Stilwell did not hesitate to speak highly of the ordinary soldiers of the National Army.
Cherev also said with emotion: "The Chinese soldiers are really amazing."
Stilwell sighed again and said: "Chinese soldiers are the best in the world, and the grassroots officers of the Chinese army are also first-rate. But unfortunately, their generals are not even second-rate, and their
The commander-in-chief is even more of an inferior commander. From my point of view, even letting him be a regiment leader is very reluctant."
Stilwell's contempt for Chairman Chiang was well known to the world.
Of course Cherev knew who Stilwell was talking about, but he didn't want to argue with Stilwell about it.
As the Soviet minister to China, it is inappropriate to openly criticize Chinese leaders with military attachés from third countries.
Moreover, in Cherev's view, some of Stilwell's views were too biased. Chiang may have mediocre military capabilities, but he was still quite capable politically, and his personal endurance of humiliation and burdens was beyond imagination.
Chelev then changed the subject and said: "Colonel Stilwell, this temporary 79th Division has really made a big splash this time. By tomorrow, they will probably occupy the headlines of newspapers all over the world.
, but I think this may not be a good thing for them."
Stilwell nodded and said in a deep voice: "The Japanese army will definitely launch crazy revenge."
Cherev added: "Colonel Stilwell, now that the Japanese army has advanced to the vicinity of Jurong, Wuxi has actually become the rear of the Japanese army, and then the temporary 79th Division will have to face the crazy pursuit and interception of the Japanese army. What do you think?
, is it possible for them to break through this time?"
"Of course!" Stilwell said without hesitation, "The Chinese army has the best soldiers in the world. As long as they are paired with a qualified commander, they are invincible. This temporary 79th Division, especially one
The troops who can fight, they fought against the Japanese army in Shanghai five years ago, and beat the Japanese army to the point of changing their commanders. They were really embarrassed, but..."
Cherev asked: "But what?"
Stilwell said: "But I still want to provide them with some help within my ability."
"What help can I do? As a conscientious international friend, I don't mind providing some help to the desperate national army, but the question now is, how should we help them?" Cherev said with a smile.
He shrugged and said helplessly, "At the moment, the National Government still only believes in the Germans, and there doesn't seem to be much we can do."
Stilwell said: "Considering today's complex international situation, it is probably impossible for the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union to publicly issue congratulatory messages, so I think we might as well send a joint message to the Nationalist Government in the name of the ministers of the United States and the Soviet Union.
A private congratulatory message to congratulate the national army on a great victory, and at the same time appropriately express appreciation for the performance of the temporary 79th Division on the battlefield in Wuxi."
Cherev's heart moved slightly and he said: "This is a good idea."
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"Report." Jiang Nan's pleasant voice sounded outside the door.
Li Hongsong, who was staring out the window in a daze, turned back to his chair and said, "Please come in."
Jiang Nan walked into the webmaster's office with light steps and said, "Webmaster, are you looking for me?"
Li Hongsong's eyes couldn't help but fall on Jiang Nan's tall and graceful figure, beckoning and saying: "Jiang Nan, sit down, you don't have to be reserved in my office."
Jiang Nan smiled slightly and said noncommittally: "Stationmaster, if you need anything, please give me your orders."
Li Hongsong combed his smooth back hair with his hands and said with a smile: "What do you think about the temporary establishment of the 79th Division?"
"I don't have any impressions." Jiang Nan shook his head and added, "I just feel that this is a particularly capable unit."
"Well, this temporary 79th Division is really good at fighting." Li Hongsong sighed, and then said, "Did you know? When Chairman Chiang heard about this, he was so happy that he fell down! It is said that
The fall was pretty hard.”
After Jiang Nan heard this, he couldn't help but smile. This smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, it was really beautiful.
Li Hongsong suddenly became a little distracted. In his memory, Jiang Nan seemed to have never smiled since he joined the Fuxing Society, at least never like he did today. It turned out that Jiang Nan was exceptionally beautiful and bright when he smiled.
At that moment, Li Hongsong said sincerely: "Jiangnan, your smile is so beautiful, so beautiful."
Jiang Nan coughed slightly and said, "Stationmaster, is this why you came to me to talk about this?"
"Oh, no, no, no, no." Li Hongsong woke up from a dream and quickly waved his hand and said, "I came to you for other important matters, but it is also related to the temporary 79th division. That's it, the temporary 79th division
This time the division killed Fushimiya Toshihiko, and the matter became serious. Not only was Chairman Chiang alarmed, but even the ministers of Western countries stationed in China were alarmed. Just now, the ministers of the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, France and other countries jointly sent a letter to Nanjing.
I sent a congratulatory message to congratulate the national army on its unprecedented victory since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, and also expressed appreciation for the performance of the temporary 79th Division. Do you know what this means?"
Jiang Nan tilted his head slightly and asked, "Webmaster, what does this mean?"
Li Hongsong knocked on his big mahogany table and said word by word: "This means that the temporary 79th Division has registered with the ministers of Western countries in China. Chairman Chiang will never allow such a division.
The troops with a good reputation were eaten by the Japanese army, so the Third Theater Command was instructed to rescue the temporary 79th Division at all costs."
Jiang Nan looked at Li Hongsong, with an imperceptible sarcastic look on his lips.
