Late at night on the 11th, the staff in Baizi Pavilion were busy formulating a retreat plan all night long. The Japanese heavy artillery also began to launch a full-scale bombardment on the national army's position. The roar of the artillery resounded throughout the South Stable.

Although only two enemy bombers appeared during the day, which meant that another enemy bomber might come to bomb at night, they couldn't care less. King Asaka Palace Jiuhiko was pressing behind them, and in addition

They had dispersed all the artillery, and at most they lost a few artillery pieces.

Facing the bombardment of the Japanese heavy artillery, the Nationalist army was in a miserable state. Fortunately, their positions were either in dangerous terrain or behind the south stable wall, so they could manage to withstand the bombardment of the Japanese heavy artillery in a short period of time.

Inside the headquarters of the 189th Division, Nie Ziwen and Zheng Gouchen glanced at each other. They already understood each other's thoughts. Tomorrow will probably be the day of retreat. The Battle of Nanjing will come to an end, and the 189th Division will also fall into the battle as the real protagonist.

In people's sight.

Although the Japanese heavy artillery outside kept bombarding the south stable wall, it no longer aroused the slightest interest from them.

During the day today, they had taken the initiative to block the big hole so as not to affect the retreat of the national army. Although Xie Chengrui and Yi Anhua were a little puzzled by the erratic behavior of the 189th Division, they did not complain.

After all, they had the highest official position and killed the most Japanese, so they were convinced of the 189th Division.

In the headquarters of the 88th Division, Sun Yuanliang's face changed drastically after receiving a phone call. His chief of staff Zhang Boting saw it and asked quickly: "Master, what happened? Why do you look so bad?"

"The Nanjing Headquarters is formulating a retreat plan, and we will retreat tomorrow." Sun Yuanliang closed his eyes tightly and said, as if he didn't want Zhang Boting to see his true thoughts from his eyes.

"What? Why? How is this possible!! Why should we withdraw when the war is going well?" Zhang Boting said with a shocked look on his face.

In his opinion, the Battle of Nanjing was a good one. Many Japs were eliminated. Even the 9th Division was crippled by them. Why retreat now?

"Because Nanjing is about to be surrounded." Sun Yuanliang said with a pale face, "If we don't withdraw quickly, we may be completely wiped out."

"How is this possible..." Zhang Boting was so shocked by this sentence that he was speechless.

At dawn on December 12, a large section of the city wall near Guanghua Gate was once again blasted by the Japanese. It won’t be long before the Japanese attack here again.

The atmosphere at the 189th Division headquarters was very depressing. They were not worried about the impending Japanese attack, but were shocked by Nie Ziwen's words.

Before dawn, Nie Ziwen summoned Zheng Gouchen, Madman Li and Zhang Lingfu to hold an internal high-level meeting of their 189th Division.

Shi Guangyao should have been recruited as well, but because he was in Jiangbei, he was not recruited.

Nie Ziwen glanced at them quietly. He found that they had all become a lot thinner due to the continuous battles. He sighed secretly in his heart, and then said to them: "I brought you here today to announce something.

, that is why I order you to prepare to withdraw your troops in the shortest possible time."

Crazy Li and Zhang Lingfu were shocked after hearing his words. What did he mean? Why did he want to retreat?

Zhang Lingfu stood up in surprise and said: "Sir Nie! Are you crazy? We fought well, why should we retreat? And there is no order from the headquarters. Retreating without authorization will be shot."

Madman Li also looked surprised and said to Nie Ziwen: "Second Master, what are you doing?"

Zheng Goucheng's expression did not change at all. He just took a puff of cigarette with a sullen face, and then blew out a smoke ring. After all, he was also one of the three giants of the 189th Division, so he was still aware of such a big matter.

Nie Ziwen said to Zhang Lingfu calmly: "If nothing happens, Commander Tang will issue an order to retreat soon. I just want everyone to prepare in advance."

"This is impossible! Absolutely impossible! How did you know that we were going to retreat?" Zhang Lingfu said in disbelief.

"The key to guarding Nanjing is not Nanjing. It lies in Jiangbei. As soon as Jiangbei is blocked, all the defenders in Nanjing will become alone. You know the fate of being alone." Nie Ziwen looked at Zhang Lingfu and explained quietly.

"But..." Zhang Lingfu wanted to say something, but Nie Ziwen waved his hand to stop him.

"The commander has just sent news that a large number of Japs have captured Wuhu, crossed the Yangtze River, and are marching from the west to Jiangpu. Another Japs force is marching from Yangzhou to Pukou. If nothing goes wrong, Jiangpu

We will soon be violently attacked by the enemy." Nie Ziwen said calmly.

Once Jiangpu is lost, the Japanese encirclement of Nanjing will be completely formed. When foreign aid cannot come in, the defenders of Nanjing may be completely wiped out by the enemy.

