Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

force deterrence

The Jinan Ninth Army Headquarters in Shandong read the good news that Luo Qiyuan had just sent.Commander-in-chief Li Guosheng breathed a sigh of relief.Facing Jiang Baili who was sitting in front of him, he said with lingering fear: "This Luo Qiyuan finally did not disappoint us. With the strength of two regiments, he defeated the two main divisions of the Central Army and captured more than 8000 elite Central Army. The fight was really good. ..."

"The results of the battle are great, and the casualties of Luo Qiyuan's troops are also very large. In addition to the Zaozhuang garrison regiment, the entire army was directly killed 2894 people, and 1048 people were seriously injured and lost combat effectiveness, a whole regiment and a half. These direct losses alone have caused Luo Qiyuan's troops to be injured." My muscles are shaking." Chief of Staff Jiang Baili said. 【】The chapters of the novel are updated the fastest

Faced with such huge casualties, Li Guosheng, who was a little too excited because of this victory just now, suddenly became silent.

And at this moment, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili spoke again: "Commander-in-Chief, through this battle. I think it directly exposed a fatal shortcoming of our Ninth Army." [

"Think about it: If the Central Army attacking Zaozhuang this time has more than two main divisions, I dare not imagine whether Luo Qiyuan's two regiments can hold Zaozhuang and Lunannan without any foreign aid. The entrance to the gate. If Luo Qiyuan hadn't defended Zaozhuang, the Central Army's attacking troops would have caused great damage to my entire southern Shandong, and even Shandong Province." "The chapters of the novel are updated the fastest

Seeing Jiang Baili sitting in front of him with a serious face.Li Guosheng, who has always been full of confidence in his own development path, felt panic and fear for the first time.

What Jiang Baili said was right. Once Lao Jiang had three main divisions, even more troops would attack Zaozhuang.As long as the opposing commander can be ruthless.Conduct sane command.The fall of Zaozhuang is definitely a matter of time.There is no Zaozhuang standing in front of the Central Army.An empty Lunan, and even the entire Shandong Province.Will they be exposed in front of the Central Army without any precautions?

Li Guosheng can say with certainty that the entire Shandong Province will become the back garden of the Central Army's offensive troops.At that time, Shandong Province, which has spent a lot of money and carefully managed, will be destroyed by the Central Army.

This result was undoubtedly very cruel to the developing Ninth Army and Li Guosheng.but.No matter how cruel it was, Li Guosheng had to accept this fact.

Just when Li Guosheng fell into deep thought again because of this.A trace of thoughtfulness gradually emerged in Li Guosheng's mind.Facing Jiang Baili in front of him, he asked bluntly.

"Chief of Staff, what do you mean?"

"As the headquarters of the Ninth Army, it is absolutely unimaginable that our strength is so scarce that we don't even have a mobile force. If we have a mobile force of more than one division in our hands, I can say with confidence. As long as the Central Army in Zaozhuang does not have more than four main divisions, it cannot be our opponent. By then, the entire Shandong Province will become very safe." Chief of Staff Jiang Baili.He expressed his concerns very frankly.

One word awakened the dreamer, and Li Guosheng, who had fallen into deep thought, suddenly woke up.eyes lit up.He said, "Yes, that's the problem...>

After one sentence, Li Guosheng also realized the importance of this matter.Unfortunately, at this moment, Li Guosheng suddenly thought of a telegram that Zhou Xingguo sent him for help a few days ago: Because of the lack of troops in his hands, Zhou Xingguo had to give up several important military towns that he had already eaten.Turning from offense to defense, I watched helplessly as the Northeast Army occupied these important military towns.

You can imagine that if you were able to transfer another teacher at that time.No, even two regiments reinforced Zhou Xingguo.The area currently occupied by Zhou Xingguo's troops is not as simple as a small Liaodong Peninsula.

More importantly, the larger the territory, the more troops he can deploy in the Liaodong Peninsula. In the upcoming September [-] Incident, he can earn more benefits for himself and even the entire country. Multiple interests.

