Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Crazy withdrawal

A few hours later, the telegram about the latest compilation of the Ninth Army was directly reported to the Nanjing central "government" by Li Guosheng through clear codes.Of course, all major local forces in the country who have radio stations have received this clear telegram.

In Lao Jiang's office of the Nanjing Central "Government", less than a minute after the telegram was sent in, a violent slap on the table came from the office.Immediately afterwards, the angry scolding of Lao Jiang's most commonly used mantra came from the office.

"Mother Xipi, who gave Li Guosheng the right to expand the army? Does she still pay attention to the central government and me, the commander-in-chief...>

In less than 10 minutes, He Yingqin and Dai Li, who had already learned the general situation from the adjutant, showed each other a bitter smile, and walked into Lao Jiang's office with solemn expressions. [

Under Lao Jiang's gesture, he quickly read the content of the telegram.Although he already knew the general content of the telegram in advance from the adjutant.However, He Yingqin, as the Minister of Military and Political Affairs, was still taken aback by the powerful strength of the Ninth Army in the telegram... >

After quickly handing the telegram to Dai Li of the intelligence department, he asked back with a look of disbelief: "Director Dai, are all the contents of the telegram true...>

As soon as He Yingqin's words fell, Lao Jiang's eyes fell.He also looked at Dai Li immediately, waiting for Dai Li's answer.Obviously, Lao Jiang also attached great importance to this result.

However, to their disappointment, Dai Li's next answer directly shattered the last trace of assumption in their hearts.

"Report to the principal. Minister He, I don't know whether the Ninth Army is equipped with an integrated armored division. However, I can be sure that the Ninth Army under the command of Li Guosheng is indeed equipped with a large-scale armored force and heavy artillery. Not only that, these heavy equipments have already appeared on the battlefield...>

"According to the latest information sent back by our internal intelligence officers who entered the Ninth Army, the Ninth Army dispatched a large armored force in battles with the Northwest Army, Jinsui Army, and even the Northeast Army. Among these armored units, not only the armored combat vehicles that the government has just purchased from France, but also a batch of light tanks that the government has not purchased. A huge number of light tanks... >

"According to this situation, it should be considered true that each infantry division of the Ninth Army is equipped with an armored assault battalion, without any exaggeration... >

"In terms of artillery fire, I can also give a positive answer. The proportion of artillery equipment of the Ninth Army will only be more than the number reported in the telegram. It will not be less... >

Quiet...>

After Dai Li's words, the entire office could not hear any other noises except for the three people's panting caused by shock.

After a full minute, Lao Jiang, who was astonished, slowly woke up.After a long sigh, he opened his mouth and said: "I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it. In just two years, a small platoon leader has grown into a mercenary with hundreds of thousands. Even the central "government" can't do anything about it." The Great Warlord…>

At this moment, facing Lao Jiang's emotion.The effect of Li Guosheng's deliberate display of the true strength of the Ninth Army finally began to slowly reveal itself.

Faced with this big warlord who can already compete with the Central Army to a certain extent.As the Minister of Military and Political Affairs, He Yingqin's first reaction after listening to Lao Jiang's emotion: It is no longer a normal "send" to send troops to eliminate this opponent, but to find a way to win over by various means, just like the treatment of the Northeast. like the army.

As soon as Lao Jiang's emotional words fell, He Yingqin's heavy voice sounded: "'Chairman', Li Guosheng's eagle has begun to soar in the sky. Pure military means can only lead to the end of both sides. Therefore, I think , the central "government" must immediately change its strategic approach towards the Ninth Army...>

Seeing Lao Jiang nodded silently, He Yingqin continued: "In order to prevent the Ninth Army from going through a large-scale expansion, its powerful troops will directly target the central "government". Regarding the military action of the Xuzhou defenders to attack Zaozhuang, Shandong without authorization , we must make a reasonable explanation and give Li Guosheng a compensation so that he can't find any reason to attack our Central Army."

"And agreeing to Li Guosheng's request in the telegram is the compensation that Li Guosheng wants from the central government."

"As for the government's strategic policy against Li Guosheng, it should immediately change the original 'military struggle as a priority and political struggle as a supplement' to 'political struggle as a priority and military struggle as a supplement'. Weaken Li Guosheng's support for the ninth In the end, the control of the group army will be deprived of Li Guosheng's military command step by step... >

"Mum Hippie...>

Under the watchful eyes of He Yingqin and Dai Li, he spent 5 minutes meditating.Lao Jiang with a bitter face made the final decision.Facing the two beloved generals, he ordered firmly. [

"Yunong, from now on, your intelligence system must focus on Li Guosheng, who has risen strongly. In the shortest possible time, find out the most real equipment situation and troop formation of the Ninth Army. At the same time, use various means to Get as close as possible to Li Guosheng, and find out the source of funds for Li Guosheng to form such a large army. Of course, if you have the opportunity, I allow you to use extraordinary means to assassinate Li Guosheng. However, this plan must obtain my consent before it can be implemented. .”

