The Battle of Nankou failed. This battle lasted for 19 days. China invested more than 60,000 troops, and the Japanese army used about 70,000 troops. The Chinese Army suffered 29,376 casualties. According to Japanese statistics, the 5th Division lost 1,431 people.

(Of which 173 were non-combat deaths), plus the losses of the 11th Independent Mixed Brigade and other units, the Japanese suffered about 2,000 casualties. Based on a casualty ratio of 1:4, the Japanese suffered about 10,000 casualties.

Zhang Minghui and others continued to expand and train their troops while paying attention to the movements of the Japs. Only then did Zhang Minghui understand why the Japs had not taken action against him. As long as they held their own territory and continued to expand into the Central Plains, they would lose money.

The greatest benefit was obtained under extremely small circumstances. Japan originally had a three-month plan to destroy China, but it was only because of its determined resistance in the Battle of Nankou that the Battle of Nankou seriously frustrated the Japanese aggressors, disrupted the Japanese aggressors' battle plan, and made the "three

The myth of "the moon dies" is shattered.

While the Battle of Nankou was ongoing, the Battle of Songhu also started!

Driven by the nationwide wave of resistance against Japan, the Nationalist Government issued the "Declaration of Self-Defense and Anti-Japanese War" the next day, declaring that "China will never give up any part of its territory. In the event of aggression, it can only respond by exercising its natural right of self-defense."

On August 14, the local Ninth Army of the Kuomintang garrison, under the command of Commander-in-Chief Zhang Zhizhong, commanded three German weapon divisions to begin a general offensive. The Chinese Air Force also went to Shanghai to coordinate operations. On the 15th, Japan officially announced the formation of the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, with Matsui Iwane

The general commander led two divisions to Shanghai for reinforcements to further expand the war of aggression against China.

After the Japanese reinforcements landed on the flank and rear of the Chinese ** Corps, China was no longer able to destroy the Japanese Marines. The Chinese ** Corps Headquarters headed by Chiang Kai-shek considered that it would be more convenient to fight in Shanghai than to fight in the distant northern plains, and that supplies would be more convenient.

It can avoid the Japanese army with superior mobility. And

Shanghai is an international metropolis with foreign concessions. A war here is very likely to cause interference from major powers. If the fight is good, a glorious peace may be won through foreign mediation. This will thwart the Japanese army's ambitions in North China. This relatively weak pair

It is extremely beneficial for China.

In this way, China and Japan continued to invest troops in Shanghai. In this battle, the Kuomintang successively invested 78 divisions, 7 independent brigades, 3 temporary brigades, the Central Military Academy Teaching Corps, the 7th Artillery Regiment, the Ministry of Finance Tax Police Corps, and the Military Police.

1 regiment, Shanghai Municipal Security Corps, Shanghai Police Corps, 4 Jiangsu Provincial Security Corps, 3 naval fleets, with a total strength of more than 750,000.

The Japanese army invested 200,000 people in 5 divisions and 1 brigade. After two months of fierce fighting, the Japanese army relied on strong firepower to break through the Chinese army's defense line. However, although China was defeated at this time, it was not in chaos. On October 20, the Japanese army

The 10th Army was secretly formed to prepare for a large-scale siege of the Chinese Army on November 5

The 10th Army of the Chinese Army with 100,000 troops landed at Jinshanwei. Chiang Kai-shek delayed the retreat because he fantasized about the intervention of the signatories of the Nine-Power Treaty. However, at this time, appeasement prevailed in Western countries, claiming that the Chinese Communist Army took the initiative to challenge the Shanghai Demilitarized Zone.

They started the war to undermine peace and ignored China's demands.

A few days later, the Japanese army was about to form a siege. The front line troops were in chaos. Some troops had organized a retreat on their own to avoid being surrounded. Chiang Kai-shek still clung to unrealistic illusions about the League of Nations and was reluctant to order a retreat. He said that as long as

We continue to hold on in Shanghai, believing that the "Nine-Nation Pact" countries will come forward to sanction Japan. At this moment, we are still dreaming.

Bai Chongxi told him that the soldiers at the front were panicked after hearing the news of the Japanese landing. Some troops were already in chaos and were likely to be uncontrollable. If they did not retreat, 700,000 people would have to wait for death in vain. So Chiang Kai-shek no longer insisted and had to agree.

retreat, before the retreat process

, and did not explain the order of the retreat of each unit. Three to four hundred thousand Chinese soldiers crowded on a few roads and were bombed by the Japanese air force, and they paid a heavy price for this. The retreat turned into a rout, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers retreating.

They dispersed when they went to Nanjing, paving the way for the failure of the battle to defend Nanjing.

The defeat of the Battle of Songhu caused Chiang Kai-shek to be scolded by the whole country. In the Battle of Songhu, the Japanese army killed about 20,000 people and injured about 40,000 people, a total of about 60,000 people. The Kuomintang army suffered more than 330,000 casualties in this battle.

