Jiang Cheng looked at the various goods piled up in the warehouse, and suddenly felt that he had indeed been a little lazy during this period.
Lin Fei saw Jiang Cheng and said excitedly, "Brother Cheng, you are finally here. I thought you had forgotten this place. I haven't seen anyone buying goods for a month."
Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "You have to get used to it. It's possible that I might not return to China for half a year to transport goods. How about it? You've got to get used to it."
Lin Fei nodded and said, "Well, everything is fine. Are you here to transport goods this time?"
Jiang Cheng patted him on the shoulder and said, "I will be shipping goods for the next month. Please pay attention to the rules of the people below."
Lin Fei quickly said there was no problem and ordered the guards to leave. After everyone left, Jiang Cheng took the cart parts back to Yuci in 1937.
The person who came to pick up Jiang Cheng this time was not Mr. Zhu or Zhou Guansheng, but Zuo Quan. Zuo Quan saw the tall container and asked curiously, "203, what did you bring this time?"
Jiang Cheng opened a box and said, "Look, this is a rubber-tyred cart. They are the best goods. With this, our transportation capacity and mobility can be greatly improved."
Zuo Quan quickly asked a few soldiers to put together a large cart. Since most of the soldiers were farmers, they were very familiar with carts, so they quickly put it together.
I only saw that the main body of this cart was made of fine steel. After all, in modern time and space, wood is much more expensive than steel. The cart has four tires and is 5 meters long. It is an animal-powered rubber-tired cart. Jiang Cheng looked at it
The manual says, "The maximum load capacity of this vehicle is five tons. If necessary, six tons can also be loaded, but it will reduce the life of the vehicle. However, this is for modern roads. If it is a mountain road, it is better to reduce it as appropriate. This material is
Special steel generally won't rust, but it's better to take good care of it. By the way, this one is double-drawn. If there is only one horse, it is best not to exceed three tons."
"Five tons?" Zuo Quan said in surprise, "Okay, this is good. With this, it will be much easier for us to move."
Jiang Cheng also nodded and said, "But this one is relatively large. I have more than a thousand extra tires here. I think we can mobilize the masses to replace the original unicycles with rubber tires. Then we will definitely be able to transport more things."
And fast.”
Zuo Quan rubbed his hands happily and said, "I will go find Liu Dake and the others and ask them to implement this matter as soon as possible. By the way, 203, Mr. Zhu asked me to tell you that he is having a meeting in Taiyuan. If you are interested,
Go find him."
Jiang Cheng knew at a glance that this meeting was probably about the planning of the subsequent battle. Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go take a look. I'll leave it to Chief of Staff Zuo."
Boss Zhu looked at Jiang Cheng, who was dressed in Eighth Route Army uniform, and said with a smile, "Not bad, he looks like a soldier."
This was the second time Jiang Cheng wore the Eighth Route Army uniform. He smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know why, but I feel like I'm acting when I wear this."
Mr. Zhu waved his hand and said, "Life is like a play. Okay, let's go to the conference room. Don't keep our Chief Yan waiting."
——Second Theater Command
There are many generals in the headquarters, and all the main generals in the second theater are here.
Most of the people looked grim. The war situation had reached this point, and no one was willing to mention the slogan of the day to annihilate the Japanese invaders and Shanxi.
"It's miserable, it's miserable, the beating was so miserable that I can't even see the villagers outside." Yan Xishan covered his eyes and said with a grief-stricken look.
Yang Aiyuan next to him advised, "Sir Yan, please hold on, we still need you to take charge of the overall situation."
Yan Xishan nodded and said, "Everyone, the Japanese army is coming towards Taiyuan from two directions in the northeast. The total number of troops on both sides exceeds 100,000. What do you think?"
Fu Zuoyi stood up and said, "Sir Yan, our army suffered heavy casualties in the battle of Xinkou. Now we have lost 7788 of our heavy weapons. Now we can only rely on the terrain of Taiyuan to defend the city."
"Terrain? How to fight with the terrain of Taiyuan?" Liu Maoen, commander of the 15th Army, stood up and said, "Taiyuan, as its name suggests, is a large plain. Although the terrain of Taiyuan is surrounded by mountains on three sides, there are open areas on both sides of the northeast. The Japanese army is now approaching.
, we couldn’t hold it at Xinkou and Niangziguan, but how could we hold it in a plain?”
"Why don't we fight if it's difficult to fight? We will fight until the last soldier, but the bandits in your department probably won't have such a will to fight." Chen Changjie said with a look of disdain.
