bookcurios Chapter 137 People leave and the tea cools down
Chapter 137 People leave and the tea cools down
137 people left and the tea got cold
It turned out that the commander of the 6th Mixed Brigade of the Japanese army, Kunimori Shinichi, an old Japanese, was trying to escape responsibility.
And to avoid himself being immediately recalled by Prince Asaka Naruhiko, the commander of the Japanese attack on Nanjing.
He forged a story, saying that Ye Qingshan was killed in the pursuit last night and reported it to the Japanese prince.
The Japanese brigade commander knew very well how much the Japanese high-ranking officials hated Ye Qingshan at that moment.
If, he could really kill Ye Qingshan in this battle.
Perhaps, he still has a glimmer of hope, and a chance to avoid committing suicide by cutting open his stomach to apologize.
In order to survive, this old Japanese couldn't care less.
Even later, his information was proved to be false.
It doesn't matter. There is no worse outcome than committing suicide by disembowelment.
At least this way, he could buy more time and avoid being transferred back immediately.
This will give him time to take revenge on the national army.
So, at this time, this old Japanese soldier led the remnants of the 6th Mixed Brigade and went completely crazy in the northwest direction of Jinling City.
They killed anyone they saw, and specifically chose ordinary villages to attack.
He completely lost his humanity just to vent his hatred.
"Extra, Extra, the great hero Ye Qingshan died in battle while annihilating the 117th Regiment of the Japanese invaders."
Just as the people of Jinling City were celebrating, a sad news quickly arrived.
"Impossible, how could Colonel Ye be dead?"
Many people are unwilling to believe this result.
The news was released to the public at 12:00 a.m. on the 6th.
As a result, around two o'clock in the afternoon, many people in Jinling City gathered together to mourn Ye Qingshan.
At this time, Tang Shengzhi convened a military meeting among the top leaders of the National Army.
But they were discussing how to arrange the withdrawn troops under Ye Qingshan's command.
According to Tang Shengzhi's statistics, the 7th Military Police Regiment and the 36th Guard Brigade under Ye Qingshan's command had a total of more than 7,800 people.
After yesterday's battle to annihilate the Japanese 117th Regiment, there are only more than people left.
The loss was more than 3,600 people.
In yesterday's battle, they not only wiped out the Japanese 117th Regiment of more than people, but also killed at least a thousand enemies in the blocking battle in the north.
The total number of enemies killed was more than 4,000.
In other words, Ye Qingshan used 7,800 people without considering the 13th Division of the Japanese enemy that would join the battle later.
Fighting against the Japanese 6th Mixed Brigade with nearly 8,000 men,
With the troop strength being almost one to one, we achieved a record where our own casualties were even smaller than those of the Japanese.
When this record alone was placed on the conference table of the senior generals of the National Army, they all felt incredible.
When will the National Army be able to fight the Japanese on a one-to-one basis and suffer less casualties than the Japanese?
This is simply a miracle.
Even during the Battle of Shanghai, the National Army's casualties were several times that of the Japanese.
Only the few German-equipped divisions of the National Army could achieve a one-for-one exchange with the Japanese.
Unfortunately, there were only a few German-equipped divisions in the National Army.
There's not enough.
However, what is the composition of the two troops under Ye Qingshan's command?
Senior generals of the National Army, such as Tang Shengzhi, knew this all too well.
They were all some miscellaneous troops from before, and the soldiers were also miscellaneous soldiers.
But how come these ragtag soldiers could unleash such powerful combat power when they fall into Ye Qingshan's hands?
"Colonel Ye,
No, it’s Major General Ye who really leads his troops well.”
This was the first time that Tang Shengzhi praised Ye Qingshan in front of everyone.
This is what he means.
Although in his heart, he didn't like Ye Qingshan, because Ye Qingshan brought him a lot of trouble.
Especially if they acted on their own, even if they won a battle, Tang Shengzhi would not like a subordinate like Ye Qingshan.
But he couldn't help it, he thought Ye Qingshan was dead.
The people have died for their country and have achieved such brilliant results. There is no point in pursuing their faults.
Besides, Tang Shengzhi has also set his sights on the troops left behind by Ye Qingshan.
Praise what should be praised!
"Everyone, let us express our condolences for the martyrdom of Major General Ye."
After mourning, Tang Shengzhi continued: "I have decided to reorganize these heroic troops left by Ye Qingshan.
It would be best to incorporate them into our existing main forces.
Let them take the lead.”
After Tang Shengzhi finished speaking, several of his close associates also agreed.
Xiao Shanling sneered.
He understood what Tang Shengzhi meant. He was targeting Ye Qingshan's elite subordinates.
Prepare to absorb them into your own troops.
After all, no one doesn't want such capable officers and soldiers.
Xiao Shanling also knew that he couldn't stop it, he just felt sad for Ye Qingshan.
It's true that people leave and the tea gets cold!
The meeting ended quickly, and all the troops under Ye Qingshan who retreated were disbanded and divided among the various national army units in Jinling City.
The order will come soon.
At this time, near the Taiping Gate in Jinling City, the remnants of the 7th Military Police Regiment led by Zhou Pingkou had retreated to their base near the Taiping Gate.
“No, Old Ye will definitely not die.
Black Bear, where is Commander Ye?
Haven't you been following Commander Ye all along?"
Zhou Pingkou grabbed Black Bear's collar and questioned loudly.
The black bear just remained silent.
Last night, he was sent by Ye Qingshan to lead a commando team to carry out an offensive mission.
Therefore, the young martial artist was arranged to follow Ye Qingshan.
Now, Xiao Wusheng and Ye Qingshan have not returned.
"Damn it, no.
I don't believe that Commander Ye is dead. Everyone gather together.
Follow me back and look for Commander Ye."
Zhou Pingkou roared.
"Captain, calm down."
Zheng Quezi came over and comforted Zhou Pingkou.
“Brother Zheng, how can I stay calm?
Even if Commander Ye is really dead, he cannot fall into the hands of the Japanese."
"gather!"
Zhou Pingkou insisted on his own way, and soon hundreds of veterans brought down from Phoenix Ridge by Zhou Pingkou gathered together.
These veterans all survived the brutal battle yesterday.
At this time, they were ragged and their formation was loose, just like a group of beggars.
However, the large number of defeated soldiers gathered around Taiping Gate looked at this group of old soldiers who looked like beggars with admiration in their eyes.
No one dared to doubt the fighting effectiveness of these veterans who looked like beggars.
"Captain Zhou, I am a company lieutenant of the 41st Division, and I would like to apply to join your team.
I'll go with you to find Commander Ye.
I have always admired Commander Ye.
Soon, a deputy company commander stepped out from the defeated troops and said to Zhou Pingkou.
"Okay, you will be incorporated into our regiment."
Zhou Pingkou looked at the deputy company commander in front of him and responded directly.
Originally, Ye Qingshan had obtained the authority to recruit these veterans from Deputy Commander Xiao.
If people knew what Zhou Pingkou did, he would not be afraid of taking responsibility.
Besides, after Zhou Pingkou learned of Ye Qingshan’s death, he no longer cared about these things.
What punishment, what dismissal, screw him.