, ǒM/Nanjing

Deman's comfort did not dispel the anger and disappointment in Chiang Kai-shek's heart in the slightest|He stayed in the south in order to wait for the Japanese reply. In his opinion, if the Japanese side agrees to peace talks. The Japanese army will not attack the south. But he never thought of it. The conditions for waiting are actually like this. The national government often did not dare to agree to such conditions.

"Mr. Ambassador." Song Meiling saw that Chiang Kai-shek was going to get angry. Hurriedly rushed ahead of him and said: "We want peace." However, it will not sign the Alliance of the Castles. Peace must be achieved on the premise of fairness and justice. I hope you will pass this on to Prime Minister Konoe. ”

Song Meiling accentuated her tone when she conveyed the word. Chiang Kai-shek exhaled two holes of rough air from his nostrils. It's easy to ease the anger in his chest a little.

"Mr. Ambassador." Toddman hadn't answered Song Meiling's words yet. Zhuang Hua interjected again. He didn't look at Chiang Kai-shek. He had expected such a counter-shot. At this time, Chiang Kai-shek should not be deliberately provoked: "Please tell Prime Minister Konoe." Well. It's best to give Hirohito a word too. We understand the Japanese side's intentions at the moment. They are qualified for the will. After all, it has already hit the city of Nanjing. The final outcome of the war was still very early. Please tell them. What we are demanding now is the withdrawal of Japanese troops from all territories, including the Northeast. Punish all war criminals. Reparations since 918. Japan has inflicted losses on China. ”

Todman glanced at the Chinese general next to him. He hadn't recognized Zhuang Jihua just now. Only now can I see clearly: "General Zhuang." The diplomacy of these two countries. It's not a stage acting. ”

"Of course it's not a stage acting." Zhuang Jihua shrugged indifferently: "I'm a soldier." So I look at things from a military point of view. The Japanese thought they had won the war. You can force us to comply. In fact they were wrong. We look weak now, as if anyone can bully us. So the Japanese. Including Europe and the United States in the West. They all thought we should surrender. But actually. China is a big quagmire. It's hard to get out when you come in. The Japanese may have taken Nanjing. It is also possible to lay down Wuhan. But he will lose the war for a maximum of ten years, and we will be able to crush Japan. In fact, we are about to win a victory. ”

Zhuang Jihua's words not only made Tao Deman stunned. It also made Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling stunned. A victory in no time. But the squadron outside Nanjing is retreating. On the way to Taodeman, he also saw a squadron retreating to Jiangbei tiredly. But the general was talking about victory.

Todman didn't believe it. But he didn't want to debate with Zhuang Jihua on this topic. He just smiled faintly: "I will definitely tell the Prime Minister Konoe about the general." ”

This time Chiang Kai-shek did not stop it. He said in a deep voice: "Mr. Ambassador, although we cannot accept such conditions. However, I would like your Government to continue its mediation. ”

Not only Zhuang Jihua was stunned at this time. Even Song Meiling glanced at him puzzled. Chiang Kai-shek continued with a blank face: "Although Japan has a slight advantage now. But my ** team is still strong. Although the coastal ports are lost, our country still has a vast interior. It is impossible for the Japanese to completely blockade our country. We can only continue to fight under such conditions. The war continues. It is a major harm to the country. Mr. Ambassador. Please tell them. Rather than surrender and die. It's better to resist to the end. ”

Send off Todman. Zhuang Jichang sighed. He stood up and said to Chiang Kai-shek, "Headmaster, you should go now." ”

"You don't want me to stay in Nanjing?" Kai-shek asked casually.

"A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Headmaster. Nanjing is now a dangerous city. ”

"You just said that we were going to win the battle, but you were just talking. Or..."Chiang Kai-shek didn't care about Zhuang Jihua's words. Instead, he mentioned what Zhuang Jihua said just now. Song Meiling originally thought that it was just Zhuang Jihua's words to save face. I was secretly laughing at Zhuang Jihua's shallow diplomatic experience. Unexpectedly, Chiang Kai-shek actually asked seriously. Now she is also interested.

"Yes" Zhuang Ji did not hesitate: "The Japanese soldiers attacked Guangde in three southern routes. the northern line attacked Danyang Zhenjiang Jintan Middle Road to attack water; Among them, the 23rd Brigade attacking the water had less than 10,000 people. It's too bullying. I concentrated two divisions. A counterattack in this direction. ”

Chiang Kai-shek became interested. He asked Tang Zong to bring the picture. Spread the picture on the coffee table. Zhuang Jihua explained his plan to him in detail.

