Jiang Cheng saw that several people were already proficient in using it, and he was not willing to just blow up the fleet. After finally getting such a good opportunity, of course he wanted to expand the results.
Jiang Cheng asked, "Is the current commander still Zhang Zhizhong?"
Jin Shan next to him replied, "Yes, but we got news that Nanjing is already dissatisfied with him and will change the general at any time."
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "Go get my colonel's uniform and certificate, and I'll give them a big gift!"
——Shanghai Nanxiang
At this time, Zhang Zhizhong had just welcomed a new guest, the person he least wanted to see - Chen Cheng.
Since Zhang Zhizhong could not be captured for a long time, Chiang Kai-shek ordered Chen Cheng to be the frontline commander of the third theater, and also sent a German advisory group to Shanghai to help direct the operation.
Zhang Zhizhong looked at the arrogant Chen Cheng in front of him, and felt extremely aggrieved, but he knew that he could never show it, not to mention that there was also a German military advisory group with him. He was already waiting for punishment, and if he was
I don’t know what will happen if I say a few more bad words.
Falkenhausen is worthy of being a German veteran. After understanding the situation with Chen Cheng, he immediately judged that Zhang Zhizhong had made the mistake of underestimating the enemy. Falkenhausen put down his pen and said, "Generals, I have said before that the quality and strength of the Japanese army are far superior."
surpass us, and the Japanese army's defense is more powerful than their attack. We are now divided into two groups, which has dispersed the precious firepower. I suggest that we stop the fighting immediately, redeploy, concentrate on one point, and go straight towards the Japanese army's headquarters.
, forcing the Japanese troops in other places to walk out of their fortifications, and then use our heavy artillery to concentrate and completely eliminate them."
Chen Cheng nodded and said, "It's a good plan to surround Wei and rescue Zhao. Immediately order the front line to stop attacking and reorganize!!"
Falkenhausen continued, "Actually, I don't recommend fighting a tough battle in Shanghai. Our firepower is still too weak, but since the Chairman has political considerations, we have no choice but to fight. I think there are two key points behind us.
Point, one is the Japanese reinforcements and the other is the Japanese warships. If the Japanese reinforcements arrive in time, we can only switch from offense to defense. In addition, if the Japanese warships are not destroyed, we will not be able to completely eliminate the Japanese."
Zhang Zhizhong agreed and said, "Yes, we tried to charge up several times, but were shot down by the Japanese ship's guns."
Suddenly several people fell into silence. The Air Force tried it - it didn't work. The Navy tried it - it didn't work. What else can be done.
At this time, a guard came in and said, "Report! Colonel Jiang Cheng wants to see you."
These people are all people who know Jiang Cheng, especially Falkenhausen, who has forged a deep friendship with Jiang Cheng and his party. Falkenhausen smiled and said, "It's our friends who are here. Two generals, I dare
Guaranteed, Jiang will bring us good news that we didn’t expect.”
Zhang Zhizhong, Chen Cheng, and Jiang Cheng only have one-on-one acquaintance, and most of their knowledge of Jiang Cheng is hearsay. However, without exception, they say that this man is elusive, young and rich, but also has great magical powers. It is said that there are so many ordnance formations and moral weapons.
All the teachers relied on him.
Chen Cheng nodded and said, "Please!"
Jiang Cheng entered the headquarters and saw Zhang Zhizhong, Chen Cheng, Falkenhausen and several other unknown officers. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, generals. It's not easy to fight in this bloody mill in Shanghai."
Zhang Zhizhong was still grateful to Jiang Cheng for assisting the National Army. He was the first to say, "It's not easy, but in a war, there are no undead people."
Falkenhausen smiled and said, "Jiang, don't beat around the bush. I know you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Um, did I use this sentence correctly?"
Chen Cheng and Zhang Zhizhong nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, Colonel Jiang, what's the reason for your visit this time?"
Jiang Cheng walked to the battle map on the table and said, "I wonder what our army is going to do next?"
Chen Cheng and Zhang Zhizhong looked at each other, still a little doubtful, but Falkenhausen said directly, "Our next plan is to concentrate our forces and penetrate directly into the core position of the Japanese army."
Jiang Cheng made a gesture and said, "If our army fights like this, will there be too many casualties? The Japanese fortifications and naval guns are difficult to deal with."
Chen Cheng sighed, "But this is the fastest way."
