Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Lao Jiang miscalculated

Negotiations that are absolutely harmless to the Japanese "government" will certainly not have any surprises.The Japanese "government" is represented by Lieutenant General Honjo Shigeru, Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army.The Ninth Army was represented by Lieutenant General Jiang Baili, Chief of Staff.

At the end of the negotiations, the Liaodong Corps of the Ninth Army, with the prestige of victory, successfully withdrew from North Korea.The Japanese Kwantung Army, which suffered heavy losses, followed closely and took over Sinuiju, which had been burned to ruins.At the same time, the Japanese retaliatory fleet, which was ready to depart, also returned to its home port.All kinds of news about the Japanese naval fleet's upcoming attack on the mainland of China also completely disappeared overnight.

The Liaodong War ended smoothly with the temporary victory of the Ninth Army.Jiang Baili, the temporary commander-in-chief of the Liaodong Corps, of course has to return to the Ninth Army headquarters to assume his due responsibilities as the chief of the general staff.

The Ninth Army Headquarters, after listening to the process and results of the negotiation, Li Guosheng nodded very satisfied.Facing Chief of Staff Jiang Baili, he said: "Chief of Staff, the negotiation is over. I believe that with the strong fighting power shown by my Ninth Army on the battlefield, at least in the next year, the little devil will never dare to target My Ninth Army...>

"In one year, since we came to Shandong Province to establish ourselves, we finally have a time to carry out stable development without any worries..."

Regarding Li Guosheng's emotion, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili nodded approvingly, and said: "Commander-in-Chief, you are right. I believe that as long as we make good use of this year, whether it is my ninth The combat effectiveness of the group army, or the economic strength of the area we control, will undergo earth-shaking changes within this year...>

"At that time, it's not me, Jiang Baili, who is talking big, but with the strength of my Ninth Army, I can complete the unification of the entire country within five years...>

Li Guosheng nodded noncommittally, and said: "You are right. One year is enough for us to do a lot of things. However, in my opinion, there is one thing that we must do immediately... >

Seeing the puzzled expression on Jiang Baili's face suddenly.Li Guosheng opened the mouth and said: "After several months of overtime work by the military industry group, all kinds of new equipment in our logistics reserve are enough to carry out a large-scale refit for the whole army. Since my Ninth Army will be in the future in a short period of time There will be no war, then, change the equipment of the whole army and let the whole army go up and down. Adapt to the new equipment as soon as possible, just use this time... >

Jiang Baili nodded noncommittally, and assured loudly: "Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief. Within a month, we will ensure that the entire army will be fully equipped...>

Li Guosheng, a confidant, fought desperately with the Japanese army on the Korean battlefield.The happiest thing is Lao Jiang, who has already entered the Nanjing National Government.

As the saying goes, "the snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's benefit", what Lao Jiang wants to do, no doubt, is the fisherman who ultimately benefits.

The news spread that the Ninth Army gathered its main force, entered North Korea, and started a series of battles with the Kwantung Army. The smile on the face of the veteran never dissipated.

Coupled with the government's second encirclement and suppression campaign against the Jiangxi Red Army.Because of the lessons learned from the failure of the first encirclement and suppression campaign.Lao Jiang directly used his superiority in military strength and firepower to advance layer by layer and continuously compress the living space of the Red Party.In the end, in the early stage of the entire encirclement and suppression operation, the national army commanded by Lao Jiang.It can be said to be a succession of victories, continuously recapturing cities occupied by the Red Party.

Faced with good news one after another, Lao Jiang, the chairman of the National Government, can be said to be proud of himself.spare time.Lao Jiang is even thinking about it, after he gains control of Shandong Province.Relying on the strong economic strength shown by Shandong Province in the hands of Li Guosheng, should we immediately expand the central army with a few main divisions of German weapons to fight against other growing local warlords in the country...

However, dreams are always dreams until things actually happen.

Lao Jiang was looking at the combat map hanging on the wall directly opposite him, while dreaming sweetly.A burst of hurried footsteps sounded at the door of the office.Immediately afterwards, the same rapid knock on the door reached Lao Jiang's ears.

In normal times, Lao Jiang would definitely be furious about this way of knocking on the door.However, he was in a good mood and he was proud of the spring breeze, so he didn't take this matter to heart.Shouting to the door, "Come in...>

The door was pushed open, and He Yingqin, Minister of Military and Political Affairs, appeared in front of Lao Jiang with a slightly panicked voice.

