King of Secret Service

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Half an hour later, the narrow streets were full of corpses of Japanese soldiers, limbs and arms, bloody and bloody, and it was disgusting to look at.

Special Operations Brigade, Command.

Liang Xiao's expression flashed a touch of complacency. The Japanese army wanted to seize the opportunity to take the Bazibaba bridge position and turn the tide of the battle, but they never thought that this battle would be a complete victory. The 36th Division and the 98th Division wiped out more than 3000 enemies and seized all kinds of weapons Several supplies.

The special warfare brigade blocked the Japanese army at the cotton mill position for two hours, killed more than [-] Japanese soldiers, and drove the Japanese army back to the Jiangwan headquarters.

Post-war inventory.

The 3rd Division killed more than 1000 soldiers, and 800 were lightly or severely wounded.

The 9th Division was killed in action: more than [-] people, including lightly and seriously wounded.

More than 500 soldiers of the special warfare brigade were killed and more than 400 were seriously injured.

The casualty ratio of the Chinese army and the casualty ratio of the Japanese army is one to one:.

It was only when the Celestial Army took advantage of the situation that they fought a tie with the Japanese army.

From a military point of view, the Japanese army won this war. Even though they were at a disadvantage, they still drew with the Chinese army, which shows the strong combat effectiveness of the Japanese army.

From a strategic point of view, this war was won by the Chinese army, and it was a complete victory. After this battle, the Japanese army's territory in Shanghai shrank significantly, and they lost thousands of soldiers when they were already short of troops. With their current strength, the only way to go is to stick to the Jiangwan Command.

Liang Xiao was very heartbroken. He brought more than 6000 people from Hangzhou to Shanghai to participate in the war. In just a few days, nearly 600 soldiers were killed in battle, and [-] were slightly or seriously injured.

"Chen Hua."

"arrive."

"The order is passed on, all the ministries have cleaned up the battlefield, take the time to rest, and the guard battalion and the machine gun battalion will be on guard."

"Yes."

Liang Xiao is well aware of the cruelty of war, and now is not the time to be heartbroken. Right now, the Japanese army is sticking to the Jiangwan headquarters, which is the best time for the national army to turn the tide of the war in Shanghai. Let all the ministries have a good night's rest, and go into battle tomorrow with the fullest energy .

"Chu Xiangxue."

"arrive."

"In the name of the former enemy commander-in-chief of the Shanghai War, a report was sent to the Military and Political Council and the Committee. Our 98th Division, 36th Division, and Special Operations Brigade launched a general attack on the Japanese army in Shanghai at 8:3000 tonight, and wiped out more than [-] enemies. , seized a number of various ordnance and materials, more than [-] soldiers were killed, and more than [-] were lightly or severely wounded. All the ministries rested for one night, and tomorrow morning, they will launch an attack on the Jiangwan Command on time, expecting air force fighter planes and heavy artillery to provide fire support."

"Yes."

After Liang Xiao finished dictating, he returned to the chair and sat down.

after awhile.

Song Xilian and Xia Chuzhong came here together, they won a big victory tonight, they are very happy, after all, since the beginning of the war, the Chinese army rarely has such a record.

"Brigade Commander Liang, thanks to the Special Operations Brigade defending the cotton mill in this battle, otherwise, our army would be under attack."

Xia Chuzhong laughed.

"Mr. Xia, how many members of the 98th Division can continue to participate in the battle?"

Liang Xiao asked in a deep voice.

"There are about 5000 people who can carry guns."

Xia Chuzhong was also uncomfortable. The 98th Division was a full-staffed division with more than 3000 people. In just a few days, more than half of the number of combat personnel was reduced. How could it not make him feel uncomfortable.

"How many shells and bullets are left..."

Liang Xiao asked.

"There are more than 600 rounds of mortar and [-] infantry artillery shells, and the average bullet is less than [-] rounds per soldier."

Xia Chu said in the middle.

"Replenish the ammunition immediately, tomorrow will be a fierce battle."

Liang Xiao said in a deep voice.

"I'll add it when I get back."

Xia Chuzhong's 98th division is a German weapon division, and the supply of ordnance is very timely, but there is no time to replenish it.