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "If there were no Japanese third fleet, would it be easier for our army to fight?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhizhong was so excited that he wanted to grab Jiang Cheng's hand. Jiang Cheng was so frightened that he quickly backed away. Zhang Zhizhong said hey, "Brother Gu Quan, are you telling the truth? You can't make such a joke at this time.
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Jiang Cheng looked at the three people with shining eyes and the other officers and said, "Let's find a quiet place to talk in detail."
Chen Cheng was the happiest in his heart. He had just come here, and if he had the record of wiping out the Third Fleet, he would be embarrassed to think about what would happen next.
Chen Cheng said, "Except General Zhang Zhizhong and General Falkenhausen, everyone else should go out."
After everyone left, Chen Cheng brought a cup of tea to Jiang Cheng and said, "Brother Gu Quan, you can talk now."
Jiang Cheng said with a smile, "I have purchased more than 20 European mines, and hired water ghosts with a lot of money. I am going to drag the water ghosts to the Third Fleet and then detonate the mines. But this is not enough. We can completely use it."
This is an opportunity to make a big counterattack, so I hope we can cooperate with each other in terms of time!"
Chen Cheng asked Zhang Zhizhong, "How long will it take for all the troops to reach the designated position and launch an attack?"
Zhang Zhi said in the middle of the plot, "Eight o'clock in the morning."
Falkenhausen shook his head and said, "No, it's already full daylight at that time, and it's not easy for water ghosts to get into the water. I think the battle must be launched before five o'clock in the morning."
Zhang Zhizhong asked anxiously, "Isn't two hours too urgent?"
Chen Cheng said, "It's just two hours. If anyone can't do it, they can tear up their military rank and go home!!"
Zhang Zhizhong asked, "Where should we put our main attack direction?"
Chen Cheng punched the map and said, "That's the Huishan Pier! Let's concentrate our forces to cut off the Japanese's long snake formation."
Zhang Zhizhong was actually a little scared that he had not fought the battle well, so he said, "I will personally take command and ensure that the Huishan Pier is breached."
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "In that case, my people will start taking action on time at five o'clock in the morning."
——Huishan Pier
Zhang Zhizhong was commanding the troops to make final preparations. When he arrived, they were about to take action.
Zhang Zhizhong saw his student Zheng Shaoyu and said, "Zheng Shaoyu, how are your tanks prepared?"
Because of Jiang Cheng, the National Army's tank troops have improved a lot compared to history.
Zheng Shaoyu saluted and said, "The entire company's eleven Vicker tanks are ready to join the battle at any time."
Zhang Zhizhong nodded and said, "Okay, once the war starts, you take the lead in rushing in with your tanks! I will have the infantry follow closely behind."
Zheng Shaoyu suddenly felt confused, "Teacher, the armor of my tank is only a few millimeters. It can withstand bullets well, but the Japanese cannons are a bit like that."
Zhang Zhizhong said angrily, "You are afraid of death because you are an iron-skinned person. What will you do if you have a human-skinned person behind you? Moreover, the enemy's artillery fire will not be so strong this time. Just be prepared."
After that, he said to the commander of the 36th Division who was standing aside, "Song Xilian, are your troops ready?"
Song Xilian saluted and replied, "All the artillery has been concentrated, and the vanguard is the Hu Jiaji Regiment."
When Zhang Zhizhong heard this, he laughed and said, "Hu Jiaji? I know this kid is a lunatic, so he is suitable." After saying that, he looked at his pocket watch and thought to himself, "It's up to you, Jiang Cheng, you must not play with us."
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Jiang Cheng himself came to the highest point of a building under the escort of Jinshan, holding melon seeds and tea, preparing to watch the grand fireworks show.
Li Qian, Wang Yong and others on the other side finally moved 20 mines to the vicinity of the Third Fleet. Li Qian looked at the instructions left by Jiang Cheng, and pressed a green button fearfully. All she saw was that day
There are small cameras sticking out next to the line.
Li Qian was startled when she noticed a small picture appeared on her screen. She almost threw the platform aside, but when she saw it, she realized that what appeared on the screen was the Third Fleet not far from the mines.
Li Qian shouted excitedly, "Look, look, we can see them, it's so magical."
Several other people also started the operation as planned. Everyone was speechless when they saw the countless battleships in the early morning sunlight.
Li Qian was the first to react and said, "Let's all make a plan. Use a mine to target a warship. Use the big one. Try to send all the Japanese warships to the bottom of the sea."
Several team members smiled and said "Yes!!"
