The modern flag system originated in Europe, because the combat units above the regiment need to be adjusted according to the combat mission, and the regiment, as the largest permanent army unit, will be awarded the military flag. The Japanese also followed the Western system, where the army wing, also known as the regiment, would award the wing flag.

This is a special treatment for the Japanese Army, but not for the Navy, as a sign of the special nature of the Army. According to the Japanese tradition, if the military flag is there, the establishment is there, and if the military flag is lost, the troops are withdrawn. Of course, the accidentally damaged military flag can be replaced, but as long as the crown of the main body (with a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum logo on it), the flag, and the tassel are still there, even if it is somewhat damaged, it does not need to be replaced.

And the more damaged it is, the more it means that this wing has experienced more bloody battles, has made outstanding achievements, and is the backbone of the unit. The 13th Wing is a veteran powerhouse of Japan, having participated in the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War, and the damage to the flag is already very serious.

However, Wang Yizhe studied at the Baoding Military Academy, and most of the instructors studied in Japan, so he was familiar with the traditions of the Japanese army, so he introduced them to the importance of the military flag, and Wang Yizhe always kept it in mind.

At this time, when he saw the things in Ma Gang's hand, his eyes suddenly lit up, he ran over in three steps and two steps, grabbed the rag in his hand, and immediately found a flat and clean place, and gradually unfolded the flag, and the broken military flag had a purple tassel on the outside.

The half-broken black lacquer flagpole, on which is a golden three-sided cone, can vaguely see the royal coat of arms of the sixteen-petal chrysanthemum, seeing this, Wang Yizhe couldn't help but say aloud: "It's the flag of the team, it's the real flag of the team, the thirteenth team is completely finished!" ”

Looking at Wang Yizhe, who looked like crazy, Ma Gang still didn't know what was going on. Puzzled, he asked: "Battalion Commander Wang, aren't you crazy, isn't the 13th Wing completely wiped out, and what does it have to do with this flag?" ”

"It's different, it's different." Wang Yizhe said with a smile: "If this military flag is returned to the hands of the Japanese, or if it is destroyed and disappeared, the 13th Wing may still be rebuilt, but with this military flag, this number will completely disappear from the Japanese army." See, there is also the emperor's coat of arms on it. On behalf of the Emperor, the military flag fell into our hands, and the blow to the morale of Japan was unimaginable! ”

Wang Yizhe said to himself, but Ma Gang and the people next to him were confused: "Battalion commander, I just don't understand." How did the emperor use chrysanthemums as a logo, it was still sixteen-petaled. Does he like this? ”

"Don't say something useless. Hurry up and keep this wing flag, give it to the commander immediately, and then transfer it to the commander, and you will wait for the meritorious service to be awarded! ”

When Ma Gang heard that the marshal valued this thing, he also felt important, and ripped off a tattered military uniform from a Japanese corpse. Wrapped up the flag of the wing, tied it to his belt, and then ran to the headquarters.

If Yasuyuki Koike knew that Ma Gang treated the sacred wing flag like this, he would have been mad at that time. But at this time, he was not far from madness. The Feng army used air force and artillery to pour heavy fire on the remaining units of the 6th Division.

Moreover, because the Japanese warships were killed, a group of shallow gunboats of the Feng army also calmly came to the sea off Gaizhou and used naval guns to bombard the rear of the Japanese army. In particular, the railway line is a big target that they are keen on, and the South Manchurian Railway is suddenly full of craters, and the supplies in the rear cannot be transported, and the wounded in front cannot be transported.

If this trend continues, the Feng army may encircle the Sixth Division at any time. While Yasuyuki Koike was fidgeting, a terrible piece of news reached his ears. The 13th Wing was all shattered, and the vital Wing Flag was missing.

At this moment, Koike Yasuyuki is crazy, just defeated, maybe he can go to the reserve for the rest of his life, but if the United Flag is lost, he is afraid that he will not be able to clear his sin by disembowelment, and he will be nailed to the pillar of shame for the rest of his life, and he will never be able to turn over.

"Concentrate all Liliang and launch an attack on the Chinese army, and be sure to find the Wing Flag."

……

"Commander, did you say that this little devil took the wrong medicine, when he rescued the 13th Wing, he didn't care so much, and now the whole army is wiped out, but they are desperate, isn't this a guest after the horse?" Zhang Henian asked very puzzled while listening to the roaring cannons.

Sun Anhu is older than him and has more experience, and after thinking about it for a while, he understands: "I think the reason why the Japanese are crazy is because of that terrible thing, there is no wing flag, and I am afraid that the Japanese government will be unlucky." However, this also gives us a chance, if we can grasp it, we can swallow all the Sixth Division, and the impact of annihilating a division is greater than killing a wing! ”

Zhang Henian also gave a thumbs up when he heard this: "The commander is smart, I'll arrange it right away." ”

Ding Chao, the commander of the Sixth Division on the side, also smiled: "Commander Zhang, your credit is big enough, and you will leave us a mouthful of soup!" ”

Just when the Fengjun army was adjusting its deployment, there were already special personnel on the plane to send the wing flag of the 13th Wing to Mukden. Prior to this, the Supreme Command had already received the battle report, including Jiang Baili and Yang Yuting, everyone was confident in the victory, but no one dared to think that they would be able to capture the United Flag.

