Age of Rebirth

Chen Han, the brigade commander of the second brigade of the Niangziguan Garrison Regiment of the Independent Division, was ordered to report to the division commander Tang Qiuli's office. Chen Han was determined to abandon the mission in front of him. His own brigade, but a serious field force, engaged in these guarding and disarming The soldiers of the Cantonese Army interrogating officers are really struggling, and they can't cheer up at all.

From Chen Han's heart, he still cherishes this opportunity to be directly under the command of the division commander. There are dozens of troops in the independent division, just the brigade commander, except for a few lucky ones who can fight under the direct command of the division commander. , if it was on the battlefield against the Japanese army, Chen Han would definitely shout long live, but this time, he didn't think he was just lucky.

As soon as Chen Han entered Tang Qiuli's office, he immediately accepted the combat mission and said loudly: "Report to the commander, Chen Han, the commander of the second brigade of the Niangziguan Garrison Regiment, has been ordered to come, and ask the commander to give instructions," Tang Qiuli said on his face. A gentle smile emerged, he liked the generals of the troops very much, they had such a mental outlook.

"Brigade Commander Chen is here, please sit down," he greeted, and as soon as Chen Han sat firmly on his buttocks, he hurriedly asked: "Master, is it true that our brigade is going to be rebuilt? " Tang Qiuli took a careful look at Chen Han, and found that this guy was eager to try, and said, "Chen Han, who said that your brigade will be rebuilt?"

Chen Han was taken aback, looking at the commander in confusion, Tang Qiuli went on to say: "I called you here today because I have a new mission. I have decided to let you serve as the commander of the Guangdong Provincial Guard. Your second brigade will withdraw from the Niangziguan garrison." How about changing the battle order of the corps to the local garrison?"[

When Chen Han heard this, he became anxious. He blushed and said loudly, "Master, is it because our second brigade's combat effectiveness is not good enough, or is it that I am incompetent as the brigade commander? Why did I change from a field army to a local army?" Tang Qiuli did not speak. , just quietly looking at Chen Han who was furious.

Under the gaze of the teacher, Chen Han became timid, but he was still muttering. "Why did the good field brigade become a local army? Why not let Niu Shuangquan's eighth brigade be reorganized?" Tang Qiuli's expression changed, and he said, "Okay, Chen Han, don't feel wronged, this Guangdong Province The garrison commander's burden is not light, not only to maintain local law and order, but also to undertake the task of reforming [-] to [-] Cantonese troops, regardless of your ability, Chen Han, I wouldn't trust someone else."

Chen Han knew that this matter could not be resolved no matter what, so he stood up and said loudly: "Yes. Commander, I promise to complete the task." Tang Qiuli went on to say: "In a few months, the Guangdong provincial capital will become the leader of all our troops. The rear. You must run it well. In addition, I transferred a group of people from Dingbian Military Academy to set up the Guangzhou Branch. The school site was chosen at the Whampoa Military Academy to recruit educated young people. In addition, I entrusted you with a secret mission Monitor all the movements of the Guangdong provincial government, and I will ask Shen Jun to transfer a group of people from the investigation office to you. This will make things easier."

Sending Chen Han away, Tang Qiuli fell into deep thought.Although I have mastered the power in Guangdong Province, neither Chen Jitang's power nor Yu Hanmou's power can be cleared up in a short time. These are all unstable factors, so the military power in Guangdong Province cannot be handed over to Xiao Hanqian , is also a restriction.

Thinking of Yu Hanmou, Tang Qiuli couldn't help but see Liu Xinlan's figure in his heart. This shadow is lingering, lingering in his heart and mind from time to time. He dare not face it, but he can't forget it. Just when Shanhu came in, he asked Said: "Huzi, how is that Miss Liu?"

Shanhu glanced at him, shook his head helplessly, and said, "You asked, that Miss Liu was coming to see you early this morning, but my subordinates stopped her on the grounds that Guangzhou is not safe at present." , how, see or not?" Tang Qiuli lowered his head, seemed to be in pain, and said after a long time: "Hu Zi, you go and tell her in person, it is better not to see each other, I will not see her, starting today , the protection measures against her were revoked."

He sighed again, and said: "It's just a dream after all, why bother yourself, seeing her caused too many memories to make me even more painful. In addition, I gave her [-] oceans, not to mention I gave it to you. , if she doesn’t want to stay in Guangzhou, you can introduce her to Dingbian, that’s all.” Shan Hu thought about it, but there was no good way. Same, evoking too many painful memories.

Just before going out, Shanhu hesitated and said: "Just now, Meixue came to me and asked what happened last night. I didn't tell her about Liu Xinlan." Tang Qiuli didn't respond, his eyes blurred, maybe, After making this decision, there will be no chance to meet Liu Xinlan again in this life, and for Mei Xue, it is good not to know about this episode.

In the afternoon, Wang Longyun of Yunnan sent an urgent telegram, "Vice Chairman Tang Xunjian, at around 23 a.m. on June [-], the Japanese army, with two divisions of about [-] troops, attacked Funing in the border area of ​​Yunnan and Guangxi. On the front line, launch a fierce attack. As of noon today, a brigade of our Yunnan army's Funing garrison has been wiped out. Funing has fallen. In front of it, the Japanese army is heading towards Kaihua and Xichou. I implore Vice Chairman Tang to send effective troops. Enter Yunnan Province to ensure that Yunnan is not lost."

