Age of Rebirth

Chapter 230: Entrustment

Therefore, although Song Zheyuan suddenly made this decision at the senior officer meeting out of various psychological reasons, Tang Qiuli still felt a little uncomfortable.

Song Zheyuan is a very complicated character. His patriotism and warlord consciousness are as strong in his heart, which often makes him fall into fierce ideological struggle. , Half of them still hope to establish an independent kingdom and engage in military separatism.

The chairman made great efforts to win him over, but Song Zheyuan finally refused to throw himself into his arms. After the Lugouqiao Incident, Song Kou kept saying that he would save some ground for Feng Yuxiang's Northwest Army, which reflected that Feng Yuxiang was always higher than the committee members in his heart. Chairman, in the situation at that time, the chairman had already achieved unity. Those who followed me prospered, and those who opposed me perished. How many generals of the Northwest Army kept pace with the times and took refuge in the chairman. Song Zheyuan's loyalty to Feng Yuxiang was lamentable.

Song Zheyuan did not want to fight against Japan and kill the enemy, but the deep-rooted warlord thinking in his mind eventually ruined his military career. The chairman of the committee could reuse Zhang Zizhong, Feng Zhian, Liu Ruming, and other generals of the Northwest Army such as Sun Lianzhong, but he refused to use Song Zheyuan. It is to see through his selfish distractions. [

Zhang Zizhong fought hard with the 59th Army and Banyuan Division he had trained in southern Shandong, completely disregarding casualties, and won the victory in Linyi. Sun Lianzhong guarded Taierzhuang, and it was also with the determination to wipe out the troops that the Taierzhuang victory was achieved. This spirit of sacrificing the ego and fulfilling the greater ego finally won the victory of the War of Resistance for China.

In the final analysis, Song Zheyuan was a character created during decades of warlord melee in China. Although he had unyielding national integrity, but because of fatal ideological flaws, Fa became the mainstay of resisting Japan and saving the country. It is indeed a pity that the fate of the family, but it is also reasonable.

Song Zheyuan is such a sophisticated person. Although Tang Qiuli's expression did not fluctuate in the slightest, he still smiled faintly, but the light flashed in his eyes from time to time, but he couldn't hide it from his eyes. How could he not know the heart of this young man? .

Tighten Tang Qiuli's hand, and leaned into his ear: "Brother, I know what you think. If Song asks me in person, I will definitely refuse. This is suspected of taking advantage of the chaos! People who don't know the truth will I misunderstood that my brother borrowed the influence of Nanjing to squeeze out Song and replace him."

"Brother, personal honor and disgrace, compared with the overall situation of the country, which is more important, I know it myself! Song did not do anything else, but to preserve the 29th Army, the flesh and blood of the Northwest Army, instead of dying in vain because of the stupidity of some big men. In terms of the decision, I am worthy of the old officer, Song is just two words, please!"

After speaking, there seemed to be a sense of sadness. Tang Qiu felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and it had long since disappeared. He was moved by Song Zheyuan's true feelings. For so many years, Song Army Commander has endured humiliation, dealt with it in many ways, and tried every means to preserve the Northwest Department. There are not many remaining blood vessels.

The chairman handed over such a mess in North China to the Northwest Army, which is not directly related, and put the 29th Army and Song Zheyuan on the cusp of the storm, so why didn't he intend to use the Japanese sword to get rid of the 29th Army?

He understood that the old chief Song Zheyuan was talking about was Feng Yuxiang, an old soldier with patriotism and national spirit, who had always been a model for Tang Qiu's heart. In the face of national justice, personal honor and disgrace are nothing.

At this moment, he was moved by the spiritual realm of these soldiers who worried about the country and the people in this era. Although there were various shortcomings in their characters, they just did not forget the righteousness of the nation and did not lose the integrity of the nation. It's worth doing something for them!

Since history has entrusted us with such a heavy responsibility, let us let go of all burdens and burdens, and use our own abilities to give the 29th Army a bright future, so that these soldiers can make meritorious deeds on the battlefield of killing the enemy, instead of becoming politicians. A victim of political machismo and rivalry.

After making this decision, Tang Qiuli was relaxed. He faced all the officers with a calm gaze, and the sincerity and sincerity in his eyes were undisguised. Among real soldiers, there are some intuitions and connections that others cannot understand, and sometimes, Soldiers trust their instincts more.

The tense and slightly sad atmosphere in the conference room was gradually dissipating. The senior officers of the 29th Army looked at Tang Qiuli more kindly and acceptingly.

Tang Qiuli stood up and solemnly saluted all the officers present: "My colleagues in the 29th Army, Tang Qiuli is not as young as the weak champion, but thanks to the commander's high regard, he should do his best to entrust him with such an important task. Qiuli, at the age of 16, raised the flag of rebellion in the Northeast to fight against the Japanese invaders, nearly 20 Japanese died at the hands of my independent division soldiers for more than four years, Tang Qiuli is confident that he is worthy of the conscience of the Chinese people!"