"Yes, Headmaster...>

Lao Jiang nodded, and then turned his attention to He Yingqin.Said.

"Jingzhi, what you just said is quite right. Li Guosheng's eagle has already begun to soar in the sky. Now it is launching a military strike. Not only will it not have any effect, but it will also arouse the opponent's resentment, and even break out of war. In addition, as the Southern Red Party is getting more and more The more violent the disturbance, we must also deploy some troops to target the Red Party...>

"So, before we are [-]% sure, we must ease the relationship with Li Guosheng as soon as possible. Now, I have two opinions: first, quickly call Li Guosheng back and agree to Li Guosheng's latest reorganization plan for the Ninth Army. Second, order the central "government" to hoard all the Central Army troops on the Shandong border and immediately retreat [-] kilometers. At the same time, warn all military commanders on the Shandong border, from now on. No one can provoke the Ninth Army military action, otherwise, military law is engaged in…>

When several main divisions of the Central Army faced the latest combat order from the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs, they retreated frantically.Far away in the headquarters of the Jinsui Army in Taiyuan, Shanxi, Yan Xishan, the commander-in-chief of the Jinsui Army, and his confidantes.They were also discussing a clear-coded telegram that Li Guosheng had just sent.

"Commander-in-Chief, according to the organization revealed in the telegram: the overall strength of the Ninth Army has far surpassed our Jinsui Army. As far as the current situation is concerned, I am very worried: after the completion of the expansion of the army, it has been spared The Ninth Army. Will you once again target your own military operations. Put the three main divisions that my Jinsui Army has just hoarded on the Shandong border...>

Yan Xishan with a dignified expression did not speak.After silently nodding.He quickly turned his attention to the Chief of Staff, and asked, "Chief of Staff, what do you think of this telegram?"

"Regardless of whether the content of this telegram is true or not. Whether the reorganized Ninth Army is really as powerful as the telegram said, we must treat it with caution." The chief of staff first gave a rigorous answer.

Seeing the puzzled eyes of all colleagues including Yan Xishan.The chief of staff reminded bluntly: "I believe that everyone sitting here has not forgotten the battle of Shangqiu that just ended... >

"When this result is announced, everyone will definitely think it is very embarrassing. However, what I want to warn everyone is: through this battle, we have truly learned for the first time the powerful combat power displayed by the Ninth Army on the battlefield. A Troops with a large number of heavy artillery, even armored vehicles and aircraft, are definitely not something our Jinsui Army can provoke at the moment."

"Under such circumstances, why did our Jinsui Army once again mobilize heavy troops to defend the border with Shandong Province and confront the Ninth Army. I won't mention the most important factor, but everyone knows it: we have received information from various sources , With the continuous development of multi-faceted warfare, the Ninth Army is falling into a dangerous situation of insufficient troops."

"Whether the content of the telegram is true, and whether the Ninth Army really has more than a dozen main divisions, I don't know. However, I can be sure of one thing. With the large number of prisoners captured by the Ninth Army on the battlefield, several ordinary Infantry division is definitely a breeze...>

"On the border of Shandong Province, the Ninth Army, which is engaged in a military confrontation with our Jinsui Army, already has two main divisions, that is, the military strength to wipe out the three main divisions of our army."

"We can guess based on this: Once the Ninth Army deploys another main division from the newly formed troops to reinforce the front line. Do you think that the three main divisions deployed by our Shanxi-Sui Army on the border of Shandong Province will be able to safely Do you want to retreat and avoid the doom of destruction?"

"Everyone, don't forget that before the real negotiation, our Jinsui Army and the Ninth Army are still at war. With the advantage of the other party's equipment, if we eat the three main divisions of our Jinsui Army, we have nothing to say Say. And after losing the last three main divisions, do we have other troops to meet the possible counterattack of the Ninth Army?"

The chief of staff's words, especially the last rhetorical question, directly touched everyone's heart.

For the immediate Central Plains war, including Commander-in-Chief Yan Xishan, there is a bottom line.No matter what the final result is, Shanxi Province, his hometown, must not be invaded and destroyed by anyone.

However, once the three main divisions deployed on the border of Shandong Province are lost, the Jinsui Army, which has no mobile forces in its hands, can block the possible military counterattack of the Ninth Army?

