"This meeting is to discuss the rewards for Zhou Weiguo's Suqian Independent Division, Zhang Zizhong's 59th Army, and Yu Xuezhong's 3rd Army." Lao Jiang sat at the main seat and said to the generals in front of him.
. He really valued Zhou Weiguo in his heart. He was good at fighting. He was from Huangpu and studied in Germany. He was capable and young. From Nanjing to now Linyi, the Japanese soldiers killed by the national army were basically inseparable from him.
And this time, Linyi's great victory cannot be ignored.
"Commissioner, should we wait until the end of the Linyi War to award this reward?" A major general stood up and asked.
"Humble position seconded!"
"Humble position seconded!"
For a while, several more people stood up and agreed with the major general's statement.
"Oh?" Lao Jiang raised his eyebrows.
"Commissioner, I believe that the reward must be determined now and then made public!" Another major general stood up, "In this way, we can stimulate the morale of our army and at the same time increase the enthusiasm of the people to join the army!"
"Humble position seconded!"
…
Lao Jiang looked at most of the people who stood up. The camps were clearly divided, but it was only his subordinates who took action.
Then, a general stood up and said, "Committee Chairman, I think there are advantages and disadvantages to announcing the rewards now. The advantages are, as I just said, that it can improve the morale and enthusiasm of the entire nation to resist the war. The disadvantages are mainly the independent divisions."
Zhou Weiguo was too young, and was now a lieutenant general and division commander. The reward was too great, and he was afraid that the young people would become arrogant. Moreover, during the Battle of Linyi, the commander-in-chief of the 5th Theater Command ordered all the troops to retreat, but only Zhou Weiguo's troops disobeyed the order.
Although we achieved a great victory, disobedience is disobedience."
"Jingzhi, what do you think about this matter?" Old Jiang raised his eyebrows. Indeed, what He Yingqin said was true. Zhou Weiguo was too young, and Zhou Weiguo did disobey orders. It is easy to talk about the 59th Army and the 3rd Group Army. After all, they are both
He is an old soldier. But Zhou Weiguo has indeed made great contributions, and he has been established as a hero in the minds of young people in China today. If he does not reward his merits, he may not be able to convince the public.
"You can award Zhou Weiguo the Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun in recognition of his merits." He Yingqin replied. He was not jealous of Zhou Weiguo or anything, but he was indeed too young and needed to be suppressed. For example, he was not mature enough for his disobedience this time.
"Committee, Zhou Weiguo's troops have annihilated nearly 100,000 enemy troops." Chen Cheng immediately stood up, "Although Zhou Weiguo had some minor faults, he should not hide his achievements." He also admired this young man Zhou Weiguo. Although, he
I also agree with what He Yingqin said, but merit should be rewarded.
…
Zhou Weiguo didn't know that Chongqing was quarreling fiercely because of his affairs.
He only knew that the Japs here in Linyi should not dare to attack easily again.
At the same time, he was still waiting for the arrival of Xiao Ya and Fang Shengli.
…
Rizhao at 11:30 pm on March 25, 1938
In a larger house
"Have everything been put away?" someone asked softly.
"alright."
"retreat."
Fifteen minutes later, there was a huge explosion in the house.
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March 26, 1938 Japanese North China Front Army Headquarters
"Order, all Linyi County headquarters should retreat to the Junan, Juxian, and Yinan lines." Temple Shouyi waved his hand and gave the order helplessly. The place where the arms were placed in Rizhao City was bombed by the Communist Party, and the frontline troops had no choice but to retreat.
, otherwise, you will die.
It had only been a little more than half a year since the all-out war of aggression against China began, and Juichi Terauchi felt a little tired. The burst of patriotism in China seemed to be more than Japan could bear.
"yes!"
…
Kyoto, Japan
"Your Excellency Sugiyama Moto, in this area of China, please be sure to stop the corrupt situation and save the honor of the Japanese Empire." Konoe Fumimaro said solemnly to Sugiyama Moto in front of him, "On the battlefield in Linyi, Shandong, China,
We have already lost as many as 100,000 of our warriors."
"Hi!" Sugiyama Yuan nodded, "I won't let the Chinese continue to be proud."
"Then, please do everything."
"Hi, Prime Minister!"
At 1:00 pm on March 26, 1938, Sugiyama Gen set off from Japan by ship.
…
Linyi
"Hey, the Japs have retreated." Zhou Weiguo rubbed his head, it didn't look like the Japs' style.
"Hahaha," Zhang Zizhong's laughter came and he said, "The Communist army blew up the arsenal of these 100,000 Japanese in Rizhao. Do you think we can not retreat?"
Zhou Weiguo then laughed and said, "That's it." It seems that we still need to support the development of the Communist Party more.
"Moreover, our rewards have also come down." Zhang Zizhong said again, followed by Zhang Ruikuan, who looked aggrieved. Originally, these words were what he wanted to say.
"What reward?" When Zhou Weiguo heard about the reward, he thought it was a good thing.
"You have won a Blue Sky and White Sun Medal. The establishment of your independent division will be expanded into a reinforced division, and personnel and equipment will be replenished as a priority. I estimate that by now, the personnel and equipment are already on the way."
"That's it?" Zhou Weiguo frowned. He had killed quite a few Japanese before. Why did Chiang Kai-shek become stingy this time?
"You, people in Chongqing are already making a crazy noise about your reward." Zhang Zizhong pointed at Zhou Weiguo, "You are too young, and this time you are disobeying orders on the battlefield. You have not recorded any demerits, which is already very good."
"It also mentioned the more than 10 million silver dollars."
"What?"
"It said that because your department received more than 10 million silver dollars before, there will be no monetary rewards." Zhang Zizhong looked at Zhou Weiguo with a smile, "Brother Weiguo, look, you have so much money, as mentioned last time
You have to share one point, you see."
Zhou Weiguo held his forehead. The Japs started attacking after they got the ransom last time. Then everyone forgot that the ransom was still in Zhou Weiguo's hands. Later, he received the order to retreat. Now, after being reminded by the organization, everyone remembered,
But we agreed that we would share some of it with them, but we can't just keep our word.
…
Laiyang Hutou Mountain
"Comrade Zhang Chu and Comrade Chen Yi, welcome to Hutou Mountain!" A middle-aged man saluted Zhang Chu and Chen Yi and said with a smile.
"Hello, leader!" The two of them returned the greeting.
"Haha, let's go!"
"Captain, Chen Yi and I are here to report first today." Zhang Chu said, "We will go on a mission tomorrow."
"What kind of mission is it?" Qiu Ming was also confused, "Is it so urgent?"
Zhang Chu shook his head, Qiu Ming slapped his mouth and said, "Look at me. Stop talking and go!"
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Yan'an
"Okay, the whole army commended Comrade Liu Yuan and others for blowing up the Japanese arsenal and rescuing the independent division headquarters on the Linyi battlefield. Everyone will be credited with second-class merit." The great man laughed and said, "Now I
Jiang Ke must accept our kindness."
"Yes." Mr. Zhou replied with a smile, "But if Chiang Kai-shek knew that Liu Yuan was once his student, he would probably get angry and curse him."
"Haha, Comrade Liu Yuan is from the 9th issue, right?"
"That's right."
"Then Zhou Weiguo seems to be in the 9th issue too."
"Hiss, it seems to be true."
"Well, didn't Comrade Zhang Chu go to the Second Independent Regiment? Comrade Liu Yuan happens to be in the enemy-occupied area in Shandong right now. Let Comrade Liu Yuan and Comrade Zhang Chu go on the mission together."
