means that once the defensive fortifications around Nantianmen are built and the Japanese gather, it will be the signal for them to attack..." Lin Tianchen pointed vaguely.
After he finished speaking, everyone's eyes were fixed on the dense forests of Nantianmen on the map.
It can be said that it has become a fortress of the Japanese devils.
They believe that there may be a gun muzzle in every cave, forest, and even on the ground.
Such a battle is far more terrifying than street fighting.
This also made everyone in the Tiger Brigade realize that if they went forward, they would be facing the Japanese who were ready to attack.
At this time, Zhang Shanwu's voice came.
"Commander, I have another piece of news. The Japanese commander at Nantianmen this time is the same commander who orchestrated the disappearance of the soldiers in the three northeastern provinces."
Zhang Shanwu pointed to a map and said something that stunned everyone and made them recall a lot.
The soldiers pretended to be lost and opened the country's borders, resulting in the displacement of tens of millions of soldiers and civilians and the country being reduced to ruins.
As soon as these words were spoken, even Lin Tianchen was staring at the location of Nantianmen, and a cold light emerged.
Now, medicines, supplies, and personnel are ready for the southern expedition, but the soldiers need to be trained before they go.
"What do you think of this battle?" Lin Tianchen looked at the map of Nantianmen and asked everyone, but the coldness in his tone lingered.
"Commander, although the number of Japanese soldiers at Nantianmen is small, they pose the greatest threat to us in two ways: their fortifications and the surrounding environment. My suggestion is to set off as soon as possible, acclimate ourselves there for a while, and then launch our attack."
Wang Jiantang's tone was full of hostility, and it was obvious that he was not calm inside.
Gao Jiecheng on the side thought about it, nodded in agreement, and said:
"Commander, there are not only Japanese devils but also foreign devils in Nantianmen." Gao Jiecheng did not think too highly of the foreign devils. After all, his family was a wealthy family, but was robbed by foreign devils. This was a story passed down from generation to generation.
That place is a colony of John's country. How could Lin Tianchen hide his purpose from them? If he wanted to fight there, a conflict with the foreigners was inevitable.
To take a step back, even if there was no conflict, the situation on the battlefield was fleeting. If you were to negotiate with John, a countryman who loved to drink afternoon tea, the Japanese would have their guns pointed at your heads.
"At worst, we can just deal with them. They've already taken advantage of us, and we still have to act according to their wishes?"
"Anyone who enters our territory without our permission is an enemy!"
"They were the same group that originally crossed the country's border by sea. Let's settle all the old and new grudges together."
“…”
For a moment, in the Juyi Hall, the voices of Wang Jiantang and others were heard continuously.
After the Tiger Guards’ battles, they understood only one thing: only when your fists are strong will others be afraid of you.
Just like the Japanese devils in the three northeastern provinces, they only became afraid and retreated after the battle of Beidingyuan.
If we had just blindly negotiated and separated ourselves from the Japanese, there would be no current situation in the three northeastern provinces.
As the voice fell, everyone's eyes focused on Lin Tianchen.
At this moment, they were all waiting for Lin Tianchen's words.
"Those who are not of my race must have different hearts."
"All forces, assemble! March south! Kill them all without a single survivor!"
Lin Tianchen spoke with murderous intent. He had heard the reason for the attack more than once: because of being lost... Now that the instigator was right in front of him, there was no way he would let him go.
"Yes!"
Figures walked outside and began to gather troops.
Heiyun Village was in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.
During the rest period, many of the returning soldiers like to run to school. When they see the smiles of the children in the school, they feel as if they are healed.
In front of the ward, Xu Jingqiang's voice was heard from inside the ward.
"Let me tell you, when we attacked Chuncheng, and I was standing alone at the city gate, the Japanese soldiers were terrified and didn't dare to take a single step forward!"
Xu Jingqiang's voice made many soldiers lying on the hospital beds or squatting beside him wrapped in gauze listen attentively, with longing and expectation in their eyes.
"Boss, why?" A soldier who followed Xu Jingqiang from Pudong asked puzzledly.
"Why else? Because the city gate is open, and behind me is the entire Tiger Brigade charging!" Xu Jingqiang clenched his fists, his eyes full of awe.
But just when he wanted to brag some more, a hurried voice rang out, and Xu Jingqiang's expression changed instantly.
Xu Jingqiang's expression, which had been talking freely just now, suddenly became much more serious, and his eyes were staring into the distance.
"Take good care of your injuries..." Xu Jingqiang patted the soldier on the hospital bed and ran outside quickly.
One figure after another was gathering together quickly. After seeing the couple hugging each other, Xu Jingqiang resolutely turned around and ran into the crowd, leaving only his wife and daughter staring at him.
Some young people also waved to their mothers.
At this moment, everyone in Heiyun Village was running or looking in the direction where the assembly call was blown.
"The Southern Expedition..."
Xu Jingqiang ran quickly, muttering to himself.