At this time, the Japanese Third Fleet had a total of 5 heavy cruisers headed by the Izumo, 5 light cruisers, and nearly 20 destroyers on the Huangpu River. Seeing the densely packed warships, Li Qian and others carefully controlled the mines. In fact, there were no
The Yunhao is also an old ship from the Russo-Japanese War, but such a ship still had an overwhelming advantage over China at this time.
20 mines were attached to all cruisers and 9 destroyers. Li Qian looked out the window nervously, waiting for the signal.
Jiang Cheng looked at his watch and saw that the time was about to reach five o'clock. Jiang Cheng sighed and said to Jinshan, "That's it. Let's give the signal."
Jinshan nodded, took out the flashlight, covered it with a green cloth, and waved it towards another building.
Then one green light after another conveyed the signal of revenge.
After Li Qian saw the signal, she excitedly shouted, "Everyone is ready. I say one, two, three, and everyone will detonate it together!"
Wang Yong and his team members looked nervously at the bottom of the Japanese warship on the screen.
Li Qian shouted "One, two, three. Detonate!"
Several people pressed the red button at the same time, and the screen flashed and nothing could be seen anymore. Wang Yong patted the platform and said, "What's going on? Is it broken? Was it successful?"
Li Qian saw that all the mines on everyone's screens had disappeared. She jumped up and said, "It's a success, it must be a success. We have killed all the Japanese warships!"
Wang Yong touched his head and said, "Is it true? Just press the button. Then what use will we be soldiers in the future?"
Due to the distance, Li Qian and others did not see the scene, but Zhang Zhizhong and the attacking troops heard it clearly.
——Huishan Wharf offensive position
Zhang Zhizhong looked nervously at his pocket watch at the headquarters, and finally the time reached five o'clock.
Zhang Zhizhong quickly climbed up the observation tower and looked towards the Huangpu River with a telescope. Then he saw an unforgettable scene.
He only saw the Izumo, which he had dreamed of destroying, suddenly bounced up, then fell heavily, and then a large ball of flames came out. Zhang Zhizhong was about to shout loudly, but found that this was just the beginning.
One after another, the Japanese warships jumped up one by one like a ballet. Countless orange-red flames and seemingly audible explosions and screams announced that the Third Fleet, which had been showing off for a week, was about to start.
Removed. Zhang Zhizhong saw Song Xilian still in a daze and cursed, "What are you doing here? Why haven't you given me the order to attack! Attack immediately!!"
Only then did Song Xilian react and shouted, "All the artillery begins to attack, the tank company attacks! The infantry attacks!"
I only saw the heavy artillery, infantry artillery, and mortars of the National Army roaring together. With tanks as the vanguard and infantry as the cover, they attacked the Japanese army crazily. At this time, the Japanese army had lost the most powerful naval gun attack.
The Japanese defense line was shattered by the artillery fire and tanks of the National Army.
Hasegawa Kiyoshi, who was sleeping in the headquarters, was woken up by his staff. After several days of fierce fighting, he no longer cared about the sound of gunfire. He asked in a daze, "What's the matter? Has the Chinese army started attacking again?"
The staff officer turned pale and stammered, "General...General, the Third Fleet is finished."
Hasegawa Kiyoshi was puzzled. Why was the Third Fleet finished? In a bad mood, he slapped the staff officer on the face and said, "Baga, please speak up. What happened to the Third Fleet?"
The staff officer fell directly to the ground, lowered his head and said, "The Third Fleet was sneak attacked by the Chinese army. Except for a dozen destroyers, all other ships have been wiped out."
Hasegawa Kiyoshi felt that he was probably not awake, so he kicked the staff officer away and climbed to the observation tower. Along the way, he saw the pale faces of other officers, which made him feel more and more ominous.
When he finally arrived at the watchtower, he took a telescope and looked at the Huangpu River. The broken warships, the smoke billowing on the river, and a large group of foreign ships besieging him told him that what the staff officer said was true.
Then another messenger loudly said, "Report, the enemy attacked our army at Huishan Pier. Due to the large number of tanks on the other side, our army lost the advantage of artillery fire. The situation is now in danger. I hope the headquarters will provide tactical guidance immediately."
Hasegawa Kiyoshi gritted his teeth and looked towards the direction of Huishan Pier. Sure enough, several more Nationalist Army tanks were ramming. Hasegawa Kiyoshi's brain was still blurry at this time. He could not figure out why his Third Fleet
Just disappeared.
Jiang Cheng on the other side clapped his hands and said, "After watching the fireworks, the National Army should be able to seize the opportunity. Jinshan, let's go back."
