Chapter 78: Leaving Songhu

"Yu Hua!"

"After the Sichuan Army arrived at the Songhu Battlefield, they fought very well and brought prestige to our Republic of China Army."

"Such a valiant Sichuan Army is much better than engaging in infighting within Sichuan Province."

Seeing Principal Chang say this, Yu Hua said in a resonant voice: "Chairman!"

"In the past, the Sichuan Army fighting within the province was a disservice to the country and the nation."

"For the Sichuan Army, this is extremely shameful."

"However, it is different on the Songhu Battlefield; this is a National War."

Speaking to this point, Yu Hua looked at Principal Chang and said: "However, the times have changed now."

"In view of your outstanding performance, I reward you with 100 silver dollars!"

After issuing the order!

Then, they took a boat in Hunan Province and traveled up the river to return to Sichuan Province.

Principal Chang did not intend to promote Yu Hua for the time being.

However, Bai Zhuge was the head of the Guangxi Clique, and Principal Chang found it difficult to go against his opinion.

"If we launch a counterattack, we still rely on the bravery of the grassroots soldiers to charge forward."

Yu Hua stood up and saluted Principal Chang: "Thank you, Chairman!"

At the train station.

Soon, Yu Hua explained the Three-Board Axe to Principal Chang and Yang Sen.

The look in Principal Chang's eyes as he looked at Yu Hua became increasingly favorable.

"In future battles, my Sichuan Army will definitely become an iron army."

"Previously, our troops fought against various opponents."

He picked up the teacup beside him and took a slow sip first.

"What are your thoughts on the previous warlord infighting and the current resistance against the Japanese invasion?"

After verification, Yu Hua led his troops into the station.

"Withdraw first to rest and reorganize, and prioritize the replenishment of personnel and Weaponry."

Yang Sen shouted, "Immediately pass the order to all Division Commanders."

Principal Chang looked at Yu Hua, "You observe very meticulously."

"Good!" Principal Chang clapped his hands in approval, "That is a well-chosen name."

"After all, the Japanese devils we are facing now possess a trinity of sea, land, and air firepower."

Yang Sen, who was on the side, frowned slightly, "Three-Board Axe?!"

However, the Sichuan Army led by Yu Hua was different.

Even the troops coming from the rear to reinforce the Songhu Battlefield saw the high-spirited Sichuan Army.

"The 20th Army is to withdraw to Anhui Province to rest and reorganize."

"Your 20th Army has been fighting on the Songhu Battlefield for a while, and the troop casualties are also very severe."

"Hmm!" After Principal Chang nodded, he looked at Yang Sen, "Zihui!"

Seeing that Principal Chang's expression was as usual, Yu Hua simply continued speaking.

Having said so much just now, his mouth was dry!

"We rely on the bravery of the grassroots soldiers, with Battalion Commanders leading the troops!"

With such heavy casualties among the troops, Yang Sen also felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

Seeing Principal Chang nod, Yu Hua continued: "Chairman!"

Yang Sen saw Yu Hua speaking eloquently, which made even Principal Chang fall into deep thought.

"How do the Japanese devils exert their firepower advantage on the Songhu Battlefield?"

"During the counterattack, I think the officers of the Guangxi Clique need to observe on the front lines for a few days."

"Yes!" Yu Hua saluted, "Army Commander, then I will take the remnants of the 1st Regiment back to Sichuan Province first."

Yang Sen took Yu Hua back to the headquarters of the 20th Army.

After receiving Yang Sen's order, Yu Hua took the remnants of the 1st Regiment.

Most of the troops withdrawing from Songhu were dejected.

Therefore, in the station hall, the Sichuan Army led by Yu Hua appeared very conspicuous.

The gaze directed at Yu Hua was very satisfied!

A tiger general had also emerged from the Sichuan Army!

Principal Chang's eyes were like torches as he looked at Yu Hua: "Then you tell me!"

After arriving in Hecheng, Yu Hua saw that the train station there had completely become military trains.

"Oh!" Principal Chang looked at Yu Hua: "This point is well-taken."

At the headquarters, Yang Sen had his subordinates calculate the casualties of the troops.

Why did Yu Hua insist on mentioning this point!

This statement by Yu Hua also deeply won Principal Chang's heart.

After a pause, Principal Chang saw that Yu Hua's collar insignia had already changed to that of a Captain.

Seeing Principal Chang deep in thought, Yu Hua also stopped speaking.

"Hand over the positions to the Guangxi Clique Army, and the whole army will withdraw to rest and reorganize."

