Anti-Japanese Invincible God of War

Chapter 384 It's not because I don't want to, but because I can't!

After hanging up the phone, Sun Lianzhong was very upset.

Chifeng City's request is not difficult, it can be said to be very simple. It is normal for many troops to persist and be withdrawn, but the 31st Division is different!

The 31st Division was stationed in Taierzhuang to contain the Japanese army in the village. Once he withdrew, all the little devils in the village would occupy Taierzhuang. At that time, the Japanese army would completely occupy Taierzhuang, and there would be no hidden dangers inside. That will be even more difficult!

Furthermore, if the 31st Division is withdrawn at this time, they will not be able to station another unit from the outside.

The little devils are not fools, they can allow the defenders in the village to evacuate, after all, evacuating is good for them, but they absolutely do not allow anyone to rush in!

If the 31st Division withdraws, it is tantamount to wishful thinking to defend Taierzhuang with only a few hundred people left in the independent brigade!

Thinking of this, Sun Lianzhong knew that even if he reported to Li Zongren, it would definitely not be so easy to withdraw the 31st Division!

But then again, the 31st division and Chi Fengcheng are his old subordinates after all, and he can't just sit idly by, no matter what the result is, he must make this call, even if he knows it can't be done, For the sake of Chi Fengcheng, he also has to fight with Li Zongren!

Thinking of this, Sun Lianzhong took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and then said: "Connect to Commander Li, commander of the fifth theater, and I want to discuss the situation with him!"

"Yes!"

A staff officer nodded, then picked up the phone, and quickly dialed it. After the call was connected, Sun Lianzhong took a deep breath again and said in a deep voice: "Commander Li? I am Sun Lianzhong, I have something to discuss with you!"

"It's Fanglu, is there anything important to call me at this time? How is the battle going on with you?" Li Zongren's hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone.

Although Li Zongren's voice was very clear, Sun Lianzhong still heard a trace of tiredness from it.

In the Xuzhou battle, even he, the commander of the group army, was already exhausted and exhausted, let alone Li Zongren, who personally commanded more than 60 troops and took control of the Xuzhou battle?

It must be even more exhausted!

Thinking of this, Sun Lianzhong laughed at himself.

How many people are thinking about the Battle of Xuzhou and the Battle of Taierzhuang, but his Sun Lianzhong only bothered Li Zongren for his own personal feelings. Thinking about it at this time, it is really embarrassing.

At this moment, Sun Lianzhong only felt a little hard to say, and didn't know how to say what he wanted to say.

"Fanglu? Fanglu? What's the matter with you? You must be tired!" Li Zongren didn't hear Sun Lianzhong's words, and Li Zongren asked again: "I think you should rest first! Although the Taierzhuang battle is tense, but usually We will fight for a while later, if your body breaks down, we won't have to fight this battle!"

The concern is beyond words.

Li Zongren's words pulled Sun Lianzhong out of his thoughts. He quickly put away some messy thoughts, collected himself, and said, "I'm sorry, Commander Li, I was a little lost just now!"

"Fang Lu, come on! What's the matter with calling me this time? If there's nothing serious, I'll hang up first! The battle at Taierzhuang is urgent, and the general headquarters is already in chaos!" Li Zongren laughed. .

"It's nothing serious! It's just...just..." Sun Lianzhong hesitated, but when he thought of Chi Fengcheng's tears, he gritted his teeth and said cruelly: "It's just that Chi Fengcheng from the 31st Division called me just now, and his troops have been beaten. It's all gone, the whole division has been beaten into an empty frame, and even the staff of the division headquarters has been sent to the battlefield! I think they have suffered a lot of losses, so I wonder if we can withdraw the 31st division first and let them withdraw temporarily To the south bank of the canal?"

As soon as this remark came out, there was a sudden silence on the phone.

Li Zongren was silent on the other side.

Sun Lianzhong was anxious, and said again: "Mr. Li, I know it is inappropriate for me to say this at this time. After all, everyone is working hard for the battle situation, and everyone is desperate, but... But the 31st Division is our first division after all. The trump card of the Second Army, Chi Fengcheng is also my old subordinate, they are beaten like this, I feel bleeding in my heart!"

"What's more, the 31st Division led by Chi Fengcheng himself was stationed in Tai'erzhuang. With just one division, they fought fiercely with the superior forces of the Japanese army for eight days and nights, successfully contained the little devil, and let our army encircle him. Thanks to emotion and reason, he was able to withdraw!"

Sun Lianzhong said: "Commander Li, always leave some kindling for the 31st Division!"

"Hey……"

When Sun Lianzhong said this, there was a sigh from the other end of the phone, and then he heard Li Zongren say: "Fang Lu! You and I have been friends for many years! I also know your temper well. If you are not really in a desperate situation , You will not ask others! But... But the Battle of Taierzhuang is the key to my victory over the Japanese in the Xuzhou Battle! The 31st Division is also the key to the victory of Taierzhuang. Under such circumstances, what do you ask me to do! "

"Take a hair and move the whole body! The 31st Division cannot withdraw, and everyone cannot withdraw!"