Troops... All of this is due to the lack of troops in hand.

Thinking of this, in Li Guosheng's mind, he immediately made a decision to expand the existing troops into a few more main divisions.

Facing Chief of Staff Jiang Baili who was waiting for his response with an expectant expression in front of him, Li Guosheng asked decisively: "Chief of Staff, after such a long period of fighting, how many qualified soldiers have been trained by the recruit training department under the group. In our hands, there are still How many prisoners of war are waiting for training at the recruit training office...>

The chief of staff, Jiang Baili, had already kept these data in mind.Without even thinking about it, he blurted out a series of data.

"During the battle between the main force of the Group Army and the Jinsui Army and the Northwest Army, our army captured more than [-] officers and soldiers from the Northwest Army and the Jinsui Army. Excluding some unqualified soldiers and diehards, a total of five new recruits with certain combat experience were obtained. There are more than [-] people. Because these people are all prisoners of war, they all passed the various assessments of the recruit training office in less than a week."

"Zhou Xingguo's troops captured a total of more than 1 prisoners of war from the Northeast Army during the battle on the Liaodong Peninsula. After removing unqualified soldiers and die-hard elements against the Northeast Army, there are still more than [-] people left. At present, These more than [-] people have been reorganized by Zhou Xingguo into a new main division, waiting for the headquarters to send officers above the regiment level and supplementary equipment..."

"In the just-concluded Zaozhuang offensive and defensive battle, although Luo Qiyuan's troops suffered heavy losses, the results were also enormous. A total of more than 1 officers and soldiers of the Central Army were captured. After a selection process according to the requirements, there were still [-] soldiers left. More than a hundred soldiers are available. At present, these prisoners of war are all detained in Zaozhuang City, waiting for orders from the headquarters...>

"The military strength is enough...>

Jiang Baili smiled and responded: "Commander-in-Chief, it's not just the strength of the troops. After more than a month of continuous production, the various equipment we have in stock are also enough for us to expand in a short time. More than three main divisions..."

"Since this is the case, there is nothing to say. Use these prisoners of war immediately to carry out a new round of expansion of the army... >

Everything is ready.I only owe Dongfeng.Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng's face immediately showed a firm expression.After thinking about it, he ordered decisively to Chief of Staff Jiang Baili.

"Chief of Staff, according to the establishment given to us by the Nanjing Central "Government": the Ninth Army has a total of nine main divisions under its jurisdiction. But now, we only have six divisions. I mean, there will be three divisions left soon. Reorganized. Not only that, but also on the basis of the original Guard Regiment, Secret Service Regiment, Armored Brigade, and Heavy Artillery Brigade, four army divisions directly under the Guards Division, Mountain Division, Armored Division, and Heavy Artillery Division were expanded..."

"Expand seven divisions at a time?"

Jiang Baili, who didn't expect Li Guosheng to have such a big appetite, suddenly showed a surprised expression on his face.Subconsciously asked back.

Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng smiled disapprovingly, and responded: "Chief of Staff, my idea is: This time the expansion. We not only need to expand the seven main field divisions at one time. Not only that, but also in the field troops. On top of that, three more local garrison divisions will be expanded to be responsible for the defense of some strategic locations. Only in this way can the field troops in our hands be freed from simple local defense.”

"But... Commander-in-Chief, seven main divisions. Three garrison divisions, including an armored division equipped with a large number of light and heavy tanks. How many personnel and equipment are needed to complete the formation of the army? Do we have this capability now? Moreover, would Lao Jiang of the Nanjing central "government" agree to the formation of so many troops at once? After all, we are still under the jurisdiction of the national "government" in name." Jiang Baili, who looked shocked, asked back in a voice.

Faced with this question, Li Guosheng didn't answer right away, but fell into deep thought.