“……。 Now the conditions are basically ripe. The 24th Army defended Danyang and blocked the 6th and 11th Divisions. Guo Xun defended Jintan and the 16th Division. Liu Xing attracted the attack of the Japanese 3rd Division in Jiangyin. The 83rd held the 9th Division in Zhenjiang. The altar has a slight upper hand over our army. In this way, the wing of my attacking force was covered. Although our army was at a disadvantage in Danyang and Zhen, once our army counterattacked. The Japanese army on the northern front will not be able to reinforce the 23rd Brigade in the middle in the future. The Japanese army could only transfer troops from the southern front; Transfer troops from Quang De. It's too late to take a detour for a few miles. And it will weaken the attack on Guangde. So. Our army will have no worries in the future. ”

"This counterattack may not necessarily save the south. However, it could greatly delay the Japanese attack on Nanjing. ”

As soon as Kai-shek heard that Nanjing was still likely to be lost. There was a slight disappointment in my heart. However, he still cheered for Zhuang Jihua and said, "Okay." Strive for the annihilation of the 23rd Brigade. Boost the morale of the army. Also told the Japanese. Not too arrogant. When we were not yet dead. ”

Chiang Kai-shek's last few words popped out of his teeth almost one by one. Zhuang Jihua hesitated slightly. In the end, I couldn't help but ask, "Principal." The conditions of the Japanese are so harsh. There was no good faith in negotiations on the southern front. Why ask Germany to continue mediation? ”

Chiang Kai-shek stood up. Keep your hands behind your back

The living room took two steps slightly: "You don't understand this." Now the international is not good for us. The Nine-Power Pact is out of the question. Now the most powerful country in the world is the United States, the Soviet Union, and Germany. United States," Kai-shek said and shook his head. The other day. The USS Panne, a US ship carrying members of the embassy and European and American journalists retreating from Nanjing, was sunk by Japanese planes near Jiangyin. The Americans shouted for two days. I didn't see him take any concrete action. Not to mention sending troops. Even the supply of iron ore and scrap steel was cut off. Nothing simple like this was done.

"I ask Germany to mediate. It was to fight for Germany. Cut off Japan's major reinforcement in Europe. "Despite the disappointment. Chiang Kai-shek still did not comment on the actions of Britain and the United States. He believed that Britain and the United States would eventually support China. They could not tolerate Japan's monopoly of China.

"And what about Soviet Russia?" Zhuang Jihua was busy with military affairs during this time and did not know much about diplomacy.

"Soviet Russia showed its intentions. The original intention was to provide military aid to us. But—" Chiang Kai-shek hesitated. He was somewhat reluctant to deal with Soviet Russia. He has always believed that Soviet Russia is equally ill-intentioned toward China. The Question of Outer Mongolia. The Middle East Road problem. and, more recently, the pro-independence tendencies that have erupted in the districts of Erie. All have a lot to do with Soviet Russia. But now there is no foreign aid except Soviet Russia. Chiang Kai-shek changed his tune again and said: "The court has already negotiated with Soviet Russia in Moscow. It is hoped that they will provide equipment for fifty divisions and an interest-free loan of $200 million. ”

One mention of money. Zhuang Jihua patted his head: "Look at my memory." I also prepared a sum of money. Five billion dollars. In Shaoqing's. Prepare military expenses for the rector. ”

Chiang Kai-shek turned his head to look at Zhuang Jihua. Even Song Meiling stood up.

"The Cultural Revolution, alas." Chiang Kai-shek let out a long sigh. Tears almost fell: "This money will be paid back to you later." ”

"Headmaster. No need. Besides, you don't have that much money. Unless you're embezzling. Zhuang Hua smiled. It's starting to be unshy.

"Of course not yet. It's the country yet. Kai-shek said resolutely: "The development of the southwest has already used a lot of your money." There is no southwestern development. Now the situation in the country is completely unimaginable. ”

"The Cultural Revolution. Such a large sum of money was donated. You use too much for the development of the Southwest. Is follow-on funding guaranteed? Song Meiling couldn't help but ask.

Zhuang Jihua smiled bitterly: "Master." After this money, there is not much money available. More than two-thirds of the total family property has been used. Of course, some of them bought companies like Boeing in the United States, and as for the development of the Southwest, they spent money... It can also support a few more years. ”

"Alas. If only my students could be like you. Chiang Kai-shek sighed again. He thought of He Jinhan and Deng Wenyi, the two students he was originally very optimistic about. But they....

