Chapter 273 Retaliation (Monthly Pass Plus Update)
(PS: The 1,550 votes plus more!) This chapter is very tangled! After pushing twice, I finally decided to write such a chapter. After reading the materials of the Nanjing Massacre, I really feel that as a Chinese, we must remember this history. οΌ
Regarding the offensive launched by the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi, as well as the recovery of LΓΌliang and some places in Xinzhou. Many anti-Japanese troops stationed in the northwest region to fight also saw the strength of the Eighth Route Army, but they were afraid that it was far more powerful than they imagined.
When the Jin Sui Army learned that the arsenal they had been plundered by the little devils was now all taken away by the Eighth Route Army. Many warlords who are concerned about the situation of the Anti-Japanese War also know that with these things, the Eighth Route Army will be even more limitless in the future.
Lao Jiang, who also knew the situation, was naturally not too happy. It's just that Lao Jiang also knows that he can't blame anything at all in this matter. This is the spoils of the Eighth Route Army, what can he accuse?
With the relocation of the Nationalist Government to Chongqing, the establishment of an office by the Eighth Route Army was quickly put on the agenda. The Eighth Route Army soon said that it would send Zhou Enlai to serve as the director of the Chongqing office.
Back in Yulin, He Zhengdao, who spent most of his time in the expansion of the arsenal, still did not forget to pay attention to the news of the defense of Nanjing. And this time the defense of Nanjing seems to have lasted longer than he imagined.
Even at the suggestion of He Zhengdao, the New Fourth Army, which is currently operating in southern Anhui, began to mobilize troops to the area bordering Jiangsu. Responding to the defense of Nanjing from behind attracted a lot of attention from the Japanese army attacking Nanjing.
Perhaps because of the emergence of He Zhengdao, the Eighth Route Army had a lot of strength in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War. The New Fourth Army, which has now been established in southern Anhui, has a lot more troops than in history. Even if the army commander is still the familiar General Ye.
Moreover, Chen Shuchun, the former commander of the 34th Red Division, whom he met during the Long March, is now also the main commander of the New Fourth Army. Arguably. At present, the size of the New Fourth Army is also much stronger than in history.
This time, the New Fourth Army pinned down the troops attacking Nanjing in the rear. When the little devil attacked Nanjing, he didn't dare to completely let go of his hands and feet. It is for this reason that the originally postponed defense of Nanjing is still in the midst of fierce fighting.
Just when He Zhengdao thought that maybe history had changed, a telegram from the headquarters made He Zhengdao can't help but slap a desk. From this action, it is enough to see how angry He Zhengdao is.
According to the telegram forwarded by the headquarters, the defense of Nanjing, which lasted for more than 20 days, was finally broken when the Japanese army used poison gas bombs. And the reason for the fall of the city of Nanjing. It is inseparable from the early escape of some generals of the national * army.
The sudden order to retreat, coupled with the disorderly order of retreat, made the Battle of Nanking seem to be a battle of the tiger. But what really made He Zhengdao angry was the wanton massacre of the Japanese army after the city was broken.
In this telegram, the central government received the news that after the city was broken, the Japanese army finally made a move to kill prisoners in order to retaliate for the resolute resistance of the defending troops to them, and this kind of killing of prisoners was even massacre in batches.
Killing the red-eyed Japanese army, after entering Nanjing. The massacre of civilians was also carried out. And the news forwarded by the central government was already three days after the fall of Nanjing. According to statistics, nearly 50,000 prisoners of war have already been slaughtered.
In addition to this, the number of civilians massacred by the Japanese army. Again, as many as fifty or sixty thousand. At this time, the massacre in the city of Nanjing seemed to be continuing. For this situation, the Nationalist Government withdrew to Chongqing. It seems to be like losing your voice.
Faced with such a situation, He Zhengdao quickly said: "Call back to the central government." At this time when Nanjing is in danger, our party and our army should raise their voices to warn against the brutal atrocities of the Japanese army. At the same time, please ask the central government. Our department is determined to make some counterattacks. β
Receiving the telegram from He Zhengdao, Mao Taizu looked at Mr. Zhu, who rushed back to Yan'an, and said with a calm expression: "Boss, I'm not wrong!" After receiving this telegram, the kid would definitely not be able to sit still. β
'If you still sit down when you hear the news, are you still a soldier?' These little devils deserve to die, and so do the generals of the Central Army who led to the rout. The battle of defense that was originally commendable ended in such a way. Sad, lamentable! β
'Yes! How innocent is the warrior? How innocent are the people? 100,000 soldiers and civilians were slaughtered in just three days. Until now, the Nationalist Government has not even made any reply to this. Are they planning to cover their ears and steal the bell? β
Mao Taizu's expression when he said this also looked very angry, but he knew that Yuanshui couldn't save Jinhuo. It is clearer that in the face of the current powerful Japanese army, if it is forced to come out, it may attract the hatred of the Japanese army and the Nationalist government.
As the chairman of the Eighth Route Army, Mao Taizu even wanted to be bloody, but he also knew that the price of blood would bring unpredictable consequences to the current Eighth Route Army. And the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, which learned the news, was undoubtedly extremely indignant.
Understanding Mao Taizu's distress, Mr. Zhu finally said: "Call back and ask that kid, how do you plan to carry out a counterattack?" As a soldier, I really want to find a little devil now, drag him in front of me and kill him directly.
