On Chinese New Year's Eve of '44, it snowed heavily, and the eight-way pistol team slept until midnight and was ordered to start an emergency operation. The wind was cold and the snow was misty. Bands of soldiers in light blue uniforms crept out of the cottage and set out on a night march full of unknowns. The sound of their footsteps was engulfed in a thick layer of snow, leaving only heavy breathing to echo in the darkness. Where is the destination of the march? Where will the enemy come from? Everything will unfold on this chilling and mysterious night of Chinese New Year's Eve......
【Iron Spirit】
The winter of 1943 was the white-hot stage of the cruelty and ruthlessness of the War of Resistance Against Japan. In the remote countryside of the Shandong Peninsula, a pistol company formed by guerrillas is shouldering the sacred mission of protecting the people and expelling the Japanese puppets.
This pistol company consisted of a group of young peasant sons from various regions in southwestern Shandong, some of whom had just joined the revolution and some had been fighting in the guerrillas for many years. The only difference is their homeland and the time they joined, but what they have in common is their incomparable hatred of their enemies, their boundless loyalty to the revolutionary cause.
The members of the pistol company have all experienced a hundred battles and have tempered their extraordinary will in the difficult war environment. They also had to wrap in shabby cotton clothes in the cold winter and march in the snow and ice; They also have to endure sweat in the heat of summer; They often sleep in the mountains and forests, feeding on tree roots and wild vegetables. But no matter how bad the environment was, they never complained.
The members of the pistol company have their own set of strict discipline. Every morning, they would gather for morning exercises and practice gun handling; During the day, they take turns to stand guard and maintain a high level of vigilance; At night, they have to split up and carry out various tasks. Discipline training has made them rock-solid soldiers, making them a reliable anti-Japanese force.
【Chinese New Year's Eve thrilling】
Chinese New Year's Eve is supposed to be a time of reunion and celebration. But for the soldiers of the pistol company, the night was destined to be a thrilling adventure.
On Chinese New Year's Eve that year, a goose-feather snow fell. In the silence of the night, only the rustling of snow and ice could be heard on the branches. The soldiers of the pistol company were already resting in a hidden village, ready to make up for the exhaustion of their strength during the long march.
Just when everyone was just falling asleep, a gunshot suddenly rang out, followed by the company commander's shout: "Get up!" The enemy is coming! "It turned out that news came from the front line that a Japanese puppet army was approaching nearby, and their target was probably this village.
Suddenly, the whole village was in a panic. The warriors quickly got up from their covers and began to dress up and prepare for battle. However, the heavy snow caused the visibility to drop suddenly, and the surroundings were foggy and white, and it was impossible to distinguish the direction.
"Keep up! No one is left behind! The company commander shouted loudly as he took the lead in moving forward. However, the severe cold and heavy snow hindered the march extremely difficult. Some of the soldiers' shoes had already fallen in the mud and could only step barefoot on the ice and snow; Some people's cotton clothes are soaked with snow and water, and the cold wind blows and makes people shiver.
Just as everyone was struggling to move forward, suddenly a burst of gunfire rang out behind them! It turned out that the vanguard of the enemy had come to the door. For a time, a rain of bullets came from all directions, and the pistol company was surrounded by a heavy encirclement.
[The battle horn blows again]
In the rain of bullets, the soldiers of the pistol company reacted quickly and organized an orderly defense. They used the houses and trees in the village as cover and spread out to fight back at the enemy.
Soon, the two sides are caught in a back-and-forth shootout. Although the enemy's fire was fierce, the soldiers of the pistol company, with the advantage of being familiar with the terrain, sometimes concealed and sometimes attacked, so that the enemy's bullets were empty one by one.
At this moment, a soldier named Zhang Fugui suddenly discovered that an enemy reinforcement was outflanking. He made a quick decision and led several fighters to quickly transfer their positions and cut off the enemy's outflanking route.
