Falling the Star (2)
Gang Shan Ming was very satisfied with the current situation, ordered heavy artillery to bombard Zhangguadian, and continuously sent additional planes to bomb, after dozens of rounds of attacks, the 74th Division with heavy casualties was no longer able to fight, and the remaining more than 100 soldiers were struggling to resist! The Japanese pounced again, the last guard battalion desperately guarded, the only five remaining machine guns fired at the Japanese army, Zhang Zizhong put a chain on the machine gun on the side, a mortar flew in, the machine gun was dumb, the machine gunner was seriously injured, and Zhang Zizhong was also overturned to the ground! "Commander! We don't plan to leave alive, we are determined to defend our land with our deaths! "A company commander dragged his broken legs, carrying a bag of *, and more than a hundred seriously wounded people behind him, some holding *, some holding *, some holding a bayonet, rolled down from the position and rolled into the Japanese attack group!" Boom Boom! "After dozens of explosions, nearly 200 devils and Japanese soldiers perished!" Kill! "The follow-up Japanese troops have already rushed up with a howl!
"Brothers, wait a moment, Zhang Zizhong will be here later!" Zhang Zizhong picked up the machine gun, took the last few soldiers, and rushed into the Japanese charging group with a gun and a knife, "Da da da!" "Zhang Zizhong fired the machine gun at the Japanese army, more than a dozen Japanese soldiers were shot and fell to the ground, and the surrounding soldiers were also trying their best to slash and kill the Japanese soldiers they could see, Zhang Zizhong and his last loyal warriors, after killing dozens of devils, a Japanese machine gunner aimed the machine gun at Zhang Zizhong." Da-da-da-da! More than a dozen bullets hit Zhang Zizhong, and Zhang Zizhong stood as straight as ever, until a shell exploded next to him, and then he fell to the ground with a bang! The surrounding Japanese troops slowly leaned up, and after several provocations with bayonets, Zhang Zizhong's death was confirmed! "Banzai!" The Japanese squad leader waved * and roared, and the Japanese soldiers began to cheer!
"Division commander, I suggest that Zhang Zizhong's body be hung on the front line of the Chinese army, so that they can see the fate of the confrontation with the imperial army!" A divisional staff officer said. "Smack!" A heavy slap knocked him down in the face. "Yaga! Although Zhang Zizhong is a member of Zhina, as a general, he took the lead and fought bravely until the soldiers were broken and died, and he would rather die than surrender! Although he is our enemy, he is a good soldier, a hero, and a true warrior! Deserves our respect! Gangshan Ming roared angrily. Hayi! The staff officer said immediately. I'm going to see the heroes! Tell the troops, collect the flag and stand solemnly, and salute the warriors! "Gang Shan Ming took his staff team and walked to the battlefield where the battle was most fierce in Zhangguadian. Along the way, Gangshan Ming found that in addition to many fragmented Chinese army, there were not a small number of Japanese soldiers' remains, Gang Shan Ming was surprised to find that in this battle, the Japanese army's losses were almost as much as the Chinese army, which is rare, which shows the fierceness of the battle, but also shows the loyalty and courage of Zhang Zizhong's soldiers. Gang Shan Ming walked in front of Zhang Zizhong's body, was silent for a while, and said, "The general is loyal and brave, and he fought hard to the death, although we are enemies, but please accept my respect for you!" After Gang Shan Ming finished speaking, he bowed deeply, and the thousands of Japanese soldiers behind Gang Shan Ming put away their military flags, all stood solemnly, and bowed deeply with Gang Shan Ming!
"Find a coffin, give General Zhang plastic surgery, and bury him!" After Gang Shan Ming finished speaking, he turned around and walked back. Looking at the corpses along the way, Gangshan Ming asked, "How about the casualties of the enemy in this battle?" "Our army suffered more than 1,200 casualties, and the 74th Division of the besieged Zhina Army was all wiped out!" The staff officer said. "How many captives have been captured?" Gangshan Ming asked. "This, this, no!" The staff officer said. "None? Yaga! Gangshan Ming scolded, but quickly understood, looking at the corpses of the national army all over the ground, Gangshan Ming said, "These soldiers were all killed in battle with their own generals, and in the battle with the Chinese army, no prisoners were captured, this is the first time." There is a saying in China that strong generals have no weak soldiers, and these soldiers are also loyal and brave soldiers, all of whom are gathered and buried! "Hayi!" The staff officer said immediately. "Inform the Nationalist Government of the news of General Zhang Zizhong's death, and say that we have buried him in accordance with the rites of a soldier!" Gangshan Ming said. "Hayi!" Late that night, the Japanese army's radio station in Hankou interrupted its normal broadcasting, inserted the news of Zhang Zizhong's death, and said: "The officers and men of the 39th Division of our Imperial Army have offered the most pious and reverent silent prayer to the peerless brave generals who died in heroic battles on the desolate battlefield, and solemnly buried the remains in coffins!" According to the order of Gangshan Ming, the Japanese army showed great respect for General Zhang Zizhong, and the body was carefully washed with military medical alcohol, and the wound was bandaged, solemnly decorated and put into the coffin that was prepared.
"What? Zhang Zizhong was killed? "Liu Hai was looking at the map, thinking of using his own artillery fire to carry out a surprise attack on the third division, and at this time, the ghost cannon ran over and whispered to Liu Hai!" Brigade! That's the case, Commander Zhang was besieged by Zhang Guadian, and finally outnumbered and martyred! Ghost Cannon said. Give the order to fire! Carry out a comprehensive bombardment of the 3rd Division and see off General Zhang Zizhong! Bangs said through gritted teeth. When General Zhang Zizhong fought the Battle of Songhu, he admired the spirit of decisive battle, life and death, and the supremacy of the country, but he didn't expect that a small Zhang Gua shop took away the general's heroic soul! "Boom, boom!" Liu Hai's heavy artillery brigade had all the artillery that could still fire, and with Liu Hai's heartache and the anger of the soldiers, smashed thousands of shells into the head of the third division! "Where is General Zhang's body?" Bangs asked. "According to the Japanese news, it seems to be on a hill east of Zhangguadian!" Wu Fatzi said. "I'm going to get the general's body back!" Bangs said.
