Chapter Seventy-Eight: Compromise

Xue Ru looked at the reporters below, all of them were eager to try, and said with a smile: "Everyone, this is not a press conference, and I don't have time to release news." There are some situations that the news media should know about, and the broad masses of Nanjing citizens also have the right to know. This is not a military operations meeting, and if you do, you will not be able to attend, so don't ask questions, and the chief of staff will answer your questions later. ”

These reporters were disappointed that they were not allowed to ask questions, so what should they say? But it's okay, at least I know why the gendarmerie is surrounding the Snow Fox Corps.

Xue Ru said: "The echo here is relatively loud, so try not to make a sound, so as not to hear clearly, I don't have the strength to shout, I'm a girl." ”

This sentence caused a burst of laughter from the reporters below, all saying that the Snow Fox Captain was young and fierce, but he didn't expect it to be so small, and he was still very beautiful, and he wasn't fierce? No one will believe it.

Xue Ru pointed to Xiao Shanling beside him and said: "You may all know each other, but let me still introduce: Xiao Shanling, Nanjing Garrison Commander, Nanjing Mayor, Director of the Capital Police Department, Air Defense Commander." ”

I don't think anything if I know, but I don't know that I was taken aback, it turned out to be such a big official. Even journalists, they don't necessarily have access to such people. Xiao Shanling kept looking at Xue Ru calmly, he knew that this girl must have some purpose. Although she is small, she has no false reputation under her reputation. She had shown her wit just now, and she was able to leave the heavily guarded headquarters, and after being stopped by her own soldiers, she was able to quietly inform her own people and force herself to hand her over. Worthy of her name, she is indeed as cunning as a fox. Hearing Xue Ru's introduction, he just smiled and raised his hand.

Xue Ru said: "Everyone, what you want to know most is why the gendarmes surrounded the Snow Fox Corps, and now I will tell you what happened, but I will say one thing first, don't make any judgments." It takes time and facts to prove whether this is right or wrong. It's not what I said, nor what Tang Shengzhi said, public opinion is in the hearts of the people. Those who understand military affairs can be judged, and those who do not understand can be judged from the aspect of reasonable human feelings. ”

Xiao Shanling concluded in his heart that it was indeed a contradiction between Xue Ru and Tang Shengzhi, but during the Anti-Japanese War, the warlord struggle no longer existed, and even the Kuomintang and the Communist Party began to cooperate, who else dared to provoke a civil war at this time?

Xue Ru really didn't hide it, because it was useless, the headquarters was not alone, and what happened would come out soon, so it was better to explain it. It's like a report, and I tell the story again. This time they all opened their mouths in surprise, and this happened.

Looking at the buzz below, Xue Ru raised his hand to signal quietness and said: "There are only a few questions I need to explain, Nanjing is the capital, I have no objection to sticking to it, even if it is fought to the last person, a shot and a bullet, it is worth it." But there must be a way to hold on, and there must be a plan to retreat when retreating, after all, there are still hundreds of thousands of people and hundreds of thousands of troops in Nanjing. I'm just a major captain, and it's understandable that I'm a soft-spoken person and not adopted. But as the supreme military commander, he is not even aware of this, either incompetence or selfishness. I believe that each of these has a judgment. ”

Xiao Shanling felt a chill in his back, and Tang Shengzhi was finished. No matter what happens in Nanjing, he will not escape the crime. If there is a bad result, Tang Shengzhi can only commit suicide to thank the countrymen.

Xue Ru was so ruthless that this kind of thing was announced like a press conference. What should I do? Sure enough, before he could figure it out, a female reporter stood up: "I am Chaoyang of Nanjing Daily, Commander Xiao, you are the commander of the garrison, and the mayor of Nanjing, Captain Xue has already said, what do you plan, don't you care about the people of Nanjing?" ”

Xiao Shanling hated Xue Ru to death, no wonder he let himself sit in the middle, can he say that he doesn't care? I had no choice but to say: "As a soldier of the party-state, of course I can't ignore it, as the mayor, I must also be responsible for the citizens of Nanjing." Commander Tang is from a military point of view, and it is impossible to ignore these, but Captain Xue's position is too low, and Commander Tang didn't tell her. ”

Xiao Shanling is speaking for Tang Shengzhi, he is also from the Hunan army faction, and he can be regarded as Tang Shengzhi's subordinate, so he can't help but defend Tang Shengzhi. But this female reporter named Chaoyang obviously has a very good brain: "Commander Xiao, your level is enough, right?" Do you know the plan to evacuate the people? The Japanese army has already arrived in the city, why didn't the plan be announced? Or is there no plan at all? ”

