Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

27 Meet with Commander Han and take over the position of the Third Battalion

"Report, Ye Qingshan is here to report."

In the headquarters of the 524th Regiment, Ye Qingshan saluted Han Xianyuan, the then commander of the 524th Regiment.

"Haha, Qingshan is here, my third battalion commander is here.

Welcome! "

Facing Ye Qingshan, the airborne commander of the Third Battalion, he was also very enthusiastic.

He came over and patted Ye Qingshan on the shoulder and said, "Are you safe along the way?"

"It was OK. We encountered several waves of Japanese bombers, but we managed to dodge them all.

So I was a little late.”

“Okay, it’s not too late.

The Japanese attacks have weakened in the past two days.

The situation in the third battalion is still manageable.

The division commander said in the telegram that you brought nearly 200 veterans and a batch of Japanese equipment?"

Han Xianyuan continued.

"Yes."

I don’t know if it was Ye Qingshan’s illusion, but he always felt that Captain Han’s enthusiasm towards him was a bit fake.

However, Ye Qingshan also understood, after all, he was not a subordinate promoted by others personally.

It's normal to have some estrangement.

Maybe, before Ye Qingshan was appointed as the battalion commander of the 524rd Battalion of the th Regiment by Division Commander Sun Yuanliang.

Han Xianyuan probably already had a candidate in mind for the battalion commander of the third battalion.

But now, with Ye Qingshan airdropped in and becoming the battalion commander of the third battalion, his arrangements had been in vain.

Ye Qingshan also pretended that he didn't feel anything unusual and just went about his business as usual.

Ye Qingshan didn't want to get involved in the infighting among these national army generals.

Fortunately, even though Han Xianyuan was not very happy about it, he was clear about the relationship between Ye Qingshan and Commander Sun Yuanliang.

Therefore, I dare not embarrass Ye Qingshan.

"Come on, take me to see the veterans you brought with you."

Han Xianyuan pulled Ye Qingshan out of the regiment headquarters.

Following behind were the deputy regiment commander Xie Jinyuan and other staff officers from the regiment.

After leaving the regiment headquarters, they saw a group of old soldiers in tattered uniforms, including a lame man.

It’s unknown how many years old the uniforms these veterans are wearing are from.

After fighting on the battlefield, they were dirty and ragged. If they weren't holding guns, people would have thought they were beggars.

Han Xianyuan looked at it and shook his head.

Can such soldiers annihilate two Japanese squadrons?

Han Xianyuan had already heard from the division commander about the battle achievements of the group of veterans led by Ye Qingshan.

If they really are a group of veterans with such fighting capacity, it is not impossible to let Ye Qingshan be the battalion commander of the third battalion.

However, what Han Xianyuan saw now was obviously different from what he thought.

"Hello, Captain."

Zhou Pingkou and others saluted Han Xianyuan.

Ye Qingshan also noticed the contempt in Han Xianyuan's eyes.

Then he winked at Lu Dahai, and Lu Dahai instantly understood what Ye Qingshan meant.

He also felt the sudden change in Han Xianyuan's expression just now.

"Dahai, the commander is here to inspect.

Let's cheer up, brothers, and line up!

Also, bring your working tools with you."

"Yes, battalion commander."

Lu Dahai responded loudly.

Then, he ran and quickly gathered all the soldiers.

Just now, all Han Xianyuan saw were veterans like Lu Dahai and Zheng Quezi.

The other veterans were still far away, and the guards didn't let them get close.

In a short while, Lu Dahai gathered nearly two hundred veterans, carrying their Type 92 heavy machine guns and infantry guns.

They lined up and walked past Ye Qingshan, Han Xianyuan and others with their heads held high.

Although, to be honest, their team is not very organized.

In addition, their dirty and tattered uniforms looked completely unmilitary.

However, when Han Xianyuan, Xie Jinyuan and others saw this group of veterans, they were a team of less than 200 people, with the organization of only a reinforced company.

There were actually two Type 92 infantry guns, six Type 92 heavy machine guns, more than a dozen Type light machine guns, and more than a dozen grenade launchers.

Han Xianyuan and other officers in the regiment headquarters all widened their eyes.

This firepower is comparable to that of a German-equipped main battalion of their regiment.

"Did you capture all of these from the devils?"

Han Xianyuan looked at Ye Qingshan and asked.

“Replying to the captain, yes.

When we first arrived, we assisted two Sichuan Army Corps and annihilated an infantry squadron and a machine gun squadron of the Japanese.

In addition, there was a battalion headquarters of the Japanese that we had previously wiped out, as well as three other Japanese squadrons.

We wiped out an entire battalion of Japanese invaders.

These weapons and equipment all belong to that Japanese brigade."

Ye Qingshan stood up straight and spoke loudly.

As soon as Ye Qingshan finished speaking, the staff officers of the 524th Regiment began whispering to each other.

As the main force regiment of the German-equipped division, they have been fighting the Japanese here for nearly a week.

They were very clear about the strength of a battalion of the Japanese devils.

So far, they have not been able to completely wipe out an entire squadron of Japanese invaders.

There are indeed cases where an entire squad was wiped out.

As a result, Ye Qingshan led just this group of beggar soldiers and wiped out an entire battalion of Japanese devils?

If it weren't for the devil's infantry guns and heavy machine guns placed right here.

They would never believe it.

However, these captured Japanese weapons and equipment cannot lie.

The Japanese would never take the initiative to deliver these weapons and equipment to Ye Qingshan.

"Okay, okay!

As expected, the division commander did not lie to me. He told me that he would send me two squadrons of Japanese equipment.

It seems that the commander was being conservative.

Now, the Third Battalion had Battalion Commander Ye, the two hundred battle-hardened veterans he brought, and the Japanese weapons and equipment.

