At that time, Song Xilian was only twenty-five years old, and Sun Yuanliang was twenty-eight. Wang Jingjiu was considered the elder, only thirty years old. No matter how many heroes in the national army, the three of them are indispensable! They
We gather together again today, and it looks like we are going to participate in the second "Songhu Anti-Japanese War"!
Luo Jiang sighed in his heart, war achievements! War achievements! It is an inevitable step for military promotion! It is no exception in ancient and modern times, at home and abroad!
There were several senior military officers at the conference table, but Luo Jiang didn't recognize them, so he just looked away.
Next, there were several government officials in casual clothes. Among them, he only knew the fat secretary-general of the municipal government. This secretary-general's surname was Qian, and his small eyes sparkled behind the lenses. The last one, sitting on Luo
Across the river was Zhai Zhenchuan, director of the logistics department of the Beijing-Shanghai Garrison Command. He knew this person.
However, he also saw that Zhai Zhenchuan had a solemn expression and seemed to have a very heavy heart.
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No one knows what Zhai Zhenchuan is thinking, only he knows.
Just now, he received a call from Liang Jinkai in the staff room of the headquarters.
Liang Jinkai whispered: "Sir, the arms business may not be able to survive!"
This is the most painful thing for him! The soldiers are about to go to the battlefield! He participated in the "Songhu Anti-Japanese War" in 1932 and knows how cruel the battlefield is! Many soldiers will die!
But they couldn't get enough military pay before they died! This was intolerable to him!
When he came out of the staff office, he happened to meet Commander-in-Chief Zhang in the corridor.
Commander-in-Chief Zhang looked at him with questioning eyes and said, "Huh?"
He knew what Commander-in-Chief Zhang meant, but he was speechless and could only shake his head slightly.
Commander-in-Chief Zhang looked into the distance and said nothing.
Zhai Zhenchuan was in so much pain that he could only say softly: "Sir, I'm sorry, brothers!"
Commander-in-Chief Zhang patted his arm and said, "It doesn't have to be like this. You've done your best. Think about it again and see if there are other ways." After he finished speaking, he left.
Now, Zhai Zhenchuan is sitting at the conference table, and all he can think about is this matter.
He thought, is there any other way? Where else can I raise 40,000 yuan? There are indeed many rich people in Shanghai, but who will come up with 40,000 yuan? This is obviously unprofitable.
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At this time, the officer at the door shouted loudly: "Commander-in-Chief Zhang is here! Everyone stand up!"
Everyone around the table stood up. The officers were well-trained and stood up like springs, with their heads held high and their chests held high, and their arms drooped.
The city government officials were a little slow. The chair behind Secretary-General Qian fell to the ground with a bang.
A young officer rushed over and held up the chair behind him.
The door of the conference room opened. Zhang Zhizhong, the commander-in-chief of the Beijing-Shanghai Garrison Command, was wearing a neat general uniform and his star was shining brightly. He did not wear a military cap, his hair was very short, he was capable and distinguished.
He walked in quickly, stood at the conference table, looked at the people at the table, nodded and said, "Everyone, please take a seat."
Everyone at the table sat down, but Commander-in-Chief Zhang did not. He picked up a red and blue pencil from the table, turned it around slowly, and looked at everyone at the table.
After a moment, he said softly: "I chose to hold the meeting at Jinan University for two reasons. First, it is not too far from the city, so it is convenient for everyone from the municipal government to come to hold the meeting. Second, this will be the headquarters of General Sun Yuanliang.
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Everyone at the table looked at Sun Yuanliang, who had straight shoulders and a stern face.
Commander-in-chief Zhang smiled and said: "In the future, it may still be my headquarters."
Everyone at the table showed understanding smiles.
Commander-in-Chief Zhang went on to say: "The war between China and Japan can generally take three forms. The first is that he hits me, but I don't fight back and hold back. For example, the September 18th Northeast Incident was like this. The second
, he hit me, and I fought back, which was a counterattack. For example, the Battle of Songhu in Shanghai on 128th, and the recent Battle of the Great Wall were all like this. The saying that a soldier must win when he is defeated is the truth. The third type, I
If I judge that he is going to hit me, I will hit him first. This is called taking advantage of his unpreparedness and attacking the enemy first. Last year, the "National Defense Operation Plan for the 26th Year of the Republic of China" formulated by the Military Commission Staff Headquarters clearly stipulated that
, the content of the policy for fighting Japan in the Songhu area is: 'The national army in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River should use all its strength to occupy Shanghai at the beginning of the war. The enemy forces in Shanghai must be exterminated no matter what, as the core of the entire operation.
!'Everyone, destroying the enemy forces in Shanghai is the core of all current operations! This time, we must strike first to defeat the enemy!"
The officers at the table became excited, whispering to each other and nodding frequently.
At this time, Sun Yuanliang stood up and said: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, I have a question. Why did we choose to fight against Japan in Shanghai instead of North China? There are not many Japanese troops in Shanghai, and the Japanese troops in North China are ready to attack south!"
Commander-in-Chief Zhang looked at him with a smile and motioned for him to sit down.
