Zhou Guansheng shook his head and said, "Chairman, I still mean this. It's not that the New Fourth Army is unwilling to obey the government's orders, but we cannot obey arbitrary orders. Moreover, Chairman, the Japanese army is constantly increasing its troops in central China. At this time, the New Fourth Army with excellent combat capabilities should be transferred to
Is North China really suitable militarily? If the Japanese army is given a chance, the situation we have finally opened up behind enemy lines in central China will fall short. I hope the Chairman will give it more consideration. I think that will be it for today. I will take my leave now."
Naturally, Agent Jiang didn't want Zhou Guansheng to leave like this. As long as Zhou Guansheng returned, he would definitely know about Huang Qiao. But he had no reason, so he could only talk for a while, and finally watched Zhou Guansheng helplessly walk out of the office.
As soon as Zhou Guansheng returned to the Red Party office, he got the news from Huang Qiao. He smiled and shook his head and said, "I saw the way Jiang Jie and Dai Li were talking, and I guessed that something had happened. Okay, now our public opinion
Once you go up, you can gain a foothold. I will write an article and publicize it immediately. We must let everyone know that we are victims!"
On the other side, Agent Jiang looked at the detailed battle report and gritted his teeth angrily. He looked at the people in front of him and said, "Look, Han Deqin has lost two more regiments. How many regiments can he defeat?"
Bai Chongxi looked at the battle report and said, "Chairman, I think no matter what method we use to deal with the New Fourth Army, there is an important prerequisite first, that is, we can defeat the New Fourth Army. Otherwise, in the hearts of the New Fourth Army and Yan'an, it means that we are begging for mercy.
No matter what conditions we raise, they think they can raise them higher!
And if we defeat the New Fourth Army, no matter whether the victory is big or small, then the psychology of both of us will change dramatically. In order to retain the strength of the New Fourth Army, Yan'an will definitely negotiate with us to resolve the issue in good faith.
The Huangqiao incident may not be an opportunity. After all, Huangqiao is Han Deqin's defense zone. No matter from what aspect, the New Fourth Army should withdraw. We can give a time limit. If the New Fourth Army does not withdraw, it will be considered a violation of military orders. Naturally
You can attack!"
Agent Jiang nodded and said, "That makes sense! So what do you mean?"
He Yingqin said, "Chairman, I think another problem this time is that the various armies in Jiangsu are not cooperating with each other. Like this time, when the New Fourth Army passed through Taizhou, Li Mingyang could completely stop the New Fourth Army from advancing. Even if the New Fourth Army did not exchange fire with our army at that time,
When the New Fourth Army and Han Deqin were fighting, the Taizhou Army should also send troops to help Han Deqin, but in the end, Han Deqin was fighting alone from beginning to end. How could this be undefeated? You know, in Jiangsu, there is also a tax police force
, and the Loyalty and National Salvation Army, these are the forces of our party-state. If they do not assist each other, but fight independently, whether they are dealing with the New Fourth Army or the Japanese invaders, the only outcome will be to be defeated one by one!"
Jiang intermediary hummed, and said to Chen Bulei, "Remember! The New Fourth Army disobeys military orders, acts without authorization, and attacks friendly forces. It is really treason. With April 1st as the deadline, if the New Fourth Army obeys military orders and withdraws from Huangqiao, there is no need to take action. If the New Fourth Army obeys military orders and withdraws from Huangqiao, there is no need to act."
If you disobey the military order, order Han Deqin and Li Mingyang, the Tax Police Corps, the Loyalty and Salvation Army and other units to jointly attack the New Fourth Army Headquarters in Huangqiao. All troops will obey Han Deqin's command. If anyone refuses to obey, Han Deqin has the right to kill him on the spot!
The purpose of this battle is to punish the New Fourth Army for disobeying military orders. The battle line can only be limited to the Huangqiao area. Once the New Fourth Army withdraws from Huangqiao, it cannot be pursued. The captured officers and soldiers cannot be persecuted. They will all be detained and await their fate!"
After Chen Brai finished writing, he asked again, "Commissioner, is this order a secret message?"
Agent Jiang thought for a while and said, "Only give it to Han Deqin. Tell him that I gave him Shang Fang's sword. Whether he can win or not depends on him."
——Han Deqin Department
Han Deqin looked at the military order with the three characters "Jiang Jie" written on it, and laughed excitedly. Weng Da asked beside him, "Chairman, what does it mean that the commission is only issued to us?"
Han Deqin looked at Weng Da and said, "The committee is very clear that some people in Jiangsu are disobedient. Even if they send a telegram, some people will pretend that they can't see it. So we have to invite them one by one. Prepare immediately. We will immediately
Set off."
Onda asked "Where are we going?"
Han Deqin said with a complicated expression, "Taizhou!"
