Xiyuan Yice, who couldn't swallow it in one breath, was very unwilling and yelled fiercely: "No, I must report this matter to my superiors. I can't just let it go. The casualties of more than 3,000 imperial warriors, two
More than ten artillery pieces were blown up, and thousands of firearms were lost. The North China Front Army must give us an explanation for this matter!"
"Nishizono-kun, calm down!" Kuroiwa Yoshikatsu, who was lying on the hospital bed, had been looking away for the past two days. He stopped his friend's impulse, "Nishizono-kun, you have to remember that this is Xuzhou, and it belongs to the North China Front Army.
Our superior is Commander Gangcun, Commander-in-Chief of the Central China Front. If you want to file a complaint, you have to wait until we arrive in Nanjing, otherwise what else can you do?"
Kuroiwa Yoshikatsu's words were like a basin of cold water poured on Xiyuan Yice's head, which made him feel cold all of a sudden. Yes, now they are no longer under the Kwantung Army, but have been under the jurisdiction of the Central China Front Army
Now that he is on the territory of the North China Front Army, what can he do no matter how dissatisfied he is? As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress the local snake, so if he really wants to annoy the North China Front Army, isn't he the one who will suffer the consequences?
After thinking for a long time, Nishizono Issei finally had to swallow his breath forcibly. In the end, he and Kuroiwa Yoshikatsu sent a jointly signed telegram to the North China Front and reported the details here to Neji Okamura.
Report and explanation, hoping to get tactical guidance from the front army...
This telegram soon reached the hands of Okamura Neiji, the commander of the Central China Front in Nanjing.
"Your Excellency, Commander, it seems that the news of us mobilizing the Kwantung Army troops south has been noticed by the Seventh Front Army. Now the 24th Division has suffered a lot of losses. What should we do?" In the office of Neiji Okamura, the Chief of Staff of the Central China Front Army
Tsukada asked Okamura Neji worriedly, with a trace of panic flashing in his eyes.
Okamura Neji closed his eyes slightly and leaned on the chair without speaking. Looking at the chief of staff in front of him, he felt very dissatisfied. After these days of contact, he found that although Tsukada Gong had a good working ability,
, but his mind is a bit narrow-minded. And his ability to adapt to the enemy is insufficient. Such a person is careless as a staff officer, but it is absolutely impossible to let him stand alone. Moreover, Okamura also vaguely heard that the previous
The reason why Commander Juichi Terauchi and Commander Ishihara Kanji of the 16th Division were transferred back to China at the same time to report on their duties was because it was an order from Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, but there was still the shadow of the Chief of Staff at work behind them. Thinking of this, Okamura
Neji couldn't help but feel a sense of vigilance in his heart.
However, although I didn't like the chief of staff very much, Okamura Neji's castle would not show it in such a superficial manner. Instead, he thought for a while and then said: "I heard someone from the Special High School say it. Chapter 1
The Seventh Army set up an intelligence agency a few days ago, called the Military Intelligence Bureau. They are not a fuel-efficient lamp. Of course, such a big move of the Kwantung Army southward cannot be hidden from the agents of China. They know about the Kwantung Army's southward movement.
Not surprisingly, what worries me is that they can send bombers to bomb Xuzhou Station without hesitation. This fully proves Suri's sensitivity to this matter. What worries me most is that if they don't
If we continue to send bombers to bomb our railways, then the Kwantung Army’s path south will be blocked. This is the worst thing.”
"Commander, you don't have to worry too much." Tsukada comforted Okamura Neji and said: "Didn't the 2nd and 3rd Division weigh anchor at Port Arthur? If nothing happens, they can arrive in Zhejiang in three days.
.At that time we can launch a counterattack against the Seventh China Army."
"Alas!" Okamura Neiji smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Originally, we planned to use a tank division and three infantry divisions to launch a counterattack, but now our strength has been reduced by half. How can we fight this battle?"
Tsukada frowned, this war is no joke. Missing two divisions is not a trivial matter. As the saying goes, a slight mistake can make a thousand miles, let alone two missing divisions. What if?
It would be a serious matter if the war situation deteriorated due to insufficient troops. Gritting his teeth, Tsukada finally said: "Commander Okamura, since the Chinese are constantly bombing our railways in an attempt to stop our First Tank Division
Regiment and the 24th Division have arrived, then we can only seize the time to build the road, and at the same time order the Minqing and Nanping sides to hold on for one more week, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements."
Okamura Neiji thought for a while and sighed: "Although we have four nominal divisions in Fujian now, two of them have been disabled, and the remaining two divisions are already full of injured soldiers.
It stands to reason that we should have retreated and rested long ago, but because the Chinese people are pushing too close, we have to hold on there now. It's okay for a short time, but I'm afraid that over time, it will cause dissatisfaction and complaints among the soldiers. This way
Well, Mr. Tsukada, you immediately send a report to Kuroiwa Yoshikatsu and Nishizono Issei, ordering them to arrive in Fujian within five days to join the rest of the troops to launch a counterattack against the China troops, otherwise I will have to call the base camp to send another one.
