"Commander, are we heading back to Chunhua? If I recall correctly, that area is the defensive sector of Wang Yaowu's 51st Division of the 74th Corps!"
As Chief of Staff, Wang Jun had to keep abreast of the shifting battlefield dynamics—intelligence above all else—while on the march. Seeing Lin Feng order a halt, he couldn't help but voice his confusion.
"No. Next, the Independent Brigade's battlefield will likely involve multiple engagement points. We'll set up our command post right here for now. The outer defense lines are vital to the entire defense of Jinling—their importance goes without saying. Although I've already wired General Headquarters to request a return, moving so many troops back won't be easy. Our current position sits right at the intersection of Molingguan, Chunhua, and Tangshan. I'll dispatch the Combined Arms Regiment first to reinforce the Tangshan direction. The rest of the troops will focus on resting and regrouping. If the Japanese devils launch another offensive against Chunhua or Molingguan, our forces will push up to support them. We certainly can't hold out indefinitely, but we can buy time for the frontline units to withdraw and minimize casualties."
Chapter 336