Li Zongren said again: "Fang Lu, I'm not hard-hearted. I also know that the 31st division can be withdrawn due to emotion and reason, but..."

Li Zongren hesitated to speak, even he didn't know what to say!

When Sun Lianzhong heard this, his heart turned cold.

He was silent for a moment, and then said in a miserable voice: "Commander, I know your difficulties, but Chi Fengcheng is my old subordinate. He called me just now and begged me tearfully to save some fire for his 31st Division." Commander-in-Chief, put yourself in the shoes of a seven-foot man, a decisive general on the battlefield, if he hadn't really been cornered, why did he come to this? Why did he come to this!"

Listening to Sun Lianzhong's words, Li Zongren also felt uncomfortable.

But there is nothing he can do!

It's not that I don't want to, but I can't!

Li Zongren said in a deep voice: "I know your difficulties, but you also have to consider my difficulties, Fang Lu! I took the overall situation of the Xuzhou battle and commanded more than 60 troops. No matter how many troops, how many generals, how many soldiers are fighting to the death with the Japanese army , How many troops were wiped out, some of them were able to withdraw, and some also reported to me, wanting to request withdrawal, but I flatly refused all of them!"

"The battle of Xuzhou is not a battle of one city and one place. It is related to the future and future of our Republic of China. If we lose this battle, the Japanese army can drive straight in, all the way south, and capture Wuhan! At that time, most of the country will fall into the Enemy, when the time comes, the country will not be the country! This kind of result is not something you and I can bear!"

"If I let the 31st Division withdraw today, let alone the shock that Taierzhuang may cause after the 31st Division is withdrawn, it will have a great impact on other troops! If other troops have learned and behaved, once encountered If the predicament is withdrawn or even ran away privately, is this battle still to be fought? Will this country still exist!"

Chapter 385 No one can bear the consequences!

"Fang Lu, don't blame me, I can't help it!"

"When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible. The committee member once said, 'At the beginning of this war, no matter women, children, old or young, everyone has the responsibility to defend the land and resist the war!', you and I can sacrifice our lives for the war of resistance. Fight for the country! At this time, someone needs to be sacrificed, someone needs to be dedicated!"

"If everyone hides and leaves when they encounter difficulties, if every person in the country is unwilling to contribute to the country, then what is the way out for this country? What hope is there! Fanglu, I know your determination to resist the war, and Knowing that you can call me this is also a great determination, and you even get rid of your old face, but I... forgive me for being powerless!"

What Li Zongren said was sincere and deeply emotional.

Because he had been in contact with these generals of the Northwest Army in the early years, and he knew that they were honest and honest, and they were all people who spoke their minds. If it was not a last resort, Sun Lianzhong would never give up his old face to make this call to himself!Sun Lianzhong would not say so sadly!

But for this matter, Li Zongren really can't help!

The Battle of Taierzhuang is related to the overall situation of Xuzhou and the future destiny of the country. Even if Li Zongren has intentions, he dare not let any accidents occur in the battle situation at this time!

He can't afford this responsibility!

What's more, the main force of Tang Enbo's No.20 Corps is rushing towards Taierzhuang at this time, and it is expected to reach the northern part of Taierzhuang at noon tomorrow. If the 31st Division and the Second Army abandon Taierzhuang at this time, all previous efforts will come to naught!

This price, he cannot accept!

Therefore, after hesitating for a moment, Li Zongren still hardened his heart and said: "Fanglu, the Japanese army has been fighting bloody battles in Taierzhuang for more than a week, and the victory or defeat is only in the last 5 minutes. If we retreat at this time, wouldn't it be half a century away from a hundred miles away?" Ten? Then all the previous efforts will be wasted?"

"What's more, the reinforcements will arrive in the northern part of Taierzhuang at noon tomorrow, and I myself will arrive in Taierzhuang tomorrow to supervise the battle. For the war of resistance, you and I can sacrifice our lives. It is the fate of our soldiers to die on the battlefield! Therefore, Fang Lu, Don't talk anymore, I can't decide on this matter!"

"The only thing I can tell you now is one thing. Please your Second Army and 31st Division must persist until dawn tomorrow. This is my order. If you violate this order, you will be killed immediately!"

After all, Li Zongren made up his mind and planned to hang up the phone, but before hanging up, Li Zongren hesitated, and finally said: "Fang Lu, I'm sorry!"

After saying this, Li Zongren hung up the phone.

Hearing the busy tone from the microphone, Sun Lianzhong was stunned.

He didn't expect that Li Zongren would say that, nor did he expect that Li Zongren would refuse so categorically.