He pondered for a moment and then said softly: "The question raised by Yuan Liang reminds me of some past events. Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, China has been bullied and oppressed by Western powers. They either ceded territory or paid indemnities one after another. Everyone knows these things.
I know, so I won’t say more. By the beginning of the Republic of China, when Yuan Shikai was in power, China’s situation was even worse, but it rarely ceded territory to pay compensation, and preserved a lot of land. Why? Because Yuan Shikai was a smart man, and he used Americans to contain it.
The Japanese used the Japanese to contain the Soviets, the Soviets to contain the Europeans, and the Europeans to contain the Americans. Although they were struggling in this way, they saved many interests for China. The battle in Shanghai also had this meaning. I
I hope that European and American countries will not be too appeasement."
Sun Yuanliang nodded and said: "Commander-in-Chief, I understand."
Commander-in-chief Zhang added: "There is another meaning. In Chinese history, most of the battles were won from north to south. Therefore, we cannot fight in the north of China. We must go from east to west and drive the Japanese troops in Shanghai into the sea first!"
At this time, Song Xilian stood up suddenly, stood at attention and said: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, the 36th Division led by Bei Post is still far away in Xi'an! Please send a telegram to the Commander-in-Chief to order Bei Post and his troops to come to Shanghai! Please cooperate with me.
The Japanese army fights!”
Commander-in-Chief Zhang smiled and said: "Brother Mengguo's request to fight was already expected by me. As soon as the chairman of the committee approves it, I will immediately inform the general. Everyone, the rise and fall of the country depends on this battle! By then, I will fight with you on the bloody battlefield.
I’m with you all!”
The generals at the table stood up when they heard the sound, touched their heels, and said loudly: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, all my soldiers have been waiting for this day! We will not give up until the Japanese army is driven into the sea!"
Commander-in-Chief Zhang was very happy, extended his hand to invite them to sit down, and said: "Very good! Very good! Now, let's get to know the strength of the Japanese army in Shanghai and find out the enemy we are facing! Director Hu, please tell us.
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Director Hu of the General Staff Department holds the rank of major general. He is as thin as a bamboo pole, with gold-rimmed glasses on his nose shining brightly.
He opened the folder in front of him, looked at the officers at the table, and said calmly: "The Japanese military strength in Shanghai is mainly the Japanese Marine Corps, which currently has 4,000 people. According to reports, the Japanese Navy and Marine Corps stationed in Hankou
The team of 3,000 people has sailed down the river and is expected to arrive in Shanghai in the near future. According to reliable information, four Japanese cruisers including Kawauchi, Yura, Natori, and Kinu have set sail for Shanghai, with three Marines on board.
More than a thousand people are expected to arrive in Shanghai within a few days. In addition, 1,700 Marines are currently concentrated on the Japanese warship outside Wusongkou, and they landed at Huishan Pier last night. Recently, we got news that they were in Japan
A volunteer team of 3,700 people was organized among the expatriates, and these people are all veterans. Therefore, in the past few days, the total strength of the Japanese army in Shanghai will reach 15,400 people."
Commander-in-Chief Zhang knocked on the table and asked calmly: "Director Hu, once a war breaks out in Shanghai, will the Japanese army increase its troops?"
Director Hu twisted his lips and said, "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, we currently do not have any information in this regard."
At this time, Commander-in-Chief Zhang turned his attention to Luo Jiang, who was sitting at the end of the conference table. "Brother Luo Jiang, I wonder if our secret service has any information on this?"
Luo Jiang stood up and said calmly: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, I got the latest information last night. The Japanese Navy and Army are having a fierce argument. The focus of the argument is whether to launch the war against China from north to south or from east to west.
This is the latest information. As for whether the Japanese Army will send troops to Shanghai, it is still difficult to say."
Commander-in-Chief Zhang pondered for a moment and said calmly: "Brother Luo Jiang, what the Chairman means is to fight against Japan here in Shanghai. This is the current focus. As for the reason, I have just said it. If possible, please work in this direction.
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Luo Jiang immediately said: "Yes, sir, we will work hard!"
But in his heart, he felt vague. How could he decide whether the Japanese army would start a war in Shanghai?
He heard one thing clearly about the reasons given by Commander-in-Chief Zhang. Attacking from north to south seems to have never failed in Chinese history! He could not think of any way to move the Japanese troops to the direction of Shanghai.
At this time, Commander-in-Chief Zhang waved to Director Hu and said, "Go on."
Director Hu opened the folder and continued: "I just talked about military strength, and now I'm talking about weapons. It should be said that the Japanese Marine Corps is also quite strong in heavy weapons. First of all, they currently have more than 40 armored vehicles and tanks.
There are more than 50 artillery pieces of various calibers. Currently, there are four aircraft carriers and more than 20 other cruisers and battleships on the sea outside Wusongkou. The heavy artillery firepower on these warships is powerful. According to observations, the Japanese aircraft carrier
There are more than 130 combat aircraft, which is also a major threat to our army."
Luo Jiang stood up again and raised a hand to Commander-in-Chief Zhang, "Sir, I have one more thing to add about the Japanese army's firepower."
Commander-in-Chief Zhang nodded to him, "You say."