"Headmaster. There are still many Whampoa students who have maintained their revolutionary fighting spirit. In this Songhu War of Resistance, the 88th, 87th, and 36th Divisions of the 18th Army, which was dominated by Huangpu students, fought very well, and the big waves washed the sand and real gold would always appear. ”

Chiang Kai-shek nodded. These troops fought extremely tenaciously on the Songhu front line and in the retreating battle, which gave him a little comfort.

"Fight this battle. Show them too. Our best strength. Hum. Isn't it just a small battle? I didn't even dare to fight the Japanese head-on. And he is not ashamed. ”

Zhuang Jihua understood that Chiang Kai-shek was targeting the Battle of Pingxingguan. After the Battle of Pingxingguan. ** The battle was hyped up in which less than 1,000 enemies were actually annihilated. Chiang Kai-shek also got the Kuomintang propaganda apparatus to cooperate. But my heart is really uncomfortable. Up to now. The hardest and most difficult battles were fought by the Kuomintang. It was also the Kuomintang that was dealing with the main force of the Japanese army. But at present, it seems that only Sun Zhen on the southern front has annihilated the Japanese armored column.

"Tell the front-line soldiers. Fight this battle. Jiang Zhongzheng will never hesitate to reward him. Inform the whole army. Rao Guohua was promoted to lieutenant general. 14 100,000 oceans. ”

Chiang Kai-shek's words just came out. Zhuang Jihua immediately answered: "Oppose." ”

Chiang Kai-shek was stunned. A little disbelieving, he turned his head to look at Zhuang Jihua. Song Meiling also looked at Zhuang Jihua in surprise. No one had ever objected so bluntly to Chiang Kai-shek's decision.

"Headmaster. The military cannot be motivated by money. The war of resistance was long-term. In the future, it will be a victory greater than that of the 145th Division. How will the principal be rewarded? Millions of oceans? Does the state have so much money? Money does not motivate combat effectiveness. "Zhuang Jihua has long wanted to talk about the reward. The morale of the Kuomintang army seems to be great.

"And how do you think it should be rewarded?" Song Meiling asked. Her eyes stole a glance at Chiang Kai-shek's face. Seeing the latter was calm. There is no anger. That's reassuring.

"Headmaster. Over the years, I have often thought about Whampoa back then. Back then, we didn't have enough food and clothing. But we defeated Chen Jiongming. Quelled Liu Yang's rebellion. In one fell swoop, the foundation for the Northern Expedition was laid. Headmaster. I prefer the National Revolutionary Army at that time. At that time, we changed our equipment in a rudimentary way. But morale is high. Order. Even in the face of enemy machine guns and artillery. We also charged; Why? Because there is spirit and faith to sustain us. So students built. From now on. Officers, soldiers and units opposed to each other for meritorious service were instead awarded honorary medals and honorary titles. ”

"Great Order. I'm not sensible. Available in European and American armies. There is also no practice of rewarding the ocean. They are all awarded medals or awards, and the words of the Cultural Revolution make sense. Song Meiling turned to Chiang Kai-shek and said.

"You guys. It's been abroad for a long time. Always compare Europe, the United States and China. European and American soldiers were educated. So they know the importance of honor. But most of the Chinese soldiers were peasants. Uneducated. They value material incentives more. Here's why

Famous generals are rewarded to boost morale. "Chiang Kai-shek didn't care about Soong Meiling. said to Zhuang Jihua: "I know you don't love money. Most of your bounty goes to the fallen soldiers, and the rest goes to the soldiers. You've never had a penny yourself. But. In your words. You can't expect everyone to be like you. And so it was settled. Let Rao Guohua report the meritorious service. The base camp will be rewarded separately. This reward is based on medals and honorary titles. ”

Zhuang Jihua nodded helplessly. Chiang Kai-shek finally saved some face and partially accepted his suggestion.

After leaving Chiang Kai-shek's temporary residence. Zhuang Jihua returned to the headquarters. There are no major changes at the front. When Jiang Baili met, he asked Chiang Kai-shek if he had agreed to leave. Zhuang Jihua nodded. Fu Changchang let out a sigh of relief, and Chiang Kai-shek's pressure on him in the city was just as great.

"How's the deduction going?" Zhuang Jihua asked as he walked. Before going out, he arranged a staff rehearsal for a counterattack. It was carried out by Xiao Yisu, chief of military staff, and the army staff department. Jiang Baili is in charge of guidance.

