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Besides, there are still Zhang Xueliang's hundreds of thousands of Northeast Army in the Pingjin area, which is not so easy to take. Jiang Baili said hesitantly.

"No matter how big Nandu is, it must be taken, and the Pingjin area must be taken." Zhang Xinghan said resolutely.

This is a decision he came up with yesterday, first of all, it takes a lot of kill value to build a navy by himself, and his current kill value is not very rich.

Zhang Xinghan set his sights on Pingjin for the war, and taking Pingjin was only part >of his plan, and his ultimate target was the five northwestern provinces.

However, before the implementation of the strategic plan of attacking the five northwestern provinces, the more than 100,000 Northeast Army entrenched in the Pingjin area was already the only force that could threaten the Northeast Frontier Army.

Therefore, this force must be eliminated, and most importantly, Zhang Xinghan still values these hundreds of thousands of new forces in the Northeast.

They are basically well-trained veterans, and it is a waste to put such a good source of soldiers in the hands of Zhang Xiaoliu's waste.

Moreover, as he said, Pingjin is the political and economic center of North China, and after it is taken, it will have many benefits for the future development of the Northeast Frontier Army.

Militarily speaking, the Pingjin area and Rehe Province echo each other from afar, support each other, advance and retreat, and can also be a strategic buffer zone for the northeast region against the Guannai.

"Zhongzi, you go and call Director Shen to me." Zhang Xinghan did not rush to state the pros and cons to Jiang Baili, but waved his hand to Guo Zhong and commanded.

"Yes." Guo Zhong bowed his head in response, turned around and took the order to leave.

It didn't take long for Guo Zhong and Shen Xingye to walk in together.

Shen Xingye stepped forward and saluted the two of them, "Commander, Chief of Staff, what do you have to say about the lowly position?" ”

"Yizhi, is there any valuable news in the direction of Kannai recently, especially in the Pingjin area?" Zhang Xinghan asked with a smile.

"Valuable news?" Shen Xingye was a little surprised. After thinking about it, he said: "If it is valuable, I don't know if Zhang Xueliang's resignation and going abroad to travel to Europe count." ”

"What? Zhang Shaoshuai resigned and went abroad? Zhang Xinghan and Jiang Baili were taken aback.

Shen Xingye nodded and said: "The humble post is also the latest news I got last night, Young Marshal Zhang issued a telegram statement yesterday to resign from the post of deputy commander-in-chief of the army, navy and air force of the National Revolutionary Army, officially went into the wilderness, and took Miss Zhao Si abroad to Europe for investigation.

It's called an investigation, but it's actually a casual play. ”

Zhang Xinghan couldn't help but say: "This loser thing, the national disaster is at the head, and you still have the heart to travel abroad with the second wife?" If you don't do it, you won't die! ”

"Commander, what is the second wife?" Jiang Baili was a little puzzled and said, "Could it be the second young grandmother?" ”

"Uh." Zhang Xinghan has a black line. With a haha knife, he said: "It's nothing, I'll just say it casually." ”

After speaking, he stood up, walked to the map and looked at it, turned his head to Jiang Baili and said, "Chief of Staff, do you think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us?" ”

Jiang Baili naturally knew what he meant, and nodded undeniably: "Zhang Xueliang went abroad to investigate at this time, and theoretically speaking, the Northeast Army in the Pingjin region has no leader. It's a great opportunity for us. ”

"Then why hesitate, we can send troops to Shanhaiguan, right?" Zhang Xinghan couldn't wait.

"Commander, I've always felt that this matter is a bit risky." Jiang Baili said with a frown.

"Oh? Let's hear it. Zhang Xinghan was interested and wanted to hear Jiang Baili's opinions.

Jiang Baili is not hypocritical. He immediately pointed to the map and said: "Commander, look at the situation in this pass, except for Rehe, which is occupied by us, on the North China Plain." Shandong has Han Fuqu's Shandong army, and Shanxi Suiyuan has Yan Xishan's Jin Sui army.

Chahar has old Northwest Army units like Song Zheyuan and Sun Dianying.

And in Hebei Province, there are even more forces, and the dogs and teeth are staggered.

The remnants of Shi You's three. The Central Army, the Jin Sui Army, and the Northeast Army are simply their own territory! ”

Jiang Baili paused as he spoke, and continued: "Here, the Northeast Army in Shanxi and the Pingjin region are the most powerful.

Now that the Northeast Army in Guannai is leaderless, it is indeed a good time for us to eliminate them and seize Pingjin.

However, once our army occupies Pingjin and is strong to a certain extent, will Yan Xishan, Han Fuqu, and Song Zheyuan, Sun Dianying, and other troops who have enemies with us unite against us?

To know the truth of the cold lips and teeth, they will not fail to understand, just imagine, if the Northeast Army is all eaten and annexed by us.

Who can guarantee that the next one will not be them? Under such a deterrent, they are likely to form a group to deal with themselves, just like the warlords of the Feng family back then, Mu Xiu will be destroyed by the forest wind, and the gun will shoot the first bird, all of which are the same truth! ”

After hearing this, Zhang Xinghan smiled slightly and said, "What the chief of staff said is not unreasonable, so do you have any good ideas?" ”

"The best way is for us to give up our plan to attack the Guannai, manage our current territory well, develop steadily, and make plans after the situation in the Guannai changes." Jiang Baili said.

