Jinan, Shandong, Headquarters of the Second Japanese Army. The commander, Lieutenant General Nishio Toshizo, threw a telegram on the table and said with some annoyance: "So those German advisers have indeed been captured by the Shina people? ”

The Chief of Staff, Major General Suzuki, hurriedly said: "That's the case, Your Excellency! This information has just come back from the front line, and it is very reliable. ”

Nishio Shouzo stood up and kept walking around the house, stopping at the end and saying, "The impact of this matter is too bad! Suzuki-kun, haven't the 10th and 16th Divisions already arrived in Lanfeng, can you find a way to rescue them? ”

Suzuki said bluntly, "Your Excellency, it is impossible to do this from a military point of view alone. Even if our troops were able to destroy the 97th Army of the Chinese in front of them, they could have moved the three Germans to a safer rear in advance. What's more, our logistics are simply not enough to support a large army to run long distances in a short period of time. ”

Nishio Shouzo was furious, swept all the cups, documents, and pen and ink on the table to the ground, and scolded: "Yaga, you have lost the face of the imperial army. ”

Suzuki was startled, and hurriedly bowed his head and said, "Hay! If you are incompetent, please punish your Excellency the commander. ”

Nishio Shouzo waved his hand and said, "I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about ...... Forget it, it's useless to blame anyone now, let's find a way to solve it! ”

He actually scolded the commander of the First Army, Kiyoji Kazuki. But now that Kazuki Kiyoji has left his post for some reason, Nishio Shouzo doesn't want to fall into the well anymore. On the contrary, he even had a feeling of sadness about the death of a rabbit and a fox.

Suzuki thought about it for a while, and really thought of a solution. He said, "Your Excellency, since the military route does not work, why don't we try the political one?" ”

Nishio Shouzo didn't understand for a while, and said, "You mean to ask the German ambassador to China to come forward?" ”

Suzuki shook his head and said, "Of course not, I mean directly put pressure on the Wuhan government to force them to release those German advisers." Speaking of which, we have not declared war with China, and we are not a hostile country. I think the chairman of the committee will give this kind of face. After saying that, both of them couldn't help but laugh.

Nishio Shouzo's mood improved significantly, and he said, "Yo Nishi! Suzuki-kun. Your opinion is valuable. However, we do not have the authority to participate in negotiations with China. I will forward your opinion to Commander Shouichi Terauchi for his decision. ”

He thought for a moment and then said: "While we are seeking a political solution, we must not give up our military efforts. Suzuki-kun, you must personally supervise the 10th and 16th Divisions. Let them speed up their movements. Show the people of China our strength and determination. ”

Suzuki hurriedly bowed his head and said, "Hello! ”

The efficiency of the Japanese army was extremely high. As soon as the commander gave the order, the 97th Army quickly felt the pressure at the front. Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Military seat, the enemy's offensive is becoming more and more fierce. Me and Shuanghu should stay! ”

Duan Shuanghu also persuaded: "Yes, military seat." The little devil seems to be crazy, I'm afraid you won't be able to support it alone! ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said, "No! It is precisely because of the fierce offensive of the enemy that you must retreat west as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the army headquarters is trapped, the entire situation will deteriorate. When you are gone, the troops below will be free to deal with the enemy. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said, "But your safety? ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "Don't worry, the bullet that can kill me Zheng Weiguo hasn't been made yet!" Without further ado, you guys pack up and evacuate immediately. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou had no choice but to agree. Before leaving, he said again: "Junzao, I know that you have outstanding skills, but bullets don't have eyes on the battlefield." Now that Japanese plainclothes have infiltrated again, you must be careful. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Don't worry! "He really didn't pay attention to those plainclothes people, and he just had a good time here.

Subsequently, Chief of Staff Zhou and Duan Shuanghu quickly moved westward with all units directly under the army, and they would be responsible for the command of the next campaign as the head organ of the 97th Army. Zheng Weiguo brought a guard company and two radio stations to the 35th Brigade in order to stabilize the morale of the army.

Coincidentally, Chief of Staff Zhou and his team had just evacuated to a small village to rest and recuperate, when they suddenly received a telegram from the war zone. The telegram demanded that they immediately send the captured Germans intact to Kaifeng, and marked 100,000 urgently.

Duan Shuanghu said curiously: "How did the war zone know about this matter?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou's face was a little gloomy, and he was silent for a long time before he said: "What is this, there is no impermeable wall in the world." It's only a matter of time before the war zone knows the truth. ”

Duan Shuanghu felt a little tricky and said, "Senzai, then how do we reply?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou thought for a moment and sneered: "These people have great uses, of course they can't be handed over to the war zone!" You immediately call back and say that the enemy planes are bombing fiercely, and we cannot guarantee that the Germans will be sent to Kaifeng intact. ”

Duan Shuanghu smiled and said, "This answer is so wonderful, slap the mouth of the war zone hard." ”

Sure enough, Cheng Qian, the commander of the theater who received the callback, was half angry, and said repeatedly: "How can this be reasonable, how can this be reasonable!" I simply don't take me, the commander of the theater, seriously. ”

Chief of Staff Yan Xunfu hurriedly persuaded: "Jun You don't have to mind, they didn't say this to you." The Central Military Commission had previously turned a blind ear and refused to send air force support. The 97th Army supported the front line alone for two days, and it was normal to have resentment in your heart. ”

Cheng Qian sighed and said angrily: "I'm a mouse in the bellows now, and I'm angry at both ends!" If it weren't for the devotion to the country, this errand would have been gone. ”

