As Hu Biao continued to send news about the Japanese massacre of innocent civilians in the name of the Jinling Death Soldier Camp, he continued to send news to the outside world about the Japanese slaughter of innocent civilians. Some newspapers that were still being published normally also published these news as soon as possible, so that more citizens could know about the atrocities of the Japanese army.

As colonists, foreigners in the concession, they can also see anger brewing in the concession. Once this anger affects them, the colonists, these foreigners are also worried that their interests in China will not be protected.

The two armies fought each other as their own rule. When it comes to war, foreigners are not good for criticizing the Japanese government too much. However, foreigners who have been proclaiming freedom and democracy naturally find opportunities to criticize.

Even if the Japanese government still does what it means to deal with the protest letters sent by many countries, the Japanese government must take into account its international influence. To support such a national war, the Japanese government also needs to import a large amount of strategic materials from other countries.

If you really want to anger these countries and threaten the export of strategic materials, you are afraid that the Japanese government will be in trouble. As the saying goes, the Japanese government can only secretly send a secret message to the dispatching army headquarters to eliminate the impact as soon as possible.

From the moment when the decision was made to be issued, Hu Biao wanted to use the pressure of public opinion to force the Japanese army to not dare to commit such an inhuman massacre after capturing Jinling. Now it seems that this pressure of public opinion has caused quite a lot of trouble to the Japanese army.

Similarly, the Japanese army, who knew who was the pressure of these public opinion, wanted to pull out the Death Soldiers camp formed by Hu Biao and him to behead them all. The telegrams urging the 18th Division made Sadao Niujima feel pressured.

Looking at the third telegram sent by the headquarters, Sadao Niujima couldn't help but complain: "What's the use of urging me again! If the heavy artillery brigade does not take its place, would it be necessary for the warriors to use their precious lives to win again?"

Although I hated Akaro Inoue's incompetence, Sadao Oshima also knew that the failure of the Inoue United was not because the soldiers were not brave in fighting. The reason was that the Death Soldiers Camp, which defended against the block, had too many opportunities and battlefield advantages.

The entire regiment attacked many times, and more than 2,000 soldiers were killed. Such sacrifices are enough to show how cruel the battle was. Until now, the bodies of countless dead soldiers are still buried in the collapsed ruins in the city.

If the fortifications built by the Death Battalion in advance cannot be destroyed, fighting in such narrow streets and lanes, it will be very unfavorable for them to attack. With the example of Inoue United, how could Sadao Ushima not learn from his lesson?

It was not until night was about to fall that the heavy artillery brigade ordered to reinforce arrived at the combat area. After seeing the hidden buildings of the machine guns and the artillery observer who was responsible for calculating distance and location, he finally knew why the 18th Division had not made any progress.

The sides of those buildings were just aimed at the street, and most of the buildings were made of reinforced concrete. It was indeed difficult to destroy those buildings with the mountain artillery squadron of the 18th Division alone, let alone the machine artillery positions located in the middle of the floor.

After confirming the shelling target, the Japanese brigade commander who led his artillery troops said with a slight regret: "Secretary Commander, once the shelling starts, those targets will be completely destroyed. Don't you feel a pity?"

"Compared with these buildings, I care more about the lives of the warriors under my command. Although I really want to keep these buildings, I am no longer allowed to do this in this situation. What I have to do is to capture the Presidential Palace as soon as possible and destroy the Chinese army here!"

"Since that's the case, please ask the division commander to give orders! Once the cannon is fired, the area will be razed to the ground!"

Although the commander of the artillery brigade who cooperated with the cooperation was a pity for the floor buildings that should have been occupied, he also understood that if the buildings built on the offensive road were not destroyed, the offensive troops would suffer heavy casualties.

Arriving at the 18th Division, the Major General Brigade Commander had already known that an infantry corps responsible for the attack in the early stage had almost been wiped out. Such heavy casualties never happened even in the battle to attack Jinling!

On the heavy artillery position that was quickly built, countless artillery soldiers began to sway the artillery. After confirming the angle of the artillery, a commander roared with the command flag: "Everyone is here, prepare! Let it go!"

The command flag fell, and the gunner who was staying next to the heavy artillery immediately pulled the bolt. With a loud "bang", countless heavy artillery shells flew out of the gun barrel. Xu Sandao and others on the position changed their faces when they heard the sound outside the city.

"Not good! It's a heavy artillery, quickly withdraw into the anti-aircraft hole! Hurry up, don't worry about those weapons, save your life!"

After the words came, the heavy artillery fired in the first round immediately landed in the blocking area. While discussing how the night war should be organized in the Presidential Palace, when he heard the violent explosions coming from the front, Hu Biao quickly rushed out of the command center.

Looking at the place where the smoke was rising, Hu Biao said with a serious expression: "It seems that our blocking has really made the Japanese devils angry. Looking at this move, the Japanese devils are planning to razor our blocking positions to the ground!"

"Listen to the sound of the explosion, it should be the Japanese's heavy artillery! In this case, should Company Commander Xu and the others withdraw?"

