Chapter 174 Director of Lunan Administrative Office
That night, Chi Dianwen mobilized hundreds of fishing boats and large and small merchant ships to transport all the more than 500 people under Yue Weihan's command to Weishan Island. However, the horses could only be temporarily fostered in the homes of people in the villages around the lake.
, Fortunately, many people in Shandong kept mules, horses, donkeys and other livestock at home, so it would not arouse the suspicion of Japanese informants.
After seeing off Master Chi Dianwen and the Youth Gang disciples, Yue Weihan ordered the troops to set up camp and called Chief of Staff Liu Yi to him and asked: "Chief of Staff, what do you think of this place?"
Liu Yi nodded and said: "It's quite secretive. It's very difficult for a kid to find this place."
Yue Weihan asked again: "How about this being the anti-Japanese stronghold of our Baoshan Brigade?"
"Anti-Japanese stronghold?" Liu Yi said in astonishment, "Bridge, are we not going to Jinan?"
"Of course we have to go to Southern Hebei!" Yue Weihan said, "But not now, let's play with the little devils in Lunan first. Anyway, the battle in Wuhan has just begun. It will take at least half a year to decide the winner. With this half year
Time is enough for us to turn the whole of Shandong upside down, what do you think, Chief of Staff?"
"Then let's play with the little devil." Liu Yi said, "By the way, we can expand and train the troops."
"That's not all." Yue Weihan waved his hand and said, "The most important thing is that we have attracted the attention of the Japanese army in North China in southern Shandong, and the other battalions and companies will have enough development space and opportunities in southern Hebei.
When the Japs attracted attention, our Baoshan Brigade had already formed a prairie fire in southern Hebei!"
"Yes!" Liu Yi nodded heavily, "Sergeant, why don't you immediately send an urgent telegram to the commander's department and the general staff to report to them the current situation of our Baoshan Brigade. In short, we must make the little devils believe that we can break out of the encirclement no matter what.
The rest of the battalions and companies have dispersed, leaving Baoshan Brigade with only the five or six hundred people in front of us!"
"That's it!" Yue Weihan fought vigorously, then turned back to Liu Xin who was resting not far away and said, "Captain Liu, order the communication team to set up a radio station. I want to get in touch with the commander's department immediately!"
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Wuhan camp, Chairman Chiang's official residence.
Chief He, Vice Chief Bai and General Li once again came to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek and brought the latest news about Yue Weihan and the Baoshan Brigade.
"What!?" Chairman Chiang said in a deep voice, "There are only more than 500 people left in the Baoshan Brigade?"
Chairman Chiang's face turned green with anger. Of the nearly 20,000 people in the reinforced brigade, there were only about 500 left!
Breakout, breakout, this is all about the breakout! If the Baoshan Brigade had been well guarded in Xuzhou, why would it be like this? Even if there are only 500 people left in the end, they can still defeat the same number of elite Japanese troops. How can they be like now?
The Japanese army basically wiped out the entire Baoshan Brigade without a single blow. This was the elite among the elite of the national army!
Thinking of this, Chairman Jiang felt heartbroken and bleeding.
General He said solemnly: "Commissioner, there should be a lot of troops breaking out from Xuzhou, but most of them have been dispersed. There are indeed only more than 500 people left around Yue Weihan."
"The troops have been dispersed. Is there any way to bring them back? This is an enemy-occupied area. I'm afraid the mountain will become a bandit in the morning!" Chairman Chiang said angrily, "Disobeying orders and breaking out, losing troops and losing territory, is an unforgivable crime.
Call back immediately. Liu Yi will take over the Baoshan Brigade and ask Yue Weihan to return to Wuhan immediately to report on his duties. I will send him to a military court!"
"Commission." General He said anxiously, "In the Battle of Xuzhou, the Baoshan Brigade faced the five elite divisions of the Japanese army with one brigade, and repeatedly inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese army. It can be regarded as showing the prestige of the Chinese army. Although the breakout suffered losses
It is tragic, but as long as Yue Weihan is still there, the Baoshan Brigade will still be there, which is a great encouragement to the military and civilians across the country and all Chinese people!"
General Li also said: "Although the spirit of disobedience cannot last long, Yue Weihan's merits indeed outweigh his faults."
Vice Chief Bai said: "If we really order to recall Yue Weihan and send him to a military court, I'm afraid everyone in the world will be disappointed!"
General He said again: "Commissioner, why not give Yue Weihan another chance to make up for his past mistakes and make more achievements?"
"How can I make up for my mistakes?" Chairman Chiang's anger subsided and he said coldly, "Tell me, how can I make up for my mistakes?"
Admiral He said: "Commitment, why not appoint Yue Weihan as the director of the Lunan Administrative Office and also the major general commander of the Lunan guerrillas?"
"Director of the Lunan Administrative Office and Major General Commander of the Guerrilla Force?" Chairman Chiang frowned and asked, "Let him persist in the war of resistance behind enemy lines?"
"Yes." General He nodded heavily, "At present, although Yu Xuezhong and Sun Lianzhong have established a firm foothold on the Sulu border and the central Shandong mountainous area, they are still facing a heavy attack by the Japanese army. It is extremely difficult. If Yue Weihan can
If Lunan opens up the situation, the south can respond to Yu Xuezhong, and the north can support Sun Lianzhong, and the situation will be greatly improved!"
Vice President Bai also added: "The most important thing is that the Tianjin-Puzhou Railway and the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal run directly through southern Shandong, and the Longhai Railway is not far from the mountainous area in southern Shandong. If Yue Weihan can open up the situation in southern Shandong, he can directly
Threatening the three major transportation arteries of the Japanese army can greatly support the Wuhan battle!"
