ATPnovel Chapter 164 Tang Enbo's Plea for Help: Jiang He, My Little Tang!
Chapter 164 Tang Enbo's Plea for Help: Jiang He, My Little Tang!
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Despite how disgusting Tang Enbo was, Li Jianghe had no intention of letting even a single Japanese soldier go; he would kill as many as he could.
"Tang Enbo could not hold on any longer, and the last line of defense in the west of Teng County was also on the verge of collapse."
Once this place falls, the Japanese can at least tear open a gap five kilometers wide.
Lin Yongzhi pointed to the map and said.
He had been eagerly anticipating this moment for a long time, especially after seeing the Nationalist troops of the 20th Army Group unable to withstand the fierce attack of the 20th Division.
Wang Dayong also said:
"Old Yang, hurry up and send a telegram to the detachment commander to ask. We can't possibly believe those bastards from the 20th and 10th Divisions have escaped, can we?"
Yang Ruifu pushed up his glasses and said, "What's the rush? We've already sent a telegram, and we haven't received a reply yet."
As the three were speaking, the communications soldier stood up and said:
"Report, orders from command."
"read."
Yang Ruifu turned around and said.
Lin Yongzhi craned his neck and leaned over to take a look.
"The detachment commander ordered that the troops may advance to the gaps in the battle line and fill the gaps at any time."
There are two optimal times to take action.
First, when Tang Enbo could no longer hold out and asked our army for help.
Secondly, Tang Enbo did not call for help, but the Japanese army had already breached the defenses and was attempting to escape.
After hearing the order, the three of them felt more confident.
The first so-called opportunity was not actually that important; it was mainly to slap Commander Tang in the face, and even to slap Jiang in the face.
The key point is the second point, which is a safety net; we can't actually let the main force of the Japanese army out.
The three men received their orders and acted decisively, with the artillery battalion also joining the operation.
Inside the 20th Army Group headquarters, Wan Jianfan's expression grew increasingly grim, and the bloodshot in his eyes continued to increase.
"We can't hold on any longer. We can't hold our ground in Yunan Village."
He handed over the telegram.
Tang Enbo was getting restless and was pacing back and forth in the command post.
"Where are the reinforcements? Weren't two regiments already dispatched to provide support?"
Wan Jianfan said in a desperate voice:
"It's impossible to get through. The Japanese artillery fire is too intense, and they've blocked several support routes."
This is an absolute disparity in artillery firepower, and the support troops must be prepared to suffer heavy casualties before even reaching the front lines.
"Are there any other troops that can support Nanyu Village? What about the cavalry? Can they get through?"
At this point, Tang Enbo was somewhat at a loss, because he knew very well what the consequences would be if Nanyu Village fell.
Wan Jianfan took a deep breath and said:
"Commander, what good will the cavalry do? Are we going to send them to hack and slash at Japanese tanks with their sabers?"
At this moment, the force launching a fierce attack on Nanyu Village consisted of two Japanese tank companies and an infantry battalion.
How could a single cavalry unit possibly stop them?
Just as Tang Enbo sat helplessly in his chair, unsure of what to do, Wan Jianfan said:
"Commander, there's only one option left: request support from the Third Detachment."
"The Third Detachment? Li Jianghe?"
Tang Enbo was taken aback, but then realized that this was indeed the only way.
However, recalling everything that had happened before, Tang Enbo didn't think that Li Jianghe would have any good impression of him.
Will Li Jianghe agree?
Tang Enbo asked somewhat uncertainly.
Wan Jianfan then said:
"Captain Li is wholeheartedly devoted to the country. He probably won't hold onto those disagreements with you, Commander-in-Chief."
Besides, you'll be relaying the message through Commander Li. He might not be willing to help you, but he'll likely give you face because of Commander Li's influence.
These words gave Tang Enbo a little more confidence.
In the Fifth War Zone headquarters, Commander Li seemed unsurprised as he looked at the telegram sent by Tang Enbo.
"Sure enough, this Tang Enbo is all talk and no action. He thinks that his single unit can hold off the 20th Division's fierce attack."
Now it seems the Chairman personally set the stage for him, but he himself botched it, and now Li Jianghe, who was treated as a supporting actor, is needed to clean up the mess.
Commander Bai couldn't help but tease.
From a personal perspective, Commander Li was more than happy to embarrass Tang Enbo this time.
However, as the commander-in-chief of the war zone, he also knew that this was a battlefield, a battlefield for resisting Japan and saving the country, not a time to dwell on personal grievances.
"Send a telegram to Jiang He; he's not petty, he should understand."
Commander Li looked at the map and said.
Commander Bai then said:
"Commander-in-Chief, this order can be sent to Li Jianghe, but I think you must also send a telegram to the Chairman to speak out on Li Jianghe's behalf."
In fact, Commander Bai knew very well that he wouldn't dare to take credit for Tang Enbo's work.
This is most likely at the behest of the old man, whether openly or secretly.
After all, the highlights of the entire Battle of Taierzhuang were mainly concentrated on the local army, especially the Third Detachment, with little to no involvement from the Central Army.
Li Jianghe's third detachment are heroes of the nation and the people.
Heroes should not suffer such injustice and humiliation at such a time.
Commander Li said in a deep voice:
"I understand what you mean. Now that the situation in Teng County has stabilized, I will call him personally and demand an explanation from Li Jianghe and the Third Detachment."
Inside the Third Detachment Command Post, Li Jianghe looked at the telegram sent by the Fifth War Zone Command and naturally understood that it was actually Tang Enbo's request for help.
He smiled calmly and said, "Send a telegram to the headquarters and tell them to have Commander Tang call me personally. I'm a petty person."
Long Wenzhang, standing to the side, said:
"Won't this delay the battle? I heard from Old Yang that the Japanese are about to break through the blocking positions around Teng County."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. If we don't teach our Commander Tang a lesson, he'll really think our Third Detachment is made of clay!"
Li Jianghe said coldly.
Tang Enbo, upon seeing the telegram from his superiors, was filled with rage.
"Li Jianghe, who does he think he is? A greenhorn, he actually made me call him myself?"
He slammed his hand on the table and said angrily.
"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan."
Wan Jianfan couldn't help but remind them, "For the sake of the Party and the country, this phone call must be made."
After calming down a bit, Tang Enbo realized that he could only rely on Li Jianghe to save him now.
Otherwise, if the Japanese army escaped, he would not be able to explain it to Chiang Kai-shek, which would not only affect his career, but also it was not what he wanted to let these Japanese devils escape.
His gaze then fell on the phone.
"Connect me to the Third Detachment Command Post."
"Jiang He, it's me, Ke Qin. We had some misunderstandings before."
Tang Enbo's expression changed, and he said with a smile.
"Oh, it's Commander Tang. You're so busy, what brings you to call me?"
Li Jianghe asked the question knowingly.
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