——Taizhou
Li Mingyang read the book, nodded repeatedly, and said to Li Changjiang who was cleaning his gun next to him, "Not bad, really good. It makes sense that the New Fourth Army can win the war. Look at their infantry drill and military discipline points, as well as these civil affairs
The views are all very insightful, and I think we should learn from them.”
Li Changjiang stood up and said, "Brother, this is all a trick of the Red Party. Isn't it appropriate for us to learn from it?"
Li Mingyang said with a tigerish face, "What's inappropriate? I think it's quite suitable! If you're good at it, just learn from it, it's a red party and a white party, as long as it works!"
At this time, a guard came in and said, "Report, Chairman Han's telegram."
Li Mingyang took it over and looked at it, then smiled and said, "Ah, Han Deqin is really in a hurry and actually asked us to meet outside the city."
Li Changjiang asked, "Should we go or not?"
Li Mingyang touched his chin and said, "The New Fourth Army keeps its word. After Huangqiao was captured, Guocun returned it to us and compensated us with a sum of money, weapons and ammunition. We will go, but we will not agree to anything."
!”
——Outside Taizhou City
Li Mingyang saw the menacing Han Deqin from afar. He snorted and stood on the horse without getting down. He raised his hands and said, "Chairman Han, you are fine. Why did you suddenly come to Taizhou?"
Han Deqin pointed his riding whip and said, "Li Mingyang, don't pretend to be confused because you understand. Let me ask you, where did the New Fourth Army in Huangqiao come from? Why did you not stop them and report them when they passed by your Taizhou Defense Area?"
Li Mingyang looked at the sky and pretended to be strange and said, "I'm talking to Chairman Han, this New Fourth Army is a serious National Army. This Chinese army is marching on Chinese soil. Why should I stop it? Besides, I, Li Mingyang, report it to the police."
I also reported it to Chief Gu, who are you!" After saying that, he coughed, spitted on the ground, and looked at Han Deqin with a look of disdain, which made Han Deqin's whole face turn red.
"I, Han Deqin, am the Chairman of Jiangsu Province! All Jiangsu's large and small armies are under my jurisdiction. Shouldn't you report to me? Moreover, the Chairman has repeatedly issued orders prohibiting leaving the area under the jurisdiction of the army without orders. If the New Fourth Army ignores military orders, then they are rebels.
!The rebels are crossing the border and it stumps you, shouldn’t you stop them?”
Saying that, Han Deqin shouted, "Do you believe it or not? I sent a telegram to Chongqing and asked for your head!"
When Li Changjiang heard this, he quickly laughed and said, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Chairman Han, my eldest brother has such a bad temper, so whatever you say, we will just follow your orders."
However, Li Mingyang refused and said, "If we want to move the army in Taizhou, we need the military order from the Chairman of the General Committee!"
Han Deqin snorted and took out a military order and said, "This is a military order written by the Chairman of the Standing Committee. You must read it clearly. Repulse the rebels. All troops must obey my command, Han Deqin. Li Mingyang, you say it yourself! What do you want?"
Should we listen to Chongqing or Yan’an?”
When Li Mingyang saw it, he quickly dismounted and said, "Li Mingyang obeys the chairman's order."
After Han Deqin left, Li Changjiang asked, "Brother, are we really going to attack the New Fourth Army?"
Li Mingyang shook his head and said, "The New Fourth Army has strong soldiers and horses. It can even take down Nanchang where the Japanese army is entrenched. Han Deqin can't deal with it. I'm not optimistic about this battle."
Li Changjiang couldn't help but worry when he heard that he was saying yes again and again. Since the last time he was dismissed from office for bullying the villagers, he was never willing to return to civilian life. At this time, seeing that Li Mingyang was unwilling to help Han Deqin, he became very worried.
Firstly, he was worried that Chongqing would be punished, and secondly, he was worried that Li Mingyang would defect to the Red Party in the end. But he knew very well that if someone like him went to the Red Party, he would be killed sooner or later.
Li Changjiang touched the gold pen left by Mr. Rong in his pocket and slowly made up his mind.
——A tavern in Taizhou City
Li Changjiang walked to the counter, took out his gold pen and said, "I'm here to see Mr. Rong."
When the shopkeeper saw it, he immediately said, "Ah, it's you. Mr. Rong has been waiting for a long time. Please come with me."
With that said, the shopkeeper led Li Changjiang into a room. Mr. Rong, who was drinking tea, saw Li Changjiang and immediately said excitedly, "General Li, you made me wait so hard. Have you finally figured it out?"
Li Changjiang did not sit down, but stood aside and said, "Mr. Rong, I am not here to seek refuge with you. I just want to help my eldest brother and prevent him from going astray. Let me ask you, how much help can you give me?"
Mr. Rong shook his head and said, "I will give you whatever you want."
Li Changjiang then sat down, patted the table and said, "Okay! Then I want 10,000 weapons and one million oceans, have you given them?"
Mr. Rong almost sprayed water in Li Changjiang's face. He said helplessly, "General Li, stop joking. I will give you what you want, and you must dare to ask for it."