Chairman Chiang's reason finally defeated his emotions and said: "Then let's do it."
After saying this, Chairman Chiang continued: "I won't talk about Yue Weihan's scandal, but what is the situation in the Wuhan battle?"
General He hurriedly walked to the large map hanging on the wall, pointed at the map and explained: "As of yesterday, the Japanese Third Army has advanced to Kaifeng along the Longhai Line. Along the Zhengzhou Line, the Fifth Army is attacking in the direction of Xuchang.
The Seventh Army is attacking from Bozhou to Huaiyang and Zhoukou. The Tenth Army is still stationed near Hefei and is probably going to cross the Dabie Mountains and directly attack Wuhan!"
"Are the first batch of troops participating in the war in place?" Chairman Jiang asked again, "How are the preparations for the second echelon?"
Deputy Commander Bai said: "The first batch of 88 infantry divisions and 6 cavalry divisions to participate in the war have basically been deployed. The 48 new divisions as the second echelon are undergoing intensive training in Guangxi, Hunan, and Sichuan. 16 of them can be deployed in half a battle.
We will go to the front within one month, and the remaining 32 divisions will arrive one after another within two months."
Chairman Chiang asked again: "Have all the factories, schools, and administrative agencies at all levels in Wuhan been moved?"
"Everything has been moved." General He said, "Commander, you'd better fly to Chongqing as early as possible. Wuhan is no longer safe."
"No." Chairman Chiang waved his hand and said sternly, "Six months ago, I abandoned the capital Nanjing, but this time, I will never abandon my camp in Wuhan again! Respectfully, please send a telegram to the whole country immediately, and then send a telegram to everyone on the front line.
Officers and soldiers, just say that I, Jiang, no longer want to be a deserter, and am determined to live or die with the camp in Wuhan!"
General He said in a trembling voice: "Commission, this..."
General Li and Vice President Bai also changed their expressions slightly. They really didn't expect that Jiang would have such determination.
"Jingzhi, you don't need to persuade me anymore." Chairman Jiang waved his hand and said, "I have made up my mind, let's carry out the order."
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Jining, Japanese frontline command post.
The graceful female officer strode into Major General Suzuki's office. She immediately put her feet back and stood at attention and said: "General, Nanzo Yunzi has been ordered to report here. Please give me your instructions."
"Yoshi." Major General Suzuki stood up happily.
This is the first time Major General Suzuki has seen this legendary social butterfly.
Major General Suzuki did not hide the admiration in his eyes. Minami Yunko is indeed stunningly beautiful. What is especially valuable is that she also has slender legs and a slender body that most Japanese women do not have.
, with such a beautiful and fragrant country, it is no wonder that many Chinese dignitaries fall under her pomegranate skirt.
After circling Minami Yunzi twice, Major General Suzuki suddenly asked: "Miss Yunzi, what do you think of this mission?"
Nanzo Yunzi lowered his head slightly, looked down at Major General Suzuki and said: "General, frankly speaking, I think Yue Weihan is not even a tactical-level target. The headquarters sent me to deal with him. It is simply a wanton waste of the empire's intelligence resources.
, but as an imperial soldier, I will absolutely obey the orders of the military and am willing to make any sacrifice for His Majesty the Emperor."
"Yoshi, I'm glad you think so." Major General Suzuki nodded, handed another message to Nanzo Yunzi, and continued, "This is a top-secret message just transferred from the Front Army Headquarters. It contains information about
The latest information on Yue Weihan and the Baoshan Brigade comes from high-level officials in China and is absolutely reliable. Please take a look first."
Nan Zao Yunzi quickly read the telegram and pondered: "Director of the Lunan Administrative Office and Commander of the Guerrilla Force?"
Major General Suzuki nodded and said: "Southern Lunan tightly controls the Jinpu Railway, the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and the Longhai Line. Its stability directly determines the success or failure of the Wuhan Battle, and is also related to the national destiny of the empire. If the Baoshan Brigade is allowed to stand in the Southern Lunan area
If it has a firm foothold and is able to develop and grow, the consequences will be disastrous!"
"Hai." Nanzao Yunzi suddenly lowered his head and said, "General, I will do everything possible to eradicate Yue Weihan!"
"Yoshi." Major General Suzuki patted Minami Yunzi's shoulder and said, "Miss Yunzi, I leave everything to you."
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In the afternoon of that day, news spread throughout China that Yue Weihan was about to take office as director of the Lunan Administrative Office and commander-in-chief of the guerrilla forces.
This was the first time news about Yue Weihan and the Baoshan Brigade appeared in newspapers since the Baoshan Brigade broke through Xuzhou.
Although the Baoshan Brigade suffered heavy losses during Xuzhou's breakout, with only one out of ten troops left, the majority of Chinese and overseas Chinese still rushed to tell each other and celebrate. For them, as long as Yue Weihan is still alive, the Baoshan Brigade still has hope! As long as the Baoshan Brigade
If it still exists, the Chinese nation still has hope, and the Republic of China will never perish!
But this time, most Western media chose to remain silent, with the exception of the Associated Press.
The Associated Press suddenly broadcast to the United States an exclusive battlefield diary from the Chinese battlefield. Special correspondent Morgan Helen described to the American people the various atrocities committed by the Japanese army on the battlefield of invasion of China, as well as the hardship, bravery and tenacity of the Chinese military and civilians in the war of resistance.
This diary greatly shocked the American people, and American public opinion began to shift from aloof neutrality to sympathy for China.