Chapter 48: The Great Battle of Manzhouli Comes to an End (Second Update, Seeking Collection and Votes)

  The Manzhouli Independent Brigade had a total of 7,862 people, and later joined the front line with 473 more people, totaling 8,355 people. In Manzhouli, they fought to the death against over 40,000 Soviet troops. The entire brigade fought for three days and two nights, and was finally able to hold on thanks to the rapid reinforcement of the 38th Army. In this battle, the Manzhouli Independent Brigade lost 5,532 people, with 112 seriously injured, but all of these 112 people eventually died due to their severe injuries. The rest were all wounded! Brigade commander Chen Feichen was severely injured and is currently being treated, while political commissar Tang Jingwu has fallen into a coma after being rescued.

  Manzhouli Independent Brigade held out for three days and two nights, killing nearly 20,000 enemy soldiers! After learning the details of the battle, Chairman Mao immediately proposed at a Military Commission meeting and was approved to expand Manzhouli Independent Brigade into Inner Mongolia Independent Division. Chen Fei-cen was promoted to Commander of the First Army of Inner Mongolia through Lin Gang's proposal and with the approval of the Military Commission. The First Army of Inner Mongolia is also known as the 3rd Army of the Northeast Field Army.

  The 3rd Army's 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, with a total of 41,000 people, including the 1st Independent Division, the 2nd Inner Mongolia Independent Cavalry Division, and the 3rd South Manchuria Independent Division, an artillery regiment, a guard regiment, a transportation engineer battalion, and a special operations battalion. Of course, the 1st Division has not yet reached full strength, and the entire 3rd Army is now back in Hulunbuir for reorganization.

  Lin Gang also made adjustments to the Inner Mongolia Military Region under the Northeast Field Army, and Chen Feichen was appointed as the first deputy commander and first deputy political commissar. All this still requires Chen Feichen to survive as a prerequisite. However, Lin Gang had more confidence than anyone else. Lin Gang said in front of the party committee members: "Without my consent, how could that little rascal Chen Feichen become a deserter? He will definitely take office, and this injury won't be fatal. I have faith in him."

  Chen Feichen is not in Hulunbuir, he is currently in Harbin. After the surgery, he was immediately rushed to Harbin. He is in a coma. The doctor said very clearly: "If he can wake up within three days, it will be fine, otherwise he will never wake up again."

  Harbin, after the construction of the National Government and Japan, has become one of the largest cities in Northeast China, its prosperity is not inferior to Shenyang, and even surpasses it.

  Harbin Military Hospital, one of the three major field hospitals in Northeast China Field Army, is also a military-level hospital. The level of the president here is equivalent to that of a military commander.

  The wounded being treated here are all military personnel, mostly meritorious personnel. The hospital also treats civilians, but not many, mainly for the safety of high-ranking commanders in the hospital.

  A special care ward. The special care ward is a place where only cadres above the division level can live. Nurse Fang Hui has always been curious about her patients, not only are they young and handsome, but also the number of people who come to visit them is very small, and those who do come are all accompanied by the hospital director himself, who speaks with great respect. This makes Fang Hui think that these visitors must be at least one level higher than the hospital director, so who exactly is this young man?

  Just as Fang Hui was lost in thought, a nurse walked over with a smile and said softly: "Fang Hui, the director is looking for you."

  "Oh, what does the principal want with me?"

  "I don't know, but the dean seems to be in a good mood, nothing's wrong."

  "Alright then, I'll go." Fang Hui hastily headed towards the Dean's office.

  Fang Hui had no idea that the dean had called her to tell her about the patient's background, which satisfied Fang Hui's curiosity. However, this also caused waves of shock in Fang Hui's heart.

  At the age of twenty, he was the commander-in-chief of an army and the highest commander in Manchuria. Who doesn't know about the Battle of Defense of Manchuria now? Who doesn't know that they held out for three days against the Soviet Union's infantry corps' crazy bombing? It is said that the Battle of Manchuria annihilated more than 20,000 Soviet troops, what an achievement!

  Fang Hui couldn't help but feel a surge of reverence for the patient. The hospital director continued, "He's a hero, to be honest, able to resist the Soviet Union's brutal invasion in a small city in Manchuria and even kill more than 20,000 Soviet soldiers, I really admire him. Comrade Fang Hui, this time we called you here is to let you know that the patient you're taking care of needs your full energy, do you understand what I mean?"

  "Understood, Dean."

  Fang Hui came out of the director's office, she walked back to the door of the intensive care unit she was in charge of. From the observation window on the door, she saw that the patient was still asleep, his handsome face was still pale, his two sword-shaped eyebrows were still furrowed, and his lips were still bloodless. She was a little dazed, when she inadvertently discovered that the hanging saline was almost gone, she came to her senses, she hurried back to the nurse's room, picked up a new saline bottle and walked into the ward to replace it.

