Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 95: Mr. Jie, you are so confused! (Subscribe)
"Mr. Jie...it will take at least five days for Tang Enbo's troops to reach the Second War Zone."

"Considering the time, it may be too late. Should we ask them to go to southern Shanxi to look for a fighter plane?"

Chiang Kai-shek remained silent.

He turned his head and looked at his staff not far away.

It's not difficult to guess just from what they are discussing.

nowadays.

The focus of the Military Commission and a number of generals and staff officers.

It’s still the Songhu line.

Qian Dajun was a sensible man, so he immediately stepped aside and remained silent.

A young guard approached and whispered, "Sir, Ambassador Toddman is here..."

In the bleak autumn wind.

The generals of the Japanese Tenth Army attacked near Suzhou at a speed beyond expectations.

although.

The Army General Staff issued an order to "set the combat area to the east of the Suzhou-Jiaxing line."

But, just like refusing to execute domestic orders before.

The generals of the Japanese Central China Front Army did not just demand to continue the offensive.

He also strongly demanded that the Japanese government immediately declare war on the Republic of China.

The old devils, led by the commander of the 10th Army, Heisuke Yanagawa, even threatened to directly attack the capital of the Republic of China, Nanjing.

These old devils think so.

Consider it from a political perspective.

If war is not declared immediately.

This group of Japanese troops had no so-called status when fighting within the territory of the Republic of China.

It was a complete joke.

From a military perspective.

In this situation, it is common sense not to let the opponent breathe and to pursue the victory.

More importantly.

If they were approaching the capital of the Republic of China but did not occupy it, the Japanese people would misunderstand the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army.

prior to.

The Fifth Division's failure in its attack on Shanxi caused an uproar in the country.

With the death of Major General Seiichiro Shinohara, commander of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade.

Such doubts are growing louder and louder.

Next came Chu Yunfei, the famous general of the Jin army who killed Seiichiro Shinohara.

Publicly claimed that Seiji Kazuki was an incompetent and inferior student.

This interview was published in major newspapers around the world.

From the perspective of the Japanese military.

This is not only a provocation to the Japanese military, but also a provocation to the entire Japanese nation!

In Japan at this time.

The inferior student Kazuki Seiji and the incompetent Sakagami Seishirō have become synonymous with the North China Expeditionary Army.

The generals of the Central China Expeditionary Army naturally did not want to be caught up in such a whirlpool of public opinion.

These old devils think so.

This is a great shame.

Terauchi Hisaichi, Katsuki Seiji and others also thought so.

Precisely because of this, the North China Expeditionary Force is now full of energy.

Attack Xinkou and Niangziguan at all costs.

All they wanted was to capture Taiyuan and wash away the shame.

Regarding whether the war will expand in Japan.

There has always been controversy between the Japanese military and the cabinet.

Now, the Japanese army has arrived at the capital of the Republic of China.

How the war evolves.

It has become a major problem in Japan's political and military circles.

As for the war itself.

The Central China Front Army believes.

If we keep fighting with all our might, it will be no problem to destroy the Republic of China in three months.

These old devils in the cabinet think so.

In areas that are forcibly occupied by force, administrative systems such as postal and financial systems cannot function normally.

The occupation is meaningless.

Without declaring war.

Even defectors within the Republic of China did not dare to establish a puppet regime under the protection of Japan.

So what is the point of fighting with the Republic of China?

essentially.

These old devils want to avoid declaring war.

Avoid international condemnation and trade sanctions.

Do not bear the stigma of starting a war.

Under this premise, the occupied countries willingly submitted to their rule.

I have to say this is conjectural.

The Japanese officials at the time called it a "satisfactory resolution of the incident."

To this end, they began to explore another means.

That is, to negotiate with the Nationalist government represented by Chiang Kai-shek through a third party.

This forced the Nationalist government led by Chiang Kai-shek to accept the conditions proposed by Japan in view of the powerful military strength of the Japanese army.

this country
It is the Germany chosen by the Japanese.

