Chapter 447: Disarming
At 2:40 p.m. on 27 August, Lieutenant General Leng Xin, deputy chief of staff of the Army General Headquarters and director of the Nanjing Forward Command Post, led 159 officers and men of the headquarters and 52 officers and men of the New Sixth Army Forward Command Post to fly to Nanjing Daxiaochang Airport on seven transport planes with a radio station and two command vehicles.
Early in the morning of 30 August, the 14th Division, the vanguard of the New Sixth Army, began to assemble at the Zhijiang airfield.
The purpose of this trip is to receive the surrendered Japanese invaders in Nanjing City and outside the city, and to go with the attitude of a victor, naturally we must not weaken our momentum!
By the afternoon of 5 September, all units of the New Sixth Army had arrived in Nanjing one after another and assembled at various important places on the outskirts of Nanjing.
On the morning of September 9, the weather in Nanjing was sunny and the autumn sun was shining. Inside and outside the city, colorful flags fluttered, and tall archways decorated with green pines and cypresses were erected on the street, and they spread all the way to the gate of the "General Headquarters of the Chinese Army" (formerly the Central Military Academy) on Huangpu Road...... All of them looked solemn and energetic.
Excited people poured into the streets, anticipating that great moment.
Today, the signing ceremony for the surrender of the Japanese invaders in the Chinese theater will be held in the auditorium of the headquarters!
At around 8 o'clock, cars came from all directions and slowly drove into the gate of the headquarters along the main street, with generals at all levels who had come to attend the surrender ceremony, Chinese and foreign dignitaries who watched the ceremony, and Chinese and foreign reporters who had come to record this great moment.
The convoy drove into the headquarters and continued slowly down an avenue towards the Great Hall.
On both sides of the avenue, a five-meter-high blue, white, and red diagonal striped flagpole was erected every 50 meters, on which were hung the flags of 51 victorious countries, and under each flag there were also soldiers of the New Sixth Army standing solemnly.
The avenue extends to the square in front of the auditorium, where there is a ten-meter-high colored memorial arch standing high, and the memorial arch is divided into three layers: the first floor is placed with a huge metal "V" shape, hanging the national flags of China, the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union; The second layer is inlaid with the blue sky and white sun national emblem; On the third floor hangs a large plaque that reads "Peace Victory". There are three gates under the torii, the middle gate is for cars and the two sides are for pedestrians......
At this time, Li Siwei was preparing for the military parade after the surrender ceremony in the Daxiao Field, and he had no chance to enter the venue to watch the ceremony, but he could fully imagine how great China was at that moment, and how proud the Chinese sons and daughters were at that moment!
"To our compatriots and the whole world,"
At 9:15 p.m., the solemn and passionate voice of General He Yingqin, commander-in-chief of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army and commander of the surrender of the Allied Forces in the China Theater, resounded on the radio, resounding throughout the city of Nanjing and resounding throughout the north and south of the river, "The signing ceremony of Japan's surrender in the Chinese Theater was successfully completed in Nanjing at 9 a.m. on 9 ...... morning."
The surrender ceremony was successfully completed, Nanjing was boiling, and China was boiling...... Countless sons and daughters of China have fought hard for 14 years, and finally won this great victory and finally ushered in this great moment!
Subsequently, the military parade ceremony and the visit to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum...... Nanjing on September 9 is the victorious Nanjing, the joyful Nanjing, and the passionate Nanjing!
However, no matter how great the victory is, it will be forgotten in the long river of time, no matter how turbulent the joy will be washed away by the passing time, and no matter how high-pitched and passionate feelings will return to the ordinary in a happy life!
When these fade away, war may become a different thing in people's minds.
On 10 September, the Japanese invaders in the city surrendered their weapons to all units of the New Sixth Army in batches, and by 3 October, all the Japanese troops who had surrendered in Nanjing had been moved into various prisoner of war camps on the outskirts of the city.
"These dogs will pretend to be grandchildren......"
"Fuck! How did such a group of cowards have the courage to come to China? ”
The 66th Regiment was stationed in Xiaolingwei and was responsible for guarding the two nearby prisoner of war camps, and Li Siwei would often go to the prisoner of war camps to inspect them, and he could often hear his brothers complaining in private.
Actually, this is also very understandable: the brothers were full of hatred for the little devils, and they wanted to take advantage of this time to toss them to death, but in the face of a group of groveling turtle sons, they felt that they couldn't do it...... I can only complain and complain!
Li Siwei naturally saw the change of the little devil in his eyes, depressed and secretly frightened at the same time...... Dog's day, no wonder the little devils can rise quickly after the war!