"No matter what the cost, you must snatch back the corpse that has been exhausted!" When Chiang Kai-shek heard the news of Zhang Zizhong's martyrdom, the first thing he said. The order was conveyed layer by layer to Li Zongren, the commander of the Fifth Theater of Operations. "Tell Feng Zhi'an to send a strong force to attack Zhang Guadian at night and snatch General Zhang's body back!" Li Zongren ordered. "I'll go!" After hearing the order, Liu Xiaoshan jumped up and said. "The final order has not yet been decided, who is going to listen to the chief's department!" Feng Zhi'an, commander of the 77th Army, said. "General Zhang sacrificed his life for the country, how can he bury the body of the enemy, my Liu Xiaoshan's artillery brigade directly under the battalion is well-equipped and well-trained, it is the most suitable to take on this great task, I hope the army commander can fully consider it!" Liu Xiaoshan said. "Yes, army commander, Liu Xiaoshan's battalion can indeed complete this mission!" Bangs said next to him. "Our unit has a total of 1,172 soldiers, 110 mortar grenadiers, 97 light machine guns, more than 660 guns, and more than 350 medium and formal rifles. Dare to ask what other unit in our department can have a battalion like ours! Liu Xiaoshan said. Liu Xiaoshan's words shocked Feng Zhi'an, he didn't expect Liu Xiaoshan's troop equipment to be so terrifying! "Alright! Battalion Commander Liu, since this is the case, then please go and snatch General Zhang's body back! Feng Zhi'an said. Please rest assured, I will complete the mission! Liu Xiaoshan said.
It was day and night, Liu Xiaoshan took his battalion, took advantage of the night, passed through the Japanese defense line, and arrived near Zhangguadian, after capturing a puppet army for interrogation, Liu Xiaoshan obtained the specific location of Zhang Zizhong's body. After killing the puppet army, Liu Xiaoshan led his troops to rush to Zhangguadian. At this time, the large Japanese army has withdrawn, and only one puppet army mixed brigade is stationed! Liu Xiaoshan rushed to Zhangguadian with his troops, the puppet army mixed brigade itself is just a group of wine bags and rice bags, specifically a group of moths that consume the resources of the Japanese army, in the face of strong firepower, well-trained elite of the national army, it is not vulnerable at all, more than half of the casualties were beaten by Liu Xiaoshan within an hour, desperately calling for reinforcements from the imperial army! When the puppet army's telegram for help was placed in front of Gangshan Ming, Gangshan Ming thought for a moment and said, "Let them fight to the death!" If anyone is alive, they will be put to death! "Division commander, in this case, the other party will slip away and lose the fighter in vain!" The staff officer said. "Our army has just passed the battle, and now it is a night battle, the terrain is not familiar, the soldiers are tired, the other party dares to come to rob the corpse must be the elite, if we force the attack, we will inevitably suffer, it is better to let the warrior's soul return to its camp, without losing our bushido's reverence for the warrior!" Gangshan Ming said. Liu Xiaoshan looked at the body of Zhang Zizhong, who had just been dug up, and after saluting, he ordered the troops to retreat! On the way to retreat, the Japanese troops did not attack and intercept along the way, and Liu Xiaoshan successfully snatched Zhang Zizhong's body back.
After General Zhang's bones were brought back to the rear, upon examination, Zhang Zizhong had eight wounds, including two from a cannonball, one from a bayonet, and 15 from a gunshot. Subsequently, the general's body was transported to Chongqing, the wartime capital at that time, for burial, and when passing through Yichang, 100,000 soldiers and civilians sent the coffin to the riverbank. When the coffin was transported to the Chaotianmen Wharf in Chongqing, Chiang Kai-shek, Feng Yuxiang and other government and military dignitaries wore black veils on their arms, stood solemnly on the wharf to welcome the spirit, and boarded the ship to circle the coffin to mourn. Chiang Kai-shek "mourned the coffin" on the ship, which moved everyone present. Chiang Kai-shek personally helped the coffin to carry it, and then climbed the stairs to escort the coffin through the whole city of Chongqing. The National Government issued a state funeral order and issued a certificate of honor and condolences to the "Rong Zi No. 1". The tablet of Zhang Zizhong was enshrined in the Martyrs' Shrine and tied for the first place. Chiang Kai-shek, military and political dignitaries, and people from all walks of life held a grand and solemn memorial ceremony for Zhang Zizhong at Chuqimen. The atmosphere* is full of mourning. Chiang Kai-shek personally officiated at the ceremony, and at the same time, in the name of the chairman of the Military Commission, sent a telegram to the whole army, commending Zhang Zizhong's lifelong achievements. Subsequently, the Nationalist Government held a burial ceremony for Zhang Zizhong in Yutai Mountain, Beibei, Chongqing. Chiang Kai-shek's inscription "Xun Lie Changzhao", Li Zongren's inscription "Heroic Style", and Feng Yuxiang's inscription "Xun Chen is immortal".
General Zhang Zizhong, as the highest military rank killed on the battlefield in China, took the lead, fought bravely, and would rather die than give in, which is a model for Chinese soldiers!
General Zhang's name lives on forever and is immortal!