The Eighth Route Army today is no longer what it was a few years ago.
The overall strength has long surpassed that of the Jinsui Army, and Li Hao guessed this scene yesterday and made preparations.
Faced with the threat, Chief of Staff Zhou was not worried at all. He sneered and asked: "General Zhou, are you threatening us?"
Now that the words have been spoken, the lieutenant general no longer denies: "You can think so."
"Your army in Datong only has more than 10,000 people. We have three main divisions with more than 20,000 people. Even if your army does not retreat, it will not be our opponent."
"The war zone has long considered this, so the best outcome for you is to sign an agreement with me and evacuate Datong with the compensation given by the war zone, instead of being driven out of Datong by our armed forces, and in the end losing your wife and losing troops, and also
fell shame."
Chief of Staff Zhou is a Confucian general who rarely gets angry, but these words actually angered him.
Because the other party looks down on themselves and the Eighth Route Army too much.
He retorted without hesitation: "General Zhou, you underestimate our Eighth Route Army too much."
"The Eighth Route Army has been operating behind enemy lines and is not even afraid of the little Japs, let alone your Jinsui Army."
"As for disobeying military orders: I believe justice lies in people's hearts: Datong was captured by our Eighth Route Army. We will not evacuate Datong without fully making up for the losses our Eighth Route Army suffered in the siege."
"If you want to drive us away with force, come here and see whether the Jinsui Army of more than 20,000 is more powerful or the Eighth Route Army of more than 10,000. It also allows me to see whether your Jinsui Army's combat effectiveness has gradually increased since its defeat in the last battle.
"
After hearing Chief of Staff Zhou's answer, Li Hao couldn't help but give him a thumbs up and secretly shouted: "Beautiful!"
Because this sentence is definitely not what the Jinsui Army negotiators want to hear.
In their eyes, the Eighth Route Army was certainly no match for the Jinsui Army.
After hearing that more than 20,000 Jinsui troops have entered the country, the most important thing to consider is how to maintain their own strength.
Unexpectedly, Chief of Staff Zhou gave them a completely opposite answer: "Fight if you want," without any fear.
This sentence will definitely interrupt the negotiation ideas they have discussed in advance and throw them into disarray.
This was indeed the case. The faces of everyone in the Jinsui Army, including General Zhou, changed, and they looked stunned and shocked.
There is a question in my mind: Is this still the Eighth Route Army I know?
The lieutenant general was stunned for several seconds before reacting. He stared at Chief of Staff Zhou, trying to find the fear in his eyes caused by the approaching Jinsui Army.
To my disappointment, all I saw was anger and inner self-confidence.
At this time, another question appeared in the lieutenant general's mind: Where did the Eighth Route Army have the confidence to believe that its more than 10,000 troops could withstand the attack of more than 20,000 troops of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
He quickly asked: "Chief of Staff Zhou, you have to think about it!"
"Once we have a conflict in Datong, no matter who fires the first shot, the war situation may deteriorate to the point where we are unable to control it. By then, all we will lose will be the strength of our Chinese army, and we will be free of charge to the little devils. Let them see
joke."
"We are not afraid!" Chief of Staff Zhou replied confidently.
"The troops attacking Datong are only a small part of our Eighth Route Army. Even if the entire army is destroyed, it will not affect the entire Eighth Route Army."
"But you Jinsui Army should think about this matter carefully."
"The three main divisions have more than 20,000 troops, which is one-fifth of your Shanxi-Sui army."
"If there is an accident, it will definitely cause huge losses to your Jinsui Army."
A major general next to the lieutenant general suddenly stood up and interrupted: "We have more than twice the strength advantage. Guangshan artillery has three battalions. Your Eighth Route Army can't even have a rifle man, and the ammunition is even pitiful. How could it be us?
opponent."
"The one you should worry about most is yourselves."
"Don't let us take over Datong by then, and the more than 10,000 troops who attacked Datong will also be left here."
"That's the true meaning of losing your wife and losing your troops."
Chief of Staff Zhou replied with a sneer: "Isn't that true?"
"More troops do not mean stronger combat effectiveness. If I remember correctly, the three main divisions you gathered on the border were all rebuilt after the defeat of the last attack on Datong. At least 60% of them are new soldiers."
"Although our troops are small, every soldier has been tested by fire and is not afraid of fighting Japanese soldiers, let alone a group of new recruits who have not been on the battlefield."
"Chief, I also have something to say to General Zhou and the others!" Li Hao suddenly spoke.
Chief of Staff Zhou nodded: "You say."
"General Zhou even threatened us. We have nothing to worry about. We can just say whatever we want!"
"Yes, Chief!" Li Hao replied.
Then he looked at the major general who had just spoken: "General Wang, right?"
"You are right, the Eighth Route Army in Datong does not have as many troops and mountain artillery as you do."
"But we relied on more than 10,000 people to capture Datong City in two days and eliminate thousands of puppet troops."
"Looking at your Jinsui Army, if I remember correctly: the last time we attacked Datong, we also dispatched three main divisions. Not only did three mountain artillery battalions participate in the battle, but there was also a mountain artillery regiment and a heavy artillery regiment to provide artillery support."
"In the end, we fought for four or five days but were unable to capture it. When we were still retreating, we were attacked by the Japanese in a counterattack. We were completely humiliated."
"It took our Eighth Route Army two days to capture Datong, but your Shanxi-Sui Army failed to capture Datong in five days. This is enough to prove that troop strength and artillery do not determine the strength of an army's combat effectiveness."
"It can also prove that our Eighth Route Army's combat effectiveness is stronger than the three main divisions of the Jinsui Army that attacked the city at that time."
"You guys know your own affairs. The three divisions gathered around Datong now are definitely not as good as the three main divisions that attacked Datong in the first place."
"The more than 10,000 Eighth Route Army we have here are more powerful than the three main divisions that attacked the city back then. They are definitely more powerful than the three main divisions on the border. No one can deny this!"
Li Hao's words were reasonable and well-founded, and he presented all the facts.
The major general wanted to refute, but could not find a reason.
His face was red from suppressing it, and he could only stare angrily at Li Hao with his big eyes.
The lieutenant general rescued the siege at the right time: "It's just a siege. It doesn't mean that your Eighth Route Army is more powerful than our Jinsui Army."
"Chief of Staff Zhou, Commander Li, since you insist on disagreeing with our proposal, we can only break up."
"Early tomorrow morning, the three main divisions will be marched into Datong step by step."
"We will continue to stay in Datong. If you change your mind, you are welcome to come to us at any time."
Chief of Staff Zhou responded tit-for-tat: "We in the Eighth Route Army are not afraid of conflicts. Although we will not take the initiative to provoke trouble and fire the first shot, it does not mean that we will be beaten passively. If someone points a gun to our head, we will definitely fight back without hesitation.
, tit for tat.”
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