Chapter 7: The Xiangjiang Campaign (5)

  After losing another elite regiment, Tan Lianfang did not dare to launch an attack again, and hastily withdrew the troops, only occasionally firing a few shots to boost morale.

  Just then, the chief of staff arrived with a battalion of reinforcements at the Red Tenth Regiment's position and handed over command to Liu Hua. At this point, Liu Hua had sufficient troops to annihilate Tan Lianfang. Although it was 1,000 men against the nearly 2,500-strong Guangxi Army.

  When Liu Hua told his plan to the chief of staff, the chief of staff was frightened after hearing it, but he thought of the telegram sent by General Peng, so he didn't say anything and only supplemented the plan.

  The whole group, including a battalion of reinforcements, rested except for those on guard, waiting for the arrival of night.

  Back to the Red Tenth Regiment's position, Liu Hua told Lao Sun and others about his plan with the chief of staff. They all showed a surprised expression, at the same time, many people revealed an eager-to-try expression.

  "Squad leader, will this plan work? Isn't it a bit too risky? After all, our forces are a bit too weak." Old Sun said worriedly.

  "It's a bit adventurous, since you all think it's impossible, the enemy will be even less likely to expect it, this is our key to victory. I've made up my mind." Liu Hua said.

  "After dividing our troops, our strength is even more scattered. I think it's better to concentrate together and hold the position steadily. After holding on until the reinforcements arrive, we can definitely make it through tomorrow."

  "I agree with that. But what about tomorrow? I reckon the First Army will definitely not be able to hold on, we can only thoroughly defeat the Guangxi army in order to eliminate the threat of the Military Commission's troops crossing the river."

  "How can you estimate that a military division will not hold on?" Old Sun asked in puzzlement. To be sure, the military division was his native unit, which was the most capable of fighting among the Red Army, and he knew it clearly.

  "It's because the disparity in strength is too great. The Xiang Army isn't just three divisions, but four full divisions, a ratio of one to five!" Liu Hua sighed.

  After thinking for a while, Liu Hua stood up and immediately ordered: "The whole Red Tenth Regiment will follow me to penetrate deep into the enemy's rear, and strike down the main force of the Guangxi Army. Except for carrying some ammunition, all captured materials will be handed over to the reinforcement troops. The troops will set out immediately."

  Liu Hua stopped for a moment and thought again: "The remaining troops on the battlefield will all stop, and the chief of staff will command them to wait until we launch an attack from behind the Gui army, and then launch a charge together."

  "Let's start right away." He said and turned around to begin organizing his troops.

  Only the chief of staff stayed for a moment, ordering me? Then I would be the highest leader. At that time, the Red Army still listened to the political commissar. But he thought of Commander Peng's entrustment to obey Liu Hua's command, so he didn't speak out.

  Then Liu Hua set out quietly with his elite troops.

  When they arrived at the crossroads, Li Xiaolong and Liu Faxiang were already waiting there. Liu Hua asked: "Comrade Liu Faxiang, this time you are called to lead the way, it is possible that there will be a risk of life at any moment, are you afraid? Think carefully. If you're afraid, then we won't need you to lead the way." (Liu Faxiang was met when the Red Tenth Regiment arrived and had been following the troops ever since.)

  Liu Faxiang is a man of great courage, you say he's afraid of him, how can he obey? He stood up straight and said: "Commander Liu, don't worry, I'm not afraid, I'll definitely lead the way."

  "Don't worry, Captain. Liu Faxiang is clever. I've already taught him how to use the weapon earlier. Besides, I'll protect him," said Xiaolong.

  "I don't need Brother Xiaolong's protection, I can protect myself." Liu Faxiang said discontentedly.

  Just then, the voice of Chen Geming, who had been promoted to second lieutenant, came from behind: "Go back and obey orders." Immediately, a protesting voice followed: "No, I want to see the battalion commander. I must go."

  Liu Hua hurried over and saw Liu Xiaogang arguing with Chen Geming.

  Liu Xiaogang saw Liu Hua walking over and felt like he had seen a lifesaver.

  "Squad leader, I want to act with you all, I have kung fu skills, and I will definitely be useful to you." After finishing speaking, he stared at Liu Hua with a pair of big eyes, his eyes welling up with tears.

  Liu Xiaogang, Liu Hua knew that he was one of the guards of Shen Shuqing's team leader. After the last battle, he found out that Liu Xiaogang was a rare martial arts master, and three or two enemies couldn't hurt him at all. Maybe it was because of what happened to Team Leader Shen that he fought with a completely reckless style, with only one thought in his mind: kill, kill, kill! More than 10 people fell under his knife, and finally he himself was also covered in wounds, fortunately they were all minor injuries.

  Liu Hua knew he had to avenge his squad leader. Looking at her, he said: "Your wound..."

  "Squad leader, these are just superficial wounds, it's nothing, don't believe me? Look!" he said, waving his hands.

  "Alright, but you must follow orders and don't be impulsive." Liu Hua waved his hand, and the troops dissolved into the vast night.