Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

On the surface, the Northeast Army obeys the orders of the central "government", but in fact, it is an armed force that is independent of the "government".Lao Jiang has two purposes in total: first, to use Zhang Xueliang's cowardly character to win over the senior generals in the Northeast Army as much as possible, and know that one day, he will completely transform the Northeast Army's family fortune into the Central Army.

Second, use the hatred between the Northeast Army and the Japanese to contain the Japanese as much as possible in the three northeastern provinces.Forcing the Japanese in a short period of time, not to get involved in the central "government" where the tax revenue is located, the Jiangnan area.

However, what Lao Jiang didn't expect was that Zhang Xueliang would act so soft in front of the Japanese.

Seeing the telegram sent to him by the communications office, He Yingqin and Dai Li, who are the veteran's confidantes, immediately appeared in Lao Jiang's office.

After learning about the whole incident from the telegram, He Yingqin first said: "Chairman, judging from the current situation, the entire three northeastern provinces will fall into the hands of the Japanese Kwantung Army within half a month at most. I really didn't expect , Deputy Commander Zhang, who has hundreds of thousands of mercenaries, will take the initiative to initiate the entire three northeastern provinces...”[

Lao Jiang said with a gloomy face: "Mother Xipi, I never thought that this Zhang Xueliang would be so spineless. In the face of the attack of the 30 Kwantung Army, the Northeast Army with more than [-] troops would take the initiative to retreat..."

Speaking of this, Lao Jiang thought of another protagonist in this incident, the Japanese Kwantung Army.

Facing his two confidants, Da Sheng, who disregarded his image, cursed: "Mother Xipi, little devils are not a thing. They occupy the entire three provinces in Northeast China, and they are not afraid to support themselves. It's a pity that Zhang Zuolin spent decades building Asia. The first arsenal just fell into the hands of the Japanese. If Zhang Xueliang had handed over the arsenal to the central "government" earlier, the central "government" would definitely be able to carry out a comprehensive refitting of all the central military..."

Angry is angry, facing such a big thing.As the central "government", there can be no reaction.

Lao Jiang's angry mood gradually calmed down.Facing He Yingqin, he asked bluntly: "Jingzhi, regarding this matter, what do you think the central "government" should give to the people..."

He Yingqin responded: "Chairman, judging from the current situation, the Japanese are bound to win the three northeastern provinces. Coupled with the character of Commander-in-Chief Zhang of the Northeast Army, the strength of the Northeast Army alone cannot stop it." The pace of the Japanese Kwantung Army's offensive...>

Seeing Lao Jiang nodded approvingly.He Yingqin continued to speak: "Since the Northeast Army is unreliable, follow the retreat order issued by Commander-in-Chief Zhang Xueliang to the Northeast Army. It will not be long before the entire Northeast Army will retreat into the pass. At that time, outside the entire pass, only the troops will be left. The Ninth Army on the Liaodong Peninsula."

In terms of calculating people, Lao Jiang is definitely the well-deserved boss of the Republic of China.After listening to He Yingqin's introduction, he immediately thought of a way to save the national "government" from trouble.At the same time, you can count on your own mortal enemy.That is the method of Li Guosheng's Ninth Army.

His eyes lit up, and he asked He Yingqin in front of him: "Jingzhi, what you mean is to give an order to the Ninth Army. Ask the Ninth Army to stop the Japanese Kwantung Army's attack and defend the country..."

"'Chairman' is wise...>

In Lao Jiang's eyes.A light flashed quickly.Because, from the bottom of his heart, he has agreed to this method of killing three birds with one stone.

The reason why he killed three birds with one stone, Lao Jiang had his own idea: Since the Northeast Army did not want to help the Republic of China protect the three Northeast provinces, and lost the vast land area to the Japanese, then there was no need for the Northeast Army to continue to occupy the three Northeast provinces.In other words, the Northeast Army will completely leave the three northeastern provinces and live in the pass.At that time, without their own territory, the 30 elite soldiers of the Northeast Army will become a piece of fat in the mouth of the Central Army, and the Central Army can eat whatever they want...>

After thinking for a while, a huge idea that not only calculated the Japanese Kwantung Army, but also calculated Zhang Xueliang's Northeast Army, and at the same time, could weaken the strength and reputation of the Ninth Army slowly emerged in Lao Jiang's mind.

