Chapter 55: Imperial Decree of Reward

  After raiding the artillery position, Wu Bing and others took turns covering each other to quickly disengage from contact with the Japanese army. They launched a surprise attack from behind the enemy lines and retreated quickly towards the National Army's defensive zone.

  Before the raid on the enemy artillery position, Wu Bing explained to his comrades that after attacking the heavy artillery position, they would attack from behind the devils' line and break through the encirclement. From there, they would force their way out of the siege, win space and time for the seriously injured Ab Snake and others to break through the siege.

  Although he was attracting firepower, Wu Bing would not lead his men to charge stupidly through the heavily guarded enemy positions.

  According to the reconnaissance of the Second Division's advance troops, the junction of two regiments under the 11th Division became the breakthrough point for Wu Bing and others.

  At the time of the combined fleet's attack, Wu Bing had already seen the benefits of training them to shoot while moving. Due to the darkness, the enemy did not dare to leave their guns far away and could only charge to Wu Bing's side to distinguish between friend and foe before daring to open fire.

  This gave Wu Bing and others the opportunity to take advantage of, knowing that submachine guns can only show their power at close range, and Wu Bing and others do not have the concern of the little devils being afraid of misinjury, as long as there is a shadow in the shooting range of the submachine gun, it will be shot.

  When Wu Bing and others were desperately rushing forward, the forefront of the little devils became chaotic.

  Saw the vanguard position of the little devil's front line with flames soaring into the sky, and the dense shooting sound of rifles and machine guns.

  "Wu Bing shouted: Brothers, the commander has sent someone to meet us. Charge, break through the little devils' defense line!"

  Dozens of people shouted and rushed to the forefront of the little devil's position, with submachine guns pouring rain of bullets on the little devils in the forefront position. The little devils in the forefront position were beaten until they cried out for their fathers and mothers, fleeing in all directions in a state of panic.

  Wu Bing and others soon merged with the responding troops, and the one who came to respond was Zhang Lingfu, the commander of the 305th Regiment.

  Team leader Zhang Lingfu saw Wu Bing and others, the first sentence was that you did a good job this time, the instructor is waiting for you. Then he said: Hurry up with us to withdraw downwards, in a while the little devils will counterattack immediately.

  Wu Bing turned around and said to Qi Bu She: Immediately gather the team members and count the number of people.

  Yes. The Seven Steps Snake immediately carried out the order to gather and count the personnel.

  The seven-step snake quickly returned and reported: The personnel have been counted, there are no missing or casualties.

  Wu Bing rushed to the team leader Zhang Lingfu and said: The personnel count is complete, we can withdraw now.

  Zhang Lingfu listened to Wu Bing's words and said to his subordinates of the 305th Regiment: Brothers, retreat.

  People retreated to the national army defense zone like a rapid tide, Wu Bing and others were mixed with the personnel of the 305th Regiment and followed them to retreat. Just as Wu Bing and others had just withdrawn from the devils' front line with the 305th Regiment, the enemy's artillery fire exploded on the position.

  Turning back, I saw that the position we had just occupied was already shrouded in smoke and fire, showing how fierce the enemy's artillery was.

  Wu Bing couldn't help but secretly congratulate himself: "Damn, it's still my good luck. If not, in a few more minutes, we would have been 'stuck' here."

  After arriving at the safe zone, Wu Bing finally had the opportunity to ask Zhang Lingfu, the captain of the team: Captain Zhang, this time the special warfare team retreated in three different places. Was anyone else picked up?

  Don't worry! In response to your 51st Division's mobilization, the division commander has made a great effort for you.

  However, you have given our division commander and the 51st Division a boost of confidence this time. Your naval gunfire attack on their army troops was not in vain; after the bombardment, our division commander ordered a full-scale counterattack. Do you know that our counterattack has cleared out all enemy forces east of the Panjing River and within our defensive perimeter, yielding rich spoils? Other brother units have also gained breathing space over these few days.

  This is another major victory for the 51st Division since its participation in the war, and the division commander immediately reported the results of this raid to the superior headquarters. General Chen Cheng, Commander-in-Chief of the 15th Army Group, upon learning of this, said that he must meet you, a Japanese naval officer who can command the Chinese army.

  The Director knew about this matter and also gave you a commendation order. Our 51st Division has also basked in your glory.

  Wu Bing hurriedly said with modesty: If it weren't for the cooperation between Shizuo and the officers and men of my 51st Division, I, Wu Bing, wouldn't have been able to mobilize the r naval forces. We can't give these invaders a heavy blow.

  Zhang Lingfu nodded in agreement and said: Alright, let's go. We must hurry to the commander's headquarters, Commander Shi is still waiting for us there.

  Wu Bing called out to his special warfare team members, hastily rushing towards the division headquarters. As soon as they entered the temporary residence of the division headquarters, Division Commander Wang Yaowu, upon hearing the news, led a group of people to come out and greet Wu Bing and the others.

  When Wu Bing saw the deputy commander Tu Cong and others following behind their superior Wang Yaowu, his heart finally put down.

  After saluting and greeting their welcoming King Yew Wu Shifu and other officials, he immediately shouted to the special warfare personnel: Assemble.

  The special forces personnel who heard the order immediately gathered together, whether they were behind Wu Bing or standing behind Wang Yaowu.

  Wu Bing then ordered the deputy commander, Tu Cong, to take roll call of the special warfare team members. After finishing the roll call, Deputy Commander Tu Cong reported to Wu Bing: My unit should have 30 people, but only 24 are present. One person is seriously injured and has been sent to a hospital in the rear, and five others were killed. The report is complete.

  After Deputy Captain Tu Cong finished speaking, Wu Bing turned around and reported again to Wang Yaowu Shuai in a low voice.

  After listening to Wu Bing's solemn report, everyone was amazed. It wasn't because of the sacrifice of five martyrs and one seriously injured from the special forces, but because Wu Bing and his team had achieved such a great victory at such a small cost, not only relieving the pressure on the front-line troops but also severely damaging the enemy in front of them.

  Wang Yaowu, the commander of the 51st Division, saluted the special forces soldiers solemnly and then shook hands with Wu Bing, saying: On behalf of all officers and men of the 51st Division, I would like to express our gratitude for everything you have done.

  He then said to his chief of staff behind him: Each martyr of the special forces will be given 500 taels of silver as a consolation fee for their families.

  The Chief of Staff immediately replied: Yes.

  Then in the hands of the chief of staff took over the commendation order of the headquarters, to Wu Bing and others said: Headquarters ordered.

  Only then did Wu Bing and others immediately stand at attention, listening to Wang Yaowu's reading of the superior officer's order.

  Commander Wang Yaowu read out loud: In view of the 51st Division's special operations team making significant contributions in the Battle of Shanghai, all personnel of the special operations team are hereby promoted one rank and each awarded 1,000 yuan.

  Third War Zone Headquarters

  Then, Wang Yaowu was seen hanging a medal on Wu Bing's 'chest' in the tray behind him, and then replaced Wu Bing's lieutenant colonel rank with major rank. Then he also awarded medals and promoted military ranks to others.

  Finally returned to Wu Bing's side and said: The promotion of your military rank is specially approved by the chairman, hoping that you will make greater contributions to the party and the country.

  Wu Bing saluted Wang Yaowu again and said: The personnel of the Ministry of War and the Special Warfare Brigade will never betray the trust of the Chairman and the Master.