Before Lao Jiang opened his mouth to ask a question, He Yingqin, who seemed to be greatly frightened, had already walked quickly to Lao Jiang's desk.After hastily putting a telegram on the desk, he reported to Lao Jiang: "'Chairman', the embassy of the Japanese 'government' in Nanjing has just forwarded us a diplomatic note issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Request The national "government", within [-] hours, will explain the matter of asking to go to the open sea to wipe out a Japanese mixed fleet, and will pay compensation...>

"A diplomatic note sent to us by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan...>

In less than 2 minutes, Lao Jiang's face, which was still proud of the spring breeze, suddenly turned livid.Holding the telegram tightly, I can't wait to tear it to pieces immediately.

Under He Yingqin's serious gaze, he cursed loudly: "Mother Xipi...>

"No, the National Government must not compromise with the Japanese Government. Otherwise, what will be the face of the National Government. Respectfully, you immediately ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to call back the Japanese Government. The National Government rejects all unreasonable requests. compensation."

Lao Jiang's reaction did not exceed He Yingqin's expectations.

As the head of the government, the behavior of the Japanese is tantamount to a slap in the face of him, and even the face of the entire National Government.Such a shameful thing, as the "chairman" of the National Government, he should be angry and express his national position to the entire National Government.

He Yingqin, as Minister of Military and Political Affairs, because of his different positions.When I first saw this note.Although equally angry.However, he regained his sanity in the first place and mobilized the entire national government's think tanks to analyze the ultimate purpose of the Japanese "government" in issuing this diplomatic note.

Facing Lao Jiang with a livid face, He Yingqin was deeply afraid of the angry Lao Jiang.What irrational decision would be made.This annoyed the Japanese "government" and made the national "government" lose the initiative in this diplomatic negotiation.

Regardless of Lao Jiang's eyes full of anger, he quickly said: "Please calm down the 'chairman', I think. There is a reason why the Japanese 'government' issued this note. I don't know if the 'chairman' still remembers the time ago, The National Government's public recognition of the Ninth Army Naval Fleet...>

"Through this commendation, the Japanese "government" can completely believe that the naval battle that took place off the coast of Qingdao was initiated by the Chinese "government"...>

Hear here.The anger on Lao Jiang's face not only did not weaken, but intensified.Facing He Yingqin, he almost roared and asked: "Mother Xipi, everyone knows that the National Government was forced to commend the Ninth Group Naval Fleet, and it was a helpless move of the National Government. I will not I believe that the Japanese will not know this fact..."

A bitter smile.It slowly appeared on He Yingqin's face.He opened his mouth and explained: "'Chairman', I believe that the Japanese know these things. But, so what if the Japanese know it. They only use what they see to explain things. Not surprisingly, the Japanese 'government' It must be to take advantage of the national "government" to encircle and suppress the red party, and have no time to take care of it. Use this matter to get some benefits from the national "government"...>

He Yingqin's sharp answer directly awakened Lao Jiang from his anger.

And at this moment.Lao Jiang suddenly thought of the Ninth Army, which was fighting the Japanese army and had been in his own calculations.Because, in any case, the Ninth Army is the real enemy of the Japanese.

And myself, in this diplomatic note, I didn't see any words about the Ninth Army at all.Could it be that the Japanese are willing to take the risk of offending the national "government" and are unwilling to offend their real enemy, the Ninth Army, which is at war with them.

Thinking of this, a trace of solemnity slowly appeared on Lao Jiang's face.Facing He Yingqin in front of him, he asked directly: "Jingzhi, what about Li Guosheng's Ninth Army, why doesn't the Japanese "government" claim compensation from the Ninth Army...>

He Yingqin, who was still racking his brains just now, thinking about how to persuade Lao Jiang and the Japanese "government" to fight hard, was subconsciously speechless by Lao Jiang's question.At the same time, a trace of deep "doubt" suddenly appeared in He Yingqin's heart.

Just when the two of them were lost in thought, without the slightest clue.The director of the Intelligence Department, Dai Li's hasty voice sounded directly from the door of the office, followed by Dai Li's anxious figure standing in front of Lao Jiang.

"Report to the principal, the Liaodong Branch of the Intelligence Department sent an urgent call...>

Facing his students, Lao Jiang's complexion returned to normal immediately.Facing his confidant, Dai Li, he asked calmly, "Yunong, why are you so anxious? It's only been a few years, have you forgotten everything you learned in school? Don't forget, you not only Just a soldier, and a senior officer at that."

