Wuchang Luojia Mountain, half-mountain Lu. Since Chang Kaishen and Song Xiaomei moved in, there has been no idle here. Just after lunchtime, Lin Wei, the director of the chamberlain, hurriedly knocked on Chang Kaishen's door with a few telegrams.

Chang Kaishen was lying on the sofa looking at the negotiation conditions proposed by the Japanese army several times before. This was proposed at the end of 37 and 38, including the establishment of an autonomous government in Inner Mongolia; The demilitarized area of North China was expanded, sovereignty was vested in the Nanjing government, and law and order was maintained by the Chinese police; China ceases its anti-Japanese and anti-Japanese policies; common anti-communism; setting up special institutions (pro-Japanese regimes) in the demilitarized zones of North China, Inner Mongolia and Central China; recognition of the puppet state of Manchukuo; China compensated Japan for war expenses, and so on.

This condition was harsh even on the German ambassador Todmann, so the Nationalist government did not agree to it at that time. But now Taiyuan, Xuzhou, and Lanfeng, the three major battles have failed one after another, and Chang Kaishen has found this document again. He thought to himself that the conditions were a little harsh, but what about how it compares to the dead country? Alas, it's hard to decide!

Just as he was thinking about it, Lin Wei came in, handed over a few telegrams with both hands, and said, "Commission, this is an urgent telegram just sent by the First War Zone and the 97th Army." They all expressed their opposition to peace with Japan and hoped that the Military Commission would lift the ban as soon as possible and dispatch the air force to assist them in launching a counterattack. Chief Xue also said that he would intercede with you in person. ”

Chang Kaishen lay on the sofa and hummed, but he didn't reach out to pick it up, nor did he speak. Lin Wei glanced at Chang Kaishen and saw that he had no intention of objecting, so he continued: "Judging from the humble position, the Japanese are probably using the strategy of delaying the army again, intending to help their trapped troops get out of danger, and they have no ......sincerity at all."

"Alright. Say no more! Chang Kaishen suddenly broke his words with his arm flying, and said angrily: "Niang Xipi, I don't know that the Japanese are not sincere? They need time, and we don't? Seeing that the Japanese are about to hit Wuhan, where is our army? ”

Facing Chang Kaishen, who was full of voice, Lin Wei felt a tingling in his scalp, and shrunk his neck and didn't dare to speak again. In fact, he really wanted to tell the chairman of the committee how much of a time a few days could play in defending Wuhan. The Japanese army was able to escape in just a few days. Which is more important, why can't you understand it?

Chen Cheng, the minister of military affairs who had just taken office, also rushed to persuade him. Minister Chen was one of the more resolute generals in the Nationalist Army, and even openly declared at a rally that "if the chairman of the committee does not resist Japan." We're going to bring him down."

In order to persuade the old man, he also specially brought Jiang Baili, former principal of the Baoding Military Academy and a famous Chinese military scientist, "On National Defense."

Inside this article. Jiang Baili fully analyzed the situation between China and Japan, and encouraged the people to say that if they can't fight, they will fight. Defeated. Just quit. Retreat or fight, no matter what field you hit, it doesn't matter if you lose everything. Win or lose, just don't make peace with it!

He also said that although we are inferior to our opponents in terms of martial arts, we also have an advantage. We are not an industrial country, but an agricultural country. The industrial country is easy to fight, and it is about to surrender if it occupies its key areas, New York is half of the United States, Osaka is half of Japan, and it can't be fought anymore, and it doesn't matter if you occupy my most important coastal and riverside areas as an agricultural country, you have nothing to grasp in a loose country like me. Therefore, our War of Resistance can be people-oriented and fight a protracted war, which is the condition for us to fight a protracted war.

Mr. Jiang Baili concluded that China has a way to turn a thousand words into one sentence.

This view was later summarized by Bai Chongxi, then deputy chief of the General Staff, as "accumulating small victories into big victories, exchanging space for time", which is really very incisive. In my opinion, it is simply a cheat for clearing the War of Resistance Against Japan.