Through this time, the Central Army, the Jinsui Army, and the Northwest Army took advantage of their shortage of troops to deploy heavy troops on the border.In Li Guosheng's mind, he directly thought of some military practices of the US "government" in later generations.

Through propaganda, show the powerful military force of one's own country to the whole world as exaggeratedly as possible.Through strong military strength, deter others, make others completely worry about themselves, and be afraid of themselves.

In doing so, although he exposed his own strength to a certain extent.However, you can also save yourself a lot of trouble in many ways.First of all, in the face of the strong strength of the Ninth Army, many small snobs around Shandong Province dare not touch the stone of the Ninth Army with their own eggs.Invisibly, this will reduce a lot of troubles and troubles for the development of the entire Shandong Province.

The Ninth Army has fought against the Central Army, the Northwest Army, the Jinsui Army, the Northeast Army, and even the Japanese Army.To everyone outside, show the strong combat effectiveness of the Ninth Army.So far, Li Guosheng can confidently say that the strong combat effectiveness of the Ninth Army has completely penetrated into the bones of these warlord forces.

As for the present, in the face of the powerful Ninth Army and the warlords who have already suffered a big loss in the hands of Li Guosheng, one of the most important reasons why they dare to threaten themselves again is that they see the strength of their own hands. Insufficient troops.

Once his own expansion plan is announced, he can be sure.Facing the Ninth Army with such a strong combat effectiveness and such a large scale.The first thought of these local warlords is to avoid them.At that time, who else would dare to "touch" the tiger's ass of the Ninth Army?

Thinking of this, a strange smile flashed across the corner of Li Guosheng's mouth, and he said: "The army can be expanded slowly according to our actual situation. However, our latest army reorganization plan must be reported to the Nanjing Central Government as soon as possible. ’, let the central government approve it. As for whether Lao Jiang will approve it, I believe that the battle of Zaozhuang is in front of Lao Jiang. Even if it is to compensate for the loss of my Zaozhuang defenders, Lao Jiang has to agree to us.”

"Another item: When reporting the reorganization plan, each main division of our army will have a field artillery regiment and an armored assault battalion. The heavy artillery division of the group army will have a 105mm howitzer brigade, a 150mm howitzer brigade, and a 120mm howitzer brigade. Cannon brigade. The armored division has a medium tank brigade, a light tank brigade, and several armored brigades, all of which are shown to Chiang in the reorganization plan."

"Finally: report the establishment of the Navy except for the submarine brigade, and all the establishment of the Air Force to Chiang."

Seeing Li Guosheng with a sneer in front of him, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili.I couldn't help shivering.Seems to think of something, however.After thinking about it seriously, I couldn't find any ideas in my mind.at last.I had no choice but to put my eyes full of doubts on Li Guosheng, and asked.

"Commander-in-Chief, won't most of the military secrets of my Ninth Army be exposed to the world if it is reported like this?"

Li Guosheng shook his head with a smile, without explanation.Then, very unexpectedly, he asked back: "Chief of Staff, I want to ask you a question: Why did we swallow our anger and carry out secret development and expansion?" [

"The military strength is weak. Once our development direction and strong economic strength are exposed. Without sufficient military strength to protect ourselves, these development achievements will definitely be divided up by others and become the fruits of others." Jiang Baili Staff Officer Long replied.

Li Guosheng nodded in agreement, without hesitation, and continued to ask: "I have another question, Zhang Xueliang, who is far away in the northeast. Why was the commander-in-chief Zhang Xueliang appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the country just after being under the command of the central "government"? "

"Of course it is the 30 Northeast Army in the hands of Zhang Xueliang. Facing such a strong military force, the Central Army in Lao Jiang's hands cannot be taken down at all. Of course, even if the Northeast Army is taken, the Central Army in Lao Jiang's hands will The army will also lose almost the same. Without a strong army in hand, it is impossible for Lao Jiang to sit firmly in the "chairman" position." After saying a word, Jiang Baili's face gradually showed a hint of thoughtfulness. expression.

eyes lit up.Subconsciously asked: "Commander-in-Chief, what do you mean. We are also going to learn from Zhang Xueliang? But, again. With the strength of my Ninth Army after the expansion is completed, there is absolutely no difference between the old Jiang Central Army and Zhang Xueliang's Northeast Army. Do you want to challenge the board and compete with each other?"