Li Changjiang said seriously, "I want it now, I'm not kidding you."
Mr. Rong thought for a while and said, "Can you tell me what happened? What do you want these things for? Even if Mr. Wang appreciates you, there must be a reason, right?"
Li Changjiang sighed and said, "Han Deqin obeyed the military order of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek in Chongqing and prepared to mobilize troops and besiege the New Fourth Army. Firstly, my eldest brother was at odds with Han Deqin. Secondly, we have never had much conflict with the New Fourth Army. Guocun's
The matter has been resolved well, so I am ready to surround but not attack. But I don’t think so. This is serving the public. This is the Chairman’s order. If we do not implement it, we are disobeying the military order. Sooner or later, we will be punished by the Chairman. If we are acting privately, we and
After all, the Red Party is not from the same group. Jiangsu is so big and the Red Party wants to take over the world. It is better to attack first. Therefore, I am going to collude with some people in the army and send troops to attack the New Fourth Army behind my brother's back!
These weapons are prepared to avoid my brother's confidants who manage logistics when the time comes, and the money is used to stabilize the morale of the troops."
As he spoke, Li Changjiang looked at Mr. Rong and said, "What I said is true. I am not afraid that you will know that although we will fight against the New Fourth Army, at least half of our Taizhou Army will turn against you! If you dare to move,
, My elder brother and I will unite with the New Fourth Army to drive you down the Yangtze River!"
Mr. Rong laughed and said, "You are serious! You are serious! We are building the country for peace, and we are all Chinese. There is no reason to attack each other. Okay, you wait for me for three days, and I will definitely reply to you within three days."
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--Nanjing
"Haha, wow, wow!!" Seishiro Itagaki looked at the secret code, patted his thigh and laughed.
Nishio was eating sashimi, looked at Itagaki Seishiro and said, "What good happened?"
Seishiro Itagaki handed the telegram to Nishio and said, "In the secret telegram from Taizhou, Han Deqin got the order from Chongqing and prepared to mobilize all the forces in Jiangsu to besiege the New Fourth Army troops currently in Huangqiao. This is great. The current defenders of Huangqiao are
The generals are Chen Yi and Su Yu. Both of them are the main force in the New Fourth Army and veterans. As far as I know, Mao Yongzhi of Yan'an attaches great importance to Chen Yi. If these two people die, the Red Party and the White Party will definitely fight!
"
Nishio thought for a while and said, "According to the intelligence, there are now two detachments of the New Fourth Army near Huangqiao, with nearly 20,000 people. Can Han Deqin take it? Even if our imperial army takes action, there is not a single division of troops. Want to deal with these two
It’s not easy to defeat the new Fourth Army.”
Itagaki Seishiro nodded, dipped his hand in the wine and counted, "Han Deqin claims to be one hundred thousand, but the number of real combatants is probably around fifty thousand. Excluding the guard troops that cannot go into battle and the troops that were eliminated some time ago, we can probably go out."
30,000, Chen Taiyun of the Tax Police Corps can dispatch 5,000, the Taizhou Army can dispatch 20,000, and the National Salvation Army can dispatch 20,000. In this calculation, there are more than 70,000 people. If they really join forces to attack, it will be really difficult for the New Fourth Army."
Nishio shook his head and said, "It's a battle of 100,000 people, but this is indeed a good thing for our imperial army. What are your plans?"
Itagaki Seishiro said, "Since Chen Yi has persuaded Li Mingyang, he will definitely not guard against the direction of Taizhou. I also know something about Su Yu. He loves fast battles. He finished the Guandoumen in only eight minutes."
There are more than two hundred of us, but this quick battle requires concentration of troops. I predict that the New Fourth Army will not exceed the strength of one regiment in Taizhou. If Li Changjiang can really carry Li Mingyang on his back and mobilize a large army to raid the New Fourth Army's back, then the New Fourth Army will definitely
Big defeat! Didn’t he want one million to win people’s hearts? Let’s give him three million! Didn’t he want guns and ammunition? Let’s give it! We not only give it, we also want to give it to others. I want to mobilize the emperor of the two divisions.
If the Allied Forces surrender to him, they can even add some technical arms from the Imperial Army. In addition, we have to agree on a time with them. When the Yellow Bridge is fired, we will mobilize the aviation force to bomb the positions of the New Fourth Army."
Nishio asked, "Then didn't we just stand up?"
Itagaki Seishiro smiled and said, "We have to stand up last! When we stand up, Yan'an will definitely say that Chongqing has joined forces with us to attack the New Fourth Army. The New Fourth Army has more than 20,000 people in Huangqiao. It also has its main force in Jiangnan! By then,
The New Fourth Army will definitely use this excuse to attack the National Army. When that happens, we will fan the flames on both sides and bribe them to surrender. The final winner will definitely be our Imperial Army!"
