Ning Zhiheng explained it to him carefully, analyzing the pros and cons clearly. Finally, he said, "In the initial stage of the war between China and Japan, the Japanese will definitely have the upper hand. Hangzhou is too close to Shanghai and will inevitably fall soon. I brought my uncle and aunt to Chongqing as a precaution. We will come back after the war is over. It will only be a temporary departure for a few years, so you don't need to worry too much."
Miao Yongyi finally understood Ning Zhiheng's good intentions. He sighed and said, "This time, fighting the Japanese made me realize how big the gap is between the two sides. We cannot make up for the disparity in national strength with flesh and blood and blood and courage. I am extremely disappointed with this war. Now my unit has been wiped out. I don't know what will happen in the future. I can only leave it to fate!"
He looked dejected as he spoke, seemingly lost about his future.
Ning Zhiheng comforted him, saying, "We are graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy. We are in high demand wherever we go. Are you afraid of not having the opportunity to serve the country? Take good care of your injuries. You will be able to return to the rear to recuperate soon. At that time, a position will naturally be arranged for you."
The two talked for a long time before finally taking Miao Yongyi back to his ward. Ning Zhiheng then took his leave, promising to visit him again in a few days.
After leaving the ward, Ning Zhiheng remembered that Weng Xiangrong, the former captain of the special agent brigade, was also hospitalized at Depu Hospital. Ning Zhiheng had met with him briefly before rushing to the Pudong battlefield, and half a month had passed since then.
Ning Zhiheng turned to Ji Hongyi and asked, only to learn that Weng Xiangrong had been withdrawn to the rear hospital for treatment six days ago.
Ning Zhiheng then rushed back to his base, preparing to cross the Huangpu River again that evening to return to Pudong and urge his team to expedite the transportation of supplies.
But around four o'clock in the afternoon, Ji Hongyi came in and reported: "Team leader, an urgent telegram from the Military Intelligence Department headquarters, this is the translated telegram."
After saying this, he handed a telegram to Ning Zhiheng. Ning Zhiheng had left a radio station at his post in Nanshi and given it to Ji Hongyi so that they could keep in touch with Pudong.
Ning Zhiheng took the telegram, and as he had expected, it was an order for the special operations team to quickly withdraw to Nanshi and await further orders.
Ning Zhiheng put down the telegram and sighed. He picked up a pen and drafted a telegram, saying to Ji Hongyi, "Send a telegram to Pudong immediately, ordering them to cross the river directly from Chenyan Bay tomorrow night and withdraw. Leave all the vehicles on the other side and wait and see."
Ji Hongyi took the telegram and hesitated before saying, "Withdrawing so quickly is such a waste of so many supplies!"
Ning Zhiheng also felt a pang of pain in his heart. It would be a real pity to give up such a windfall. However, he didn't know what new arrangements the Director had for him and the Special Agent Brigade, so he could only take it one step at a time.
The very next evening, all the members of the special operations team transported the last batch of supplies across the Huangpu River and returned to Nanshi by sampan.
Ji Hongyi and You Laoliu handled the goods with ease, while the other team members rushed back to their base to rest.
The next day, around 10 a.m., Ji Hongyi rushed to Ning Zhiheng's office and reported to him: "Team leader, I just came back from the hospital. A large number of wounded soldiers were suddenly sent back from the front. According to the latest news, Yunzaobang has fallen, the entire left flank has been defeated, and the Japanese army has advanced towards Dachang."
"What?" Ning Zhiheng was taken aback. Although he had been mentally prepared, he was still shocked when the moment came. The fall of Yunzaobang broke the stalemate that had lasted for so long. The Japanese army on the left flank had finally broken through an important line of defense of the Chinese army and set its sights on the central battlefield. With the Chinese army on the central battlefield caught in the crossfire, the situation was irreversible.
Just then, the sounds of vehicles and marching troops came from outside, and the sirens at the door sounded rapidly. Ning Zhiheng quickly stepped out of the room and shouted, "Emergency defense!"
At his command, all members of the special operations team quickly picked up their weapons, took up defensive positions, and completed the defensive deployment of the entire compound. With their guns pointed outwards and bullets loaded, they waited quietly for Ning Zhiheng's orders.
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