Xiao Shan was speechless, he wanted to say that there was a plan, but he didn't implement it, and he had to bear the charge if he didn't announce it. If he said that he didn't receive an order, he would have completely packed Tang Shengzhi. Brain teasers are spinning around quickly, not knowing how to answer. But to be a reporter, how can there be a bad mind, Xiao Shanling's hesitation, many people understand, this has caused a lot of dissatisfaction, these sharp-tongued reporters are not easy to mess with, a man stood up: "Commander Xiao, don't fool us, you can't afford such a crime." We will go to Commander Tang, he is misleading the country and the people, and he should resign to thank the countrymen. Stick to not evacuating the people, retreating without leaving ships, sealing the city gates, and having no retreat plan, what kind of commander is this, this is a national thief. Let's go, let's go to the headquarters to see Tang Shengzhi, and we must give an explanation. ”

There was a sneer at the corner of Xue Ru's mouth, Tang Shengzhi, I made you despicable, I even said that I was going to assassinate you, and I also wanted to disarm the snow fox, if there was no Fan Tiezhu, I would have been shot at this time. Xue Ru is not an angel, not a god, she is also a human being, and she also has hatred, raised her hand and said: "Everyone, don't get excited, Commander Xiao is the commander of the garrison and the mayor of Nanjing, you can't stand idly by, you will make an evacuation plan immediately, you have to cooperate with the propaganda and strive to speed up." The Snow Fox will fight until the last moment, covering the retreat of the people of Nanjing, believe in us, believe in Commander Xiao. ”

"Okay, good, we believe in the Snow Fox Brigade, we believe in Captain Xue, and we believe in Commander Xiao." The reporters below shouted together.

Xiao Shanling was dumbfounded, and asked Xue Ru to tie up the chariot, did he dare to care? But what about Tang Shengzhi? Hold? There was only one Snow Fox Corps and two military police regiments, which could not hold the Japanese army from three directions.

Xue Ru looked at tying up Xiao Shanling, and said, "You can go to Commander Tang and ask, we still have to study the blocking plan, please leave." ”

"Go" that Chaoyang was very powerful, and even shouted: "Go to Tang Shengzhi, if you are incompetent, go down, and let Commander Xiao command Nanjing." ”

Thirty or forty reporters can leave together to find Tang Shengzhi. Looking at the departing reporters, Xiao Shanling was very angry, and looked at Xue Ru with a very unkind look: "Captain Xue, good means, what do you want Xiao to do?" ”

Xue Ru had a good impression of Xiao Shanling, or because he knew that he died in Nanjing in the end, and he was also a little angry when he saw him: "Commander Xiao, if you want to talk, go to the office with me to talk, and if you don't want to talk, go back." I didn't want to pull you in, but you were very active and didn't know what the situation was, so I led the troops to hand over the guns of the Snow Fox Corps. Since you have broken in, there is no way, besides, I am helping you, otherwise you are a sinner through the ages like Tang Shengzhi. I'll tell you the truth, you can't hold out for five days in Nanjing. You are the commander of the garrison, and you know what the disastrous consequences will be if you carry out Tang Shengzhi's orders. ”

After Xue Ru finished speaking, he said to Wu Yuzhao: "Order the entire army to prepare for battle, continue to store ammunition and combat materials, hold on to Nanjing at the last moment, and cover the evacuation of the people." After saying goodbye to Wu Yuzhao, he didn't look at Xiao Shanling, and went back to his office directly.

As soon as she came in, Xiao Shanling also followed: "Captain Xue, what should Xiao do?" ”

Xue Ru looked at Xiao Shanling: "Commander Xiao, I have never doubted your patriotic feelings and determination to resist the war, but your sectarian thinking is too serious, we are defending the country, the people, not a certain person, let alone Tang Shengzhi." At my age, I don't know him, and I have no grudges with him, why should I kill him, I don't want him to go wrong. It was when I went to the headquarters that I just wanted to talk to him and make my proposals, but ...... Forget it, you won't understand it either. You go to see Tang Shengzhi, listen to what he says, if you want to do it, announce the evacuation of the people of Nanjing, and then prepare for street fighting, if you don't want to do it, those reporters will do it anyway.

Xiao Shanling didn't speak again, indeed, he should go to see Commander Tang and figure out what was going on, this was Xue Ru's words after all. glanced at Xue Ru and turned to leave.

The speed is really fast, Xiao Shanling has not yet arrived at the headquarters, and he has already seen some people leaving, I don't know how they know the news.

When Xiao Shanling rushed to the headquarters with the guards, Tang Shengzhi was already furious, and Zhou Wei couldn't say it clearly. But the front of the command department is no longer a problem for journalists, and there are many low-level officials and gentry in Nanjing, and they also have to figure out what is going on.