Others take their place."
"Hai!"
As soon as Tsukada heard this, he knew that Okamura Neji was determined to fight to the death with the Seventh Army, so he said nothing more, bowed to Okamura Neji and then turned around and left the office.
…
While Okamura Neiji was busy putting out the fire, Zhou Zuhuang, commander of the Seventh Army of the National Revolutionary Army stationed in Yingtan, Jiangxi, also received a telegram from Guangzhou. The content of this telegram was very simple, with only one sentence:
"The military situation in Fujian is urgent. Zi ordered your troops to immediately set off to Nanchang within 24 hours after receiving the order. Transfer to the train and feel that Nanping, Fujian is on standby before May 10. There must be no mistake! Deputy Commander of the Fourth Theater Zone of the National Revolutionary Army
Chief Su Rui May 2, 29th year of the Republic of China"
The message was very simple and polite, but the arrival of this message made Zhou Huangzu feel a huge wave of emotion. He immediately summoned all the army officers above the regimental level to come to the military headquarters for a meeting.
At 13:20 in the afternoon, all the officers of the Seventh Army at division level or above came to the conference room of the military headquarters. Zhou Huangzu, who had been sitting at the head of the conference room for a long time, looked down. On the left and right below were Ling Yun, the deputy commander of the Seventh Army.
Above, there are Army Chief of Staff Deng Dazhi, 170th Division Commander Liu Yuejian, 171st Division Commander Zhang Duansheng, 172nd Division Commander Li Zulin and others, and below are the heads of each regiment, a total of more than 20 people, who organized the small meeting
The room was packed to the brim.
The officer on duty who was standing aside saw that everyone had arrived, and then Zhou Huang nodded, indicating that it was okay to start. Zu Zhou Huangzu coughed lightly and said with a serious expression: "Everyone, everyone is here now, so let's start
The meeting has begun. But before the meeting, I want to ask you whether the re-equipment and reorganization of the various units below have been completed. If not, please tell us immediately, so as not to cause any trouble in the future and lose our people."
After listening to Zhou Huangzu's words, Army Chief of Staff Deng Dazhi asked curiously: "Military Commander, what's wrong with you today? Wasn't our change and reorganization completed a week ago? Why are you still asking questions now? Yes.
Isn’t there going to be some big move?”
Zhou Huangzu glanced at Deng Dayi sideways, and then nodded with a wry smile: "Brother Jianjun, you are really right. We are really going to make a big move, and it is not an ordinary big move."
"What?" Deng Dazhi's original smile froze, and then he asked: "Military seat, is it the person from the fourth theater who gave the order?"
"Yes!" Zhou Huangzu nodded seriously: "Commander Su just issued an order for us to leave for Fujian immediately to prepare for war with the Japanese!"
As soon as Zhou Huangzu's words came out, the people in the conference room became a little confused. Everyone whispered to each other and began to discuss. For a while, there were waves of discussion in the conference room.
Seeing everyone's appearance, Zhou Huangzu slapped the table with a sullen face and shouted: "Shenjing, look at what you all look like. Did you become such a mess when you heard about the war with the Japanese? Are you still officers of the Seventh Steel Army?
"
Seeing Zhou Huangzu getting angry, the officers below slowly calmed down, and the conference room became quiet again. Zhou Huangzu looked at the officers below and said with a solemn face: "Don't say that I, Mr. Zhou, are ruthless and unintentional. Now I
Let’s talk about the vilification first. If anyone doesn’t want to go, you can tell him right now. I, Mr. Zhou, will never make it difficult for him. I will immediately arrange a car to send him away, and I will also provide travel expenses. It’s no problem where you want to go!”
"Military, what are you talking about!" After hearing Zhou Huangzu's words, Liu Yuejian, commander of the 170th Division, immediately stood up and said anxiously: "Since the establishment of our Seventh Army, when was it unclear whether it was the Northern Expedition or the fight against the Japanese?
Now, the entire army has been equipped with new equipment, and its combat effectiveness has doubled. It’s a joke that we are afraid of the little Japs! I’m just a little worried. After all, we have never dealt with the guy from the Fourth Theater Area. Go
Will I be bullied by people in Fujian?"
As soon as Liu Yuejian's words came out, people around him also said: "Yes, what Mr. Liu said is exactly what we are worried about. We people have never dealt with Mr. Su. After going to Fujian, our lives have changed."
If something happens to those who are not familiar with the earth, we will just make the earth inoperable every day, right?"
"Shut up!" After listening to everyone's messy words, Zhou Huangzu became very angry, pointed at everyone and cursed: "How did I find that you people usually listen to smart people, how can you be so stupid now?
Don’t you still know who Commander Su is? Look at the clothes he is wearing and the things the soldiers are holding. Are any of these things not given to us by Commander Su? Is it just for the sake of this?
Are you kidding me?"
Hearing Zhou Huangzu's words, the officers of the Seventh Army lowered their heads one by one, and they all felt a little burning on their faces. At this time, Ling Yun, the deputy commander of the Seventh Army, spoke... (To be continued...)
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