Another wave of late spring cold has hit Nanjing, causing the temperature in Nanjing to drop below ten degrees.
However, Shan Shanyuan's mood seemed to have come out of the long and gloomy winter. A smile suddenly appeared on his face, and even his usually drooping eyebrows seemed to be slightly raised.
Shan Shanyuan's mood is indeed better, because he is sure that the situation cannot get worse.
When the 3,000 tons of military supplies urgently transported by the base camp were burned, when the Jinpu Railway, which had just resumed operation, was interrupted again, when the squadron suddenly captured Linhuai Pass and sounded the clarion call for counterattack, Shan Shanyuan knew the situation facing the Central China Front Army.
We have already entered the most difficult moment, and it cannot get any more difficult from now on.
Therefore, Shan Shanyuan relaxed and no longer worried about gains and losses like before.
Heavy and rhythmic footsteps came from behind. Just by hearing these footsteps, Shan Shan Yuan knew that it was his Chief of Staff Tsukada who was coming. However, Shan Shan Yuan did not look back, and still stood in the starry sky with an intoxicated expression.
I went up under the old peach tree and closed my eyes and took a deep breath of air.
The morning air is cold and refreshing, with the faint fragrance of peach blossoms.
"Your Excellency, Commander." Tsukada Gong strode up behind Sugiyama Yuan, stood at attention and nodded.
Shan Shanyuan still didn't look back, and said leisurely: "At this time, the peach blossoms in Fukuoka should also bloom."
Cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan, but not every county advocates cherry blossoms. Fukuoka is the hometown of Sugimoto Yuan, which is famous for its peach blossoms in Japan.
There was originally a hint of anxiety on Tsukada Gong's face, but after hearing Sugisu Yuan's words, the anxiety on his face disappeared in an instant.
"Hai." Tsukada Gong actually put down the folder in his hand, stepped forward and stood side by side with Shan Shanyuan, then took a breath of air and praised, "I have been fortunate enough to visit Fukuoka several times. It is indeed a wonderful place.
It’s a great place, especially the peach blossoms in spring are in full bloom, just like the women in Fukuoka, beautiful and strong, always unforgettable.”
Tsukada Gong's response surprised Shanshan Yuan, and he couldn't help but look back at Tsukada Gong.
Tsukada Gong smiled slightly and continued: "However, Your Excellency, Commander, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Although the peach blossoms in Fukuoka are beautiful and fragrant, compared with the peach blossoms in Nanjing Fanghua Garden, especially the century-old one in front of me.
The peach blossoms are missing by more than one grade. To see the peach blossoms, you have to come to China."
"More than just peach blossoms?" Shan Shanyuan suddenly got into a conversation, and continued, "Whether it is humanities, history, political economy, or even military, China has always been ahead of Japan. It was only after the Meiji Restoration that the Japanese Empire finally welcomed
It is only by overcoming difficulties that we strive to catch up, and that is where we are today.”
Tsukada attacked: "That's why we should cherish our hard-won opportunities."
Sugisu Yuan laughed, and in his heart he had no intention of attacking Tsukada. He smiled and said: "Tsukada-san, it seems that I was really biased against you before. You are actually a very thoughtful person."
Shan Shan Yuan always thought that Tsukada Gong was just a guy who was beautiful outside but failed in everything. He only got to where he is today because he had a good skin and was appreciated by someone. However, through the exchange just now, Shan Shan Yuan
But he was surprised to find that Tsukada Gong's knowledge and vision were far deeper than he expected.
At the very least, Tsukada Kaoru is definitely not a person who looks good on the outside but loses on the inside.
"Isn't it a humble position?" Tsukada Gongya said with a smile, "Today, I have finally seen the style of a general in a humble position. The general is truly the pillar of the empire and a great general."
Tsukada Gong was telling the truth. Before today, he had been wondering that Sugisu Yuan was far inferior to his predecessor Matsui Iwane in terms of tactical command ability, strategic vision, and even battlefield determination. Tsukada even felt that
Extremely confused, how did a fool like Shan Shanyuan become a general?
But now, Tsukada Gong suddenly understood.
The reason why Shan Shanyuan has performed poorly since he took office is because he wants to perform well too much and wants to prove that he is better than his predecessor. It is precisely because of this kind of thinking that he has to face and deal with some problems.
When it comes to problems, I worry about gains and losses, so that I don't show my due level at all.
Tsukada Gong has reason to believe that now that Sugisu Yuan has woken up and returned to his usual level, the current difficulty is nothing.
At that time, the Tsukada attack report said: "Your Excellency, Commander, the Special High School Division has just forwarded a piece of information, saying that the China High Command has issued an order. Hu Zongnan's 17th Army will soon penetrate from the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains to the east, and directly attack
Changfeng, it seems that the China Headquarters also saw this opportunity and wanted to eat up our northward cluster."
"Are you going to eat the Kitakami cluster? They have to be able to eat it." Shanshan Yuan sneered and asked, "Tsukada-san, is the information from the Special High School Class reliable?"
Tsukada attacked: "Commander, don't worry, the information is provided by insiders lurking at the highest level in China, and it is absolutely reliable."