"I will definitely strive to kill the enemy and protect our home and country!"

"Kill the enemy well for me, kill more Japanese devils, and grow the prestige of our Republic of China Army."

After leaving Gusu Town!

"I dare to assert, within one day!"

They directly participated in the counterattack, which led to the entire st Group Army of the Guangxi Clique collapsing within one day.

Looking at Yu Hua, Principal said: "Your Army Commander has already promoted you to Company Commander."

Yang Sen looked at Yu Hua, "I have received orders from the Nanjing Command."

"Yu Hua, the st Group Army of the Guangxi Clique has chosen the Nanxiang and Zhenru line as their direction for the counterattack."

"We are still at a disadvantage; the devils' artillery fire holds the upper hand."

"You should temper yourself more in the troops; if you achieve excellent battle results next time."

"After resting and reorganizing, the th Army will be able to exert today's combat effectiveness again on the future battlefield."

"Communications Soldier!"

The fighting in the Songhu Region is the Republic of China Army using their flesh and blood to build a Steel Great Wall to protect their homes and defend the nation.

After the shelling, they send out probing troops to attack, to find the Republic of China Army's defensive Firepower Points.

Then they use artillery again to conduct fire strikes, and after the shelling, they send soldiers to charge.

"I am promoting you to Major, letting you command a Reinforced Battalion, and entering the combat sequence of the Central Army."

Because the st Group Army of the Guangxi Clique had just arrived at the Songhu Battlefield and was not yet familiar with the little devils' fighting style.

Principal nodded!

"Let them adapt to the little devils' fighting style!"

Among a group of retreating troops, the Sichuan Army stood out like a crane in a flock of chickens.

Half an hour later!

Yang Sen saw the casualty report; the th Army fought a bloody battle in Songhu, with over seven thousand soldiers killed or wounded.

They all couldn't help but take a couple of looks!

"The little devils' sea, land, and air combined firepower is much stronger than ours."

"Well said, everyone has a responsibility to defend the land and resist the invaders."

"Moreover, on the Songhu Battlefield, the battle at Dunwu Temple was commanded very well."

"What is this?"

Two Brigade Commanders were killed in action on the spot alone!

The st Group Army of the Guangxi Clique was defeated by the devils, which also led to the loosening of the Republic of China troops' defensive line on the Songhu Battlefield.

Trains went back and forth, either transporting munitions or carrying soldiers.

"Charging will result in being crushed by the devils, and the troops will suffer heavy losses."

"If the counterattack fails, one must still ensure that one's own two flanks do not encounter problems."

"The fighting on the Songhu Battlefield is nothing like the previous warlord infighting in the country."

He knew that Yang Sen had promoted Yu Hua.

The term proposed by Yu Hua also prompted Principal to think.

"Chairman!"

"My Sichuan Army left Chuan to risk our lives for the country."

"What is the Three-Board Axe?"

It almost allowed the little devils to make a breakthrough, but fortunately, Hu Shoushan's First Army arrived in time!

And plugged the loosened defensive line!

Yang Sen stood up, saluting while saying sonorously: "Principal!"

The mental outlook of the Sichuan Army soldiers was as if they had just won a great victory.

"What is your take?"

"You return to Sichuan Province and recruit a batch of soldiers from our home province for me."

"I think the best breakthrough point is still better chosen at Dachang."

The th Army did its best!

"Make the little devils fear the Sichuan Army when they see them!"

"Relying on Human Wave Tactics to eliminate the opponent!"

"Three-Board Axe!" Yu Hua grinned.

"This will definitely be met with the little devils' artillery fire."

Yu Hua did not expect that Principal would actually ask for his opinion!

The little devils' first board axe is to first use artillery to bombard the positions.

In choosing the direction of the counterattack, Principal was also more inclined to choose to break through from Dachang.

"Good!"

Over two hundred Company and Platoon Leader officers were killed or wounded, and over twenty Battalion and Regimental Commander officers were killed or wounded.

"Defending the land and resisting the invaders, protecting the home and defending the nation, this is a soldier's duty."

"Although the little devils' tactics are very simple, for our Republic of China Army..."

After thinking for a moment, Yu Hua said in a low voice: "Chairman!"

First, he traveled on foot to Hecheng in Songhu, preparing to take a train there to Hunan Province.

"Then I will first talk about our domestic warlord infighting."

Because the Sichuan Army was too conspicuous, a Military Police Battalion Commander defending the station.

Came before Yu Hua.

(End of chapter)