Glorious Mission 1937

Chen Feng, Yang Aiyuan and others did not wait for the reply from the Chongqing side. The request for the report was just an attitude. Even if the Chongqing side disagreed, it would not prevent Chen Feng from taking over the Jinsui Army. The army began to station in various strategic locations in Shanxi, and at the same time eliminated the working group to reorganize the various departments of the Jinsui Army.

根据陈锋和晋绥军几大高级军官商议后决定，晋绥军正式更名为第八战区晋南军区，由杨爱源担任军区司令，傅作义担任军区副司令，晋南军区下辖2个机械化步兵师、6个整编师、2个骑兵师、3个炮兵旅、2个装甲旅、1个工兵吕、1个警卫旅、1个防空旅、1个后勤保障旅，总兵力27万人。

At the same time as the reorganization of the troops, Chen Feng also transferred 5 troops from the Southern Hebei Military Region and the Northern Hebei Military Region to exchange with the Jinsui Army, and conducted centralized training for more than 20 officers and soldiers of the Jinsui Army.

At the same time that the military reception work was going on, a large number of political workers from Saibei Province were also transferred to Shanxi, and began to take over the government affairs of Shanxi.

However, on the battlefields of Central China and Burma, the situation of the Nationalist Government took a turn for the worse. On December 12, the No. 8 Japanese Army easily captured Changsha and marched towards Hengyang, Yichang and other places. Heavy damage to the Ninth War Zone, it seems that they are planning to eliminate Xue Yue's troops, and then completely capture Chongqing.

Although the Ninth War Zone performed well in the previous three Changsha battles, this time it was surprising.In less than 5 days, even a heavy city like Changsha was defeated for only three days, which can be said to be a complete defeat.

In addition, the Burmese battlefield also took a turn for the worse. The expeditionary force was attacked by the main force of the Japanese army in Myitkyina and Mandalay. Affected by Chongqing, the morale of the expeditionary force was low, and its combat effectiveness had dropped by more than one level compared with a month ago.Although the expeditionary force temporarily blocked the Japanese attack, the losses were extremely heavy.

The most worrying thing is that Wei Lihuang and Du Yuming, the coaches of the expeditionary force, were not in Myanmar when the situation was critical.This gave the Japanese army an opportunity. 10,000+ Japanese troops, with the assistance of the Thai army, approached the defense line of the Mongolian Expeditionary Army from three directions, and as an ally, the British British-Myanmar First Army fled without a fight, completely exposing the left wing of the Expeditionary Army to the Japanese army .

Facing many crises.Chongqing seems to have collectively lost its voice.The telegram sent to the front had only one word - "Withdraw".The Central China battlefield is retreating, the Myanmar battlefield is also retreating, and the South China region is also retreating.

At this time, everyone asked about the unusual taste.Everyone has an ominous premonition. Could it be that Generalissimo Jiang was really assassinated by the Japanese?

This kind of question is also lingering in Chen Feng's mind. Although Huadazu's intelligence department sent top-level intelligence personnel, they still couldn't figure out whether Lao Jiang was dead or alive. As a last resort, Chen Feng had to send a report to He Yingqin and Chen Cheng in Chongqing. , to ask for specifics.

But these two answers to Chen Feng were also very vague. They neither said that Lao Jiang was dead, nor said that Lao Jiang was fine. The matter was very confusing.However, according to Chen Feng's estimate, Lao Jiang was probably seriously injured and is currently undergoing treatment or rescue, otherwise Chongqing would have been in chaos.

In fact, Chen Feng's analysis was very correct, Lao Jiang was indeed injured, and it was very serious.The rescue began on the 3rd, and Lao Jiang didn't wake up until the 8th. However, according to the diagnosis results of American experts, if the old man can wake up within a week, then he still has hope of survival. If he still doesn't wake up after a week , then please prepare for the funeral!

Chongqing. Huangshan Jiang Mansion.

Since Zengjiayan’s mansion was bombed, Chongqing’s office has been moved to Huangshan Mansion. To ensure safety, Chen Cheng specially dispatched an air defense regiment to Huangshan. In addition, Zhou Zhirou also ordered the Air Force to dispatch a destroyer brigade to Chongqing Airport. Protect Chongqing's airspace.

At this time, the atmosphere in Jiang's mansion was extremely tense. More than half of the national government's military and political officials gathered here. Everyone's mood was different, but everyone felt that it was oppressive, extremely oppressive.

Since the veteran is still being rescued, all important military and political affairs during this period are discussed by He Yingqin, Chen Cheng and others, and then reported to Mrs. Jiang for handling.

This meeting, too, was presided over by Mrs. Jiang herself.Looking at Mrs. Jiang in the air force uniform, everyone felt quite depressed.Their understanding of Madam has always been at the virtuous and elegant level. Although Madam Jiang is not the kind of housewife who never cares about politics, she has been making suggestions behind the old man for a long time, that is, with the United States. She is very active only when dealing with people. At this time, it is really uncomfortable for her to preside over such a high-level meeting as a woman.

However, Mrs. Jiang was very calm. Seeing that almost all the participants had arrived, Mrs. Jiang nodded and said, "Since everyone is here, let's start the meeting now!"