It is enough to replenish the troops and restore their combat effectiveness."

Han Xianyuan no longer had any contempt in his eyes.

Then he encouraged Ye Qingshan, Lu Dahai and others.

"Thank you, Deputy Commander. I remember there is a batch of new military uniforms at the logistics department?"

Han Xianyuan asked Deputy Commander Xie.

"Yes, Captain.

There are also about three hundred new uniforms. "

“I’ll pick out two hundred sets and send them to the Third Battalion’s position later.

Change them to the soldiers brought by Captain Ye."

"Yes, Captain."

Ye Qingshan took a look and was surprised.

As expected of the principal's trusted team, the last time Lu Dahai, Zheng Quezi and the others were issued military uniforms was two years ago.

As a result, the logistics department of the 524th Regiment still had more than sets of new military uniforms in stock at this time.

Ye Qingshan knew that this was a gift from Han Xianyuan to them.

Ye Qingshan did not act pretentiously and chose to accept it.

"Thank you, Captain."

Anyway, Ye Qingshan felt that the veterans under his command deserved a new set of uniforms.

"Captain, after receiving your gift, I can't just say nothing.

This is the Japanese officer's sword.

We seized it from the Japanese battalion commander, a major, when we destroyed the Japanese battalion headquarters.

Now give it to the leader."

Ye Qingshan then took back the Japanese officer's sword from the orderly Han Xiaofei next to him.

Bring it to Han Xianyuan.

"Oh."

Han Xianyuan picked up the Japanese officer's sword, pulled it out and looked at it: "It really is the Japanese officer's sword."

This further confirms that what Ye Qingshan had said before about the battle record was true.

"Haha, Captain Ye is thoughtful.

Then I'll take it."

Captain Han also likes this deputy officer's sword very much.

After all, at that time in the National Army, there were not many regimental commanders who could own a Japanese officer's sword.

The truth is, there is still no National Army unit that can kill a Japanese lieutenant commander.

If Han Xianyuan takes this out, he will be very proud.

“Let Deputy Commander Xie take you to your Third Battalion’s position.

I'll hand over the defense over there to you.

The situation at the third battalion is not very good. Three days ago, they encountered a strong attack from the Japanese.

Although the position was finally held, the battalion commander was killed, casualties were heavy, and morale was low.

After you go there, you have to find a way to restore the combat effectiveness of the Third Battalion as soon as possible.

In terms of weapons and ammunition, the regiment headquarters is unable to support you.

The ammunition from the rear could not be delivered.

Fortunately, the Japanese weapons and equipment you brought here can temporarily solve the ammunition problem of the Third Battalion."

Perhaps because he had taken Ye Qingshan's deputy officer's sword, Han Xianyuan was unable to provide weapons and equipment support to the Third Battalion.

It also made him somewhat embarrassed.

Then he added: "During this period, we also seized some weapons and ammunition from the devils on the battlefield.

The caliber of the Japs' weapons and ammunition is different from our German weapons.

So, we just left it there and didn't use it.

I'll have someone deliver it to your Third Battalion later."

"Thank you, Captain."

Ye Qingshan did not refuse either. He didn't mind having too much of this stuff.

Han Xianyuan waved his hand, signaling Ye Qingshan and the others to leave.

Ye Qingshan saluted, then took Lu Dahai and the others, and followed Deputy Commander Xie to the third battalion's position.

On the way, Ye Qingshan also asked Deputy Regimental Director Xie about the specific situation of the third battalion's position.

This is also the reason why Han Xianyuan asked Deputy Captain Xie to send Ye Qingshan and others here.

"Captain Ye, there are still 223 soldiers left in the Third Battalion.

In the previous battle, the battalion commander was killed, one company commander was killed, and two platoon leaders were killed.

After you bring these two hundred veterans over, you can almost fully staff the Third Battalion again.

In terms of weapons, all the heavy firepower of the Third Battalion was basically destroyed by the Japanese.

Your two Type 92 infantry guns will be of great use.

What you need to focus on is what the regiment commander mentioned before, which is to restore the confidence of the Third Battalion."

Ye Qingshan listened and understood the situation of the third battalion.

Then, Deputy Colonel Xie told Ye Qingshan about the situation of the third battalion’s position.

The main peak position of Xiaoyao Mountain defended by the 524th Regiment was defended by the st Battalion. Han Xianyuan's regimental headquarters was just a few miles behind the main position.

In addition to the main peak position, the 524th Regiment also needs to defend more than a dozen other small positions of varying sizes.

These small positions are distributed around the main position of Xiaoyao Mountain, guarding the main peak.

The other two battalions were responsible for the defense.

If the Japanese want to capture the Xiaoyaoshan position, these small positions must be taken.

According to the map, Ye Qingshan knew that the position defended by the Third Battalion was northwest of Xiaoyao Mountain.

There are six in total, forming a 'W' shape.

But at present, three of the frontline positions have been lost.

“Captain Ye, after you arrive at the Third Battalion, you must not only restore the morale of the soldiers, but also restore their combat effectiveness as soon as possible.

The most important thing is to recapture the No. 3 position in front.

Position No. 3 is the connection point connecting the other five positions under your command.

Now, this place is occupied by the devils.

Next, the Japanese will attack any of your positions.

It's difficult for you to provide timely support.

There is not much time left for you.

The fierce offensive of the Japanese has stopped for a whole day.

According to our previous experience in dealing with the Japanese, peace will last for two more days at most.

The Japs will inevitably launch another attack.

By then, you will be under a lot of pressure.

You have to prepare early.”

"Thank you, Vice-President, I understand.

As long as I am here, I will not let the Japanese capture our position."