Unlike Tang Huaiyuan who only came to his senses after being reminded by his chief of staff, Brigadier Chen is such a shrewd person. It can be said that he understood Gao Hongming's intention as soon as he said he wanted to withdraw troops.
After seeing Tang Huaiyuan being dragged away by Ge Huaiyi, he also dragged Gao Hongming into a room and asked sternly: "Captain Gao... tell me the truth. Is the reason why you proposed withdrawing troops at this time because of insufficient supplies or is it true?"
Don’t want to fight?”
"Both reasons."
Gao Hongming took out his cigarette and lit it, leaving the cigarette case and lighter on the table. He said somewhat depressedly: "I realize now that I still think too well of human nature.
Originally, I thought that as long as the Liantai militia, the Eighth Route Army and the Third Army gathered together, it would not be a problem to hold the Japanese army back for ten days and a half. At that time, we would cooperate with the First Theater Department inside and outside, and I dare not say that we would bring in the 100,000-strong Japanese army.
A total annihilation, but eating 50,000 or 60,000 of them shouldn't be a big problem.
But you have also seen the problem. On the surface, these people in the First War Zone promised well, but later they sold us out. We have been fighting here for more than 20 days, and it seems that tomorrow will be June, but the reinforcements are even shadowy
nothing.
So I finally understand that Commander He just wants to watch us fight with the little devils, and then they will take advantage behind. In this case, I will not accompany you. Thirty-six tactics are the best, so I won’t accompany you.
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Brigadier Chen quietly listened to Gao Hongming's complaints while taking a cigarette and lighting one for himself. After he finished speaking, he smiled and said: "Captain Gao, actually what you said, I was the head of the headquarters before I came here."
I've already guessed it, so you don't have to be surprised."
"You guessed it?" Gao Hongming looked at him in surprise, "Since you guessed it, why did you agree to join me in this battle that will not do any good to the Eighth Route Army?"
"Who said there are no benefits?" Brigadier Chen laughed heartily: "The current program of our Communists is to eliminate civil strife, overthrow the warlords, and establish domestic peace; to overthrow the oppression of international imperialism and achieve the complete independence of the Chinese nation
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Now that the Japanese aggressors are invading our great land, shouldn't it be right for us to eliminate the invaders? Anyone whose goals are consistent with ours is our friend, and you, Commander Gao, are our friends. Help us.
Isn’t that what friends should be?”
In later generations, Gao Hongming, who was used to seeing intrigues and deceit, and all looking at money, looked at Brigadier Chen's firm and pure eyes, and immediately understood that what the other party said was indeed from the heart. Why did these older generation revolutionaries come one after another, willing to give up their money?
There is no other reason why their heads are spilled with blood...it's just for the firm beliefs and goals in their hearts.
He touched his nose and calmed down. Before Gao Hongming could speak, Brigadier Chen said again: "Our problem now is that the Japanese have become angry with us these days. We want to evacuate Zhongtiao Mountain safely.
It’s not an easy task, and if you don’t do it, you might be blocked by the Japanese.”
"That's a problem."
Gao Hongming also considered this issue, and he suddenly asked: "Brigadier Chen, you said that if we notify the Japs through a clear telegram and tell them that we are withdrawing our troops, and ask them to stay still and not move to avoid misunderstanding, what do you think?
Sample?"
"What...a clear telegram notifying the Japanese?"
more than ten minutes later
When Gao Hongming told Tang Huaiyuan this decision, Tang Huaiyuan almost jumped up, his eyes as wide as bells.
"Brother Gao, you don't have a fever, do you? This thing can also tell the Japanese? If you do this accidentally, the whole army will be wiped out!"
Looking at Tang Huaiyuan who almost jumped up, Gao Hongming suddenly asked: "Brother Tang, let me ask you, even if we don't say anything, can the withdrawal of troops be hidden from the Japanese?"
"this……"
Tang Huaiyuan was speechless immediately, and then he came to his senses.
The movement caused by the retreat of 40,000 to 50,000 troops is so huge that it is impossible to hide it from the Japanese. Instead of retreating secretly, it is better to tell the little devil openly that I am about to retreat. If you are not convinced, just chase after you and have a look.
Whether I'm afraid of you or not, the worst I can do is fight again.
Seeing that Tang Huaiyuan didn't speak, Gao Hongming knew that he had figured it out.
"Brother Tang, the current situation is that since our actions cannot be hidden from the Japanese, we might as well tell them openly that I am going to retreat. You should enlighten me as soon as possible. If you really dare to use your brain, we can make it clear.
Let’s have another fight between horses and carriages, let’s see who can’t stand it first!”
Tang Huaiyuan pondered for a long time, and finally nodded: "It's not impossible to try this method, but I'm worried that this will irritate the First War Zone and Chongqing."
"Exciting the First War Zone?" Brigadier Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Commander Tang... With all due respect, do you think we are afraid of exciting the First War Zone?"
Gao Hongming also shook his head secretly, this is a matter of stance.
Even if the Third Army is a miscellaneous army, it is a serious national army. It must obey the command of the First Theater No matter what. Unlike the Liantai Militia and the Eighth Route Army, although they are nominally affiliated with the national army, they have great autonomy.
right.
Just like now, when I feel unhappy, I can just slap my butt and leave, but the Third Army is different. This army is inseparable from the National Government in terms of organization, supplies and command. Naturally, I cannot do whatever I want.
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Tang Huaiyuan also realized that he had asked a stupid question, shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly: "That's all, since you have decided, according to the principle of the minority obeying the majority, we will obey.
But I’m afraid we’ll have to go our separate ways after leaving Zhongtiao Mountain.”
Gao Hongming noticed that Tang Huaiyuan's face was full of melancholy and helplessness when he said the last part.
He smiled brightly: "Brother Tang, you don't have to be sad. It's just a short separation. Maybe one day we will get together to fight the Japanese again. Why do you have to act like children?"
"Hahaha...it's my fault, Tang."
Tang Huaiyuan also laughed. Just as everyone was about to continue discussing how to retreat, Dabao suddenly ran over, walked to Gao Hongming and whispered: "Young Master, more than 20 minutes ago, our brothers from the Second Battalion and the First Company were dining in the back.
Don got into a fight with the American soldiers who had just arrived."
"What……"
"The Americans weren't hurt, were they?"
"Why did they fight?"
"Did our people win or lose?"
Although Dabao's voice was not loud, it was enough for everyone present to hear clearly. As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Huaiyuan, Brigadier Chen and Gao Hongming asked the question almost at the same time.
From here we can see the attitude of the three people towards this matter.