The Japanese first summoned the German ambassador to Japan, Dixon, and expressed their willingness to negotiate with the Nationalist government.

Germany, Italy.

This was the only country with which the two sides had common friendly relations at that time.

The German Foreign Ministry agreed and expressed its willingness to make contact.

But he also reminded Ambassador to the Republic of China Toddman.

We have no desire at present to be more than a courier.

This time, Toddman came to visit the chairman's residence.

The purpose is to negotiate.

Chiang Kai-shek took off his military uniform.

Changed into a Zhongshan suit.

Accompanied by Foreign Minister Wang Liangchou, Chief of the Secretariat Qian Dajun, translators and others.

Walked towards the reception room.

At this time in the reception room, Toddman and his group were already waiting.

"Mr. Todman"

"Dear Mr. Chairman..."

Toddman and others stood up, took off their hats and bowed slightly to show their respect.

"Please take a seat."

"please."

Germany has maintained close ties with the Nationalist government since the 1920s.

Germany sold weapons to China and sent military advisers to assist in military construction.

The Nationalist government provided it with industrial raw materials.

One of its main raw materials for trade is tungsten ore, which is used to make armor-piercing bullets.

Germany is in great shortage of such industrial raw materials.

Germany is now also facing a dilemma.

Supporting the Republic of China and offending Japan is contrary to Germany's domestic global strategy.

Supporting the Japanese would seriously damage Germany's interests in China.

This mediation and meeting.

Broke up unhappily.

Germany hopes that the Republic of China and Japan will join the anti-Red and anti-Soviet front. Germany does not want the war between the Republic of China and Japan to turn into a long-term war.

Japan's national policy does not want to engage in a long-term war with China.

Mediation.

There was originally a certain amount of space and opportunity.

however.

Chiang Kai-shek wanted to use this mediation to delay the Japanese attack on Nanjing and take advantage of this opportunity to reorganize and replenish the troops.

In terms of daily life.

The demands put forward are simply outrageous and there is absolutely no sincerity in negotiation.

Demand the split of a new North China regime and the appointment of a pro-Japanese leader.

North China was designated as a demilitarized zone.

The anti-Japanese policy was stopped and the Songhu demilitarized zone was further expanded.

NMG establishes autonomous government
All of them are humiliating treaties.

No matter from which aspect.

It is impossible for Chiang Kai-shek to accept the above negotiation conditions.

him at this time.

We are looking forward to the upcoming Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Nine-Power Treaty in Brussels.

he thinks.

At this meeting, we can use international forces to stop Japan.

All previous problems can be easily solved.

Wang Liangchou after seeing off Mr. Toddman.

He returned to the reception room again for a secret talk with Chiang Kai-shek.

When I heard that Chiang Kai-shek placed his hopes on the Conference of the Parties to the Nine-Power Treaty.

Extremely surprised.

He immediately tried to persuade Chiang Kai-shek to give up this unrealistic fantasy.

Not long after.

Wang Liangchou was furious and left in anger.

Only one sentence was left behind - Mr. Jie, you are so confused!
Obviously, it failed.

Whether it is Kong Ziyuan or Wang Liangchou.

Or the defeat and hardship on the battlefield.

No one could wake up Chiang Kai-shek at this time.

perhaps.

When Chiang Kai-shek is hit by the hammer of reality, will he give up this unrealistic dream?

Yangquan City.

At this time, it has become a part of the Niangzi Pass defense plan system.

Many wounded soldiers on the front line were piled up in Yangquan City.

Waiting for treatment and transfer.

The war is approaching and the sound of gunfire continues.

original.

These ordinary people who are still unwilling to leave their hometown,

Nowadays, they are also willing to cooperate with the security team's work.

The elderly, the weak, women and children were evacuated to southeastern Shanxi, southwestern Shanxi, and even Shaanxi.

Some ordinary people were willing to stay and help in the war of resistance.

He was assigned to the stretcher team and transport team by the commander of the quartermaster battalion, Liu Shugao.

