Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1357, big gift

"Baga!"

"hateful!"

Hasegawa Kiyoshi was anxious to get angry.

A small Jiangyin Fortress is so difficult to conquer.

Not only were so many planes lost. So many battleships were lost.

What a disgrace.

All of them were used to make wedding clothes for Army Red Deer.

Those who benefited were Army Red Deer. It was the Navy itself that suffered losses.

I guess Army Red Deer is secretly laughing.

It just so happened that the order from the base camp was in favor of the Army Red Deer.

The base camp asked the navy to assist the army in wali and capture the Jiangyin Fortress. In order to coerce Jinling.

result…

The task is not completed.

The losses were heavy.

"Report! Urgent call from Combined Fleet Headquarters!"

The communications officer arrives.

Hasegawa Kiyoshi's heart sank involuntarily.

It's over...

To be held accountable.

The loss is so great. Someone has to be responsible.

Although not to the point of committing seppuku. However, transfer to the reserves is possible.

have no choice…

Frustrated…

"Give it to me."

"yes!"

The staff officer presented the telegram.

Kiyoshi Hasegawa finished reading the film in a depressed mood.

Huh?

It’s actually…

incredible.

Watch it again.

Watch again and again.

Discovery is not a punishment for yourself.

Instead, the Third Fleet is required to prepare to participate in the upcoming combined fleet exercises.

exercise?

Now?

It seems it’s not time to practice yet…

The Combined Fleet holds exercises every spring. The imaginary enemy is the beautiful country.

It's the end of the year. December. Still far away...

Oh, get ready…

I didn’t say I would join immediately.

It’s about getting you ready. Prepare in advance.

suddenly see the light.

Understand the meaning behind the telegram.

Went to practice.

Don't attack Jiangyin Fortress.

Don't let the losses get bigger in a moment.

Army Red Deer can do whatever they want. Ignore.

sorry.

It’s not that our navy is uncooperative.

It's time for us to go to the drill. There is no excess power at the moment.

Collect the telegram.

Waved his hand. Let others go.

"chief of staff."

"Your Mightiness…"

"Did the steel distribution talks break down again?"

"Yes."

“How much does Army Red Deer ask for?”

"On the surface, the original ratio is maintained. But Manchuria secretly exports iron ore to the Army's Wulu."

"Damn Mantetsu. They are in cahoots with the Army Red Deer."

"Your Excellency Nagano Shushen once mentioned it at the imperial meeting. But Army Red Deer denied it."

"Then let them die! Why should we help them provide air cover? It has caused us such huge losses..."

Hasegawa Kiyoshi cursed fiercely.

I completely forgot that in the beginning, it seemed that the Navy asked for help first.

It was the Marine Corps stationed in Hongkou that was about to be wiped out, so the Navy had to ask the Army to send troops.

But...

Before was before. This is now.

The danger is over. The Navy refused to admit it.

Anyway, the Navy has arranged for ships to send the Army Red Deer ashore from Hangzhou Bay.

So many more aircraft were dispatched to bomb the Songhu battlefield, Jiangyin Fortress, Jinling and other places. The previous assistance has been returned long ago.

It can be said that now, the Navy no longer owes the Army any favors.

Even the Army Red Deer had to pay a huge fee. Compensate naval losses. We can't just let it go in vain.

How to compensate?

Of course, steel is used to compensate.

How much tonnage of warships the navy has lost can be replaced with ten times the steel.

There was also the loss of the aircraft. There was also the loss of the pilot. That all needs to be calculated step by step. Steel distribution, Army Red Deer must give way.

"chief of staff."

"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."

"Inform the troops and prepare for the drill."

"Tie!"

"Head east."

"Tie!"

…

"Ah sneeze!"

"Ah sneeze!"

Zhang Yong started sneezing again.

Tilted head. frown. I don't know who is cursing me behind my back.

They are all **** Japanese 150 heavy artillery pieces.

The smoke is very choking.

Its bombardment isn't very violent either.

Just a few shots from time to time. On and off. Terribly irritated.

You don't know when it's coming. Therefore, no one dares to relax their vigilance. The spirit has been tense. It was so physically and mentally exhausting.

Fortunately it's a fortress. There were plenty of bomb shelters. Most of the time spent in the bomb shelter.

If not necessary. Generally don't go out.

Just arrange a few lookout posts.

What?

Fight back?

sorry. No ability.

As for the 103rd Division of the Guizhou Army, it would be good if it could hold the fortress.

Relying on the relatively good defense of the fortress, we can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai. Otherwise, they would have been dispersed by the Japanese invaders long ago.

Suddenly something happened that I was curious about.

"Lao Du."

"What's up?"

"Have you heard how many independent field heavy artillery regiments the Japanese invaders have?"

"Are you talking about the 150mm howitzer?"

"right."

"I have at least five pieces of information. Most of them used to be in the Kwantung Army, but now they may have been transferred to the Songhu battlefield."

"Five..."

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

In Jiangyin Fortress, there may be only one independent field heavy artillery regiment.

