Stern strongly asked Ouyang Yun to take the "Jewish Independence Army" to the north, with good intentions.

In total, it has been more than four years since the Jews were integrated into the Cadet Army. It was tacitly understood by the top brass of the Cadet Army and the Jewish elite that the honeymoon period had passed. More and more Jews flocked to the army, and gradually the inferiority of the Jews (or their natural strengths, of course) became apparent. There is no doubt that Jews are geniuses in business. And once their talent is brought into play, it will inevitably clash with the local business elite led by Fan Xudong.

The reason why Ouyang Yun took the opportunity of Guangdong ** to take back part of the administrative power from Jiang Shuren was that Jiang Shuren suppressed the Jews too much. Of course, looking at this matter from a different angle, this may be the reward that Stern received for resolutely standing on Ouyang Yun's side at a critical moment.

I don't know when the Jews have split into two factions in their relations with the Cadet Army. One faction was the Jewish Chamber of Commerce, headed by the Bonn father and son, and the other was the military led by Stern. The former is getting farther and farther away from the Cadet Army, while the latter is moving in step and is evolving into a real Cadet Army.

Before Stern made the decision to follow Ouyang Yun north, he had held a general-level meeting. At the meeting, he made it clear that it was time for the cadet army and the Chinese to officially recognize the Jews - "some people may worry that we may be used as cannon fodder." But what I want to say is, gentlemen, our greatest crisis now is that we are afraid that the commander-in-chief will not give us the opportunity to be cannon fodder! Some people may disagree and think that I am being cheap. But I tell you, gentlemen, that this is our last chance — well, let's talk about what might happen when this battle is over. If the Japanese win, then there is no doubt about what will happen to us, and the Japanese will hand us over to the Germans. What if the Cadets win? Some people may think that the Cadet Army cannot win at all, gentlemen, you are wrong. This is the only assumption we can accept in the self-interest of the Jews, so please open your arms and join the battle as a true cadet! Only in this way will we be able to be treated completely fairly and justly, and only in this way will we have a place as Jews in the family of the Cadet Army. ”

Stern's remarks of absolute authority in the "Jewish Independence Army" were immediately approved by the vast majority of the attendees. However, it also attracted the question of the deputy army commander Kong Dai: "General, there is a sentence that I don't agree with." According to you, if Ouyang Yun treats us as cannon fodder, we shouldn't back down and refuse, but should rejoice? This, what kind of logic is this? ”

Stern: "It doesn't make sense logically. But what I want to say is that, as far as the current state of our army is concerned, even if it is used as cannon fodder, it will only be good for the growth of our army. If we have been away from the war for too long, I am worried about whether our soldiers will be brave enough in the face of the enemy. Gentlemen, throughout the military history of the world, the growth of a strong army requires the test of blood and fire. We Jews cannot remain in refuge with the Cadet Army, and one day we will have our own self-governing territory. At that time, what will we do if the Germans have already taken control of the whole world? Instead of pinning your hopes on others, you should rely on yourself. Conte, do you see what I mean? ”

"General, I see. If we can go north this time, this will be an opportunity for our army to exercise. ”

"Yes. I dare to conclude that the battle in Kiangsi is only a prelude to this great battle. If there are no accidents, the flames of war will soon be ignited in Fujian and even Guangdong, and at that time, even for the sake of self-preservation, we must go all out. I don't want our soldiers to panic and flee without a fight when they face the Japanese. Gentlemen, I have said so much, and it boils down to one sentence - this time to the north, do not be afraid of bloodshed, because only in this way can our soldiers and our army grow up quickly, and can one day shoulder the burden of protecting the people and the country! ”

Having been instilled with such an idea before leaving, it is no wonder that Montelle made such drastic moves when his subordinates began to flee.

When the "Jewish Independent Army" was only the "Jewish Independent Brigade" and the "Jewish Independent Division", they used American-made weapons. However, as the weapons industry of the Cadet Army became more and more developed, the "Weiqing-style" and "disease-free" gun families became more and more perfect, and now, the "Jewish Independent Army" has been replaced with a full-standard Cadet Army weapon.

The Jews were rich, and the Jewish soldiers were not only paid much higher than the cadets, but were also more well-equipped and more powerful in weaponry than the cadets. In terms of the standard equipment of the general infantry, the cadet corps was only four grenades per gun, while the Jewish infantry was equipped with one short gun, and a squad was equipped with three submachine guns and two grenades. Only the cadet corps and above are equipped with walkie-talkies, but the "Jewish Independent Army" has been equipped from the platoon level.

However, it was such a unit armed to the teeth, and when faced with the Japanese army, which was far behind in terms of weaponry and equipment, it did not even have the courage to fight.

When the 52nd Brigade launched an attack, Ouyang Yun and Menquelli and other cadres were watching at the gate of the temporary headquarters. He yelled at Montere on the walkie-talkie, yelling, "Montere, how did you do that?" Can such a good start be played like this? Don't you know that the road should let them guard the top of the mountain first? Montere, you must take back the hilltop position for me within an hour, or you won't come down either!" ”

After scolding Montee, he turned his head and said to Ouyang Yun with a little shame: "Commander-in-chief, I'm really sorry, I am incompetent and incompetent, and I have failed your expectations." ”

Ouyang Yun was not surprised at all, he looked at the hillside on the east side of the Lion Gate where the war was raging, and said seriously: "Menkuili, now I know how ferocious the Japanese are!" The soldiers of your division still lack the test of war! Well, if the casualties are too large, it will have a bad impact on the morale of the troops, so I think it's better to let the third division replace you in the attack. ”

"No, Commander-in-Chief, please give us another chance! I'm going to command the battle myself! ”

"Good. Keep in touch with Division Commander Zhang, and if you can solve it with artillery, try not to use a rifle. I'll give you another half hour, and you must take the position on the top of Lion Gate Mountain in half an hour, otherwise, I can only let the third division of Master Bai go up! ”

"Yes!"