  Just as she had finished, the door was opened and Fang Hui was about to stop the person who walked in when she saw the Dean. The position where the Dean stood was naturally an accompanying position. Walking in front of the Dean was a man in his 50s wearing deep-seated myopia glasses, and the military uniform on him actually revealed a hint of elegance.

  The director said in a low voice: "Chief, the patient's recovery is still very good in all aspects. It is expected that the patient will wake up in about one or two days."

  The old man nodded and said in a low voice, "Mmm." He walked quietly to the patient's side, silently holding the patient's right hand. He looked deeply at the patient and said, "Chen Feicheng, I didn't expect our third meeting would be here. Every time we meet, your identity has changed. The first time you were still an unappointed team leader, the second time was when I came to inspect you as a deputy team leader, and this time you are already a military commander who hasn't taken office yet. You must get better soon, there are many battles waiting for you to participate in, and great merits await your achievement. You must wake up, you must!"

  Chen Feichen, it turned out that his name was Chen Feichen. Fang Hui thought to herself. He had actually become the commander! This was what the principal was thinking.

  The old man didn't stay for long, only five minutes. Then he left the ward accompanied by the hospital director. Outside the door of the ward, he kindly said to Fang Hui: "You must take good care of Comrade Chen Feicen, he is a war hero! You can consider this as a task, do you understand what I mean?"

  "Yes! Commander!" Fang Hui replied solemnly.

  The old man nodded and said: "If he wakes up, I'll remember your kindness! Hehe." After finishing speaking, he stepped away.

  The dean naturally followed suit and left. After they left, Fang Hui turned around again and focused her attention on Chen Feichen, who was sleeping soundly in the hospital bed.

  Fang Hui was on her way to lunch when she heard Nurse Xiao Xia whispering beside her in the cafeteria, "Sister Fang Hui, do you know? Just now, Director Ye came to see the patient you're in charge of."

  Fang Hui was shocked again, it turned out to be that leader. Moreover, Xiaoxia continued: "I heard that in the frontline hospital, you didn't know, the doctor who treated your patient at first was forced into the operating room with a gun pointed at his head. At that time, there were thousands of people gathered outside, from the door of the operating room to the gate of the hospital, far, far away. I dare not imagine what kind of scene it was! Several military commanders and division commanders personally went there, waiting until the operation was finished before leaving. I really don't know what his background is. Today, another high-ranking leader came to visit him. Do you know? Now everyone in our hospital is betting on how many more leaders will come to see him?"

  Fang Hui returned to the nurse's station with a complicated mood, she put down her lunch box and went back to the ward again. She didn't even know what was wrong with herself. She really wanted to take another look at this patient, a patient who was worthy of admiration.

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  A detailed investigation report on Chen Feichen was placed on the chairman's desk, and the chairman had already read it. For this young man who is bold and daring, even to the point of commanding the central government, the chairman cannot help but take him seriously. Many people have a voice in their minds: what if this person is from that side? What would be the consequences? Indeed, if he is a spy, then it can explain why he is so bold and why he triggered the Soviet attack. If not for catching the slight loophole this time, the situation might have worsened. If Old Chiang really sent this man over, then this is a plan to drain the water from the bottom of the pot! Using the Soviet Union's hands to eliminate himself, this is a shocking and great reversal.

  The battle is still in a stalemate, the Soviets have stabilized their position, and the fighting at Haicheng has been going on for a day with little progress. The First Army's advance towards Chita is also not smooth, being blocked halfway. The Soviet main force has already shown signs of gathering, and a large-scale counterattack is imminent! In Inner Mongolia, Lin Gang's 38th and 50th Armies, plus three independent divisions, have entered into a confrontation phase with the heavily armed Soviet forces on the border. Next step, it depends on how Lin Gang commands, now that the Central Committee has given him full authority, they will not intervene until the most critical moment.

  The chairman sighed, his hands clasped behind his back, he paced slowly. He still believed in Chen Fei-cen, but the truth will come out after investigation. Some comrades were worried, so just investigate then! Everything should be based on facts, and everything has its limits. The comrades below knew that there was a bottom line: before Chen Fei-cen recovered and returned to the troops, an investigation could be conducted, but once he returned to the troops, everything would stop, and everything could be put to rest. The Central Organization Department could also draw conclusions then.

  The chairman slowly walked to the desk, picked up the survey report. The chairman took a look and smiled, saying: "I didn't expect this kid had studied in private school for several years, well, it's okay, he can still recognize characters, there is potential for development."

  Northeast Field Army Headquarters. Lin Gang's face was stern as he looked at the map, the old Maozi's counterattack had begun, and all three routes of the army were blocked by the Soviets. Now changes must be made, the Second Army Corps has already attracted the attention of the Soviets, so next it should prepare to move west. Lin Gang's line of sight moved to Outer Mongolia, also known as the Mongolian People's Republic.