The reason why Chairman Chiang wanted to save the temporary 79th Division was not because this unit had just performed a miracle and killed Fushimi Miya Toshihiko, or because this unit already had an extraordinary and special status in the minds of the soldiers and civilians across the country.
, but because this unit was registered with the ministers of Western countries stationed in China. How ironic is this? They co-authored the Anti-Japanese War to show it to the West?
Li Hongsong did not notice the strangeness in Jiangnan's expression, and continued: "Although the current situation is very difficult, the Third War Zone still dispatched six elite divisions to support the temporary 79th Division, and at the same time requested our Fuxing Society to provide necessary assistance. Boss Dai just personally
We called Huà and instructed our Shanghai station to send a capable intelligence team to find the temporary 79th Division near Wuxi and assist in establishing communication between the temporary 79th Division and the headquarters of the Third Theater District Commander."
An ancient saying goes: Before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first.
Today's saying: The army has not moved yet, intelligence comes first.
In order to successfully rescue the remnants of the temporary 79th Division from the heavy siege of the Japanese army, it is extremely important to provide the necessary support from the intelligence to the temporary 79th Division.
Although it was difficult for people to agree with Chairman Chiang's original intention of rescuing people, Jiangnan still quite agreed with the move of sending a capable intelligence team to temporarily form the 79th Division.
At that moment Jiang Nan said: "What the webmaster means is..."
Li Hongsong nodded and said: "Jiangnan, you are the elite of our Fuxing Society. Not to mention the Shanghai station, I can't find a better intelligence officer than you in the entire intelligence system, so this intelligence team can only be led by you.
Now tell me, do you have any difficulties, and what kind of help do you need from me?"
"There is no difficulty." Jiang Nan said dryly, "I promise to complete the task!"
"Okay, you are indeed the elite of our Fuxing Society!" Li Hongsong nodded happily and added, "Oh, by the way, in order to ensure the safety of you and the intelligence team, I will let Cui Jiu take the Rangers to Wuxi with you. In this way,
You go back and clean up first, then leave Shanghai tonight!"
"Yes!" Jiang Nan stood up straight with his chest raised, then turned around and left.
However, after Jiang Nan left Li Hongsong's office, he did not return to his dormitory. Instead, he quietly left No. 18 Jisi Feier Road and walked into a small alley not far away.
Jiang Nan looked around cautiously, and after making sure no one was following him, he quietly walked into an independent courtyard at the end of the alley.
On the surface, Jiang Nan is the chief of the Intelligence and Technology Section of the Shanghai Station of Fuxing Society, but in fact, her real identity is the special liaison person of the Shanghai Special Committee of the underground party of the Communist Party of China. Therefore, after learning the latest trends of the Chief of the National Army's Third Theater Zone, Jiang Nan
He immediately found the head of the Shanghai Special Committee of the Communist Party of China, Du Xing.
Du Xing is in his early fifties, wears a pair of thick myopic glasses, and looks bookish. Without knowing the details, it is impossible to connect this teacher with the underground party of the Chinese Communist Party.
"Comrade Jiangnan, are you here?" Du Xing pulled out a chair and asked Jiangnan to sit down, and poured another glass of boiling water.
Jiang Nan thanked him, sat down and said, "Secretary Du, regarding the temporary 79th Division's killing of Fushimi Gong Toshihiko, is there any new instruction from the higher-level party organization?"
"Yes." Du Xing nodded and said, "The temporary 79th Division killed Fushimi Gong Toshihiko in one fell swoop in Baoxing Town, which greatly boosted the morale of the military and civilians across the country. It can be foreseen that in the near future, the whole country will surely
It set off the climax of the Anti-Japanese War, so the superior party organization instructed us to do a good job in propaganda work in the Songhu area and mobilize more young students to participate in the Anti-Japanese War."
Jiang Nan asked again: "What about me? Do I have any new tasks?"
Du Xing said: "Your task is still to monitor the Fuxing Society and report to me immediately if anything happens."
Jiang Nan hummed softly, and then said: "Secretary Du, there is such a situation now. The National Army Command has decided to dispatch six main divisions to rescue the temporary 79th Division, and has also instructed the Shanghai Station of Fuxing Society to send an intelligence team to go there.
Wuxi, find the temporary 79th Division and assist them in establishing communications with the Commander-in-Chief of the Third War Zone."
"This is a good thing." Du Xing said happily, "Little Japan has suffered such a big loss this time, and they will definitely not give up. Next, they will definitely encircle and suppress the temporary 79th Division, and the temporary 79th Division
The division has now become a hero in the eyes of the people across the country, and it is true that nothing can go wrong, otherwise it will seriously dampen the morale of the soldiers and civilians across the country to resist the war. Therefore, I think it is completely necessary to dispatch six main divisions to rescue and respond, and dispatch an intelligence team
It’s equally necessary.”
Jiang Nan added: "Li Hongsong decided that I will lead this intelligence team sent to the temporary 79th Division. Secretary Du, do you have any organizational requirements for me?"
Du Xing said: "I don't have any special requirements. I just hope that you can do everything possible to assist the temporary 79th Division in breaking out. In addition, if you think it is necessary, you can send me a telegram through a secret code and I will ask the superior party organization for instructions.
Give instructions to the guerrillas currently operating in southern Jiangsu and ask them to fully cooperate with the temporary 79th Division to break out. In short, the temporary 79th Division must be preserved at all costs! No accidents should be allowed to happen to this heroic unit.