When Jiang Baili asked rhetorically, Li Guosheng nodded noncommittally.He opened his mouth and responded: "It is good to learn from Zhang Xueliang. However, I am not at all interested in the position that Lao Jiang gave Zhang Xueliang."

"The reason why I chose this opportunity is to expose part of the strength of my Ninth Army, and show the real strength to the world. There is only one factor, to use strong military strength to frighten the surrounding people who want to beat me. The young boys of the Ninth Army. Let them know that my Ninth Army is not something they can mess with."

"In addition, after such a long period of development, we already have military self-protection capabilities. Exposing our true strength will not only better deter surrounding enemies, but also create more favorable conditions for the development of Shandong Province. At the same time, Strong military strength can also attract more patriotic young people to join our Ninth Army and fulfill their dream of defending their home and country."

China's doctrine of the mean has been deeply rooted in the hearts of everyone in China after thousands of years of development.

For Li Guosheng's deliberate self-expression, showing his strength in front of others.Jiang Baili doesn't agree with it from the bottom of his heart, because he believes in an old Chinese saying "shoot the bird that stands out".However, Jiang Baili couldn't find any reason to refute Li Guosheng's explanation.

After thinking about it, he expressed the only worry in his heart: "Commander-in-Chief, as the saying goes: "Shoot the bird that stands out", you don't have to worry about Lao Jiang uniting with various warlords to deal with us together."

A strange smile flashed across Li Guosheng's face again.

He knew in his heart: Once the Great War in the Central Plains was over, Lao Jiang's Central Army would have to turn around and deal with the Red Party, whose military strength had become stronger and stronger.Coupled with the outbreak of "September [-]" in the Northeast, Lao Jiang had no energy or time to deal with himself.

Of course, as a secret in my heart, this reason cannot be revealed yet.

To Chief of Staff Jiang Baili, he quickly showed a confident smile, and said, "Chief of Staff, don't worry. According to the information I got, the Red Party active in the south has taken advantage of the Great War in the Central Plains to take advantage of its own forces. The scope quickly expanded to dozens of county towns. In Lao Jiang’s eyes, the Red Party is the target he worries and fears most.”

"At that time, we will secretly support the Red Party. I believe that with the continuous support of our Ninth Army's continuous equipment and ammunition, the Red Party army active in the south will surely be able to trap Chiang Kai-shek's Central Army to death. in the South."

As soon as Chief of Staff Jiang Baili's eyes lit up, he immediately understood what he was referring to.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Commander-in-Chief, I agree with your idea. Report the latest reorganization plan of the troops to the Nanjing central "government" quickly. Fully demonstrate the true strength of our Ninth Army to the people of the country. Let all the people in the country Everyone knows that in Shandong Province, in our Ninth Army, we have a truly modern army..."

"Chief of staff, what you said is very good. It is to let all the people of the country truly understand our Ninth Army and yearn for my Ninth Army. As for the latest reorganization plan reported to the Nanjing Central Government, we will discuss it in detail after the two of us discuss it." Make the final decision. After all, we still have to keep some of the secrets specific to the Japanese army secret..." Li Guosheng agreed.

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili's eyes flashed a look that you and I both understand, and said: "Commander-in-Chief, I understand...>

"Then, Commander-in-Chief, shall we discuss next, which aspect of our Ninth Army should be shown to the Chinese people..." Jiang Baili asked.

"Time does not wait for me, let's discuss it now. Let all the people of the country know the true strength of our Ninth Army before the end of the Central Plains War. In the final negotiations, we will have more reliance and greater benefits... >