Age of Rebirth

Chapter 290: Song Zheyuan's Choice

In mid-August, the North China Plain is still scorching hot, with no sign of autumn in sight. The weather is sultry, and there seems to be a fire burning in the air. On a sunny day, the red sun at noon makes people feel scared, and it sucks into the lungs. Yes, it's like hot and humid steam in a bathhouse, and people's moods become extra irritable,

After a soaking rain for a whole day and night, the land of North China washed off its filthy hair and face, and the weather became fresh and clear. All kinds of plants and trees looked like a girl who had just bathed, showing their emerald green face again. The ancient city of Beiping , the heavy rain washed away the dust on the palace wall, restoring the solemnity and solemnity of the past.

People's moods become brighter, no matter how difficult the day is, they must live on, this is life.

Tang Qiuli was still running around in various units, and Mei Ting did a good job. After returning from Huangya Cave, this girl seemed to have opened up her heart, and wholeheartedly shared the heavy responsibility for Tang Qiuli. [

She commanded the special agents of the inspection office to wipe out the hidden Japanese spies in Pingjin and Tianjin. Except for the concessions of various countries in Tianjin, the Japanese in the Chinese circle were all under surveillance, making the Japanese spies powerful. , not within the scope of the rental industry.

The people in the Japanese consulate want to go out and do some activities. Sorry, there are at least a few pairs of eyes staring behind you, and let you know that you are being watched. They hate the Japanese so much that their teeth itch. There is nothing they can do, so they have to hide in the consulate, Japan People's spy activities in North China have come to a complete standstill.

Mei Ting's shrewdness and proficient detection skills surprised even Tang Qiuli. This also made the Japanese regard Mei Ting as a thorn in their side and listed her as the second most dangerous person besides Tang Qiuli. Do everything you can to get rid of her.

Tang Qiuli was also worried, and specially added soldiers from the special guard to protect her safety. You can't let such an excellent and hard-working subordinate fall under the guns of the Japanese, right?

Mei Ting readily accepted Tang Qiuli's arrangement, feeling sweet in her heart, feeling that this young teacher would also have a loving side, showing her concern for herself, and working harder.

In addition to the clear line of the Inspection Office of the Pingjin Police Headquarters, Tang Qiuli also brought Shen Jun's troops from the Investigation Office of the Independent Division to Pingjin and Tianjin to take on the same tasks as Mei Ting's Inspection Office, and the two departments were not affiliated with each other. , exchange information.

In addition, Tang Qiuli also asked Qiu Quan to lurk all the special warfare detachments into various large and medium-sized cities in North China, focusing on Tianjin. The main task was to monitor all movements of the Japanese troops stationed in North China, as well as the movements of the Japanese naval fleet. Mobilization situation.

In this way, in Pingjin and Tianjin, as well as major and medium-sized cities in North China, a quadruple intelligence source network has been formed, with the intelligence network of the Intelligence and Security Department of the Independent Division as the backbone, the special warfare detachment as the front line, and the inspection office and investigation office as the open line. The Japanese in North China formed a strict surveillance network.

It is no exaggeration to say that if Tang Qiuli is interested in the Japanese consulates in Pingjin and Tianjin, he will know immediately what food is on the table. The degree of reliability has gradually filled the loopholes, laying a good foundation for intelligence work in the Japanese-occupied areas in the future.

During this period, after careful consideration, Song Zheyuan decided to resign as commander of the 29th Army and chairman of the Jicha Political Affairs Committee. These two important positions, he submitted his resignation reports to the Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Military Affairs of the Nanjing State Government respectively. After that, he waited patiently. After Nanjing's reply and the resignation report were delivered, Song Zheyuan's mind relaxed instead.

All this was kept from Tang Qiuli, but he just greeted several old men and subordinates of the 29th Army, and told them to keep Tang Qiuli a secret. He knew that Tang Qiuli would try his best to dissuade him.

Along with the resignation report, there was also a letter. Tang Qiuli, after his own resignation, took over the posts of commander of the 29th Army and chairman of the Jicha Political Affairs Committee, and fully presided over the overall military and political affairs of North China.

Song Zheyuan believes in his own vision. Since he cooperated with Tang Qiuli, Song Zheyuan has been greatly relieved by what this young man has done. From his personal help to the 29th Army, he will not be like some warlords , Separation of close relatives, direct lineage and non-direct lineage, the 29th Army is in his hands, he can't stand being wronged, he can only get better and better.

He admired this young man very much. He seemed to act impulsively, but in fact, he was thoughtful, impeccable, flawless, and he could predict the direction of the development of the matter, especially when dealing with the Japanese. Song Zheyuan admired him deeply. Ask yourself if you don't have this ability.

This is incredible. At Qiuli's age, he can reach this level of proficiency in both military and political affairs. It can be said that he is a genius who is once in a hundred years. I was lucky enough to meet him, and it is also God's favor. I, Song Zheyuan, have worked hard for many years , was able to inherit and carry forward, the line of the Northwest Army was able to take root and fork, and the last bit of the old chief's family fortune was preserved.

