Chapter 23 Breaking Out of the Encirclement (Part 2)
Nanjing, Headquarters of the Supreme Commander of the Songhu Theater Zone.
In the spacious and bright conference room, many senior generals of the national army gathered together. The person presiding over the meeting was Gu Zhutong, the deputy commander-in-chief of the theater. The two people present on the left and right were also generals. There were actually several generals, but
, everyone's face looked extremely solemn, and the atmosphere in the conference room was extremely depressing.
To be honest, the Chinese army fought really well in the first two stages of the Songhu Battle. Although they were at an absolute disadvantage in terms of heavy firepower and naval and air power, they still gave the Japanese army an unparalleled victory with the heroic dedication of the majority of officers and soldiers.
As hard as one imagines, the fierce fighting lasted for nearly three months, with a total of more than 70,000 Japanese killed and injured, and nearly 100,000 casualties on our own side. The ratio of casualties between the enemy and ourselves was quite close.
However, in the final stage of retreat, the national army made a huge mistake. The casualties caused by the three-day rout were almost equivalent to the total casualties of the previous three months. It is sad to say that.
The main responsibility for such a result lies with Chairman Chiang. Due to Chairman Chiang's indecisiveness, the best time to retreat was delayed. Secondly, there were many factions within the national army, and they were able to work together as one when fighting the enemy desperately.
But once the order was given to retreat, everyone immediately made small calculations, and the result can be imagined.
Therefore, Gu Zhutong was quite angry, not only because Chairman Chiang had just given him a bloody lecture, but also because he had to bear the historical responsibility for the defeat of the Songhu Battle.
Although, Gu Zhutong was only the deputy commander-in-chief of the Songhu Theater.
"At this critical moment for the survival of the party and the country, I hope that you will put the overall situation first and consolidate your defense lines when you return. No matter what, you must block the Japanese invaders in Changzhou and east of Liyang to ensure the safety of Nanjing! Ensure the safety of the party and the country! Ensure the safety of the leader
Safety!" After Gu Zhutong said this, he immediately stood up and said with murderous intent, "I'm just keeping my words here. If anyone dares to retreat regardless of the overall situation again, don't blame me for being rude to someone!"
Although the commanders of the various group armies present at the meeting were full of denunciations, no one dared to protest in person.
Just when Gu Zhutong was about to announce the adjournment of the meeting, the adjutant suddenly rushed in and said with a strange expression: "General, there is an urgent call from Shanghai!"
The senior generals of the party and state attending the meeting all turned their attention to Gu Zhutong's adjutant. The adjutant dared to barge into such a high-level military meeting, which shows how urgent the telegram he received was. It's just that the telegram actually came from Shanghai. Could it be that Shanghai
Did something big happen again?
Could it be said that the Japanese army openly invaded the public concession and the French concession?
If this is the case, then Japan will greatly offend the British, Americans and French. If Britain, the United States and France can be brought into the war, the frontal pressure on the national army will be greatly reduced.
Already.
Gu Zhutong frowned and said without raising his head: "Read it!"
"Yes!" the adjutant agreed, and immediately read, "Nanjing Headquarters, Third War Zone Chief's Department: At three o'clock in the morning, more than a hundred people from the Baoshan Battalion who were guarding the Sihang Warehouse were evacuated to the concession except for some of the seriously wounded.
The troops broke through the encirclement from the front of the Japanese army and destroyed the headquarters of the 36th Regiment of the Japanese 9th Division on the way, killing many enemies and keeping it secret for eight rounds."
Silence! Silence! Silence!
Including Gu Zhutong and Cheng Cheng, all the senior party and state generals present at the meeting looked dumbfounded.
Almost everyone has the word "disbelief" written all over their faces. If someone from Chiang Kai-shek in Nanjing suddenly electrified and announced his resignation, they would probably still be able to believe it. But to say that Yue Weihan's Baoshan Battalion could break through head-on would mean beating them to death.
I don’t believe it either. Is this simply a fantasy? It’s impossible, absolutely impossible!
How many people does the Baoshan Battalion have? Half a battalion, but how many Japanese and puppet troops are there besieging the Sihang Warehouse? There must be nearly ten thousand people, right? With the Sihang Warehouse Building, the Baoshan Battalion may still be able to survive, but to say that they
If you still have the energy to break out of the encirclement, and you can break out of the encirclement from the front, then the person who said this must be mentally tortured.
"Adjutant Zhang, did you make a mistake in keeping the secret for eight rounds?" After a long while, someone questioned.
In an instant, there was a burst of doubts in the conference room, and Cheng Cheng said even more rudely: "Boss Dai is really getting more and more outrageous. A lie like this that a three-year-old can easily expose can actually be said."
Do you dare to report to the committee?"
Adjutant Zhang smiled bitterly and asked: "Commander-in-Chief Cheng, as well as all the senior officers, if this matter is really false, how dare the Eighth Bureau of Security Bureau report it to the committee?"
Cheng Cheng and the senior generals of the national army were immediately speechless.
