Chen Mingxiang was speechless when he heard the huge losses suffered by the Yamacheng government. He knew that fighting would not work, so he did not transport the combat weapons and equipment earlier, but instead allowed the Japanese army to take advantage. It can be seen that the command structure and logistics department of the fourth theater of the Yamacheng government army were
Management and coordination are such a mess.
After the Japanese Eleventh Army captured Guizhou City, it acquired two 150mm howitzers, two 105mm cannons, 14 75mm mountain guns and field guns, two anti-aircraft guns, and anti-tank guns.
Two rocket launchers, eighty-six mortars, twenty machine guns, twenty-seven continuous firing guns and three automatic cannons.
In addition, 110 heavy machine guns, 359 light machine guns, 2,737 rifles, one tank, 265 war horses, five locomotives and three train carriages were seized.
On the 15th, there were about 30,000 rounds of artillery shells and more than one million rounds of rifle ammunition.
This is because Guizhou City had already begun preparations for battle as early as June 26. All the city defenders were equipped with supplies for three months of fighting. This was to prepare for a defense like the Battle of Hengzhou.
In the city battle, it was a pity that after more than four months of preparation, it was captured in ten days, but after all, it was a defeat and the city was breached.
"The next thing to do is to concentrate the Eleventh Army's forces and continue to attack westward, directly threatening the base camp of the Shancheng government and completely solving the war situation in China?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
After the Great Battle of Henan, Hunan and Guangxi, the current main territory of the Shancheng Government, excluding the northwest region and the scattered areas in various provinces, is the only remaining three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan. The situation is quite tense.
"No, the front line drawn by the imperial army is too long now, and the troops are too scattered. They cannot concentrate heavy troops to attack the core area of the mountain city government. The replenishment of personnel, the replenishment of weapons and ammunition, and the replenishment of living supplies all require a lot of time, at least
There won't be any big moves until January."
"The next battle must be based on local needs. We must first destroy the airports in Gan and Guangdong provinces, occupy the railway from Chenzhou to Shaozhou, and at the same time attack the mountain city government troops in the 9th and 7th theaters.
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"The headquarters of the ninth theater has now been moved to Rucheng County, southeast of Chenzhou, and the headquarters of the seventh theater is in Longnan County. This battlefield is located at the junction of the two sides." Matsui Tataro said.
Although the Shancheng government suffered a crushing defeat in the Battle of Henan, Hunan and Guangxi, losing four provincial capitals, 146 small and medium-sized cities, seven air force bases and 36 airports, it also brought practical benefits to the dispatched troops.
Difficulties.
When the front line is lengthened, the supply line will also be lengthened. If too many areas are occupied, the troops will be further dispersed. It will be difficult to digest the newly occupied areas alone, and it is really impossible to conduct another major battle.
"Tomorrow is the time for the Jinling government's top meeting. This time a new central leadership will be established. Has the Mei agency already made arrangements for this?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
"There are no big changes. We still maintain the pattern before Chairman Wang left. There is a problem. Mr. Chen Gongbo came to Jinling, and the mayor of Shanghai City was freed up. If it weren't for your qualifications that you are too junior, I would like to arrange for you to come.
Responsible."
"Speaking of which, I remembered one thing. After you attend the meeting, go back to Shanghai as soon as possible. Major General Kinoshita Sakae will return to Japan to serve as the head of the Tokyo Military Police Headquarters. He will leave at the end of the month." Matsui Tataro said.
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This news gave Chen Mingxiang a huge impact. Kinoshita Sakae City had been his business goal for many years. He spent millions of dollars to build a very close relationship with them. He had unimpeded access to the Military Police Headquarters.
, or in other words, the military police system is the basis for him to become a strategic agent.
"I never heard General Kinoshita mention it, and he didn't call me. This is too sudden! Who is the new commander?" Chen Mingxiang said.
"You came to Jinling to serve Chairman Wang's funeral. Mr. Kinoshita didn't know it at the time. The order was issued on the 22nd. Military orders cannot be disobeyed. Even if I tell you, it will be useless."
"The new commander is Colonel Shitaka Rōji, a direct confidant of former Prime Minister Tojo. He was once the captain of the Tokyo Military Police. Before Prime Minister Tojo resigned, he was transferred to the Military Police Headquarters as a minister. Maybe someone at the top was watching him in Tokyo.
It was an eyesore, so I sent him to the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Besides, Kinoshita Sakaeichi hasn't been transferred for a long time." Matsui Tataro said.
The person who came was a confidant of Hideki Tojo. Chen Mingxiang was relieved because he was familiar with another confidant of Hideki Tojo, Lieutenant General Kato Torajiro, the commander of the North China Military Police Force, and they had an interest in each other.
, then this matter will be easier to handle.
Soon, members of the Central Standing Committee of Wang's puppet government held a meeting and unanimously elected Chen Gongbo as the acting chairman of Wang's puppet government, executive president and acting chairman of the Supreme National Defense Council. Zhou Fahai was elected as the vice president of the Executive Yuan.
, the Minister of Finance and the President of the Reserve Bank of China still serve concurrently.
Thus, a new era of Wang's Puppet Government has begun, but the days for this group of people to remain victorious are numbered.
"Congratulations to the Minister for becoming the Vice President of the Executive Yuan. You must have a few drinks today." Chen Mingxiang came to Zhou Fahai's home and said with a smile.
"What is there to congratulate the vice president? When the year-end meeting is held, I will ask Chen Gongbo to take over the post of mayor of Shanghai. Regardless of whether he agrees or not, this matter must be done. Brother, the Japanese
Failure has become a foregone conclusion, and we brothers must work together in the Shanghai Stock Exchange to earn some capital for the future." Zhou Fahai said with a smile.
"There is no resistance in the city government. They are all just outsiders. Wherever the wind blows, people will fall. With the qualifications and prestige of the mayor, he can completely suppress these old and cunning guys. Secretary-General
Who is it?" Chen Mingxiang asked.
"I plan to transfer Luo Junqiang, a senior official of Anhui Province and the security commander of Anhui Province, to the municipal government as secretary-general. This is also my old subordinate. If I have such thoughts and is willing to condescend, of course I will welcome him. He is in Shanghai.
My interpersonal relationships are far inferior to yours." Zhou Fahai said with a smile.
He knew that Chen Mingxiang had a deep relationship with the Military Unification Bureau, and with Boss Dai as his protector, no matter how the Shanghai stock market changed in the future, it would remain standing. Having another secretary-general of the municipal government would be troublesome.
"I'll forget it. If I don't have the ability, I won't take this kind of position. I have to go back to Shanghai tomorrow, and Kinoshita Sakae will be transferred back to Japan." Chen Mingxiang said.
"I said, brother, this is not good news. You have been dealing with Kinoshita Sakae for many years and have a close relationship with each other. As for the new military police commander, you have to work hard to re-open the relationship, and this military institution is too important.
, it’s a bit troublesome!” Zhou Fahai said with a frown.