It's a pity that no matter how Minister Chen persuaded him, Chang Kaishen had to hold on for another two days. That night, Xue Yue also rushed to the "Mid-Mountain Mansion" where Chang Kaishen was staying, and he came to Wuhan by plane. Unfortunately, the two talked for half the night without results.

When the news reached the front, the soldiers were very depressed. The cunning Cheng Qian was afraid of getting into trouble, so he simply hid in the hospital and pretended to be sick after asking for his resignation unsuccessfully. Chang Kaishen had no choice but to dismiss his theater commander and replace him with deputy commander Wei Lihuang.

Wei Lihuang was also opposed to peace talks, and sent a telegram to Chang Kaishen: "How can you trust the Japanese? I'm willing to bet that as soon as the trapped troops get out of danger, they'll immediately turn around. In Shanghai, Nanjing, they did just that. ”

However, Chang Kaishen replied: "If the Japanese betray their promises, they will certainly create an extremely bad influence in the international community, and China can take the opportunity to win the sympathy of the international community." ”

Wei Lihuang almost vomited blood when he heard this, you don't dare to fight when the enemy breaks in, why should others sympathize with you? Even if someone sympathizes with the weak, what is the use? He also sent a telegram to Chang Kaishen to warn Chang Kaishen that the Japanese now have troops trapped in our hands, and if we let them get out of trouble, do we still have to talk about it?

Chang Kaishen thought about it and felt that it made sense, so he personally ordered the 97th Army to completely block the passage for the Japanese army to flee eastward, so as to create a favorable position for the peace talks.

When Chief of Staff Zhou received the telegram, he smiled bitterly and said, "The commission really looks down on us!" We have thousands of wounded now, how can we be blocked? Not to mention anything else, just one Fifth Division is enough for us to drink a pot. ”

Zheng Weiguo angrily threw the telegram aside, and said in a deep voice: "You call back and tell the chairman that the ban will be lifted immediately, and I will do my best to bring him a great victory." Either he will continue to ban, let's go back to Hebei, and the war in Henan will not be cared for! ”

Director Xiong's eyes flickered, and he said, "Junzao, are you really planning to disobey the order?" ”

Zheng Weiguo was angry, glared and said, "Why don't I obey the order?" This is clearly a chaotic order, and the military orders outside the country will not be affected! ”

Director Xiong smiled and said, "I didn't mean that. I mean, it's disobedience anyway, so why don't we make a big one? ”

Zheng Weiguo was puzzled: "You mean to directly attack the trapped Japanese army in spite of the ban of the Military Commission?" ”

Director Xiong smiled: "That's exactly how it should be! What a great opportunity this is, and I dare say that if you miss this opportunity, you will never have it again. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Absolutely not! Now the chairman of the NPC National Committee is holding peace talks with Japan, so if we act rashly. This black cauldron that provokes war and destroys peace is condemned. ”

At that time, there was a great deal of momentum in advocating peace talks with Japan. There are not only political giants like Wang Jingwei, local warlords like Yan Xishan, academic celebrities like Hu Shi, but also cronies and high-level military and political leaders like He Yingqin and Kong Xiangxi. Even many middle- and lower-class people support peace talks because they have had enough of the suffering caused by the war.

In this case, how dare the 97th Army be this bird? I am afraid that as soon as I make a move, the pro-Japanese newspapers will accuse Zheng Weiguo of disregarding the safety of the country and the survival of the nation for the sake of his personal military exploits. A couple of big hats smashed him to death.

Director Xiong listened. Awkwardly said: "Apologize, it's me who thought it was bad." Hey, destroy the peace, pit your fellow citizens. These charges are too big. Our 97th Army can't afford it. ”

Zheng Weiguo also felt distressed. I can't beat it, and I feel a pity if I don't fight. This is an opportunity to sacrifice 890,000 people and displace tens of millions of people! If you can't catch it. How can you be worthy of the unjust soul under the waves of the Yellow River?