Facing He Yingqin in front of him, he ordered decisively: "Jingzhi, now our central "government" has three things to do."

"First, according to what Zhang Xueliang said, quickly announce the viciousness of the Japanese Kwantung Army to the public. At the same time, appeal to the League of Nations for the Japanese Kwantung Army's invasion of our Chinese nation, hoping that the League of Nations can suppress the Japanese and let the Japanese take the initiative Withdraw from the three northeastern provinces."

"Secondly, in the name of the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs, immediately send Zhang Xueliang a reprimand telegram. At the same time, in order to investigate his responsibility for withdrawing troops without authorization and throwing the three northeastern provinces to the Japanese. The position of commander-in-chief was removed from the position of commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, and he was appointed as the acting commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army. He was required to organize all the officers and men of the Northeast Army to fight against the Japanese Kwantung Army on the spot and block the speed of the Japanese Kwantung Army's attack. At the same time, in the indescribable Under the circumstances, allow the Northeast Army to withdraw into Jehol and Pingjin to build fortifications, and resolutely prevent the Japanese Kwantung Army from entering the pass..."

"Third, in the name of the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs, issue an order to the Ninth Army: The Ninth Army will leave the customs immediately, and cooperate with the Northeast Army to block the Japanese Kwantung Army's attack. All the land occupied by the Kwantung Army. Tell Li Guosheng that all the land recovered by the Ninth Army from the Japanese will be handed over to the Ninth Army for custody..."

Standing in front of Lao Jiang, He Yingqin couldn't help showing admiration to Lao Jiang.

It is conceivable that once these three orders are issued, the central "government" not only does not need to bear any responsibility for losing the country, but will also be recognized by the people.Because the central "government" not only did enough superficial work, but also reported the Japanese atrocities to the League of Nations.I even did some substantive work, ordering the Northeast Army and the Ninth Army to block the Kwantung Army's offensive pace to the death...>

Of course, this is not the most important thing.

Lao Jiang's order to Li Guosheng's Ninth Army was ostensibly to benefit Li Guosheng.In fact, it was a trap for Li Guosheng and Zhang Xueliang.More importantly, facing the trick that Lao Jiang set for himself.Li Guosheng and Zhang Xueliang.You must also take the initiative to drill.

As for the reason, it is very simple to say.As the master of the three northeastern provinces.Zhang Xueliang would rather the three northeastern provinces fall into the hands of the Japanese than fall into the hands of the Ninth Army.Because, although Zhang Xueliang did not dare to fight the Japanese during Li Guosheng's dispatch of troops to the Northeast, it was still possible to harass Li Guosheng's Ninth Army.

As for Li Guosheng, as the only anti-Japanese team in the hearts of the people.Facing the order from the central government, Li Guosheng had no reason to refuse at all.at the same time.As long as Li Guosheng leaves the Liaodong Peninsula and enters the three northeastern provinces.He will become a double enemy of the Northeast Army and the Japanese Kwantung Army.

After the three telegrams were sent by the central "government" in plain code, the whole country was in an uproar in the face of the Japanese Kwantung Army's invasion.Students from all over the country took to the streets one after another, holding up banners and launching protests against the Japanese "government".

Feeling that Japan is becoming more and more dominant in your Asian region, the League of Nations, which may affect the situation in East Asia, has also acted.but.Under the circumstances that the Japanese "government" has not really wēixié the real interests of these countries.What the League of Nations can do is to send several reprimanding telegrams to the Japanese "government", asking the Japanese "government" to stop all military operations.

However, after facing the occupation of the three northeastern provinces of China.The huge benefits that may be brought to the "government" of the country.The Japanese cabinet, the military force that has slowly taken over the power of the entire country, directly threw these telegrams aside.Wait until the latest battle report from the Kwantung Army.

Tonghua County, which has fallen into a fighting situation in the northeast.

