Su Tong looked at the motorcade going away and looked back at the Provincial Government Building. From now on, Chahar will be in a state of anarchy. Since you won't let me develop in a low-key manner, then I will make a grand appearance.
July 1, 1935, the 24th year of the Republic of China
Su Tong electrified the whole country and formally took over the defense of the entire Chahar territory. At the same time, the Duolun Militia was officially renamed the Black Tiger Army, and Su Tong proclaimed himself the commander-in-chief. As soon as the electrification came out, the whole country was shocked. The Japanese government protested against the National Government's violation of the Qin-Turkish Agreement.
, dispatched armed forces without authorization to occupy Zhangjiakou. The National Government refused to show weakness, calling the Black Tiger Army a local armed force, an armed group voluntarily organized by the local people, and had nothing to do with the National Government.
The commander of the North China Garrison, Umezu Yoshijiro, immediately told the Black Tiger Army to immediately lay down their weapons and surrender to the Japanese North China Garrison. Otherwise, the Japanese Imperial Army would not mind wiping out all the Black Tiger Army. In this regard, Su Tong's answer was "We will never surrender."
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Umezu Yoshijiro was furious after receiving the answer from the Black Tiger Army. On July 10, Umezu Yoshijiro ordered the 79th mixed brigade of the Japanese Army to set out from Chengde and advance along the Great Wall towards Zhangjiakou. Su Tong did not show any weakness and immediately ordered the troops
In Chongli, defenses were set up in the Longguan area. The battle was about to break out.
At this time, after more than a month of intense recruitment work, the Black Tiger Army has recruited more than 20,000 new recruits. The force has been expanded to six infantry regiments, three artillery regiments, and two air defense regiments, with a total strength of more than 25,000 troops.
At this moment, Su Tong was sitting in the headquarters of the Zhangjiakou Provincial Government, receiving a group of special guests. Wang Dongzhi and Leng Yuan lived up to their expectations, coaxing and deceiving thirty-six pilots for Su Tong
.One of them was a "big man" that Su Tong never dreamed of. He was Gao Zhihang, who was later known as the first of the four kings of the Chinese Air Force.
At this time, Gao Zhihang, who was only 28 years old, had just returned from Italy. During the time when he was inspecting airplanes in Italy, his superb flying skills even amazed the Italian leader Mussolini, saying that such skills were the best in flying.
Italy is one of the best. He had just returned to China in May and was approached one morning by Leng Yuan, his disciple at the Northeast Aviation School. He was invited to join the Black Tiger Army. At this time, Gao Zhihang was already preparing to serve as deputy director of the Central Teaching Corps.
How could he be willing to join a little-known local militia despite his position as captain? Fortunately, the Japanese statement helped the Black Tiger Army at this time, and Leng Yuan's ability to deceive was greatly improved under the influence of Su Tong. Leng Yuan changed from the international situation to
The crisis of the country, and then talking about the miserable situation of the people after the Japanese invaders invaded Chahar, fooled Gao Zhihang into a coma. Under Leng Yuan's persistent pursuit, Gao Zhihang finally agreed to go to Chahar to see it.
In this way, Leng Yuan brought Gao Zhihang and a group of pilots who were deceived and abducted to Chahar. Coincidentally, Wang Zhidong had just brought a dozen alumni of the Northeast Aviation School from Xi'an to arrive together.
Su Tong had watched the movie about Gao Zhihang in his previous life and was deeply moved by his unyielding character. Now that the real person was standing in front of him, the excitement in his heart was beyond words. The first time Su Tong saw Gao Zhihang was
The sentence was "Brother Ziheng, let's go, I will take you to see the plane." Su Tong grabbed Gao Zhihang's hand and led a group of people to the newly built airport without any explanation.
I saw the airport was bustling with people, a group of ground staff were busy, and there were rows of brand-new silver-white war eagles on the runway of the airport. Gao Zhihang ran to the side of an airplane and stroked it happily, as if
Touching his deepest lover, he murmured: "This is the latest monoplane fighter."
"Yes, this is the latest aircraft developed by the United States, model P26." At some point, Su Tong came to Gao Zhihang's side. "From now on, these aircraft will belong to you."
Su Tong took Gao Zhihang's hand and looked into Gao Zhihang's eyes and said emotionally: "Brother Ziheng, I leave these planes, these pilots, and our Chahar sky to you."
Looking at the sincere eyes, Gao Zhihang's handsome face was full of solemnity, and he raised his hands to Su Tong with a military salute without any nonsense. Su Tong knew that this was the promise of a passionate man. With this promise, as long as his heart is still strong
If it is beating, the Japanese planes cannot freely wreak havoc in the sky over Chahar.
Returning to the headquarters, Su Tong immediately held a meeting of officers above the regiment level. After the expansion of the army, the Black Tiger Army was seriously short of officers, especially junior officers. For this reason, Su Tong went all over the world to poach people. Whether it was the Jin Army or the Northeast Army.
Yes, from the Central Army, as long as they are willing to come, Su Tong will take them. Thousands of troops are easy to get, but one general is hard to find. Su Tong finally understood the meaning of this sentence.
The current organization of the Black Tiger Army is as follows:
The commander of the first infantry regiment: Wang Dayong, the commander of the second regiment: Chen Dazhu, the commander of the third regiment: Huang Hao, the commander of the fourth regiment: Zeng Anli, who was originally from the Northeast Army, the commander of the fifth regiment: Wang Lijin, who was born in the Sui Army, the commander of the sixth regiment
:Zhao Weihui was originally from the Sichuan Army
The leaders of the three artillery regiments are: Wang Yingjie, Li Hai, and Li Fei
Commander of the Air Defense Regiment: Fan Jie, Hong Biao was originally from the Northwest Army
The atmosphere in the conference room was originally very tense. The 79th mixed brigade of the Japanese army was advancing along the Great Wall towards Zhangjiakou. The Black Tiger Army had no experience in large-scale combat with the Japanese army since its founding, and the Japanese army was fierce.
The officers who were sitting outside felt a little nervous.
Su Tong looked at everyone, smiled and said: "Everyone knows the situation now. The Japanese army is pressing forward step by step, and our army has no way to retreat. Please tell us what should be done."
Everyone looked at each other, and Wang Dazhu stood up and said: "Commander, commander, you can fight us how you say. We all listen to you."
Su Tong sighed inwardly, thinking that the officers here were still qualified to be battalion commanders, but they would not be able to put in the effort to take the next step forward.
Even Su Tong himself is a second-hand swordsman, so now he has to bite the bullet and push forward.
"Now I order" there was a clatter, and the officers all stood up, "the second and third regiments go to Dushi to set up defenses, the fifth and sixth regiments go to Longmen Station to set up defenses. The first and sixth regiments are on standby in Zhangjiakou."
"Yes" an officer followed the order and left.
After the meeting, Su Tong announced the establishment of the Black Tiger Army Aviation Brigade and appointed Gao Zhihang as its captain. At this point, the war was about to break out.
The 79th mixed-reading brigade consists of two regiments, namely the 77th and 78th regiments, and an artillery regiment.
Saburo Endo is a standard old-style Japanese soldier. He advocates bayonet fighting and personal bravery. He disdains things other than rifles and cannons, such as airplanes. Therefore, his reading ability is mixed into the 79th Brigade.
Its combat effectiveness is also second to none.
July 13th at 5pm
Kenta Nakano, captain of the Seventy-seventh Regiment, who acted as the vanguard, came to report that he had fought against the Black Tiger Army at Longmen Station.
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