The 15th Army is a true miscellaneous army among miscellaneous armies. It was once called the bandit army. The army is composed of bandits, hooligans, vigilante groups, and local cult organizations. The better ones are those who cannot survive in the local area and join the army.
They are peasant children. They also have more cold weapons than hot weapons. There are only a thousand men in a brigade, which is about the same strength as a battalion in other armies.
When Liu Maoen heard this, he became angry and cursed, "Damn it, what are you talking about? My Suppression Army is poorly equipped, but my swords and spears can defeat the Japanese army. You
If you don’t believe it, we’ll practice with the sword later.”
"Huh, if you still want to suppress the Song Army, are you going to steal Cixi's tomb again?" Chen Changjie said with a mocking look on his face.
"That's enough!" Yan Xishan slapped the table and shouted, "I asked you to come up with a solution, not to quarrel. Also, in the future, you are not allowed to say anything about fighting to the last soldier. We have all fought, who will come?"
Beat the Japanese? Don’t even move your head!"
Huang Shaohong, who fled all the way back to Taiyuan, said, "The question now is whether Taiyuan can still defend it."
"Shou, this is the capital of Shanxi Province. If you don't keep it, how can you explain to the people?"
"How can we defend? We can't defend here in the first place. Defending will only cause casualties in vain."
"Then do you want to surrender?"
"If you ask me, we should retreat to southern Shanxi. The terrain there is difficult. Only there can we take advantage of the terrain to fight the enemy."
"Terrain? Huh, is the terrain at Xinkou good? Is the terrain at Niangziguan dangerous? Is it useful?"
The venue suddenly became noisy, and everyone was talking about anything.
Yan Xishan hit the table angrily, "Quiet, quiet!!"
I saw that everyone slowly became quiet.
Yan Xishan closed his eyes and began to make calculations in his mind. The Japanese army is now overwhelming. Although Nanjing in the south is currently entangled with the Japanese army on the Wufu Line, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the fall of Nanjing is already a matter of time. How will this war end?
It is hard to say whether they will win or lose. It seems that the Europeans will not take action. Otherwise, they should take action when Bald Jiang is in Shanghai. These bastards are not trustworthy. The Japanese army is indeed powerful, Xin
We lost 100,000 troops in less than a month. If we continue fighting like this, the Jinsui Army will have to be wiped out. No, our own strength is the most important thing. If we are really wiped out, no matter whether the Japanese win or the
If China wins, it will not end well for itself, but once it still has more than 100,000 Jin-Sui troops in its hands, no matter what happens in the end, the world of Shanxi, both inside and outside, will still belong to me, Yan.
After thinking clearly, Yan Xishan said, "Taiyuan must be defended, but it cannot be defended to death. We must fight in the city. I wonder which general is willing to volunteer?"
At this time, most of Shanxi's troops had already suffered more than half of their casualties. The ones who fought fiercely on the front were Shiting and Jiuting. In battles, it must be said that the brave and capable ones were generally put in the front. In addition, a large number of heavy weapons were lost.
, so the combat effectiveness is only less than 30% of what it was at the beginning. Everyone looked at me, and I looked at you, without talking. Everyone knew that Taiyuan was easy to get in and out, and the only way now was to the south, but Taiyuan is a plain, as long as you are in the city
Staying here for a few days is the end of making dumplings.
Jiang Cheng was so excited that he wanted to respond and take Taiyuan City, but when he saw Mr. Zhu calmly shaking his head, he held back and continued to watch.
Yan Xishan frowned and said, "Isn't there any general who is willing to fight for the country?"
Fu Zuoyi was Yan Xishan's number one general. He took a breath and stood up and said, "Sir Yan, Shanxi people should guard this Shanxi. Just let me stay."
When Yan Xishan saw Fu Zuoyi standing up, he was so angry that he almost smashed the cup against the wood. He has been famous all his life and is good at calculations, but why are his subordinates more stupid than the last? Chen Changjie is like this, and you Fu Zuoyi is like this. If I want Jin Suijun to
When guarding Taiyuan City, I could just say no no matter what I asked. Yan Xishan made up his mind that in the future, he must let his group of wooden generals study the Doctrine of the Mean. How come they didn't learn anything about the knowledge of the ancients?
Seeing the uncertainty on Yan Xishan's face, Fu Zuoyi felt something was wrong and said timidly, "However, our army suffered heavy casualties at Xinkou. It would be better if there were other generals to assist."