Under the attack of more than 150 artillery pieces with a caliber of more than [-]mm in the two divisions of the Japanese Kwantung Army.The entire Tonghua city.Not a single house in sight.

Just when the tens of thousands of soldiers of the Northeast Army standing in Tonghua City were about to die together with the entire Tonghua City.Commander-in-Chief Zhang Xueliang's retreat telegram.Finally, it was sent to the brigade commander of the major general of the defenders.

After reading the telegram, a trace of deep puzzlement quickly surfaced on the major general's face.Facing the chief of staff and several regimental leaders in front of him, he asked in disbelief: "Retreat, why is this happening? The Japanese have already hit us right under our noses, and they didn't even have the time to fight back. Is it really necessary to take the entire three northeastern provinces? , Throw it all to the little devils, let our Northeast Army truly become the sinners of the 3000 million fathers and folks in the entire Northeast..."

Not only was the brigadier major general puzzled, but some battalion commanders under his command also showed a hint of puzzlement and anger on their faces.As soon as the brigade commander's voice fell, he opened his mouth and yelled: "The general will not accept the order of the foreign king. No matter what, he will swear to defend the position and not let the little devil occupy the city of assimilation...>

The instigation of his subordinates, the order of the commander-in-chief, coupled with the anger and confusion in his heart... >

Facing the brigade commander with an unpredictable expression, and the commander-in-chief Zhang Xueliang's combat order with almost no room for negotiation.The chief of staff standing beside the brigade commander knew that it was his turn to speak.

After pressing down his hands to stop the subordinates who were still yelling in the conference room, he said to the brigade commander in front of him: "Brigade, it is the duty of soldiers to obey orders, please be careful..."

"In addition, after the Japanese bombardment just now, we have lost thousands of troops before we actually exchanged fire with the Japanese. In addition, the arsenal in the city was destroyed by the Japanese intelligence agency, and the ammunition in the hands of the brothers has been left. Not much. Staying here, not only will not cause too much damage to the Japanese Kwantung Army outside the city, but it will also affect the tens of thousands of people in Tonghua City, and let tens of thousands of people suffer from Japanese artillery attacks with us... >

The chief of staff's persuasion, like a scoop of cold water, brought the brigade commander back to reality.At the same time, it also made him realize the dangerous situation he was currently in.

It is certain that as long as he does not retreat immediately, the entire infantry brigade, including the tens of thousands of people in Tonghua City, will become fat in the mouths of the Japanese Kwantung Army in one day at the latest.

On the surface, the brigade major general has already agreed with what the chief of staff said.However, as a soldier defending the country, the major general still resisted the retreat order from the bottom of his heart.

The chief of staff, who had been on the battlefield with the brigade commander for several years, immediately understood what was on the brigade commander's face.His eyes lit up, and he suggested to the major general brigade commander: "Brigade, according to the progress speed of the Japanese Kwantung Army, if our army does not leave a certain amount of troops to stop it during the active retreat, it will definitely be pursued by the Kwantung Army." There's a rout."

"So. What I mean is that at least one regiment from the whole brigade is willing to fight the bloody Japanese soldiers to stay. Equip the best equipment of the whole brigade, and represent the whole brigade to fight the Japanese Kwantung Army to the end. And we do this. It doesn't count as disobedience to the Commander-in-Chief's order..."

The chief of staff's proposal directly resolved the brigade commander's concerns, and the brigade commander agreed with the major general as soon as he finished speaking. [

The Tonghua Garrison Brigade of the Northeast Army took the initiative to retreat, although more than 500 elite troops were left behind.However, under the joint attack of the artillery and air force of the Japanese Kwantung Army, these [-] people were lost in less than two hours.

The rapid advance of the two field divisions of the Kwantung Army shocked the Kwantung Army headquarters.At the same time, it also shocked the Japanese military headquarters, allowing the Japanese cabinet to see the hope of completely occupying the three northeastern provinces of China.