The other four may be in the direction of Jinling.

That was really killing me.

Even without air cover, these 150mm howitzers can completely flatten the national army's defense line.

"Not all of them were transferred. Two came." Cheng Zhigao interjected.

"Are you sure?" Zhang Yong was confused.

"That's what I understand. There may not be a full wing on our front."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

"In front of us, the Japanese invaders may only have twelve 150mm howitzers. Or eighteen."

"Perhaps the others went to Jinling?"

"right."

"oh."

Zhang Yong understood.

The purpose of the Japanese invaders was to hold them back.

In other words, Jiangyin Fortress is temporarily trapped. Let it have no way to exert influence on Jinling.

OK.

Then don't worry.

Sleep peacefully.

There is nothing to do except sleep.

No matter how fierce the battle is over at Jinling, it has nothing to do with me.

Don't forget it. He is a "national traitor".

The kind that everyone gets and kills.

If he goes back to Jinling now, he will definitely be thrown rotten eggs by the people who don’t know the truth...

sleep!

…

"boom…"

"boom…"

Intermittent gunfire.

Slowly I got used to it. Consider it a lullaby.

Sleep until the next day.

stand up.

Get ready to work.

Japanese planes may come again.

result…

Didn't come.

One day passed, but the Japanese plane did not arrive.

OK.

Since he doesn't come, I will continue to sleep. Recuperate by the way.

then…

The next day, the Japanese plane did not arrive.

On the third day, I didn’t come...

Day four…

The fifth day…

Something feels wrong.

What's going on? Where did the Japanese planes go?

Not coming to bomb Jiangyin Fortress? Not bombing Jinling? What is this? Is it a strike?

get up.

Yawning. Come to the headquarters.

Du Songyue and Cheng Zhigao were also drowsy. I feel so bored.

The Japanese planes came to bomb us, so nervous and dangerous. Don't want it to come. However, it never comes, and it seems that I can’t get out of my mind...

"Commissioner."

"Is there any news about Jinling?"

"No. All phone lines between us and Jinling have been cut off. It cannot be repaired."

"Where's the radio station?"

"No. No one sent us a message. It seems they forgot about us."

"Then did you take the initiative to send an inquiry?"

"Yes. But there was no reply. We sent reports to the headquarters and the Jinling Garrison Headquarters, but there was no reply."

"Has Jinling fallen?"

"What?"

Du Songyue and Cheng Zhigao couldn't sit still.

Zhang Yong's words made them nervous and anxious. I am afraid that speculation will become reality.

If Jinling really falls...

if…

What about Jiangyin Fortress?

give up?

Evacuate north?

"Didi!"

"Didi!"

Suddenly, the sound of reporting came from next door. Du Songyue stood up. Check next door.

After a while, he stood at the door and shouted: "This is from the headquarters."

Cheng Zhigao's eyes fell on Zhang Yong.

Headquarters?

Looking for Zhang Yong?

It must be looking for him.

Except for Zhang Yong, no one else can get into the eyes of the headquarters.

It is estimated that something big happened in Jinling.

Zhang Yong:? ? ?

Headquarters?

Lao Jiang?

Looking for yourself?

Want to go back to Jinling by yourself?

hehe.

No reply.

If you tell me to get out, I will get out. If you ask me to go back, I will go back. Wouldn’t it be very shameful?

snort!

After a while, Du Songyue came back.

"Commissioner, this is a general order from the headquarters. Retreat is prohibited."

"What?"

"The general command issued a general order to all troops, prohibiting retreat. Jinling must be defended."

"show me."

Zhang Yong took the telegram.

Indeed, it was a general order from the headquarters.

Because it was a general order, Jiangyin Fortress also received it.

The tone was very harsh.

It is forbidden to abandon the position.

Violators will be severely punished without credit.

OK. Since there are still telegrams sent out, it means that the situation is not hopelessly bad.

"Didi!"

"Didi!"

Another telegram arrived.

Du Songyue turned around to check for himself.

After a while, he came back with a telegram, "Telegram from Chief Tang."

"What's the content?"

"All ships on the river are required to sail to the north bank immediately. They are not allowed to stay on the south bank. No one is allowed to retreat. They must live and die with Jinling."

"Ship? Drive them all to the north shore?"

"right."

"Give me."

Zhang Yong reached out and took the telegram.

Is there such an order? Drive the boat away too?

no…

burn one's boats?

put all one's eggs in one basket?

Probably...

but!

Burning the cauldron and sinking the boat, killing oneself in Wujiang River, is actually just a piece of paper.

Once it's done, it's time to burn the boat.

Maybe, Wujiang will commit suicide.

silence.

Don't express an opinion.

He is now a "national thief". Everyone gets it and kills it.

Well, you have to be aware of who you are at all times.

yawn.

Still went to bed.

Nothing to do anyway.

In fact, Jiangyin Fortress is a place suitable for retirement...

"boom…"

"boom…"

Although there were intermittent shellings, they had no major impact. Just get used to it.

