After listening to Nakajima's words, Zhou Weiguo actually became interested in returning part of the territory, but it would definitely not return the areas adjacent to the Chinese army.
"We can return Nanjing." Nakajima smiled and said.
Zhou Weiguo's face darkened. Sure enough, he knew that the Japanese had no good intentions, "Is it just Nanjing?"
"No, no, no, this is just to show sincerity. If we continue to talk later, our Empire of Japan can return the provincial capitals." Nakajima continued.
Zhou Weiguo tapped his fingers on the table and pondered for a moment, "Yes, but at least 3 provincial capitals should be returned, and at most 5."
Nakajima opened his mouth, and there were at most 5? How many provinces did the Imperial Japanese Army occupy in total? Not counting the three eastern provinces, which were where the puppet Manchukuo was based, and the rest were Hebei, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Fujian.
, Guangzhou, Hainan and other places. However, he wished that Zhou Weiguo wanted as many as possible. In this way, the strength of the Chinese army would be more dispersed, which would be more beneficial to their Imperial Japanese Army.
But Zhou Weiguo didn't think so. Although if there were garrisons in the provincial capitals, the troops would be dispersed and even surrounded by the Japanese. However, once these places reached the final stage of counterattack, they would play a huge role and cause harm to the Japanese rear.
It’s a big trouble, with pros and cons, “I need to go back and ask for instructions on this matter, so I’ll stay here for now.”
Nakajima smiled and nodded. He came up with this idea and sent it to the headquarters. The headquarters agreed. However, if the provincial capitals were returned to China, the garrison would only be independent division troops. "Mr. Zhou
, there is another condition, that is, if these places are returned, the troops stationed in these places can only be the troops of the independent division. After all, our mediation this time is a separate mediation with the independent division."
Zhou Weiguo smiled, the Japanese had a good plan, "Until now, I know that this mediation is not between the Japanese military and the Chinese military, but between the Japanese Kwantung Army and the Shandong Independent Division, right?"
"Hi."
Zhou Weiguo nodded, "I understand now. I will still make plans after I go back. Let's talk about it tomorrow."
"Please." Nakajima thought he was one step ahead and sent Zhou Weiguo off politely.
Zhou Weiguo also laughed secretly in his heart, playing a word game. The Chinese are your ancestors. Since my independent division cannot fight, can I change the title of the independent division?
After returning home, Zhou Weiguo compiled the matter into a document and sent it out.
Jinan
After receiving the telegram, Liu Yuan opened his mouth in surprise, and Li Weimin had the same reaction. So, the Japanese who mediated the mediation were willing to return the provincial capital? Although the Japanese played a little word game, such a thing is still
It's so fresh.
"This telegram should be forwarded to the leadership of both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party immediately." Li Weimin said, "I'm afraid we can't make the decision."
"That's true." Liu Yuan nodded, "I don't know how that kid negotiated with the Japanese, but he was able to negotiate like this. I'm afraid the Japanese will be very angry until tomorrow."
Li Weimin also thought about the Baoding attack plan and laughed, "I don't know whether the Japanese will be angry to death, but I think we can get a big advantage."
"Hahaha."
Therefore, when the telegram reached the top management, they were no less surprised than Zhou Weiguo. After thinking about it for a while, they understood that the Japanese wanted the independent division to divide its troops. Do you want to go deep alone? Then there must be more troops.
Right? Otherwise, how can we resist the Imperial Army of the Japanese Empire? The Japanese would like Zhou Weiguo to have more provincial capitals here.
However, this telegram still caused a heated debate among the bosses.
In Chongqing, Chiang Kai-shek has already convened an emergency meeting on this matter and transferred back the commanders of all theaters. They were originally supposed to cooperate with the independent division in fighting a battle, but now that there is no battle, many people still feel unsatisfied.
"Commissioner, this is a good thing!" Someone first stood up and analyzed, "If we can station troops in the provincial capitals, it will be much easier to counterattack in the future!"
"That's the truth, but similarly, if we really agree, how many provincial capitals will the independent division have enough strength to garrison? One, or two? If the independent division really divides too many troops, what will happen to Shandong? What will happen to Tianjin?
Some people had no choice but to say, "This is obviously a plan of the Japanese to divide their forces."
"Having said that, this is indeed a good opportunity." It is indeed a good opportunity for the independent division to divide its forces to resist the Japanese. Not only will the Japanese be unstable, but the independent division may also have a difficult time.
"Commissioning, the most important thing is that the Japanese proposed Nanjing." Bai Chongxi said.
This sentence made everyone silent for a moment. Nanjing was the capital of the Republic of China, but it was not held in the past few years and was taken by the Japanese. Those present probably dreamed of returning the capital to Nanjing. This is a matter of dignity for the Kuomintang. If
It would be a pity not to return the capital to Nanjing, regardless of the outcome of the war.
"Returning the capital to Nanjing is our lifelong wish. Entrusted by me, I am willing to lead my subordinates to join the independent division and station and defend Nanjing again!" Someone stood up and said passionately.
Lao Jiang nodded. Now, adding people to the independent division is not considered a violation of the contract. Besides, the Japanese are playing word games, don't we know how to do it?
"I'm willing to take the seat, too!"
"Commissioner, please allow our 59th Army to be merged into the independent division!" Zhang Zizhong stood up. In this time and space, due to the existence of Zhou Weiguo, several battles in later generations have disappeared. The Zaoyi Battle was originally going to start on May 2, but
Zhang Zizhong will die in this battle.
Lao Jiang did not answer. Most of the people who stood up were the main combatants. Although the main combatants now have the upper hand, the power of the peace faction is also slowly increasing. I am afraid that the peace faction is eager for these main combatants to arrive.
It is better to go to the hinterland of the occupied area, which is called out of sight, out of mind.
"Xin Chen, sit down first." Bai Chongxi said, "Wait for the order."
Zhang Zizhong nodded, he really thought that.
"De Lin, what do you think?" Lao Jiang asked Li Zongren.
"I think it's acceptable, but not too much. Nanjing is actually a good choice. After all, Jiangsu is adjacent to Shandong. If there is an emergency, the independent division can rescue it in time." Li Zongren only mentioned Nanjing and added
Not to mention anything else. If the independent divisions are stationed in other places, most of the nearby provinces are controlled by the national army. If something happens, will the national army take action? He really can't say. At least some people,
He really wanted Zhou Weiguo's life.
Lao Jiang nodded, "But that kid said there are at least 3 and at most 5. The Japs now have a total of several identities. If there are more, the Japs will really feel uneasy."
"That's what the committee said, but I think it doesn't hurt to have a few more. Since the Japanese want to play word games, let's just play with them for a while. It's also okay to let General Zhang Zizhong serve as a brigade commander in the independent division.