"Yo Xi." Shan Shanyuan nodded happily, "Tsukata-san, I remember there is an old saying in China that crisis often means a turning point. In the current situation, the northward cluster of our Central China Front Army is extremely dangerous. So, is this?
Does it also mean that the Huaihe battlefield has reached a breaking point? Of course, the premise is that this round of counterattack by the China Army must be resolved."
"Hai." Tsukada paused and said, "Crisis often means a turning point. This sentence really contains profound philosophy. The wisdom of the ancient Chinese people is indeed amazing. In ancient history, the empire really couldn't compete with the Chinese people.
In contrast, I also believe that as long as this round of strategic counterattack by the China Army is resolved, the Huaihe battlefield will usher in a breaking point."
Shanshan Yuandao: "So, Tsukada-san, do you think there is a chance to resolve this round of counterattack by the China Army?"
"Of course there is a chance, and it's not small." Tsukada attacked, "The key is to defend Changfeng Town."
Shan Shan Yuan nodded with deep understanding. Under the premise that Linhuai Pass was lost and the Jinpu Railway was cut off, the Feihuai Highway became the only lifeline for the northbound cluster, so Changfeng Town could not afford to lose anything.
However, Shan Shanyuan immediately thought of Xu Rui who was entrenched in Damei Mountain. This was also a ferocious tiger and should not be taken lightly. Otherwise, one day this ferocious tiger might jump out and bite people again. What's even more worrying is that
, being bitten by this tiger would be really serious. The Shigeto detachment and the Tachibana detachment are learning from their mistakes.
At that moment, Shan Shanyuan said again: "Although the Kawaguchi Alliance has left, Pucheng cannot be easily handed over to the Dameishan Brigade."
"Hai." Tsukada smiled sinisterly and said, "Commander, don't worry, we have already made arrangements for Pucheng's humble position. In the current situation, this arrangement may not be of any use, but in the near future, this arrangement
Idle chess is very likely to play an immeasurable role, hehe."
"Really?" Shanshan Yuandao, "How did you arrange it?"
Tsukada Gongyin smiled and said: "Beizi has already released the news to China's Third War Zone in advance through the lurking China agents. By now, the commander of the Third War Zone should have known that the imperial army was about to abandon Pucheng. If Beiji's guess was not wrong,
The troops sent by China's Third War Zone to take over Pucheng should already be trying to cross the Yangtze River north."
"Yo Xi." Shanshan Yuandao, "Tsukata-san, are you trying to use Pucheng as bait to stir up disputes between the Kuomintang and the Kuomintang? What a good plan! What a good plan!"
This time, Shanshan Yuan really appreciates Tsukada Gong.
However, Tsukada did not get carried away because of Shanshan Yuan's praise, and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, in the foreseeable future, the security and uprightness of the vast occupied areas will become the top priority of the imperial army, and to deal with these cunning
For the guerrillas, the imperial army itself is not enough. We must rely on external forces as much as possible, such as the Chinese government forces."
"There is also the Imperial Association Army." Shanshan Yuandao, "The Imperial Association Army is also an important auxiliary force that cannot be ignored."
"Hai." Tsukada paused and said, "As for the imperial alliance army of the reform government, I am currently discussing the size of the establishment with Liang Sang, and we will be able to come up with a complete plan within a few days."
"Then I'll leave it to Tsukada-san."
"This is what a humble job should do."
(Dividing line)
Yang Banan stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the vast misty river surface with mixed emotions.
Yang Banan recalled the scene in Baoxing Town, Wuxi six months ago. That night could be said to be the most humiliating moment since he joined the army. Not only was he captured like a prisoner, he was also humiliated.
Recalling the scene of his humiliation, Yang Banan's facial muscles immediately twitched.
Xu Rui, I'm back. I, Yang Banan, am back. We will meet again soon, but this time, I am no longer a special commissioner, and I no longer have to clean up the mess of your temporary 79th Division. I
Now I am the chief of staff of the Wannan Regiment of the Third War Zone. I will definitely repay you tenfold or a hundredfold for the humiliation you inflicted on me.
"Hurry up, row faster!" Yang Banan was just thinking about something when a rough voice suddenly came from behind him, "Everyone of you is taking your time, are you waiting for the little devil's gunboat to see you off?
"
Yang Banan turned around, and a bearded colonel officer immediately appeared in front of him. This colonel officer was Wang Yi, the leader of the Wannan Regiment.
Seeing Wang Yi, Yang Banan's brows furrowed without a trace.
Yang Banan had objections to Shangfeng's appointment of Wang Yi as the leader of the Wannan Regiment, because in his opinion, Wang Yi was a living bandit who was proficient in eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, and smoking.
This guy also likes to abuse little girls. He is simply a scum among the soldiers. Such a scum should be shot directly. How can he be made the leader of the Wannan Regiment?
But there was nothing he could do if he had any objections. Shangfeng had already given the order, so Yang Banan could only hold his nose and assist Wang Yi. Moreover, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Wan had promised him privately that he would only wait until the Wannan Regiment established a firm foothold in Pucheng.
, if the situation is opened up again, Wang Yi, a local snake, will have no use value. When the time comes, he will find an excuse to remove him and let him, Yang Banan, take over as the leader.
