War of Resistance

Chapter 206 Shooting
In the early morning of December [-], [-], the Japanese army began to organize troops to clean up the battlefield in Chunhua Town. During the cleaning of an artillery fortification on the last line of defense, three Japanese soldiers touched a dead body and accidentally touched the " Booby trap", was blown to death...

That is, in the early morning of this day, Japanese aircraft dropped thousands of papers in Nanjing, and even Zhang Tianhai's troops guarding Yijiangmen also picked up this paper.

"Tuan Zuo Tuan Zuo, it's not good, the little devil is throwing a letter of persuasion outside." Early in the morning, before Zhang Tianhai had a good night's sleep, he was woken up by Liu Houming.

"Throwing a letter of persuasion? Could it be that the little devil has already fought outside Nanjing?" Zhang Tianhai asked in a bewildered manner with sleepy eyes.

"No, it's the letter of persuasion thrown by Little Japan from the plane, and it's all over the ground outside!" Liu Houming said anxiously.

After hearing these words, Zhang Tianhai quickly put on his clothes and walked towards the city wall. In the devastated ancient city of Nanjing, there were yellow papers all over the place, which made the already tense atmosphere even more tense. .

The gray sky, the blue city wall bricks, the collapsed buildings, the burning gunpowder in the distance, and the yellow papers on the bluestone floor covered with yellow sand all formed a picture.

This is no longer the bustling ancient city of Nanjing in the past, but a city of purgatory, very much like the "Fengdu Ghost City" in ancient mythology.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Zhang Tianhai always felt a little flustered for no reason, so he hurriedly said to Liu Houming beside him, "Quickly, quickly show me the surrender letter."

Liu Houming hurriedly handed the surrender letter written on butter paper to Zhang Tianhai.

I saw the five characters "Surrender Advice" written in Chinese on the title, and the following is the text:
"Millions of Japanese troops have swept across the south of the Yangtze River, and the city of Nanjing is under siege. Judging from the general situation of the war, future battles will have a hundred harms but no benefits. The only land in Jiangning is the ancient city in the central part, the capital of the Republic of China, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and other historical sites The Hedgehog Collection, a famous scenic spot, has a sense of the essence of East Asian culture. Although the Japanese army was extremely harsh and forgiving to the resisters, they were lenient to the innocent people and the non-hostile Chinese army and did not infringe them. As for East Asian culture, there is still protection. Enthusiastic. If your army wants to continue to fight, Nanjing will inevitably be spared the disaster of war. It will make the thousands of years of culture be ashes, and ten years of management will end up in bubbles. Therefore, on behalf of the Japanese army, this commander advises your army to peacefully open the city of Nanjing, and then press The following methods are dealt with.

Ishine Matsui, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Army
Replies to this advice should be handed in at the sentry line on Zhongshan Road and Jurong Avenue at noon on December [-].If your army dispatches the person in charge representing the commander, this commander is also prepared to send a representative there to sign the necessary agreement with you on the issue of taking over Nanjing City.If no reply is received within the specified time, the Japanese army will have no choice but to attack Nanjing. "

After seeing these words, Zhang Tianhai's face changed slightly, and he immediately walked quickly to the communication room dedicated to the communications staff, and then said: "Quick, in my name, send an urgent call to Chief of Staff Guo who is staying at the regiment headquarters!"

"Yes!" With that said, the communications staff took out a pen and paper to record the content of the order Zhang Tianhai was about to issue.

Zhang Tianhai cleared his throat, and then said slowly: "Brother Qiliang, you see the words as you see them. After you see this telegram, immediately privately order the battalion commanders to strengthen the patrols of the troops and prevent desertion. Anyone who asks for instructions to leave the army without authorization will be executed by shooting! Zhang Yulin, urgent call at [-]:[-] am on December [-]."

"Yes!" The communications officer's hands were fast, and he quickly recorded what Zhang Tianhai said.

Zhang Tianhai knew that if the appearance of this persuasion letter really shook the morale of the army, the consequences would be disastrous, so he gave the order to die!

Even a small regiment commander like Zhang Tianhai knew the consequences of shaking the morale of the army, how could Tang Shengzhi, the commander-in-chief of the Nanjing Garrison, not know?Sure enough, shortly after Zhang Tianhai issued the order, Tang Shengzhi's order reached the headquarters of various troops, including Song Xilian's division of course.

"All troops should live and die with the position. Those who retreat without authorization will be severely punished according to the law of sitting together! Order No. 70 Eighth Army Song Xilian's Department of the Eighth Army of the Garrison Field Law Enforcement Team to be in charge of guarding along the river, and prohibit any troops from crossing the river! All troops are under their own control All the boats crossing the river will be handed over to the No.70 Eighth Army for unified management and will not be detained. Tang Shengzhi, commander of the Nanjing Garrison Commander’s Department, sent an urgent telegram at [-]:[-] am on December [-].”

Song Xilian looked at this urgent order, and frowned slightly. He said to the division staff next to him: "Forward Mr. Tang's order to each brigade and regiment, and dispatch the [-]th Regiment and the [-]st Regiment directly." The main force of the regiment guards along the river and collects the ships seized by various troops. It is enough to leave two companies in Yijiangmen. The defense of the [-]th Regiment!"

"Yes!" The division staff officer responded.

"Master, do you think it is possible to carry out the order to collect ships issued by Chief Tang?" Xiang Xianju asked, he is 45 this year, and the strands of white hair on his head show that he is no longer young.

The question Xiang Xianju asked directly hit people's hearts. Nanjing is already in a precarious state. Everyone knows that the only way to survive is the waterway. The boat in his hand is the only tool leading to the way of life. The issue of non-execution is gone, even the senior officers of various ministries will not hand over these ships, especially Xu Yuanquan's Second Army Corps.

After all, the composition of the Second Army can be regarded as the miscellaneous army in the Central Army, and they cannot be directly regarded as direct descendants. For the officers of these miscellaneous army, they have been on the battlefield for decades, and whoever can survive to this day has no brains people?
Song Xilian said with a wry smile: "Even if we know they won't hand it over, then we have to execute it, right? Chief of Staff, you are more than ten years older than me, and you have seen more storms and waves than me. .30 The Sixth Division is the supervisory team of the Nanjing Garrison. If our 36th Division is greedy for life and fears death, and does not carry out orders, our national army has fought for half a month just to defend Nanjing. I am afraid that it will soon become a It's empty talk."

"Master, I understand what you mean. You want to personally supervise the battle at Yijiang Gate, what you are afraid of is that Commander Zhang and the others will not be able to withstand the pressure of the rout in front?" Xiang Xianju asked.

"Yes, Zhang Tianhai is still too young, but if the front troops collapse, there will definitely be many senior officers retreating from the front. Zhang Tianhai will definitely not be able to withstand the pressure of these officers. Now, our supervising team will not be worth the loss if we fight these rout soldiers. In this situation, even if Liu Ying is present, I don't feel at ease. It would be great if Hu Jiaji was here..." Song Xilian sighed for a long time.

"What about the Gate of Peace? Do you want to send someone there?" Xiang Xianju asked.

I saw Song Xilian said resolutely: "Yes, it is necessary, let the brigade commander Li Zhipeng of the [-]th Brigade go to the town and tell him that Li Zhipeng, any officer or individual who has not been ordered by the Commander-in-Chief of the Garrison, who retreats, will be persuaded. Return, persuasion is invalid, all will be shot!"

"Yes!" Xiang Xianju responded.

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PS: The second update, after the third update, it depends on everyone's motivation, hehe.

(End of this chapter)