(The third update is slow, sorry~~~~)

In December 26, after the Japanese invaded East China occupied Nanjing, the 13th Division crossed the Yangtze River north and advanced to Outang on the east bank of Chihe River in Anhui. The 2nd Japanese Army invaded North China crossed the Yellow River south from Qingcheng, Shandong and Jiyang. After occupying Jinan, it advanced to Jining, Mengyin and Qingdao. In order to open up the Jinpu Railway and connect the north and south battlefields, the Japanese base camp mobilized eight divisions and three brigades and two detachments (equivalent to brigades) to about 240,000 people, respectively, commanded by the commander of the Central China Expedition Army, and the commander of the North and South Front Army, Teraenai Shouyi, to implement the north-south advancing, and prepare to capture the strategic location of Xuzhou in one fell swoop.

On the fifth day after Nanjing fell, the Supreme Command of the Kuomintang immediately announced the restoration of the 5th War Zone, appointed Li Zongren as the commander, and Han Fuju as the deputy commander. The chief's headquarters was located in Xuzhou, and the area under the jurisdiction was on both sides of the Jinpu Line and Shandong Province. The subordinate troops were the 3rd Army, the 11th Army, the 24th Army, the 51st Army, and military units and marines located in southern Shandong, northern Jiangsu, eastern Henan, and northern Anhui. Since January 1938, the Supreme Command of the Kuomintang has gradually transferred 64 divisions to the 5th War Zone, with nearly 600,000 troops. He is preparing to fight against the Japanese army that took Nanjing and Jinan as the base, attacking Xuzhou from the south and north ends along the Jinpu Road.

At this time, Yang Yiming's ** regiment was the last group to break out from the Nanjing defense battle. He followed Jiang Minghe's Fifth Regiment and headed north to Dingyuan County, Anhui for a few days before arriving in Shou County on January 26, and finally got into the camp.

Yang Yiming fought bravely in the defense of Nanjing, and killed three Japanese troops to the greatest extent, completely hitting the Japanese arrogance, and personally killed a Japanese special operations pilot and a royal officer. For this reason, the Supreme Command of the Kuomintang decided to commend Yang Yiming the highest standards on February 10.

On the second day of arriving in Shou County, Yang Yiming began to replenish the vacant soldiers of the ** regiment. This time he broke out from Nanjing, the entire regiment had about 1,200 people, and when he arrived in Shou County, there were still 78 people left. If it weren't for the storage of the defeated soldiers along the way, there would be less than a company of troops now.

Yang Yiming can call out the lack of military strength, but there are fewer generals around him, which is irreparable. Especially Xue Mang, who was forcibly caught by soldiers that day and has no news today. There is also Liu Huayun, who was protected by cover when he broke through the siege, so Yang Yiming still doesn’t know whether he is dead or alive.

Thinking about the good brothers who used to be together, now there are only a few around him, Yang Yiming felt very uncomfortable. Of course, Shou County is a small place after all, and he doesn't know the information outside, let alone the Supreme Command will reward him.

The recruitment situation is quite satisfactory. Note that the national anti-Japanese sentiment is rising at the moment. Therefore, with the support of the Shou County Magistrate, more than 400 soldiers were recruited within three days. In addition to the remaining veterans, the ** regiment has more than 600 troops.

Looking at Huang Dahu teaching the recruits' queue and shooting training step by step on the playground, Yang Yiming felt a lot of emotion. At this moment, a few people came from afar. Seeing this, Yang Yiming immediately stepped forward and said with a smile: "Captain Jiang, why are you free to come to me today?"

Jiang Minghe smiled, then pointed at Yang Yiming with his finger and said, "Brother, I'm not to mention it. Now the Supreme Command has established the Fifth War Zone in Xuzhou. Our original 74th Army was divided into the 24th Army. Yesterday, the General Office sent a call to tell us to go north to Suxian immediately and reunite with the brothers there, so I'm here to say goodbye today."

Yang Yiming was not surprised at Jiang Minghe's departure, but he didn't expect it to be so anxious. This also shows the severity of the situation in Xuzhou area, so he said: "Captain Jiang, you will not know when you will meet again when you go!"

Jiang Minghe patted Yang Yiming on the shoulder and said, "Brother, if you have it there, I believe we will meet in a short time. Besides, I am not an ordinary person now, so don't forget me, brother if you succeed that day!"

After Jiang Minghe was joking, he said it seriously. Yang Yiming immediately realized something was wrong and asked, "Captain Jiang, do you have something to say?"

"Haha, you kid, that's how it's like this. Yesterday, the Chief Officer added a letter to the commander of the commander. It was also a matter of searching for Brother Yang, your troops in the entire war zone. You happened to be here with me, so the Chief Officer specially called me to ask you to rush to Xuzhou before the 10th to receive the award from the Supreme Command."

"The commander-in-chief wants me to reward?" Yang Yiming asked in disbelief.

"Yes, your heroic deeds have spread all over the country, but you and I don't know if you and I stay in Suxian! Well, Brother Yang is getting late, so I have to set off right away!"

"Well, Captain Jiang, Brother Jiang, we will have a date later!"

"There will be a time later!"

It is January 29th now, and there is still some time before February 10th. However, if Yang Yiming goes to Xuzhou alone, no one will take the troops. So Yang Yiming uses the radio station left by Jiang Minghe to contact the Xuzhou Operations Command. First, to report his exact location, and second, to ask which army the ** regiment belongs to, and further arrangements are made.

Soon, the Xuzhou Operations Command sent a telegram, which only asked Yang Yiming to bring the troops to the nearest king of Xuzhou in the shortest time. Because Yang Yiming's original ** regiment was directly commanded by the Nanjing Garrison Command, Xuzhou made a clear statement on Yang Yiming's current destination.

Although the reply he received was not clear, Yang Yiming still found his future destination, so he decided to go to Xuzhou after two days of rest!

"Report!"

"Come in!"

"Captain of the delegation, Shou County Magistrate He Dongguo asked for a meeting!"

"He Dongguo? What are you doing here?" Yang Yiming muttered to himself and then said, "Well, ask him to wait in the front hall, I'll go out immediately!"

After making clothes on his body, Yang Yiming stepped out of the back room. After seeing He Dongguo, he smiled and said, "President He County has been waiting for a long time. That day, you sent a notice to my ** regiment to promote recruitment. I have not yet arrived at the mansion to thank you very much. But you came today. I am really embarrassed!"

He Dongguo was a gentry clan of Shou County. His ancestors were all officials in Shou County in the previous dynasty, so they were among the best people in Shou County. Yang Yiming was very polite about this. Besides, they helped him after all, so they had to say some gratitude for their feelings and reason.

"Haha, Captain Yang, you are too polite. Resisting Japan and saving the country is the business of everyone in my Chinese nation. But I can't get on the battlefield, so I have to do some things."

"I don't know why County Magistrate is here today..."

"That's right. I also got the day before yesterday from Commander Jiang. Commander Yang is a hero who defends Nanjing. I also found out that Commander Yang, you will go to Xuzhou tomorrow, so I specially came to invite Commander Yang to the humble house to talk to you in the evening."

It turned out that he was going to treat himself to a meal. Yang Yiming didn't think there was any reason to postpone it, but he still said, "This is not good!"

"Well, please be sure to enjoy the glory of Captain Yang!"

"Stunning, then you're more respectful than obedience!"
Chapter completed!