Northeast China in 1939 was in the midst of the brutal years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In this year, the aggression of the Japanese army became more and more rampant, and the wrestling between the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army and the Japanese army became increasingly fierce. The Northeast, once bathed in the "White Mountains and Black Waters", has become the front line of war. Against this background, the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Force not only had to resist the enemy's strong military pressure, but also had to deal with the harsh environment of lack of resources and information blockage. Against this backdrop, an extraordinary retreat under the command of Heo Hyong-sik, chief of the general staff of the 3rd Army of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance, took place, which was not only a tactical success, but also a manifestation of wisdom and courage.
Early one morning in 1939, Heo Hyung-sik and his soldiers had just finished a multi-hour march in a hidden valley in the Songnen Plain. The faces of these warriors were full of tiredness and hunger, but their eyes still sparkled with unyielding light.
"Rest, brothers." Heo Hyung-sik's voice was hoarse, but it was extremely firm. The soldiers of the cooking squad immediately went into action, and the firelight was exceptionally warm in the morning mist. Soon, a simple marching meal was served hot.
"Come, Chief of Staff, it's your share." A young soldier carefully handed Heo Hyung-sik a bowl of hot soup.
Heo Hyung-sik was about to stretch out his hand, but suddenly his gaze froze, and his gaze was attracted by a bird in a tree not far away. The bird, with its brightly feathered feathers, rested unusually abruptly on the branches, as if staring at them.
"Wait, this bird ......" Heo Hyung-sik put down the dishes and chopsticks, his brows furrowed.
"Chief of Staff, what's wrong with you?" An adjutant approached him.
Xu Hengzhi said in a deep voice: "This bird is too abnormal, we don't often see this kind of bird here." I doubt it...... There is an enemy approaching. ”
"But it's just a bird, Chief of Staff." The adjutant looked a little puzzled.
"Haven't you seen a trained letter bird on the battlefield? This could be a means of reconnaissance for the enemy. Heo's instincts told him that this was anything but unusual.
Without time for more explanations, Heo Hyung-sik immediately gave the order: "Retreat, retreat immediately!" Pack up, we have to go. ”
The warriors were confused, but their instincts were trained to move quickly. They quietly packed up their gear and quickly left the valley.
During the retreat, Xu Hengzhi arranged for several scouts to stay behind in concealment to observe the enemy's situation. Sure enough, within a few hours, a large number of Japanese troops groped their way into the valley where the original anti-United Nations fighters rested.
"Chief of Staff, sure enough, a large contingent of Japanese troops has entered our previous position." The scout conveyed intelligence by radio.
Heo Hyung-sik took a deep breath after hearing this, and his decision saved everyone's lives again. This retreat was not only an application of tactics, but also a test of situational sensitivity.
In the days following the retreat, Heo Hyung-sik led his soldiers on several movements to evade the Japanese army. During this period, the hearts of every soldier were filled with trust and admiration for Heo Hyung-sik, and they knew that it was the calmness and shrewdness of the chief of staff that protected their possibility of continuing to resist in this fiery land.
Over time, the incident became a good story among the anti-coalition forces. Heo Hyung-sik's name and his witty decision-making have become the pride of all the soldiers of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army. And the strange bird became the focus of the soldiers' discussion - an unusual messenger that could have been trained by the enemy for reconnaissance.
This retreat not only allowed Heo Hyung-sik and his fighters to avoid a near-defeat battle, but also proved once again the importance of information in warfare. Their stories inspire every soldier of the War of Resistance that no matter how difficult the conditions, as long as there is the right leadership and sufficient vigilance, there is always hope for survival.
In that war-torn era, Heo Hyung-sik and his soldiers showed not only courage and sacrifice, but also wisdom and foresight. They have proved with their actions that war is not only a contest of force, but also a psychological and intellectual duel. This form of confrontation shows the powerful power of human will to survive in a desperate situation. Every heroic image that emerges in the long river of history should not only be remembered for their victories, but also for the brilliance of humanity they showed in the face of adversity. The story of Xu Hengzhi is not only a microcosm of the War of Resistance Against Japan, but also a revelation to all future soldiers - on the edge of war and peace, wisdom and vigilance will always be the inextinguishable beacon that protects us.