The Teaching Brigade, the 36th Division, the 87th Division, and the 88th Division were all Chiang Kai-shek's favorites. In addition to the 51st Division and the 58th Division, it can be said that all of them were Chiang Kai-shek's direct troops. These troops were all his.

The cornerstone of power. Without these troops, how could he become the leader of the entire China among these warlords?

So no matter what, he would not allow his direct troops to be wiped out by the Japanese. Without these troops, he would not have the power and status he has today.

"So in order to prevent us from being completely annihilated, the higher ups will definitely issue an order to withdraw our troops." Nie Ziwen said very calmly.

After hearing what he said, Zhang Lingfu couldn't help but lose consciousness for a while, but soon he slammed the table and stood up, "I won't withdraw! I won't withdraw my troops no matter what! In the past, Xiang Yu was defeated and he didn't want to cross the Wu River.

I am willing to stay and fight the enemy to the death to fulfill my oath!"

After hearing his words, everyone present looked at him with complicated expressions. Anyone who can say such things can be considered a man.

Nie Ziwen glanced at him approvingly and then continued: "The master has given our division a task, which is to cut off the rear for all troops. Brother Zhong Lin, are you willing to help me complete this task?"

Zhang Lingfu couldn't help but be startled, cutting off all the troops? Why would Lu Mingxuan issue such an order?

Is he just a pedantic person? You know what many army commanders want most is to preserve their own strength, but he is willing to cut off the rear for other troops to retreat. Is he an idiot?

"Why are you doing this?" Zhang Lingfu asked. The 189th Division was just a team adapted from bandits. Why were they willing to cut off the rear for all the troops?

"Our commander said that the troops guarding Nanjing are all heroes for the country. They fought bloody battles for the country and have completed what they should do. He hopes to bring them all back safely." Nie Ziwen said lightly.

In fact, he still doesn't understand why Lu Mingxuan has such an idea, but since the boss said so, he just did it.

Zhang Lingfu couldn't help but be startled. Is he a national hero?

"I think I do!" Zhang Lingfu thought for a while and said.

"Well, congratulations on joining our plan." Nie Ziwen said to Zhang Lingfu with a smile on his face.

"Next, let me talk about our retreat plan."

After saying that, he distributed several plans. Zhang Lingfu picked up one and read it carefully.

"First of all, I ask all troops to assemble at Guanghua Gate immediately. Of course, you can find an excuse yourself. After the assembly is completed, you can go to Yijiang Gate together, and then find a way to send some troops to Xiaguan Wharf."

Yijiang Gate is not only a city gate on the south wall, but also an important passage connecting the south stable with Xiaguan Pier. Xiaguan Code Pass is the only wharf currently controlled by the national army that can lead to the north of the Yangtze River. Its location is

The importance is self-evident.

The troops of the 36th Division were stationed at Yijiang Gate. In order to prevent people from escaping privately, they would not allow any troops without a pass from the Nanjing Headquarters to pass through Yijiang Gate, but the 189th Division had such a pass.

Because the 189th Division claimed that in order to avoid being bombarded by the Japanese, they stored a large amount of artillery shells and oil near the Xiaguan Pier. Of course, they did this as a result of Lu Mingxuan's instructions.

Therefore, Nie Ziwen specifically asked Tang Shengzhi for a pass. In order to win over Nie Ziwen, Tang Shengzhi agreed without hesitation and finally gave him several passes.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, their troops can pass through Yijiang Gate.

"I will try to persuade Commander Tang to let the 36th Division hand over the defense of Yijiang Gate to you, and then you must open the other two sealed city caves as quickly as possible."

In the previous life, the two city gates of Yijiang Gate were blocked by sandbags. During the retreat, a large number of soldiers and civilians stampeded at Yijiang Gate, resulting in many unnecessary sacrifices. Even Xie Chengrui, who was injured while guarding Guanghua Gate, also

He was trampled down by the crowd and died, so the two city gates must be opened as quickly as possible to avoid the same tragedy.

"Sir, the commander of Nanjing called and asked you to go to a high-level combat meeting." Just as Nie Ziwen was about to continue speaking, a messenger ran in.

"Okay, I will explain the matter here, and the rest is here. Brother Zhong Lin, I'll leave you here." Nie Ziwen said to Zhang Lingfu.

"Don't worry, as long as I, Zhang Lingfu, am here, I will fully cooperate with your department to complete this plan." Zhang Lingfu quickly stood up and assured Nie Ziwen.

Nie Ziwen nodded and went to Baizi Pavilion to attend the combat meeting, while Zheng Gou Sheng, Madman Li and Zhang Lingfu also began to quickly take action for the next plan.
Chapter completed!