Age of Rebirth

Hearing the division commander repeat thoughtfully, the names of the new commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, General Umezu Yoshijiro, Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe, and Communications Director Chen Feng, all felt a little strange. The troops have fought each other before, and it is a new and unfamiliar face. The intelligence department of the independent division has no information on this person. The division commander seems to be very familiar with the new commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army?

Zhao Yuhe couldn't help asking: "Master, are you familiar with Umezu Yoshijiro?"

Tang Qiuli smiled, of course he was familiar with it. In the history of World War II, this person had a place in the position of senior commander of the Japanese army who invaded China. The infamous "Ho Mei Agreement" was driven by this person, forcing the then He Yingqin, Chairman of the Military Committee of the Nationalist Government and the Beiping Military Branch, signed in Tanggu, Tianjin. The main contents of the agreement are as follows:

[-]. Cancel all Kuomintang party headquarters in Hebei Province, and stop all activities of Kuomintang members in Hebei Province.[-]. Withdraw the First Army of the Northeast Army, the Central Army of the Kuomintang and the Third Regiment of the Gendarmerie stationed in Hebei Province.[-]. Disband the political training department of the Kuomintang Beiping Army Branch, the Blue Shirts Club, the Lizhi Club and other spy organizations.[-]. Recall Yu Xuezhong, Chairman of Hebei Province.[-]. Ban all anti-Japanese groups and activities, and assist the Japanese army in North China to suppress anti-Japanese forces and organizations.

After the signing of the "Hemei Agreement", it was tantamount to opening the door to North China, and the important areas of Beijing and Tianjin were completely opened. Under the Japanese bayonet, the national government's interests in North China were lost. After the foreshadowing was laid, the news spread, the public opinion in the whole country was in an uproar, the people complained, and the call for punishing the traitors was rising day by day.And He Yingqin, one of the protagonists, was also forced to step down sadly.

At that time, Chairman Jiang of the Military Committee of the Nationalist Government had no choice but to question He Yingqin in order to quell public grievances and public opinion.

On the contrary, Umezu Yoshijiro won the greatest benefit for Japan from the national government.He became a hero in the eyes of the Japanese, and was promoted to the military affairs vice-minister of the Ministry of the Army of the base camp, together with General Toshiichi Terauchi, the Minister of the Army, who took office in March of the same year, and General Binshan Moto, who took office as the director of education of the base camp six months later.Formed another core of the Japanese Army, forming the new unified faction of the Japanese Army.Become a powerful figure in the Japanese Army.

The man claims to have never been involved in politics.He also disdains to participate in any political faction. In the Japanese army with many factions, he maintains a detached posture. He seems to abide by the traditional habits of the Japanese army, but he has a paranoid hobby for military power. He is a typical militarist.Advocating force, foreign expansion and aggression are very strong, but it is undeniable that its military command ability.It is far better than Nanjiro's.

However, because Tang Qiuli, an unexpected figure, turned out to change the direction of history, there was no stage for Umezu Yoshijiro to show his brilliant achievements. The "Hemei Agreement" was not signed, and the Japanese army was driven out of North China. Nested in Japan, served as the Deputy Military Affairs Minister of the Ministry of Army.

Tang Qiuli had no way of knowing the inside story of the Kwantung Army's change of command. Based on his understanding of Nanjiro and Umezu Yoshijiro, he believed that Umezu Yoshijiro was easier to deal with. At least, this person would not do anything tens of thousands 10,000+ Japanese expatriates made human bombs. During the period of controlling the Northeast, Nanjiro used political means first and then military means, which was very powerful. Among them, his best friend in the Northeast, one of the leaders of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army, General Yang Jingyu, was in When Nanjiro served as the commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, he died heroically.

Every time I think of it, Tang Qiuli still feels pain and regret, and the general's demeanor is also vivid in his memory. The two troops also fought side by side, beating the troops of the traitor Shao Benliang in South Manchuria. When he learned the news of the general's death, he felt In addition to regretting it, I can't help but blame myself. If the Bloody Hands entered the pass and tried their best to persuade the general to pass, would this outcome be changed?

In fact, this is just Tang Qiuli's wishful thinking. With the general's personality and party spirit, unless he is transferred, he will not be able to fight the Baishan Heishui battlefield in the northeast. From another perspective, the general's death for the country also saves himself A big trouble!

The independent division started the command to recover the Northeast Campaign. It is the established goal to fully recover the Northeast, and it is completely achievable. When the entire Northeast is liberated, if General Yang, on behalf of the Communist Party, asks to exercise the management of the Northeast, how should he respond? ?

The Northeast is one of the goals I must take. Of course, I will not hand it over to **. At that time, will I still meet with the general?Now, this big trouble no longer exists. I have nothing to do with the other leaders of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Federation. Moreover, the Anti-Japanese Federation was suppressed to death by Nanjiro. Speaking of which, I have to thank Nanjiro?