Yan Xishan's face looks better now. He's not too stupid. He knows how to drag others into the water.
But none of the military leaders sitting here were foxes. When they saw someone holding a bag, no one said anything.
Yan Xishan continued to insinuate, "How is your 35th Army doing now?"
Fu Zuoyi lowered his head and said, "Officers above the company level suffered more than a hundred casualties, and each regiment had less than 600 people left."
Yan Xishan suddenly wanted to smash the cup again. After all, you still took the initiative. Do you think your Jinsui Army is really a good person?
When Yan Xishan saw that no one was speaking, he was about to sigh and agree to let his Shanxi-Sui Army defend Taiyuan when a burst of laughter suddenly came from "Your army has suffered so many casualties in the fight against Japan. I'm afraid it has little fighting power now.
I think it’s better to replace him.”
My dear, tears of happiness were about to appear in the corners of Yan Xishan's eyes. He quickly looked and found that it was Zhu Daizhen, and his face suddenly fell again. Everyone knew that the 18th Group Army was good at fighting guerrilla warfare and never defended the city.
It's a defensive battle. When Zhu Daizhen said this, she just stood up and talked without pain in her back.
Yan Xishan said angrily, "Then who does Commander Zhu think we should send?"
Mr. Zhu sighed, "Our army wants to shed blood and sacrifice for the people of Shanxi, but it's a pity that it lacks guns and ammunition and is unable to do what it wants."
Yan Xishan rolled his eyes and said, "How can we, the people of Shanxi, leave your army short of clothes and ammunition? Don't worry, if your army is willing to defend the city, I am willing to allocate 2,000 rifles, 50 light machine guns, and 20 heavy machine guns for mortars."
10 cannons, 200 submachine guns, 1 million bullets, 1,000 artillery shells, 200,000 grenades, military rations not included. How about that?"
"What a big deal. Otherwise, Commander Yan, let us, the 15th Army, guard Taiyuan." Liu Maoen said with envy immediately after hearing this amount of arms. You know, the entire 15th Army does not have so many machine guns.
Several other military leaders were also eager to give it a try. Anyway, to defend the city, a day's defense would be a defense, a month's defense would be a defense. They could just fight and run away if they took things.
Jiang Cheng looked at Mr. Zhu, who closed his eyes with a smile and shook his head slightly to express his relief.
Yan Xishan snorted and said, "But the blood and sweat of the people of Shanxi are not in vain. If anyone takes the blood and sweat of our Shanxi instead of fighting for the people of Shanxi, then we will never forgive him. National law and military law will not
Forgive him, don’t forget Li Fuying!”
When the military leaders heard this, they collectively stopped talking and looked at each other without speaking.
Yan Xishan glanced around and continued, "Taiyuan City is a thousand-year-old city. If we don't guard it for a certain period of time, we will have no way to explain it to the people of the country."
Jiang Cheng looked at Yan Xishan incomprehensively. It was clear that a group of people were going to take the blame, so why did he still scare everyone like this?
Yan Xishan continued, "I wonder which general is willing to step forward?"
At this time, a communications soldier came in and said, "Report, the Japanese Fifth Division has broken through Dayu Town. General Wei Lihuang sent a message saying that they can only hold back the Japanese army for five more days. After five days, the Japanese army will reach Taiyuan."
This news made everyone look at each other in shock. It arrived five days later, which was too fast.
Fu Zuoyi sighed and stood up, and was about to speak when Mr. Zhu's eyes lit up and he said, "I think we can defend Taiyuan City."
"How do you say this?" Yan Xishan pressed Fu Zuoyi onto the stool and said excitedly.
Mr. Zhu said with a smile, "The generals said that Taiyuan cannot be defended, but it is because Taiyuan is not dangerous to defend, but isn't Taiyuan City inherently dangerous? I think it is completely possible to let the Japanese troops enter the city and fight street battles with the Japanese. In the city, the Japanese troops
The role of tanks and aircraft is greatly reduced. Our army can take advantage of light weapons. I think we can fight."
When everyone heard this, most of them looked at each other and shook their heads. Street fighting is easy to fight but difficult to retreat. How will we retreat then? I'm afraid the whole army will be annihilated.
Mr. Zhu continued, "Next, we need a force that is accustomed to fighting and has a strong will to hold on in Taiyuan City." He sat down after saying that.