Just when Zheng Weiguo was at a loss, a piece of information suddenly came from the underground party, saying that the matter had been settled, so let him not worry, and immediately organize the troops to prepare for action!

Zheng Weiguo said: "How did you do it? ”

The underground party member of the joint smiled mysteriously: "Then you will know the truth." ”

Sure enough, the Military Commission sent an urgent telegram that night, demanding that the First War Zone immediately organize an offensive tomorrow, and demanding that the encircled Japanese troops be annihilated and avenge the soldiers and civilians who died in Henan.

The turn was so big that the soldiers almost didn't react. It was only later that it was the Soviets who put pressure on the Nationalist Government. Chang Kaishen is still quite tough internally, and he has almost never been soft. But externally, hehe, I've never been tough. After the end of World War II, he did not dare to seek the islands because he was afraid of "causing trouble". To put it bluntly, he is still afraid of Japan, even if he is crippled by the Yankees.

Why should the underground party intervene? The reason is very simple, there is one of the conditions for the Japanese army to negotiate - joint anti-communism. In other words, if the peace talks are really successful, Chang Kaishen is very likely to turn around and fight the Eighth Route Army. This is something that the underground party cannot tolerate in any case, and even the slightest possibility will be nip in the bud.

When the information arrived in Yan'an, everyone felt that it was quite tricky, because at this time, many people were still fantasizing about peace. When China and G have not yet grasped the right to speak, any statement may be attacked or even isolated.

The most embarrassing is still Taizu's power, to put it mildly, a missed ball, and directly kicked the trouble to Lao Maozi. As expected, as soon as the Soviets heard the news, they immediately exploded, immediately expressed serious protests and solemn representations to the Nationalist Government, and even threatened to sever ties with China.

At that time, the Western powers mostly sat on the sidelines, and Germany, which had good relations with China, chose to form an alliance with Japan, basically abandoning China. The only one willing to support China was the Soviet Union. If the Soviet Union is offended, then China will be completely isolated.

Facing Lao Maozi's threat, Chang Kaishen finally couldn't sit still. He immediately terminated the peace talks with the Japanese and told the Soviets that he would resolutely resist the war to the end. As for the ban some time ago, it was just to buy time for the Battle of Wuhan, and it was used to confuse the Japanese.

Of course, Lao Maozi is not easy to fool, it is not good to just move his mouth, the key depends on his actions. Therefore, the chairman of the NPC National Committee ordered the resumption of attacks on Japan in the First War Zone, demanding that the Chinese military and civilians be determined to fight to the end and fight a beautiful battle so that the domestic and foreign forces can see.

Chief of Staff Zhou breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The chairman of the committee has finally figured it out, otherwise it would be too embarrassing for us to return to Hebei in such a gloomy manner." ”

Director Xiong was also very happy, and said: "Yes, it's a pity that it was delayed for a day and a half, otherwise, maybe this battle would have been won long ago." ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Forget it, don't mention it if the matter is over." Besides, now is not the time to complain. You should immediately draw up a combat plan and file it with the war zone, and strive to join hands to fight a beautiful battle!"

Chief of Staff Zhou hurriedly said: "Yes, military seat, I'll arrange it." ”

Early the next morning, the troops set out while it was just dawn. Because the Japanese planes lacked the ability to fly at night, they were the safest to move at this time, and they could also catch the Japanese army by surprise.

The water in the vicinity of Kaifeng was getting deeper and deeper, and the soldiers were surprised to find that many villages had been flooded, leaving only the roofs exposed. Much of the farmland was also submerged, and the ripe sorghum was soaked in water, leaving only the ears exposed. The farmers had to sail the boats to the harvest. Alas, after a year of hard work, I soaked in soup like this, and I don't know how much I can get back. Even if we can get through it this year, what about next year? How would they live without fields?

Most of the soldiers were from peasant backgrounds, and they felt that they were all on fire. The originally exhausted body is also full of revenge, just waiting to find the little devil to take revenge. (To be continued......)

PS: I'm sorry, it's late, try to be early tomorrow