Jin Shan nodded and looked at Jiang Cheng's back, his heart full of admiration. How many people held the helpless Third Fleet, it was just a joke in front of this gentleman.
At this time, at Huishan Pier, the National Army's attack was in full swing. The tank company's crazy assault caused great losses to the Japanese army, which was accustomed to National Army infantry charges. Countless bunkers were blown up by tanks. Hu Jiaji saw the rise from behind and picked up a handful. The submachine gun ran towards the front line. The battalion commander of the battalion in front looked at it and shouted, "Regiment commander, the division commander forbids you to go to the front line."
Hu Jiaji pushed him away and said, "Is there anyone who can go to the front line during the war? Brothers, come to me!!"
The first battalion commander stamped his feet and cursed, "Ah, I will be beaten by the division commander again if I turn around."
As he said that, he led the soldiers to the dock to fight.
From then on, the Chinese army had all the advantages on the Songhu battlefield. Chen Cheng commanded the troops and vowed to capture the Japanese headquarters before Japanese reinforcements.
At this time, the Japanese army's damage had exceeded the 6,000 mark, and more than 2,800 of the main marines were killed. Hasegawa Kiyoshi's mouth was full of bubbles, and he quickly sent another message to Tokyo. This time he would not say anything. He was too vague and directly said that if there were no more reinforcements, the Shanghai defenders would be completely destroyed.
The Japanese Navy Department immediately became anxious after receiving the news. The Army was victorious, the Navy was completely wiped out, and the Third Fleet was gone without knowing what happened. If the Marine Corps is gone, will the two sides have to meet again in the future?
The Emperor was not willing to fight a battle that would annihilate the entire army in an international city like Shanghai, so he immediately ordered the Japanese military to come up with ways to reinforce the Shanghai garrison and at the same time thoroughly investigate the explosion of the Third Fleet. But at this time, the Japanese army had already The troops were exhausted, so they had to cut their flesh and mend the sores. They were on standby at Port Arthur. The 1st Special Marine Corps of the Yokosuka Garrison and the 1st Special Marine Corps of the Wu Garrison, which were originally preparing to force a landing in Qingdao, totaled about 1,400 people. All approximately 1,000 men from the two Marine Corps groups in Sasebo suspended their combat plans, and the ships were diverted to reinforce Shanghai. At the same time, the 3rd Division and the 11th Division of Category A, which were preparing for war at home, were ordered to immediately take ships to Shanghai for reinforcements.
The Jiang agent in Nanjing laughed out loud when he saw the battle report. He handed it to Lin Sen next to him and said, "Look, our army can already see the Japanese headquarters. I believe it won't be long before we can hear good news again."
Lin Sen asked curiously, "Why is the third fleet gone?"
Jiang's agent replied, "It was a patriotic businessman who bought the mines and hired water ghosts to do the underwater explosions. It's not easy!"
Lin Sen nodded and said, "This is really a strange news. I think we need to reward this talent well."
Agent Jiang shook his head and said, "This person is stubborn and needs to be polished before he can be used by us. However, if the Japanese invaders do this, they will definitely try their best to rescue Shanghai, and we must make preparations in advance. By the way, the Germans Is there any response from you?"
Qin Xiaoyi, who was standing aside, replied, "Although the Germans expressed their condemnation of Japan, they also made it clear that they could not mediate the Sino-Japanese war under such circumstances, especially since they believed that the Shanghai War was started by China."
"Fart!" Agent Jiang said angrily, "Did we also instigate the 128 and 918? You are telling lies with your eyes wide open. It seems that the Germans are unreliable. Tell the Soviets that I can consider re-drafting the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The treaty between the Soviet Union."
——Shanghai Japanese Navy Club
Zhang Xiaolin, the young officer and a few others sat tremblingly aside. Yoshiko Kawashima cursed loudly, "You still claim to be local gangsters in Shanghai, but what happened? You couldn't kill Du Yuesheng with assassination, and you didn't get any useful information from gathering information. This time it’s good, the Third Fleet is completely destroyed, and His Majesty the Emperor sends a message asking us how we do our intelligence work? Don’t you feel a little ashamed?”
The young officer said loudly, "Mr. Kawashima, please leave this matter to me. I will definitely find out the truth about the destruction of the Third Fleet."
Kawashima Yoshiko looked at the officer and smiled and said, "Okay, Touyama Koaki, I hope you can live up to Miss Nagumo's recommendation this time. Besides, your father has been waiting for news of your meritorious service."
Toushan Geming replied loudly, "Sir, don't worry, I will definitely get to the bottom of it within a month."