"Mr. Song, how many soldiers from the 36th Division can go to the battlefield?"

Liang Xiao asked.

"The situation in my 36th Division is similar to that of the 98th Division. There are about 6000 people who can go to the battlefield. The average ammunition is about [-] rounds per person: there are less than [-] mortar rounds."

Song Xilian said.

Liang Xiao nodded slowly, and said: "The principal ordered us to attack the Jiangwan headquarters tomorrow. At present, the combined number of our three combat units is about 5000 people. There are no heavy weapons, only mortars and [-] Infantry artillery, however, the principal said, the air force and heavy artillery will cooperate with our attack."

"Let me tell you about the battle plan."

"The division advances from the center, the 98th division advances from the left flank, and the Special Operations Brigade advances from the right flank. The troops are divided into three groups to attack. Before noon, we must push the front line to the entrance of the Jiangwan Command."

Chapter 499 The strength of the troops is equal, a showdown

Nanjing.

It was two o'clock in the morning.

The commissioner has not rested yet, he is worried about the war in Shanghai.

"Sit down, the Special Warfare Brigade has sent us good news."

The voice of surprise from the attendants and staff officers sounded.

"Tell me, how is the war in Shanghai going?"

The committee member asked anxiously, he hasn't slept so late because he is...waiting for Liang Xiao's battle report.

"Brigade Commander Liang sent a telegram saying that the 36th Division, 98th Division, and the Special Operations Brigade have wiped out more than 3000 enemies. They are currently resting and preparing to attack the Jiangwan Command in the morning. They request the Military and Political Council to send air force fighter planes and heavy artillery units to assist them in attacking Jiangwan. Gulf Command."

The staff officer said.

"Annihilated more than 3000 enemies"

The committee members were silently speechless. The Japanese army, which has always been famous for its bravery and tenacity, was like a piece of paper under Liang Xiao's command. He just defeated the Ninth Mixed Brigade two days ago, and today he wiped out more than 3000 Japanese troops. This record is enough Make all the national army troops in the Songhu area ashamed.

"As expected of my student, he did not live up to my expectations of him."

There was a hint of joy in the voice of the committee member. He handed over the command of the war in Shanghai to Liang Xiao. The leaders of some factions in the Military and Political Council were very unhappy, and the opposition from the Baoding faction was the strongest. They believed that Liang Xiao could defeat the Ninth Mixed Brigade In the regiment, it was a blind cat who ran into a dead mouse. Letting him take over the command of the Shanghai war would only delay the opportunity of the battle. However, the facts proved that it was right to appoint him as the frontline commander.

"Commissioned seat, how should I reply to the special warfare brigade's telegram?"

The staff officer asked.

"Tell him that the heavy artillery is already in place, and that under his unified command, the Air Force fighter planes will take off from Nanjing Airport tomorrow morning to launch a fire attack on the Jiangwan Command, and let him take down the Jiangwan Japanese Command at all costs."

Appointment Road.

"Yes."

The staff officer turned around and sent a telegram.

The committee member stretched his waist and planned to go to bed. He has been staying up until now, and finally waited for Liang Xiao's good news, so he can have a good sleep tonight.

Go back to the room.

Madam hasn't rested yet, she is leaning against the bedside lamp and waiting for him.

"Don't worry too much about the war. With Gu Zhu and them watching, it will be difficult for the Japanese army to enter Shanghai for a while."

Madam advised.

The committee member smiled and said: "The latest telegram, Shanghai victory, Liang Feiyu commanded troops to wipe out more than [-] Japanese soldiers. They are currently resting and will send troops to attack the Japanese Jiangwan headquarters early tomorrow morning."

"He has won the battle again"

Madame was surprised.

"Yes, he contributed a lot to turning the situation around in the Shanghai war."

The commissioner said happily.

Madam was also very happy when she heard that, and said with a smile: "He has won the battle ahead, and you, the headmaster, have a bright face. No one will ever say that he relied on your trust to get to the top."

"Liang Feiyu's ability is unquestionable. After fighting in Shanghai for so long, there has been no major breakthrough. He and the special warfare brigade were transferred to the front line. In just a few days, he achieved such brilliant results. Congratulations."