Dai Li quickly wiped off the sweat beads that had already appeared on his forehead before he knew it, and said respectfully to Lao Jiang: "What the principal taught is that the students must remember...>

When mentioning Liaodong, the first thing Lao Jiang thought of was, without a surprise, the Ninth Army that he hated to the bone.Frowning subconsciously, he asked Dai Li, "Is it about the Ninth Army...>

"The headmaster is wise...>

"According to the report: In the early morning of four days ago, the Ninth Army stationed in Andong, Liaodong, suddenly launched a cross-river campaign to North Korea. In less than an hour, it successfully broke through the riverside defense line deployed by the Japanese army along the Yalu River and crossed the Yalu River. , landing in North Korea...>

"Then, during the decisive battle with the Kwantung Army in Sinuiju, the entire siege battle was postponed for one day and one night because of the Kwantung Army's gas bomb attack. Then, under the retaliatory attack of the Ninth Army , the entire Sinuiju was burned into a sea of ​​flames. The thousands of Kwantung Army elite stationed in Sinuiju by the Japanese army were also wiped out by the Ninth Army...>

Although Lao Jiang hated the Ninth Army to the bone, but.After all, Lao Jiang was still a Chinese, a rare nationalist.After hearing the news that the Chinese army defeated the Japanese army again, I still couldn't help but feel happy.

Of course, there is another very selfish reason for this joy: the more intense the battle between the Ninth Army and the Japanese army.The bigger the scale.The price paid by the Ninth Army was correspondingly greater.And this result is exactly what I, the 'fisherman', want to see.

Therefore, Dai Li's voice just fell.Lao Jiang asked impatiently: "What's next...>

To Lao Jiang's disappointment, his fiery gaze did not wait for Dai Li's affirmative answer.Under his incredulous eyes, Dai Li shook his head and said, "Principal, the specific situation is exactly the opposite of what we thought. Not only did the Ninth Army not take advantage of the victory to attack the Kwantung Army headquarters, but it voluntarily withdrew from North Korea. Return to Andong and return the newly occupied Sinuiju to the Japanese Kwantung Army...>

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible... >

Finally, after repeated confirmation from Dai Li.The two had to admit this time.

Of course, acknowledgment is acknowledgment.Immediately afterwards, another trace of "doubt" appeared in the minds of the two of them.

Why did the Ninth Army, which has always been in a state of hostility with the Japanese, give up such a great opportunity.Not only that, but he also handed over a large area of ​​land that he had worked so hard to occupy and returned it to the Kwantung Army.

One question after another quickly flashed past Lao Jiang's eyes.The Japanese diplomatic note that Lao Jiang put on his desk suddenly appeared in Lao Jiang's eyes.Lao Jiang, who is good at strategy, opened a door of darkness leading to light in an instant, allowing the questions in his mind to be solved instantly.

"Could it be that some shady peace treaty was signed between the Ninth Army and the Japanese...>

"Otherwise, why would the Ninth Army, which has always been very strong in front of the Japanese, withdraw its troops and return Sinuiju to the Kwantung Army...>

"Why did the Japanese "government" send us a diplomatic note without any mention of demanding compensation from the Ninth Army...Unless, unless there is an agreement between the Ninth Army and the Japanese "government", otherwise, this Two natural opponents will never stand together."

As the saying goes, one word awakens the dreamer, without Lao Jiang's repeated questions and reminders, He Yingqin didn't mean to connect the two things at all.However, once reminded by Lao Jiang, He Yingqin suddenly discovered that these two things seem to be really important, and they can be called a link between the past and the future.

As for Dai Li, who was standing beside He Yingqin, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly remembered that he had just received a piece of information from the mainland of Japan ten minutes ago.After a short period of contemplation, he spoke bluntly to Lao Jiang.

"Principal, the students have one more important thing to report... >

Shocked by the old Jiang who he had just analyzed, it took ten seconds to react.Facing Dai Li, he nodded and responded: "What is it, let's talk...>

"Yes, Headmaster...>

"This is an intelligence message from Japan...>

"What, such an important matter, why didn't you report it earlier...>

Then, facing He Yingqin with the same dignified expression, he said, "Respect, it seems that we were once again tricked by Li Guosheng of the Ninth Army...>

"Judging from the current situation, an agreement that we don't know must have been reached between the Ninth Army and the Japanese "government". However, no matter what the agreement is, Japan, which has not gained any benefits from the Ninth Army, must have reached an agreement." The government has set its sights on the national government of our country, hoping that the national government of our country can pay for the mixed fleet that was buried in the sea off Qingdao...>

Having said that, a trace of strong anger suddenly appeared on Lao Jiang's face.Facing He Yingqin and the others, he cursed loudly: "Niang Xipi, I originally planned to make a good calculation of the Ninth Army. Unexpectedly, I made a mistake. Not only that, but also let Li Guosheng's Ninth Army plot against the Nationalist Government of our country. 』Body...>