Age of Rebirth

The telegram, a telegram that made General MacArthur, the commander of the US Southeast Asia and South Pacific Headquarters, waited for him to die and restless, finally saw it, but it was too late. Buried in the pile of telegrams like snowflakes, it took four days.

With this telegram received at 43:[-] a.m. on June [-], no one else can know what the commander-in-chief is feeling at the moment, but General MacArthur himself knows that he only wants to kill people!Pick up a Thompson submachine gun, and smash the idiots in the confidential communication department into sieves, otherwise, your Excellency the General, you don't even know, will you be mad with anger?

The head of the lieutenant colonel, looking at the face of His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief was covered with dark clouds, and looking for an excuse, he was about to run away, when he suddenly heard a loud shout, "Stop!" Looking back, he immediately trembled like chaff, and almost fainted from fright In the past, His Excellency the General had a fierce look in his eyes, and he held a pistol, the black muzzle, aimed at his head.

At this time, MacArthur definitely had the idea of ​​shooting and killing the lieutenant colonel's head. Moreover, this idea was very strong and tempting. He really needed a way to vent his anger.

However, MacArthur did not shoot in the end, and slowly put away the pistol, and looked at the subordinate with disdainful eyes, the bloodless face made him more disgusted, Turning around and shouting, "Come on!" [

Two tall and strong military policemen entered in response, and MacArthur ordered: "Immediately arrest this person and lock him up. Also, arrest and review all the personnel in the confidential communication department! Screen one by one, especially from June [-]st to June [-]st. Officers on duty for four days, execute immediately!"

Already losing his sense of autonomy, the puppet-like Lieutenant Colonel and Director was dragged out by two big-armed military policemen, one on each side, until now.He just regained his anger and saved his life when the general's gun pointed at his head.The lieutenant colonel felt so close to death, and he had no doubts about how strong the commander-in-chief's desire to kill himself was!

In fact, the fundamental reason for saving the lieutenant colonel's life was not the kindness of General MacArthur's heart, but the gentlemanly demeanor that the general always valued.With the pride in his bones, he didn't want the blood of a small lieutenant colonel to stain his hands. Besides, even if he was killed, it would make up for the matter. A lieutenant colonel's head was not enough to make up for the loss.And ruined his own reputation!

In the office, it was quiet again, and MacArthur stood in a daze for a while.He began to rack his brains and think about how to call back to the country. Now, what he needs most urgently is reinforcements, all-round reinforcements, aircraft, artillery, tanks, troops, supplies, etc. Its strength is not enough to resist the ferocious attacks of the Japanese on various battlefields.

There is a big problem.Several telegrams came from China, asking about the situation on various battlefields. Nai, because of his headquarters, was delayed for a full four days, if the country knew about it.What would the majestic General MacArthur's confidential department think of himself if such absurd and unforgivable things happened?

What kind of incompetence, arrogance, internal chaos, etc., have become the laughing stock of ridicule. For MacArthur, who has always paid attention to fame, this is something that cannot be tolerated. What worries him most is the president and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. , doubts about one's own ability, in the country, there are many big bosses who support and appreciate themselves, but there are also many politicians who hate themselves, wish for their own bad luck, and fall forever.

How to prevent such bad things from happening, let the country understand its current situation, and avoid embarrassing and embarrassing things skillfully, without begging in a low voice, but also can shape itself to command well, soldiers use their lives, and fight blood with the Japanese The image of fighting, not surrendering his status and being able to come to rescue the soldiers logically is something that pays attention to Commander-in-Chief MacArthur's writing skills.

A few hours later, after exhausting the number of brain cells and almost exhausting all the effort, a MacArthur-style request for help was finally released, "Your Excellency and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with a very heavy heart, I report to the country that the A series of battles that took place on the Pacific battlefield, and frankly express my opinion on the outcome of the war in this state."

"As of today, June [-]th, Luzon, Mindanao, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Java are all in fierce battles. My subordinates told me that the intensity of the Japanese attack was beyond imagination. Since June [-]st, the battle has reached a fever pitch, and the hastily organized resistance of our American army has not been able to slow down the Japanese attack speed."

"Since the outbreak of the war, all unfavorable factors have been on our side. At present, the US military can only resist steadily and work hard to defend a few key points. Manila and Laoag in Luzon Island, Sambo in Mindanao Yan, Banjang in Kalimantan, Palembang in Sumatra, Jakarta and Surabaya in Java.”