The heavy artillery of the Japanese invaders had been bombing intermittently for several days, and they seemed to be numb. The time between each bombing is getting longer and longer.

Sometimes, it took almost half an hour to fire one shell. It feels quite fussy.

If it were Zhang Yong, he would definitely fight continuously...

So one day…

Another day…

another day

And again and again…

get up.

yawn.

The more I sleep, the sleepier I feel.

Really. Boring.

Looking for something to do...

Then I thought about it and decided to forget it.

He is a "national thief" and everyone will find him and punish him. What are you doing with all that effort?

Do more and make more mistakes. Not doing well. Awakening words.

A staff officer came running.

"Report!"

"What's up?"

"Sir Commissioner, the 67th Army has an urgent call."

"read."

"Purple Mountain was lost..."

"oh."

Zhang Yong was indifferent.

Then the eyebrows rise.

Huh?

What's the content?

Take the telegram. It was found that it was sent by the 67th Army.

Purple Mountain was lost.

Just five words. No signature.

frown.

Then he shook his head again.

fine. When the sky falls, a tall person will hold it up.

There are so many big guys in Jinling, why should I be anxious? You are a "national thief", when will it be your turn to speak out?

"knew."

Put the telegram away. Indifferent.

Even if there are occasional waves in my heart. He was quickly soothed by himself.

National traitors have no right to care about national affairs.

Taking good care of Jiangyin Fortress is enough.

"Commissioner."

Du Songyue came in a hurry.

Zhang Yong was busy minding his own business. He said he was not interested in telegraphs.

"Commissioner, Jinling is finished..."

"oh."

"Purple Mountain is lost, the gate of Jinling is wide open..."

"oh."

Zhang Yong was weak.

Excuse me. I'm hurt. I hold a grudge.

Since you call me a traitor to the country, I will have to worry about you for ten or eight years. Don't come begging me.

"Commissioner..."

Du Songyue took back the words that came to his lips.

It was obvious that the Commissioner was not in a good mood.

Think about it too.

Who can bear being called a "national traitor"?

Yesterday he was awarded the Medal of National Guangguang, and today he was called a traitor to the country. The contrast is too great.

The Commissioner is young, has a temper, and naturally holds grudges.

"Lao Jia!"

"Lao Jia!"

Zhang Yong shouted outside.

Lao Jia is a cook. Very good at cooking.

From Yangzhou. The cooking skills are very suitable to Zhang Yong's taste.

"Coming!"

Lao Jia appeared at the door.

Chubby, but not like Maitreya Buddha.

Just plain fat.

Qu Ying dug it. Specially cooks for Zhang Yong.

The second young lady of the Qu family was very concerned about Zhang Yong's food and hired a cook to come over.

Later, when the situation was dangerous, Zhang Yong sent Qu Ying away and left the cook behind.

"Commissioner, what do you want to eat today?"

"Be a fish!"

"Okay. I'll go get ready now."

"I'll catch the fish myself."

"Alright."

Lao Jia laughed.

Zhang Yong then went out. Come to the riverside. Get ready to catch fish.

As a national thief, eating a few fish is not too much. I caught it myself. A gift from nature. A gift from God...

Take off your clothes. All stripped off.

"Plop!"

A sudden plunge into the water.

Close your eyes. After a little adaptation, I opened my eyes in the river.

Suddenly something was wrong.

Huh? There seems to be a change in the empty finger map?

Within the one-hour flight circle, several different signs appeared.

There are artillery…

There are tanks…

Huh?

What's this?

Check subconsciously.

Great joy…

"Crash!"

"Crash!"

Instantly jumped out of the river.

That's a ground target!

The ground target displayed in the air finger!

The aircraft is in the air and can attack ground targets!

Oops!

Just say that the empty finger is upgraded, why is there no response?

It turns out that the upgrade was completed just now!

Give yourself a big gift!

It’s really a great gift!

because…

Outside Jiangyin Fortress, the Japanese artillery positions are clearly visible!

75mm artillery position!

105mm artillery position!

150mm artillery position!

Tank station!

The same is true around Jinling!

The same is true around the Songhu battlefield.

As long as it is an artillery piece above 75 mm, it can be displayed.

And tanks!

For those with diameters less than 75 mm, there is no need.

Using aircraft to attack small-caliber artillery is overkill. At least it has to start with a 75mm artillery position.

The best target is, of course, the 150mm howitzer position. Then there's 105mm.

Well, here's the problem, he doesn't have a plane now.

Although I know where the Japanese artillery positions are.

but…

Tangled.

Suddenly his eyes lit up.

I don't have a plane though. But there were Italian guns.

The 100th Army shipped to Jinling and could not take away the 75mm field gun. All remained at the fort.

If done properly, it seems possible to use a 75mm field gun to sneak attack the Japanese heavy artillery positions?

right!

Sneak attack!

Hit and run!

Oops!

Suddenly I couldn't calm down anymore.

I don’t want to eat fish anymore. And eat some wool!

Get out quickly!

Destroy the Japanese heavy artillery positions!

[To be continued]

(End of chapter)