"You all know the current situation of the sir. Dr. Smith said that the husband's condition is deteriorating, and all the indicators of the body are also weakening. If the husband can't wake up tonight, it is very likely..." Speaking of here Madam Jiang was sobbing. Although she didn't cry out loud, she couldn't help but shed tears.

He Yingqin comforted in a low voice: "Ma'am, Mr. is blessed and fateful. Since the Northern Expedition, he has been plotted by Xiao Xiao many times, but every time he can save himself from danger. This time is no exception. What we need to do is to recover after Mr. Protect the party and country for him in the past!"

"Jingzhi is right. Although Mister has encountered difficulties, the party-state cannot be disrupted because of this. Otherwise, Mister will really become a sinner of the party-state. I have called you here today, on the one hand, to inform you about Mr.'s situation! On the other hand On the one hand, it is to discuss the recent situation! There are two specific matters, the first is about the merger of the World War II and the Eighth Theater, and the second is how to deal with the Japanese attack!" Mrs. Jiang said.

As soon as Mrs. Jiang finished speaking, Minister of Military and Political Affairs He Yingqin got up and said: "Yesterday we received a telegram from the Second Theater and the Eighth Theater. , They asked for instructions to merge the Second World War Zone and the Eighth War Zone! What do you think of this matter?"

Minister of Military Training Bai Chongxi said softly: "Yan Laoxi unfortunately died. The merger of the Second World War Zone and the Eighth War Zone is just the Yan family's son-in-law taking over Yan Laoxi's legacy. Although their behavior is not good for the party and the country, we can't say anything about it. .On the one hand, it is because this is an inherent tradition in China. Since there is no male in the family who can replace Yan Laoxi, it is normal for a son-in-law to be in charge of the family. The army's own choice, let alone what we can say!"

"Ma'am, Minister Xu is now on his way back to Chongqing, and he should arrive tonight after calculation. He is the person who personally participated in this matter, and he is also the pillar of the Jinsui Army. He is more important than us in some things." Clear, so I suggest not to deal with this matter for the time being, and talk about it after Minister Xu comes back!" Chen Cheng, Minister of Political Affairs and Minister of National Defense, said.

"Alright, everyone knows the character of Minister Xu. The husband trusts him very much. Presumably he will not do anything harmful to the party and the country! Then let's talk about the Japanese army first!" Madam said.

Xue Yue, commander of the Ninth War Zone, got up and said: "The Japanese troops on the front line of Changsha captured Changsha yesterday, and the defenders lost more than 4 people. Now the main force of the Japanese army is advancing towards the Yiyang-Changde line, and it is expected to arrive in Yiyang tomorrow."

"Boling, do you have confidence in your Ninth War Zone for this battle?" Madam asked very straightforwardly. She didn't understand military affairs, and the only thing she could do was pin her hopes on a general like Xue Yue.

Xue Yue sighed and said: "The Japanese army's target is Chongqing. I can only guarantee that the little devil will not step into Chongqing. As for other humble jobs, it is really difficult to guarantee!"

Xue Yue's implication is that the Ninth War Zone can only guarantee the safety of Chongqing, and guarantee that the Japanese army will not invade Chongqing. As for the safety of Hunan, he is helpless!

Xue Yue's words were beyond everyone's expectations, and even Chen Cheng didn't believe that it was the words of Tiger Cub.

"Boling, why is this? Isn't there still more than 30 troops in the ninth war zone? If the command is proper, it may not be impossible to regain Changsha, and at the worst, it can also hold Changde. Why is it so unambitious?" Chen Cheng asked in a deep voice.

"I, Xue Boling, everyone here knows that when it comes to war, I have never been afraid of anyone, I am not afraid of Itagaki Seishiro, I am not afraid of Doihara Kenji, and I am not afraid of Anan Yuiki's defeated general. But now because Regarding the matter of the principal, the morale of the army is extremely low, and a group without fighting spirit is a flock of sheep, how can they withstand the attack of hungry wolves?" Xue Yue said loudly.

"What about the Expeditionary Force, is it the same as that in the Ninth War Zone?" Madam asked again.

Du Yuming nodded and said: "Mrs. Hui, the situation of the expeditionary force is even worse than that of the ninth war zone. Because the British and Burmese troops fled without fighting, all the positions of the expeditionary force were exposed to the Japanese, causing the expeditionary force to suffer a lot. It is passive, and we are shrinking our forces now, if there is no reinforcements, it may be very difficult to defend northern Myanmar!"

"Will the Japanese invade Yunnan?" Madam asked again.

"Probably not. Although the Expeditionary Army is passive, but due to the large number of weapons and equipment supported by Vice President Chen, the Expeditionary Army is not much worse than the Japanese in terms of weapons. In addition, the Expeditionary Army is all the elites of the party and the country, and it can defend the central government even at the worst." On the Burmese border, the Japanese will never be allowed to invade Yunnan!" Du Yuming said.

"That's good. What we need most now is time. We will have the time and energy to deal with the crisis in the country by keeping the southwest gate. Now that the party and the country have reached the most dangerous time, we need each of us to work together to tide over the difficulties. I am here Here, Mr. Dai, please everyone!" Madam Jiang got up and bowed to all the senior officers present! (to be continued..)

ps: I will go back to my hometown tomorrow and go through other procedures the day after tomorrow. It may not be updated in these two days, please forgive me! ! !