Even if I'm a useless bum at Whampoa Military Academy, I'll be invincible in the War of Re

Zhao Yunwen handed over the Luodian position intact to the 11th Division, and the 2nd Security Regiment retreated to the second line for rest and reorganization.

After inspecting the defensive fortifications of Luodian, Hu Lian said gratefully:

"Senior, the brothers and the three thousand brothers of the 66th Regiment are deeply grateful to you. I won't say anything more."

If you ever need anything from me, just ask.

"Once the Luodian position is handed over to Hu, I will make the Japanese pay with their lives."

Zhao Yunwen can skip the first few sentences, but Hu Lian will still do the last one, and that's enough.

"Commander Hu, you're too kind. It's all for fighting the Japanese."

After Zhao Yunwen finished speaking, he turned and left. Hu Lian was a ruthless man, and he didn't want to have too much of a relationship with him.

After several days of fierce fighting in Luodian, the Second Security Regiment urgently needed rest and recuperation, as they might be sent back to plug the gaps at any time.

Early in the morning in the International Settlement, Wang Yueting went to work at her shop as usual. The exaggerated shouts of the newsboys caught her attention.

The name sounded so familiar that Wang Yueting couldn't help but stop and her delicate ears perked up.

"Newspapers, newspapers! The Nationalist Army has achieved a great victory at Luodian, and Regiment Commander Zhao Yunwen has made another great contribution."

Wang Yueting smiled. Yes, this is good news.

Wang Yueting walked over and bought a copy of the day's edition of "Shen Bao" from the newsboy; it still smelled faintly of pine.

Annihilation of the 12th Infantry Regiment?

Wang Yueting was almost speechless with astonishment. Although she didn't understand military affairs, she knew what an infantry regiment represented.

That was a power that could roam freely in China, and it was wiped out just like that?

Although the rapper in the report was Hu Lian from the 66th Regiment of the 11th Division, she knew better than anyone what Zhao Yunwen had done in Luodian.

Without those densely packed tunnel fortifications, there would have been no great victory at Luodian.

"Commander Zhao must have reaped the benefits."

Wang Yueting arrived at the contact point with cheerful steps. Boss Tang had already opened for business before her. The two nodded casually when they met.

Wang Yueting casually handed the newspaper to Boss Tang, then pretended to be busy with his own things.

Although we are now united against the Japanese, the spies of the International Settlement Police are still keeping a close watch, so we must never let our guard down.

After reading the newspaper, Boss Tang guessed Wang Yueting's intention and leaned over to say:

"Do you need me to go there?"

Wang Yueting nodded and said:

"There's a huge shortage of goods back home; let's buy them all if the price is right!"

Mr. Tang nodded, turned and left the store; he needed to raise the funds first.

News of the great victory at Luodian spread rapidly throughout the International Settlement. This was the greatest victory China had achieved against Japan since the First Sino-Japanese War, and it inspired millions of people.

Hu Lian and Zhao Yunwen became renowned anti-Japanese generals praised by the Chinese people, enjoying unparalleled fame. In particular, Zhao Yunwen of the security regiment became a legend in the hearts of many.

In China, the success of ordinary people is more easily remembered and relatable.

On the street, pedestrians hurried by, vendors toiled to make a living, and several young people dressed as students were collecting donations. One of them spoke passionately:

"Fellow countrymen, China has reached a critical juncture of life and death!"

"Every man has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation." Chairman Chiang Kai-shek raised his arms and shouted in Lushan that if war breaks out, regardless of the region, age, gender, or region, everyone has the responsibility to defend the land and resist the enemy!

In Luodian, there was such an army…

The rickshaw driver, Ye Changlin, stopped his hurried pace. He had just completed his first fare of the day and had a dozen or so copper coins in his pocket.

He subconsciously touched his pocket; he hadn't yet collected the money for the rickshaw rental fee, and he hadn't even gotten a meal.