Inside the Bao Mansion.

Bao Yongsheng had just returned from Taiyuan City not long ago.

As a big businessman in Yangquan area, he is a local tyrant.

After this trip to Taiyuan, Bao Yongsheng received new news.

The war situation is not optimistic.

It was not the great victory and triumph that the Second War Zone tried so hard to publicize.

In Shanxi area, there is a risk of capsizing at any time.

To the north, the Japanese were attacking Xinkou.

To the east, the Japanese had already reached Niangzi Pass.

It’s not far from Yangquan City.

Think of this.

Bao Yongsheng looked at his son who was busy in the house.

There was a look of relief on his face.

have to say.

Bao Zhishan, the head of the security team, was doing a fairly good job at this time and his abilities had improved a lot.

With the assistance of the security team and local people.

Some industrial equipment that can be dismantled in Yangquan has been transported to Changzhi in southern Shanxi according to the original plan.

Soldiers of the security regiment under his command.

At this time, they also cooperated very well with the baggage battalion, medical team, stretcher team and field hospital.

If they are asked to fight in a war, they may not be willing to go, but if they are asked to take on some non-combat work, most of them are willing to contribute.

"Father, you called me?"

Bao Yongsheng smiled and nodded: "Not bad."

Bao Zhishan was sweating profusely from his busy work. He hurried forward and said, "Father, is there anything urgent? A large number of wounded soldiers have been evacuated from the front line and need to be resettled..."

Bao Yongsheng signaled him to be patient: "Sit down."

"Ok?"

Bao Zhishan was a little confused: "What are you doing?"

"Let me ask you, did Jiang Mu's family send anyone to see them off?"

"If they don't want to, then I don't care about it now."

"How many tasks did Commander Chu assign to you?"

Bao Zhishan looked very proud at this time: "I have completed all three important tasks given to me."

"Evacuate the people. Currently, the elderly, the weak, women and children are going into the mountains, and those who are fleeing are fleeing."

"All the mechanical equipment that can be transported is on the way."

"Maintaining stability in Yangquan City... needless to say, we have our security team."

I noticed my father's faint smile.

Bao Zhishan said seriously: "With the 358th Brigade here, who dares to cause trouble at this time?"

"Their eyes are sharp."

"Some Japanese soldiers who tried to sneak into the city were caught by them. Not only were they beaten to death on the spot, but they were also hung on the city wall."

I think of the methods used by the soldiers of the 358th Brigade.

Bao Zhishan is very confident about the safety and stability of the city.

These soldiers have unique insights into how to identify the Japanese.

Bao Yongsheng nodded and continued, "In the past two days, there have been more and more wounded soldiers. The situation on the front line is not optimistic. These soldiers are likely to defend Yangquan City."

Bao Zhishan was puzzled and asked immediately: "Father, what are you doing?"

"In my life, I have two sons and one daughter. The eldest died young, leaving me with you. It is true that every man has his share of responsibility for the fate of his country, but you are my only son after all."

"But father, our family's foundation is in Yangquan City..."

Bao Yongsheng sighed: "If you lose your foundation, you can still earn it again, but if you lose your people, then everything is gone."

"I heard that Commander Yan is going to come to Yangquan City in person. The Japanese cannot occupy Shanxi forever. Commander Yan has a chance to make a comeback. Father, this is also an opportunity for our Bao family."

"Why didn't I know what happened when?"

"This is a military secret. I am the only one in the security team who knows about it..."

Bao Yongsheng stood up angrily and slammed the table: "In order to support Chief Yan, we donated half of our family property. What else does Yan Baichuan want from us?"

"You are my only son. It doesn't matter if I die in battle. Does he want my son to die in Yangquan City as well? Yan Baichuan is going too far!"

Bao Zhishan also remained silent.

Bao Yongsheng paced back and forth, muttering to himself, "No, I will never agree to this. Get ready now. I will send you out of the city tonight. You don't have to be the head of the security team. Let someone else take over!"

(End of this chapter)