However, another thing reassured Li Siwei a lot.
"Holy shit!"
When the prisoner of war camp was built that day, Zheng Sanyang complained to Li Siwei mockingly, "Prisoners of war are prisoners of war, and what are they called 'unarmed officers and soldiers', it's really a shame to think of dog days!" ”
At the insistence of the Japanese invaders, the prisoner of war camp outside Nanjing was eventually called the "Japanese concentration camp for unarmed officers and soldiers", which made many soldiers feel dissatisfied.
"It's just a name!"
In this regard, Li Siwei was a little disapproving, and even had his own opinions, "This just shows that they lack the courage to face defeat calmly...... A nation that does not even have the courage to face defeat calmly will never become a great nation! ”
Of course, this is just a topic that Li Siwei and Zheng Sanyang talked about in private.
By the end of October, more than 1.28 million troops totaling 1.28 million troops had been disarmed one after another in the Chinese Theater (the northeastern region was surrendered to the Soviet Army), the three front armies, 10 armies, 36 divisions and regiments, 19 independent garrisons and detachments, and the surrender work had been completely completed.
"Approved!"
This time, Division Commander Li was very simple, picked up a document and handed it to Li Siwei, "Soon, our army will also face a major adjustment." ”
As he spoke, Senior Commander Li sighed softly, "The battle is over, and there are many brothers who want to leave like you...... After all, the brothers have been working the front line all these years to live a peaceful life, and now, peace has come, and it would be a little unkind to tie you up in the barracks again! ”
Li Siwei is leaving, and many brothers in the regiment have also submitted their resignations.
In November in Nanjing, the night wind was already slightly cold, and the conference room of the 66th Regiment headquarters was brightly lit, and the officers above the platoon level gathered, and this was the last time Li Siwei held a meeting with them.
"Brothers,"
Li Siwei's gaze slowly swept over the generals, a little emotional, "My resignation has been approved...... I can't bear to leave, but I have a reason to go! ”
Saying that, Li Siwei cheered himself up, and his tone was much more relaxed, "You also know that I have a lot of wives and babies now...... This person, once he has a mother-in-law and a baby, his courage will become smaller! ”
"Hehe......"
The generals were stunned and burst into laughter.
"Commander,"
Sun Dali looked at Li Siwei and smiled reluctantly, "I'm afraid of a hammer!" Aren't you Li Cannon? ”
"Turtle's!"
Li Siwei glared at Sun Dali and scolded with a smile, "You know a ball!" It's your turtle, give Lao Tzu more cleverness in the future...... Never look at why you followed Lao Tzu in the first place! ”
"Uh......"
Sun Dali's expression darkened, and he replied wistfully, "Yes!" ”
"And you!"
Li Siwei swept the generals again, his expression was solemn, "It's all remembered by Lao Tzu...... Soldiers should fight, but before you fight, you should understand what you're fighting for! ”
"Yes!"
The generals hurriedly promised.
"Hmmm......"
Li Siwei's expression softened, and there was a little more warmth in his eyes, "Brothers, I'm leaving...... I'm really a little worried! You guys...... Alas...... Never forget how you survived the battles...... Don't forget the brothers who have left us! A part of your present life is given by them...... Cherish it! ”
Hearing this, all the generals looked gloomy, "Hmm......" Some people greeted softly, and some people nodded silently.
"That's it!"
Seeing this, Li Siwei forced a smile to himself, "I'm done with what I'm going to say...... It's a pity that there is no wine in the group...... This wine can only be saved for later! ”
As he spoke, Li Siwei's gaze slowly swept over the familiar faces again, and his smile slowly bloomed, "If someone doesn't want to be a soldier in the future, come to Jiangcheng to find me...... What I say always counts! ”
"Gotta get it!"
Some people hurriedly nodded in agreement, while others were slightly confused.
However, Li Siwei will never forget the promise he made!
The generals dispersed, Li Siwei smoked a cigarette with Zheng Sanyang, Chen Huaili and others for a while, then got up and went back to the residence.
It was dark in the hut, and it was obvious that Ning Rou had not come back yet, and she was leaving, and she had to say goodbye to her sisters in the health team.
"Squeak......
Li Siwei pushed open the door and walked in, turned on the electric light, and then sat down at the table, his eyes wandering around the room, but there was some excitement in his heart.
Walking, leaving!
The bits and pieces of these years suddenly came to my heart, constantly churning and surging...... Soon, the strength of his whole body was drained.
"Four-dimensional ......"