"It's too late! The Japanese did not conduct a test fire, and once the gun was fired, it was a cover strike. Retreat at this time, it would be easier to cause casualties. I hope that Lao Xu and the others can withdraw into the anti-aircraft pit in time and may escape the disaster.

Second Shuan informed Company Commander Liu Quan and asked him to organize troops into the frontier position immediately and prepare to take Lao Xu and the others to retreat. Remember to tell Company Commander Liu that before the artillery attack stops, no troops are allowed to be sent to reinforce, as that will only increase casualties."

"yes!"

The First Company of the Guidance Corps, who were on standby at the Presidential Palace and the troops that had been re-entered earlier, received a combat order from Hu Biao. After having just had dinner, they quickly brought weapons and ammunition into the garrisoned position.

This line of defense is less than one kilometer away from the Presidential Palace. If the Japanese army can break through this line of defense, it can pose a threat to the Presidential Palace. In fact, the Presidential Palace was also built into a fortress-style fortification by Hu Biao.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hu Biao also said: "Brother Guotong, notify the troops in the military camp to be ready for support at any time. The guards will scatter out now and prepare for night battles with the Japanese. If you have the chance, break through at night!"

"No! If you don't leave, we won't leave!"

"Don't talk nonsense! My position is here, and I'm going to make arrangements in advance on the military camp. I believe you should also know it. When it's dawn, the Japanese will definitely complete the encirclement. Even if you want to break through, there will definitely be no chance.

Taking advantage of my side to restrain the Japanese's attention, you will break out in the form of a small team. At this time, there should be many Japanese in the city. If you really fight in chaos, Japanese invaders should suffer even more.

The most important thing is that the reason why I keep you here is that you are familiar with the situation of Zijin Mountain. If you have the chance to break through during the night battle, you will rush to Zijin Mountain. There will definitely be no Japanese there now."

"Sir, didn't you say you wanted to fight the Japanese devils to the end?"

"Yes! I will stay here and fight the Japanese devils to the end. And your mission is to break through to the periphery and restrain the Japanese devils. This is the mission I have assigned to you, and I hope you can complete it resolutely!"

Seeing that the Japanese finally took action and used so many heavy artillery to launch artillery bombardment, Hu Biao knew very well that the Japanese were cruel to make such a cruel decision. The abacus on the street fighting based on the city buildings would be very likely to fail. In this case, there is naturally no need to stick to the end.

Tonight is the best time to break through. If you miss it, wait until the rest of the Japanese who entered the city tomorrow will carry out encirclement from other directions. If you want to break through, there will be no big chance.

It was precisely because of this consideration that Hu Biao issued such an order. Moreover, dispersing the remaining troops in platoons can also restrain more Japanese people's attention and make Japanese people run away.

After listening to Hu Biao's story, Liu Guotong finally said: "I will convey this order! But I still hope to fight you until the end. If you want to break through, you will have a better chance to break through the siege than me."

"No! You should know that I promised my brothers that I will definitely fight to the end. Since I promised, I must do it. As long as I can persevere until tomorrow night, I will also wait for an opportunity to break through.

If you really want to help me, try to lead more troops that night and break through to the Zijin Mountain. If you hear gunshots tomorrow night, you can also be responsible for the response outside the city. Just think that, I will reserve a way out for yourself in advance!”

In view of the current situation on the battlefield, Hu Biao quickly made corresponding combat adjustments. The 3rd Brigade and Fifth Regiment, which had fought fiercely with the Japanese army in Zijin Mountain for two days and one night, had a rest for a day and a night after entering the city. He broke through tonight and was full of energy.

Compared to breaking through from other directions and then returning to the vicinity of Zijin Mountain, the chance of breaking through is higher. The documents found from the dead Japanese army were already known that Hu Biao had already known that the opponent fighting during the day was the 18th Division that attacked Zijin Mountain earlier.

Now the division is ordered to take over the Presidential Palace, so there should be no large troops stationed on Zijin Mountain. The Third Brigade and Fifth Regiment, which is familiar with the terrain around Zijin Mountain, should be more familiar with the terrain and surrounding situations if they break out there.

If they can break through successfully, they can also restrain more Japanese troops taking over Jinling and carry out corresponding roundings. In this way, the Japanese troops besieging Hu Biao and others will be reduced accordingly, and the defensive pressure may be much smaller.

When Chen Gongshu's interrogation was over, Hu Biao told his decision, but Chen Gongshu shook his head and said, "Brother, thank you for your kindness! As the left-behind director of the Military Control Commission stationed in Jinling, you have no right to command me, and I can't leave."

"Brother, why are you doing this?"

"It's okay! When I am absolutely necessary, I will leave. I stayed and acted on orders, and it was a task and a responsibility!"

Liu Guotong heard this and said in a timely manner: "Director Chen doesn't leave, then I will stay too!"

"Liu Tuanjia, don't forget your current identity. As a subordinate, you need to firmly obey the commands of your superiors!"

In a word, Liu Guotong was so angry that he didn't know how to refute it. But he knew in his heart that the two guys with higher military ranks in front of him gave him the hope of survival, but he was ready to take the risk of dying on the battlefield at any time!
Chapter completed!