newbobooks Chapter 169: The Japanese Warship Attacks
Chapter 169: The Japanese Warship Attacks
169 The Japanese warships are coming
Ye Qingshan saw the telegram, but did not read it immediately. Instead, he looked at Ning Yongchen and said jokingly, "I hope it's not bad news again."
In the past half day, Ye Qingshan had received too much bad news.
This made him feel very unhappy at the moment.
Ye Qingshan hopes that this time it will be good news.
"Cao!"
As a result, after Ye Qingshan read the telegram sent by the principal, he burst into swearing.
"Damn you, that devil prince, you are so cruel.
I still underestimated you."
Ye Qingshan said in a deep voice with a gloomy face.
Many combat staff officers nearby knew that the telegram was not good news when they saw Ye Qingshan's expression.
Ye Qingshan walked to the map, pointed at the Yangtze River, and said to everyone, "New news just came from Shanghai.
The Japanese had three warships that had entered the Yangtze River and were sailing upstream.
I estimate that the target is the river transportation line at our Xiaguan ferry."
"This time, the Japanese invested a lot of money to destroy our only supply line.
Even the Japanese navy warships came.
If nothing unexpected happens, there will soon be new developments from the Japanese Thirteenth Division northwest of Jinling City."
"Send a telegram to tell Deng Longguang, commander of the 83rd Army on Mufu Mountain, to defend the positions on Mufu Mountain and Shizi Mountain.
Protect the flank of the Xiaguan ferry."
Ye Qingshan gave the order immediately.
At this time, outside the city of Jinling, except for Purple Mountain in the east, which was still in the hands of the National Army.
To the northwest, the Mufu Mountain and Lion Mountain positions near the river were still in the hands of the National Army.
Last time, Ye Qingshan wiped out an entire regiment of the Japanese in the ambush at Caojiaying, crushing the Japanese's first attack on Mufu Mountain.
This saved Mufu Mountain and the Shimonoseki Ferry.
However, this time the Japanese came with greater force, and even sent warships from the Yangtze River.
"Attack from three directions at once. The Japs are going to put us to death completely!"
Ye Qingshan looked at the map and saw more and more Japanese attack arrows. The situation was very bad.
"Chief of Staff, how should we deal with the Japanese warships?
Our warships were all destroyed by the Japanese during the Battle of Shanghai.
Only a few combat boats were left.
Right now, there are only some civilian ferries and a few combat boats on the Yangtze River, and they are not capable of fighting against the Japanese warships."
Many of the staff officers in the operations room looked despairing at this moment.
If the Japanese army attacks, they can still resist it with all their might.
However, they were unable to stop the Japanese warships that entered the Yangtze River from the sea.
This is the sadness of having no industry.
At this time, the National Army, not to mention having warships, could block the three Japanese warships on the Yangtze River.
Even on land, they did not have large-scale artillery that could bombard the three Japanese warships.
In other words, once these three Japanese warships arrived at the Yangtze River west of Nanjing.
At that time, the only water transportation line between Jinling City and the other side of the river would be easily cut off by the Japanese warships.
“The food and ammunition depots in the city must be protected, and the Purple Gold Mountain in the east of the city cannot be lost.
The supply line on the river west of the city must not be cut off by the Japanese."
Ye Qingshan suddenly felt under tremendous pressure.
"calm down!"
Ye Qingshan calmed himself down and his mind became confused.
"The Purple Mountain area will be handed over to the 88th Division.
The battle in the city was handed over to Deputy Commander Xiao.
In this case, I will take care of the three Japanese warships myself.
Damn Japanese, stop being so arrogant.
Do you really think that once your warships reach the Yangtze River, no one can do anything to you?
This time, if your warships dare to come.
I will risk everything, and I will make sure you guys sink me."
Ye Qingshan said with gritted teeth.
Ye Qingshan thought about it and still felt that the battle in Zijin Mountain and in the city could perhaps be resolved if the national army generals were to command.
However, it is estimated that at this time, the three Japanese warships only have Ye Qingshan.
No one has come up with a good solution.
But Ye Qingshan is different. He knows how to deal with the enemy's warships without any warships.
Moreover, there was similar weapons information in Ye Qingshan’s briefcase.
Therefore, Ye Qingshan took the initiative to choose to deal with the western force among the three attacking forces of the Japanese.
A moment later, Ye Qingshan issued an order in the name of the headquarters.
More than 30,000 national army troops in the east and north of the city were put under the command of Xiao Shanling.
"Deputy Commander Xiao, you will be in full command of this battle.
You must crush the attack of the Ninth Division of the Japanese invaders."
Ye Qingshan personally spoke to Xiao Shanling, and Xiao Shanling accepted the task.
Not long after, Deng Longguang, the commander of the 83rd Army on Mufu Mountain, also sent a telegram to Ye Qingshan.
"The Japanese Thirteenth Division has indeed taken action.
They began to march towards Mufu Mountain.
Send 2,000 new soldiers to Shogun Mountain and Lion Mountain, and bring more bazookas and submachine guns."
Ye Qingshan made arrangements quickly.
"Notify the principal and have them closely monitor the three Japanese warships and see where they are.
Be sure to notify us before you arrive in Jinling waters."
After saying that, Ye Qingshan left the command center.
"Chief of Staff, where are you going?"
Ning Yongchen asked.
"Go get a weapon that can sink the Japanese warships."
Ye Qingshan said mysteriously, then took the little martial artist, left the command center, and headed straight for the underground arsenal in the city.
Soon, Ye Qingshan drove to the shelter and did not go to the arsenal first.
Instead, he found Pete and said directly: "Pete, I need your help."
After waiting for a long time, Ye Qingshan and Pete separated and arrived at the underground arsenal.
At this time, the underground arsenal that Mr. Yan was in charge of had grown to a considerable size.
It has already grown to a certain scale, manufacturing bullets and rockets. Although it cannot manufacture guns, it can repair them.
In the past few days, the National Army troops have been able to hold out in the fierce battle with the Japanese in the city of Nanjing.
In addition to the ammunition and supplies delivered every day through the supply line on the western river, Mr. Yan’s underground arsenal also made an indelible contribution.
At this time, there were many more young and strong apprentices in the underground arsenal, which made the speed of manufacturing bullets and rockets faster.
"Commander Ye, why are you here?"
Old Yan asked in surprise after seeing Ye Qingshan.
"Mr. Yan, I have something urgent to discuss with you.
The Japs have warships and are planning to cross the Yangtze River and attack our transport fleet on the river.
I need mines to block the Yangtze River.
Last time, I gave you several mine design drawings. Did you look at them?
Can we make that kind of mine now?"
Ye Qingshan looked at Old Yan anxiously and asked.
It turned out that Ye Qingshan had always known that the western river transportation line was one of their weaknesses.
Ye Qingshan had also anticipated that the Japanese might send warships to blockade the Yangtze River.
Therefore, Ye Qingshan had already given Mr. Yan the manufacturing drawings of several types of mines and made preparations in advance.
Unexpectedly, he would actually use it now.