The committee member smiled with satisfaction.

"What rank is Liang Feiyu now?"

The madam has never been very clear about the rank of an official, until now, she is not even very clear about the ranks of Hu Zongnan and other Whampoa first-year students, so there is such a rank.

"The rank of major general, the deputy director of the Military Intelligence Department, the brigade commander of the Special Operations Brigade, the director of the Political Department of the Ninth Army, the principal of the Zhejiang Police Academy, and also the commander-in-chief of the Loyalty and National Salvation Army. If he hadn't been loyal, how could I be so relieved."

委.

"This little guy has so much power that he has the rank of major general. In my opinion, his rank should be promoted one level up."

Madame laughed.

"This incident gave me a headache. He has made so many military exploits at a young age. It is understandable for any Whampoa first-year student to be promoted based on his military exploits. But he is a Whampoa ninth-term student. His qualifications are shallow, and it is easy to be promoted too quickly. He was criticized by others, but when the war in Shanghai is over, I will find a suitable opportunity to promote him to lieutenant general, and at the same time expand his special warfare brigade to become a special warfare division."

Appointment Road.

"If you let him lead the troops, who will do the intelligence work? Do you rely on Dai Li?"

Madame said.

"I'm also considering this matter. If it doesn't work, let him take up two roles and contribute better to the party and the country."

Appointment Road.

"Didn't you say that the military intelligence department can't get involved in the command of the army?"

Madam heard this question from the committee member a long time ago.

"Liang Feiyu is an exception."

The committee members waved their hands, and the words were full of trust.

.................28th.

In the early morning, Shanghai Beach was shrouded in smog, and there was continuous drizzle.

Shanghai Bund, which used to be bustling and bustling, is now deserted, and there are hardly any people in the Hongkou area.

The war has been fought for so many days, some families have already moved into the concession, and those who have no money have also left Shanghai to escape.

The smoky, gloomy sky seemed like a boulder pressing on everyone's chest, making people breathless.

The war has not yet begun, and the air is already filled with the smell of gunpowder.

The 3rd Division, the 98th Division, and the Special Operations Brigade were divided into three groups to crush the Japanese Army Headquarters in Jiangwan.

The Japanese Army Headquarters shrunk its forces, formed two regiments of soldiers who retreated from the battlefield, and built fortifications three kilometers away from the Jiangwan Headquarters to actively defend.

For the sake of the war until now, both sides are holding on to their last breath.

Japanese Army Command.

Xiangyue Qingsi received a call from the reconnaissance team in front, and all the Chinese troops were dispatched to attack the Jiangwan headquarters. It is conservatively estimated that the number of Chinese troops is about 5000, all of which are all German weapons.

The defensive force of the Japanese army was about 3000 people. There were two infantry regiments, a military police, a marine corps, and an improvised infantry brigade. After fighting for so many days, the military supplies of the headquarters were running out. The average number of soldiers is less than [-] rounds of ammunition, [-] boxes of grenades, [-] rounds of shells, and [-] armored vehicles and tanks.

In Kazuki Kiyoji's view, this is a fair decisive battle, the strength of both China and Japan is equal, no matter which side wins, it will only be a tragic victory.

Whoop...Suddenly, there was a buzzing sound over the headquarters.

As the commander of the dispatched army, Qingyue Xiangyue has been in the army for decades and has rich experience. When he heard this buzzing sound, he knew it was a fighter plane of the China Air Force.

"Your Excellency, Commander, China's warplanes are scouting the terrain, and it is estimated that they will carry out a large-scale air strike."

Combat staff officer said.

"Send a report to General Matsui Iwane, asking him to send Imperial fighter jets to intercept the Chinese fighter jets."

Xiangyue Qingji said in a deep voice.

"Hi."

The combat staff was busy sending the report.

"Report."

"Your Excellency, Commander, the enemy's 36th Division is less than two kilometers away from the forward position, and the enemy's 98th Division is less than three kilometers away from the flank position. The enemy's special combat brigade has already reached the right wing position."

"Order the imperial warriors in the forward positions to stick to their positions and devote themselves to His Majesty's Great East Asia Jihad."