As soon as Tang Qiuli's voice fell, the applause of the officers of the 29th Army below flooded the conference room.

These officers were all confronting the Japanese army face to face on the front line. They knew very well that the Japanese army's equipment, firepower, and training level of Japanese soldiers were more than ten times that of the Chinese army.

And this Master Tang, at the age of 16, fought against the Japanese in the Northeast, led tens of thousands of people, and was able to achieve a brilliant record of annihilating nearly 20 enemies. Jinzhou, the most important strategic location in the Northeast, was conquered, and Yin Rugeng's traitor security corps was also smashed.

May I ask, with such a record, can anyone here hold a candle to it?What's even more difficult is that in the process of fighting for thousands of miles, he was able to retreat completely without defeating a powerful enemy. He had to have excellent military command skills, and his subordinates were well-trained soldiers with the determination to fight the enemy to the death. People can do it!

Both Tong Linge and Qin Dechun, the deputy commanders of the 29th Army, are veterans in the army. They know that at any time, strength is the capital of speech. Tang Qiuli's independent division has nearly 29 people, and the total strength is almost more than 29. The entire strength of the [-]th Army, as for weapons and equipment, the [-]th Army is even more second to none.

Regarding the current situation in Pingjin and North China, the two had a good plan, and the attitude of the old army commander was not very clear. The two are not worried about their status in the army, they don't care about their rags, and the heavy weapons that the 29th Army regards as treasures are eliminated by the independent division. [

Therefore, the two deputy army commanders took the lead in expressing that they would follow the wishes of the old army commander and resolutely obey the orders of deputy army commander Tang.

General Zhang Zizhong, the commander of the No.30 Eighth Division, was full of passion. The Japanese invaded China. Due to the situation, he could not go to battle to kill the enemy. Seeing the Japanese invaders rampant and fierce in front of the Chinese soldiers, his heart was bleeding more than once in pain. Now , this young general, who is less than 20 years old, has fought bloody battles with the Japanese invaders for four years in the white mountains and black waters, and he has achieved impressive results, which cannot but be admired by him.

Such a Chinese man makes the Japanese invaders terrified, why do I, Zhang Zizhong, disobey?The general was tall, with passionate and heroic words, and took the lead in expressing that he accepted the command of Deputy Army Commander Tang, and anyone who could fight devils would be dispatched by the 38th Division at any time.

General Zhang Zizhong died heroically in May 49 in the battle against Japan in the mountainous area of ​​Northwest Hubei. He was only [-] years old.According to historical records, when the general's coffin arrived in the county, Japanese planes circled over the tens of thousands of people who greeted the coffin.

Tang Qiuli looked at these passionate soldiers. There were several of them, all of whom were famous in history, and some of them died heroically on the battlefield. Could his appearance change their fate?

When the officers' emotions calmed down, Tang Qiuli continued: "Everyone, the Independent Division will never enter the Pingjin area on a large scale. The Independent Division will not take over one of the defense areas of the 29th Army. Don't worry, everyone!"

As soon as this remark came out, the officers were astonished and even puzzled. Since ancient times, that army has not been for territory. Without a territory, it means that it has no foundation. Sooner or later, it will be annexed by other forces. It's a piece of fat.

Tang Qiuli knew in his heart that the Sino-Japanese War was about to break out, the Independent Division and the 29th Army would face Japanese troops several times their size, and Peiping and Tianjin would be lost sooner or later. , It aroused the suspicion of all the officers and men of the 29th Army, and also affected the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War.

He did this to show an attitude that even though he took over the position of deputy commander of the 29th Army, he would never take advantage of it, let his troops enter the Pingjin area, and crowd out the 29th Army.

Moreover, in his heart, he already had a better choice than Pingjin, a place that was more conducive to the development of the army and dealing with devils for a long time. Tang Qiuli is very happy to take over and reorganize the 29th Army in the future.

This shows that even Song Zheyuan was surprised. He asked Tang Qiuli to be the deputy commander. On the one hand, he liked Tang Qiuli's character. The mental preparation for stationing in Pingjin is also the price to pay.

Now, Tang Qiuli said that, all the senior officers of the 29th Army completely believed in his sincerity, admired his attitude of taking care of the overall situation, and all the hostility and dissatisfaction towards him disappeared, and they regarded him as one of their own.

All the officers came in front of Tang Qiu, solemnly paid a military salute, and resolutely stated that they absolutely obey the command of Deputy Commander Tang, even the two deputy commanders, because besides Song Zheyuan, only Tang Qiuli is the lieutenant general Although the military rank is the youngest, his military achievements and strength are all there, which cannot but be admired.

It is very unacceptable to be recognized and accepted completely and sincerely by these senior officers of the Northwest Army who have a strong sense of family. Now, there is such a big windfall. These are nearly [-] well-trained soldiers, and they will play an immeasurable role in the future anti-Japanese battlefield.

Tang Qiuli decided to give them another surprise.