This is the fact. No matter how ignorant the agents of the Secrecy Bureau are, they will never make fun of their lives, right? If the Baoshan Camp's breakout has not been repeatedly confirmed, how can they dare to report it to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek? But, let's put it this way, Baoshan Camp's breakout
Breaking through would be real, unbelievable, simply unbelievable!
Gu Zhutong's heart was already filled with turmoil!
Stunning. After much thought, Gu Zhutong could only think of the word "stunning" to describe Yue Weihan's series of wonderful performances since his birth.
Hold on to Baoshan for six days and nights, and defeat the 68th Regiment of the Japanese 3rd Division until they can't find the north!
Then he led a small group of troops deep into the enemy camp, successfully destroyed the 3rd Division's forward base and killed the Japanese Lieutenant General's division commander!
Finally, with the remaining 42 men of the Baoshan Battalion, Qiao Zhuang broke through and assisted the 98th Division in regaining the position on the south bank of Ezao Bin!
Although these three illustrious military exploits ostensibly fell on Yao Changqing, the old man and the senior generals in the Songhu Theater all knew that it was Yue Weihan who did it! In addition, this time he held the Sihang Warehouse for twenty days and was killed.
After injuring thousands of Japanese and puppet troops, they finally broke through with the remaining troops, and this time they broke out from the front again!
How did Yue Weihan fight this battle? What was so remarkable about his tactical command?
Putting aside Yue Weihan's background in Huangpu and Fenghua, relying solely on his series of incredible achievements, the old man who loves talent cannot ignore him. There is no doubt that this son will become the old man's confidant in the future.
He will definitely become a pillar of the party-state, and it seems that he must establish a good relationship with him as soon as possible.
"Adjutant Zhang." Gu Zhutong suddenly raised his head and asked in a deep voice, "Isn't there a radio station in Baoshan Camp?"
"Yes, chief." Adjutant Zhang said hurriedly, "Before the 98th Division retreated, they left a radio station for the Baoshan Battalion."
"Order the Communications Department to call me continuously." Comrade Gu Zhu said, "As soon as the radio station in Baoshan Camp is turned on, report it to me immediately. I want to talk to Baoshan Camp and Yue Weihan as soon as possible."
"Yes!" Adjutant Zhang stood at attention and saluted, then turned and left.
"The meeting is dismissed." Gu Zhutong waved his hand and immediately left the meeting room expressionlessly. The senior generals of the national army who attended the meeting also left one after another with different expressions on their faces.
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Nanjing, official residence of the leader.
Chairman Chiang was listening over and over again to the farewell messages of all the officers and soldiers of the Baoshan Battalion through the phonograph, his thin face already stained with tears.
How many years have passed? Chairman Chiang has lost count of how many years he has not shed tears.
But today, Chairman Chiang found that he could not control his emotions.
Song Ziwen came to Chairman Chiang's study again and sincerely advised: "Commissioner, we can't wait any longer."
Mrs. Jiang also advised softly: "Darling, I understand your feelings. As the leader of the party and state, you have to watch the capital fall. This feeling is uncomfortable, but no matter how uncomfortable it is, we have to leave. If you insist not to
Go away and insist on coexisting with Nanjing. Of course your personal reputation is preserved, but what about the entire country and the entire nation? The party-state cannot live without you."
"Yes, committee member, my little sister is right, the party and the country cannot live without you." Song Ziwen also advised with deep understanding.
This is not true. Considering the current situation of the Nationalist Government, once Chairman Chiang has something to do, I am afraid that the entire country will immediately split, and the national anti-Japanese united front that was finally formed will immediately fall apart. In this way,
The Chinese nation is really about to perish and become extinct.
Chairman Chiang did not say a word, still listening silently and weeping silently.
Mrs. Jiang and Song Ziwen looked at each other, stopped trying to persuade her, and started crying silently beside them.
In the oppressive silence, a burst of rapid footsteps suddenly came over. Immediately, Wang Shihe, the chief of the national guard, walked into the study room quickly and said excitedly: "Commissioner, there is a call from the Shanghai Station of the Military Unification Bureau. The Baoshan Battalion has broken out early this morning.
We broke through the encirclement from the front and destroyed the headquarters of the 36th Regiment of the Japanese 3rd Division on the way!"
Mrs. Jiang and Song Ziwen's faces immediately showed expressions of extreme shock. Although neither of them knew much about military affairs, they could still clearly understand how shocking this news was! This Yue Weihan actually once again
A miracle was created, and immediately, their eyes turned to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek.
Chairman Chiang looked very calm, as if what Wang Shihe said was just a trivial matter.
After pondering for a moment, Chairman Chiang suddenly stood up and walked out of the study. From the beginning to the end, he did not say a word, let alone comment on the breakout of Yue Weihan and Baoshan Camp. Even Mrs. Chiang could not guess what he was thinking.
What, only Wang Shihe, who had been with Chairman Chiang for nearly twenty years, vaguely felt that Chairman Chiang's mood had changed from gloomy to clear.
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PS: There is a small mistake and I have changed it. The Secret Bureau has been changed to the Military Control Bureau. Thank you to the readers for correcting me.