You must know that the Japanese army has special flag guards, and once the war is unfavorable, they also have strict operating procedures, burn the military flag, and then bury the metal parts deep in the ground, absolutely not falling into the hands of the enemy.

But providence made people, a heavy artillery killed all the headquarters, and the flag guards did not have time to burn the military flag, and the aerial bomb was killed, and as a result, the military flag fell into the hands of the Feng army. In fact, during the Battle of Nomenkan, there was a similar situation, but the Soviets did not search carefully at that time, and as a result, the Japanese sent a small team to recover the remaining parts of the military flag.

But this time they were not so lucky, a genuine military flag fell into the hands of Fengjun, and it was also the military flag of the ace wing of the ace division, which made everyone excited. Zhu Qinglan is even hahadaxiao: "I heard how amazing the Japanese military flag is many years ago, but now it has also been seized by us, and this matter should be revealed!" ”

"Minister Zhu, is it enough to drink a little wine, I think we should let the people of the whole country know that the halo of the Japanese army has been shattered by us. From now on, Chinese should put aside their inferiority complex and cowardice, stand on the shijie stage with their heads held high, and we are no longer the sick men of East Asia who are bullied by others! Shao Piaoping, who was in charge of publicity, said loudly.

Yang Yuting also nodded incessantly: "This method is good, this joint flag is indeed a very good opportunity, we started a war with the Japanese, not only for the three eastern provinces, but for the whole of China." If we want to truly win victory, we cannot do without the support of the people of the whole country, especially since there are still many pro-Japanese and Japanese-phobic factions in the country, and we must also give them a head start! ”

When Zhang Tinglan heard this, he also nodded frequently, after all, Fengjun is just a local prince, a large and small grass king in the country, they have different thoughts, and many people are still secretly communicating with Japan, and even providing Japan with various war materials. Feng Jun's hand couldn't stretch that long.

But when the propaganda is well played, it can unite the morale of the whole people, and it is also a blow to those soil emperors, so that they dare not act recklessly.

"Minister Shao, the propaganda matter will be handed over to you, and you must take advantage of this opportunity to win the hearts of the people and boost morale."

"Don't worry, I promise to complete the task."

……

Shanghai in March and April is the most prosperous time of the year, the war clouds in the three eastern provinces have not affected here, the ten-mile foreign field is still singing and dancing, the rich businessmen of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, in the lease, indulge in enjoyment, it seems that everything is none of their business.

Lin Rong is a foreign trade businessman who has recently risen in Shanghai, his hometown is in Sichuan, he went to Japan to study in his early years, and he has established a large number of military and political dignitaries, political and economic celebrities, and after returning to China, with a huge network of contacts, he basically monopolized the trade routes for the export of local products in the southwest, and the profits are simply incalculable.

He and his friend Zhang Jiaguang of the Bank of China attended a dance party, and played until dawn, when he just came out, when a housekeeper ran over in a panic and said breathlessly: "Young master, something is wrong, the gang of Liba at the port is making trouble again, and they refuse to load the goods." ”

Lin Rong snorted in his nose: "Don't you just want to ask for a few more money, this batch of goods is urgent, and it doesn't hurt to give them more, but don't take it as an example, don't think that Lin is easy to bully." ”

"Young master, the situation is not so simple, that gang Liba said that these goods were shipped to Japan, and they didn't do anything to give any money!"

"It's against them!" Lin Rong suddenly rushed into anger: "Brother Zhang, you have also seen it, there is some trouble again, junior brother will solve it immediately, these mud legs are lacking in rules, and they must be taught a good lesson." ”

While he was talking, a rickshaw came from there, and a thin Westerner walked down from above, Lin Rong and Zhang Jiaxuan both knew him, this guy's name was Allen, he was the manager of HSBC, and they often interacted.

Lin Rong's business also depends on HSBC, so he has to take the initiative to say hello, who knew that this time Alan took the lead and said with a smile: "Congratulations, win beautiful!" ”

"Mr. Allen, where did you start with this, we didn't engage in any trade war with others, where did we win?"

"No, aren't you Chinese?" Alan laughed: "Your army defeated the Japanese and captured their flags, which is a very remarkable thing. Didn't the Japanese always boast that they were the masters of Asia, but now that they have been defeated by the Chinese army, what qualifications do they have to engage in an arms race with the British Empire, what a bunch of short-sighted pigs! ”

Alan mocked the Japanese unceremoniously, but Lin Rong's heart seemed to be stabbed by something, and an indescribable smell gushed out of his bones. In Allen's eyes just now, he read something that he hadn't seen for a long time, and that was respect!

The next moment, Lin Rong ran towards the port violently, and he couldn't listen to Zhang Jiaxuan's shouts behind him. (To be continued......)