5.5 times the loss. On the other hand, the irregular army commanded by Zhang Minghui wiped out more than 100,000 enemies in the first battle in Jilin Province, but suffered less than 10,000 casualties. It also captured the provincial capital city of Jilin.

There was a cry across the country, asking the troops to support Zhang Minghui and let Zhang Minghui command the battle!

Under pressure from the whole country, Chiang Kai-shek ordered Yan Xishan, the commander of the Second War Zone, to personally arrange it. Zhang Minghui was a general of the Kuomintang and was once the company commander under Huang Xiansheng. He just couldn't stand Chiang Kai-shek's non-resistance policy, which led to a large number of people.

The city was occupied by the Japs. Later, Zhang Minghui worked alone and showed his sharpness. Chiang Kai-shek also regretted that he could not keep this tiger general. Fortunately, Zhang Minghui did not join any party. It is not impossible to send Yan Xishan to win over this person!

You must know that Huangpu Military Academy has been training for many periods at this time, and there are really few who can compare with Zhang Minghui. Of course, this is because of the official position and the policy of the leader. In the later history, everyone will understand!

Soon Yan Xishan personally dialed Zhang Minghui's number, and Yang Jingcheng answered it. Because Yang Jingcheng suffered setbacks from medical staff in Nanjing before, Yang Jingcheng was not satisfied! He just found an excuse to shirk it!

Yan Xishan had no choice, but under pressure, if Taiyuan was lost again, Shanxi might be lost too much. Yan Xishan contacted Huang Xiansheng. At this time, Huang Xiansheng was already an officer with only an official position but no real power in the Kuomintang.

But considering the national conditions, I made the call myself!

It was still Yang Jingcheng who picked up the phone, but Jingcheng didn't tell Zhang Minghui about it at all.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

"Huang Xiansheng!"

Yang Jingcheng was a little surprised. He never expected that it would be Huang Xiansheng: "Why is the director calling?"

Huang Xiansheng chuckled: "Is it possible? You guys have been very popular in the Northeast recently. Let me tell you the truth. I am here to be a lobbyist with Yan Xishan!"

Although Yang Jingcheng was dissatisfied with the Kuomintang government, he still had to give Huang Xiansheng the face of the old leader: "Director, wait a moment!"

Soon Yang Jingcheng informed Zhang Minghui about this, and Zhang Minghui was extremely excited!

"Director, I haven't seen you for a long time, are you okay?"

"You can eat, drink, and don't have to do anything. Do you think it's good?"

Zhang Minghui smiled knowing that his old leader was being ignored. Huang Xiansheng said: "Xiaohui, there is something I want to discuss with you!"

"Director, needless to say, as long as you say a word, Zhang Minghui will go through fire and water without hesitation. You are my savior, Zhang Minghui. Zhang Minghui's life belongs to you, Director!"

"Okay... okay!" Huang Xiansheng was a little touched. After all this time, Zhang Minghui is still such a person who knows how to repay his kindness. "When you come to Taiyuan, I will follow you!"

Knowing that Zhang Minghui was leaving the Northeast for Taiyuan, generals from all over the jurisdiction gathered at Mao'er Mountain. Zhang Minghui was very moved, but he cursed: "One or two of them don't have to do anything? I'm going to command the war, not to die, I'm worried

What?"

Xiaowu was the first to speak: "But boss, if you leave, I will always feel empty in my heart... I have no bottom..."

Zhang Minghui smiled: "The Flying Eagle Squadron is going with me. Commander Ruan and Jingcheng are in charge of all affairs in the army. Bo Ming is also going with me!"

At this time, Chen Nuo and Jiu'er took a step forward, and their meaning was very clear: "I... brought Jiu'er and Chen Nuo this time... definitely not because of... personal feelings... okay... you can think whatever you like!

"

Everyone laughed: "Jiu'er is very smart, and Chen Nuo is even more quick-thinking. Bringing these two people along will definitely be helpful to you!"

At this time, Zhang Minghui became serious: "The 189th Army is now well-known throughout the country. More and more people intend to join this unit. I think anti-Japanese people from all over the country will come one after another. I hope you will do a good job in supporting them. Of course

You must also be careful not to let traitors sneak in. If you have anything you can't handle, you can inform me, but I'm very busy, so you don't bother bothering me with trivial matters!"

"Master..." Yang Jingcheng didn't understand why the master didn't take him with him, but let him stay at home. Maybe it was because of Xia Ziqing. He heard that Xia Ziqing was pregnant. Zhang Minghui didn't want his disciple to be born without a father. Of course, Yang Jingcheng

Ziqing didn't understand, but she saw clearly and was very grateful to this man!

"It goes without saying that our 189th Army has defeated powerful enemies in consecutive days, and has set the precedent for our army's victory. I am delighted to win! I hope everyone here understands that the area under my control is my glorious destination. If I die, the country will survive.

If you are greedy for life, your country will die. I would rather die to protect this place than survive in the misfortune."

"If I die, I will live my life; if I am greedy for life, my country will die!" Everyone read this sentence loudly. It is also the highest belief as a soldier!
Chapter completed!