Yan Xishan looked around and suddenly said with a smile, "In terms of firm will and ability to fight, who among you is more suitable for your army?"
Mr. Zhu quickly waved his hand and said, "Wherever, the 33rd Army, the 34th Army, and the 35th Army are all extremely powerful troops. Our Eighth Route Army is absolutely incomparable."
"Where, where, the Eighth Route Army first fought at Pingxing Pass, and then fought at Yanmen Pass. Yangming Fort showed its majesty, and Qigen Village was frightened. Since the war began, there have been more victories than defeats. Not only in the Second War Zone, but also in the whole of China, there are few who can do it.
A team on par." Sun Chu quickly stood up and complimented.
Except for Fu Zuoyi and Chen Changjie, who were a little embarrassed, other Jinsui troops all stood up and praised each other, as if the Eighth Route Army had taken action and everyone could go to Tokyo for a drink tomorrow.
Yan Xishan was originally worried about the Red Party forces entering Shanxi. Seeing such an opportunity to weaken the Eighth Route Army, he would not let it go. He immediately said, "As long as your army is willing to fight, we will give you money and give you things."
Mr. Zhu said, "What if I want all Taiyuan citizens to leave Taiyuan and move some things in Taiyuan City?"
Yan Xishan calculated that after the fall of Taiyuan, it was also given to the Japanese army. When he comes back, he doesn't know what will happen to him. Most of the people on Tubal Road just want some weapons and ammunition. I will take everything I can and the rest.
Just think of it as buying life money for these bastards.
After thinking about it, Yan Xishan said, "After the main force in the theater moves in, your army can take whatever is available in Taiyuan."
This was what Mr. Zhu was waiting for, and he stood up and said, "Okay, then it's settled. Time is urgent. I hope that Commander Yan will immediately mobilize all citizens in Taiyuan City to leave Taiyuan. In addition, all the defense areas around Taiyuan will be handed over to our Eighth Route Army.
At the same time, the main force in the theater will be transferred as quickly as possible. I think these tasks must be completed within three days, otherwise, it will be too late."
Yan Xishan was eager to leave quickly and said hurriedly, "Okay, okay, brother Dai Zhen is so generous, I, Mr. Yan, will be rewarded generously in the future."
Yan Xishan actually began to transfer the assets of the Shanxi-Sui Army before the Battle of Yanmen Pass. At this time, only machinery was left in the arsenal, and all raw materials were moved away. After all, what the arsenal lacked at this time was not productivity, but raw materials.
, in history, due to lack of raw materials, Yan Xishan had no choice but to follow the example of the Eighth Route Army and build railways to make guns.
As soon as the meeting ended, other generals ran to their troops to prepare for retreat. Fu Zuoyi fell behind and said to Mr. Zhu, "Sir Zhu, I, I am really ashamed. Our provincial capital of Shanxi actually needs your Eighth Route Army to defend it."
Mr. Zhu chuckled and said, "They are all Chinese troops, why should they be so clearly divided? Our Red Party's determination to resist Japan is not just a joke."
Fu Zuoyi cupped his hands and said, "I won't thank you for your kindness. If your army needs help in the future, I, Fu, will definitely help."
Mr. Zhu nodded with a smile and watched him leave.
Jiang Cheng finally couldn't help but said, "Boss, why did the 15th Army jump out in the first place, and Yan Laoxi didn't seem to be willing."
Mr. Zhu smiled and said, "Those people just want arms. How can they really want to defend the city? They may be faster than Yan Laoxi in defending the city. How can Yan Laoxi let them defend the city?"
There are actually only three families defending the city, Wei Lihuang's Central Army, our Eighth Route Army and his own Jinsui Army. None of the others are willing to trap themselves in a death place like Taiyuan. His purpose is actually for Tang Enbo in the last row.
It's a pity that Tang Enbo would not die for him. Did you see that? The whole meeting was silent, but when we came out, he was also willing. This Yan Laoxi has a very loud calculation."
Jiang Cheng finally understood and asked, "Are we really going to have a street fight?"
Mr. Zhu smiled mysteriously and said, "It depends on the situation." After that, he and Jiang Cheng walked out of the headquarters.
Mr. Zhu looked at the ordinary people who were packing their luggage and preparing to leave Taiyuan under the urging of the police and soldiers and sighed, "Actually, the most miserable people are the ordinary people, but it's okay to leave. We are really here, just in case the Japanese come to massacre again."
It's too bad. Well, everyone has to leave. We also need to prepare meals and entertain our guests."