"The only thing I can do is to command my troops to fight to the death with the superior Japanese army before the arrival of domestic reinforcements, to reserve a few footholds in the South Pacific for the United States of America, and a springboard for future counterattacks. Continuing, the smoke is everywhere, and every moment, my soldiers are suffering huge casualties."

"In the face of the vicious Japanese soldiers, my troops will not give up every inch of land. This land belongs to the glorious and great United States of America. Fight! My soldiers and I are constantly fighting until the last breath of our lives. Finally, please see On my own behalf, the Federation would like to convey a message to all the American people. As a U.S. soldier, when the national interests are being violated, life will not stop and the battle will not stop! My soldiers and I are fulfilling this promise!"

It should be admitted that MacArthur's writing is good. This telegram has a very sensational effect. The whole text is urgent, but there is no word revealing the details of panic. Moreover, the meaning behind it is majestic and righteous. Give reinforcements, Lao Tzu's troops will be wiped out, if those big shots in the country are willing to part with this rich colony, then you just stand by and watch! "

In fact, the above-mentioned points mentioned by MacArthur were all imagined out of thin air. He himself did not know whether the US troops scattered on several islands were really desperately defending the A few important points, the commanders under him, the telegram to the headquarters, apart from calling for troops and reinforcements, the rest is panic-stricken exclamation, "The Japanese army is fierce!"

The battlefield was so chaotic that MacArthur didn't know his troops, how many troops were left, where they were still fighting, and whether they were still fighting. He even thought that there were probably troops that surrendered to the Japanese, right?However, these did not affect the content of his call back to China. At least, Manila could not be lost.

After writing the telegram, he was useless even as a staff officer. Your Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, who always pays attention to his identity, went to the confidential communication office himself, watched the telegraph operator with his own eyes, and sent the telegram. He was afraid, like these idiots. Cobbled together from various departments, the operators of the newly formed Confidential Communications Department, if they make the same mistake again, they should commit suicide!

After sending this colorful telegram, MacArthur's heart did not relax. He knew very well that even if the country believed his own words and realized the crisis in the South Pacific battlefield, there was no way for reinforcements to start from China within two weeks. When he arrived at the battlefield, during this period, he was not at all sure whether his troops could withstand the Japanese attack.

The most terrible thing is that the chaos of each battlefield makes it impossible for him to control the troops. Even in the most basic situation, he wants to issue orders, but he can't even guarantee the effectiveness of the orders. Thinking of himself, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops , but now he can only issue orders on Luzon Island, MacArthur felt sad, but he sat down immediately.

This time, it was a telegram to Chairman Jiang of the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government in Chongqing. The telegram was very simple, asking the Chinese government to send troops to join the South Pacific battlefield and attack the Japanese army from behind. This telegram requesting the Chinese government to send troops was never sent to China. In that way, racking my brains, I feel a little confident. [

According to MacArthur's thinking, he has reason to ask the Chinese government. The reason is very simple. Two years ago, in order to curb the expansion of Tang Qiuli's power, he assisted ten divisions of the Central Army in the name of the headquarters of the US Army in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. For equipment, I am the person in charge. Now, it is time for the Chinese to contribute.

In the world, there is no such thing as taking advantage of benefits without doing anything. In this telegram, there is also a small conspiracy by MacArthur. He knows that he cannot ask Tang Qiuli for help. That ambitious, rebellious, greedy and cunning The Chinese can't ask for it themselves, but through the Chinese government, they can take a roundabout route to put pressure on the Chinese and force Tang Qiuli to send troops to the South Pacific.

According to MacArthur's judgment, the Generalissimo Chiang is unlikely to send troops. Otherwise, he would not hide in Chongqing and place his direct troops in the rear. Tang Qiuli's independent division, which was closest to the battlefield, must bear the responsibility of dispatching troops, and he will not be dropped.

That Generalissimo Jiang is still the commander-in-chief of the Allied Asian theater. According to the military mutual assistance agreement of the Allies, it is natural for the Chinese to send troops to help the U.S. Army. Of course, between Chairman Jiang and Tang Qiuli, how to negotiate, How to fight the law is a matter for the Chinese themselves. General MacArthur doesn't care about it. He just needs to put Tang Qiuli in the room for the law to maneuver.

The telegrams that should be sent have all been sent, and all the tricks that should be used have been used. For the rest, MacArthur can only wait hard!

(to be continued). . )