Long Yun is very smart and rational. Although he has 10,000+ troops in his hand, he can fight against more than 6 Japanese troops with the equipment and training level of the Yunnan Army. Besides, Long Yun has worked hard to manage Yunnan for many years. He has accumulated so much wealth, he doesn't want to spend it all in a deadly battle with the Japanese army. If this is the case, Long Yun will have no foothold in Yunnan, and he will not be kicked out by other powerful factions. Therefore, to Tang Qiu Reach out and ask for a helping hand.

The attack route of the Japanese army in Yunnan confirmed Tang Qiuli's judgment. It was intended to seize the border between Yunnan and Southeast Asian countries and establish an outpost to attack Southeast Asia. Crossing Guangxi, Qianchuan and entering Yunnan, any army would go deep alone. If the Japanese army that attacked Guizhou turned around and went south, wouldn't it be a situation of being surrounded.

The soldiers will not be sent for the time being. Where is Long Yun, there should be reassurance, "Chairman Long, the Japanese army attacked Yunnan, intending to open up the border areas between Yunnan and Myanmar and Yunnan and Vietnam. The connection with the mainland, the troops of the Yunnan Army, cannot The Japanese army is a strong enemy. If the Japanese army invades Kunming in the north, Chairman Long might as well give up and retreat to the north of Yunnan to preserve his strength. I am mobilizing troops to form an aid army in Yunnan, which involves a lot of manpower and material resources. In a short time, the law will become an army. In the meantime, the Dian army is safe not to fight the Japanese army, of course, this is only Tang’s personal suggestion, please Chairman Long consider it.”

I don't know what the king of Yunnan thinks after seeing Tang Qiuli's telegram. If he wants to fight the Japanese in order to keep his own territory, Tang Qiuli has already done his best. How to do it is up to Long Yun own business.

On the morning of June 24, Chang Feng sent another telegram, "Master, it has been found out that the one attacking the direction of Dushan was the No. 15 Army of the Japanese Yamashita Bongbun Department, and the one attacking the direction of Ziyun was the Japanese Nanning Front Army Ken Iijima." The second division, which is attacking the direction of Guanling, is the Oshima Konzaburo Division of the Japanese Taiwan Front Army. It has just received information that Yamashita Fengwen has captured Dushan. At present, it is advancing in the direction of Duyun, Ziyun and Guanling. In the middle of a fierce battle."

After reading the telegram, Tang Qiuli was taken aback. With the strong troops deployed by the Central Army in southern Guizhou, Dushan should not have been breached so quickly. The three-pronged Japanese army attacked with the least number of troops under Fengwen Yamashita, but the attack speed was the fastest. The topography of Dushan is much more complicated than that of Ziyun and Guanling. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack, but it is the first to be captured. Is it abnormal? There is something evil in it?

"Immediately send a telegram to Chang Feng to quickly find out the direction of Dushan. Who is the commander of the Central Army's garrison?" Tang Qiuli hurriedly ordered. The commander of the garrison of the Central Army is General Liu Zhi," Tang Qiuli slumped onto the chair, almost groaning in pain.

No wonder, Fengwen Yamashita marched so fast in the direction of Dushan with less than 9 troops. As far as he knows, the Central Army troops in the direction of Dushan have at least two group armies with more than 15 people, and they occupy a favorable location Advantages, why can't they resist the attack of Yamashita Fengwen? It turns out that Liu Zhi is the commander.

Regarding Liu Zhi, Tang Qiuli has not met many times, but he has dealt with him several times. The farthest time was when he was the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Bandit Suppression after the Xi'an Incident. The commander-in-chief of the West Route Army can't even restrain the division commanders under him. Although he has a high status in the Central Army, he has made no achievements. His talents are extremely mediocre. In fact, no matter whether it was in the Anti-Japanese War or the two civil wars with the Communist Party, this lord has never won a battle.

However, he has always been trusted and reused by Chairman Jiang, and he has repeatedly held military power. Moreover, after each defeat, he can lead the army miraculously, which has become a mystery that historians of later generations can't understand. Has the chairman lost his head and sent such a fatuous senior general to serve as the commander of a major direction? There are so many famous generals in the Central Army, such as Wei Lihuang, Du Yuming, Xue Yue. Let Hui Shanxia Fengwen succeed so easily."[

But Generalissimo Jiang chose to send out such a person, who is like dough, can stand up to the famous fierce Yamashita Fengwen?Tang Qiuli was worried and worried about the situation in Dushan in southern Guizhou in Guangzhou. He had captured Dushan and was commanding more than [-] aggressive Japanese troops to attack Fengwen at the foot of the mountain in Duyun. He was also dissatisfied and lost his temper.

There is only one reason. Yamashita Fengwen believes that the attack speed of the troops is too slow. According to his plan, the vanguard of the No. 15 Army should appear in the Longli area in the east of Guiyang at this moment, instead of the rubble-strewn land behind it. small town.

(To be continued)