Zhang Xinghan immediately shook his head and said: "No, I can't afford to wait for time, if you want to form a navy, you must take Pingjin." ”

Jiang Baili looked at him in confusion and asked suspiciously: "Commander, Baili doesn't understand, what does it have to do with our taking Pingjin and forming a navy?" ”

"You don't need to know this for the time being, it's important anyway." Zhang Xinghan quickly slipped out of his mouth for a while, and changed the topic: "Chief of Staff, in the past, I was able to defeat Zhang Xueliang's 100,000-strong army in a frontal battle with 30,000 horses.

Today, I won't be afraid of the princes of Guannai, Pingjin, I'm going to decide, who is not convinced, even if the horse is released, I am not afraid of the Japanese and Lao Maozi, will I be afraid of these local warlords? ”

Jiang Baili nodded silently and said, "Since you insist on fighting, Commander, then please give an order." ”

Sensing the slight disappointment in Jiang Baili's eyes, Zhang Xinghan explained: "Chief of Staff, whether it was right or wrong to take Pingjin, you can rest assured, I am not complacent and complacent because of a few victories, and Yelang is arrogant."

I have my considerations, everything, and when I take Pingjin, you will understand. ”

Seeing Zhang Xinghan so sincere, the displeasure in Jiang Baili's heart was swept away, and he nodded: "Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief, no matter what decision you make, Baili will support you unconditionally, and I have absolute trust in you." ”

Zhang Xinghan patted him on the shoulder with some emotion and said: "Send a telegram to Wang Yizhe, the 201st Division will be stationed on the Liaodong Peninsula to take over the defense of the 200th Division, and the 200th Division will serve as the main force to attack Guannei and attack Shanhaiguan."

Liu Jianguo's 203rd Division did not have to return to Liaoyang, and advanced directly to Jinzhou, as the second echelon of troops, the 208th Division at the beginning of the high school returned to the division route unchanged, and returned to the North Manchu Yuan garrison to prevent the Russians.

The Second Tank Division and several air defense regiments were also incorporated into the Southbound Corps, under the unified command of Huang Xiansheng, with Liu Jianguo as the deputy commander-in-chief! ”

"Commander, with only two infantry divisions and one tank division of more than 50,000 horses, is the strength enough?" Jiang Baili said with some concern.

"Enough, Chief of Staff, how do you think the Northeast Army is fighting compared to the Japanese devils?" Zhang Xinghan asked with a smile.

Jiang Baili shook his head: "It's far from it." ”

"That's right, now that Zhang Xueliang has gone abroad again, the Northeast Army in the Pingjin area is now at the lowest point in terms of morale and morale, and it is the most sluggish.

We can use 60,000 troops to deal with them, not to mention that we still have air superiority, as long as the tank troops cross the Shanhai Pass, the North China Plain is thousands of miles away, who can resist them? Zhang Xinghan said confidently.

"Well, that makes sense." Jiang Baili nodded and said, "Commander, if our army only attacks from Shanhaiguan, then even if we succeed in breaking through the defense line of the Northeast Army, the Northeast Army will definitely be defeated and retreat to the south, so that even if we occupy the Pingjin area, we will still not be able to completely annihilate them."

You must know that the hundreds of thousands of Northeast troops in the Guannai are the last elite in the hands of Zhang Shaoshuai, and all of them are veterans.

Once they flee south, they are likely to be absorbed and annexed by Yan Xishan, which will be a pity for us! ”

Zhang Xinghan smiled when he heard this: "Sure enough, he is the chief of staff, and he knows my heart very well!"

I have already decided that I will personally lead the guard battalion and a reserve recruit division from Tongliao to the south, such as Rehe, and join the reorganized 210th Division as the second attack force to flank the Northeast Army. ”

"Commander-in-Chief, are you going to lead your army behind enemy lines alone?" When Jiang Baili heard this, he immediately said anxiously: "This is really too dangerous, the situation in North China is complicated, and if you are not careful, you may fall into danger." ”

"Chief of Staff, you're so worried, aren't you worried about my ability? Commanding small units is much more comfortable and comfortable for me. Zhang Xinghan said with a smile: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in North China, I am looking forward to meeting these local warlords." ”

"Okay, that's it, you hurry up and send a telegram to the divisions and convey the order." Zhang Xinghan decided.

Seeing that Zhang Xinghan had made up his mind, Jiang Baili had no choice but to nod, no longer persuade, and turned around and walked towards the communication room.

Zhang Xinghan's order was quickly conveyed, and by this time, Wang Yizhe and Liu Jianguo had already returned to the same route with Gao Chu and other soldiers.

The forward unit of Wang Yizhe's 201st Division has arrived in Sinuiju.

After receiving Zhang Xinghan's order, Wang Yizhe immediately ordered his troops to march quickly to the Liaodong Peninsula.

At the same time, Huang Xiansheng also began to intensively mobilize and assemble troops.

After Zhang Xinghan arranged everything, he went to Alice's place again, and after pestering her for a while, he asked Alice to send a telegram to China as soon as possible, and arranged for people to help hire retired naval officers and sailors.

After bidding farewell to Alice, Zhang Xinghan took the guard battalion and transferred a newly formed reserve recruit division from Harbin and quietly marched towards Rehe. (To be continued......)