I fought guerrilla warfare in the Yimeng Mountains during the Anti-Japanese War

At eight o'clock in the evening, the commandos arrived at the east gate of Teng County. Chen Feng looked at the weathered city wall and thought to himself that perhaps in a few days, this place would be a sea of ​​fire and gunfire.

Wu Tianxiang, the platoon leader of the divisional guard platoon, came out to greet them personally. They didn't have much communication outside the city gate. The division commander had previously instructed that confidentiality must be maintained. Wu Tianxiang asked the guard platoon to clear the way to prevent any suspicious people from spying. He led the team to a courtyard, let Chen Feng's cavalry through the gate, and said to Chen Feng:

Captain Leng Qiang, this is the accommodation specially arranged for you by the division commander. It is not far from the division headquarters and all daily necessities are prepared. If you need equipment and ammunition, you can tell me and I will deliver it to you.

Chen Feng expressed his gratitude and explained that the Lone Wolf Commando was here to join the war, and that they should not do anything special. When the Japanese army was at the gates of the city, all the team members, including himself, would go to the battlefield. They had brought their own equipment and ammunition, which were more than sufficient and did not need any replenishment. He asked the team members to start unloading. When they were rushing here today, the horses were only used to carry the equipment, and all the team members were walking. He was ready to send Wu Tianxiang away and rest early.

Seeing Wu Tianxiang hesitate to speak, Chen Feng asked:

Platoon Leader Wu, just say whatever you want to say. There's no need to be embarrassed between us.

Wu Tianxiang pulled Chen Feng aside and said mysteriously:

Captain Leng Qiang, do you have time tonight? If it's convenient, I'll take you to the division commander. The division commander wants to find out some information from you.

Chen Feng smiled and said:

No problem! I've wanted to visit Master Wang for a long time. Let me make the arrangements and you can take me there!

After that, he said to the team members who were sorting out the supplies:

The team should not train after dinner tonight, but rest immediately. I'm going to be out for a while, and you should be on guard. Although the Japanese haven't attacked yet, there may be Japanese spies or detectives in the city.

The team members agreed collectively, and Chen Feng followed Wu Tianxiang out of the yard.

After leaving the yard and crossing three streets, they arrived at Wang Mingzhang's residence. Wu Tianxiang communicated seriously with the guard, who sent someone in to report. After a while, the guard came out and signaled to let Chen Feng go. Wu Tianxiang took Chen Feng straight to Wang Mingzhang's room. Wang Mingzhang personally welcomed Chen Feng into the room, exchanged some greetings, sent Wu Tianxiang away, and ordered to clear the area thirty meters around Wu Tianxiang's room.

Chen Feng carefully looked at this legendary anti-Japanese general. He was of medium height, with an upright posture. He was not wearing a military cap and had a simple crew cut. His facial features were distinct, his eyes were bright, and he had a strong military temperament.

After arranging everything, Wang Mingzhang turned around and motioned Cheng Hao to take a seat.

There was a simple roast chicken and a plate of peanuts on the table, and seven or eight steamed buns in the basket.

Wang Mingzhang smiled and said:

I should have gone to the city gate to greet him, but considering the telegram from the theater headquarters, which particularly emphasized confidentiality, I was slow to treat my brother well.

Chen Feng humbly said:

During the Anti-Japanese War, there is no need to be polite.

Wang Mingzhang gestured to Chen Feng to start eating, and Chen Feng did not hesitate. A lot of details could be seen from a meal and a room. This Sichuan Army division commander lived a very simple life. The furniture in the room was only a bed, a table and a cupboard. The roast chicken and fried peanuts on the table were already cold, and it seemed that he had been waiting for a long time.

The two of them shared a roast chicken, nibbled on steamed buns, and occasionally ate peanuts. Wang Mingzhang was also secretly observing Chen Feng. The young man was not restrained when he saw him, but just remained alert out of habit. He looked very capable, not like an ordinary citizen, but more like a soldier who had experienced countless blood and fire. However, it was not convenient to inquire about his origins.

The two men discussed the situation on the battlefield while eating. Although Wang Mingzhang learned some of Chen Feng's judgments through the telegram, he still wanted to ask Chen Feng's team about their opinions on the entire Teng County defense perimeter. Chen Feng first learned about the results of today's battle.