"The three main divisions on the front line must not be lost again...>

"Yes. Can't lose any more...>

In terms of economic development, Yan Xishan has an amazing talent.However, in terms of military command, what Yan Xishan relied on was undoubtedly a group of his staff and confidantes. [

Hear the instigation of the chief of staff and a group of staff.In addition, during the offensive and defensive battle of Shangqiu, the strong fighting power of the Ninth Army on the battlefield has already penetrated into Yan Xishan's heart.As the commander-in-chief of the Jinsui Army, he had to focus on the chief of staff and continued to ask.

"Chief of Staff, what do you think?"

"Avoid as much as possible a battle with the newborn warlord of the Ninth Army...>

"Is there a specific implementation plan?"

As a warlord who is almost as famous as Zhang Xueliang in China and holds an army of hundreds of thousands.Confronted with this conclusion.Yan Xishan's heart can be said to be very aggrieved.However, no matter what, ensuring the safety of his old nest in Shanxi Province is his most urgent delay.After a short thought, he frowned.Asked back.

"At present, I only think of two aspects: first, immediately order the three main divisions on the front line to retreat quickly, end this military struggle, and express the goodwill of our Jinsui Army to the Ninth Army...>

Although Yan Xishan was dissatisfied with this result, which was still within the acceptable range.However, under such a severe situation, it has to be agreed.After a long sigh, he opened his mouth and said: "When our Jinsui Army is also equipped with armored vehicles and aircraft in the future, we don't have to be so afraid of the Ninth Army's soldiers...>

"Chief of staff, just follow what you said. In the shortest possible time, resolve the dispute between the two armies and strive for peaceful coexistence...>

"The Commander-in-Chief is wise...>

Although the Northwest Army commanded by Commander-in-Chief Feng Yuxiang is powerful.However, it has always had a national reputation for being poorly equipped.Faced with the powerful equipment and establishment of the Ninth Army, Feng Yuxiang, who had experienced the offensive and defensive battle of Hengshui, directly believed in the success in the content of the telegram.

Of course, even the most successful ones, relying on the strong combat effectiveness of the Ninth Army in the first battle of Hengshui, it is not something that the Northwest Army's three main divisions hoarded on the border of Shandong Province can compete with.

Just after receiving this clear-coded telegram, Feng Yuxiang, commander-in-chief of the Northwest Army, decisively issued a military order.

"Order the three main divisions deployed on the border of Shandong Province to retreat quickly...>

Commander-in-Chief Feng Yuxiang's prestige in the Northwest Army cannot be challenged by anyone.

The order was issued, and the three main divisions who had never seen Feng Yuxiang give such a serious order. , Even some unimportant supplies were thrown away, and a frantic retreat began.

Zhang Xueliang, commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, because of his cowardly and hesitant character.After losing two main brigades, one artillery regiment, and one squadron on the Liaodong battlefield.From the bottom of my heart, I have lost the courage to continue fighting with the Ninth Army.

Although I learned from Lao Jiang that the Ninth Army on the Liaodong Peninsula has fallen into an embarrassing situation of insufficient troops.However, Zhang Xueliang was terrified in the face of the strong combat effectiveness of the Ninth Army on the Liaodong battlefield and the equipment advantages possessed by the Ninth Army.

He didn't dare to gamble with the limited chips in his hand, he was afraid that he would lose all the inheritance passed down from his father's generation to him bit by bit.

Therefore, in the face of Zhou Xingguo's troops with scattered forces and the secret order from Chiang Kai-shek, Zhang Xueliang responded directly with silence.When negotiators were quickly dispatched to Dalian to negotiate with Zhou Xingguo, they decisively ordered the troops to stand firm...>

Now, I suddenly learned that the Ninth Army has begun to expand its troops.After the expansion of the army, the total strength of the troops was not lower than that of the Northeast Army under his command.Commander-in-Chief Zhang Xueliang was speechless because of the astonishment on his face.

A main division under the Ninth Army can beat itself from the beginning to the end.Then, after the expansion of the Ninth Army is completed, two or even three main divisions will be deployed on the Liaodong Peninsula.Will the entire Liaoning Province, including Shenyang, where the commander-in-chief is located, be attacked by the strong front of the Ninth Army?

In order to avoid this from happening, the cowardly Zhang Xueliang first thought of peace talks.Through peace talks, keep the family business left by your parents.

Therefore, on the Nuoda battlefield centered on Shandong Province, as Li Guosheng sent out the latest clear-coded telegram about the Ninth Army, such a scene immediately appeared: various local forces, including the Nanjing central "government", were deployed in Shandong Province There are tens of thousands of Central Army, Jinsui Army, Northwest Army, and even Northeast Army on the border.Directly like a frightened rabbit, he began to retreat frantically.