"The Security Regiment and the 66th Regiment annihilated the once-invincible 12th Infantry Regiment, dealing a heavy blow to the Japanese."

They were a civilian armed force, without military pay; all their combat supplies came from private fundraising.

Ye Changlin's expression became unusually firm as he strode towards the donation box, pulling his rickshaw.

He lost his home in Jinan, but he can't lose his country too!

When Ye Changlin stuffed the sweat-soaked copper coin into the donation box, Wan Guoliang's eyes welled up with tears, and he bowed deeply to Ye Changlin.

Who says the passion of the Chinese people has cooled?

Ye Changlin stepped aside shyly, feeling unworthy of the courtesy. He could only offer a dozen or so copper coins, while the head of the security regiment was fighting desperately with the Japanese.

Ten years ago in Jinan, he and his family welcomed the Northern Expeditionary Army into the city when the Japanese suddenly attacked, shooting at anyone they saw. His parents died at the hands of the Japanese devils.

He couldn't rely on others to avenge his hatred, so he decided to go to Luodian and fight the Japanese with Commander Zhao.

Wan Guoliang had also made up his mind that once he had raised enough money, he would go to Luodian with his classmates.

Not only did he have to hand over the donations to Zhao Yunwen, but he also had to fight the Japanese with the security regiment.

A policeman in a black leather uniform walked over, and the onlookers quickly dispersed, fearing they might attract unwanted attention.

Wan Guoliang stared fearlessly at the patrol officers. Two female students bravely stood in front of the donation box. These donations were for fighting the Japanese devils, and they absolutely could not let the "black dogs" take them away.

The patrol officer hesitated for a moment, then walked straight to the donation box. He hadn't expected this and didn't know how to explain it.

The girl looked at him timidly, but her eyes were firm, and she refused to leave the donation box.

The patrolman took out two silver dollars from his pocket, waved them in front of the girls, and when he saw that they still refused to move, he handed the dollars to them.

Two silver dollars was not a small amount for an ordinary patrolman, but he still donated it without hesitation. Afterwards, he grinned at the girl, revealing a row of white teeth.

In order not to interfere with their fundraising, the patrol officers walked far away after making their donations.

The girl then understood what had happened, and bowed deeply to the departing police officer with a sense of guilt.

More and more people are heading to the donation box and putting in money, big or small, like trickles of water that will eventually converge into a vast ocean.

At the Shanghai Expeditionary Army Headquarters, Matsui Iwane gave the 11th Division Commander, Yamamuro Munetake, a thorough dressing-down.

"You bastards! The glory of the 11th Division has been ruined by you. An entire regiment has been annihilated. You have failed His Majesty's trust."

The 11th Division doesn't need a useless division commander like you!

As a former division commander, Matsui Iwane had a special affection for the 11th Division and placed high hopes on it.

He hadn't expected to be proven wrong so quickly; he wished he could chop Yamamuro Munetake, that good-for-nothing, into pieces with a single blow.

Although the 11th Division could not compare to the first six divisions, it produced many famous generals, such as its first division commander Nogi Maresuke, General Shirakawa Yoshinori, General Matsui Iwane, and General Tada Shun.

He has connections in the imperial court.

Yamamuro Munetake made a huge blunder and was bound to be scolded. Matsui Iwane was his former superior, and although he was scolded, his heart was still with the 11th Division.

"Mr. Yamamuro, are you sure the military flag hasn't fallen into Chinese hands?"

After venting his anger, Matsui Iwane finally got down to business. As the commander of the teaching corps, it was his turn to clean up the mess left by the 11th Division.

Yamamuro Munetake's spirits lifted, and he bowed deeply, saying:

"Your Excellency Commander, please rest assured, the Chinese have never even seen what a military flag looks like. The flag guard squad leader has already destroyed the military flag."

"Yes, I will explain to His Majesty that the Chinese in Luodian must be eliminated."

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