Kwantung Army General Headquarters, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Kunizaki Koiso held a secret telegram and rushed to General Honjo Fan with excitement on his face.Seeing the commander who was studying the map, he reported excitedly: "Your Excellency, the forward troops have received a telegram...>

"We have two field divisions of the Kwantung Army under the cover of the air force. After two hours of fierce fighting, we have occupied Tonghua City 10 minutes ago. At the same time, an infantry brigade of the Northeast Army stationed in Tonghua City, while leaving a regiment After the rear troops. The main force of the whole brigade has withdrawn from Tonghua an hour and a half ago, and is retreating in the direction of Shenyang in a rapid march...>

A hint of joy.It quickly appeared on the face of General Honzhuang Fan.Facing Xiaoji Guozhao, he asked expectantly: "The Northeast Army has retreated. What is going on, Mr. Okamura of Jinan. Have you sent any relevant information...>

Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki nodded, took out another telegram from the folder, and said, "Your Excellency, this is a confidential telegram that Okamura-kun just forwarded...>

"As confirmed by the intelligence personnel hidden in the General Command of the Northeast Army, Zhang Xueliang, the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, had issued an order of non-resistance and retreat to all the troops of the Northeast Army under his command two hours ago. Mr. Okamura analyzed: After this order was issued In the process of occupying the entire three northeastern provinces, our Kwantung Army only needs to face a possible counterattack by [-]% of the Northeast Army's strength...>

General Honjo Fan, who was still beaming just now, was already shrouded in surprise at this moment.Facing Xiaoji Guozhao, he asked back: "Twenty percent of the Northeast Army, that is, [-] troops...>

"Romper...>

"According to Mr. Okamura's phone call, the two infantry brigades of the Northeast Army stationed outside Shenyang City have already begun to retreat...>

There is absolutely good news for the Kwantung Army.After hearing the bad news that thousands of tons of ammunition had been destroyed, General Honjo Shigeru, who was full of excitement, did not change his expression.Facing Xiaoji Guozhao, he said indifferently: "Chief of Staff, if the ammunition is gone, it will be gone. As long as there is Zhang Xueliang's non-resistance order, with the ammunition reserves of our Kwantung Army, we are fully capable of destroying the Northeast." The [-] Kwantung Army who dared to fight back took the entire three northeastern provinces."

"Besides, isn't the Shenyang Arsenal still in our hands? As long as we completely occupy Shenyang City, the Shenyang Arsenal can continuously produce and provide us with ammunition..."

After finishing speaking, General Honjo Shigeru, who seemed to have seen the Kwantung Army fully occupying the three provinces in Northeast China, continued to speak to Lieutenant General Koiso Kunizaki, "Chief of Staff, with the remaining three field divisions of the Kwantung Army, although we can quickly occupy Northeast China Three provinces. However, if we want to really defend it, our troops are not enough. Because, in the west of the three northeastern provinces, there are still Soviets watching the changing situation in Northeast China, hoping to gain some benefits from it..."

Immediately, a trace of seriousness quickly covered up the excited expression on General Benzhuang Fan's face.Facing Xiaoji Guozhao China, he decisively ordered: "Chief of Staff, you immediately send a telegram to the eighth and ninth divisions occupying Tonghua County, asking the two divisions to change their combat plans immediately. The eighth division, Rapidly advance to the Shenyang defense line, and after occupying Shenyang, the entire division, with the infantry brigade as a unit, quickly occupied all the counties around Shenyang..."

"The Ninth Division quickly marched towards Changchun and occupied Changchun. At the same time, with the infantry brigade as a unit, quickly occupied the entire Jilin Province..."

"Order the No.13 Division left behind in the headquarters to set off immediately and attack Heilongjiang Province. First occupy Harbin, and then, with superior forces, quickly occupy the entire Heilongjiang Province..."

"During the battle, the aviation division must fully cooperate with the army's operations to ensure that the three field divisions occupy the entire territory of the three northeastern provinces in the shortest possible time."

"In addition, the first and second divisions that were ordered to confront the Ninth Army were immediately divided into three...>

"Finally, in the name of the Kwantung Army Command, report the current situation in the three northeastern provinces of China to the military headquarters, and request the military headquarters to immediately dispatch at least three field divisions from the country to reinforce the Kwantung Army and ensure the actual control of the Empire of Japan over the three northeastern provinces of China. .” (To be continued.)