Wang Mingzhang did not hide anything and was feeling a little heavy-hearted. He explained the entire battlefield situation to Chen Feng. The first line of defense on the front line of the boundary river collapsed, and five of the seven positions were lost. The remaining two were also withdrawn by Wang Mingzhang because they were about to be surrounded by the Japanese. They joined the garrison of the second line of defense. The Japanese had deployed a large number of aircraft today and had sufficient artillery shells. Although the Sichuan Army had anti-artillery trenches, the aircraft's bombs and heavy artillery shells were too powerful. The Japanese assault troops all came up at the point of the artillery bombardment. After the bombing, the Sichuan Army just came out of the trenches and found that the Japanese had crossed the 200-meter line. The Japanese launched a pig attack on the entire line. Although the Sichuan Army had some replenishment of ammunition, after two days of consumption, there was little left. They could only fight with the Japanese who rushed up. Although the guards were tenacious, they gradually lost their positions.

Chen Feng felt a little heavy-hearted. He tried his best to think of the worst, but it was not enough. He realized that it was because the planes and artillery were too powerful. One bomb could almost destroy a large area of ​​the trenches. Many soldiers would be buried in the trenches. The Japanese assault troops came up quickly and there was no chance for rescue.

Chen Feng put forward his own opinion. The Teng County battlefield was to give the Fifth War Zone time to deploy its defenses. If necessary, they could take the initiative to abandon the two front-line positions and quickly withdraw their troops before the Japanese could react. They could then make good preparations for the deployment of positions around Teng County and deal with the Japanese using Teng County. Once the Japanese successfully broke through at one point, their combat style would surely quickly split the troops on the two defense lines. At that time, not only would the defenders on the two lines be in danger of being surrounded, but the Japanese would also block their way back to Teng County. In that case, Teng County would really become an isolated city with empty defenses. In fact, what Chen Feng said were things that had happened in his previous life, and he just speculated the results based on his experience.

Wang Mingzhang broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. Peanuts and chicken no longer tasted good anymore. This consequence was too terrible. Once Chen Feng's speculation came true, the outer troops would either be surrounded and destroyed or would have to turn around and retreat. Teng County would be quickly surrounded by the Japanese. In that case, with the defense force of Teng County, facing all the planes and artillery of the Japanese army, it would not be able to hold out for a few days. He only considered that even if the troops were crippled, he could withdraw some of them to join the defense of Teng County.

Wang Mingzhang was a little disappointed with himself. He had been fighting the Japanese for a long time and was very familiar with their tactics. How come he hadn't thought of this?

He put down the chopsticks in his hand and said to Chen Feng seriously:

Captain Leng Qiang, thanks for reminding me, otherwise we would be in big trouble this time. Your judgment is likely to happen. If it is really as you said, then Teng County will definitely not be able to hold on for three days.

Chen Feng also put down his chopsticks after hearing this:

The division commander is in control of the overall situation, so it is inevitable that there will be some omissions. Besides, what I said is just a guess. We cannot make a conclusion now about what kind of performance the two lines of defense will achieve.

Wang Mingzhang gestured to continue eating, thinking in his heart, you are comforting me! If the devils break through a point tomorrow, they will definitely cross the line, destroy the communication and then divide and surround. At that time, the Sichuan Army on the two fronts will be like a headless fly and fall into chaos. In that case, the loss will be great.

After the two finished dinner, Wang Mingzhang was not in a hurry to change the strategy. He poured a cup of tea for Chen Feng and asked what changes would be needed if Chen Feng were to take command. Seeing that Chen Feng was a little hesitant, Wang Mingzhang continued:

Captain Lengqiang, don't worry. I am not familiar with the situation and just want to hear your thoughts.

Chen Feng said carefully:

We defend Teng County in order to buy time for Commander Li to arrange the battlefield. Naturally, the longer the time, the better. I personally think that while maintaining the outer forces, we must find ways to delay the speed of the Japanese attack. In addition, the trenches around Teng County must continue to be dug, and preparations must be made for anti-artillery and anti-aircraft defense. We cannot hold Teng County for a few days just by defending it. We must find a way to do something outside Teng County to prevent the Japanese soldiers from touching the walls of Teng County for a while.

Wang Mingzhang nodded and said politely to Chen Feng:

I will discuss this with my staff later. Let Platoon Leader Wu take you back first. You should have a good rest. I will seriously consider your opinion.