In the evening, all the officers and soldiers of the company hurriedly ate the fried rice and other dry food they carried with them, and then rested in the fortifications that were quickly repaired in the afternoon.

Zhang Xinghan leaned back behind a bunker, smoking indifferently. Since he went to the battlefield, in order to alleviate the pressure of facing death threats on the battlefield, Zhang Xinghan quickly learned to smoke, and his smoking addiction has also risen rapidly.

In fact, he knew that he was not really addicted to tobacco, but was forced by the current tension.

If Zhang Xinghan was not mistaken, it should be the reinforcements of the Japanese Shanghai Expeditionary Army. There were two divisions in the first batch of reinforcements, namely the Third Division and the 11th Division, led by General Matsui Ishione, the commander of the Shanghai Expeditionary Army.

Due to the arrival of Japanese reinforcements, Lieutenant General Zhang Zhi, commander-in-chief of the Ninth Army, was forced to order the units of the Ninth Army to stop taking the initiative, turn to defense, and wait for reinforcements.

At this time, the total Japanese army's total troops in the Songhu area had exceeded 50,000, and more reinforcements would arrive one after October. After October 5, the war in the North China Plain was basically over. The Japanese army will draw reinforcements from the North China dispatched troops to reinforce the Songhu battlefield. At that time, the national army will retreat in full swing.

Since all the units of the Ninth Army were in a hurry to enter the defensive position, they could not expect anyone to come to rescue them, and even if they were willing to rescue them, they would be unable to implement them.

However, it is worth noting that after the Japanese reinforcements arrived, the National Government would also urgently establish the 15th Army to rush to the battlefield of Songhu. At that time, the National Army will launch a counterattack against the Japanese troops at each landing port.

Therefore, as long as Zhang Xinghan and all the officers and soldiers of the first company can persevere until the arrival of the reinforcements of the 15th Army, they still have hope of survival.

This is also the reason why Zhang Xinghan ordered the repair and reinforcement of fortifications. With a company of troops, he must not launch an attack now. Otherwise, under the bombardment of Japanese strong ships and powerful artillery and the siege of superior forces, he would probably have the end of annihilation of the entire army.

Zhang Xinghan also knew in his heart that it was not that easy to defend this important land until reinforcements arrived. Once the Japanese army found them, they would definitely invest their absolute superior forces and launch an attack on them. The subsequent battle would be extremely tragic.

Whether you and these more than 60 subordinates can persevere until the reinforcements arrive is a question.

At this time, Sun Siwei, not far away, walked over and sat beside Zhang Xinghan. Seeing Zhang Xinghan frowning, as if he was worried, he asked, "Xinghan, what are you thinking?"

"It's nothing, I'm thinking about what to do next." Zhang Xinghan replied calmly, smoking a cigarette.

"Is there any good way? That guy Zhou Wei is right. If we really stick here, it's not a way. I think the Japanese should find us soon." Sun Siwei said.

"At present, the Japanese army has increased its troops on a large scale, and the central government and the principal will not wait for death. I think reinforcements should arrive soon, so we must stick to the arrival of reinforcements, so there is still a glimmer of hope." Zhang Xinghan said thoughtfully.

"If reinforcements cannot arrive in time, we may all die. Xinghan, are you afraid of death?" Sun Siwei asked and patted his forehead, and smiled awkwardly: "What I'm asking is really nonsense. When you used a big blade to fight with the Japanese in Xifengkou, it was no less dangerous."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xing's Chinese is amazing: "Fear of death, of course, fear of death. As long as people are afraid of death, some things can make people forget their fear of death, or even paralyzed. For example, now, our country is invading. If we soldiers dare not fight against the invaders because of fear of death, then what will the country support us? As the saying goes, death is lighter than a feather, and more important than Mount Tai. At this time of crisis in the country and the nation is in danger, our soldiers should stand up, fight bravely to fight the enemy, and swear to serve the country to the death!"

When Sun Siwei heard this, he immediately felt awe-inspiring and nodded in agreement: "It's right! As the principal said: Once the battle starts, the land is no different from north to south, and people are not all young and old. They all have the responsibility to defend their territory and fight against the enemy! We are soldiers and should charge forward and defend our country. If we don't go to the battlefield, should we let our father and mother fight bayonets with guns?"

"Well! So, although we are afraid of death, we can die for the country and fight for the nation! Death is also glorious!" Zhang Xinghan nodded and said.

"Company Commander! There are Japanese devils!" The voice of a sentry sounded.

Zhang Xinghan and Sun Siwei quickly turned over with guns and shouted in a low voice: "Prepare for battle!"
Chapter completed!