Report. The deduction is over. Xiao Yisu came over and replied, "The deduction shows." Our army can break through the Japanese army in front of them. If nothing else. It is possible to annihilate most of the Japanese army, but there are several prerequisites. The northern and southern lines of defense must be able to hold back the main forces of the Japanese army. The danger of the northern front lies in the strength of the 83rd Division of Zhenjiang Fortress that can hold Zhenjiang. The Japanese army could draw troops there at any time; Due to the weakness of the Zhenjiang side. As a result, the flank of the Jurong 24th Army was weak. If our army launches a counterattack on the water. North 1, the Japanese army abandoned Zhenjiang. Concentrated attack on the 24th Army. The 24th Group Army is in danger of being broken, so we will build and strengthen the forces of Zhenjiang; Let's talk about the direction of Guangde on the southern line. Although the Japanese army has an advantage, its advantage is limited. However, this limited advantage allows them to draw at least one division to reinforce the center. According to the speed of action of the Japanese army. It will take us at least three days to defeat the 23rd Brigade. It takes at least a week to extinguish. On the southern front, the Japanese army reinforced the middle road in four days at the earliest. So once the counterattack is launched. We have plenty of time to crush the 23rd Brigade. But there was no time to annihilate. And the northern front is in danger of being broken. ”

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Zhuang Jihua was silent for a while. The 83rd Army was originally a unit of Xue Yue's 19th Group Army. However, this army arrived in Shanghai in batches. The 154th Division, the vanguard force, fought in Shanghai for half a month. The 156th Division and the military headquarters arrived. Only catch up with the tail of the Songhu war. Originally, it was planned to assign the 83rd Army to the Liu Xingjiang Defense Army. Garrisoned in Jiangyin. But Zhuang Jihua vetoed it after taking over. Let the 154th Division be rebuilt. The 83rd Division was transferred to Zhenjiang as early as possible. to ensure the fortress of Zhenjiang.

Zhuang Jihua took two steps in the house. Clasp your hands in front of your chest. looked at Jiang Baili and Fu Chang. The two of them didn't speak. Now the situation is clear. The most combat-ready unit inside and outside the city of Nanjing was the Liang Division. But once Liang's troops were withdrawn. Who will guard the area of Longtan in Qixia Mountain?

"This deduction is completely inconsistent with the facts." Zhou Lan was the first to express his opinion. His face was uncertain: "We overestimate our strength. It is impossible for two divisions to defeat a brigade. ”

Zhou Lan is according to the usual calculation method. **The ratio to the Japanese army is 1 to 8. 10,000 Japanese troops could resist the attack of at least 50,000 or 60,000 squadrons. This is still the calculation method of Chinese generals. The calculations of the Japanese generals were even more exaggerated. The Japanese army openly announced. A brigade is equivalent to a squadron of a division. That's a ratio of 1 to 12. The 10,000-strong army needed at least one army group to annihilate or draw the game.

Zhuang Jihua didn't speak. Jiang Baili frowned slightly, and then said calmly: "Chief of Staff Xiao is not wrong in his calculations. 10,000 Japanese troops. The rest of the troops were about five or six divisions. The 49th Army only needed one division to block it. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to annihilate two divisions. But the defeat should be possible. ”

Jiang Baili's words are authority. His position in the middle world is exalted. Even Chiang Kai-shek could not deny his military talents. Zhou Lan glanced at Jiang Baili. Keep your mouth shut.

"Deputy Chief of Staff Zhou. You'll know after a long time. Zhuang Jihua lightly comforted Zhou Lan. Then he said to Jiang Baili and Fu Chang: "I will order Liang to lead the two brigades of Gu Huchen and Liu Yuantang forward." Strengthen the Danyang flank line. At the same time, the 83rd Army defended Zhenjiang. Let the 1st Division take over the line of defense of the two brigades. The Iron Army unified the command of the defense of Longtan and Qixia Mountain. ”

"Good. That's it. Jiang Baili blurted out. Fu Chang also nodded. It seems that Zhuang Jihua's worries are completely unnecessary.

"Where did Luján go?" Zhuang Jihua suddenly asked again.

"We have arrived in Anhui. Striker Lu Diping is already in Jingde. There are still four days to go from Guangde. Fu Chang replied: "Du Mingbu..."

"Leave him alone. I'm afraid he won't. Tell Luján. It was necessary to arrive in Guangde within two days. It's too slow. It's just crawling. "It's been more than a month. Lu Han actually walked to Anhui. This made Zhuang Jihua very dissatisfied.

"All adjustments were made at once. Lan Yundong of the water front served as the commander-in-chief. The time for the counterattack is set for five o'clock tomorrow morning. Tell Lan Yundong. He only had two days at most.

The 23rd Brigade must be completely crushed within two days. Zhuang Jihua's tone was suddenly murderous. Damn it. Tigers don't wield. You think it's a sick cat. Lao Tzu is going to be powerful.

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