Tang Qiuli felt amused by his absurd idea. His only regret was that Nanjiro was not defeated and returned to Japan, and he also lost the opportunity to avenge the general. Instead of a politician-type opponent, a Adversaries who advocate force, the history of the Japanese occupation of the Northeast ended in the hands of Yoshijiro Umezu!

At this moment, his thinking was chaotic and complicated, "I didn't expect that this notorious Japanese general would finally fight against himself. This person is obsessed with offense. Compared with Nanjiro, he will obviously expose more weaknesses of the Kwantung Army Come on, the trajectory of history is sometimes very stubborn!" Tang Qiuli was immersed in the memory of later generations.

"Master! Master! What are you thinking about?" Zhao Yuhe's shout woke Tang Qiuli from his memories. He smiled self-consciously and said, "Our opponent has changed, but we can't change the current situation in Northeast China. However, compared with Nanjiro, I am still willing to deal with Umezu Yoshijiro! As soon as this person arrived in the Northeast, he made such a big movement in the counterattack of the Liaodong Peninsula, this person is unwilling to be alone!"

"That's fine. If he hadn't broken the deadlock in the Northeast first and regained the launch of the Northeast Campaign, I'm afraid it will be delayed for a while. Yuhe, I rushed to Dalian overnight to form the Liaodong Peninsula Campaign Command. You stay in Kai Lu, take charge of commanding the corps directly under you!"

Zhao Yuhe was taken aback. The Northeast battlefield, no matter how you look at it, the Liaoxi Corridor and the Ximan area are the most important areas. The main force of the Kwantung Army is gathered here. The decisive battle, the Liaodong Peninsula battlefield, is a secondary direction no matter how you look at it, and the division commander has to leave at this time, isn't it a bit ill-considered?

Zhao Yuhe dissuaded him: "Master, the focus of the Northeast battlefield is in western Liaoning and Ximan. I personally think that you should not leave Kailu at this time and go to Dalian. Put the cart before the horse!"

Tang Qiuli shook his head with a smile, and said, "Yuhe, the key to launching the Northeast battlefield lies in the Liaodong Peninsula. Moreover, the troops assembled in front of the Liaodong Peninsula come from three regiments and need to be carefully coordinated and commanded. Besides, we have changed The opponent, Han Tie is not familiar with Umezu Yoshijiro's style of play, and I'm afraid he won't be able to grasp the overall situation, so I will take Ge Zhenzhuang to Dalian to form a capable staff team, and most of the staff will stay in Kailu!"

"Yuhe, the burden on your shoulders is not light. Once the situation in the Liaodong Peninsula is favorable to us, the campaign to regain the Northeast will start in full swing. You stay in Kailu and coordinate in the middle, which will also help me grasp the overall situation. That's it!"

Zhao Yuhe saw that he could not change the division commander's decision, so he stopped dissuading him and went out to find the chief of staff, Ge Zhenzhuang, to make arrangements. However, he always believed that the Liaodong Peninsula battlefield does not need the division commander to command in person. The commander of the Marine Corps, Major General Han Tie , is fully qualified for this position, he does not understand why the teacher is so enthusiastic about the Liaodong Peninsula?

Tang Qiuli called Shanhu over and ordered: "Huzi, you arrange the plane right away, and we will leave in an hour. In addition, inform Mei Ting and Liu Xinlan that they will stay in Kailu Shizhi, and Mei Xue will go to Dalian with me." , Let Mei Ting and I pack up!"

Shan Hu blinked his eyes, and said, "This is not good? Let Director Mei and Staff Officer Liu have no objections! I mean, bring them all, anyway, there is space for the plane!"

Tang Qiuli was overjoyed, "Why are you talking so much nonsense! I'm here to command a war, not to travel with my wife. Besides, I won't be able to stay in Dalian for a few days, so go!"

In the backyard, the three women who received the notification from the special guards were in the room, packing up Tang Qiuli's things. Mei Ting was used to it, but Liu Xinlan didn't quite understand. Her hands were busy, and she pouted and complained: " Sister Ting, why didn't he take us with him? Just take Sister Xue to Dalian alone?"

Mei Ting smiled and said: "Silly girl, this is not going on a trip, and you brought the three of us with you! Let Xiaoxue go, it is also convenient to take care of, I have a lot of things in my hands, you little girl, don't The conference takes care of people, so Xiaoxue can only let Xiaoxue go with her!"

After Mei Ting explained this, Liu Xinlan stopped talking. Indeed, when it comes to the man who takes care of her, Mei Xue is indeed better than herself, but who can blame her? There are quite a few of them, not like Mei Xue, following him all day long, Liu Xinlan thought sadly, her eye circles were a little red, but the sisters of the Mei family who were busy packing things didn't notice her subtle emotional changes.

There are not many things to pack, just a change of clothes. She simply packed two suitcases. After thinking about it, Mei Xue ran into the kitchen and put a few small bottles and cans in the suitcases. Ting took a closer look and found that it was something like seasoning, so she teased her younger sister: "Xiaoxue has been with this guy for a long time, and she is very caring, but she is well aware of his greedy habit! Be prepared!"

(to be continued) (to be continued...)