Zhang Fugui's witty decision bought precious time for the pistol company. But at this moment, a grenade fell from the sky, Zhang Fugui was quick with his eyes, and used his body to block this deadly bomb for his comrades.
"Ah-----" Zhang Fugui let out a painful scream, and his body was instantly blown into a blur of flesh and blood. Seeing this, several of his comrades-in-arms were shocked and angry, and desperately fired back at the enemy.
At the same time, the company commander realized the severity of the situation and immediately ordered all the soldiers to retreat to the mountains and forests in the northwest direction. Along the way, the enemy's fire continued to harass, and several fighters were unfortunately shot and killed.
Just when everyone thought that the whole army was about to be annihilated, a rumbling cannon sounded, and it turned out that the nearby guerrillas heard the movement of the battle and opened artillery reinforcements. With the cover of fire, the pistol company finally broke free from the enemy and entered the dense mountain forest.
【A Moment of Warmth in the Snow】
After a thrilling battle, the fighters of the pistol company were finally able to catch their breath. They found a secluded spot in the dense forest and began to count the people.
This number can't help but make everyone's mood heavy. In this sudden encounter, a total of 6 fighters were killed and 3 others were wounded. Zhang Fugui exchanged his life for the safety of the whole company, and his heroic deeds brought tears to the eyes of everyone present.
"Comrade Zhang Fugui, immortal! Everyone hugged each other and cried for the 20-year-old hero. Then, they erected a rudimentary shelf with tree branches and carefully placed Zhang Fugui's body on it.
"Let's talk about Comrade Zhang Fugui's deeds. An old soldier spoke, and everyone immediately reminisced about Zhang Fugui's various deeds before his death.
It turned out that Zhang Fugui was a child from a poor peasant family, and he had a lot of backbone since he was a child. In 1941, he joined the partisans and began his revolutionary career. At first, he was just an ordinary warrior, but with his extraordinary courage and determination, he quickly became famous. Last year, he even killed a bully in a battle, making a great achievement.
"Fugui, you are a good man, but it's a pity that you are too young... The old soldier said earnestly. Everyone, you and I will tell you all kinds of deeds of Zhang Fugui during his lifetime, as if he was by his side.
Gradually, everyone's emotions began to calm down. Someone began to tell some interesting stories from the battle to ease the heavy atmosphere. Soon, there were bursts of hearty laughter throughout the camp, which was particularly heartwarming in the ice and snow.
【Perseverance on Chinese New Year's Eve】
Although they had just experienced a terrible battle, the fighters of the pistol company did not have much time to rest. Enemy reinforcements will soon arrive, and they must move their positions as quickly as possible to avoid being surrounded by the enemy.
Under the leadership of the old soldier, everyone soon found a relatively hidden place in the forest. It is a small snow-covered col surrounded by dense trees and a great view, making it an ideal place for defense.
"Quick, let's get moving! We're going to build fortifications before the enemy comes! At the order of the old soldier, the soldiers of the pistol company quickly divided into several groups, some began to build barracks out of branches, others built trenches out of snow.
Soon, this snowy land, which was once a flat river, became a simple camp. Although the conditions were difficult, no one ever complained. On this Chinese New Year's Eve, their only thought was to complete the fortifications as soon as possible and prepare to meet the enemy.
"Look, there's movement over there! Just then, a sentry suddenly raised the alarm. It turned out that the vanguard of the enemy had already come to the door, and the sound of guns and artillery was heard in the woods.
"Don't be afraid! Are you all ready? The old soldier shouted loudly, and the soldiers of the pistol company immediately took up their positions in an orderly manner, and the muzzles of their guns were aimed in the direction of the woods.
Soon, a detachment of enemy troops attacked, and the fighters of the pistol company immediately fired back. On this Chinese New Year's Eve, the sound of guns and artillery fire echoes through the snowy forest, as if to add a solemn atmosphere to the battle.