The headquarters guard regiment was dispatched en masse to protect the headquarters, but Zhou Wei couldn't answer at all. Nanjing really does not have an evacuation plan for the people, blocking the city gate and arranging for troops to guard the city gate is a well-made plan, and there is no retreat plan with Ben, let alone an evacuation plan, what do you say?

But in the face of aggressive reporters, he didn't dare to say that he could hold Nanjing. I don't even dare to say how long, let alone hold on, isn't that a joke? Nanjing could not be defended at all, this was known to everyone, but for political purposes, it had to be defended.

But how do you tell the people? If it is said that it cannot be held, there is not even a retreat plan and an evacuation plan, and the angry people can overturn the headquarters. Because the capital was moved to Chongqing, the government officials all moved away, and if they said that they would stick to Nanjing, a fool would believe it.

Do you really take the people for fools? In the war room, Luo Zhuoying turned in a straight circle in a hurry, and it seemed that Tang Shengzhi, who was at a loss, had no choice. At this time, leaving the ships and opening the city gate, it was not the people who ran first, it was the army, they were not in the city, they all had to flee for their lives, and Nanjing did not have to defend at all.

Zhou Wei threw the reporters outside to Tian Zhen, deputy chief of staff, and came in and said, "Commander, you better go out and explain, otherwise it will be difficult to pass." ”

Tang Shengzhi can't wait to kill Xue Ru now, he was defeated by a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, he has seen a lot of wind and waves, and the boat capsized in the gutter. He also understood that according to the report, the Japanese army had broken through part of the re-outline position and approached the city wall position, and there was no way to evacuate the people at this time, and at this time open the city gate to evacuate, wouldn't that be the same as letting the devils in? I didn't know how to answer Zhou Bin, and the soldier shouted outside, "Commander Xiao has arrived." ”

Tang Shengzhi's eyes flashed with anger, Xiao Shanling was also his old subordinate, and he betrayed himself at a critical moment and discredited himself. If Xiao Shanling hadn't been present, would so many people believe Xue Ru's words?

Xiao Shanling knew that he had offended Tang Shengzhi, and he couldn't care so much: "Commander, I just want to know, did Xue Ru say that he had a suggestion for you?" ”

"What's the matter? Is it wrong for a little temporary colonel not to listen to her? Tang Shengzhi still didn't understand, and said stiffly.

Xiao Shanling was also angry, when was this time, and he was still fighting like this: "Commander, no matter what reason you have, but we have to be responsible for the people and army in Nanjing, and we can't become sinners through the ages, so let's put aside our prejudices and find a way to solve it." ”

Luo Zhuoying asked: "You are from the Snow Fox Corps, did Xue Ru tell me how to solve it?" ”

Xiao Shanling said: "She didn't say it, but I think she seems to have a way, so she came back." ”

Luo Zhuoying looked at Xiao Shanling, and then looked at Tang Shengzhi and understood: "Commander Tang, I see if I should bring Xue Ru to discuss a solution, the chairman is still waiting for the report." ”

Tang Shengzhi also understood that he underestimated Xue Ru and looked down on her to have such an ending, if he could be generous, he would not be so passive.

Xiao Shanling was tied to the chariot by Xue Ru, and he had no scruples: "Commander, the interests of the party and the state are still the most important, the people of Nanjing are important, personal honor and disgrace are secondary, and the world has its own public opinion." You are still the commander of the garrison, the army is still under your command, and it is also your responsibility to fail. ”

If Tang Shengzhi didn't understand this, he would have really died. Xiao Shanling's words are clear, let Xue Ru solve the crisis, the victory is Tang Shengzhi's, and the defeat is only the current ending.

sighed and said shamelessly: "Tang is not a person who doesn't know the overall situation, and he won't worry about her little girl, I hope she can find a way to solve it, let her come." ”

Xiao Shanling breathed a sigh of relief, but Zhou Wei said: "I think it's better for us to go, otherwise ......"

What do a few people not understand, they almost shot someone just now, let the family come to the headquarters again, and the fool will come. Several people glanced at each other, and Tang Shengzhi said: "Deputy Commander Luo, Deputy Commander Liu and Chief of Staff Zhou can go, what method you decide, I agree, I won't go if I am not in good health." ”

Everyone understands that Tang Shengzhi can't get off the stage, and they despise his cautious eyes, but the matter is urgent, and it can't be delayed, and it is true to come up with a solution as soon as possible. A few people got into the car and went straight to the station of the Snow Fox Corps of the Women's College.

Today is the anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, and it is also the day of national shame, and the mood is also bad. Change is just in the book, it is a kind of spiritual comfort, and it is a beautiful dream, so that everyone will not be in a bad mood on this day. Therefore, three chapters will be uploaded today to comfort the souls of those who died in Nanjing, and to comfort the martyrs who died in Nanjing. The Chinese will never forget you!! We will always remember our enemy------ Japan.