Chief of Staff Yan said, "Then how do you plan to deal with this matter?" ”

Cheng Qian smiled slyly and said, "What can I plan?" Besides, what I'm talking about doesn't count! You immediately forward this telegram to the commissioner as it is, and ask him to make it ready. ”

Chief of Staff Yan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "This is the only way to do it now." ”

In a villa in the western suburbs of Zhengzhou, an officer stood at the door and said anxiously: "Brother, let me in, I have an urgent matter to meet the commission!" ”

But the guard stopped him and said, "I'm sorry, sir. The commission has just fallen asleep. Madame has commanded, no one is to disturb! ”

The officer was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, and shouted: "Can you afford to miss a major military event?" ”

"Who is making a noise, I don't know if Chairman Lu Dao is resting?" A beautiful woman in a cheongsam suddenly walked over, her face was like frost, and she scolded in a low voice.

The officers and guards were startled, and hurriedly bowed and said, "Madam! ”

In a luxurious bedroom in the villa, a majestic bald head in pajamas is resting on the bed. I lay down for a while, probably woken up by the sound outside. He sat down at his desk and flipped through the papers.

The beautiful woman walked in. Standing behind the chair, holding his bald head with both hands, he pressed it and said softly: "Darling, why don't you sleep for a while?" You haven't had a good rest for seven days and seven nights! ”

The bald head closed his eyes and rested his head against the beautiful woman's chest. He asked, "What is the matter with the quarrel outside?" ”

The beautiful woman handed him the message in her hand. said: "It was forwarded by the First War Zone." It is said that the 97th Army refused to hand over the three Germans to the war zone. ”

The bald head opened the message and looked at it, the anger on his face became thicker, and he suddenly slapped the table. scolded in Zhejiang vernacular: "Niang Xipi! The Japanese forced me, the GC Party forced me, and even the army under my command forced me like this! China is going to fail, and the revolution can't go on! ”

The beautiful woman hurriedly advised: "Darling, don't be excited. It's not uncommon for the people below to be ignorant and angry. ”

Under her comfort, the bald head finally calmed down and said, "Darling, you go and invite Mr. Chen Bui, just say that there is something important to discuss." ”

It didn't take long for Chen Bui to hurry over. He was the chairman's confidant, so he went straight to the bedroom without a briefing. At this time, the bald head was still sitting in the chair, but he had fallen asleep with his head tilted on the back lean.

"Commission, commission!" Chen Bui hesitated, but still called a few times in a low voice.

The chairman of the committee raised his head suddenly, saw that it was Chen Bui, and laughed mockingly: "Alas, I am old, I can't sleep when I lie down, but I fall asleep when I sit." ”

Chen Bui hurriedly persuaded: "Commission, although the state affairs are difficult, you also have to take care of your health." ”

The chairman smiled bitterly: "How can you be in the mood to recuperate now?" As he spoke, he handed the telegram on the table and the previous telegrams to Chen Bui, and then said: "The 97th Army captured three German advisers in the battle with the Japanese army, and the Japanese government demanded that we release them immediately, but the 97th Army refused to hand them over. Hikoji, how do you think this matter should be handled? ”

Chen Bui thought for a moment and said: "Holding on to it will only add to the incident, but it is also inappropriate to hand it over directly to the Japanese." In the opinion of subordinates, it is better to hand it over directly to the German government. It can not only bring our relations closer to Germany, but also drive a wedge between the German-Japanese alliance. ”

The chairman smiled and said, "What Yan said is deeply in line with my heart. It's a pity that the 97th Army was resentful and refused to hand over people. They are now far away from the emperor of the mountain, and I can't control it. You have been to the 97th Army on behalf of the Central Committee, and you know Zheng Weiguo and others quite well, is there any way? ”

Chen Bui said: "Commission, judging from the telegram, the 97th Army just wants to use the air force to cover their retreat, isn't it just to promise them?" Moreover, since the 97th Army moved south, it first went to Xinxiang, annihilated the independent mixed Fourth Brigade, and then seized the ferry, blocking the way for the Tufeiyuan Division to flee north, and today it has completely annihilated the Japanese army and dropped the parachute troops, which can be described as a miraculous achievement. Why is the Military Commission stingy with rewards? Now is the time to employ people, and it is not good to chill the hearts of the soldiers. ”

The chairman sighed and said, "Hikoji, are you blaming me for being unfair in rewards and punishments?" ”

Chen Bui hurriedly said: "My subordinates don't dare, they just talk about things." ”

The chairman of the committee said: "The 97th Army has repeatedly performed miraculous feats, and I am a knowledgeable person. Zheng Weiguo is also a general, and I am also a knowledgeable person. But they got too close to the G-Party, and I had to guard against it. ”

As he spoke, he took out a few more documents from the copy, handed them to Chen Bui, and said, "These are all things that Dai Li has found in the past few months, shocking, shocking!" China will not die in Japan, but will also die in the world! ”

Chen Bui looked at it for a while, and said in surprise: "I didn't expect the redness of North China to be so serious!" ”

The chairman snorted coldly: "There is something more serious than this!" ”

Chen Bui was startled and didn't dare to pick up. Because Zheng Weiguo is already the commander of the first army, and those who are older than him are important members of the party-state. It is better not to be involved in this kind of struggle.

The chairman sulked for a while and said, "Forget it, let's talk about this matter first." You draft a telegram for me, with kind words to appease the 97th Army. As long as they can get those Germans to the war zone in good condition, anything can be said. (To be continued......)

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