One man's resistance against Japan, I mobilized a million people to aid Shanghai.

Nanxiang, the headquarters of the Ninth Army Group.

"Hey, hey, hey!! This is headquarters? What?? Wolpu has fallen??"

Upon hearing this bad news, Zhang Zhizhong slammed down the phone.

Yuepu was an important stronghold in the Songhu region. If it were lost, the Japanese fleet could rush into the Yangtze River with impunity and bomb all the cities along the Yangtze River.

The situation was deteriorating. Although the Ninth Army was working hard to build defensive fortifications, the Japanese were advancing too fast and were about to reach Jiangwan and Zhabei.

Even if the fortifications are repaired by then, it will probably be impossible to hold them.

With its left and right flanks suffering successive defeats, the Ninth Army Group was left to fend for itself. If it weren't for the 108th Division holding the line at Gujia Town, the situation in Shanghai would have been a complete collapse by now.

Just as Zhang Zhizhong was feeling extremely agitated, a telegram arrived from the 108th Division.

"Absolutely true! The telegram is here! Deputy Division Commander Zhuge said that they annihilated the enemy forces defending Luodian, but suffered heavy casualties themselves, and judged that the Japanese would definitely launch a fierce counterattack!"

"He has decided to lead his troops to defend Luodian to the death, drawing the main force of the Japanese army and buying time for our army to make overall adjustments... This... this is almost a farewell telegram, Commander-in-Chief!"

Zhang Zhizhong snatched the telegram and quickly scanned it, his fingers trembling slightly from the force.

After reading it, he remained silent for a long time, his eyes already moist.

"Eight thousand detachments... holding out for reinforcements..."

He pondered these words repeatedly, each one weighing as heavily as a thousand pounds.

He seemed to see, behind this telegram, countless passionate men fighting bravely on the battlefield of Luodian, risking their lives.

"The 108th Division... truly the soul of the nation!"

"Zhu Yong, what kind of unit did you train?!"

"Zhuge Yong... another true hero of unwavering integrity!"

He suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and roared:

"Immediately spread this message throughout the entire army!"

"A telegram to Zhuge Yong: Your telegram has been received. Your heroic act has shaken the world, and your loyalty and courage have moved heaven and earth! The entire army is deeply moved by your sacrifice! I urge you to hold the city and hold off the Japanese invaders! I have ordered all units to intensify their deployments and do everything in our power to find reinforcements! The Ninth Army stands with your troops!"

"yes!"

......

at the same time.

Jiading, the headquarters of the 15th Group Army.

When Chen Cheng received the telegram forwarded by Zhang Zhizhong, he was anxious about the stalemate in the battle at the front.

When he heard the news that "the 108th Division had launched a surprise attack and recaptured Luodian," he was so shocked that he almost dropped his teacup.

He strode to the map, pointed heavily at Luodian, and then drew a line towards the Japanese 3rd Division that was fiercely attacking Jiading.

"Luo Dian...Luo Dian...Zhuge Yong, you actually...you actually did it!"

"This decisive move, striking at the heart of the enemy's weakness, truly hit them where it hurts!"

"Fujita Susumu's supply lines have been cut off! His ammunition resupply and the evacuation of wounded soldiers have all become problems!"

"Next, the Third Division will be at its weakest!!"

Chen Cheng's breathing became rapid.

The chief of staff said anxiously from the side, "Commander-in-Chief, this is a golden opportunity!"

"With the loss of Luodian, the morale of the Japanese 3rd Division will inevitably waver! They will definitely return to rescue it, and at that time our army can completely pursue and annihilate the entire 3rd Division at Luodian."

Chen Cheng's eyes gleamed, the previous gloom vanished, replaced by an excitement of seizing a battle opportunity.

"That's right! An opportunity! This is our chance to turn the tide on the left wing!"

"Send a telegram to all armies and divisions at the front! Report the heroic feat of the 108th Division in recapturing Luodian!"

"Tell the soldiers that the Japanese 3rd Division is trapped! The time for our counterattack has come!"

"Order all units to seize the opportunity presented by the Japanese army's wavering morale, organize a powerful counterattack, spare no effort, and entangle the 3rd Division. We must not allow him to easily return to Shiluodian!"

"Reply to Zhang Wenbai and Zhuge Yong: The recapture of Luodian is a monumental achievement! Our troops will exert all their strength to pursue Fujita Susumu's main force. I hope your troops will hold firm and await reinforcements. With our combined forces, we will bury this elite Japanese division between Luodian and Jiading!"

At this moment, Chen Cheng was already imagining the scene of encircling and annihilating the Third Division.

......

Nanjing, the official residence of the Chairman.

Chiang Kai-shek was also awakened by the urgent battle report sent in the middle of the night.

"Is the news true?!"

"Indeed! Both the Ninth and Fifteenth Army Groups have been confirmed!"

Chiang Kai-shek's face flushed instantly. He strode to the huge map of the Battle of Shanghai and stared intently at Luodian.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, his excitement evident in his words.

"Who is this Zhuge Yong? He has such courage! The 108th Division is truly a pillar of the Party and the nation!"

"This man is the deputy commander of the 108th Division. He is brave in battle and has won one victory after another. He not only recaptured Luodian, but also annihilated the Japanese 9th Mixed Brigade before that."

Chiang Kai-shek's eyes lit up instantly; this was truly a formidable general.

"A telegram of commendation is issued to the 108th Division!"

"Promote Zhuge Yong to the rank of Major General! Encourage his troops to hold Luodian and achieve even greater victories!"

"A strict order is issued to Chen Cheng and Zhang Zhizhong to seize the opportunity and inflict heavy damage on the enemy!"

Chiang Kai-shek believed that Luodian was the key to breaking the deadlock in the entire war. Recapturing Luodian would create an opportunity for the 15th Army Group to take advantage of the Japanese army's panic and annihilate the Japanese 3rd Division.

Chiang Kai-shek hoped that Zhuge Yong could hold Luodian until the 15th Army Group annihilated the Japanese 3rd Division.

However, how could the Japanese possibly sit idly by and watch the entire Third Division be wiped out?

In order to retake Luodian, the Japanese 13th Division has launched its most intense attack on Luodian.