The approvals from the Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs of the Nanjing State Government arrived on the same day, and they readily approved Song Zheyuan's resignation request. There was no hint of retention in the writing. Maintaining local stability can be called a model of party-state soldiers.

The whole article is full of dry official words, empty words and clichés. Song Zheyuan feels a little unhappy. My old Song is also in North China, and has supported the government for so many years. Nanjing is not ignorant of the corrupt situation in North China. The Japanese are struggling to cope, is it easy for me?

The world is really cold, and I wish I could leave. The Chairman of the Nanjing Committee is still worried about me. When North China was handed over to me, it was a last resort, and there was no other way.

Along with the approval of Song Zheyuan's resignation, there is also a letter of appointment for Tang Qiuli, appointing Tang Qiuli as the commander of the No. 20 Ninth Army of the National Revolutionary Army and the chairman of the Jicha Political Affairs Committee. Song Zheyuan, Nanjing is fully approved. [

This is absolutely in line with the wishes of the Chairman of the Nanjing Committee. Let the people who are worried about him go away, and the person he is most optimistic about will come to power, especially if he has tens of thousands of troops in the 29th Army. There are anti-bones in the back, so I don’t feel relieved to put them there. Putting them under the guns of the Japanese is self-evident.

It’s all right now, I’m replaced by my own, the position of commander of the 29th Army is what the chairman cares about the most, he knows China’s affairs too well, without the army, everything else is empty talk, the chairman can sleep well tonight I feel sweet.

Song Zheyuan sat in the ancient city of Beiping and looked at Jinling in the south. His eyes seemed to be able to penetrate time and space. He had long seen through the mind of the Chairman who was sitting firmly in Jinling. Alright, I'm leaving. The person who took office is the person we both hope to take this position. Who is the final winner?

Tang Qiuli was on his way to the frontline troops when he received an urgent telegram from Mei Ting, telling him that Army Commander Song Zheyuan had resigned from all positions and was planning to leave Beiping tomorrow and return to his hometown in Shandong, and the timing he chose was that the division was not in Beiping when.

After reading Mei Ting's telegram, Tang Qiuli was taken aback. Song Zheyuan had not received any information about Song Zheyuan's resignation from all positions. It was also the intelligence system of the independent division, and it did not target Song Zheyuan and the 29th Army.

Yesterday morning, he received an urgent telegram from the 38th Regiment of the [-]th Division. The Japanese army on the opposite side had been mobilizing frequently and suddenly increased a large number of troops. There were also many heavy artillery and tanks, which seemed to be preparing for a large-scale military operation.

Tang Qiuli checked the defense area of ​​the [-]th Regiment on the map. It happened to be in the northwest of Wanping, along the Yongding River, and the Jixingwen Regiment defending Wanping City formed a corner. The Japanese are making big moves here, little devil Do you want to start early?You must know that the first shot of the all-out war of resistance was fired under the city of Wanping. Could it be that the "July [-]th" Marco Polo Bridge Incident in history happened earlier?

He is really worried. The Japanese are irrational and ferocious animals. He doesn't know when they will go crazy, mobilize heavy troops, and once they get ruthless, it is possible to wipe out the [-]th regiment. I have suffered such a big loss, and I must not let it go. , mobilize troops to counterattack, and the North China War has begun?

How did the independent division's intelligence network work? There is no news about such a big event. There must be a huge loophole. Just ask brother Qiusheng what's going on?Just as they were about to send a telegram to Huangyadong, information came from the intelligence network. It was verified that the Japanese army suddenly increased the strength of two field regiments on the front of the 29th Regiment of the 38th Division of the [-]th Army, which seemed to be a major move.

It turned out that Qiusheng's intelligence network came later than the [-]th Regiment's report in order to verify the more accurate information of the Japanese army.

Tang Qiuli immediately drove to the defense line of the [-]th Regiment, but received a telegram from Mei Ting on the way. He immediately put down the urgent matter at hand, turned the car around, and rushed back to Beiping overnight. Song Zheyuan wanted to leave without saying goodbye, which made Tang Qiuli Emotionally difficult to accept.

Since the contact with this half-life veteran soldier, the two have established a good personal relationship. Song Zheyuan's trust in him and his full support in matters moved Tang Qiuli very much. On the last side, Tang Qiuli felt that this was the regret of his life.

In order to prevent accidents, he ordered the 38th Regiment and [-]th Regiment of the [-]th Division to set off overnight, and set up a second line of defense behind the [-]th Regiment to protect the safety of Wanping City and Lugou Bridge.

At the same time, he sent a telegram to order the Korean Railway Department of the Independent Third Brigade of the Independent Division and the Tongbatu Department of the Second Cavalry Brigade to leave the station overnight and quickly approach Wanping. The Zheng Yong Department of the First Artillery Brigade followed up and went out. Liu Tiehan unified command.

He also informed Liu Tiehan of the abnormal movement of the Japanese army. The little devil has made such a big move, and all accidents may happen. Unfortunately, we can only passively defend and wait for the Japanese to attack. Let the government say that it will take less than ten days to guarantee that the tens of thousands of Japanese troops in North China will not be left behind, and there will be no place for them to die. Don't even think about making small moves at any time.