As the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army, I know that I should not be easily provoked and do things that damage the strength of our army. But thinking of the slaughtered soldiers and civilians on the telegram, I really can't control the anger in my heart! β
If the Eighth Route Army now has more than one million troops and has the capital to compete with the Japanese army, Mr. Zhu may wave his hand to launch a counteroffensive against the Japanese army without saying a word. But he knew that the Eighth Route Army didn't have the strength now.
Even for a long time, the Eighth Route Army needed to adopt a defensive and counterattack operational policy against the Japanese army in North China. Risking to attract heavy encirclement and suppression by the Japanese army will only bring the military and political system, which has improved the situation a little, into collapse.
Second, when the Nationalist Government had not yet made any remarks, the Eighth Route Army took the liberty of issuing a telegram. How will the Nationalist Government, which was already unhappy with the Eighth Route Army, view the Eighth Route Army?
At present, the situation of joint resistance against Japanese aggression is not easy to come by, and if there is another split due to such a thing, I believe that the little devils will be happy to see it. It is this contradiction between reason and blood that makes Mao Taizu and Mr. Zhu very entangled.
In fact, when the Eighth Route Army received this news, the Nationalist Government had just received the news. The defeat of the front-line troops made the Nationalist Government almost lose contact with the situation in Nanjing.
It was not until a telegram was sent from a foreign correspondent stationed in Nanjing that the Nationalist Government knew that the Japanese army was carrying out a massacre in Nanjing at this moment. Seeing that more than 100,000 soldiers and civilians were mercilessly slaughtered, Chairman Chiang was also indignant.
Immediately said: "Check for me, who evacuated Nanjing first with the abandoned troops, and escorted me directly to Chongqing." I want to ask him personally, is he talking about these soldiers and civilians who died in vain? Send a telegram condemning the atrocities of the Japanese army! β
seems to understand that for the current situation in Nanjing, it is useless for him to be in a hurry. In the vicinity of Nanjing, there was no longer any strength that could withstand the Japanese army that broke through the city. In this case, it is hoped that the denunciation telegram will work.
As this telegram condemning the atrocities of the Japanese army was issued, Mao Taizu immediately said: "In the name of the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army, a telegram will be issued to the outside world. I hope that the military and people of the whole country will dispel their delusions about the Japanese army, this is a bunch of ferocious beasts!
I now finally understand why the Independent Column pursued such a policy of prisoners. Killing a little devil may really save ten ordinary people. Such a beast really doesn't deserve to live in this world! β
With the telegram of condemnation from the Nationalist Government, the Eighth Route Army immediately expressed solidarity and condemnation. Under such a telegram, other warlords in various places who learned of the incident also issued telegrams one after another about the atrocities of the Japanese army in Nanjing at this moment.
He Zhengdao, who also received these telegrams, looked at the main division commander who was summoned and said, "Condemnation will not have any effect." The best way for such inhumane brutes is to completely disqualify them from living.
Since the Ming Dynasty, the nature of the Japanese has always been like this, and now it has intensified. The best thing to do for this race is to wipe them out. After the start of this battle, the independent column will no longer guarantee the safety of the Japanese expatriates in the future.
In addition, in order to make our voices heard, I decided that the first saber detachment, in cooperation with the sixth detachment, which had just finished training, rushed to southern Anhui as quickly as possible. When the time comes, you go to Master Chen, and I will send you a beheading mission.
Since little devils don't follow the rules when they fight, then we don't have to tell them any rules. This is a battlefield where if we do not fight, we may destroy the country and the species. If we don't resist, these slaughtered soldiers and civilians will be our future fate. β
Sending a large army to Nanjing was an unrealistic idea. It is relatively easy to dispatch a saber special operations detachment. The two special operations detachments went to the New Fourth Army, and I believe that with the cooperation of the New Fourth Army, many things can be done.
And He Zhengdao even considered that if there were no special changes, these two special operations detachments would stay in the New Fourth Army for a long time. In doing so, He Zhengdao is also preparing for what will happen to the New Fourth Army in the future.
As many people have said, what seems to be some fanciful arrangements actually plays an incalculable role. And at this moment, He Zhengdao sent two saber special operations detachments to the New Fourth Army, and he also had such considerations in mind.
At least he could believe that when the two saber special operations detachments arrived in southern Anhui, Chen Shuchun would entertain them well. In the future, the two special operations units can even be expanded in the New Fourth Army. And Song Yuping will be the commander of the Southern Saber in the future.
Accompanied by He Zhengdao's telegram, Mao Taizu and Mr. Zhu both felt that it was feasible to send two saber special operations detachments to the New Fourth Army to behead the Japanese generals who committed crimes in Nanjing.
Even Mr. Zhu said very directly: "This is somewhat immoral." But for the generals who have committed such a heinous deed, not killing them is indeed not enough to make the people angry! I agree! β
With Mr. Zhu's words, Mao Taizu naturally didn't say anything. With the consent of the Central Committee and the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, He Zhengdao gathered the members of the Sixth Special Operations Detachment, who had just completed training, and gave a lecture before leaving.
As for Song Yuping, he will also serve as the commander of this southern trip. For Song Yuping, He Zhengdao naturally also has a special explanation. And this also means that the little devil generals who will stay in the south in the future are afraid that they will always have to worry about their heads! (To be continued.) )