I don't know how long it took, Ning Rou walked in gently, looking at Li Siwei, with a smile on her pretty face, but her eyes were a little red and swollen, "I...... Pack it up now! ”
"Rou'er,"
Li Siwei called her softly and stretched out his hand, "Don't worry......"
"Hmm,"
Ning Rou nodded lightly, walked to Li Siwei's side, and held his big hand.
"Rou'er!"
Li Siwei screamed softly, pulled Ning Rou into his arms, and hugged him tightly.
The two hugged each other so tightly that there was no sound in the room except for each other's breathing.
At the end of the song, it is the loneliest when people disperse!
Fortunately, I can still hug you tightly in this most lonely moment!
The cold morning breeze gently swept the earth, and the scorching heat in the camp of the 66th Regiment was scorching and wafting in the morning breeze...... I couldn't bear to disperse for a long time.
The regiment commander is leaving, Dr. Ning is leaving, Company Commander Huang is leaving, and Company Commander Wu is leaving...... One brother after another who was born and died together is also leaving!
"Toot ......"
Suddenly, the whistle sounded outside the camp gate, and a jeep hurried along the avenue, so that the soldiers who were talking goodbye were stunned and looked over.
"Brother Li!"
The jeep stopped on the school field, Leng Feng jumped out of the car, and strode straight towards Li Siwei, his expression was a little complicated, "Brother Li...... You...... What does this do? ”
"Brother Leng,"
Li Siwei hurriedly greeted him with a smile and stretched out his hand, "Why are you here?" ”
"Alas......"
Leng Feng reached out and held Li Siwei's hand, and sighed helplessly, "I just arrived last night, I wanted to arrange things to catch up with you, but I didn't want to ......"
"Brother Leng,"
Li Siwei smiled and interrupted Leng Feng's words, "The wood is already in the boat, don't mention him again, if you still remember my brother in the future, come and see me!" ”
"Hmm!"
Hearing this, Leng Feng's expression slowed slightly, and he nodded lightly, "Little brother won't forget!" ”
"Toot ......"
As soon as Leng Feng's words fell, another car came straight from the avenue to the camp gate.
"That's it!"
Leng Feng hurriedly let go of Li Siwei's hand, "Little brother still has a task to do!" ”
With that, Leng Feng hurried away, got into the car, and drove away, passing by the car that had just arrived at the gate of the camp.
"Gaga...... Squeak......"
The car that had just arrived drove into the camp and stopped at the edge of the school field, and a guard hurriedly got out of the car and went straight to Li Siwei, "snapped" and saluted, "Commander Li, our staff officer has ...... please."
"Little brother,"
Li Siwei smiled and pointed to his civilian clothes, "I'm no longer the head of the regiment!" ”
Although he said this, Li Siwei still strode towards the car, but he wondered a little in his heart: Which staff officer? Master Guan can't get such a big shelf!
Puzzled, Li Siwei walked to the car, and he also saw the people inside, and couldn't help but be stunned.
In the back seat of the car, Staff Officer Xu, who already had the rank of major general, sat with a golden sword, looking at Li Siwei with a sinking front.
"Staff Officer Xu ......"
Li Siwei had no choice but to walk to the car door, and reluctantly smiled at Staff Officer Xu, "Your post...... I ......"
Staff Officer Xu waved his hand, pushed open the car door, and pointed to the position beside him, "Sit down and say!" ”
"Yes!"
Li Siwei hurriedly got in, straightened his waist next to Staff Officer Xu and sat down, quietly waiting for Staff Officer Xu to speak.
Staff Officer Xu was also staring at Li Siwei tightly, for a long time, and opened his mouth gently, "Do you remember Meng Yao?" ”
"Uh......"
Li Siwei's heart tightened, "She...... What's wrong? ”
"Alas!"
Seeing Li Siwei's nervous appearance, Staff Officer Xu looked relieved and sighed softly, "I received her letter the day before yesterday...... She's asking you where you are, but what are you like now...... How can I tell her? ”
"This ......"
Li Siwei's expression darkened for a long time, and he gritted his teeth, "Please tell her, I'm fine...... He has married and had children...... Go back to your hometown and live your own little life! ”
The world is impermanent, and many people walk and walk and disperse, even if they are unforgettable when they meet...... It's still scattered!
"It's been eight years!"
Hearing this, a trace of anger flashed on Staff Officer Xu's face, but finally turned into a sigh, "I don't know what you have experienced together, but...... How many eight years does a girl have? ”
Li Siwei was stunned and opened his mouth with difficulty, "I...... I'm sorry for her! ”
"You ......"
Staff Officer Xu was furious, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Ning Rou, who was looking at this side worriedly from a distance, so he waved his hand helplessly, "Forget it......"
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